The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 3 October 1944 — Page 2
Reds Units in Riga Suburbs
MOSCOW. Oct. 3—(UP)—Red amiy spearheads have driven Into the suburbs of Riga in some of thi bloodiest fighting of the Baltic campaign and the liberation of the Latvian capital is near, the official newspaper, Pravda, said today. The dispatch indicated that the Russians were deploying north, east and south of Riga for a final assault on the capital whose fall probably would end effective German resfstance in the Baltic states and release huge Soviet forces for an invasion cf
East Prussia.
Red armies also were believed regrouping in other key sectors along the 1,300-mile eastern front preparatory to launching a series of mighty fall and winter offensives. The Soviet high command, for the first time since the start of the summer offensives June 23, reported in its Monday midnight communique that there were “no important changes"
on any front.
(Radio Moscow said a Soviet Estonian amphibious corps had landed on Muhu Island off the Estonian coast and captured the principal town, also named Muhu, after putting down strong German resist-
ance.)
Pravda reported from the front that the battle for Riga appeared to be reaching the conclusive stage with the Germans throwing in more and more forces and contesting every yard in a desperate effort to
stave off defeat.
The Germans counter-attacked persistently and regardless of cost from favorable positions in hills dominating the approaches to the capital. Pravda said, but the Russians held their ground and in some cases punched out local advances. German casualties have been so heavy that companies of 90 have been reduced to 20 and some infantry battalions that once totaled 1 000i men now comprise only 50. A captured German order of the day threatened immediate execution any German soldier leaving
trench voluntarily.
Allies Inflict New Jap Blows
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, Southwest Pacific, Oct. 3 (UP)--Far Eastern air force bombers sank or damaged 10 more Japanese vessels in the Philippines theater in new attacks Saturday and Sunday, it was announced today as marines and army troops mopped up approximately 1,000 scattered Japanese fighting to the last man in the southern Palaus. The heaviest toll was taken off Celebes island, 200 miles south of the Philippines, heavy and medium bombers also hit the battered airdromes at
Meiuido and Kendari.
Pour coastal fighters were damaged off Zamboanga in southern Mindanao, and a 1,000-ton freighter and two coastal vessels were damaged at Ambon, site of the former Dutch naval base on Amboina island. Airdromes. barracks and anti-aircraft positions were attacked by the escorted Liberators, large explosions and fires visible for 60 miles were ■tarted by 88 tons of explosives. Admiral Chester W. Nimltz announewi at Pearl Harbor that a military government already had been established on'Angaur island in the Palaus. 1,075 Japanese had been killed through Saturday, the count of fenemy dead on Peleliu reached 9,076 for the same period. A total of 187 Japs were captured in securing the
two Islands.
Originally, it had been estimated that the Japs had not more than 11,600 mMn on the two islands. Some enemy dead had not been accounted for, the remainder were scattered through caves in thv» oral ridges on Peleliu and Angaur, were fanatically holding out. Nimitz said these remnants were resisting mostly with amq^l fire, arms, particularly on bypassed "Bloody Nose’’ ridge —Umbrogol hill—on Pekdiu. His communique disclosed that marine corsair fighters, apparently operaUng from Peleliu airfield, again raided Babelthaup, principal island in
the Palaus, against “Intens'e’’ antiaircraft fire. Other central Pacific bombers attacked Moen and Eten islands in Truk Atoll; IWO Jima in the Volcanos and Jaluit in the Marshalls.
V. F. W. NEWS
The basic idea of an organization composed exclusively of overseas veterans was born in the year 1899, immediately after the SpanishAmerican War, The first unit was organized at Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 29, 1899. Today the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States include any honorably discharged officer or enlisted man who left the continental United States, or served in, or is serving in the army, navy, marine corps or air corps of the United States, in any foreign war, insurrection of expedition, which service shall be governed by issuance of a campaign badge by the United States of America; they shall he eligible to active membership. Since the beginning of the present war .the membership has grown to vast proportions with its nearly 4,000 posts- in all parts of the nation and possessions. Men who have left the shores of these United States and serving their country in all parts of the world are affiliating with this society of veterans. Many favorable reports of new posts are being instituted due to men wishing to affiliate with units in the vicinity of their homes. These men will soon take the command of the society and ad-
minister its affairs.
