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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
2
Greene County Central Labor Union meets at the library at 6 30 p m All crafts invited Metropolitan Lodge No 198 K of P meets at the hall at 7 30 p m Chickateth Council Pocahontas convenes at the Red Men hall at 7 p m
Tuesday schedule shows Greene County Post No. 1162 Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at 7 30 p m on East Vincennes street and Quapaw Council No. 80 Poca hontas gathering at the Red Men hall at 7 p m.
Glenburn Aid society meets in regular session. Christian Ladies Aid holds an all day church meeting. Rotary luncheon at M E church at 12 3 p m. Unity Lodge No 637 I O C F meets at the hall 7 30 p m. Elks Lodge at home 8 p m. Poses Lodge at hall 7 Mrs Claude Maxwell hosts her bridge club dinner at Mrs Lou Fleetwood home. Cards at North Main street home.
Notices list multiple group meetings at 7 30 p m including a Baptist church choir practice, Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 hall gathering, American Legion Post home event, Women's Relief Corps at the Red Tall, and American Legion Auxiliary at the home all scheduled for the evening.
The Quapaw Tribe Number 143 Improvised Order of Red Men meets at the hall at 7 p m. The notice calls for members to attend the gathering this evening.
The Linton Church of Christ Ladies' Bible class led by Mrs. E. F. Gwin traveled by bus from Linton to Indianapolis for a one day outing to Riverside Park. They visited points of interest, enjoyed a noon luncheon, and spent the evening at the park before returning late at night with many members named among the participants.
Miss Madalyn Rodecker hosted the Fairplay township Happy Home Makers 4 H club meeting with president Miss Juanita White in attendance along with five guests. Activities included songs yells and games followed by ice cream and cake for seven members. The next gathering is scheduled at Mary Rose Fulk's home on July 9.
The Vicksburg 4-H Busy Bees club met with Mrs. Doyle Swaby. Members finished dishtowels and began potholders. They planned a picnic at Shakamak State Park and adjourned for the next meeting at 1 30 p m in July.
Aunt Lizzie Davis a well known florist of 509 First Street NE was guest of honor Sunday at a birthday surprise party in Linton City Park. A large group of friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Letterman and family and many neighbors from Linton and nearby towns.
A Friday bridal shower at Dugger honored Luella Priest, newly married to Jack Priest, with gifts for the bride and refreshments for guests including Mary Price Virginia Edds May Jane Schofield Verna Hannum Marion Hunter and others. The couple plan to make their home in Anderson.
A Dugger chapter of O. E. S. enjoyed a Hymera picnic with attendees including Vers. Pustin Stewart and family and several Dugger residents. An inspection of the Dugger O. E. S. chapter followed a Friday night dinner at 6 honoring Mrs. Marguerite Fisher, worthy matron.
Announcement of the marriage of John Garnoc son of Mr and Mrs Adrien Garnoc of Linton to Miss Delores Gagnon of Detroit Michigan was received today The wedding occurred at Detroit on Saturday The bridegroom a Linton high school graduate was prominent in athletics and well known locally The couple have not announced future plans
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Clark and daughters Margarite and Patricia Ann spent the weekend at McCormick's Creek state park near Spencer. Wayne Haverkamp of Detroit returned home after visiting Linton. Mrs Roger Coen and family visited Lee Hixson's in Linton. Tom Beaty Powell and others visited friends in Terre Haute and Sullivan. Hubert Lynch and others visited in Coalmont. Miss Wirwinifa Wilson and Mrs Marie Ecker spent the weekend in Terre Haute.
Citizens respond to the Inquiring Reporter with reader opinions on a local issue. The survey worded prompts explore public mood and community priorities amid ongoing events.
Tad. Jaime 28 reports hogs 6 000 holdovers 115 market steady highs 11.50 to 12.80 mediums 11.90 to 12.10 heavies 11.30 to 12. Packing Lows 9.85 to 10.50 top 10.35 cattle 1900 calves 1000 fed cattle steady grass ranges steady to weak top fed steers 12.75 grass steers 7 to 10 peweifers 12 bulk 10 down beef cows 5.75 to 6.50 calves 3.75 to 5.50 yearlings down 50 cents. Sheep 1,000 spring lambs 15 to lower good and choice 11 to 11.50 slaughter ewes steady at 3.50 down.
Mrs. Thomas Lee and her baby traveled home to Linton today. Billy F. Cooper’s condition remains about the same according to the latest bulletin.
Linton performers Fernand Duvivier Wilfred Peri go Gordon Griffith and William Grave Jr join the Hoosier Music Festival in Bloomington Indiana. The festival features a 125 piece band with University and Hoosier high school players, guest conductors Dr. Frank Simon and Lt. Frederick Green, and IU Men’s Glee Club. Scholarships for top school musicians, a training camp, and public school day September 8 highlight the program.
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The Common Council of Linton Indiana invites sealed proposals for one half ton pickup truck for the Linton Water Company. Bids due July 19 1987 at 7 30 PM at City Hall. Council may accept or reject any bid. Dated June 28 1937 Attest Clerk-Treasurer Hern.
A Sunday picnic at Shakamak state park near Jasonville drew Rev and Mrs. E. C. Corts, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Puckett of Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tolfan, Miss Martha Morgan, Melvin Tol fan of Vincennes, Dr. and Mrs. George C. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fitzpatrick of Linton.
Mr and Mrs John Netterhouse of Michigan, former Dugger residents, visit friends. Mr and Mrs Batey Terhune and children and Miss Evelyn Packer plan a two week Denver vacation to see Emily Kuzzan. Local visitors to Linton include Jim Phillippie and others. A bingo party at Mrs Wesley Silvers’ home ends with prizes to Mrs Ashburn and May Sweeney.
Lorene Gwin returned home after visiting in Indianapolis since Tuesday. Several visitors spent Sunday in Linton including Woody Tate of Bicknell Roy Herndon from Decatur Illinois and Bill Helderman of Indianapolis. Others from Sullivan Sullivan Jasonville Vincennes Bloomfield Hymera Switz City and Richmond were seen with friends in Linton over the weekend.
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