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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
2
Society items from clubs lodges parties and churches must be in the office by 11 a.m. to appear in that day’s issue. Personal news items are welcomed by Helen L Grubbs.
Multiple clubs and organizations schedule sessions and events. Home Economics club with Mrs. Letsinger at 2 pm. MM degree work at Linton Lodge 560 at 7:30 pm. Delta Theta Tau party at Mrs. Asa Williams home at 7:30 pm. Red Cross sewing at the main school 1 to 4 pm. various lodge, club, and church activities listed with times and locations including Quapaw Council 80 Pocahontas, Carpenters Local 487, Violet Rebekah 312, Greene County Nursing Council, Loyal Order of Moose 1434, Glenburn Youth Fellowship, Baptist Ladies Aid, Eagles, Elks, Unity Lodge 637 IOOF, Rotary lunch, Glenburn WSC S, Baptist choir, Hiawatha club, American Legion Post, United Brethren and Methodist choirs, War Mothers, Le Cercle Amis, Faith Temple Pythian Sisters, Surgical Dressings, Clarion club, Patriotic Tea, and EA degree work.
Friday schedule shows Chapter 19 Women of the Moose meeting at 7 p.m. Surgical Dressings classes at the Elks home from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9. A prayer meeting is planned at Glenburn Mission at 7 p.m. Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Red Men meet at 7:30 p.m. Red Cross Sewing runs at Main School from 1 to 4.
Members of the Business and Professional Women’s club planned a picnic for the third Monday in July at Shakamak state park. Invitations go to Bloomfield Worthington Jacksonville Sullivan and Terre Haute clubs. The meeting featured a fried chicken dinner and reports on the state convention in Indianapolis. A 65 star service flag was dedicated, noting one gold star for a nurse killed in Italy. A letter from Miss Hilda Beal of England was read. Mrs Hugh Craig of Syracuse New York attended as a guest.
A Flag Day themed program was presented to Loyalty class members of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church. The event occurred at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kramer home with cohosts Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kramer. Paul Kramer led the Flag salute and the readings included Old Glory Forever by Mrs. J. C. Fritz and Old Glory by Mrs. Charles W. Clay, with Rev. C. A. Hofmann giving scripture.
Miss Ethel Heitman led a program on Flag Day history followed by a business session and social games. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles W. Clayton Mrs. Lester Swaby Arthur Berns and Oscar Kramer. A buffet supper served to many guests and the next gathering is a family get together at Shakamak State Park on August 18.
Miss Thrya Gene Cornelius of Columbus Mississippi married Lieut William T Chirm of South Orange New Jersey in her home June 12. The ceremony featured an improvised altar, white gladioli, and a satin bow decor. The couple left for a bridal trip to New Orleans after a reception.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller and daughter Pat return to San Diego after visiting here. Mrs Helen Spice remembered. Roy Spice of Pinellas Park Fla visits brothers in Linton. Mrs Mary Cash and grandson Robert from Indianapolis visit relatives. Mrs Minnie Morgan of Terre Haute spends days in Linton. Several locals attend Ernest Pruett funeral. Mrs R A Boatwright and daughter Martha Lee return to Pontiac Mich after visiting. Rhea Dawn Hickman Bloomington and Faustianna Brinson Pine Village weekend guests of Rollie Brinson. Rollie Brinson and Dorothy Brinson attend Indiana State Teachers College graduation in Terre Haute. Miss June Stevens and Miss Jo Ann Smith go to Bloomington for work.
A Linton man reports relief after taking ERB-HELP claiming elimination of postmeal bloating gas and stomach acid. He commemorates improved digestion and regular bowels after years of discomfort. The ad promotes ERB-HELP with twelve herbs and cites Hamilton's Drug Store as supplier.
The thirty eighth anniversary of Chickateth Council No. 253 was observed Monday evening in the Red Men's ball. Gifts were given to Minnie Bennie, a charter member, and to the presiding officers. Hiawatha club presented a funeral cellar and a $25 war bond. Ice cream and cake were served to 28 members and one guest, Mrs. Maggie Stafford.
County Agent Maseman warns hay storage fires are often due to spontaneous combustion. Inspect hay weekly for the first two months, check for excessive heating with a hay probe, and monitor temperatures if needed. Purdue Leaflet 229 on spontaneous combustion is available in the county agents office.
The report from State College Pennsylvania notes that naval training programs at Pennsylvania State College have trained more than 5,000 officers and men since January 1941.
Federal mine inspectors released reports on four Indiana mines, three strip operations and one underground mine. Improvements cited include ventilation upgrades, gas testing, better haulage and electrical safety, dust control and first aid training, with specific measures at Little Betty, Comodore, Chinook, and Enos mines.
Recorder lists recent transfers including Forrest Hubbard and Floyd Hubbard to Etta Mae Hatfield Nixon for three acres in Taylor township. Jackson C. Jamison to Henry Walls for 15 acres in Taylor township. Robert M. Denny and Cynthia Denny to Ora E. Richardson and Donald W. Richardson for 40 acres in Taylor township. Audia Souter and Ollie and William Vaughn to Henry H. Bennet for four acres in Stockton township. Charles V. Byers and Lowell S. Byers to Chester Dayton Hamlin and Ine Geraldine Hamlin for lot 2 in Parker's addition to Bloomfield. Chester Dayton Hamlin and Inez Geraldine Hamlin to Rex Autrey and Lelia Autrey and Iva Plummer for lot 2 in Parker's addition to Bloomfield. Ola Yoho and Oscar Yoho to Clyde Reed and Chloe Reed for lot 1 in Jonesboro and 3 acres nearby. Andrew R. Bennie and Sylvia Bennie to Walter W. Shertzer and Margaret C. Shertzer for lot 8 in Edwards' addition to Bloomfield.
Levi Griffen of Stockton Springs Maine aged 89 aims to design a barber chair that lets him sit while he works. If successful he expects to continue barbering for at least 15 more years.
Melvin Goodman of Burris Chapel visited Thursday with relatives. Mrs. Orval Alkire and daughters Erma and Norma of Linton visited Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stevens Thursday. James Asrey of Linton plans a coal mine in the area. Mrs. Oletha Carpenter and daughters Loretta and Linda Kay visited with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Carpenter and family. A Friday gathering at the Stevens home included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dove Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens and Rex, plus Fern and Vernal Wilson of Island City.
Erma Jean Alkire of Linton spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Haden Stevens. Mr and Mrs William Angletons children of Linton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James Angleton.
Bedford Indiana June 7 Judge Karl P Vosloh of Greene circuit court was named as special judge to preside over the murder trial of Everett Toon charged with shooting Dennis Coleman and wounding his brother James Coleman in a fatal incident at bedford.
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