An important asset to the V. F. W. society is the aid given by the Ladies of the Auxiliary, who are devoting a great deal of service like “good Samaritans,” to the welfare .and needs of veterans, orphans, widows in oui vicinity, in orphans and widows homes and hospitals. MemberI ship in the Ladies Auxiliary is composed of mothers, sisters, (laughters and wives of men who are in or have
been in foreign service.
The National Home of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is maintained at Eaton Rapids, Michigan. This his ' home was created in the spirit of comradship and developed for the cere and protection of widows and children of the deceased or totally disabled veterans confined to the government hospital for the insane. This home is one of the outstanding veteran organization achievements of the country. We wish space here could be devoted to a full story cf
the home accomplishments.
It was on Oct. 16, 1941 that General Jesse M. Lee Post No. 1550 was chartered and instituted with its original 25 members, composed of veterans of World War I, and the Span-
ish-American.
Everett Jones, the post’s first commander, had served in the Span-ieh-American, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion and World War I. Aaron Duff is a veteran of the Spanish-American War. The post has grown to a membership ot over 200 members with more applicants constantly affiliating. The future strength of this unit is to become an encouraging and useful asset to the veterans and community
as well.
On Saturday evening, October 7tn, at 8:00 o’clock, Gen. Jesse M. Lee Post No. 1550 will assemble at Us headquarters in special ceremony, for the purpose of initiating into Us ranks a class of 25 veterans of foreign service, of which 20 men compose a group from the V-12 unit of DePauw University, who are veterans of several naval combat engagements. This occasion is to mark the third anniversary of the post. The state Department Commander and his able staff are to officiate during the initiatory ceremony. To you, who have been in foreign service ,and to all eligible service men, themselves, we send this message: "Our society of veterans represents a non-partisan and non-sec-tarian membership, prieservtng the spirit of comradship, service to veterans, widows and orphans, the promotion of beneficial legislation and maintenance of a fraternal spirit."
George Hale of Roachdale visited his sister Mrs. Aden Hanks and Mr. Hanks Sunday afternoon.
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Table of Shoes, Each — • - - $3.00
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1944.
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BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY It is as simple as that. If we love parents we will treasure their words and follow them. Talk is cheap; prove your love by following Christ’s teaching; If a man love me he will keep my word, and my father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our abode with him.—John
14:23.
TBersonal -®- : And 10CAI NEWS BRIEFS
Revival services are being held each evening at 7:45 o’clock at the Apostolic Tabernacle on east Washington street. Services are being conducted by Elmore Smith, evangelist of Seymour. The Rev. Ben Bonnie is the pastor.
Mrs. Dorothy Invin is taking her vacation in Chicago this week. Mrs. Nathan Curtis of Fillmore is a patient in the county hospital. Louise Pettit, Greencastle Route 3, is a patient in the Putnam county hospital. Mrs. Ellen Lewman Pritchett and infant son have returned to their home from St. Vincent hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Alvord have beon called to Indianapolis because of the sudden sickness of their son, Raymond Alvord. Mr. and Mrs. William Askew and son, William, of Louisville are expected to arrive today to visit Dr. and Mrs. Horace Askew. Miss Mal tha Jean Jones and Mrs. Nadine Bremmer of Indianapolis spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wiilard Dreher and daughter. Mrs. Earl Beyer has returned to her home in New York City after spending the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Jesse F. Young and fami-
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Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Alvord and Mrs. May White were afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John W. King of Washington township on Sunday. The Brotherhood of the White Lick Association will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the First Baptist church in Greencastle. There will be a good program and everyone is invited. Press reports today from Madison, Wise., said a marriage Hoenae had beeai issued there to Russell H. Cagle and Miss Margie E. Paris, both of Greencastle. No further details at to their plans were received. There will be an all day meeting at Union Chapel church Sunday, Oct. 8th. Basket dinner. Dr. McClure will be the guest speaker. Quarterly conference i» afternoon. Everybody welcome Sunday School at 10:00 A . M. Guests of Mrs. L. Shryers Saturday evening and Sunday were Joann Ash, Mrs. Ida Boyd, Mrs. Stella Crodian. Mrs. Samuel Adelman and daughter Bessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony McGaughey and daughter Madge. Miss Marguerite Brendle, a graduate of DePauw University in the class of ’42, has been appointed secretary to Dr. Edward R. Bartlett, dean of the University. Miss Brendle was formerly assistant to the sec-, rotary to the president at DePauw. Dr. Edward R. Bartlett, dean of! DePauw University, will be the guestj speaker at the annual meeting of the’ church school officers and teachers', of the Webster Groves, Mo., Congregational Church today. Dean Bartlett’s subject will be "Christian Education Today.” Ernest L. Friend, executive secretary of the St. Louis Y. M. C. A., is in charge of bhe meeting.
