Personal reflections on fire loss and small town notes
A local column recounts a house fire that destroyed a writer’s fifteen years of work, the family’s escape, and the resolve to restart. It also tucks in anecdotes about neighbors, long marriages, travel by car, coin hunts, and a quip about Freud era fashion, all in a compact community diary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fate
Edly
Clyde Henley
Bill Frost
Indiana
Bill
Mrs. Frost
New Orleans
Kelda Nevels
J&e
Crim
I-P
Purdue
William Conn
U. S
Conn
America
Minstrel Show Tickets Selling Fast At Community Theatre
Lion Choral Club presents Minstrellies on December 13 at the Community Theatre with two hours of comedy. Tickets $0.75 reserved at the Citizen Office, $0.50 general. Ed Bly’s store also selling. Local and Indianapolis performers listed with Norma Jean Larsen and Jackie Mullins among out of town talent. Carthage band plays 7:30, curtain at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Choral Club
Ed Bly
Citizen Office
Lions and Choral Club
Lois Reames
Rage Ais Reters
Fred Sims
Marabelle
Patty Pitts
Virginia Collins
Galf Porter
Stella Humes
Aunty
Lou
Patty Alexander
Hazel Dhonan Croror
Alta
Carr
Lions
Norma Jean Larsen
Jackie Mullins
Mrs. Salters
Indianapolis
Norma
St. Louis Blues
Jackie
OPA Sets December 11 Deadline for Red Token Surrender
OPA officials announce December 11 as the final surrender date for red tokens on ration banks, replacing the prior December 12 deadline. The move aims to prevent misuse of tokens no longer needed in meats and fats rationing as the National OPA insists on token return. Consumers with tokens are urged to destroy them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Four Million Fish Released In Indiana Hatcheries 1945
Indiana fish hatcheries released more than four million fish during the 1945 season. Fisheries supervisor Harry Young reported totals by species including Blue Gill 1,543,202 and Red Ear 1,775,660, with other releases of Crappie, Hybrid, Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Small Mouth Bass, and Channel Cat making up the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Young
Indiana Department of Conservation
Reynolds family called to Richmond as mother-in-law falls ill
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reynolds were summoned to Richmond late Wednesday to be at the bedside of Mrs. Reynolds' mother, who has been in failing health and worsened recently.
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J. A. Reynolds
Richmond
Pvt Earl McCorkle Arrives In Japan In Osaka Hotel
The report from Japan notes Pvt. Earl McCorkle has landed in Osaka and is staying in a Japanese hotel. He describes visiting a paper mill similar to one in Carthage and praises The Citizen newspaper progress.
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Pvt
Earl McCorkle
Japan
Osaka
McCorkle
Carthage
No Armored Cars for Christmas Presents
Col. Austin R. Killian, Indiana state police superintendent, warned shoppers that armored military vehicles cannot be bought as surplus war goods. He noted Indiana law bans manufacture sale barter exchange or gifting armored cars except for banks police agencies and the armed forces. Violations carry a 5 to 21 year prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Col
Austin R. Killian
Indiana
Carthage School Closes After Student Illness Week
About 330 students attend the Carthage school and 130 were absent last Monday prompting officials to close the school for the rest of the week. Principal Reynolds says sickness caused the action and two teachers could not attend. The school is expected to reopen next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carthage
Prin. Reynolds
Poison gas deaths prompt home safety tips
National Safety Council figures show 1 950 Americans died last year from household poison gas. County Agent C L Spuller offers tips to avoid monoxide poisoning including proper damper use, required flue pipes for gas appliances, blue flames on burners, and using exhaust outdoors when running gasoline engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
C. L. Spuller
Former Carthage Man Injured In Travel Accident
Doril Tetrick, formerly of Carthage, traveling from San Francisco to Great Lakes Illinois, suffered serious head chest and spine injuries after being thrown from a moving train while attempting to board his coach. He believed the train would stop for 20 minutes to allow a telegram home and was writing when he realized it was leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doril Tetrick
San Francisco
Great Lakes
Doril
Wabash
Residing on Walnut Street Residence Notice
Mr and Mrs Robert Tuttle host at home on North Walnut street inviting many friends to visit the couple's residence and socialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Robert Tuttle
North Walnut Street
Quotes of the week from officials and residents
A collage of remarks from diverse figures in Pottstown Maine Idaho California Michigan and The Holt Chronicle discussing a mystery beast potation balloons a $40 000 house for Peggy Ann Garner and the Full Employment bill. The quotes reflect satirical and political opinions on culture policy and economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Peggy Ann Garner
Attlee Addresses Congress With Plainspoken Quote
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee tells Congress that diversity of thought keeps society lively, remarking that "It would be a dull world if we were all alike." This nod to individuality underscores postwar unity across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
Congress
Epidemic Strikes Carthage Town Sickness Closes School
An Indiana town of Carthage reports a severe cold outbreak with up to 500 residents affected over ten days. About 130 students and two teachers were absent last Monday prompting a one week school closure. Dr. McNabb notes the peak may have passed and subsidence begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carthage
McNabb
Choral Club Presents Sacred Concert Sunday
The Choral Club will perform a sacred concert Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock at East Street Christian Church. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Club
East Street Christian Church
Fire Destroys Household of Local Editor
The editor of the Citizen suffered the loss of his home last Tuesday night in Carthage along with a second local burn within a month. The Merrell family escaped unharmed after Mrs. Merrell woke to smoke and flames. no insurance was carried. Neighbors provided clothing and support, and plans were made to rebuild in rooms at the Bertram Howard Post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen
Carthage
Dr. Pfieffer
Here
Laura McBride
Henry Stinger
Indiana to test mailings of 1945 income tax reports
Indiana State Treasurer announces a test mailing plan for the Gross Income Tax Division. Seven counties Adams Allen Bartholomew Benton Blackford Boone Brown receive the annual report forms this month as preparations for 1945 payments. Taxpayers can still get help at mobile license branches. Direct mail distribution will expand to 85 remaining counties before 1946 payments are due.
