Street and civic notes from a midwestern town
Local advisories speak of road upgrades and speed enforcement as the council moves on five of seven proposed street improvements. references to economic concerns include wheat crops, coal towns, and hopes for betterment. Vintage editorial tone comments on Clinton’s business lag and potential revival alongside other towns.
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Council
Clintonian
Clinton
Crawfords
Brazil
Frankfort
We Stand By Our Convictions For Public Improvements
The Daily Citizen asserts consistent advocacy for public improvements despite strong voter opposition. It defends policies like buying electrical current from a central station and abandoning the local plant, arguing five years of experience proves the approach sound and that upbuilding a city requires collective effort even amid temporary hardships.
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Daily Citizen
Visitors from Florida Visit Knox County Relatives
Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Winter Haven Florida visit relatives in Sandborn and other Knox county towns. Thomas Anderson of Eleventh Street Southeast is a brother of Mr Anderson and John Watson near the city is another relative. The couple have lived in Florida about four years where he taught in public schools. They will depart for home after a short visit and say they like Florida fine.
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John Anderson
Winter Haven
Fla
Sandborn
Thomas Anderson
Eleventh Street
Mr. Anderson
John Watson
Anderson
Special Elks Meeting Called This Evening
All members of the Elks lodge are requested to meet at the lodge rooms this evening for a special meeting. It is important that all members be present.
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Elks Lodge
Chatter and Stitch Society to Meet Thursday
The Chatter and Stitch society will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. James Gill.
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Chatter and Stitch Society
James Gill
Methodist Men To Have Big Meeting In Linton
The Methodist men of the local church plan their regular monthly meeting Friday night with a 6:30 supper. At 8:00 a public service in the auditorium features Dr. H A King district superintendent of the Indianapolis district speaking on The Healing Shadow His first visit to Linton. All men urged to attend with a revival service tonight welcoming converts and new members.
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Methodist Church
Christ
Local residents travel for visits and departures
PERSONALLY Ben George of Owensburg was in the city today. Kenneth Bennett left for Blooming for a few days visit. Mrs. Harry Hilderbrand visits relatives in Grayville Illinois. Mrs. Betty Campbell leaves for Greenville Kentucky to visit relatives. Miss Mary Squires goes to Indianapolis to make her home. Miss Thelma Thompson travels to Chicago to stay indefinitely. Effie Richardson of Elnora visits sister Mrs. Asa Williams and family. Mrs. Ray Higgerson and daughter depart for Willow Hill Illinois to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Yeoman head to Terre Haute for a family reunion. Misses Mildred Slinkard and Elva Smith of Bloomfield guests of A. P. Slinkard. Mrs. H. H. Harter of Bedford en route to Palestine Illinois to visit friends. Mrs. C. D. Ferry and son return to Indianapolis after visiting her father David Squires. Mrs. Roy Pape and children return to Indianapolis after visiting her mother Ellen Brown in West Linton. Mrs. S. L. Asrey and sister Mrs. R. L. Spencer travel to Sullivan to visit Mrs. Lex Sherwood. Misses Minnie Johnson and son Kenneth of Indianapolis leave for Shelburn to visit her brother George Slinkard. Miss Rose English of Clay City, granddaughter of the Slinkards, accompanied the Johnsons to Shelburn. Kenneth Johnson works for Fletcher Bank in Indianapolis.
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Y Ben George
Owensburg
Kenneth Bennett
Harry Hilderbrand
Grayville
Betty Campbell
Greenville
Mary Squires
Indianapolis
Thelma Thompson
Chicago
Effie Richardson
Elnora
Asa Williams
Ray Higgerson
Willow Hill
George Yeoman
Terre Haute
Mildred Slinkard
Elva Smith
Bloomfield
A. P. Slinkard
H. H. Harter
L. Asrey
R. L. Spencer
Sullivan
Lex Sherwood
Usrey
Spencer
Minnie Johnson
Kenneth
Shelburn
George Slinkard
Miss Rose English
Clay City
Mrs. Slinkard
Johnsons
Kenneth Johnson
Fletcher Bank
Muchacha Club Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
The Muchacha club will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at Miss Marion Mounts home on BR street northeast. All members are urged to attend.
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Muchacha Club
Marion Mount
Br” Street
Music Lessons Offered at Wright Theatre Each Wednesday
A local musician announces Wednesday morning lessons at the Wright theatre starting May 14 for Saxophone Clarinet Cornet Trombone Violin Mandolin Banjo Guitar Ukulele and more. The teacher touts years of experience and invites interested public to leave name and address at Columbia Municipal or visit the theatre on Wednesday mornings.
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Wright Theatre
Columbia Munic Tore
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