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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

8

Delightful Christmas Party by Elite Society Hosts

Mrs. Cletus Gill and Mrs. Ralph Collins hosted the Elite Society annual Christmas party at Mrs. Gill's home. The event featured holiday decorations, carols by Mrs. Pearl Poole and Mrs. Ted Smith with piano by Mrs. Orville Coleman, a Christmas story by Mrs. John Suttle, contests with prizes to Mrs. C Fritz and Mrs. John Suttle, a poetry prize to Mrs. Raleigh Roach, a two course lunch, gift exchange, and attendance listed including Mesdames Aikin Coleman Fritz Poole Reed Roach Smith Suttle Wilson Walford Wilkie.

Cletus Gill Ralph Collins Gill Pearl Poole Ted Smith Orville Coleman John Sutle C. Fritz John Suttle Anne Raleigh Roach Mesdames Marl T. Aikin William Coleman, Jr

Public Service Tonight at First Baptist Church

After a week of visitation a public service will be held at the First Baptist Church tonight at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to attend and all people are invited. Rev and Mrs G C Mitchell will be present and Rev Mr Mitchell will speak.

First Baptist Church G. C. Mitchell

Lads Dads Banquet A Split of Otterbein Guards

The Otterbein Guards sponsored a lads and dads banquet at the United Brethren church last evening. Attendance was estimated between seventy five and a hundred. Rev A I Smith of Corydon spoke as district superintendent and Rev A B McCoy of Freelandsville gave remarks. Joe Poe Jr provided a humorous reading. Songs by the Guards closed the program.

Otterbein Guards United Brethren Church A. I. Smith Corydon A. B. McCoy Freelandsville Joe Poe, Jr

Ornamental Lights Being Strung Today in Linton

The streets of Linton are being dressed with red and green Christmas lights along Main Street. The new display creates holiday spirit as shops report rising sales and heightened activity until after New Year.

Linton

Prizes Awarded by Local Aerie Eagles Members

The local aerie of Eagles held a district membership drive with an airplane contest. Winners were Andrew Pritchard Otto Padgett and Frank Geatches. Pritchard and Geatches received Eagle rings while Padgett got a bill fold. Prizes were awarded by Herbert Priest secretary of the local order and district campaign chairman.

Aerie of Eagles Andrew Pritchard Otto Padgett Frank Geatches Pritchard Geatches Padgett Herbert Priest

Victor Drugman Suffered Head Injury at Twin Mine

Victor Drugman, living west of Atlas, was injured at work as a trip rider in the Twin mine yesterday. A head cut severed an artery and bled heavily, requiring several stitches to close the wound.

Victor Drugman Atlas

Birth of Robert Lee Ball in family of Daniel Ball

A son named Robert Lee Ball was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ball at their home on B street southeast. The infant is the tenth child in the family, with nine currently living.

Daniel Ball B”street Robert Lee

Service at Vicksburg opens with Rev. Cook sermon

Rev. O. A. Cook will preach at Vicksburg Saturday night at 7 o'clock. All people of the community are invited to attend.

O. A. Cook Vicksburg

Social calendar of local lodges and clubs listed

Community groups meet across Linton, Indianola, Greene and nearby towns with lodge board elections, degree work, Christmas parties and plays. Notable events include Calleg lodge at 7 30 p m, Schamard's Haunted House at 8 p m, Spinister's Return at Ellis school 7 p m, and multiple order meetings with refreshments.

Calleg Linton Lodge W. B. Carlton W. M. ‘Schamard Faith Temple Pythian Sisters Loyal Order of Moose Lodge American Legion Ellis School Imp. O. R. M. Lodge Order of Eastern Star Indianola Club Ola Williams Fidelity Circle James K. Gibson Alpha Bible Class Methodist Sunday School Vera Grey Anderson Third Street Mt. Mellick Will Figon Bris Rousch

Mrs Herbert Priest Hosts L A W Club Christmas Party

Mrs Herbert Priest hosted a pre holiday party for L A W club members and guests. Colorful decor accompanied a program featuring carol singers piano solos readings and vocal numbers with invitations extended to numerous members and guests.

