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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
2
Letters discuss the Townsend Recovery Plan origin, its projected effectiveness, and Hawaii’s transaction tax experience. The author argues the plan could fund government expenses and reduce debt, citing Dr Townsend’s visit to Hawaii and a 1 percent tax. Americanus.
All members of the Linton Red Men lodge are asked to meet at 6 o'clock in the Red Men hall. The sachem says the meeting will be an important one.
Unity Lodge 637 ICOF meets at 7 30 p m Elks lodge gathers 8 p m Oge Eagles 7 p m Tri Kappa dinner at Mrs Edith Hanger 6 30 p m Call Mrs Hanger Tuesday evening CJ s T L N Christmas party at Mrs Eugene Ladson 7 p m
Mrs. E. L. Barnes and Mrs. Denver Hadley spent Tuesday in Columbus visiting friends and enjoying local chatter.
In Dugger Indiana two showers honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer after their recent marriage. The Young People's Bridge club hosted a bridal shower with Elsie Risinger Inez Braatz Ralph Hill and several couples attending. The Church of Christ group then gathered at the Spencer home the next evening with many attendees and a few regrets noted.
Local groups schedule a busy slate of Thursday events. Choir practices at churches, Legion Auxiliary, Loyal Order of Moose, and Daughters of the American Revolution meet in the evening. Women’s societies hold officer elections and a Christmas party with grab bags. Community groups plan a Christmas party and a dinner at members’ homes.
The Beta Delphian club hosted its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. S. Williams home with hostesses Mrs. Lily Osborn and Miss Mary Cummick. Attendees enjoyed a holiday dinner, candle service for members, readings of Silent Night and Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, a song by Mrs. Sharp on the accordion, a winning song contest, and gift exchanges. The next meeting is set for January 9 with Miss Nellie Shanklin as hostess.
Iriday Sons of American Legion meet at 6 30 p m. J T M club hosts Mrs Walter Thomas for a 7 p m Christmas party with all members urged to attend. Fidelity circle party at Mrs John Kennedy at 20 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improv ed Order of Red Men meets at the hall at 7 p m. Columbian chapter No 140 U EF S 7 30 p m with Christmas program grab bag and refreshments. Mt Mellick club at 2 p m with Emma Humphreys. Alpha Bible class 7 30 p m at M E church basement. Townsend club 1 p m City hall. W A W 7 15 p m at Mrs Harris Wilkie home. Glenburn Mothers club all day meeting at Community house.
Vincennes police sought the identity of a approximately 40 year old man fatally injured when struck by a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train near the Eleventh and Hart streets crossing Tuesday night. He died shortly after at the hospital. Found by Ray Vaughans and R M Hogue, he wore new overalls over a dark suit and blue shirt, with a railroad worker cap. The head injuries were serious and his right toe was severed by the wheels. No identification was found on his clothing.
Northwestern university researchers surveyed 3,400 Evanston children to map shifts in career dreams. Boys increasingly favor aviators athletes doctors or cowboys while girls lean toward teachers nurses or actresses. Adventure stories and detective tales top fiction. comics and sports news rate highly in newspapers. dancing appeals more to girls.
Officials of the Greene county anti Tuberculosis association presented a report on the annual campaign to sell Christmas seals. Receipts to date by post offices totaled 395.24 with entries from Loomfield Jasonville Linton Lyons Marco Newberry Owensburg Sandborn Scotland Solsberry Switz City Worthington and others including several bonds.
A series of citizen quotes weigh in on whether the next war will rely on science rather than land battles. Opinions range from air and water combat to deadly gases and death rays, with fear of the unknown and the prospect of mass suffering.
Alpha Comer a 33 year old steam shovel engineer held on assault with intent to kill after allegedly beating two women with a revolver near Brazil Indiana. Comer already faced a bigamy charge from living with two wives and denies the latest accusation.
Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. James AY Falk hosted the Past Chiefs club for its regular monthly meeting in Jasonville Indiana. The evening featured a dinner a light Christmas tree gifts and games with prizes to Mrs. Roy Gregg Mrs. James E Bowman and Mrs. Joseph Ransom.
The Eagle Encampment I C C F No 222 gathers at the hall this Saturday at 2 p.m. for a scheduled session and council. Members are announced to assemble for organizational duties and fellowship.
The Junior Home Economics club meeting scheduled for Thursday at Mrs. Teq Ogle’s home 969 East Vincennes Street has been postponed one week.
The junior choir of the Christian church will meet Thursday after noon for rehearsal. All members are urged to attend.
The Linton Coca Cola girls win a bowling match at Worthington alleys by 51 pins. Scores are listed but specifics are unreadable in the clipping.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Conder Duke of near Washington were held today near Odon with burial in Washington cemetery. Survived by husband James Duke and children Homer Duke Nando Duke Mrs Sherman Jackson Mrs Martin Jackson William Duke Mrs Otto Baker Homer Duke and Harry Catherine and Berniece, plus two sisters one brother two half brothers and thirteen grandchildren.
Toledo officials note the port handled no oil a decade ago but expect 1938 shipments to exceed a million tons. Last year lake freighters moved over 900 thousand tons of oil products in and out.
A large crowd attended a holiday program at First Baptist church as the Alpha Delphian club staged The Heart of Christmas. Lawrence and Marshall Robertson provided violin and vocal highlights with Miss Vivian Humphreys directing music. Mrs David Shields led the drama with club members and a few Sunday school participants.
Linton Stockton high school agriculture classes led by Ted Ogle attend the Greene County Corn School in Worthington. Two groups traveled this morning and afternoon to the event with stockton youths John Hawkins Wayne Koonce Paul Shonk Don Poole and Junior Hawkins entering corn exhibits in the small grain show. The sessions focused on hybrid corn discussions.
The Ohio State Archery Golf and Hunting Association says 60 rabbits and six pheasants were killed on their annual hunt at Norton. The event drew 122 archers and several women participants from Cincinnati Cleveland Akron Columbus Dayton Newark Marietta Springfield and Tiffin.
Noted Indianapolis expert will demonstrate the Shallenberger method for rupture repair at the Roosevelt Hotel Linton on Friday December 16 from 1 to 8 pm. The method promises rapid opening, allows lifting and returning to work the same day, and uses a water proof sanitary rupture shield worn during bathing. Local fitting in Indianapolis by appointment at 1783 N Meridian Street.
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