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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
2
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The United Brethren Young People's class arranged an afternoon picnic at McCormick's Creek State Park near Spencer for 5 30 p m on Friday April 17 The menu committee includes Amy Margaret Flack Helen Gonser and Hazel Cain Freida Magner led devotions The group met in the public library with members Mary Jane Flack Helen Gonser Freida Magner Amy Margaret Flack Margaret Farthing Hazel Cain Hannah Ogle Fred Dennis and E L James present The next meeting is set for the home of Mary Jane and Amy Margaret Flack on the second Monday in July
A large family gathering was held at Mr. and Mrs. William Strietelmeier’s Ninth Street Northeast home. Attendees included Grover Van Meter family, Pennsburgh visitors, Jasonville guests, Cincinnati guests, Bloomfield relatives, Philadelphia and Altadena participants, and Paul Strietelmeier.
A survey of citizen readers offers varied views on U S involvement in Europe unrest with responses ranging from neutrality to staunch nonintervention. Opinions emphasize focusing on domestic affairs while preserving preparedness and cautious engagement.
Society item note for the Linton Daily Citizen requests by 11 a.m. to appear in the day’s issue. This line marks a personal news entry for Mrs Helen Grubbs.
Violet Rebekah No 812 and Quapaw Council No 80 meet at 7 p m. Linton Shuffle Board at City park 6 30 p m. Several lodge and club gatherings follow at 7 30 p m and later with dinners, birthday party, church classes, and aid society meetings in Worthington and Greene county venues. All are invited or requested to attend or notify organizers.
Wednesday notices list events from Glenburn and area groups. Christian Ladies Aid and Unity Lodge plan regular meetings, Rotary lunch at 12:15 at M E church, Elks and Eagles lodge gatherings, Salvation Army Home League, contract club host, Saron Reform Church service class gathering, Columbian Chapter 440 O F E S meeting, and Keystone Bible Class activities at First and Baptist churches with hostesses named.
Baptist Ladies Aid meets all day at the church. Lodge No. 560 F and A M holds a called meeting at 7 30 p m. Work in the BA degree. Baptist choir practice at the church at 7 p m. Christian Church choir at 7 15 p m. Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at 7 30 p m. M E choir at the church. American Legion Post at home 8 p m. Hiawatha club at Red Men's hall all day. Girl's 4 H clubs at high school 2 p m. Standard Bearers regular meeting 7 30 p m.
Sons of American Legion meet at home at 6 30 p m. Sa Quapaw Tribe 1438 IOOF meets at 7 p m. at the hall. Linton Shuffle Board club gathers at City park 6 30 p m. Glenburn Mothers club holds an all day regular meeting.
The I O F Eagle Encampment No 222 holds its regular meeting at the hall at 8 p m on Saturday. Members are reminded to attend.
Mrs Laura Stewart of Racine Wisconsin visits relatives in this city and is sister to Walter Wills, formerly of Linton. George Haseman and family and Betty Haseman join Sunday visit with Grant Gastineau in Palestine Michigan where Gastineau is critically ill. Indianapolis resident R A Pope and daughter Ruth Ann called on Ellen Brown in West Linton. Lois Lee Moyer and Clarina Slagle hosted at Clay City. Margaret Coakley returns from Providence High School Chicago for summer. H B Liston of Terre Haute and Mildred Liston of Birmingham Michigan visit Harold Liston home on E Street Northwest.
Members of the Linton Chatter and Stitch club met at the home of Mrs. James Gill in Sandborn for an all day session. A luncheon at 1 o clock highlighted the gathering and plans were made for the annual picnic at Linton City park on July 15. Guests included Mrs. Bill Wesner of Bloomington, Mrs. A. E. Dinsmore and daughter Billyanna of Linton, and Mrs. A. W. Dean of Grafton Va., joined by club members Claude Clark Hoyt Clark Wilson Hixson Warren Ellsworth Floyd Cornett Merl Todd Wesley Pranstetter Marie Ecker Ward Letsinger and the hostess.
Reports of the state convention of Indiana Federated clubs were presented at a called Elite club meeting in the local public library. Delegates Mrs. Mitten and Mrs. Aikin spoke, with Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Morgan attending. gift presented to Mrs. Chester Wills who is moving to Pittsburgh.
Queen Esthers meet at Miss Vera Anderson home to plan a children’s party in Shakamak state park on Friday June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mildred Armstrong led worship. Luke scripture read. Norma J. Smith read “You Are The Girl” and a penny drill followed. A nominating committee chosen: Lorene Sheperd Mildren Armstrong Maribelle Smith. Refreshments served to members and guests including new member Harriett A Wall and hostess Vera Grey Anderson assisted by Mrs Job Anderson.
Sixteen members and one guest Miss Mary Bales attended the Ellis Golden Rule Club meeting. Eliza Haney won the penny drill prize, with entertainment contests awarding prizes to Lessie Rector Margaret Stewart Etta Page Maude Mitchell Flossie Sheehy Ruth Dudley and Leola Rector. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Clara Dudley overseeing entertainment.
Samuel Linn and son Oliver visited with friends Monday. Michigan visitors Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Keller were guests of relatives. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stevens Olaf Carrico and Erma Gene Alkire with Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stevens. Additional guests were Orvil Alkire Rufus Edington from Linton and Homer Keller with Mrs. Clifford McCraney from Lyons rural route 4.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Max Friedman included Mr and Mrs Louis Dames and son Bill and daughter Lillian of Vincennes Mr and Mrs I Fell of Bloomington Mrs Florence Sybil of Champaign Illinois Mrs J Rotman and daughter Celia of Jasonsville Mr and Mrs Maurice Dess and daughter Sandra and Mr and Mrs Thad Spice of Linton.
Attendance remains strong at the Glenburn Mission revival meeting. The Rev. E P White preaches “The Greatest Venture” as the public is invited to attend the ongoing services.
The Mayfield family expresses thanks for assistance and sympathy during Mrs Dora E Mayfield illness and after her death. They thank the minister pallbearers flower bearers singers floral offerings and all who aided in their bereavement. Charles Mayfield Clarence Mayfield Winnie Mitchell Mack Mayticia
A dubious advertisement promotes a four day test using herbal tablets to cleanse kidneys. It touts juniper oil and buchu leaves in green tablets to ease bladder irritation and urges customers to say Bukets to a druggist. Free 25c box with each Bukets purchase, limited to one per family.
Johann Kolar aged 22 son of a timber merchant committed suicide at his father's sawmill in Czechoslovakia by turning on the power and placing his head on a circular saw. The U P report notes the fatal act occurred at the mill.
A road crew in Kennebunk Beach adopts a wild partridge that responds to a whistle, follows closely, and perches on the whistle blower's hand arm or head as if trained.
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