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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
3
Fernand Duvivier writes in support of the Eagles baseball players in Linton noting fans criticize players while withholding donations. He praises the manager for arranging good games, mentions the new grandstand and lighting, and urges fans to contribute when collections occur.
Pocahontas Council meets at Red Men hall while Women of Freeman Greene County Hospital hold sessions in the board room at 2 p.m. All officers to be elected for Chickateth Council No 253 at Red Men hall 7 30 p.m. Conservation club 7 30 p.m. Unity Lodge 637 I O O F 7 30 p.m. Rotary luncheon 12 15 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority dinner and initiation at Country Club 6 p.m. Greene County Women’s Democrat club pic n ic supper 7 p.m. FHC club 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Ma ble Henico’s bring small gift.
The Greene County Nurses Association meets at Eleanor Mounts home in Bloomfield at 7 30 p m. Quapaw Council No 80 Poca hontas convenes at Red Men s hall at 7 30 p m. Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 gathers at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m. Stated Convocation Linton Chapter No 132 Royal Arch Masons meets at Masonic hall at 7 30 p m. Local Union No 1525 Painters and Paper Hangers at K of P hall at 7 p m. Glenburn Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. Sr Home Ec club with Mrs Tobe Robertson at 190 Second Street NW at 2 p m. Mothers club with Mrs Ralph May at 949 Fourth Street NE at 7 30 p m.
4-H Club NEWS reports Monday booster meetings at the high school at 7 p m. Stockton Hillbillies schedule a 7 p m gathering with Herbert Stough.
Tonight parents of all children affected by the Linton City School board ruling on eligibility for entry in fall 1948 and fall 1949 are invited to a meeting at Mrs. Florence Scott’s home at 90 H and First streets northwest at 7 o'clock.
The Democrat Women’s club meets at the headquarters at 7 p.m. The Eagles Lodge gathers at the Republican headquarters at 7 p.m. The Elks Lodge assembles at the Elks Home at 7 30 p.m.
Thursday events list for several groups including All Little Maidens 4-H at the high school at 2 pm War Mothers No 2 at Democrat headquarters 7 pm choir practice at First Christian church 7 pm American Legion Post 7 30 pm United Brethren choir 7 pm Methodist choir 7 pm Les Cercle des Amis all day at community house Baptist choir 7 pm Called meeting Linton Lodge 560 F and A M 7 30 pm work in B degree with refreshments.
Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission at 7 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets at the hall at 7 30 p m. Women of the Moose Chapter 19 meets at the hall at 7 30 p m. JTM club meets at Shakamak State Park for picnic bring own table service covered dish and 25e gift for secret pal.
Miss Peggy Wills daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Wills married Donald J Pankey son of Mr and Mrs Henry Pankey in a 2 30 pm ceremony at Saron Evangelical and Reformed church officiated by Rev H Raymond Voss Attendants were Miss Betty Janes Wills and Julian Letot The couple both attended Linton Stockton high school She works as cashier and bookkeeper at G C Murphy Co He served as a sergeant in WWII European Theatre and now works for General Motors in Indianapolis An informal reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
The ceremony was followed by a reception with a four tier wedding cake and spring flower decor. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pankey, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pope, Rev. and Mrs. H. Raymond Voss and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shank and children, Mrs. E. J. Ecker, Julian Letot, Miss Betty Jane Wills, and the bride and groom with the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wills. The couple will live in Indianapolis.
Miss Ruth Marie Rosier of Cass to wed Edgar Hedden of Sullivan at Riley Methodist Church June 13. Shower hosted by Mrs. Roscoe Scamshorn and Mrs. Ralph Mitchell at the Cass Sabbath parsonage lawn featured solos by Marjorie Botts and accordion numbers by the bride elect.
In Linton Indiana Mr and Mrs Fred Cheever announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Lou to Robert Blevins son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence H Blevins also of Linton The ceremony was Sunday at five in the First Christian church with Rev Grady Spiegel officiating Attendants were Miss Doris Cheever and Philip Gilmour The nuptial altar featured roses Madonna lilies snapdragons and ferns A program of bridal airs was played on the organ by Ruth Marie Fritz The bride wore a white Palm Beach suit with poudre blue accessories and orchids The bridesmaid wore rose colored crepe with white accessories and white carnations Reception followed at the Cheever home The couple will reside in Linton
Nancy Ruth Henico married Willis Ray Garrett in a Friday ceremony at the bride’s grandfather William Risher home. The couple, both local graduates, will reside at 139 A Street Southeast with a reception of family members from Linton and Indianapolis.
