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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
4
Advertising rates listed per column inch with 404 for initial and per inch for subsequent insertions. specified advertising per word. a minimum line for first ingestion. notices per line at 10 cents. obituaries and cards of thanks at regular line rates. permanent collages rates available on application.
Nature guides stationed for the vacation months at Jokason Indiana Dunes Turkey Run Brown County McCormick Creek Clifty Falls and Spring Mill state parks conduct hikes aid study of bird and plant life. They offer lectures with moving pictures and slides to illustrate species and formations for park visitors at no charge.
Hogs 6 500 holdovers 6A market steady to 10c thirder Lights 5.65 to 6 Mediums 6.25 to 6.55 Heavies 5.95 to 6.15 Sows 4.65 to 5.75 Cattle 300 Calves 600 Steers and heifers steady Cows steady to strong Most steers 8.25 to 9.50 Bulk heifers 8.59 to 9.50 Wealers strong to 50c higher top 0.50 Sheep 300 Spring lambs steady Bulk good and choice 9.75 to 10.00
Mrs Ray Oberholtzer and her son Kenneth of Wilmington Illinois are visiting for a few weeks with Mrs Anna E Slinkard, the mother's mother.
William Barker a 24 year old Canadian is described as tall and seeking a pretty English girl to write to him after a barrel of apples arrives at Mrs. Shergolds village store in Cattistock Dorchester. The cover with his message was destroyed by the shopkeeper leaving Barker unlocated.
Bona fide snuff dippers plan a public convention in Grenada Mississippi on July 1. The event will feature five minute talks by users and testimonials about snuff benefits while attendees may need brown lip stains to gain entry.
Dr Alexander Granovsky, biology professor at the University of Minnesota, reports blue as the favorite color of most insects after six years of trap experiments. He notes annual insect abundance, active times at night, and favorable climatic conditions for each species aiding farmer pest control.
The Indiana State Highway Commission announces a new uniform traffic code to standardize signs signals and markings on all highways. A manual guiding city and county officials will be issued to ensure consistency across state highways city streets and county roads. The code aims to eliminate motorist confusion from varied signage and forbids unauthorized signs that hinder official signals.
Calvin Martin, 27, divorced two wives on the same day after discovering his first wife had not divorced him. He had remarried and sought divorces from Thelma and Clara, then immediately applied for a third marriage license. Judge Merrick quipped about his freedom. He promptly began plans to remarry within the hour.
Mrs. Harry Peterson notes visits from Mrs. Oscar Stewart of Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. Covert McBride. Florida guests Mrs. Maudelynn and Mr. Ted Fisher dine with Mr. and Mrs. Baker Mitchell near Vicksburg. The Howell family from Michigan visit relatives as the Mitchels host.
Hale Center Texas veteran rancher G P J Norfleet, famed in 1919 for tracking six swindlers, remains active at 78 as a private sleuth. He carries a .38 Colt and boasts 95 arrests with 87 convictions, tracing crooks across California Montreal Atlanta Florida and more.
Calgary hosts a five day July event drawing cowboys cowgirls Indians and ranchers for broncho busting wild cow milking chuck wagon races and a parade. The Stampede includes prize wheat cattle and farm produce exhibits and hopes to top previous years.
Mrs Glen Bonham and Criss Wayne family visit Willsboro Illinois with Desson Houck and Robert Bicknell from Altamont. Paris Idaho business trip includes Virginia Corbin. Plews from Anderson and Jasonville visit Delph family. Raymond Corbin and kids visit Owensboro. Hallie Tincher and children stay with Jim Scott in Toledo.
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