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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
2
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The public celebrates the Shepherd case closure while Amundsen shows a glide to the North Pole may be possible if the aircraft holds. The Prince of Wales may soon return to plan another voyage, and Indiana politics face a self repealing boast. Fishermen test signs, traffic signals go live, drivers must heed them.
A proposal suggests police adopt uniforms, with straw hats, pitchforks, and synchronized pipe smoking. The idea envisions a distinctive, coordinated public image to heighten visibility and unity.
A clipped tercet on national readiness argues the country has never prepared and never will. It warns that future wars are inevitable and will be paid for at the usual inflated rate, underscoring skepticism toward preparedness and fiscal discipline.
Report says the Ku Klux Klan attempts to revive dwindling membership by offering reinstatement for a small fee. The Sullivan Union notes the move signals a weak outlook for the weekend.
It looks like Linton will stage a large Fourth of July event next Saturday. A busy day is planned with crowds in town, races in the afternoon, and a beach visit option. Red lemonade will be available at multiple spots, followed by fireworks in the evening.
Lois Wilson, Warner Buxton and Luke Congrave star in a screen version of the Broadway play Welcome Home to be shown at the Grand for the last time tonight. Dunbar's Candy Shop Girls open Monday for a week's engagement after performances in Springfield Ohio. Monday and Tuesday feature The Snob with Norma Shearer John Gilbert Conrad Nagel Phylis Haver and Helda Hopper.
The Women’s Relief Corps announces a meeting tonight with members urged to bring cats.
Mrs Mary Jones faces a lengthy prison sentence after conviction on kidnapping the young son of a woman who hosted her husband after he left. The child Raimondo Von Maluski has not been seen since, with authorities alleging she took him in a taxicab.
The Wanetta club met yesterday with all but one member present. Mrs Hettlie Goodson attended as a guest. No. 113 won the quilt with Mrs Marie Campbell as the winner. Fanny Cody and Lillie Nance won prizes in two contests. Meeting adjourned to reconvene in two weeks with Mrs Cody. Hostess served refreshments.
James Weldon Johnson recalls a village dialogue on Negro qualities and credit integrity. A barber asks about a bankman Mose and the banker's reputation as a good man who lends five dollars a year ago and asks no repayment beyond a token quarterly token, while the borrower notes no demand for principal.
Hugh Evans of Los Angeles is visiting James Allen and other relatives in Linton. He serves as a surveyor in Los Angeles County. He is the son of Captain Jack Evans who left Linton during World War I and has since died in New York.
Dr Frank P C Wicks of All Souls Unitarian in Indianapolis will deliver a radio sermon titled The Salvation We Hope For. It will be broadcast Sunday June 28 on Merchants Heat and Light company station WFBM at 10 45 AM, 268 meters.
A Vincennes Bridge Co crew arrived in Elnora from Oklahoma where they finished a bridge. They will start building the Elnora Sandhorn bridge across White river once materials are moved to the site.
Miss Mary Ellen Barton of Worthington and Indianapolis teaching staff earns a Gregg scholarship at Columbia University. The honor recognizes her work and she will depart July 2 for New York.
The Women’s Friendly Sunday school class of the Christian church invites all members to attend in the morning and bring a guest to help double membership. The Friendly class will lead the opening exercises.
A mixed classifieds fragment lists several items for sale and rent in Linton area. Includes a C melody saxophone for 75 dollars, a six room house for rent with bath fireplace and garage near corner, plus garden and fruit and immediate possession. Also a five room house for rent near Main Street, a trade offer for a seven room house and 10 acres, and a sale or trade request for property. multiple ads reference local agents and contact phone numbers. Also a sales rep opportunity for J R Watkins Co. and miscellaneous lost license notice and rope for sale.
Linton Lodge No. 560 F. and A. M. will convene at 7:30 PM this evening to perform work in the Master Mason’s degree.
Marold Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Von Johnson underwent surgery this morning to remove tonsils at the local hospital. The procedure is reported successful with no complications noted and the family expects a swift recovery.
A citizen runs a want ad offering items for sale and inviting readers to contact for purchase. The notice outlines available goods and the simple process for responding, reflecting how local classifieds connect buyers and sellers in a community.
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