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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

2

South Africa Expands Defence Plans and Registers 250000

South Africa moves to broaden its defense with dual registration for trained and untrained men, aiming to add 250000 to the rolls. Brig Gen J J Collyer to direct reserves in Pretoria as infantry, artillery, air power, and new Bren gun production expand. Critics urge amending the 112 Act to cover threats north of the border.

Cape Town South Africa U.P Defense Department J. J. Collyer South African Defense Council Pretoria Union Ethiopa Sudan Ethiopia Kenya Rand

Greene County 4-H Round-Up Tales At Purdue

Elizabeth Donie recalls the Greene county 4-H round-up at Purdue University in Lafayette held June 12 to 14. She describes bus travel with the delegation, games like zip and alphabet with state road signs, a radio broadcast on WLS Chicago, and her five years in sewing projects from tea towels to dresses.

Greene County Purdue University At Lafayette Linton Lafayette Elizabeth Clothing Linton- Stockton High School Carl Donie F” Street

Device Captures Thirteen Thieves at Church Alarm

In Chicago, Jerry Plisec, a night attendant at St. Jerome Catholic Church, rigged a burglar alarm that linked a bell to church wiring. The system reportedly helped deter break ins and led to the capture of thirteen intruders, including two caught with $1.75 from a pool box.

Chicago Jerry Plisec St. Jerome Plisec Two- Tranwick Plisee

Local Family Visits and Church Services Noted

Mrs. James Fainet and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Farley and families spent Sunday with the Hudsons in Hendricksville. Wayne Freeman visited his sister Mrs. Lowell Hendricks in Hendricksville. The Freemans and Mrs. Lon Chambers called on Estel Freeman’s family. The Jay Freeman family joined the Fainet family Sunday. Rev. Emil Freeman conducts services at MecVille school house the first and third Sundays each month. Mary Jo Watkins of Spencer visited her parents near Salem church. Rank Maners and family visited Jim Maners near Newark. Guests of the Fainet family included Clarence Padgett of Pleasantville and Rosemary and Gladys Mae Spears of Princeton.

Joe Farley Virgil Hudson Hendricksville Wayne Freeman Lowell Hendricks Marta Freeman Lon Chambers Estel Freeman Jay Freeman James Fainot Emil Freeman MecVille School House Mary Jo Watkins Spencer Salem Church Rank Maners Jim Maners Newark Jame Fainet Clarence Padgett Pleasantville Rosemary Gladys Mae Spears Princeton

Bucktown 4 H Club Holds Regular Meeting

Twenty five members and thirteen guests attended the Clay Hill Lads 4 H group’s regular meeting in Jefferson township. President Kenneth Jones led the session as members answered roll call with each member giving his name.

Bucktown Clay Hill Lads’ 4-H Jefferson Township Ray Jones Kenneth Jones

East End 4-H Club Chooses Leaders

The East End Midgets, a new 4-H club in Linton for boys east of Main Street, chose officers at a Wednesday meeting in Paul Strietelmeier’s home. Elected were president Billy Geatehes, vice president James Hinman, secretary-treasurer Paul William Streitelmeier, and recreation leader Paul Marshall. The next meeting will be at Billy Geatehes’s home.

Main Street Linton Paul Strietelmeier Billy Geatehes James Hinman Paul William Streitelmeier Paul Marshall

Merry Makers 4-H Club Holds Meeting

The Merry Makers 4-H Club met at the local high school for their regular session on Tuesday afternoon. Lorene Geatches, Beatrice Arnac, Wilma Jean Hagerman and Joan Smith gave piano and vocal solos. Joan Silvey led a "How to Set a Table" demonstration, followed by a social hour with games and contests. The group included Delos Franklin and several listed members. the next meeting is set for 1:40 PM on June 27 at the high school.

Merry Makers 4-H Club Lorene Geatches Beatrice Arnac Wilma Jean Hagerman Joan Smith Joan Silvey Delos Franklin Barbara Hannum Druscilla Skomp Henrietta Clayton Lorene Gentehes Mary Wilson

Glenburn 4-H Club Names Officers for Future Farmers

The Glenburn 4-H club elected officers at a meeting at Harry Lee Gabbard’s home. Officers named were Walter Bryant president Bob Clayton vice president Othu Bryant secretary treasurer Bobby Tendick recreation leader Billy Hyslop song and yell leader and Harry Lee Gabbard reporter. The next meeting is at 7 30 on Tuesday June 27 with ice cream refreshments under junior leader Wayne Geatches supervision.

Future Farmers of Wayne Geatches

Nine Mile Harvesters Form 4-H Club Name Change

Nine Mile community boys 4-H club adopts the name Nine Mile Harvesters at its second meeting. Junior Leader John Hawkins spoke on keeping a record book. Members discuss support for a Fourth of July parade in Linton, but defer decision. An ice cream feed followed, and the next meeting set at Sam and Billy Lucas’s home.

Nine Mile Community Nine Mile Harvesters John Hawkins Sam Lucas Linton Sam Billy Lucas

Exline Corner News Highlights Local Visits

Miss Mary Brown hosts visits from Mary and Ruby Houston with Mr. and Mrs Lowell Brumett. Wanda Exline and Mildred Brown seen in Sullivan. Viola Harlow visited Rena Bedwell. Ray Livingstone and son Hubert visited Spencer. Alex Brown family traveled to Bloomfield. Barbara Misbaum returned home from relatives. Gladys Knew reentry in Dugger.

Mary and Ruby Houston Sullivan Lowell Brumett Wanda Exline Mildred Brown Viola Harlow Rena Bedwell Ray Livingstone Hubert Spencer Pauline Anderson Tom Krug Mary Brown Alex Brown Lucille Mildred Swing King Bloomfield Wayne Misbaum Barbara Gladys Knew Dugger

Diploma Missed First in 12 Years for Westpheling Family

In St. Joseph Missouri a family led by Mr and Mrs Paul Westpheling lacks a formal diploma for the first time in 12 years. They have gathered many sheepskins to cover the wall with 16 diplomas already obtained.

ST. Joseph, Mo U.P Paul Westpheling

Diploma Yield Set to Resume Next Year at Local Schools

Six children collected items from nine schools. Four children remain in school and expect to begin issuing graduating certificates again next year with at least eight more diplomas anticipated.

Closed banks profit in Toledo total gains since 1981

Three banks in liquidation in Toledo have posted a net gain of 4 337 515 dollars over expenses since state takeover in 1981. The figure reflects income exceeding costs across the institutions as the state oversees their winding down.

Toledo,o

Retonga credited by Indiana farmer for recovery

Oliver A. Taylor of Odon Indiana says Retonga a remarkable roots and herbs medicine ended ten years of pain and weakness. He reports improved stomach function nerves energy and says his wife also benefited. Get Retonga at W J Hamilton Drug Stores Adv.

Retonga Oliver A. Taylor Odon Ind Indiana W. J. Hamilton Drug Stores

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