Linton-Stockton High School Highlights Christmas Week
Convocation featured Rev Rod Scott of the E U B Church in Linton as guest speaker. Spanish Club sang carols in halls with members listed. Key Club plans a formal dinner Friday at the Elks Club at 7 p.m. Art students displayed chalk drawings while Scitamard and Glee Club performances entertained. Students dismiss for Christmas vacation at 11 30 Wednesday. Linton Miners host Switz City at 8 30 Thursday with $1 admission. Grade school notes report withdrawals of Cathy Jo Thompson and John White to Switz City and Dugger respectively. Eighth graders held a Christmas party at the Canteen with gift exchanges planned.
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Rod Scott
E.u.burch
Linton
Linda Barnard
Guy May
Loretta Reed
Jan Frank
Bill Winfrey
Pam Pankey
Sherry Raney
Rhonda Trusty
Jim Cary
Judy Murray
Fred Markle
Jerry Clayton
Vergene Miller
Key Club
Elks Club
Gladys Terhune
LHS
Scitamard Club
Glee Club
Linton Miners
Switz City
Cathy Jo Thompson
John White
Dugger
Wilso
Shakamak Students Prep for Christmas Break and Activities
Shakamak High School wraps the week with early dismissal for Christmas vacation. Seniors received their pictures last Friday. The Lady L’s were chosen as the girls’ pep club name. Convocation featured Rev. Ted Warren. National Honor Society staged a Christmas program and the speech class assisted. A band Christmas concert was held Monday. In weekend games Shakamak beat Odon 88 to 76, then lost to Worthington. Lakers record stands 3-7. The school extends holiday wishes to all.
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Lady L’s
Ted Warren
National Honor Society
Shakamak
Odon
Lakers
Switz City Central Christmas Activities and Basketball
The junior home economics class under Mrs. Katherine McKeague decorates the room for Christmas and plans a party with gift exchanges and a taffy pull. The Central Tigers beat Shoals 65 64 last Friday in a lively game. Switz City hosts the Christmas Classic with Worthington, Bloomfield, Linton Miners, and Central Tigers. tickets are $1 at the door and 50 cents for students in advance sales at their schools.
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Katherine McKeague
W.l
Central Tigers
Shoals
Switz
School Lunch Menus At Linton School Corporation
Officials at the Linton School Corporation announce a monthly menu for cafeteria lunches. The schedule lists daily meals from January 3 through January 27, featuring varied entrees, sides, desserts, and milk.
Dry spell threatens winter wheat in central plains region
Weather Bureau reports a prolonged dry spell may endanger the winter wheat crop across Kansas and Colorado and the southern Great Plains. Despite this, reports say wheat and other small grains in the Dakotas northern mountains and Pacific states are mostly in good condition with generally adequate moisture.
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Washington
UPI
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Colorado
Great Plains
Dakotas
Mountain
Pacific States
Worthington School Ends Term Amid Christmas Break
Students leave for holidays as the term ends. Mr Adkins photographed the annual events inside the school. Yearbook staff gather at Steve Kelms home for a parity. 4-H holds a Christmas party at Miss Velma Bailey’s home. Basketball Classic tonight features Bloomfield at Switz City with a 7 p.m. tip.
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Steve Kelms
Velma Bailey
Bloomfield
Switz City
Preview of I U Meeting Announced for Prospective Students
The I U Alumni Club of Vincennes invites Knox Daviess Dubois Greene Martin Pike and Sullivan counties students and parents to a 7 30 p m Thursday January 26 meeting at the Vincennes Recreation Center 19 N Fourth St Guest speaker is R Bruce McQuigg assistant professor of education The program includes a new Indiana University Newsreel film and a Q A session William Rinne alumni field secretary and Keth Herwick assistant dean of the Junior Division will conduct the meeting Jim Robbins of Vincennes chaired local arrangements.
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Indiana University
Knox
Daviess
Dubois
Greene
Martin
Pike and Sullivan
I.U. Alumni Club of
Vincennes
I.U
Vincennes Recreation Center
N. Fourth St
R. Bruce McQuigg
Indiana University Newsreel
William Rinne
Keth Herwick
Jim Robbins
Weekend Guests and Local Social Roundup in Bucktown
Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey with children from Indianapolis and other visitors such as Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Danny James and son from Carlisle, Rickey and Cindy Jones from Terre Haute, and Bob Miller. Dorothy Pirtle returns home after Sullivan hospital stay. A Mt. Moriah church youth group went camping and returned for treats. Local calls included Jo Bedwell, Everett Richards, Lois and Gail Ustey, and others.
