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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

3

Thursday Evening Club Activities Noted Across Local Groups

Local organizations report a busy Thursday with multiple choir practices at various churches, a Stated meeting of Linton Lodge No. 0 F and A M, American Legion Auxiliary gathering, Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 hall meeting, and a Ladies Aid event at Red n's hall. A dinner at the home of s. Lou Fleetwood follows the evening.

Linton Lodge No Tristan Loyal Order of Moose Mit Ag

Local club notices and meetings listed for evening

Community groups announce gatherings across town including American Legion at 6:30 p.m. Red Men at 6:30 p.m. Linton Shuffle Board at 6:30 p.m. Alpha Bible class at 7:30 p.m. Columbian chapter 140 at 7:30 p.m. mortal services and welcome. Glenburn Mother's circle all day at community house. J T M club meets at 1:30 p.m. Diancla club at 2 p.m. A W club picnic at City Park at 6:15 p.m. bring own table service.

Linton Shuffle Board Club Hall Glenburn Amunity House A. W City K Sring

Announced Marriage of Glenn Ett Vaughn in Lyons

An announcement notes the marriage of Miss Glenn Ett daughter of Mrs John S Jr to Albert Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs Elisha Vaughn of Lyons. The ceremony was in Sullivan on Friday June 10 with only attendants Mr Hester Glenn and the bride wore blue taffeta. The bride who lived in the White neighborhood attended Stockton High School. After service in the Civilian Conservation Corps the couple plan to reside in Linton.

Glennett Johns, Jr Albert Vaughn Elisha Vaughn Lyons Sullivan Hester Glenn He Bride on-Stockton Washon

Pleasantville Birthday Party for Art Headley

In Pleasantville Indiana on June b in honor of Art Headley's twenty first birthday anniversary Mr and Mrs Sam Dirvy hosted a birthday party at their home Social time featured music by the Sweeney brothers and the Headley trio Ice cream and refreshments were served to a group including Myer Head, Paul Wilson, Percy Brown, Roy Sears, J D LeDune, Hazel Newkirk, John Sears, Jessie Rae Newkirk, Doris, Peggy Brown, Ada Head, Betty Wilson, June Sproatt, Bret Bennett, Annette Cole, Jet Sears, James Harris, Paul Jones, John Frederick 18, Billy Joe Sweeney, Hermus Van, David and John Sweeney, Harold Sweeney Hubert Headley and others Gifts were not received by the guest.

Easantville Ind Art Headley Sam Dirvy Sweeney Jagger Headley Pleasantville Myer Paul Wilson Percy ‘Brown Roy Sears J.D. LeDune Hazel Newkirk John Sears Jessie Rae Newkirk Doris Rer Pegey Brown Ada Head Betty Wilson June Sproatt Bret Bennett Annette Cole Jet Sears James Harris Paul Jones John Frederick Billy Joe Sweeney Hermus van David John Sweeney Harold Sweeney Sam Headley Hubert Headley

Spersonals travel notes from Terre Haute to California visits

Dr and Mrs W H Miller of Terre Haute are in Linton on business today. Mrs Grace Slinkard and daughters Esther Jane and Anna Mary and Mrs Harris Wilkie and son Robert left for California. Slinkard family will go to Bakersfield to be with daughter Mrs Robert Laffoon. Wilkie and son will visit Clifford Baughman in Richmond California. Mrs R M Vincent and Emmagen Price spent Wednesday in Indianapolis. Mrs George Sahms and daughter Mary Margaret and B C Sahms of Okeene Oklahoma visiting John Sahms and family. Mrs Will Goldberg called to Indianapolis because of ill health of sister Mrs Mark Auerbach.

W. H. Miller Terre Haute Linton Grace Slinkard Esther Jane Anna Mary Harris Wilkie Robert California Slinkard Bakersfield Robert Laffoon Wilkie Clifford Baughman Richmond Cal George Sahms Mary Margaret B. C. Sahms Okeene, Okla John Sahms Will Goldberg Indianapolis Mark Auerbach

Tri Kappa Initiates Three Members In Linton Ceremony

The Linton Tri Kappa sorority initiated Misses Mary Margaret Froeschke and Jean Humphreys and Mrs. Frank Welch Jr. at the American Legion Home. The pledges were pledged during a service, followed by dinner arranged in a K shaped table setup with black and white colors and floral centerpieces.

