Church Notes East St Christian Church Program
The East St Christian Church led by Pastor W T Crawley announces Sunday School at 9 30 with Donald Staten as superintendent The Ten Commandments is the next lesson Union services at Friends church 7 30 with Rev Rader from M E church The Young People's Society plans a lake trip for a pitch in supper Monday evening with bus from McCarty's Drug Store at 3 PM Names should be given to Wooten Fitch or Betty DeSchipper All church members urged to attend a church board meeting after Sunday school Sunshine Circle meets at Floyd Reddick's home Wednesday afternoon
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W. T. Crawley
Donald Staten
Friends Church
Rader
M. E
Young People’s Society
Lake Wehi
McCarty
Wooten Fitch
Betty DeSchipper
Sunshine Circle
Floyd Reddick
Friends Church Plans and Meetings This Week
The pastor Nathan Pickett will lead Sabbath services at home. Prayer meeting and year end monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM. Quarterly Meeting next Saturday at Walnut Ridge with Union Meeting at 7 30. Rev W S Rader of M E church to preach. Missionary Society meets with Mrs Mary L Hubbard on Wednesday August 17 at 2 30. $300 debt cleared. praise for hard working committee and Publicity Committee Mrs Mary L Hubbard.
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Nathan Pickett
Friends Church
Walnut Ridge
Union
M. E. Church
W. S. Rader Wil Bing
The
Missionary Society
Mary L. Hubbard
The Municipal Utility Debate in the Arkansas Farmer
A farmer oriented Arkansas Farmer ad argues municipal ownership of utilities drains state and county taxes. It claims privately owned plants pay taxes while municipally owned ones do not, shifting tax burdens and gifting funds to towns over 20 years totaling around forty thousand dollars. It suggests the municipal movement’s decline stems from these perceived fiscal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arkansas Farmer
Local Man Wins Prizes at Muncie Fair
Gerald Stewart of near this place exhibited seven Guernsey cattle at the Muncie fair this week and won six firsts and one second prize. He competed with several leading Guernsey herds in the state.
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Gerald Stewart
Near
Guernsey
Muncie
Drysdale Reunion Brings Kin to Nelson Home
About seventy five relatives and friends gathered for the eighth annual Drysdale reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs W Nelson. A noon pitch-in dinner was followed by a business meeting an interlude of felicitations songs and readings by children. Officers elected for the coming year are Samuel Drysdale president and Miss Della Cooper secretary. The next reunion will be the first Sunday in August at Mr and Mrs Gurney Drysdale’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. €. Nelson
Drysdale
Abss
Samuel Drysdale
Wayne
Della Cooper
Rushville
A. L. Taylor
Newman
M. Kennedy
M. B. Silver
John Andrews
Indianapolis
Will Kennedy
H. Brown
Elwood
Mary Robbins
John Price
Planfield
John Drysdale
Charles Drysdale
Henley Studio Wins Gold Seal at Cedar Point Portrait Exhibit
Henley Studio earned a Gold Seal when a portrait they submitted was hung in Cedar Point Ohio’s Portrait exhibition alongside hundreds of portraits and top photographs from the United States and abroad. Mr and Mrs Henley attended and now offer appointments to view their work.
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Henley
Cedar Point
Ohio
United States
Father of Mrs Fred Jessup Father Passes Away
E G Jones aged 74 died Sunday morning at his Rushville home after a year of poor health. Born near Rushville in April 1858 he spent life in the county. Survived by widow five daughters and three sons. Funeral at 1 pm at home with Rev W E McGill. burial Blue River Cemetery.
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E. G. Jones
Rushville
Lenora
Phillipine Islands
Nellie
Wisconsin
Fern Sells
Chicago
Floyd
Curtis
Fred .Jessup
Maude
Ralph
Jones
Primitive Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen Lodges
W. E. McGill
Greencastle
Blue River Cemetery
Man of Mystery to Perform at East Street Church
Murdock, famed magician, is booked by the Christian Helpers of the East Street Christian church to present his great show of wonders on Thursday August 18 at 8 00 pm in the Auditorium theatre. The act blends spectacular illusions with comedy and a distinct stage personality, marking him as a leading figure in magic today.
