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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
3
Society items must reach the office by 9 a m for the day’s issue. All personal news club lodge party and church notes welcomed. Helen L Grubbs requests submissions for society coverage.
PRIDAY Women’s Relief Corps meets at the hall at 7 p m. Chapter 19 Women of the Moose at 8 p m. Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission at 7 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 I O R M at 7 30 p m. Columbian Chapter No 140 O E S at 7 30 p m. Memorial services.
Metropolitan Lodge No. 193 K of P meets at the hall at 7 30 p m. Business and Professional Women meet at the public library at 7 30 p m. Installation of officers. Linton Council of Women meets at the library at 2 p m.
Quapaw Council No. 80 Pocahontas meets at the Red Men s Carpenters Local No 487 at 7 p m Violet Rebekah Lodge No 312 meets at the hall at 7 p m Greene County Nursing Council for War Service meets at the public library at 7 30 p m Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at the hall at 7 30 p m Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at the community house at 7 p m
Wednesday activities include Baptist Ladies Aid Society all day at the church Eagles Lodge hall at 7 p m Elks Lodge at home Unity Lodge No 637 O F Rotary Club luncheon 12 15 p m Glenburn W S C S at the Community ei 4 30 p m
American Legion Post and Auxiliary meet at the Legion Home at 7 and 7 30 p m. Linton Lodge 560 F and A M holds a stated meeting at 7 30 p m. Choir practices at the church include United Brethren 7 p m Methodist 7 p m Baptist 7 30 p m and Christian 7 p m.
A farewell dinner at Humphreys Park honored Alfred Wayne Camden Ph. M. 3/C. Attendees included Wayne Camden and family, Frank Denman family, Henry Halsey, Clovis Camden family, O F Miller and Earl, E F Miller of San Francisco, Earl Edwards, Floyd Christy family, John Sammons, Alfred Patton, Harley Strickland, Willy Maxey, Alvin Patton, and Spencer and Indianapolis connections with afternoon callers from Spencer and Cliff Strong family.
A West Virginia municipality uses two names with the post office identifying Bergeley Springs while the town is incorporated as ye Town of Bath. Local residents and officials note the dual naming affects signage, records, and civic identity.
Miss Mary Isabella Ellison daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ellison of North Shields England wed Cpl Charles Alderson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Alderson of Linton. The ceremony took place at the bride's home at three o clock on April 10 with Miss Nancy Davis and Douglas Kirkwood as attendants. Mrs Alderson serves in the Women's Land Army in England and Cpl Alderson a ground bomber mechanic has been stationed in England for two years.
The H-12 club and families enjoyed a picnic supper in Humphreys park on Thursday with games and contests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Everett Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cheevers, Mr. and Mrs. William Maddison, Mrs. Harry LeForge, Mrs. C. W. Martin, S/Sgt. Charles Cole, and Janet Davis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Richardson, S/Sgt. Charles Cole, Miss Every Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Fell, Gene LeForge of Terre Haute, and Janet Davis of Martinsville.
Fifteen members of the Lyons Plow Boys 4 H club met with leader at Ralph Anderson home. The group pledged to the flag and 4 H pledge. Secretary read minutes and roll. news reporter nominated. Don Fields spoke on garden insects followed by songs. Recreation leader led games and contests. Next meeting set for June 27.
Mrs Aline Belval entertained Friendship club members Thursday afternoon at her home. After the business session, games and contests followed with refreshments for dames Bessie Clark and daughter Shelba Jean Lizzie Gamblin Zella Moore and son Jimmie Anna Shepard and the hostess Mrs Belval Regrets were received from Mrs Millie Goodson Mrs Sally Morgan and Miss Leona Belval at Mrs Bessie Clark's home.
The Aionso and Willing Workers 4-H clubs of Switz City held a joint meeting in the high school building on Wednesday. A playlet You Have to Stay After School was presented, a piano solo by Nancy Ann Aldridge entertained, and demonstrations by Nina Rayhoff and Leatrice Rollins were shown. Games were played during the social hour and refreshments served to close the gathering.
The Ilene Mothers Helpers 4-H Club met recently at Helena Benham’s home. Nila Elliott and Mary Perkins attend the Purdue round-up. Refreshments were served to members and guest Mrs. Elmer Benham. A follow up is set for June 26 at Grace and Delena Baker’s home.
The first American Bowling Congress was held in Chicago for prize money totaling 1200 dollars. In 1940 Detroit drew 30000 entrants who bowled for 250000 dollars, setting an all time entry list.
American intelligence officers examining the Nazi SS elite guards conclude Germany recruited degenerates for specialized units. They link torture at Buchenwald and Belsen to the SS “specialists” and describe cold blooded killings, criminal records, and a colonel with eight years mental age. The article notes moral guilt of SS personnel but only some officers may be charged as war criminals.
A Yellowstone region report lists 106 oil fields in Wyoming indicating a sizable local energy sector. The article frames this figure as part of ongoing exploration and production activity across the state.
Deanna Durbin, 23, and producer Felix Jackson eloped to Las Vegas for a quiet wedding yesterday. They begin a 10 day honeymoon to mix romance with plans to discuss Durbin's next picture. The ceremony was witnessed by Durbin's sister and her brother in law business agent.
