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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
2
Local notices from Winton Indiana include multiple rate structures for mall and carrier subscriptions, advertising costs, and public notices. The page also includes coin values, coin rates, obituaries and social cards not of pure social or news character, and short commentary items on politics, travel, and archaeology with a subtle humorous tone.
Vera Grey Anderson hosted a farewell at her home for Mary Alice and Berta Maxine Bartlow who leave tomorrow for Monroe City. Guests enjoyed tunes and gifts, with dainty refreshments for Virginia Jones Dororthy Louise Hodges Sara Jones Cleo Colvin Rosena Robertson Fredericks Martin Maxine Shephan Mary Anderson Eloise Jones Ruby Louise Hannum Vera Grey Anderson Louise Froeschke Bertaa Maxine and Junior Anderson.
The notice estimates Americans will spend 600 million dollars on travel to Europe this summer and suggests they could receive 300 million in services at domestic tourist resorts. It notes a man from Ashland hanged himself over a fortune teller’s accuracy and comments on old fashioned chivalry on streetcars.
The piece argues the nation has not lost a war, cites wartime resilience and rising public anger over rum running near the east coast. It claims attacks on Marines and government property galvanize action, with Uncle Sam representing the people, and predicts the end of rum ships’ menace once public resolve grows.
Police urge strict enforcement to keep highways safe and quiet for residents. A nuisance law bans driving with the cut-out open. One youth faced court, minimum fine is 25 dollars plus costs. Parents should curb costly habits.
Tuesday May 26 has been chosen as senior day by the class of 1925 of the senior high school. The committee to arrange the day is composed of Mary Courtney Sara Nelle McIntosh Louise French Ray Beesley and Leonard Howell. Monday May 28 the annual senior picnic will be held.
The parent teacher association of the northwest ward will meet at the school house Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. This will be the last meeting of the year and all members are requested to attend.
The Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs G F Tolson at her North Main street home tomorrow afternoon at the regular hour. Members are invited.
The Mt. Mellick club will meet Sunday at 2 PM at 369 Sixth Street Northeast, with Mrs. HH. W. Robertson hosting.
Linton Lodge No 560 FF and A M will meet tonight at 7 o'clock to work in the Entered Apprentice degree.
Mrs W H Scholl hosted the Ete society yesterday afternoon at her home. During the business hour the group voted to raise membership from 16 to 18 and admitted one new member. A luncheon followed with pretty table decorations of cut flowers and pink tulle bows. Attendees included Mesdames Hlar tis Wilkie G C Ashcraft Marshall Oberholtzer Ray Reed Roy Cook Joe Curry Jd CG Fritz Orville Coleman John Suttle W H Scholl and Marl Sponsier.
Mrs. Etta Holbert and her son spend the day in Sullivan. Mrs. M. E. Johnson visits relatives in Indianapolis. Mrs. Anna McAtee of Dugger shops in Linton. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Falk and daughter Betty from Indianapolis visit relatives and friends. Mrs. I. B. Luttermier hosts her mother Mrs. Frank Oschner of New Harmony for a week. Mrs. Alice Terhune and daughter Wilma return to Dugger after visiting Mrs. Terhune’s mother Mrs. W. T. Jackson.
Want ad column lists coal prices from Victor Coal Co and a moved doctor office on West Vincennes Street. Various ads include real estate rent, sale of vehicles and plants, clothing and tailoring services, poultry and eggs for sale, furniture sale, and fishing and fish market items. Also piano trade, fresh fish, and miscellaneous notices from local businesses and residents.
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