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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
5
Society note indicates Miss Bernadine Hill seeks to have items submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 a m for that day's issue. Personal news club lodge party and church items welcomed for publication.
A large crowd attended the Blackcreek P T A meeting on Friday evening. The program featured a Christmas theme with songs readings and dialogues by students and teachers. County health officer Mrs Eva Young spoke on contagious diseases. The next meeting is set for the fourth Thursday in January with Hallie Lynn Herbert Bobbitt and Leonard Davenport to head the program.
The Yaquina club met Friday at Mrs. John Shaw home with all members and four guests present. A noon dinner followed by business, Christmas gift exchanges, and afternoon games with prizes won by Mrs Emmett Elgin Mrs Phil Bennett and Mrs Roy Mills. The group will meet again Friday January 3 hosted by Mrs John Booher.
The Indianola club held a Christmas party at Mrs. James Priest’s home with a business session followed by contests awarding prizes to Mrs Adam Topping and Mrs Adam Vondereschmidt. A Christmas basket was given to a worthy cause. Officers elected: President Mrs James Priest Vice president Mrs Lem Clark Secretary Mrs Adam Vondererschmidt Treasurer Mrs Ed Hall Flower committee Mrs Chris Myers. The next meeting will be with Mrs George Stafford in two weeks.
The College Hill Parent Teacher Association drew a record crowd for its December gathering in the school building. Rev E M McKown spoke on a Christmas story as students and rooms presented plays readings and songs. proceeds benefit school improvements.
The J H N Sunday School class of the M I church hosted a Christmas party Thursday night at Mrs. Warren Ellsworth’s North Main home. The event featured decorations, contests, Yuletide refreshments, a gift for teacher Mrs. Lillian Powell, and a donation to the Methodist Orphanage at Lebanon.
The Bide A Wee club met Thursday evening at Mrs Root Wright’s home for a Christmas party. Members donated two dollars to charity during the meeting. New officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs Glenn Smith as president and Mrs Stewart Wright as vice president.
Mrs Ervin Taylor hosted the J T M Club annual Christmas party with a snow scene table luncheon and a Christmas tree gifts. Officers elected for the new year were President Mrs William Alkire Secretary Mrs Harvey Hodge and Treasurer Mrs Branch Hunter. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Openshaw Hunter Oniones Flack and Hodges. Next meeting set with Mrs Tommy Scroggins.
Mrs. 3. F. Gwin entertained her Church of Christ Sunday school class with a home party Friday night decorations reflected the season. Contests a grab bag and gifts followed by refreshments for the group including Mesdames Poole Ground Poole Woolf Allen Meladdin Chapman Love Wonders Young Edwards Trinkle Bennett Laughhurn Pennick Pennick Hackler Talley and Lorene Gwin the hostess daughter.
A surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J H Rice celebrated Mrs. J H Rice s fifty fifth birthday and her fortieth wedding anniversary. Friends presented gifts and luncheon followed for attendees including Mr. and Mrs William Rice Mr and Mrs Fate Rice Mr and Mrs Daniel Rice and son.
Mrs Emma Humphreys welcomed Mt Mellick club members Friday afternoon. The Yuletide decorated home featured a large Christmas tree. most members attended except Mrs Hattie Sherwood who was in Indianapolis with family. The club voted $2 to Associated Charities and praised articles made by the blind. refreshments followed.
A luncheon followed by a social hour was enjoyed by many residents including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rice and family Mrs. Anna Alderson and others. Attendees listed include Mary Rice Martha Rice James Rice Willard Franklin and several Aldersons along with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Alderson and family Owen Anderson and Mrs. Bays with son.
The Ladies Aid society of Nine Mile Church met at Mrs. Ochis Bartley’s Lyons home for a covered dish luncheon. The next meeting is an all day affair at Mr. Chester Hollows home on Tuesday Jan 21 with prize wins announced.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Strong entertained with a Christmas gathering Saturday night at their home. Guests enjoyed singing contests and a grab bag gift exchange, with refreshments of sandwiches and chocolate. Replies of regret came from several guests including Mary Gastineau and Grover Terhune.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tubby and Mr and Mrs John Ecker of Linton join Mr and Mrs Harvey Hummel and Mr and Mrs Charles Bledsoe and Mr and Mrs D C Philippe and Mr and Mrs Goodman in a sequence of household social notices reflecting community ties.
Christmas services set for 9 a m at the Saron Reformed Church with general public invited to attend.
Miss Angel Mirabel entertained friends at her home on Friday evening with Christmas decorations and games. Miss Doris Borders performed several piano solos. Bingo awarded prizes to Lorraine Adams Betty Wolford Doris Borders Ruth Gabbard and Rosie Mirabel. Lorraine Adams won the contest prize before refreshments and gifts.
Mrs F E Meng was a delightful hostess for the Ladies Fancy Work Circle Christmas party at her home. Members exchanged gifts and donated to charity baskets. The venue featured seasonal decor, scripture reading, and carols. Two contests were enjoyed by members including Mrs Toby Robertson and Mrs Neil.
Mrs. Paul Goodman of Dugger entertained her luncheon bridge club and husbands at a Christmas party. Guests enjoyed a gaily decorated room, a trimmed Christmas tree, and refreshments. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. Hummell and Merv Bledsoe. low scores to Mrs. Bledsoe and Miss Philippe.
Saph Lewis of Bloomfield visited with friends in Linton on Sunday.
Girl Scouts meet in regular session at 7 p.m and the socialist local gathers at 7 30 p.m at the old post office. Qrapaw Council No 80 of Pocahontas convenes at 7 p.m. Greene County Post No 1162 Vo lumans of Foreign Wars meets on East Vincennes street at Tapan.
Thursday Home League gathers at Army Hill at 1 80 pm while Baptist church choir and First Christian church choir hold practice at 7 30 pm. Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at 7 80 am, American Legion Post convenes at 7 30 pm, Hiawatha club hosts an all day session at Red Men hall, Faith Temple No 42 Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 pm.
The Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men will meet at 7 PM. The M. Fyehoir will meet at the church for practice at 7 PM.
The Eagle Encampment will meet in regular session at 8 pm on Saturday. No. vo2 is listed as part of the attendees for the meeting.
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