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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
1
An article by Gene Dawson outlines a federal bill proposing 1.5 billion dollars to build a nationwide airport network, including 160 airfields in Indiana. The plan, backed by engineers, envisions municipal financing after land, runways, and hangars are built, with Linton and Greene County poised for possible ports.
The War Department announced U.S. forces in France have 3,283 dead and 12,600 wounded since D-day, totaling 15,883. Officials said the casualty rate was higher than expected and the Allied position in France remains absolutely secure.
French Colonial troops capture Portoferraio the island capital of Elba amid German retreat on the Italian mainland. Allied 5th and 8th armies push toward Perugia while heavy fighting continues near Assisi and Citta della Pieve. RAF Spitfires eliminate evacuating craft as ground combat rages along the central front.
Funeral services were held for Hallie Wright and Marion Everett Pruett killed in an accident at the Friar Tuck mine near Dugger Friday afternoon. Electrocuted in shallow water by a 4400 volt line, they died instantly. Wright, 49, of Linton route 2, survived by a wife and five children. Pruett, 53, of Jasonville rural route 1, survived by a wife and two daughters. Burial followed at Burris Chapel and Lebanon cemeteries. Newkirk Funeral Home coordinated arrangements.
Mrs. Anna T. McCain of Linton received a War Department telegram announcing Pvt. Vernis E. Scott was killed in action on May 30 in Italy. The 29 year old Indiana native had served 18 months and fought in North Africa before going to Italy. Survivors include his mother and a six year old son, Vernis ivorval Scott of Detroit.
A quartet from the Terre Haute Elks Lodge Chantlers performed at a dinner of coal operators at the Linton country club Saturday. After the dinner they entertained Linton Elks members at their home. The group included Carl Jones director Guy Slover Al Morgan and Jess Morgan.
After more than eighteen hours the jury found Viola GoFourth not guilty and Hansford GoFourth guilty of manslaughter in the 1943 death of landlord John Acuff. Manslaughter carries two to twenty-one years. sentencing postponed to Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Greene County Circuit Court.
The Fourth Annual Band Clinic at Manchester College North Manchester Ind began Thursday June 15 with about one hundred students from 23 Indiana and Ohio schools. Directed by Frederick Ebbs Hobart Ind there will be two public concerts on Sunday June 18 and 25 at 2 30 p m in the College Auditorium free but for a free will offering. Wilfred Perigo trombone instructor from the community attends.
Pvt and Mrs Chester Cook of Indianapolis announce the birth of a 6 4 pound girl named Elaine born June 17 at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan This is the couple’s second child Mrs Cook formerly Miss Jessie Blades daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Blades of Linton Pvt Cook is stationed with the United States Army at Camp Barkley Tex
The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge club meeting at Mrs. Claude Maxwell's home has been postponed for two weeks according to today's announcement.
Herb Cullison, previously ill at his residence, shows slight improvement according to reports.
Drownings occur in Shafer Lake near Monticello and Lake Freeman Delphi as Indiana records two violent deaths. The Fourth Indiana Assembly of the Rainbow Girls closes in Indianapolis with 1000 delegates selecting the city for 1945. Indiana State Teachers College grants 252 degrees at its 73rd commencement. Chrysler’s New Castle plant reveals plans to produce a new 20 millimeter anti aircraft shell with output in the millions monthly.
Charles Mock of Patricksburg admitted Friday after injury at Spencer saw mill with amputation of a middle finger. Dixie Suthard of Jasonville had a Friday tonsillectomy and was discharged the same day. A 7 lb 11 oz boy named Jack Lee born to Mrs. Loren Bledsoe of Indianapolis. Paul Mcintosh of Bloomfield sustained severe burns from a car repair explosion. Joe Jon Spinks underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Max Fougerousse of Jasonville admitted Sunday for treatment with neck steel fragment removal from a mine injury. Donald Ernest Dennis, 5, stepped on a nail and was dismissed. L B Conour admitted for X-ray observation and later dismissed. Mrs. Donald Axe and baby returned home in Bloomfield. Albert Taylor dismissed. Miss Ann Crawford taken home in Plainville. Mrs. Ray Harris and baby also taken home Sunday.
Orlie Mitchell of Linton suffered multiple injuries when he slipped on chipped ice in his home and fell onto his crippled left leg. The fracture required amputation above the knee, performed Friday at Freeman Greene county hospital. doctors expect artificial assistance will let him walk normally.
Reverend Joseph E. Floyd of Switz City died this morning after a short illness. Born July 29, 1865 in Hobbieville, he was 78 years old. Survived by widow Julia A. Floyd, son Forrest C. Floyd, daughters Martha LeForge and Nona Moss, nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren. Funeral at Christian Church Switz City Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial in Dishman Cemetery near Hobbieville.
Pfc Bill Maxey 21 son of Mr and Mrs William Maxey Jericho community was killed in action in Italy. Telegram from the War Department says he died May 31 after two years in service. Survivors include his parents seven brothers and sisters. The family recently moved from West Virginia.
Allied units widened the wedge on the Cherbourg peninsula as U S troops and British forces punched toward Valognes and Tilly-sur-Seulles amid heavy fighting. The 9th Division beat back trapped German units near St Sauveur Le Vicomte and expanded corridors while air and artillery supported deeper advances along the coast.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Olive Branch Baptist Church for Janice Sue Remey ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Remey of near Salsbury Surviving grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Denman of Linton Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield directed arrangements
Chester resident Frenchy Steber intended to call the First National Bank for a draft but received a playful reply from a bank operator. The voice asked if he preferred the Army or the Navy, revealing the operator had misconnected with Randolph County selective service, creating a humorous mix up.
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