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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

5

Needlecraft Club Christmas Party Held At Mrs McGrew Home

One o clock luncheon in the home of Mrs Harry McGrew gathered the Needlecraft Club for its annual Christmas party. Guests enjoyed a flower centered table, a gift exchange under a Christmas tree, contests, and award prizes. Will Marshall won hostess prize. consolation and birthday prizes went to Mrs John Kennedy and Mrs Ray Magruder. A brief meeting welcomed Will Marshall as new member. a $5 donation to Associated Charities and a Greene County asylum gift were approved. Present were Clyde Kirkham guest. dames Frank Do e, Ed Fisher, Harvey Fisher, Jersche Headley, Harvey Hilde randt, John Kennedy, Ralph Kohr, Ray Magruder, Andrew Iller, Charles Morgan, G Wilcoxin, Gray Hirson, Will Marshall, Marion Tislow plus the hostess. The club will meet January 11 with Mrs Raph Kohr.

Arry McGrew Will Marshall John Kennedy Ay Magruder Greene County Asylum Bloomeld Clyde Kirkham McGrew Raph Kohr

Christmas Party for KE church Couple class in Dugger

DUGGER Ind December 15 Members of the Couple class of the KE church taught by Mrs Charles Mason held their annual Christmas party Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs furl Lovelace A turkey supper was served and gifts exchanged Mrs Mason received a gift from the class Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Charles Mason Ishmael Osborn and Mrs Ralph Northrop Others present were Mr and Mrs Charles Mason Mr and Mrs Ralph Northrop Mr and Mrs Ishmael Osborn Mr and Mrs Howard Aikin Mr and Mrs Basil Bell Mr and Mrs Ray Good Mr and Mrs Rex Wyatt and Mrs Harry Blume

Ralph Northrop Charles Mason Alph Northrop Hmael Osborn Oward Aikin Basilell Ray Good Rex Wyatt Rand Harry Blume

Fortnightly Members Enjoy Yale Party

Fortnightly club members gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ew Warner’s home for a Christmas party. Decorations included a lighted tree and colored lights on the fireplace. Gifts were exchanged and a brief business meeting decided to give each county alum a small gift in Bloomfield. Members shared Christmas greetings and contests were held. Prizes went to Mrs. Tom Woneb Mrs. Karl Bohley and Mrs. H. Meiner. A lunch followed.

Ew Warner Bloomfield Tom Wneb Karl Bohley H. Meiner

Minnesota Man Honored at Party Host by Chafey Family

Fred Herring of St. Paul was guest of honor at a musical party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Chafey. Relatives and friends shared games, refreshments, and socializing at the Chafey home south of town. Attendees included Clyde Ring and family, Leon Chafey and family, Babe Edwards and family, Raymond Chafey and son, Eddie Teyssier and family, Yank Chafey's family, Lloyd Carpenter’s family, Charles Chafey and son, Ralph Stevens and son, plus Jack Fitzpatrick Delbert Chafey and others including the host and hostess.

Fred Herring St. Paul Minn William Chafey Sty Clyde Ring Billy Bobby White Rose Leon Chafey Ruby Juanita Babe Edwards Mariett Jackie Raymond Chafey Eddie Teyssier Yank Chafey Sonnynd Shirley Jane Lloyd Carpenter Loretta Linda Kay Charles Chafey Norman, Jr Ralph Stevens Rex Jack Fitzpatrick Robert Chafey Delbert Chafey Fot, Chafey

Purse Thief Tricked as Purse Only Holds Eleven Cents

In Cleveland Ohio Mrs. J Wilson had her purse snatched by a fashionable suburban youth in Cleveland Heights. The joke on the thief came when the contents were found to include only eleven cents.

Gleveland U.P J. Wilson

London couple abandons baby while on holiday

A London couple left an infant behind because they believed the baby was disrupting the home. They also kept a pet during the trip, prompting local authorities to investigate the welfare situation.

