The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 1 August 1944 — Page 2
THE DAILY fc ^NEt, GREENCASTLF. INDIANA. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1944.
WARSAW
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tin i .ijitare of the six-way iailway. junction ot Jelgava i rath «of Riga, in an atli it .rapi ily was narrowing k coi i idor for some 20 en ui: h'nt in tne Baltic states, e 2 0 f »C Germans were killt 1 '-j htir; for Jelgava. while It ts, CO t anks and self-propelle
, kr ockad out.
al ro ' Were reported elsewhe
: ili 'a' -t front stretching frou iulf of '-'inland to the Carpal : runtui n ' with the Soviet hit u.int! mil t ouncing the capture e u i tetai of 2 140 towns and vi the ;m! a test number ever lit
d in a 2t- hour period.
except for a brief period after tL. rocketr were fired. In the past single-motored fightei • carried only two rockets and we; so slowed they became easy prey f"i American fighters. American fliers sighted five of the rocket planes on one recent flight 1 >vt i Germany but so far the m w planes nave made no real effoit io ittack American heavies.
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•iiipleted another step to Navy vvi ■n.ir'* s and have ad tpe next t age of training to an anm. Mcement by Lt i |c H. Mi chell. officer it tin DePauw .activity, Bai will eontiiii '»■ its work a until an an gements an t th"ir tra rvsfer to Br*
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I i- -miit I’n i siratory pr.. intf ehanged throughout mieording i io a recent
annour- .ut hy Navy’ officials. C.imli . tot fligtit tr Mning will I . tak- from tl • V-12 .apprentice M-a ir-i l which DePaulw's quota for lln uiunier semester has heen inld.'d t-- approximately 600. In the | I nineteen months, the Flight Pn par: toiy School at l)ePaiiw University has trained seventeen battalions of future Navy fliers in ground : ehool subjects and physi-
cal training.
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Rockef Planes • Used By Nazis LONDON. Aug. l.-tltpl German'.' leeently released another of it: "vaunted" eeret weapons, a Messer"clmiitt 16:; rocket-ptropelleiI fight"! plain ir i desperate effort to halt. American bombers it was revealed.'
today.
Preliminary icports indicate the MK were defeated in their first engagement with American Light) lie tighter* but United States Air Jo! ee headquarters withheld judg--
ment on its potentialities.
The new plane was “secret” onb/ m the dale when it would first api-j P ii .Most of its details have bet a" j known by dlied headquailet’s ft ft 'oiii time uid what was not known <niild he surmised from allied expi*ri-I
meid: with similar craft.
II w is the first of two new weapon Germany was expected to Uirow into the ar win The other is a jet- | jui.p' : i fighter plane on which vi: - I tnady all nations, including the Unit- . i <i states are known to tie working , Both American ami British heavy i I . nih.T 11^ve been attacking rocket an i |< t-propulsion engine factories ut Stuttgai t and elsewhere in Germa y on a large scale. The author).tati\' magazine The Aeroplane warned that tin scale of attacks hide at' .l that Germany now has jetpropul. i ai engines in production on a scale that nuty threaten allied air
mi} n inacy over Europe.
kii a accounts of tile new roaket jdane indicate it merely is an adaptation of rockets as "booster" jiow i to augment the gasoline en- • unr when tin' |>ilot needs a sudden! hurst of speed to elude or catch his J
opponent.
lull a tv with this use of rockets in the p -t was for the rocket equipment actually slowed up the planes
Game Warden Paul Myers tod. ■ •ailed attention to the fact that tl’ I deni ! ' mo.i 1 oi this section al 1 1 liana does not open until August 10 ml closes October x. Many nimrods ere of the opinion that the season pened today but legal hunting i f use animals is still nine days away. YANK FORC ES < font I iiuetl Fro in 1'iiu** On«*> ig tin cathedral, were damag'd verelv. hut the southern end of the wn was untouched, front dispatches
aid.
United Press war correspondent .obert Miller said the Americans ressed on from Avranehes with ardly a pause and engag'd the numy in a skirmish around St. juentin, about half way to the Seme river, last night. Resistance was short-lived, howver, and the Americans crossed the elune this morning, emerging into 0 to 12 miles of flntlands ideal for
irmored thrusts.
MeGliney reported from Avranehes hat the American tanks wie raring head “with a speed with which no nfantry could keep up." “Ns nearly as I could tell," he said, "Thi re was nothing to stop them, whe 'ev-r they wanted to go. This wan a conquering urmy which could not be stopped least of all hy the G.-rmans, who were running as fast
as they could,”
The west coast port of Granville, by-passed in th 1 ,* initial advance into A’Tranches, also was cleared of the i-niemv last night and one rrpi rt said I American naval men already were I
talking over tho port.
