Farm Loans for Conservation Highlight Kentucky Talk
Dean Thomas P Cooper of the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky spoke to bankers about government guarantees for long term farm loans and the impact of loan terms on soil fertility and rural wealth. The discussion noted soil productivity as vital to community income and warned short loans drive land depletion and tenancy. An amateur contest at the State Fair Grounds will feature Farm Bureau talent with prizes, radio broadcasts, and district programs scheduled September 4 to 8.
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Thomas P. Cooper
College of Agriculture
University of Kentucky
Bankers’ Institute
Kentucky
Louisville Courier-Journal
Reau, Inc
Farm Bureau
State Fair Grounds
Lillie D. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
Fair Grounds
Taxpayers urged to study budgets amid upcoming dates
Indiana Farm Bureau tax representative Anson S. Thomas warns taxpayers to review county and township budgets due by August and September. Key milestones include budget publication dates August 26 and September 2, council meetings September 5, and appeals windows October 1 to 15. About 6,000 Farm Bureau members are preparing to engage with boards on next year’s tax rates.
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Anson S. Thomas
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Farm Bureau
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Amateur Contestants Appear at Indiana Fair
The Social and Educational Department of the Indiana Farm Bureau announces an amateur contest at the state fair. Contestants will display skills in agriculture related crafts and presentations, highlighting community talent and farm knowledge.
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the Social and Educational Department of the
Indiana Farm Bu
Chevrolet Sales Hold Despite Summer Slump
Detroit reports a July midperiod rebound from a typical midsummer downturn in auto sales. Chevrolet dealers sold 21,798 new cars in the second ten days, up 3,289 from the first ten days and 4,985 above last year’s period. Month-to-date totals reach 40,307 new units, up 35 percent year over year. Used car sales rose 26.6 percent to 50,764 for the period, with month-to-date at 90,860.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Rural Youth Directors Plan Convention Program
Indiana Rural Youth Directors map their roles at the Indiana Farm Bureau Convention in Indianapolis November 15 17. They will run the afternoon program on day one at Tomlinson Hall after morning meetings and a banquet in the evening followed by attendance at the Farm Bureau session. Hassil E Schenck and other Farm Bureau officials attended a luncheon with the Rural Youth. Mary Dunn visits with Mr and Mrs Luther Renagar near Rushville.
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Indiana Rural Youth
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indianapolis
Youth Board of Directors
Indiana Farm Bureau State Office
Tomlinson Hall
Hassil E. Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc
Farm Bureau
Radio Schedule Highlights and National Notices
A dense weekly diary of CBS and NBC programs across August including The Ghost of Benjamin Sweet and The Columbia Workshop Festival. Features musicians, comedians, and special guests with dates, times, and locations across Wilmington New York Los Angeles and Washington. Also notes public bills and labor topics from Congressional agendas and Rail era policy debates.
Local Family Travels and Moves Reported
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Siler and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bishop left Saturday to join Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruby and son at Ludington Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Addison move this week into the Oscar Alexander property on Market Street. Dr. C. C. Gause and George Kulmer visited relatives in New Castle Sunday afternoon.
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Washington
George Frazier
Union City
C. D. Gearte
Anderson
Martin Swarzkopf
Muncie
Don ‘P. Irwin
Wallace
Frankfort
Albert Ferris
Helen
Milton
Ferris
Senate
House
National Congress
Indiana
Clarence Volk
Matilda Ripberger
Ruth Row
Kamp
Connersville
Mary Janet Hamilton
Frank Shamel
New Castle
D. H. Thornburg
Joseph Barrows
Russell Zell
Phyllis Jean Hopkins
Mary Elliott
Charlotte Miler
Charles Myers
Ivan Alexander
Rushville
Joe R. Hartley
Cicero
Stanley M R. Hartley
Stanley M
Cambridge City
Government Printing Office
Marie E. LeMar
Indianapolis
Ray Perdine
Jean Crawford
Joan Elliott
Ann Wilkin
Ora Siler
Robert Bishop
Harold Ruby and Son
Ludington
Mich
Earl Addison
Oscar Alexander
Market Street
C. C. Gause
George Kulmer
Nominating Committee Announces Officers for Next Year
At Walnut Ridge the nominating committee met Sunday to choose officers and a representative to the yearly meeting, subject to the next quarterly meeting. Greenfield visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Benson were in town Tuesday. Mrs Grace Doherty, Mrs Ralph Winslow and children were in Rushville Monday afternoon.
