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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1943

Page

2

Central Indiana Social Calendar Wednesday Schedule

Central 4H club meets with Bill Marshall at 2 p.m. at 739 E Vincennes. Afternoon Bridge at 2 15 p.m. with Mrs Otto Harting. Baptist Ladies Aid all day at the church. Eagles lodge at the hall 7 p.m. Elks at Elks home 8 p.m. Unity Lodge No 6871 O O F at 7 30 p.m. Rotary luncheon at Methodist church 12 15 p.m. Glenburn W S C S at the community house. Ladies Fancywork Circle with Mrs Billy Cooper at 2 p.m. Co hosts Mrs Will Talbott and Mrs Will Johnson.

Central Bill Marshall E. Vincennes Street Otto Harting Baptist Ladies Aid Society Rotary Club the Methodist Church Billy Cooper Will Talbott Will Johnson

Craft Hansing Vows Announced

Dr and Mrs W F Craft announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Gibson Craft to Sgt Robert Hansing son of Mrs Walter Pleckenstein of Indianapolis Read in the home of Mr and Mrs V V Taylor San Fernando California on June 19 Rev Mr Niepp officiated The bride a graduate of Linton Stockton high school and Butler University has taught in Indianapolis schools for two years Sgt Hansing attended Manual High school Indianapolis and is with the United States Army Signal Corps at Blythe California Mrs Hansing will remain in California for the present

W. F. Craft Frances Gibson Craft Sgt Robert Hansing Walter Pleckenstein Indianapolis V. V. ‘Taylor San Fernando Cal Taylor Craft Niepp The Saron Evangelical Linton‘Stockton High School Butler University Hansing Manual High School I. Indianapolis United ‘States Army Signal Corps Blythe California

Local club meetings and class schedules listed for the evening

Various organizations announce meetings and activities for the evening at multiple venues. American Legion Auxiliary and Post, Women's Guild Evangeli cal and Reformed church basement session, Charion club with Mrs. George Stafford, Beginners First Aid at the public library, Women's Relief Corps, Choirs at Baptist and United Brethren churches, Stated meeting of Linton Lodge, Alpha Delphian club, Surgical Dressings classes at Surghcal Dressings and Elks home, Townsend club at city hall.

Friday schedule of club and lodge events and meetings

Friday events include Elis Chore Boys 44 club meeting with Virginia and Frank Wilson inviting all members. Chapter 19 Women of the Moose meets at Moose Hall at 7. Surgical Dressings classes at the lks Home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9. Columbian Chapter No. 140 C. E. S. meets at hall 7:80 p. m. Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improves 3 Red Men meet at Glenburn Mission prayer meeting 7 p. m. 4% Sons of American Legion meet at Legion Home 6:30 p. m.

Elis Chore Virginia Frank ‘Wilson Alll Women of the Moose the Moose Hall Columbian C. E.S Sons of American Legion the Legion

Chat-Stitch Club Meets at Midland

The Chat and Stitch 44H club of Midland met June 28 at Peggy Underwood's home. After a business session, games were played and Peggy Underwood won a prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. Attendees included Patty Weatherwax, Sara Pope, Naomi Lynch, Joan Newgent, Virginia Newgent, Beverely Mitchell, Virginia Clark, Kay Bonnette, Peggy Underwood, Muriel Wolf, Dorothy Clark, Greta Wolf, and leader Mrs Eva Mitchell. The next meeting is July 2 at Della Mae Vaughn's home.

Midland Ind Peggy Underwood Patty Weatherwax Sara Pope Naomi Lynch Joan Newgent Virginia Newgent Beverely Mitchell Virginia Clark Kay Bonnette Peggy ‘Underwood Muriel Wolf Dorothy Clark Greta Wolf

J. T. M. Club Holds All Day Meeting

An all day J. T. M. club gathering at Mrs. Harley Stull’s home marked the end of meetings until fall. A chicken dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent socially with homemade ice cream and cake for dessert. The next fall meeting will be at Mrs. Bill Smith’s home.

Harley Stull J. T. M. Club Bill Smith

Linton Boy Relates Africa War Journey From Oran To Tunis

Cpl. James H. Meurer stationed with U S forces in Africa writes his parents about the North Africa campaign. He recalls retreats, recuperation, and a victorious march through Africa from Oran to Tunis and describes time in England Scotland Ireland and visits to Buckingham Palace and London. He recounts bombing near Souk El Arba and mastering fox holes with advice to self-reliance.

