Dr. Crampton named Carroll County civilian defense director
Governor Schricker and the Indiana Defense Council announced the appointment of Dr. Crampton as Carroll County civilian defense director. He will serve without pay and coordinate countywide activities with existing groups to support prearation for any eventuality in line with state and national civilian defense programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Henry F. Schricker
Indiana Defense Council
Dr. Crampton
Schricker
C. A. Jackson
Indiana
Crampton
Jackson
Indiana Defense Incil
Henry F. J
Carol Carroll County
Canton of Defense Industries
Federation of Women's Ie
Ala
Medical Society
Azelclo
High School Grads May Learn Flying
The Army Air Corps opens secret bomber training to high school graduates ages 20 to 26 who pass an intelligence test. A 45 week course combines navigation and bombardier training across four stages, with cadets earning commissions as second lieutenants after 39 weeks. Military pay ranges from $105 monthly during training to $183 as non flying second lieutenants on active duty with benefits included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Corps
Special Air Corps
Air Oo
Air Corps
Bombardier
Army Aviation
Christmas Cantata At Rockfield Church
The Eld school presents a Christmas cantata titled Glad Tidings of Joy at the Rockfield Presbyterian Church under the supervision of Higman. The program features a cast including Roy, Joe, Esther Brown, Nettie, Orville, Keithshire, Betty, Popejoy, Verna Yer, Geraldine, Martha Morris Harvey, Jean, Harold Nip, Gerald Smithy, and Billie Galbreath among others. The event showcases local residents involved in the parish musical effort and promises seasonal songs and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld
Sasey
Jay
Presbyterian
Higman
Roy
Joe Dary
Esther Brown
Deel
Nettie
Orville
Keith Kshire
Betty
Somes
Popejoy
Nor Ae
Mer
Jane van
W Man Héberta
Sue Allen Vernayer
Geraldine
Martha
Morris Harvey
Jean
Inor
Harold Nip Y
Gerald Smitty
Billie Galbreath
Thoughts for Good Thinkers Peacemakers
A devotional excerpt emphasizes peacemaking as true service to others and living as the noblest self. It cites quotes from Cobbe Chamford Eddy and Leacock on ideas, spirit, and peaceful action, urging prayerlike living and nonviolence.
Farm Bureau Party At Camden Hall
Carroll county Farm Bureau co operative employees REMC workers and Farm Bureau officials held a party at Camden community hall with supper and community singing. Mrs Monroe Meade told a Christmas story and John Wagoner performed songs. Leaders Arthur Arnott R J Maggart Miles Martin and Arthur Mullin spoke. About 175 attended. A tribute to Mrs Monroe Meade was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Bureau Cooperative
REMC
Farm Bureau
Camden
Monroe Meade
John Wagoner
Arthur Arnott
R. J. Maggart
Miles Martin
Arthur Mullin
Alumni Association to Give Away Prizes Saturday Night
The Alumni Association will distribute prizes on Saturday night December 20 at Standard Food Market. tickets cost 9 cents each or 3 for 25 cents.
