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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
3
Social calendar lists choir practices at multiple churches from 7 p m to 7 30 p m. American Legion and Band Parents announce meetings at halls for 7 30 p m and 6 p m respectively. Women of Moose meet 7 30 p m while Baptist and United Brethren choirs also meet. No meeting Friday due to New Year’s Eve.
Mrs M E Haydok marked her eighty seventh birth anniversary with a dinner at her home. Attending were Mrs Ethel Haseman and son, Mrs Ellen Gabbard and daughter Peggy Jean and son Larry, Mrs Grace Corbin, Carolyn Sue Corbin and Lillie Thomas, Mr and Mrs William Lehman. She received gifts including a potted poinsettia from Mr and Mrs Floyd Heaton and family.
Friday events include Glenburn Mission prayer meeting at 7 p m Quapaw Tribe No 143.Improved Order of Red Men at 7 30 p m Women of the Moose Chapter 19 at 7 80 p m Dugger Saddle Club New Year’s Eve party at Dugger track 7 30 p m Bring covered dish All members present JOY Class First Baptist church Watch party in church basement at 7 30 p m Bring sandwiches
LAL club members and guests gathered at Mrs Edith Millers for a Christmas party. Prizes went to Mrs Mamie Nolting and Mrs Hettie Shonk with hostess prizes to Mrs Dorothy Hoffeditz and Mrs Shonk. A gift exchange preceded refreshments. Four guests attended: Mesdames Ernest Nolting Ruby Perigo Samuel Hoffeditz Ora Sullivan. Members will meet January 6 at Mrs Daisy Page home for an all day session.
The engagement of Miss Dorothy Ann Bailey of Indianapolis to John F Blanton of Dayton Ohio was announced at a Tuesday dinner at the bride elects mothers home Mrs Bonnie Bailey. Blanton is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Blanton of Dayton. The wedding date is not set. Bailey is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson of Linton and a former resident.
Miss Wanda Lee Dickey of Dugger and Robert James Pope of Linton were married in a single ring ceremony at the First Christian church Christmas Eve. The couple will reside in Linton where Pope works for Coca Cola Bottling Works.
Miss Violet Hockgeiger and George H. Morgan, both of Indianapolis, were married December 26 at the bride’s home. The Rev. Newman Jeffrey officiated a double ring ceremony under wedding bells with white satin streamers and gladioli. Miss Laura Bowers served as maid of honor in a blue brocaded satin dress.
Miss Morgan married Mr. Morgan in a candlelight satin gown with Chantilly lace fittings and a cathedral train. J. J. Feltz served as best man from Detroit. A reception followed at the couple’s home with a three tier cake. The bride and groom will reside in Indianapolis after January 3.
Miss Bonnie Lou Barnes celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday with a party at her home hosted by Mrs. Edna Barnes. Games and contests followed by ice cream wafers and prizes for Linda Baker and Sandra Haseman. Attendants included Rosalie Markle Donna Reynolds Ruth Ann Lutz Nancy Lehman Joyelyn Sargent Darlene Weaver Jane Williams and the guest of honor.
The article identifies hostesses as Mrs. Bertha Talkington of Arizona and Mrs. Barnes, noting their roles in an event or gathering.
Local households hosted relatives and friends from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and beyond over Christmas. Notable visitors included Mrs. Francis Utterback with Agnu Young and Beatrice Young, and Mrs. Lela Hollenberg visiting Marco and Linton. Multiple families from Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Joliet, and other areas shared holiday gatherings and afternoon calls with hosts in Linton and surrounding towns.
The Marrow party travels to Kentucky to hold a revival meeting, aiming to draw attendees and spread their message in the local community.
Two white women, Sam Glenn 38 and Clara Glenn, were jailed after a narcotics raid on a Chicago south side apartment used as a dope den frequented by about 50 youths daily. Jackie Robinson 26 was arrested nearby for supplying cocaine heroin and marijuana.
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