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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
1
The writer recalls a legendary, possibly exaggerated, extreme winter tale from childhood about -31 to -32 degrees and frozen water but doubts its accuracy. He praises doctors for wartime service, urges public cooperation now through the end of the war, and honors medical efforts and sacrifices.
A Christmas Eve service will be held at Olive Branch Baptist Church at 7:30. The Singing Miners will assist with the program. The public is invited to attend.
Rev G W Lytel will conduct special worship at the Northeast Third Street Church of God Wednesday evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs. Robert Boone has been taken to Sullivan Hospital for observation and treatment.
Allied Third Fleet carrier planes claim 94 ships destroyed or damaged and 461 planes downed in the first 72 hours as Leyte operations move into final stages. Mindoro ground action tightens with Luzon invasion seen near.
Police chief and the Secret Service urge caution during holiday shopping as check thieves forge endorsements. The campaign advises homeowners and retailers to verify endorsements, require identification, and receive checks at home or with a trusted recipient to recover losses if a forgery occurs.
Roy W. Glenn of Linton died at Freeman Greene county hospital at 3 20 this morning after an illness since last August. He was born December 5 1878 in Terre Haute and was 66 years old. He ran a plumbing business brought from Terre Haute to Linton about thirty years ago. He belonged to Elks Rotary and Boy Scout leader for years. Surviving are son Lester Glenn Palmetto Florida daughter Mrs Albert Hebb Linton two sisters Mrs Randolph Appel Terre Haute Mrs Henry Lane New Ross and an uncle Lester Watson Bardstown Kentucky. His wife Josephine Glenn died in June 1940. The body is at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home. Funeral Thursday at two with Rev R B Baldridge officiating interment Fairview cemetery Elks Lodge to take part in the service.
Michael Kelly, a junior police candidate, told Columbus police his billfold with streetcar tickets and credentials was taken from his pocket during a Junior Police Association meeting.
Post mortem underway at Poindexter Funeral Home in Odon to determine the cause of Mrs. Baneta Stufflebean's death. Her husband Floyd, 28, is held in the Davies county jail pending autopsy results. he did not report to work Sunday night at Crane Naval Ammunition Depot. The victim, mother of three, left home Sunday evening and was found in a ditch east of Odon with skull fracture or neck injury, shoe and scarf nearby. Authorities inspect site for foul play or placement of body.
The Linton Miners travel to Boonville to face the Boonville team on their home floor. Coach Ladson says the squad is in good shape and expects no trouble for the matchup. Local fans anticipate Friday evening game with Washington.
Rudolf Hess, former Nazi deputy leader, is reported recovering from a broken leg after leaping over a bannister during a brain storm. The British Press Association notes his mental state has deteriorated, with erratic behavior and morbid mood during recent periods.
Brenda Jane Cunningham six months old daughter of Carl and Sarah Burrows Cunningham died at Daviess County hospital Washington at 8:30 this morning after a five day pneumonia illness. Survivors include parents and three siblings Mary Lou James Edward and Shirley all at home. Body to Poindexter Funeral Home Odon and return to family home west of Odon this evening. Funeral Thursday at two at Poindexter Chapel with Rev Ernest Roberts officiating. Interment Walnut Hill.
Maquoreta Iowa hunter Harker planned a full day of hunting but luck and marksmanship shaped the outing. He fired into a flock of about 200 ducks and delivered 15 mallards as his day's limit.
Clarence Owings, 19, Sullivan, received a 25 year sentence in the State Reformatory for auto banditry after a grocer Elza Shake, 62, was attacked during an attempted holdup at Farmersburg. Owings admitted striking Shake with a rifle butt as Shake resisted. He was arrested near Shelburn, and told investigators he planned the crime while under federal prison sentence for Army desertion. Pearl Safewright, 17, Rushville, held on auto banditry and injury charges and to face Juvenile Court.
Mrs R W Johnson of Lyons underwent a major operation this morning. Shirley Fay White ten year old daughter of Mrs Bessie White of Roosevelt St submitted to an appendectomy this afternoon. Mrs Orman Bough and baby were taken to their home in Broomfield this morning.
The 135th Infantry Regiment of the 34th Division with the Fifth Army in Italy has logged nearly 1000 overseas days. It fought from Algiers to Rome, including Hill 609, Cassino, Anzio, and Leghorn, suffering about 1000 killed and many wounded. Only about 600 of its original 3000 Minnesota National Guardsmen remain.
Washington reports 57,775 November western Europe casualties lifting total since D Day to 258,124. November losses include 8,259 dead 43,330 wounded and 6,186 missing. Draft calls rose from 60,000 to 80,000 for January and February with 89,000 air and service forces moved to ground forces.
German armored columns broke through Allied lines in a vast western front offensive stretching 70 miles into Belgium and Luxembourg. American First Army pulled back to near the Nazi border as both sides poured reinforcements amid heavy air and ground fighting.
Charles A. Anderson died at 8 30 pm Monday at his daughter Mrs Alice Myers 920 A Street Northeast after a two week illness He was born in Chicago August 9 1881 and was 63 years 4 months 9 days He worked as a carpenter until illness and had lived with his children since his wife Freda died fourteen years ago Survivors include six children two brothers Martin Anderson Racine and Albert Anderson Kenosha Funeral services are pending with Welch and Cornett Funeral Home and relatives.
Mrs Calvin Barnes is confined to her Ninth Street Northeast home after a Monday afternoon collision with a car driven by Bill Abrams at Main and A Street Northeast. She suffered severe cuts bruises and shock. Abrams was not held responsible. The injured woman was returned home.
The funeral cortege bearing Mrs. Doc Mowery who died in Chicago is expected to arrive in Linton this evening. The body will be taken to Aikin Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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