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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
3
In heavy fog off Yokosuka, a 37,000 ton tanker built for Liberia collided with a Maritime Defense Agency escort vessel during a test run. No casualties were reported. The escort ship was towed, and the tanker returned to port under its own power.
The writer shares a festive Christmas mood in a downtown setting. They describe lights, carols, and gatherings, emphasizing the joy, generosity, and childlike wonder of Jesus birthday and Santa visits. The piece invites readers to celebrate, connect with kindergarteners, and exchange warm wishes for a merry holiday season.
Mrs. Francis Utterback hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at First Methodist church. The program featured Christmas music, a Luke 2:1-20 reading, poems, and a playlet about a Christmas garland, with members and two guests attending and refreshments served to 19.
Mrs. Carl Porter spoke at the Beta Delphian club dinner in Jasonville at Beck's Drive-in, sharing slides from a Holy Land trip. Bonnie Barrick chaired. poinsettias marked seats while Mrs. LaDonna Marsh led a business session.
Mrs Charles Stegemoller entertained the Mothers Evening club at her home south of Linton Thursday evening. Members shared salads and desserts with the turkey, then held a brief business session led by president Mrs Don Pope. The gathering featured Christmas songs, secret pals drawn for next year, and gifts distributed by Mrs Pope. All members attended including three new inductees Mrs Bruce Campbell Mrs Wayne Markle and Mrs Wilbur Allen.
The 14 JC club held a covered dish Christmas meeting at Glenburn Community House. Decorations, carols, and a gift distribution marked the dinner. Officers elected: Bonnie Hays president, Thelma Alderson vice president, Cynthia Abercrombie treasurer, Oletha Moss flower chair, Bonnie Kirkpatrick reporter. Attendees included Stella Piper, Blanche Piper, Mona Morgan, Diane Kirkpatrick, Elsie Conklin, Callie Masters, and Bonnie Hays. Verna Alumbaugh sent regrets. Next meeting set with Callie Masters on Jan 5.
Transfers on file show William H. Dowden and spouse to Walter H. Brownewell and spouse for property in Fairplay Township. Hulda Mitchell and spouse to John W. White and spouse for property in Stockton Township. William D. Dowden and spouse to Lowell R. Dowden and spouse for property in Jefferson and Smith townships. Lowell R. Dowden and spouse to William H. Dowden and spouse for property in Smith Township.
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