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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

4

Elnora Couple Weds at Elnora United Methodist Church

Sylvia Sparks and Barry Lawhead wed in a 2:30 p.m. August ceremony at Elnora United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Russell Vanseiver. The wedding united Sylvia Sparks of Odon and Barry Lawhead of Sandborn, with reception in the church social room. The couple will reside in Bloomfield after she, a former Indiana State University graduate, teaches in the Bloomfield School District while he, a 1966 North Knox High School graduate, works for General Electric.

Sylvia Sparks Odon Barry Lawhead Sandborn Elnora United Methodist Church Russell Vanseiver Randy Lawhead Doug Netdigh Roger Sparks Benny Woodruff Kenneth Porter Jeri Lawhead Miss Lawhead

Pitcher Family Reunion Held At Linton Park

The Pitcher family reunion gathered at Linton Park with many members attending. Attendees included Hugh Brough family Salsberry Hostetter Hauck Pitcher and related relatives from Elnora Ed wardsport Vincennes Lyons and Sandborn.

Pitcher Linton Park Hugh Brough Sandi Andy Salsberry John Hostetter Ed Hostetter Dwayne Connie Kevin Jack Franklin Roger Pitcher Lisa Elnora Sherman Pitcher Mary Jo Asher Tine Hyran Allen Terrell Sandborn Leonard Starte Brenda Diana John VanMeter Edwardsport Clyde Poskitt Vincennes Jake Hall Clifford Hauck Jerry Hauck Shellie Linda Brenda Prichard Linton John Pitcher Mildred Martha Bertie John Richard Lona Pitcher Lyons

Blessed by God through spiritual blessings in Christ

A devotional piece reflecting on Ephesians 1 3 to 14 about spiritual riches in heavenly places in Christ and the need for consecration to receive deeper blessings and happiness. The text urges readers to consider material possessions family and occupation as signs of God’s generosity and calls for devoted living.

Lord Jesus Christ

Figg Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James E Figg announce their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house reception at the Masonic Temple dining room from 2 to 5 p m Sunday Sept 5 They were married Sept 6 1911 in Sullivan and have lived in Sullivan and Greene Counties all their married life He a retired miner and farmer They are active in the Linton Church of Christ Their son James H Figg resides in Carrier Mills Ill with a U S Air Force grandson in Japan and a great grandson in Carrier Mills TH Gifts are requested to be omitted

James E. Figg J’’ Sts Southeast Linton Rte Two Masonic Temple Figg Edith Miller Sullivan Sullivan and Greene Coun Linton Church of Christ

ABC Extension Club Chooses Officers and Plans Event

Mrs. Lynnet Swaby hosted the ABC Extension Homemakers Club meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Brenda Hughes, vice president Linda Enochs, secretary Dorothy Soliday, treasurer Joan James, health and safety leader Lynnet Swaby, and song leader Karen Hasler. The group scheduled a Tup perware party in October and held a white elephant sale after business.

Lynnet Swaby ABC Extension Homemakers Club Swaby Karen Hasler Dick van Dyke Marilyn Hostetter Brenda Hughes Linda Enochs Dorothy Soliday Joan James Hughes Enochs Martha Bowers Mara Clifford

Worthington Christian Women Meet At Church Session

Twenty six women attended the Worthington Christian Church Women’s Christian Service Council meeting hosted by Mrs. Florence Faulk. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Edna Baker Helen Cook Truly Dyer Marsha Grider Betty Hale Velma Heater Mary Ann McGlocklen Gayle Owens Nancy Padgett Ethel Pickard Alice Pruitt Wanda lay Barbara Rogers Edith Rogers Shirley Short Lillian Senders Betty Skeel Nancy Stahl Jo Ellen Wadsworth Carol Weathers Becky Rogers Lena Rogers Mildred Wadsworth Laura Stineogle Marilyn Saum Kim Grider. The session opened with the motto and prayer by Mrs. Grider. Barbara and Becky Rogers shared details of their Holy Land trip. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Ray.

Women's Christian Service Council Worthington Christian Church Florence Faulk Edna Baker Helen Cook Truly Dyer Faulk Marsha Grider Betty Hale Velma Heater Mary Ann McGlocklen Gayle Owens Nancy Padgett Ethel Pickard Alice Pruitt Grider Barbara Becky Rogers The Holy Land Ray

Lebanon Baptist Circle Holds Meeting

The Lebanon Baptist Mission Society met at Humphreys Park for prayer and a noon picnic. Mrs Margaret Weatherwax presided with Mrs Janet Gould, and Mrs Helen Pearl was named secretary. A White Cross quota report was given and devotional efforts focused on the love gift to spread the gospel.

