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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
5
Society notes from Linton Daily Citizen urge clubs churches and individuals to submit items by 11 a m for that day’s issue. Miss Martha Talbott appears among the listed names for today’s society page.
The Live Wire club of the United Brethren Sunday school met at Mrs Edna Barres home for a farewell party honoring Misa Betty Faulk who departs for Detroit Mich tomorrow. Games and contests entertained eight members and the hostess served refreshments. Miss Faulk received a club gift.
Mrs Cliff Miller was hostess to the Wednesday Night Is Bridge Club and guest Mrs Jerry Goodman at her North Main Street home. Due to three members absent only two tables played, with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Dan Scully and Mrs Earl Sponsor.
Mrs Clyde Copeland and Mrs Alva Weaver hosted a birthday gathering at the Copeland home on B Street Southeast. Pink and white gladiolas decorated the rooms as guests shared sandwiches salad ice cream and cake lemonade. Honorees Mr Gopeland and Mr Weaver received gifts while attendees included Cliff Walker Adam Topping Paul Gallahan Lois Beck Dr M Inphayer Ann Rice Mr and Mrs Weaver and daughter Carolyn Sue and Mr and Mrs Clyde Copeland.
Dr and Mrs E V Bull hosted members of the Thursday Evening Bridge Club after a buffet dinner at Mrs Lou Fleetwood’s home on Saint Vincent Street. Prizes were awarded for high and traveling scores with several members in attendance. Regrets were noted from several others and the group plans another meeting in two weeks with the Carmodys.
The fifth annual McKnight family reunion gathered at Linton City Park with eighty six attendees. Members from Wheeler Ill Newton Ill Sandbarn Bedford Mich Bloomington and Heltonville shared in the day including Mr and Mrs Sam Ragsdale Mrs Albert Ragsdale Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sowers and many others.
Attendees include Leon and Irene Tiber at a Democratic meeting in Shakamak. Reba and Reva Goodman stay with grandparents in Pleasantville. Ecker transacts business in Indianapolis and views the Crosley model. Betty Jean Edington visits from west of town. Mabel Kent and sons visit Dugger. Vincent couple in Terre Haute for the Ringling Brothers circus. Hagaman returns from Washington to resume work at New Home Furniture. Alva Weaver and Clyde Copeland attend the Terre Haute circus.
Jasonville Tuesday Night Euchre club met at Miss Sarah Fortner s home with Ruthy Faugerousse Roberta Greenwood Alma Cummick and others in attendance. Prizes went to Roberta Greenwood O Dema Greenwood and Alma Cummick. Refreshments were served.
The Linton Daily Citizen Indianapolis News boys defeated South Linton youngsters 4 to 1 on a Wednesday afternoon at South Linton. The win shows strong pitching and timely hitting by the Linton squad.
Charles Mary Jane and Suzanne, Mrs Matilda Moschenrose of Indianapolis, Miss Elsie Ragsdale of Charleston Illinois, Mr and Mrs William Skerd, Mrs Esther Litten and children Alice Marie and Bobby Dale of Miami Florida are named in a society notice listing residents connected to forthcoming events.
Social calendar lists events including Thursday Evening Dinner Bridge at Mrs Lou Fleetwood and at Mrs Maurice Witty Bass Vincennes street next to various club meetings. American Legion posts A M and WRC activities planned. Friday includes M E choir practice and Red Men and Yaquina club meetings with transport to Shakamak state park picnic.
At the Grand the film Hooray For Love plays with three extra entertainments: a night club radio and musical stage. Ann Sothern and Gene Raymond star the story with Bill Robinson and Jeni Le Gon dancing and Pert Kelton singing the tunes.
Feminine finery lit up the Sher-Ritz as several beauty contest winners and an excellent cast of noted actresses presented the photo play Women Must Dress. Gavin Gordon and Minna Gom bell star in the leading roles.
Clarence J. Brown of Ohio will be principal speaker at the ninth annual journalism short course at Indiana University on October 4 and 5. Attendees include publishers writers and composing room staff. The program highlights modern printing equipment and methods with participants guests at the Indiana Centre football game on October 5.
Mr and Mrs Harry Francis of Detroit Michigan arrive to spend a part of their vacation with relatives and friends. They plan to leave early next week for Florida, spending two weeks there before returning to Michigan.
