Town boosters lift all boats across the region
Local column urges citizens to be home town boosters, arguing that every good deed and word helps the town and personal advancement. Notes Western Kentucky prohibition officers complain about bootleg liquor harming footwear and mentions mines, sales day, and politics around Al Smith remarks and farm relief. Marriage licenses cost less than in the past.
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Tinton
Kentucky
Bureau of Chemistry
Vinton
Newspaper Supplanted by Radio Predicted by Weather
A satirical note questions when a paper napkin will satisfy hunger before radio replaces newspapers. It jokes about summer arriving today, the weather forecast, and bootlegging ending with a dry platform pledge by the GOP.
British battle over new prayer book sparks heated debate
The British public erupts in debate over a proposed new prayer book, with tensions rising as factions argue over doctrinal changes and traditional practices. Observers note lingering contrasts with American disputes over religious authority and modernizing liturgy.
Development in the Valley of Texas Bonded Road Boom
J M Stein describes Cameron and Hidalgo counties in southeast Texas now booming from $16 million in bonds for 600 miles of paving. Population rose from under 10,000 to about 150,000 in twenty years, with 450,000 acres irrigated and six cities with tax-supported chambers. Main Street paved corridor includes natural gas lines, milk and bread trucks, power lines, and a daily Brownsville Herald route.
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Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Oklahoma
J. M. Stein
Brownsville
Texas
Ierald
Mr. Stein
Cameron
Hidalgo
Mission
Union
San Benito
Harlingen
McAlten
Weslaco
Lightning Glains Four Die Near Bloomington
Four men were killed during a Bloomington Indiana storm while working at the Indiana university water works. The victims were Otto Hacker Thomas Hacker Kenneth Deckard and James Holt. Harry Hobbs survived after being shocked while sheltering under a cherry tree. The workers had been hauling sod for a university athletic field project and were nearly through with the job.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University Water Works
Otto Hacker
Thomas Hacker
Kenneth Deckard
James Holt
Harry Hobbs
Hobbs
University
University Water Works
Deckard
Sullivan
Hackers
Red Men and
Moose Lodges
Abrams Funeral Service for Mrs Jesse Abrams
Funeral services for Mrs Jesse Abrams will be held at Pleasant Grove church at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove cemetery near Lyons. Survived by husband four children Lucille Harald Max Emma Jane four sisters and four brothers Oscar Edgar Wilbur John West Eva Grounds Mary Alton Flora Pitman and Laura Heaton Lyons and Linton.
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Jesse Abrams
Freeman City’ Hospital
Pleasant Grove
Lyons
Abrams
Lucille
Harald
Max
Emma Jane
Oscar
Edgar
Wilbur
John West
Eva Grounds
Mary Alton
Flora Pitman
Laura Heaton
Linton
Celebrated Birthday Picnic for Violet Spear's Daughter Davis Jean
Mrs. Violet Spear hosted a birthday picnic in a grove west of the city for her daughter Davis Jean's fifth birthday. A neon luncheon and cake accompanied place cards and favors. afternoon games entertained Elizabeth Cochran, Mary Cochran, Fern Corbin, Cleata Coop rider, Ethel Corbin, Billy Lou Spear, Doris Spear, Jean Spear, Miss Inez Corbin, and the hostess.
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Violet Spear
Davis Jean
Elizabeth and
Mary Cochran
Fern Corbin
Cleata Cooprider
Ethel Corbin
Billy Lou Spear
Doris
Jean Spear
Inez Corbin
Rotary Club Meeting Highlights at United Brethren
The Wednesday luncheon featured a musical program by the Indiana Central College quartet and a report on the Republican convention in Kansas City by D R Seattle. The event took place at the United Brethren church and reflected Rotary activities in the community.
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Rotary Club
United Brethren Church
Indiana Central College Quartet
Kansas City
D. R. Seatt
Fortnightly Club Meets at Mrs Reed's Friday Afternoon
The Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs. Ray Reed at 869 Sixth Street northeast on Friday at 2 o'clock.
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Ray Reed
Sixth Street
Solsberry Meeting Opens at Christian Church
Daily Citizen notes a two week gathering starting Monday night at the Christian church with Rev Secrest as student minister in charge of singing. Visitors include Mrs. Watson of Sullivan and Mrs. George Rush visiting daughters Mrs. Lulu Johnson and Mrs. Minnie Gilliland. Others are listed with family and travel mentions including Roy Shields injury, Mrs. Gallian moving to Evansville, and Indiana Normal students John Crane and Mrs Ola Yoho beginning summer term in Terre Haute.
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Daily Citizen
Solsberry
Chrristian Church
Secrest
Watson
Sullivan
Roy Johnson
Roy Mason
George Rush
Lulu Johnson
Minnie Gilliland
Roy Shields
Jim Shields
George Gallian
Evansville
Gallian
Illinois Central Railroad
Ava Barnes
Dorothy Dilley
John Crane
Ola Yoho
Indiana Normal
Terre Nlante
R. B. Laughlin
Scotland
Ross Dugger
Darrell D Leigh Dies in Grandparents' Home
Four year old Darrell D. Leigh, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Leigh, died yesterday afternoon at his grandparents home of Mr and Mrs William City. He is survived by his parents grandparents and siblings Eugene Paul and Betty Joe. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Thomas Leigh
William City
Eugene
Paul
Betty Joe
Miners Burned in Powder Explosion at Farmersburg Mine
Two miners Oliver Berger of Coalmont and Antil Taylor of Farmersburg were badly burned when a powder explosion in a drill hole ignited fifteen kegs at the United Electric company strip mine near Farmersburg. They were taken to Sullivan hospital.
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Oliver Berger
Coalmont
Antil
Taylor
Farmersburg
United Electric Company
Sullivan
Hog market closes higher at Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
United Press Dispatch reports on June 20 in Indianapolis hogs rising 15 cents with bulk 170-300 lb at 10.65 and top 10.75. Receipts 7,000. Cattle market steady with beef steers 13.25 to 14.50 and calves 12.50 to 18.50, while heavy calves 7 to 10.50. Sheep market firm to strong.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
Emanon Club Picnic Weather Contingent Plans
Emanon club members plan a picnic supper for husbands and families at the city park Friday evening pending good weather conditions.
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Emanon Club
Greene County Bond Sale Notice 1988
Notice that Greene County Indiana Treasurer will offer for sale on Wednesday June 27 1988 at 2 pm Asher Page Stockton Township Gravel Road Bonds totaling 5000 dollars in twenty equal series each 260 dollars dated June 15 1928 bearing 4 12 percent interest with one bond and coupon payable May and November 16 until all are paid payments due at Greene County Treasurer Bloomfield Indiana Henry Rollison Treasurer June 18 20
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Greene County
Indiana
Asher Page
Stockton Township
Bloomfield
Henry
Rollison, Treas
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