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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
3
The social calendar notes a 7 p.m. meeting of Chikateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men's hall with a called session. Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M meets at 7 30 p.m. to perform work in the B A degree followed by refreshments.
Quapaw Council No. 80 Poca hontas meets at the Red Men’s hall at 7 30 p m Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at the Moose hall at 7 30 Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at the community house at 7 p m
Wednesday events include Red Men hall gathering at all day, choir practice at Christian church at 7, American Legion posts at 7 30, United Brethren and Methodist choirs at 7, Le Cercle des Amis at 1, and Pythian Sisters at 2. Friday features Women of the Moose at 8, prayer at Glenburn Mission, and Red Men and OES meetings at 7 30 with initiation and refreshments urged.
Alfred McBride visits his brother Sgt Johnny McBride in Milwaukee Mis. Jack Lynn Jr. has been discharged after 22 months overseas with the U S Army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jack Lynn.
Bethlehem Conn sees a heavy Christmas mail load at the John son Brothers meats and grocery store post office. Postmaster Earle S Johnson notes it is heavier than ever with 139 000 cards last year and a wartime peak of 175 000 pieces in 1941. Stars and public figures send cards to Bethlehem for special re stamps. Residents pitch in with extra clerks during the rush. There are 149 950 farms across New York state totaling 17 568 000 acres.
Members hosted by Mrs Jim Bland with co host Mrs William Michael enjoyed a noon luncheon at decorated tables. A business vote approved purchasing TB seats, three new members joined, devotions led by Mrs Fred Hoffman, prayers by Mrs Quince Mitchell, and carols sung. Contests awarded to Mrs Ralph Clark and Mrs Drake. Gift exchange revealed mysteryPal names. Twenty two members attended and the next meeting is January 16 at Mrs Larry Owens.
Members of the 14 J C club elected officers for the coming year at a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs Flora Ladson. Elected were Miss Blanche Piper president Mrs Edith Johnson vice president secretary treasurer and Mrs Callie Masters club reporter. A social hour and gift exchange followed the gathering with many members present.
Mr and Mrs Clint Raymer announce the marriage of their daughter Louise to Elmer Sisk. The ceremony was performed Sunday afternoon by Rev R C Hale in Washington with Miss Elsie Halberstadt and Roy Soltsclaw as attendants. The couple will reside at 510 S Main St.
Colorado Springs reporters note the army air forces successfully flew three mules in a C-82 flying boxcar. Ground crew at Peterson Field struggled, needing about 15 minutes to lead one mule aboard, highlighting the stubbornness of the animals during the air transport test.
A mass grave containing over 3 000 bodies of concentration camp internees murdered by SS troops in the war’s final days has been uncovered near Lambach in the American zone of Austria.
The Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church hosted a double wedding at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Miss Margaret Reeve and Avery Wayne Moehlmann wed, and Miss Vera Herron and Harold Moehlmann tied the knot. Both couples are from the Linton Stockton area and recently returned from military service. The brides and grooms are from well known families and will reside in Linton after a brief trip to Clifty Falls. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs R N Barber and Mr and Mrs James Quakenbush.
Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gaither of Mishawaka, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Roberts and daughters Jean and Cathy of Bicknell, Miss Doris Reeves of Seymour and Mr. and Mrs Wayne Bovenschen and sons Robert and Wayne of Terre Haute.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky the park meter revenue collector reports Indian head pennies have become scarce, noting only 18 coins collected in three months. The item highlights a dwindling supply of these coins in local coinage circulation.
An electronic stop watch that measures one millionth of a second is now produced for civilian use. The RCA time interval counter, developed during the war, targets science and industry sectors in Camden New Jersey.
Chester workers will cut the tanker Avila at Sun Shipbuilding Yards removing bow and stern and replacing with a compact middle section. The vessel will be reduced from 261 feet to 132 feet in length.
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