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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

3

Methodist Women Entertained at Tea

The WSCS of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon with a program featuring prayers, readings, and songs. Lessons covered Daughters in the Netherlands England France and the Philippines. A social hour with tea and wafers followed in the church basement.

WSCS Methodist Church Vivian Humphreys Earl Bohley Robert Blevens Victor Wright Netherland Dexter Fordyce France Arvel Blume England Ward Letsinger Philippines R. B. Baldridge Elizabeth Saucerman Jasonville Louise G. H. Leger Helena Montana Esta Howell Canton Ohio Baldridge Harry Baldridge Penny Farms Florida J. C. Cravens Mesdames Robert Raney Will Talbott Charles Tindall Stella Elson Pearl Poole Della Lynch Laura Cornett Small John Fritz S. R. Newman Mack Coen Harry Wilson John Bowen Della Plew Ted Smith Lawrence Blevens Lou Fleetwood J. D. Wilcoxen Joe Nixon Clyde Kirkam

Notable Names on Completing List Highlight Local Figures

Completing the list were Misses Ethel Osborn Verna Spensler and Rev and Mrs Bald ridge. This notes the inclusion of local residents in a community roster.

Ethel Osborn Verna Spensler Baldridge

Jasonville Shority Elects New Officers

Jasonville Shority elected officers at a Tri Kappa formal initiation dinner in Jasonville. Officers named were Jessie Messick president Rosalind Porter vice-president Mildred Hatley recording secretary and Maxine Houser treasurer. Three pledges Elizabeth Kirkham Patricia Prout and Thelma Wilkes were initiated at the K of P hall.

Tri Kappa Jasonville Jessie Messick Rosalind Porter Mildred Hatley Maxine Houser Elizabeth Kirkham Patricia Prout Thelma Wilkes K of P Hall Masonic Hall Eastern Stars Lela Allen Messick Frumpe Roger Cole McClanahan Sharp

Personal News Highlights From Modesto to Huntingburg

Rev and Mrs Marrow and family of Modesto California dined with Mr and Mrs Leonard Chafey Wednesday. Misses Maxine Layman Caro lyn Correll Carrol Jean Shepherd Nelda Klink and Patty Moore attend United Brethren Youth Camp at Maple Grove Huntingburg. Frank Moody and daughters Doris Ann Norma and Bert Seevere Jr and daughter Sherry depart for Detroit to visit Harry Maddison and son. Ida Wilson of 309 C Street NE is homebound due to illness.

Maxine Layman Carolyn Correll Carrol Jean Sheperd Nelda Klink Patty Moore United Brethren Maple Grove Huntingburg Frank Moody Doris Ann Norma Bert Seevere, Jr Sherry Detroit Harry Maddison Ida Wilson C Street N. E

Qui Vive Club Holds Annual Picnic at Teen Town Hall

The Qui Vive club will host its annual picnic at Teen Town Hall on Monday, June 28 at 6 00. Members should bring their own table service. If unable to attend, call 711 J.

Society Notes From Linton Daily Citizen Office Opening

Society items must be in the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a m to appear in that day's issue. All personal news club lodge party and church items welcomed.

Linton Daily Citizen Welc

Social Calendar of Local Organizations and Churches

Baptist Junior choir meets at church 5:00 p m Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission 7:00 p m Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meets 7:30 p m Women of the Moose Chapter 10 meets at Moose Hall 7:30 p m Derean class of Christian church covers dish supper Humphreys park 7:00 p m Constellation club meets with Mrs Dexter Fordyce 7:30 p m Women of Moose install officers at home 8:00 p m

Baptist Junior Choir Glenburn Mission Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Women of the Moose Moose Hall Derean Class of Christian Church Humphreys Park Constellation Club Dexter Fordyce Women of Moose

Chikateth Council 253 Holds 39th Anniversary Meeting

Chikateth Council 253 meets at Red Men's Hall for its 39th anniversary at 7 30 p m. All members of the degree team should attend. Pocahontas branch also gathers at Red Men's Hall at 6 p m.

Chikateth Council 253 Red Men's Hall Chikateth Council Pocahontas

Greene County Women’s Republican Club Potluck Meeting

Tuesday events list in Solsbery gymnasium includes Greene County Women’s Republican Club at 7 p.m. with potluck. Baptist Youth choir at 4 p.m.. Quapaw Council No. 80 at Red Men’s Hall 7:30 p.m.. Moose No. 1434 at Moose Hall 7:30 p.m.. Glenburn Youth Fellowship at Community House 7 p.m.. Linton Lodge 560 F and A M called meeting 7:30 p.m. with FC degree and refreshments.

Greene County Women’s Republican Club Solsberry Gymnasium Potluck Baptist Quapaw Council No Red Men's Hall Loyal Order of Moose No Moose Hall Glenburn Linton Lodge

Community Club Schedule After Work

Wednesday events list local lodge meetings and a Rotary luncheon. Eagles at Republican HQ 7 00 p m Elks at Elks Home 7 30 p m Unity Lodge 637 IO OF at hall 7 30 p m Rotary Club lunch at Country Club 12 15 p m

Eagles Lodge Republican Headquarters Elks Lodge Elks Home Unity Lodge No. 637 IO OF Rotary Club Country Club

Legion Post Holds Thursday Meeting at Legion Home

The American Legion Post meets at the Legion Home at 7 30 p m. Also the Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M conducts a stated meeting at the hall at 7 30.