James H. Meurer United States Africa Charles Meurer North Africa Oran Tunis England London Buckingham Palace Red Cross Scotland Ireland Mediterranean Sea Souk el Arbra Fox Hole Dad

Soldier recalls front line life and battles in North Africa

James G. Meurer details air raids and fox holes during campaigns around Tebessa Fer ranna Gafsa and Bege in North Africa. He describes German bombardment night flights and the strain of sleep loss before the final offensive. He notes his wish to return home for his birthday.

Tebessa Ferranna Gafsa Fox Hole Bege James G. Meurer

Hustlers 4H Club Meeting Near South Linton

Jackie Templeton entertained members of the South Linton Hustlers 44H club at his home Tuesday evening. A brief business session preceded games and refreshments. The club will meet again July 13 at Max Cunningham's home.

Jackie Templeton South Linton Hustlers Max Cunningham

Local visitors visit families across Indiana and Michigan

Miss Rosemary Mayes of Tever Haute and Miss Patricia Jane Stiff of Fowler Ind. spend days with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Vince Porter and cousin S Sgt Harris Porter. Mrs Eddie Stotts daughter Phyllis Jane of Indianapolis and William Beasley of Camp Butner visited. Mr and Mrs R I A Boatwright and daughter Martha Lee returned to Pontiar Michigan after visiting their parents Sam Masters.

Rosemary Mayes Tever Haute Patricia Jane Stiff Fowler, Ind Vince Porter Harris Porter andMrs. R Boatwright Martha ‘Lee Pontiar,Mich Sam Masters

Local Families Attend Social Visits in Indiana and Missouri

Mr and Mrs Everett Page and sons and Mr and Mrs Frank Denman and children spent Monday evening at Shakamak. Miss Helen English left for St Louis to visit Mrs R C Adams for several days. Mrs James Sargent left for Wayne Michigan to visit her children. Mrs Charles E Watson of Terre Haute visiting relatives in Linton. Miss Emily Davis and Miss Patricia Davis went to Terre Haute on business. Mr and Mrs Raymond Stewart of Indianapolis have been visiting Walter Stewart.

Everett Page Frank Denman Shakamak Helen English St. ‘Louis Ir.c. Adams James ‘Sargent Wayne, Mich Charles ‘E. Watson Terre Haute Linton Emily Davis Patricia Davis Terre ‘Haute Raymond Stewart Indianapolis Walter Stewart

General Giraud to Visit Capitol and Washington Post

General Giraud will depart for Washington to discuss French army matters after a French National Liberation Committee session. Pierre Boisson resigns as governor general of French West Africa but stays until a successor is named. A youth council is created in the interior ministry. General Catroux's London trips are discussed but delayed until Giraud's return.

Algiers Eu.p Giraud Washington French Committee For National Liberation Pierre ‘Boisson West ‘Africa Interior Ministry London Catroux Algeria United States de Gaulle Africa Juin

Hoarstocks Report From Indianapolis Hogs Rise. Cattle Steady

Livestock report from Indianapolis dated June 30 shows hog receipts at 6 500 with market 25 cents higher. Top hog price 13 80 per 223 pound sample. bulk 180 to 225 pound hogs 13 70 to 13 75. Cattle receipts 600 with calves 500. steers and heifers steady to weak. medium and good steers 14 40 to 15 00. heifers 14 00 to 14 75. calves steady with top 15 50.

Indianapolis U.P

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Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Elks Home Glenburn W. S. C. S American Legion Auxiliary Legion Women’s Guild Saron ‘Evangelical and Reformed Church Charion Club George Stafford Women’s Relief Corps American Legion the Baptist Church Linton Lodge No. 560 United Brethren Alpha Delphian Club Townsend Club City Hall Lks Glenburn Mission Bile Insurance Cpl Rayon Uncle Sam General Giraud Capitol Kingan & Company Inr Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Coca-Cola Community Coca-Cola Company Bottling Harting Bros, Inc Indiana Mon Apt Samuel Linton, Indiana Rogers Greater
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