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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
4
Society items list club and lodge notices submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen Office for the day. Personal items welcomed, with names such as Ruby A. Mutch highlighted.
Chickateth Council meets at 7 p.m. in Red Men’s hall. Women’s Guild of Freeman Greene County Hospital gathers at 2 p.m. in Bloomfield library. Triad meets at 6 30 p.m. in Li brary. Special party for High School Mothers club hosted by Mrs Henry R Taylor at 7 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hays announce the marriage of their daughter Rano na to June Spangler son of Mr and Mrs Forest Spangler both of Vicksburg The double ring ceremony was November 27 at 6 pm officiated by Rev Medcalf The bride wore a grey gabardine suit with brown accessories and yellow carnation corsage The maid of honor Margie Hoffman wore grey street length with black accessories and pink carnations Lawrence Hays served as best man They are Midland High School graduates A reception followed at the bride’s home The couple plan a Chicago wedding trip and will reside in Lowell Indiana where Spangler is employed
About 532 people attended the open house at Linton Plant No 4 of Real Silk Hosiery Mills Inc on Friday evening. Miss Violet Hockgeiger plant superintendent and George Morgan division head said they were gratified by local residents touring both floors showing cutting inspection stock room sewing machines and crepe rayon nylon slings production area.
A revival meeting is in progress at the Third Street Church of God led by evangelist W. E. Wright from Mobile Alabama. Messages are presented each evening and the public is invited. W. W. Wilson is the pastor.
Quapaw Council No. 80 meets at 7 30 p.m. in Red Men s hall Carpenters Local No 487 meets at 7 p.m. in K of P hall Violet Rebekah Lodge No 312 meets at 7 p.m. in hall Delta Theta Tau meets at 7 15 p.m. in the library Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at 7 30 p.m. in the hall
Tri County DeMolay meets at 7 30 p m in Freeman Greene County hospital boards at 7 15 p m at hospital Eagles Lodge meets at 7 p m Elks Lodge at 7 30 p m Unity Lodge 1 0 0 F at 7 30 p m Rotary Club lunch 12 13 p m at Methodist Church Ladies Fancywork circle 2 p m at Mrs Leonora Slinkard home Tri Kappa Christmas party 6 p m at Country Club call Mrs Robert Akre 520 W if unable to attend Flite club meets 2 15 p m with Mrs Mike Mitchell
Mrs. Andrew Rossman of Lin ton rural route announces the marriage of her daughter Mildred Johnson to Bob Tannehill son of Mrs. Edith Stewart of Linton. The ceremony was performed by Deaconess Nora D. Yoder at her home Friday afternoon in the presence of family. The couple, former Linton-Stockton high school students, plan to reside in Indianapolis where Mr. Tannehill works in construction.
Thursday notes show College Hill PTA at 7 pm at the school. Choir practices at several churches at 7 pm. American Legion Post and Auxiliary meet at 7:30 pm at Legion Home. Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M meets at 7:30 pm. Evangelical United Brethren choir at 7 pm. H-12 club with Mrs Everett Cole at 1:30 pm. Clarion Club dinner with gift for pound. War Mothers No 2 meets at 7 with Mrs Will Harrah at 450 S A street.
Nine L A L club members answered roll call at Mrs Dan Shonk s home. A short business session planned the next meeting for December 11 at Mrs Rex Hostedit s home. Prizes awarded to Mrs Noah Reed and others with hostess prizes to several members. Refreshments served to listed members and guests.
Stated meeting Columbian Chapter No 140 O E B S at 7 30 pm at hall Prayer meeting Glenburn Mission at 7 pm Quapaw Tribe No 143 meet at hall at 7 30 pm Women of the Moose meet at 7 30 pm at Moose hall
The marriage of Miss Julia Katharine Gibbs to Dallas P. Bland is announced. The ceremony was read by Rev. Clarence Wilkelm on November 10 in Noblesville. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gould, with Mrs. Gould, sister of the bride.
Mr and Mrs Dale Sheehy of Atlanta announce the birth of their second child a girl born November 15 weighing seven pounds three ounces The baby’s paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leo Sheehy of Linton rural route
The Sunset Wranglers sponsored a basket dinner Sunday at the Conservation club house. After dinner the afternoon was spent socially and in horseback riding. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wilkie Wilkie and daughter Janice Miss Mary Henderson and others.
The Linton Beauticians Unit will hold its Christmas party on Monday December 15 at the & K Sandwich shop instead of December 8. Members should bring gifts for the grab bag and attend for officer elections. Notify Mrs Thelma Holden or Mrs Mary Hale if unable to attend.
Local society items list visits and travels across Indiana and nearby states. Families like Miller, Rupert, Bond, Booker, Fish, Sullivan, Grass, Rogers, Backmeyer, Lane, and others are noted visiting relatives, hosting guests, or traveling to cities such as Charlotte Detroit Indianapolis Bloomington Sullivan Evansville and East Chicago.
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