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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

3

Eye Operation Injures Columbus Driver in Terre Haute

Charles Storms 26 son of Her schel Storms underwent an eye operation at St. Anthony's in Terre Haute after a missile struck his eye while working Friday for Fisher Company Columbus Ohio. He remained in unsatisfactory condition. a second operation was planned in a few days.

Charles Storms Herschel Storms St. Anthony’s Hospital Terre Haute Storms Fisher Company Columbus Ohio

Linton Skating Club Receives Rink Instructions

The Linton skating club met at the rink last evening and received guidance on forward and back skating techniques. The sessions focused on stance, balance, and safety as skaters practiced basic moves.

Linton Skating Club

Skating Lessons With Mrs Patterson This Month

Members will practice the Mohawk turn and the straight walk at the next Monday night skating session led by instructress Mrs. Patterson of Indianapolis. She will be present again the following Monday night June 30.

Personal notes from Indiana visits and travel

Doris Breck visited Kathryn Morgan of Indianapolis for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Anton Slapar Jr visit Mrs Slapar's parents in Fontana California. Mr and Mrs Joe Fenney returned from a two week vacation in Indianapolis and Lake Alexander Minnesota. Donwood Stockrahm and Herschel Hayes left for Rockville to work with Miller Construction. Mr and Mrs Arthur Browning and sons of Anderson visited in Linton and Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ralph Browning and daughter plus several other families from Bargersville Dugger and nearby towns.

Anton Slapar, Jr Mrs. Slapar Mrs Thomas Lazar Fontana, California Joe Fenney Indianapolis Lake Alexander Minesota Donwood Stockrahm Herschel Hayes Rockville The Miller Construction Company Arthur Browning Anderson Ralph Browning Linton Robert Scott William Browning Bargersville Paul Wallace Dugger

Weekend Guests and Travel News From Anderson and Surrounding Areas

Carl Browning Nora Jean Brown Avin Burriss and Virgil Mitchell all of Anderson visit Mrs Charlotte B Conour of 610 E street northeast entertains Blanche Lodwick of Chicago Ill Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Rigg and children of Bellmont Ill Mr and Mrs Earl Willoughby and son Mr and Mrs Ralph Browing Jr and children all of Anderson also Mr and Mrs Fred Silvey and Myra Silvey returning from Altamont Kansas after visiting their daughter Jo Ann Bud Silvey remaining in Kansas for extended visit with his sister

Carl Browning Nora Jean Brown Avin Burriss Virgil Mitchell Anderson Mrs Russell Figg Linton Gene Figg Paxton Charlotte B. Conour E” Street William Collins Blanche Lodwick Chicago Ill Charles Rigg Bellmont Earl Willoughby Ralph Browing Jr Fred Silvey Myra Silvey Altamont Kansas Jo Ann Bud Silvey

Society Notes From Linton Daily Citizen Office

Society items must be in the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a m to appear in that day's issue Personal news club lodge party and church notices are welcomed Ruby A Mutch is the contact

Linton Daily Citizen Ruby A. Mutch

Tuesday Social Calendar Note of Local Meetings

Various clubs and lodges schedule gatherings this Tuesday evening including 4 H clubs at 7 30 and 8 30 p m Stated meetings for Linton Lodge 560 F A M Quapaw Council 80 Carpenters Local 487 Violet Rebekah Lodge 312 Loyal Order of Moose 1434 Glenburn Youth Fellowship and a Tuesday bridge club at 2 p m with Mrs A E Foster Delta Theta Tau library transport to Shakamak for Hamburger fry.

Delta Theta Tau

Indianola Club Holds Social Meeting at Bowen Home

Members and guests of the Indianola club met recently at Mrs. Gertie Bowen’s home. Roll call and minutes opened the program with prizes awarded to Mary McAllister Coy Newkirk Marguerite Rydinger Maggie Stewart and Donna Eskew. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Audrey Keye’s home.

Indianola Club Gertie Bowen Mary McAllister Coy Newkirk Marguerite Rydinger Maggie Stewart Donna Eskew Donna Mickey Eskew Montana Mesdames Marguerite Vincent Mildred Bledsoe Fanny Cody Betty Carlisle Nellie Eskew Rosie Vonderschmidt Sara Holder Anna Hayes Ethel Elgan Maggie Stafford Audrey Keye Bonnie Hayes Louise Bledsoe Miss Day Newkirk

Tri-Kappa Purchases Incubator for Local Hospital

The Tri-Kappa sorority's local chapter bought an incubator for Freeman-Greene County Hospital funded by rummage sales and pecan sales. The Linton chapter and nearby chapters helped redecorate the hospital with new draperies slip-covers and furniture.

Tri Kappa Sorority Freeman- Greene County Hospital Neari Kappa Linton Bloomfield Worthington Jasonville

March births and deaths in Greene and Sullivan counties

The Indiana State Board of Health reports that Greene county had 60 births and 29 deaths in March, while Sullivan county recorded 52 births and 20 deaths in the same month.

