Snowbound readers greet cold season and war era visitors
Local notes recount winter weather fans and anti-freeze runs as community reporters welcome Sgt. John DeSchipper back from the Southwest Pacific. Will Eugene Norris and Billy show four campaign stars while Cpl Dick McNabb and Pvt Alice Essmeyer share plans for letters. Sixth War Loan efforts reach a $61,000 goal as a Shhaeffer pen top is offered to the finder. A Marine Corps glossy shows soldiers assembling a large 1,000-pound bomb in a Central Pacific zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Faul
Russ
Sgt
John DeSchipper
Southwest Pacific
John
Will Eugene Norris
R. M
Billy
Bill
Anzio
U. S. Marine Corps
Central Pacific
Moore to Speak on Permanent Peace at Carthage Friends
George B Moore will deliver a Sunday night union service sermon at 7 30 p m at Carthage Friends church. The revised talk titled Permanent Peace emphasizes hindering attitudes and the church’s role in creating lasting peace. He has spoken at several out of town gatherings recently, and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B Moore
Carthage Friends Church
Moore
Friends Church
Shows Improvement in Indianapolis Woman After Major Surgery
Miss Julia Murdock of Indianapolis who had major surgery at Methodist Hospital is back in the hospital Tuesday with a heavy cast replaced by light ones. She shows improvement and may have a similar operation on the other limb if the first is successful. Surgeons are hopeful of full recovery. she has many friends in Carthage and Rushville glad to hear of her progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Murdock
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Murdock
Carthage
Rushville
Returns From Hospital For Wilbur McCorkle
Wilbur McCorkle who underwent an appendicitis operation last week at Methodist hospital Indianapolis was returned to his home Tuesday where he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur . McCorkle
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests at Mrs Esther Nickel
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore and daughter Jerry Ann visited Mrs Esther Nickel for Thanksgiving dinner with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
Jerry Ann
Esther Nickel
Realty Sales High In Oct in Rush County
Realty transfers surged in October in Rush County per County Recorder records. Fifty-nine transactions occured including Carthage and Ripley township deals. Notable transfers include Grace Nixon to Joseph and Josephine Alexander, Tweedy Memorial Center to its namesake group, and multiple Hinshaw, Henley, and Redmond property exchanges. The listing notes lot and sub-lot specifics with nominal sums and continues on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Clara Lambert
Carthage
Ripley Township
Grace H. Nixon
Marion County
Ind
Joseph P. Alexander
Josephine Alexander
Rush Co
Henry
William P. Henley
Emma J. Tweedy
Jesse F. Twedy
Ross J, Tweedy
Mary E. Tweedy
Tweedy Memorial Community Center Association, Inc
John Clark
Malcolm Small Honored at Chicago Dinner
Malcolm Small of East Chicago, employed by Standard Oil in New York, was guest of honor at a Chicago dinner where the plant foreman presented a document signed by all employees praising his work on a waste product utilization unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Small
Ida Small
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Mr. Small
District Court of Honor to be Held Here
Rush district Boy Scouts annual meeting chaired by Lee Silver will take place at Tweedy Memorial Community Center on Thursday December 7 at 7:30 pm. Candlelight investiture for tenderfoots and a court of honor for all ranks will honor James Carr as Eagle Scout. Troops 26 28 121 127 and Pack 128 will receive star awards as top performers. Sgt John M DeSchipper of Carthage troop on leave from Pacific area will attend. Elections and annual report will be presented. public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Silver
Rush
Tweedy Memorial Community Center
James Carr
Carthage
Arlington
New Salem
Rushville
Charlottesville
John M. DeSchipper
Pacific Area
Birth of 7 14 pound baby in Indianapolis hospital
Mr and Mrs Elmer T Fenner announce the birth of their son Larry Edward at Methodist hospital Indianapolis on Wednesday evening November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T. Fenner
Larry Edward
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Elmer McMichael and Son
Ralph Lloyd
Morristown
Ross McMichael
Gulf Port
Earl Nowotne
William Arnold
Frank Halbrook
Max Nowotne
Terre Haute
Albert Terhune
Terhune
Vernon Fraze
Carole
Bloomington
Loren White
Knightstown
Roscoe Brown
Edward
James Terhune
Return of Kenneth Rhodes to Alameda After Visit
