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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
3
Society items must be in the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 a.m. to appear in that day's issue. All personal news club lodge party and church items welcomed for publication.
Royal Neighbors meet at 7 30 p m at the Unity Lodge 637 I O F hall Elks Lodge gathers at 8 at home The lodge at 7 30 p m Mrs Moshell Bunch hosts Wednesday Night Bridge at 7 45 p m Frequent changes in venue noted for club activities
Thursday events include E. Baptist and Christian choir practices at 7 p m with various clubs meeting through the evening. American Legion Post to meet at 8 p m and Temple Pythian Sisters gather at 7 30 p m for a hall session.
The American Legion hosts a 6 50 p m meeting then the Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men holds a daytime meeting at the Sanitary House Mother Circle will attend.
Indianapolis resident Harry Royer will spend the holidays with his parents Chester and Mrs. Royer. Carolyn Singer of Purdue University and Ruth Marie Fritz of Denison University are home for Christmas visiting relatives. Bob McFadden, Vincent Sinn, and Bill Day of Indiana University are also home for the vacation with their families in town.
The Young Peoples class of the arch of Christ enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mabel Wees. The evening included social time, games and contests, gifts drawn from a bag, and refreshments for the group.
Joel Sims is reported to be seriously ill at the home of his daughter Mrs Henry Holley in southeast Linton. Neighbors note his condition as requiring care and observe family members tending to him. The report highlights the location and familial support surrounding his illness.
Mu Beta Gamma chapter of W W G met Monday night at Miss Miriam Clayton home for the annual Christmas party with Mrs Roy Hayes assisting. Devotional led by Mrs Warren Strong followed by carols and readings. Gifts exchanged, social hour, and refreshments served to members and guests.
Mr and Mrs John Shaffer announce the approaching marriage of their nephew Billy Butler formerly of Linton and Miss Betty Wallace Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Seth Howard Thomas of Chicago The wedding will be in Indianapolis at McKee chapel with a reception at the Marott hotel A series of pre wedding parties are planned for Miss Thomas The prospective groom is a Butler university graduate and a drug salesman The couple will reside in Roanoke Virginia after Jan 15.
Mrs. Chloe Buckallew hosted the Dugger Good Cheer group at her home with co host Mrs. Lucy Bailey. The gathering featured Christmas decor, a violin solo by June Buckallew, ten bingo games won by Lucille Stevenson high and Ida Pigg low, and refreshments including fruit salad marshmallows cake coffee and candy.
Mrs Harry Davis and granddaughter Miss Imogene Gardner hosted the Kings Daughters Bible class in Vicksburg on Saturday evening. The event featured Christmas decor, a nativity story, elected officers for the coming year, carols, games with prizes, a grab bag, and refreshments. Attendees included eight guests and numerous members and relatives from area towns.
Members of the S H N Sunday school class of the First M F church attended a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Marion Tislow. Mrs Roy Borders gave a devotional and read the Christmas story. Prizes were won by Mrs. Guy Ramsey Mrs. Harry Hildebrand and Mrs. Victor Cowling during the social hour. Gifts beneath the tree were exchanged and refreshments served to the cast and listed members.
Mrs. Jennie Heitman of Linton announced the marriage of her daughter Margaret Heitman to Ralph Hale son of Mrs. Elsie Hale of near Linton. The vows were read at 4 pm Saturday December 18 in Sullivan by Rev Corts. The couple, both well known in Linton, plan to reside there.
Several guests from the White Lily Rebekah lodge attended as Violet Rebekah members held a Christmas gathering in the hall. The group enjoyed games and contests including a unique event by Mrs. Ralph Thrasher. Candy popcorn apples and coffee were served at the close.
In a reader poll the retired businessman argues trailer life could ease joblessness, while others doubt it, citing home comfort concerns and new traffic challenges. A clerk and a housewife resist, a coal miner notes national growth, and a saleslady remains unsure. Tomorrow the paper asks if readers have finished Christmas shopping.
The Ever Ready class of the First M. E. church of Lyons held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Perle Ax home. A covered dish supper followed by a program with songs readings games and gifts from Santa Claus.
The Church of Christ Sunday School classes taught by Misses Louise Tucker and Wilma Young held a Christmas party at Tucker's home. Members enjoyed games and a grab bag gift exchange followed by sandwiches and hot chocolate for guests including Jessie Millick, David Millick, Wyona Taylor, Joy Murdock, Dorothy Sims, Doris Allen, Loren Allen, Billy Lucas, Amy Ruth Millick, Wilma Geatches, Jean Tincher, Dean Tincher, Elaine Tincher, Rosemary Sims, Rosemary Grass, Elveda Burris, Patty Ann Alexander, Joyce Mears, Vernal Edwards Jr., Bobby Templeton, Jackie Edwards, Billy Price, Donnie Workman, Rex Luxton, and the hostesses.
Joe Mayfield of Madison Iowa spent the week visiting with Miss Louise Raymer and her parents during his stay in town.
Walter Wills Sr is confined to his home in this city for two weeks with influenza.
Charles E Barnes of Fort Benjamin Harrison visits Mr and Mrs E L Barnes in Linton. He was a visitor in the Daily Citizen office Tuesday afternoon.
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