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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
2
Linton residents are urged to join Halloween festivities with no charge for entry while locals note speculation over the late Samuel N. Ralston’s Senate successor. Governor Jackson may resign to name a successor, likely Lieutenant Governor Van Oman, creating immediate political maneuvering.
A prominent speaker argued that the nation does not suffer from bad people but from well meaning individuals who impose their own salvation on others. He urged Americans to mind their own business, tend to their own souls and lives, and avoid meddling in neighbors affairs to regain leisure and balance.
A fifty car motorcade celebrating the Dixie highway tenth anniversary dwindled to one car with four passengers arriving at Bedford. Committees had arranged a dinner for 100 plus at the Greystone hotel, but no one came to eat. Banners lined the streets, adding futility to the event.
Local farmers estimate a corn price of 55 to 60 cents a bushel at the year's start, below last year’s high. They foresee a gradual rise toward about 75 cents as the season progresses. The crop is good despite heat and drought, with Indiana reporting top corn quality and strong shares for the region. Hog shortages nationwide may curb demand despite higher supply.
A large number of relatives and friends surprised George C. Carter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cole to celebrate his 64th birthday. A noon feast followed the surprise, with many gifts given by invited guests from Bloomington Sullivan and local families.
Miss Etta Moody and Raymona Page wed yesterday in Bloomfield, a justice of the peace performing the ceremony. The couple will reside with Page’s mother, Mrs. Aaron Page, in Linton while starting their life together. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Moody, is known in Linton and attended local schools. The groom serves as janitor of the main school building and is well regarded. Congratulations poured in from friends for a happy married life.
Mrs. Rachel Johnson and Curtis Conder were married Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sinlinger in Patricksburg. Rev. Otto officiated. The couple will be at home after October 20 in Patricksburg. The bride is well known in West Linton and the community extends best wishes.
Another 3 cent supper offered at the WW B church basement from 4 to 7 o'clock on Saturday. Menu includes chicken pie dumplings mashed potatoes cream peas escaloped corn baked beans pie cake and coffee.
The W R C will hold an important meeting this Saturday evening October 17. Secretary Ida Lemar urges every member to attend due to the significance of the gathering. Also note Tate Halloween dance details and local horticultural notes on apples for sale near Lyons Indiana.
Listing includes sales positions with insurance products priced at 5 10 and 15 annually and monthly full coverage plans with death benefits. Notes liberal commissions and both full and part time options with National Accident Society contact in New York City.
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