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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

6

Christmas Pageant at the Reformed Church Impresses

The pageant At His Throne at Saron Reformed Church drew praise for its seven nativity scenes and a Kublai Khan legend. White Gift appeals raised 60 dollars for Ft Wayne orphans home and 90 dollars for charity. Fifty-six donors pledged service and a baptisman woman joined the church.

Saron Reformed Church Kublah Kahn Christ Ft. Wayne Martha Smith J. H. Haseman George Haseman

Shining Stars Christmas Party At First Baptist

The Shining Stars class of the First Baptist Sunday school held a Christmas party at Iaa Perry Roll's home on Fourth street northeast. The event featured festive decorations, games, two contests won by Yvonne Strong and Aurelia Rhodenbeck, a grab bag, and refreshments for teachers, students, and guest Catherine Ingleman.

Shining Stars First Baptist Sunday School Iaa Perry Roll Fourth Street Yvonne Strong Aurelia Rhodenbeck Gaynell Workman Helen Burris Helen Burton Esther Malicoat Fredia Trinkle Margaret June Winters Maxine Hays Ian Pearl Roll Catherine Ingleman

Elite Society Party Enjoys Christmas Celebration

Elite society members gathered at Mrs. Ray Reed's home on Wednesday for a festive party. Christmas decorations and a Santa visit enhanced the holiday spirit, with gifts distributed to attendees, including club members Mesdames W. H. Scholl, Orville Coleman, O. W. Bogard, William Coleman, Karl Aikin, and others, plus two guests Mrs. Owen Watts and Mrs. George Kerr.

Ray Reed Mesdames W. H. Scholl Orville Coleman O. W. Bogard William Coleman Karl Aikin Harris Wilkie

Christmas School Programs Brighten City Classrooms

Christmas vacation began today and schools observed Christmas in most rooms. Readings music and plays filled Main and Ward school buildings as pupils exchanged gifts. A junior high program stood out with notable performances and gift exchanges.

Members Notice for Home Loan and Savings Pass Books

Members of the Home Loan and Savings association should leave their pass books at the office for balancing and the crediting of dividends. Milo B. Mitchell, Sec., Treas.

Home Loan and Savings Association Association For Milo B. Mitchell Sec Treas, Tife

Baptists to Hold Sunday School Teachers Meeting

The Baptist Sunday school teachers and officers will gather Monday evening at the parsonage. Superintendent expects good attendance.

The Baptist Sunday School

Linton Banks Set Early Friday Close Then Evening Hours

All Linton banks will close Friday afternoon at 4 oclock and reopen from 7 to 9 oclock in the evening. The schedule affects daily operations and customer service windows.

Linton Banks

Cadet D C OBrien Named Second Lieutenant

Purdues Reserve Officers Training Corps announces 206 cadet officer appointments. Among 102 juniors honored is D C OBrien of Linton taking electrical engineering, named a second lieutenant.

Daily Citizen Lafayette Ind Purdue Reserve Officers’ Training Corps D. C. O’brien Linton

Personal notices reflect holidays at home across Indiana

Miss Jean Laffoon spends the day in Terre Haute. Theodore Green a Franklin college student is home for the holidays. Various residents and visitors from Poseyville Chicago Indianapolis Akron Gary Bedford Hillsdale Detroit Bloomington Petersburg Cleve land and Bedford gather for Christmas with family and friends.

Jean Laffoon Terre Haute Theodore Green Franklin College Harry Brunner Poseyville David Lewis Chicago Raymond Higgerson Jack Snyder Indianapolis Marl Haseman Ollie Gabbard James Earl Akron Ohio Howard Lynn Gary Charles Lynn Vivian Humphreys Theodosia Beasley Register of the Hillsdale Mich Joe E. Beasley Everett Blackburn Detroit Robert Blackburn Edward Ryder Harold Petersburg Rufe Suthard Jasper Sargent Margaret McChristie Bloomington James McChristie Harold Tucker Greer School Ralph Pew Medical Bedford New Bedford Theatre

Nine Mile Christmas Social Levels at Local Churches

The Nine Mile area families shared a Sunday visit with the Loos and Smith families. Residents attended a Christmas program at the Linton Methodist Church, with others visiting and hosting gatherings at Nine Mile and Switz City churches. A church Christmas program is planned at Nine Mile on December 24 at 7 30 p.m.

