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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
2
Classified advertising rates are listed with per word pricing and minimums. A collection of sharp, opinionated notes rails at politics and current events, criticizing border killings, the League of Nations whales policy, and Indiana apportionment changes.
Marion Plann receives a letter from his stepson Frederick Madison describing a May departure to relatives in California after his mother Mae Plann’s death. The 12 year old writes of a Shriners convention delay, meeting relatives, visiting the ocean and its large waves, a movie studio visit, and a wish to act in a picture with someone named Tris. He expresses liking for Hollywood and promises to write again.
The Elles lodge held its annual Flag Day ceremony at the lodge room last evening. Exalted ruler Milo R. Mitchell spoke on the flag’s history while Mrs. Arthur Syminis provided musical accompaniment and Sherwood delivered a tribute address.
A testimonial from Mrs. M Meyer touts Adlerika for relief from stomach gas and sourness causing bloating, crossness, and sleep loss. The ad promotes Adlerika as cleansing the stomach and bowels by removing old waste, with Hamilton Drug Store and Elkhorn Pharmacy as local distributors.
Ralph Plew, a June graduate of the Indiana School of Medicine, completes a brilliant educational career. He holds the most remarkable record of any student ever graduated, having finished the four year course at the local high school.
In one school year he earned straight A’s and at Bloomington finished a four year course in three, winning a $100 prize as best pre medical student. An honored Nu Sigma member, he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary. He returns home before leaving for New York City to enter Metropolitan Hospital for internship.
Recruiting in the Marines has been rumed and they have vacancies for boys between the ages of 17 and 18 to learn the drum and trumpet. Enlistments are open for general service for young men from 18 to 30. See your local postmaster or write to Marine Recruiting Station, Indianapolis, Indiana, for particulars.
Minnie Turpin and daughters Bertha and May visited relatives at Bicknell Sunday afternoon. Leo White of near Switz City visited her parents Dan and Ella Smith last Sunday. Arlie Riggins and sons Paul and John Morgan dined with Frank Sharp and wife. A T Dishinger returned home after visiting near Madison for weeks. George Morgan of Linton transacted business in Marco Tuesday. Rev G C Mahler and Mrs Mahler of Sandborn called on Carrie Beasley, who has been ill for weeks. M L Sunday school plans a weiner roast Friday night. Dan and Maggie Smith were in Bloomfield Wednesday. Frank Cross and wife visited relatives at Plainville last Sunday.
Lester Swaby visiting from Terre Haute spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Swaby. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Powell and sons visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Powell, while Mrs. Jane Raines was taken to Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis for rheumatism. Mrs. McDonald ill with typhoid fever. Lone Beasley and family called on Sam Risher.
Mrs Delphie Gabbard and children and Miss Lorena Gabbard visited Jacksonville Saturday. Mrs Robert McDonald improving. Mr and Mrs Nelson Tendrick and daughter spent Sunday with Ora Gabbard family. Mr and Mrs John Bennett stayed Saturday in Clay City with Wil Bevans. Fred Ward and D R English were in Jasonville Saturday. Miss Celia Hess of Vincennes visits her grandparents John and Hess.
The Schrolucke Coal Co was awarded coal supply for Marion County institutions for the coming year. Despite bidding the highest among four bids, commissioners deemed it the best bid. Rates include $3.03 per ton for the Tuberculosis Hospital at Sunnyside and the Hospital for the Insane, and $2.78 for the infirmary, all for Indiana mine run coal.
Little Shiloh news notes the Grounds of Clinton welcomed a daughter born June 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Grounds formerly Helen Floyd. Also reports Mrs. Grounds in good health after childbirth and mentions local social visits and church services led by Rev. Bennie Nickles.
Gilmour and relatives return from visits in Shoals and French Lick. Jed Edison Alma Galispie Dutch Beadle and Lorene Smith joined in Dugger Sunday. Mrs. Gallispie plans a move to South Bend. Elizabeth Wade stayed with Roy Coleman. Funeral of Lester Ayers infant son of Indianapolis couple held at Gilmour Assembly of God. Ralph McBride and Ota Smith families visited Jasonville.
The National Coal Association estimates US bituminous coal output for the week ended June 8 at about 9,250,000 net tons. Bureau of Mines figures for the weeks ending May 25 and June 1 report 9,164,000 and 8,480,000 net tons respectively.
Berlin report states Mrs James J Tunney has recovered fully from a recent relapse. Surgeon Dr E W Meyer, who operated, said he had just seen Mrs Tunney on Briony Island in the Adriatic and expects her to be well in a few weeks.
Lyons Herald reports Democratic precinct committee men Alvin Bailey and Welker Sparks met Friday evening and organized by electing J.W. Sappenfield as Chairman Mrs. Mel Mitchell as Vice-chairman Fred BeBride as Secretary and Mell Mitchell as Treasurer.
A June sale advertises plants at reduced prices from June 15 for one week. Items include Coelusey at 5c, Sultanas, Geraniums, Begonias, Boston ferns, and all large plants with lower prices. Also notices for driver license files with Jake Fritz notary, reduced chicken prices to 10c, and other garden and farm offers. Reeded various local business names and addresses.
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