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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
1
A nostalgic Mine Run column laments slow Fourth of July celebrations due to war era strains and fuel limits. It then chronicles lively nest-building by house wrens including a cock wren hoarding twigs in odd places and the energetic birds' care for their young, ending with a prewar German strategist remark and a Monday deadline.
Charlies Lynn, who underwent a major operation at Union hospital in Terre Haute ten days ago, has returned home to 259 Third Street Northwest. His condition is said to be greatly improved.
UPI reports United States carrier planes attacked Kanoya and other airfields on Kyushu in waves amid near surgical bombings. Tokyo said Japan plans to intensify raids, warn of broader targets including medium and small cities, as Superfortresses reconnoitered Osak a and other centers.
Four individuals were summoned before Chief of Police Greenway on Thursday and each received a one dollar fine. The report, dated today, notes the minor infraction of double parking and the uniform penalty.
The June meeting at Odd Fellows hall drew an unusually large crowd. John Fritz led the business session after dinner and announced 32 new members. Sgt Garner and Cpl Jawoski from George Field spoke on the Seventh War Bond Drive and Japan’s war aims.
Miss Bernadine Sims of Indianapolis underwent a major operation at Methodist Hospital on Tuesday. Her condition is described as satisfactory. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Benny Sims.
A United Press report details Japan’s balloon bomb attack across North America. Balloons have reached the Midwest and Canada, with six dead in Bly Oregon and several incendiaries found in southern California and the Northwest. Authorities warn unexploded bombs may still pose danger as snow melts.
George Mendenhall prominent Bicknell businessman died at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis last Tuesday after a three week illness. He managed Black Creek Coal office in J W Wolford department store and earlier owned Bicknell Hardware and Furniture with co owner Sullivan Hardware in Sullivan. Survived by widow Ernestine and two children Virginia Pebworth of Indianapolis and George Mendenhall Jr. Funeral at Lemon and McClure in Bicknell with burial in Asbury Chapel Cemetery.
A large group of men from Linton Jasonville and Sandborn left Thursday for preinduction examinations for the United States armed forces. Local names include Chas Rich Melvin Shepherd Leonard Fusco Hubert Trinkle Logan Padgett and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman Crody of Highland Township were notified that their son Private First Class Harold L. Crody United States Marine Corps was killed in action May 22 on Okinawa. He joined the service June 6 1944 and went overseas November 1944 as part of the Fourth Marine Division. He landed on Okinawa on Easter Sunday. Survivors include his parents nine brothers two serving in the armed forces two sisters one of whom serves with the SPARS at Long Beach California.
George F. Todd a centenarian member of Newberry Lodge No 166 will confer the Master Mason degree in Bloomfield on Wednesday evening June 13 at eight o clock All Master Masons are invited to attend.
Firefighters were called to Homer Frater’s home at 410 A Street Southeast at 1 45 this afternoon for a small bathroom stove fire. Damage was slight.
Charles L. Elkins of Elnora was admitted for a fractured skull. A 7 pound 13 ounce boy named Charles Leslie was born to Mrs. Paul Mann of Bloomfield. Billy Gene Lee of Bloomfield had an appendectomy. Joetta Hall, age 5, had a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Guy Moss and a toy born Thursday to Mrs. Doyle Wilson of Switz City. Earl Hamm was dismissed today.
In Cairo the Arab League council demanded rapid French troop withdrawal from Syria and Lebanon. British authorities keep forces in the Levant with Aurora and Arethusa remaining at Beyrout as the league vows decisive action despite Article 6 allowances.
The annual children’s day program will be presented at Burris Chapel United Brethren Church Sunday evening at 7 30. Directed by Mrs Effie Goodman, the event includes recitations plays and sacred music. Public invited to attend.
The 37th Division broke through Japanese lines in the Cagayan valley moving from Aritao toward Bambang and near Bayombong. Estimates place 20 000 to 30 000 Japanese troops in northern Luzon as air forces bomb varied targets. In Mindanao the Davao sector shows stiffer resistance while dive bombers attack.
The Lin-Stock park baseball diamond has been reconditioned and is ready for play in both softball and hardball. A hardball game is set for Sunday at two between Linton and Jasonville. Linton’s lineup includes Paul Steele, home on leave from the Navy, with other experienced players likely to join. Ladson urges interested players and managers to contact him as a season schedule will be drawn up next week. No admission is charged and the public is invited.
A report issued today notes the Elks Lodge added five thousand dollars in War Bonds to its investments. This brings the total contributed by the group to a new level and reflects ongoing community war effort support.
American troops tighten grip on southern Okinawa seizing Gushican near the e sea flank as Maj. Gen. Arnold's Seventh Division presses toward the plateau. U.S. forces advance on Tomui and Yunagusuku while Marines move along the west coast in a final push to end the Okinawa campaign.
Paris reports a French government announcement that a French plane has reached Barcelona to return Pierre Laval to France to face treason charges for his collaboration with the Nazis. Laval, former Vichy head, landed in Barcelona after leaving Switzerland. his fate and trial method remain unclear.
Fay H. Hancock sues the city of Bloomington for damages. The case was moved from the Owen circuit court to the Greene circuit court as announced today.
In San Francisco on June 8 the Kremlin signaled freedom of discussion on the world security council. Stalin’s approval ended a four to one deadlock over veto rights, prompting a push to complete the world charter within two weeks. The Big Five prepared a joint paper outlining a Yalta voting interpretation to guide decisions.
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