60 years ago
AUGUST 10, 1944
Sgt. Adolph Kohlman, son of Mrs. John Buckley, was killed in action in France July 14, according to a telegram from the War Department received Wednesday. Sgt. Kohlman, who was reared in the Marion community, enlisted in the National Guard in Newton before Pearl Harbor. He was sent across in April and went into France with the 137th Infantry.
Lowene Hiebert, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hiebert of Antelope, remains unconscious in the Hillsboro hospital as the result of a fractured skull suffered Thursday evening when the Rocket struck the car in which she was riding. Her physician said today that her general condition is improved although she remains unconscious.
The Record-Review force and their families enjoyed a picnic Sunday night at the lake in honor of Sgt. Claudine Dixon of Des Moines, Iowa. Those present were Sgt. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Dixon and Patricia Ann, Mr. and Mrs. John Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sawatsky and Gaila, Mrs. Callie Edmonds and Clydine, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Williams, Wharton Hoch and Dick, Anna and Tim Burkholder, Mrs. Renetta Funk, Mrs. Paul Williams Jr. and Judy Coons.
A notice signed by Donald Herbert of the Peabody Farm Association states that beginning August 2, Lt. House, commanding officer of Prisoner of War Camp, Peabody, Kansas, will release prisoners for work either singly or in groups of any number without guards. Guarding will be done by motorized patrols calling at the place of employment. Any loyal American is free to ask for help and can specify the occupation desired, i.e., tractor driver, teamster, painter, carpenter, etc., it is explained.
The Ollenberger Skelly Service Station at the east end of the Main Street bridge is sporting an attractive new red and white paint job. The station has been completely re-decorated inside and out.
Dr. and Mrs. G.J. Goodsheller left by train from Newton Friday for Granby, Colorado, where they will spend a month at the Arapaho Valley Ranch.
