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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1944

Page

3

Friday Social Calendar in Town Meetings and Classes

Social calendar lists events Friday including Women of the Moose at 7 p.m. at the hall Surgical Dressings classes at Elks Home 1 4 and 7 9 Red Cross Sewing at Main School 1 4 Prayer meeting Glenburn Mission 7 P M Quapaw Tribe 143 Red Men 7 30 p m Alpha Bible class Methodist church basement 7 30 p m Constellation club with Mrs Marvin Taylor 7 30 p m J T M club with Mrs William Smith 1 30 p m Hostesses Mrs B F Cooper Mrs Albert Cornelier

Alpha Bible Class of Methodist Church Mets B. F. Cooper Albert Cornelier

Civic Garden Luncheon and Club Meetings Tonight

Monday activities include a Civic Garden Club luncheon at Humphreys Park at 11 AM. Pocahontas groups meet at Red Men’s Hall at 7 PM and 7:30 PM, Met Lodge 193 K of P at 7:30. Quapaw Council No. 80 meets at Red Men’s Hall at 7:30. Moose Lodge 1434 and Linton Chapter Royal Arch Masons gather at 7:30. Local 1112 Painters and Paper Hangers meet at Eagles Hall at 7:30. Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at the Community House at 7 PM.

Civic Garden Club Humphreys Park Quapaw Council No. 80 Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Moose Hall Linton Royal Arch Masons Masonice Hall Union No Painters and Paper Hangers Eagles Hall

Church and lodge events fill Wednesday schedule

Baptist Ladies Aid Society meets all day at the church. Eagles Lodge gathers at the hall at 7 p.m. Elks Lodge meets at the home at 8 p.m. Unity Lodge No 637 I O O F convenes at the hall at 7 30 p.m. Rotary lunch at the Legion Home at 12 15 p.m. Glenburn W S C S at the community house. Baptist choir practice at the church at 7 p.m.

Baptist Ladies Aid Society Unity Lodge Rotary Club the Legion Home

Community Meetings And Activities Then Evening Schedule

American Legion Post meets at the Legion Home at 7 p.m. Seana Na American Legion Auxiliary gathers at 7 30 p.m. Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M holds its stated meeting at the hall. United Brethren choir practices at the church at 7 p.m. Methodist choir practice also. Surgical Dressings classes at the Elks Home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9.

American Legion Post Legion Seana Na American Legion Auxiliary Linton Lodge No. 560 United Brethren

Junior Leaders Meet At Crane

Greene County 4-H Junior Leaders gathered at Crane Recreation Hall. President Garland Graves of Switz City presided, Warren Hines of Worthington led songs, roll call noted club enrollments, Margaret Donie of Linton read minutes, and a 4-H camp was set for Shakamak August 17 to 20 with Ruby Jean Hays of Worthington elected news reporter.

Greene County Crane Garland Graves Switz City Warren Hines Worthington Margaret Donie Linton Shakamak

4-H Club Draws County Demonstration Plans

Hines and Gretchen Lynch of Bloomfield were chosen as song leaders The event featured divided sessions by Miss Marie Byers County Home Demonstration agent and Arthur Haseman County Agriculture Agent Boys discussed the exhibit and the girls planned the county demonstration and judging contest to be held at Switz City June 28 An activity included farm tales directed music by Louise Fines Mineral and twins ula and Lola McElroy sang Playmates Refreshments came from Neighborhood 4-H and Rickwood Thrifty Maidens 4-H clubs The next meeting is set for Worthington Public Park on July 11.

4-H Rickwood Thrifty Maidens Worthington Public Park

Switz City Clubs Hold Joint Meeting

The Willing Workers and Switz City 4-H clubs held a joint session on Wednesday at 2 p m with Mary Edna Allen presiding. Evelyn Swango led pledges and Nancy Ann Aldridge led the 4-H pledge, followed by song and a program including a French horn solo and demonstrations on Tailor's Tacks and threading a sewing machine. Refreshments were served by Group 4, with a notice for the next meeting on June 21.

