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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
6
A turkey dinner marked the Greene County Nurses Association Christmas party at Mrs Thelma Vaughn's home Tuesday evening with Mrs Maurice Callihan as assistant hostess. Twenty members shared festive table decor and a gift exchange, then packed a food basket as a community project before socializing the rest of the evening.
Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improv ed Order of Red Men meet at the hall at 7 00 p m Greene county Building and Construction trades Council meets at K of P hall at 7 30 p m Women of Moose Chapter 19 meets at Moose home at 8 00 p m Truthseekers class of EUB Sunday school Christmas party in lower auditorium of church at 7 00 p m Bring 29¢ gift for women's grab bag Husbands invited to party Fortnightly club meets with Mrs Charles Hollars at 2 15 p m Alpha Bible Class of First Methodist church meets with Mrs Harry Wilson for a Christmas party at 7 00 p m Those attending are to bring gifts for Rest Haven and turn in stockings in special project
The Elite club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs Earl Bohley's home with a 1 pm luncheon. Guests enjoyed a winter wonderland decor, song, a monologue by Mrs Ted Smith, and a gift exchange with hostess prizes awarded to Mrs Orife Coleman and Mrs Earl Aikin.
The O mans Society of Christian Service at Lyons First Methodist met in the church lower auditorium for a Christmas program. Colored slides on Jesus birth, carols, and prayers were presented. Rita Mengedoht led worship on For All Children with Goldie Rodecker and Delphin Sparks performing. A panel discussed children and Christmas. Refreshments served to 13 members and three guests.
Susan Jill Smith celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at the Glenburn community house hosted by her mother Mrs. John T. Smith. Games and contests were held with prizes awarded to Sue Anne Morrison, Meindee Hastings, Rita Parnett and Beth Ellen Morrison.
Mrs. William Foglesong hosted the Gi Va La club at her home on Tuesday for the annual Christmas party. Yuletide decorations featured a simulated stained glass manger scene and a long table with a lighted chime and angel centerpiece. Guests enjoyed a salad course, games, prizes, and a charity exchange, with chocolate fudge and soft drinks served at the close.
Miss Nola Yoder superintendent at Rest Haven thanked donors who provided cookies and candy from the Home and Community circle of Stafford township and bed linens from the Switz City Methodist Youth Fellowship. She also noted cookies and jellies from the Willing Workers Sunday school class of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church at Freelandville for the residents.
Members of the Alpha Delphian study club of Linton enjoyed a turkey dinner and Christmas party at the Teen Canteen. Christmas symbols decorated the room and a birthday cake with one candle centered the table. The program featured readings, hymns, carols, games, and a closing story by Grace Newman.
Members of the Young Married Couples class at Switz City Methodist church held a fried chicken Christmas party in the basement with Yuletide decorations. After dinner a brief meeting planned cookies and candies for underserved neighbors and a gift exchange followed social hours. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Hawkins Mr and Mrs Wilburn Allen Mr and Mrs Loosie Mills Mr and Mrs Harley Hakett Mr and Mrs Wilbert Calvert and daughter Brenda Mr and Mrs Jim Baker Mr and Mrs Bob Newsome and daughter Delia and Mr and Mrs Wayne Weaver and son.
Pastor David Shepherd of First Methodist Church reflects on Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace. He links the dream of a world at peace to Jesus reigning in hearts, urging the season’s hope for divine dwelling and goodwill.
A brief note states that Portuguese persons constitute a portion of Brazil’s population. It highlights historical migration and cultural links between Portugal and Brazil, noting enduring linguistic and colonial influences.
Switz City Central high school announces second grading period honor roll compiled by Principal Curtis G. Wilson. Seniors Phyllis Flynn Regina Kramer Rhea Dawn Sparks Hubert Sims make the list. Juniors Patricia Hasler Gerald Cox Paul Dishman Mary Gabbard Marilyn Inman Janice Laughlin Diane Lee Margaret Malone Theresa Moyer Janet Shenty Patricia Rhoudebush. Sophomores Judy Hineman Jerry Nolting Janice Reece Carolyn Kay Haskett. Freshmen Sarah Eavey Judith Myers Linda Neidigh Gloria Niewald Judith Boone. Eighth grade Vickie Frey.
Seventh grade students Mary Kaye Pryor and Douglas McCoy are listed among class assignments and activity rosters for the new term.
Members of Psi Iota Xi sorority agreed to sponsor a Girl Scout troop. The business meeting at Linton Public Library was presided by Miss Gertrude Risher.
Members approved sending 55 to the Muscat Atuck School. Plans were made for a Christmas dinner at Mrs. Arthur Woodruff home on December 20. The evening ended with crafting Christmas favors for hospital trays.
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