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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1962
Page
7
A Dear Heloise column excerpt from 1962 offers safety tips for Christmas lighting and spray snow use. It includes testing light strands, avoiding defective sets, protecting furniture when spraying, and keeping a tree in water. It also shares simple painting and sewing tips and notes that Heloise answers readers when possible.
A long list of Christmas parties and meetings across multiple groups. Delta Theta Tau and several sororities host gift exchanges, the Red Men's hall hosts par ty gatherings, and clubs like Kiwanis Jaycees and American Legion plan 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. events with covered dishes and secret pal exchanges.
A listing of local group gatherings from Wednesday through Saturday shows church choirs and lodges meeting at various times, including the EUB choir at 7:30 p.m., Elks at 7:00, Rotary at Kendall's Steak House, and multiple Masonic and church events. Notable items include a 7:30 p.m. stated meeting of Linton Lodge No. 560 and a Christmas party with gift exchanges among several groups.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church EUB Society hosted the annual turkey and birthday supper. Mrs. Pearl Routh led as general chair in the kitchen, with decorating by Mrs. Dottie Christy and program by Mrs. Flossie Dudley. Readings and carols followed Luke 2 1 to 21, led by Mrs. Graham and others. Rev Scott gave a duet and benediction. The WSWS president thanked volunteers and announced January leaders.
Mrs Bredeweg hosted the Saron United Church of Christ Service class December meeting with devotion led by Mrs Effie Bredeweg and readings on Christmas. Rev Boyd Stepler offered prayer. Anna Kramer led business, officers retained, gift exchange, fruit jello refreshments served.
The American Legion Junior Bowling League held a Christmas party at the Legion home with a covered dish supper ham and soft drinks. A gift exchange and social time followed. Prize winners included Janette DeCourccy Marsha Wall Carolyn Fordyce Gerry Scholl Richard Sollars Nancy Mullis and Tom Moody.
Mrs Dexter Bays hosted members of the Relief Society of the Latter Day Saints at her Linton home for a social gathering. The event featured fellowship and local church involvement.
Bloomfield held a Wednesday evening Christmas party with festive home decorations. Mrs. Willard Potter led the meeting with a prayer, carols were sung, and games led to prizes for Norma Watson Joan Blanton and Belle Keller. A gift exchange and refreshments followed. Twenty members and two guests attended the gathering.
Today's Bible Thought proclaims glory to God and peace on earth for men of goodwill. It notes a child in a manger guarded by angels and urges wise people to seek light through the Child, within the star's peace.
In Indianapolis Public School 86 the Nativity scene will be included in the December 20 Christmas program after Principal Leo Harper reversed an earlier removal amid protests and a Jewish Community Relations Council suggestion. He fears larger crowds may force two performances.
The Sandborn Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Russell L. Hildebrand for its annual Christmas party with co hostess Mrs. Roy L. Burton. Devotional readings included Stevenson Christmas Prayer and Luke chapter two. poems The Shepherd That Was Left Behind and Christmas Wish were read. members recited the flag salute and collect. Vice president Mrs. William Buescher led the business session. a Christmas story by Mrs. Billy Graham was shared. carols were sung and gifts exchanged. benediction closed the gathering.
Mrs. J. C. McClary Mrs. Ira Nierste Mrs. Sherman Shake and Mrs. David Small are listed among attendees at a ladies’ auxiliary gathering.
Linton-Stockton PTO meeting features Junior High chorus Christmas songs led by Charlotte Watkins. Opening prayer by Rev George Potter. Chili supper planned for Jan 22 and ice cream social for May 14. Executive board to meet later. patrons invited to speak.
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