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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
1
In Linton a postwar employment push is urged with plans to create jobs after World War II. Proposals include oil extraction from coal, soy and castor oil plants, furnace briquette production, sewing for garments, small machine shops, and local water and sewage projects. Rep Gerald Landis cites labor agriculture and industry cooperation as key to victory in the postwar period.
Turkey declares immediate rupture with Nazi Germany at Ankara with Britain backing economic and military aid. Britain and the United States supported the move, while Finland names Marshal Mannerheim president in a likely shift toward peace talks with the Allies as Axis influence weakens in Europe.
Mrs. J. Ira Yoder of Helmsburg died at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis after major surgery following observation at Mayo’s. Survived by husband J. Ira Yoder three daughters Ruth Lemons Nora Yoder Fern Weddle Goldie Rains and son Glen Yoder. Funeral set for Friday at two in Helmsburg.
Krauss of the Texas Refining Company spoke at the Linton Rotary Club about a nationwide oil shortage. John Buke of Mace's Auto Service noted a $500000 advertising fund by oil companies to inform the public, insisting shortages affect the U S A and allies. He warned against trusting government claims and stressed the war effort strains on materials.
Pfe Sappenfield and Mrs. Sappenfield welcomed a 5 pound 7 ounce boy named Jay Vance by Caesarean section at Freemen Greene county hospital Monday night. Pfe Sappenfield, former Daily Citizen editor, serves with the U S Army at Ft Francis E Warren Wyoming. Mrs Sappenfield, formerly Miss Nona Lind of near Sandborn, reports both mother and baby are petting along nicely.
Pfc. Vance Sappenfield stationed with the United States Wyoming unit arrives in Linton to visit his wife Nona and their newborn son. He left Cheyenne and reached Linton at eleven this morning and joked about the long trip. The article notes new fathers can be hard to handle.
Gilbert Richardson has entered Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis for observation and treatment.
Pfc and Mrs Earl Trusty announce the birth of a 7% pound girl named Ruth Marie at Freeman Greene county hospital on July 31. Mrs Trusty formerly Miss Bette Davis. Pfe Trusty is sta Paratroops in Australia.
The Railroad Retirement Board warns of a critical shortage of experienced telegraphers hindering war material and troop movements. Discharged soldiers with radio telegraphy training are encouraged to apply, and veterans or retirees may be placed in suitable posts. Training offered locally with pay.
Mrs. Mary Dixon of Linton reports a surprise reunion between her husband Sgt Emory Dixon US Signal Corps in England and his schoolmate S/Sgt Bob Adkins US Army Air Corps also stationed there. Both were Linton Stockton HS 1938 graduates who attended Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute.
The body of Adolph H. Hie who died Tuesday morning was moved from Welch & Cornett Funeral Home to the home of his daughter Mrs Gee Mercier on Fifth Street Northwest where services will be held Saturday at two o clock in the afternoon Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Terre Haute miners resume 34 days of idle work tonight at the Saxton mine under an agreement reached in Governor Schricker's office. Union officials say fines for walking off will be refunded and a retaining wall will be constructed to reinforce the mine seal holding back Wa bash river waters. The settlement, credited to Schricker, ends the walkout and aims to prevent further strikes in the state’s mining sector.
A girl was born to Mrs. Marlin J. Whitney of Bloomfield Tuesday evening weighing seven pounds seven ounces named Sally Jane. A boy born to Mrs. Garry Lee Powell of First St. N. E. weighed nine pounds named Garry Wayne. A baby boy born to Mrs. Raleigh Stone of Roosevelt St. weighs six pounds twelve ounces and is unnamed. Ronald Shields of Bloomfield had an appendectomy Tuesday evening. Mrs. Edward Hutchison admitted for tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Wayne Roudebush of Lyons dismissed Tuesday afternoon. Katherine Malone of Newberry taken home Tuesday evening. Roy O'Haver of Route 3 dismissed Tuesday night. Billy Russell of E. St. N. E. taken to his home this morning.
All contestants in the 4 H club show at Humphreys park are asked to meet at the shelter house by 7 45 this evening.
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