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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

2

Eclectic Paris Hats Signal Fashion Finale This Season

Paris fashion notes show halos return with sewn straw and felt, top hats de styled with veil or tulle, and bold floral toques for tea parties. Polka dots stay strong in day wear and evening gowns with Surah silk dots and Patou ensembles in navy and pink.

Audrey Ames United Press Paris U.P Patou Jack Wilson Natalie Paley Caroline Reboux Maria Guy Eneley Suzy’s Agnes

Polka dot fashion spreads across fabrics and gowns

The piece details polka dot styles from various designers. Robert Piglet and Heim present dotted fabrics on tailored pieces. Patou and Lucien Lelong showcase bold black on white prints with voluminous skirts and bodices. Molyneux features pale yellow dots on black mousseline. dots appear in cottons surah crepe and mousseline for different dayparts.

Robert Piguet Heim Long Beach Patou Lucien Lelong Molyneux

Kay Francis plans last film runs before marriage

Hollywood star Kay Francis talks of retiring from the screen this fall after completing My Bill and starting Unlawful. She owns prized stills from Elmer the Great Gentleman of the Press and One Way Passage. She plans to wed Baron Erick Raven Barken and hopes to travel as a roving ambassador for his airplane interests, making occasional pictures if she stays in Hollywood or London.

United Press Hollywood Calif U.P Kay Francis Walter Huston Elmer the Great Huston Warner Brothers Miss Francis Baron Erick Raven Barken London

Woman Given State Position in Washington

Olympia June 25 Mrs Belle Reeves 63 has been appointed Washington secretary of state the first woman to hold the post She once worked as a printer s devil and set type for Wenatchee s first newspaper The Wenatchee Advance founded by her husband She belongs to numerous fraternal and social groups saying people are her hobby and she collects friends

Olympia Wash U.P Belle Reeves Washington

In Memoriam Mildred Terrell Corbin 1936 obituary

In memory of Mildred Terrell Corbin who passed away June 26 1936. Gone, dear Mildred, gone forever. How we miss your smiling face, but you left us to remember none on earth can take your place. Terrell Family.

Mildred Terrell Corbin Mildred

Pearl weighing 103 grains hailed as finest Australian find

A pearl weighing 103 grains found last June off Broome was valued in Paris at 40000 dollars and deemed the finest ever found in Australian waters by expert appraisers.

Perth Austalia A.P Broome Paris Australian

Social Calendar for Eagles and Masonic Groups

Eagle Encampment I. C. C. F. No. 222 meets at 8 p m at the hall. Greene County Industrial Union gathers at Moose hall 6 30 p m. Metropolitan Lodge No. 193 K P meets at 7 30 p m. Chickateth Council Pocahontas anniversary at Red Men s hall 7 p m.

Eagle Greene County Industrial Union Moose Hall Metropolitan Lodge No. 193 K. of P Chickateth Council Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Local clubs and societies schedule activities for the day

Glenburn Aid society holds a regular meeting Christian Ladies Aid meets all day at the church Rotary Luncheon at 12 15 p m at the Methodist church Unity Lodge No 37 I C O F meets at 7 30 p m Elks lodge regular meeting at home 8 p m Eagles lodge meets at 7 p m Salvation Army Home league at headquarters 1 p m Eastern Star Masons families and friends join at 7 30 p m Tri Kappa sorority plans 7 30 p m library meeting for important business

Christian Ladies Aid Society Rotary Methodist Church Salvation Army Home League Tri Kappa Sorority Baptist Ladies Aid Society

Legion Sons meet at home and Red Men's group gathers at city park

Members of the Sons of the American Legion hold a meeting at their home at 6 30 p m while Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men assembles at the hall near TP s A at the City park at 6 30 p m

American Legion Sons of American Legion Tps A

Schoolboy Prank Leaves Boy Missing Thumb

In Kingston New Hampshire on June 24 a 14 year old pupil Robie handled a dynamite cap found in the school laboratory. He placed it under his desk lid and poked it with a paper clip during class, causing a loud explosion that frightened 25 students and cost him the thumb and index finger of his left hand. Headmaster Ray Hoyt confirmed the incident and the dynamite cap origin.

Kingston N. H Robie Sandborn Seminary Ray Hoyt

Mouse roulette game enters Oakland crowd scene

A new gambling novelty called mouse roulette appears in Oakland. A mouse drops through a glass roulette wheel hole and scampers as the wheel spins, ending in a slot that designates the winner. The bet pays 50 to 1 and is popular with players despite its harsh treatment of the mouse.

Oakland Calif U.P

Social notes from Santa Cruz to Monroe and Greencastle

SPERSONALS Jack Dreiman of Santa Cruz Calif arrived in Linton to spend the summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Gale Jackson. Mrs Dorsey Gilbert of Paris Ill spent a week with relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles Bray. Leonard McDonald left for Oak Park HI. Mrs Theodore Hutchison of Monroe Mich returned home after five weeks with Mrs Squire Walters family. Mr and Mrs Oscar Quarr Misses Artie and Reba O Harr and Mrs Charles Rutter of Greencastle spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Harry Welch.

