Dale News, Volume 6, Number 16, Dale, Spencer County, 11 June 1943 — Page 1

WORKING IN SILENCE

THE DALE NEWS

No headlines herald the progress of the medical profession in its efforts to distribute adequate medical care to every section of the country. As usual it serves in silence.

VOLUME VI

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1943

NUMBER 16

MALEE MEDCALF BECOMES BRIDE OF CHARLES SHELTON

STOP WORK ORDER ON U. S. HIGHWAY RECINDED

SILVER STARS DEDICATED TO OVERSEAS BOYS

The American Medical Journal points out that there are two objectives which the doctors seek: First, the best distribution of available resources of medical personnel and the health protection of the largest number of people; second, the doing of this in such a way as to preserve the rights and advantages that inhere in local self government.

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Medcalf announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Malee to Pvt.

Work will be resumed at once to make U. S. Highway 31 in the South Bend area a four lane highway, the Indianapolis Star said recently in a dispatch from its Washington Bureau. The dispatch quoted Samuel Hadden, chairman, and A. J. Wedeking, a member of the Indiana Highway Commission, as saying they had persuaded the War Production Board to recind its “stop” order on the highway construction, and that Hadden had told WPB thousands of Studebaker Aviation plant employes coming out of a four-lane access road caused a daily traffic jam when they reached the two-lane Road 31.

Last Sunday morning, a very touching service was given at the Methodist church for the Methodist boys who are now overseas. A silver star was placed in the center of the blue star on the Service Flag. Of the twentyfour boys, seven are now in foreign service, namely, Foster Wibbeler, Robert Wibbeler, Paul Taylor, Wallace Tuley, Fielding Williams, Charles Williams, and Jack Griffith.

The program consisted of a talk by Rev. Barthol Rogers, music by Mrs. Carl Taylor and the following original poem by Mrs. Flora Williams: Yes, our boys have gone to war, We wonder what it can be for. Some went East, some went West, We wonder which is really best. Be it East, West, North or South they go, We know it’s to meet and conquer the foe. On whatever sea, on whatever land, They form a grand and noble band.

They are out to destroy oppression and lust, And lay tyranny low in the dust. Out to protect home and fireside, And restore peace and love beside.

On our flag we have a star of blue, Boys, for each and everyone of you. Today, for each of you who are away, Who on foreign sea or land must stay. On the blue we place a silver star, A symbol, of the cause that sent you far. May its gleam span the sea, convey to you, The prayers of your church so loyal and true. We pray that Peace, on the lands soon may fall, And we assured Foster, Wallace and Paul,

Fielding, Charles, Robert and Jack, We’ll be waiting for you to come back.

Moves are afoot to ease medical licensing restrictions between states. This has been a stumbling block in the way of physicians moving from state to state in ac cordance with the needs of areas critically short of doctors. Another important step was the recent formulation of plans whereby the United States Public Health Service could help meet the need for medical services in critical areas. The doctors are striving, irrespective of thinning ranks, to maintain one physician to 1,500 people. In some cases the average may be less, but even so Americans will still be the best cared for people in the world. In Germany doctors are practically non-existent for civilians. Russia is no better. This fact should be noted carefully. Both the Russian and German medical Systems were prepared for war under “planned” dictatorial economies, yet the test of global war found them both wanting as compared to the progressive American medical system, built on the foundation of initiative, service and sacrifice of our independent medical profession.

Charles Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Shelton of Boonville, on Saturday, June 5, 1943, at the Methodist Church near Camp Stewart, Georgia, where the groom is stationed for the present time. The bride wore a white suit with white and brown accessories. Rev. Frank Halls, pastor of the church officiated.

Hadden also told the WPB, the dispatch said, that the construction material was on the ground, that necessary manpower was available and that the project could be completed within 60 days.

HOWARD JACKSON TO HELP RECRUIT FARM LABOR

INDIANA STATE FAIR BOARD PLANS FOR 4-H CLUB SHOW

E. F. Downen, Spencer County Agricultural Agent announced today that Howard Jackson, Ohio Township school teacher and resident of Rockport, had been appointed to assist him in recruiting and placing farm labor in Spencer County. Mr. Jackson is working out of the County Agent’s office on a part time basis to assist farmers find seasonal and full time labor, when it is needed.

Lieutenant-Governor, Chas. M. Dawson, who is also Commissioner of Agriculture, states that the Indiana State Fair Board along with Purdue University, worked out plans for a 4-H Club Show to be held on the State Fair Grounds this fall, September 4th to 11th.

This show will be held in the Coliseum, the Light Harness Barn, and on the 14 acres which are controlled by the State of Indiana and were not taken over by the War Department. The Fair Board is putting forth every effort to make this a real show for the 4-H Club Boys and Girls of the State of Indiana, realizing the boys and girls on the farms this year will have a big duty to perform in helping to raise more stock and vegetables to win this war.

Rev. and Mrs. 0. A. Beanblossom, Mesdames T. W. Stone, E. W. Stines, Parvin Smith, Forrest Cooper, J. W. Cooper, A. J. Brown, and Miss Esther Singer attended a missionary meeting in Washington, Ind., Wednesday.

Farmers who are in need of seasonal labor or full time hand are requested to contact Mr. Jackson or the County Agent Office for assistance.

At a meeting of the farm labor committee last week, farmer members of the committee pointed out that labor needs were heavy at present because of the late season and excess amount of work to be done.

Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Hamann of Lexington, Ky. are spending the week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Weller and sister Mrs. Jobie Oliver.

The Commissioner of Agriculture hopes it will be possible for every boy and girl interested in Club Work to enjoy a week of education and entertainment at the 4-H Club Show, as he realizes they will be our citizens of tomorrow.

Mrs. S. A. Weller attended the God’s Bible School camp meeting at Cincinnati, Ohio last week and visited relatives at Mt. Healthy, Ohio and Covington, Ky.

Pfc. Leroy Kleeman of Orlando, Florida is here for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Vic Kleeman and family.

Miss Dorothy Kamman has re turned from a trip to New Mexico where she visited friends.

Mrs. Harold Irick is here from Oklahoma for a visit with her mother Mrs. Ann Griffith.

Travis Pinkston was a visitor in Winslow Sunday.

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