Herbert Priest L.A. W. Club

Delphian Society Holds Postponed Regular Meeting

The Delphian society met last evening at the library with Miss Bonna Baughman leading. Roll call covered current news items and the program included talks on the Origin and History of the Romanian State, Bucharest, and Present Problems of Roumania, as well as a note on Christmas relief cooperation with the charity association.

Delphian Society Bonna Baughman Mabel Heston Bucharest Rose Humphreys Roumania Olive Symms Charity Association

Final Rehearsals for The Spinster's Return at Ellis School

Final rehearsals are held for the play The Spinister's Return to be shown at the Ellis school by local women Friday at 7 PM Tickets 10 and 15 cents. The humorous cast includes Josephine Green and many community performers with a lively lineup of roles and comedians.

Spinister Ellis School Josephine Jane Green Soffern Gaynell Workman Priscilla Abigail Modge Jossie Flack Calamity Jane Higgins Mother Shaw Tiny Short van Tassell Wim Rector Rebecca Rachel Sharp Twighflyer Asher Pave Mary Ann Sraddler Moloprop Flaine Gray Patience Desire Mann Ketchum Roy Mitchell Violet Ann Raeeles Jed Chanley Charity Longface Puddyfool Tom Wilson Sophia Stuckup Bennett Raymond Bales Jerusha Matilda Sprigpins Leo Sheehy Juliet Lange Laundestadt Bart Mitchell Oma Betsy Bobbett Virgil Wilson Cleopatra Bell Brown Hopkinson Leola Reetor Polly Jane Pratt Doolittle Win. Squires Belinda Bluegrass Otis Himebrook Florence Lucretia Goodhope Lern Fletcher Count Ketchumandae Bard Kirby Meeda Gray Dinkenspie Darby Sparks Samantha—Virginia Sparks Betsy Ann Lena Page Peggy Maria—Rae Angelo Timebrook Sophia Jane Leola Page Nathaniel Isaac Dale Sheehy Jehosaphat—Ward Martindale

District Meeting Of Odd Fellows Lodges In Greene County

A district meeting of all Odd Fellows lodges in Greene and neighboring counties will be held at the Linton Stockton High School gymnasium on Saturday evening December 14. Indianapolis lodge No 465 will confer the first degree on a class of candidates. The lodge boasts a top degree team and will present an exemplary event with tableaux songs and lectures.

Greene County Loan Co State Banking Supervision Postoffice Odd Fellows Lodges Greene Linton-Stockton High School Indianapolis Indiana

Kings Heralds Hold Pleasant Meeting

A Saturday afternoon gathering of the King's Heralds included Helen Haseman and members. Bobby Baker led a lesson from the study book Going to Jerusalem titled Our Ship Went Sailing while Phyllis Ingleman and Helen Haseman performed a vocal duet A Story to Tell to the Nation. Carolyn Singer shared a Christmas tale and refreshments were served. Plans were set for a Christmas party on Saturday December Tk with Mary Margaret Froesechike.

King’s Heralds Helen Haseman Bobby Baker Jerusalem Phyllis Ingleman Carolyn Singer Mary Margaret Froesechike

Rio Rita at the Grand ends five day run tonight

The scintillating senorita from near the Rio Grande bids adios to patrons as Rio Rita closes its five days engagement at the Grand theatre. Bebe Daniels and John Boles star in the all talking musical extravaganza praised for picturesque settings and comedy. Seats have been at a premium throughout the run.

Rio Grande Grand Theatre Bebe Daniels John Boles the Grand

Paris fashion features sable trim in sleek black ensemble

By Malg. Eisbauil Ober, a sedate black theme dominates this Parisian ensemble. One seven eighths length black coat with sable trim and dipping hem pairs with a matching frock. A tiny close fitting felt hat completes the harmonious look.

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