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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

2

Classified Advertising Rates and Notices Section

By carrier in city per week 15c per year 7.50 by mail in Indiana six months three months $1 by mail outside Indiana one year 5.00 six months three months advertising rates per single column inch 40o subsequent insertions per inch be classified advertising per word first insertion minimum 26c obituaries and cards of thanks announcements not of purely social or news character at regular line rates permanent contracts rates available upon application

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Delegates to Attend National Convention

Mrs Francis Haseman will act as delegate from Linton Zeta Beta to the national convention of Delta Theta Tau in San Francisco, June 14 to 17. Mrs Marie Ecker and Misses Louise and Jessie Heaton also attend. Heaton sisters depart Chicago June 9 on a special Delta Theta Tau train for a two week sightseeing tour. The sorority, a large philanthropic Greek group, funds school projects in Kentucky and supports many local charity efforts. There are 134 active chapters with 8500 members and 88 alumnae groups.

Francis Haseman Linton Zeta Beta Delta Theta Tau Sorority San Francisco Calif Marie Ecker Louise Jessie Heaton Haseman Ecker Linton Heaton Delta Theta Tau Chicago Ill Kentucky Red Cross Salvation Army National Tuberculosis

Tri Kappa Initiates Six New Members

Initiatory services for six candidates were conducted Wednesday evening by Linton Tri Kappa sorority members at Martindale tea room. Names listed include Evalee Owen, Norma Jean Mith, Maribelle Smith, and Geraldine Mehlhoff. A three course dinner followed with a short business session and a stunt performance. Mrs H F Howard attended as a special guest.

Linton Tri Kappa Sorority Martindale Edwin If Evalee Age Owen Norma Jeanmith Maribelle Smith Geraldine Mehlhoff H. F. Howard Bonna Baughman Sherrill Johnson John Wilson

Recent Marriage Is Announced Here

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Velma Hanson of Toledo Ohio to Harry Robert Brown of the city. The ceremony was a single ring wedding on Monday May 29 in Sullivan conducted by Rev E C Corts pastor of the First Christian church. Attendants were Clyde Gottschalk of Toledo and others. The bride wore a blue lace dress and the party returned to Linton for a wedding dinner at the bridegroom’s mother’s home.

Velma Hanson Victor Hanson Toledo Harry Robert Brown Carl Brown Sullivan E. C. Corts First Christian Church Clyde Gottschalk Linton

Community Choirs and Lodge Gatherings Schedule

Social calendar lists M. E. and Baptist choirs practicing at 7 p m and the Christian choir at the church. Loyal Order of Moose No 1484 meets at 7 30 p m at ae hall. American Legion Post hosts at home 8 p m Townsend club meets City hall 7 30 p m Stated meeting Linton Lodge No 660 F A M hall 7 30 p m.

Loyal Order of Moose Ae Hall Townsend Club City Hall Linton Lodge No. 660

Friday club and church notices for local groups printed schedule

Regular meeting of Local G 278 Worker’s Alliance at 7 p m in public library. Sons of American Legion 6 30 p m at Legion home. Linton Concert Band 7 30 p m rehearsal at Central School. Shuffle Board club 7 p m at Humphreys park. Quapaw Tribe No 148 Red Men 7 p m at hall. W A W picnic at Humphreys park 6 p m. Columbian Chapter 140 O E S 7 30 p m hall bring sandwiches. Methodist Children’s Day rehearsal 2 p m. United Brethren clean up day 9 a m ladies bring materials. J T M club 1 30 p m at Mrs Maddison home. Woman’s Home Missionary Society 2 p m social room church all attend.

Worker's Alliance of America Public Library Linton Central School United Brethren Church Woman's Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Church

Fortieth Birthday Is Celebrated at Bradfield Home

A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Bradfield in the Tenecocommunity near Lyons on Sunday to celebrate the fortieth birthday of Mrs Bradfield. Attendees included the McArter and Collins families from Blooming ton and Owensburg, plus guests from Linton Bloomfield Lyons and Stafford.

Lyons Chester Bradfield Tene Here Bradfield Herman McArter Bloomington Stanley Collins John MecArter Mary Collins Virginia Thomas Linton Bert Parks Owensburg Leona Graves Bloomfield Will Bradfield Bert Bradfield Lloyd Bradfield Melvin Biges Dewey Hannum Coy Williams Stafford

Local Social Notes Peek In Linton and Nearby

Spotted: Clyde Gottschalk and wife from Toledo visiting Mrs Brown and family over the holidays. Nancy Lou Trotter, Toledo native, visits her grandparents in Linton and her Trotter relatives in Elnora. Margaret Cooper spends the day in Brazil. Robert Scott and family of Bedford arrive in Linton for an extended visit with D R Scott. Mrs T L Anderson of Indianapolis arrives to assist in caring for Mrs Meredith Jones at Freeman Greene County hospital. Anderson was formerly Cecelia Nolan of this city.

