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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
2
Report notes Secretary Melton will push Congress to cut taxes. It states the house support appears favorable. The brief mentions weekly, yearly, and monthly subscription terms and a per week rate.
A 700000 home shortage is noted while garage shortages remain unestimated. Voices split between those who rock the boat and those unaware the gun is loaded. Senator Copeland of New York criticizes the League of Nations as overreaching, while the world court plan is deemed insufficient. Neither side has advanced far.
A week before the Fourth, Linton officials predict a record-breaking turnout with varied amusements. The piece notes surprise at the number of African Americans leaving Georgia during watermelon season, seeking an explanation for the migration.
The Linton chautauqua will begin Sunday and run for five days. Last year’s event drew large crowds and this year’s repertoire is strong, suggesting even greater popularity and audience appeal.
The piece recalls weather prophets who predicted a cold summer despite a hot season in the region. It notes that summers have usually been hot regardless of spring, with a chill spring six or seven years ago influencing forecasts. From mid June to mid September, the weather tended to be sizzling, a memory the reader is expected to recall.
The writer praises President Harding for his blunt stance on prohibition saying the issue is here to stay and no party will risk opposing it as a national matter. They foresee a dry age for future generations, acknowledging it may take time to enforce.
Clinton N Howard, famed "little giant," speaks at First M E church on June 27 at 8 pm. He addresses "The Next Great World Event" on world peace versus world war and disarmament versus disaster. Admission free. union choir to perform. supporters urged to attend. Howard has spoken in Rochester over 1,000 times.
Saturday afternoon Miss Helen Witycombe daughter of Mr and Mrs George Witycombe united in marriage to Harold Gabbard son of Mrs Cora Wilson by Rev Tom Linson pastor of the Switz City Baptist church using the ring ceremony. Attended by Miss Mary Alice Turk and Tommy Wilson. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. They will reside in this city.
A large turnout of Knights of Pythias members from Worthington Jasonville and Linton gathered at the local hall for a fine session. After completing the third rank degree work, attendees enjoyed refreshments of ice cream and lemonade.
A collection of local in town and visiting movements. A. M. Beasley, Mildred White, Mary Watson, H. C. McKee, Zada Humphreys, Carrie Bingo, Lizzie McGlen, Rebecca Daniels, the Brown family, Don Keller, T. J. Flynn, Dan Welch, Catherine Prosster, Edna McCullough, Mrs. James Gatherum, E. Okes, Frances Vitosky, Josephine Holsman, Clifford Courtney Jr., Nat Priest, Archie Roach, Naomi Vaughn, and others are noted for travel, visits, and nearby engagements with Bloomfield, Dugger, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Midland, and Bloomington.
The Delta Alpha class of the Christian Sunday school has called off its lawn party because of threatening weather.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Christian Church will not meet tomorrow due to the missionary rally at Switz City.
The Hiawatha club will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Luther Bone at 769 Fourth Street Northwest on Thursday.
The primary department of the Reformed church will hold a picnic at Huber's Grove starting at 10 o.clock tomorrow. The event invites mothers and children and asks everyone to bring a lunch.
Recipe notes on making banana fritters with ingredients Banana, flour, baking powder sugar salt milk lemon juice and egg. Mash bananas mix dry ingredients add liquids and lemon juice fold in egg then fry spoonfuls until golden drain and dust with powdered sugar.
The wedding of Ruth Hossey and G. H. Lezgar occurred at the Hossey home on Fourth Street Northwest with a 6 o clock ceremony before an altar of ferns. The bride, a DePauw alumna and local teacher, wore a white satin gown and carried salmon roses. After a wedding supper in bridal colors, the couple left for Indianapolis then to Idaho where Lezgar will teach this winter. Attending guests included the Rainey and Hossey families and local friends.
Persons with society lodge or church notices should call the society editor at 277. For business office inquiries use 177.
A live electric wire fell to the ground around 8 am at the corner of G and Fourth streets northeast. City electrician arrived and repaired it. The morning storm caused electric trouble in several city districts.
George Brown, wrestling at Third and L streets NW, received word this morning of his brother's death in Alabama. He left immediately for the South to attend the funeral services.
Mrs Sarah Ann Miller aged 86 a longtime Newberry resident died at home Sunday evening from the frailties of old age She is survived by two sons Zole Miller of Newberry and Calvin Miller of Akron Ohio Funerals were held this morning with burial in Newberry Cemetery
The Standard Oil company plans a new filling station on the site of the former Remington hotel and will begin business tomorrow morning.
A morning series of crossed electric wires on Fourth street northeast caused a short circuit that disrupted power for many districts. The hospital, bakeries, and the Citizen plant faced outages, delaying an operation and halting work for about an hour as crews untangled lines after last night’s wind.
A Louisville Furnishing Co. salesman, Rice Haverly, traveling by Ford to our city, was chased by a swarm of bees that entered his car. He sped away to escape, proving Linton offers a notably warm reception to guests.
The officers and teachers of the junior department of the First Christian Sunday school will meet at 7 o'clock this evening instead of 7 30 as announced yesterday. Attend promptly so the meeting ends in time for the farewell party for Mr and Mrs Green.
Notice to Odd Fellows informs all members that degree work is scheduled for Wednesday evening and urges full attendance.
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