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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
More than 100 Dalton Yanks on the firing lines report the 5th War Loan lagging with only about one third of the quota subscribed by Wednesday noon. The drive ends July 8 and heavy effort is urged as shop workers have done their part and the public must now be busy.
Notice states our place of business will be closed Monday and Tuesday July 3rd and 4th 1944 due to observance or business reasons.
Buckeye Feed Mills announces an interruption in wheat purchases citing circumstances beyond their control and stating they are unable to buy wheat for the time being.
Local notice urges customers to bring baskets or containers to conserve paper during shopping at BERG'S IGA STORE. The directive appears as a brief advertorial urging careful use of paper supplies.
Carl Brown remodeled and redecorated his lunch room and installed two booths. Rev. A F Uphoff returned to Dalton and Burton City charges by the East Ohio Methodist conference which closed at Lakeside Monday. Mrs George Steffen came home Monday from a visit with her husband at Lansing Michigan. Sgt Steffen accompanied her to Dalton on furlough and on his return he will be sent to Oklahoma.
The editor urges residents to buy War Bonds to fund the war effort, noting money supports planes and munitions, helps stabilize the economy, and acts as a strong personal investment. It argues bonds prevent inflation, free up civilian goods later, and let buyers share in national strength as U S stockholders.
A wartime appeal urges all Americans to back the 5th War Loan Drive with bonds to hasten victory, honor the service of the armed forces, and unite the home front in a decisive fundraising effort for a swift, least costly end to the conflict.
Cpl. Frank McAdams north of Rome distinguished as a sharpshooter and awarded the Expert Combat Infantryman insignia. He sent the emblem to his parents from Camp Libert, Alabama, after an appendectomy in a hospital there.
Mrs. Ira Wertz returned home from Massillon city hospital on Saturday. Mrs. Lee Stahl is ill with heart trouble and Mrs. L G Stahl of Massillon is caring for her. Arlene Thompson placed second in the State Lutheran oratorical contest at Mansfield. Mrs. Anna Jane Rees, Mrs. Wm Berg and daughter Phyllis plan two weeks in Flint and St Charles Michigan. Freddie and Frankie Turner visit New Philadelphia grandparents H J Kraus and Mrs W C Gibson and daughters Christine and Elizabeth from New York City guests. Francie and Jimmy Ames Canton spend the week with grandparents Arndt Lautenschlager.
The program features Anchors Aweigh Zimmerman March Spirit of Independence Overature Under a Circus Tent Jarret Serenade A Night In June King Over There Cohan Marines Hymn Mettle Book Phillips Selection Superba Dalbey March Gloria National Anthem. Prof Don Garver directs the band concert at 8 15 p m Saturday night July 1.
Mrs Keirn and children spent the weekend in Savannah. Mr and Mrs A E Schultz and Miss Kathryn visited Columbus with the Russell Llewell yns and Marion with Mrs W H Houghton. Sunday guests in the Paul Badertscher home included Cadet Nurse Gloria Badertscher at Mercy hospital Canton and Mrs Wm Wead and children of Sabina. Eight friends attended a birthday party for Marjorie Hasseman at her home with games songs and gifts. Ice cream and cake followed with a red white and blue theme.
Pokeberry William Higginbottom of Philadelphia manager of Penna R R called on J Buchwalter home Saturday. Several Mahoning county residents Elmer Vernon Martha Witmer David Howard and Sarah Weaver spent Sunday in the vicinity. J R Martin and family Cora Ella Martin P D Martin and families visited W C Martin. C M Burckhart of Orrville was on the sick list last week and Jacob Kauffman of the Home was ill but somewhat improved in the latest reports.
Greenwich and Fitchville churches honor Rev W H Bryenton and his wife for seven years in Greenwich and Fitchville and forty one years in ministry. He retires at age per Methodist rule. Services include a basket dinner and a purse of 251 dollars.
Mrs Elza Schaffter and Miss Dale Schaffter visit friends in Akron. Mrs Clyde Kerk of Orrville spends Sunday with Mrs William Williams. Mrs Dorothy Venable and Beverly return Saturday from a visit in East McKeesport Pennsylvania.
The Department of Agriculture thermometer logged 8 am to 8 am temps for six days ending Tuesday June 27. Readings show highs of 83 82 90 78 92 97 and lows of 61 66 56 57 67 56 with total weekly rainfall 1.29 inches and June rainfall 3.02 inches.
Roy Krug and his wife received word their son Pvt. Donald Krug is missing in action in Italy since May 28. The last letter from him carried a May 20 date.
C R Goudy and family attended the Hans Goudy church wedding Saturday in Orrville. Mrs F Q Marty to entertain the Dalton Garden Club at her home Thursday evening July 6. Members asked to answer roll call with a beauty spot in Dalton. Specimen committee asks members to bring an arrangement or a problem container.
City announces weed and brush removal on all properties and vacant lots now to prevent seeding. Any bushes briars or trees blocking fire access must be removed and kept clear at all times. Signed by Mayor STAHL 383 D. b.
Dr L L DeArment chaired the Rotary talk and introduced guest speaker Atty Franklin Meier of Massillon. Cpl Charles Bach attended. Mr and Mrs Cletus Gerber of Hershey PA announce the birth of daughter Carolyn Sue on June 19 at the Chester Myers home near Dalton. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George C Gerber and Mr and Mrs Chester Myers.
I thank friends for flowers cards and meals during my hospital stay. Gratitude also to Mrs C K Douglas Mrs Ray McAfee and Mrs Huebler for blood donations. Such kindness shall never be forgotten. May God's blessing be with you all. Mrs Ira Wertz.
The American Weekly presents a sensational feature about a family curse tied to ruthless wealth building and revenge against heirs. The piece claims a dormant curse erupts to disrupt fortunes and lives, carving a chilling narrative across generations.
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