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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
2
Society items must be submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen Office by a.m. to appear in that day’s issue. Personal news clubs lodges parties and church items were name Helen L Grubbs.
Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M meets at the hall at 7 p.m. Work in the PCs degree. Violet Rebekah Lodge Christmas party at the hall at 7 p.m. plus a 25 cent gift request. Christie Polo and other groups meet at various venues including Red Men’s, Ko of Pahal, and Delta Theta Tau. Glenburn Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Loyal Order Moose No 1434 meets at 7:30 p.m. Remember gifts for the Christmas celebration hosted by Mrs. Harley Ham.
The notice lists multiple meetings and events: Wednesday gatherings include Ladies Fancywork Circle with Mrs. Billy Cooper at 2 p m, 4 Tinton Study club with Mrs. Ward Letsinger at 8 p m, Baptist Ladies Aid all day, Elks Lodge at 8 p m, Eagles Lodge at 7 p m, Unity Lodge No. 637 S C O F at 7 30 p m, Rotary lunch at 12 15 p m at the Catholic school hall in Glenburn, W S C S at Pye Community House, F H C club Christmas banquet at the Moose hall at 7 p m with a grab bag prize. Friday events include Saron Reframed Sunday school party at 7 30 p m, Chapter 19 Women of the Moose at 8 p m, prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission at 7 p m, Quapaw Tribe No 143 IOOF at the hall at 7 0 p sh.
Royal Neighbors gather at Red Men's Hall 1130 bring dues and a 10 cent gift. Women of First Christian Church host Christmas party 2 PM bring 10 cent gift. H-12 Christmas party at Mrs C W Martin home 7 PM co hosts Mrs Harry Le Forge and John Maddison. Qui Vive club hosts Ber nicce Stone 7 PM co host Mrs Dexter Fordyce. Linton Lodge No 560 F and ASM meets 730 PM election of officers. American Legion and Auxiliary meet at Legion Home 7 and 730 PM. Linton Lodge 560 F and A M 730 PM statement. United Brethren choir 7 PM at church. Methodist choir 7 PM. Baptist choir 730 PM. Truthseeker class United Brethren church 2 PM grab bag gift 10 cents.
A note lists a session titled Work in the MM degree scheduled for Saturday at 7 30 p.m. The brief entry provides minimal context and details.
True Christmas spirit marked the Business and Professional Women's club annual party at the Roosevelt Hotel Martindale Tea Room. A three course dinner followed by carols, a “First Christmas Tree” story, and musical numbers filled the evening. Gifts were exchanged and plans made to send boxes to wounded veterans.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Charles Page's home for December. President Mrs. Josie Winters led business. reading booklets were distributed. The program featured carols, devotions by Mrs. John R Taylor, and talks on peace through Christian principles with gifts and a prayer circle closing the gathering.
A campaign started last February has put financial stakes in the future for at least 600000 American babies. Some bonds have been bought by fathers overseas who have not yet met their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Trinkle of New Goshen hosted a Christmas dinner honoring Orlan Trinkle of Linton who has been overseas for months and Russell Cox of New Goshen who will soon report for training at Great Lakes. Attendees included numerous relatives from Indiana and Michigan.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Betty Herndon to Pvt. John Powell, with vows read in the Methodist church parsonage. Bride a Linton Stockton high school student and Powell stationed at Camp Meade, Maryland.
The Women of the Moose chapter 19 met in the hall for their regular session. A Christmas box was prepared for Moosehaven, with cash gifts of 12.84 dollars to Moosehaven and 8.65 dollars to Mooseheart. A Christmas party was announced for Friday evening with a request for small gifts and treats.
Marriage announcement for Minnie Davis of Detroit Michigan to Mack B Gibson Ph M2/c on active Navy duty. Gibson formerly from Terre Haute is grandson of the late Mack and Tensy Donham and nephew of Mrs Willard Page of Terre Haute. The bride will remain in Detroit for the duration.
German forces penetrate Luxembourg near Vianden and Echternach as they drive toward Belgium. The First Army slows the advance but gains pace similar to last summer across eastern France. Allied high command unlikely to rely on guerillas. Belgian noncombatants evacuate westward amid growing resentment.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Fleet of Youngstown announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley to Pvt Charles Duncan son of Mr and Mrs Nell Duncan of Linton. The ceremony occurred in Durham North Carolina on December 11. The groom served in the United States Army over a year and is now stationed at Fort Benning in North Carolina, with the couple currently in Youngstown.
Canadian unions have grown by more than 85 percent since the war began, according to the Department of Labour. Total union membership now stands at 664,533, reflecting a nationwide increase in collective organization.
Major Gertrude Calvert summarizes Salvation Army war effort from World War I to current fronts. Units number over three thousand in twenty six countries including England Ireland North Africa Italy Australia New Guinea Iceland India and the United States. It operates 195 USO clubs and supports front line and evacuation services with notable bravery awarded to Adjutant William Tibbs.
Chicago reports Ira Kersh founding the APAS to curb pipe abuse and distribute scarce supplies to cigarette smokers. Rules urge keeping pipes clean, changing daily, and not dabbing ashes with hard surfaces. He questions women's inclusion in the group.
During wartime face paint helps conceal soldiers by dulling skin and reducing reflection. Sold in small tubes with loam and green hues, it resists rain and sweat yet washes off with soap. The Quartermaster Corps bought over 4,000,000 containers in the recent three months per procurement expert David P. Davis.
In Houston a man reportedly owns many suits, yet 18 disappear without trace. A taxi driver found the 18 suits with no labels or reports of loss, leaving police and residents unsure who they belong to.
Notice to stockholders of Citizens National Bank of Linton. Annual meeting in the bank Directors room to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Signed by Joe E. Turner President and Clyde V. Davis Cashier Secretary of Board. December 12 19 26.
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