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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

2

Mission Circle Pitch-in at Arlington Church

The Christian church Mission Circle at the parsonage hosted a pitch-in supper with Rev. and Mrs. T E Tomerlin. Thirteen members and one guest attended. prayer, a scripture roll call on Love, an apron collection report, and a paper on India were shared. Next meeting set for December 26 with a guest encouraged.

Mission Circle Mission Circle of the Christian Church T. EE. Tomerlin T. EB. Tomerlin Juanita Winkler Geraldine Logan India

Luncheon Guests Visit Near Manilla for Hunting Day

Mr and Mrs Rigsbee Farlow and George Carwein joined Mr and Mrs Wendell Hester near Manilla for a Wednesday luncheon. Mrs Richard Seitz of Shelbyville was an afternoon guest. The men enjoyed the day hunting.

Rigsbee Farlow George Carwein Wendell Hester Manilla Richard Seitz Shelbyville

Loyal Womens class meets with 26 members and 5 guests

The Loyal Women’s class of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. Rolland Earnest. Twenty six members and five guests attended as Mrs. Floyd Woods served as president. Readings included You Shall Be Perfect and Safe Conduct. A Bible quiz and talks followed with officers chosen for the year. Next meeting set for Dec 28 with Mrs. Elmer Hutchins. Boy Scouts plan Westland troop with Arlington group and regional Scout leader George Chrenic spoke.

Loyal Women’s Class The Christian Church Rolland Earnest Floyd Woods Glennings Fannie Emay G. T. Beckett Katherine Earnest Ben Bacon T. E. Tomerlin Elmer Hutchinson Fred Wooods Elmer Hutchins Westland Arlington Scouts Arlington Alfred Rigsbee John Ross Downey George Chrenic Chicago Boy Scouts John Rigsbee Robert Cadwallader Richard Northam James Hamilton, Jr John Heifner Bobby Joe Readle William Ross Elmer Mc

Rushville Bride Weds in Indianapolis Ceremony

Mrs Leah Hook of Rushville and Donald Foster of Arlington wed Thanksgiving morning at 10 in Rev Morris Wilson's Indianapolis home. The bride wore a rose wine ensemble. attendants were Mr and Mrs Bryan Galbraith of Columbus. A turkey dinner followed. the couple reside in Arlington, with Foster employed by Schlosser Creamery in Indianapolis.

Leah Hook Rushville Donald Foster Arlington Morris Wilson Indianapolis Wilson Bryan Galbraith Columbus Edgar Foster Foster Schlosser Creamery

Priscilla Club entertains Mrs Nelson guests

The Priscilla club gathered Wednesday afternoon at All’s home west of town with all members present. Mrs Mildred Hyatt gave a book report. Hostess presented a Fiesta china gift and a cake to president Mrs Weldon Beckner for her birthday. Mrs Clyde Rucker received a miscellaneous shower. Mrs Tom Hufford organized the program. Refreshments ended the afternoon.

Priscilla Club Denning Nelson Mildred Hyatt Weldon Beckner Clyde Rucker Tom Hufford

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Hester

Mr and Mrs Wendell Hester entertained with a six o'clock dinner Thursday at their home near Manilla in celebration of Thanksgiving. A delicious turkey dinner was served to Mr and Mrs Richard Seitz and Johnnie Shauck of Shelbyville, Mr and Mrs Irvine Bitner and son Jackie, Mr and Mrs Arthur Bitner and Byron Bitner of Arlington.

Wendell Hester Manilla Richard Seitz Johnnie Shauck Shelbyville Irvine Bitner Jackie Arthur Bitner Byron Bitner Arlington

Birth of Billy Joe Harnest at home west of town

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Harnest welcomed a son named Billy Joe born Thursday morning at their home west of town. The birth adds a new member to the local family.

Dallas Harnest Billy Joe

Bitner Dinner Honors Sixth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Irvin Bitner hosted a seven oclock dinner Wednesday to honor their sixth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rigsbee Farlow Mr and Mrs Merle Stout and daughter Sheila Mr and Mrs Roy Renegar and daughter Bobby Mr and Mrs Raymond Overleese and Mr and Mrs Donald Foster. Following the repast cards were enjoyed. Hostess for Jolly Eight Club Mrs Merle Stout was hostess for the Jolly Eight club Friday after

Irvin Bitner Rigsbee Farlow Merle Stout Sheila Roy Renegar Bobby Raymond Overleese Donald Foster Jolly Eight Club

Local Social Note Highlights Afternoon Gathering

Mrs. Rigsbee Farlow attended as a guest while two tables of rock were in session and guests enjoyed delicious refreshments.

Mrs Rigsbee Farlow Hosts Birthday Dinner

Mrs Rigsbee Farlow entertained Monday evening with a dinner party honoring her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wendell Hester of near Manilla, Mr and Mrs Marlin Osborn and son of Gwynneville, Mr and Mrs Irvine Bitner, Mr and Mrs Merle Stout, Mr and Mrs Raymond Overleese, and Mr and Mrs Donald Foster. After the meal, banco was enjoyed for the remainder of the evening.

Rigsbee Farlow Wendell Hester Manilla Marlin Osborn Near Gwynneville Irvine Bitner Merle Stout Raymond Overleese Donald Foster Banco

Local social notes and Chevrolet truck sales rise

Social items from Indianapolis Knightstown and Rushville show visits by Mr and Mrs Hutchinson Heath Cadwallader and others. Chevrolet reports strong sales with 11 596 retail trucks and 74 344 used cars for November period, indicating improving business conditions.

Demand for Work Horses Increases As Wars Continue

Indianapolis December reports from livestock authorities predict a large rise in demand for work horses due to ongoing European warfare. Army buyers have appeared in several Midwestern states and overseas service demand is expected to climb. A special bulletin from the American Foundation for Animal Health urges farmers to protect horses, with winter checkups, parasite treatment, dental care, collar wound removal, and spring immunization against sleeping sickness to prevent losses and ensure readiness.

Indianapolis Ind American Foundation For Animal Health

Detroit Retail Chevrolet Sales Rise in Late November Period

Detroit reports a 14.3 percent increase in 10 day Chevrolet sales over 1938 for the period ending November 20, with 29 684 new cars and trucks delivered. November carbon truck sales also show a 14 4 percent gain year over year with a total of 59 878 units to date.

Chevrolet Detroit

Postmaster Sam McCarty Attends District Convention

Sam O. McCarty, postmaster, attended the National League of District Postmasters in Laurel on Sunday.

Sam O. McCarty National League of District Laurel

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