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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
6
The 1 0 O F and Rebekah lodge joint memorial services at their hall drew a large crowd. The program featured a flower drill at the altar, short recitations, a vocal duet by Mrs. Pirtle and Mrs. Breden er, and a roll call of deceased members. A decoration service followed at Fairview cemetery.
Miss Myrtle Mildred Titus daughter of Lena Titus graduates from Decatur and Macon County Hospital School of Nursing at Decatur. Commencement was held at Millikin University auditorium with thirty graduates in a notable ceremony. Titus earned a top scholastic record at Linton High School and was on the honor roll. She began training at Freeman City Hospital and the Decatur hospital is regarded as among Illinois best.
The Emanon club will convene Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Grace Bowens home. This is the final meeting of the season and all members are asked to attend.
All boys teams wishing to join the junior league sponsored by the American Legion must report to manager Tillman Bough this week.
Frank FE Tripp of Gannett Newspapers recalls a story about a man who leaves town to shop for essentials yet returns home to confess he had been buying out of town. The merchant offers wider selection and questions why the townspeople never advertise locally.
Mrs Ben Burklin hosts Needlecraft Club at 1 oclock Luncheon. Mrs Will Johnson leads Ladies Ly aneywork Circle. The Emanon Club meets with Mrs Grace Bowen at 2. The T A TL club gathers with Mrs Fred Nolting. Mrs Seth Morgan hosts Clarion Club at her home. Christian Church Missionary Society meets at 2 with Mrs George Adyelotte. John Ceray hosts Brotherhood of the Saron Reformed Church at 7 30. Mrs Floyd Shannon hosts Fortnightly Club.
The Past Noble Grand club of Vicksburg gathered at Mrs. Maggie Shonk’s home last Friday for a business session and social hour with strawberries and cakes. Most past Noble Grands attended. three were absent. The next meeting is planned for July at Linton City Park.
Miss Ina Cardwell, formerly a patient at Union hospital in Terre Haute, has returned to her home in this city and shows slow improvement. She will need further treatment at the hospital due to pernicious anemia.
Mr and Mrs Mose Cardwell and family of Bloomington were guests yesterday of Ti Ti Cardwell and family. Rufus Suthard left for Dawson Springs Ky for future residence. Harley Ham and daughter Jona and Mrs l Stewart spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs C K E Goodman in Greenup Ill. Joel White and Jackie White of Springville and Robert Lee Cardwell of Bloomington visit FH E Cardwell. CG T Laffoon and Hugh C Moulden spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Booker and Widener families. Chris Myers family left for Bogalusa La guest of William Coakley. Lena Titus and Mrs Harley Mann returned from Decatur Ill for hospital training school commencement. Myrtle Titus, class member.
The twenty six piece American Legion drum and bugle corps from Vincennes performed at Linton city park to a large audience. Two clown performers accompanying the corps also wowed the crowd with lively acts. The blue and gold uniforms drew attention while the concert music was praised as splendid.
The captain of the degree staff calls all W R C members who took part in the flag drift last February to meet at the hall at 1 30 Wednesday afternoon for practice.
The Mothers' club of the First Christian church will not hold the announced city park gathering until further notice, delaying the community meeting.
The First Christian Church official board will not meet tonight but seeks full attendance for a later meeting. Chairman Will Cunningham notes important business will be transacted.
All children in the program for Children's Day are asked to meet at the church at 2 o'clock Tuesday for practice and preparations.
The Ladies Fancywork circle will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Will Johnson, with plans for an afternoon of needlework and socializing.
The Needlecraft Embroidery Club will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Ben Burklin as hostess for a 1 o'clock luncheon.
The Fortnightly Club gathered Friday afternoon at a member's residence on A street northeast for an informal social gathering and discussion.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet in an all day session Wednesday at the church.
The L A L club plans a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs Fred Nolting presiding.
Former Illinois governor Frank O Lowden will remain in a Kansas City hotel as the Republican National Convention unfolds. He met advisers in Chicago and it was decided he would be in Missouri during the gathering, aiming to reach Kansas City by June 6.
German skipper Captain Franz Romer began a risky voyage from Las Palmas in a tiny rubberized canvas skiff bound for New York, saying he would row the Atlantic alone.
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