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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1944

Page

4

Bank Upholds Confidential Loan Information

Banks protect borrower and depositor information with strict ethics. Transactions remain confidential as with doctors and lawyers. The bank invites customers to discuss credit needs at any time.

County's Farmers Can Cut Costs With 4 Way Jeeps

Greene county farmers are urged to adopt the four way Jeep as a postwar rehabilitation aid. A study by the Department of Agriculture and university researchers suggests the scout car can replace the horse tractor and light truck, saving an estimated 1.85 million dollars.

Greene County Department of Agriculture Ward M. Canaday Willys- Overland Motors R. B. Gray Farm Equipment and Research Washington ‘State Col Oie Ohio State University

Residents urged to donate blood during Greene County drive

The Greene County Red Cross and Civilian Defense urge residents to donate blood to meet a daily 150 pint quota for the European invasion effort. A mobile unit will operate at the Linton Elks Club on June 6 from 3:00 to 7:30 and June 7 from 10:00 to 2:30 requiring 200 donors daily.

Greene County Elks Club Linton Gladys Mitchell R. M. Vincent Blood Donor Service Margaret Cooper Greene County Red Cross

Linton Daily Citizen 1924 News Roundup May Deaths Bank Theft

Mrs J L Mattox a well known Linton woman dies in Terre Haute hospital May 28. Mrs Mary E Bigger 76 dies in Smith township northeast of the city. A woman bandit with a baby robs a Farmington Illinois bank and escapes with 1500. David D Terhune returns from California with aunt Maggie Terhune who will live here. Her husband D J Terhune formerly a prominent Linton man died in California in 1920.

J. L. Mattox Linton Terre Haute Mary E. Bigger Smith Township City Farmington Ill David D. Terhune California Maggie Terhune D. J. Terhune

Trainee Averages 7.3 Miles Daily at State College

A Marine trainee at Pennsylvania State College used a pedometer to measure his daily walking, averaging 7.3 miles per day. He recorded a top of nine miles on a single day.

State College Pennsylvania State College

Navy Seaman Melvin Wilson on 27 day leave

Melvin Wilson EM 3/c is on 27 day leave with his mother Mrs. Cora Wilson. After leave he will report to Norfolk Virginia for a four month gyro compass school course.

Melvin Wilson United States Navy Cora Wilson Norfolk

Walter M Smith Arrives Overseas with U S Forces

Cpl Walter M Smith has arrived safely overseas with United States forces according to word received by his parents Mr and Mrs Faye Smith.

Cpl Walter M. Smith United States Faye Smith

Private Robert Harrell Home on Furlough

Private Robert Harrell returns home on a furlough and spends eleven days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charaghplisyes at Camp Charme. The notes hint at his Army service and time off before resuming duty.

Robert Harrell Staal Tates Arents Mrs Charaghplisyes

Petty Officer Homer Sylvester on 15 day leave

Petty Officer 2nd Class Homer Sylvester of the United States Naval Air Forces at Alameda California is spending a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Van Sylvester of Hobb ieville and his grandmother Mrs Hattie Sylvester of Linton.

Homer Sylvester United States Naval Air Forces Alameda Cal van Sylvester Hobbieville Hattie Sylvester Linton

Mexican cigarette industry rebalanced by presidential decree

President Manuel Avila Camacho issues a decree declaring the Mexican cigarette sector saturated and provides measures to spread manufacturing capacity more evenly between large and small companies across the industry.

Mexico City U.R Manuel Avia Camacho

Barefooted woman walks seven miles to donate blood

Flora Wellman waded through heavy rain and mud to reach the Red Cross blood bank in Kirksville Missouri. She walked seven miles barefoot to donate a pint, braving wet steps and rough ground in the journey.

Stahl U.P Flora Wellman Red Cross Bled Bank Kirksville

Juvenile suspects held in four mail robberies

Indiana youths Albert Fuller Paul Beaman Robert Welton and Joe Melvin were held for postal authorities after admitting thefts totaling 210.25 in three mail robberies at Vincennes and one at Washington. They also confessed to two automobile thefts and burglaries at taverns and a restaurant.

Vincennes Ind U.P Juvenille Joe Welton Albert Fuller Paul Beaman Robert Welton Joe Melvin Welton Fuller Washington

Weekend violence claims eight Indiana lives

Weekend incidents in Indiana killed eight people including three auto crash victims Roy Robinson and William Singleton near Tipton, Archie Cumins in Crawfordsville, two drownings John Markle and Robert Ramsey, Howard Lane, Joseph, Walter Hinshaw suicide, and missing Lafayette recluse David Miller found in Wildcat Creek.

