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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
3
In remembrance of Mildred Terrell Corbin who died June 26 1936. Daily thoughts wander to the grave near where our precious daughter rests.
Mary Ann Birch expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after her mother Birch's passing. She thanks those who sent floral tributes and offered car help, and specifically mentions Cass Methe ist church Rev Arvie Christie and the Church of Christ quartet and Archer Maurice Cly more.
The Myers and Schofield families thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the passing of their loved one. They appreciate floral tributes and listening ears, and acknowledge the Church of Christ men's quartet, Mrs Myers' Sunday school class, Brother Maurice Clymore, Maxine and Esther Myers, and Mrs Margaret Schofield.
Local notices list a Masonic lodge 7 30 p m work in the M I M degree. Beginners first aid class at the library 7 to 9. Hiawatha club all day at Red Men s Hall. American Legion post 7 p m at Legion home. Choir practices at Baptist and United Brethren churches 7 to 7 46 p m. Methodist choir 7 p m. War Mothers Auxiliary 2 meets at Legion home. Townsend club 7 40 p m City hall. Women s Council breakfast and officers installation at First Christian church 8 30 a m. Truthseekers class at Saron church 2 p m with Miss Sophia Kramer. Alpha Delphian club Surgical Dressings class 1 p m. Faith Temple Pythian Sisters 42 at hall 2 p m.
Officers of the Women’s Council of the First Christian church were installed by Rev. Harry J. Rains at a basement breakfast. New officers include Minda Thomas president Eva Haseman vice president H A Miller second vice president Opal Foster secretary and Betty Ziegler treasurer. The event featured a devotional by Mrs. Ray Baughman a musical program and an auditors report presented by Miss Louise Heaton.
Friday events list include Women of the Moose at 7 p m in the Moose hall surgical dressings classes at the Elks home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission 7 p m Quapaw Tribe 143 Im prov ed Order of Red Men at 7 p m Sons of American Legion at Legion home 6 30 p m Constellation club at 7 30 p m with Mrs Otis Crawl.
Cheerio 4 H club members discussed plans for the July Fourth celebration during their weekly high school meeting. Miss Geneva West led a quiz on 4 H work, and the group covered next week’s program and other business before the 4 H pledge. Social games followed the business session.
Victory 4H Club members met Wednesday afternoon in the high school auditorium with Miss Joanna Phillips presiding. Plans were made to entertain the Shar-a-Lyke club on June 30 and supervisor Mrs Ross Evans and junior leader Miss Jean Strong attended. A social hour followed.
The Shar-a-Lyke 4H club met in the high school building here on a Wednesday afternoon. Jean Strong reported on the 44H club round up and the meeting opened with unison singing led by Rose Marie Goodman and Geraldine McDowell. A second year girls’ playlet The House of Horrors was performed by Polly Scholl Mariana Shepherd Geraldine McDowell Geneva West Rosemarie Goodman Shirley Franks and Sue Clark. Sue Clark also sang a solo Mary with Mary Ann Penson as accompanist. The meeting closed with the club.
Ernest Morrison, the second son to enter service, was honored at a dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Morrison. Relatives and friends attended the gathering including Ned Moore family Wallace Gene and Stanley Moore Beatrice Miller Charles Hanson and others.
The City Sluggers defeated the Merchants 9 to 6 though Merchants outhit 14 to 11. Sluggers boast a strong infield with Rose Lib Cole Chandler and O'Hern, outfielders Kline Laughlin Wright and McNew. Blackburn pitched, Perigo caught. Tuttle hit Merchants' longest ball a triple. Maddison Hunter Pope Allen LeForge Haseman Wayne Corbin collected Merchants hits. Tonight at 6:30 Elks vs Maumee Colleries. Scott to pitch for Maumee.
