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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
Miss Hildred McDonald and Pert Barnes at the junior high will allow their Domestic Science and Manual Training classes to mend and refurnish discarded toys for distribution with Christmas baskets to needy children. Town youngsters may bring toys to the Citizen office. names will be published in the Daily Citizen.
The Lyons and Linton junior high teams meet Saturday at 6 pm in the local gym for their second game of the season. Linton aims to rebound from a close loss to Sullivan while Lyons, though strong, face Switz City who defeated them earlier. Starting lineup candidates include Page, Geatches, O'Brien, P O'Brien, Baker, Stevenson, Corwin, Pershing, Shington and Bedwell.
Unity lodge No 687 1 0 C F will host all Odd Fellows in Greene and adjoining counties on Saturday December 14 at eight o clock for degree work to be conferred by the Indianapolis lodge No 46h degree team. The visiting staff includes about 35 or 40 members and the program features tableaux songs and lantern slides and lasts about an hour and a half. Adjoining counties are urged to bring their candidates and attend.
Elks lodge in Linton arranges a Christmas Eve event for needy children featuring a decorated electric tree on the lodge lawn, a radio broadcast from Santa land, and a visit from St. Nicholas with toys and candy. A committee will issue attendance cards a few days before the celebration.
A social gathering is planned for all members and their families of the order of Red Men and Pocahontas at their wigwam Saturday evening this week. The great chiefs from across the state have been invited and many will likely attend. Local and visiting members are urged to be present.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Kirkham travel to Terre Haute where Mrs Kirkham will undergo an operation Friday morning at Union hospital.
Relately news reports the birth of a eight and a half pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs Wayne Mitchell of Lakelaid Florida on October 23. The father is a former Linton resident and well known locally.
The Methodist choir will meet for practice this evening promptly at 7 o'clock.
Local eatery Goldberg's draws customers with hot chili and a selection of sandwiches. patrons praise quick service and friendly staff amid steady midday crowds.
Stated meeting times for Linton Lodge 660 F and A M Loyal Order of Moose American Legion and Auxiliary W A W club Improved Order Red Men No 148 Fortnightly club Junior Musicale at Columbia Music store classroom 4 15 p m King's Heralds at 2 p m plan Christmas party All children asked to attend plans formed by Helen Haseman 759 North Main Street.
The freshman class will stage the Christmas program during the convocation at 10 o clock on December 18 in the high school auditorium. The entertainment includes a one act comedy titled Christmas at Skage's School directed by Miss Bonna Baughman who will oversee rehearsals.
Twelve prizes will be awarded at the final bridge party marking the grand climax of a Tri Kappa sorority charity tournament. Prizes mostly reward top tournament scores with some for final party scores. After six preliminaries, the event moves to the Elks club on Tuesday December 10 at 7 30 p.m. with about 45 tables needed for both local and out of town attendees.
The Citizen presents its annual Christmas Edition a twenty two page newspaper in three sections. Each page carries news or advertisements designed to engage every family member. Read every page for impelling messages and seasonal content.
Jerry Clayton, John Keker, Daniel Kent, Tillman Bough and Howard Stoeckel will go to Vincennes this evening to attend a party and fight wreck. Mrs Maggie Terhune had no dinner guests today, her cousin Mrs Mary Barr of Oklahoma, Mrs John Bowen and Mrs Jack Alexander, James Young of Russell Kansas visiting his brother John A Young and others.
Square dance at Moose Hall is open to the public this Saturday night. All interested are invited to join the dance in a community event hosted at the hall.
A Christmas shopping aid lists gifts by category with items for babies girls boys women and men. It includes toys clothing home goods and personal items such as dolls, coats, jewelry, razors, watches, and household furnishings.
Extensive preparations are being laid for Christmas charity with plans coordinated by an association of local organizations. While details remain incomplete, the city will handle this season's efforts through cooperative action among the civic groups.
Linton greaty to wear stores showcase charming holiday frocks for social functions. A gold dawn shade dress features lighter collar cuffs and six-button trim along the basque waist. Brown pussy willow silk with orange tan and green florals exhibits tiered skirt and V neck. A black dress remains essential with a heavy crepe bodice and white satin collar cuffs and a five inch bias hip frill.
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