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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
3
Society items from Linton area include notices and personal news. Helen Grubbs appears in the society column with local affiliations and social updates.
ICTAL calendar lists choir practices at churches at 7 p m and 7 15 p m, the American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 p m, Moose Lodge 1434 7 p m, and American Legion Post 8 p m with Welcome remarks. The Oriental order and Relief Corps hold 7 p m events. Gub to meet with Mr and Homer Fordyce at 7 15 p m Thursday night dinner.
Local groups list Friday events across clubs and chapters. Indianola and Moon community circles meet with meals and activities at various homes and parks. Members urged to attend and bring mite boxes. Chatter and Stitch hosts a noon luncheon led by James Gill of Sandborn.
The Heralds of the M E meet Saturday at 2 o clock with Miss Betty Wills at Third and B streets east. The Elite club holds a led meeting at the public library at 2 30 p.m.
In Dugger Indiana on June 2 a farewell supper was held for Mr and Mrs Haskell B Osborne and family as they move to Illinois for a new teaching position at Robin High School. The event featured a church program and a large attendance of relatives and friends from the community.
J A Risher of Houston announces a short visit to his hometown area. A string of travelers and guests from Fayette Missouri West Linton Terre Haute Indianapolis Elkhart Shakamak and Kokomo are noted with Shrine convention plans and vacations.
Miss Glenna Marter, bound for Terre Haute, was guest of honor at a surprise dinner hosted by her brother Albert Marter and Miss Ruth Tryon. The menu featured meat croquettes buttered peas creamed cabbage and other items. Guests included Albert Marter, Ruth Tryon, Doris Irene Nelson and others with Mary Kay Bennett and Oscar Dunning stopping by.
Mrs Bert Kinnaman hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge club in her city home. Prizes went to Mrs Arthur Berns high, Mrs Gerald Rupert second, and Mrs Thomas Richardson consolation. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Guy Moss's home.
In Switz City Indiana June 2 members of the Singing Sewers girls 4 H club held a regular meeting in Switz City high school. Roll call noted each member s favorite pastime. Plans were made for a candy sale Friday evening at Ritter store. Helen Potter spoke on patterns followed by Frances Webster on demonstrations. Present were Catherine Gilliatt Annabelle Gibson Helen Potter Lola Faye Bovenschen Mary Edna Allen Laura Mae Justus and junior leaders Vera Horn and Frances Webster.
Tuesday program at Miss Helen Hale home featured business session followed by games and contests with prizes awarded to Betty Alsop Norma Gene Bedwell and Clarice Harrison. Refreshments served to Bedwell Harrison Alsop Grey Hixson Bemis and Hale. Next meeting will be at Miss Clarice Harrison's home.
Mrs Lou Fleetwood will be guest of honor at a silver tea from 2 to 5 p m Tuesday June 7 at the Republican headquarters in this city. Sponsored by the Stockton Township Women’s Republican club Gertie Y Davis of Bloomfield will be principal speaker with a program of entertainment. All Republican women of the county and friends are invited.
In Switz City Indiana on June 2 Rip A Stitch 4 H club met at Switz City High School to plan the year. President Mary Jane Miller led a business session while members answered roll call with four leaf clover tallies. Dues were collected and the afternoon ended with games and contests. Members present included Lois Conklin Evelyn Deckard Mary Jane Miller Betty Hedrick Rita Jane Hedrick Hazel Wilson Hilda Wilson Margaret Foster lead er Miss Freda Mathers junior leader Annabelle Gibson and guest Ruth Miller.
Readers urge immediate police reporting of kidnap crimes and harsh penalties for ransom payments. Opinions condemn negotiating with criminals, call schools to warn children, and advocate strong government action to curb abductions amid wartime aid debates.
We thank friends and neighbors for support during illness and after our father's death. Gratitude to those who lent cars, sent floral tributes, and the Mary Sherman hospital nurses. Special thanks to Doctor Harvey Crowder, Dr. F. M. Dukes, Rev. H. A. Baliff, M. J. Aikin and Son funeral directors. Kate Bledsoe and Family.
Mrs. Helen Grubbs formerly a commercial printing solicitor for the Daily Citizen becomes society editor, filling the vacancy left by Mrs. Bernadene Scholl who resigned to move to Jasonville. Grubbs, nee Helen Payne, trained in Kokomo and began the role Tuesday morning.
Paris designers showcase revived old fashion embroidery using yarn bead strings raffia and gold thread. Examples include Robert Piquet dresses with flower pots appliqued on the bodice and navy blue embroidered silk details from Maggy Rouff and Lucien Lelong.
Embroidery dominates many mid season Paris models with raffia wool silk beads and sequins used as the sole decor. The craft focuses on intricate stitched motifs highlighted by varied textures and materials.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens hosted over Saturday and Sunday a list of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stevens and Mrs. Butler with son Ewart of Lansing Michigan and several local families from Dugger Linton Gilmore and Linton route one.
In Palo Alto California paleontologists and geologists clash over the fault's origin. N L Taliaferro of the University of California argues the San Andreas fault formed about one million years ago while other authorities set 55 million years.
Police and City Manager John N. Edy ban bingo games in Toledo to curb chiseling gamblers. Edy says enforcement targets those who would start gambling, even if it disrupts church or fraternal activities.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis of Atlas announce the birth of a baby girl named Nola Mae born Wednesday. The infant weighs six pounds and is the Davis family's third child.
Mrs Muriel Vanderbilt Phelps arrives at Salinas sheriff to register firearms under state law. She brings a six shooter a long barrel target pistol a shotgun and three rifles and promises to send the missing fourth gun.
California highway patrol officer If A. Davis notes geographic differences in vision among permit applicants. In northern California 85 percent have perfect vision, while in central California only 20 percent do, raising questions about how geography affects sight tests for drivers.
Lorain Ohio will hold a school board sponsored party on September 18 for 900 new 21 year old voters marking the city’s second coming of age celebration. The event follows last year’s pioneering efforts that inspired a nationwide movement.
In Reno 185 children aged 4 to 13 are in training for a film titled Kid Buckaroos. Directors test additional prospects as casting continues for the project.
Fairview mayor David R. Bain complains during village dances that a whistler signals partner changes. He calls for eliminating the whistle as he is frequently interrupted mid two step by loud signals.
An 8 year old, Marjorie Greenberg, was hospitalized after choking on pieces of broken glass found in her mouth. The injury occurred while she attempted to take her temperature using a toy thermometer from a calendar picture.
In Dolgeville New York a mouse appeared during a violin class listening session cocked its head and then scampered away. The incident was noted by observers at the high school and reported by U P.
Judson Porter of Brawley runs the nation’s longest rural delivery, a 94 mile route that covers the area daily from 8 30 a m to 3 p m He recalls delivering a turtle as his strangest package and a lizard as the oddest item.
A robber fired at F. Kuletzki at close range in Cleveland. The bullet struck his metal cigarette case in the vest pocket, deflecting into his necktie and sparing his life and money.
Hollywood producer Melton Barker known for discovering Spanky McFarland will shoot a two reel comedy in Newport. About 75 local children will act in the project.
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