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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
2
Society items must be in the office by 1 a m to appear in that day issue. All personal news lodge club party and church notices welcome says Hidlen L Grubbs in the note.
Tuesday events include the Afternoon Bridge Club at 2 PM with Mrs. Robert Akre, Quapaw Council No 80 Poca shontas at Red Men’s hall 7 30 PM, Red Cross Sewing 1 to 4 PM, Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 at Monze hall 7 30 PM, Royal Arch Masons Linton Chapter 132 at Masonic hall 7 PM, Local Union No 1112 Painters Paper Hargers at agres hall 7 30 PM, and Glenburn Youth Fellowship at the community house 7 PM.
Service class of Saran Evan and Reformed church with Miss Bertha Berns at 7 p.m. United Brethren Missionary So meets with Mrs Raymond at 2 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Bridge with Mrs Floyd Mewllaugh at 2 15 p.m. Democrat women meet at Col ge Hill school for all day meeting with covered dish at noon. Baptist Ladies Aid at church. Eagles Lodge at hall 7 p.m. Elks Lodge at home 8 p.m. Unity Lodge No 637 I O O F at hall 7 30 p.m. Rotary luncheon at Legion Home 12 15 p.m. Glenburn W S B meets at community house. Baptist choir practice at church 7 p.m.
Thursday Friendly class of the Christian church meets with Mrs Dick Tay at 2 pm. American Legion Post meets at the Legion Home at 7 pm. American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 pm at the Legion home. Stated meeting Linton Lodge 560 F and A M at the hall at 8 pm. United Brethren choir practice at the church at 7 pm. Tigges Methodist choir practice and Surgical Dressings classes held at the Home from 4 to 7 and 7 to 4 respectively.
Friday activities include Women's Relief Corps and Chapter 19 Women of the Moose at 7 p.m. Surgical Dressing classes at Elks Home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9. Columbian Chapter 140 O E at 7:30 p.m. Red Cross sewing at Main school 1 to 4. Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission 7 p.m. Quapaw Tribe 143 IOOF meets at hall 7:30 p.m.
Mrs Robert Jackson hosted a Friday evening bridal shower for Mrs Bruce Allen formerly Miss Amelia Calvert. Guests enjoyed games and mock chicken sandwiches with Coca Cola as fond well wishes and gifts were given. The couple will reside at Liddil Apartments on North Delaware in Indianapolis.
The Rev. and Mrs. George S. Henninger of 853 Middle Drive Woodruff Place Indianapolis will celebrate their gold Wedding anniversary with a public reception at Roberts Park Methodist church at 3 PM next Sunday sponsored by the Indianapolis Methodist Minister's Association. Their 50th anniversary is June 21 and daughter Winifred Henninger, longtime U S Treasury employee in Washington, will be home for the event.
The Rev. Mr. Henninger began church work in 1895 on the New Washington Circuit with six appointments and a $300 yearly salary. He and Mrs. Henninger traveled mud roads by two-wheel cart and served congregations in Crothersville Port Fulton Indianapolis Linton and more. He led a notable revival in Linton converting 500 and the couple has visited every state except one and every continent except South America, hoping to reach the latter someday.
Members of the Woman's Social and Benevolent club met at Miss Jessie Anderson's home for the final gathering. Miss Irene Yancey co hosted as Mrs. Guy Benham led the business session approving $20 for Edith Meats, the British War Orphan the club sponsors. County president Mrs. Byron Rady reported on the Federated clubs state convention.
Jefferson township War Mothers club met with Mrs. Vern Spencer as hostess. The group announced final plans for the honor roll dedication at Pleasantville town park on Sunday and invited baskets. Members present included Alice Ladson Della Inman Hazel McCammon Ethel Jones Pauline Boone and daughters Doris Vern Jackson and Shirley Vesta Burris Ina Garrison Edna Robbins and daughter Alice May Tommy Lee Richards Ona Bedwell Toka Clayton Zilpha Bennett Verna Spencer and Nellie Underwood.
A double birthday anniversary was celebrated Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Risher honoring Mr William Risher and his father Charles Risher Sr Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Flynn and daughters Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Eugene Core and daughter Pvt and Mrs Carl Walton and children Mr and Mrs Joe Henico and children Calvin Woolf Charles Risher Sr and the hosts Sgt Wil
Ham Houldson, Miss Delores Moony of Pontiac, and Miss Evelyn Reynolds of Fowler are listed as participants in the upcoming event.
Miss Wilma Jean Core of Linton visited her cousin. Nancy Ruth Henico of Brownstown recently visited Daughters of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henico and children of Brownstown. Nancy Ruth Henico stayed two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Roger Peterson of Jasonville. Arthur Sachs of Akron Ohio came for his father E F Sachs who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decourey and children, Mrs. Alice Farr of Greencastle, and Arthur E. Sachs of Akron were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes. Mrs. Paul Gambill and daughter Sharla spent weekend with Pvt. Paul Gambill at Fort Knox Kentucky who is at a cooking and baking school.
United Press dispatch from Ninth Air Force Marauder Base reports pilots at the base venting frustration as infantry advance too quickly in Normandy. Twice after midnight crews prepared to bomb targets, only to be halted when ground forces moved in, leaving pilots puzzled at competing timelines and readiness.
North Carolina reports 110 million dollars in annual forest industry output. The figure highlights the state's wood products sector and its economic impact on local communities and jobs.
Columbus Ohio June seventeen-year-olds who qualified for military scholarships on the Army Navy Qualifying Test last March must apply by June 30 for free college training offered through the Army Specialized Training Reserve program. Eligibility requires July 1 graduation, age under 17 years 9 months, and passage of a physical and qualifying test. Reservists receive uniform tuition and living aid but cannot be called to active duty until after their 18th birthday.
A body found on a Lake Michigan beach near South Haven Michigan was identified as Stanley K Ketcher a Naval seaman second class from Clayton Missouri He had been missing since April 16 from the Navy Radio School at Michigan City Indiana Local authorities released the identification after police confirmed the remains.
A Linton resident endorses Erb-Help a new herbal remedy. The testimonial claims relief from gas and bloating after meals and weight loss, praising the product and Hamilton's Drug Store as the place to obtain it.
Allied forces captured two young German infantrymen inside a hill tunnel after a naval bombardment drilled their gun port. Lt. Carl W. Oelze of Cleveland oversaw the capture near a beach with a blockhouse and a second gun under construction. Massachusetts State College professor Julius H. Frandsen estimates 15 million pounds of milk sugar will be needed in 1944 for penicillin and other wartime drugs.
Milwaukee Road will buy government securities as part of the Fifth War Loan drive. The railroad will allocate funds across its 12-state route, with Indiana receiving 390 000 dollars to be distributed among its counties. Trustee H A Scandrett told a Chicago federal court the move aids war finance and benefits the railroad.
In Los Angeles Henry Klein, a centenarian, advises not to fear aging. He says avoiding constant reminders of age helped him live calmly and reach 100. His formula centers on disregarding worries and staying away from those who heighten aging anxieties.
Medication advertisement claims Tremone combines vitamins and hormones to restore vitality for middle aged men. It promises renewed youthfulness and enjoyment of life, urging readers to follow label directions and buy from Hamilton Drug Co or other druggists.
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