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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1944

Page

2

Social Calendar For Monday In Greene County Masons Local Guilds

Social calendar notes a series of meetings across Greene County including Linton Lodge No 500 F and A M at 7 30 pm with MM degree work Greene County Hospital Guild at the public library 20 pm Chickateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men s Hall 7 pm Public Health Nursing Committee at City Hospital 7 30 pm Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K for P at the hall 7 30 pm.

Linton Lodge No. 500 F. & A. M Greene County Hospital Guild Chickateth Council of Pocahontae Red Men's Hall City Hospital Metropolitan Lodge No

Women’s Guild Gathered at Saron Church Basement

The June meeting of the Wo men’s Guild at the Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church met Friday afternoon in the church basement with Mrs Henry Kramer and Mrs Paul Kramer as hostesses. Miss Ethel Heitman led with unison singing and shared government lesson thoughts and a Washington prayer. Papers by Mrs Ed Stoeckel and Mrs Harvey Fisher followed during the session. A $10 donation to the Youth movement to be held June 18 was approved, Red Cross sewing work was distributed, and the gathering closed with prayer. Refreshments of fruit jelly, jello and lemonade were served.

Women's Guild of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed Chuch Henry Kramer Paul Kramer Ethel Heitman George Washton Fd Stoecke Harvey Fisher Red Cross

Methodist Women Meet Here Thursday

Miss Vivian Humphreys entertained members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church at her home Thursday afternoon. The devotional period opened with music and prayer led by Mrs. Wilfred Roof and Mrs. Lillian Powell. The lesson on The Boyhood of Jesus was given by Mrs. Roof with four year old Jeanor Hixson singing hymns. Mrs. Harry McGrew spoke on Father to Our Parents. Miss Joselyn, a deaconess, spoke about her work with Kentucky mountain people. A group of songs by Miss Humphreys closed this portion, followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Vivian Humphreys Women's ‘Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Wilfred Roof Lillian Powell Jesus Roof Jeanor Hixson Harry McGrew Joselyn Linton Humphreys

Calvert Allen Vows Read for Amelia Calvert

Major Gertrude Calvert announces the marriage of her daughter Amelia to Bruce D. Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Allen, in a formal vows ceremony reported by the local paper.

Gertrude Calvert Amelia Bruce D. Allen Andrew

Local Couple Wed In Calvert Home Ceremony

The double ring nuptial vows were read by the bride's mother Major Calvert. PhM2/c from Bethesda Md and Mrs Currens acted as attendants. The bride and bridegroom, both well known in the community, plan to live in Indianapolis where the groom works for the Allison division.

Allen Linton Stockton High School Indianapolis Allison Division

Former Trustee Dies at Sharkey in Richland Township

Jordan Holtsclaw lifelong Richland township resident died at his Sharkey home Saturday at 5 30 am after a ten year illness He was 51 son of Calvin and Sarah Jane Holtsclaw former Richland township trustees 1926 to 1934 Survivors include widow Marguerite daughter Martha Jane Minks and four brothers Lon Luther Tommy and Rex all of Bloomfield Funeral services were held at the family home this afternoon with burial in Heaton cemetery Jenkins Funeral Home in charge

Jordan Holtsclaw Richland Township Sharkey Calvin Sarah Jane Workman Holtsclaw Marguerite Holtseclaw Martha Jane Minks Hiome Lon Luther Tommy Rex Bloomfield Heaton Jenkins Funeral Home

Navy lists Indiana men in casualty roll

The Navy Department released sixty five casualty names from Indiana. Kenneth Lutz Scott of Jeffersonville is missing as a hospital apprentice second class. Robert Dale Van Osdale of Fort Wayne is wounded. Alonzo Richard Kashner Jr of Indianapolis is missing. Rusell Lowell Mathews of Frankfort is wounded. George Richard Ellison of Marion is wounded.

Washington U.P Navy Department Indiana Kenneth Lutz Scott Wendell Lutz Scott Pratt St Jeffersonville Robert Dale van Osdale Ralph William van Osdale Mechanics St Fort Wayne Alonzo Richard Kashner, Jr Navy Hazel Puckett Kashner Dudley, Ave Indianapolis Rusell Lowell Mathews Naval Reserve Mary Mathews Frankfort George Richard Ellison USNR Marion

Navy procurement office reports broad price declines

The Office of Procurement and Material notes lower prices paid for many items by the Navy, indicating a shift in cost trends across supply categories and material lines.

