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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1965
Page
4
Christmas day reflections in our area as families gathered for Hasler celebrations in Sandborn and Lyons. Names include Soliday, Hasler, Wesner, Laxen, Trinkle, and more. A Purdue students’ Christmas travel mishap, a Green Castle gas stop, and a police aid story add local color. New Year’s resolutions tease closes.
Ellis 4-H Club hosted its annual Christmas party at Humphreys Park shelter house with a turkey dinner and trimmings. A business meeting followed led by Vice President Jim Page and Linda Rhodes. Raymond Hudson gave a safety lesson on Christmas trees, and Mrs. Donald Newsom spoke on the true meaning of Christmas.
Community groups share a packed evening with multiple choir practices at churches including Worthington Christian Linton First Baptist and Saron. Evening lodge and club meetings occur at Eagles Elks and Rotary with various start times from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. plus a New Year’s Eve note.
The ABC Home Demonstration Club of Washington Township met in December at Mrs Ed Braun s home. New officers were installed with Mrs Eugene Gwaltney as installing officer. Members attended including Mrs Harrison Sipes Scott Swaby Braun Gwaltney and Weaver. gifts were exchanged and a secret pal reveal highlighted the gathering. Refreshments were served.
The H-12 Club held a Christmas luncheon at Klusmeier's featuring turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, green beans, and date pudding. Tables around the fireplace and a white Christmas tree set a festive scene with gifts exchanged and games played among attendees including Mrs. Emery Huff and Mrs. Oscar Haussin.
Miss Mira Ann Sanders of Linton and Jerry Durell Mitch Mitchell of Jasonville were united in marriage at 12 30 p m December 23. Brett M Meurer justice of the peace officiated at his home on Black Creek Road. Attendants were Harold Broshears and his wife, sister and brother in law of the groom. The couple will reside in Alabama after the holidays where Mitchell is stationed with the armed forces.
The Harmony class of the Lin ton Evangelical United Brethren church held its annual Christmas dinner at the church. A gift exchange followed the dinner and social hour. In the business session officers for the coming year were elected: Flora Graham president, Bema Hastings secretary and treasurer, and Ann Moody assistant and publicity chairman.
Mr and Mrs Raymen Plummer hosted visitors including Earl Rogerson and his son from Jasonville and George Rogersons family. Visits also included Glen Cox Lula DeNeve and others at Sullivan Monroe City Terre Haute and Florida connections. Local residents shared weekend greetings and familial travels among neighbors.
The Fortnightly club met at Mrs Lot tie Freund’s home for a Christmas luncheon with angel centerpiece tables. Guests sang carols, exchanged gifts, and a prize was won by Mrs Bessie Hastings. Attendees included Mrs Claude Poe Mrs Ray Magruder and others. next meeting will be at Mrs Hastings home.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frederick of Pleasantville will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on January 2 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home. Mrs. Frederick was Mary Burris before marriage. They have a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Wilson of Carlisle, plus another daughter, Mrs. Imogene Edwards, who died in 1947. They also have five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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