Switz City Mary Edna Allen Evelyn Swango Nancy Ann Aldridge Gloria Hamner Miss Arvidson Ruby Cain Treva Rollins Mary Ruth McDaniel

War Mothers Auxiliary Meets Here Thursday

Sixteen new members joined the World War 2 Mothers Auxiliary at the regular June meeting held in the Legion Home. President Mrs. John Bowen led the business session and announced two new committees, the color guard with Mrs. Anna Peltiér and Mrs. Bette Colvin.

World War 2 Mothers Auxiliary Legion Home John Bowen

Bed Kits Club Plans Monthly Meetings and New Members

The group announced meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month. Mrs. Orville Coleman named pianist and chair of the bed kits committee. 36 kits distributed to date with materials donated by Mrs. Lillian Friedman and Mrs. Con O'Hern for Camp Atterbury. Charter open to new members and invitations extended to eligible individuals.

Hazel Wade Callie Masters Orville Coleman

Soldier And Bride Honored At Shower

Mrs. L. W. Powell and her new husband were celebrated at a bridal shower hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Powell. Relatives and friends attended as refreshments, a large wedding cake, and gifts were exchanged. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen, Marjorie Powell, Sandra Sue, Curt Moody, Floyd Alexander, Blanche and Pauline Alexander, L. W. Warner, Sheldon Goodman, Myra Herndon, Emma Powell, Sgt and Mrs Powell, and the host couple.

Set L. W. Powell Lloyd Powell Bob Allen Marjorie Powell Sandra Sue Curt Moody Floyd Alexander Blanche Pauline L. W. Warner Sheldon Goodman Sheldon Herndon Myra Emma Powell Sgt Powell

Local social notes list travel to military bases and visits

Mrs Winnie Hewitt and daughter travel to Miami Iowa to visit Ensign Billy Hewitt at the Naval Air Base and plan to visit Tampa relatives. Mrs Rosie Dove Barnard leaves for Camp McClellan Alabama to see Pvt Everett Barnard. Wayne Duke returns home to Detroit after visiting Charles and Mrs. Duke in Linton. Mrs Alice Spear of Los Angeles and Mr Mrs Willis Howard of Indianapolis stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Page. Mrs Harry Maddison goes to Norfolk Virginia to visit her husband stationed with the Navy.

Winnie Hewitt Miami Ensign Billy Hewitt Naval Air Base Tampa Rosie Dove Barnard Camp McClellan Ala Pvt Everett Barnard United States Army Wayne Duke Detroit Mich Charles Duke Linton Alice Spear Los Angeles Cal Willis Howard Indianapolis Charles Page Harry Maddison Norfolk, Va United States Navy

Awards for Indiana men named Distinguished Flying Cross

The War Department announced the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Indiana servicemen. First Lt. John T. Eickhoff from Bridgeport, Second Lt. Louis A. Bibler from Portland, and Staff Sergeant Howard K. Beanblossom of New Albany are listed as recipients.

Washington War Department Indiana John T. Eickhoff RFD Box 73 Bridgeport Louis A. Bibler Portland Howard K. Beanblossom 18Th St New Albany

Linton-Stockton School Seeks Washed Coal Bids

Notice says Linton-Stockton High School will receive bids for No 4 5 or 6 washed coal for 1944 1945 at the Superintendent of Schools office in the High School building Linton Indiana at 6 00 P M June 21 1944 The right to reject any or all bids is reserved Secretary Wm KE Grounds June 9 16

Linton-Stockton Superintendent of Schools Main Streets Linton Greene County Indiana Wm, KE. Grounds

Church services and meetings announce invasion front prayers

The calendar lists church morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon Our Foundation and evening service at 7 30. Doors open 7 00 to 8 00 daily for silent prayers for soldiers. Activities include missions society, camp meeting prep June 19 24, and a sacred concert at 3 PM directed by Floyd Jones. Public invited.

Ladies Missionary Society Willis Pirtle St. N. E Shakamak Sona Bata Guild Doris Breck Floyd Jones Indianapolis

Special Prayer Service for Boys in the Service

At Linton Methodist Church a special prayer service honors boys in the service with 9:30 Church School 10:30 Morning Worship and a final Communion Service of the Conference year. The day features an evening program with Children's Day exhibits and a sequence of hymns, readings, and musical numbers.

