Sky Sky corrected bomber label sparks pilot’s frontline tales
Lt. Floyd Redding of Delphi writes from the Netherlands East Indies detailing life in a bomber squadron. He clarifies that the Sky Sky is a B-24 Liberator not a B-17, describes base life, home-made gear, jungle-shack innovations, and hopes for an Easter return to Delphi while praising crew ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Redding
Netherland East Indies
Sky Sky
Philippine Islands
Delphi
Redding
Lt. Redding
London
Berlin
South Sea Island
Passion Pit
Fort Wayne voters reject City purchase of electrical plant
In Fort Wayne a referendum defeated the city takeover of Indiana Service Corporation light and power assets. Final returns show 40 245 against and 11 774 for the proposal, ending an 11 month drive led by citizens unions and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana Service Corporation
ICS Light
ISC
Citizen Protective Committee
Taxpayers Research Association
W. Marshall Dale
Flora High Junior Class presents Polishing Papa play
The Flora junior class staged Polishing Papa at eight o clock Tuesday evening in the Flora Community building. Cast members include Joan Pullen Betty Brubaker Charles Burton Jim Eaton Bob Myer Mary Loy Bob Cripe Naomi Imler Morris Howell and Jean Zook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora High School
Flora
Joan Pullen
Betty Brubaker
Charles Burton
Jim Eaton
Bob Myer
Mary Loy
Bob Cripe
Naomi Imler
Morris Howell
Jean Zook
Card of Thanks for Lloyd M. Unger loss
The Unger family expresses gratitude for the many services and expressions of sympathy shown after the death of husband and father Lloyd M. Unger. They note so many volunteered help it is impossible to thank each individually and deeply appreciate the abundant support from friends and neighbors. Mrs Hannah Unger and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd M. Unger
Hannah Unger
Business deal closes as Earl Page buys half of Reliable Coal
Earl Page of Delphi purchases the half interest of Melvin Deeter in the Reliable Coal Company here. Mrs Laverne Goff returns home after an operation at Home hospital Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Joseph Peterson host Amistad class members of the Presbyterian church with assistance from Mr and Mrs Leonard Blythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Page
Delphi
Melvin Deeter
Reliable Coal Company
Joseph Peterson
Amistad
The
Presbyterian Church
Leonard Blythe
Administration Notice for Leona F. Sturgeon Estate
Carroll Circuit Court Indiana appoints Edward O. Grimm as administrator of Leona F. Sturgeon deceased of Carroll County. Estate declared solvent. Dated November 6, 1944. Attorney for Administrator: Joseph T. Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
Leona F. Sturgeon
Edward O. Grimm
Joseph T. Ives
Smiling Sheila Spurs Sixth War Loan Selling
Central States News notes Sheila Ryan of Topeka urges Midwesterners to buy war bonds with a Victory motif. The piece also covers competitive squash results, highlighting Peter Keller of Ramsey County Minnesota winning the 1944 Squash King title with Ruth Johnson presenting a cup and Keller displaying a 43-pound blue hubbard from the 16th annual New Brighton show among 150 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila
Sheila Ryan
Topeka
Kas
Anks
Vox
Peter Keller
Ramsey County
Minn
Ruth Johnson
Raymond C. Patrick
Minneapolis
A & P Food Stores
Keller
Blue Hubbard
New Brighton
Mrs. Leonard Johnson Visits Delphi Relatives in Lafayette
Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Danville visits relatives in Delphi and sees her sister Mrs Clyde Simons and new baby at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Dr Walter Gochenour and Dr L H Smith attend West Central Dental Society meeting at Purdue West Lafayette. Cpl Carl Shaeffer informs parents of safe arrival in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnson
Danville
Delphi
Clyde Simons
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Smith
The
West Central Dental Society
Purdue University
West Lafayette
Cpl
Carl Shaeffer
Mrs
Lee Shaeffer
England
Notre Dame Northwestern clash noted by Captain Haugh
Capt. Richard Haugh, departing Monday for Chicago after a ten day leave with his mother Mrs. Mary Haugh, attended the Notre Dame Northwestern game Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Haugh
Chicago
Mary Haugh
Notre Dame Northwestern
Rossville Soldier Reported Missing in Action
Mr and Mrs Everett Hinesley of Rossville report their son Private Joseph Hinesley is missing in action in Italy since October 24 while serving with the Army. The family awaits further word from military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hinesley
Rossville
Pvt
Joseph Hinesley
Italy
Flora man sentenced for contributing to delinquency of a minor
Everett A. Finney of Flora was sentenced to 90 days in the state penal farm by Judge William B. Smith in Carroll circuit court after pleading guilty. He had been in jail 118 days. Attorneys Bishop and Lane defended him, with Prosecutor Watson McCormick for the state. Miss Margaret Rusk is visiting Chicago with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett A. Finney
Flora
William B. Smith
Carroll
Finney
Bishop and Lane
Watson McCormick
Thanksgiving Plans Mention Gerard Family Visit
The article notes that on and Jerry will spend the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs. Margaret Gerard, the former’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Ing
Margaret Gerard
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Ft. Wayne
Fox de Luxe Brog. Co. of
Indiana, Inc
Marion, Ind
FOX DE Luxe Beer
FOX DE Luxe
Bassett and Talbert
Paul Johnson
Central States
Futa Pass
Loren Fehr
Waterloo
Albert Cook
Pekin
Til
Fifth Army
Tunisia
Joseph Zerega
Wīī
Zerega
Caterpillar Club
Trenton
N. J
Dmiral Peary
North Pole
Pees Bassett
Talbert
Walter Gochenour
L. H
Bassett & Talbert
Del
Bbe
Prenesepes
OM Lee
Margaret Rusk
Hitler
Japan
Pacific
Ralph Hanna
Shar
Charles M. Flora
Insurance Agency
Delphi, Ind
Pioneer Hog
Howell
the Daily Triple
Il Pond Light
Stephano Bros
Phila
Kerlin’s
Kerlin Hatchery & Feed Mill
Kerlin
Sally
EVA
Cloverlea/ Creameries, Inc
Divison
National Dairy Products Corporation
Fens
Joan Davis
Jack Heley
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