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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
2
Office by 11 a.m. to appear in that day’s issue. Personal news club and church items welcomed. Helen L. Grubbs notes society items are accepted.
Nathamas class of Baptist Church meets with Mrs Omar odd at 7 30 p m Quapaw Council No 80 meets at the hall between 6 and 6 30 p m Red Cross Sewing at Main school building from 1 to 4 Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at the hall at 7 30 p m Local Union No 1112 Painters and Paper Hangers meet at the Eagles hall at 7 30 p m Glenburn Youth fellowship at the community house at 7 p m Mrs W J Coyner Mr and Mrs Alva Dudley Mr and Mrs Herbert Secrest Mr and Mrs Jesse R Ellis Jr Mrs Everett Craig Mrs Herbert Gambill Mrs Henry Secrest Miss Agnes Dundhey Rosemary Bledsoe Virginia Cox Sara Etta Rhodes Gladys Secrest Ruth Pierce Mary Elizabeth Cox Ruby Ann Dudley Juanita Ann Reas Anna Mae Gambill Betty Ruth Secrest John Secrest Homer S Cox Frank Secrest Jesse Lee Ellis Commodore Robert and Chester Wayne Secrest Herbert and John Robert Gambill Joe Dale Craig and guest Cpl C W Cox hosted by Commodore Coxs family.
Royal Neighbors meet at Redden's Hall for cowed dish dinner at 11 20 a m dues payable. Wednesday bridge session with Mrs Rae Reed at 2 15 p m. Baptist Ladies Aid at church. Eagles Lodge at hall 7 p m Elks Lodge at Elks home 7 p m Unity Lodge 637 I O O F at hall 7 30 p m Rotary luncheon at Lion Home 12 15 p m Glenburn W S C S at community house Baptist choir practice at church 7 p m.
Truthseekers class at Saron evangelical and Reformed church with Miss Ethel Heitman this evening. Women’s Council breakfast at 130 a.m. American Legion Post meets at the Legion Home. United Brethren choir practice at 7 p.m. Methodist choir at 7 p.m. Townsend club at 7 30 p.m. Surgical Dressings classes 1 to 4 and 7 to 9. Called meeting Linton Lodge 0 560 F and A M 3 30 p.m. Chapter 19 Women of the Moose 7 p.m. Elks Home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9. Prayer meeting Glenburn Mission 7 p.m. Quapaw Tribe No 143 IROD meet 7 30 p.m.
A surprise birthday supper was held for Cpl. C. W. Cox at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Cox in Jasonville. Cox, on a one day leave after twenty four months overseas service, reported to base at Fresno California this week with relatives in attendance including Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens and Audie Cox.
Mrs Paul Shonk entertained the Primary department of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church and their mothers at her home. The afternoon featured games with prizes to Donnie Greenwood and Jimmie Haseman and a refreshments list including Mrs Paul Kramer and Thyra Lynn, Mrs Oscar Kramer and Jeannie, Mrs Edwin Long and Stevie, and many others.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waymire included many relatives and friends from Edwardsport Sandborn Frelandville Dugger Washington and Indianapolis. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Canada.
The Boy Scout meeting at the United Brethren church Monday evening was well attended by members and leaders. District scout executives Forrest Sadler and Norwood Peak spoke and offered suggestions as several advancements and merit badges were distributed.
A play day hosted by Linton Girl Scout troops drew guests from Sullivan and Greene counties at Humphreys Park. Esther Shaw and Margaret Sahm directed games, Jacquelyn Mead led singing, and Clyde Kirkham ran the story hour. Fifty two scouts and ten adults attended.
Lt. John Griffith heads the confidence squad in Chicago and alerts that pickpockets and confidence men will face trouble during the Republican and Democratic conventions. The trained specialists will be stationed in Loop hotels, banks, and at all public gathering sites.
