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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

3

Local club and church calendar notes

Linton Lodge holds an entered apprentice work with a meeting at 7 p m choir practice appears at the church Baptist Ladies Aid meets at the church Baptist choir practice at 7 p m Christian Choir at 7 15 p m Loyal Order of Moose 1484 meets at 7 30 p m American Legion Post at 8 p m Hiawatha club gathers at Red Len s ball for all day meeting Faith Temple Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 p m

Hiawatha Club Red Len Faith Temple No Pythian Psters

Local Clubs Schedule Friday Evening Activities

Lone of American Legion hosts at 6 30 p m at the hall. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets there. Linton Shuffle Board Club gathers at City Park at 7 30 p m. The Glenburn Mother's Circle plans Friday sewing afternoon at the hall.

Eagle Encampment I. C. O. F. meeting notice

The King's Heralds of the M B Church meet Evelyn Hixson at 0 B Street Northeast at 2 p.m. The event follows an Eagle Encampment at the hall at 8 p.m.

Eagle I. C King’s Heralds of the M. B.urch Evelyn Hixson

Newlyweds Honored at Newberry Shower

Newberry Ind June 23 a shower was hosted for Vy Miller recently married to Ward Cox of Pendleton. Mr and Mrs Cox left Sunday to spend a month in Dayton then plan to Florida to set their home. Mrs Cox a Newberry High School graduate is well known locally.

Nhuwiberry Ind Charles Miller Cox Pendleton Florida Wherry High School Newberry

Lyons 4-H Members Plan Picnic and Theatre Party

Lyons Indiana 4-H club members met in the school building to plan a picnic and theatre party for Bloomfield Thursday June 30. President, Miriam Schantz, led a is year membership roll call and a brief business session followed a food preparation demonstration.

Lyons Ind Bloomfield Lyons Girls Esident Miriam Schantz Helen Patterson Reynelle Patterson Barbarark Betty Biggs June Schantz Ity Grounds Jean Bradfield Bevy Edwards Wiladean Nicholson Ulah Bradfield Rosalind Stevens Ary Lou Foster

Jugger Church Ladies’ Aid Society Social

Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church enjoyed a social at the home of Mrs Anna Bargonan. After a brief meeting, the afternoon featured games and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Bess Mary and Mrs Bell Tison.

Dugger Ladies’ Aid Society The Ever Methodist Church Anna Bargonan Bess Mary Bell Tison

Dugger Couple Marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Phillipe of Dugger Indiana celebrate their wedding anniversary with an open house at the Phillipe home on June 25 from 2 30 to 5 o clock. The couple invites friends and neighbors to call.

Bugger I. Mart Phillipe Dugger Sun- Eth Moon Phillipe

SPERSONALS Local visits and social notes from area towns

Miss Hyla Tincher spends the day in Terre Haute. Pete Stalcup of Bloomfield visits in Linton on business. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hayes of Vicksburg attend in Linton Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dean and children of Grafton West Virginia visit friends in the city. Mr. Dean formerly managed the J C Penney store in Linton. Mrs. W C Perkins and son Rodney of Bicknell visit Dr. and Mrs. A McPhail. Mrs. Haldon Beasley and Mrs. Almond Liston spend a few days in Shakamak state park.

Hyla Tincher Terre Haute Pete Stalcup Bloomfield Joe Hayes Vicksburg Linton A. W. Dean Grafton W. Va Dean J. C. Penney W. C. Perkins Rodney Bicknell

Ellis Family Reunion Held in Lin ton Park

The twelfth Ellis family reunion gathered in Lin ton City Park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon social hour featuring games. Attendees included Lawrence and Baxter Ellis, Plew family members, Walraven, Knox, Snow, Gibson, Wolf, Havill, Landrum, Bert Ellis, and Barbara Currans among others from Jasonville and Indianapolis.

Ellis Linton City Park Ellis Family Lawrence Ellis Baxter Ellis Plew Phyllis van 'Plew O. P Marynell Marjorie John Ellis Rod Landrum Jasonville Bert Ellis Barbara Currans Indianapolis

Switz City honors Mrs Jaffre at handkerchief shower

Switz City Indiana June 23 Mrs L E Jaffre moving to Bloomfield was guest of honor at a handkerchief shower during the Polly Anna class meeting at the Switz City M E church. Devotions led by Mrs Homer Miller included God in Nature and two songs. Mrs Will Gastineau led entertainment. Mrs Lowell Foster sang and presented each guest with a rose. Refreshments were served by Mrs T D Spencer. Attendees listed include Mrs Roy Graves and Mrs Bessie Brewer among others. several sent gifts in absentia.

