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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
3
Society item noting Helen L. Grubbs to submit news to the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 a.m. for publication in that day’s issue.
Choirs meet at churches and halls for practice and services. The M E Church, Baptist Moose Hall, Legion Home, Odd Fellows hall, City Hall, Faith Temple, and other groups hold 7 to 8 p m sessions with several special visits and final meetings of the year. Local 6278 and Sons of American Legion schedule 7 p m and 6 30 p m gatherings, while clubs meet at homes and parks throughout the night.
A U S Navy recruiting officer from Terre Haute will be in Linton on Monday June 26 from 9 30 a m until 1 0 p m to conduct physical examinations and to take applications for enlistment. The office will be on the second floor of the post office building with Postmaster Charles L Wolford consenting to its use.
Imprisoned for debt case from Vincennes in 1807 records note Joseph Saffen discharged from imprisonment after complying with the relief act. G W Johnston moves for discharge. creditors notified and published as required. debtor sworn and delivered estate schedule.
The Hancock County Board orders Jared Chapman, County Agent, to advertise the sale of town lots in Greenfield sixty days before the sale, set to begin August 12, 1828. At least fifty handbills must be distributed. Terms require one fourth of the purchase price down, with the balance paid in equal annual installments.
Sanford Ackerman and Alexander White report from Jay County Commissioners notes jail not built to contract terms. They propose fixes: adequate stopple, floor adzing, a ring in the small room floor, and iron bars across the small room window to meet contract requirements.
The Chatter and Stiteh club ended its summer activities with an eight o'clock breakfast at Humphreys park. Attendees included Mesdames Ward Letsinger W R Porter Raleigh Roach Wesley Branstetter and son Jimmy Wilson Hixson and daughters Evelyn Elaine John Wilson and children Janice Phillip Hoyt Clark and daughters Marguerite Patricia Ann James Lawrence and daughters Patricia Sue Mary Ann Neal Todd Jere Goodman and Rosemarie and Jere and Mrs Floyd Cornett. The September meeting will be at Mrs Hoyt Clarks home.
Mr and Mrs Noah Reed hosted a farewell party in the Nine Mile community for their granddaughter Etta Rose Hollers as she prepares to move to Bedford Massachusetts. Attendees included Leona May Tolen Patricia Rosina Nolting and others with Leona May Tolen winning a prize in afternoon games. Refreshments were provided by the hosts with help from Mrs Dan Shonk and Mrs Fred Nolting.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Carpenter and sons Freddie Jerry and Jack have returned to Gary after a week with Mr Carpenter's parents southeast of Linton. The three children were entered in a baby health clinic and all were judged perfect and received blue ribbon baby awards. Mrs Carpenter was formerly Miss Florence Cox of Linton.
About two hundred Greene county Home Economics Club members and guests attended the annual county picnic at the park. A basket lunch was served at noon, and afternoon speeches and entertainment followed, including readings by Mrs. Bruce Tate, music by the Dilley sisters of Bloomfield, and a solo by Miss Fry of Switz City.
Robert F. Warham of Oakland declares a 7 foot soap bubble makes him world champion in biggest bubble. He has a unique machine with 12 puppets dipping pipes to blow bubbles while he seeks stage shows and hobby exhibitions.
Mr and Mrs William Pirtle depart for Lake Hamilton after visiting Mr and Mrs Willis Pirtle. William Pirtle joins Doc Thrasher and his orchestra for a summer engagement touring Shadowland ballroom St Joseph Bartletts Beach Jackson Michigan and Lake Manitou Rochester. He plans to resume studies at Indiana University next January pursuing a B P S M degree.
An all day church meeting will be held Sunday at Thompson's grove near New Lebanon with Rev. John Jerrell presiding. All members are urged to attend the service.
A letter column weighs stricter federal laws and a large scale G men operation to stamp out drug trafficking. Readers stress parental supervision, early intervention, and targeted enforcement as essential, with comments from an insurance man, a businessman, a miner, and a doctor urging vigilance in cities and rural areas alike.
The town gathers for the annual Fourth of July celebration in Linton with favorites including the parade, community games, and a fireworks show. Residents say the event builds pride and draws families from surrounding areas.
Virgil M. Simmons announced 1939 season dates for grey fox squirrels. Southern Zone of 69 counties runs Aug 10 to Oct 7. Northern Zone of 28 counties runs Sept 1 to Oct 30. Daily bag limit remains five. violations carry arrest and fines and weapon seizure. Counties in Southern Zone include Ann Greene, Daviess, Martin, Lawrence, and Monroe.
Doctors note kidneys process about 15 miles of tubules and filter blood while people typically pass around 3 pints of waste daily. Persistent urination pain, backache, or fatigue may indicate kidney or bladder issues. Doan’s Pills have long been marketed to aid kidney cleansing and relief.
The Standard Oil filling station at National Avenue and Ashley Street in Brazil was held up Wednesday by a young man and woman who escaped with about 14 dollars. Attendant Robert Bell was forced into the washroom at gunpoint before the couple ransacked the station. Bell said the pair, about ages 26 or 27, drove no car into view and acted businesslike during the holdup.
railroad officials note Yeaton's primary industry became tung oil. The Dixie Tung Oil Development Company was the largest firm, prompting the town’s renaming to Dixie.
Mrs. Dorothy Friar and children Harold and Joan of Indianapolis have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Scott Newkirk and family near Pleasantville.
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