17 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
1
A late night press run captures the moment the news broke that Japan surrendered. The note expresses relief for peace and gratitude to those who may not return, and hopes for children to never know war.
Lest We Forget honors the men from this area who gave their lives in the war, recognizing their sacrifice and noting their names and affiliations alongside community sentiments and memorial references.
Seven year old Reuben Leslie Jr. died after a fall at his aunt’s home in New Castle. Cerebral hemorrhage caused his death at Henry County Hospital. Born November 25 1937 in Carthage he lived in this area before moving to New Castle. Survived by parents siblings and grandparents Henry and Mrs Leslie of this place. Funeral held at Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev W F Siders and others. pallbearers named. burial at Glencove Cemetery in Knights Town.
Esther McCorkle Stephens received word Monday that her husband Wayne A Stephens a 2 c Machinist Mate is missing. He is the son of Herman and Mrs Stephens and nephew of H T Beher. The family lived in Carthage before moving to Knightstown. Mrs Stephens and daughter Kathy stay with her parents Lon and Mrs McCorkle.
Community union services were held Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the East Street Christian church for special services of Thanksgiving. Ministers Rev DeWitt Foster Dr J T Scull and Rev Basil Stultz conducted the services. Rev Howard Crim was unable to attend. A large audience participated.
Mrs Dale Earnest was moved to the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday after being in the past week. The report notes her hospitalization and location as of the latest update.
The DeSchipper packing plant announces its 27th canning season starting next Wednesday August 22 with expectations of a large tomato crop. The rebuilt plant expands capacity, aims for about 60 carloads of products worth around $50,000 to growers and $35,000 in wages for 150 workers, plus a new employee lunch room.
A thin turnout at the Lions regular dinner heard radios rush on surrender news from Japan. Absence of secretary Parvel Moore moved Tommy Bush to preside. Guests from Knightstown joined, with Charlotte Moore and others singing as Mr Dryer shared world travel tales. Twenty four players will begin a pool tournament next meeting.
Earl Tweedy longtime Carthage resident died at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital last Wednesday evening after a major operation. He had lived in the area most of his life, suffered four to five years of poor health, and is survived by wife Nellie son Lowell and daughter Alta Miller. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM in the Christian church at Hannegan with burial in Glencove, Knightstown.
Robert F. Tuttle, serving over four years, was promoted to sergeant last Saturday, announced by his wife Mrs. Virginia Tuttle of Carthage. Tuttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Tuttle, has been co publisher of the local paper for six years, moved from Rushville where he worked with the Republican. He has been overseas about 20 months and is on Iwo Jima.
Carthage merchant Loyall Hunt projects that reconversion unemployment could fund a breathing spell for war workers and their families. He cites five million jobless may follow the war and argues rest and recreation are needed after the wartime effort ends.
Rev. DeWitt Foster of the Carthage Friends Church warns that atomic weapons threaten humanity with near total destruction. He urges a return to Christ’s teachings to seek world security and lasting peace, believing science should serve health and happiness instead of war.
A reader from the Indianapolis Times contends that even semi scientific minds can only feebly gasp at the atom bomb, reflecting public reaction to nuclear weaponry.
Commander Spangler announces Legion ranks opened to all American service people, including women who wore the uniform. Kin of soldiers may apply for Legion membership for those serving or who have served in the military.
Stanley Williams of the Original Tractor Cab Company in Arlington predicts swift reconversion from war production to civilian goods. He notes past labor shortages and material scarcities were overcome and expects the plant to hire about twice the wartime workforce as it shifts to peacetime manufacturing and expanded services using wartime knowledge.
Mr and Mrs Arlis Lukens of Indianapolis announce the birth of a son Stephen Wayne born Tuesday August 7 at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Mrs Lukens is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Kizer of Carthage.
The preliminary 1945 census count shows 1 833 farms in Rush County Indiana up from 1 769 in 1940 and 2 139 in 1935. Grover Parr supervisor for the 1945 farm census in the Fourth Indiana District announced from Indianapolis. Total farm area is 253 124 acres, up from 251 303 in 1940 and 250 050 in 1935. Average farm size is 138 acres, down from 142 in 1940 and up from 117 in 1935.
Hundreds of items showcase Esquimos and Indian tribes of North America. Highlights include totem poles ceremonial drums flint heads walrus tusks horn spoons a small colorful basket elk horn whip and a carved boat with oars. The exhibit remains in the Citizen window for two weeks before touring to Carthage.
A post war prayer offered to God thanking him for victories and seeking enduring peace. The prayer, delivered by Commander R Hyler to the Bertram Howard Post Legionnaires at Hage, asks for unity and goodwill among nations and ends in Jesus' name.
In a slashing rain the Carthage community celebrated Japan's unconditional surrender after President Truman's announcement. Crowds filled streets, horns blew, and steam whistles roared as veterans, workers, and residents reflected on sacrifices and the return home. The report notes 200 local volunteers served and roughly 3 percent were killed. Citizens spoke of peace, rebuilding, and a civilian task ahead.
Pfc Merrill Guy Ewing age 21 of Carthage is stationed in China with the Chinese Combat Command. He arrived with the 475th Infantry from Burma and fought at Myitkyina. He attended Carthage High School and worked as a truck driver before enlisting in February 1943.
Boy Scouts salvaged waste paper last Tuesday, collecting materials to aid national needs. Although the war ended, many urge continued salvage to ease shortages caused by wartime demands.
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