Elks flag day observance and train memory noted
Local Elks held a flag day program with remarks by Judge J B Wilson. Bloomfield Band gave a concert and a flag eulogy by Senator Henry Humphreys. A June 15 1925 Illinois Central west-sound train passed through town with engineer Frank Courter and brakeman John Sumner. both Linton natives recall home times. Engine and boiler at J M mine ton site destroyed by fire.
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Elks
J. B. Wilson
Bloomington
Elks Home
Bloomfield Band
Henry Humphreys
Illinois Central
Linton
Sumner
City
U.S. Aid Keeps Russia Marching Through Lend Lease
Lend Lease head Stettinius reports 4 million boots and 21 thousand tons of leather shipped to the Soviet Union. He notes 725 thousand tons of steel and 145 thousand tons of copper sent, along with 180 thousand field telephones and one million tons of food, chiefly wheat products, canned meats and dried eggs, as crucial support.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Russia
Stettinius
Soviet Union
World War News in Brief From Sicily and Italy
Railway stations and sidings were the main targets at Licata in southern Sicily with transport objectives attacked elsewhere on the island. A direct bomb hit a factory in southern Italy, a power plant was struck at another location, and a fire started in an attack on a railway station.
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Sicily
Italy
Licata
Revival Planned at First Baptist Dugzer
Revival services will begin in the First Baptist church at Dugzer on June 21 and run through July 4. Evangelist Rev Gray from Nashville will lead the meetings and special music is planned. Public is invited to attend as services start each evening at 7 30.
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First Baptist Church
Dugzer
Rev. Gray
Nashville
Britain Builds Tactical Air Force for Invasion Preparations
The article outlines a Britain based tactical air force designed to support a ground invasion in Europe. It compares it with the African tactical air force, discusses bomber ranges and payloads, and describes how long range and fighter aircraft could support a beachhead with sustained bombardment. It notes proximity of potential invasion ports from Dover to Cherbourg and the need for ground forces to follow air attacks.
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British Isles
Europe
Strategic Air Force
Africa
Tunisia
Britain
Hitler
Pantelleria
Germany
R.A.F
Dover
Calais
Brighton
Dieppe
Portsmouth
le Havre
Harwich
Flushing
Poole
Cherbourg
Lancaster
America
Mr Chips Salvage Boss in War Plant Bendix New Jersey
F P Joralemon known as Mr Chips leads Bendix Aviation Corp salvage operations in New Jersey to recover metals and oils from machining waste. The card labeling system keeps metals isolated through production, reclaiming over a million pounds of steel shavings monthly plus thousands of pounds of aluminum magnesium brass bronze copper and thousands of gallons of oil and bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendix
N. J
America
F. P. Joralemon
iChips
Eclipse-Pioneereision
Aviation ‘Corp. Herve
Develpment
Meas
Directen
Tihus
New Jersey Front
Midwest Soldiers Awarded Soldier's Medals
Three Midwestern soldiers at the Ogden Army air base received commendations for heroism during a gasoline fire that threatened valuable equipment. Pos. Robert L. Capel Pfe. Thorne M. Capel and Pe. Edmond L. Hessenflow aided in disengaging a burning trailer and trailer hose amid thousands of gallons of gasoline.
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Evadr
Ogden
Utah
U.P
Army Air Base
FP. D. Lynch
Oifcer
Ammy Air Base
Robert Il. ‘Capel
Pfe. Thome M.capel
Brothers
Walter IM. Frank
Air Service Command
Patterson ‘Field
Holl Field
Lynch
Soldier Hankins Spends Weekend in Evansville
Pvt. William Hankins stationed with the U S Army at Evansville spent the weekend with his wife Mrs. Loyce Hankins and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
William ‘Hankins
United States Army
Evansville
Loyce Hankins
S Sgt Harry Ferry Home On Nine Day Furlough
S/ SGT. HARRY FERRY, stationed with the United States Army at Alamogordo New Mexico, is spending a nine day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferry
United ‘States Army
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Daniel G Sharp Promoted to Corporal in Engineering Corps
Daniel G Sharp, serving with the United States Engineering Corps overseas, has been promoted to corporal. The news was received by his parents Mr and Mrs William Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Sharp
United States ‘Engineering Corps
William Sharp
Dr Frank C McDonald Begins Active Duty in Navy Medical Corps
Dr. Frank C McDonald leaves Sunday for the United States Naval Hospital in Memphis Tennessee to enter active duty as Lieutenant Junior Grade in the medical corps of the United States Naval Reserves. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A B McDonald and was formerly with the Methodist hospital staff in Indianapolis.
Harrell Brothers Arrive Overseas. Navy Sailor At Convoy Duty
Pfc. James Harrell son of Mr and Mrs Charles Harrell has arrived safely overseas with the United States Air Forces. Eugene Harrell is now on convoy duty with the Navy. Both brothers say they are glad to read the Citizen and learn about home folks.
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James Harrell
Myr
Ind
Charles Harrell
United States Air Forces
Eugene Harrell
United States Navy
Maurice Hie Transferred to Jacksonville Naval Base
Maurice Hie, previously stationed at the United States Gunnery School in Purcell Oklahoma, has been transferred to the Jacksonville Florida Naval Air Base for advanced training per word received by his aunt Mrs Geonze Mercier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hie
United States Gunnery School
Purcell
Okla
Jacksonville, Fla
Naval Air Base
Geonze ‘Mercier
John Steele Returns to Camp in California
Cpl. John Steele has returned to Lemoore California where he is stationed with the United States Army after a brief furlough with his mother Mrs Naoma Steele. Her son Paul Steele also enlisted in the Navy and is at Great Lakes Training Station for boot training.
