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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
1
A nostalgic column recalls old Fourth of July celebrations and youth’s anticipation, contrasting past joys with present war and social strain. The piece notes freedom’s meaning, honors forebears, and urges gratitude amid global conflict, while weaving in local anecdotes and anecdotes about bands and community life.
A seven pound three ounce daughter Beatrice Ann born to Mrs Duel Phelps of Linton route 2 Monday afternoon. The couple took their baby home this morning. Mrs Doris Reed Bloomfield admitted for treatment Monday afternoon. A cesarean section yielded a daughter to Mrs William S Dean Bloomfield route 2 this morning named Belita Mae. Both babies and mothers reported in good condition. Mrs Alice Randolph Lyons underwent a major operation this afternoon and Mrs George Reagan with baby were taken home in Ja youville Monday afternoon.
Rev Henry Skinner of Oolitic will lead an all day meeting at South Linton this Sunday as announced today. The public is invited to attend.
General Stillwell holds conferences with high Chinese officials in Chungking to map an allied push against Japan. Observers expect him to lead a Burma campaign under Chiang Kai Shek, while air raids in India target Akyab. Submarine crews tally eight enemy ships sunk and three damaged in recent patrols.
The Japanese air force raided Darwin for the 73rd time but failed to crack Allied air superiority. Eighteen enemy planes attacked nine bombers and nine Zero fighters, yet the raid caused little damage and no reported casualties. Allied fighters shot down at least two and possibly six. Allied American airmen also bombed Burma targets during coordinated raids.
Local rationing board warns that applicants for cane sugar must include ration book 1 with their application. Some have removed sugar stamps from books and sent them separately, which is incorrect. The books will be mailed back to applicants.
A series of brief updates from Indiana and nearby states. John Jennings may head Region Three for the Office of Price Administration, covering Indiana Ohio Kentucky Michigan and West Virginia. In Brazil the three week strike at American Vitri fied Products ends with a 5 cent hourly raise. Sullivan hires William Jones of Clinton as gridiron coach succeeding Paul Kelly. In Elkhart Carl DeWitt Adams dies at 20 after drowning in a pool, the fourth drowning in two months. Evansville names Alex Jardine acting superintendent of schools to replace J Ralph Jons. Fort Wayne’s American Legion denounces racial prejudice as un-American, reaffirming equal treatment within the organization.
Bill Mathena of West Linton paid a $5 fine and drew six months on the penal farm after a Friday night arrest for public indecency in Mayor William B. Carlton's court Saturday. John Jamison, arrested in Humphreys park Sunday, faced public intoxication charges, paid $11.80 including costs, and received a six month suspended sentence to the penal farm in Mayor Carlton's court.
Mrs. Alice Taylor, an eighty four year old Bloomfield resident, died in Freeman Greene county hospital after a stroke. She had been in declining health for several years. One son, Don Taylor, lives in California. Funeral arrangements are at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with body held until Saturday for arrival of kin.
Coal Administrator Ickes names Carl E. Newton president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to supervise government operation of the nation’s mines as seven thousand Indiana United Mine Workers vow no vacations to aid the war effort. The move signals broader government control amid ongoing coal field disputes and back-to-work trends. Reverend George Wildman of Switz City is appointed Greene County War Finance Committee speakers bureau chair.
Washington June 29 Gen Arnold told the senate appropriations committee the army is cutting pursuit ship types from six to four yet five fighter types have been made public and no word on the sixth. Army declines to name eliminated types as observers note each plane has unique qualities.
Raymond Mowery son of Mr and Mrs D A Mowery submitted to a major operation in a Chicago hospital Monday according to word evolved here. His condition is said to be satisfactory.
Reverend Fletcher Parker from Hartford travels 140 miles to his victory garden in Sunapee New Hampshire defying an OPA order to protest civilian morale concerns. He kept to CPA rules allowing short trips and argues the journey saves gasoline while tending the garden all summer.
Mrs El Inman formerly Lizzie Keith of Linton died this morning in Bloomfield at age 68. She is survived by her husband and a brother of Seph Inman, plus two married daughters. She was a former Linton resident.
Charles Lehman a lifelong Linton resident died at his daughter Mrs John Wilsons home 229 Fourth Street NE at three this morning after a heart attack He was born June 2 1873 in Pennsylvania and was 70 He was a carpenter and held church membership in the Linton Methodist Church Surviving are three daughters four brothers and one sister and three generations of grandchildren He will be buried in Greenbriar Bethel Cemetery north of Worthington services Thursday at two officiated by Rev R B Baldridge.
Frank A. Lenning, county clerk, issued several licenses over the weekend. Clarence Marshall, 68, Jasonville, and Ada Yerger, 22, Hawesville, were licensed and married by Charles W. Laughlin, justice of the peace, Friday. Loren Norman, 41, Chicago, and Opal Bays, 34, Indianapolis, were licensed Friday and wed by Rev. Charles W. Layton. Edward A. Mebling, 22, U.S. Army, Pvansville, and Shirley Mae Dyer, 17, Worthington, were issued a license to wed.
The War Department released 58 Indiana prisoners of war held by Germany, naming servicemen from New Albany Washington and more. Allied air forces struck Germany Italy and held targets in Leghorn Cologne and St Nazaire as planners eye an invasion across North Africa and a planned landing around Independence Day.
Chrysler workers return to the Highland Park plants after a one day wildcat strike that halted production of tanks guns airplanes and trucks. 2000 plus employees resumed duties following a United Auto Workers plea as federal officials monitor the situation.
Mrs Emery Zoe Ella Shepherd died at the family home on Roosevelt street last Saturday evening. Survived by husband Emery and four daughters and one son including Mary Blaker Detroit Margaret Roberts Detroit Beulah Shertzer Detroit B Christenberry Linton and Lee Shepherd Detroit plus sister Faun Claypool. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 pm with burial at Grandview cemetery Bloomfield.
All air raid wardens auxiliary firemen auxiliary police and Civilian Defense members are asked to meet at the city hall at eight o clock this evening. Business of importance to be considered.
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