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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
2
Founding Day Marked In Mound Bayou Slavery Legacy
Mississippi town celebrates July 12 recalling 1887 founding by former slaves Isaiah Montgomery and Benjamin Green who planned a refuge for Black residents. Initial settlement near Vicksburg failed. 1898 incorporation brought 183 residents, now about 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Bayou
Miss
U.P
Mississippi
Isaiah T. Montgomery
Jefferson Davis
Benjamin T. Green
Marie Jefferson
Brierfield Plantation
Vicksburg
Ma. Nahe McGinn
Land Department
Hwee
Parte
Mississippi Valley Line
Montgomery
Funeral Guests Attend Service In Indianapolis
Mrs. Glen Bonham and several relatives attend the funeral of Mrs. Fred Cheney in Indianapolis. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Chambers of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. James Hill of Louisville who called on local acquaintances Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Yung
Josephine
Libbie
Sullivan
Verna Hammock
Jim Adams
David Lippeatte
Charles Mason
Indianapolis
Fred Cheney
Stanford Chambers
New Orleans
James Hill
Jimmie
Louisville
James Ragsdale
Nolan Reeves
James Reegsdale
Charlotte Jane
Terre Haute
Lara Shepherd
Union Hospital
Danville
Bob Schuser
Theodore Cox
Merritt Abrams
Billie Withrow
Charleston
W. Va
George, Ki
Greene County Industrial Union Meeting At Moose Hall
Social calendar lists Greene County Industrial Union meets in Moose hall at 7 30 p m All crafts invited Linton Shuffle Board Club at Humphreys park 7 p m Metropolitan Lodge No 195 K of P meets at hall 7 30 p m Zaksae Epworth League Glenburn Mission at Community house 7 16 p m Chickateth Pocahontas at Red Men s hall 7 80 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County Industrial Union
Moose Hall
Metropolitan Lodge No. 195
K, of
Zaksae
Epworth League of Glenburn Mission
Local Lodge and Club Meetings Schedule in Greene County
Quapaw Council No. 80 Poca hontas meets at Red Men's hall at 2 p m. Linton Concert Band convenes at Central School Building at 7 30 p m. Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M meets at hall at 7 30 p m for I A degree work with refreshments. Greene County Women's Republican Club gathers at Lyons High School gym at 6 30 p m for a covered dish supper and officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County Women’s Republican Club
Lyons
Community group meetings and lodge events listed
Wednesday schedule shows Glenburn Aid Society at the Community house. Baptist Ladies Aid at the church all day. Rotary Luncheon at the Baptist church at 12 15 p m. Unity Lodge No 68% E O O F at the hall 2 30 p m. Elks lodge at home 4 p m. Eagles Lodge at the hall 7 p m. Salvation Army Home League at Headquarters 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Rotary
the Baptist Church
Salvation Army Home League
Community club meeting and choir practice schedule
M. E. Choir practices at the church at 7 p.m. Baptist choir at Loyal Order of Moose No. 1454 hall at 7 30 p.m. American Legion Post meets at the Legion home at 8 p.m. Townsend club gathers at City hall at 7 30 p.m. Girls 4-H meets at the high school at 2 p.m. Truth Seekers class at Saron Reformed Church with Mrs. Win at Bovyenschen at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose No. 1454
American Legion
Legion
Townsend Club
City Hall
The
Saron
Local group meetings listed for Friday evening
Friday notices list gatherings for Local 6 278 Workers Alliance of America at 7 p m public library. Sons of American Legion meet at 6 30 p m at Legion home. Quapaw Tribe No 143 IOOF meet at hall at 7 p m. Linton Shuffle Board club convenes at Humphreys park at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
278 Workers Alliance of America
Sons of American Legion
Legion
Quapaw Tribe No. 143
Local society notes from East Bloomfield area
East Bloomfield residents and visitors share dinners and calls. Names include Ivan Lynn, Ray Ashbaugh, James Hardin, Tom Heaton, Bloomfield and Bloomington guests, and families such as Edwards, Gholson, Mennes, and Smith in multiple visiting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cox
Springfield
Abel Hawkins
Inez Lyn
Marie Hardin
Eugene
G. Paul
Little Cincinnati
Thomas Heaton
Bloomfield
Mark Hamlin
Wenesday
Ray Ashbaugh
Kenneth Page
Ray Pierson
David
James Hardin
John Smith
Bloomington
Tom Heaton
John Taylor Lynn
Joe Carpenter
Ivan Lynn
John Taylor
Thomas Gholson
