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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
3
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.
The Social Calendar lists a 7 p.m. meeting of the Workers Alliance of America at the public library, a 6 30 p.m. Sons of American Legion gathering at the Legion home, and a 7 p.m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Red Men meeting at the hall. A Delta Theta Tau dinner is set for 8 p.m. at the Country Club with all members urged to attend.
Massachusetts researchers C H Parsons and J G Archibald report that haymaking in rain is possible by storing grass as ensilage with molasses or acids. Cattle appetite and milk potential improve, cost similar, though loading weight rises. Advantages include weather flexibility, full crop use, space efficiency, and reduced fire risk.
A marriage license was issued by the clerk of the Sullivan circuit court at Sullivan to Wendall Booker a farmer and miner of Lin ton rural route 1 and Lavada John on 20 of Linton The item notes include forgotten names from Indiana county records stored in dust covered shelves and a list of old county expenditures dating to 1828 1838 from Porter Orange counties and payments for record keeping a shroud and a hanging likely tied to noted events in the era
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lehman returned to Pontiac Michigan after visiting Mr. and Mrs. David E. Lehman in town for a week. Also listed as dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lehman and daughter Sara Lou and Mrs. Della Neal of Dugger along with Chester Lehman and Mr. and Mrs. William Frederick and children Bobby and Donnie.
A miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ershel Miller was hosted Thursday evening by United Brethren church members at Mr. and Mrs. George Gonser's home. Guests included numerous local families, with Miss Hannah Ogle and Miss Amy Flack among attendees. gifts were given to the honorees and refreshments served.
The Ellis Golden Rule club held its annual picnic at Shakamak State Park with a covered dish dinner. Most members attended except several families including the Bales, Sparks, and Mitchells. Attendees listed include Andy Stewart, William Reetor, Asher Page, Alva Dudley and daughter Anna, Joan Kluesner, Freddie Bledsoe, Elmer Cox, Elmer Hair, Val Ciscell, Leo Sheehe, Elmer Pope, Sax, David LeVeque, Ernest Hair, Jean Cox, Ruth Dudley, Leola Reetor, Leola Pate, Betty and Virginia May, Rex Kluesner, Virgil Bledsoe, and George Cullison.
The Truth Seekers Sunday school class of Savon Reformed church held its quarterly meeting with fourteen members and eight guests at Mrs. William Bovensehen's home. A patriotic program and Independence Day devotional followed by games and contests concluded with prizes to Mrs. Ed Stoeckel and Mrs. Helena Heitman. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Paul Duhne and Miss Elsie Duhne.
Mrs. Maggie Spooner of Bloomfield became the bride of Wesley J. Bray a Sandborn area farmer in a ceremony at the Linton First Methodist Church parsonage conducted by Rev. N G Ramsey. The bride formerly lived in Newberry and is daughter of the late Nathan B B Slinkard. They will reside on the Bray farm near Sandborn.
A miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs Orval Miller at her home near the city. She is the former Miss Etta Faye Hart of Terre Haute. Bingo prizes went to several guests and refreshments were served to a long list of attendees, including family and friends from the community.
The J T M Club marked its 13th anniversary with a covered dish dinner at Shakamak State Park on Thursday. Members and families attended a 6 o'clock meal then enjoyed social activities, games, and swimming before the group suspends activities until September with the September meeting planned at Mrs Claude Poe's.
Wright Home Economics club met in Jasonville Park on Wednesday afternoon. The session opened with the club creed and a song. Mrs. Ruel Johnson led the business, a health talk by Mrs. Albert Falk, and a figure slimming talk by Mrs. Cary Brewer. A contest was won by Mrs. Lloyd Beagle. Attendants included Miss Kate Newkirk and Mesdames Wall, Greenwood, Johnson, Falk, Brewer, and others.
A reader laments a Chicago man who threw red hot coins to children calling it a mean trick. The commenter advocates proportional punishment or even mirroring the harm to deter crime, arguing justice should mirror victims' suffering.
A heated discussion unfolds over a potential ordinance for a firework related incident at a garage. A waitress and others oppose the act and note a child was injured after coins were thrown, with a repairman suggesting criminal charges. The business manager laments safety concerns and suggests punitive measures. A question about Indiana’s 1939 fireworks ban closes the piece.
A four way tie occurred in the blind bogey event during the weekly Ladies' Day at Linton Municipal Golf Course. Prize winners were Mrs. Victor Briggs and Miss Lynn Tindall of Linton, Mrs. F M Kirkham of Sullivan, and Mrs. Herschel Moore of Bloomfield as twenty women golfers competed.
The children remember their father Charles D Taylor and mother Bertha Taylor who passed away one and two years ago. They note daily memories and store visits by friends asking about them, expressing enduring love and hope for a reunion in the bye and bye.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after our bereavement. Gratitude to the Glenburn Mission ladies quartet, floral tributes sent, and those who lent cars. Special thanks to Deaconess Nola D Yoder and M J Aikin and Son funeral directors, Mrs Maude Sherrill and children.
The Young Ladies Sunday school class from Lawton Street Christian Church gathered at Shakamak State Park shelter house for a picnic supper. Weather prevented the planned business meeting, and the evening was social. Attendees included Irene Cochran Geneva Johnson Fay Hardesty Agnes Smith Wilmamen Beagle Margie Brewer Violet Griffith Lola Robinson Cressie McBride Kathryn Tartawnia Anna C. Apple Alma Cummick Ruth Fougerouse.
The Civic Garden Club asks all members and interested persons to send flowers to the hospital Monday afternoon for use in decorating the club float for the Fourth of July parade. Help from club members is appreciated.
Willows high school dedicates its new athletic plant valued at 13,000 dollars and names the field Taxpayers Field to acknowledge the taxpayers who funded the project.
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