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Walnut Ridge
Charles Benson
Greenfield
Grace Doherty
Ralph Winslow
Rushville
Kentucky Governor Primary Sees Brown Challenging Keen Johnson
In The Spotlight John Young Brown CIO and United Mine Workers lawyer seeks the Democratic nomination for Kentucky governor in the August 5 primary opposing Lt. Gov Keen Johnson. Primary results may reflect the impact of John L. Lewis attack on Vice President Garner last week.
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John Young Brown
CIO
United Mine Workers
Alwyer
Kentucky
Keen Johnson
John L. Lewis
Garner
Public Auction Sale of Stud Horse at James Moster Farm
James Moster owner of a farm near Rushville Indiana will sell at public auction on Monday August 21 1939 at 1230 PM one five year old dark sorrel stud horse owned by Mr Gatewood whose given name is unknown. The horse has been in Mosters possession for more than six months without payment of charges to cover lien and sale expenses. Cash in hand day of sale
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James Moster
Rushville
Rush County
Indiana
Gatewood
Courage in Elijah lesson Opens August Sunday School series
August Sunday school lessons focus on prophets with Elijah highlighted as a man of Courage. The Carthage Friends church unified service runs 9 30 to 10 30 a m with an exposition of the lesson. Mid week worship Thursday at 7 30 p m continues parables study. all are welcome.
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New York City
Bob Ripley
William Claybrook
Milwaukee
Wis
CBS
Jonathan
Bottsville Bugle
Otter Creek County
38Th Street
East River
Byron Field
Hollywood
Donald Regan
Singer
Mabel Todd
Orrin Tucker
Ambassador Hotel
Cocoanut Grove
Los Angeles
Connie Baker
Lorraine Sisters
The
Glee Club
Gil Marchand
Frank Graham
Israel
Elijah
Carthage
Jesus
East Street Christian Church Service Times
Wayne Newcum is pastor and Forrest Marshall Sunday school superintendent. Bible School starts at 9 30 a m with regular preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m.
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East Street Christian
Wayne Newcum
Forrest Marshall
S. S
Furnas Ice Cream unit reports big milk purchases
During the first half of 1939 the Furnas Ice Cream Company Indianapolis unit bought 10,277,984 pounds of milk valued at 144,229 dollars. Manager C J Hill notes year over year changes with 10,235,360 pounds costing 165,189 dollars in the same period last year. Supply came from 230 farms in Hancock Rush and Shelby counties and from Indianapolis distributors buying in Marion and surrounding counties.
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Furnas Ice Cream Company
Indianapolis
Borden Associated Companies
C. J. Hill
Hancock
Rush
Shelby
Marion
FHA RATES CUT FOR BUILDERS AND RENTAL PROJECTS
The Federal Housing Administration reduced maximum insured mortgage rates this week. Home financing rates fall to 4 1 2 percent and rental project rates to 4 percent, part of a policy to boost home construction and rental housing, expanding circulation and stabilizing housing.
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FHA
Federal Housing Administration
New Gift Books Shown at Library Remark
Library notes announce several new arrivals including Inspiration of Old Age a collection of essays and poems by famous writers. The Doctor's Christmas Eve by Allen. The Seat of Grass by Conrad Richter a tender pioneer love story on a Texas ranch. Beyond Sing the Woods by Trygve Gulbranssen an enchanting Norwegian tale. All gifts from Miss Lillian E Henley. A Centennial book of the Friends Church also received from Hamill Henley.
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Allen
Conrad Richter
Texas
Trygve Gulbranssen
Lillian E. Henley
Wea
Hamil Henley
Mrs Charles D Moore Visits Brother in Plainfield
Mrs Charles D Moore visited her brother Walter Sharer and Mrs Sharer in Plainfield Friday and Saturday, staying for the weekend.
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Charles D. Moore
Walter Sharer
Mrs. Sharer
Plainfield
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