D. H. Vass of Lyons, a former professor at Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute, delivered the principal address at the Linton Rotary Club lunch at the Frank Courtney American Legion post home.
The Nine Mile church hosts its annual homecoming with Rev. Lester Abel delivering the 11 o clock sermon. Other ministers will participate in the day's program.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Township Trustee in Stockton Township Greene County Indiana on Friday August 8 2005 for transportation of school pupils on routes No 2. The lowest or best bid will be considered for State Board of Education approval. Bidders must provide liability insurance of at least 5000 and a 500 surety bond. Bidder must hold a health certificate issued within 80 days prior to employment. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Fearnot descendants gathered at Henry Fearnot's home in Stafford Township for the third annual reunion. A noon dinner filled three tables with a diverse attendee list including Mrs. Alice Jones aged 62 as the oldest and two month old Dale Padgett as the youngest. Lois Ledgerwood performed in the afternoon, and attendance included numerous Fearnot relatives and friends, with plans announced for next year at the Johnson home near Solsberry.
Community notes record visits and gatherings across Dugger and nearby towns. Families including Holleys Buckallews and Gambills attended a supper and Shakamak state park swimming party for the 84th birthday of Dee Buckallew. Other items note travel to Jasonville and Terre Haute, visits in Sullivan, and a reported health improvement for Mr. Stevenson.
Floyd Shields visited relatives in Bloomfield and attended a terrace dinner with Charles Laughlin Jr. Nelda Robson hosted by Miss Margaret Heitman of Linton. Floyd Wright joined the pair to Terre Haute. Wilbur Betty and Rosemary Johnson hosted by Jerry Johnson in Salsberry. Ellis Church of Christ services draw locals to a tent. Ora Fainot's guests included John Bingham and Martin Strauser with daughters Anna Louise and Betty Loraine. Griffiths relocate from Worthington to Linton where Mr. Griffith serves as freight agent.
Yaquina club announces a Friday afternoon gathering at 1:80 o clock at Mrs James Moore's West Linton home with Mrs Phil Bennett hosting. The meeting was moved from City park and all members are asked to note the change.
The Olive Branch Gospel team will conduct services Sunday at the Little Shiloh church near Lyons. Services will be held both morning and evening and a large attendance is expected. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Hoosier miners and families enjoyed a Sunday picnic dinner in Charles Church's grove near shi loh. Roy Price of Indianapolis gave a short talk with readings by Nelson Haupt and Ralph Keene. The Thompson family provided string music as about 150 people attended. The group decided to hold an annual picnic.
The Department of Financial Institutions has filed in Greene Circuit Court duplicate asset and 100 percent stock assessment reports for the Linton Trust Company in liquidation proceedings. The court fixed September 2, 1935 as the hearing date for these reports and accounts, with objections due by then. Public notice to creditors and shareholders.
Culbert Pierce named administrator of the estate of John Herbert Barradshaw late of Greene County Indiana with Beasley and Beasley attorneys. The filing notes the estate is solvent. Official notice dated July 16 1936.
Detroit defeated St Louis 9 to 3 in American League action while Chicago beat Cleveland 6 to 4. Boston won 6 to 4 against Washington. New York's game at Philadelphia was rained out.
In a ten inning tilt, St. Louis triumphed 8-4 while Chicago fell 4-5. Brooklyn posted 6-0 victory as Boston edged Philadelphia 3-4 and New York won 3-5 against Cincinnati.
The card lists three American League games Cleveland at Chicago, St Louis at Detroit, Boston at Washington as the only scheduled matches today. In the National League the slate includes Chicago at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Boston with no further contests noted.
Indianapolis cattle and hog markets show varied gains and steady trends. Hogs up 25 to 80 cents with top loads at 10.25 to 10.90, cattle prices firm to higher across weight classes, bulk heifers below 25 cents, cows 4.50 to 6.75, cutters 3 to 4.25, dealers steady.
Light and water services will be subject to disconnection after the first of the month unless current bills are paid during the month and 10 percent of the outstanding balances. Future disconnections apply if the bill exceeds the minimum charge unless paid in cash or shown to depend on laundry work for a livelihood. Light and Water Plants by City Council.
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