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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1937

Page

3

Social Calendar Notes From Local Groups

Friday events include Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Red Men hall gathering at 7 p.m. Missionary society of A B Church hosts Christ as party and monthly meeting at Mrs. Frank Tyler North Main Street at 7 p.m. Members urged to bring rosebud package and arrive on time Alpha Bible class of M E Church meets at Mrs Oscar Anderson 170 Fourth Street South Street at 7 30 p.m. Members asked to contribute gifts for a grab bag and note the time change.

Alpha Bible M. E. Urch Oscar Derson Fourth Street Southst

Eagle Encampment I O F Meeting at Hall

The Saturday event of I O F Eagle Encampment 222 will meet at the hall at 8 p m with activities planned for members.

Christmas Party At First Baptist Church Mission Group

Mrs Harris Wilkie hosted the annual Christmas party for the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church. Officers were elected, with Mrs Jack Workman president and Mrs Will Errah vice president, among others. program featured stories by Mrs Roy Hayes and readings by Mrs Fields, plus carols led by Mrs Harry Bailey. Re sidments of date pudding with whipped cream and candy followed.

Harris Wilkie Women’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church Ddis Jack Worka Will Rrah Will Robson Will Roll Clyde Breck Devonal Ven Johnson Kite Cross Omer Dd R. Len Harry J. Bailey Bethlehem Roy Hayes Barnes Little Ibara Crackett Jackie Jong Wilkie

Ride-A-Wee Club Social at Mrs. Grass Home

Members of the Ride-A-Wee Club gathered at Mrs. Clyde Grass’s home for a business session and social afternoon. Footsie games determined the top prizes won by Mrs. Glen Smith, Mrs. Arthur Harbin, and Mrs. Arthur Taylor, with refreshments served to the members.

Clyde Grass Glen Smith Arthur Harbin Thur Taylor Mesdames Carlmach Lawrence Armantrout Arur Taylor Glen 1Ith

Mrs Schofield Celebrates Ninety Years In Dugger Home

Relatives and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs George Schofield’s home in Dugger to honor Mrs Schofield on her ninety second birthday with a supper. She remains active at home performing washing and ironing for herself and her husband. The Citizen joins the Dugger community in congratulating her on the milestone.

George Shofield Dugger Mrs.chofield

Return Home Mr and Mrs Charles W Johnson Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles W Johnson arrived in Linton after visiting Manistique Michigan and were welcomed home by local friends.

Charles W. Johnson Linton Om Manistique, Mich

Wedding Bell Tolls For Shumard Stoker In Los Angeles

Word of the marriage reached Linton today announcing the wedding of Miss Juanita Shumard daughter of Mrs Arthur Shumard of Los Angeles and Blair Stoker of King City California. The single ring ceremony occurred at noon on Monday December 6 in Los Angeles. The bride has worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan hospital for the past year. They left for a honeymoon through the Rockies to Utah and will reside in King City where the groom is employed.

Linton Juanita Shumard Arthur Shumard Los Angeles Calif Blair Stoker King City Stoker Good Samaritan Hospital Rockies Utah

L A L Club Holds Christmas Meeting and Bingo

Mrs Squire Walters hosted the L A L club Christmas party at her home with a Christmas thought roll call. Mrs Chester Parks and Mrs Fred Nolting led readings. bingo prizes went to Mrs Parks and Mrs Faye Smith. One guest, Mrs Lloyd Richardson, attended along with several members. The next Christmas meeting will be at Mrs Dan Shonk’s home on December 23.

Squire Walters L. A. L. Club Chester Parks Fred Nolting Faye Smith Lloyd Richardson Mesdames Ed Page Don Shonk Harry Miller Rex Hoffeditz Noah Reed Dan Skhonk

Clarion Club Chooses New Officers for Year

The Clarion club elected new officers at Mrs. Ed Hall’s home on Thursday afternoon. Elected were President Mrs. Charles Anderson Vice President Mrs. Criss Myers Secretary Mrs. George Eskew Treasurer Mrs. Earl Ellis Flower fund Mrs. Damon Myers. Refreshments and social games followed. next meeting will be at Mrs. Criss Myers home in four weeks.

Clarion Club Ed Hall Charles Anderson Criss Myers George Eskew Earl Ellis Damon Myers

Mrs. Clarence Young Hosts Christmas Party in Dugger

Mrs. Clarence Young entertained her Sunday school class of the First Christian church at a Christmas party. Officers elected: president Mamie Young, vice-president Jennie Robinson, secretary-treasurer Eula Story. Guests enjoyed mock chicken sandwiches, Christmas salad, and coffee as Christmas decorations and a tree set the festive tone.