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Frank T. Millis
Indiana
Gross Income Tax Division
Adams
Allen
Bartholomew
Benton
Blackford
Boone
Brown
Millis
SGT FREDERICK NORRIS TO RECEIVE DISCHARGE
Mrs. Bayard Baker reported that her son T Sgt Frederick Norris arrived at New Port News Saturday and will be discharged from Camp Atterbury midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Norris
Bayard Baker
Carl Norris
Connersville
T-Sgt
New Port News
Camp Atterbury
Recent War Discharges Reported From Various Posts
Mrs J Spencer Lloyd awaits word as her husband prepares for discharge at Ft Knox Ky. Larry Hunt returns from overseas and is at his parents home in Charlottesville. SPH Marvin Norris discharged November 29 at Great Lakes. Willard Cox arrives in Portland to await discharge from Great Lakes. Will Norris travels to California seeking to return home.
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J. Spencer Lloyd
States
Ft. Knox
Larry Hunt
Russell Hunt
Charlottesville
Sph
Marvin Norris
Great Lakes
Sir Willard Cox
Earl Addison
Portland
Oregon
Will Norris
California
Hospital Notes Reflect Indiana Patient Recoveries
Miss Julia Murdock of Indianapolis, niece of Mrs. Hubert Hill, underwent a serious operation at Methodist hospital to straighten limbs by breaking bones in two places. She remains cheerful and hopes to walk. Also, Mrs. Alma S. Henley returns from Reid Memorial hospital improving, Mrs. Elmer McMichael home from Methodist hospital improved, and Walter Mann remains in fair condition at Methodist hospital.
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Julia Murdock
Indianapolis
Hubert Hill
Methodist Hospital
Murdock
Alma S. Henley
Reid Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Henley
Elmer McMichael
Walter Mann
Mr Stinger to Show Canes at Wakeman Hospital
Henry Stinger brings his cane collection to Wakeman Hospital at Camp Atterbury to entertain service patients on December 13. He will display walking canes and other items, following a prior visit featuring firearms dating to the 13th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stinger
Wakeman Hospital
Camp Atterbury
Trees for Farmers offer diverse stock from state nurseries
Purdue Extension official notes Indiana state forest nurseries will distribute many trees next spring. Available species include black locust black walnut tulip poplar arborvitae and six pine varieties for erosion control windbreaks and pest management on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Shaw
Purdue University Extension Forester
Hoosier Farmer
Indiana Farm Bureau
Nelsons Move to Rushville Residents Relocate
Mr and Mrs James Nelson will relocate to Rushville this Friday and reside on North Spencer Street. Carthage newspapers express regret over the loss of the Nelsons from the community.
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James Nelson
Rushville
North Spencer
Carthage
Nelson
Dawn Over Death Coast Guard Photo at Atoll
A Coast Guard comrade salutes a fallen buddy laid in parched coral sands on a remote atoll en route to the Philippines as Victory Bond funds support aid to the hero’s family and unit back home.
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Coast Guard
Philippines
Lions Meet Monday Night For Business
Next Monday nights Lions meeting will focus on business leaving time for a Minstrel rehearsal. The Family Night Christmas party is set for Monday evening December 17 with gifts for exchange requested by the secretary Mr. Moore.