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Rush Enochs
John Bailey
Indianapolis
Leslie Jones
Danny James
Carlisle
Rickey
Cindy Jones
Terre Haute
Bob Miller
Jo Bedwell
Bertha Walls
James Richards
Kent
Felter
Ted Richards
Dorothy Pirtle
Sullivan Hospital
Farmers Made Applejack By Freezing Cider, National Geographic Says
National Geographic notes that historically farmers produced applejack by freezing hard cider and then removing the ice to concentrate the alcohol. The method relied on natural freezing and evaporation to boost strength.
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The
National Geographic
Lyons Club Christmas Party Highlights Community Service Plans
The Lyons Tuesday Afternoon Club hosted a Christmas party at president Mrs. Dorothy Hornbaker’s home for 12 members. A turkey dinner, holiday decor, devotions, and an art display kicked off the program followed by reports on gifts to mental patients and upcoming community service plans.
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Lyons
Dorothy Hornbaker
Hornbaker
Elva Field
Cheerful Fields
Christ
Indiana
Sandborn Club Sees Holiday Giving And Social
The Sandborn Woman’s Club held its December meeting at Mrs. Ira Nierste’s home with co host Mrs. Ives Poindexter. President Mrs. R L Hancock led devotions and the group voted five dollars to local charities while Miss Wilma Allen shared a Christmas story and members exchanged gifts.
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Woman's Club of
Sandborn
Ira Nierste
Ives Poindexter
R. L. Hancock
Delmas Carrithers
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Wilma Allen
Edith Burton
Miss Allen
J. J. Anderson
Henry Begeman
Harry Bowman, Sr
William Buescher
Ira Corbin
Delmas Carruthers
Claude Carroll
Jassey Disque
Oscar Due
Rella Gross
Hancock
Vere Heath
R. L. Hildebrand
Armon Shake
Sherman Shake
David Small
Calendar of Events Highlights Local Choirs and Lodges
Worthington chapter 349 gathers at Ma Sonic hall at 7 30 p m. Linton Christian and First Baptist choirs meet at 7 p m. Jasonville Methodist and lodge and club events fill the evening with numerous church and fraternal activities including Eagles and I O C F groups. Junior and junior youth choirs perform through the afternoon with several early morning gatherings.
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Worthington Chapter
Masonic Hall
Linton Christian Choir
Linton First Baptist
Jasonville Methodist
Lyons Lodge
Eagles
Lodge Hall
Linton Methodist Church
Saron
American Legion
Lodge
C.F
C.F. Hall
Women of Moose
Moose Lodge
Midland Club Holds Yale Dinner Party
The Midland Home Demonstration club hosted a Christmas December meeting at Klusmeier's. Mrs. Beatrice Nugent led with prayer before a decorated meal. Mrs. Hester Roberts and Mrs. Rosemary Boston organized games and a gift exchange.
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Midland Home Demonstration Club
Klusmeer’s
Beatrice Nugent
Hester Roberts
Rosemary Boston
Wilma
Lisa Anderson
Naomi Duncan
Nugent
Nell Stockrahm
Hessie Clark
Boston
Roberts
Hazel Baker
Lola Myers
Myr Cole
Marie Salo
Margaret Garwood
Tetrick
Maurice Fougerousse
Thelma Eccles
Lyons Past Matrons Hold Christmas Party
Lyons Past Matrons of the Lyons chapter Order of Eastern Star held their annual Christmas gathering in the L and M school home economics room. A pot-luck dinner followed by a business session led by Mrs Eva Dell Anderson featured a reading by Mrs Ruby Hasler and three prize contests won by Mrs Catherine Duffey Mrs Ruby Haywood and Mrs Wilma Sprinkle. An exchange of gifts conducted by Mrs Duffey concluded the event with cards sent to several members and a guest in attendance.
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Lyons
Order of Eastern Star
L and M School
Eva Dell Anderson
Ruby Hasler
Catherine Duffey
Ruby Haywood
Wilma Sprin
Fairplay Club Hosts Mrs Blackmore For December Meeting
Mrs Rosana Blackmore hosted the Fairplay Friendly Neighbors December gathering. Members exchanged Christmas gifts for Rest Haven, planned next year, enjoyed a social hour and grab bag exchange, with refreshments for numerous members and guests. The January meeting will be with Mrs Dola Cowell.
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Rosana Blackmore
Fairplay Friendly Neighbors Club
Rest Haven
Dora Cowell
Faye Hogue
Ruby Inman
Babe Michael
Mary Newsom
Lena Page
Minnie York
Ardith Scott
Randy
Beth
Jeffersons Prescription for Indigestion Cited as Horse Ride Cure
A historical note quotes Thomas Jefferson favoring a few miles ride on a spirited horse as a remedy for indigestion. The remark reflects early American attitudes toward simple, physical cures and frontier practicality.
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Thomas Jefferson
Seasonal Color Change in Black-Tailed Jack Rabbits
The black tailed jack rabbit shows a brownish tan coat in summer and turns gray during winter, reflecting seasonal adaptation in fur color.
