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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1952

Page

3

Ellis 4-H Members Hold Wiener Roast at Col lishs Home

Two leaders and about forty Ellis 4-H members gathered for a wiener roast hosted by Gretta and Bill Col lishs with Rosemary Maxwell as co host. The next club meeting is set for June 17 at the school building. Katherine Brush, 49, noted novelist and short story writer, died yesterday in St Luke's hospital in New York after months of illness.

Ellis 4-H Club Gretta Bill Collihs Rosemary Maxwell New York W.P Katherine Brush St. Luke’s Hospital

Society and Club Notices for Daily Citizen Deadline

Society items must arrive at the Daily Citizen office by 10:00 a m to guarantee appearance in that day's society page. Welcomes include Mrs Helen Srubbs and other club lodge party and church notices.

Daily Citizen Helen Srubbs

Mission Circle Holds Party Here

The Summer Christmas Tree meeting of the Mu Beta Gamma Mission Circle was hosted at Mrs. Claud Maxwell’s home. Co hosts included Mesdames Royden Rea Elva Hays Leta Corbin and Misses Gaynell Workman Mildred Harbett and Bonna Baughman. Gifts for a mission station were placed under the tree and a program of Christmas music and devotions followed with poetry readings and a dedication service. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.

Mu Beta Gamma Claud Maxwell Mesdames Royden Rea Elva Hays Leta Corbin Gaynell Workman Mildred Harbett Bonna Baughman Anne Toney Stella Elson Lee Hixson Orda Stover Edna Clayton Thelma Cullen D. C MclIntosh Edward Stover Royden Rea Claude Maxwell Frank Denman Myrtle Swaby Earl Wolford J. L. Argabright John Wilson Louise Berns Orval Miller Charles Duncan Wayne Corbin Marvin Taylor Tommy Campbell Kenneth Kendall Alvin Boruff Bert Farthing Kenneth Klein S. M. Cornell Clyde Breck James Brunner Roy Hays Paul Lester Bob Griffiths Willis Pirtle Ed Taylor Omer Dodd Harry Collins Mary Nell Harrison Marie North Thomas Jerrells Mary Felker Nellie Floyd

Community church and club meeting schedule notices

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary gathers at the hall at 7 30 p m. W S C S Glenbur Methodist church holds all day at the community house. Booster 4 H club meets in the Ag room at High School at 6 30 p m. W S W S Evangelical United Brethren church meets with Mrs Harold Templeton at 2 p m co hosts are Mrs Margaret Boston and Mrs Opal Me Atee.

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary

Social clubs schedule with meetings this evening

Eagles lodge meets at home at 7 p m Elks lodge at 7 30 p m Unity lodge 637 meets at hall 7 30 p m Beehunter Flashes meet with Ronnie Bowers Greenacres farm at 8 p m Tri Kappa initiates at library 6 p m followed by garden party at Mrs Kenneth Broshears home

Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Unity Lodge Beehunter Ronnie Bowers Greenacres Farm Tri Kappa Library Kenneth Broshears

Local Masonic Lodge and Community Meeting Notices

Thursday called meeting Linton lodge 560 F and A M work in B A degree with refreshments. Lyons Masonic Lodge 624 holds stated meeting at hall in Lyons at 8 p m. Christian church choir practice 7 30 p m and Methodist church choir practice 7 p m. American Legion meets at home 8 p m.

Linton Lodge Lyons Masonic Lodge Lyons American Legion

Luxton Family Cited for Strength and Guidance

Teardrops cloud our day as Mr. George Luxton and family receive strength to bear their load and light to guide their way for husband and children.

George Luxton

Quapaw Tribe 143 Meets. Methodist Class Plans Supper

Fr id ay notices show Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meeting at the hall at 7 2 p m and the Alpha Bible class of the Methodist church gathering in the church basement for a covered dish supper at 6 p m with attendees bringing their own table service and drinks provided.

Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men Alpha Bible Class of Methodist Church

Civic Garden Club plans rose show and yearbook award

Civic Garden Club completed show plans at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs. Harry Bargar’s home. The Rose show will be staged June 20 at Cine theatre with multiple committees named. The group voted to place a trash container on city streets and announced its yearbook won first place in the state.

Civic Garden Club Harry Bargar Cine Theatre Earl Aikin Helen Klusmeier Ruth Taylor Shaughnessy Lee Hixson Ford Bolten Mesdames Maudeline Bicknell Ruth Smith Anna Geryak

Will Plant Flowers at Humphreys Park This Thursday

Linton Civic Garden club Park committee and members plan a 9:30 a m Thursday morning planting at Humphreys Park. Members were asked to bring plants for the bed and contribute to the effort.