Switz City Ind L. BE. Jaffre Bloomfield M. E. Church T. D. Spencer Jaffre Homer Miller Will Gastineau Lowell Foster

Walters Hosts Guests From Michigan Families

Mr. and Mrs. Squire Walters entertained Wednesday with visitors from Flint and Monroe Michigan and Dugger and Marshia McCall Hutchison and Mary McCullough plus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCullough, and Mrs. James McCall and daughter.

Squire Walters Thomas McCullough Flint, Mich James McCall Marshia Orville Hutchison Betty Lou Monroe, Mich John McCullough Mary Dugger

Linton Shuffle Board Club Plans City Park Picnic

Members of the Linton Shuffle Board club will entertain their families and friends at a picnic Friday evening in the City park at 6 30. Each attendee was asked to bring his own table service.

Linton Shuffle Board Club

Circle To Meet At Glenburn Community Circle

The Glenburn Mother's Circle will hold its regular meeting Friday at 1:00 PM. Glenburn eighth grade and high school graduates from the community will be special guests.

Glenburn Mother's Circle Glenburn

J. T. M. Club Holds Annual Picnic at Shakamak Park

The J. T. M. Club hosted its annual picnic at Shakamak state park near Jasonville. A covered dish fried chicken dinner was served at 6 30 p m in the north shelter house, followed by park recreation and a social hour. Guests and members included Branch Hunter and family, John Maddison and daughters Evelyn and Dorothy, plus several other couples and visitors from Midland.

J. T. M. Club Shakamak State Park Jasonville Branch Hunter John Maddison Evelyn Dorothy Cecil Meredith Jack Oniones Jerry Donald Claude Poe Billy Tommy Scroggins Mary Catherine Ervin Taylor Dorsey Woodward William Jack Wendell Wright Doris Collins Mary Cole Midland

Royal Neighbors Hold All Day Lodge Meeting Here

Thirteen members and two guests attended an all day Royal Neighbors lodge gathering at Mrs. Frank Duncan’s home. A noon covered dish luncheon was served and the afternoon featured social time and games. The next lodge meeting is planned for July in Linton City park.

E. S. Benjamin Jackson, Tenn Duke Duncan Royal Neighbors Lodge Frank Duncan Linton City Park

J U G Members Held Picnic Entertained at Home

J U G members gathered at Miss Norma Jean Bedwell's home for an afternoon of games including bingo and photography. Officers for the coming year were elected, and plans for a Friday June 25 picnic in Linton City Park were announced. Attendees included Vivian Miller Sarah Grey Hixon Helen Bemis Betty Alsop Clarice Harrison and Norma Jean Bedwell.

Linton J. U. G. Club Norma Jean Bedwell Vivian Miller Sarah Grey Hixon Helen Bemis Betty Alsop Clarice Harrison

Midland Fidelity Club Holds Outing in Park

Midland Indiana June 28 the Fidelity club of Midland held its annual picnic at Shakamak state park near Jasonville with hosts Mrs Lloyd Mitchell and Mrs Lester Brewer. A noon picnic dinner was served and a business session followed by social time and games. Contest prizes went to Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Chapman. A handkerchief shower honored the hostesses and many members attended. The next meeting is planned for July 2 at Mrs Roy Hostetler home.

Floyd Mitchell Quincy Mitchell Lewis Chapman Arthur Drake William Drake Leo Holmes Henry Mitchell Ted Cardwell Wayne Walraven Mary Nell Margie Ann Ralph Clark Virginia Marylin Wendell Underwood John Peggy Halshe Martin Billy Barbara Jean Geoffrey Cadwell Richard Patty Sue Paul Rampley Bob Lester Brewer Davy Lee Thomas Gariier Tommy Lloyd Mitchell Beverly Ann Joe ‘Pearl Delores William Huffine Leonard Ray Roy Ramona Beta Hoffman Junior Julia Myers Earl Stalcup Wayne Victor Roy Hostetler Janett Virginia Myers Elizabeth Myers Roger Cole Charles Cole Clayton Hughey Gail Paughn Susan Ellen Roberts Earl Greene Shirley Bellell Joan Gibson Billy Cadwell Elaine Ax Hostetler Joe Pearl

Mrs Elizza Haney Hosts Dugger Birthday Dinner

In Dugger Indiana on Sunday Mrs Elizza Haney hosted a dinner at her home for her mother Mrs Thornton celebrating her seventy ninth birthday. Attendees included Mrs Mary Pigg and son Delmar Mr and Mrs Sam Landis and son Danny Earl Mr and Mrs Virgil Bledsoe of Linton Mr and Mrs Bery Bledsoe and children Betty Rose and Junior of Sandborn Mr and Mrs Loren Bledsoe and son Fred of Brownstown and Dicky and Patty Nuby of Linton.