Mary and Joseph Hedde in Wise Men and Shepherds lineup
A listing features Mary Hedde and Joseph Robert Hedde Jr with Wise Men Joe Caldwell Gene Drake Ervin Gish Shepherds Frederick Trapp Bob Calloway and Angel Mary Hedde in a nativity scene group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Bethlehem
H. S
Wilma Flora
Glee Club
O'er Judea
Silent Hills
Hark
the Herald Angels
Noel Richard Shank
Little Lord Jesus Glee Club
We Three Kings
Joe Caldwell
Gene Drake
Ervin Gish
Buddy Kesling
Mary Eee
Joseph Robert Hedde, Jr
Wise Men
Shepherds
Frederick Trapp
Bob Calloway
Social Security Numbers Required for Extra Help
Employers assembling holiday staff must obtain social security numbers from all workers. The Social Security Board urges use of Field Offices to issue numbers after a correctly completed Form S5. Offices will provide account numbers this Christmas season for eligible employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
Carroll County Red Cross Campaign Leaders Named
Charles L. Bell announced township chairmen and assistants for the Carroll county Red Cross drive. The county quota is set at 5000 dollars with Charles Pinta as general treasurer and Allen Bale named publicity chairman, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Bell
Carroll County
Red Cross Campaign
Charles Pinta
Gene
Allen
Bale
Sunday School Class Surprises Teacher
The Bible class at the Lutheran church surprised teacher Joe Neibel with baskets to celebrate his birthday. Neibel has long served as a faithful church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Joe Neibel
Mr. Neibel
Navy Recruiting Substation Opens 24 Hours Daily in Lafayette
The Navy recruiting substation in the Post Office Building Lafayette will operate day and night every day including Sunday. Men aged 17 to 50 are urged to apply at once as recruiting personnel will no longer travel to outlying towns. Red tape is cut to a minimum to speed enlistments. Last Friday Edna Mae and Edwin Raber celebrated their seventeenth birthdays with gifts. Edna Mae Raber is confined to Cass County Hospital after a Sunday night student incident and quick braking.
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Navy
Lafayette
Edna -Mae
Edwin Raber
Edna
Mae Raber
Cass
Camden School News Christmas Programs and Exams Ahead
The C H S Red Devils lost to Deer Creek 40 29 with the second team 25 14. No games this week then travel to Washington Township Cass County next Tuesday. Christmas vacation from Dec 23 2 00 PM to Jan 5 with final exams Dec 27 noon to Jan 1 noon. Christmas Cantata at Baptist Church Dec 21 two performances 6 45 and 8 00 PM. Safety Patrol organized with Lafayette Auto Club support. Hi Y Club to hold a public dance Friday to fund spring athletic party. Wishing Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
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C.H. S. Red Devils
Deer Creek
Washington Township
Cass County
Sangre
Camden
The
Baptist Church
Hyman
Lafayette Auto Club
Women Club Leaders Form County Defense Council
Thirteen defense group chairmen from Carroll county met at Mrs. H. Y. Mullin’s Rockfield home to organize for wartime activities. Leaders cover agriculture, Americanization, aviation, conservation, housing, nursing, nutrition, organization, recreation, registration, estate and bonds, and more with a push for immediate volunteer registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
County Federation of Clubs
H. Y. Mullin
Rockfield
Mullin
Arthur Mullin
Liberty
Monroe Meade
Deer Creek Aviation
Martha Galbreath
Fred C. Smith
Delphi
Fred Case
Camden
Guy Clauser
Rossville
Ruth Ayres
Esther Gregg
Charles Wise
Harold Baker
Joy Edging
George McCain
Delpy Estate
Bonds
Vern Beck
Flora
Alll Club
Farmers Asked to Gather Scrap Iron for Defense Effort
The US Defense Board appeals to farmers to collect and sell scrap iron valued on farms. Local committees named for townships including Adams, Parlton, Carrollton, Creek, Liberty, Rock Creek, Monroe, Tippecanoe, Washington coordinate the effort and provide details through their committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Defense Board
Adams
Howard Smith
Fred Hershberger
Chas Mourer
John Wagoner
Parlton
