20 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
1
A social calendar note announces a Salvation Army service at 7 30 p m. Attendees are invited to join the evening gathering at the usual church hall for a brief program and fellowship.
Mill Beta Gamma chapter of W W G holds Silver Tea at Mrs Harry J Bailey home at 745 pm Members bring own table and three guests David D Wiles Camp No 86 United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary meet at William Talbott home Second and TD streets NW at 7 pm All members requested to be present Chickateth Council of Pocahontas meets at 7 pm Metropolitan Lodge No 108 K of P meets at 730 pm Hoey sats meet in regular sessions at 7 pm
The Home Economic club holds a 12 o'clock luncheon at Linton City Park. Cast members for the play Two Thousand Miles for A Book meet at 7:30 P.M. at Glenburn Mission church. Socialist local gathers at the old post office at 7:30 P.M. Quapaw council No 80 of Pocahontas meets at 7 P.M. Greene County Post No 1162 Veterans Foreign Wars meets on East Vincennes Street at 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday Hagles hold a meeting at the hall at 7. Dem Elks meet at the Elks home at 8 p m. Rotary luncheon scheduled at First Baptist church 12 15 p m. Royal Neighbors gather at 7 30 p m. Glenburn Aid Society meets in regular session.
Note states society items must reach the Linton Daily Citizen office by 11 a m to appear in the day's issue with all personal news club lodge party and church items omitted.
A misc shower last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Calvert honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols. Nichols is the former Berniece Calvert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marl Calvert. Sixty six guests attended and refreshments followed. The couple, graduates of Linton high school, plan to reside in the city. Roy Pope of Indianapolis visited Mrs. Mable Walraven and Mrs. Gurney Moss nearby.
Members of the Queen Esther Circle of the First M. H. Church and guests enjoyed an outing at Shakamak State Park on Thursday afternoon and evening. They swam hiked played tennis and boated with attendees including Misses Mary Margaret Froeschke Jean Humphreys Geraldine Mehlhoff Betty Fordges Mary E. Monser Lorene Shepherd Edythe Decourey Delma Shepherd Maxine Taylor James Wills Harriet Anne Walls Marilyn Baker Harriet Engle Donnetta Tubby Mary J. Huffman Ruth Friedman Frieda Gillum and Mesdames Harry Wilson Stewart McCammon Lillian Whinnie and Flossie Moore.
The L A L club and guests enjoyed a picnic at Linton City park on Thursday. A noon dinner was spread on one long table and the afternoon was spent socially. Attendees included Mrs Earnest Nolting and daughter Mrs Ora Sullivan Miss Midred Breck Mrs Rex Shonk and daughter Mrs Roy Kates and children Miss Dorothy Blanton and club members Mesdames Rex Hoffeditz Fred Nolting Bertha Breck Dan Shonk and son Glenn Pay Smith and sons Walter and Lee Clarence Lusas and children Billy Marjorie Sammy and Bob and Miss Marie Breck
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. church was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floyd Cornett. The meeting opened with America the Beautiful and devotional readings by Mrs. Ben Raney Jr. Marjorie Cornett sang and Will Talphotts spoke on When Children's Friendships are World Wide. Plans were made for the joint Jun tion to be held at Mr. and Mrs. William Melton's home. Guests included Mrs. Ray Hammons of Gary, Mrs. Forest Gilbert, and Miss Marjorie Cornett.
Mrs A Vondersehmidt hosted the Indianola Club at her home Friday with a brief business session led by the president. A social hour followed, two contests awarded to Mrs Adam Topping and Mrs Criss Myers, and a plate luncheon served for six guests including Mrs O Id Burkett and children. Mrs Lem Clark of Bloomfield will entertain the club in four weeks.
The Queen Esther circle of the First M. E. church will hold a bazaar and rummage sale from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 22. Items will be sold at the Overland Sales garage on A street northeast, 20th.
Mrs. Wendell Wright entertained the members of her bridge club Thursday afternoon at her home. Several games were played with first prize going to Mrs. Lloyd Richardson and second to Miss Helen Marie Slinkard. Refreshments were served, and the club will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Charles Weaver's home.
The article discusses when declarers must not pull trumps before achieving a purpose, illustrated by a hand where dummy's long suit must be led first. It analyzes how mis-timed trump pulls cost a contract and notes that opening leads and rapid spade establishment shape outcomes, with a hint of a second hand example to come.
A surprise birthday dinner was held last evening at Ceril Reynolds home with a bountiful meal and a large cake bearing 36 candles. Guests included Mr and Mrs Shorty Reynolds, Mrs Helen Weller and children Vileta and Vera Mae, Mr and Mrs Ode Houldson and son Clyde, and Mr and Mrs Ceril Reynolds and children Bobby and Zola Lorene.
Tomorrow afternoon the Grand Theater begins a three day engagement of Love Before Breakfast starring Carole Lombard. The comedy is modern and witty with sparkling dialogue and stylish fashion, with Preston Foster as the lead. It is adapted from Spinster Dinner by Sid Baldwin, showcasing Lombard as a polished, spontaneous performer.
The Sher-Ritz Theatre presents The Prisoner of Shark Island tomorrow with a preface asserting the film portrays real events that stained the nation’s honor. Warner Baxter and Gloria Stuart star with a supporting cast led by Claude Gillingwater, O. P. Heggie, and Harry Carey in a dramatic account linked to Dr. Samuel Mudd’s controversial story.
Officials of the Indiana Firemen's Association announce plans for the 1936 convention to be held in Terre Haute on August 11 12 and 18. Assistant Fire Chief Frank Miller of Terre Haute is president and chairs the arrangement committee. About 2500 delegates and visitors are expected.
Bloomfield residents report a Knightstown home group visiting the Citadel theatre for a Saturday matinee hosted by Mylés Frater. Mrs. Thomas Simpson received a stork shower on South Franklin Street. Club activities include a contract bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. C. Jarvis at the Stalcup hotel, with prizes won by Mrs. M. O. Bennett and Mrs. L. S. Barkley. Families gather for June birthday anniversaries. several generation milestones noted.
Blue Tri announces a meeting at 4 30 this afternoon on Saturday June 20. All members urged to attend.
The board of trustees of Linton Municipal Golf Course will meet at 8 o'clock Sunday morning at the club house. All board members are urged to be present.
Newberry and surrounding area residents are noted in a roundup of social visits and family gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Miller and Naomi hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mr. Gastineau. Several families, including the Brookshires, Myres, and Sappenfields, traveled to share time with relatives and attend the George Rogers Clark memorial dedication in Vincennes. Others visit Bremen, Jiton, Odon, Sulphur Springs, Bedford, and Indianapolis, while Obituaries or other major events are not mentioned.
In Friday’s Linton Daily Citizen advertisement for Talk of the Town Beauty Salon opening specials the operator’s name should read Miss Nedra Jones rather than the published form. This clarifies the owner operator for readers and corrects the record.
Mrs. Frank Sabo assisting her husband at Linton Mill and Grain Co has been in Cerro Gold IL for several days due to her father J Hiser’s serious illness. His condition is listed as critical.
Thoughts emphasize that the body functions as an integrated whole and a local or single method cannot cure the root cause. The analogy compares ocean poison to tributaries and argues for treating the entire body, not just spots, with a call to see Dr Lemuel Buiss in Linton Indiana.
Puzzle presents across and down clues with many cryptic references and stray characters. The scrambled word list includes hints for names, numbers, and phrases, alongside partial solutions and formatting junk from OCR. The overall item reads as a disordered clue sheet rather than a coherent article.
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