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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

2

Lyons Missionary Society Meets for Yearly Review

Lyons Christian Church Missionary Society held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Charles Gastineau’s home. Officers were retained: Mrs. Catherine Mullis president, Mrs. Lena Simons vice president, Mrs. Catherine Edwards secretary, Mrs. Fay Holder treasurer, and Mrs. Edith Davidson literary secretary. The afternoon featured devotional led by Mrs. Simons and a talk by Mrs. Murl Haseman on Christ in a World Community, with plans for scrapbooks and Bible reading for the coming year. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Gail Miller, Mrs. Haseman, Mrs. Ralph Hanley, and Mrs. Madge Pickard. members listed.

Lyons Lyons Christian Church Missionary Society Charles Gastineau Catherine Mullis Lena Simons Catherine Edwards Fay Holder Edith Davidson Lloyd Miller Gail Murl Haseman Linton Ralph Hanley Madge Pickard Mesdames Lena Simons Iva Davidson Nancy Goodwin Delphia Pickard Mae Holder Edith David Eigabeth Edwards Susie la Ah Hager Nina Dau

Miners to Face Switz City Team in Sun Baseball

Linton Miners prepare for an old rivalry as they meet Switz City Merchants in an upcoming Sunday game at the Switz City diamond. The club, after a loss to Indiana State Penitentiary farm team at Putnamville, shows improvement. Tomorrow the team departs Kroger corner at 12 30 p.m.

Linton Miners Switz City Merchants Switz City Indiana State Penal Farm Putmaiville Linton Diamond Farnsworth Kroger Corner

Eggs touted for hair and skin by World Poultry Congress official

Mrs. Kathryn B. Niles of Chicago, chair man of the consumers' education committee of the World Poultry Congress, speaking in Cleveland in July, said eggs are good for hair eyes and skin. They may not regrow hair in a bald man but help prevent scalp and skin ailments.

Cleveland Ohio Kathryn B. Niles Chicago Consumers’ Education Committee World Poultry Congress

Dry Bombay liquor limits planned for Europeans

In Bombay India a government plan aims to restrict local liquor for Britons to six units per month if the city becomes dry this summer. A unit equals one bottle of whiskey, three bottles of wine, or six bottles of beer.

Bombay India U.P

Greene County Social Calendar Highlights Meetings

Greene county Industrial Union meets at Moose hall at 6 30 p m All crafts urged to attend Linton Shuffle Board club gathers Humphreys Park at 7 p m Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of P meets at hall 7 30 Epworth League Glenburn Mission at Community House 7 15 Public Health Nursing committee meets hospital 7 30 Chickateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men s hall Queen Esther society with Miss Lorene Shepherd at 7 p m

Greene County Industrial Union Moose Hall Linton Shuffle Board Club Humphreys Park Metropolitan Lodge No. 193 K. of P Epworth League of Glenburn Mission Committee On Chickateth Council Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall Queen Esther Society Lorene Shepherd

Delta Theta Tau to Meet at Public Library Tuesday

Delta Theta Tau holds a business meeting in the public library at 7 45 p m Tuesday. Delphian Musical party to be hosted by Miss Vivian Humphreys. Violet Rebekah No 812 meets at 7 p m, Red Men hall hosts Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas at 7 h.

Delta Theta Tau Vivian Humphreys Violet Rebekah No Quapaw Council No Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Community Group Meetings and Lodge Events This Week

Wednesday activities include Women of the Moose at 7 p m and Glenburn Ladies Aid at the Community House. Baptist Ladies Aid hosts an all day meeting at the church. Rotary Luncheon at 12 15 p m at the Baptist church. Unity Lodge No 687 I O O F at 7 30 p m and Elks at 8 p m. Eagles at 7 p m. Freeman Greene County Hospital Board at 7 15 p m. Salvation Army Home League at 1 p m.

