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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
4
A reader shares thrifty gift ideas such as covering book matches with family photos to create a low cost present for grandparents. Other notes describe Christmas baking for kids, frosting ideas, and a wearable wrist rack made from a cardboard cylinder for ties.
A reader shares humorous domestic habits including secretly swapping coffee brands by pouring other brand coffee into a glass jar of her mother in law brand. She also describes an odd sponge storage technique and jokes about keeping hair products and clothing organized with a hanger as a playful tip.
Bethel Christian Women met in the church dining room then moved to the sanctuary for the afternoon session. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Joe Smith and Mrs. Glenn Ti as the group exchanged gifts and heard reports on January CARE offerings and current events.
The Christian Builders class at First Christian Church of Linton hosted a Christmas party with a chili supper, salad, and dessert. Ronald Henwood gave a prayer, Harold Elgan led a business session, and prizes were awarded to Elizabeth Hardesty, Harold Elgan, and H. L. Moore. Beverly Elgan read a poem as carols and a gift exchange concluded the social evening.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Dugger Methodist church held its December meeting with Mrs. C. W. Stegemoller as program leader. The theme Symbols in Christmas Art explored the worship center display of a red rose and white candles on purple drapery. Refreshments followed the social hour at seasonally decorated tables.
The M N C club elected officers at a meeting at the home of Mrs. Lucille Tannehill. Mary Poe was named president with Goldie Richards as vice president Florence Buckner secretary Mildred Walton treasurer and Margaret Richards publicity. A short business session followed by social games and refreshments.
Thursday events include Methodist Volunteer class at 7 30 p m with snack party and grabbag gifts, choir practices at Linton and Jasonville churches, Salvation Army Home League at 11 a m, and several Masonic and legion meetings. Friday features Women of Moose Christmas party, Civitan meeting, and youth choir sessions at Jasonville churches.
Members of the Modern Living Home Demonstration club of Washington township enjoyed a turkey dinner at Mrs Glen Andersons home. Officers for the coming year were installed with Mildred Strosnide as president and Clara Klinger in charge of the ceremony. The next meeting will be held at the L and M school on Saturday Dec 11 with husbands as guests.
Fourteen members answered roll call at the Lyons Christian church Women's Fellowship gathering hosted by Mrs. Ruth Bledsoe. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Mary Lou Foster led, with speaker Eva Sappenfield on "Called to the Light" and Thelma Weber delivering the devotional. Guests Colleen Collins and Lori Bledsoe attended alongside listed members.
Diana Harper and Jim Rutka wed at the Christian church in Odon at 2 39 p m Sunday November 26. The bride, daughter of Alvin and Diana Harper of Quontc, wore Chantilly lace with a basque bodice and a crescent bouquet. Gowns for attendants featured blue nylon velvet, and a four tier reception followed. The couple will reside in Marco. he is a Linton factory worker, she is RCA Bloomington staffer.
The Triads provided Christmas music to a large audience over Saturday night and Sunday afternoon with praise for the church choirs. First Baptist’s girls and adult choir will perform John Peterson’s Love Transcending at 7 p.m. on December 19 under Mrs. Ed Slover. Elizabeth Grinslade, three, visits Indianapolis grandparents for four days. Florence Miller has recently visited. Ralph and wife from Effingham joined relatives for Thanksgiving trip, with Detroit sightseeing and a stop in Stewardson before returning home to Lebanon.
Two Greene county residents now in Japan visit Tokyo sights. Mrs L Millick learns Roma Kay Blume teaches at the Air Force base near Tokyo and informs her son David Millick and his wife. They invite Blume to the base home and tour Tokyo for Christmas shopping. Blume has seen many sites and met Governor Romney of Michigan. She plans an extended Christmas trip.
Roy Williams and Gerald Landis seek historical football team records from Linton-Stockton High School for the years 1918 1919 1921 1942 and 1944. They request information from school annuals scrapbooks clippings or other sources and ask those with data to contact Williams at the high school or Landis at the Chamber of Commerce.
Members of Prairie Chapel Women’s Society of Christian Service enjoyed a covered dish dinner and a Bible study at the church. Mrs Richard Arthur opened with scripture as Mrs Dennis York led a lesson on Symbols in Christmas Art. Gifts for shut ins were planned by Lena Benham and Mrs York. Attending were Grace Benham Cora Peter Frank Stalcup Bertha Brown Rev S Stiles and others with guests Mrs Joe Mees Roy Mallis and Mrs Mabel Dittamore.
The Sarah Mission met at the First Baptist Church on Monday night with Margaret JC in charge and Ann Hemsley present. Mrs Jones led the devotional period as refreshments of doughnuts coffee and tea followed during the social hour with attendees including Mrs Boyer Jo Mann Hensley Barbara Mary Nell Harrison and others.
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