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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
4
Rev Robert Williams presents a devotional on John the Baptist as the forerunner to Christ. He notes the timely birth announcement of Jesus and asks readers whether they have received the message that a Saviour has come.
Mr and Mrs John R Gentry of 18 Tracy Drive Vacaville California announce the birth of a son born November 16 at Travis Air Force hospital weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces The baby has been named Michael Wayne The father serves with the US Air Force at Travis base Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Marcus D Gentry and Mr and Mrs George Koester of Pleasantville
The Atomic Energy Commission conducted an underground nuclear test described as low intermediate yield at its Nevada test site. It marked the 19th test announced by the commission this year.
A Hoover of Thanksgiving gatherings spans Royal Oaks Michigan to Baxter Springs Kansas and multiple Indiana towns. Families including Bluhms Harshmans Adams Rushers Kent Teague Canady and more hosted and joined dinners with relatives from Indianapolis Bloomington Linton Sandborn and Freelandville on Thanksgiving Day and weekend.
The St Peter's Catholic Church in Linton and St Joan of Arc in Jasonville invite adults to a joint parish Christmas party at St Peter's Hall at 5:30 p.m. Sunday December 13. Attendees should bring a covered dish table service and a 50 cent grab bag gift. Women bring gifts for men and men for women. Euchre and bingo will follow.
Plans for Christmas events were discussed at a Thursday Eagles Auxiliary meeting at the lodge home. Mrs. Virginia King presided as the flag was presented by Mrs. Lela Stuppy. A Christmas supper for Eagles Aerie members and a children’s party were planned with arrangements to be finalized next week.
Members of the Women's Guild of Saron United Church of Christ held a luncheon at the church with evergreen decor and red candles. Rev Boyd Stepler offered thanks, Mrs Ella Rose Bredeweg hosted, and Mrs Hazel Gilbreath gave a book review of Shin ing Night by Hildegarde Hawthorne, about Longfellow and a Christmas party for friends' children. Gifts were collected for Rest Haven residents.
The Lyons Tuesday Afternoon Club hosted Mrs. Hornbaker with guests Miss Frances Killinger and Mrs. Vera Van Meter. Van Meter described Bloomfield special education classes, noting the district runs a unique program. Killinger shared Far East experiences. The meeting opened with a devotional on giving thanks.
The Kings Daughters class of the Lebanon Baptist church held its Christmas party in the church basement Tuesday night. Decorations included a silver tree. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Ruby O Bryan. A short playlet was presented with Mrs. Florence Brown and Mrs. Helen Pearl. A grabbag gift exchange followed with refreshments served to a list of attendees.
Washington notes the U S diplomatic post in Communist Romania was formally upgraded to embassy status by President Johnson over the weekend Romania elevated its minister to ambassador on Aug 14 Named Ambassador to Romania is William A Crawford age 49 a veteran foreign service officer He has served as U S minister in Bucharest since 1961
Community groups schedule a busy evening in Linton and nearby towns on Monday December 7 1964. Freeman Greene County Hospital Guild gathers at Moose Hall Linton at 6 30 p.m. for an annual Christmas supper with meat rolls and coffee provided. Numerous church groups Masonic bodies and civic clubs hold meetings including Jasonville Methodist Young People choir DeMolay Lyons Chapter OES and other organizations with practice sessions potlucks and holiday parties across Linton Jasonville Lyons and nearby.
Local notes recount charitable efforts for mental health gifts and hospital visits. Mrs. Woodie Orman seeks her half sister at Muscatatuck State Hospital with Mental Health aid assisting travel. Community Thanksgiving gatherings include John Lucas’s 90th birthday celebration and multiple family visits, dinners, and church and club activities around Switz City and nearby towns.
The Past Noble Grands club of Linton met at Mrs. C. W. Martins home to plan a Christmas party at Mrs. Robert Smith home on Wednesday December 16. A $5 Salvation Army donation was approved. Guests received hostess prizes and a prize list was announced while social games and a covered dish dinner closed the gathering.
President and Mrs Johnson attended a church service with carols sung by the choir. The program included Come All Ye Faithful Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem during the Christmas slam service at National City Christian Church.
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