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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1938
Page
2
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Indiana motorists split on a statewide speed limit with 1 542 for and 1 360 against a limit. The survey at the Indianapolis Auto Show shows most favor a 50 mph maximum and a large minority for 55 mph or higher. Pedestrian stop signs, vehicle inspection, and driver testing clinics drew overwhelming support.
Greene County social calendar lists Monday meetings at Moose hall for Industrial Union at 6 30 p m all crafts. Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of P at 7 30 p m. Epworth League Glenbarn Mission at 7 15 p m. Public Health Nursing at hospital 7 30 p m. Chickateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men’s hall 7 p m. Band Parents club at high school 7 p m with junior band parents urged to attend. Delta Theta Tau initiation and dinner at American Legion Home 6 p m with chapter inspection.
Violet Rebekah No 512 meets at 1 p.m. Quapaw Council No 80 meets at Red Men’s hall at 7 p.m. Delta Alpha class meets with Mrs. Elmer Terrell at 7 p.m. for a Christmas party. All members are asked to bring a gift for the grab bag.
The notice lists multiple local club meetings and events including Women of the Moose at 7 p.m., Sh tgo Glenburn Aid Society at the Community house, Christian Ladies Aid and Baptist Ladies Aid all day church meetings, Rotary Luncheon at 12 15 p.m. at the American Legion Home, Unity Lodge I C O F at 7 30 p.m., Elks and Eagles gatherings, Freeman Greene County hospital board 7 15 p.m., Queen Esther society at 7 p.m. with Mrs. George O Haver at 210 West Vincennes Street, Elite Federated Club at 1 p.m. with donation reminders, Linton Study Club at 2 15 p.m., Ladies Fancywork Circle at 2 p.m. Both with hostesses named.
Thursday lists include M E choir practice at 7 pm at the church, Baptist and Christian choirs, Loyal Order Moose Post 1434, American Legion, Hiawatha club all day at Red Men hall, Circle de Ames at Community House, Faith Temple Pythian Sisters at 7 50, Ladies Aid Christmas party at 2 pm, Linton lodge 560 F and A M 7 30 pm, M M degree work, Thursday Bridge Club at Mrs Jasper Schloot, Clarion Club at Mrs Chris Myers with gifts for grab bag.
Friday events include Sons of the American Legion gathering at the Legion home at 6 30 p m Se Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men at the hall at 7 p m Townsend Club meets at City hall at 7 p m.
The Eagle Encampment 1 0. O. F. No. 222 will meet at the hall at 8 p.m. The notice requests members attend and participate in the session.
SPERSONALS John Barney Barnett is confined to his home in West Linton due to illness. Mr and Mrs James Usrey and granddaughter Mary Elaine spent the weekend in Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Harold Graves.
Miss Ruth West and William Helderman announce their marriage in the home of the groom's grandparents with Rev. M. W. Foster performing the ceremony. Attendants Miss Lillian Helderman and George West. The couple plan to reside in Indianapolis where Helderman is employed.
Fourteen members met at Mrs. Flossie Sheehy home for a regular Ellis Golden Rule club session. They planned a Christmas party at Mrs. Edith Bales house with ten cent grab gifts, games, and contests. Prizes went to Etta Page Maude Mitchell Eliza Haney Mae Cox Pearl Pope Maggie Stewart and Ruth Kluesner won the penny drill prize. Refreshments were served.
Miss Mary Newby daughter of Mrs Ethel Newby and Otis Brush eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Brush were married Nov 22 at noon in the Beech community Rev Lutes officiated The bride Mrs Brush is a Jasonville high school graduate class of 1936 and worked as bookkeeper for Brush Radio Sales and Service The groom manager of the town branch of Brush Radio Sales and Service a 1933 graduate The couple reside in an apartment above their business.
The Linton Band Parents club will meet in the high school building at 7 o'clock this evening. Parents of junior band members are urged to attend. The announcement stresses active parental cooperation to support the band work and pride for the school and city.
The Dugger Worth While Sewing club held its initial meeting at Mrs. N. A. Whaley’s home with plans for a follow up gathering in three weeks at Mrs. Henry Raef’s house. Members present included Mrs. Emma Brazzel, Mrs. Sylvia Driver, Mrs. Henry Raef, Mrs. Frank Busher, Mrs. Lucille Hendrickson, Mrs. Tom Pulliam and the hostess.
The Linton Violet Rebekah lodge holds a regular meeting at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening where a class of candidates will receive degrees. Special guests from Spencer and Mineral lodges will attend and refreshments will be served. all members are urged to attend.
Initiation services will be held at 6 this evening at the American Legion post home by members of the Delta Theta Tau sorority. A dinner will follow and a chapter inspection will be conducted. All members are urged to attend.
Virgil G Canady son of Mr and Mrs Verner Canady near Sand born is seriously ill in a Fort Douglas Utah hospital. He formerly worked as a cook in a CDC camp at Cedar City Utah and is said to be suffering from an infection after a tooth extraction.
Readers in Linton discuss 1938 achievements with varied views. The Spring canning factory boost, holiday decorations, and overall growth are noted, while some recall a typical year with no standout events.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of our infant son. Grateful for expressions of care and for M. J. Aikin and Son funeral directors. Signed Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hanson.
Voiture 1010 of Forty and Hight will meet at 8 o’clock Tuesday night in the local American Legion post home for an important business meeting announced today.
Wendell Perkins relocates his beauty shop from 659 F street northeast to 140 North Main street over Dr Scholl's office. The shop features a new black red and ivory color scheme and is now open to the public with a freshly decorated interior.
Virgil M. Simmons reports that over sixty nine thousand quail and pheasant have been liberated in Indiana in five months. Cooperation between the Division of Fish and Game and conservation clubs produced 25,714 pheasants and 19,685 quail, with state game farms releasing 13,199 pheasants and 11,155 quail since July 1. Many birds are kept for breeding stock and released after next spring’s laying season.
Dr. H A Fraser Roberts of the Burden Mental Research Trust reports an analysis of 3 400 Bath children indicating a rapid decline in average British intelligence. The findings imply widening cognitive gaps and prompt calls for further testing and policy review.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as effective for coughs, chest cold, and bronchial irritation. It claims the remedy soothes inflamed mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, and eases symptoms, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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