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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

3

Dugger Home Ec Club Christmas Dinner Event

The Dugger Home Economics Club held its annual Christmas dinner party at Mrs. Imo Carlisle's home. Members recited the pledge and club creed, sang carols, enjoyed a Christmas program, and exchanged gifts in a grab bag and mystery friends gesture. Attendees included Elsie Anderson Ima Carlisle Anna Braatz Cynthia Carlisle Dollie Cowden Ollie Creager Gladys Coyner Marie Harrison Ida Hannah Thelma Hickman Bess Kielblock Frankie McGhee Margaret Rumple Zettie Risinger Nellie Smith Norma Saladin Ella Sims Anna Schofield Pearl Skinner Emma Spinks Jennie Wilkes Sybil Walters Maude Watkins and Mrs Elrick.

Mesdames Elsie Anderson Ima Carlisle Anna Braatz Cynthia Carlisle Dollie Cowden Ollie Creager Gladys Coyner Hazel Goodman Marie Harrison Ida Hannah Thelma Hickman Bess Kielblock Frankie McGhee Margaret Rumple Zettie Risinger Nellie Smith Norma Saladin Ella Sims Anna Schofield Pearl Skinner Emma Spinks Jennie Wilkes Sybil Walters Maude Watkins Mrs. Elrick

Ancient map makers filled gaps with whale and elephant sketches

Early cartographers adorned blank regions on maps with drawings of whales and elephants to symbolize unknown spaces and embellish the terrain.

Society notices sought for Daily Citizen page

Society items including clubs lodges parties and church notices are welcomed at the Daily Citizen office by 10 00 a m to ensure appearance in the day's issue. Mrs Ann Toney is mentioned as a contact.

Daily Citizen Ann Toney

Social calendar for lodge meetings this week

Eagles Lodge meets at the home at 7 00 p m Elks Lodge meets at the home at 7 30 p m Unity Lodge No 687 1 0 C F meets at the hall at 7 30 p m

Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Unity Lodge C.F

Burris Chapel Church Group Holds Christmas Meeting

The H. S. club of Evangelical United Brothers Church at Burris Chapel met at Mrs. Hurley Bedwell’s home for a Christmas party. A grab bag exchange and secret sister gifts were shared. games and contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Robert Price and Mrs. Avery Bennett. Refreshments were served to guests Miss Loretta Carpenter Rev Elva Hardy and Mrs. Henry Rooksberry, with many members listed.

H. S. Club Evangelical United Brothern Church Burris Chapel Hurley Bedwell Robert Price Avery Bennett Loretta Carpenter Elva Hardy Henry Rooksberry Mesdames Marion Goodman Garry Oscar Ellis Huddie Goodman Don Alkire Donna Avery Zennett Avis Ollie Goodman Lawrence Wright Edgar Goodman Gerry Porter Walls Scott Ellis

Fraternal group meetings set for Friday evening

The Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets at the hall at 7 30 p.m. Eagle Encampment 222 I.O.R.M. Woman of the Moose Chapter 19 meets at the Moose Home at 4 p.m.

Quapaw Tribe No Improved Order of Red Eagle Women of the Moose

Market Value and Nesting Periods of Exotic Wildlife

The current market places chinchilla fur at roughly three times its weight in gold in the United States. Albatrosses and condors stay nestling for six months before fledging, affecting their trade and conservation status.

United States

Navy names Robert B. Anderson Secretary of the Navy

President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower selects 42 year old Vernon Texas oil executive Robert B. Anderson to lead the Navy. Anderson describes himself as a Democrat for Eisenhower.

Robert B. Anderson Vernon, Tex Navy Dwight D. Eisenhower Anderson Eisenhower International

Eagles Auxiliary Yuletide Party Held At Lodge

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Eagles lodge held a Christmas party after its Thursday meeting at the Eagles home. A turkey supper followed a short business meeting and a gift exchange occurred during the social hour. President Mrs. Maggie Murdock announced no meeting during holidays and the next gathering will be January 8 at the Eagles home with plans for the coming year to be discussed.

Eagles Lodge Eagles Maggie Murdock

Young People Attend Party at Home Here

Miss Billiana Fordyce entertained a group of young people at a Christmas party at her parents home. Gifts were exchanged and contests held. Refreshments were served to Loretta Wright LaDonna Read Mary Lane Ritter Nancy Layman Nita Luxton Carolyn Fordyce Diana Fordyce Joyce Fordyce Brenda and Jeannie Cunningham. Late callers were Mr and Mrs Loris Saunders and son Kenneth of Worthington and Mrs Annetta Terhune of Linton.

Billiana Fordyce

War II Mothers Hold Christmas Meeting Here

Members of the Mothers of World War II Unit 123 met at the American Legion home for a Christmas gathering. The event featured a covered dish dinner, a gift exchange, and a $25 donation to the American Legion. A letter from Army nurse Major Ann Potchnik in Japan was read. New officers will be installed in January. The meeting closed with colors retired and a benediction by Mrs. Apalonia Slapar.

American Legion Mother's Ancil Tryon Ann Potochnik Japan Apalonia Slapar

Bible Thought for Today by Lieut Florence Davis

A daily reflection citing Colossians 3 17 urging one to act and speak in the name of Jesus. It notes that words and deeds affect happiness or sadness and advises considering the Lord first to please both giver and receiver.

Lord Jesus God Father

Rivers’ muddiness compared and radio broadcast presidents

The Colorado and Missouri rivers run about ten times muddier than the Mississippi nicknamed the Big Muddy. The Mississippi’s cloudiness comes from mineral matter suspended in the water. Calvin Coolidge was the first U S president to have his message to Congress broadcast over the radio.

Colorado Missouri Mississippi Calvin Coolidge United States Congress

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Dugger Ec Club Dugger Home Economies Club Imo Carlisle Merry Christmas Wolfe City Service Spiniti of Vincennes Clubs Huffer Beauty Shoppe N. Main Hamilton Drug Store Christ Gary Linton Daily Citizen Santa Claus North Pole Comet Cupid Dasher Eski Santa William Ritt Aurred J Buescher Ats Linton Milk CO Buster Brown MAGEE Rice’s B” St. N.W M. J. Aikin & Sons Linton Piangs Major Q. WW Cadwel Music House North Court St Sullivan, Ind Eisenhowers Edward L. R. Elson National Presbyterian Church Washington, D.C Dwight D. Eisenhowe Dr. Elson He Maytag Hasting’s South Main Linton Navy Secretary Cushings du Mont Beverly Gamble’s Dick Stayton Farm Bureau Insurance Switz City, Indiana Linton Sewing Center East Vincennes ST Lieut Florence Davis Revere Scott's Studio Newkirk Pleasantville Meadow Lois Robinson
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