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Murdock
America
East Street
Christian’ Church
Auditorium Theatre
Earnest School Reunion at Hannegan Church Grounds
A Sunday attendance event at Earnest School reunions gathered at Hannegan church grounds for a noon pitch-in. A business meeting elected officers for the coming year with J W Rogers as president, Frank Earnest as vice president, and Mrs. Floyd Reddick as secretary treasurer. A program followed featuring music readings and short talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest
Hannegan
Frank
Sec
Treas
Floyd Reddick
Dayton Stewart
Ertle Price
Henry Jessup
Library notes show July loans rise and donations
Library loans for July totaled 1050, up 45 from June. Magazines donated by Willard Miner, Dicky McNabb, and Joyce Gurley join circulating books from Ertle. Notable historical fiction titles listed include Boyd marching On and several Catherwood and Churchill works among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Miner
Dicky McNabb
Joyce Gurley
Ertle
Boyd
Barr—Boys
Orange Ribbon
Barnaby Lee Bynner
Agnes
Cavalier
Catherwood
Dollard
Lazarre Catherwood
Old ‘Koski
Cather
Pioneers
Chambers
Churchill
Davis
Caesar Crowley
Dix
Lad Ford
Janice Meredith
New Fire Equipment Ready This Week in Carthage
The Chevrolet six cylinder chassis is fitted with the old pumper and hose compartment plus a 150 gallon auxiliary water tank. Thomas Bash and Jesse Newsom recondition the truck, promising one of the nation's most up-to-date pumpers. The longer base allows the auxiliary tank to aid even when the pump is not connected to a well, useful for small roof fires or areas without a tappable well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bash
Jesse Newsom
Carthage
Local News Briefs from the Area
Mrs Elizabeth J Hill room previously occupied by Yankomer Department store. William Plummer returns home near Mays after a visit. Mrs John Brooks back home after Coleman hospital operation in Indianapolis two weeks ago and in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Hill
Yankomer
John Brooks
Coleman Hospital
Indianapolis
Funeral Services Attend by Several Rushville Residents
Mrs J F Bowen and Brown Mr and Mrs Lon Newhouse and Kenneth Johnson attended the funeral of Mrs P F Watkins in Litton on Monday. Ruth Reddick and Mary Ann Roush of Indianapolis visited late in the week with Floyd Reddick’s family. Mrs Leonard Ruby and children from Jackson Michigan visited Mr and Mrs Robert Walker in Rushville Sunday night and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bowen
Brown
Lon Newhouse
Kenneth Johnson
P. F. Watkins
Litton
Ruth Reddick
Mary Ann Roush
Indianapolis
Floyd Reddick
Leonard Ruby
Jackson, Mich
Robert Walker
Rushville
Culver Visit Highlights Madison Resident in Fairmount
Mr Evelyn Culver of Madison Wisconsin visits Mrs Della Johnson in Fairmount and Charles Johnson with son Ray of Detroit calls on Mr and Mrs S Murray Parker and family Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn (Johnson) Culver
Madison, Wis
Della Johnson
Fairmount
Charles Johnson
Ray
Detroit, Mich
S. Murray Parker
Visit to Lake Tippecanoe by Indianapolis social circle
Morning at Lake Tippecanoe. Mrs. C. J. Buchanan of Indianapolis spends the week at her summer home, accompanied by Mrs. Nora Linton of Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Tippecanoe
C. J. ‘Buchanan
Indianapolis
Nora Linton
Knightstown
Visiting couples call on friends in this vicinity
Frank Parker and wife and Mr and Mrs Will Kinzey of Alliance Ohio who are visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Chappell in Upland were callers on friends in this vicinity Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilkinson entertained Monday with a twelve o clock luncheon. Their guests were Mr and Mrs Donald Stewart and family of Bridgeport Ir Mrs Thelma Klein and son of Sebring Fla and Mrs Stella Davis of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
Will Kinzey
Alliance Ohio
Thomas Chappell
Upland
Elmer Wilkinson
Donald Stewart
Bridgeport, Ir
Thelma Klein and Son
Sebring Fla
Stella Davis
Arlington
Kyser Family Visits Friends in New Castle
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kyser and daughter spent Sunday in New Castle with Mr. and Mrs. Hi Bi Posten and family and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kyser
New Castle
Hi Bi Posten
Irvin
Family Call at Gwynneville for Mrs Nowotne
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore and family visited Mrs Earl Nowotne Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Arnold in Gwynneville. She is convalescing after an operation at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
Earl Nowotne
Will Arnold
Gwynneville
Shelbyville
Richmond Family Visits Extend Fellow's Stay
Mr and Mrs Howard Grays and their son Macy of Richmond spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S M Parker. The Parkers stayed for a few weeks more.
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Howard Grays
Macy
Richmond
S. M. Parker
Local pastor to retire this year at Fletcher M E Church
The Fourth Quarterly Conference at Fletcher M E Church Tuesday night had District Superintendent Dr McFall in charge. Rev W W S Rader who has led the church for three years retires this year. The Raders leave many friends behind, and hosts regret their departure after their stay in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher M. E
Tueday
McFall
Card of Thanks from Mary Hahn
Miss Mary Hahn expresses gratitude for the many beautiful flowers and cards received during her recent illness.
Allen Binford Visited Spiceland Couple in Carthage Area
Allen Binford and his granddaughter Miss Lucille Green of Havana land Kansas were visiting Mr and Mrs John Winslow of Spiceland and were making calls in the Carthage vicinity on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Binford
Lucille Green
Haviland
Kansas
John Winslow
Spiceland
Carthage
Ed Ruby Hosts Pleasant Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Ed Ruby entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner for Mrs Leonard Ruby and three children of Jackson Michigan, Mr and Mrs Robt Walker of Rushville and Mr and Mrs Lon Kizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ruby
Leonard Ruby
Jackson, Mich
Rob’t Walker
Rushville
Lon Kizer
Women Coffin and Henley Visit Indianapolis
Miss Pearle Coffin and Mrs. Ora D. Henley were sightseeing in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
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Miss Pearle Coffin
Mrs. Ora D. Henley
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Family Dines With Pitts Couple
Mr and Mrs Thomas Pearson and their family of Indianapolis were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Pitts on Thursday evening.