' given by' Mrs. Mary Mitchell on I "Looking for the Beautiful, followed by the Lord’s Prayer Mrs. Ktta I Colling gave a reading on "How I | Hinted a Mouse." A reading was j given by Mrs. Carson. "A bncle-
I groom at Kifty-th;
The proceeds from th" pntt 1 plant
matter under Act o? March 8,' 1878 { Key. and Mrs. Ernest Kivett, en-j „ f , 70 w g SubeeripUon price, 11 cents per , tertained Sunday July BO. a large] children’s Horn, at L • week; $3 00 per year by mall in Put- ■ delegation from the churches i.’; Several liter tin nam County; S3 50 to $8.00 per year 1 which they serve. Approximately; conducted by th by mai.' outside Putnam County. ’seventy-five were represented. A] 'jzella Leonanl ar■ I tl 17-19 South Jackson Street. ’enjoyable dinner was served out in | Refreshments
Society Rev. And Mrs. Met ammeek Entertained Guests, Sunday
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MOL lARKET ■ *»oo. s:< nerally steady: gooc ii;u 24iO lbs $14.80: 241 ■ 11 ir, 100-15!* lbs $12.50- . si:; 25-$13.50.
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00k covi are used.
i the open and ar, after noon meeting fought I was ^,.1^ ou t in the yaril with Rev. many | u ora i^ a y officiating Everyone took part and thus making the day a most enjoyable one. Every one
Caleb wanted a mountain, for it and got it. God has
mountains, so why be satisfied with an ant hill? God loves ambitious
people: Now therefore give me this j wj!jhei) to extend thanks to Rev. and
mountain Joshua 14:12.
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Jnd LOCAL NEWS
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RITA Kill \ WRITES
Mrs, Flora Fuller has just received u letter from Rita Kht a \\ ,, with icr mother and brother Roddy are vacationing with Capt. G, D. Rhea j it Joplin Mo.. ; The lettei is well written and cor-! rectly spelled words all through, and! ced we say lots of love to Mrs. Fidler. Nice work Rita dear, and it ■foes t.i show you what a small girl can do when she tries. And so, we din re it with your friends and school-
mates here.
Dear Mrs. Fuller,
We went in an interesting cave. Now 1 can play t nnis, shuffle board! uul I can swim across the pool. Do vou still live at the La gion 1 I wish
you were here.
How is Sue" Behind our house the squirrels run around like chickens. With all my love
Rita
Mrs. Dorothy Rossok Surlier is im;•roving it the Putnam county hos-
pital.
Ward D. Mayhall is on a two wet ks vacation from the Central
National Bank.
Raymond Riley, Manager of the Kroger Store, is taking his two ,
veeks vacation.
Mr and Mrs. Lois J, Arnold and ! hildien are spending a two weeks
vacation at Lake YVuwasee. Mrs. ('. H. Dorsett and son Martii:,
of Detinit, Mich, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in Greeneastle. 11. K. Denny president of Clover-
dale Lions Club went to Chicago today to attend the War Conference of
Lions International.
Mrs, I . J. Seyfried and son. Torley left for Denver, Colo,, wheie Dido p. Seyfried will graduate from
! Lowry Field on Aug. 11
Mrs. W. C. Ratcliff and son, Drake 1 ! have returned to their home in Bain- 1 bridge alter visiting with Mrs. Rat- | ! Jiff's mother, Mrs. J. A. Van Dorn
tut Y.sbury Park, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Huston
Portland. Ore have left for Washington I). C.. New York and Boston, 1 ft>*i visiting Charles Huffman, her
uncle, and other relatives.
Mrs. Ted Ridgway and daughter, Carol Ann have returned to their home at Waco, Texas, after an exI tended visit with Mrs. Ridgway’<1 1 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarel Wil-
j lia.nison and other relatives,
j Mrs. Beula Sears has received a I letter from her son, Pvt. Leland H. Sears saying that he is now station- | ed in Burma. Leland would like to jheui from his friends. His address may be obtained from his mother. The statement given out by a member of the family that Lemuel Patterson had enlisted in the Marine Corps which appeared in yesterday’s Banner was an erroneous report, it
was said today by his sister. Patter ' "’’itle,
John 6. McClain Dies At Milligan; Ohn Gilbert McClain, age 76 years.
. Milligan, died M mduy right at 3:30 o'clock at th. >■ .if his daughter. Mrs. .lul us Gi mes. Waveland Rural Rout", following a three
months illness.
