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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
3
The Citizen references a revived Greene County agricultural society fair and races as a potential annual event in Linton. Citizens support the idea despite required startup costs and ongoing work, predicting long-term self-sufficiency after initial years. The piece notes printing delays and high reader demand for the paper.
Members of the Clarion Club gathered Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Curtis McAtee for a regular meeting with two out of town guests Mrs Rome Murphy of Terre Haute and Mrs John Robertson. Refreshments were served and the group planned to meet again in two weeks with Mrs Will Watkins.
Mrs Fanchon Moffett Green of Indianapolis wed Daniel Cobb McIntosh Worthingtons superintendent of schools in Christ Church Indianapolis Rev James D Stanley officiating The bride wore navy traveling suit with embroidered tan hat corsage orchids roses delphinium and lilies of the valley McIntosh a Pi Beta Phi and former county superintendent of schools is Indiana University alumni and World War II veteran The couple will honeymoon then reside in Worthington
Dr and Mrs David W Cornelius traveled from Chattanooga Tennessee where he is a physics professor. They plan to attend DePauw University commencement events in Greencastle including the Phi Gamma Delta chapter reunion and its sixty fifth founding anniversary. They will visit Mrs Alice V Cornelius in East Vincennes Street after returning.
The Eastern Star held a regular meeting in the lodge rooms with the Sullivan chapter invited to perform work. The hall was attractively decorated with flowers and over seventy five members attended from Sullivan. After the work, refreshments were served and all enjoyed a sociable time.
Merom Indiana invites readers to plan a summer vacation at the Merom Chautauqua from August 18 to 28. A tent program book is available by writing G R Hammond, Merom, with season tickets priced at $2.50 before August 8 and $3 afterward. tickets may be sold in local towns at 9t12¢.
Mrs Ray Humphreys of 290 By street Northeast won the Mooseheart membership contest defeating all state lodges. She Earns a free trip to Toledo Ohio for the Mooseheart national convention the week of the 20th. The contest ran three months and aimed to boost lodge memberships with Mrs Humphreys doubling local numbers.
A string of residents and relatives journey to nearby towns including Terre Haute Clinton Spencer Dugger Jasonville Robinson Tulip Lewis and Bloomington. Notable trips include Mrs Mary McNabb Mrs Eva Brown and Miss Rose Allen visiting relatives and friends in Terre Haute Clinton and Jasonville along with several families taking short visits across the region.
New Home Furnishing Co promotes affordable pianos and home goods while announcing a program dance tonight at Moose. The notice highlights factory price savings and community event details for attendees.
The Mt Mellick Club met at Mrs B H Wells on First Street Southeast yesterday afternoon for a regular session with twelve members present. After business, refreshments were served by the hostess, and plans were set to meet again in two weeks with Mrs John Wolford hosting.
The Rosebud Circle gathered yesterday afternoon at 189 Ki street Northwest, nine members attending. Guests included Miss Ruby Neal, with social time and refreshments provided by Mrs. Bain. The group will meet in two weeks with Mrs. John Bennie.
The First M. E. church will observe Children’s day tomorrow night at 7 30. The program includes an orchestra Hymn No 1 Congregation a prayer by the pastor scripture reading a processional solos by Rosemary Humphreys Mildred Cardwell and Taylor Shaw a duet by Mr and Mrs Nixon and a final hymn and benediction.
Advertises a warning against impostors selling a substitute for Purity Laundry Tablets in Linton. John Daniels asserts he holds the exclusive sale rights and advises buyers to purchase only from him to ensure genuineness.
The local lodge of Elks invites members for a fish fry and social at their North Main Street home tonight. Attendees will share a meal and fellowship in a casual community gathering.
Linton City School Board reports repeated property damage and warns that the janitor at the main high school building will prosecute trespass. Parents are urged to support and approve action against boys loitering or breaking into the buildings.
The famed Expedition Island off Australia’s northwest corner has disappeared and now lies about fifty feet underwater. Once thirteen miles long and renowned for its beauty, the island was last noted as present in 1893.
Society and club notices and personal notices guidance given for citizen inquiries via the woo 2 line. The snippet directs readers to use a phone line for social events announcements and community notices.
An advertiser speaks and the reader learns what where and for how much with glad news for both. It is a pleasure to part with something to meet another's needs and to know where to obtain what is needed.
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