Mrs John McNeal and children visit Detroit connections while Mrs Norma McNeal hosts in the city. Robert Neal of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs P R Neal. Mrs Fred Roush of Tampa visits Mr and Mrs Starlin Combs and others. Mrs Roy Reeves of Paoli visits sister Mrs Marie Woner. Mr and Mrs Vernon Griggs return home after a week with E J Beckwith and sister Mrs Asa Williams. Griggs research includes note of Ethel Beckwith former city music director. Mrs Jere Goodman spent weekend in Baltimore visiting husband Jere O Goodman 2C stationed with the Navy at Bainbridge. Champagne Illinois spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Waymire.
Soviet forces surged toward Orsha after liberating Vitebsk and Zhlobin and severing rail and road links on the Moscow Minsk Warsaw line. The 3rd White Russian army encircled Vitebsk with heavy casualties, while the 2nd White Russian army cut routes to Orsha and advanced toward Mogilev as German resistance collapsed. In the north, Finnish front gains included Olonets and advance near Onega.
Indiana District Office of Price Administration reports June tire quota used up with over 12 000 unfilled applications. Rationing executive says many applicants lack urgent need and urges motorists to conserve tires. Officials warn once quotas are used, boards cannot issue new certificates and relief may not come until autumn.
Certificates were awarded Monday night at the high school to students completing the Engineering, Science and Management War Training course in Elements of Electrical Engineering. The twenty week, six hours per week program covered DC and AC machinery, transformers and polyphase systems. Recipients include Robert D. Abrell, Lloyd E. Baughman, Frank B. Baxley, Nelson E. Brashier, Jesse G. Correll, Hubert E. Davis, John E. Carmod, Carl E. Hineman, Ernest Kemp, Ralph O. May, Orval G. Miller, with George M. White earning a sixteen week certificate. The Rose Polytechnic Institute program, under the U.S. Office of Education, was taught by Maurice L. Witty. New classes are planned for early fall if demand exists.
The War Department reports that several men previously listed as missing are now confirmed prisoners of war or killed in action. Indiana area names include S Sgt Edward A Muszynski mother Mrs Anna Myszynski East Chicago prisoner of war. T/Sgt Raymond J Smallwife Hobart killed. 1st Lt Ray Sparks Jr mother Mrs Ray E Sparks Merom prisoner of war.
A cargo of empty oil drums aboard the Robert F. Hoke kept the vessel afloat and enabled successful salvage operations after a torpedo opened two holds in the Arabian Sea.
The Office of Price Administration outlines who may sell used cars at warranty price. Individuals may not set warranty prices. Dealers may seek permission if they show capacity to partner with a repair and reconditioning business. A 30 day lapse existed between issuance and effective date, with July 10 1944 as the target. The regulation keeps as is pricing for individual owners. dealers may still buy from individuals for resale at standard terms.
Public sale directed by Greene County Circuit Court to sell rents and profits for up to seven years from Lot five sixty five in Terhune Place Addition Lin ton Indiana. If judgment not fully realized a second sale will occur at the same time and place of the property of Myerett Willion and Mable Killian to satisfy the debt of New Union Lumber Co. Sale supervised by Sheriff Charles Blanton with Beasley Beasley attorneys. June 20-27 July 4 1944.
A Linton woman had hours of spit up acid liquid after meals with pain and bloating but now eats normally and feels well after using ERB HELP. The remedy is advertised as containing twelve herbs to cleanse bowels relieve gas and support liver and kidneys with claims of broad health improvement. Hamilton's Drug Store markets the product.
The guidance restricts any extra equipment above the warranty ceiling to items listed in Appendix D, limiting added costs to heaters radios and certain built in items. Transportation charges cannot be added to either price. A transfer certificate signed by buyer and seller filed with the local ration board prevents ceiling price violations.
Miss Edith Smith a Red Cross worker appeared agitated to coworkers as she hurried around town and admitted she had been rushing about just before lunch.
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