Baptist Ladies Aid Society Rotary the Baptist Church

Local Club Meetings and Activities Note Schedule

Thursday afternoon bridge club convenes with Mrs. Calvin Barnes at 2 p.m. ME. Choir practice at the church at 7 p.m. Baptist and Christian choirs schedule 7 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 gathers at 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post meets at home at 8 p.m. Women’s Relief Corps gathers at Odd Fellows hall at 7 p.m. Hiawatha Club holds all day at Red Men’s hall. Townsend club assembles at City Hall at 7 p.m. Faith Temple No 42 Pythian Sisters Lodge meets at the hall.

Calvin Barnes Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Women’s Relief Corps Odd Fellows Hall Hiawatha Club Red Men's Hall Faith Temple No Pythian Sisters Lodge

Regular meetings and band rehearsal at local venues

Local 6278 Workers Alliance of America holds a regular meeting at the Public Library at 7 p m with all members urged to attend, followed by Sons of American Legion gathering at the Legion Home at 6 80 p m. Linton Concert Band rehearses at Central School at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend.

Worker’s Alliance of America Sons of American Legion Legion

Missionary Society Guests Entertain Lincon Ladies

The Women Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Lincon hosted Mothers Jewels Home Guards and Queen Esthers Friday afternoon in the church social rooms. Officers for the next year were elected and forty six members and guests were served refreshments with doll head fans given as favors.

Women's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church of Linton Mother’s Jewels Home Guards

United Brethren Church Sundays and Evangellistic Services

The United Brethren Church outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a sermon by the pastor at 10 30 a m announcements report the minister's recovery and evangelistic services set for Sunday evening at 7 30 p m the mid week prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 15 p m

Thayer and Scully Subpoenaed Before Federal Grand Jury

In Indianapolis Dr. M. N. Thayer and local police chief Dan Scully were subpoenaed to appear as witnesses before a U S federal grand jury.

M. N. Thayer Dan Scully Indianapolis U. S. Federal Grand Jury

Linton Study Club Hosts Get Together for Hospital Ward Project

Mrs Bruce Tate entertained the Linton Study club with guests including former member Mrs Oscar Haseman and Mrs Emil Bosquet of Los Angeles. A business session planned a June 20 21 22 cinema fundraiser for Freeman Greene county hospital children’s ward while social games awarded prizes to Mrs Rosquet and Mrs Marjorie Green and summer refreshments were served.

Oscar Haseman Emil Bosquet Los Angeles Cal Bruce Tate Linton Study Club Haseman Study Club Heaven Cine Theatre Freeman-Greene County Hospital Rosquet Marjorie Green Lynn Tindall Mary Nell Tate Mesdames Roy Hayes Ray Singer Jack Griffith O. D. Clayton James Clayton Robert Raney

Hopewell 4-H Club Kinjoys Gathering

Hopewell 4-H Club members displayed sewing projects at a recent meeting. Anna May Young led the pledge and Lord's prayer, minutes were read, and roll call asked for each girl’s favorite movie star. Damaris Newkirk sang a piano solo, June Wright read, Clara Belle Williams spoke on scams, and refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for June 14.

Hopewell Girls Anna May Young Damaris Newkirk June Wright Clara Belle Williams

Mystery Open House Plans Reveal A Misprint

A notice headed open house planned listed Mr and Mrs Oscar Haseman and Mr and Mrs Emil Bosquet of Los Angeles as guests of honor at a May 27 open house at the Haseman home on Fairview road. The event occurred last Saturday, puzzling Citi zen staff.

Daily Citizen Oscar Haseman Emil Bosquet Los Angeles Calif Haseman Fairview Road

Do You Think It Is Better To Have Loved At All

A reader panel weighs love’s ache and joy and whether it is better to have loved at all. The exchange notes happiness and sorrow, time as healer, and the risk of tragedy from loving deeply. The questions shift to life lessons and a Monday query about Linton sponsoring a 50 year old style celebration.

Linton

Graduation Attendance At Indianapolis College Of Pharmacy

Mr and Mrs Bris Rousch Mr and Mrs Lowell Welch Mr and Mrs Lane Keller Mrs SB Jamison and son Bob Mr and Mrs FE L Barnes Miss Waneta Hadley Miss Gertrude Risher Mrs Josephine Freeman Mrs Wayne Corbin and son Wilbur and Miss Ruth Owen attended the graduation exercises Thursday evening in which Bud Rousch was a member.