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The
Lions
Moore
Caution Urged in DDT Use by Hoosier Farmer Officials
The November Hoosier Farmer urges careful use of DDT, noting it is a highly effective insecticide but harmful to honey bees and beneficial insects. It cannot be safely used on grain or feed crops. Its effectiveness on walls or floors lasts months until washed away, destroyed by sunlight, or covered by dust.
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The
Hoosier Farmer
Indiana Farm Bureau
Charlottesville To Hold Church Revival Event
Charlottesville plans a citywide "Charlottesville For Christ" revival with evangelist Rev. Clifton J. Robinson. Raleigh Harris of Akron is the pianist, and Stephen Kiplinger serves as chalk artist. Robinson, tied to Cleveland Bible College, directed a major "Christ for Cleveland" outreach last spring involving over 100 churches. Harris has performed at Cleveland Bible College Youth Conference and various Youth for Christ events in Ohio.
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Charlottesville
Clifton J. Robinson
Raleigh Harris
Stephen Kiplinger
Clifton Robinson
Newport News
Virginia
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Bible College
Akron
Youth For Christ Crusades
Canton
Christ for Cleveland Movement Plans City Meetings
In Cleveland Ohio the Christ for Cleveland effort announces meetings starting Friday evening December 7 at the Methodist church with 7 pm services and Sunday 10 30 am services. Knightstown artist Stephen Kiplinger will provide chalk drawings at each service beginning Monday. Participating pastors are Orrow Kennerly Christian church John R Stelle Methodist church and J Bartram Shields Friends church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Kiplinger
Knightstown
Charlottesville
Orrow Kennerly
The
Christian Church
John R. Stelle
Methodist Church
J. Bartram Shields
Friends Church
Tires for Sale From RFC Surplus Property Sale
Dealers and priority purchasers in Indiana are told that thousands of used but sound and recapped highway tread tires and tubes will be offered for sale immediately. Full sale information is available at the Cincinnati Regional Office, 704 Race Street, Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rowland D. Schell
Office of Surplus Property, Consumer Goods Division
RFC
Cincinnati
Race Street
Ripley Over Goal In Victory Bond Drive
Ripley citizens surpassed the township quota with sales totaling 64,780.75 dollars at the post office and bank, over the 60,000 dollar target in the final drive. Out of town sales are excluded, and final tallies may rise further before December 8.
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Ripley
America
Australian jewelers push sleeve link sale through shirt cuff campaign
Australian jewelers press postwar recovery by targeting Sidney shirtmakers to restore sleeve buttonholes and boost sleeve link sales. A retailer urges colleagues to wear tiepins to entice public to add these ornaments to wardrobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sergeant Billy H Small Returns Home From Army Discharge
S Sgt Billy H Small discharged at Camp Breckinridge Ky and returned home to Carthage He is married to Juanita Small daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred King of this place
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Billy H. Small
Camp Breckinridge
Carthage
Juanita Small
Fred King
This Place
M SGT Claude Pearson Receives Honorable Discharge
M SGT Claude Pearson arrived in the States on Thanksgiving day and received an honorable discharge from Camp Atterbury last Wednesday. He served 39 months in the military with 29 months overseas.
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Claude Pearson
States
Camp Atterbury
Pearson
Mrs Ria Gray and Elizabeth Wiggins Start Three Month Phoenix Trip
Mrs Ria Gray and Mrs Elizabeth Wiggins departed Tuesday night for a three month stay in Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Gray has a son Owen Gray living there.
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Ria Gray
Elizabeth Wiggins
Phoenix
Arizona
Bible School and Worship Schedule Announced
DeWitt Foster and Pastor Gouldie Kyser lead sessions as the Bible school opens at 9 30. Worship begins at 10 30 with Universal Bible Sunday observance and a sermon on Why I Read the Bible. Youth fellowship meets at 5 p m and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7 p m.
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DeWitt Foster
Gouldie Kyser
Bible School
Universal Bible
Youth Fellowship
Wesleyan Methodist Churches Service Times
Howard Crim pastor in Carthage and Mrs Roy Turner superintendent announce Sunday school at 9 30 with class meeting at 10 30 Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m Blue River church holds Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 and 7 p m Weekday services continue at 7 30 p m
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Roy Turner
Fletcher Methodist Sunday service notices
Dr. J. T. Scull leads with subject Life What About It at 10 30 preaching. Sunday school at 9 30 directed by Nobert Hunt Raymond Manche asst superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Scull
Nobert Hunt
Raymond Manche
Scull
East St. Christian Church Service and Meeting Schedule
Basil Stultz is pastor Geo B Moore serves as superintendent Cecil Pike assistant superintendent Preaching at 10:30 and 7 Young People's Meeting at 6 p.m. Board meeting follows services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Stultz
Geo. B. Moore
Cecil Pike
Young People’s
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al Carr
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Hildreth
Maine
Gossett
Idaho
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