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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
3
Society items must be in the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 9 am to appear in the day’s issue. All personal news club lodge party and church items welcomed for publication.
Social calendar notes a Greene County Women s Republican club gathering at Solsberry gym for a 7 p m potluck. Baptist Youth choir assembles at the church at 4 p m and Quapaw Council 80 meets at Red Men s Hall at 7 30 p m.
Eagles Lodge convenes at Republican Headquarters at 7 00 p m Elks Lodge gathers at Elks Home at 7 30 p m Unity Lodge No 6837 meets at hall at 7 30 p m Rotary Club luncheon is at the Country Club at 12 15 p m
The American Legion Post holds a meeting at the Legion Home at 7 30 p m. Linton Lodge No 560 F A M meets at the hall at 7 30 p m The Clarion club convenes with Mrs Maggie Stafford at 1 30 p m.
Friday activities include Baptist Junior Choir at 5 p m at the church and a 7 p m prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission. Col umbian Chapter 140 holds a stated meeting at 7 30 p m, Quapaw Tribe 143 IOofR meets at the hall at 7 30 p m, and Women of the Moose Chapter 19 gather at the Moose hall at 7 30 p m.
Beehunter 4-H Club met Friday at James D. Hugunin's home. Ralph Martindale president opened with the pledge. Philip Meurer showed a model hog feeder. After records, games and refreshments followed for Loren Carpenter Philip Meurer Ralph Martindale Bill Meurer Frank Gennicks Larry Gennicks and James Hugunin. Next meeting set for July 2 at Ralph Martindale's home.
The Linton City School Board of Trustees invites bids to redecorate classrooms and hallways at College Hill School. Bids due by July 9, 1948, at the superintendent’s office in the high school on North Main Street. Specifications available 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. weekdays. Board may reject any or all bids. 5/28-29.
Linton Stockton High School Board of Trustees invites bids for redecorating certain classrooms in the high school on North Main Street. Bids must be received by July 9 1948 at the Superintendent of Schools office where specifications are available 8 30 A M to 4 00 P M on weekdays excluding Saturdays.
Mr and Mrs Harry Peterson hosted a miscellaneous wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Harold Bud Peterson who were recently married. Guests included families from Dugger Terre Haute Jasonville and local friends. Several regrets were noted and the couple received numerous gifts.
Mrs Kenneth Kendall was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Roy Paris in Vincennes. Prizes were given to Mrs Frank Roat Mrs William Hatton and Mrs Robert Scott. Guests enjoyed homemade ice cream angel food cake and soft drinks.
North Linton Hillbillies 4-H discussed plans for touring a state park at a recent meeting hosted by Sam and Don Winters. Present were Sharon Heaton Don Winters Richard Tribby Wayne Lucas and Donnie Pergal. The club will next meet with Philomena Donie.
Sold in Linton by Hamilton's Nyal Rexall and Walgreen Drug Stores or your hometown drug gist.
Mrs. John Moran was guest of honor at a Red Men’s Hall dinner on Friday for an all day meeting. Moran family residents from Detroit attended. after dinner the afternoon featured social time with music and contests and a group photo was taken.
The Women of the Moose in Linton held an officer installation for the new year at the Moose Home led by the Bicknell chapter. New officers include Carrie Laughlin senior regent and Laura Fritz graduate regent with other posts listed. Chapter 19 presented gifts, reports are due at the July 2 meeting, and refreshments followed a social period.
Barbara Ann Harrell and Harry Tucker married Sunday in a single ring ceremony at the Church of Christ with Brother Waldo F. Hoar officiating. The couple, their families, and attendants were noted. the bride is a Switz City High School graduate and works at Real Silk Hosiery, while the groom is a Linton Stockton High School graduate employed by Linton Taxi Service. They honeymoon in Canada and the eastern states.
The Hiawatha club held an all day meeting at Red Men's Hall presided by Mrs. Hulda Buckner. After business the afternoon included social games and contests. A covered dish dinner served to Jackie Pinkston Miss Rita Linton and ten members.
Mr and Mrs Joe Peltier Jett visit Santa Barbara to see Eddie Burdick son in law. Mrs Tillie Stanton visits Phoenix with Mr and Mrs John Stanton. Mrs Ned Mulleneaux and daughters Nedra and Marylyn visit Oceanside while staying with the Stantons. Jack Moore visits Pleasantville friends. Charles Skaggs visits A L Courtney in Clay City. Don Keller and son David vacation across Akron Detroit and Canada. Earl Reeve Carl Reeve Avery Mohlmann and Lee Plew attend funeral of Flora Lett in Mt Carmel. Wendall Wright and son Gary Wayne on vacation.
Mrs Zanana Sims and Mrs Mary Bryant of Linton served as models for hair stylist Doc Rogers of Scottsburg and his assistant Miss Casey at the annual June meeting of the Linton unit of Beauticians and Cosmotologists. The program featured hair cutting demonstrations with audience models and discussions on permanent waves after dinner. Miss Vaneta O'Brien of Linton also modeled.
The article lists numerous residents and visitors across Indiana and nearby states, noting weekend visits and trips. Names include the Borders, O'Hern, Reeve, Bridges, Haseman, Newman, Baughman, Osbon, Sims, Parks, Turner, Harstine, Roush, Lenning, McKee, Lucas, Vanmatre, Padgett, Times, Forkner, and Dyar, with travels to Indianapolis, Covington, Oblong, Linton, Anderson, Vincennes, New Lexington, and Ohio.
In Branfield Andrew plans to farm and fix the Wheeler house while pursuing Joan. She challenges his motives and finances, suspecting he’ll abandon farming for wealth, then slaps him after he confesses his feelings. He drives away frustrated, unsure of next steps.
The Linton First Baptist church Vacation Bible school ran from June 14 to 25 and enrolled 168 students with over 100 at perfect attendance. Principal Rev Billy Adams and superintendents Mrs Jack Klusmeier Miss Bonna Baughman Mrs Frank Denman and Dr William Spear led the effort, praising growth since 1945 and noting a picnic at Shakamak State Park.
Wheat steady with firm markets led by No 1 red and No 1 hard at 2.18 in Indiana. No 2 at 2.17. Corn eased with No 2 yellow at 2.17 and No 3 yellow 2.15. No 2 white 2.32 and No 3 white 2.30. Oats firm with No 2 white or red at .87. Soybeans firm at 3.96 per carload F. O. B. Indiana Illinois points.
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