Clyde Gottschalk Toledo Ohio Linton Mr. Scott D. R. Scott T. L. Anderson Indianapolis Meredith Jones Freeman- Greene County Hospital Anderson Cecelia Nolan

Group 4-H Meeting Is Conducted Here

Seven Linton girls 4-H clubs met at the high school auditorium with all group presidents present. Each received a new gavel from a county organization meeting held at the same building. The program included a talk on the importance of club work, lessons on getting work started, a piano solo by Doris Breck, readings by Norma McCullough and Barbara Goodwin, followed by a social hour.

Linton Doris Breck Norma McCullough Barbara Goodwin

Club Members Plan Breakfast in Humphreys Park

Chatter and Stitch club members meet at Wesley Branstetter home for a Wednesday session in which they plan a June 14 breakfast at Humphreys Park. The gathering includes a brief business portion and sewing time followed by refreshments. Attendees include Mesdames Roach, Letsinger, Clark, Cornett, Hixson, Todd, Lawrence, Wilson, and the hostess Mrs Branstetter.

Humphreys Park Chatter and Stitch Club Wesley Branstetter Mesdames Taleigh Roach Ward Letsinger Hoyt Clark Floyd Cornett Wilson Hixson Claude Clark Murl Todd James Lawrence John Wilson Mrs. Branstetter

Rehearsal Planned for Children's Day Program

All children of the primary department at First Methodist church are urged to attend a 2 o'clock Friday rehearsal for the Children's Day program. Parents are asked to cooperate and ensure their children are present.

The Methodist Church First Methodist Church

Needlecraft Club Plans for Meeting

The Needlecraft club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Ben Bjorkland's home. Plans for the annual picnic at Humphreys park on June 2 were announced and a covered dish luncheon followed. The next meeting is Sept 20 at Mrs. Andrew Miller's home.

Needlecraft Club Ben Bjorkland Humphreys Park Andrew Miller Mesdames Glen Corlette Ed Fisher Harvey Fisher Herschel Freadley Tom Kennedy Ralph Kohr Ray Magruder Harry McGrew Troy Morgan D. Wilconsin Gray Hixson 0. Marshall Marion Tislow Mrs. Bjorkland

Return to Michigan After Visit with Relatives

Mr and Mrs William Smith Jr return to their Jackson Michigan home after spending several days with Mr Smiths parents Mr and Mrs William Smith and other relatives and friends in the city.

William Smith, Jr Jackson, Mich Mr. Smith Mrs. William Smith

What Do You Think Why Pilots Risk Atlantic Flights

A Citizen Readers panel debates why many airplane pilots are lost attempting long overwater flights. Respondents cite vanity, insufficient prep, bad fuel, mechanical trouble, and lack of official preflight inspections as key factors, with concerns about government consent and plane condition.

Pacific

Friendly Neighbors Club Holds First West Island Meeting

The Friendly Neighbors club of the West Island met at Mrs. Ed C Squires home. The group spent the afternoon in social entertainment and voted to meet the first Wednesday each month with the next gathering set for June 7 at Mrs. Bonnie Cline's home.

Friendly Neighbors Club West Island Here Ed. C. Squires Bonnie Cline

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. C. Turner Tri Kappa Linton Daily Citizen Helen L. Grubbs M. E Baptist Christian Choir American Legion Sons of American Legion Legion Linton Shuffle Board Club Quapaw Tribe No. 148 Improved Order of Red Men O.E.S J. T. M. Club John Maddison Michigan S.S.S Atlanta Dept. N Sss.Co Rey Carpenter State of IS Tae Kroge Country Club Wilson Kraft Americ Kroger Kroger’s Country Club Clapp Coffee Maxwell House Chase & Sandborn Ib del Monte Phaan Grapefruit Juice Country Kroger’s Wesco RINSO Jay of California Arizona Sankist Valencias Jor Kirk's Castile P&g Soap Bar Crisco Ib Gevaert Doris Ntee Worthington Eureka Norge Correll Electric E. Vincennes Linton Hardware & Furniture CO E J. Ecker & Son
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