Dale News, Volume 4, Number 50, Dale, Spencer County, 16 January 1942 — Page 1

THE DALE NEWS

VOL. IV

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1942

NUMBER 50

ALBERT J. HEICHELBECH DIES MONDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

RED CROSS DRIVE

FEDERAL “USE” TAX STAMPS ON SALE AT POST OFFICE

We are glad to report that the Red Cross Drive is coming ajong splendidly. The workers are working hard and if you haven’t been seen, make it your business to see them or call them. Mrs. Flora Williams and Mrs. George Linhardt were over to Mariah Hill part of two days and they report $75.95 and more to see. As far as we know, no one has failed to contribute to this great cause. This is record, to be proud of. Let’s make it the biggest amount Carter township ever paid.

Albert J. Heichelbech, one of our prominent citizens, died at his home Monday night after a long illness. He was the son of the late Michael Heichelbech, who was at one time

A Federal tax stamp, costing $2.09 must be purchased by all owners of motor vehicles which are to be used on the highways after Feb. 1. That is a provision made in the reverance act of 1941, which also provides that during June, 1942, a $5.00 stamp must be purchased, to evidence the payment of ta,x for the entire fiscal year beginning July 1, 1942 and ending June 30, 1943. These stamps are on sale at the Dale postoffice. The law provides severe penalties is the case of any person liable for the use tax who fails to purchase a stamp and affix it to his vehicle. No particular place for affixing the stamp is outlined except it must be placed inside the car where it will be conspicuous and not become mutilated or detached.

treasurer of Spencer county. Several years ago, Mr. Heichelbech had the misfortune of losing one of his legs, yet he was quite active. He solicited subscriptions for the Evansville Courier for several years and had made many friends.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Emma Scott; one son Wallace of Dale; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Simpson of Evansville and Miss Alberta of Dale; four brothers, Edward of Shawnee, Okla., Thomas of Wichita, Kans., Ollie of Jasper, and Otto of Dale; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Procasky of Evansville, Mrs. Bertha Wise of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Rosalind Lubbehusen of Dale and five grandchildren.

FOR SALE —New Inner Spring Mattress, New Springs, Four-burner Florence Oil Stove with built-in oven, Cabinet Philco Electric Radio, four kitchen chairs (ivory enamel), fern table. See Mrs. Olive Campbell at the home of Mrs. Tom Woods.

Charles Hile, age 63, died at the home of G. W. Mead in Grandview Friday night. He was born in Dale and in his younger days was a traveling salesman. He has a brother, William, living in New Albany.

A revival meeting will start at the Lincoln City U. B. Church next Sunday evening. Special singers during' the meeting will be Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hammond of Eckerty, Ind. The pastor, Rev. O. A. Beanblossom, will do the preaching.

Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph’s Catholic church Thursday morning, with burial in the church

cemetery.

Pvt. Albert W. Hildenbrand, who was stationed at Camp Lee, Va., has been transferred to Baltimore, Maryland, where he is now taking up advanced mechanics in the Holibard Motor School.

Leo Fella, sold his milk delivery business to Parvin Smith recently. Parvin is making his deliveries in the afternoon, which is a splendid plan. We wish him success in his new business;

At a meeting of the Spencer county tire rationing board, truck tires were allowed Oscar Boultinghouse, Delbert Haines, Kenneth Southwood and Jesse Haines, each one; Troy Refining Co. was allotted two truck tires; Pearl Skelton, rural mail carrier, two passenger tires. All applicants so far have been eligible to receive tires and all requests have been granted.

Miss Florence Elliott has returned after a delightful visit with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heichelbech in Louisville, Ky., last week.

Wake Up, Americans!

Wake up, Americans! Make America’s answer roar out over the world.

Floyd Brown, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown and family, returned Saturday evening to Pine Camp, N. Y.

Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Bennie Medcalf entertained the W.. M. A. society of the U. B. Church at the home of the former on Wednesday afternoon. A goodly number of ladies were present to enjoy the program, after which delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Every citizen must

Miss Gay Weller was pleasantly surprised last Saturday afternoon when her mother entertained with a party in honor of her birthday. The young ladies enjoyed a nice party and lovely refreshments.

back the United States Army and Navy to victory—back them with work and money.

Do your part: Buy United States Defense Bonds and Stamps at your post office, bank, or savings and loan association. Get Defense Stamps at your retail store or from the carrier boy of this newspaper.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Irvin Stallman, 21, truck driver, to Ruth Hufnagel, 18, both of Dale.

Miss Gemma Elliott, returned last Tuesday to Nazareth College at Nazareth, Ky., after spending the midyear vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elliott and family.

The Carter Township Home Economics Club will meet in the assembly room of the Dale High School on Tuesday-evening, January 20.