Emma McKittrick Rites Held at Gill Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma McKittrick wife of Dr W O McKittrick were held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Gill Funeral Chapel with Rev G G Peel and Rev R M Sims officiating burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery Pall bearers were Mrs Mary Read Mrs Lucia Bennington Mrs Katie Gilliatt Mrs Gertrude Williams Mrs Susie Garland Mrs Mildred Keith Mrs Birdie Killion and Mrs Effie Clark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McKittrick
W. O. McKittrick
Gill Funeral Chapel
G. G. Peel
R. M. Sims
Oak Grove Cemetery
Mary Read
Lucia Bennington
Katie Gilliatt
Gertrude Williams
Susie Garland
Mildred Keith
Birdie Killion
Effie Clark
Former Bedford Resident Doyle J Flinn Dies at 60
Mr and Mrs Ira Leffler report the sudden death of Doyle J Dick Flinn of Bedford on March 1 while employed as a switchman for the C IM St P O railroad. The Flinns formerly lived in Washington where he was a brakeman for the B and O here, remembered by railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Leffler
Doyle J
Dick” Flinn
Bedford
Flinns
Washington
Flinn
Funeral for Ehret Greenwood Held Thursday
The funeral of Ehret Greenwood was held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Gill Funeral Chapel with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Pall-bearers were Arthur Greenwood E B Isenogle George Kassler Grover Higgins Frank E Gilkison and Leslie F Hamersly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehret Greenwood
Gill
Oak Grove
Arthur Greenwood
E. B. Isenogle
George Kassler
Grover Higgins
Frank E. Gilkison
Leslie F. Hamersly
Two Young Men Fined in Court for Disorderly Conduct
Two local young men pleaded guilty in justice of peace court to disorderly conduct at the Parachute Inn. They faced charges of drinking, loud talking, and creating a general disturbance in the restaurant. Each was fined $19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace Court
Parachute Inn
License Plates Arrive for 1943 Distribution
The local license distribution office reports an ample supply of 1943 automobile license plates has been received. Motorists should call as quickly as possible to obtain their plates.
Sister's name omitted in obituary note
The name of Miss Marie Gran man, a sister, was unintentionally omitted from yesterday's writeup about the accidental death of Virgil C. Grannan, local carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Granman
Virgil C. Grannan
Attacks Reported on Japanese Bases in Pacific War
Washington reports two air strikes on Japanese bases at Kiska in the Aleutians and continued assaults in the Solomons. American planes damaged an aircraft battery and three buildings at Kiska after two separate missions aided by clear weather.
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Washington
Kiska
Aleutians
Solomons
Navy
North Pacific
We Navy
Words of the Wise on free will and glory
A concise quotation attribution discussing free will and divine willingness. It notes that God is not willing to do everything and thus human agency remains a share of glory, invoking Machiavelli as the source of idea. The line reflects a Renaissance skepticism about providence and human independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiavelli
Hospital Notes and Admits this Morning
Mrs. Anna Allison of 814 Mc Cormick avenue was admitted yesterday. A daughter was born to Mrs. Claude R. Aikman of route 3 this morning. Admitted today are Miss Dorothy Hannah of Elnora and Miss Iva May Killion of Plainville.
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Anna Allison
McCormick Avenue
Claude R. Aikman
Route 3
Dorothy Hannah
Elnora
Iva May Killion
Plainville
House Slashes Farm Labor Fund To 26 Million
Washington March 12 The House appropriations committee cut a farm labor recruitment bill from 50 million to 26.1 million and removed the farm security administration from the program. The measure was sent back to sub committee after a surprise recital of the bill. Allocation calls for 13.5 million for state extension services 12.5 million for joint federal state operations and 100 thousand for Washington administrative expenses.
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Washington
Mar
Ins
House Appropriations Committee
New Deal
Farm Security Administration
Meat ration plans stated by Wigkard
Ashington March 12 INS meat rationing announced today sets two pounds per week per consumer for meat and limits cheese butter edible fats and oils and canned fish. Ration book coupons to be used from March 28 and may be interchangeable among rationed foods. Restaurants and hotels will face similar percentage reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashingtoh
Office of Price’ Administration
Tor! Lange
Wick
OPA
Two Possibilities Seen in Activity on Nazi-Soviet Front
News reads of Kharkov fighting as German claims breach Soviet defenses and massed tanks threaten the city while Soviet leaders may risk defending Kharkov to lure Germany into a trap. Montgomery taunts Rommel amid North Africa air and ground campaigns as allied air forces claim a 17 to 7 plane loss edge.
