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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
3
Linton's newly organized Talk of the Hour club met for its first regular session at the Public Library on Tuesday evening. Captain Michael Fielding, radio commentator and world traveler, delivered a lecture titled Searchlight Through the Fog and was praised for his analysis of world affairs.
Captain Fielding argues Russia seeks to spread communism by selling its ideas while democracy offers political freedom and personal opportunity. He contrasts systems with simple, humorous illustrations and urges citizens to weigh actions against democratic ideals. A Q and A follows. Lazier Ziegler promotes Hedley Worth’s December talk at Grand Theatre with Linton College guests and many memberships open.
Officers chosen for the ensuing year are Ruth Stein president Hulda Buckner vice president Edna Gabbard treasurer Mildred Walton secretary and Mable Corbin publicity The flower committee includes Laura Fritz Lillian Friedman and Norma Powell A dinner of baked chicken oyster dressing noodles mashed potatoes green beans cranberry salad fruited jello cake and coffee followed by games and contests at the Moose hall.
Mr and Mrs Howard Colvin of Dugger announce the birth of a daughter weighing seven pounds twelve ounces at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan on December 11. The baby is named Darlene Sue. Mrs Colvin was formerly Miss Geneva Figg of Dugger. Mr Colvin is the son of Mr and Mrs Jess Colvin of Inton.
Prizes went to Margaret Tryon Ruth Stein Nancy Henico Norma Powell and Mabel Corbin. A gift exchange was held with attendees including Mildred Walton Mary Skaggs Florence Buckner Laura Fritz Norma Powell Margaret Tryon Edna Gabbard Hazel Houchin Ruth Stein Exie Thomas Lillian Friedman Hulda Buckner Mable Corbin Juanita Hert Gladys Robinson Jennie Cunningham and guests Linda Walton Nancy Henico and Connie Sue Buckner. The club will meet again January 8 with hosts Mrs Exie Thomas and Mrs Hulda Buckner.
Mrs. Aline Belval entertained members of the Friendship club at a Christmas party at her home Thursday afternoon. The group discussed plans for the coming years during the business session. A social hour followed with games and gift exchanges, then refreshments. Hostess and guests included Mesdames Millie Goodson Zella Moore Lizzie Gamblin Anna Shepard and Leona Belval with regrests from Mrs Sally Morgan and Mrs Bessie Clark.
The Truthseekers class of Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church met Thursday afternoon in the church basement. Rev H O Renken led prayers, with Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem sung. Mrs Irvin Steward read scripture, Ruth Renken sang, and Mrs Henry Bredeweg and Mrs Henry Kramer hosted after a social hour with games and refreshments.
Social Calendar lists events for Tuesday evening including Women of the Moose at 8 p.m. at the hall, Alpha Bible class at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Harry Wilson, and Christmas parties with grab bag gifts. Also scheduled are Improv ed Order of Red Men at 7 30 p.m. Prayer at Glenburn Mission 7 p.m. and multiple club gatherings at 7 p.m. or 7 15 p.m.
In the Home Ec room the Business and Professional Women hold a Christmas tea from 2 to 4 PM featuring a book review and musical selections. The event invites members and guests to enjoy light refreshments and discussions.
The Linton Council of Women meets at the library at 2 p.m. with Tri Kappa and Triad sponsoring a Christmas program and tea. The Chikateth Council Pocahontas meets at the Red Men's hall at 7.
Wednesday activities include Tri county Demolay at 7 30 p m Elite Christmas party at Mrs Earl Aikin 2 15 bring 25c gift and can of fruit Eagles Lodge at 7 p m Elks at 7 30 p m Unity Lodge 637 1 0 0 O F at 7 30 Rotary luncheon at Home Economics room high school 12 15 Needlecraft club Christmas dinner at Mrs Stanley Hastings bring table service Tri Kappas Christmas party Red Men s Hall 6 15 notify Betty Ziegler or Ruth Heaton if you can t attend Ladies Fancywork Circle Christmas party at Mrs John Fritz 2 p m bring 50c gift for exchange.
Tuesday event hosted at Mrs. George Porter 1160 A St N E starts 7 30 PM Gift exchange requires 1 00. Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas meets at the Red Men’s lodge location unspecified.
Mrs Wyona J Owens spent a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Taylor after living with her husband Sgt John K Owens in Louisiana. Mr Jack Jerre and daughter Judy of Terre Haute visited her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Armstrong in Linton. Otho Bunch was in Terre Haute on business. Mrs Mable Killian and son Harley George returned home after three weeks with Ohio relatives. Harley recently returned from a year in Japan.
A woman feared bedtime due to stomach gas rising into her throat, preventing lying flat. After taking ERB-HELP, she reports gas gone, regular bowels, and ability to sleep. ERB-HELP contains 12 herbs cleansing bowels and easing liver and kidney sluggishness. Hamilton Drug Company advertises availability in all stores.
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