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Thomas Pearson
Indianapolis
Harry Pitts
Hetrick Family Dines with Pitts Hosts in College Corner
Charlie Hetrick and Maude Hetrick of College Corner Ohio were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H O Pitts on Friday evening.
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Charlie, Hetrick
Harry Hetrick
Maude Hetrick
College Corner
Ohio
H. O. Pitts
Six Year Old Injured By Swing Fall At Sunday Picnic
Tommie Ray, six, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ray, suffered a token left arm injury just above the elbow when he fell from a swing last Thursday during a Fletcher Methodist Church Sunday school picnic at the flowing well.
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David Ray
Fletcher Methoist
Linville and Coopher Take Ind- Trip on Tuesday
Russell Linville and Donavon Co pher traveled to Ind- on Tuesday for a business engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Linville
Donavon Copher
Ind
Local social notes from Charlottesville and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs C G Hill and Miss Ruth White attended a School Picnic in Charlottesville Sunday. The Hills and Fred Brooks visited Kirk Hamilton in Marion last Thursday. Mrs W L Tetrick and sons Doral and Robert visited friends in Fairmount last week. Mr Tetrick and son Cyril joined them Saturday for the weekend. Mrs Susanna Binford of Richmond came Wednesday to visit Tr and Mrs David Binford. J A MecConnell of near Gwynne ville was here Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hill
Ruth White
Charlottesville
Fred Brooks
Kirk Hamilton
Marion
W. L. Tetrick
Doral
Robert
Fairmount
Mr. Tetrick
Cyril
Susanna Binford
Richmond
David Binford
Local visitors span several towns on weekend calls
Frank Gilbert of Cincinnati visited with his mother Mrs Eunice Gilbert for a week. Dr and Mrs Alfred Storey and children from Indianapolis called on friends. Mr and Mrs Cleve Geise and son and Mr and Mrs J A Reeves visited friends near Rushville. Mrs W J Hehley spent days with the Stanleys in Hagerstown. Mrs Ollie King and daughter from Dayton stayed with the Kings family. Terrance Finney and family George McCoy from Anderson John Giman and Glen Magee of Muncie called on friends. Joe Michael of Milroy and Mary Rakestraw of Lima visited Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gilbert
Cincinnati
Eunice Gilbert
Alfred Storey
Indianapolis
Cleve Geise
J. A. Reeves
Rushville
Ollie King
Dayton
Ohio
Fred King
Terrance Finney
George McCoy
Anderson
John Giman
Glen Magee
Muncie
Joe Michael
Milroy
Mary Rakestraw
Lima
Rushville and Indianapolis guests gather for Sunday visit
Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Rader with Miss Mary Ellen McCarty and Allen Blacklidge and family of Rushville spent Sunday with Mrs. E. Steger and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harrigan and children. Doris Harrigan of Indianapolis joined the call on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rader
Mary Ellen McCarty
Allen Blacklidge
Rushville
Clifford Harrigan
Doris Harrigan
Indianapolis
Fred Hill
Weekend visit of the Gahimer family near Waldron
Mr and Mrs Chester Gahimer and their family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lester Buckley south of Waldron, sharing hospitality and time with the Buckleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Gahimer
Lester Buckley
Waldron
Mrs. A J Carr and Son Visit New Castle
Mrs A J Carr and her son Jimmy with guests from St Louis spent Monday afternoon in New Castle accompanying Mrs Michael Kyser during their social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Jimmy
St. Louis
Michael Kyser
New Castle
Local Families Return Visits and Vacation News
Mr and Mrs Merrill Magee returned home Sunday from a visit with her parents Mrs and Mrs W J Phelps called on his mother Mrs Mary Ewing and Mrs Dora Lane Sunday in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Henry Carr and family of St Louis are vacationing with his brother A J Carr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Magee
Mr. I.eeeee
W. J. Phelps
Mary Ewing
Dora Lane
Indianapolis
Henry Carr
St. Louis
A. J. Carr
Mrs Paul Gordon and son return from Midwest visit
Mrs Paul Gordon and her son Paul came back Wednesday after several days visiting relatives in Munice Bluffton and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gordon
Paul
Muncie
Bluffton
Indianapolis
Mrs Norris Hosts Bridge Party Two Tables In Session
Mrs C R Norris entertained on Wednesday evening with a bridge party featuring two tables in session. High score was won by Mrs Berna Dine Herbless. Refreshments of sandwiches salad and iced tea were served at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Norris
Bernadine
Also Mentioned on This Page
East ST. Christian Church
Publicity Committee
Saint Int Ever
Drysdale Reunion
Fred Jessup
Great Murdock
Library Notes
William Plummer
Mrs. Verne Plummer
Mays
Gasbach
Fort
Greenfield
Mary Hahn
Tommie
J. A. MecConnell
Wilkinson
W. J. Hehley
Stanley Murray
Hagerstown
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