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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
3
HELEN L. GRUBBS submission note reminds readers items from clubs churches and society pages must arrive by 11 a.m. to appear in that day's issue. Personal news and notices welcomed.
Social calendar lists Thursday activities including M. KE Choir at the church 7 p.m. Baptist and Christian choirs also at 7 p.m. Loyal Order of Mooke No 1434 meets 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 8 p.m. Women's Relief Corps 7 p.m. Townsend Club 7:30 p.m. Faith Temple Pythian Sisters 7:30 p.m. H-12-C club picnic at Shakamak State Park 6 p.m. Linten Lodge No 60 F and AM 7:30 p.m. all members urged to attend.
Local G-278 Worker's Alliance of America meets at the public library at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. Sons of American Legion meet at the Lemon Home at 6 30 p.m. Quapaw Tribe No. 143 IOOF meets at the hall at 7 p.m. Linton Shuffle Board meets at Humphreys Park at 7 p.m. Columbian Chapter No. 1400 ES meets at the hall at 7 30 p.m. AIL members urged to be present.
Gretchen the Seeing Eye dog is a devoted partner to attorney Henry T. Istas in New Haven. Istas, blind since birth, trained at the Seeing Eye farm in Morristown and uses Braille notes to conduct cases. Gretchen guides him from courtroom to office with flawless precision.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Heaton and children and many relatives spent Sunday visiting in the Townsley home. Several families from Pleasantville Fort Wayne Lyons Princeton Vincennes Dugger and Dugger area called on or hosted relatives and friends during the weekend. For a note Mrs Lloyd Moitehell is seriously ill.
Mrs Irene Keller and children Delores and Bessie of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Milton Centers and Mr and Mrs Charles Lawrence and family in town. Pauline Keller joined Irene and the children to travel to Illinois to stay with Spencer Keller in Carriers Mills and Angelo Fiantaco in Du Quoin. Darrell Duchaney returned to Detroit with her parents John Wilson and Charles Wilson accompanied her for the trip.
In Switz City Indiana a noon dinner at the M E church honored the Kum Join Us class by Pollyanna members. Twelve Pollyanna members attended with fourteen guests. After the meal Hazel Schloot led devotions a poem Indiana in June was read a song Trust and Obey sung Helen Slauter told the story of Life of Hannah Eva Holmes spoke on Persistence Perseverance and Dependability Two quilts were worked. The next meeting is set for June 23 at Mrs. Bessie Brewer's home.
Mrs. Clara Ro Wilson and her son Jackie from San Francisco California completed a seven weeks visit with her mother Mrs. Hettie Teasley in Dugger Indiana. A reunion brought together relatives including Mrs. W. H. Tobey Miss Elizabeth Teasley Ralph Teasley Paul Teasley Ray Bates Anna Seldomridge Harlen McBride Jack Openshaw Lola and Lillian Teasley Ruth and Dorothy Teasley Don Crawford C V Teasley and their sons Dudley and Victor.
In Switz City on June 15 the Christian Church Women Missionary Society held an all day meeting at Mrs. John Hancock’s home. Fifteen members and two guests attended a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Bonita Wildman led devotions while Mrs. Audrey Brewer, Mrs. Ethel Newsom and Mrs. Violet Bedwell ran lesson leaflets. Officers were elected for the coming year. The next gathering is set for Humphreys park in Linton on July 13.
Lyons 4-H group called Thrifty Maidens traveled to Humphreys Park in Linton for a day outing on Tuesday. Members and guests enjoyed a noon lunch and an afternoon of social activities led by Nina Edwards with a list of attendees including Dorothy Daes, Lilly Stevens, Reba Owens, Rosema Huey, Beverly Edwards, Ruth Page, Vaughnda Hatfield, Betty Huey, Joan Davis, Barbara Kirk, Alberta Stevens, Ettamae Edwards, Mary Lou Loos, Evelyn Davis, Mary Lou Edwards, Carolyn Kirk, Norma Owens, Phyllis Lehman, Vera Owens.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Fred Mason. They thank those who sent flowers offered car rides and the male quartet. Special thanks to Rev James Cox and M J Aikin and Son for sympathy and service.
Jasonville Indiana June 15 officers were elected for the coming year at a Past Matrons club meeting in Mrs Neva E Bowman s home The new officers are president Mrs Hugh Burris vice president Mrs Lida Harrel and secretary treasurer Mrs Lela Allen A luncheon at the Model Tea room opened the session and spring flowers decorated the tables Prizes were won by Mrs Verda Barrass Mrs Jean Goldie and Mrs Lida Harrel The outgoing president Mrs Marler received a handkerchief shower A later business session was held at the Bowman home with Mrs Arthur Marler in charge July 12 is set for Shakamak state park.
Mr and Mrs Albert Falk were honored on their seventh wedding anniversary as relatives and friends gathered at Mrs C L Harrel home in Jasonville A noon dinner followed by games and contests marked the celebration Attending were Mrs Julia Zeller her daughter Constance Howe Abbott of Indianapolis Mrs L A Edmond James Harrel and Marvin Fulk among others.
Members of the Ever Ready class of Lyons Methodist Church were entertained at the home of Mrs. Ed Moore. A covered dish dinner followed by a business session led to song, scripture, prayer and talks by Mrs. Russell Taylor and Mrs. Walter Holmes. Games and photos completed the gathering.
Four teen members of the G and F Home Study club gathered in the Christian church basement in Switz City. Florence Heston the new county home demonstration director attended. Mrs Eva Gates and Miss Beatrix Bingham led the Choosing of Materials lesson. Plans were set to attend the county picnic at Humphreys Park on June 21.
Readers weigh in on gliders potentially shaping future aviation. Several foresee trials in coming years and eventual widespread use, while others warn of danger and limited practical transport potential.
A truck driver asks for ideas to observe Fathers Day on Sunday and notes aviation progress will reach an important stage. The query seeks practical, respectful ways to honor fathers while considering aviation milestones.
Mrs. J S Williams hosted the Contract Bridge club on Monday afternoon at her home. Mrs Ira Williams substituted for Mrs Muri Stalcup and won first prize, with Mrs Loren Edmond taking second. The guests and members enjoyed jello salad wafers cake lemon whip and coffee.
Special Father’s Day services are scheduled in Dugger with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. C. W. Atkinson of Sullivan and an evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Mr. Thorne of South Carolina. The public is invited to attend both services.
In Martinez California an itinerant man named How ard Hawthorne sought jail time. He was refused admission due to no charges but taunted officials and was arrested. He appeared before a judge who sentenced him to six months, with the sentence suspended.
Twenty six Chat and Stitch 4-H members attended the Midland meeting in the school building. Iris Pope presided, Hazel Bennett recorded minutes, Eva Mitchell assigned demonstrations for the next session, and Hazel Bennett performed an accordion solo while the group sang.
Backache and leg pains are linked to kidney trouble warns the ad. It touts Doan's Pills as a long standing remedy used for over 40 years to help the kidneys remove poisons from the blood and ease discomfort and swelling.
Tri Kappa sorority at Linton elected new officers during a library meeting. Gladys Mitchell is president Violet Bull vice president Mary Johnson recording secretary Rosemary Humphreys corresponding secretary Ruth Hixson treasurer. The group plans a Fourth of July parade float with Geraldine Mehlhoff as float committee chair.
Indiana workers report Retonga improves digestion and nerves in long standing weakness. George R. Roman of Terre Haute cites relief from sour digestion, constipation, and weight loss after starting Retonga. seven pounds regained and daily work resumed. Store ad promotes W. J. Hamilton Drug Stores.
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