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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
1
Pfc. Robert E. Miller of Plainville, son of Mr and Mrs William Miller, was wounded during a French invasion on June 10. He wrote to his parents from a hospital in England on June 16 describing a slight eye injury. The letter was received yesterday.
Former President Herbert Hoover arrived in Chicago to energize the GOP rally at the Chicago Stadium and pledge to stay in the fight for victory. Wendell Willkie, 1940 presidential candidate, condemned the foreign policy draft as ambiguous and warned the party must avoid phony phrases and peace-force rhetoric.
American engineers moved to restore Cherbourg’s harbor after a six day battle that overran the port, docks, and German arsenals. General Eisenhower’s force pressed toward Paris while Montgomery’s troops linked Caen to Villers-Bocage, as Marianas and Italian fronts showed continued Allied gains.
Cpl. Roscoe Miller of Washington and Lt. Col. Mike Murphy of Indiana were aboard an air evacuation plane arriving in Indianapolis with patients from England. Miller, reportedly wounded recently though not in the French invasion, is the son of Ellis H. Miller of Swan Pond Road and formerly worked at the Tom Daily Store in Washington.
Daviess county receives $6000 of a $2,000,000 bond purchase by the Federal Land Bank of Louisville for the fifth war loan drive. W Brett Cabel, secretary treasurer of the Daviess County National Farm Loan Associations, says the county allocation reflects the federal loans held by farmers in the area.
Mrs. Ethel Williams, postmistress at Odon, reports the postoffice will advance from third to second class effective July 1. Postoffice Inspector Mahurin from Evansville conducted the inspection long ago and the department granted the new rating.
Mrs B E Myers a former Connersville resident died Sunday as word reached here She was the daughter of Rev Hobson LL B a foundational local church minister and an alumna of Washington High School Her husband taught in Washington and she will be remembered there.
Lt. Max Helderman of Oaktown formerly of Washington is listed as a prisoner of war of the Germans after being previously recorded as missing in action over Germany.
A new oil well on Graham Farm near Veale Town in northwestern area begins testing. The well, drilled in the McCloskey formation to about 1200 feet, is now under way with promising indications.
Wanda Potts and Hazel Healy, local residents, faced assault charges after a confrontation last night. Each pleaded guilty and received a $10 fine in justice of the peace court this morning.
Funeral services for John Elmer were conducted this morning at St Simon’s Church with burial in St John’s Cemetery. Pallbearers included K J Strange, Raymond McCann, Wiz, F M McLin and others.
Mrs Clara Ann Scott, sister of Jackson Scott, died at a nursing home in Otwell. A former Hudsonville resident, she tidied this life, with further details to be given in Wednesday’s edition.
City council discussed four ordinances including purchase of 87 acres known as Campbell Hill for 4500 from Presbyterian Board of Missions. Property to serve as future recreation grounds and high water storage. Also approved emergency funds 10230.50 and transfer 9139.50 from light to general funds. City to sell office building at 213 East Main for 16000 to Dr. E B Smoot. Mayor named Wm N Belcher to the County Alcoholic Beverage Board for one year.
Washington swimmers defeated Jasper 38 to 26 as Cable and Stueck led wins in events. Bullock, Huis, Struber and others posted top times. Simpson and Chestnut starred in diving. A 40 yard back stroke record of 24.5 seconds was noted. girls did not swim.
The note contrasts dry fleshed and moist fleshed sweet potatoes or yams. It mentions growing Nancy Ha Piersom or Porto Rico as possible varieties.
Odon June 27 Ronald a Harris two year old son of Clifford and Ruth Wadsworth Harris of Indianapolis died in that city Sunday night after a one day illness. The child was born June 17 1942 and is survived by the parents and grandparents Joy Harris and Walter Wadsworth of Odon. Funeral services were held at the Poindexter funeral home in Odon with Rev Roins in charge and burial in Walnut Hill cemetery.
Lt Donald L Grant 24 son of Mrs Donald B Grant of Washington D C reported missing in action aboard a Flying Fortress in the North Africa theater He had 25 missions England Italy and North Africa and held the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal with seven clusters He served three years and his family includes two brothers Norman Louis in the Navy and Robert with the family in Washington and a married sister Margaret in Arthur Illinois
Edgar Sanders, 40, of Bicknell, died from injuries after a state fan at Americar No. 1 mine in Bicknell. Four other miners were hurt in two accidents last night. A second fall at the same site injured Joe Perruca and Orb Riley, both of Bicknell, hours later. John Powell of Wheatland and Otto Haggemeier of Sandborn were burned in a gas explosion at the Julian mine near Fritch-
Indiana Chiropractors Association board endorses the Tolan bill to create a Chiropractic Corps in the U S Army medical department. The group met in Indianapolis to discuss plans for the October convention led by Hazel L. Ramsey of Sullivan and Dr Harry K. McIlroy of Indianapolis.
