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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
1
A Terre Haute man told the Clin ton Chamber of Commerce that coal stripping spoils farms and raises bank heights, but he noted tax, land values, and local payrolls as factors. He advocated bonds to restore land after mining and warned against excessive restoration costs. He spoke of two sides to the issue. Heh is here tomorrow.
A District Accountant vacancy in the Indiana OPA District office is announced by W. R. Copeland of the Indianapolis U S Civil Service. Salary 5228 a year with overtime. Requires six years accounting and three years supervisory experience. John D. O Malley will interview applicants in Indianapolis December 12 and 13 at Room 524 Federal Building. Appointment follows WMC regulations.
At Castle Village near the George Washington Bridge a spectator bought 40000 dollars in bonds during the Sixth War Bond drive and received a five pound steak. Mrs William Joseph, chairwoman, reported a total subscription of 30000 dollars at the rally.
American First Army units drove eastward on a 10 mile front into the Saar basin near the Roer line before Cologne. Hodges forces captured Schlicht Ewitz and Dhorn as major Nazi withdrawals continued. Air power raided Frankfurt Hanau and Giessen while British and American units pushed toward Duren Merken and Gey.
Mrs Minnie Dell Squire dies at daughter s home near Linton after three years of illness aged 72. She was born November 27 1872 in Stockon township and lived in the area except ten years in Hliness. Survived by two daughters Madge Hoffeditz and Elizabeth Hawtin a son William Squires two brothers Adel Atto and Ben Atto three sisters Tillie Liehr Nellie Forey Effie McBride eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral from Olive Branch Baptist church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev Irvin Gates. burial Olive Branch cemetery.
Pupils in Linton schools begin monthly paper drives to aid government in securing waste paper. First collection Friday this week. Students sort and return paper to rooms with proceeds credited to grades. Seniors of Linton Stockton high school in charge of sales. Boy Scouts relinquish the project to students.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Heaton announce the birth of a son named Gary Douglas born Thursday. The newborn is entered at Freeman Greene County hospital. Mrs Heaton formerly Mildred Cunningham.
B 29s bomb Tokyo for the fifth day in a row and start fires in a major city. Japanese reports claim all fires were extinguished and air defenses repelled the raid. Additional attacks by Marianas based planes and a lone weather strike were noted with fires said to be put out immediately.
Lt. Paul H. Elkins writes from Saipan describing B-29 raids on Tokyo, long flights, and daily danger. He notes friendly Guam natives, names their ship the Wugged Wascal with a rabbit insignia, and mentions red bombs painted on fuselages after each raid. He expresses thanks for prayers and pride in his unit.
A girl born to Mrs. Russell Strait in Worthington weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Several residents were admitted for treatment including Mrs Lois Earlywine Coalmont and Alva Weaver. Betty Lou Rutledge had an appendectomy, Eva Field injured in an auto crash near Crane, and others were discharged or sent home with babies in Marco and Lyons.
Plans are complete for an amateur show to be held in the auditorium of the local high school at 7:30 Tuesday evening. The event features an unusual talent lineup and aims to raise funds for disabled athletes. Proceeds will cover essential medical care beyond players insurance.
Mrs Mary Clark of Paxton dies after two weeks illness at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan aged 83. She born Dec 24 1860 in Sullivan county and survived by three sons William Jake John and three daughters Martha Taylor Dora Wyatt Sally Burns along with twenty seven grandchildren. Funeral held at Paxton Church of God with Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville in charge burial at New Lebanon cemetery.
A committee from the Elite club will visit the county home for the aged near Bloomfield late this week. People wishing to send gifts to residents may contact Mrs James Fritz or Mrs Earl Aikin.
Washington officials prepared new instructions to boards for applying the 26 through 37 age group work or fight policy. Deferments may be reviewed and stricter standards for essential civilian activity outlined. The plan targets those avoiding war jobs while preserving combat readiness with younger volunteers. A mention notes blood plasma bottles surviving a 10,000 foot drop in a wooden box.
Athens reports indicate the Greek civil conflict continues with about 20,000 leftist troops besieging British and government targets in the capital. Leftist Elas demand a broad new government including Communists, while the government insists on arms surrender as a condition for peace.
Allied forces sealed Ormoc on Leyte with the 77th division surrounding 40 000 to 50 000 Japanese trapped in two pockets. The 7th division moved from Albuera toward a junction, while combat on the northern front near Taliban and Limon intensified as MacArthur reported the enemy to be crushed with limited retaliation.
The Linton Miners defeated Switz City 41 to 13 in a Friday night game. Linton opened 11 to 4 and led 17 to 6 at halftime, then widened the gap to 30 to 12 by the third period. Moehlman scored 18 with eight field goals and two fouls. The Linton B team beat Switz City B 29 to 20 in the opener.
Claude W. Norris of Sullivant route 5 died at home west of Dugger after years of poor health. Friday evening burial Sunday at 3 pm. He belonged to the Antioch church north of Dugger. Survived by widow Lillie M. Norris two daughters Clara Hulett and Betty Jane Norris four sons Clarence Paul Everett four brothers Earl Indianapolis William Wheatland Everett Sullivan Paul Bloomfield a sister Lizzie Smith Bloomfield and eight grandchildren. Funeral at Hickory church Homberger of Dugger. Interment at local cemetery.
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