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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
5
The column lists visitors and arrivals in Linton including Mr. and Mrs. Orval Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Billman in Scottsburg with relatives, Agnes Sharp visiting Clinton, Elvis Walker departing for Kentucky, and local residents hosting and visiting in Indiana and Michigan.
The Switz City High School class of 1932 alumni held their Christmas gathering at Willis Wakefield’s home near Switz City. Games and contests entertained attendees while gifts were shared from a grab-bag. Plans for a 1987 party were discussed.
A memorial honoring Thomas Alva Edison will be erected on a site in New Jersey. The monument features an eternal flame atop a 15 foot high column and a Stubenbulb symbol. The project is funded by the Raison foundation with support from the New Deal era.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gardner hosted a chop suey supper for Midland high school basketball players and guests. The event evolved into a miscellaneous shower for Henry Mitchell and Mercedes Bond, who wed December 23, after meeting at a Shakamak picnic.
Salvation Army Home League women plan a covered dish supper Thursday evening at Army headquarters basement with a note to members about a time change.
Marion Allen worshipful master of Linton Masonic Lodge No. 560 asks members to arrive early for the scheduled meeting so the lodge may be opened before the installation.
U S weather bureau reports that the sound of thunder is rarely heard beyond 20 miles. The finding highlights how atmospheric conditions limit audible thunder to closer distances.
Laurinda Brown daughter of Mrs. Orval Jackson was married to Paul Billman son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Billman in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony Thursday December 24 at the Saron Reformed parsonage. Rev. C A Hofmann officiated. The couple will reside in Shelbyville.
Mrs. Lou Parks announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Ruby Jean Parks to Rexford Pitman son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Pitman of Lyons. The ceremony occurred Christmas Eve at the Church of Christ parsonage in this city with Rev. G C Vincent officiating. The couple will reside near Lyons.
The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club entertained its husbands at the Ideal hotel with a turkey dinner and seasonally decorated tables. Afterward guests moved to Mrs. Floyd McCullaugh’s home for bridge, with high scores awarded to Mrs. Calvin Barnes, Mrs. W. C. Craft, Clyde Davis and Dr. W. C. Craft, and low scores to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harting.
Special evangelistic meetings will begin Sunday Jan 3 at the Sandborn Methodist church. Rev E N Rosier pastor announces assistance from Rev George G Peel of Plainville. Mrs George Dalrymple will lead singing and solo work. Public invited. Each gathering starts at 7:15 p.m.
Unity Lodge No. 637 1.0.C.F. meets at 7 30 p m at the hall. Baptist Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting at the church. Masonic lodge No 560 and Columbian Cheater and No 140 0 i 8 join for a joint 1937 officers installation at the hall at 7 30 p m. Public invited.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hopkins host the Thursday Night Bridge Club at Id Carmody's home. Elks and Elks Ladies hold an 8 p.m. bridge party. women to bring sandwiches. The Truth Seekers class of Saron Reformed Church meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Irwin Stewart's home with a grab bag. all members to attend.
The Mt Mellick club will meet with Mrs L W Warner at 2 p m. The W H L M S of the First M E church will not hold its regular meeting until January 8. All members please take notice. Stated meeting O B S at 7 30 p m at the hall.
The Saturday Musical Notes club convenes at 3 p.m. at the home of Miss Vivian Humphreys for an afternoon gathering featuring music and socializing.
A baby girl was born Saturday December 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Heaton. She is named Shirley Ann and both mother and child are doing nicely.
Mr and Mrs George Yeomans hosted Christmas guests including daughters Mrs Harry F Hurd of Spencer Iowa and Mrs Bernice Cunningham of Chicago grandson Robert Myers of Chicago granddaughter Mrs Ralph D Cordry and her husband Myr Cordry with son George of Chicago Cordry formerly Miss Marjorie Myers noted as a remembrance
Lafayette. Indiana's honey business employs about 4.6 million workers, producing over 2 million pounds of honey annually. Purdue University’s B F Montgomery says nearly 17,000 farmers keep at least one hive, totaling about 92,000 hives. The beekeepers conference runs January 11 to 15 at Purdue during the agricultural meeting week.
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