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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1929

Page

6

Christmas Program Highlights Baptist Missionary Meeting

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society held a Christmas program at the home of Mrs. Claude Sipes. Mrs. 0. A. Cook received a rose quilt as appreciation for her leadership. Participants included Mrs. J. R. Taylor, Mrs. Crant Bredeweg, Mrs. John Bennie, Mrs. J. I. Beasley, Mrs. Montelle Cleveland, and others delivering readings and carols.

Baptist Women's Missionary Claude Sipes Grover van Meter Elsie Bain J. R.taylor John Reintjes Roy Mayes Ralph Thrasher Bruce Tate Ray Singer 0. A. Cook

J T M Club Holds Festive Christmas Party

The J T M club hosted a holiday gathering at Mrs Claude Poe’s home with a decorated tree and seasonal motifs. Members and their children enjoyed games, prizes for Mrs Wendall Bray Mrs Art Borders and Mrs James Elkins, and a Santa visit with gifts and candy stockings. An all day January 3 meeting at Mrs Cam Smith’s house will elect officers.

J.T. M. Club Claude Poe Wendall Bray Art Borders James Elkins Santa Clara J. T. M. Club Cam Smith

Guest Day Observed at Christmas Tea by Missionary Society

The Methodist Foreign Missionary Society held a Christmas tea at Mrs. L. W. Warner's home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Freder Turpin led devotionals and told a Christmas story, with a hymn sung by Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Melt. Attendees included Mesdames Cornett, McGrew, Mott, Melton, Poe, Poole, Powell, Stover, Turpin, Wilson, Wolford, Alexander, Hixson, Thad Wolford, Meinen and Miss Verna Sponsler.

Methodist Foreign Missionary Society L. W. Warner Freq Turpin Pearl Poole William Melt Harry McGrew Mesdames Floyd Cornett Eli Mott William Melton Carl Poe FE. A. Powell Walton Stover Fred Turpin Harry Wilson Charles Wolford C. T. Alexander Lee Hixson Thad Wolford Fred Meinen Miss Verna Sponsler

Feast of Dedication Will Last Eight Days

Beginning Thursday evening December 26 1929 Jews worldwide begin the eight day Feast of Lights Hanukkah honoring endurance courage valor and heroism of the Jewish people against darkness learned across generations.

Mrs. Schloot Injured by Fall at Home

Mrs. Peter Schloot slipped on basement steps on B street northeast last evening about five o clock. She suffered a severe bruise on her left leg, narrowly missing a fracture, and was helped upstairs by her daughter Mrs Avery Murray. The injury is painful but not serious.

Peter Schloot B” Street Avery Murray

Dr Lemuel Buis Advertises Drugless Practice in Linton

Dr Lemuel Buis promotes a drugless practice titled The Drugless Practitioner in Linton Indiana offering Ceres for chronic troubles mineral fumed baths and diet consultations. Phone 60.

Lemuel Buis Ceres Linton Ind

Christmas social calendar items for local groups

The social calendar lists a Fo WW Sunday school party at Mrs. Ted Smith’s home at 7 30 p m with a ten cent grab bag. The Woodrow Wilson club meets at 7 80 p m in the Trust company building with Arthur Grass speaking on James Madison. A Democrats gathering at Miss Violet Spear’s home at 7 p m includes a grab bag. Juniors of the Christian church hold a 6 80 p m party in the church basement. Standard Bearers of the Methodist church host a 7 p m party at Miss Wanda Walser’s home with a ten cent coach bag gift. Five cents to Cleo Galvin. Good attendance encouraged.

Ted Smith North Main Woodrow Wilson Club Trust Company Arthur Grass James Madison Violet Spear Christian Church Methodist Church Wanda Walser Cleo Galvin

Mrs Hannah Newman Victim of Post Office Sneak Thief

Mrs Hannah Newman, longtime stamp window worker at the post office, was robbed Wednesday when a thief slipped away with her billfold containing over twenty dollars and personal items including her mime and address and her son’s address. She asks anyone with information to drop the billfold in a corner mailbox or the post office box.

Hannah Newman

Clarion Club Christmas Party Planned and Officers Elected

Mrs Mack Donham hosted the Clarion club Christmas gathering with crimson and green decor. Officers chosen for six months include Mrs Chris Myers president and Mrs George Stafford vice president. A Christmas supper is set for December 21 at the Red Men hall.

Mack Donham Clarion Club Chris Myers George Stafford Fdward Tincher John Leker Curdis’ McAfee Red Men Hall Tom T Hollowell Glenn Smith John Meker William Watkins Zenobia Denham Indianapolis Mesdames Edward Hall Carl Kribble Curtis McAfee Ola Williams Phil Bennett Clarence Armstrong John Ecker Tom Hollowell Edward Tincher

Discontinue Bus Service Vincennes to State Capital

J. T. Ridgeley, superintendent of the Vincennes branch of the Pennsylvania lines, notified all agents that the through bus service between Indianapolis and Vincennes via Linton has been suspended immediately until further notice. No reason given. likely due to sleet and snow after days of rain.

J. T. Ridgeley Vincennes Pennslyvania Lines Grey Hound Lines Indianapolis Linton

Three Cent Supper Graces Local U B Church

Supper event at U B Church basement each Saturday 4 to 7 pm offers chicken menu priced at three cents per spoonful Public invited at the community fundraiser and social gathering

U. B

Better health for all children goal sought

The National Tuberculosis Association and local groups push preventive work for children through schools and summer camps. Fresh air schools, health education, nutrition classes, and parent and teacher awareness programs are funded largely by Christmas seals and health bonds.

America National Tuberculosis Association Ameoerien Indiana

Yaquina Club Enjoys Nice Holiday Party

Members of the Yaquina club held a Christmas gathering yesterday at the country home of Mrs. Jake Powell three miles south of the city. The afternoon featured readings, a plate luncheon, and prize contests with Mrs. John Murdock and Mrs. John Booker winning top prizes. January will include birthday observances for three members, with Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. Dewey Ray, and Mrs. John Murdock noted.

Yaquina Club Jake Powell John Murdock John Booker Dewey Ray Powell James Moore

Square Dance at Moose Hall This Saturday Night

A square dance is planned at the Moose Hall this Saturday night with another dance scheduled for Christmas Eve 2017. The event invites dancers to join in the traditional square dancing at the local hall.

Moose Hall

Linton Post Office to Close for Christmas Day

In a letter to Linton post office officials Walter I Brown post master general states the aim to let most employees celebrate Christmas with families. No carriers or window service on Christmas day with post offices closed from midnight Dec 24 to midnight Dec 25 except for special delivery mail handled promptly. Regular first class mail and daily newspapers will be collected and dispatched, no city or rural delivery on Christmas day.

Linton Walter I. Brown

The Good Old Days Court Remark

A fragment recounts a courtroom scene noting the humor of a person named Buck who takes home as much money as he brought in, expressed in a casual, anecdotal tone. The fragment mentions a soft environment and a playful comparison to big jeans.

Clacia- Sil Magutrer

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