Bris Rousch Lowell Welch Lane Keller S. B. Jamison Bob FE. L. Barnes Waneta Hadley Gertrude Risher Josephine Freeman Wayne Corbin Wilbur Ruth Owen Indianapolis College of Pharmacy Bud Rousch

Woman Drives at Police Car. Husband Posts $50 Fine

A California woman drove into a police car and faced resentment from officers. Her husband appeared at night with a $50 fine to secure her release.

Marysville Calif U.P

W A W club closes season with park picnic

The final W A W club meeting and annual picnic were held Friday evening in Humphreys park shelter house. A supper was served and shuffleboard games were enjoyed with many members and their families attending including Ina Brewer Arthur Elson Glen Hostettler and numerous others.

W. A. W. Club Shelter House Humphreys Park Ina Brewer Arthur Elson Glen Hostettler Earl Skemp Druscilla Helen Bonna Baughman Philip Janice Wilson Lola Workman Esther Duhne Paul Duhne Ellis Plew Phyllis Noble Cox Johnnie Janice Joe Thompson Buddie Howard George Strausser Raymond Miller Vivian John Arthur Tryon Elizabeth Hunter Wayne Maxwell Bobbie

Local residents visit relatives across several towns

Bert Hendren of Bloomfield was here recently on business. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Turpin visited with relatives in Robinson, Hb. Roy Smith and family of Stineville visited Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Newsom and daughter of near Switz City were guests here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goodrich of Bloomington spent the day Friday visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sharp and Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Biggins and son Paul were in Vincennes visiting relatives. Mrs. Emma Lee and son Lexie, and Miss Bertha Hill were in Terre Haute recently.

Bert Hendren Bloomfield Horace Turpin Robinson Roy Smith Stineville Dan Smith Dale Newsom Switz City Albert Goodrich Bloomington Jake Sharp Arlie Biggins Paul Vincennes Emma Lee Lexie Bertha Hill Terre Haute

Personal notes from Shelbyville visit prominent

Mrs. Lewis Motter and children Lewis Jr Barbara Ann and Herbert Herschel and Lucille Sutherland of Shelbyville are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Stormes of South Linton. Roy Leon Stormes returned home Friday after visiting Shelbyville. Miss Sara Nell Strong is spending a ten day vacation in South Bend with relatives.

Lewis Motter Lewis Jr Barbara Ann Herbert Herschel Lucille Sutherland Shelbyville Herschel Stormes South Linton Roy Leon Stormes Sara Nell Strong South Bend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linton Daily Citizen Indiana Aitigen J. C. Turner Lyons Missionary Society Miners Switz Egg Booster Helen L. Grubbs Women of the Moose Glenburn Ladies Aid Society Unity Lodge No O. F Elks Lodge Eagles Lodge Freeman Greene County Hospital Board Salvation Army Home League Baptist American Legion Townsend Club City Hall William Johnson Guy Ramsey Carolyn Ramsey Joe Baker Sue Clark Marilyn Ramsey Anna Colterbank Barbara Armantrout Uth Holder Mary Joe Colterbank Mary Emily Hewitt Mary Esther Elkins Marilyn Baker Charles Bray Lee Ann Hagaman Mae Spurgeon Maribelle Smith Betty Joe Borders Women’s Home Missionary Society Mesdames Charles Bray Harry Wilson Harry Welch William Wallace Pearl Poole Nola Yoder John Bowen Job Anderson United Brethren Church ARE Hopewell Kinjoys Gathering Housewire W. AW Marco Mrs Belle Heim Linton Hardware & Furniture CO Greene County Loan CO S. Main St Insurance Home Equipme Amusemen Clubs and Lodges D Char Medical and Dental Sea Tobacco BOC Iris Whittaker The South Main St Malicoat & Baxley New Home Furnishing Co E J. Ecker & Son Eureka ANCE
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