London U.P

Social Calendar Highlights Meeting Times

Church groups hold practice sessions at 7 to 7 15 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary gathers at 7 30 p.m. Moose and other fraternal groups meet in halls. Linton Lodge names officers at 7 30 p.m. Dinner party for Chatter and Stitch club members at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Raleigh Roach’s home.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Linton Lodge No Chatter and Stitch Club Raleigh Roach

Christmas gatherings fill Friday with many club meetings

Numerous groups schedule Christmas parties and meetings across town. Sons of American Legion meet at 6 50 p m, J T M club hosts at Mrs Walter Thomas 789 First Street Northeast at 7 p m, Fidelity circle with Mrs John Kennedy at 2 p m, and Quapaw Tribe 143 IMRORed Men meet at 7 p m. Columbian chapter 140 C E S holds 7 30 p m with program grab bag and refreshments.

J. T. M. Club Walter Thomas First Street Quapaw Tribe No. 143

Eagle Encampment I meets at the hall on Saturday

The Eagle Encampment I of C A F No 222 holds its meeting at 3 p.m. The Primary Department of the First M E Church hosts a Christmas party in the church basement from 2 to 4 p.m.

Eagle Encampment I First M. E. Church

Marriage of Genevieve Rousch and Lowell Welch Announced

Mr and Mrs Bris Rousch of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Genevieve to Lowell B Welch of Bloomfield. The ceremony happened Saturday at Rev L A Huddleston s home in Indianapolis. The bride wore jadine crepe with black gaberdine accessories. Genevieve Welch is a graduate of Linton Stockton high school Madam Blaker s Teachers college and has beauty school training. Lowell Welch, Bloomfield high school graduate, holds a degree from Wabash College and studied at LaSalle and Indiana universities. He works for Haskins and Sells in Cincinnati.

Bris Rousch Genevieve Lowell B. Welch Bloomfield Frances Welch L. A. Huddleston Calvary Church Indianapolis Welch Linton-Stockton High School Madam Blaker Teachers’ College Stmart Appearance Beauty College Terre Haute Rainbow Beauty Academy Universal College of Cosmetology Michigan Sherry’s Beauty Shop Linton Bloomfield High School Central Business College Wabash University Wabash LaSalle Indiana Universities Haskins and Sells Cincinnati

Mrs. Jake Yung Hosts J. W. G. Club Dinner

Mrs. Jake Yung welcomed J. W. G. club members at her Dugger Indiana home for a covered dish supper. The party featured Christmas decorations and a gift exchange with attendees Blanche Fitzpatrick Anna Barrowman Eva Taylor Eva Meyers Ek Crowning Ida Hannah Bess Keilblock Marguerite King Katie McKessick Belle Tison and the hostess.

Mesdames Blanche Fitzpatrick Anna Barrowman Eva Taylor Eva Meyers Ek. O. Crowning Ida Hannah Bess Keilblock Marguerite King Katie McKessick Belle Tison Lola Yung Mrs. Yung

Linton Student in Indiana State Teachers College Orchestra

Robert Millon of Linton son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Millon plays clarinet in the Indiana State Teachers College College orchestra directed by Prof Arthur D Hill. The ensemble with over sixty members performs campus concerts in the Sycamore theatre and includes many former music contest winners.

Terre Haute Ind Robert Millon Linton Alfred Millon North Main Street Indiana State Teachers College Arthur D. Hill Indiana State Sycamore Theatre

Man grows impatient at relief clothing board visit

In Wilkes-Barre Pa on December 19 a man visiting the relief board distributing sewing project clothing grew more impatient asking when sheets and pillow cases would arrive. Officials replied that deliveries were pending and he joked that others would be impatient if they were getting married.

Wilkes-Barre U.P Relief Board

North County Line Dinner Guests Across Families

Recent social visits included Everett Livingston host to Joe Farley and family, Dempsey Brinson of Whitehall with Mort Freeman, and Ada Fainot of Bloomington with Bobby and Freddie Fainot. Clarence Brinson called on Jay Freeman with family along with Turdick Gab bard Wools and Pershing members from Linton and Muncie.