Mrs Grace Landis Cox and sister Anna Humphreys of Indianapolis return from a two week vacation visiting their sister in Schenectady New York their cousin Elmer Oliphant in New York City and Congressman Gerald Landis in Washington D C Mr and Mrs James Dennis travel to Indianapolis to visit sons Fred and Herschel over the weekend Mrs Mary Wasmer of Jasonville returns home after days with sister Mrs John Kennedy Nellie Greenwiod of Indianapolis visits friends and relatives in Linton and Jasonville Mr and Mrs George Pentland spend the day in Jasonville with Mr and Mrs Dolph Letsinger Mrs Ethel Combs of Jasonville Route 1 goes to Indianapolis to visit daughter Vivian Butler Lula Duncan leaves for Cincinnati to visit daughter Rosie Duncan Mrs Stephen Bodnar of Cleveland Ohio visits her parents Hoyle F E Irish Mrs Don Hammer Jr and Miss Jean Bergerman go to Indianapolis for the day
In Londonderry on June 23, readers recall fifty older U S destroyers sent to assist Britain. Crew reports playful camouflage and daring actions including a submarine engagement, near misses, and a misidentified island tale dubbed the battle of La Sola.
Naval experts say the German submarine fleet is strained by repeated Allied air raids that damage repair docks at St Nazaire and Lorient. Only about a third of U boats can be at battle stations while two thirds are in or en route to dry dock, with many submarines unable to deploy due to bottlenecks.
The State Highway Commission reports delays in postwar road plans due to inability to secure qualified field survey engineers and road and bridge designers. Only three survey parties can operate, as many crews are tied to airport access roads and industrial plants. Despite shortages, plans for several million dollars of roads and bridges remain ready for bidding once materials rebound after the war.
An emergency force of 3000 forest fire fighters has been organized trained and equipped in 24 southern Indiana counties to protect wooded areas. T E Shaw acting state forester said the unit formed by Forest Fire Fighters Service with Division of Forestry and Office of Civilian Defense. They operated on 77 fires burning over 3600 acres and logged 1803 man hours aiding fire control in 1942 and 1948 seasons.
Indiana state parks report a notable rise in overnight stays as campers and inn guests. From Jan 1 to June 13, 22,998 of 75,247 visitors over eight years old stayed overnight, including 1,731 camping and 21,267 lodging at park inns, linked to wartime travel conditions.
Hoosier anglers welcomed the fishing season with a focus on providing food for their families. Health notes say many fishers shared catches with less fortunate companions as supplies of meat remained limited, a trend linked to Indiana game fish totaling about four million pounds in 1942.
A Gary resident was fined 138 for illegal beaver hide possession after a case filed by a Conservation Officer and a U S Fish and Wildlife Service agent. John T. Roll reported the finding.
Beavers and their pelts have been protected by Indiana law since 1937. The statute bans molestation or sale and followed Division of Fish and Game restocking in northern Indiana. Owners may request relocation if beaver damage property and the division will arrange removal to a suitable site.
Hog receipts 9,000 at Indianapolis with market generally steady. 160 to 400 pound hogs at 13.70 to 13.90 dollars, top 13.90. Cattle 500 and calves 500. steers and heifers steady. selected medium to good steers and yearlings around 15 dollars, some heifers 14.25 to 14.75. Dealers fully steady. top 15.50.
A U P report lists two Indiana men in the navy casualty list. Alfred Clark of Bridgeport is reported dead as a second class machinist's mate in the Coast Guard, while Robert Goodman of Vincennes is listed as missing.
The Office of Price Administration today boosted the coffee ration to one pound per person for a three week period starting July 1. It is the largest allowance since coffee rationing began last November.
Five thousand Danish sailors aboard United Nations vessels are urged to invest in War Bonds as part of wartime finance efforts. The appeal emphasizes national support and collective effort to fund military operations and sustain allied campaigns.
The FDA has been kept informed of all developments as the situation evolves, with updates provided to agency officials and stakeholders to monitor safety and compliance.
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