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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
5
Society items from the Linton Daily and Ra Rociety sections include lab meetings lodge events church notices and party previews. This brief item lists upcoming social gatherings and civic group activities with dates and locations as reported.
In India, Martha Tryon participates in a district meeting while Bernadene Hill is noted in attendance. The event highlights community involvement and regional connections in the district.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Massey hosted their Ve club Tuesday evening at home in this city. Free tables were in play with high score prizes won by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Er, second by Mr. and Mrs. St Reece and low by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kinnaman. Refreshments of toasted sandwiches, head lettuce salad, peaches with whipped cream, cake and coffee were served to two dozen guests including Forest Reece, Berl Kinhn, Gabe Hatton, Jack Kirby, Harry Barger, and the host couple.
The Idlecraft Club held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. Ralph Kohr’s home on A street North with a festively decorated tree and candlelit tables. Guests from the club exchanged gifts and enjoyed contests among members including Mesdames Harry Rew, Ray Magruder, John Ken Lloyd Powell, Troy Morgan, and others. next meeting is January at Mrs. Harry News.
Lesworth Circle hosts a pre Christmas gathering at Mrs. L W Warner home with Ladies Fancy circle members attending. Santa distributed gifts during a social hour and a two course luncheon followed. Guests sat at elaborately decorated tables with crystal tapers and a centerpiece featuring a lighted tree.
Delphian club of Avill held its annual Christmas party at Ja Ne Christian church. Members of the Wednesday Evening Research club enjoyed a delicious dinner for four at each table with black and gold decorations. Elaine Ax played marimba selections and guests were greeted by Gillia Pant and Mrs Somers Yeading. The program included readings and a humorous yarn by Mrs Harry Somers and a Dickens story by Mrs Willard Humphry. The gathering ended with a mah bag game.
The Bide A Wee club met at Mrs Glen Smith's home on F Street Northeast for an all day event. A noon chicken dinner followed by bingo and Cootie games. prizes went to Mrs Frank Taylor and Mrs Arthur Taylor. attendees included Mrs Car Roach Mrs Clyde Grass Mrs Arthur Harbin Mrs Thomas Aydelotte and the hostess. Next week the group will gather at Mrs Frank Taylor's North Main street home for a Christmas party.
Members of the Live Wire class of First Baptist gathered Wednesday at the Sharp home on K street northwest for a Christmas party. The event featured carols sung by Fern Corbin, Mrs. Thomas Lee, and Florence Sharp, a Christmas story by Mrs. Ewing Chambers, and two contest prizes won by Virginia Wilson and Wanda Walser. Refreshments followed for three guests and many members including Oletha Moss Cynthia Moss Audrey Moss Mildred Harbett Dorothy Wessell Lelia Robertson Margaret Roll Bernadene Hill Marvin Taylor and Jim Parris with hosts Florence Sharp Ruth Sharp and Fern Corbin.
Mrs Jay Drackett entertained the Wednesday Night Bridge club at her home with a Christmas party. A chop suey supper, gifts, and games followed a blue taper centerpiece in silver. First high score went to Mrs Ira Lunn, others: Mrs Ray Beasley, Mrs Frank Bailey, Miss Virginia Murray. Guests included Mrs George Haworth. regrets from Mrs John Watkins. The club meets again in two weeks at Mrs George Morgan's home.
Local groups announce meetings and events at church and hall venues. U B church Onward Bible class meets with Meshe mer Flinn at 7 p m. Various lodges and auxiliaries list 7 to 7:30 p m gatherings, Christmas parties, and officer elections. Members urged to attend at specified addresses.
Local clubs and churches host Christmas gatherings across Glenburn and nearby towns. Mrs Claud Clark invites a 6 30 p m party at 290 Eighth Street Northeast and the Glenburn Mother’s club holds a 2 p m seats event at the Glenburn Community House. Other groups plan luncheons, dinners, and gift exchanges at homes and halls.
The King's Heralds of the M E church plan a Christmas party at 7 p.m. on Saturday with June Meng at 290 First Street NW. Attendees should bring a ten cent gift for exchange and gifts to be sent to missionary children in Africa.
Jasonville Yellow Jackets defeated Spencer's Cops 30 to 21 at Jasonville arena to seize the Old Oaken Bucket trophy from Spencer. Cahall led Spencer with ten points while Vandeventer and Stewart paced Jasonville with strong performances as the teams traded a tight first half before Jasonville pulled away in the final period.
The Elite club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Raleigh Road’s home on A Street NE. Linton high school girls performed Station X.M.A.S. in costume as Virginia Coleman and others acted. Santa Claus and his family arrived, gifting presents to the children and the group sang carols.
A hostess hosted a gathering around the Christmas tree after gifts were opened. Delighted guests enjoyed fruit lime jello, sandwiches, plum pudding with whipped cream and red cherries, plus hot coffee and tea.
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