Kenneth Rhodes V 3c returned Wednesday to Alameda California after several days at his home here Mrs Rhodes accompanied him to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rhodes
Alameda
Calif
Rhodes
Indianapolis
Carthage Citizen Bargain Offer Ends December 30
The Citizen announces a December bargain subscription at $1.25 per year, valid through December 30. Renewals or gifts to friends qualify at the reduced rate, with after December 30 pricing rising to $2.00. The paper highlights its 36 years of continuous weekly publication and urges local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Community Notes and Social Gatherings Summary
Girl Scouts plan a library meeting next Tuesday after school with Mrs. Ralph Coy and Mrs. Lucille Reeves in attendance. Louise Coy’s bridal shower occurred Thursday at Mrs. Leroy Angle’s home in Richland township. Friendly Circle Christmas party is set for next Tuesday December 5 at Mrs. H. T. Beher home with Mrs. J. A. Reynolds assisting and a 25 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coy
Lucille Reeves
Louise Coy
Leroy Angle
Richland Township
Friendly Circle
H. T. Beher
J. A. Reynolds
Thanksgiving Guests Spread Across Many Homes
A long list of Thanksgiving visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. Louis Humes and others from Indianapolis Arlington Knightstown Rushville and Greenfield. Families hosted meals with relatives from California New Mexico Chicago Terre Haute and Michigan sharing a turkey dinner and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Humes
Lindley Taylor
Lilian Julian
Cpl
John Wilding
New Hampshire
Wiking
Indianapolis
Robert Martz
BE. F, Winslow
Donald Winslow
Howard Winslow
John
James
Susanne Winslow
Arlington
Charles S. Winslow
Grace Doherty
Chicago
Kenneth Rhodes
Alameda
California
Nina Bentley
Robert Bentley
Greenfield
Martha Jo Bentley
Tom Daggy
Oliver
Michigan
Frank Alexander
Wendell Tribbey
May . McDaniel
Celia Alexander
Sherman Earlywine
Leroy
Nephew Killed in Action Over Germany
Henry Jessup reports his nephew Harry Hudson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hudson of Tampa Florida was killed in action March 31 when he and his crew and plane failed to return to base in England after a flight over Germany. Mr and Mrs Hudson Sr were former Carthage residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jessup
Harry Hudson, Jr
Harry Hudson
Tampa
Fla
England
Germany
Raiders Roll To Third Victory Behind Reserves
The Raiders beat Mt. Comfort 35 to 18 on their home floor as reserves played most of the second half. Carthage led 9-2, 19-9 and 29-11 with Carr scoring eight and Goodwin adding seven off the bench. Mt. Comfort was led by Heim with five points. The Raiders struggled at the foul line, making three of 14 attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiders
Mt. Comfort
Carthage
Carr
Goodwin
Heim
En.s
McClurg
Porter
Whan CE
jHunt
Hawkins
S-Bus Ce
Todd
Haver
Totels
Wallace
Haywood
Tompkins
Birth announced for son of Lieut and Mrs Forrest Moore Jr
Announcement received of the birth of a son to Lieut and Mrs Forrest Moore Jr at Aloe Field Victoria Texas. The baby is a great grand son of Mr and Mrs George B Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Moore, Jr
Aloe Field
Victoria
Texas
George B. Moore
Legion Names 1945 Officers At Bertram Howard Post
The newly formed Bertram Howard Post of the American Legion elected Dr. Robert Spangler as commander and George Jackson as vice commander. Other officers include Adjutant Fred King, finance officer Alonzo Tuttle, service officer R. R. Moore, chaplain A. J. Carr, historian Russell Faull, sergeant at arms R. W. Pitts, and various chairs. Weekly meetings will be at Tweedy Memorial Community Center at 7:30 p.m. until a permanent post home is found. Spangler urges prospective members to join now for the 1945 roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram Howard
American Legion
Robert Spangler
George Jackson
Fred King
Alonzo Tuttle
R. R. Moore
A. J. Carr
Russell Faull
R. W. Pitts
Harry Brakefield
R. R. Reames
Russel Siler
William Beck
Marion Masters
Tweedy Memorial
Spangler
Legion
Morristown Forming Lions Club with 38 Members
Morristown forms a Lions Club with 38 charter members sponsored by Shelbyville Lions. Charter night is December 19 with District Governor Howard K. Lewis to present the charter. Officers installed include President L. V. Hauk and multiple vice presidents, secretary L. T. Tucker, treasurer Richard Newhouser, and others. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, with the 2nd Tuesday a dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Lewis
L. V. Hauk
Curtis Smith
Paul C. Williams
J. Harvey Snider
L. T. Tucker
Richard Newhouser
Cecil H. Carmony
R. E. Dugan
H. M. Unger
Floyd F. Unger
F. E. Harcourt
John E. Harper
