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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
1
A reflective reminiscence recalls country school days with noonday meals in lunch buckets and baskets. The writer notes enduring memories of hills, woods, and childhood friendships, and teases future discussion of wartime lunch habits and lunch kits.
The United Brethren church will be open for prayer each day from eight in the morning until nine in the evening. The public is welcome.
Leopold Mirabel admitted Tuesday afternoon after a fall at the Little Betty Mine causing a right ankle injury. Mrs. E. J. Ecker admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. John Criss and baby sent home to Lewis today. Mrs. James Bridges of Jasons ville dismissed Tuesday. Clifton Taylor dismissed Tuesday. Mrs. William E Dunning and baby of E Street Northeast dismissed Tuesday evening.
Allied 5th Army columns pushed north and west of Rome driving disorganized German rear guards as Gen Alexander declared German strength in Central Italy broken. 18,000 Germans captured. forces advanced toward Lake Bracciano and the Tyrrhenian coast while Allied air power bombed bridges and targets along the retreat route.
The Woods family in Concord have long careers with the Boston and Maine railroad. B. H. Wood served 50 years as an engineer, A. C. Wood 53 years as an engineer, A. A. Wood in his 21st year as a signal supervisor, and A. R. Wood in his 22nd year as a signal test man.
John J. Tierney has walked an inspection tour along the Boston and Maine main line in Lowell for 53 years, undeterred by rain sleet or snow, keeping a daily vigil on the railroad.
Worthington Lodge 253 Knights of Pythias dedicates an honor roll board of 10 by 16 feet in Worthington City Park at 2 PM Sunday. More than 400 names with seating for 150. Major Elmer W. Sherwood and the Fort Harrison band to attend along with state and nearby state officers.
Germany loses its last major wolfram supply as Portugal ends all exports and shutters mines. Allies hail the move as a diplomatic victory timed to the impending invasion of France, marking a third economic warfare win in about a month. Turkey had previously cut chrome shipments, leaving Sweden ball bearings as the next challenge.
Pency Shostac of the American Social Hygiene Assn. told Cleveland audiences that employee management health and safety committees in individual firms and plants are the best guarantee of success against absenteeism in industry.
Malcolm L. Weymouth of Roxbury Massachusetts youngest marrying justice at 37 has officiated for over 70 couples in four years but has never kissed the bride. His wife serves as chief witness.
The Greene Circuit Court case of Hansford and Viola Gofourth proceeds with the first witness, Monroe County Sheriff Albert H. Skrvin, presenting two signed statements by Hansford Gofourth as state evidence. The Sept. 30 confession describes a morning event at Union Hall and a fatal knife attack on Thomas Acuff, with details of the quarrel and attempted separation.
Prime Minister Churchill worked as a reporter on D day visiting Eisenhower and filing firsthand. The article notes 700 tons of explosives on a French coastline in seven minutes and a heavy press presence behind the invasion preparations. It mentions Allied air, land, and sea forces and a special currency issue for American doughboys.
A returning eyewitness Bert Brandt describes fierce German cross fire on the beaches after the invasion begins. He notes heavy machine-gun fire, delayed demolition parties, and American troops establishing a foothold before pushing inland. Planes roared overhead with P 38 and P 47 fighters as flames and smoke marked burning boats.
Mrs. Dora M. Weaver wife of Neal Weaver died at the family home south of Linton after a long illness. Born November 28 1884 she was 59 years 6 months and 15 days. Survived by husband two sons Raymond Thomas Charles and daughter Mrs Bessie Skomp all of Indianapolis one half brother John Weaver and half sister Mrs Blanche Watson of Linton and five grandchildren. Funeral from the residence Thursday at 10 am with Rev Charles Strater. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Morris Freddie Bonnett 38 of Detroit Michigan died suddenly at home from a heart ailment. Survivors include his mother Mrs Albert Mattazzoa of Chicago Illinois three children Charles Ray Jeannine Mary Ann a brother Albert Mattazzoa and sister Mrs Eglantina LaSpisa. Funeral services planned in Indiana with interment in Bicknell cemetery.
In Memphis, officials disclosed Firestone Rubber and Tire Co plant produces a 45 person capacity rubber life raft, reducing availability of rubber balloons and bouncing balls for juniors and Mary.
Houston city council, facing manpower shortages, votes to pay double time for every vacation day policemen and firemen work during the vacation period. The offer aims to retain staff by rewarding those who forgo休 vacation.
Allied air and sea forces ferried thousands of troops into Cherbourg and surrounding areas in northwestern France. Gliders and ships moved in as Rommel’s forces allegedly rushed reinforcements, with fires lighting the peninsula and reports of heavy fighting near Caen.
New York morning papers the News and Mirror omitted all advertising to cover the Western Front opening. The Herald Tribune ran only financial copy. Los Angeles Times and Daily News also removed ads to focus on invasion news.
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