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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
2
Social calendar item notes the Kings Heralds of the M F church meet at Miss June Meng’s home 290 First Street Northwest from 6 to 7 p m Members bring a 10 cent gift for the grab bag.
Monday events include Greene County Industrial Union gathering at the Moose hall 6 30 p m all crafts urged to attend Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of P meets 7 30 p m Chickateth Council of Pocahontas at the Red Men hall 7 p m Mrs Peter Schloot to entertain the Bay View club at her home at FP ps ms.
Tuesday schedule lists Violet Rebekah No 312 meeting at 7 p m and Quapaw Council No 80 at 6 p m at the Red Men hall. Thursday Bridge Club meets at 2 15 p m with Mrs Ed Carmody and members are alerted to a date change.
Glenburn societies conduct regular sessions including Christian Ladies Aid at the church all day and Rotary luncheon at First Christian church at 12 15 p m Royal Neighbors and Unity Lodge I C O F meet in the evening Elks and Eagles lodge gatherings listed Linton Study club hosts Christmas party at 2 p m with Mrs Tyndall
Thursday schedule lists M. E. church choir at 7 p m and Baptist choir at 7 15 p m. Loyal Order of Moose 1434 and American Legion Post meet at 8 p m. Hiawatha club holds all day meeting at Red Men hall. Faith Temple 42 Pythian Sisters gather at 7 30 p m.
Friday activities include Sons of the American Legion gathering at 6 30 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets at the hall. Glenburn Mother Circle plans an all day meeting at the Somanity house.
Charles Pierce son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pierce leaves Lewis Institute Chicago to join the U S Navy and complete his studies. A 1933 Linton High School graduate, he plans to finish his course of study in the Navy program.
Officers for the Linton organization of Royal Arch Masons for 1938 were elected and appointed at a recent meeting. The roster includes Herbert I. Poole E P William B. Carlton K Oscar Ellis S Ira D. Smith C H George C. Porter P S A E Armpriester secretary R H Tanner treasurer Edward J Jones R A C Harry L. Brown M 3 V Max Friedman M 2 V Pearl Headley M 1 V Otha Counterman G
Charles Foster of Washington D C visits his parents Rev and Mrs M W Foster for the holidays. Bertram Stoeckel of Indiana University is home visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Stoeckel. Mrs Squire Walters and Mrs Lloyd Richardson spent Friday in Terre Haute.
An 8 pound baby boy was born at 4 o'clock this morning to Mr and Mrs Roger Coen in Bloomington. The mother Beverly Hixson is a former resident of the city and both mother and baby are doing well. This is the couple's first child.
Mr and Mrs Charles Laffoon depart this afternoon from the city to spend the winter in Bakersfield California with relatives and friends.
Mrs Anne Williams entertained the Indianola club at her West Linton home with an all day meeting and covered dish dinner. After a noon meal a business session outlined the next meeting and reorganization plans. Bingo prizes went to Mrs George Stafford Mrs Criss Myers and Mrs John Reintjes.
The Facon club gathered at Mrs Walter Sylvester home on Thursday for a Christmas party and Yuletide program. Prizes were won by Olive Fish Vonnie Perkins Arthur Heaton Irvin Jackson and Bernard Ketchem. A musical program followed and gifts from a grab bag were drawn. Refreshments included pork sandwiches date pudding and coffee.
Violet Rebekah members plan an initiation at the regular Tuesday night meeting and Christmas party at the hall. Attendees are asked to bring a 10c gift for the grab bag and candy or fruit for refreshments.
A check issued to an unnamed female recipient 17 years ago was cashed in Raymond Washington by Mrs M A Garrett. The item notes the transaction occurred long past its original date with no further details on the case or the parties.
Mrs. Merlin Grounds and Mrs. Harvey Grounds co hosted a Christmas gathering for the H-12-C Club on A streets northeast. Guests enjoyed yuletide decor, games with prizes for several members, a three course luncheon, and Christmas favors. Present were Mesdames Gilbert Sims Guy Moss John Maddison Everett Cole Emery Huff Frank Hart Forrest Gilbert Lloyd Richardson Frank Browning Guy Richards Harold Priest and the hostesses.
Mt Mellick club members held a Friday Christmas luncheon at East Vincennes Street home of Mrs Henry Freund with co host Mrs Henry Klink. A three course turkey luncheon was served and guest artist Mrs David Shields with pupils performed readings and impersonations. The club voted to donate to Associated Charities and assist a needy family.
Mrs. John Wilson hosted the Chat ter and Stitch Club Christmas party at her city home. Guests enjoyed a 7 o clock dinner at a long table with miniature Christmas decor, followed by stories read by Mrs. Merle Todd and Mrs. Ward Letsinger, a contest, and gift exchange. The group voted to donate $2 to Associated Charities. Members present included Mrs. Ward Letsinger, Mrs. Hoyt Clark, Mrs. Wilson Hixson, and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Wesley Branstetter’s home on Dec 31.
Ephriam Bach a well known merchant now residing in South Bend was seen in Linton last evening visiting with friends and acquaintances.
Milton Goldberg son of Mr and Mrs William Goldberg is confined to his home on First street northeast with a sprained ankle.
Readers weigh in on a governor granting prisoners a two week Christmas parole with no reporting requirements. Comments praise reform and fear captivity costs while others worry about recidivism and fairness. A second query asks about a symphony conductor exiting mid performance over late arrivals.
Sheriff Bert Caldwell announces a public sale in Bloomfield Greene County Indiana on January 22 1937 from 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse door. The lands include John N Webster and Jennie Ketchem properties totaling about 39 acres plus Lot 61 Kaufmans Addition Lyons with mortgage note to Fletcher Joint Stock Land Bank. Auction proceeds cover judgment interest costs with no relief from valuation laws. Fred Dorbyn attorney for the plaintiff.
Mr and Mrs Murl Neal of Fourth Street Northwest entertained several young people at their home last evening for the eleventh birthday of their daughter Betty. Guests joined in games and contests, then refreshments were served. Betty received many birthday gifts. Regrets came from Bill Bailey Ronald Clayton and Betty Ann Tryon.
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