This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
3
Note calls for society items to be in by 11 a.m. for that day’s issue. The message references personal news club lodge party and church notices with the name Helen L. Grubbs noted.
Regular meeting notices for Local G 278 Worker's Alliance of America at the Public Library at 7 p m. Sons of American Legion gather at Legion Home 6 30 p m. Pace Jane Linton Shuffle Board Club at Humphreys Park 7 p m. Alpha Bible class of First Methodist meets with Mrs Pearl Pool 7 30 p m. Clarion Club meets 2 00 p m with Mrs Sparks. Junior Home Economics Club with Mrs Vernon Moore 2 30 p m. Fidelity Circle and families picnic at Humphreys Park 6 p m. J Z M Club at 1 30 p m with Mrs John Maddison. Constellation Club with Mrs A W Blayre at 7 30 p m.
The Lintein horseshoe team defeated Bloomfield 42 ringers and 107 points at Humphreys Park in a Wednesday night Wabash Valley league game. The match was moved from Sunday to midweek. Next, Linton faces Jericho on June 18 at home. Individual scores show several players with high ringers and points.
The Linton First Methodist church hosts a National Children's Day program Sunday June 11 at 7 30 p m. Primary children perform a pantomime Anemone Flowers and Trees followed by a pageant Unexpected Angel depicting angels observing earthly scenes then returning to Heaven. The announcement invites worshippers to attend.
Miss Betty Campbell a student nurse at St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis returns to the city after visiting Mr and Mrs Clyde Copeland Mrs Robert Campbell and son David of Jasonville along with Mr and Mrs Clyde Copeland and daughter Carolyn spent Thursday in Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Florey
Mrs. Murl Haseman was elected president of the Missionary society at the Linton First Christian church. Other officers include Francis Haseman vice president Bee McGriffin secretary James Asrey treasurer and Charles Davis literary secretary. The program titled Christ in the World Community featured talks on stewardship India and the Madras conference followed by a missionary benediction. Summer refreshments were served after the program for members and three guests.
Members of the Wednesday Night Bridge club met recently at the home of Mrs. Gerald Rupert. High prize went to Mrs. Lloyd Richardson, second to Mrs. Roy McDaniels, guest prize to Mrs. Guy Moss. Refreshments followed for all attendees listed including Messrs Moss Tincher Turpin Cox and others. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Lloyd Richardson's home.
Lyons 4 H club Thrifty Maidens met in the Lyons school to plan a parents picnic. Ruth Page presided with Norma Owens Carolyn Kirk and Betty Grounds as program committee. Attendees included Modena Bartley Betty Grounds Nancy Patterson Helen Patterson Willadean Nicholson Rosemary Huey Barbara Kirk Norma Owens Ja nice Benham Maxine Shelton Alberta Stevens. Next meeting set for June 19 at the school.
Hogs 7 000 holdovers 147 lights 5 75 to 6 00 mediums 6 15 to 6 55 heavies 5 85 to 6 05 Sows mostly 4 00 to 5 75 Cattle 200 calves 700 firm cleanup on limited cows plain and medium heifers Cutter cows 4 25 to 5 50 few 5 75 dealers steady top 9 Sheep 500 Spring lambs steady to weak bulk good and choice 9 50 to 10
Misses Jessie and Louise Heaton depart for San Francisco California to attend the Delta Theta Tau national convention and the San Francisco exposition. They expect to be away about two weeks.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Ruby Lankford was hosted by Mrs. Wayne Hayes in Sandborn.Guests included many local women and friends. prizes went to Miss Marion Sproat and Miss Ruby McClure. The event celebrated Lankford’s upcoming June 18 marriage to Arnold Pahmeier.
A social afternoon saw Busy Fingers club members meet at Mrs. Leo Pierce’s home. After a brief business session, Chinese checkers and euchre were played with prizes to Mrs. Joe Tincher, Mrs. Leo Pierce, and Mrs. Roy Park. Sunshine pal gifts were exchanged.
Readers discuss whether television will succeed and how it might be used with the telephone. Opinions range from it becoming a major invention to skepticism about its practical value for sight and sound. A second question asks for ideas on a Fourth of July attraction for Linton.
Rep Ben Gibbs reports on a Georgia constituent who aimed to grow cantaloupes but ended up with long necked gourds. He describes $1200 fertilizer costs and a humorous struggle to identify plants. The farmer asks for farmers' bulletins to learn about vegetables and improve his crop.
Mr and Mrs Carl S Nelson of Gary announce the birth of a son William Otis on June 1 weighing eight pounds six and one half ounces. Mother Eva Newsom formerly of this city.
The Owen county Epworth League rally gathered 325 attendees at Mt. Zion church on Thursday. Patricksburg League reported 262 present and Vandalia church league won the banner. Rev. J. E. Harbin, formerly of Linton, now pastors Patricksburg.
In loving memory of Laura Hall wife of Edward Hall who died one year ago today The family recalls a loving presence that remains with them and cherishes her memory despite her absence today
Simple, roundup style notes on warm weather dishes for kids and families. Includes tomato and pineapple juice blends, tomato catsup garnishes, hot soup for after swimming, orange ice with ginger ale, tomato juice crackers, ice cream topping with crystallized ginger, picnic salad with lettuce and garnishes, and notes on condensed soups for camping trips.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.