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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
1
Services at the Salvation Army hall were sealed off as a special meeting took place in Indianapolis.Officials announced adjustments to the schedule while discussions continued at the central facility.
Monday schedules show the Council of Pocahontas at 7 p m and Metropolitan Lodge No 193 K of B at 7 30 p m. Boy Scouts hold 7 p m session, and David D Wiles Camp No 686 United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary meet at 7 p m. This is the last meeting before the 37th Annual Department Encampment at Vincennes June 14 15. All members urged to attend.
Tuesday events include Mor 132 Royal Arch Masters meeting at Tome Quapaw Council No 80 in Pocahontas at 7 p.m. Greene County Post No 1162 VFW meets on East Vincennes Street at 7 30 p.m. Cast for the play Two Thousand Miles for a Book to rehearse at Linton library at 7 p.m.
Bloomfield Indiana June 6. Offi cers of Psi Iota Xi sorority for coming year were elected and installed Thursday evening at the Jersey business meeting at the home of Mrs. Marland Haines. The new officers include president Mildred E. Daerr and vice president M. Mount. Delegates will attend the June convention June 18 and 19 at Jeffersonville with Mary A. Haines and Mrs. G Wayne Secrest named as delegates. Other attendees include Mrs. J C Jarvis and Mrs. Glen Bryant. The retiring officers are M. Mount and Mrs. Glen Bryant.
The Linton Daily Citizen invites news from all sources including clubs lodges parties churches and general items. Submissions must arrive to the office by 11 a m to appear in the day's issue.
Indianola club members met at Mrs. Adam Topping’s home for a Friday afternoon session with a business meeting and social hour. Prizes were awarded in Cootie to Mrs Ed Hall and Mrs James Priest, followed by a plate luncheon. Next meeting set at Mrs Adam Vonderschmidt’s home in two weeks.
Mrs John C Cravens entertained friends at her home on A street Thursday evening in honor of her daughter in law Mrs M H Cravens of Chicago visiting in Linton. Guests included Mrs Fred Cravens and numerous locals. Prizes awarded for bridge high scores with refreshments and roses in color harmony. Regrets from several listed by name.
Bloomfield Ind June 6 Tri Kappa met at Miss Sylvia Hayes home electing officers Miss Margaret Pate president Miss Mary Slinkard vice president Miss Cecil Shertzer recording secretary Miss Mary Lamb assistant recording secretary Mrs Walker Marshall treasurer Mrs Paul Maddock corresponding secretary Miss Sylvia Hayes and Mrs Walter Sapp members of executive board. Ireland Barkley selected delegate Mrs D Wayne Miles as alternate to province convention June 17 at Bloomington. L Cavins Hinkle in charge of transportation. Float planned for local Fourth of July celebration. Next meeting at Mrs Walker Marshall June 18.
Treasurers Ruth OD Blackmore and conductress Mrs J C Jarvis attended a national charity committee meeting in Indianapolis on Friday. The event was held at the Lincoln Hotel with other committee members present.
The annual W A W club picnic for members and families was held last evening at Linton City Park. A fried chicken, meat loaf, cake and coffee supper was served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Strauser of Switz City, Mr and Mrs Ellis Plew and daughter Phyllis, Mrs Walter Struckmeyer, Mrs Arthur Tryon, Mrs Charles Fulkerson, Mrs Minnie Duhne, Miss Ina Brewer, Bonna Baughman, Gladys Campbell, Gabnielle Workman, Esther Duhne, Thelma Headley of Jasonville, and Paul Duhne and Herschel Workman.
William Powell stars in Ex Mrs Bradford a thriller at the Grand Theatre Sunday. Jean Arthur co stars as a blond partner in a clever intrigue with Powell a society physician. The cast includes Ralph Morgan James Gleason Lucille Gleason Robert Armstrong Grant Mitchell Lila Lee and Frankie Darro.
Will Rogers stars in a comedic tale set in King Arthur’s era as he uses modern tricks to outshine knights. The production, starting Sunday, draws fans eager for a lighthearted adventure and Rogers’ signature humor.
The comedy romance Gentle Julia opens tomorrow afternoon at the Sher-Ritz theatre recalling old time American charm with peg leg trousers and horse and buggy social scenes. Jane Withers leads a cast including Tom Brown Ma Hunt and Jackie Searle in this Booth story production.
A surprise birthday party was held Wednesday night at the Mullis home in Newberry Indiana. Relatives and friends traveled from Indianapolis Vincennes Odon Terre Haute and other nearby towns to join the celebration. The event drew numerous visitors over the weekend and featured family gatherings with several local residents attending from Lyons and Dugger.
Harold C. Mason wins the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship medallion at IU School of Business Administration during a dinner in Bloomfield. Chester P. Harrah attends the National Association of Direct Selling Companies convention at Lake Wawasee with Mrs. Harrah. Miss Wyble Lewis hosts a bridge club. prizes go to Frances Emery and Mary Alice Freeland. Howard Stein, son of Rep. Stein, to graduate at Howe Military Academy. attend commencement with Harrah and Stein families. Social engagements continue with Mrs. Luttrell hosting a bridge club. prizes awarded to several guests. Families of Kessler and Griffiths visit Ohio. Detroit visitors Mary Ann Helms and Donna Sheche plan a multi-week stay.
Miss Audrey Hancock and Miss Mitchell stayed with Miss Hancock’s parents near town. Freeman and Sims shopped in Terre Haute. Lovelace and Billy Gere returned from Cleveland to visit relatives. Elmer Wyatt and Rex left for Detroit to see Raymond Wyatt. Robertson and baby hosted by Ellen Ormandy. Watkins went to Detroit to visit a brother. Douglas and Gilbert Wat and family with Graysville relatives. Local residents attended the Hamesn sing at Newsnea with Camden and others.
Dir. Lemuel Buis touts the Traction Couch as a top machine to restore run-down bodies. It claims to rejuvenate the entire system, relax every joint from vertebrae to ankles, improve nerve and blood circulation, and even add a touch of height. A lady attendant invites inquiries.
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