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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
2
The column lists advertising rates per inch for various notices, with sections for reading notices, obituaries, and social announcements at regular rates. It also mentions minimum insertion costs and general content like social news, plus brief items about public figures and events.
Indianapolis dispatch notes hog receipts 4500 with holdovers 76 and cattle receipts 650. Market higher across weight classes with hogs fetching 9.50 to 10.60 per cwt and cattle steady including beef steers 11.50 to 13.50 and vealers 12.50 to 13.50. Sheep receipts 400 and top fat lambs at 15.50.
The Ellis Home Economics club met Friday at Ellis school with good attendance. Mrs. Lessie Rector was elected president and three new members joined. A lesson on bias tape and decorative stitches was given while Melba Rose Howell sang. Members present included Mrs. Beck, Bledsoe, Boone, Doublemont, Grimes, Vowell, Howell, Johnson, Mluesner, Lynn, Peterson, Pope, Reetor, Rector, Sheehy, Willoughby, Wilson, Denmano, Richardson and Misses Killian, Luxton, Rector, Willoughby, Lynn, and Howell.
The ladies of the Country Club will play bridge at 23:15 Tuesday after noon with Mrs W F Craft as hostess at the club house.
The Needlecraft Embroidery club will be entertained tomorrow with a 1 o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. Francis Haseman.
An error in the Daily Citizen listed the song You ll Like Linton at 20 cents. the correct price is 80 cents per copy. The notice informs readers of the price correction and urges purchasers to note the updated amount.
A son was born Friday night to Mr and Mrs W W A Bernes of this city. Mr Bernes was formerly Miss Opal Roeder.
A 1928 editorial urges thrift as a path to peace in old age and encourages systematic saving to buy or build a home. It notes thrifty people study costs, payment methods, and consult banks, building and loan firms, contractors, and material suppliers for guidance, stressing that owning a home is a natural, prudent goal and now is the time to decide.
The 100 year old Riverton resident known as Uncle Peter Woodall died at his home after a long life as Sullivan County’s oldest citizen. A Civil War veteran, he owned the Riverton ferry and ferries along the Wabash river. He is survived by his wife four daughters and one son. Funeral services were held last Friday with taps and an honor salute at the grave.
June 18 1918 dispatch notes Austrian forces crossing the Piave River to secure a bridge-head while Italian defenses thicken at Montello. French advance improves on the front as casualty figures and prisoner counts rise. opposition strength exceeds one million troops engaged.
The Ladies Fancywork Circle enjoyed its annual picnic at City park yesterday with strong attendance from members and families. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joel White and son Jackie of Springville and Mrs. Lewis Wood of Bedford. Mrs. White and Mrs. Wood are former members of the Circle. A fine noon dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in pleasant informal social time.
The evangelistic campaign at Sixth and D streets northeast begins Sunday June 24 led by Rev. Larry Newgent the cyclone prison evangelist. Mrs Newgent and Miss Oda Crowson provide music. Children meet daily at 2 pm and a tent is expected to be used. Pastor F F Clifford.
Thomas McKinney of this city and Lois Padgett of Farmersburg quietly wed Thursday afternoon at the First Christian church parsonage with Rev. W. T. Mullins officiating. The couple will reside in this city and are congratulated by many friends.
Notice states pass books should now be left at the association office for crediting of July 1 dividends at Home Loan Savings Association.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist Church will not meet while the Daily Vacation Bible School is in session at the church.
An eight pound girl, Betty Louise, was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Henry Pankey of South Main Street.
The Children’s Day program at First Baptist Church drew a large crowd with twelve Bible pantomimes, five tableaux, readings and musical numbers from Sunday school departments. Lighting and a custom platform enhanced the sacred presentation, which impressed viewers with fine costumes, painted backdrops, and thoughtful staging. The directors and participants earned praise for a brilliant yet worshipful event.
The Mother's club of the Thirst Christian church will hold a picnic at the city park Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Members not otherwise informed are asked to bring sandwiches. The afternoon program will be for the entertainment of the children.
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