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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
2
Greenecoun Industrial union meets at the Moose hall in St Paul at 6 25 p m. All crafts urged to attend. Metropolitan Joe of P holds a meeting at the hall. Chickateth Council of Pocahontas gathers at the Red Men hall at 7 p m.
The Alpha Delphian club meets at 7 15 p m in the library with James Humphreys as guest speaker. Quapaw Council No 80 of Pocahontas meets at the Red Men hall Y P H Barbers local union holds its regular meeting. Ladies Fancywork Circle meets with Mrs F E Meng at 290 First Street Northwest at 2. Claude Harris hosts the Tuesday Afternoon bridge club at 2 15 p m.
Tri Kappas meet at 7 30 p m at the library Raj Glenburn Aid Society holds regular session Christian Ladies Aid gathers all day Rotary luncheon at 12 15 p m at the hospital Unity lodge No 637 I O O F meets at 7 30 p m Paro Elks lodge at home 8 p m Eagles lodge at the hall at 7
The schedule shows Baptist and Christian choir practices at 7 and 7 15 p m. at the church. Loyal Order of Moose 1434 and Arian Legion Post hold meetings at the home at 8 p m.
Miss Delores Potts entertained the Jolly Junior Sunday school class of the Dugger Baptist church at Serromer with Christmas gifts and Bach men. Refreshments were served to Misses June Duncan Betty Walton Berniece Goodman Carol Jane Hunter Marian Hutchison Hannah Roeder Letitia Swan Jessie Cornstalk Lillian Roberts Pauline Denman and teacher Mrs Marie Denman and hostess Miss Potts. The next class party will be at Miss Carol Jane Hunter's home in January.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Pansy Morford of Linton to Orval Page son of Mr and Mrs Ed Page near Linton. The single ring ceremony was at 10 30 Christmas morning at the First Baptist church parsonage. The couple will reside in Linton.
In memory of my dear wife and mother who died December 27 1926. My heart aches with sadness my eyes shed many a tear. God alone knows how we miss you as it ends the eleven long years. E F Sachs and children.
Local Society notices list numerous weekend guests and Christmas visits across Linton and nearby cities. Names include Terhune, Moss, Waggoner, Hummel, Stalcup, Rodes, Wolford, Kinkade, Hauck, Sheets, Gilbreath, Wright, Porter, Currans, Collins, Coakley, Berns, Hunley, Dalton, Barnett, Hoops, Murphey, Bar nett, and others. Travelers hail from Indianapolis Detroit Chicago Bloomington South Bend and Toledo.
A long list of visitors came to Linton over Christmas and the weekend. Residents hosted relatives and friends from Detroit Indianapolis Hammond Anderson Terre Haute Chicago Gary and Owensboro among others, with stays ranging from a day to several days.
Readers weigh in on the National Broadcasting Company ban on Mae Wests name with mixed views. Some applaud the move as protection, others say it amplifies publicity and harms taste, while a few call for broader censorship of scripts.
A collision between cars owned by Estil Cooprider and F G McNeely of Hope occurred near Linton on State Road 54 over the weekend. Both vehicles were damaged but no injuries were reported to the Linton city police department.
Miss Lilias Terhune and Lawrence Bennett were married in a single ring ceremony at the Church of Christ parsonage in Linton. The bride wore rose wool crepe and black accessories. The couple, both graduates, plan to reside in Greenville Ohio after a weekend wedding.
The Ladies Bible class of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party at Mrs. Lula Edwards home with decorations, games, a grab bag and carol by Vernal Edwards and Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. E F Gwin received a gift from the class as refreshments of sandwiches pie and coffee were served to numerous ladies and guests.
The Dugger B Y P U at the Dugger Baptist church elected officers for the coming year at a Sunday evening meeting. Harold Sweeney is president Frank Denman vice president Elbert Roeder secretary and treasurer Mrs Marie Denman devotional and program leader Mrs Tressa Spencer recreational leader Miss Evelyn Packer reporter for the associational newspaper June Duncan pianist Frank Denman song leader. Officers to take office January 1, 193% .
Mrs Dan Shonk entertained the L A L club at her home for a Christmas party with decorations a lighted tree and song. Gifts and a grab bag were exchanged prizes went to Mrs Fred Nolting Mrs Roy Kates and Mrs Ed Page. The group enjoyed refreshments and a guest Mrs Rex Shonk. The club plans an all day covered dish event at Mrs Rex Hoffeditz's home in two weeks.
New officers will be elected Thursday afternoon December 30 at a quarterly meeting of the Truth Seekers class of the Saron Reformed Sunday school. The event will be at the home of Mrs. E. J. Ecker starting at 2 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
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