Alpha Delphian Club Christmas Dinner Party
The Alpha Delphian club held its Christmas dinner at Klusmei er's Drive-Inn with a turkey feast. Mrs. James Francis led carols and Mrs. Clyde Kirkham and several others shared stories and devotions. A gift exchange and plans to remember inactive members closed the gathering.
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Klusmeier
Elsie Duhne
Clyde Reintjes
Earl Aikin
Ray Singer
Switz City Arion Club Holiday Party
The Switz City Arion Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Homer Donagher home followed by a brief business session. Mrs. Rex Johnson read a Christmas piece while Miss Coleen Donagher played violin and Mrs. Donagher piano. a gift exchange concluded the event with many attendees listed.
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Homer Donagher
Switz City
Arion Club
Rex Johnson
Coleen Donagher
Donagher
Belle Aldridge
Charles Hines
Eva Anderson
Johnson
Marjorie Blakely
Richard Lindsey
Roscoe Bowman
C. S. Ramsey
Ernest Fines
Lloyde Stafford
Garland Graves
Donald Sullivan
Eli Hasler
Elnora Switt
William Torr
Mildred Wadsworth
James Waggoner
Ronald Gabbard
Loam Justus
Russell Miller
James Wadsworth
14 JC Club Holds Holiday Dinner Party
Members of the 14 JC club gathered at Mrs. Bonnie Hayes home for a Christmas dinner and social. New officers were elected: Hayes president Alderson vice president Conkin treasurer and Kirkpatrick secretary. Mystery pals and a gift exchange occurred. Next meeting set for Jan 3 at Mrs Masters home.
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JC Club
Bonnie Hayes
Hayes
Thelma Alderson
Elsie Conkin
Bonnie Kirkpatrick
Mona Morgan
Callie Masters
Conklin
Cynthia Abercrombie
Alderson
Kirkpatrik
Bandie Piper
Stella Piper
Diane Kirkpatrick
Masters
Forever Learning Club Christmas Dinner Recap
Smith township club members and guests gathered at Mrs. Reba Wilsons home for the Forever Learning Homemakers Extension Christmas dinner. Doris Lester led Joy to the World, Betty Page gave devotions, and Ruth Kessler presented a safety lesson They Walk Again. A social hour featured secret pals and a members item auction led by Edith Hiatt.
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Reba Wilson
Forever Learning Homemakers Extension Club
Smith Township
Doris Lester
Betty Page
Alta Mary McCoy
Ruth Kessler
Garden Club Holiday Party Hosted by Mrs Stegemoller
Civic Garden club members gathered at Mrs Charles Stegemoller home for a Christmas party with carols and a panel on Ministry of the Angel. Mrs Henry Dalton led the program. gifts were exchanged and a social hour followed with door and hostess prizes.
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Charles Stegemoller
Civic Garden Club
Clarence Hartman
Henry Dalton
Mur! Suffal
Harold Collins
Roscoe Bicknell
Hartman
Stegemoller
Rest Haven
Dalton
Harry Armpriester
Jenne Byers
W H Cooper Birthday Dinner Honors Centenarian and Grandson
William H. Cooper celebrated his 70th birthday at a dinner at the family home on West Linton’s highway 54. His 13 year old grandson Max Dewayne Harrah joined him as guests shared cake and sang Happy Birthday with relatives from Beech Grove Brownsburg Bloomington and Linton.
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William H. Cooper
Max Dewayne Harrah
Cooper
Highway 54
West Linton
Mr. Cooper
Norwood Allen
Deborah Sue
Randy
Mike
Steve
W H. Cooper
Linton
Emmons Harrol
Cindy
Jenny
Fortnightly Club Luncheon and Christmas Theme
Mrs Eunice Wall hosted the Fortnightly Club luncheon at her home with holiday decor and a business session led by president Mrs Henrietta Poe. Reports were read, roll call answered with a Bible quotation, and Mrs Poe led prayers after the flag salute. Mrs Laura Corlette gave the lesson “Mrs Tippins Christmas Guest,” with a gift exchange closing the event. Mrs Hastings will host January 7.
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Eunice Wall
Henrietta Poe
Indianola Club Christmas Party in Jasonville Home
The Indianola club met at Mrs Lena Edmonsons Jasonville home for their annual Christmas party. Co hostess Mrs Clara Dickey led dinner with a gift exchange and grab bag. Contests were won by Nellie Tucker Dickey Gertie Birt Ruth Benefield Hazel Ooley and Wanetta Lechien. Next meeting set for Dec 29 at Mrs Benefields.
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Indianola Club
Jasonville
Lena Edmonson
Clara Dickey
Nellie Tucker
Dickey
Gert'e Birt
Ruth Benefield
Hazel Ooley
Wanetta Lechien
Edna O'ley
Mary McCallister
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Sandborn Club
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Midland Club
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Fairplay Club
Alpha Delphian Club
Forever Learning Club
Garden Club
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