Greene County Indiana State Board of Health Sullivan County

Local Groups Schedule Evening Meetings Across Tri County

Tri county organizations announce Wednesday gatherings with DeMolay at 7 30 p m at the hall Women of the Moose Chapter 19 at 7 30 p m Moose hall Eagles Lodge at 7 p m at Eagles hall Elks Lodge at 7 30 p m Elks home Unity Lodge 637 IOOF Rotary Club luncheon at 12 15 p m Country Club house F H C club at 7 p m Humphreys Park for a covered dish supper formed as a community social calendar

Tri-county Hall Rotary Club Country Club F. H. C. Club Humphreys Park

Community church events and Legion meetings scheduled

Churches host various activities including THURSDAY W'Choir practice at 7 p.m. at Christian church and Evangelical United Brothers choir. American Legion meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion home with Auxiliary. Secret pals to be revealed and new names drawn. Stated meeting of Linton lodge No. 193 follows.

American Legion Legion Home American Legion Auxiliary United Brethren Church Stanley Hastings South Linton Road Evangelical United Brothers Choir Linton Lodge No A. M

Friendly church class holds 2 p.m. party at Byers home

A church group meets for a class party at 2 oclock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs John Byers on northeast D street.

of the Christian Church John Byers D” Street

Friday Evening Club and Fraternal Meetings Schedule

The Friday schedule lists Women's Relief Corps at 7 p.m. at the hall and a prayer meeting at 7 p.m. at Glenburn mission. Columbian Chapter No 140 OES holds a 7 30 p.m. stated meeting at the hall, Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at 7 30 p.m. at the library, and Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets at 7 30 p.m. at the hall.

Quapaw Council No. 80 Red Men’s Hall Women's Relief Corps O.E.S Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Library Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men

Garden Club Contest Winners Named in Civic Show

The Civic Garden club judged entries with Miss Gladys Mitchell noting strong participation. Awards went to multiple winners including Mrs. Herbert Priest and Seph Inman in Flower and Roses categories, with scores highlighted for each class.

Civic Garden Club Gladys Mitchell Flower Garden Herbert Priest George Baker William Fritz Truck Gardens Robert Harbett Frank Hart Miss Mitchell Charles Tindall Jack Klusmeier Gee Haseman Earl] Aikin

Murdock Richards Vows Announced in Linton Church

Mr and Mrs Andrew H Murdock of Linton announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Martha to George Arthur Richards son of Claude Richards of Linton. The ceremony was at 7 o clock Saturday night in the Linton Evangelical United Brethren church parsonage conducted by Rev William Medcalf with Mr and Mrs John Steffier as attendants. The bride wore a grey suit.

Andrew Hunter Murdock Linton Margaret Martha George Arthur Richards Claude Richards Mary Elaine Bunch Otho Bunch Frank Guiffre Sam Guiffre William Fiscus Worthington Jesse Greenwood William Conway

Local Couple Weds In Simple Ceremony At Home

The bride wore blue accessories and a pink rose corsage and graduated with the 1943 Linton-Stockton class. The attend ant wore blue linen with white accessories and a pink rose corsage. The bride is employed at G. C. Murphy. the groom, a 1937 high school graduate, served three years in the Army Air Forces and now works for Pennsylvania Railroad. They will reside at Eighth and A streets southeast.

Linton-Stockton G. C. Murphy U.S. Army Air Forces Pennsylvania Railroad Company Eighth

Campbell McGriffin Vows Exchanged At Christian Church

Patricia Mae Campbell of Sandborn and James B. McGriffin exchanged wedding vows Sunday at 1 p.m. in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Lozier Ziegler. Attendants were Phyllis Marter and Jack McGriffin. The bride wore an off white suit with red rose bouquet. music by Mrs. Orville Coleman featured songs by Mrs. Lozier Ziegler. Patricia is a Marco High School graduate and Beauty Culture School alumna. James is a 1944 high school graduate, Navy veteran, now planning to study pharmacy at Butler. They will reside in this city before moving to Indianapolis.

Christian Church Patricia Mae Campbell Sandborn James B. McGriffin B. R. McGriffin Lozier Ziegler McGriffin U. S. Navy Indiana State Teachers College Butler School of Pharmacy Indianapolis

Clarion Club Elects Officers and Plans Picnic

Eight members and one guest met at Mrs. Jennie Cunningham’s home for a regular Clarion Club session. Officers elected for the next year are Mrs. Nelle Stockrahm president, Mrs. Norma Sparks secretary, and Mrs. Jennie Cunningham treasurer. A club picnic is set for next Thursday at Shakamak Park, with prizes awarded to several members.

