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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
2
Society clubs and society fetes are to be filed in the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 1 am for inclusion in that day’s issue. Personal news, clubs, lodge events, parties, and elec tions are welcomed for publication by Helin L. Grubbs.
Social events on Tuesday include Delta Alpha at the American Legion Home at p.m. and the Afternoon Bridge Club at 2 15 p.m. with Mrs. Josephine Hixson and co host Mrs. Gale Jackson. Various lodge and club meetings follow, plus a War Mothers Auxiliary gathering with many listed attendees from Indiana towns.
Mrs Mary A Lamb was honored on her 83rd birthday with a family gathering at her home. Relatives attending included Oscar and Ray Summerville and their children Merle and Jimmie of Bloomfield, John Summerville family of Sandborn, and Vernal Summerville with Rolla Hall of Scotland among others.
An advertisement promotes Tromone a medical formula combining vitamins and hormones to restore vitality for middle aged men. It claims added years do not subtract from pleasures and urges purchase through Hamilton Drug Co and other druggists.
Betty Allen surprised on her 11th birthday as Mrs. Viola Allen hosts a party at their home near here. Games and contests fill the afternoon with fruit salad cake and coolade served. Guests include Dorothy Kelker Marilee Buck Carol Rose Underwood Mary Ann Shanklin Michael Penna Bobby Davidson Paul Penna Ruthie Felker Otis Felker Fredia Balard Martha Shanklin Kathleen Reintjes. Betty received many gifts.
Ellis Chore Boys 4 H club met at Badonna Bolton home to discuss a future judging contest to be held at Pur due University. Morris Martindale and rank Wilson were chosen to attend. Martindale gave a talk on beef calves. Next meeting set at Nancy Bill and Frank Henico home.
Members of the L A L club gathered at Humphreys Park for an afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs Cletha Pigg. Roll call and a brief business session preceded a social with prizes awarded at the close.
A bridal shower for Mrs Cletha Pigg was held at Mrs Roy Tolen’s home on June 15 in Indianapolis. Guests included Mesdaniés Hettie Shonk Merle Hoffeditz Mayme Nolting Edith Reed Clara Smith Edith Miler Daisy Page Pearl Tolen Ruth Ogden and the hostess. The bride recently married and has begun work at Allisons in Indianapolis. Sappenfield, home on thirty day leave from the United States Navy, previously managed the D X Service Station in Lyons before joining the Navy. The couple departed for a short wedding trip after the ceremony.
Lyons Indiana June 5 An candle lighted ceremony installed new officers at Lyons Christian Missionary Society. Officers include Ellis Taylor president Walter Mullis vice president Vernon Bynum secretary Roscoe Holder treasurer Lloyd Stalcup world call secretary Laura Donagher literature secretary. Eighteen members and one guest attended as Mrs Ellis Taylor hosted.
Mr and Mrs Charles Oliphant announce the marriage of daughter Eva to Bernard Sappenfield Machinists Mate first class US Navy son of Mrs Bertie Sappenfield of Lyons. Vows read by Rev Charles W Layton in Bloomfield Saturday evening at seven. Attendants were Mr George Carpenter and Miss Lucy Hann. Bride a Bloomfield High School graduate and attended Central Business College.
A woman troubled by stomach gas rising to her throat while lying down reports relief after using ERB HELP. She says the gas vanished, bowels regular, and she can sleep soundly. The product claims cleansing of bowels and aiding liver and kidneys. Hamilton's Drug Store promotes the remedy.
Mr and Mrs Reed Williams of Indianapolis spent a week with Mr and Mrs Charles Page. Mr and Mrs Omer Knox and Miss Fannie Hendren of Bloomfield were Saturday guests. Miss Virginia Coleman of Indianapolis visits two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs William Coleman. The Prye family and friends from Linton visited Freal Frye and family in Pleasantville. Mrs Freal Frye and son Ronald Paul visited Anna F Shields in Linton. Miss Arretta Weaver leaves for South Bend for summer. Mrs Ivan Calvert leaves today for an unspecified destination.
Chicago residents and relatives are listed visiting relatives and spending time together. Mrs Dolly Hub, Mr and Mrs Meee Hayes and family, and Mr and Mrs Emil Elgan visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Hayes near Atlas. Miss Betty Higins of Bicknell stays with her aunt Mrs Evirta Thomas for a few days.
Engineering officer candidates with past sea time are urged to enroll in refresher classes at the U S Maritime Service officers candidate school. With shipyards turning out more merchant ships, more officer cadets are needed to train to command crews of freighters and tankers vital to supplying fighting forces worldwide. Candidates need at least 14 months sea experience on ships of 500 tons or more in the engine department.
The U S Maritime Service runs a four month officer school in Fort Russell, New London Conn, paying 126 dollars monthly plus quarters and subsistence. Graduates become Third Assistant Engineer in the Merchant Marine, with priority for engineering officer candidates. sea time and qualifying experience also count for eligibility. Interested men should apply in Chicago at 844 Rust St or Milwaukee at 312 E Wisconsin Ave.
On graduation day at West Point June 6 1915 or 194? John Eisenhower nicknamed Young Ike is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of infantry. Mrs Eisenhower accompanies him to the ceremony marking his father's greatest venture.
Walter F. Strub, head of the OPA rationing division, told 46th annual National Association of Retail Grocers convention that the nation may enjoy an indefinite breathing spell from food rationing. He warned that if supplies tighten, rationing could return to 1943 44 levels to prevent panic buying and hoarding.
Children who attended the Daily Bible school at Glenburn will hold a picnic at Shakamak State Park on Wednesday. All attendees should meet at the Glenburn Mission by nine o'clock.
Ue-Fresh boys 9 500 holdovers 1 500 steady with steers and heifers and cows showing stable prices. Cattle totals include 1 800 head and calves 700 with steer tops around 16 60 for two loads at 1100 pounds. Vealers weakened 50 cents with top near 16 dollars.
The public was notified that electricity will be off from two to four o'clock Wednesday morning at the Anti och Power Plant. The notice aims to inform residents of scheduled maintenance and service interruption.
The Coast Guard has fought in every American war since founding except the war against Tripoli, highlighting a unique gap in its long service history.
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