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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
3
Society editor note announces items from clubs churches lodges and parties to be submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 a.m. for publication in the day’s issue. The fragment names Helen L Grubbs as the presumably invited contributor or subject.
America meets at the public library at 7 p m Mert G 278 Workers Alliance of Building Trades Council at City hall 1 30 p m Sons of American Legion at Legion Home 6 30 p m Quapaw Tribe No 143 I O R M at the hall 7 p m Rifle club at K of P rifle range 7 p m Columbian chapter 140 C E S at the hall 7 0 p m Memorial services Refreshments Linton Shuffle Board club at Humphreys Park 7 p m
A special Children’s Day program by the primary and junior departments of Linton Methodist Church is set for Sunday at 7 30 PM in the church. The program features songs, solos, readings, and a benediction with many named participants and selections including We Come Why We Are Happy A Child’s Prayer Meeting and Master and Jesus Loves Me.
Wen dell L Willkie utility executive and Republican presidential candidate told a largely unemployed St Louis audience that finding work is the nation’s most vital issue. He is president of Commonwealth & Southern Corporation and urged that if nominated and elected he would provide jobs, not talk.
Members of the Linton Baptist Missionary society met at Mrs. Jack Workman’s home to plan a Father and Son banquet and to switch meeting dates to the third Thursday each month. Rev. Harry J. Bailey opened with prayer as Mrs. Chloe Taylor led a devotional and program on “Reflection of the Denomination.”
Twenty six Glenburn youths and their recreation leader gathered at the Glenburn recreation center then hiked to Humphreys Park Thursday evening for a wiener roast. After supper they played games before returning.
The Woman's Study club of Dugger met at Mrs. Clarence Hannah's home with co host Mrs. Faye Ringer. President Ray Tison called to order as members recited the roll and discussed Ruth and Passover papers. Refreshments were served to listed members.
Shiloh 4-H members met at Mary Lee Gwaltney's home in the Shiloh area near Lyons, Ind. President Rose Rainbolt led roll call and minutes. A baking judging contest and a pie crust demonstration by Miss Gwaltney followed, with refreshments served to Dora Lambright Nada Gibson Vera Owens Rose Rainbolt Marjorie Pease and Mary Lee Gwaltney.
Mrs. Tom Pulliam entertained the Dugger Worthwhile club at her home Thursday afternoon. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Henry Raef, William Driver and Mrs. Ralph Robson. Attendees included Mesdames Earl Brazzel, Frank Buscher, Harold McCammon, William Driver, Sam Farrar, Roy Usrey, Ralph Robson, Henry Raef, Julius Braatz, Frank Shepherd.
Evangelistic services will be held at the Switz City Christian church from June 10 to June 16 led by Rev. John Binkley of Bloomington. An old fashioned song service and choir music will be featured each evening. A Bible school for children runs 9:00 to 10:30 each morning hosted by Rev. Binkley with assistants Mrs. Swango Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Brewer.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Saron Evangelical Reformed Church held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Miss Minnie Strietelemeier's home near the city. Mrs. J C Pats led, readings included Citizenship Packet articles, and the lesson on The Home as a Laborator y for Christian Nurture.
Mrs. Hugh Lash departed today for Cleveland Ohio for an extended visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Hegman Cooper in the city checked by family.
Mrs Bessie Padgett 54 died suddenly at home in Gambill at 8 PM after a two day illness. Born February 12 1886 she was the daughter of E M and Nancy Brewer Houk of Virginia. Survived by husband James A Padgett son James Harris and brother Joseph Houk. Funeral at Bethel Methodist Gambill Sunday 2 PM officiated by Rev James Cox. Burial Hickory Cemetery. Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville in charge.
Beginning next Sunday June 9 the Bible School at First Christian Church moves to 9 48 a m and the morning worship to 10 15 a m. The entire morning program will close at 11 00 a m and continue through the summer months to allow members to attend trips while staying loyal to the church.
The church outlines a revised summer plan and asks every member to cooperate to keep attendance at a high average during the season.
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