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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
4
Public notice lists mail and carrier subscription rates with in city and out of Indiana options. Rates include weekly, yearly, six month and three month terms, payable in advance or paper may be discontinued.
Rates listed for single column inch 40 cents, subsequent insertions per inch. Bloc classifieds charged per word with a first insertion minimum 25 cents. Reading notices priced per line ten cents. Obituaries and cards of thanks follow regular line rates for social or public notices. Permanent contracts available upon application.
Georgetown California in HB Dorada county installs its first electric street lights after earlier failed gasoline lamps. A community celebration marks the switch to 27 clock controlled lamps, replacing lanterns and moonlight reliance. Pacific Gas & Electric involvement noted.
In a town once ghosted by halted mining Georgetown regained life with its first electricity in 1988. Officials gave commemorative speeches as Placerville band played and lanterns glowed in a candlelit parade. The population now stands around 600 residents with 2000 in the surrounding district and 27 new street lights signal ongoing growth.
In Sequoia National Park a fallen Giant Sequoia Gigantea, 275 feet tall and 27 feet wide, crashed in February. Botanists plan tests after snow melts to learn the tree's arc and reasons for its death, as the species remains confined to Sierra Nevada groves.
The article details Sequoias as the largest trees with General Sherman and General Grant highlighted. It notes their age, resilience to fire, and longevity of wood. It also mentions a tree that fell this winter damaging E T Seoven's summer cabin and references post mortems on unusual trees.
Tree specialists will examine the fallen giant to uncover new facts about the world’s oldest living organisms. The effort aims to update knowledge of the venerable species and its long lifespan.
Chicago dispatch describes the M-3 tank design reducing crew discomfort. Crews sit on cushions and wear latex cushioned crash helmets while interior padding protects against bumps. Exterior retains 25 tons of steel with 75 mm cannon and machine guns, revealing a contrast between uneasy outside armor and padded interior.
In Wichita Kansas the Girl Scouts aided by a nursery owner planted 1800 redbud trees across the city. About 1400 girls took part in the one day effort to greenery the area.
Greene County Indiana Local Alcoholic Beverage Board will begin a public investigation at 9:00 am in Bloomfield in the Clerk's Office to review dancing permit applications. Olive Woodward restaurant Newberry at 2nd and Broad, Linton restaurant Main & J, Evelyn Woodville restaurant 222 W Main Jasonville. Public participation requested. John F. Noonan secretary Hugh A. Barnhart excise administrator. May 8.
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