Wendell Ferguson
Jerrell Lee
Earl Edwards
Donnie
Harvey Mannes
Willetta
Clyde Hostetter
Frances Smith
Midland Fidelity Club Holds Outing at Shakamak Park
Midland and area members of the Fidelity club and their children enjoyed a picnic at Shakamak state park. After luncheon a brief business session featured hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell and Mrs. Leo Holmes. Prizes were won by Mrs. Thomas Gardner and Mrs. Ralph Clark amid games and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Fidelity Club of Midland
Shakamak State Park
Lloyd Mitchell
Leo Holmes
Thomas Gardner
Ralph Clark
Lester Brewer
Billie
Danny
Virginia
Marilyn
Geofrey Cadwell
Richard
Patricia
Sue
C. S. Cole
Art Drake
Lloyd Drake
Thomas, Jr
Luther Hughey
Fred Hoffman
Roy Hostettler
Quincy Mitchell
Janet
Bobby Hostettler
Beverly
Julia Myers
Noble Mull
Dean
Patricia Weatherwax
Hazel Jo Bennett
Annette Cole
Mary Nell
Marjorie Walraven
Berniece Corbin
John
Peggy Underwood
Norma
Sharon Rose Haberle
Helen
John Pickle
Mothers Helpers 4 H Club Plans Joint Lyons Meeting
Mothers Helpers 4 H club met at Miss Joyce Stevens home to plan a joint meeting with the Lyons club. An initiation is planned for July 3 with demonstrations on seams and stitches by Joyce Stevens and Mary Margaret Lehman. Refreshments were served and the group will reconvene July 5 at Mary Margaret Lehman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Club
Mother's Helpers 4-H
Joyce Stevens
Old
Kentucky
Pase
Lyons
Mary Margaret Lehman
L A L Members Plan All Day Meeting at Humphreys Park
L A L club members held a Thursday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Ed Page in Nine Mile community. Plans for an all day meeting in Humphreys park at Linton were announced with Mrs. Roy Kates as hostess and officers to be elected. Prizes were won in bingo by Mrs. Faye Smith Mrs. Everett Page and Mrs. Roy Kates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys Park
Linton
Ed Page
Nine Mile
Roy Kates
Faye Smith
Everett Page
Zelma Smith
Squire Walters
Colleen Swan
Jasonville
Dan Shonk
Rex Hoffeditz
Fred Nolting
Harry Miller
Alvin Boruff
Rex Shonk
Helen Miller
Roy Stough
Masons to Meet for Called Lodge Session
A called meeting of Linton Lodge No. 560 F. and A. M. is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Work in the B. A. degree will be given and refreshments served. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Lodge No
Bon Sall Woman Visits Linton After Twenty One Years
Mrs. William Badders of Bon Sall California arrives in Linton Friday evening to visit her brother William T. Wilson and family including Mrs. Wolkon and nieces Mrs. Felix Haffley and Mrs. Bland Silvey. This is her first Linton visit in twenty one years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Badders
Bonsall
Calif
Linton
William T. Wilson
Wolkon
Felix Haffley
Bland Silvey
Badders
Busy Fingers Club Plans Luncheon at Humphreys Park
The Busy Fingers club met at Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s home Thursday afternoon to vote on a covered dish luncheon at Humphreys park next Friday. Prizes in games went to Mrs. Leo Pierce and Mrs. Floyd Stone. Attendees included Mrs. Floyd Stone and Mrs. Aythuy Berns. two members, Mrs. Ray Parks and Mrs. Herschell Dennis, were absent. The group will reconvene in two weeks with Mrs. Ralph Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys Park
Busy Fingers Club
Jack Firzpatrick
Leo Pierce
Floyd Stone
Mesdames Floyd Stone
Aythuy Berns
Ralph Dean
Joe Tincher
Fitzpatrick
Ray Parks
Herschell Dennis
Linton High Grad Frances Meurer Deputy Earns MA
Frances Meurer Deputy daughter of Julia Meurer of Linton received a Master of Arts from the University of Cincinnati during recent commencement. She is a 1984 Linton Stockton graduate and 1938 Franklin College alumna active in Alpha Alpha Kappa Delta Tau Alpha Phi and the YWCA. The university awarded 1100 degrees with forty master of arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Meurer Deputy
Julia Meurer
Linton
University of Cincinnati
Deputy
Linton-Stockton
Franklin College
Alpha
Alpha Kappa Delta
Theta Alpha Phi
University
Livestock Report Shows Mixed Hogs Cattle And Sheep Prices
Hog market holds at 1 500 head with holdovers 101 and top at 7 10 for 210 to 220 pound pigs. Cattle trade shows calves steady while steers weaken and heifers edge higher. cows rise to 15 cents, bulls steady. Sheep scarce with spring lambs steady and bulk springers at 9 75 to 10 25. Slaughter owes 3.00 down.