Mr. M. Clnin was 1 t ' red farmer and was assessor of Gn-.-n township in Parke county for ev, rul years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Julius Grimes: two soi Everett McClain of Parke • ai J v and Pvt. Neal McClain 'if the U. S Army, st:it oned at Greei vilie, Pa six grandchildren and two brothers. Alex and Jacob, both of Greene township, Parke county, 11 1 Alma j Stark McClain prer, ded him in death
I several years ago.
Last rites will b held Wednesday ^ afternoon at 2:30 o'chi d; from the Mt. Moiiah Chun 1. with burial ,ij the eemeti ry nearby. The Rev. C. L. Airhart of CrawfordsvtHe will . f-
i ficiate.
j son, she states, is working in Indian,- • a polls. | A part of the Boesen Holstein 1 dairy herd will be sold on Sept. $. This great herd of registered Holstein was first established in 1000 hy the late J. K Boesen with the put-
] Mrs. Kivett for their hospitality and | lovely dinner and wonderful time. Among those attending were: Rev. and Mrs. Dora Day, Mr. and Mrs Lawrence McCamniack, Mr. and Mrs Uinith Monday, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lambert, Mrs. Halley Baldock, Mrs I Bertha Montgomery and Children, ' Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Newman and j family, Mr and Mrs. Erin-st Cox, Mr and Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mrs. Bertha Terry and granddaughtn Mrs, Clar a I Hill, Mrs. Cynthia Alice Mrs. LamI bert and children, Mrs. Francis 1 Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry •Baliff. Mrs. Elsie Herbert and child I ren, Mrs. Thelma Brooks, 1 fcristj i Alex, Mrs. Edna Purcell, Mrs. Herj bert Gorham and son, Mr. and Mrs ! William Arnold and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Sam Phillips. Frank Phillips, Mi-s Mary Terry, Frank Sharp, Mr. arid Mrs. Tommy Rogers, Mrs. Elma Milhon a 1,J son, Mr. and Mr. J. W. Mayo and children, Mr. a-nd Mrs. Bedford O’Neal and children, j Dewey -Bleak, Mrs. Madge Carter, | Jack Purcell, Otto Blunk, Mr. and Mrs. Floris McCammack. Several of the Tri county Sunday school attend-
ed.
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Reclxville W. S. <\ S.
To Hold Picnic
The Reelsville W. S. C. S. will hold its annual picnic at the home of Mrs. W. C. Zaring on, Road 10 east of Manhattan on Thursday, August 3. Bring dinner and table service. Goo*
Wood ' parking space provided. All mem-
bers and friends are cordially in.
! vited. + + -e
i Rnelsvilht Group Met With Rev. And Mrs. Fraley
'The Reelsville Methodist Youth Fellowship held its regular Sunday evening meeting at the home of Rev and Mrs. F. O. Fraley of this city 1 last Sunday, six to nine p. m, I A luncheon supper was served on Mu- lawn. Miss Catherine Timberman, president of the group, led in the worship service and a short
business session.
Mias Dorothy Timberman, just returned from Battle Ground, gave a report of the district youth meeting
there.
The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eggers, Fred S,
Donald Hussier, Mack
Bowen, Ross Trout, Melvin Bowen, Harold Hassler, Gilbert Haasler, Morris Aker, Betty Aker, Jack Aker, Ellen Young, Virginin Price, Dorothy Timberman, Catherine Timberman. I FOR SALE: Farm, 54 acres, 2 j houses, barn, good water, no agents need answer. Dyer Brother, Fin-
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chase of some outstanding cattle.
There are many new Holstein | on8tl0 ’ Indianfl ’
herds being established in Putnam 1
county, and it is hoped that the most '■ V,t '"‘H’lian iJHIrs \ld
of them will stay in the community j ** f> * < *
The health of the herd is the be. t ! Ttle Mt - Merrldian Ladies Aid will of any l ord. There will he 47 head 1 h ” 1(l th( ' ir anual P irn, c at the Robe
sold under the management of the
Ann Park on August 3 with Mrs.
Holstein-Friesian ana, Inc.
Breeders of
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Reunion Held At Harry Reek Home The Beck reunior was held at thi home of Mr. and Mrs Harry R. Beck north of Fillmore. A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour which was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beck, Mrs. Grace Jetho and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carr and son of New Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Beck. Miss Dorothy Jetho, Miss Mary Dickey, Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Torbet, Hollywood Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beck, Mrs. Edna Jeffras and daughter of Danville, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smlthernan and family, Coatesville, Mr. and •Mrs. Clinton C. Berk and family, Frankfort, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Beck and family, Terre Haute, Mr and Mrs. Arthur Morrison and daughter, Thorntown, Mrs. Jelma Padgett, Toledo Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pursell and family, Greeneastle Mr. and Mrs. Paul Siddons and daughter, Greeneastle, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beck and son, Plainfield, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Beck, Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broadstreat, Fill-
more.
