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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1936
Page
3
In the closing days of 1936 and at the threshold of 1937 the Citizens' National wishes to express its gratitude to those who have contributed, not only by patronage but by kindly words, to the unparalleled success of this Bank.
In Chicago, December wheat surged to 1.42 a bushel as a frantic rush to secure contracts drove prices to a seven year peak. Strong indications of rising foreign demand lifted grains broadly, with July oats as the sole exception, to new seasonal highs.
Boonville Indiana December 26 Junior a frail boy who wheezes and breaks at exertion solved a basketball team problem for Luce township high school coach Robert Harris. Farm boys faced travel for practice until they bought Junior a Model T Ford to bring players to the gym. Junior rattles and coughs yet completes his work.
Mr and Mrs General Burch of this city hosted a Christmas day dinner for friends and relatives. Gifts were exchanged before noon. Guests included Eugene Ladson and children Robert Vera and Wendel Homer Gunn and children Paul Naomi James Gunn Ray Herbert Cletus and Helen Burch and the hosts.
Virginia Ruth Laurel wife of Stan Laurel film comedian wins divorce by default in Los Angeles court with property settlement. She receives five percent of future earnings until remarriage, the couple's home and two automobiles, after alleging the marriage was for spite.
Revival services at First United Brethren church began last night with Rev C D Plummer speaking on How Shall Ye Escape if I Neglect so Great a Salvation. Rev F J Elliott Mauckport TB pastor will preach tonight on Prepare to Meet Thy God. A 9 o'clock morning meeting drew unusual interest and children are to gather today at 1 30 p m for the afternoon session. Evening services start at 7 p m with an open invitation to the public.
William Watkins and Kenneth Watkins of Detroit are guests of their parents in Dugger. Mildred McLin of Detroit visits her mother Grace McLin. Martha Jane Yung returns home from Evansville. Paul Goodman family and Jack Stewart visit Linton. Frieda Thompson, Petersburg teacher, visits over Christmas. Oleta Ormandy of Indianapolis visits Mr and Mrs John Ormandy. Lenore Rector of Indianapolis visits her parents in Dugger.
Mr and Mrs Adam Vonderschmitt hosted Christmas day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs N H Burkett of Jasonville Mr and Mrs Coral Vonderschmitt and Loretta Anne of Danville Illinois Mr and Mrs Dwayne Vonderschmitt and Sharon Carol of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Mike Lyons and Mary Martha of Terre Haute Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson and Rosemary and Bobby of Linton Mr and Mrs Joe Vanderschmitt of West Atlas community Mrs O E Burkett and children Billy Bertie Mary Jane Burkett and Harry May
Mr. and Mrs. George Barnard and son Philip entertained Sunday dinner guests from Bloomfield Jacksonville Mishawaka and the local city. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sherrard and family, Mrs Olive Sherrard and Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Sherrard, and Mrs. Margaret Armstrong and her sons.
Myr and Mrs Honore Mounier and daughter Shirley Ann entertained guests on Christmas day at TI street northwest. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Bonham and children Rede Mae Donald Lee and Chester Clem ens of Jasonville. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Bonham and son Larry of Farmersburg, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Calzia and son Louis and daughter Rose Mou nier, and Mrs Marie Teyessier.
Lawrence Bennett has returned to Chicago after spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Homer Bennett. Bennett is employed with the Western Electric Co.
The Lin ton barber union Local No. 233 announces a regular meeting at 6 30 PM Tuesday. All members are requested to be present. Classified 4DS ad appears in the notice.
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