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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
6
A compact note highlights that farmers face unique challenges even when common issues link them. It reflects on the diversity of agricultural concerns among neighbors and the need for tailored solutions.
Local notes list H. F. Jewelry taking the vacated Hamilton block room formerly used by Henry Walters variety store. Also mentions Vacation Bible School program at Baptist church led by Mrs. Marjorie C. Boles with Miss Helen Winters at the piano and other community events.
A petition was filed in Greene Barrett Court seeking a determination of the time and date of birth. A hearing is scheduled for July 8, 1944. Clerk Frank A. Lenning notes the filing dated June 27 1944.
London dateline reports Philippe Henriot, Vichy propaganda minister, was killed in his Paris bedroom by gunmen who entered the ministry disguised as guards. Laval denounced the act as civil war while France’s underground adds Henriot to a list of traitors marked for death.
The Sherwood Safety chapter will gather in the basement of the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church Thursday evening at seven o'clock. A moving picture on synthetic rubber will be shown, and all members are urged to attend.
Elbert West known as Big Foot of Greene County was sentenced by Judge Karl Parker Vosloh in Bloomfield to six months on the penal farm. He was placed on parole after a prior charge of wife and child neglect.
The platform advocates restoring a labor department, supporting farm prices with loans and other measures, settling war contracts promptly, disposing of war surpluses, and aiding small business. It calls for tax reductions after the war, strict economy, protective tariffs, relief for liberated nations, abolition of poll taxes by constitutional amendment, press freedom, a new radio law, and defense of constitutional rights.
Paris Hattabaugh 45 a former Bloomfield resident now in Indianapolis died suddenly of a heart attack in Texas while visiting his brother Hap py Hattabaugh a former Linton resident He is survived by his widow Nelle Hattabaugh of Indianapolis a daughter Mrs Ted Findley of Indianapolis a son Paris Jr on active US Army duty overseas and one sister Mrs Oscar Calvert of Bloomfield Funeral plans will be announced later.
Doug Denman of Narchidosis Texas traveled to Bloomfield to meet Melvin Barrows who returned from Texas to answer charges in Greene Circuit Court from two years ago. Mrs Barrows accompanied him. Barrows is held in Greene County jail. The Office of Price Administration cites about 17 million households use gas for cooking.
Cpl Jack C White who recently graduated from electrical school in Jacksonville Florida has been transferred to the Marine base at Cherry Point North Carolina He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joel White of this city.
Pvt Eugene Goodman stationed at Camp Wheeler Georgia has completed basic training and is due for a short furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs William H Goodman at Burris Chapel.
M/Sgt Ernest Bud Willis reports for duty with the United States Army at Lincoln Nebraska after a fifteen day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs E A Willis of Sullivan route 5.
Pvt. Ray M. Scott stationed with the United States Army at Camp Bowie Texas is spending a few days on furlough with his wife and two sons Dannie Ray and David.
Sgt. Gene B. Inman arrives in Jasonville to spend a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Inman after 24 months on active duty in the European theater with the United States Army.
S/Sgt Arthur Art Rowe has arrived in England where he serves as a radio operator on a bomber. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Rowe of Bloomington formerly from Jasonville and Sandborn.
Pvt. Charles Hunter has returned to Ft Leonard Wood Missouri after a furlough with his wife and mother Mrs Olive Woodward.
Front reports survivors accepted an ultimatum and surrendered while Mogilev sees fierce street fighting after the 2nd White Russian army breaches the Dnepr north and south of the city. A Soviet unit killed over 3,000 Germans in Mogilev and seized guns and ammo as offensives roll toward Minsk with rapid captures of towns and villages.
In Chicago on June 28, William "Billy Goat" Sianis hung a large sign reading No Republicans Allowed and another reading No Drinks Served Republicans outside his tavern near the Republican National Convention. Despite tensions, patrons entered, and Billy Goat sold all the beer.
Pan American World Airways completed 7 749 trans oceanic crossings by May 31. Of these, 3 830 went to the Army Air Force Air Transport Command and 3 919 to the Naval Air Transport Service. All crossings covered Atlantic and Pacific routes only.
The weather bureau forecast scattered thunderstorms to cool the midwest after a brutal June heat wave. Storms moved into North and South Dakota, lowering temperatures by about 20 degrees, and were expected to travel south and east. Louisville was the heat center with Chicago near 80 tomorrow. Cincinnati and Chicago hit 102 yesterday, close to Yuma’s 104.
The body of Mrs Charles Kidd formerly of Bloomfield arrived in Chicago Illinois and was taken to Jenkins Funeral Home for funeral arrangements. Death occurred Tuesday afternoon. Survivors include husband Charles Kidd two sons Robert and James overseas with the U S Army and daughter Alice of Chicago Illinois. Funeral plans to be announced.
WIBC entertainer Quarantine will perform Friday evening at Humphreys Park at 7 30 with seven artists in a benefit program. Wounded veterans recuperating at Billings hospital in Indianapolis will also speak as part of the event plan.
Fresh hogs 6,000 held 3,400 steady across weights with 160 to 180 lb at 12.85, 180 to 270 lb at 13.80, 270 to 330 lb 11.75 to 12, 330 to 400 lb 11.50 to 11.65, 100 to 159 lb 10.25 to 11.50. Cattle 1,200, calves 500, steers and heifers steady top 14.25 to 16, cows weak 25c, feeding stock 12.50 to 14.75, beef cows 8.25 to 11.50, canners 5.50 to 8, dealers 0 to 0.50 higher, top 15.50.
More than 1,200 pharmacist's mates are safeguarding the health of American Merchant Marine men, the War Shipping Administration states.
In Portland and Toledo Oregon a duckling reportedly hatches with four legs two in the tail area and two in the normal position. The curious bird, said to be the i3ih egg, draws local attention as residents await more details on this unusual feature.
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