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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
4
Jimmy McGriffin second class son of Mr and Mrs B McGriffin is reported recovering from a major operation in the Naval hospital at Great Lakes Illinois where he is stationed with the United States Navy.
Severe cold cover grips the nation with predictions of subzero temperatures. Sullivan county postures an all woman jury in an assault case. G.R.T. club gathers at Mrs Minnie Stephenson's home hosted by Mrs Helen Krisler. LAW club hosts Christmas party by Mrs D Mm Puckett. Miss Mildred Harbett, B Y P U president, announces a Sunday program.
William Baird returned to school after a dynamite cap accident last week. The Christmas program is set for Friday at 1 p.m. The Junior High basketball team played Newberry on December 20. Scotland faces Clearspring Giants in Jackson County on December 21. Coach Fortner expects another victory. The Junior class rehearses a play titled For Pete's Sake directed by Miss Olive Hadley. Scotland narrowly defeated Owensburg 33 to 27 on December 15 in a hard fought game.
Allied forces report heavy fighting in a 25 mile front from Saint Vith to Vianden Luxembourg as German spearheads advance toward Liege. American armor stabilizes some sectors while weather and fog hinder air support and communications remain tense.
Pfc Max E Bough stationed with the United States Army at Chatham Field Georgia has been promoted to Corporal. Announcement comes to his parents Mr and Mrs Otha Bough.
M/Sgt. Thomas W. Wathen of Switz City Indiana served thirty three months overseas with a veteran field artillery battalion in the Americal division. He fought in Guadalcanal and Bougainville campaigns and is authorized to wear two battle stars on his Asiatic Pacific campaign ribbon. He plans to return to the family farm near Switz City after the war.
Pfc William J. Roberts, previously stationed with the United States Army in India, has been sent to Burma, per word received by his mother Mrs. Ray Barnard.
Jack Hirth 2/C has returned to service at the Naval Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania after spending a ten day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Hirth of Jasonville R R 1.
A planning committee reports advance studies for a proposed Jefferson County area state park southwest of Liberty in the Whitewater valley. The project costs about 600000 to buy 1853 acres, carve a 214 acre lake on Silver Creek, and build facilities including a 34 foot dam. The Whitewater canal would also come under Conservation Department management.
Old cigar boxes once owned by Churchill are being transformed into doll houses to raise funds for charity. The project combines historic artifacts with children's toys, aiming to support regional welfare programs.
Valis D. Bingman finalizes promotion from corporal at a VII Air Force Service Command station in England. The Switz City Indiana native, a sheet metal mechanic, aids in repairing battle damaged Liberators to restore them to combat. A 1941 Switz City High School graduate, he worked as a machinist for Allison Division of General Motors before enlisting in March 1943 and shipping overseas in March 1944.
Pvt Charles A Garrett husband of Ruth M Garrett of Linton route 3 has been inducted into the United States Army and sent to Camp Wolters Texas for basic training according to local word received.
Cpl. Dennis Montgomery of the United States Army at Camp Gruber Oklahoma writes to his parents Homer and wife expressing gratitude to the War Mothers of Jefferson township for their Christmas box sent to him and his unit.
Indianapolis livestock market shows hogs at around 14.75 to 14.80 for 200 to 240 pound lots with higher top today. Cattle and calves steady to weak with steer and heifer classes 8.00 to 12.50. cows 6.50 to 9.50 and vealers about 50 cents lower. Army Ordnance note on bolt stretch noted.
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