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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
2
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Sixty five members of the junior department of the First Christian church were entertained with a picnic in the city park. Prizes went to Georgianna Geatches Billy Geatches and Betty Joe Coulter. Mrs B H Bruner spoke to the mothers. readings by Helen McGriffin John Wade and Geneva West and a song by Johnny Miller followed. Supper was served at 6.
Hollywood director Allan Dwan laments excess dialogue in modern films and urges mood and atmosphere to convey Egypt scenes in Suez. He cites silent era techniques and aims to let actors’ expressions carry emotion, balancing words with atmosphere for stronger reactions. Dwan began directing in 1908 with American Film company.
Boise Idaho June 10 Tin cans will receive protection from the state game department like wild life. Officials issued this statement after calls that young boys were endangering wildlife residents and cans with small caliber rifles. Boys who shoot at tin cans without a game license are violating the law.
The Reverend Fred Puckett will preach at 7:30 tonight in the North Mission church. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
The observer recalls a neighbor Mrs Bandy planting onions after surgery while visitors bring flowers. The column critiques execution, crime cases, and moral standards, noting Anna Marie Hahn and Hebert Hicks, and ends with a vignette of a man asking for water for his drunk girlfriend and the response to move on.
The University of Oklahoma will inaugurate an anti cribbing program for final examinations. Co ed purses and reference materials will be banned from exam rooms, and a record number of proctors will watch students as no one may leave during quiz periods.
Linton horse owners George Dye J D Wilcoxin Ralph Anderson and Robert Akre are expected to enter their horses in a saddle show to be held Sunday afternoon in Terre Haute.
Eagle Encampment I C O FP No 222 holds its regular meeting at 8 p m. Hospital Auxiliary meets at the hospital at 2 p m.
The Greene County Industrial Unions convene at Moose hall 6 30 p m with all crafts urged to attend. Metropolitan Lodge No 193 of K P meets at the hall 7 30 p m. Chickateth Council of Pocahontas meets at Red Men hall 7 p m. David D Wilds Post No 86 Spanish American War Veterans gathers at 5th Street SE home at 7 30 p m with refreshments served.
Linton lodge 560 F and A M calls a 7 30 p m meeting to confer M M work by Bloomfield lodge with refreshments and urges all members to attend. Quapaw Council 80 Pocahontas meets at Red Men's hall, Ted Mm. Linton Shuffle Board Club gathers 6 30 p m at City park. Linton Chapter 132 Royal Arch Masons 7 30 p m at Labor's hall. Greene County Non-Partisan League meets 7 p m at the public library. all voters invited. Needlecraft club picnic at City park 6 p m. please bring table service.
Regular Glenburn Aid Society meeting announced. Christian Ladies Aid holds all day church event. Rotary Luncheon at 12 15 at M E church. Unity Lodge No 637 I O O F meets 7 30 pm. Elks Lodge hosts meeting at home 7 pm. Eagles Lodge meets 7 pm at the hall. Salvation Army Home League meets at headquarters 1 pm.
Various groups announce church and hall gatherings including Baptist Ladies Aid, IME choir at 7 p.m., Baptist choir, Stated meeting Linton Lodge 560 F and A M at 7:30, Christian and American LegionAuxiliary activities, Loyal Order of Moose 7:30, American Legion Post 8, Women's Relief Corps at Red Men's Hall, 4-H club at high school, Les Circle De Ames at 1 p.m., and Elks Ladies at home 2:15.
The Sons of American Legion meet at the Legion home at 6 30 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 IOOF meets at the hall at 7 p m at 6 30 p m in the City park. The Alpha Bible class of the M E church meets with Mrs Guy Ramsey at 7 30 p m.
Lightning damaged insulators on the Antioch Power lines. To perform repairs, Light & Water will cut power Sunday morning June 12 from 3:00 to 4:00 for one hour. Plants. 1012c.
Mrs Ellen Brown of West Linton leaves for Indianapolis to stay with her daughter Mrs Roy E Pope who will undergo tumor surgery. Mr and Mrs William Smith and son Wendell spend the weekend in Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Hal Johnson then visit Jackson Michigan with their son William Smith. Hugh Lash of the US Forestry Department at Medaryville returns home for a two week vacation. Mrs Hank Larson and Mrs John Bowen depart Sunday for Kokomo for Women Relief Corps convention. Louis Heaton and children Louise Jessie and Harold plan two week vacation in Hornell New York with Mrs Loren Gowan. Fred Livingston Eugene Barnes and Elmer Johnson of Spencer were in Linton Friday night.
The Waneta club met at Mrs Forest Hunters on Sixth street northeast for a regular gathering. Mrs Andrew Stewart presided as president and plans were made for an all day meeting with a covered dish dinner at Mrs Clyde Copeland's home in two weeks. Members enjoyed games and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Don Keller Mrs Alvie Weaver Mrs Mary McAlister and Mrs Stewart Burress. Refreshments included raspberries with whipped cream cake and iced tea. Those present were Mesdames Don Keller Andrew Stewart Stewart Burress Alvie Weaver Mary McAlister Alvin Dudley Bernard McAatee Fannie Cody and the hostess.
Mrs Squire Walters hosts L A L club with spring decorations and roll call on vacations. After a business session, bingo and contests awarded prizes to Mrs Richardson Mrs Reed Mrs Smith and Miss Miller. Refreshments served. next meeting at Mrs Rex Shonk's home.
In observance of the twenty third anniversary the Hiawatha club held an all day meeting in the Red Men hall. A noon dinner followed by a brief business session and afternoon games and contests. Guest Mrs. Lawrence Bennett and numerous members attended.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Margie Topping daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Topping of Linton and Paul Smith son of Mrs Clara Smith of the city. The ceremony took place Saturday May 28 at Newburg conducted by Rev O K Haley.
Switz City June 11. Members and nine guests gathered at the Switz City school for a covered dish luncheon. A playlet The Scandal was performed and songs from Songs of Yesteryear were sung. President Sceva Rodecker spoke on the county club picnic and Ball Brothers canning contest.
Members of the W. W. G. of the local Baptist church hosted a missionary tea in the church social room. About sixty guests sat at blue and white tables amid spring flowers, receiving corsages. Entertainment featured songs, readings, solos, a story, a piano solo, and a short play Meiko's Quest, followed by refreshments.
Readers comment on a proposed ordinance requiring fingerprinting for canvassers and solicitors. Opinions split on identification benefits for buyers and crime prevention versus concerns about taxes and civil liberties. A second question asks about the Duchess of Windsor's planned visit next March.
Ceciar Howard, younger brother of the Earl of Suffolk, announces plans to buy a ranch in Pasadena California and settle there. He intends to enter aviation and establish a private airport on the property.
Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Greene County Indiana will hold a public hearing at 9:00 am on June 28 at the Clerk's office Bloomfield. The investigation concerns Charley Barnett doing business as Barnett's Cafe 107 N Main St Linton for liquor beer and wine retail许可. The commission secretary signs, notice dated June 11-18.
Six candidates from the Farmersburg lodge will be initiated Monday night by the third rank team of Linton Metropolitan Lodge 193 Knights of Pythias. Members of the Linton lodge are urged to attend the regular meeting at the local lodge hall.
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