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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen led by editor E Bly announces weekly issues from Carthage Indiana with annual subscriptions 1.50, six months 75c and three months 50c. Canada subscription listed at 2.00. The paper is entered as second class mail matter.
A historical column outlines a cross country radio and film tour begun in February 1938. It will cover 150000 miles in four years visiting national and state parks and notable sites, with weekly photo stories and a forthcoming 128 page book edition. The piece notes programs on CBS and NBC with holiday season shows and telecasts featuring Bing Crosby, Johnny Presents, and other stars, plus a preview of the 1939 season and related broadcasts from December 1 to December 7.
Mr and Mrs W M Manche and family along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Manche Mr and Mrs Paul Souder and son and Mr and Mrs Carl Hardin attended a turkey dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Manche near New Palestine.
The text argues idle bank funds could back loans totaling 30 to 40 billion dollars, a dangerous inflation risk worrying the Federal Reserve Board. It notes a 15 bonus on newly mined gold since 1934, when the price rose to 35 dollars, resulting in a roughly 6 billion dollar gift to the world.
A compilation of brief items from early 20th century records notes twelve names pledged for American Woman's League membership with three more needed for a Chapter House. It also covers school events, store openings, turkey dinners for telephone workers, auto sales ventures in Rushville, a murder arrest in Rushville, and a high school basketball loss to Milroy.
Mrs Olive Drysdale hosted Rev Frank Guyatt and Mrs Guyatt of Dublin along with Mr and Mrs Frank Mosier. Nearby Mr and Mrs Cecil Pike and family of Shirley and Mr and Mrs John Jessup joined Mr and Mrs Fred Pike near New Salem for a social gathering.
Gale Aten of Moline raises 40 bushels of peanuts this fall on sandy riverbank soil along the Rock River. His first crop last year was also a success as he sells to candy makers who prefer unroasted nuts for peanut brittle.
Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow hosted Thanksgiving dinner with guests including Howard Winslow Jr Lafayette Purdue Paul Winslow Indianapolis Miss Clara Morris Indianapolis Miss Lydia Morris Hagerstown and John Unger Evansville. Frank Binford near Dunreith also hosted a dinner with guests William B Eddington and Billy of Greencastle Virgil Binford Richmond Howard Henshaw and family Arthur Henshaw near Dunreith and Miss Susie Bentley Carthage.
The Administrator of the Estate of Peter J Battler deceased has filed his account for final settlement. Rush Circuit Court in Rushville Indiana will hear on December 21 1939. Heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause and prove heirship. Co executors Mary O Sattler and Howard Henley attorneys Titsworth and Titsworth. Clerk Dale Fisher Attest.
Notice shows the Judge of the Rush County Circuit Court appointing an administrator for the estate of Edward Siler late in Rush County Indiana. The estate is claimed to be solvent. Administrator date November 24 1939. Attest Dale Fisher Clerk Rush Circuit Court. Hinshaw Avery attorneys.
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