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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

6

Mrs. Glen C. Ashcraft Graduates With Honor at Murray State

Mrs. Sarah Terhune Ashcraft earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction at Murray State Normal School May 31. She served as editor in chief of the college annual and is a regular faculty supply member. husband Glen Ashcraft will receive an A M at Indiana University June 11.

Sarah Terhune Ashcraft Murray State Normal School Murray Kentucky Ashcraft College Annual Glen Ashcraft Indiana University Linton David Torhune North of Linton Martha Horn Kolech My. Ashcraft John W. Carr County

Memorial service and graveside rites for Odd Fellows

A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 45 PM at the I O O F hall by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Graves of deceased members in Fairview cemetery will be decorated afterward. The public is invited and all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are urged to attend.

I. O. O. F. Hall Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Fairview Cemetery Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Legion members asked to attend 1:30 at headquarters

All members of the Frank Courtney Post No. 22 are requested at Legion headquarters Sunday at 1 30. Veterans and friends are invited to the park for the Vincennes Drum and Bugle Corps concert at 2 30.

Frank Courtney Legion Headquarters All Warg Vincnnnes Drum and Bugle ‘Corps

Chatter and Stitch Party Honors Mrs. Wilson Hixson

Mrs. James Gill hosted the Chatter and Stitch club party yesterday with pink and white crepe decorations and a birthday cake for Mrs. Wilson Hixson. A lunchtime prize contest was won by Mrs. Hixson as guests enjoyed various social pastimes. the group will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Raymond H. Ecker's home.

James Gill Spont Wilson Hixson

Personal notices of visitors and travel updates

Miss Reatha Shepherd returns from Indianapolis after several days away. Miss Hassie Barnard of Evansville visits Miss Amy Burrell for a few days. Mrs. Lee Shepherd and son Richard Lee travel to Detroit to join Mr Shepherd. Mrs. P. T. Gilbett and son Elmo, staying with Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton, return to Bloomington. William Pirtle joins them for a short visit.

Reatha Shepherd Indianapolis Hassie Barnard Evansville Amy Burrell Lee Shepherd Richard Lee Detroit Mich Shepherd P. T. Gilbett Elmo Frank Hamilton Bloomington William Pirtle

J. T. M. Club Meeting At Mrs Branch Hunter Home

The J. T. M. Club was entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs Branch Hunters home. A short business session followed by a social afternoon. Mrs Gilbert Headley won the contest prize and refreshments were served by the hostess to Mesdames Cam Smith Claude Poe Arthur Borders Eryan Taylor Wendell Bray and Gilbert Headley. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Claude Poe hosting.

J. T. M. Club Branch Hunter Gilbert Headley Mesdames Cam Smith Claude Poe Arthur Borders Eryan Taylor Wendell Bray

Wanetta Club Meeting Chooses Winners in Friendly Session

The Wanetta club met at Mrs. James Priest's home with all members present. Prizes went to Mrs. Lillie Nance Mrs. Henry Hill and Mrs. Blanche Barnard Dunning as contests provided afternoon amusement and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs. Andy Stewart's home.

Wanetta James Priest Lillie Nance Henry Hill Blanche Barnard Dunning Andy Stewart

Weiner Roast Night for United Brethren Intermediates

The United Brethren church intermediates enjoyed a weiner roast at the old Scout camp north of the city. Games and campfire stories filled the evening with attendees including Lucille Sharp Dolla Moss Ruby Stewart Celia Woolf Rose Mae Chandler Dorothy Magner Helen Flinn Virginia Sharpe Jesse Correll John French Marld Moss Gerald Flinn and superintendent Mrs EB Flinn.

United Brethren Church Weiner Lucille Sharp Dollis Moss Ruby Stewart Celia Woolf Rose Mae Chandler Dorothy Magner Helen Flinn Virginia Sharpe Jesse Correll John French Marld Moss Gerald Flinn

W. A. W. Club Social Held at Mrs McCullough’s Home

Mrs Joe McCullough entertained the W A W members at her home with a brief business session followed by social diversions. Miss Esther Duhne won an amusing contest and Mrs Jack Workman received an electric toaster for her birthday anniversary. All members attended and refreshments were served.

Joe McCullough Esther Duhne Jack Workman

Gray and Barnard Couple Wed Quietly in Spencer

Announcement of the marriage of Jack Gray and Audria Barnard, both of this city, in Spencer at the Methodist church parsonage on May 7. Mrs. Gray will reside in Muncie where he is employed after joining him in Indianapolis.

Jack Gray Audria Barnard Spencer Methodist Church Parsonage

Program Time Changed at First Christian Church

The children's day program is moved from Sunday evening to follow a short morning study period.

The First Christian Church

Club Boys Meeting at High School

All boys in agricultural 4-H clubs are requested to attend the meeting at the high school building at 7 30 p m on Tuesday June 5th.

Birth of Norma Jean McPhail A healthy girl born to McPhail family

A baby girl weighing eight pounds was born this morning to Mr and Mrs John McPhail of K Street North West. The infant has been named Norma Jean.

John McPhail K” Street Northwest Norma Jean

Mrs Haldon Beasley Hosts Elite Society Evening

Mrs Haldon Beasley will entertain the Elite society on Thursday replacing Tuesday of next week. The update shifts the social gathering to a later weekday in the week.

Haldon Beasley

Pleasant Spring Party of Delta Alpha Class

The Delta Alpha class of the First Christian church held its annual Spring and Guest Day at Mrs. Lee Rooksberry’s home on Ninth Street Northeast. Elaborate decorations of peonies and roses, music by the Jarvis sextette, readings by Mrs. David Shields and students, vocal solos, and a two course luncheon followed. Attendees included many class members and guests from Pleasant Spring, Sulivan, Indianapolis, Hammond, Bloomfield, Farbersburg, and other nearby towns.

Delta Alpha First Christian Church Lee Rooksberry Ninth Street Jarvis David Shields Helen McGriffen Dorothy Mae Liddil Esther Singer Will Cunningham Ethel Murdock Arthur Symms Ralph Kohr Mildred George Liddil Dorothy Mae Francis Haseman A. H. Pinkston Ray Singer Haldon Beasley Margaret Wright Harry Wade Wesley Branstetter Murl Haseman Mark Lunn Otis Hale Felix Haffley Jesse Moran Ray Jarvis Roy Hays Lewis O'Brien Bland Silvey Norvell H. King Alfred Piper Ralph Holley Madonna Dean John Ingleman Harry Barger Georgia Richardson Lee Axe Cora Shoptow Homer Fordyce Emma Jean McGee Josephine Symms Dorothy Burdsall Dorothea Boswell Edith O'Brien Fern Ingleman Josephine Beckwith Ethel Beckwith City I. C. Corts Sulivan Myrtle . Mattox J. A. Miller Indianapolis Montell Cleveland Hammond Chester Wills Farbersburg Andra Bennie Bloomfield

Linton Student Lefty Weller Named IU Baseball Captain

Claron Lefty Weller, Linton High graduate and former local sports star, elected captain of Indiana University baseball for next year. He belongs to Delta Upsilon and is the son of Mr and Mrs James Voller. Bryce Beecher, son of the Supt and Mrs Beecher, set a high jump record at a recent Indiana University freshmen meet by clearing six feet one fourth inch. We grind odd shape watch glasses to fit and guarantee them to stay in Calvin Barnes South Main 112e.

Claron Lefty” Weller Linton High School Indiana University Delta Upsilon Fraternity James Voller Bryce Beecher Supt J. J. Beecher Ohio State Purdue Northwestern Bryce Calvin Barnes South Main

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