War Effort Again Faces New Strike
DETROIT, Oct. 3 (UP)—War production in this greatest of the Nation’s industrial centers was threatened today by a blanket strike that could effect an estimated 1,000,000 workers when the maintenance workvrs council of the United Automobile Workers (CIO) presented an ultimatum to the War Labor Board. The council voted to strike at 12:01 A. M. tomorrow in some 300 Detroit plants unless the WLB sets up a factfinding board immediately to study the wage rates of maintenance workers. Sentiment at last night's meeting of some 1,000 delegates Representing the maintenance workers was overwhelmingly in favor of strike action despite pleas of several council officials to give the WLB "just one more chance." Six representatives left by plane for Washington to makvi a final attempt to avert the strike. The vote was taken after industry and AFL members of the War Labor panel to investigate alleged wage Board vVtoed tho CIO pleas for a inequities between maintenance and production workers. The union asserted that AFL maintenance workers receive higher wages for identical work performed by UAW-CIO memly rs and cited a case at the Ford Motor Co., where wages for AFL electricians were said to be as much as 60 cents an hour higher than those paid CIO maintenance mvn.
(gJ + + + + -> + 4' + + + + + 'J , JJ| • ANNIVERSARIES B4 , + + 4 , 4 , + , 5 , + ‘* , + + + 'J , B Birthday James F. Zeis, city, 18 years STu today, Oct. 3. Dorothy Jean Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Scott, Belle Union, 17 years old Monday, October 3. Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Plummer, 47 years today, Oct. 3.
W. S. C. S. To Meet Thursday The W. S. C. S. of Mt. Meridian, will meet Thursday, October 5th at the home of Mrs. Cordia Butler.
85TH ANNIVERSARY
SOCIETY NEWS
Women of Hie Moose Busy With Activities
war relief night on
Mrs. Daisy Goodman, chairman, held Chapter
Wednesday, Sept. 27. Mrs. Goodman sold defense stamps. The same evening a birthday supper was served by Women of the Moose for the persons having September birthdays. On Friday night a box supper for members was held at the Moose Home. Co-worker Cora Skimmerhorn wants to thank those who help-
ed to make it a success.
Women of the Moose have donated $10.00 for the Mothers Service Club for the honor roll, and another donation of a woolen blanket given by Mildred Quinton has been sent to the Riley hospital for infantile paralysis
patients.
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Tri Kappa To Meet Tuesday The Active Chapter of Tri Kappa will meet at the home'of Miss Anna Marie Eitel Tuesday evening at £:00
P. M.
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Fortnigl/tly (lub Met
With -Mrs. Simpson Stoner
Fortnightly dub m-'t Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Simpson Stoner. Mrs. James M. Oliver was assistant hostess. Mrs. S. R. Raridcn
Eighty-five years as pace-setter In the field of food distribution will be celebrated throughout the nation this week by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. Pioneer in modern methods of mass distribution, the A&P was established in 1859, when George Huntington, Hartford opened the doors of his first red-fronted store in New York City. Today the stores are familiar sights throughout the country, and, along with present-day super - markets, play a vital part in the daily lives of millions of consumers, producers and farmers. Announcing local observance of the anniversary, J. A. Lindgren Jr., vice president in charge in this area, pointed out that the institution founded by Hartford is a veteran of four wars and has been committed to an important role in the present conflict. "In its strict observance of the price control and rationing programs, its teamwork with federal dgvncles in helping to move surpluses of various commodities, its leadership in the drives to salvage waste fats.
One thing is certain . , is going to win the World -4*- —I-- -d.. It is predicted that the majont,, us will be playing bridge this wial to quiet our nerves! Hitler’s rocket bombs are mi "buzzing right along” any more. '
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Just think, it was only a year#, that DePauw had all-American h Steuber in the backfield and BigT, Bob Johnson In the line, j n otj, 1 words. Coach Neal’s football aw was what you might call “ a team."
