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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
2
Social calendar lists meetings across groups at Humphreys park Red Men's hall Moose hall and local churches. Activities include luncheons bridge sessions sewing sewing classes and choir practices with times from 11 a m to 9 p m and multiple lodge meetings.
Mrs John Hughes and Mrs Lee H Cullison spent Sunday visiting Bloomfield. The outing highlighted social links between local families and the town's summer activities.
Friday activities include Women's Relief Corps and Chapter 19 Women of the Moose at 7 p.m. at the hall, Surgical Dressing classes at Elks Home, Stated meeting for Columbian Chapter No 140 OES at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic hall, Red Cross sewing 1 4 at Main school, prayer at Glenburn Mission 7 p.m. and Quapaw Tribe No 143 IORM meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Mrs. Ivan Taylor hosted the Truthseekers class of United Brethren church for the June meeting. Devotional started with unison singing and scripture reading, followed by prayers and solos. Seventeen members and one guest attended. July meeting set for Mrs. Jess Bissey’s home.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Mabel Heenan and Lawrence Blevens of Linton, performed Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the Vingennes Christian church. Reverend Ray H. Montgomery officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blevens of Vincennes. The bride wore poudre blue with dusty rose accessories and pink rose corsage. the groom wore navy with poudre blue accessories and yellow rose corsage. A wedding dinner followed at Jewell Cafe and the couple planned a short trip before settling in Linton where Blevens is employed by the city and connected with the Massachusetts Protective Association. Mrs. Blevens formerly worked at Froeschke Shoe Store.
The Mothers Helpers and Hoosier Hustlers 4-H clubs of Nene met at the home of Nile and Donald Max Elliott. Speakers included Junior Neidigh Lois Hostetler and Mr Sloan of Worthington. Refreshments were served. next meeting June 21 at Laddie Stevens home.
Mrs Monore Mounier left Friday for Greenwood Mississippi to visit her husband stationed with the United States Army at Camp McCain. Miss Day Fountaine of Lakeland Florida is visiting Sgt Jack Coleman and Mr and Mrs William Coleman for a few days. Mr and Mrs Homer Bennett have returned home after six months in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Bill Sharp of Danville Illinois spent the weekend with friends here.
Federal coal mine reinspection reports reveal safety improvements at five Indiana mines including Friar Tuck Linton Big Bend Oak Leaf and Alum Cave Old Glory No 17 and Hickory. Inspections credited company initiative and inspector guidance with new guards, explosives storage changes, improved grounding and fire protection plus staff training.
A Petroleum Industry War Council survey projects 1944 crude oil production in the United States to average nearly 400000 barrels daily more than 1943. The forecast highlights stronger wartime demand and industrial activity.
Reports from New Castle Indianapolis Lawrenceburg Tipton Camp Atterbury Bloomington and Bloomington show multiple traffic deaths promotions and civic notes. Among the events William A McAvoy becomes Indiana Elks Association president and the 106th Infantry Division observes Infantry Day. Indiana University hosts the 22nd annual state convention of the American Association of University Women June 21 22. May traffic data shows 1942 1944 style figures with 1944 toll rise and thousands of accident reports and insurance proofs.
An advertisement seeks hard of hearing men and women for a hearing test claiming easy results with the Online Home Method. It promises money back if hearing does not improve and urges inquiries about Curine Ear Drops at Hamilton and drug stores.
Congressman Gerald W. Landis reports a Atterbury Camp visit with officials to view 106th division maneuvers. He praises artillery and infantry demonstrations, ranger actions, hospital operations, and General Jones leadership while noting Secretary Patterson impressed with Garand rifle practice. He cites potential worker morale lessons and commends Col. Modesitt. Indiana’s wartime officer procurement and state enlistment figures accompany notes on civilian officer sourcing and Navy programs.
Allied forces push toward Cherbourg and Caen as air power pounds Nazi concentrations. American units cut the road from Lison to St Lo and push near Carentan while British troops contest Caen and the Orne canal. Rommel’s forces face a railway desert after weeks of air attacks.
Jeff Davis ruler of the Hoboes of America filed the annual corporation report with the Indiana secretary of state showing 1 022 000 members and a treasury balance of 320000 in bonds. He said income for the year was 633 with expenditures of 601 the first time the group shows a balance and noted that hoboes entered parties to support service members and that 70 000 hoboes worked in war plants.
A woman describes her stomach turning meals into gas and suffering bloating headaches and irregular bowels. After taking ERB HELP she reports no gas or pain and improved digestion and mood. The ad touts 12 herbs cleansing bowels aiding liver and kidney function at Hamilton's Drug Store.
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