Jack Dreiman Santa Cruz Calif Linton Gale Jackson Dorsey Gilbert Paris Ill Charles Bray Leonard McDonald Oak Park Theodore Hutchison Monroe Mich Squire Walters Oscar Quarr Artie Reba O’harr Charles Rutter Greencastle Harry Welch

Word of Engagement Is Received Here

Lin ton announces the engagement of Miss Musetta Hatfield to Lauri Ranta. Miss Hatfield, daughter of Mrs. Etta Mae Hatfield Nixon of 545 Berendo Street Hollywood California, graduated from Hollywood high. The groom to be, son of Mrs. Hilma Ranta of 6022 Crenshaw Avenue Los Angeles California, graduated from Glendale high and the American Institute of Banking.

Linton Musetta Hatfield Etta Mae Hatfield- Nixon Berendo Street Hollywood Calif Lauri Ranta Hilma Ranta Crenshaw Avenue Los Angeles Miss Hatfield Hollywood High School Glendale High School American Institute of Banking Herschel G. Hatfield Indianapolis Victoria Hatfield Lyons Lou Loos John T. Hurley Switz City

L A L Members Plan Picnic and Officer Election

L A L members and guests met at Mrs Rex Shank home for an all day meeting in the city park with a basket dinner and officer elections planned for the next gathering. The Thursday session included social time with contests readings and bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs Alvin Blanton Mrs Noah Reed and Mrs Fred Nolting.

L. A. L. Club Rex Shank Squire Walters Alvin Blanton Noah Reed Fred Nolting Mesdames van Shonk Ed Page Chester Parks Rex Hoffeditz Harry Miller John Blanton Fay Smith Alvin Borruff Rex Shonk

Rare elements may tell age of earth

Rochester and Chicago scientists report a radioactive samarium isotope could help date Earth's age. T. Russell Wilkins of Rochester and Dr. A. J. Dempster explain the element's long 6 billion year half life provides a new method for dating mineral rocks.

Rochester N. Y U.P Chicago T. Russell Wilkins Institute of Optics Rochester University A. J. Dempster Wilkins

Mrs Potts to Give Canning Pointers

Mrs Dorthea Potts, noted canning expert, will conduct demonstrations in Bloomfield Switz City and Jasonville on July 14 and 15. Miss Mary E Wilsey Greene county home demonstration agent announced the event and said further details will be released later.

Dorthea Potts Bloomfield Switz City Jasonville Mary E. Wilsey Greene County

113-Ton Gut Tests Arranged For Aberdeeen Proving Grounds

Watertown arsenal reports new 113 ton streamlined defense gun mounted on a flat car for rapid transport. The weapon fires a 260 pound projectile up to 20 miles and can be operated by one man with a finger flick. Batteries of two would move on standard rail lines with five minutes setup. Private firms could finish a unit in 60 days. full government build 6 months.

Watertown Mass Aberdeen Proving Grounds Washington Uncle Sam Watertown Arsenal

90 Year-Old McSwain Still Working At Newnan Mill

J. Frank McSwain of R. D. Cole Manufacturing in Newnan Georgia marks 62 years on the job and his 90th birthday. Known as Uncle Mack he rejects retirement and says he would not trade honest work. He holds a gold medal from fellow workers for his service.

Newnan U.P R. D. Cole Manufacturing Co J. Frank McSwain McSwain Uncle Mack

Chamber seeks horned toad for Coalinga derby entry

Pasadena chamber of commerce looks for a horned toad with Seabiscuit-like speed to officially represent at the Sixth Annual Horned Toad Derby in Coalinga on June 25.

Pasadena Cal Chamber of Commerce Coalinga

What Do You Think Fourth of July Safety Advice

Citizens answer in a transmitted Q and A format about safe Fourth of July practices. Father urges medicines and bandages, Mother supports fireworks prohibition, Clerk warns of dress and sparks, and a Business man suggests children watch displays.

Shuffle Board Club entertains in Park picnic

The Linton Shuffle Board club held a regular meeting in the local City park with a picnic last evening. A supper of sandwiches pie cake and iced tea was served to the listed families and guests. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 28.

Linton Shuffle Board Club John Winters Flo Belle James Woodworth Herbert Dyer Max Friedman Jean John Toner Jesse Alsop Betty Norma Lou John Wilson Jackson Hill Darrell Duchaney

Miners to face Robinson Moose in Illinois clash

Linton Miners travel to Robinson Illinois Sunday to play the Moose a top Wa bash Valley squad currently in the state semi pro finals. New additions McDonald at first base and Miller in left field join a roster still expanding with Wednesday and Friday practice sessions.

Linton Miners Robinson Ill Robinson Moose Moose Wabash Valley Miners McDonald Miller

Gwin Family Heads to Indianapolis and Detroit Visit

E. F. Gwin leaves for Indianapolis where he will meet daughter Lorene Gwin. They with Harry Sims will drive to Detroit to visit Mrs. A. E. Bratcher and family and Marion Gwin and family.

E. F. Gwin Indianapolis Lorene Gwin Gwin Harry Sims Detroit Mich A. E. Bratcher Marion Gwin

Brassfields move to enter Hill Crest sanitarium

Mr and Mrs Edgar Brassfield of 610 G street northeast depart this morning for Vincennes where Mr Brassfield will enter Hill Crest sanitarium for treatment.

Edgar Brassfield Vincennes Brassfield Hillcrest Sanitarium

Bay Bridge Toll Revenues Reach 1.72 Million in Year One

The San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge collected about 1.72 million dollars in its first year and was crossed by roughly 3.5 million automobiles, marking a strong start for this new cross bay link.

San Francisco San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

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