Inez Page Mary Blakeman Isabelle Wilson Rosella Reynolds Jennie Robertson Eva Lisher Mamie Eula Story Clarence Young Esther

What Do You Think What a Good Law Should Do

A series of reader opinions proposes ideas for new laws or changes. Suggestions include taxing non taxable bonds and repealing old laws, delaying further legislation, limiting wartime profits, ending excessive work, and broader traffic safety rules. A motion to shorten lawmaking and adapt to modern needs is echoed alongside a proposal for a marriage license social disease certificate and a time shift for license plate renewals.

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White Lily Rebekah lodge plans monthly birthday party

The White Lily Rebekah lodge met for the regular weekly session. They planned a party for the third Thursday each month to honor members with birthdays that month and to include a program. Several visitors and relatives were noted during the weekend visits and dinners.

White Lily Rebekah Lodge Charles Hart Floyd Hart Bobbie Ralph Owens iPhyllis Ann Jasonville Glen Hart Norman Hart Rosia Wash Etha Faye Hart Orval Miller Mary Bobbitt Minnie Herod Carl Stark Hughie Shank Grant Wall Henry Bovenschen Herbert Bobbitt Etta Faye Hart

Banard Family Updates and Jericho Church Dedication

Mr and Mrs Raleigh Banard note their son Junior remains under observation at Riley hospital. Rev Jerrells announces Jericho church will be dedicated Sunday with local attendees anticipated. Sunday guests include Rey Jerrell ss and Bertha Zink with children Avenell Deloris Bobby.

Raleigh Banard Riley Hospital Jerrells Jericho Here Howard Shephard Rey Jerrell Bertha Zink Avenell Deloris Bobby Elmo Banard Bob Bill Betty Marshall Cobb Terre ‘Haute Cobb A. B. McDonald Linton

Vicksburg Groups Hold Meetings

The Junior Boys Sunday school class met at Mrs. Elbridge Sherman home to organize Sunshine Boys class with officers Junior Trusty president Bobbie Fauvergue and Fred die Turk treasurer. Members exchanged Christmas gifts and set monthly meetings for 6 pm on the first Monday.

Elbridge Sherman Sunshine Boys Junior Trusty Bobbie Fauvergue Freddie Turk Dale Sherman Jimmie Ritter Sign Lawrence Hays Billy Swan David Glass Herbert Hays Billy Inman Dale Jack Sherman Mrs. Sherman Mrs. Elbridge Sherman Jack, Garnett Sharon Rose

Town Poised by Grimy Faces as Prosperity Gauge

In Wallenburg Colorado residents judge local prosperity by the number of coal-dusted workers on Main Street in late afternoon, signaling active mines, rising payrolls and economic vigor.

Wallenburg Colo U.P

Local Social Roundup From Linton and Dugger

Norman Ham a Linton High School freshman is ill at home. Several families visit and host gatherings in Linton and nearby Dugger including Mrs Marion Story Mrs Lester Smith and family with Mr and Mrs Harold Gabbard and children. Barbara Goodwin granddaughter of Mrs Jane Goodwin is ill with scarlet fever at the Goodwin home.

Norman Ham Linton High School Charles Richardson Ellis Claude Martindale Marion Story Lester Smith Harold Gabbard Ora Fainet John Lennings Linton Henry White Leona Ham Dugger Everett Bridges Ralph Mae Duke Bloomfield Ora Fainot

Indiana Not Free of Forest Fires

Indiana faces ongoing forest fire risk despite a lookout tower system and local wardens. Over a five day period thirteen fires burned more than 104 acres with an average economic loss of about 15 dollars per acre, due to hunter carelessness, roadside flames, and agricultural burning. The state’s forest fire prevention program gains support from landowners, clubs, and schools.

Indiana Virgil M. Simmon Department of Conservation

Buris Chapel Dinner Hosts and Local Appointments

Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Frye included Mr. and Mrs. Flem Goodman Rev and Mrs McIver. Daisy Smith ill at daughter’s home shows improvement. Willie Goodman family moved to Emery Bedwell property. Clara Payne returned home from relatives with Marion Goodman. Esta Enochs reported greatly improved. Heart Sister group met at Mrs. Oscar Ellis home with a business session and social activities. Edith Goodman stayed with Mildred Goodman and Winnie Hewitt. Josephine and Laverne Wright visited Wrights with Ellis girls. Theodore Goodman ill with influenza.

Bill Frye Flem Goodman McIver Daisy Smith Hubert Wright Willie Goodman Bloomfield Emery Bedwell Clara Payne Marion Goodman Esta Enochs Heart Oscar Ellis Edith Goodman Mildred Goodman Winnie Hewitt Linton Josephine Laverne Wright Bonnie Dora Ellis Theodore Goodman

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