Birds and critters at a country home in Bucks County
Frank Parker Stockbridge muses on local birds and animals, praising blue jays and hawks for pest control while debunking owl wisdom. He notes swans and starlings, warns about English sparrows, shares a Bible study feature, and observes gray squirrels and chipmunks shaping a cold winter forecast.
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Blue Jays
Casey Wood
Pennsylvania
Yardley
Jones’s Beach
Long Island
Massachusetts
New England
Bucks County
Falcons Fall To Carthage In Friday Night Clash
Carthage Bluebirds upset Knightstown Falcons 41 to 19 after building an 18 to 4 halftime lead. McMichael Whitfield and Cook sparked the early run while Knightstown relied on close shots and height gaps. This game also marked Bill McDaniel’s farewell in Bluebird green. Carthage seconds won 26 to 20.
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Carthage Bluebirds
Knightstown Falcons
McMichael
Whitfield
Cook
Bluebirds
Falcons
Bluebird
Heigth
Knightstown
Carthage
Bill McDaniel
Bill
Carthage Seconds
Bray Ocean
APNE
Cadeteseers
Addison
Knightstown Miller
Schaeffer
Moron
Isselas
Whitaker
Moers Hi Ake
Heaviest Mail in Years Sent to Carthage
Last Saturday December 5 brought the heaviest personal mail in 29 years to Carthage. A veteran carrier noted more letters and items of personal interest than ever remembered, signaling stronger business and more writing as stamps stay affordable. Postmaster McCarty and staff may be busy this Christmas season, so mail early.
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Carthage
McCarty
Lee Macy Rite Conducted At River Methodist Church
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at River Methodist church for H Macy an agent for New York Life Insurance for twenty years He taught school and worked in banks in Indianapolis Princeton and Arlington He was a director at Marior College and a lifelong Wesleyan Methodist church member Rev E L Glover of New Castle conducted the service Burial was in the church cemetery Survivors include his widow and daughters Marjorie and his brother Santa Macy of Rosville A brother Eugene preceded him in death a short time ago.
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the River Methodist Church
H. Macy
New Yor Life Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Princeton
Arlington
Marior College
Weslern Methodist Church
E. L. Glover
New Castle
Church Cemetery
Marjorie
Santa Macy
Rosville
Eugene
Ramona Winfield Honored by Butler College Dramatic Club
Miss Ramona Winfield of Carthage daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Winfield has been chosen as a member of the Butler College Dramatic organization for her dramatic ability proven before the Dramatic Executive Committee.
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Ramona Winfield
Carthage
Daugh
A. W. Winfiel
Butler College Dramatic Organization
Under Observation Dr Gause Hospitalized in Indianapolis
Dr. C. G. Gause was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for observation yesterday. No other details were provided about his condition or the reason for hospitalization.
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C. G. Gause
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Xmas Mailing Warnings Urge Early Post
Uncle Sam warns to shop early for early delivery as Christmas mail rushes recur yearly. Carry out out of town gifts well before Christmas to ensure arrival on time. use a “Don’t open till Xmas” sticker to curb impatience.
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Sam
O. K
Carthage
Corn and Hog Prices Rise in Carthage Area Market
Local farmers in the Carthage area see hog prices climb from 9.10 to 10.25 per head and corn at 1.05 per bushel amid market uncertainty. Analysts predict a spring rise could push both commodities higher than in 1918, urging farmers to monitor daily quotations to maximize proceeds. Ripley township farmers are noted for strong market savvy and benefiting from timely awareness.
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Carthage
Ripley Township
Barberry Bush Generates Vast Spores For Wheat Rust
A single average barberry bush can release up to 64,000,000,000 spores of black stem rust at once, affecting wheat oats barley and rye. The detail highlights the plant's role in rust disease cycles and agricultural impact.
Christmas Spirit in Carthage Brightens Local Shops
Carthage residents enjoy a festive season with streets lit and storefronts adorned with holly and laurel. Merchants display Christmas goods and candies in decorative boxes, encouraging early shopping before fourteen days remain. Home merchants seek local support over travel to larger cities.
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Carthage
Indiana Motorists Fight Tax Diversion From Highway Funds
Indiana diverted 2 102 591 of motorists taxes from highway construction in 1935, says Hoosier Motor Club secretary-manager Todd Stoops. He urges stopping diversion at the 1937 General Assembly, noting states like Idaho and Kansas have eliminated such diversions.
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Indiana
Todd Stoops
Hoosier Motor Club
General Assembly
State Police Department
General Fund
Oil Inspection Department
Carthage Bluebirds Rout Arlington Wildcats in Key Win
Carthage Bluebirds overwhelmed Arlington 22 to 4 by halftime and cruised to a decisive victory. Depth paid off as reserves joined the starter group early in the third quarter, widening the gap against the Wildcats.
Town Board Receives Salaries at Carthage Meeting
The Town Board of Carthage met at Town Hall for its regular monthly session. The board approved the usual bills and paid salaries for the year.
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Carthage Town Board
Town Board of
Carthage
Miss Hill Spends Weekend with Parents in Carthage
Miss Mary Louise Hill a Ball State College student spent the weekend in Carthage with her parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Hill They hosted fellow students Miss Emily Herbold of Hammond and Maxine Hollingsworth of Richland who returned to campus Monday morning
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Mary Louise Hill
Ball State College
Carthage
Hubert Hill
Emily Herbold
Hammond
Maxine Hollingsworth
Richand
Indiana to Expand Auto Trailer Camp Facilities at State Parks
Virgil M. Simmons announces new auto trailer camping facilities at Pokagon and Shakamak state parks and a doubling of trailer camp capacity at Dunes state park as part of a park development program. Three trailer camps opened last year at Dunes, Turkey Run, and Spring Mill state parks.
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Indiana
Pokagon
Shakamak
Dunes State Park
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Turkey Run
Spring Mill
Christmas cantata postponed due to director illness
The Christmas cantata The Christ Child planned at the Christian church Sunday night is postponed because director Miss Warren is ill. Miss Warren was taken to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for an appendicitis operation on Thursday.
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Christ Child
Christian Church
Miss Warren
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
King Edward Abdicates Throne for Wallis Simpson Report
A radio bulletin states King Edward VIII has abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Duke York is named as the next English king per the report.
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Edward VIII of
England
Wallis Simpson
Duke York
Gift Idea: Fishing and Hunting Licenses In Carthage
In Carthage area, licenses go on sale by December 15 for 1937 season use through January 1, 1938. Prices include 1 dollar for a residence fishing license, 2.25 non resident year, 1 non resident ten days, and 15.50 non resident hunting license. Proceeds support hatcheries and game bird propagation.
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Carthage
William
Business on the Increase in Carthage
Rail yard activity in Carthage shows freight traffic tripled in two years with six freight trains carrying about 210 loaded cars daily and 210 empties. Local mill and firms handle 12 to 21 loaded cars weekly plus extra inbound traffic. Passenger service improves as coaches fill more, hinting at higher holiday travel.
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Carthage
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Frank Parker Stockbridge
Col
H. P. Sheldon
U. S. Biological Survey
Col. Sheldon
Christ
John
Samuel
TOWN
Lee Macy Rite
New York
the Fair Corp
Grover Whalen
W. K. Harrison
J. A. Fouilhoux
Wildcats
Arlington Wildcats
Arlington Boys
Morristown
Arlington May Umimary
Banyo
Feele
Codie
Welth
Agee Dn SI
I McNabb
Arlington C. Northam
Pee Rae Ee Eee
Northam
T Dyereek
Cotte
Eirnest
Fancher
Ward
Newhouse
Miss Hill
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