Elmer Loos Norman Harman Jack Harold Fay Smith Linton Gladys Riley Eva Riley Norman Loos Ermal Cooksey Bcaeveky Ile Marie Mildred Breck Eva Gladys Riley Harold Bohley Nine Mile Ellsworth Riley John Blant Terre Haute

Plew Family Honors Harry Plew on Thirteenth Birthday

A Wednesday night birthday party for Harry Plew was hosted by Mr and Mrs Claude Plew. Guests enjoyed games and music with seasonable refreshments. Attendees included Beverly Hixon Lorraine Parks Audrey Inman Margaret Wright Jennie McChristie Billy Butler William Pirtle Joe Kelly Charles Greenwood Frank Jaffries Harold Malicoat and Harry Plew.

Claude Plew Harry Beverly Hixon Lorraine Parks Audrey Inman Margaret Wright Jennie McChristie Billy Butler William Pirtle Joe Kelly Charles Greenwood Frank Jaffries Harold Malicoat Harry Plew

Mine Injury Leaves Dan McAllister Out Of Work

Dan McAllister, employed at the Gould mine west of the city, suffered serious injuries from falling slate yesterday morning. His ankle was crushed and he sustained head and facial cuts. he is recuperating at his home on H street northeast and will be incapacitated for several weeks.

Dan McAllister Gould

Banks Open Tonight for Christmas Shopping Time

All local banks will close at 4:00 this afternoon and reopen from 7 to 2 tonight to accommodate Christmas shoppers and merchants.

Salvation Army Christmas Tree Event Set for Linton

Salvation Army and Elks lodge plan a Christmas tree for the poor at the Elks home on North Main Street in Linton Christmas evening at 8 o clock. The program includes songs prayers scripture readings dialogues recitations solos and tableaux featuring local youth and corps members.

Salvation Army Elks Lodge Linton Elks Home North Main Street Rev Jaberg Lieut. Carr Stanley Shanklin Isabelle George Walter Wall Squire Hanley Christimas Mrs. Bernes Lenora Hardin Icy Hambin Corps

Christmas Vaudeville Opens Bedford Theatre

The Grand theatre presents five big vaudeville acts for the Bedford theatre opening last night. The Blue Bonnet Revue features six performers, Southland features four Sunny Southern Singers, and three other strong acts. A Christmas matinee at 2 PM tomorrow offers vaudeville and the feature film Sunny Side Up starring Vera Reynolds and Zazu Pitts.

Grand Theatre New Bedford Theatre Southland Vera Reynolds Zazu Pitts

Meeting Planned in Interest of F U

A public meeting will be held at the city library next Tuesday evening at 7:80 o clock to inform residents of Linton and Jasonville about the needs of the state university. Miss Mary Thompson of Bloomfield chairs Greene county for the information campaign and has appointed Mary Edith Klink for Linton and William Moss for Jasonville. Doris Dixon and Jessie Porter will be local chairmen.

Linton Jasonville State University Mary Thompson Bloomfield Greene County Campaign of Information Mary Edith Klink William, Moss Doris Dixon Jessie Porter

Pocahontas Lodge 263 Plans Monday Party at Red Men Hall

The Chickateth Council No 263 of Pocahontas lodge hosts a Monday night party at the Red Men’s hall. Members are asked to bring candy apples or popcorn and a small gift for the grab bag.

Chickateth Council No. 263 Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Square Sange ey night Moose hall

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Moose Hall

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