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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
5
Dr Scholl’s Scientific Shoes are to be demonstrated at Froeschke Shoe Store on December 19 with 600 fittings for men and women. The event features Dr Scholl’s Foot Comfort Appliances and a X-ray Pedograph to test feet, plus sizes up to 14 for men and up to 13 for women.
Miss Margaret June Winters was hostess for a Sunday evening dinner at her home near the city. Guests included Miss Kufaula Hagaman Bernadene Hill Margaret Ann Maxwell Mrs A S Harold Walters Fred Parker Melvin Scholl of Jasonville Reynard Reynolds of the city Mr and Mrs J Berl Winters and the hostess Miss Margaret June Winters.
Herbert Griffith owner of a general store on South Meridian Street was taken to Union hospital in Terre Haute in serious condition Sunday. He has been in ill health for several months and was transported by the McClanahan ambulance.
Sunday evening members of the Epworth League staged a playlet The Lost Church after a county rally. The program included songs prayers scripture and character roles led by Miss Kathleen Phipps and featured Edward Ax Mrs Phipps Barbara Houghton Mark Hurst Miss Kathryn Eckerle and others. William Meredith joined the church at the close as Rev C C Heath preached Be Strong in the Faith. Numerous local movements and visits noted with guests from Terre Haute Sullivan and nearby.
The Rifle club of the Frank Courtney American Legion post will hold a regular practice at 7 o'clock tonight on the club range over Mack Tyler's Plumbing shop on West Vincennes street. Kenneth Norris, president, urges all members to attend. All paid-up Legionnaires are entitled to membership, and the club is open to the public at a nominal charge.
Miss Goldean Hummel of this city contributes to the December issue of Folio, the Indiana University campus literary magazine, which appeared this week. Miss Josephine K. Piercy of the J. U. English department faculty was editor, with William C. Hodapp of the English Extension faculty as editor-in-chief.
Bernadene Hill and Mrs William Thompson of Dugger visited today with Mr and Mrs Gurney Moss of this city Miss Maxine Myers and Oletha Ormandy were guests Friday of Miss Frieda Thompson of Dugger Thompson returned Sunday to Petersburg where she teaches in the high school Mrs Clyde Copeland Mrs Forest Hunter Miss Esta McDonald and Miss Bernadine Hill of this city visited with friends in Terre Haute Saturday afternoon
Local church and club notices list Christmas parties and meetings at multiple venues this week. WM A U B church hosts a 7 p.m. party at Mrs Walter Brewer’s home. Delta Theta Tau meets at 7 36 p.m. at the library. Alpha Delphian club has a 7 30 p.m. Christmas party at Mrs Haldon Beasley’s home. Ride A Wee club gathers at 2 p.m. for a party at 759 N Main St. Other items include Violet Rebekah lodge grab bag, Needlecraft and veterans events, and notes on residents visiting Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
Announcement states Edwin T. Lam son of Mr and Mrs T P Lam Fourth and E streets northeast wed Miss Sarah Plummer daughter of William E Plummer Bloomfield. Ceremony held Friday Dec 11 at Bloomfield M E parsonage officiated by Dr A Farr. The couple met at Epworth League summer institutes Rivervale and now reside in Bloomfield, Lam having been in business with his father.
Monday schedule lists Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of P meeting at 7 30 p m and Red Chickateth council of Pocahontas at Red Men hall at 7 p m. National context not provided.
The Yacquina club met Friday at Mrs. Fannie Eskew's home with two guests. Officers elected for the next six months were President Mrs. Bert Sievers, Vice-president Mrs. Burl Morrison, Secretary Mrs. Fannie Eskew, Treasurer Mrs. Bennett. A social hour followed with several members and guests. The club plans a Christmas party next Friday at Mrs. Bert Sievers' home.
Mrs. Ida Soliday hosted the Ever Ready Sunday School class of Lyons M E Church for a pot luck Christmas party at her home. Forty members and eleven guests attended with a Christmas play, gift exchange, carols, and decorations, while Rev R M Taylor led prayers and readings.
The Women’s F. M. S. of the Newberry M. E. Church met at Mrs. Eva Laughlin’s home with Mrs. Della Martin assisting. A Christmas program by Mona Isenogle and others followed songs and readings. a stewardship ritual and benediction closed the gathering attended by many church members and guests.
The Delta Alpha class of the First Christian church holds its annual Christmas party at 4 30 p m at the home of Mrs Murl Baseman. Quapaw Tribe No 143 IOofRedMen host a Christmas party at 2 p m at The Fidelity Circle and at the home of Mrs F E Meng.
The Saturday Musical Notes club gathers at 3 pm at the home of Miss Vivian Humphreys for an afternoon program. Members plan selections from a varied repertoire and discuss upcoming performances.
The Live Wire class of the First Baptist Church led by Mrs. David Shields holds its annual Christmas party at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Misses Florence and Ruth Sharp with Miss Fern Corbin assisting. Members bring a 10 cent grab bag gift.
Kansas State brings a rugged experienced quintet to Bloomington to face Indiana University. Indiana ends home slate before Big Ten play starts January, with future trips to Manhattan at Madison Square Garden and Villanova in Philadelphia on successive Saturdays.
Community groups hold evening events around town. Mrs af ett hosts a 7 45 gathering at 989 A street northeast, Florence and Sharp welcome guests at 8 p m for a Christmas party with a 10 cent grab bag gift. The Elite club meets at 2 15 p m for its annual party. Several church groups plan all day or afternoon meetings and luncheons including Rotary Christian Luncheon at First church.
The notice lists multiple December gatherings: Mesruth Seekers meet at Sia. Jesse Flack residence at 2 p.m. for an annual Christmas party with a grab bag. First Christian Church hosts an annual party at 1 30 p.m. with J B Shields. MtBL Choir rehearses at 7 p.m.. Linton Lodge No 1160 F and AM meets prep at unspecified time. Christian choir practices and American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 30 p.m. indicating a busy schedule of local church and fraternal events.
Pleasantville First M E church Young Matrons class held a Christmas party at Mrs Ray Newkirk's home with Mrs Bruce Lind assisting. The meeting opened with Joy to the World, a basket for a needy family was voted, a church program was planned for Christmas night, and gifts were exchanged during a social hour.
T E Harris, a Harlinger Texas lumber yard owner, reports a carload of homegrown grapefruit and oranges arriving for sale. Harris began planting 20 acres in southwestern Texas years ago and four years later the trees bore marketable fruit of high quality. He also ships orders to Indiana cities and Cleveland.
A Christmas tea for Bert Sta and the Quina club is set for 1 30 p m with Mrs Seivers. An orderly meeting of the Order of Eust tar is planned for 7 30 p m at the hall.
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