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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces extend the spearhead across the Odon River by three miles amid wartime advances. The article notes civilian vehicle shortages yet continued movement of cars and trucks, plus local efforts to curb excessive horn noise in Bloomington.
Allied forces pressed along the Odon river advancing toward Caen with a bridgehead held and German counterattacks repelled. They captured villages and strengthened positions near Esquay and Fontenay while Sydney reports of landings east of the Orne estuary and Cabourg reached London though unconfirmed. Public bonds drive urges local purchases to support the war effort with a July 8 deadline and community appeals.
Miss Sandra Lou Johnson of Bloomfield visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Johnson of this city while staying for a visit.
Funeral services for Linda Lou Lemons, who died Thursday morning, will be held from the family home at Seventh and E streets Northwest at two o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. C. E. Townsend and Rev. Hobart Casteel will officiate with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
The United States ends diplomatic relations with Finland over its Nazi partnership, noting Finland's agreement with Germany. Hull says relations are now impossible, with two Finnish diplomats remaining and Switzerland asked to represent U.S. interests. Confirmation comes as Procope is expelled and Roosevelts policy stance is reaffirmed. Cpl Paul Pershing, son of Roy and Mrs. Pershing of Linton, dies of wounds in Italy on June 3.
US Marines and Army troops hold full control of the southern half of Saipan and push north along the western shore toward Tanapag Harbor after eliminating a Japanese pocket at Nafutan Point. Carrier strikes hit Pagan Island while enemy air power there appears diminished. a nighttime raid on Saipan caused two planes to be shot down.
All stores banks barber shops and businesses in Linton will close all day Tuesday July 4 for Independence Day. The Daily Citizen will not publish and post office will follow holiday hours with mail dispatch and lock box service but no deliveries.
Linton City Firemen were summoned to 1050 E Vincennes St on Thursday evening after a gasoline stove exploded. The flames were quickly extinguished and damage was minor.
Henry M. Wallingford 75, lifelong Greene County resident, died at his son Ralph Wallingford’s home southeast of Linton at five this morning. Born September 6, 1868 in Indiana, he lived in Newberry prior to six weeks with his son. He left two wives Leann Stillwell and Mary Grounds. Survived by son Ralph, sister Cora Roach, brother John Wallingford, half brother William Morgan, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Church Sunday 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Waldo Hoar. burial in nearby cemetery.
County Treasurer Pear Shouse reports Greene County collected 450 362 34 this spring the largest amount on record. Of this total 206 667 78 was allocated to city township and school funds. The section notes a large Kansas City schools waste paper collection by Greenwood school with 990 students gathering 54 700 pounds.
Allied forces including American and French troops pierced German defenses in western Italy driving toward Livorno and Siena. British troops moved west of Lake Trasimeno amid heavy air raids targeting railways and supply depots as advances continued with numerous towns captured.
Funeral services for Henry S Green 82 lifelong Smith Township resident will be Sunday at Lincoln church at two. He died at his Worthington area home Thursday evening after a long farming life. Survived by Bertha his wife two sons William and Mack two brothers Bryan and Ora and sister Nona Green. Body at Lowe and Fiscus Funeral Home Worthington then to family home Saturday.
Hubert Stacy of Lyons escaped serious injury after a pump cable leak delivered a severe electric shock while he was moving the cable at the Central Indiana mine around ten this morning. He was rushed to Freeman Greene County hospital for observation and treatment. his condition was reported not serious.
Marion Sargent of Marion dies at home Thursday morning. He was a former Burns City resident. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Burns City at two o clock in the afternoon.
Rev. W. L. Ketner of Oak Park Illinois will preach at Vicksburg Baptist church Sunday July 2. All members and friends are invited to attend this service.
Mrs. Lloyd Linn of Bloomfield underwent major surgery today. Mrs. Evelyn Overman of Jasonville had a major operation Thursday night. Harold Lee Smittkamp of North Main Street received a tonsillectomy this morning. Hubert Stacy of Lyons admitted for treatment today. Mrs. Lloyd Hiatt was discharged to home Thursday. Mrs. Kenneth Isabell of Evansville dismissed Thursday evening.
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