Gilbreath of Pontiac Visits City Brother
H. Gilbreath of Pontiac Michigan is spending a few days with his brother Mahlon W. Gilbreath in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. . Gilbreath
Pontiac, Mich
Mahlon W. Gilbreath
What Do You Think About Signs And Superstitions
A dialogue asks readers if belief in signs and superstition is foolish while noting varied views. Opinions range from garden planning by moon signs to caution after bad luck from a ladder. A schoolteacher adds that most people hold some superstition and ponders a future sports event.
Dance at K P Hall Jasonville With Michael Barde Orchestra
Saturday evening at the K of P hall in Jasonville features the Michael Barde orchestra starting at 9 o clock. Admission is 50 cents per person with a 40 cent rate before 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P Hall
Jasonville
Michael Barde
Italian greyhounds train for miniature racing in Miami
Mrs. Blanche Cordier, a former teacher from Houston, operates a 1/16 mile dog race oval in Miami where 90 Italian greyhounds are trained to race a mechanical rabbit. She envisions a portable circuit for one night stands and notes the breed’s 10 000 year lineage from ancient civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
U.P
Blanche Cordier
Blade Sister-in-law to Have Major Operation in Berkeley
Word reached Fred Blade that his sister-in-law Mrs. Julia Blade of Berkeley California will enter a Berkeley hospital for a major operation Monday. She is a former Linton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blade
Julia Blade
Berkley
Cal
Blade
Linton
First Christian Church Seeks Summer Attendance Boost
The First Christian Church invites all members to attend at 10 20 a m with classes for all ages and a sermon by Rev B H Bruner. Morning Worship includes the Lord's Supper and is one hour long. No evening services during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouy Chrch
B. H. Bruner
London Boy Acquitted of Murder at Old Bailey
A 13 year old London boy charged with murder was acquitted at the Old Bailey after his counsel argued there was no evidence to rebut the presumption that a boy under 14 lacks the evil intent to commit a crime. He had confessed to strangling a 4 year old girl, but the court found insufficient evidence of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Old Bailey
Tobacco User Doubles Up in El Reno
Virgil Shaw assistant county attorney chews tobacco and smokes cigarettes at the same time in El Reno Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Reno
Okla
U.P
Virgil Shaw
A New Mr Long Leads Louisiana Governorship
The Long family regains influence in Louisiana as Lieut. Gov Earl Long rises to governor after Gov Richard W Leche resigns. The move places Earl Long as the state’s top executive following Leche’s departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Long
Louisiana
Long
Earl. Long
Huey Long
Richard W. Leche
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Red Men’s Hall
Quapaw Council No. 80
Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Central School
Unity Lodge
Elks Lodge
Sp. m
Eagles Lodge
M. E
Baptist Choir
East Bloomfield Drive
Midland Fidelity Club
Mothers’ Helpers Club
Masons
Advertiser
United Press
Greene
First Christian Church
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Bennett
Knudson
Albert Lea
Minn
Boston
Mass
Penney’s
Greene County Loan CO
Main St
Powell
Motor Sales
St. N.E
Malicoat & Baxley
South Main St
Goodyear Bicycles
Gerin Sales and Service
A St., N. BE
McCormick
Twine
Linton Hardware CO
Cozy Theatre
Dagger
Jamboree
Featuring
Sunshine Sue
Radio
Little Lindy, Jack and
Tom
Carson Kids
Alexander Graham Bell
Don Ameche
Henry Fonda
Loretta Young
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