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A rat will fight desperately etj cornered and that is exactly (J
to j it may take the Allies a little loqt of ■ to exterminate them. But da<
metals, containers and paper, and its ; many’s predicament today, it ^ vigilance against waste and spoilage pears as though the Nazis are in the distribution of perishables, the j to scrap until death and as a rat
A&P has kept a pledge it made the American public at the start
the war,” Lindgren said. j worry, they will get the job do The company’s pledge, over the , ev< ' 1,1 weather,* signature of John A. Hartford, | ^vorable terrain and Schickleg* president of the company and a son 1 61 8 frantic efforts,
of the founder, affirmed its intention j
to continue efforts to reduce the' < “' as rat -‘ orlin K should not bofa spread between prices paid the grow-j locaJ nature lovers. \ou can dtin
in Putnam county and see
Fugitive Caught After Gun Fight
HUNTINGTON, Ind., Oct. 3.— State police climaxed search of several houses Monday as they shot and wounded slightly a Negro who was reported to have attacked and disarmed State Trooper Charles Ennos. State Police Captain Walter Eckert, who headed the search, identified the man as Joe Reynolds, 21, sentenced in Allen county Sept. 19 to serve 180 days at the penal farm on a charge of assault and battery. Rey-
nolds was reported to have escaped , session Wednesday at 7:30, from the farm last Thursday. | * *"*
j Maple Heights Home Ec
Ennos reported he encountered the To Meet Tuesday
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was in charge of the program and id . farmers in the ' bpautiful landscapes as can be f
Prof Reid Winsey projected slides to contlnue 118 aid to taimers in me > which he had taken in Europe in 19-j ^ or(1, ' rl >’ marketing of their P r °- ? oca L in I I I 40. They were colored and were tak- i ducts at fair prices ’ ^ to mainUi n ^ en in various countries and WPre i wages and good working condit- this ball
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Legion Meeting'
particularly interesting because Prof Winsey explained that the allies had gone through certain territory or had landed at a particular place. He showed picture of the avenue In Paris where the allied armies marched and as Prof. Winsey showed the slides he explained each one. Following these he showed pictures which
had be«rv taken, .in Wisconsin and repl ^enting 28 posts in
Indiana district, attended a district meeting of the veterans’ organization at Turkey Run, Sunday. ; The spacious lawn of the state ; park hotel provided a picturesque ’ setting for the opening of the joint session, which was dedicated to greater service for the men and women
| of World War II.
. ^ „, , . , I Repeating the national Legion conman hitch hiking along a road near! Maple Heights Home Ec Club will, vention motto of “Thank God, and here and stopped to question him. meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock | Carry On,’’ the district organization During the questioning, the officer at the home of Mrs. James Hill, I resolved there will be no celebration | said, the man suddenly attacked him. Sycamore street. The hostess will be as far as the Legion is concerned
Mrs. Ross Alexander, Mrs. Raymond when the war in Europe ends. j Spurlock and Mrs. Lloyd Arnold. | plans for the coming year
Michigafr and various other ones.
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Eastern Star
Meets Wednesday Greencastle Chapter 255 Order of Eastern, Star will meet in regular
I Did you know that Arne rfifX Q , Am ■ newsboys have sold over one i vUU I IBSCnt AT i one-quarter billion dollars wortbl
War Stamps.
Some interesting aerial raphy “shots” and other pii
More than 500 members of the f^e European war zone on displij American Legion and its auxiliary, Central Natiqnal Bank
the sixth jj ave attracted much attention tk
past few days. The collection n
sent by Lieut. Jim Poole of Wr
township.
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Three large and formerly beaulfi elm trees which have adorned Ik east side of the city library for years are to be eliminated, has caused these big shade die and for the sake of safety it deemed advisable to remove Uwn.
seized his revolver and fled.
LETTER FROM ENGLAN8
Ennos’ report brought several squads of state police into the j search. The officers encountered : the man on three different occasions | and exchanged shots with him before J they finally wounded and captured
him.
Reynolds was brought here pending return to the penal farm.
DEWEY TO SPEAK ALBANY, N. Y., Oct. 3.—(UP)— Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. Republican presidential candidate, resumes active campaigning tonight with a 15minute radio address on “a subject of vital importance to 50,000,090 Americans—taxes.’’ The speech, marking the opening of the October phase of the campaign, will be broadcast from the executive mansion between 7:45 p. m. and 8 p. m. (CWT) over the Mutual Broadcasting System.
