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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1936
Page
5
Kappas gather at Mrs Floyd McCulloughs home at 8 p.m for annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Royal Neighbors meet at the hall at 7 30 p.m Unity Lodge No 687 I O C F at the hall at 7 30 p.m Elks lodge hosts at a home at 8 p.m Eagles Lodge meets at the hall at 7 p.m.
The church class of the Church of Christ led by Mr Floyd Tincher will host its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 p.m. at Miss Evelyn Smith’s home. Members should bring sandwiches and a 10 cent grab bag gift.
The hall hosts Eagle Encampment 1.0.C.F. No. 222 at 8 p.m. with attendees gathering for evening proceedings.
Mrs and Mrs Percy Myers welcomed guests for a Christmas dinner at their East Vincennes Street home. Santa Claus handed out gifts and told stories to children while adults enjoyed games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs crackett and Barbara Lee Briggs Jane Mr and Mrs Rex Winters and children Don and Sammy Mrs Elizabeth Webster Mr and Mrs Claude Harris Joan Neihart Nancy Myers and the hosts.
The Chatter and Stitch club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Claud Clark's home with a six o'clock dinner. Yuletide decorations adorned the house and a long central table showcased a miniature lit tree. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Floyd Cornett and Mrs. Gilbert Sims. new member Mrs. Hoyt Clark attended, along with several other members and guests.
The Grand Theatre opens today for a two day run of The President's Mystery adapted from Liberty Magazine. Franklin D Roosevelt conceived the plot with a renowned author group including Rupert Hughes and S. Van Dine. Stars include Henry Wilcoxen Betty Furness Sidney Blackmer and Evelyn Brent.
Laurel and Hardy open at the Sher Ritz with a feature length comedy Our Relations. They play twin brothers in dual roles marking a new level of humor and range for the duo. Supporting cast includes Daphne Pollard Betty Healy James Finlayson Alan Hale and Arthur Housman.
Mrs A H Miener and Mrs Elmer Terrell invited Fortnightly club members to a Christmas luncheon at Mrs Miener's First Street NW home. Tables featured red tapers and green bows with miniature tree favors. After a business session, hearts games produced prizes for high score, and gift exchanges closed the evening.
The Zeta Beta chapter of Delta Theta Tau marked its first anniversary with an initiation for four pledges Mary Mildred Lewis and Mesdames R R Miller Francis Haseman and Marie Ecker at the American Legion home A three course turkey dinner followed The group received gifts and a bouquet was presented by Miss Gladys Terhune Other attendees included Miss Alice Threlkild and numerous local members with festive Christmas decor and a review of The Other Wise Man presented by Mrs Mahlon Gilbreath
Mrs. F. E. Meng hosted a Fidelity Circle Christmas gathering Friday with festive decorations and a large tree. A brief business session planned charity donations, unique contests earned stars for winners, and Mrs. James Gibson won the hostess prize. A luncheon with red candles and cello 'stocking' place cards followed.
J K McDonald and Gibson are listed with hostess Mrs Meng in a society notice detailing attendees and arrangements for a local event.
The Bay View club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Alfred M. Beasley’s East Vincennes street home. Officers and new members joined life members for a three course meal at a long table decorated with a white Santa and rein deers. Mrs Mahlon Gilbreath led a Christmas carol program directed by Mrs Thomas Richardson with Miss Ethel Osborn at the piano.
Thirty five members and four guests attended the Switz City G and F Home Study club meeting at the Switz City Baptist church. President Mrs. Gertrude Foster welcomed attendees as “Silent Night” was sung. Officers named include Vice President Ruby Rodenbeck and Secretary-Treasurer Mary Frakes with Lucile Switz as music chairman and Lillian Hancock as press chair. A Christmas program followed with refreshments served.
The twelve year old Wendell Thom as of West Linton shows improvement after four weeks of serious illness. He is now able to receive visitors and his condition is reported as better.
Mrs Ellen Brown of West Linton reports her nephew Truman Smith of Newport Kentucky is seriously injured in a Kentucky automobile accident. Smith formerly resided here and has lived in Kentucky for several years.
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