Everett Livingston Joe Farley Dempsey Brinson Whitehall Mort Freeman Bobby Freddie Fainot Ada Fainot Bloomington Clarence Brinson Jay Freeman Edwin Turdick Earl Gabbard Austin Wools Marguerite Wools Floyd Wools Linton Paul Wools Muncie Winifred Pershing

City Directory 10 to Be Published in Linton

An up to date city directory for Linton will list all residents and local businesses along with leaders of organizations schools churches and public buildings. The book will include by address every person in Linton and rural routes about 800 copies will be printed and sold at a nominal price. Mrs Hobart Stewart heads the project with Mrs Bernadene Scholl assisting.

Linton Hobart Stewart Bernadene Scholl Linton Public Library Linton City

Demogrectic Club Chooses Officers at Lyons Meeting

The Greene County Women's Democratic club elected officers for the year at a Lyons high school gathering. President Courtland Chambers of Field, vice president Bertie Sappenfield of Lyons, secretary Eva Mitchell of Midland, and treasurer Nelle Stockrahm of Vicksburg were announced. A covered-dish luncheon followed, with a program of talks and readings. The next meeting will be in Bloomfield with hosts from the group.

Greene County Women’s Democratic Club Lyons Courtland Chambers Il Field Bertie Sappenfield Eva Mitchell Midland Nelle Stockrahm Vicksburg Bloomfield

Bloomington Friends Host Local Guests

Mrs Hutoka Thompson and Ernest Morris of Bloomington were guests of Mr and Mrs James Fainet. Mr and Mrs Reece Newton and family of Bloomington visited Mr and Mrs Everett Maners recently.

Hutoka Thompson Ernest Morris Bloomington James Fainet Reece Newton Everett Maners

Do You Think Women Hats Are Ridiculous

Readers share blunt opinions on women’s hats and men’s reactions in a lively discussion. Stenographer and various tradespeople weigh in with humor and critique, noting wives buying new hats and the visual impact of styles.

Mrs Ida Adkins Returns From Galesburg Visit

Mrs Ida Adkins of C Street Northeast has returned from Galesburg Illinois where she visited her daughter Mrs C Speaker and family.

Ida Adkins C Street Northeast Galesburg, Ill C. Speaker

Special Program to Be Presented by Young Peoples Chorus

A 7 30 PM program in the Church of Christ Dugger features the Young Peoples a cappella chorus directed by Robert Boy. About forty singers from Churches of Christ in the area perform Christmas songs with other numbers. The Dugger ladies quartet and community male quartet join, and a bus will depart at 6 50 PM from the Dugger church for Linton participants.

Young Peoples A Cappela Chorus Churches of Christ Robert Boy Church of Christ Dugger Dugger Church Linton

Townsend Recovery Plan Club Meeting Announced

The Townsend Recovery Plan club will meet Friday night at Linton City hall. A program includes a study of our friends in Congress and entertainment.

Townsend Recovery Plan Club Linton City Hall Our Friends In Congress

Saron Reformed Class Elects Officers and Donates

Saron Reformed Church Service class met at Mrs. Violet Kramer’s home to elect officers for the coming year and approve donations. Members voted $5 to the Fort Wayne Orphans Home and directed the rest of the treasury to church expenses. Mrs. Bessie Kramer was elected president with Miss Bertha Berns as vice president and Mrs. Helen Moehlmann as secretary-treasurer.

Saron George Haseman Charles Wills Bessie Kramer Bertha Berns Helen Moehlmann

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Needlecraft Club Give Yale Party Minnesota Linton Daily Citizen Helen Grubbs M. E Christian Choir Loyal Order of Moose No American Legion Women’s Relief Corps Red Men’s Hall Sons of Amercan Legion Fidelity Circle Emma Humphreys Alpha Bible Class of Poe Ie Townsend Club City Hall W. A. W. Club Harris Wilkie The Glenburn Mother's Club Indianola Club Harry Bargar Jake Yung North County Line City Directory Demogractic NEA Service By William Ferguson Saron Reformed Berghoff Brewing Corporation Fort Wayne Indiana the Living Christmas Lizzie Davis Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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