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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
3
Society items must reach the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a m for that day’s issue. All personal news lodge party and church items are welcomed. Helen Grubbs is listed as a note.
Social calendar lists prayer meeting at Glenburn 7 p m and several 7:30 p m meetings. Stated Columbian Chapter No 140 O E S, Im proved Order of Red Men Quapaw Tribe No 143, Women of the Moose Chapter 19 meet at halls. A Mothers Daughters banquet at Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church 6 30 p m invites all, with pot luck. J T M club meets 1 30 p m at Mrs James Elkins to honor a secret pal with a Mothers Day gift.
A Triad Festival of Song will be held at United Brethren Church at 7:30 p m. The public is invited to attend.
Bay View club meets with Mrs. Ed Carmody at 6 30 p m If unable to attend call Mrs Vance Sappenfield or Mrs Lozier Pocahontas council meets at Red Men s hall at 7 p m Triad meets at the public library at 630 p m Mu Beta Gamma Mission Circle First Baptist Church meets with Mrs Marvin Taylor at 7 30 p m
Greene County Nurses Association meets with Mrs. Sara Bailey at 7 30 p m Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas meets at the Red Men s hall at 7 30 p m Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at the Moose hall at 7 30 p m Alpha Delphian club meets at the library at 7 30 p m Stated Convocation Linton Chapter No 132 Royal Arch Masons meets at the Masonic hall at 7 30 p m Local Union No 1525 Painters and Paper Hangers meet at the K of P hall at 7 p m Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at the community house at Alpha Delphians meet at the Conservation club at 6 30 p m Bring favorite dish Keystone Bible Class meets in the lower auditorium of the First Baptist church at 2 p m Sr Home Ec club meets with Mrs Gilbert Sims at 2 Pp m.
Wednesday events include Eagles Lodge at Republican Headquarters at 7 p m Elks Lodge at Elks Home at 7 30 p m Unity Lodge No 637 1 0 0 F at hall 7 30 p m Rotary Club luncheon at Glen Evening Rest Home 12 15 p m
Thursday notices list meetings at Red Men's hall for all day, Christian church choir practice at 7 p m, American Legion Post at Legion Home 7 80 p m, United Brethren choir at the church 7 p m, Methodist choir at Les Cercle des Amis community house all day, Baptist choir practice at the church.
Mrs Ruth Friedman Stein of Linton is reported to be recovering satisfactorily after a major operation Wednesday at Freeman Greene County Hospital.
The Worthington 20th Century Club observes its 60 year service mark with guest speaker Mrs. Cogley G. Cole of Vevay and a program led by president Mrs. Wayne Hannum. Since 1898 the club fostered libraries, supported schools, Girl Scouts, Red Cross drives, and war relief, building a Carnegie library in 1918.
The Women's Council of the First Christian church elected officers for the coming year at a meeting at Mrs. J. C. Cravens home. New officers include Lozier Ziegler president and Wesley Branstetter 1st vice president.
Mrs. E. J. Jones of Dugger entertained the Past Matrons Club, Order of Eastern Star, at her home Thursday evening. Meeting nights were changed from the first Thursday to the third Thursday of each month. Several other items were also considered during the social hour.
The hostess led a social evening featuring three contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Ardath Headley Mrs Helen Letsinger and Mrs Tressa Ladson. Refreshments followed for many attendees including Chellie Greene Dora Arbell Emma Reintjes Ethel Smith and Tressa Chaney. The next meeting is set for the third Thursday in June with Mrs Orda Stover.
Mrs Wilfred Roof entertained members of the H 12 club at her home Thursday afternoon. Business proceedings included raising money discussions and routine reports followed by a talk on a family trip to Alcatraz prison. Prizes were awarded to Mrs William Maddison and Mrs Everett Cole. refreshments served to a long list of ladies. The group will meet again next Thursday with Mrs Jack Spice.
The Ly ons Methodist church basement hosted a well attended Women Society of Christian Service gathering. Devotions opened with Lead On Eternal King and prayer by Rev Paul Burris. Mrs Doris Shields read scripture and Mrs Austleey ne om er sang.
Members of the 14 J C club enjoyed a social afternoon hosted by Mrs. Nellie Ferguson. A short business session preceded social time. Awards went to Mrs. Lurca Jackson and Mrs. Ferguson. Refreshments included sandwiches and desserts with several members noted as present or sending regrets. The next meeting is planned for Mrs. Eisie Conklin’s home on June 1.
The Senior Hi class of the First Baptist church and guests held a weiner roast at Shaka Mak State Park. Attendees included Ann Breck Gene Tucker Marilyn Robison Clovis Denman Geraldine Browning Bob Dale Ruth Holder Joe Harrison Hazel Spice Kenny Smith Marilyn Newman Don White Phyllis Baker Janice Wilkie Patty Reed Grethel Reed Mary Nelle Stone Betty House Barbara Gilmour Bus Moss Jim McCulloch Sherman Rice Bob Baize Frank Coakley Rex Tuttle Joe Turpen Jack Strong and Rev. Powell Forbes.
Mrs Floyd McCullough has returned home from St Anthony hospital Terre Haute after several weeks confinement. Her condition is reported as improved.
The Women's Guild of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church named two committees at its Thursday meeting. Mrs. H Raymond Voss and Mrs. Jacob Fritz will organize a pot luck supper on Sunday May 16 before the minister's installation, and Mrs. Grey Hixson was named to coordinate with trustees on church cleaning.
Rev. Lou Snow a noted Nazarene evangelist will headline the Greene County Holiness Association meeting this Sunday afternoon at 2 00 o clock in the Wesleyan Methodist church Whitehall Indiana Public invited to attend
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening with Mrs. Bob Trinkle presiding. The gathering opened with the pledge to the flag and included a $2.00 donation to the Cancer Control fund. A social hour followed the business meeting.
Mrs Milo Mitchell and Mrs Haldon Beasley attended a bridge breakfast in Clay City at Mrs Pete Courtney s home. Miss Pat Johnston and Alyce Fosdick visit Miss Johnston s parents in Linton while studying at MacMurray College. Mrs J R Stoneburner and others spent time with Stoneburner s daughter in Linton. Visiting from Newburg and Indianapolis longtime Linton residents plan weekend with Mrs Mattie LeForge. Local graduations and social calls noted among residents and relatives.
Final standings list Rollison as City loop winner with 64 wins and 35 losses. Ladson leads Elks league with 62 wins and 37 losses. Lyons Lions show 36 wins 63 losses. Coca Cola 31 68. Other teams include Little Betty 61 38 and Marathon 52 47. Johnsons Hatchery leads Ellis league 60 39. Maumee 49 50. C V Gold Labels 48 41. Linton Iron and Metal 41 58.
Indiana high school officials announced 12 district track sectionals will be held May 14 and the remaining four on May 15. Schools including Muncie Terre Haute Huntington Kokomo Bloomington Evansville Fort Wayne Gary Hammond Indianapolis Tech Washington Lafayette Mishawaka New Albany and Richmond are listed with start times around 1 30 PM or 6 30 PM. Linton Worthington and Bloomfield will compete at Bloomington.
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