Linton

Dependable Auto Service for Any Engine Job

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Girl Scout Court of Awards Held at Local Church

The annual Girl Scout Court of Awards took place Monday evening at the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church with relatives present. The ceremony included flag rites, pledge, candle lighting, and renewal of promises. Nine years of service earned badges across 11 fields, with several receiving first and second class awards and four girls receiving the Curved Bar.

Saron Evangelical and Reformed William Fritz Sheila Hadley Sue Elkins Julia Woner Charlotte Utterback James Utterback Red Cross Roy Williams Chloe Ellen Fritz Treva Scroggins Mesdames Arthur Woodruff Percy Myers

Nina Fay Kellams Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Nina Fay Kellams celebrated her fourth birthday with a surprise party at her home. Friends joined in games and enjoyed ice cream cake and Kool-Ade, giving Kellams cards and gifts as Mrs. Bennett Gambill and many relatives attended.

Nina Fay Kellams Bennett Gambill Marcella Don Killian Janice Ruth Junior Perigo Rita Ronnie Bobby Fainot Billy Leo Gambill Roger Jean Woodward Peggy Diana North Linda Tucker Naomi Steele Victor Kelams Nin: Fay

Shed Fire Destroys Calves and Damages Tractor at Hughey Shonk Farm

A tool shed burned at the Hughey Shonk farm northwest of Linton injuring three calves and damaging a tractor. Fire discovered about 12 45 PM with roof collapsing. neighbors moved two tractors and a pickup away. Welding or backfire from a tractor are possible causes. No loss estimate given.

Hughey Shonk Linton

Report on Proposed Youth Center Here

A meeting about a proposed Youth Center will occur in three to four weeks. The committee is evaluating locations for a recreation room for younger children and will present a detailed report at the upcoming meeting. Donations from Bay View club Alpha Delphian Needlecraft club and Mrs. William Hart are held awaiting disposition with additional help pledged and youth fund raising planned.

Bay View Club Alpha Delphian Club Needlecraft Club William Hart

Phantom gunman fires on truck on State Road 67 Spencer

State police investigated a shooting on State Road 67 near Spencer after Charles Willis of Dugger reported his truck was fired on by occupants of three cars. A bullet hole was found in the truck bed. A prior shooting occurred on State Road 54 near Sullivan.

Spencer Charles Willis Dugger Long Hill Willis Joe Feeney Feeney Sullivan

Henry Bergh Founding of SPCA Highlighted

Henry Bergh founded the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1866 in New York City, shaping the modern humane movement in the United States.

Henry Bergh United States Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To New York City

Michigan Hospital Boycott Sparks City Medical Feud

Bay City physicians boycott General hospital after city commission allows osteopaths to practice there. Dozens of doctors move equipment, shift patients to Mercy hospital while Samaritan remains small. County Medical Society cites need to align with AMA.

Bay City Mich Wispeasay Bay County General Hospital City Commission Mercy Hospital Catholic Sisters of Mercy Samaritan A. L. Ziliak County Medical Society

Three Fase. Death of 15 Year Old Girl in Fall

Paoli Indiana June 11 Two men faced arraignment and a third was held on parole violation charges linked to the fatal 75 foot fall of 15 year old Mary Pierson from a Monon railroad trestle. Donald Rees 23 Paoli had been with Pierson when she fell. Marion Jenkins 23 Rockford Illinois was arrested on contributing to the delinquency of a minor after admitting liquor purchase. Pierson’s father Albert Pierson Paoli was charged with child neglect after the funeral. Coroner Dr Ivan A Clark said autopsy found burst lungs and alcohol involvement.

Paoli Ind U.P Donald Rees Mary Pierson Rees Ben Nadel Mary Marion Jenkins Rockford Ill Jenkins Nadal Albert Pierson

Gadget Leads to Shoals Boy Death in Home Made Blast

Shoals June 11 A mysterious explosion at the Warner home injured then killed Dean E. Warner 16. Coroner Dr H O Norton said death came from abdominal infection after blast force struck him. The youth had rigged eight flashlight batteries and wire on a board.

Shoals U.P Dean E. Warner Elmer Warner H. O. Norton Young Warner

Harriman Plans Push Into Indiana Democrat Ranks

An aide to Harriman for president will seek support from Indiana Democrats at the Hoosiers June 24 convention. Charles E. Skillern said he received a hotel reservation request from James Loeb of New York, a Harriman campaign leader. Indiana has 26 national convention votes to be controlled by delegates chosen at caucuses and the convention.

Indianapolis Harriman Indiana Hoosiers Charles E. Skillern James Loeb New York W. Averell Harriman

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