Death of DeWitt Amerine longtime Vincennes civic leader
DeWitt C. Amerine 72 known as Clint and former president of the Indiana Board and Filler Company died at his Vincennes home. A Carthage native wife Blanch Catling survives with one daughter Mrs. Harry Crook and two grandchildren. He was a long time Vincennes resident and civic figure. funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Newby
DeWitt C. Amerine
Carthage
Clint
Indiana Board and Filler Company
The
Central Fibre Products Company
Vincennes
Amerine
Chamber of Commerce
the Container Corporation
Blanch Catling
Harry Crook
Son in England Reported Safe for McKain
Mrs. Frank Alexander received word that her son Robert McKain is okay. McKain is believed to be stationed in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alexander
Robert McKain
O. K. McKain
England
Thanksgiving Guests Across Carthage Area Gather for Dinner
A long list of Thanksgiving diners appears from Carthage and nearby towns. Families including Overman Henley Brown Hadley and many relatives shared turkey dinners at multiple homes in the region. Numerous guests from Indianapolis Rushville Center Morristown Charlottesville Greenfield Anderson and more attended during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Overman
Kirby and
Jimmy
Frank Overman
Howard E. Henley
Lillian E. Henley
M. N. Hadley
Indianapolis
Dale Earnest
Kenneth Earnest
Rushville
Harold Gilson
Center
Ernest Widvey
Morristown
H. A. Widvey
Roy Trowbridge
Everett Widvey
Charlottesville
Lizzie Earnest
Rosa Earnest
Ertle Price
Gurney Earnest
Thomas Bash
Kenneth Bash
Charles Bush
Greenfield
Residence Changes In Carthage Neighborhood
Mr. and Mrs. George Zinkle and son moved the first of the week into the Harold Phelps property on North Main street. Mrs. Jesse Pitts and family are moving from their country home west of Carthage into the Mrs. Ida Small property on North Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zinkle and Son
Harold Phelps
North Main Street
Jesse Pitts
Carthage
Mrs. Ida Small
Magee Family Moves Into Arthur White Farm Tenant House
Mr and Mrs Bill Magee and their family moved Thursday into the tenant house on the Arthur White farm, joining the residence there as new occupants and bringing a relocation update to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Magee
Arthur White
Magee Family Moves From Anna Sipe Farm to New Home
Mr and Mrs Burl Magee plan to relocate from the Mrs Anna Sipe farm to their new farm, which was previously occupied by Mr and Mrs Bill Magee and a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Magee
Anna Sipe
Bill Magee
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John Hinshaw
Garnet Hinshaw
Margaret Hinshaw
East Side Par
East Side Park
Frank. C. Biessinger
Clarence J. Henley
Violet M. Henley
Henley and Clark
Benton C. Blessingsr
Indiana
Harry E. Albion
Lora H. Albion
Henry County
John W. Redmond
Avis I, Redmond
Ripley
District Court of Honor
Bociety
Girl Scouts
the Library
E. K, Fenner
Arthur Fenner
Mary Jessup
Charles Pearson
Lettie Hawkins
Charles Jackson
Anna Anderson
Everett Hawkins
Raiders Hang Up
Legion Names
Robert H. Spangler
Lions Club
New
Shelbyville Lions Club
Dewitt Amerine
Donald Brown
Chas. Brown
John Brown
Roy Brown
Russell Brown
Erastus Brown
T. H. Jordan
Jesse Henley
Carrie Ball
Florence Ball
Harry Cooper
Merritt Stafford
Mary Ann Jessup
Carl Carson
Joyce
Russell Siler
Gary
Mary Downey
Hubert Hunt
Ralph McClarnon
Harry Rhodes
Arthur Sluyter
Hammond
Irene Carfield
Frankfort
Myrtle Carfield
Alta
Philip Sattler
Laura Reddick
Ralph Stephens
Lucille Reddick
Carolyn
Near Center
Floyd Reddick
Roy Reddick
Lowell Geise
Winona Newsom
Sam O. McCarty
Sam Gold
Paul Kennedy
Kennedy
Gold
Harold Ruby
Ora Siler
Joanna Gibson
Raymond Kolb
Dorothy Adams
Claribel Winslow
Gladys Norris
Will E. Norris
Sipe
Noah Leisure
Howard Leisure
Otto C. McCarty
Sarah Stager
Ralph Pearson
Bayard Baker
Carl Norris
Connersville
Hubert Hill
Mary Louie
Grace Porter
Robert Watling
Ray Gurley
Elizabeth Leisure
Katherine Kennedy
J. A. Limeback
Ida Jones
Fred Dillon
Owensboro, Ky
Paul Newsom
Marion
M. A. Buckland
Raymond Kennedy
E. P. Stanley
Forrest Moore
Gerald Stewart
Nelson Stephens
Thelma Gentis
Henry L. Stinger
Flora Klingstein
Edward Klingstein
Harvey Jamison
James Crews
Bernard Divilbiss
Mays
Jim Crews
James Morehead
Vernon Ewing
Morehead
Robert Walker
Duane
Edgar V. Ruby
Walker
Mr. White
Ella White
Reno Jordan
Anderson
John Brooks
Barbara
Emma Tweedy
Ross Tweedy
Howard Crim
Crim
Charles Crim
Sulphur Springs
Charles Aker
Robert
Jerry
Greencastle
William Gatewood
Nelson Cook
Sarah Robinson
James McGeorge
Charles McGeorge
Aileen
Bertha McGeorge
Edwin Duncan
Daught‘ter
Ruth Ann
Lucansville
Ohio
Dale Spangler
Paloma
Ruby
Frieda McGeorge
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