Navy Office of Procurement

Surprise birthday party honors Norma Jean McPhail

Miss Norma Jean McPhail celebrated her 16th birthday with a surprise party hosted by her mother Mrs. Frank Moody. Friends attended games and contests with prizes awarded to Margie O'Hern Barbara Goodwin Iris Maddison and Mrs. Elizabeth McChristie. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Norma McPhail and the hostess.

Norma Jean McPhail Frank Moody Margie O'Hern Barbara Goodwin Iris Maddison Elizabeth McChristie Betty Priest Margie O’hern Norma Johnson

Hickman-Board Wedding Saturday

Mrs. Cora Hickman of Hammond and Charlie Boord of Linton were married at 3 p.m. Saturday at their home 710 Third Street Northwest by Deaconess Nora D. Yoder. Attendants were Mrs. Charlotte Purcell and Glenn Keller. The bride wore baby blue with white accessories and a corsage of white roses and sweet peas. A wedding supper for 35 relatives and friends followed, with a cake as the centerpiece and rooms decorated with lilies and roses.

Cora Hickman Hammond Charlie Boord Linton Third Street Nora D. Yoder Charlotte Purcell Glenn Keller

Delta Alpha Class Plans Annual Party at Legion Home

The Delta Alpha class of the First Christian church will hold its annual spring guest party at the American Legion Home Tuesday at eight o clock. Class officers will serve as hostesses and all members are urged to attend and bring a guest.

Delta Alpha First Christian Church American Legion

Mrs Dencil Layman and family visit Indianapolis Sunday

Mrs Dencil Layman and her son Larry spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Mrs John Woner and her children Jimmy and Julia Ann, enjoying the outing.

Dencil Layman Larry John Woner Jimmy Julia Ann Indianapolis Vis

War Department Release Names 1467 Soldiers Missing in Action

The War Department lists 1467 U S soldiers missing in action across European Mediterranean and Pacific theaters. Names include T/Sgt Robert Behrens Lt Stuart Freeman S/Sgt John Gray and many others with listed next of kin and hometowns across Indiana and Gary Indianapolis South Bend Fort Wayne Elkhart Mishawaka.

Washington War Department United States Central Pacific Southwest Pacific South Pacific Robert O. Behrens Pather Otto H. Behrens Patricksburg Stuart E. Freeman Juanita H. Freemean Columbus John Gray Tillie Gray LaPorte George H. Marling Hilda Marling Seymour Paul R. Maxwell Alice O. Maxwell Terre Haute John L. Merkling George R. Merkling Route 4 Goshen Joseph S. Oklak Anna Pojeajac South Catalpa South Bend Clifford R. Schrom J. Russell Schrom Broadway Fort Wayne Luther E. Smith Martha A. Smith Roachdale Richard E. Whicker Georgia M. Whicker Oxford St Indianapolis Vernon W. Albares Mabel Nordberg 15Th Ave Gary Frank L. Billiter Margaret Jean Billiter Winchester James E. Ghering Martha E. Ghering Richmond Emil M. Haton Olivia R. Marposon Gary State Bank John J. Harringer

Marital Notices From Indianapolis and Princeton

S/Sgt Arthur O Pratt wife Edith K Pratt of 3024 N Cap ital Ave Indianapolis. 2nd Lt Lyne N Summers wife Mary Jane Summers of 7221 N Pa Indianapolis. Southwest Pacific area Set Gilbert EF. Smith wife Delma J Smith of Princeton.

Arthur O. Pratt Edith K. Pratt Capital Ave Indianapolis Lyne N Summers Mary Jane Summers Southwest Pacific Area Gilbert Smith Delma J. Smith Princeton

Trial Underway As Jury Selection Begins In Go Fourth Case

A jury selection process starts with five names on a preliminary list. Two jurors are dismissed for cause including a former Monroe county resident and a deaf individual. Defense attorney Donald Bowen states the case will hinge on self defense and family defense. Go fourth children Frank and Rosetta attend. Defense team includes Bowen Huntington and Vosloh. state team features Kern Beasley Tackett Miller Donald and Haywood.

Monroe County Donald Bowen Gofourth Frank Rossetta Donald E. Bowen

Purple Heart Awarded to Local Heroine's Husband

Mrs. John H. Murray receives notice that her husband serving with the Army Medical Corps in Italy earned the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds suffered in action. The ceremony details are noted in a local space.

John H. Murray Italy

Police probe after aidless crash in Neosho

Neosho Missouri police investigate an automobile accident involving Mrs. Phyllis Foster who overturned a car lent by Jimmie McGowen but owned by F M Pophan. McGowan had left town in Foster’s car prompting a police search.

Neosho U.R Phyllis Foster Jimmie McGowen F. M. Pophan McGowan

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