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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
2
A busy weekly schedule lists events from the Elks and Red Men halls to Baptist and Methodist activities. Sewing sessions, lodge meetings, choir practices, and charity dinners fill Monday through Thursday with numerous local organizations and age groups participating. One note mentions one third of August 1940 steel workers now in the armed services.
Friday gatherings include the Women of the Moose meeting at the Moose hall at 7 p m. A prayer meeting is planned at Glenburn Mission at 7 p m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 I O R M meets at the hall at 7 30 p m.
The Hillbilly 4-H Club met at the Stefanicks home to plan a Fourth of July stand at the Linton grounds. Talks were given by Sam Lucas John Stefanick and Bob Hollingsworth. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests. The pledge to the flag was led by president Charles Bredeweg. The next meeting is set for June 29 at the Lucas home.
Lyons Indiana June 26 members of the Lyons Girl Scout troop held their regular meeting in the town hall with ten members present Plans for a camping trip were discussed a menu submitted and work on badges was also discussed.
Miss Mabel Bartley visited Miss Ethel Elgan recently. Mr and Mrs Ben Paore of Vincennes and Mr and Mrs Roy Lacey near Linton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Emmit Elgan. Mrs Will H Smith Jr and Miss Nancy Smith visited relatives in Bicknell and Vincennes Sunday. Miss Barbara Raney of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Miss Marian Walker. Mr and Mrs Everett Schlagel and daughter of Terre Haute spent the weekend with Mrs Ray Walker and daughter Marian.
The 36th Texas Division artillery crew fired 15 rounds in 45 seconds under a calm firing officer. The gun crew, including Pvt Bernard Ravell, Pvt James Ainsworth, PFC George Shapella, and Pvt Gustav Dirks, boasted 18 rounds a minute during the invasion of Italy. Dirks quipped about German Gustav versus American Gustav, predicting the odd matchup outcome.
Spence Finney, former state house tax department employee, appeared in Navy whites after Army service. He explained he was "shopping around" as he transitions between services, having briefly been recalled when officer candidate schools closed. Now he is back in the Navy as a sailor.
Pacific correspondent Dan McGuire reports a rumor that Britain charges ten dollars per palm tree damaged on Tarawa. Major F. A. Holland explains reimbursements are made by the British government at about eight shillings per tree, with United States forces responsible for destruction during invasion.
At the New York Navy Yard for the first time women welders electricians and sheet metal workers help build aircraft carriers. Of 65 000 workers at the yard 4000 are women many with high school diplomas or college degrees and many are mothers or wives of sailors.
Allied forces report trapping the Japanese garrison in Mogaung after capturing the town's southern half. The communique notes bitter fighting inside, with pushes from the north, west and south to cut off the enemy supply route to its southern forces. Myitkyina area and Irrawaddy frontier also see slow Allied advances and progress by airborne Chindits.
This notice outlines current rationing details for processed foods meats cheese dairy sugar and related stamps in Book 4 and shoes air stamps in Book 5. It lists stamp numbers valid periods point values and requirements for applications endorsements inspections and certificates.
A day by day fact list notes steel in a washing machine could make six 3 inch shells and U S citizens bought 17 times as many War Bonds in 1943 as 1940. It cites military and home front figures including soap shipped overseas and sugar imports before wartime disruption.
In memory of our dear daughter Mildred Terrel Corbin who died eight years ago today. Gone but not forgotten from the Terrel family. Job printing at The Citizen.
By Howard Whitman. At the invasion port soldiers say home folks’ worry outpaces fear of the Germans. Many are wounded or killed, yet mood among troops remains high with courage, humor, and stubborn spirit amid brutal beach fighting. A Coast Guard crew endured 16 hours pinned beneath a cliff while relentless fighting raged.
The War Food Administration will launch a hot lunch program for heavy-duty workers in Pittsburgh this summer. An industry financed centralized kitchen will distribute meals to nearby plants and mills with seven day service. Meals cost about 35 cents and include meat or alternatives, vegetables, and balanced foods. Work has begun and operation is expected by the end of July after War Production Board approval.
Paratroop Captain Charles Bliss describes a June dawn near Ranville as British Sixth Airborne repulsed a German assault. Germans attacked in groups of 10 to 15 through cornfields and gliders, suffering heavy losses before retreating behind tanks and paratrooper fire. About 400 killed and 2,000 captured, including a regimental commander.
Lorain Ohio report notes Police Chief H J Miller flagging down a motorist to push the village patrol car named Jenny to a repair yard. He discovers after the driver leaves that he forgot to turn the ignition key.
A classified style advertisement seeks men and women with hearing loss to try the urine Home Method test claiming immediate hearing improvement. It promises a money back guarantee if there is no better hearing and promotes Curine Ear Drops sold at Hamilton drug stores.
The War Department announced Capt. Robert N. Altar of Fort Wayne Indiana was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is listed as 711 East Jefferson street Fort Wayne Ind.
A woman suffered nightly stomach gas that rose to her throat when lying down, causing near choking. After taking ERB-HELP, which contains herbs to cleanse bowels and ease gas, her condition improved, she sleeps well, and bowels are regular. Hamilton's Drug Store promotes ERB-HELP.
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