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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
2
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The morning worship and church school unite for a program at 9:30 as children hear The Story of a Brave Boy and adults explore What Makes a Christian. Odis Echols and his melody Boys perform sacred music at 7:30 in the evening. Official Board meets Monday. church business Wednesday. Harry J. Bailey urges attendance.
The Methodist Church invites attendance at 10:30 morning or 7:30 evening worships with union services in July and August. Sunday school at 9:30, choir for morning service, second sermon on the twenty third psalm titled A Shepherd Remembers. Epworth League meets 6:30, Rivervale work day Monday, play planned for late July, Elmer L. Harvey minister.
The United Brethren Church opens at 9:30 with a 9:50 message, Sunday school classes form by 10:20, and at 4:30 Dr A D Smith of Corydon will attend the last quarterly conference. An evangelistic service follows at 7:30 led by the pastor. Monday prayer at Tannehill home. Wednesday church service. Thursday choir practice at 7. A Bible verse Exodus 20:79-10 is quoted.
Main and Cats street hosts the First Christian Church Bible school starting at 9 30 a m inviting all to join for worship and Bible instruction in the morning session.
Greeting note invites society items to be submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a.m. for that day’s issue. Personal news from clubs lodges parties and churches are welcomed and credited to Helen L Grubbs.
Local groups meet at parks and halls on Friday including Linton Shuffleboard at Humphreys Park and Sons of American Legion at the Legion home. A church morning service features Bruner on Jesus Acts and Teachings Justifying War. no evening service. The Woman's Council annual meeting and officer installation were postponed one month due to Miss Jane Bull's funeral.
Paul S. Lewis presides over Dugger circuit with services at Dugger and Carlisle. Sunday school times vary by church, with Borough youth fellowship and union services noted. A special meeting for the new Methodist Youth Fellowship is planned, with multiple prayer meetings and choir rehearsals listed. Public invited to all services and board meetings follow set dates.
The notice invites worship at 9 30 Sunday morning with Sunday school to follow and an evening service at 7 30. Epworth League meets Monday at Shakamak Park with gathering at 6 30 from the church. Friday prayer meeting and citizenship classes run weekly with girls sewing clubs listed.
Divine worship will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Church school assembles at 9:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Monday at 7:30 p.m. Girls Guild meets at the parsonage Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All guild members urged to attend.
Morris Chapel announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Isaac Underwood as superintendent. Preaching at 10 30 a m by Rev Claude Oskins. Prayer service Tuesday evening at 7 30 led by Nathan Carr. A Children's Day event is noted.
A notice invites the public to join a Sunday night program on Sunday, June 29 at 7:30 PM. The message encourages everyone to attend.
A Baptist Missionary Society meeting was hosted by Mrs Myrta Poe in this city with Mrs H J Bailey presiding. Devotional talks by Mrs R Lenning featured love in crisis and a discussion of White Cross work followed by readings, songs, and stories.
Frederick Chestnut and Dessie Frederick announce their marriage in Sandborn. The ceremony occurred at 11:00 A M Monday in the parsonage with Rev. C J Hayes officiating, tying together Dessie Frederick daughter of Culmer Frederick and Julian E Chestnut son of Levi Chestnut.
Mrs William Sims hosted a Dugger Sewing Club gathering at her Dugger home. Refreshments of sandwiches and punch were served. Attendees included Mesdames Maude Watkins Gertrude Bedwell Rosella Reynolds and Lovilla Bonham and children.
Mrs Marvel Smith hosted a bingo gathering for the Dugger Good Cheer Club with prizes won by Mrs Betty Dover and Mrs Chloe Buckallew. Ice cream and cake were served. Members present included Rosella Reynolds Anna Schofield Ella Sims and the hostess. The next meeting is set at Mrs Rosella Reynolds home.
Mrs E J Ecker entertained members of the Truthseekers class of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church at her home Thursday afternoon. Miss Lizzie Strietelmeier opened with scripture and prayer followed by a short business session. An open house for Mr and Mrs John Kramer on July 13 was announced.
Rev P S Lewis of Dugger was honored with a surprise birthday anniversary supper at the Methodist church basement. Bethel and Hickory church members attended. The program featured songs prayers readings solos and several musical duets and a benediction.
Community visitors and relatives travel between Switz City and neighboring towns Indiana polys Indianapolis Highland Park Utica Linton Sandborn and Sandborn area. Remembrance poem honors Bertha Taylor mother and Charley Taylor father with family reflections.
The notice lists visits by Mrs. J. B. Dillon and uncle Walter Ritter, John Brown Jr. from Chanute Field in Rantoul Illinois with family, and Mrs. Elma Gale of Indianapolis visiting her mother Mrs. Sarah Switt. Pauline Engle and baby from Indianapolis stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James Cullison and daughter Zeblee. Elnora Switz, studying in Terre Haute, spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs. Sam Terrell, ill at home, is reported to be slightly improved.
Livestock report from Indianapolis shows hogs 7,500 head with market mostly steady. Hogs 160-250 lbs $10.80-$11, 250-400 lbs $10.60-$10.80, 100-160 lbs $9.50-$10.75, sows $9.50-$10.35. Cattle 300, calves 700 with few steers/heifers. cows weak to 15 cents lower. Light steers/heifers $10-$21, fat cows $7.50-$8.50, dealers up to 50 cents higher top $12.50. Sheep 400 with lambs steady. good to choice spring lambs $11-$11.50, some $12, common to medium $8-$10.75.
Mrs. Everett Byrd and children joined Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yates and family in Newberry for Sunday. Gerald Hall of Indianapolis stayed with his parents Otis Hall and family. Clovis Pickard and family from Jasonville visited Emil Ault and family. Vada Brewer spent a day in Linton. Earnest Engelman of Washington called on Ray Brewer. Coila Keller and Mary Simpson visited Stewart Bowman and family at Sandborn. Francis Gilbreath visited Alva Gilbreath and family. Carlos Isenogle and Leann spent the day with Charles Bennett of Lyons. Ray Brewer and Jonas Hilburn shared Sunday dinner with Walter Mullis and family at Lyons. Erma Skemp of Bloomfield spent the weekend with relatives.
Stockton Township Trustee Greene County Indiana announces bids for school bus driver services to transport pupils. Bids due by 2 oclock p.m. on July 8 1940 at the trustee office. Requires $100 certified check, $5000 liability insurance, $1000 bond, and performance terms. The board may reject any bid.
Mr and Mrs Roy Skemp hosted as Miss Rosalie Ault joined an extended visit. Mr and Mrs Harry Myres of Kokomo spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Emi Ault and family. Mrs Della Martin and Mrs Lillian Ault were seen shopping in Linton on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl V. Bull express gratitude to everyone who assisted and offered support during their recent loss, acknowledging the kindness shown.
Private Paul H. Elkins has been inducted into the United States Air Force and assigned to the 113th Observation Squadron in Meridian Mississippi, per local word received.
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