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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1948
Page
3
Chicago residents face a choice as post office rules allow letter carriers to bypass homes with biting dogs. A local poll suggests riders favor lively morning music and calming evening selections.
Daily broadcasts at Waterloo Station in London draw large public audiences. The programs prove highly popular among passersby, reflecting strong interest in accessible live music offerings and urban cultural life.
To curb rat caused destruction estimated at 2 billion dollars yearly in this country builders switch to impervious materials like ceramic tile for kitchen utility room and basement floors and walls.
Society items welcomed for the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 am for that day’s issue. Personal news clubs lodge parties and church notices encouraged, as listed by Mrs Marjorie Walters.
Chicketeth Council Pocahontas meets at Red Men Hall 7 00 p m Triad at Public Library 6 30 p m Jay View Study Club dinner with Mrs Ed Carmody 6 30 p m Civic Garden Club Christmas party lunch with Mrs Henry Taylor 12 00 noon bring table service and 50c grab bag My Beta Gamma Guild at Mrs Tom Lee 7 30 p m bring 50 cent grab bag Linton Beauticians dinner party Roosevelt Hotel 7 00 p m
Tuesday listings show Quapaw Council 80 and Loyal Order of Moose 1434 meet at 7 30 p m in local halls. Alpha Delphian and Stated Convocation of Linton Chapter 132 gather 7 30 p m at Masonic Hall. Local Union 1525 Painters and Paper Hangers convene 7 p m at K of P hall. Glenburn Youth Fellowship with Mrs Jack Melhoff 7 30 p m at K of P Hall bring Xmas gift. Rebekah lodge birthday dinner noon at IOOF hall bring covered dish. Needlecraft Club with Mrs M Marshall Christmas dinner 6 p m.
Royal Neighbors host a covered dish Christmas party at Red Men’s Hall at 11 30 a m with 50 cent gifts. DeMolay and Mothers Circle meet at the hall 7 30 p m. Eagles at Republican HQ 7 60 p m. Elks at Elks Home 7 30 p m. Unity Lodge 637 IOOF 7 30 p m. Rotary Club luncheon at Methodist church 12 15 p m. Tri Kappa Christmas party at Teen Canteen 6 30 p m. Ladies Fancywork at Mrs Dora Hagaman’s with gifts and table service.
Thursday events include choir practices at multiple churches from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. A Christmas luncheon at Mrs Huff’s home with Mrs Grounds as hostesses. W S C S meets at Mrs McGrew’s, gift collection for Rest Haven. Club meetings and officer elections also noted.
Friday events include Sunset Wranglers at the conservation club 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Glenburn Mission 7 p m Stated meeting Columbian Chapter 140 O E at Quapaw Tribe 143 Improved Order of Red Men Women of the Moose Chapter 19 at Moose hall 7 30 Fortnightly club Christmas party with Mrs Earl Bohley and Mrs Herman Graper co hostesses luncheon 1 00 p m Roll call for Christmas and gift for overseas box gift exchange 4a
Early in the 19th century a machine widely used in the south operated by a single crank ginning carding and spinning six threads of cotton at once, showcasing an innovative multi process textile device of the era.
Lyons Club held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Charles Gastineau’s home with Mrs. Joel Benham presiding. Members approved sending a food box and Christmas greetings to Miss Doris Dowie in Nottingham England and welcomed Mrs. Kermit Suhre as a prospective member.
The Women's Council of the First Christian church met at Mrs. Richard Hastings home on Thursday afternoon. President Lozier Ziegler led the session with reports and a lesson by Charles Fall. Mrs. Fred Sheppard reviewed Alaska Virgin Islands and the Canal Zone. Christmas carols, solos, and a humorous reading followed devotions. Toys were collected for Kentucky Mountain School kindergarten children. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Rural Youth of Greene County gathered at Miss Virginia Wilson's home for their annual Christmas party. Indiana Farm Bureau Education official Howard Home spoke on Indiana Rural Youth Day at Purdue University on December 28 and urged attendees to notify Garland Graves by December 21. The evening featured carols, games, folk dancing, and a gift exchange with refreshments.
The Yung family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness after the death of their wife and mother. They thank Brother Clymore, Brother Weisbecker, Brother Bruce Chowning, the singers, and Mr. and Mrs. Evans for comforting words, plus those who sent flowers or offered help.
North Bucktown attendees joined Pleasantville PTA for a recent meeting. Principal Mr. Hodgers unveiled band suits to be purchased for the Pleasantville school band. A pie supper fundraiser with a hand craft book and Christmas gifts was planned.
The Ladies Aid of Burris Chapel Church met at Nellie Ellis home and spent the day quilting. A noon covered dish lunch followed with blessing by Effie Goodman. Afternoon plans included Christmas gifts. next gathering set for Verna Goodman’s home with reminder to bring a covered dish.
The Indiana Mining Electrical Society will meet at the Jewel Cafe in Vincennes on Thursday evening December 16. F. J. Gallagher announces a two part program with C. J. Woodward of Rome Cable Corp discussing modern cable manufacturing and insulation, and John Low of Moseback Electric & Supply Co. discussing bonding fusing and power cable tapping. The president Herwin S. Banholzer will announce the 1949 officers.
Colossal Cave lies 28 miles east of Tucson and was formed by underground waters. Early explorers noted stormlike flows that resemble animals, buildings, and people, highlighting the cave's natural imagination and enduring curiosity.
The Indian Service has agreed to handle the registration of an estimated 4,500 Indians eligible for the draft in New Mexico.
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