•k -k -I- -k Mrs. 4'arson Hostess To XV. S. C. S. Social The Bainbridge W. S. C. S. was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Maude Carson Wednesday afternoon, July 26. Twenty-two members and ten guests were present. Mrs. Zuma Weller led the singing of favorite hymns. After the closing song, "This is My Father's World," prayer was offered by Mrs. Marv Priest An Inspiring tntk was
wafers were served by the hostess assiSts I by M: and Mrs. Myrta Tati
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Observes 8<Mli Birthday On SundayOn Sunday. July both the child! 1 grandchildren and ee at gi.-mdelnt-dren of Mr. and Me F. M. Spencer met at their home t help :,t! Sp er celebrate his birthday of SS) yea is Moil" as known by hi- nee'.l! 1 > and friends was 80 yea i i.ld - ,luy, July 28. A tabk loaded wi'U good things to oat. ii-.cle ie bill - day cakes, iced tea md : ice cream was enjoy: d at the hour. Those present w > • Mr inti Mi - Will Bain and daughtei Baibara. Mr. and Mrs •Kenn ; 1 -n laughter Rosalie, th en astle. M: ind Mrs. Wallace iS: ott vi Spt-i-.e • md daughter, Maitli:! Ann An of Greeneastle; Mr. n I VIi U r Spencer, Emmagetn G- i.itd, Phy and Wayne, Jud;;on: Mi end M’ Glynn Spencer, Lajin Doie-, Hart and Arlene of Indiana}!' he Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spcnci r. N• i :o.:. Patsy Betty. Janet and Ctyi: Ji. Bi •/; . Mr .and Mrs, Jack Simili ind Johnny. Two memhii.-, •■: Ur- fa]:i.'.." were absent, Jay Anso... ..-lan-ison-i - law, somewhere i>i tin Pacific ai l Miss Anita Spencer < - California. •k -k -k *h Young People of Presby terian Cliurell to Meet The Presbyteii.in rhureh will !ia\ a picnic supper Thursday evening at 6:.'{<J O’clock at ttle home of Dr. a- i Mrs. Will E. Edingto f-t all tin young married people and tl!. ir fai - ilies. Please bung a di.-li f foe i ami table service. •r -1- -r + Tri liappit To Meet Tuesday The Active Chapter "t Pri Kapjia will meet with Mia. John Kaiimiii.v on Tuesday evening at 8 00 o’clock i Capter No. '*55 O. I s. Io Meet Weilnesda Greeneastle Chapter No, 255 O. F. S. will meet in regu'ar ession VV< 1 •lesday evening at s:()0 o'clock. rhursday Reading ( lufi To Hold Picnic The Thursday Reading Club and members of their families wilt hold . their annual picnic at 6:30 p, . ! Thursday evening, August :, ,-it F • Robe Ann Park. In ease of rain it, will he postponed. -J- v *k -k *k v -i* -k *k v v -k .*■} * ANNIVERSARIES fer + 4* -k -k *k -h -I •4* v -t- V "*. - Itirt Inlay Donald Wayne Ratcliff son of M . ami Mrs. Cline Ratcliff. 9 years I ,- day, August 1. Miss Verna June Cofei', dauglite ot Mr. and Mir Wdliam Cofer. eig'u-, teen years old July 29. | S 2 e Eldon Lewis 29 yean; old today, Aug. 1 Weddings Cpl. and Mrs. E l York, 2 years today Aug. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Skinner H, 3, 14 years today, August 1.
could be issued.
Isaac Strain Mr. and Mrs, went an emei j
evening.
U year old son of lames Strain, underney operation at the i v hospital Monday
idiose who underwent tonsil opc-"-nty hospital Tues:e, Mrs. Bonita Fis•04 ein College avenue; Stan..ad I.. McBride of Freedom:
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THE DUKE OF WINDSOR, governor-general of the Bahamas, ai in dui the former Wally Simpson, are shown . - ing the Waldorf-Astoria hotel after their arrival in New Y do ing r short visit here, the royal couple plan to visit V igton an i Canada. (late:r- ■
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Messrs. Collar. Omsger .uni liiiiii Have purchased and will operate tl Etcheson Hardware and Furniture C< store in Hainhrid^e - necessarily th 1 be a short period of remodelin restocking: of Lfoods. The ma?,; extend to you the same courteous e to which you have been accustom1 v apnreciate it very much if * ! ‘ v ‘ it a point to come m and ^et cquainted.
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