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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
2
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A special rally for young people is planned at 7 30 p m Thursday at Pilgrim Holiness Church Sixth and D Streets NE. Rev Eli Lipps will lead with singing and music as part of a revival led by Rev Floyd Farnsley. Another rally is set for 2 30 p m Sunday with Rev Farnsley in charge.
By popular request the three act comedy Here Comes Charley is to be presented at 7 10 Friday night in the Linton Methodist church with the same cast and direction as the previous high school showing. Admission is free but a free will offering will be collected to aid Epworth League camp expenses near Mitchell.
The Jasonville team will oppose the Hires Root-Beer squad at the high school diamond Thursday at 6:00 p m. The local battery will be McLain or Reseher and Reynolds. Linton travels to Washington Friday to face the Toy Factory nine, 1949 city league champions.
The Arenue Circle gathered at the Masonic hall in Jasonville for an all day meeting on Tuesday. A noon covered dish dinner was served with Mrs. Alfred Stalcup presiding over the business session and a list of members and guests present. Hostesses for the next meeting on July 16 were appointed as Mrs. Edward Long Mrs. Jack Moses and Mrs. Loren Edmond.
Society items announce Helen L. Grubbs to be included in the Linton Daily Citizen listings. Deadline for submissions is 11 a.m. for that day’s issue.
Chapter 209 Women of the Moose meets at the hall at 7 p.m. Unity Lodge No 687 L O O F at the hall at 7 50 p.m. Elks Lodge meets at the Elk home at 8 p.m. Eagles Lodge meets at the hall at 7 p.m.
Methodist and Baptist choirs meet at 7 p m at different churches. Stated Masonic Lodge 660 meets at 7 30 p m. American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 p m and Legion post 8 p m at the Legion home. Townsend club at City hall 7 p m. Les Circle de Ames all day meeting at Community house. Thursday Afternoon Bridge at 2 15 p m Mrs W F Craft. Clarion club 1 30 p m with Mrs Earl Ellis. Ladies Aid at 2 p m Mrs John Berns Jr. Methodist church city social room 2 p m changes noted. Truthseekers United Brethren 2 p m with Mrs Stanley Hastings. Friendly Bible Class First Christian 2 p m with Mrs Charles Davis at Third and C Streets NE.
Friday evening schedule lists Local 6 278 Workers Alliance of America at the public library 7 p m, Building Trades Council at City hall 7 30 p m, Lone of American Legion at the Legion home 6 30 p m, Quapaw Tribe No 143 IOOF at the hall 7 p m, Rifle club at K P rifle range 7 p m, Linton Shuffleboard club at Humphreys park 7 p m, Greene county O E S picnic all day at Humphreys park, Stated meeting Columbian chapter No 140 O E S hall 7 03 p m with work and refreshments. J T Melab hosts with Mrs Maddison 1 30 p m. Delta Alpha class at Mrs George D Bicknell home 7 p m. All members urged to attend.
Saturday the King’s Herald of the Methodist church meets with Mary Emily Hewitt on Ninth Street Northeast at 2 p.m. A brief church note records this planned gathering in the local religious calendar.
Harold J. Morse Jr. missed a court of honor due to illness in Northampton Massachusetts but a week later Grace Coolidge widow of the late president presented him with a Boy Scout Eagle Badge and a fountain pen as a personal gift.
Three pledges of the Linton Delta Theta Tau sorority were initiated last night at the club house of the local Municipal golf course. New members are Mrs J Raymond Powell Miss Rose Rogers and Miss Mary Kramer. A two course dinner followed the initiation with group singing and a mock initiation. Guests included Mrs Russell Titus and patronesses Mrs Hal dun Beasley and Mrs Claude Maswell.
Grateful acknowledgment of sympathy after the passing of Phoebe Jane Bledsoe. Thanks for flowers car rides and the ladies quartet. Special appreciation to Rev J R Clark Elmer Ringer and M J Aikin and Son for their considerate service.
Mrs. Mary Maughan of 200 K street northwest announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothy to Richard Mullens son of Mr and Mrs Bert Maldens of Jasonville. The ceremony occurred Saturday June 8 at St Peters rectory Linton. The couple will reside in Linton where Mullens is employed by Maumee Collieries.
Mr and Mrs J H Malicoat of 210 HI street northeast announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Carl Hineman son of Mr and Mrs James H Hineman of Switz City The ceremony was performed Sunday May 5 by Rev George Wildman in his Switz City home The couple plan to live in Linton The bridegroom is a Switz City high school alumnus
The Ladies Fancywork circle met at Mrs. Lee McClung’s home on Vincennes street for their final meeting. They planned a two week picnic at Humphreys park and spent the afternoon on needlework with refreshments provided by the hostess. Thirteen members attended. The September meeting will be at Mrs. Job Andersolh’s home.
Mr and Mrs Damon Myers hosted Tuesday giving a reception at state road 59 in Louisville in honor of Mr and Mrs Claude Neal of Louisville Ky. Attending were Mrs Paul Combs and daughter Virginia of Terre Haute, Mr and Mrs Frank Shephard of Shiloh, Mr and Mrs Woodford Neal, Mr and Mrs Paul Neu with son Bobby, Mr and Mrs Gerald Stone and sons, Barbara Donald and Karl Myers, and Mrs Alice Baker of Dugger as an afternoon caller.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of grandmother Susie Burch. Grateful for flowers from Bethel chorus and mixed quartette. Special thanks to Rev. James Cox M. J. Aikin and Lou for their thoughtful service. The Family.
The Happy Homemakers 4 H club met at Wilma Jean Rice’s home in Switz City. Demonstrations included How to Hem a Pillow Case and How to Test Jar Rubbers and Lids. Mary Rose Falk read Little Joey and Betty Harrell spoke on How to Give a Talk. Next meeting set for June 26 at Mary Harrell’s home.
Hog prices rose 10 cents across weights with top at 5.20 for 220 to 230 pounds and lights 5.00 to 5.20. Cattle volume 1,300 with calves at 700 pounds. steers and yearlings steady, heifers weak, cows and bulls little changed. Dealers active, top steer price 9.50 and heifer sales 9.15 down.
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