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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
2
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Mr and Mrs Sus Poole host as Mr and Mrs Bob Woodruff and family travel to Linton on business. Gambill’s Mr and Mrs Mark Price join Mr and Mrs Guy Smith for a Sunday visit. Several families including the Behen Poole and Kluesner households spend time with neighbors in Linton and nearby towns.
A reader survey captures varied views on why spring electrical storms occur. Respondents attribute storms to warm-up shifts, heavy rainfall, and natural seasonal patterns, noting recent severe events elsewhere and speculation on broader weather changes.
Chapter 209 Women of the Moose meet at the hall at 7 p m Unity Lodge No 637 I C O F meets at the hall at 7 30 p m Elks lodge meets at the home at 8 p m Eagles lodge meets at the hall at 1 p m Wednesday Night Contract club meets with Mrs J Victor Briggs at 7 45 p m Wednesday Night Bridge club meets with Mrs Lloyd Richardson at 7 p m
Church choir practice at 7 p.m. multiple groups meet at various halls and homes. Loyal Order of Moose No 1434, American Legion Post, Women’s Relief Corps, and Pythian groups hold 7 p.m. meetings. Joyce club at City hall 7 30 p.m. final year meeting. bridge club 2 15 p.m.. other gatherings at Odd Fellows, Red Men's hall, and private homes.
AFRIDAY Local 6 278 Worker's Alliance of America meets at the public library at 7 p m. All members urged to attend. Sons of American Legion meet at the Legion homme at 6:20 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meet at the hall at 7 p m. Linton Shuttle Board club meets at Humphreys park at 7 p.m. J T M club meets with Mrs Jester Openshaw at 1:30 p m. Constellation club meets with Mrs Cliff Strene at 7:30 p m.
Midland Indiana June 21 Miss Norma Cadwell hosted the Debonaires club meeting. President Rosemary Stockrahm led a short business session while secretary Janet Hostetter read minutes. Mrs Thomas Gardner demonstrated hat making and refreshments followed for listed members.
Mrs Bertha Musser was surprise guest of honor at White Rose home for her fifty seventh birthday anniversary Relatives gathered for a cake presented by Mrs Ethel Poole A noon cafeteria style dinner followed with music games and a social afternoon attended by numerous friends and family members
The Standard Bearers and Young Peoples group of Sandborn Indiana held their first joint meeting at Miss Helen Heath's home with co-hostesses Mrs Albert Neidringhaus and Miss Virginia Hancock. Addressed India the Wonderful and a paper on Some Girls Some Boys and Some Year. A social hour featured readings and refreshments served to members and guests.
Mr and Mrs Merle Apple and daughter Louise Annette and Merle spent Saturday in Terre Haute with relatives. The girls remained for a visit. Mr and Mrs N S Berry spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lou Wells of Freelandville. Mr and Mrs Barney Peden spent Sunday evening in Worthington. Barbara Peden spent Tuesday in Bicknell with Mrs Avanelle Abraham and son Billie George. Mr and Mrs Harley Goodman and daughter Rosemary and sons Earl Ray and Eugene were recent visitors in Linton.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Jasonville M E church held its regular monthly meeting in the church basement. Mrs. Joseph Ransom and Mrs. Cordin Keyser hosted. Officers and members participated in prayer, songs, devotions, and a discussion of The Christian Church of India. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is July 18 at Mrs. John Cole's home.
Pleasantville Indiana June meeting of the M E church Young Matrons class held at Mrs Irene Miller in Linton. The program opened with a song and scripture read by Mrs Thelma Fish. Prayers and minutes followed. Prizes went to Mrs Bruce Hildenbrandt and Mrs Dot Timmerman. Refreshments served. Attendees included Mesdames Georgia Andis Gertrude Roberts Hazel Jones Bruce Hildenbrandt Verna Spencer Sadie Williams Florence Bates Ian Garison Opal Ellis Lola Bedwell Carrie Harbin Det Timmerman Tressa Spencer Ray Newkirk Orval Ogle Lola Frye Lenora Brown Thelma Fish Leasie Jackson Blanche Daucherty Wanda Roberts Patsy Ellis Jessie Raye Newkirk and Misses.
Marguerite Clark of Greene county recalls the 4-H round-up at Purdue University held June 12 to 14. She and 2,000 4-H youths toured Residence hall, attended demonstrations, and joined the WLS radio chorus during the event.
Mr and Mrs Kersey Ransford and the soul family plus Aretha Stanley traveled to Sullivan on business. Marion Jones and son George Pauline Jones Wanda Lee and Mary Evelyn Wilton visited Sullivan recently. Juanita Wolfe weekend with Ara Wolfe family. Pan Norris family of Sandborn dined with Corrie Willis. Hosea Boone family and Clarence Alumbaugh called. Cornie Willis visited Claude Norris. Floyd Smith Zilla Cooksey went to Sullivan on Monday business. Claude Norris and children went to Linton Monday. Fred Moore spent Monday in Linton visiting friends.
Mrs. Clara Dudley hosted Wanetta club members for an all day session in Humphreys park. A covered dish dinner was served at noon and afternoon games followed with prizes won by Mrs. Mary McAllister and Mrs. Maggie Stewart. The event concluded June 29 at Mrs. Elsie Hynter’s home.
The county chairman announced the Washington township committee for the McNutt for President in 1940 club. Appointed are Vance Sappenfield as chairman and committeemen Clarence Keller Alvin Keller Jesse Senantz and Russell Weber.
Red Fulkerson Claude Harris and Walter Struckmeyer returned Tuesday from a week long fishing trip in Minnesota.
Water mains will be flushed on Wednesday and Thursday nights for several weeks to wash out iron deposits that discolor the water. Expect riled water during flushing. residents should store water before flushing begins. All night flushing is required each time.
Switz City June 21 Mr and Mrs Charles B Hollars announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian to Ralph Sanders both of Switz City The ceremony was at the Switz City Baptist church after Sunday school Rev Irvin H Gates officiated The bride has taught commercial subjects at Switz City high school and is well known in Greene county The groom is employed as a mechanic in Linton.
Elis Golden Rule Club members met at Margaret Stewart’s home in the Ellis community. A business session preceded entertainment with prizes won by Messrs Dudley Page Kluesner Bates Rector Sparks. Refreshments followed and the group agreed to an all day picnic at Shakumak State Park next Sunday. The next meeting is June 29 hosted by Mrs Edith Bales.
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