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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
A nostalgic look at wild duck and goose shooting in the region notes its enduring appeal among local hunters and visitors. The piece recalls Goosepond and migratory routes, the wary nature of ducks, and a hunter who learned persistence and strategy to reach a bag limit.
A Christmas Eve midnight service will be held Sunday night at the First Christian church starting at 11 15. The choir under Bert J Barnes will present a cantata The First Christmas followed by Christmas litany Service of Consecration and the Lord's Supper. The service ends promptly at midnight. The public is invited.
Front dispatches report a 25 mile gap opened in the First Army line from St Vith Belgium to Vianden on the Luxembourg border as German forces push toward the Ardennes. More than 20 000 American prisoners are cited and Paris reports indicate Patton's Third Army may move to meet the threat.
Citizens of Linton tour the reconditioned Teen Town Hall opened for public inspection. The one story building hosts a dance area, game room, and soon ping pong and reading facilities with teen officers governing under Mrs. Fern Heenan supervision. Membership is for ages 13 to 19 within the town.
The Linton Fire Chief warns the public to keep vehicles off fire hoses during use at fires or face penalties under Indiana law. A first conviction carries a fine up to 100 dollars or up to ten days in jail. The chief urges public cooperation to preserve the city’s limited hose supply.
Merchants extend open hours to eight o clock Friday and Saturday nights to aid Christmas shoppers. The Daily Citizen plans a holiday observance on Monday with a Saturday noon edition. The Post Office keeps regular hours, lock box service operates Monday, mail dispatched, but no deliveries.
Pvt Granville Pearson of Bloomfield route 4 was killed in France on December 3 while serving in the United States Army. He enlisted last spring and had been overseas about six weeks. Survived by wife Alta Frye Pearson two children Donald and Evelyn and parents Verlin and [illegible] Pearson plus four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held at Hobbieville Methodist church for Ralph Davis a nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Grover Davis of Hobbieville He died in Riley hospital Indianapolis after falling ill last Sunday He had been treated at Freeman Greene county hospital Surviving are his parents two brothers and a sister
Washington Hatchets prepare for a Friday night showdown with Linton Miners at eight o'clock. Stars Black and McBride anchor a veteran lineup. they've defeated Bicknell Vincennes and Huntingburg. Starting roles include Greenwood Ward Opel center and guards, with Woolsey Monsimar Friedman Perigo and McNew set to see action.
United States War Department confirms Sgt. Carl G. Fulford 21 killed in action in France serving with the Third Army. He graduated Switz City class of 1941 and lived with sister Mrs Peoples after returning home to farm work. Survived by father Thomas Fulford two brothers Garrett and Fred sisters Madd a Girdner Bonnie Wallen and Mrs Peoples.
Bert Parker age 66 of Bicknell died from a skull fracture after being trapped under a coal fall in American No. 1 mine. Coroner J. Ross Flummerfelt ruled the death an accident.
Indiana expects a sub zero wave tonight as winter begins at 6 15 p m with temperatures from five below in the north to zero to five above in the south Snow flurries add to a thin early blanket Fresh winds will clear skies, with a fair and cold day ahead tomorrow.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson stated that Germany has chosen an all-out counteroffensive likely to hasten the war’s end if it fails. He said the drive aimed to halt American advances on the Cologne plain and the Saar basin amid heavy Allied reinforcements and intensified air attacks. He praised General Eisenhower and the Allied leadership and noted Germany faces winter offensives and aerial bombardment.
Mrs George Denny of Jasonville admitted to hospital. A premature baby born to Marion Hancock of Westphalia died en route in an ambulance. Roberta Ann Berry, 15, daughter of John and Mrs. Berry of Sandborn, underwent major surgery Wednesday night. Ethel R Gray of J Street Northwest admitted for treatment for severe chest and arm burns. Mrs Earl J Myers of Salsberry admitted for observation. Larry Gene Collins of Midland admitted Wednesday afternoon.
About thirty families in Linton will have turkey for Christmas dinner if the head of the house is employed by the Knox Consolidated Coal Corporation. A total of 14000 pounds of turkey will be distributed to all employees of the American Mines One, Two and Five on December 23 as Christmas presents from the company.
W Barrett Baker a 21 year old mortician in Indianapolis suffered burns over 56 percent of his body when a Santa costume caught fire at a party planned by his wife Wilma Jean. He remained hospitalized as his bride, a nurse, tended by his side and doctors fought to save him.
Floyd Stufflebeam was released after authorities found no solid evidence linking him to the death of Baneta Stufflebeam. The body was found in a ditch along State Road 58 near Odon. Blood at the car door tested as animal, not human, reducing grounds for arrest though officials remain convinced of murder and vow further search.
Paris dispatch reports the German counteroffensive in Belgium and Luxembourg expanding with 152,000 to 225,000 troops and as many as 600 tanks. Berlin confirms the Red Army resumes western Hungary siege near Lake Balaton with at least 10 divisions, breaching lines and driving toward key rail centers.
The season's worst cold snap spans from the Canadian border to the Texas Panhandle with 17 below zero at International Falls and 30 above at Amarillo. Forecasters warn of frigid conditions across the plains, Illinois and Indiana tonight, with Chicago predicting two below zero. The cold front moved southeast from the Rockies toward the Atlantic coast, and Amarillo saw a 42 degree drop from 72 to 30 in three hours.
Dr. E. V. Bull reports Greene County has sold 800110.00 dollars in war bonds, surpassing the 775000 dollar quota. Full county-wide figures delayed due to post office Christmas rush. complete report to follow.
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