John Brown
Robert Johnson
Clark Metsger
Clifford Cleaver
Ross Garrison
Carrollton
Evan Sanderson
Monroe
Meade
George Flora
Roy S. Cripe
Taylor Fouts
Clay
John Hackerd
Roy Cornelson
Harold Frey
Lloyd Beard
Creek
Lloyd Thomas
John Roth
Clarence Cleaver
Earl Newell
Joe Cook
J.C. Humes
Harry Wilson
John Itter
Jlas Yost
Gardner Martin Jefferson
John Scott
Guy Lilly
Epee Burke
Bitter Armstrong
Liberty
Wm. Allread
Ohn Benner
G. W. Fross
Lloyd Zack
Joe Henadeone
R. P. Martin
Rock Creek
Fred Marcle Parks En Aigee
Ean Arege
Monroe Ven Eikenberry
Junior Oskey
Charles, Pope
Tippecanoe
Robert van Natta
Ale Axwell
Frank Isoler
Larry Gruber
Washington
Orval Hinkle
Leroy Reba
Emmett Guckien
Floyd Stephen
Golden Rule Class Dinner At Lutheran Church
The Golden Rule Class of the Lutheran Church gathered in the church parlors for a Monday evening Swiss steak dinner prepared by the Philathea class. Roy Gardiner led devotions as president, and officers for 1942 were elected including Roy Gardiner president Ralph Jones vice president Alta Bohafinon secretary Eva Campbell treasurer Arthur Ritchey teacher and Gardiner assistant teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Roy Gardimer
Roy Gardiner
Ralph Jones
Alta Bohafinon
Eva Campbell
Arthur Ritchey
Lake
Fred Jones
Double Wedding At Lutheran Parsonage
A double wedding was held last Thursday at the Lutheran parsonage. The couples were Robert L. Agney with Caroline Ruth Stewart and David L. Adams with Betty Jane Elliott, both of Frankfort. Vows were read by Rev Royer. Miss Elliott is noted as a relative of Mrs Schroyer who witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Agney
Caroline Ruth Stewart
David L. Adams
Betty Jane Elliott
Frankfort
Revroyer
Elliott
Schroyer
Donald Wallace
Bruce Wallace
Chicago
Deer Creek
Here
Fish Hole
Queen Evelyn
Ruth Sanders
John Sanders
Knox
Lawrence Yerkes
John Yerkes
Ruth Robeson
Hartwick Seminary
New York
Plato Robeson
Miss Robeson
Africa
Esther Wer
Amzi Miller
Dorsey Schenck
Samuel Schenck
Abrahan Fisher
Camden
Sarah Miller
Jesse Wise
Stove fire at McCain home prompts quick heroics
An overheated stove sparked a blaze at the home of Mr and Mrs Dean McCain. Prompt actions by a doctor and the fire department prevented damage since the couple were not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McCain
Wise
Third District S and E Meeting Today
The Third District Social and Educational leaders hold their annual meeting December 18 at the Delphi library, with the program prepared by Mrs. John Rowe and others. Principal speaker is Mrs. Almer Armstrong from the state department. A banquet followed at noon and the list of district and county leaders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Almer Armstrong
State Department
John Rowe
Miles Martin
Clarence Cleaver
Austin Cochran
Arthur Arnott
Carrell County
Ralph Maart
Mary Mullin
The
Co-Operative Association
Tragic Train Death Near Murphysboro
Taken From the Files of 1920 records Nathaniel Peck killed by a fast train near Murphysboro Illinois. Other notes recount weddings births illnesses and local incidents including a fish hole drowning near Deer Creek and a house fire alarm at Ray Rice's elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Peck
Murphysboro
Illinois
Ray - Rice
Vandalia Tracks
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Peistmas
Rockfield Church
Frances P. Cobbe
Chamford
Mary Baker Eddy
Leacock
Fenelon
Camden Hall
Richard Kuntz
Miss Mills
Elizabeth Ann Fisher
Pageant
Anna Lou Scholl
Bob Ringer, Bill Lenon
Angel
Mary Hedde
Mildred Wyatt
Mary Robinson
Robert D. Hunt
Mr. Kolb
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Little Lord
Jesus
Judea
Silent Hille
Once
Camden School News
Philathea Clase
Lutheran
S & E Meeting
John Cree
L. Delcenia
Bert A. Rice
W. Breckenridge
Raymond
George Judy
A. G. Crosswhite
Miss May Heiland
Ross Meek
Crosswhite
Charles Stansell
Lencia Fern Brown
J. H. Brown
Alfred Schinmann
Cleveland
Ohio
Sunny Side
Schinamann
Wm. Kennedy
C. M. Kennedy
Rosco E. Forney
Margaret Hance
Catharine
Wm. Hance
Joseph Paden
Amy C. Wright
Dora R. Smith
W. S. Paden
Chas. M. Paden
Frank E. Paden
Seymour D. Paden
Jennie A
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