June 15 Washington主席 Rankin and Rep. Kearney led a House Veterans Committee hearing criticizing the army for assigning physically unfit and dissatisfied soldiers to veterans hospitals. Col Louis Verdel testified that many Army personnel were used due to civilian staff shortages, detailing 15 soldiers and seven civilians court martialed or dismissed for mistreatment. He defended the lack of light on investigations, calling some incidents impulse driven and denying systemic sadism.
The First Baptist Church at First and B Streets Northwest lists S S Supt S M Cornell Associate Pastor Powell Forbes and Pastor. Activities include church school at 9 30 with young people and adults, worship at 10, sermons Son of thy Father that thy days may be long and Fellowship, youth meeting at 6 50, and preaching at 7 39. Shakamak encampment transportation departs church by 4 pm with baggage transfer and parsonage storage. Mid week prayers Wednesday 7 30 and choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30.
A church notice invites attendance at Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with an evangelistic service at 7 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m An annual business meeting and officer election are set for June 27 Pastor Virgil Kelley extends a welcome to all.
Revival announcement urges attendance at the First Christian Church on Sunday June 17 with Rev Grady Spiegel as speaker. Sunday school led by Clarence Hatcher at 9 30 a m. Supt Clarence Hatcher.
Lyons Rey Paul C Burris pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m M Y F at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting every Wednesday night at 7 30 p m and prayer service Tuesday at 7 45 p m.
The Hickory Methodist Church at Nine Mile lists worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 7 45 p m M Y F 6 45 p m and Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Superintendent C S Willis invites all to attend Sunday school as usual.
Pastor Charles Strater invites attendance at 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 morning worship and 7:30 evangelistic services. The revival continues with uplifting songs and preaching led by Brother Underwood. Attend every evening at 7:30 at 2nd Street Northwest.
Kev H O Renken, pastor. Joe Haseman. Sunday school 9 30. Church service 10 30. Young People League to meet Sunday evening at 7.
Church announces Bible school at 9 30 worship at 10 30 young people at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 Wednesday service at 7 30. The message calls all people to draw near unto God during momentous times.
Duggur Methodist Charge led by Reverend C B E Woinberger with Charles Mason as superintendent. Worship at 10 45 a m Youth meeting Monday 7 p m Women’s Society of Christian Service Wednesday 7 30 Prayer Thursday 7 30 Choir Friday 7 30 Bethel Methodist Jesse Bedwell superintendent Community sing 2 p m Worship 7 45 p m Youth Tuesday 7 45 Prayer Wednesday 7 45
Linton Methodist Church led by R B Baldridge offers 9:30 church school 10:30 morning worship with sermons and hymns The theme I Have a Friend so Precious God So Loved the World If I Had Only One Sermon to Preach marks the last morning service of the conference year Evening worship at 7:30 Youth Fellowships at 9:30 devotional services at 6:30.
The United Brethren in Christ church led by Pastor R. C. Hale and Bris Roush hosts Father s Day worship at 10 30 Young people meet at 6 45 led by Maryanna Shepherd Evening service at 7 39 features Spiritual Transformation Officials meet after the message Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 Mrs Hale leads the prayer session Attendance is rising and members are urged to attend.
Indiana hotel owners say a cut in food rations has reduced strains in eating places. At an Indiana Hotel Association meeting exective secretary John H. Hewitt warned meals may be limited to registered patrons. The OPA cut order faces strong opposition from the association and may trigger layoffs in hotel kitchens and dining rooms.
United States senators grilled war contracts tied to a Latin American highway project. Allegations cited government misuse of property to finance a hacienda and an eight mile road, with a recapture clause allowing self rental at high prices. Senator Robertson denounced the scheme as portal to portal pay, while Senator Johnson sought action against whistleblowers.
The article details Japanese troops surrendering under fire and some turning on their own forces. American action cuts off defenses as self-destruction and mass suicides rise, with Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley’s 96th Division advancing. The capture of Yaeju-Dake hill marks a turning point in the central front.
Lt. Col. Caneila Nolan's Third Battalion seized Hill 180 at 11 a.m after advancing from Hill 167 on the southern plateau. Forward units begged for infantry amid heavy enemy numbers and supply shortages. Reinforcements cleared the Japanese force within a short hour as Capt Arsene P Boniface noted a rifleman could cover the remainder from the hill.
Members of the Weet ing Of Eagles Lodge installed new officers for the upcoming year. Washington members listed included Hare vey Laughlin as W P, Guy Hewitt as WVP, Paul Ferguson as W Chaplain, Roll Hagaman as secretary, George Stafford as treasurer, Felix Haffley as W Carr, Ray Bartort as Inner Guard, Luther Reynolds as Outer Guard, and Bruce Hubbert as trustee.
In Peru Indiana circuit court William Teel was ordered to pay fifty dollars plus a one acre item two glass jars were counted by deputies one held eight dollars in dimes the other seven dollars in pennies Teel was recalled to receive his jars after deputies spent much of the morning counting the money
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