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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1945
Page
1
In Carroll county letters from Pic. Ross B. Reed abroad, he reports a mild April morning despite lingering snow. He mentions military insignia origins, praising the pelican symbol and noting its association with the 44th Pursuit Squadron, AAF, and allied devices across branches.
Major Robert Payne 25, of Burlington, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Payne, was with the 28th Artillery Division First Army when reported missing in action December 21 and later confirmed as a prisoner of war. He graduated from Burlington High School and Purdue University School of Agriculture, entering the army in 1942 as a second lieutenant. He has been overseas since fall 1943.
Pvt Ollie Limp, reported missing in December during the Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. A letter to his wife, Margaret Pearson of Delphi, confirms he is safe and well as of Wednesday. Mrs Pearson and her daughter are in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs J T Kuszmaul of Deer Creek report four sons serving in the armed forces. Pfc Ralph Kuszmaul wounded twice in 1944 and 1945, reported missing in January but returned. Kenneth and Don Kuszmaul are in the South Pacific with the Navy, while Cpl Robert Kuszmaul of the 11th Airborne is wounded in New Guinea from Manila fighting.
From The Railsplitter newspaper of the 84th Division a report describes Captain John Golden of Cutler leading Company B 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion in destroying three Mark IV tanks one self propelled gun and one general purpose vehicle after engaging five German vehicles. The piece notes British officers in German uniforms and a British staff car involved in a confusing incident at an American road block. The article was sent to Mrs. John Golden in Cutler by her husband.
Two Cutler fighting men were killed in Europe. First Lieut Earl Townsend, 21, pilot of a Thunderbolt with the Eighth Air Force, was killed in action over Germany March 14. his parents in Cutler learned from a war department message. Townsend, a Purdue University graduate, trained at Langley Field and Norfolk, and was attached to the 56th Group, 62nd Squadron, RAF. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
A wartime notice informs Mr and Mrs Lewis Ward of Radnor that their son Pvt Richard Ward was killed in action in Germany on November 8 1944. The family received a later War Department message dated Thursday March 29.
The Carroll county Red Cross Canteen Corps starts with nutrition classes for would be members. Classes run Fridays from 7 to 9 pm at Delphi High School home economics room taught by Reba Briggs. Enrollment is required before the first session and attendance is mandatory for prospective canteen members. Classes last ten weeks with two hour sessions each evening.
William MaHanna, longtime first clerk at the Delphi post office, resigns effective April 1 per postmaster William Ashba. Will Smith is advanced to first clerk with Reed Gushwa named second clerk. MaHanna has not announced future plans.
The Carroll County Federation of Clubs schedules its 22nd annual convention at Camden Baptist Church on Friday April 6 with Camden Woman's Literary Club and Jackson Township Home Economics Club hosting. President Mrs Lee L Eve presides, morning session features registration group singing invocation flag salute welcome address and committee appointments.
Ex governor Henry Schricker will headline a meeting for employers employees and others at Delphi High School tonight at 8. State War Finance officials will participate. The 7th War Loan opens May 14 with April 1 to June 30 purchases counting toward the quota. Carroll County targets include 695 300 dollars for individuals with 433 600 tied to E bonds. Attendance urged for quota acceptance. Mrs Myrtle Ferrier hosted her club Tuesday.
Formal pledge services for ten prospective members of the Psi Totaxi sorority are set for Thursday evening April 26 at the country home of Mrs. Harry G. Foote Jr. organized by Mrs. Margaret Afflis. Dessert bridge will follow with several assistants. Pledges include Mrs. Melvin Jackson Mrs. Kenneth Pitts Mrs. William Sayler Mrs. Robert Van Slyke Mrs. Harold Talbert Mrs. Wayne Talbert Miss Marilyn Hubbard Miss Juanita Haslet Miss Dorothy Arvidson and Mrs. Dorothy Waymire.
Pfc. Robert Yates of Delphi, a veteran of the 17th Airborne Division, is believed to have taken part in a major Rhine crossing operation. The 17th Airborne, part of the First Allied Airborne Army, moved into Germany on March 24. Yates entered service in 1943 after high school, trained at Camp MacCall and Fort Benning, served in Italy and France, and earned a gallantry medal. Burned once, he was a hospital patient for days. his mother hopes he is safe behind enemy lines.
Delphi Rotary Club directors named Leo Craig as president with duties starting July 1. Harry Hatton chosen vice president, Clarence McKinley treasurer, Robert Wood secretary, and Robert Van Natta again sergeant at arms. Guest speaker Loren Ayres discussed postwar policing. Other attendees included Cpl. Maurice Clifford and Leon Anderson. Laverne Goff will join Navy radar training. Pvt. Richard Thompson is wounded in Germany.
Carroll county farmers sign AAA contracts with eligibility for year benefits as the June 1 deadline nears. Walter Ayres, chairman, notes many will join at township meetings or the county office in Delphi. Benefits cover lime fertilizer and conservation practices like sod waterways terracing and dam projects.
Local boards to withhold new ration books for 15 to 30 days while investigating losses as a spike in replacements prompts stricter rules. Delays up to 60 days may occur if applicant negligence is found. Rural Electrification news notes Carroll County REMC grant of 121000 and plans to extend lines postwar to serve 275 more farms and 700 miles total, boosting farm electricity use and productivity.
Cpl Robert Smith son of Mr and Mrs Adrian Smith of Delphi married Miss Lucille Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodson Henderson of Balfour North Carolina at the Delphi Methodist parsonage on Wednesday March 28 Rev Merlin Schwein officiated attended by the bridegrooms parents and Mrs Ruth Macy and daughter LaDonna The couple will visit Balfour before returning to Delphi Smith leaves April 11 for reassignment after overseas service in the China Burma India theatre where he served as radio man on an army transport plane He is a Delphi High School graduate with campaign ribbons Air Medal with Clusters Presidential Unit Citation and Distinguished Flying Cross with Cluster Charles Boyles has returned to Delphi after wintering in Florida.
Florence Bronson 30 wife of Chalmer Bronson of Burlington died at Robert Long hospital Indianapolis after three months treatment for a complication of diseases. Born July 24 1914 in Frankfort she married July 24 1931. Surviving four children the parents four sisters and two brothers. Funeral 2 PM in Burlington Christian church with Rev. Lewis Styon officiating burial in Burlington Cemetery. Body returned home from Austin funeral home Tuesday.
Memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at Cambria Brethren church for William V. Bud Woodruff 23 who died in France on February 20th His wife Betty of Cutler received the news March 7 He entered service October 3 1942 and was overseas from May 1943 with the 460th Engine Detachment later transferred to France where he served until his death
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