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I. N.S
Kharkov
Caucasus
Josef Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Stalingrad
Stuttgart
Tunisia
Gorld
High
Stalin
Sir Bernard Montgomery
Eighth Army
Erwin Rommel
George Lait
INS
Battle’ Field
Montgomery
Rommel
Madenine
Nearly 1000 Plan to Plant Gardens in 1943
About 1000 residents plan garden plantings for the 1943 season, per a survey by the county agent. 133 need garden ground, 38 have extra ground. Names are on file at the county agent’s office for those seeking ground. 700 expect to can produce, and information on canning will be shared at three meetings in Washington district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McKee
Cannon
McKee
Washin
Rexford Strawn Dies at 58 in Martin County Indiana
Rexford Strawn a farmer aged 58 died at his home 2½ miles northeast of Loogootee Indiana after a decade long illness his death occurred today at 12 30 pm He was born January 17 1885 and married Clara B Stuckey April 8 1907 Survivors include two sons Emil and Max a third son Clayton died in an army camp 20 months ago four sisters Mrs Ennis Lyon Mrs Eunice Smith Mrs Jennie Rinehart Mrs Iona Walton and two brothers Virgil and Orville Also one grandchild Norma Vo Strawn Funeral services will be held at 2 pm at the Ethox Church in Loogootee with burial at Seeeter concurrent arrangements Norris & Son in charge.
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Loogootee
Ind
Rexford Strawn
Beng Strawn
J. M
Cornelia (Williams) Strawn
Clara B. Stuckey
Emil
Max
Clayton
Ennis Lyon
Eunice Smith
Jennie Rinehart
Iona Walton
Virgil
Orville
Stee
Norma Vo Strawn
Ethox Church
Loogoéotee
Seeetier Con
Norris & Son
Missing SGT William Ellis Reported in North Africa
Sgt William Ellis 21, son of Mr and Mrs John Ellis of 1310 East Van Trees Street, reported missing in action in North Africa by a government telegram received Thursday. He graduated Washington High School in 1939 and enlisted June 12 1941 with training at Fort Knox Kentucky, Northern Ireland, and in North Africa. He had been in foreign service about a year and was a supply sergeant at the time of his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el. ‘Ellis
John W. Ellis
E. VanTrees
North Africa
Bill” Ellis
Washington High School
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Northern Ireland
Third Army Headquarters Company
Indiana
Washington Catholic High School
Army
Alvin ‘Rodimel
San Antonio
Sgt
Rodimel
Walter A. Rodimel
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Care
San Francisco
California
Semi final tickets on sale at Vincennes gym
Principal L V Phillips announces at least 500 tickets will be available to the public at the gym entrance for Saturday’s Vincennes semi final tourney. Fans from Washington and area schools are expected to attend as Cabby O Heil and the Wildcats seek success against Martinaville Artesian Ak and other regional teams.
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Vincennes
L. V. Phillips
Mit ‘Phillips
Washington Fang
Cabby O' Heil
P Aper Wildcats
Nilacats
Hatchets
Wildcats
Martinaville Artesi Ak
Indiana
Pat Malaska
Purdueee
Bickell
Bedford
Stone Cutters
Jand Central
Evansville
Bears
Vincent 3
Washington
FDR Opposed to Ruml Plan In Tax Talk
President Roosevelt spoke against the Ruml pay as you go tax plan at a Washington press conference. He argued that under the plan the higher a person’s income, the more tax they would pay. He noted other nations at war follow a similar principle, while declining to discuss specific examples.
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Washington
Mat
Roosevelt
Hig
Treasury Department
Rickenbacker Quotation Sparks Brief Debate on Endurance
A fragment cites Capt. Ed die Rickenbacker noting that a strong man may endure long, but men together endure longer. The line reflects wartime morale phrasing attributed to a famous ace, though the garbled attribution leaves the exact source unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rickenbacker
Words of the Wise on Life and Liberty by Jefferson
A Jefferson quote notes that the same God who gave life also granted liberty, reflecting on the interdependence of existence and freedom. The statement emphasizes divine provision as the basis for political rights and personal autonomy.
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Thomas Jefferson
Hitler Suffering Breaks Down, U.S. Says Report
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles stated the state department has received unconfirmed reports that Adolf Hitler is experiencing a complete breakdown. He noted these reports resemble earlier dispatches with no verification.
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Washington
Mar
INS
Sumner Welles
State Department
Adolf Hitler
Welles
Congress Gets Post War Duty From Roosevelt
Washington March 12 The president outlined a post war plan during a press conference saying the burden rests upon senators and representatives if Congress refuses a 1 400 000 appropriation for the board. He declined to specify plans but said continuation rests with Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
Nationea En
Planning Board
Sone
33 Accepted At Evansville For Army Induction Next Week
Thirty-three of fifty-one examined at Evansville were accepted for service and will be inducted Thursday at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Most chose the army with a few opting for the navy. list includes John J. Essig Charles P. Swann Edward T. Williams Norman L. Cole Wallace F. Allen and others.