Mary Margaret Froeschke Jean Humphreys Frank Welch, Jr Linton Tri Kappa Sorority Americaan Legion Miss Froeschke Miss Humphreys Welch Robert L. Akre William Sahm M. L. Corbin Leonard Guiffre George Haworth Gladys Mitchell

Needlecraft Club Ends Season With Picnic at Linton Park

Needlecraft club closed its season with an annual picnic in Linton City park. Members and guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bjorkland and Mrs. Bjorkland's mother Mrs. Bernhardt, and many others. The group plans to resume activities in September with Mrs. Ben Bjorkland.

Needlecraft Club Linton City Park Ben Bjorkland Bjorkland Bernhardt Harry McGrew Betty Lucas Ray Magruder Marion Tislow Herschel Headley

Blackwood Coen Wedding Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Betty Blackwood daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Blackwood near Sandborn and Dihone H Coen son of Mr and Mrs Mack Coen of Linton. The ceremony was Wednesday June 8 at First Methodist parsonage Linton. The couple plan to reside on A street northeast Linton.

Betty Blackwood John H. Blackwood Sandborn Dihone H. Coen Mack Coen First Methodist Church Linton Guy Ramsey Indiana State Teachers’ College Terre Haute Marco Schools Linton-Stockton High School

Mr and Mrs Stewart Are Guests of Honor at Atlas Party

Mr and Mrs Harry Miller hosted a chairvar i honoring Buena Stewart and her newlywed husband. Mrs Stewart formerly Mildred Miller. The evening featured readings by Mrs David Shields string music by neighborhood boys a Wilma Cole number a Cole and French duet. Refreshments popcorn candy and cigars. About seventy five guests attended including out of town visitors Thomas Marshall Mrs William Cole and daughters Wilma Eva and Earl French Ef fingham Illinois. The couple received many gifts.

Harry Miller Atlas Community Buena Stewart Stewart Mildred Miller David Shields Wilma Cole William Cole Effingham Ill Miss Cole Karl French Thomas Marshall Wilma Eva Earl French Effingham, Ill

Nine Mile Ladies Aid Keeps Busy In Church Session

Members of the Nine Mile Ladies Aid held a regular church session with good attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. Rex Hoffeditz, readings by Ruth Cooks ey, and prayers closed the gathering. Dues were paid and minutes approved. An all day church cleaning event was announced with requests for covered dishes.

Nine Mile Ladies’ Aid Society Rex Hoffeditz Ruth Cooksey

Missionary Society Meeting Discusses Rebuilding Rural America

United Brethren Missionary society held a Tuesday afternoon session in the city church. Mrs. Flynn presented topics on the lesson Rebuilding Rural America as papers by Mrs. Hayes Mrs. Roush Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Gonser were read. A brief business period followed and the next meeting date will be announced.

America United Brethren Missionary Society Cliff Walker E. E. Flynn Our One Foundation Hayes Rousch Collins Gonser

Mrs Harley Ham Returns Home From Bloomington Hospital

Mrs Harley Ham, long ill in Bloomington hospital, is back in Linton and will welcome visitors. She requests no visitors between 1 and 5 PM daily.

J U G Club Members Gather at Miss Harrison Home

Miss Clarice Harrison hosted a J U G club gathering with a brief business meeting followed by games contests and refreshments. Attendees included Mary Ann Mc Griffin Margarite Donie Sara Grey Hixon Betty Alsop Norma Jean Hunley Judith Ann Harrison and Clarice Harrison with assistance from Mrs Clarence Harrison.

