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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
3
A garbled mix of society notices and aphorisms discusses home brew, law, and social behavior. It features cynical quips about drivers, obituaries, taxation, and crowd movement, ending with a thought on personal choices and motivations.
The text notes many similarities between Mongolian and American Indian peoples, including personal habits and religious observances, despite Mongols adopting Lamaism, a strict and tolerant faith.
Girl Scout Troop 1 organized early this year sets out on a Tuesday hike starting at 6 am. They trek north into woods, cook breakfast by a campfire, then play games and race along a brook before returning home. The troop lists members incl Hyla Akre Sara Nell McIntosh Margaret Murphy Pearl Melton Geneva Shepherd Maud Williams Mae Williams Frances Feldner Gladys Boruff Lorene Walker Thelma Gott Jesse Caker Vivian Branson Cecelia Nolan Audrey Hert Wilmina Wakefield Virginia Murray Evelyn Poe Mildred Gillum Gladys Malicoat captain and Margaret Bordenet Myrtle Malicoat assistants. First troop in Linton seeking local support.
Miss Sophia Cerar entertained a group of her girl friends at her country home north of the city last evening with music dancing and games. The sociable gathering featured ice cream cake and fruit with attendees including Marie Fulkerson Maude Elkins Fernanda Genestet Alice McDonald Sophia Humphreys Florence Haseman Cecil Keller Anna Cerar and Mary Lee Cardwell.
Mrs A E Green and Mrs W H Wood host an afternoon tea at 909 A Street Northeast for the First Christian Church missionary society. The event is Thursday at 2:30 PM. Members are asked to attend with a guest and bring along their work.
The Delphian Society will gather at the public library Thursday at 7 15 for signing of the charter and assignment of work. All members urged to attend. Mrs. Harry Westfall president.
Paul Phillips resigns from Wolford and Sons to become traveling salesman for Cohen and Fleischer of Louisville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Phillips.
The ladies of the U B church will host an ice cream social and program at the home of Mr and Mrs John Chapman Thursday evening. All church members are invited.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will hold an all day work meeting in the church basement Thursday. All ladies of the aid are requested to attend.
A Sunday night program at Nine Mile Church northeast of the city featured children's day exercises with songs drills and recitations. The children performed well and credit is due to trainers Misses Marie Breck Margaret Booker Hazel Hirth Eva Riley and Nettie Bohley. Attending from the area were Mr. and Mrs. Will Breck and children Truman Mr. and Mrs. Merle Suffal and Mrs. Mary Cooksey.
Local Knights of Columbus Linton Council No. 1985 marks two years since its founding with a dance and ice cream social at their North Main Street home. Ice cream and refreshments will be served on the lawn, dancing in the hall, and visitors are welcomed. The council has grown, now owns its own home, and looks to a bright future.
Miss Hester Boston hosted the F. O. P. Club at her Northwest CG street home last evening with seven members and one guest. The group met at eight, held a business meeting, enjoyed contests and games, listened to music, and saw prizes awarded to Irene Taylor Maude Gill and Edith Bray. Dainty refreshments followed served by the hostess. Attendees included Lula Howe Irene Taylor Maude Gill Edith Bray Hazel Collins Esta Armpriester and guest Miss Harriet Wood of Terre Haute.
The Elks Ladies will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the club rooms with Mrs Claude Harris as hostess All ladies urged to attend Also job work available at the Citizen office.
Mrs Zoe Haseman hosted the Delpha Alpha class gathering at her North Main street home last evening with most members present and teacher Mrs E C Corts. Contests games and music followed regular business and refreshments were served. Attendees included Eva Greene Clara Pearce Nelle Brawand Iona Brawand Vivian Acklin Dessie Fitzpatrick Marie Myers Lena Brawand Emma Pearce and Mrs H C Corts.
Mrs. Bell Jones traveled to Sullivan for the day and Mrs. J. R. Pope visited Bloomfield. D. W. McIntosh went to Spencer on legal business while Morris Engleman visited grandparents in Vicksburg. Philip Templeton of Terre Haute, formerly of this city, was in town. Mrs. Robert Cross and Miss Dessie Fitzpatrick visited Terre Haute for the day. A. M. Beasley and son Kern went to Sullivan for legal matters. Mrs. Lenore Coker visited Jasonville for music pupils. Lizzie McGlone traveled to Farmersburg to visit her mother, Mary B. Jeffries. Catherine Haffley left for Clinton to visit her sister. Bertha Moss returned home to Vicksburg after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Engleman. Mrs. Van Sylvester and baby returned home after visiting Hattie Sylvester. Mrs. James Blackwell returned to Terre Haute after visiting the Harbins. Mrs. Ernest Huffman of Indianapolis went to Bloomfield to visit friends after visiting Mrs. Harry Lynn. Ida Dunning returned to Lyons from a visit with Mrs. Lizzie Schubla in South Linton. Edith Hanger and E. T. Sherwood went to Bloomington for university commencement exercises. Roll Hagerman and children visited Bloomfield and will return to Morgan Town. Maggie Hattery and daughter Margaret of Collins, Iowa, traveled to Bloomfield to visit relatives Pete and Mrs. Brawand. Slater Bartlow Jr. went to Bloomington to attend Indiana University commencement exercises and will return this evening.
The Hyacinth Club will hold an apron social at the home of Mrs Uriah Maxwell on Fifth Street Southeast. The event is Thursday evening from 7:30 to 10 o clock with all apron holders and invited guests urged to attend. A fine program has been arranged and refreshments will be served after.
Mr and Mrs Charles Barnard entertained guests at 1129 Roosevelt street last evening for Fay Barnard twelfth birthday. The gathering featured games and refreshments of popcorn and candy with Cecil Wolan Audrey Barnard Geneva Shepherd Gene White Maythena Walters Lorena Brewer Deloris and Faye Barnard attending. Guests wished Fay many more happy birthdays.
Relatives gathered from South Linton to mark Dan Page's fifty-eighth birthday with a sociable evening and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Out of town guests included Mrs. Eliza Headley of Dugger and Mrs. Mertie Miley and her children.
Mr and Mrs Erman Page and children, along with Leonard and Burrel, departed after a very enjoyable evening, leaving wishes for Mr Page.
Mrs. Sarah E. Neal arrives home Saturday from New Smyrna with granddaughters Corrine and Ione Neal and a nurse. Friends greet her return and note marked improvement in Mrs. Neal's health after the winter away.
Wheat at 1.27 to 1.85 with soy and corn quoted. Livestock prices show hogs top heavies at 8.35, steers 8.25 to 8.50, calves 7.00 to 7.50, bulls 5.00 to 5.50. Timothy priced at 18.00 to 19.00 per unit.
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