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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1936
Page
1
Society items must be in the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 am to appear in that day's issue. News, clubs, lodges, parties and church notices are welcome for publication.
Miss Genieva Calvert daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Calvert of West Linton married Willard Robolt son of Rev and Mrs W Robolt of Bicknell in a 7 o clock Church of God ceremony conducted by Rev Isaac B Tucker. The bride wore a blue dress with talisman roses corsage. Maids Zenobia Hayes and best man Maurice Hennette attended. Afterward a reception at Nola Yoder Community house and a wedding supper before leaving for Vincennes.
A surprise gathering was hosted Tuesday evening on East Vincennes street by members of the Church of Christ for Rev. C. G. Vincent, the church pastor, with games and contests. The group presented the couple with a Christmas gift, and refreshments followed for attendees.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Lynn and sons John Taylor entertained friends and relatives with a Christmas dinner at their Ninth Street North East home Friday Decorations were bright Gifts exchanged A bountiful noon meal was shared with guests from Bloomfield Bloomington Sullivan and Greencastle plus local residents Afternoon callers included James Tincher Jr Jack Baker Loren Hamilton Regrets came from Thomas Wall Jr and Bernard Morrison
Murl Haseman of Haseman shoe repair shop asserts he has bought the Salvation Army War Cry weekly for 12 years without missing an issue in Lin ton, setting a personal record.
Mr and Mrs William Grounds lead a long list of guests including Mr and Mrs Min Poole Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey Mary Frances and Royal Dean Grounds Mildred Esther and Bobby Perkins and many others. The gathering also honors Rev and Mrs C G Vincent with several mesdames and James Gray among attendees.
Iva Del Jeffers visits Bedford while Howard Gibson from Terre Haute spends Christmas with his James K. Gibson family. Weller of Sullivan, Ballard of Bicknell, Parks of Indianapolis, Meng of Indianapolis, Hagaman of Middletown, Vonderschmitt of Indianapolis, and Hedrick family share festive visits. Several locals host relatives in city, with others touring Terre Haute, Detroit, Spencer, Brazil, and Detroit for Christmas.
Indiana's State Planning Board with Purdue Housing Research Foundation unveils the first prefabricated low cost house in the United States built at Purdue and erected in a Indianapolis slum. The one story two family dwelling uses plywood panels formed with rock wool insulation and a resin bond, cost about 1239 dollars per unit, and could be produced and rented for about six dollars fifty cents monthly per side.
Mr and Mrs Max Kidd of Bicknell visited Linton last evening. Mr and Mrs John Ebler of White Rose entertained guests for Christmas including Mr and Mrs Wayne Taylor and children Mr and Mrs Dillon Eble and son John Henry June Hunt Eugene Shake Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt of Linton Mr and Mrs Homer Templeton and Henry Hunt of White Rose.
Lester W. Glenn of Louisville Kentucky spent Christmas in Linton with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy W Glenn. He returned home today.
The notice lists Saturday 7 30 pm, Sunday school 9 30 am, morning worship 11 00 am, Sunday 7 00 pm, and Tuesday 7 00 pm prayer at Apostolic Faith Church. It invites all to worship for spiritual help, fellowship, and preparation for a brighter world in Christ.
Notice is given to stockholders of Citizens National Bank of Linton Indiana that an annual meeting will be held in the directors room of the bank in Linton on Tuesday January 12 1937 at 4 00 p m. Election of five Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business as may properly be presented will be transacted. Joe E Turner Chairman of Board Clyde V Davis Secretary December 1926 January 2
Harry Welch, injured about ten days ago when struck by an automobile, was reported much improved today. He expects to be at his place of business the first part of the week.
Eagle Encampment I C C F No 222 meets at the hall at 8 p m Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of P meets at the hall at 7 30 p m Chickateth Council of Pocahontas meets at Red Men hall at 7 p m
Greene County Post No 1162 VFW meets on B Vin censies street at 7 30 p m. Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas gathers at Red Men hall at 7 p m. Thursday Afternoon club women host a dinner bridge for husbands at the Ideal Hotel at 2 p m with bridge afterward at Mr and Mrs Floyd McCullaugh home.
The Glenburn Aid Society meets in regular session and Baptist Ladies Aid holds all day meetings at the church. Rotary Luncheon is at 12 15 p m at First Christian church. Unity Lodge No 637 IOOF meets at 7 30 p m, Elks Lodge at 8 p m, Eagles Lodge at 7 p m. Masonic lodge No 560 and Columbian and No 140 BE will jointly install 1987 officers at the hall at 7 30 p m. Public invited.
The Saturday Musical Notes club meets at 3 p.m. at the home of Miss Vivian Humphreys for an afternoon gathering likely featuring musical selections and socializing.
Pleasantville residents shared a weekend of church programs and family visits. Lex Wright and family joined Charles Bedwell and others for a Christmas program at the M E church. more Bedwell relatives attended. Jake Andis and son Ralph moved into the Moserman property recently vacated by Mervin Wilson. Several locals hosted dinner guests including Abe Booker and Nan Jones with others listed. A Baptist church Christmas program is planned for Thursday night December 24. Mrs. Bob Wiseman is visiting relatives in Dugger. Willard Andis was seen in Bicknell, and Joe Alsman and Carlisle relatives stayed with Maude Spencer who has been ill.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gibbs in Pleasantville on Wednesday afternoon for their daughter Shirley Lee. Guests included Wynona Inman Phyllis Frye Virginia Spence Betty Mae Hammond Margeret Jane Lois Lind Constance Bedwell Shirley Jean Jackson Mary Ruth and Clara Belle Thomas Mildred Wilson and Billie Jones. Refreshments were served and games were played.
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in Love On the Run opening tomorrow at the Grand theatre. Franchot Tone and Reginald Owen support the lead pair in a film praised for freshness wit charm and pulsating action. The romance and adventure promise ample entertainment for moviegoers.
Joe E Brown the king of the laugh makers brings Polo Joe to the Sher Ritz Theatre tomorrow in a new comedy about a meek man who fakes polo prowess. He dreads a big game but the farce delivers plentiful laughs. Supporting cast includes Carol Hughes Skeets Gallagher and George E Stone.
MARCO in Mutos visits with Mrs. Mary Smith recently. Mr and Mrs Pros Hunter of Linton visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Cross. Carl Hickson and son of Vincennes visited with Mrs Sue Howard. Alex Myer and daughter Bernice were Sunday guests of son Clifford. Emma Cross suffers a broken arm from a home fall. Smith Wines of this community visited with Bloomfield friends. Dan Carmichael of Plummer and John Lucas hosted visits. Wayne Turpin and Ray Payne of Linton visited friends.
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