Loren ‘Bledsoe Fred Brownstown Dicky Patty Nuby Linton

What Do You Think What Is Public Opinion On Spy Probe

Citizens and readers share views on the German spy investigation in the country. Opinions range from fear of spies returning home to praise for agents, with caution about potential penalties and peace-time conditions. The column also asks for thoughts on the Schmeling fight outcome.

Louis Schmeling

Christy announces niece Thelma Pierpont marriage to Irvin Thomas

Mr and Mrs C N Christy announce the marriage of their niece Miss Thelma Pierpont to Irvin W Thomas of Louisville Kentucky The ceremony was read Monday evening June 20 in Louisville After a wedding tour to Niagara Falls and other points they will make their home in Louisville Also notes of local visits and weekend gatherings from Switz City and nearby towns.

C. N. Christy Thelma Pierpont Irvin W. Thomas Louisville Niagara Falls Mary Jo Justus James Justus Victoria Ill Eugene Holmes Dewey Holmes Helmer Holmes J. N. A. Downey Bloomfield Prairie Chapel Belle Aldridge Nancy Ann Lee Edward Mason Aldridge Lyons

Midland Social Notes Compile Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Ray Bovenschen and children spent Sunday with Mrs Sally Bartley and Mrs Maude Nickless. Phenis Hoggatt of Urbana Illinois visited with Mrs May Hogegatt. Mrs Wayne Walraven and Mrs H E Underwood hosted Children Day participants at Mrs Walravens home. Delmas McIntosh and family from Cleveland Ohio visited Mrs Larry Owens and Greene McIntosh. Margie Ann and Betty Jean Hoffman stayed with Mr and Mrs Thomas Brown in Wabash. Juanita Fenton visited relatives in Terre Haute. Roger Cole, Oxford University student, summers with his parents Mr and Mrs O S Cole Curt and Ida Dougherty, Mr and Mrs Charles Lammey and Mrs F L Hoffman and their junior visited Oscar Dougherty in Jasonville. Lebanon Sunshine choir attended church at Hymera.

Ray Bovenschen Sally Bartley Maude Nickless Phenis Hoggatt Urbana May Hogegatt Wayne Walraven H. E. Underwood F. L. Hoffman Son Oscar Dougherty Jasonville Lebanon

Time Flew In Cincinnati The Night Watch Disappeared

In Cincinnati Ohio a 63 year old man named August Cody was relieved of his $25 pocket watch when an acquaintance slipped his arm over Cody s shoulder and the watch vanished into the other man s overalls.

Cincinnati. O U.P August Cody Cody

Ellis Golden Rule Club Enjoys Bingo at Dudley Home

Twelve members gathered at Mrs. Clara Dudley’s home for an Ellis Golden Rule club meeting. After a business session the afternoon featured social time and bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs. Clara Dudley Mildred Bledsoe Jessie Rector Edith Beales Jean Cox Etta Page and Ruth Dudley May Cox won the penny drill prize. Refreshments followed and the next meeting was set for Mrs. Mary Cox’s home.

Ellis Golden Rule Club Clara Dudley Mildred Bledsoe Jessie Rector Edith Beales Jean Cox Etta Page Ruth Dudley May Cox Mary Cox

Robins Drive Off Chicken Hawk In N Y Caper

A chicken hawk tried to raid a robin’s nest in Herkimer, New York. The nest defense worked as a flock of robins swarmed the intruder and forced it to retreat.

Herkimer N. Y

Midland 4 H Club Chooses Officers

Midland 4 H club elected a vice president secretary and news reporter at a regular session in Midland. The meeting included social time and refreshments from the cooking class. A follow up session is planned for 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon July 5 in the school building.

Midland Midland Jolly Works

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linton Daily Citizen Helen Grubbs Linton Lodge the Hare Baptist Ladies Aid Society All Hy Coe Baptist Loyal Order of Moose American Legion Lone Linton Shuffle Board City Park Yons 4-H Ajoy Njoys Social Switz Royal Midland Fidelity Club Elizza Haney Citizen Johnny Hooker George W Chicago Elizabeth Strauser George Marie Gibson Noah Gibson Elzie Bunch Jimmy Bobby Jack Bunch Baby Bedford Mary Elsweck Harry Hineman Leshie Erzinger Fae Hineman Robert Jackson Dupont Ralph Overman Ralph, Jr Joseph Cassilda Spencer Lizzie Bunch Lorenzo Bunch Clarence Huff Mary Elswick Mrs. Weaver Lafayette Robins S.S.S Amir S.S.S. Co American Legion Home Midland 4-H Club Quaker State Polarine Standlind Standard Standard Oil Greene County Loan CO S. Main St Klets Brassieres Cates North Main St J. C. Penney CO Linton Hardware and Furniture CO Powell Motor Sales W. Vincennes Graham Owen Fresh AX & Fry Fresh Daily Oakley’s Bread Oz. Loaf Oye
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