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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
2
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A quirky, era-tinged notice notes a mayoral temper at a desk, jokes about Hi Johnson and Mars nearing Earth, and a coal strike loss of 145 million dollars in Pennsylvania. It frames the fight over liquor and resources in a tongue-in-cheek public mood.
The strike is described as launched against government orders. Union leaders and railroad executives were summoned aboard the green car today, but the next steps remain uncertain for tomorrow.
In Washington City a preliminary conference between miners and operators is set for tomorrow to seek a settlement of differences. The parties hope for a swift deal, but negotiations may take weeks. a resumption by August 1 would be pleasantly surprising if achieved.
In Washington negotiators aim to press for resuming coal mining under wartime wage scales and to seek a semi national wage agreement for bituminous coal while verifying district versus national settlement. Officials report operators show willingness to settle, with discussions tied to the wage matter and federal involvement to ensure coal production and transport.
The WU ladies announce a bake sale Saturday at the Overland Hodges garage from 10 o'clock to 1 o'clock. Proceeds support community needs.
The Muchacha Club held a pleasant lawn party at Misses Hazel and Moshell Bunch home with an orchestra from the Christian Sunday school. Joe Feldner sang a solo. lanterns lit the lawn as guests enjoyed games and refreshments. The event pleased hostesses and members. the club plans to meet again July 13 with Miss Helen Heitmeyer.
A telegram reports the marriage of Harry Glynn to Miss Mildred F Ellis in St Louis yesterday. Glynn, formerly with Linton Motor Sales as salesman and manager, has moved to Terre Haute to manage Berns Barstow Automobile Co. Miss Ellis, a Denver journalist, will reside in Terre Haute after a brief honeymoon.
W O Robinson of Dugger is in town on business. Joe Nixon Sr went to Terre Haute on business. Mrs Berrsie Pinkston, long ill, is able to be up. Edith Bray visits Chicago for a few days. Mrs T C Braden visits Jasonville for several days. Mrs E L Spensler and Clyde go to Jasonville to visit. Emmet Heaton visits Jacksonville for her daughter Bud Saush. Mrs Lee Ax and son Robert Lee leave for Detroit to spend weeks away. L T Podorff of Indianapolis in town for Federal truck interests. Mrs R B Trent and daughter Joann of Sandborn visit the Howe family. Ralph Burrell of Chicago returns home for vacation. Mrs O Hayman of Jasonville visits weekend with Turnbulls. John James returns to Terre Haute after visiting grandparents. Mrs James Chopa and daughter Angelia of Bedford visit Chopa and Muerer family. Chester Wills and family go to Shady Beach for summer. Mr Wills runs the refreshment stand. Jane Ann Stepheson leaves for Central City, Ky. Floyd McCullough arrives from Flint Mich with a Buick sport model for Sherwood Motor Sales, joined by J B Dillon returning cars for Switz City motor sales.
Hyacinth club gathers at Mrs. E. J. Ecker home. Mellick club meets with Mrs. George Yeemans. Bridge club convenes at Ellis' club rooms. Royal Daughters of the First Christian church meet with Miss Lorena Letsinger on A street northeast. Eagle Encampment No. 222 I O O F meets as scheduled.
The Anteshema Camp Fire Girls enjoyed an evening at Miss Dorothy Wells's country home with lawn games and piano selections by the hostess. Ruth Wessel resigned as guardian and will be succeeded by Miss Mary Hunter. The next meeting will be at Marie Hilgediek's North Main Street home next Thursday.
The Alpha Bible class of the Methodist church held a picnic supper at Haseman Grove last evening. Ladies packed baskets and joined the ball game, then treated the team to a hearty feed with lemonade. After the feast, players promised to perform well when they recover. Mrs. May Antibus led the class teacher and committee in organizing a large turnout and a quality spread.
The race meeting will host four events on the afternoon program including a green trot and green pace for horses with no prior record or training, plus a 2:25 pace and 2:30 trot open to the world. The racing association reserves the right to reject entries. The track is prepared in first class condition, promising a rare afternoon of sport.
Miss Mary Cooprider led a group of girls to Newberry beach where they swam under lifeguard supervision and enjoyed a feast and dancing. Attendees included Marie Dalton Geneva Wills Dora Pennington Marie Myers Cora Lee Morris Doris Eddy and Mary Cooprider.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull hosted a birthday party for their daughter Alverna Turnbull last evening. The event featured music and games with delighted guests Thelma Thompson Fannie Fisher Zenobia Denham Mary Roberson Annie Tanner Thelma Duchaney Darwin Smith Donald George and Edward Turnbull present. Dainty refreshments were served and Alverna received many lovely gifts.
Claude Maxwell Robert Scott and Samuel V Perrott will leave next Tuesday for Atlantic City to attend the National convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting in annual convention in that city.
Bert Melton John George and Claude Shertz have completed a week long camping trip in Martin County returning with stories of outdoor life and camaraderie.
At the Perkins Avenue crossing in western Muncie Indiana an east bound Big Four passenger train struck an automobile carrying five men from the Muncie Pro ducts company plant. Four men Charles L Taylor 18 Edmund Roswell 20 Charles Garrard 17 Vernon Barber 18 died. A fifth man survived to reach his work. The crash occurred about 415 pm.
The Loyal Daughters of the First Christian church plan a party tonight at the home of Miss Lorena Letsinger. The event invites members to gather for fellowship and social time hosted by Miss Letsinger.
The Hyacinth Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. E. J. Ecker. Members are advised to arrive promptly and bring any scheduled reports for discussion.
Mrs F Morris of 1401 W Main St Fort Wayne Ind says Tanlac cured a year of nervousness and stomach trouble. She describes poor appetite gas and constant tiredness before one bottle, then good appetite peaceful sleep and energy to “keep going all day.”
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