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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
7
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John Eskew a local plumber and part of Eskew Tyler firm was driving an almost new Auburn touring car when a tire blew on State Road 4 east of Auburn between the Bland place and Buck Creek. He stopped to fix it and after jacking the wheel and placing an air pump, a match used in darkness caused an explosion from gasoline fumes. The car was almost entirely consumed before he could escape with minor burns. Insurance will not fully cover the loss.
Mrs. William Corsten, age 76, surprised at her southeast Portland home by relatives and friends who organized a large noon feast. Sister G Lappert of Los Angeles attended, delivering gifts, flowers, and greeting cards as well wishes for many more anniversaries.
Junior Christian endeavor society members enjoyed an indoor outing in the church basement with a marshmallow and hot dog roast due to bad weather. Attendees included Mary Topping Virginia Holden Barbara Holden Mary Marnard Bluns Margaret Farthing Winona Boston Mary Sharp Kenneth Walker Andrew Topping Pearl Maddox Virginia Topping Mr and Mrs Clifford Walker and Mrs Ted Maddox.
The Delphian Society met yesterday in the public library club room with good attendance. Mrs Fritz presided. Mrs George C Porter was elected vice president, succeeding Mrs Joe E Beasley who moved to Florida. Next lesson leaders include Mrs Ray Wolford and Mrs Jacob Iritz.
Several members of Mrs. Roberts' class of the United Brethren Sunday school enjoyed an informal taffy pulling in the church basement last evening. The group included Rev and Mrs Mirnest Roberts and Misses Bertha Hodges Hilda Esta McDonald Madge Porter Dorothy Weiss Emma LaGrands Ina Rousch.
Floyd Bringman formerly of Linton now of Sels berry married Miss Mabel Ray of Selsherry on Saturday October 10 in Robinson Illinois. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs Perry Bringman and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs Bradley Ray. Both are well known in Linton with many friends. They will reside in Solsberry.
At a county young people gathering officers were chosen for the county council and its societies for the coming year. President is Mrs Beatrice Stewart of Linton, vice president Galen Laughlin of Bloomington, and secretary Miss Lena Brawand of Linton.
The Ladies Forden Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs Nora Wills on B Street Northeast.
Fidelity Circle will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs Van Plew's house. Three birthdays will be observed during the gathering.
Mrs Raleigh Roach hosts the Chatter and Stitch club at her home Thursday afternoon. Members are expected to attend and enjoy a social sewing gathering with refreshments.
At Sullivan a citizens ticket has been nominated to oppose the Democrats. There is no Republican ticket in the field.
Sol Goodman age 81 a longtime Sullivan merchant known widely died yesterday in Norfolk Virginia He was a prominent local figure in business and community affairs and is survived by relatives and friends in the area.
Cardinal Mundeleit of Chicago was awarded the Grande Officiale of the Royal Italian Order of the Crown of Italy by Premier Mussolini. The honor, presented by Italian Consul Dr. Amini, cited recognition for services to humanity religion and education of immigrant children.
Auto Gardner Jr a miner and Ella M Skaggs both of Linton Frank Kirby a fireman of Linton and Mabel F Poor of Terre Haute granted marriage licenses.
A steel bar across the top of the coal hoist cave fractured causing the gas plant to stop producing gas for several hours yesterday. Tank supply ran low before repairs were completed. repairs have since been made.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Saron Reformed Church will meet Thursday at 2 with Mrs. Carl Kramer hosting.
Good music and a good time assured to all at the Moose Hall square dance Saturday night.
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