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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1947
Page
3
Miss Dorothy Dugger superintendent of Dugger public schools and executive secretary of the Indiana State Choral Festival will attend a music school. Details indicate her leadership role and involvement in statewide choral events.
Society with Miss Thoma Sines, supervisor of music in Logansport schools, left Friday June 20 for Shawnee Pennsylvania to enroll in a music workshop. Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians supervise the school of music. Miss Dugger and Miss Lines study conducting radio technique and music arranging and will sing in a chorus conducted by Fred Waring.
Don Craig will attend daily broadcasts of the Pennsylvanian, joining coverage efforts and contributing to ongoing media programming.
American Legion Auxiliary members met with president Mrs. Mattox presiding. Bay Staters Bill Marshall James Fritz and Jerry Rupert reported on activities. Two alternates were elected to the State convention Miss Lula Howe and Mrs. Haffley. District meeting is set for July 20 in Loogootee with district officers to be elected. A nominating committee of Mrs. Mae Spice Mrs. Flora Graham and Mrs. Elizabeth O was appointed.
Overwork and worry drain red blood cells leading to weakness. SSS Tonic claims to boost low blood strength by activating ingredients, improving digestion, and enhancing appetite, energy, and sleep. Millions of bottles sold. get a bottle from your drug store.
Mrs. Etta Haffley accepted the chairmanship for the bake sale to be held Thursday July 3. Mrs. Eva Stafford and Mrs. Mae Spice will be hostesses at the July 3 meeting. At the conclusion of the business meeting refreshments were served by Mrs. Haffley and Mrs. O'Hern.
Mrs. Leo Robertson entertained a group of young people for her daughter's seventh birthday anniversary. Games and bicycle riding filled the afternoon. Ice cream cake pudding pop and candy were served. Guests included Jimmy Dee Darlene Edds Janice Lanford Eileen Cleveland and Bunny Wilson. Regrets came from Grace Robertson Eldon Dunford Norma Cleveland Mildred Wilson Edna Robertson and others. The honoree received many gifts.
The W S C S of the Methodist church will host a guest meeting Thursday at 2 PM. Miss Thirza Bunce, a 35 year missionary, will speak and has previously addressed the community. Tea will be served in the social room after the talk. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Copeland entertained at dinner Sunday with guests Mrs Gene Walters and daughter Jean Ann and Mrs Robert Campbell with granddaughter Kathleen of Jasonville attending.
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy for frequent nighttime urination and backache caused by excess urine acidity. It claims the herbal formula cleanses kidneys and bladder, improves urine flow, and aids sleep, with a free trial offer and orders to Kilmer Company Stamford Connecticut.
The Chikateth Council Pocahontas meets at 7 p.m. at Red Men's hall.
Quapaw Council No 80 Poca hontas meets at 7 30 p m at Red Men s hall Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at 7 30 p m at Moose Hall Local Union No 1525 Painters and Paper Hangers at 7 p m at Kof P hall Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m at Community house Called meeting of Linton lodge No 560 at 5 p m Supper at 6 30 p m Work in MM degree Home Ec Club picnic supper at Humphreys park Greene County Womens Club 7 30 p m Shakamak park covered dish Ja sonville Ladies hosts
Wednesday activities include Women of the Moose Chapter 19 at 7 30 p m Moose Eagles Lodge 7 p m Elks Lodge 7 30 p m Elks Home Unity Lodge No 637 I O F 7 30 p m at hall Tell Rotary Club luncheon 12 15 at Country Club house Royal Neighbors 11 30 lunch at Red Men s Hall.
Local groups schedule activities from morning to evening at Red Men hall and various churches. Events include BA degree work, choir practices, Legion meeting, Pythian Sisters, Le Cercle des Amis, Saddle club gathering, W S C S speaker, H-12 Club call, and Women’s Council breakfast with officer installation.
The Glenburn community house hosted a reception after the ceremony with flowers greenery and lighted candles. A miniature bride and groom topped the cake which served fruit punch and cake to 46 guests. The bride is a 1947 graduate. the groom graduated from Switz City and works in Lafayette where they plan to live.
Friday prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission 7 p m. Veterans of Foreign Wars hold their meeting at the library 7 30 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meet at 7 30 p m at the hall.
The Glenburn church witnessed the wedding of Geneva Mae Hudson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hudson of Linton to George Deckard of Switz City. Rev William Medecalf read the vows at 2 o clock with Deaconess Nola Yoder assisting. Special music by Vivian Humphreys accompanied the ceremony. Attendants Phyllis Gabbard and Donald Dean. The bride wore a blue suit with black and white accessories and carried red rose buds.
The Dugger 4 H club will host an Achievement Program at 2:00 PM on Wednesday June 25. Marilyn Griffith leads demonstrations by local winner Joan Reynolds dress review by clothing girls Barbara Willis pledge Eleanor Lipencott motto and colors Joan Boone piano and awards presented by the local leader refreshments for members and guests invited.
Mr and Mrs Booth Bedwell of Linton announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Jean to Donald Earl Bowers son of Mr and Mrs George Bowers of this city The ceremony was at 730 pm in the Methodist church with Rev R B Baldridge officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Inman The bride wore a white dress with black accessories and Mrs Inman a navy dress with black accessories Both wore pink carnation corsages The couple reside at 59 D Street Northwest He and she are graduates of Stockto High School.
A small plane missing from Terre Haute for three days was found in a field near Manito Illinois. The pilot John Reynolds 25 of Terre Haute rented the craft for a practice hop and disappeared. He had stayed the night with farmer Clyde Callaway before leaving. The plane was undamaged and authorities sought the pilot.
Miss Bessie May Edwards of Indianapolis and Elmer Williams, also of Indianapolis, wed Saturday at 4 pm in the home of Justice of the Peace W. L. Jackson in Linton. Attendants were Mrs. Florence Page and Sam Utterback. The bride wore a light blue street length dress and roses. the groom works as a mechanic in Indianapolis where they will reside.
Mrs Lillian Henniger of Cincinnati Ohio visits brother G C Miller for a few days. Charles Fusco and James Marshall spent Friday in Lafayette at Purdue University. Misses Mildred Johnson and Norma Madaris weekend in Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Clark and children Richard and Janice of Columbus Ohio visit Mrs Clark's mother Elizabeth Clark. Mrs Clark recently toured the west with her son and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur EB Sachs of Phoenix Arizona visited with Mr and Mrs Leo Sheehy. Mr and Mrs Edison O'Brien and nephew Richard Armstrong of Covington Indiana spent the weekend with the Lew is O'Brien family. Edward O’Brien returned home with his parents after visiting grandparents Bert Hester and Lewis O’Brien. Mr and Mrs R J Meade and daughter Jacquelyn and Mrs C C Hamilton spent Friday in Indianapolis. BOF Mrs Alec Dunworthy of Indianapolis and others from Vancouver and Jasonville were recent guests of Clyde Copeland. Mr and Mrs Lang not shown plus Lauryn Lary on a one week vacation to Niagara Falls Hamilton Ontario Canada and Buffalo. Miss Frances Siniste and Lovada Smith of Elnora winter in Linton today. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bennett and daughter Wilma Jean Mrs Albert Furessin and George Kang returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Tommy Bennett of Oildale California. they also visited Los Angeles.
Mr and Mrs Earl Weaver announce the engagement of their daughter Violet to Richard Roberts of Indianapolis son of Richard Roberts Sr of Linton. The couple plans marriage and future residence to be announced.
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