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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

2

Linton Juniors Defeat Worthington In 9–1 Baseball Style

A Linton Junior baseball squad defeated Worthington by 9 to 1 with errorless defense and steady hitting led by Holder and Lewis on the mound. Starkey and Madaris caught for Linton while McKee and Hershmann worked for Worthington. A rematch is planned and Bloomfield All Stars visit June 14. The WPA Recreation department sponsors the league with no admission charged.

Linton Worthington Linton Boys Worthington Lads Holder Lewis Starkey Madaris McKee Hershmann Linton Lads Bloomfield All-Stars Linton Frank Courtney American Legion National American Legion Greene County WPA Recreation Department

Indiana lakes open for angling season June 16

Twenty two lakes across state parks forests and game preserves will join Indiana’s fishing season starting June 16. The heavily stocked lakes cover over 2400 acres and include Bean Blossom Bryant Creek Spring Mill Shakamak Lake Jason Ogle Lake Jimmy Strahl Lake Greene Sullivan Lake Lake Greenwood and more. Motor boats allowed at Lake Greenwood in Martin County forest.

Indiana State Department of Conservation Morgan-Monroe State Forest Bryant Creek Spring Mill Lake Spring Mill

Revival Services at Linton Church Continue All Week

Revival services at the Linton United Brethren church led by evangelist Miss Virginia Bryan of Washington will be held each evening this week starting at 7 30. The revival closes with Sunday night services.

Linton

Society Notes for Helen L Grubbs

Society items for Helen L Grubbs appear as personal news in the Linton Daily Citizen. Club lodge party and church notices were requested for the day’s issue and must reach the office by 11 a.m. for inclusion.

Linton Daily Citizen Helen L. Grubbs

Social Calendar for Local Groups in Linton

Quapaw Council No 8 Pocahontas meets at Red Men Hall at 7 p m Local Union No 1112 Painters and Paper Hangers meets at Eagles Hall at 7 30 p m Stated Convocation Linton Chapter No 182 Royal Arch Masons at the hall at 7 30 p m Linton Concert Band practice Central School building 7 30 p m Annual spring guest party of Delta Alpha class of Christian church at church at 7 30 p m Members to bring guests Nathanas class of the Baptist church meets at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Forest Hunter 340 Sixth Street Northeast Nathainas class of First Baptist church meets with Mrs Forest Hunter at 7 30 p m

Quapaw Council No. 8 Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Union No. 1112 Painters & Paper Hangers Eagles Hall Linton Royal Arch Masons Delta Alpha Class of Christian Church Nathamas Chiss The Baptist Church Nathainas First Baptist Church Forest Hunter Christian Choir Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434

Elite clubs plan social gatherings across town

Elite groups meet Mrs Ralph Collins in Sullivan for a covered dish luncheon. Glenburn Ladies Aid at the community house. Baptist Ladies Aid all day at the church. Rotary at Baptist church with 12 15 lunch. O O F hall 7 30 p m. Elks at home 8 p m. Eagles at hall 7 p m. Mt Mellick club breakfast in Humphreys park with own table service. Tri Kappa at public library 7 30 p m.

Ralph Collins Sullivan Baptist Ladies Aid Society Rotary Club Baptist Church Myrta Poe Mt. Mellick Humphreys Park Elks Elks Home Haldon Beasley

Community Organizational Meetings and Club Activities

A schedule of local group gatherings lists various choirs, clubs, and societies meeting at churches halls and homes. Events include Methodist, Baptist, United Brethren, Christian, Pythian Sisters, Odd Fellows and Elks affiliates with times ranging from 2 to 8 p m, plus a 6 p m picnic at Humphreys park and a 7 30 p m Linton Lodge F and A M session.

Local unions and clubs schedule evening meetings

Local 6 278 Workers Alliance of America meets at the library at 7 p.m. Building Trades Council convenes at City Hall at 7 30 p.m. Sons of American Legion meet at the Legion home 6 30 p.m. Mothers club hosts an all day session at the community house. Quapaw Tribe No 143 I O R M meets at 7 p.m. Rifle club gathers at K of Prange at 7 p.m. Linton Shuffleboard club meets at Humpreys Park at 7 p.m.

278 Workers Alliance of America Building Trades Council City Hall Sons of American Legion Legion Mothers Club

Kranz-Chowning Vows Read at Sellersburg

Miss Irene Kranz daughter of Rev and Mrs E E Kranz of Sellersburg and Bruce Chowning of Dupger Kentucky were married at the Kranz home in Sellersburg with vows by the groom's bride father and Rev J R Clark Dugger. Attendants included Hallis Couch and Charles Kranz. After a reception the couple left for Washington D C and the New York World's Fair en route to Lexington Kentucky home.

Dugger Irene Kranz E. E. Kranz Sellersburg Linton Bruce Chowning Lexington UO. E. Chowning Dupger J. R. Clark Kranz Hallis Couch Charles Kranz O. E. Chowning Bob Dickey Vera Graham Ruth Jean Effie Cooper Walter Merom Rachel Everhart Sullivan

Garden Club Tour Visits Sullivan Envoys

Members and guests of the local Civic Garden club spent Monday afternoon in Sullivan as guests of Mrs. Lola Templeton. The visit included tours of Mrs. Templeton's garden and those of several other local hostesses from Sullivan and Linton, with numerous attendees from Cleveland, Ohio.