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Evansville
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Army
John J. Essig
Charles P. Swann
Edward T. Williams
Norman L. Cole
Wallace F__ Allen
William Q. Boyd
William E. Fraze
Loyd Webber
Norman W
Carl Illiam Maxecktel
Spt
Hart
Elden Clair Hedrick
Robert Owen Kemmis
Ralph Ernest Howard
Roosevelt says admirals talk too much or too little
President Roosevelt at a press conference, without naming him, warned that American admirals like others sometimes speak too much or too little. The remark was seen as directed at Admiral William H. Standley, ambassador to Russia, who criticized the Soviet government for not detailing American aid to the Red Army.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Russia
Red Army
Admiral Standley
Terracing Proves Worth for Charles Swickard Farm
Swickard of Reeve township praises terracing as cost free and profitable. He terraced a 1.5 acre field in fall 1941 under a local soil conservation plan, using a farm tractor and six foot terracer to build about two and a half feet of terraces in ten hours. The field, once gullied, now supports winter oats with improved yields and better machinery access.
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Charles’ Swickard
Reeve
Swickard
Corstour
Buzan Urges More Efforts in Red Cross War Fund Drive
The article reports township campaigns across the county for the Red Cross war fund. Quotas and subscriptions are listed for multiple townships, showing progress toward a total goal of 14,400 with next week’s payout planned. Key figures include Washington 2500 quota with 449.47 raised, Barr 1300 quota with 333.04 raised, Madison 1300 quota with 118.21 raised, and Van Buren 325 quota with 181.1 raised, among others.
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Red Cross
War Fund
Wa Hington
Bogardith
Ebmiore
Harrison
Madison
Reeve
Steele
van Buren
Veal
Vincennes Man Is Italian Prisoner In North Africa
Sergt Norman Walker, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Walker of 33 West Jefferson Street Vincennes, is wounded and a prisoner of the Italians in North Africa. He has served three years in the army and was sent to Ireland then North Africa. His wife Mrs Gertrude Stone Walker and their four month old son live on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Norman , Walker
Raymond Walker
West Jefferson Street
North Africa
Henry Doll
Chancellery
Indianapolis
Washington, D
Young’ Walker
Ireland
Gertrude Stoné Walker
Lve
Washington Avenue
Walsh Named Warrant Officer Junior Grade At Camp Wolters
Staff Lt. Thomas Raymond Walsh, son of Charles and Elva Walsh of Wellington, was advanced to warrant officer junior grade at Camp Wolters Texas after 21 months on duty. An Indiana University Bloomington graduate he previously owned Walsh Insurance Agency and played college basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wolters
Texas
Thomas Raymond Walsh
Charles D. Walsh
Elva Walsh
Wellington
Indiana’ Ping
Agen
Beta Theta Pi
Walsh
Cat
Washington
Pvt Wiseman Arrives at Camp Robinson for 11-Week Medical Training
Pvt. Charles Wiseman of 819 McCormick Avenue has arrived at Camp Robinson Arkansas. He has been assigned to the medical replacement training center for an 11 week course after which he will be assigned to a medical department organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Charles Wiseman
McCormick Avenue
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Medical
Daugherty Begins Basic Training At Keesler Field
Pvt. Charles C. Daugherty son of Mr and Mrs C H Daugherty of Elnora has started basic training at Keesler Field Mississippi He reported there from Fort Thomas reception center He undergoes four weeks of orientation marching gas mask and bayonet drill target practice and physical training.
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Charles C. Daugherty
C. H. Daugherty
Elnora
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Fort Thomas
Entaiohy
Rodimel Highlighted as Sergeant Technician in Photo
A photo in the San Antonio Light features Rodimel identified as a sergeant technician. The caption notes his role and suggests his prominence in the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Rodimel
New address for Pvt. Robert E. Mangin at Scott Field
Pvt. Robert E. Mangin 4s now resides at Barracks 775, 30th TSS, Scott Field, Illinois. The update confirms his new post station and housing location for official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Robert E. Mangin
30Th Tss
Barracks
Scott Field
Tminois
Two sons in service
Two songs of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Howard, of West Walnut street, are in service at the present time, having completed a training school at Dearborn, Michigan. They are: Victor FY 'Howard, F1/c¢, Bks. 21, Naval 'Inn. Station, Little Creek, Virginia. John N. Howard, M. 2/c, Optical School, Mare Island, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Howard
West Walnut Street
Dearborn
Michigan
Victor FY ‘Howard
Naval ‘Inn
Little Creek
Virginia
John N. Howard
Optical School
Mare Island
California
Charles 4 Price Present Address Notice
Pvt Charles I Price of 4th Student Squadron Bks 325 Buckingham Field Fort Myers Florida receives his present address notification. The notice lists his unit and location for mail and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 4
Price
Charles I
Bks
Buckingham Field
Fort Myers
Florida
Address of Pvt James R Riffey at Camp Mackall NC
Pvt James R Riffey is listed with Company B 127th A B Eng Bn stationed at Camp Mackall in Hoffman North Carolina. The note records his present address for military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Riffey
Pvt
Co. B
Eng. Bn
Camp Mackall
Hoffman, North Carolina
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M’kittrick
St Laat
Uphams Corners
Mass
Wigkard
Martin CO
WM. E. Ellis
Phillips
FDR
Ruml
Hitler
Standley
Iwar Fund
Daviess
Buzan
Daviess County
Thos. R. Walsh
Alvin Rodimel
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