Clarice Harrison J. U. G. Club Mary Ann McGriffin Margarite Donie Sara Grey Hixon Betty Alsop Norma Jean Hunley Judith Ann Harrison Clarence Harrison

Bridge Party Held At Switz City Hostess Mrs Ross Evans

SWITZ CITY June 16 Mrs Ross Evans hosted a bridge party for friends at her home. Prizes went to Mrs Naomi Sparks Mrs Lucille Aldridge and Mrs Gertrude Foster. Attendees included Mesdames Mona Ramsey Maude Barnes Lester Terrell Lucille Aldridge Gertrude Rhodenbeck Florence Jaffre Lydia Gastineau Madge Bridwell and Miss Freda Mathers Vivian Hollars Mary Frakes. Refreshments followed the games.

Switz City Ross Evans Naomi Sparks Lucille Aldridge Gertrude Foster Mesdames Mona Ramsey Maude Barnes Lester Terrell Gertrude Rhodenbeck Florence Jaffre Lydia Gastineau Madge Bridwell Freda Mathers Vivian Hollars Mary Frakes

Liberia missions wide in scope

Washington reports American missionaries in Liberia travel hundreds of miles yearly through jungles by hammock to provide religious, medical, and educational aid. For six months the bishop and assistants explore inland or voyage 450 miles along the coast by launch seeking converts and care, while torrential rain limits work the rest of the year to a small coastal strip.

Washington U.P Liberia Leopold Krull African Republic Krull Aves Republic

Sandborn Lions to Organize Elnora Chapter Meeting

Sandborn Indiana June 16 members of the Sandborn Lions club will lead a meeting at the Elnora Christian church to organize an Elnora Lions chapter. Odon Lions club members and state officers will attend, with a banquet served for members and guests.

Sandborn Ind Sandborn Lions Club Elnora Christian Church Elnora Lions Club Odon Lions Club

What Do You Think What Do You Think What Do You Think

Citizens share summer entertainments from softball swimming hiking fishing and trips. Respondents include businesspeople clerks students and a high school girl describing camps picnics and baseball games. A follow up asks whether municipal pool charges should be made.

Steady Australian Marriage Rate Global Rank

Canberra reports statistics showing Australia has the world’s most stable marrying pattern. Despite war and modern life, the marriage rate remains 8.4 per 1000, unchanged since 1908, with Russia South Africa Germany Denmark and Romania ranking above and Italy below.

Canberra U.P Russia South Africa Germany Denmark Rumania Italy

Mrs Olive Fish Returns Home After Illness

Mrs Olive Fish, previously ill at her sister Mrs Volney Perkins’s home on Second Street Southwest, was brought back Wednesday to her residence in Pleasantville and is reported to be much improved.

Olive Fish Volney Perkins Second Street Pleasantville

S.S.S. Tonic Promises New Life For Red Blood Cells

An old advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as an internal remedy to rebuild red blood cells, restore energy, regain weight, strengthen nerves, and give skin a healthy glow. It claims scientific support and urges purchase at any drug store from S.S.S. Co.

S.S.S S.S.S. Co

National Cherry Festival Set for July 13 to 15

Traverse City Michigan will host the National Cherry Festival from July 13 to 15. Highlights include the coronation of the cherry queen, the grand floral parade, Summers Night, and a juvenile parade. Previous events drew about 100000 spectators as orchards expect peak harvest.

de Kusse Traverse City Mich U.P Austin C. Batdorff

Longevity Ends Brief California Marriage Romance

In Long Beach California after a marriage of just over a month the oldest couple to obtain a license in the state saw the wife Mrs. Spencer H. St. John die at 85 leaving the 90 year old husband a widower.

Long ‘Beach Cal U.P Spencer H. St. John

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Linton Daily Citizen Helen Grubbs Paar M. E Baptist American Legion Auxiliary Sergents American Legion The Omen’s Relief Corps Red N’s Hall Hursday S. Lou Fleetwood Mrs. Harting Legion P.m He Alpha Bible Class M. Church Guy Imsey J. T. M. Club William Smith Diancla Club Adam Topping East Cennes Street nnett-Vaughn Rthday Tri Kappas Mrs. Stewart Nine Mile Group Business Hickey Texaco Sts N.E Davis Saabe Associate Paul Gambill, Mer North Main St Cheney Cceney Rhodenbeck E Etl Aieke Smith-Alsop Nas So Smith Smith Hamilton Drug CO Linton Hardware and Furniture CO Clayton Funeral Home
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