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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
4
The Texas and Nebraska wild west rodeo headlines at Greenfield Indiana with 25 cowboys and cowgirls, 50 bucking horses, long horn steers, a troupe of Indians, bronco busting, roping, bull dogging, steer riding, sharpshooting, and a Brahma bull from India. August 14 and 15, 50 cent admission, 5,000 seats free under floodlights.
Drilling was underway on 81 wells with 167 producing since January in Indiana as of July 31, led by Gibson and Posey counties. Division of Geology director Dr Ralph Esarey reports 341 permits issued in seven months and 142 producing oil, 25 producing gas, and 100 dry wells. Regulation requires a drilling permit prior to any oil or gas operations.
In Washington and cities nationwide women debate wearing silk stockings as war time shortages loom. Crowds form in major stores while gas lines and aluminum drives dominate news, and the silk mills close ending any dissent over wartime measures.
In a brisk public caution the piece links unity in the Western Hemisphere to political resolve. It notes price controls and higher taxes, military readiness, defense production, and a postwar agricultural boom while urging voters to rebuke Washington power players in the upcoming elections.
C. R. Gutermuth announced stiff penalties under Indiana laws prohibiting sale or purchase of four squirrel species including fox grey black and flying squirrels. The statute covers offering to buy as well as actual transactions. A separate section bans hunting or killing squirrels in public parks or state grounds.
H. M. Shevnan, Chicago rupture shield expert, will appear at Roberts Hotel in Muncie Saturday August 23 from 9 A M to 6 P M to demonstrate the Zootic Shield. He claims it closes the opening in ten days by improving circulation and strengthening weakened parts with no medicines or straps. Demonstrations are free. address 6509 N Artesian Ave, Chicago for details.
A scrambled note lists entertainers and programs from the period. Mentions Anita and Jimmy Wilbur with Scramby Amby, Jessica Dragonette signing long term, Nat’s Farm and Home Hour reaching its 4000th broadcast, and NBC auditions for Phil Baker in Brownstone House. Also records Army maneuvers coverage by WLW stations in Louisiana with bilingual broadcasts.
Administratrix Hazel Cooper files for final settlement of Ella J. Coffin estate in Rushville Indiana Rush Circuit Court on October 9 1941 to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship or claims to the estate Attest Clerk Dallas Hardwick Attorney Titsworth & Titsworth adv.
Audrey Johnson as administratrix files the account for final settlement of the estate of Annie Lane. The proceeding is set for Monday October 6 1941 in Ville Indiana at the office of Titsworth and Titsworth attorneys who represent the administratrix.
Navy hobbyists prize covers from battleships that run their own post offices. Naval magazines feature regular stamp-collection departments and tips for collectors aboard ships.
Do You Remember When Do You Remember When Mr. and Mrs. S L Newsom left yesterday on a vacation to Atlantic City and other points. Born Sunday Aug 13 a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Overman. Miss Florence Hunt visited Nelle Cassady at Rushville and attended Chautauqua. Floyd Millers mules won second at Greenfield show. first money on a weanling mule. Verne Plummer and Mrs Bert Sagesser visited Chesterfield and Anderson. Howard Winslow stayed near Columbus. Juanita Norris born Aug 16 to Arthur and Mrs Norris. Over 100 Friends attended Indiana Yearly Meeting centennial in Richmond. Ramona and Lucille Pitts donated Our Islands and Their People to the public library. Claude Souder broke his left arm after a bicycle fall. Walnut Ridge road opening at noon Saturday. Charlottesville carnival netted 1380. Fred Dwight and Max Nowotne on two weeks east motor tour, car collision with no injuries. Tourists headed to Washington and beyond, return via Niagara Falls. H T Beher and Grace Phelps back from Wall Lake. Lykens and Tweedy families enjoyed Lake Adams. Grant Henley arrived in Adams Arizona and aims for Los Angeles to attend the National Letter Carriers Convention. Hubert Wunt and family to Benton Harbor for weekend.
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