Lebanon Baptist Mission Society Humphreys Park Margaret Bedwell Janet Geould Margaret Weatherwax Helen Pearl Carolyn Clark Philemon Teddy Harmon Zona Bennett Florence Brown Janet Gould Margaret Cadwell Pauline Greenwalt Ruth Pickel Mabel Walraven the Cluch

Davidson-Andis Vows Exchanged In Lyons Ceremony

Miss Terri Lynn Andis and John Lloyd Davidson wed Aug 14 at United Methodist Church Lyons in a double ring ceremony. Attendants wore hot pink gowns. reception followed with a four tier cake. Bride is Switz City Vincennes graduate. groom a farmer from Ly onsite One.

Terri Lynn Andis Dwight L. Andis Linton Rte One John Lloyd Davidson Robert R. Davidson Bloomfield Rte Two United Methodist Church Tom Shelton Steve Lindsey Sherman Andis Gary Andis Jackie Davidson Donnie Applegate Erma Reed Gail Firestone Barh Shake Ruth Hagamier Colorado Davidson Switz City Central High School Vincennes Beauty College I, and M Lyonsite One

Indianola Club Meeting at Mrs Myers Home

Indianola Club members met at Mrs Myrtle Myers of Jasonville for a noon meal and business session. Prizes were awarded to several members including Mrs Clara Dickey and Mrs Edna Utley, with plans announced for the Sept 9 gathering at Mrs Clark’s home in Fairbanks.

Indianola Club Myrtle Myers Jasonville Clara Dickey Edna Utley Nellie Tucker Norma Vitosky Loretta Padgett Maxine Clark Drexel Callahan Nellie Padgett Clark l Fairbanks

Calendar of Events for Tuesday and Saturday in Linton area

Readable listings show community meetings and activities across Linton Jasonville and Switz City. Events include church choir practices Rotary luncheon senior clubs AARP and Legion meetings Kids clubs Scouts and F M lodges plus neighborhood associations and a Saturday Civitan session.

Rotary Club Klusmeier’s Jasonville Christian Elks Lodge Eagles Otterbein United Methodist Salvation Army Worthington Christian Jasonville Aarp Ch Coalmont Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Linton Community Conservation Club Lee Sherrard Park Tri City Stamp Club Hiawatha Club Women of Saron United Church of Christ American Legion Legion Saron Lodge Hall Salvation Army Home League Jasonville United Methodist Linton First Baptist Church Linton Christian Church Trinity Lutheran Church Bethel Christian Mission Circle Linton F&am Masonic Temple Switz City

Country Corners Home Extension Club August Picnic

The Country Corners Extension Club held a carry in picnic at Humphreys Park shelter house with Rev E A Boyle presiding and Mrs Laveda Carr leading the group in prayer. Officers discussed, prizes awarded to Dorothy Boyle and Phyllis Fulford, door prize went to Mrs Boyle.

Country Corners Home Extersion Club New Shelter House Humphreys Park E. A. Boyle Laveda Carr Violet Newton Dorothy Boyle Phyllis Fulford Robert Carr Mike Victor Newton Albert Kluesner Robert

Eagles Auxiliary Plans Project Meeting Spotlight

The Eagles Auxiliary No. 578 met at the lodge hall with Ester Baxley presiding. Mae Pruett led devotions and Delores Pickard joined the flag ceremony. Members discussed prices for freezers and agreed to purchase one while also planning for the Bethel Boys Home project. Dinner menu featured spaghetti, French bread, tossed salad, and the monthly family supper. Get well and sympathy cards were sent to members, and door and attendance prizes awarded. Pickard hosted an officer party with a decorated long table, yellow roses, sandwiches, chips, cake, coffee, and lemonade. Prize winnings went to several members, with other attendees listed.

Eagles Ester Ann Baxley Mae Pruett Delores Pickard Iris Love Bethel Boys Home Kathryn French Ruth Walton Margaret Murdock Virginia King Ester Baxley Florence Buckner Pri Wes Sandra Goodman Ann Dwyer Maxine Baxley Love Pickard Ann Pruett Mary Chastain Beverly Decker Phillis Miller Marilou Keller Gloria Keene

Local Meeting Minutes Include Notable Attendees

Barker and son Bobby along with Mr and Mrs Ernie Hair Mr and Mrs Owen Fulford Mr and Mrs Andrew Ferguson Mrs Bertha Kline and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rhodes attended. The September and October meetings were discussed and the session ended with a social hour.

Lloyd Rhodes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willis Sparks Richard Lawhead Randall Sparks Linda Cline St. Patsy Welch Mrs. Figg MR. and Mrs. J.E. Figg ABC Club Worthington Lebanon Warren Shake Steward O’. Dell Todd Patterson Harry Shake Robert Carmichael Jane Davidson John L. Davidson Linton United Methodist Church Salvation Army Jr. Legion Moose Officers Kiwanis Club Linton Karate Club Linton National Guard Armory Linton Christian Mews Association Moose Moose Home Civitan Club Klusmeier Edith Biddle Louise McDermont Jeanne Garrison Bloomington Paige Messick Vicki Messick Creditinos Linton Daily Citizen
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