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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
1
The fifth war bond drive opens strong with national and local reports showing growing enthusiasm. An urging note emphasizes that government needs funds beyond taxes to buy ships, tanks, and planes, plus a duty for loyal Americans to invest. The column closes with a motivational line about belief shaping tomorrow.
Claude Russell, previously seriously ill at his home, is reported to be improving as he recovers.
Allied forces push German rear guards across a 150 mile Italian front as Perugia falls and Elba is secured. About 27,000 German prisoners have been captured. Pisa to Rimini line remains 60 to 70 miles from the spearheads. Ukrainian? No.
A meeting of softball players and managers will be held in the local library Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Garland Ladson invites all former players or those who would like to play to attend. Softball is popular in Linton and recreation leaders plan to start the program. Ladson also said the outdoor basketball court is nearing completion and park amusements details will be announced soon.
Mrs. Ralph Wallem rushed to Patterson Field Ohio Sunday as her husband Pvt Ralph Wallem underwent an emergency appendectomy. Doctors report his condition is critical. Mrs. Wallem is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of Linton.
Mrs. Ida Florence Henney Keller, 84, died at her Third Street Northwest residence after a three year illness. Born in Center County Pennsylvania on December 7, 1860, she lived 58 years in Linton and 38 in the same house. Survived by husband Daniel V. Keller two daughters Lola Sharp and Carrie Cunningham three sons Guy Troy and Chester Keller two brothers Samuel and Harvey Henney fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral plans await relatives arrival with Welch and Cornett Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Miss Hilda Humphreys, Bloomfield resident and long time Bloomfield girl, was honored when West High School Rockford Illinois dedicated its 1944 annual to her. Daughter of Mrs Carrie Humphreys she has taught at Bloomfield for eight years and is pursuing postgraduate work at Northwestern University. Granddaughter of Mrs Florence Payne of Linton.
Attorneys in the garnishee action Carl M. Gray versus Harry Pomeroy and others filed for a change of venue from Judge Vos in the Greene Circuit court at Bloomfield. The case, moved from Knox county, will still be tried in Bloomfield but before a different judge.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Summer ville of Linton Route 1 received a photo from their son Sgt Cletho Summer ville in the United States air forces stationed in England for two years. The picture portrayed the entire crew of a four motor bomber.
Miss Faustianna Brinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Rollie Brinson graduated from a Home Economics and Physical Education course at Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute. She is now engaged as a teacher in the Pine Village school.
Mrs Rex Workman of Linton route 2 underwent minor surgery this morning. Mrs Margaret Blevins of Coal City submitted to a tonsillectomy this morning. Joe Jon Spinks was taken to his home Monday evening.
Pearl Harbor report describes a fierce Pacific engagement in which American forces say they destroyed about 300 Japanese aircraft. American troops capture Alsizo air field near Tokyo and advance on Saipan while battleships and aircraft carriers clash with enemy fleets. page continues.
Margaret Lange aged 86 died at her home in Cleveland Ohio. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland today. She visited her daughter Sadie Lange Inman who taught music and art in public schools. Her death was sudden and came as a shock to friends.
Greene county Women's Republican club members will meet at Humphreys Park on Tuesday June 27 at seven o'clock. The event was moved from Switz City. A covered dish dinner will be served and a program is planned. Lin ton women will host.
Dr Robert Dale returns home to Terre Haute after three weeks away following major surgery at Union hospital. He is now at his office and resumed duties.
Washington reports that Polish Prime Minister Mikolajczyk’s visit to President Roosevelt boosts hopes Moscow will reconsider the U S offer of good offices in the Polish Russian dispute. Officials note no Soviet reaction yet but a healthier atmosphere and potential renewed negotiations.
Nursing council for war service will meet at Mrs. Charles Anderson's home this evening for an ice cream social. Those needing transport should gather at the hospital at 7 15.
Soviet vanguards pushed toward Viipuri as Finns fall back along the Karelian isthmus. Red army tanks and infantry advanced from southwest to east capturing towns and pinning Finnish forces, with air and naval forces tightening the blockade and sinking transports in the Gulf of Finland.
State College report shows women students at Pennsylvania State College exceed men for the first time in history based on latest enrollment figures.
A large force of 2,250 American bombers and fighters struck four major Nazi oil centers in Germany and related targets including Hamburg and Magdeburg. The raid followed air operations over Pas de Calais and northern France, with minimal Luftwaffe opposition and reports of huge smoke plumes and fire. In Normandy, American forces pressed the Cherbourg breakout, reaching suburbs and forcing German defenders toward a chaotic perimeter while trapping an estimated 30,000 enemy troops on the Cherbourg peninsula.
Funeral arrangements are pending for Thelma Mae Gillhan two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gillhan who died at the family home in Indianapolis Sunday after an attack of whooping cough Survivors include two brothers Raymond Jr and Donald Wayne Funeral services will be held at Kentucky Ridge Baptist church time to be announced Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield in charge
The Fairview church announces a homecoming on the fourth Sunday in July at the old Woodrow farm in Lewis township. The event invites the general public to attend and bring a well filled basket.
John Hodges and Jimmy O'Brian are at Indiana Boys State in Indianapolis. Hodges attends via the American Legion, while O'Brian is sponsored by the Rotary Club.
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