Civic Garden Club Sullivan Lola Templeton Templeton Richard Grimm Edna Schnider J. H. Neff Paul Stratton Linton Mesdames Helena Heitman Russell Pope B. H. Bruner H. J. Bailey Laura Hodges Jesse Correll F. C. Welch Cleo Wil

Annual Camporee Plans For Clay Sullivan Scouts

The annual Camporee of Boy Scout troops from Clay and Sullivan counties will be held at Shakamak state park near Jasonville Friday through Sunday. Swimming is planned under Red Cross lifeguards with parent permits required. a district Court of Honor will award Tenderfoot to Eagle ranks.

Clay Sullivan Counties Shakamak State Park Jasonville Red Cross Life Guards Tenderfoot Eagle Scout

Jericho Defeats Bicknell Tossers In Wabash Valley Opener

Jericho horseshoe team wins 1119 ringers 1422 points by 56 ringers 183 points over Bicknell in opening league game here. Individual scores feature multiple players for both teams. Jericho to play Brazil next Sunday in league contest.

Jericho Neilson E. Houldson J. Houldson H. Brashears Bicknell Riggles

Courtney Reunion Near Linton Draws Local Family

The Courtney family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trotter north of Atlas near Linton. A noon fried chicken and dessert meal followed by social hours gathered relatives including Rex, Wayne, Winston, Shirley, Edna Courtney of Elnora. Charles Trotter. Edna May Trotter. Lloyd Hensley. Harold Risher. Donald Reynolds family with Sarawell, Billy and Patty, and host family Robert, Morris, Jerry, and Carole Ann Trotter from Linton and nearby areas.

Ralph Trotter Atlas Courtney Family Ralph Courtney Rex Wayne Winston Shirley Edna Courtney Elnora Charles Trotter Edna May Trotter Lloyd Hensley Harold Risher Donald Reynolds Sarawell Billy Patty Linton Trotter Robert, Morris Jerry Carole Ann

Waneta Club Meets at West Linton for Bingo Session

Waneta club members gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Eskew Jr. home in West Linton. A brief business meeting preceded bingo with prizes won by Mrs. Elsie Hunter Mrs. Fannie Cody and Mrs. Belle Keller. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs. Elsie Hunter’s home.

Waneta Club George Eskew, Jr West Linton Elsie Hunter Fannie Cody Belle Keller

Barbara Drackett in Terre Haute Dance Revue

Barbara Lea Drackett daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Drackett of Linton will be featured in the Ernestine Myers School of Dancing revue at 815 pm Friday in the Hippodrome theatre Terre Haute She will perform a solo toe dance and a doll dance ensemble and was in last year s Terre Haute revue cast.

Barbara Lea Drackett J. W. Drackett Linton Ernestine Myers School of Dancing Hippodrome Theatre Terre Haute Little Miss Crackett

Girls' 4-H Clubs Hold Meeting in Stockton Township

A meeting of all Stockton township girls' 4-H clubs is scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday at Linton Stockton High School. An official notice stresses the importance of all members attending.

Stockton Township Linton-Stockton High School

Program of NYA in Greene County Outlined

An announcement by Herbert Greenwood outlines NYA opportunities in Greene County. The county office is south of the Sinnis Central railroad depot in Linton. Youths aged 18 to 25 who are single can contact the NYA office to gain skill training for private employment, including rock laying carpentry plumbing painting wiring sewing cooking typing filing and shorthand. Several youths have already found employment through the program.

National Youth Administration Greene County Herbert Greeenwood NYA Sinois Central Railroad Company Linton

Glenburn Girls Prepare for Make Up Game at Jasonville

The Glenburn girls softball team travels to Jasonville on Tuesday June 18 for a makeup game with the Jasonville team. In their first clash Linton defeated Glenburn 16 to 2. Last week’s rematch was rained out and Greene County WPA Recreation Department sponsors the tilt.

Glenburn Jasonville Linton Greene County WPA Recreation Department

Soldiers at London Zoo Crowd Free Sundays

Deserted by children and prams the London Zoo has become a rendezvous for the forces. On Sundays especially the 700 is crowded with men in uniform including home forces soldiers and sailors Canadians Australians Newfoundlanders and Allies seeking leisure.

London U.P London Zoo Home Forces

Indiana jobless bureau reports May private placements record

Indianapolis June 11 Indiana employers added 8 795 private placements in May the highest since the service began in 1933 the May figure up 15 percent from last year and 10 percent above April 7 971. The 2a offices also placed 315 public jobs and aided 2 978 other postings bringing total placements to 12 088.

Indianapolis Indiana J. Bradley Haight Haight Ances

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Citizen Bry Turner Horton Kates Tatiana Indiana Lakes Central School Glenburn Ladies Aid Society Unity Lodge Elks Lodge Eagles Lodge Tri Kappa Methodist United Brethren American Legion Women’s Relief Corps Odd Fellows Hall Hiawatha Club Red Men’s Hall Faith Temple No Pythian Sisters Linton Lodge No Methodist Ladies Aid Society United Brethren Missionary Socity Raymond Boston Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men Rifle Club K. of Prange e*Linton Shuffleboard Club Humprheys Park Shakamak New Plymouth Plymouth Division Chrysler Corporation SEDAS Detroit Dimensions Vruvmonts Dodge de Leo Chrysler Courtney Mrs. Eskew Barbara Drackett Glenburn Girls Antioch Linton Utilities Ray Alsop Ray Chris Sorensen Greene County N CO Vresses Cooper S. Main St Cushing Linton, Ind Lith St N.E Hixson & Sahm Koolalb Ibs Maddison Market
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