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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
2
Captain Thelma Dundon announces the Salvation Army kettle drive begins Saturday with kettles on streets and collection cans in stores. The program funds Christmas baskets and relief efforts, tracing back to English origins and Boston usage during hard times.
A letter from Roger Jewett executive vice president of the Greater New Castle association urges merchants to cooperate with local schools in employing high school pupils as clerks and salespeople during the Christmas rush. Merchants should inform Clare B. Book the school principal by December 14 to arrange student selections who are doing passing work.
An editorial piece warns that Japan remains the most deadly foe in the war, noting the Nipponese air force may be larger despite losses. It quotes Col Joseph Hart of the Fighting 69th, describing Japanese resolve and the Samurai code. The piece emphasizes vigilance until final victory and labels Japan barbaric. A separate brief reports Howard Rennie, 58, a sexton, died by suicide after retirement to his barn.
Allied forces push along the Seventh Army front as Patton’s columns advance toward Saarbrucken and the Maginot line bastion at Bitche. French units also move toward Colmar with street fighting in Thann and towns retaken in the Thur valley as operations press German defenses.
Patton's men push toward the Siegfried Line retaking positions as mechanized units reach Forbach and Saarbrucken area. In separate actions, the 35th Infantry crosses the Saar river while Fifth Division clears a German pocket near Volklingen. Portland boy receives a bullet-riddled bicycle from an uncle’s Navy unit after a Marine aide is killed.
Obituaries report deaths of Paul W. Onasch at 61 in Hillsville son of Carl Onasch and Rosetta Helbey born in Germany and long resident. Emma Offutt 80 of Volant dies suddenly at home. Stanley Plonka 60 of New Castle dies after illness. Anna Collins and Fred Weise funeral notices. Multiple survivors listed with spouses, children, siblings, and funeral arrangements noted.
In memory of my dear wife Verna Mar Fronius who died one year ago today December 8th. Sadly missed by those who loved her best. Henry Fronius.
Veterans from Butler visit the shell plant with Captain William Z Seco and Sergeant Richard Vanderbloemen recounting shortages and fighting. Empl oyes welcome them and pledge to speed ammunition to the front as the group tours production lines and discusses efforts toward victory. The tour continues to McKeesport Pittsburgh Philadelphia and then Virginia.
MacArthur says Seventh Division under Maj. Gen. Andrew Bruce drives north and cuts Japanese lines on Leyte as American columns converge from north east and south. Air and sea forces devastate Japanese convoys and airfields. Maj. Richard Bong adds two kills to reach 38.
Reports say B-29s from Saipan conducted raids on Iwo Jima and Tokyo targets after a major attack on Saipan bases. One Superfort destroyed on the ground, six enemy planes shot down, with casualties including one killed and several wounded.
In thanks for love and kindness shown during bereavement Mrs Mont F Crawford Paul Crawford and Family express sincere gratitude. Australia has a 48 hours air mail service to New Guinea.
Harrisburg December 8 The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association aims to add 250 nurses by January 1. Secretary Katherine Miller said the procurement committee will meet in Harrisburg this afternoon to plan a publicity campaign. She noted difficulty recruiting at year end and emphasized the need for urgent action.
PA Newc Observer notes the Lawrence County Tuberculosis Society collected 796 pennies totaling $7.96 in a Christmas Seals drive. Observer B F Johnson reports year to date rainfall 11.8 percent below normal with streams low. A Mt Jackson Road resident placed an ad in The News to sell sixty pallets, later asking for it to be dropped for today and Saturday due to weariness from calls.
Moscow reports 1,400 Russian troops killed and 1,036 captured as fighting for Enying near Lake Balaton shifts momentum. German forces retreat after a rapid flank attack while observers sense a double thrust toward Vienna and Lake Balaton.
Tokyo headquarters released a wartime communique on Imperial Re script Day noting that Japan suffered 168,900 killed and wounded in 1943 44. It claimed American losses of 226,000 and British losses of 78,000.
Philadelphia reports Pennsylvania corporations exceeded the sixth war loan quota with 13.6 million in purchases on Wednesday, bringing total corporate sales to 566.9 million, 99.8 percent of the 568 million goal. Individual E bond and other sales rise, nearing targets as Thursday figures await tabulation.
St. Joseph’s church hosts a holy hour this evening from 7 30 to 8 36 under St Joseph’s Young Ladies Sodality. Rev Fr John M Unger spiritual director leads and speaks, the focus is for a speedy peace.
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