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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
4
A humorous column parodies common sayings and domestic scenes. Uncle Joven Kodd and Uncle Ben offer quips about slipshod manners, silent partners, and the hammer of opportunity. Mt. Vernon trivia and a bee metaphor finish the brisk vignette.
The Stafford News notes numerous visits and travels among residents. Louis Williams joined Mr and Mrs Jimmie Brown for a Sunday gathering. Families including the Williams and Good families vacationed in Bloomfield and Blooming ton. Members such as Barbara Rhymower and Sarah Trybont traveled to Chicago and Pleasantville respectively, with other locals hosting guests from nearby towns.
Twenty two real estate transfers filed in Greene County next week list names such as Mack and Minnie Ellis Paul Warrick Clovis Terhune Eva Terhune and more. The transactions cover numerous properties in Bloomington Lyons Worthington Bloomfield Linton and Beech Creek with parcels ranging from 1.2 acres to larger tracts and include corrections and heirs at law provisions.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Story of Detroit are visiting Dugger this week with Mr. and Mrs. John Story and family.
R Kidd Lester Jenkins and Rex Jenkins describe a parcel of land in South Bloomfield lying adjacent to and on the south side of the Monon railroad. The notice lists the named individuals and the specific location of the tract amid surrounding property references.
Plans finalized for a Greene County garden club meeting at Freeman-Greene County Hospital parlors to organize the club. Speaker Mrs. Robert Templeton will discuss program outlines while representatives from other clubs share experiences. officers to be elected.
The Indiana State Highway Commission will receive bids on Tuesday June 13 for paving and grading 58 miles of state highways. Estimated cost is about 1.75 million dollars funded equally by state and federal sources except Road 46 between Markie and Zanesville which is state funded. Plans for Road 20 between Road 212 and Springville were withdrawn for now.
Claude Story, Greene circuit court clerk, lists new filings including Herschel Elgan versus Ossie Elgan for divorce, Collins estate dispute with Maria Wyeth executor, McKenney versus Ashbaugh for property possession, Anah Chamberlain Judah damages, Shepherd versus Grounds trustee on account, and Stafford versus Hartzer and Wallace Stafford to set aside a deed. Case sent to Greene county on change of venue from Lawrence county.
In Revere Massachusetts Patrolman Arthur Sweeney ends a squabble by buying two roosters from a neighbor who complained about their crowing. He moves the birds to the home of the main complainant where a plan unfolds. The neighbor agrees to “help” by killing and a nearby resident offers to pluck and clean them. The neighborhood gains peace and Sweeney feasts.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McQuarry of Jasonville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mottern and family. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Watson of Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Terhune, Richard Dean Villson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stermes and grandson Norman Gene.
Washington business men join a centennial celebration by growing beards until August 8 to 10. Barbers report increased patronage as men avoid home shaving and seek in shop trimming, praising the boost to local grooming shops.
Bill Wolford son of Myr and Mrs Charles L Wolford left Sunday for Henryville to join a Purdue University Forestry camp. He will stay eight weeks as part of his Purdue training program.
Market trends show steady to strong throughout all classes. Hog numbers total 1 009 with holdovers 155. lights 5.55 to 5.85. mediums 6.15 to 6.50. sows 4.90 to 5.55. Cattle 1 300. calves 600. steers 10.25. most heifers 8 to 9.35. vealers steady at 9. Spring lambs 9.50 to 10.00. sheep 700 head.
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