Linton Methodist Church R. B. Baldridge H. von Berge Roma Kay Blume Sandra Currie Galilee Johnny Jones Jesus Leanne Rose Hagaman Jack Tincher Jackie Joe Roof Peggy Wright David Baker Keith Holman Allan Hewitt Janice Fordyce Beethoven Sue Clark Helen Morrison Whaneta O'Brian Frederick Yount Robert Raney Jerry Clark Muril Blume Floyd Cramer Jimmie Yount Phyllis Holman Helen Holman Mary Nell Jones Beverly Yount

Church invites all to worship and study

The message invites readers to attend services led by Pastor Virgil Kelley. Sunday school begins at 9:30 with morning worship at 10:30 and the evangelistic service at 7:30 the same day. A Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled for 7:30. A hearty welcome is extended to visitors.

Virgil Kelley

Sunday School and Worship Services Announced

Sunday schools at 9 30 a m led by Thos Osbon and at 9 45 a m led by Claude Hawkins welcome all. Youth Fellowship 7 15 p m and preaching 8 p m with the message The Danger of Drifting. Bible study posted midweek. Last preaching service of the conference year invites all to attend.

Thos. Osbon Nine Mile Claude Hawkins John

Revival Services Progress With Evangelistic Message

Widespread revival services continue with morning and evening worship, Sunday school, and a special divine healing service Saturday. Bro Wiseman shares World War I experiences tonight as part of Young People's Night, inviting all ages to join through next week.

Wiseman

Church Services and Themes Announced for Week

Morning worship at 10 30 with theme My Faith Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 Evening services at 7 30 theme The Omnipresent God Prayer meeting on Wednesday at [time not provided].

Young Peoples Meeting

Do Not Let It Be A Secret A Soldier Of Christ

Church notes urge believers to openly declare faith and wear their colors. Worship and Sunday school start at 9 30 with age specific classes. evening service is at 7 30. Friday prayer service remembered. tonight at 8 30 services continue.

of Christ

Wife of Wholesaler Regains 12 Pounds

Thelma Armstead of Atlanta Georgia credits Retonga with relief from nervous indigestion and gas. She says she regained twelve pounds, now eats freely, and feels stronger, aiding her daughters with school work. Retonga is described as aiding digestion and appetite with B1 support and is available at Hamilton Drug Stores.

Thelma Armstead Produce Row Atlanta Mill Street N. W Retonga Hamilton Drug

Crosby May Cancel Opening Of Track

Bing Crosby may cancel the Del Mar race track opening set for July 1 near San Diego if he judges it will hamper the war effort. Track manager Willard Tunney pressed ahead with plans approved by the Racing Commission and military authorities. The War Manpower Commission opposed the opening citing absenteeism concerns, while Crosby’s brother noted local business and aircraft industry opposition. The 13 race program featured a $10,000 handicap and $1,000 minimum parimutuel pools, a $200 hike since 1941.

Hollywood U.P Bing Crosby del Mar San Diego Everett Crosby Willard F. Tunnen State Racing Commission Military Authori Bing War Manpower Commission Tunney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women of the Moose Elks Home Red Cross Glenburn Mission Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Constellation Club Marvin Taylor J. T. M. Club William Smith Chickateth Council Pocahontas Metropolitan Lodge No. 193 K. of P Glenburn Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Glenburn W. S. C. S Baptist Choir Methodist Ruby Jean Hays Warren Switz War Mothers Auxiliary Fancy U. S. No California Sunkist Texas the Citizen First Baptist Church First Christian Church Church School Nola D. Yoder Pilgrim Holiness Church Sixth and ‘D’ Sts. N. E First Church OF God C Sts. N. W Charles E. Strater United Brethren IN Christ R. C. Hale Newkirk Funeral Home Mrs. Thelma Armstead So. Main St Crosby Geo Washington Carver American Forbes Science Service Hamilton Drug Co the Country Club St. Peters School Hall Walford Flower Gardens Eleventh St. Northeast City OF Linton Utilities
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