Mrs Irma Mills hosted the Home and Community Circle near Marco with Mrs Helen Bowers as co hostess. The session opened with roll call and Father’s Day verses, a lesson on training good food habits, a group discussion, and plans to invite the county nurse.
Mrs. Mazel Terhune announced the marriage of her daughter Imola to Hobart Tannehill son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Tannehill. The ceremony occurred Saturday at two oclock in the Tannehill home with Rev Grady Spiegel officiating. The couple will reside in Evanston Illinois after a short honeymoon.
Thirteen members and six guests attended a recent Hiawatha club meeting at the Red Men hall. A noon covered dish meal followed a business session and an afternoon of games with prizes awarded. The next meeting is slated for June 10.
Mrs Betty Thompson Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Thompson of Linton wed Charles Hudson son of Mr and Mrs Perry Hudson of Sullivan in a double ring ceremony at Olive Branch Baptist church parsonage Saturday at five officiated by Rev E L Moore Attendants were Mrs Charlotte Frank Glen Thompson and Mr and Mrs Wayne Bedwell The bride wore a pink suit with navy accessories and white gardenia corsage The groom worked as machinist at Lippeatt Coal Mine near Sullivan They plan to live in Sullivan and the couple attended local schools and she has run a beauty shop in Sullivan lately
Mrs Dan Shonk entertained L A L club members at her home. Roll call noted favorite colors, business items discussed, social time with games and contests, prizes to Mrs Leroy Tolen and Mrs Ed Page. Refreshments followed, table in yellow and white. Next meeting June 10 with Mrs Rex Hoffeditz.
Ten members of the Sunshine Circle club met at Miss Ann Nolting's home. Mrs. Ruth Ogden and Mrs. Anita Inman opened the business meeting. Much of the afternoon was spent playing games with prizes to Mrs. Inman and Mrs. Dorothy Hoffeditz. Chips and iced tea were served to Mesdames Nolting Perigo Hofeditz Vaughn Ogden Nolting Smith Strietelmeier and the hostess. The gathering occurred at Dorothy Hoffeditz's home on June 17.
Dr and Mrs Lloyd Pope attended a Wabash Valley Chiropractors Association meeting in the Terre Haute House. After lunch the business session with Dr Pope presiding set plans to host the Indiana Chiropractors Association annual convention in Terre Haute on October 10 12 and 13.
The Wednesday afternoon bridge club meeting at Mrs. John DeFrees home in Worthington is postponed for two weeks, per an official announcement.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Tincher hosted a dinner with Ott Powell Jake Powell and families and John Powell with children. Visitors include Frank Baxley Elizabeth Hodges Arnold Sargent William Moehlmann to St Louis for a Cardinals Pirates game. Families return from Florida and Shelburn Indianapolis Danville enjoy nursing, college and hospital visits. Pfc Dick Mitchell recovering from leg surgery in San Diego. Ola Mae Freeman and Mahlon Byerly wed at Worthington Baptist church.
Mrs Emma Cooprider hosted a Sunday covered dish birthday dinner honoring Frank Cooprider and Dan McCullaugh. Relatives and friends attended including Dan and wife, Frank and wife, George Kline and family, Melvin and family McCullaugh, Arnold McCullaugh and family, Mace McCullaugh and family, Herman Smith and Alfred Cooprider families, Wayne Weaver and sons, John James and sons, Catherine Newman and daughter, William Spear, Dennis Cooprider, and Oswald Tanner with granddaughter visiting afternoon.
Livestock markets show hogs 14 000 head active and uneven but near Friday’s averages. Prices reach 24 50 to 25 00 for 170 to 240 pound hogs and 20 50 to 25 00 for larger weights. sows 17 00 to 18 00. Cattle and calves: steers and yearlings active, with top 1050 to 1175 pound steers 34 00 to 35 25 and yearlings above 23 00.
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