Odon, June 27 Frederick George Winklepleck a farmer living east of Eaglesville in Van Buren township died Monday at his home after two years ill health He was 77 born February 6 1867 in Daviess county near Odon son of Leonard Winklepleck and Mary Snyder He married Sarah R Kelsey October 23 1867 and survives with three children Roy and Ralph Dysart Iowa and Mrs Jessie Jackson Odon rural route He also leaves three sisters Emma Overton of Odon Etta Seneff of Dale and Flossie Thompson of Odon 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending Poindexter Funeral Home Odon with Rev Bessie Frady officiating burial Walnut Hill cemetery
William Aitchison Indianapolis district rationing executive told local boards to expect no further increases in passenger car tire quotas through June. He warned the large truck tire shortage is acute with no relief in sight for at least the summer, leading to trucks being laid up in some cases.
The war on garden pests is a big job this season. Persistence in your campaign against pests will pay in healthier plants and a more bountiful harvest.
A fragment notes that the sill and nylon from one Army parachute would yield 136 pairs of women’s stockings, illustrating wartime material use and surplus potential.
Washington residents faced extreme heat with temperatures near 96 degrees at noon and expected to rise this afternoon. Forecasters anticipate a new daily high amid hot conditions that have lingered for several days.
Chicago reports the Republican pick of a double draft ticket with Dewey and Warren appears locked in. Rumors of a Dewey Bricker trade are dismissed as false, as Dewey prepares to fly to Chicago to accept the nomination with Warren.
Bedford June 27 Captain L L Hunter former commander of the naval ammunition depot at St Julien s Creek Val replaces Captain G Oberlin as commanding officer of the Crane naval ammunition depot. Oberlin has led the Crane depot since December 1941 and will report to San Francisco for duty with the general court martial board after a month’s leave.
Major operations reported for Miss Pauline Caldemyer Winslow yesterday and Roy A Lard French Lick today. Admissions include Mrs Oscar Swana gan 1513 Jackson yesterday Miss Norma Lee Boyd Petersburg yesterday and Mrs Lester L Bradfield with incomplete details.
Washington June 27 INS wal service legislation stalled for more than five months, deemed dead by North Warreary committee chair Reynolds. Senate military affairs will take no action this session unless requested by an author. Following this, guidance on potato plant dusting and soil weed control is advised.
Despite Iceland's harsh climate, large garden plantations have appeared around geothermal hot springs, enabling gemi tropical crops to be grown in protected microclimates. The initiative leverages geothermal warmth to sustain crops otherwise unable to thrive in the country’s winters.
Cpl. Frederick Henry Faulk of USNTS Sig and Rad unit, University of Chicago, Chicago IL, 37 Sec A, listed by his mother Mrs. Mildred Faulk of Montgomery RFD 2. He is described as exemplary in behavior, efficiency and fidelity. He served as aircraft mechanic with a B 24 Liberator group in Italy, and graduated Washington High School in 1942 before enlisting in the Army.
Paul Ebler is reassigned with new address: Pvt. Paul Ebler No 35710071 APO 16358 c/o Postmaster New York NY son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ebler.
Lieut. Dale E. Dowling, No 01004757 APO 502 c o Postmaster Sancisco California, arrived overseas in the ic area. Mr and Mrs Abe Dowl ing have received word their son is safe.
Partial OCR text mentions care F P O San fornia and son Tuco Smith in Canterburg with a rural route address.
Cpl Ralph Lester 20 of Washington Indiana son of Harley and Mrs Harley RE 2 secured a good set ribbon for service in the 15th Army Air Forces in Italy. Harley Evans 15th Army Air Forces, Italy was cited as related to the award context.
Pvt Dwight Kohlman 35808063 assigned to 3551 Service Unit Casualty Co Fort Hayes Colum Ohio. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Kohlman of Elnora.
The item identifies the husband of Mrs Naomi Campbell Scott of Elnora in a brief notice context.
The note indicates a transfer of personnel or assets from Fort Benjamin Harrison to AAF BTC at Sheppard Field. Details about dates, units, or individuals are not provided in the fragment.
Merrill R. Lewis RFC 4 Washington is listed as a member of the class at the San Antonio Texas aviation cadet center pow in training.
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