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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
3
In loving memory of Albert D. English who died in action June 27 1944 while serving in Germany. Our hearts remember him three years after his death our thoughts with him each day. Sadly missed by his family.
Eric the Red was banished from Iceland after killing a man with his sword. The sentence reflects medieval Icelandic justice and marks the start of his later Norse travels.
Friday events include Glenburn Mission prayer meeting at 7 p m Veterans of Foreign Wars at 7 30 p m at the Library Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men at 7 30 p m at the hall Shar a lyke in the Home Ec room at the High School Women of the Moose at 8 00 p m at the hall Constellation club with Mrs Doyle Swaby of Vicksburg at 7 30 p m
The Pocahontas council meets at 7 p.m. at Red Men's Hall to discuss local matters. Citizens are advised to attend if possible to hear reports and vote on agenda items.
Announcement for Fairview church annual homecoming basket dinner scheduled Sunday June 29 at the church located five miles north. Organizers invite all members and friends to attend and share in the community meal.
A community program in Jasonville Clay County features Mount Grove quartet and Nora Song quartet of Boonville this afternoon. Other singers and speakers will be present and a good time is expected. All who are interested are invited to attend.
Miss Thirza Bunce, a retired Himalaya missionary, spoke at a guest tea hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church. She discussed gifts and mission origins from 1869, gave Himalaya war context, and noted Christianity’s role in peace. A musical program followed with piano solos and a song, then refreshments for over sixty attendees.
Mr and Mrs Ward Mowery of Jasonville announce the marriage of their daughter Jesse Jean to Rex Wasnidge son of Mr and Mrs Richard Wasnidge of Jasonville. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev Paul Norris at the Church of God parsonage on Sunday June 22 at high noon. The bride wore a gown described as.
The bride wore a navy blue street length dress with white accessories and a coral of red carnations. Mrs. Marlow wore a light blue dress with white accents and a pink and white carnation corsage. Following the ceremony a reception for relatives and friends was held at the bride’s parents. The couple left for Indianapolis to reside there.
The Evangelical United Brethren church Missionary Society held its June meeting at Mrs. Jesse Correll s home with Mrs. Raymond Boston and Mrs. Albert Kinnamon assisting. The theme focused on Partners in a World Mission and Rebuilding churches in the Philippines.
Mrs Rex Stone and Mrs Vernon Houser hosted a surprise party for Mary Nell Stone’s seventeenth birthday. Prizes went to Rita Oni ones Patty Reed and Deloris Houser. Guests included Grethel Patty Reed Betty Kemp Shirley Ann Mounier Maxine Miller Deloris Houser Doris Moody Rita Oni ones and Janice Sue Smith.
Mrs. Albert Truitt was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Thelma Holden in Humphreys Park shelter house. Thelma Holden’s event celebrated her recent marriage to Mrs. Truitt, formerly Barbara Brown, with games, prizes to Doris Breck Mary Alice Wilson Virginia Wilson Gilbert Sims Patsy Coulomb Beatrice Woodruff, and a long table of sandwiches chips ice cream cake and coca colas. About 40 guests attended.
About 35 members of the Little Maidens 4-H club met at the high school Thursday at 1 30 for their regular gathering. Barbara Hubble presided as they pledged the flag and discussed plans for the July 4 celebration. Ann Miller spoke on making a button hole while Peggy Gabbard led the social hour.
The Truth Seekers class of Saron Evangelical Reformed church met in the church basement for a social and business meeting. Rev H O Ranken opened with prayer and scripture. Mrs Henry Bredeweg gave a patriotic reading and Mrs Fred Harting spoke on the United Nations. The Lord's Prayer closed the gathering followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Irvin Stewart and Mrs Lucy Streitlemeier.
Federated clubs of Greene County held a combined business and social session at Linton Country Club. Directors reviewed 1947 and 1948 projects. Deaconess Nola Yoder spoke on Glenburn Mission work and achievements. County council meets August 26. luncheon reservations with Mrs. Kathryn Fry by August 25.
Mr and Mrs W N South announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn L South formerly of Indianapolis to Donald M Hilt son of Mr and Mrs D E Hilt of Greenfield Indiana. Carolyn attended Indiana University and Donald is a current Indiana University student and Phi Delta Theta member. The wedding is set for Sunday August 17 at 3 PM in the Presbyterian church at Scotland.
The Marco 4 H club met with president Jo Lucas in charge. Margie Campbell read the minutes as 14 members answered roll call. Visitors Thelma Harbin Eva Perkins and Mrs Chester Bradfield attended. Demonstrations were given by Yvonne Brewer and Mary Harbin. The meeting closed with the flag pledge and the next gathering is set for July 8.
Members of the Friendship club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Zella Moore. After the business meeting, games were played during the social hour. Refreshments were served by the hostess to Mesdames Belval, Gamblin, Shepard and daughter, Goodson, Bone, Stan ton and Shelba Jean Clark.
Portland visitors Mr and Mrs Lilbern Lawson and Mr and Mrs Eb West call on Mr Lawson's parents in Indiana. Mrs Charley Hale from Cincinnati visits Mr and Mrs Joe Benham and Mrs Charley Waymeyer. Marvin Johnson returns from Mitchell while Ira Lunns visit Indianapolis. Mrs Jennie Harris of Terre Haute recently visited Mrs Margaret Moss and Mrs Madge Madaris in Linton.
The Booster 4 H club meets at 7 30 this evening in the Linton high school building. Clarence Creager announces plans for participation in Linton's July Fourth celebration and the Greene County club show set for August 5 and 6 in Humphreys Park.
Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Purcell at Pleasantville included Mrs Wallace Hall Marian na Farida Miss Esther Purcell and Waly Fieder from Grand Rapids Michigan Mrs Robert Purcell ill at Mary Sherman hospital was visited Sunday evening by Mr and Mrs Thomas Purcell Robert Purcell and son Kathryn and Esther Purcell and Wally Fiedor
In loving memory of our darling wife and mother who departed this life June 28 1946. Her happy spirit lingered on earth and now rests in heaven. Not dead but gone before, sadly missed by her husband William Moores and family and children.
One year since his passing on June 29. We miss you Uncle John, mourned by wife, nieces and nephews.
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