Charley Page Clarion Club Jennie Cunningham Maggie Tafford Shakamak Park Nelle Stockrahm Norma Sparks Sylvia Elliis Lillian Friedman Maggie Stafford Lizzie Smith Charles Page

Couple Weds In Local Ceremony With Family Attendance

Sam Corriglio, cousin of the bridegroom from Marion, attended the wedding. The bride wore a gold suit with brown accessories and a red rose gardenia corsage. Mrs. Greenwood wore a black and white suit with a red rose corsage. Both graduates of the local high school. Mr. Guiffre works at Leonard's Grill. The couple will reside at Kirkham apartments after a wedding trip.

Sam Corriglio Marion

L A L Club Meeting With Mrs Hoffeditz

The L A L club met with Mrs Rex Hoffeditz as members answered a roll call about their seer hobby. Eva Park and Dorothy Hoffeditz led the meeting. Mrs Ruth Ogden won the club prize. hostesses were Hattie Shonk and Edith Miller. Refreshments were served to members and three guests.

Rex Hoffeditz Eva Park Dorothy Hoffeditz Ruth Ogden Hettie Shonk Edith Miller Mesdames Dan Shonk Fred Nolting Noah Reed Fay Smith Harry

New Home Economics Club Organized in Greene County

Mrs. Marlin Bradfield hosted a gathering of women from south of Lyons to form a Home Economics club with help from Arthur Haseman Greene County agricultural agent and local members. Officers named: President Mrs. Ralph Anderson Vice-president Mrs. Morris White Secretary-treasurer Mrs. Charles Bennett Publicity chairman Mrs. Melvin Biggs. Anderson to host next on Friday June 27 and members to propose club name.

Marlin Bradfield South of Lyons Arthur Haseman Greene County Ilene Whitaker Maude Byers Ralph Anderson Morris White Charles Bennett Melvin Biggs

J T M Club Concludes Shakamak Outing With Games

Members of the J T M club and guests end their season with an all day outing at Shakamak state park. Attendees include Mesdames Pauline Alkire James Elkins and sons Frank Hart Jack Oniones Jess Alsop Esther Robison and son Bill Alkire and Clyde Breck. Games and contests followed a noon gathering.

J.T.M. Club Shakamak State Park Pauline Alkire James Elkins Frank Hart Jack Oniones Jess Alsop Esther Robison Bill Alkire Clyde Breck

Fiscus Receives Honorary Epsilon Pi Tau Ties

Milliard Fiscus recently earned a B S degree from Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute and was among four initiates into the national honorary fraternity Epsilon Pi Tau. He must also have a straight A report card in all subjects.

Milliard Fiscus Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute Epsilon Pi Tau Fiscus

Local families visit Terre Haute for events and hospital news

Daughters and relatives gather in Terre Haute for a Carnegie program as Mrs Sohnie Howe attends. Visits include Mr and Mrs Yeat Buck of Alexandria and John Wy Buck in health discussions. A new baby boy arrived June 5 at Mary Sherman hospital, mother listed as Mrs. Floyd Booker.

Marilee An Terre Haute Sohnie Howe Little Compital Terpe Haute Yeat Buck Alexandria John Wy Buck Eileen Nortis Mary Aus Walters Livan Fifrold Gabbard Yand Peasy Larry Max Linton Ahd Ola' Fainot Leona Ham Raymond Ham Www Aindale Ivane Mary Sherman Hospital Floyd Booker Mary Bedwelly Connie Pleasanitville Garrett Buck John W. Buck Harley Strickland

Shakamak Park Attendance Surges Despite Bad Weather

Park records show 1,000 cars admitted on Sunday June 8 and total attendance of 4,700 at Shakamak State Park. Officials predict swift increases with fishing season and warm weather, as the swimming beach draws crowds on Sundays and pleasant weekdays.

Shakamak State Park Walter Shouse Shouse Lake Shakamak

H-12 Club Picnic Slated at Humphreys Park

The H-12 club announces its annual picnic will be held Thursday at 6 15 PM in Humphreys Park. The event was announced today by club organizers.

H-12 Humphreys Park

Change in Time for Women of the Moose Meeting

Women of the Moose are asked to meet Wednesday instead of Friday due to the Indiana state convention at Terre Haute on Friday and Saturday.

Women of the Moose Indiana Terre Haute

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linton Roller Rink Nature Carter Ature Doris Breck Kathryn Morgan DR. T. Murroughs Optometrist American Optometric Association Johnson Feed & Supply Clothing Carpenters Local No K of P Hall Violet Rebekah Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Moose Hall Glenburn Youth Fellowship Community House A. E. Foster Tri-Kappa Directory Advertising Indiana Bell Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall Elks Lodge Elks Home Unity Lodge No C.F Baptist Missionary Society Earl Winters Methodist Church Baptist Church Glenburn Mission Garden Club Murdock-Richards H. P. Evinrude Bendix Roachs L. A. L. Club Boeing J.T. M. Club Bunch-Guiffre Newkirk Pleasantville Speedy Sonny Nston Otor Sales K. R Ies Lene Linton Mr. Fiscus Hercule Poirot Murder Agatha Christie
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