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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1944
Page
4
A Missouri soldier on furlough described how U S Army Signal Corps men spread American culture in the South Pacific by teaching native children songs like Pistol Packin Mama and Mairzy Doats to ease homesickness.
Harry Maddison 2/c, previously with United States Navy at Little Creek Virginia, has transferred to Terminal Island San Pedro California per word received by his wife Mrs. Mary Maddison.
Med ford H Ham and other graduates of the Army Postal School at Camp Lee receive diplomas after completing a six week course. Colonel Joseph M Reilly tells them their work affects soldiers on fighting fronts and the home front connection.
Lt. Max W. Abram, of Lyons Indiana, is promoted from second to first lieutenant by Lt. Col. Oscar A. Heinlein, commanding officer of the 3rd Weather Squadron. Abram serves as a weather officer at the Third Weather Region headquarters in the Milam Building, San Antonio. He is a Marco High School and Purdue University graduate.
Corporal Maurice L. Haag serves at a port medical unit in the European Theater of Operations. He remains on duty 72 hours before the Allied invasion as Allied forces prepare for the decisive airborne and amphibious assault across the English Channel.
The Linton Indiana native assigned to the medical detachment of a U S Army port installator in Great Britain stood 72 hours before D Day. He helped check the health of embarking troops and the medical facilities they carried. He recalled an appendicitis attack by a ship crew member at the last minute. He is the son of Earl A Haag of Linton Indiana.
Pvt Robert E Scott has arrived safely with United States forces in France. News reached his wife Mrs Minerva Bach Scott of Switz City confirming his arrival overseas with the Army during World War II.
Mrs. Mary Snow learns her son Sgt. Vannis Hustin Snow has arrived safely somewhere in France, according to a military update. The report notes his service connection and current location abroad.
5 and Mrs. Harry Borders return to Jesup Georgia after visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Luxton and other relatives. Technician Borders is stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia.
Kenneth Brown, baker’s mate second class, recently released from duty in the Aleutian Islands after twenty months, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brown of Lyons.
Mrs. Jennie McGhee learns her son James Porter McGhee S 2 c has been sent overseas. Another son, Pfc Harold City with the Field Artillery, also reports he is overseas.
Cpl. Clifford Shanklin son of Mrs. Almona Shanklin of Linton route 1 has been transferred from Ireland to active duty in France and has recently been promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Pvt Max Tryon has been transferred from Ft Bragg North Carolina to Camp Bowie Texas, according to word received by his wife Mrs Eula Tryon of Linton.
Pvt. Leroy Padgett is spending a ten day furlough here with his mother Mrs. Leslie Padgett of this city.
Pfc. Honore Mounier is reassigned from Camp McCain Mississippi to Savanna Sec Ordance School Illinois for several months of instruction.
Pfc Burl Eugene Boyles son of Mr and Mrs W H Boyles is now in active service with the United States Army according to Lena Elizabeth Boyles of Linton.
Pvt Elzie Lee Gabbard of the United States Army has been transferred from Camp Polk Louisiana to Patterson Field Ohio per a message received by his mother Mrs Sarah E Gabbard of rural route 3 Linton Indiana He is stationed in the Army and the transfer location is Patterson Field Ohio.
In Indianapolis on August 14, hogs 6,500 head active lifting by 25 cents in lighter weights with 160 pounds and under. Prices for 160-240 and 241-400 pounds range around 14 to 14.80 dollars, while 140-160 pounds fetch 14.50 to 14.80 and 100-140 pounds 13.50 to 14.25. Good sows hover near 14.0 to 14.05. Cattle and calves show steady to weak moves with steer tops at 17 for high choice, early sales 15.5 to 16.5, common to medium 9 to 15.25. Heifer tops 15.75, canners and cutters 5 to 7.75, dealers up to 15 with high end.
Allied forces trap retreating German divisions as Omar Bradley drives from Le Mans toward Falaise breaking the German corridor toward Paris. Eisenhower calls the moment a fleeting opportunity for a major victory while French and British units tighten the noose near Argentan and Caen.
Obituary notes Mary Elizabeth Herr of Indiana to be buried in Goshen after death at 103 or 104? The item marks her 104th birthday in September. A separate report: Warner Machine Products plant in Muncie shut by CIO strike of 250 workers over War Labor Board rulings. Pfc William E Jones dies from a car crash near North Vernon while stationed at Freeman Field. Covington reports five year old Janet Sue Wibbert named as a pin-up girl in a Pacific unit contest.
At Indianapolis August 14 Dr A L Knapp of South Bend was chosen Chef De Gare of the Indiana American Legion 40 and 8 subsidiary, succeeding O G Rebinette of Indianapolis. Other officers named include Roy Amos Goshen and Louis New Shelbyville among the new leadership. Alma M Droge La Porte named Chapeau of Auxiliary 8 and 40.
Mrs. Mary Tyner Duerstock of Fort Wayne was named president at the Indiana department of World War nurses meeting held with the state American Legion convention. New officers include Mrs. Katherine Kerkhoff as secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Katharine D. Hitch as service officer. Maj. Anna G. Anderson and Lt. Lucy Pierce addressed the gathering.
Word from the War Department says Thomas Lang, serving with U S forces in France, has been missing in action since July 21. He is the brother of Mrs. Betty Leveque and Mrs. Ray Taylor of Linton.
The War Price and Rationing Boards have authority to issue canning sugar at 25 pounds per person. If Washington approves, notices will appear in newspapers announcing the change.
Democratic nominee John W. Davis drew a great ovation on arrival at his home in Clarksburg West Virginia. Coroner S W Pope was called to Worthington to conduct an inquest into the death of Thos Baker a Worthington boy drowned in Eel river. Prof W L Tatlock leaves the local high school to take a similar post in Lebanon Indiana. Family reunions season continues with large meetings by the Stalcup Clayton and Hale families. Ten carloads of Linton residents visited Merom bluffs yesterday.
Burlington Vermont story reports Mrs Henry Francis aged 36, mother of three sailors Henry Jr 21 Leonard 20 and Herbert 19. She married at 15 and jokes she may win the young mum crown.
The War Service picnic at Shakamak State Park is postponed and the regular meeting moves to the local public library at 7 30 Tuesday evening.
The schedule lists daily games including Monday Teen Ages versus Adults at 7:30 and Tuesday clashes like Ajax versus Sluggers and Jaycees against Maumee. Other midweek pairings feature Burns City Maumee and Dugger Jaycees Wednesday and Ajax Coca Cola Thursday. Friday caps with Maumee Sluggers and Ajax Jaycees.
Doris Ann Moody ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank sustained a fractured right arm while playing at home on a Saturday afternoon.
Charles J. Wolff, aged 91, works seven days a week stoking boilers at the Auburn Theater. He plans a two week vacation to weed neighbors' victory gardens.
James Crit Oke PNB and Fletcher Lest mi each paid fines of $1.00 after pleading guilty to public intoxication in Mayor William B. Carlton's court. The arrests occurred Saturday night and the plea was entered Sunday morning.
Taxpayers of Linton Greene County Indiana are notified that on August 8 1944 the School Board will review the 1945 budget requests covering tuition funds and general expenses. The notice lists funds to be raised and sources, levy amounts, and procedures for appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners if aggrieved.
Jerry Thompson helps his father near Hutchison guiding a tractor pulling a hay rack. He starts and stops with skill but is not allowed to drive on roads because he will be four in September.
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