American Legion Post Legion Home Linton Lodge No

Jasonville Teacher Among American Educators Before Queen

Jasonville teacher Alma Cole was among 120 American educators visiting Hatfield House to meet Queen Elizabeth on June 22. The group from Indiana, including Crawfordsville and Gary, chatted with the Queen at tea as ice cream was served.

Alma Cole Jasonville Indiana Queen Elizabeth Hatfield America Hatfield House Lord Salisbury Crawfordsville Jeffersonville Indianapolis Mishawaka Gary

Engagement of Betty Talbott to Philip Fink Planned

Former residents Mr. and Mrs. Ed R. Talbott of Plainfield announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Rea Talbott to Philip Fink son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ball of West Newton. The wedding is set for July 10 at 2 45 PM in Plainfield Methodist church. Miss Talbott, a Plainfield High School graduate, works in Indianapolis. Mr. Fink is employed at Mutual Grain Insurance in Indianapolis. They will reside with the Talbotts in Plainfield.

Ed R. Talbott Plainfield Linton Betty Rea Philip Fink Leslie G. Ball West Newton Plainfield Methodist Church Miss Talbott Plainfield High School Indianapolis Fink Mutual Grain Insurance Co Mrs. Talbott

VA Car Deadline Drawing Closer for Disabled Veterans

The VA announced a June 30 1948 deadline to set aside funds for automobiles under Public Law 663 for World War II veterans with leg loss or impairment. In Indiana region about 600 claims exist, with over 450 approved and 90 percent already buying cars. 140 claims denied and 20 processing to meet the deadline. Those approved but未 yet purchased have until June 30 1949 to buy.

Veterans Administration Indianapolis U. S Indiana

Terre Haute Softball Leads Standings After Close Call

Terre Haute American Legion remains undefeated in Linton league despite a 6-0 win over Allen Flower Shop. Meyers pitched for Terre Haute while H Miller started for Linton. Moose beat Pleasantville 14 42 as Watkins pitched all game. Junior league standings show Kline Cardinals and Wright Ramblers at 2 1, Turtle Turtles 1 1, Templeton Tigers 0 2.

Terre Haute American Legion Linton Allen Flower Shop Terre Haute Legion Lads Meyers H. Miller Moose Pleasantville Watkins Mitchell Miller Charles Hoskins Allens Dugger Worthington Greater Linton Terre Haute Legion Allen Greater Linton Club Linton Moose Kline Cardinals Wright Ramblers Turtle Turtles Turtles Templeton Tigers

Worcester cruiser commission marks midshipman Cromwell aboard

Harold D. Cromwell, Seaman, United States Navy, son of Worcester residents, is among the initial crew of the 17 000 ton USS Worcester. The ship, funded by Worcester Mass citizens, will be commissioned at Philadelphia on June 26 after a February 4 1947 launch. The all postwar design features water tight hull and six inch guns. Cromwell, Midland High School 1939 graduate, served in the Army during World War III and awaits the Worcester’s shake down cruise.

Harold D. Cromwell United States Navy George H. Cromwell Linton Route Three Navy Worcester Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Mass United States Cromwell Midland High School Commis

Ceremony Names Plank Owner Title on Ship

The article notes that during commissioning ceremonies he will become a Plank Owner aboard the vessel, marking a formal status assignment and duty aboard the ship.

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Wade Accepts Sears Trainee Position After IU Graduation

Bob L. Wade of Linton, who earned a B S in business from Indiana University on June 13, has joined Sears Roebuck and Company as a retail trainee. Wade is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wade of Linton Route Three. Professor John F. Mee notes Wade was active at IU in Sigma Nu, the Management Club, Collegiate Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Club, Y M C A, and the Society for the Advancement of Management.

Bob L. Wade Linton Indiana University Sears, Roebuck and Company Harry Wade Wade John F. Mee University School of Business Sigma Nu Social Fraternity The Management Club Collegiate Chamber of Commerce Jackson Club Society For the Advancement of Management

Livestock Report From Indianapolis Hogs Steady to Higher

Indianapolis livestock report shows hogs 180-240 lbs active and strong to 25 higher than Thursday with bulk good to choice at 26.00-28.50 and top around 28.50. Sows are about steady. good to choice 250-290 lbs bring 26.50-28.00, 300-350 lbs at 25.00.

Market Report on Cattle Calves and Feeder Livestock

The cattle run shows about 75 percent cows with dull, narrow trade. Calves and feeders range from 20 to 26 dollars per hundredweight, with sows near 20 and dealers about 50 cents higher. Strongest bids seen for good choice cattle at 26 to 27.50 dollars.

Love and deceptions shadow Andrew in Branfield

In Branfield Andrew juggles romance with Joan and his looming home project while uncovering town corruption. Barons push Wylie and others into rushed work, and Andrew weighs personal pride against public acceptance as he vows to confront the powerful contractors.

Joan Andrew Switzerland Campbells Fay Campbell Rolands Alec Helen Cecile Ledyard George Branfield

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