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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
1
The Greene county 4-H clubs staged a well received display aided by elders. Despite war stress and poor weather, the event drew strong attendance and sparked ideas for a bigger program next year. The piece also muses on politicians and democracy, urging continued youth involvement.
Frank Hart underwent major surgery today. Mrs. Lula Cook admitted for observation and treatment this morning. A daughter weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces was born to Mrs. Robert Conklin this morning and named Karen Ann. Garry Dean Griffith, 6, had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Dean Roberts and baby were sent home Monday. Freddie Fraser dismissed yesterday. Barbara Martin of Midland and Ivan Hash of Bloomfield were discharged today and Monday respectively.
Chaplain Frederick Gallagher former Holy Cross College professor recounts two unmarried Marines in the southwest Pacific who are called Papi by 140 native children. The Marines served as godfathers at a mass baptismal ceremony.
Allied forces from Canada Britain and the United States push about four miles into German positions around Caen and along the Sarthe and Orne rivers as Bradley's tanks spearhead rapid advances toward Le Mans and Alencon. Air and artillery bombardments pound the front as German defenses crumble.
Scott dominated for Maumee as the Colliers outscored Ajax 11 to 5. Hale and the Ajax pitcher worked the mound while Martin caught for Maumee. Tonight Burns City meets the Jaycees at 7 and Ajax faces Dugger at 8 15. Pepsi-Cola softball team failed to show up and will be dropped from the league.
Eighth Army presses toward the southern Arno five miles southeast of Florence engaging strong German positions. British forces prepare a final assault on Florence as refugees and civilians continue daily routines amid shelling.
The War Department announced T/Sgt. Robert M. Remmer of Floyd Knobs, Indiana, was awarded the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for a January action in Italy. His unit faced three hours of shell-swept advance. he survived near-misses, helped destroy two machine guns, killed five enemies, and captured two Germans, allowing his company to continue.
Mrs. Cecil Meredith finished a 9 by 12 hooked rug she has worked on since 1932. Her sister Mrs. William Smith completed a bed spread started three years ago. Both pieces are on display in the Maxwell Furniture store window.
Rev J E Harbin of Sandborn has entered the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for observation and treatment.
Pvt Woodie White 20 son of Mr and Mrs Luther White of Jasonville received slight wounds in France on July 21 while serving with the U S Army His parents learned of the injury from War Department telegram Aug 2 He earlier received the Purple Heart Aug 1 for meritorious service He entered service March 11 1943 and was at Camp Butner N C before overseas assignment He attended Jasonville High School and two other brothers also serve overseas Luther White in New Guinea and Pfc Eddie White in the South Pacific
Mrs. Letitia Moan mourns the accidental death of daughter Mary Duncan 38 and son-in-law Jay Duncan of Detroit Michigan when their boat capsized late Saturday. They leave three children Rosemarie 16 Mary 8 months and Johnny 14. Survived by mother and four siblings. Funeral plans pending.
In Toledo Ohio a thief stole one tire from Woodrow Wagner’s automobile and replaced it with a less sturdy but usable tire, according to police.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Gilbreath of Newberry were advised by the War Department that their son Pfc Robert T Gilbreath was killed in North Burma on July 15 He was 23 a Newberry High School graduate and had served two years with one year overseas His parents last heard from him on July 4 and a letter was promised.
London reports Berlin treason trial of eight German officers ends with confessions and possible death sentences. Field Marshal Erwin von Witzleben and generals Hoepner Stieff Hase Hagen Bernardis Klausing among those to be executed publicly as example. expulsions announced for five others.
Mr and Mrs James H Morgan of Westphalia announce the birth of a son on August 7 at Washington hospital. The baby has been named Russell Breck. Mrs Morgan was formerly Miss Mildred Breck. the Morgans are former Linton residents.
On Guam the American forces advanced three miles in a day forming an arc and driving Japanese defenders into a small northern pocket. U S Marines and Army troops captured Vigo village and overran a third of remaining island territory amid heavy woods.
Knox County Coroner J. Rose Flummerfelt ruled death by own action for N. Eldo Wollerman 59 of Westphalia. Explosives on his farm were set off by fuse and dynamite missing from a building. Wollerman owned 255 acres and aided war bond drives. no motive found.
Announcement of the annual Merchants Clerks picnic under the Greater Linton club at Lin-Stock Park on Thursday afternoon August 17. Families of merchants and clerks invited, with a program for all ages. Linton stores plan to close at noon so employees may attend.
In Cleveland Ohio on August 8 the Social Security Board began its one millionth monthly insurance benefit under the old age and survivors program. Mrs Mary Rex Thompson widow of a war worker received 58 49 for herself and 16 71 for each child Dale Bernice Jerald Robert with payments lasting until the children reach 18.
German forces implement scorched earth along the East Prussian frontier as the Red Army moves to cross the border. Soviet armies including the 1st Baltic and 2nd White Russian push toward Memel and Tilsit while rail links near Latvia and Estonia are targeted. Soviet air forces strike rail hubs in East Prussia and Latvia as fighting tightens around Warsaw and the Czechoslovak border nears.
A grass fire west of town drew the city fire department at 12:30 last night. No damage resulted.
Miss Wilmina Thomas received a necklace as a birthday gift from her brother Pfc. Wendell Thomas who is stationed in China.
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