Birthday Dinner in Honor of Chas Burklin
Charles Burklin aged 79 was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs. John Booker in Linton. A bountiful noon meal followed a day of well wishers and relatives. Notable guests included William Henry, 99, who will reach 100 on October 6, and many Barnett and Burklin family members and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burklin
Linton
John Booker
Burklin
William Henry
West Linton
Henry
John Barnett
Arthur
Henrietta
Cecil
Mildred
Eugene Cleo
Rex
Bert Barnett
Albert Barnett
Norwood
Lucille
Charles Barnett
Arnold Lee
Dick Walton
Ollie
Carl
Della
Doris
Hom Burklin
Ben Burklin
Wanetta
Anna
Wendall
Pete Beaman
W. B. Carlton
Billy
Ed Frankenfield
Dinner Guests From City Visit Coal City Family
Mr and Mrs Charles Laffoon and children Beulah Jean George Charles and Robert of this city with guests Mr and Mrs Wade Bogard Mrs Joseph Bogard and Miss Gladys Bogard of Detroit Mich motored to Coal City yesterday to be honored at a 12 o'clock dinner at cousins Mr and Mrs John Shouse Also present were Mr and Mrs Otto Shouse and Harold of Coal City Miss Grace Miechart Harley Sylvan and Teddie Shouse of Bloomington The day was enjoyed by all families who had not seen each other for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Laffoon
Beulah
Jean
George
Charles
Robert
Wade Bogard
Joseph Bogard
Gladys Bogard
Detroit
Mich
Coal City
John Shouse
Otto Shouse
Harold
Grace Miechart
Harley, Sylvan
Teddie Shouse
Bloomington
Miss Haseman Hosts Breakfast for Miss Chambers
Miss Haseman hostess entertained several young ladies at a breakfast yesterday morning at her home. The event honored Miss Ruth Chambers of New Symria Florida. Guests included Mildred Klink Grace Lam Lillian Lam Esther Schloot Adria Humphreys Vivian Humphreys Dorothy Freund Alma Freund Mary Mott Mayme Berns Gladys Mitchell Mrs Elsie Ardell and Miss Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Haseman
Ruth Chambers
New Symria
Fla
Mildred Klink
Grace
Lillian Lam
Esther Schloot
Adria
Vivian Humphreys
Dorothy
Alma Freund
Mary Mott
Mayme Berns
Gladys Mitchell
Elsie Ardell
Miss Chambers
Miss Haseman
Marion Tryon and Amy Hurd Married at Baptist Parsonage
Marion Tryon and Miss Amy Hurd of Watseka Illinois announced their marriage which occurred Saturday at 8 15 P M at the Baptist parsonage in this city. Miss Ahietta Denham and Willard Page attended. Mr Tryon is nephew of Mack Donham. The couple are well known here and are guests of Mack Donham and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Tryon
Amy Hurd
Watseka
Ill
Baptist Parsonage
Ahietta Denham
Willard Page
Mr. Tryon
Mack Donham
Pastor and wife attend church conference abroad
Rev. B. S. McNeely and his wife departed for Marengo Indiana to attend the annual United Brethren church conference. The local congregation voted unanimously to reappoint Rev. McNeely for another year and the conference is expected to honor the church members wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. McNeely
United Brethren Church
Marengo
Ind
Rev. McNeely
Indiana Civil War Company B Reunion at Ragsdale
Company B of the 27th Indiana Infantry, an association honoring the memory of 120 volunteers from the early Civil War days, plans a reunion and memorial assembly at Ragsdale, Indiana, on Sunday September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
27Th Indiana Infantry
Ragsdale
Ind
Jolly Group Visits Spencer State Park Despite Weather
A city and vicinity group spent a delightful day at Spencer State Park despite threatening weather. Attending were Mr and Mrs C Corbin and children from Sandborn. Mr and Mrs J H Rooksbury from Pleasantville. Elmer Edwards and mother from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charles Parks and son Emery. Mr and Mrs Harold Parks. and Mr and Mrs J L Rooksbury with son Ralph from Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
C. Corbin
Charles
Elmer
Wayne
Dorothy
Sandborn
J. H. Rooksbury
Pleasantville
Elmer Edwards
Chicago
Charles Parks
Emery
Harold Parks
J. L. Rooksbury
Ralph
Linton
Linton Youth Attend Merom Chautauqua Day Trip
A group of Linton young people attended the Merom Chautauqua yesterday including Misses Mary Hensley Ethel Hensley Gladys Riley Edna Hoffeditz May Taylor and Messrs Claude Richardson Roy Parks Roy Hensley Glenn Hensley Joe Taylor and Marion Hoops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Chautauqua
Merom
Misses Mary
Ethel Hensley
Gladys Riley
Edna Hoffeditz
May Taylor
Messrs
Claude Richardson
Roy Parks
Roy
Glenn Hensley
Joe Taylor
Marion Hoops
Greater Linton Aid Meeting At City Hall
The Greater Linton Aid association invites all interested persons to an 7:30 PM meeting at the city hall this evening. Secretary urges attendance to discuss ongoing committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Linton Aid Association
Watermelon Feed at United Brethren Church
The Christian Endeavor society of the United Brethren church will hold a watermelon feed this evening. All members should meet at the church at 6 30 promptly. A good time is promised for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
United Brethren Church
Visiting Old Friends in City by Middletown Man
Ira Thomas of Middletown visits the city to greet old friends he made two years ago while working here with Harry Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Thomas
Middletown
Harry Welch
Granted Marriage License For Hunt And Jeffries
Charles Hunt and Viola Jeffries, both of this city, were granted a license to wed on Saturday, August 23, at Paris, Illinois. The principals are well known and highly respected locals who will have the good wishes of friends for a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hunt
Viola Jeffries
Paris
Ill
Practical cold rebluing method for gun barrels
The method describes cleaning a barrel then applying nitric acid diluted with water until a blue film forms. The barrel is washed with warm water, dried, and wiped with linseed oil to finish.
Petrified Forest Found Near Mojave Desert Hills
A small petrified forest comprising stumps and fallen logs was discovered in hills surrounding the Mojave desert, about 185 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The find highlights ancient forest remnants in a remote desert region.
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Mojave Desert
Los Angeles
Mother of the Forest tree in Calaveras grove
The famous California tree in Calaveras grove near Stockton stands as a colossal giant. It reaches 815 feet in height and has a 61 foot circumference, earning the nickname Mother of the Forest among locals and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Calaveras Grove
Stockton
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