Indiana Roy Robinson Harrison, Ark William M. Singleton Sheridan Tipton Singleton Archie Cumins Crawfordsville Guy Forrest John David Markle Delphi England Robert W. Ramsey Ross Ramsey Frankfort Meranda Pty Del Rassey R Howard Lj Indianapolis Lake Shore Country Club Satayara Fi Joseph Huntingburg Walter Hinshaw David Miller Lafayette Wildcat Creek

Allied forces push toward Rome after Anzio breakout

American ships bombarded enemy positions as Fifth Army troops seized Sermoneta and Bassiano while Eighth Army closed on Santo Andre and Mt. Orio. Additional advances occurred near Pofi and Cepano with crossings over the Liri and Sacco rivers as German withdrawals continued on the Via Casilina.

Eighth Army Santo Andre Rosasecca Mt. Orio Arce Pofi Cepano Via Casilina Fondi Eli Liri Sacco Hastilly Ceprano Theer Rome Valmontone Fifth Army Mt. Siserno Villa San Stefano

Knights of Pythias Indiana to Hold State Convention in Indianapolis

The 76th annual Knights of Pythias Indiana convention meets June 7 and 8 in Indianapolis. Speakers include Lt Governor John Lee Smith of Texas and Imperial Prince W J W Scott. Grand Chancellor Clarence R Hole reports rising state membership and notes many members serve in the armed forces.

Indianapolis Ind The Knights of Pythias of Indiana Clarence R. Hole Hole Muncie K. of P John Lee Smith Texas Order W. J. W. Scott Charleston West Virginia Imperial Prince Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan K. of Plodge Reuben L. Robertson Salem Indianapolis, and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Robertson Shearation Grand Kib ‘Guard Chester Davis Grand Outer Guard

Bradford man 90 claims oldest US voter badge

John Young of Minard Run Bradford claims to be the oldest voter in the United States. At 90 he has not missed a ballot in 70 years and arrived in 1869 after emigrating from England. His long career includes teaching, serving as an assessor and farming.

Shelbyville Ind U.2 Leo M. Kinman Army Air Forces Bradford U.P United States John Young Young Minard Run England

Carnegie-Illinois Steel Hits 40,000 in Military Service

In Pittsburgh the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp the nation’s largest steel producer reports over 40 000 workers mobilized for military service since Pearl Harbor with 38 employees enlisting each day.

Pittsburgh U.P Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp Pearl Harbor Carnegie-Illinois

Livestock Market Report from Indianapolis May 29

Fresh hogs 12 000, holdovers 900, steady overall. hogs by weight range quoted. Cattle 1 900, calves 500, steers and heifers active and steady to 15 higher. cows steady with top 1640 on load good and choice 1100 lb steers. Bulk steer and heifer prices listed. beef cows 9.75-12.50. canners and cutters 7.25-9.50. dealers steady. top 17.00.

Indianapolis U.P

Legion Auxiliary Thanks Volunteers for Poppy Sale

Mrs. Robert Trinkle chaired the Poppy drive in Linton as the American Legion Auxiliary thanks contributors. Two thousand poppies were sold, netting 210.38 dollars, with top sellers Geraldine McDowell and Donna Jean Hibbard awarded prizes. The group also thanks G. C. Murphy Co and J. C. Penney for window posters and the citizens of Linton.

Robert Trinkle American Legion Auxiliary Linton Geraldine McDowell Donna Jean Hibbard G. C. Murphy Co J. C. Penney

Local Scout and Band Helpers Gather for War Relief

Scouts, high school band, Mothers Auxiliary No 2 and other supporters joined efforts for war relief. The group organized drives, sold items, and coordinated community aid to assist service members and families during the conflict.

War Mothers Auxiliary No. 2

Tax stamp for auto use sales to start June 1

Washington officials announced the $5 auto use tax stamp will go on sale June 1 at all post offices and Internal Revenue offices, ahead of a July 1 purchase deadline for motorists.

Washington U.P

Water mains to be flushed Monday night

Linton Water Works issues a public notice to consumers about flushing of water mains Monday night from 9 to 12 o'clock affecting supply.

Linton Water Works

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