CONDITION SERIOUS NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—(UP)—Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith was still in “very grave" condition today at Rockefeller Institute hospital where he has been a patient since Sept. 28. His physician, Dr. Raymond P. Sullivan. said Smith had shown a slight improvement yesterday. He was visited during the day by members of his family and Catholic church dignitaries.
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* * * + Art Group Meetx Wednestlay The Art Group of A. A. U. W. will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Miss Margaret Boyd 515 Anderson street. At this time plans will be made for the year and a regular meeting time will ba set. •+- -+- -+- Clinton Fulls Aid To Meet Thursday The Clinton Falls Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, October 5, with Mrs. Oscar Martin for an all day meeting. All members and friends are urged to attend. •«• * * * Circles One & Tw'o To Meet Thursday Circles One and Two of W. S. C. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. C. W. Hildebrand, 606 East Washington Street, Thursday at 2:30. -•J«- .ahKindergarten Mother’s Club To Meet Wednesday The Kindergarten Mother's Club will meet Wednesday night at 7:30 in the Library, please note change in
date.
• • » • Delilah Miller P. T. A. To Hold DinneryMeeting The first meeting of the year of the Delilah Miller P. T. A. will be a dinner meeting for both mothers and fathers. It will be held Friday evening, October 6 at 6:30 in the school auditorium. The program for the evening will be a radio quiz show in charge of Professor Herold Ross. Music will be furnished by Miss Marcia Hamilton. The meat, rolls, cake and coffee will be furnished and members are asked to bring table service and one dish of food. -+- -4- -+- Earl Fisk Camp and Auxiliary Will Meet Earl Fisk Camp and Auxiliary will meet Thursday, October 5th, at 6:30 o’clock in the High School gymnasium home economics room. There will be an election of officers following the pltch-in dinner. Everyone is asked to bring their own table ser-1 vice. *
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discussed at length at the meeting, with the Legion adopting a program designed primarily to securing jobs for returning service mtn and wo-
men.
Rehabilitation, child welfare,
Miss Phyllis Bramer, daugliUr Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bramer of castle has received an inte letter from a Brownie Scout. Fisk, of Norwich, England, description of the Brownie pl»*
an< l meeting and procedure shows
Americanism were stressed, with In- though the terms used in diana Department Comander William are a llt tle different Brownie E. Brown of Bloomington, Sixth Dis-’ do tht , Bamt . things
trict Commandvr Louis Lemstra of '
Clinton, and Vice Commanders Bob Knutz of Kokomo, and Fred Hasselbring of Indianapolis outlining the various phases of the program. Among those attending from Greencastle were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pease.
Robert W. Hubble of 511 North
Indiana street, Greencastle, who has been stationed at Camp Atterbury, has been transferred to Camp Hood,
Texas for his basic training. Albert R. Howlctt Route 1, Green
castle, who has been at Camp Atterbury, has been sent to the infantry replacement center at Camp Hood,
Texas, for his basic training. Pvt. William Ray Jackson, son of
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jackson of Putnamville, has been transferred from Chanute Field, 111., to Tyndall Field, Fla. He recently spent a furlough with his parents. His new address is Pvt. William Ray Jackson, 15344740, Section K, Tyndall Field,
Fla.
Clarence C. O’Hair of Route 1, Greencastle, has been transferred to
Camp Hood, Texas from Camp At- - terbury for his basic military train-' Donald Gorham
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interested in similar activitiw other countries as here, follows: 22 AmpthiH Norwich, Eng Dear Phyllis: 1 am a Brownie of the "th V Holy Trinity Pack. My name Sheila Fisk and I am ten yews I am a sixer in the Pixie Six. now tell you how we have a met First we have our Brownie Then we have a game and then do some work; then another , and finish with our Brownie pt* He have sixes, the pixiea gnomes, and fairies. We h*** Brown Owl, a Tawny Owl, ^ pack leader. I have passed my ond class and am ready for my I have a three years star. I hope you had a nice birthday will send you a photo in my um when I can have one done, tell me about your Brownie* brother, who is fourteen, I* 4 and mummy is a Guide Offi ce my daddy is a soldier and hain India for two years. Give my love to your mummy Wago. .- With love fm®
Sheila-
Brownie Scout in C.reencastk organized under the leaders Mrs. Earl Bramer, Mrs. Longden, Jr., Mis. Kenneth Mr*. N. W. Peabody, Mr*. Martin, Mrs. M. H. Crouse
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years of age are eligible.
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