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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1945
Page
3
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A Carthage writer recalls past wartime exchanges over scrap metal sent to Japan. The piece links discarded matériel to Pearl Harbor casualties and later Pacific fighting, framing the junk as a trigger of aggression and suffering.
General Marshall warns that returning soldiers will seek immediate demobilization and home life. He cautions homefront support is crucial to prevent frustration and potential disruption as the Army faces limited transport and continued needs in the Orient. The memo urges civilians to ease the transition and sustain morale.
An unidentified wartime remark condemns leaving junk in Japan as the speaker claims it would have mowed down millions of Chinese allies, illustrating harsh sentiments amid ongoing conflict. The excerpt portrays brutal rhetoric reflecting wartime propaganda and the grim mood of the era.
Mrs. Weldon Cherry hosted the Jolly Eight club in Arlington on a Wednesday evening with two tables of rock in session. Refreshments were served to members and one guest, Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson.
The Home Helpers club of Posey township met at Mrs. Dean Stanley's home east of Arlington. Mrs. Staley presented the song of the month "My Old Kentucky Home" while Miss Dorothy Richey read "Seeds." Mrs. A. W. Rigsbee reported as director. the group voted to donate to the cancer control fund.
Fifteen members of the Willing Workers class gathered at Arlington Christian church on Wednesday for a cooperative luncheon and business session following the meal.
Mrs. Claude Sullivan led devotions while Mrs. Elmer Readle read scripture. Mrs. Jas. Allison delivered an Easter poem and the session closed with quilting time as attendees pieced quilts.
Mrs Cleora Jordan entertained the Loyal Women class on Thursday night at her Arlington home with group singing led by Mrs George Carwein and a prayer by Mrs Rolland Earnest. Contests were run by Mrs Earnest and Mrs Charles Abercrombie as twely members enjoyed the social hour. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Harry Gosnell Mrs Willard Tribhey and Mrs Bertha Munden. Edward Engelhardt and Geo Holmes of Cincinnati visited Mr and Mrs Fred McFatridge Friday evening and Mr and Mrs Clyde Blevins hosted weekend guests. Pfc Howard Baker and Cpl Harold McFatridge spent the weekend visiting relatives.
Charlottesville Harold and Don Reasoner spent the weekend at their Montpelier home due to their mother's illness. Edwin Braddock and wife returned from Minnesota Mayo Hospital after visiting Mr. Brad dock’s health. Arnold Overman and family of Columbus visited W. C. Overman. Mary Lou Ruggles returned home after visiting the Fry family.
A running notebook of visitors and travels includes Mrs. Lee Silver in Indianapolis, Mrs. Louie Oldham in Dayton Ohio with son Carl Oldham, and Anthony Haywood returning from Hot Springs Arkansas. Others spent weekends visiting relatives in Owen county Seymour Rushville Kokomo and South Bend while Cedar Rapids Iowa and An derson figures also noted with local hosts and families involved.
The record lists numerous Sunday and weekend visits across several households. Notable entries include Loeed E. Locklye and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Friend from Rushville, and Dr. and Mrs. Earl Greer visiting Mrs. Sarah G. Stager. Additional entries mention families from Nameless Creek, Charlottesville, Green Castle, Mayo’s in Minneapolis, and Chicago friends visiting Paoli, Miami trips, and Mayo’s stay references.
Greenfield spent the early week with Mr and Mrs Ruby. Mr and Mrs Harley Myers of Lima Ohio spent the early week with daughter Mrs Russell Kennedy and family.
Mr and Mrs F J Bly of Con verse spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Ed Bly and son Miss Martha Jo Bentley spent vacation week with her sister Mrs Tom Daggy and family at Olivet Michigan
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