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Cpl
John Steele
Lemoore
Calif
United States Army
Naoma Steele
Steele
Paul
United States Navy
Great Lakes Training Station
Pope Ends Furlough Returns to Avon Park Camp
Cpl Leo Pope stationed with the United States Army at Avon Park Florida has returned after a thirteen day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Pope of Linton route 3 Another son Sgt Don Pope stationed with the United States Army at Chicago Illinois spent the weekend here with his parents
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Cpl
Leo Pope
United States Army
Avon Park
Fila
Leonard Pope
Linton
Sgt
Don Pope
Chicago, Ill
Pvt James W Reintjes Returns to Camp McCain
Pvt James W. Reintjes returns to Camp McCain Miss after a ten day furlough He trains to be a meat inspector He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wadis Reintjes of Linton
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James W. Reintjes
Camp Mccain
Pvt
Camp McCain, Miss
United States Army
Wadis Reintjes
Linton
British Forces Close Syrian Turkish Frontier Today
British authorities sealed the Syrian side of the Turkish border this morning to prevent leakage of Allied information into Axis channels. Turkish officials were notified five hours later amid reports that German intelligence in Turkey gathered data from Syria and Palestine. Some observers in Ankara link the move to potential troop movements involving the British ninth and tenth armies in Syria and Palestine.
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Ank.aira
U.P
Turkey
Syria
Palestine
Ankara
Buy More War Bonds Flag Drive Boosts Rallies
Patriot groups promote a flag waving campaign urging civilians to buy war bonds, with local rallies planned across towns. Organizers cite morale and investment in wartime efforts, urging participation through community centers and churches.
Rosy Future for Winter Clothing
United Press reports optimistic predictions for wartime fashion as wool restrictions ease and production expands. Wool content increases to 100 percent virgin wool, with fewer fabric constraints for coats dresses and suits. Shoe coupons shift with ample supply and three-pair allotment likely to remain. Fall silhouettes favor short skirts plunging necklines and T square shapes with broad shoulders amid global influences.
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WFIB
WP B
OFIA
America
Armed Services
Lend Lease
Chic
Madame Chiamz Kai-Shek
Hay heating fires preventable says Purdue extension
La Porte Indiana June 15 Haying season brings the risk of barn fires from spontaneous hay combustion Purdue extension engineer C H Reed outlines preventable practices Store only well cured dry hay and keep it dry Ensure someone on the farm can act if hay begins heating Monitor hay daily and use a hay probe from county extension offices for temperature checks Leaflet guidance on spontaneous combustion of hay is available at county offices.
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LA Payette
Ind
C. H. Reed
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Engineer
Reed
Indiana
Hay heating dangers and fire prevention tips from Purdue extension
Purdue extension provides brief guidance on heating hay symptoms of heating hay and measures to prevent fires. The notice outlines common signs of bale heat and practical steps such as aeration, turning bales, and monitoring moisture to reduce ignition risk.
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Department of Agricultural Extension
Purdue
Multiple Indiana towns report deaths, strikes, and crime
Shelbyville former mayor Louis Webb dies after long illness at 73. East Warsaw couple Ralph and Mrs. Sagger shot at home, possible murder suicide, Sagger worked for Northern Indiana Police Service. James Brazelton missing body sought near Princeton Seminole Lake. New Castle strike tied to A F L and C I O dispute over union dues and closed shop claims. Indiana University law dean Bernard Gavit returns to head school and armed forces program. Noblesville burglar with butcher knife injured by homeowner. Judge Mark Rhoads urges possible suspension of state child labor laws to combat juvenile delinquency. calls for action by Governor Schricker or special session.
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Warsiaiw
Ind
U.R
Ralph Sagger
East Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Leslie ‘Laird
Sagger
Northern
Indiana Polic Service
Iibloomington
U.P
Bernard Gavit
Indiana University Law School
War Manpower Commission
Washington
Gavit
Armed Forces
Indian Aspcilts
Mark iRhoads
Marion County Juvenile Court
Rhoads
Marion County
Schricker
General Assembly Ibe
Seven Indiana Men Reported Missing Wounded in Action
Washington June 15 U P Seven Indiana men are reported wounded in action by the War Department. Their names appear on a casualty list released today. Five Hoosiers were injured in North Africa: Sergeant Louis Ceene Jeffersonville Corporal Burton Davis Frankfort Private First Class Gene Brown Muncie Everett Harrell Madison and Private Joseph Summers Indianapolis. Two Indiana men wounded in the Pacific theater are Technical Sergeants Fred Gerkin Kokomo and Raphael Penzenik Mishawaka.
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Washington
U.P
Indiana
United States
War Department
Fred Gerkin
I O.cgootee
Raphael Penzenik
Mishawaka
Mr and Mrs Gardner announce birth in Sullivan
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gardner of Oaktown announce the birth of their baby at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan. The couple previously worked as agents.
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Thomas Gardner
Oaktown
Mary Sherman Hospital
Sullivan
Mrs. Gardner
U S Submarines Claim 17 Japanese Ships Sunk
Secretary of the Navy Knox says American submarines are increasing a toll on Japanese shipping with 17 ships sunk or damaged. He notes steady growth of attacks and that U S submarines have replaced losses since Pearl Harbor.
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U.P
Knox
United States
Pearl Harbor
Xnox
Atlantic
Winnie the Welder Fine Craftsman Needs Supervision
A Ford Willow Run plant official says women war workers show patience and delicate detail in skilled tasks but require firm, businesslike supervision. An American Society of Mechanical Engineers conference notes women can be superior in some cases but must be taught mechanical techniques.
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Winnie
Ford
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PEC
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Terre Haute
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Francis Bork
Anderson
Thomas Carter
Carter
Secretary of Navy
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Maisie
Ann Sothern
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Henry Fonda
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Linda Darnell
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