Christmas War Fund Drive and Local News Summary
Local notes urge gifts for the Red Cross to meet a 750 goal in the second drive. WWII era updates report servicemen including Curtis Ray, John Leslie, Leroy Crawford, Willard Crawford, Billy Small, and others. news covers transfers, Pearl Harbor, and Army tank movement. Community items include subscriptions, a proposed fundraising committee, and local business changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Tuttle
U. S
Rhine River
Coblentz
Germany
New York
Europe
Tokyo
Bud Ray
Curtis
U. S. Navy
Utah
Pearl Harbor
Clyde Henley
Lee Silver
Charlottesville
Virgil Rowan
Carthage Grain Co
Lee
Earl Nowotne
Kenny Bush
Roger Cooper
Standard Oil
Raiders Chalk Up Two Wins
The Carthage Blue Raiders defeated Westland 40 to 24 at home, breaking open after halftime as Spacey scored 12 and Max Hunt 11. Westland’s eighth straight loss followed a 14 point first half, with poor free throw shooting on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Blue Raiders
Westland Bears
Carthage Boys
Westland
Carthage
Bears
Spacey
Raiders
Max Hunt
R. Wilson
Pingleton
Winslow
C Turner
G Daareennneneneeersesee
McCorkle
L. Hunt
Menennenerteereersse
M. Hunt
Anne Enna
Pf Moore
Ante Neeen
Hackleman
Sensed
Dismore
C R. Wilson
Watson
McNally
Blue Raiders
Arlington
Wildcats
Stevens
Nelson
Uington
Anne
Neteeene
Ewneeesereeese
Pitts
Nena
Nenee Onseneeres
Anne Teneteese
Eres
Mann
Waeeentbeenseeeeee
Enos
Northam
Wenn Teewan
Gene Sees Callahan
Naneneneene
Baeenware
Heifner
F Nelson
Aesnenneerseneseesee
E Waeenenmemaansee Bene
Eannneresenmeneseecessed
Parks
McClosky
Income tax forms mailed for 1941 filing season
Gilbert K. Hewitt announces that more than twelve tons of gross income tax forms are being mailed to 150 licensing branches and taxpayers statewide before the January 1 filing period. Tax returns are required for those with gross income or receipts over 1000 dollars for 1941, with deductions for non taxable income. The regular exemption is 1000 dollars, while retail merchants have a 250 dollar monthly exemption totaling 3000 dollars for 1941, not in addition to the 1000 dollar standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert K. Hewitt
State Tax Division
Father of Mrs Riggle Dies in Indiana
The Rev and Mrs Samuel M Riggle and their children were summoned to Hayden Indiana by the sudden death of Mrs Riggle's father C J Simmons on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Riggle
Hayden
Indiana
Attendants at J. T. McDaniel Rites Listed
Among out of town relatives attending funeral services for J. T. McDaniel on Tuesday were Frank McDaniel and family, Mrs Ollie Hinton, Vernon and Wayne McDaniel and daughter, May Watkins of Anderson, Willie Hershberger of Lapel, Woodrow McDaniel of South Bend, Roy Kyle of Mishawaka, Clifford McDaniel of Paris Illinois, Jesse McDaniel and Murt Ervin of Westfield Illinois, and John McDaniel of Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McDaniel
Frank McDaniel
Ollie Hinton
Vernon Dugan
Wayne McDaniel
May Watkins
Anderson
Arlington Woman Visits with Parents This Sunday
Mrs Price of Arlington visited Sunday afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs Al McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Price of
Arlington
Mrs
al McDaniel
J. T. McDaniel Dies Saturday
J T McDaniel born Rush county January 20 1867 died at home south of Carthage December 13 at age 74. He married Charlotte Kraus November 3 1894 in Tuscolla Illinois and moved to this county 36 years ago. Known as Jerry McDaniel he was generous and helped neighbors. Funeral at Carthage Friends church with Rev Murray S Kenworthy. burial East Hill Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McDaniel
James
Nancy Jane Allender McDaniel
Rush County
Carthage
Illinois
Charlotte May Kraus
Tuscolla
Jerry” McDaniel
McDaniel
Anderson
John ~McDaniel
Greenfield
Olive ‘Hinton
Carthage Friends Church
Murray S. Kenworthy
East Hill Cemetery
Arlington
Christmas baskets donation drive urged by cheer committees
The Cheer Committee asks for food, cash, and gifts to support Christmas baskets. Bring canned fruits and vegetables, potatoes, apples, meats, or other foods to the Methodist church by Monday or Tuesday morning the 28th with a preference for Monday. Cash gifts go to Rev. S. M. Riggle or the bank, and toys and clothing should be secured this week ahead of Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Indiana Historical Society Banquet Attended by Stengers
Mr and Mrs Henry Stenger attended the Indiana Historical Society banquet held Saturday evening at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stenger
Indiana Historical Society
Claypool ‘Hotel
Indianapolis
Scouts Award Ceremony Honors Carthage Troop Members
Scout members received Tender foot badges for Carthage Troop 26 and Arlington Troop 28 at a ceremony in Whitewater Valley. Second Class and Merit badges were awarded to several scouts, with ribbons given for reaching membership goals for 1941. The event featured a Carthage High School band, speakers, and an array of out of town guests from Richmond Connersville and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. DeSchipper
A. J. Carr
John White
Joseph Alexander
Sec’y-Treas
Christian Church
Council
Friends of Scouting
Whitewater Valley
Jack Porter
Richard Miller
Melvin Tuttle
Maurice Stenger
Jim Carr
Bob White
Donald Bright
Joe Swain
Jack Crampton
Arlington
Carthage
Arlington and
Whitewater Valley Council
Harry C. Dean
Carthage High School
Charles & Coats
Homer Biddlecum
Dean
Owens
Lée Silver
Burdell ‘Phillips
Harry Ge
Dean and
Kerr
Meier
Whitewater
Rev
Kenworthy
Mrs Robert Spangler Undergoes Goitre Operation
Mrs Robert Spangler underwent a goitre removal operation Monday morning at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She is reported as getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spangler
Methodist A8 Po
Indianapolis
Hurry for Citizen subscription deal in 1941 Christmas rush
The Citizen offers new and renewal subscriptions at one dollar per year through January 1, 1942. The paper invites readers to come in for sign up, noting weekend and evening hours and urging as a Christmas gift for friends and relatives.
Early Christmas Week Paper Publishes a Day Ahead
Correspondents are urged to send in their news early next week as the office observes the Christmas holiday and will publish the paper one day early.
Will Organize County Defense
Governor Schricker and the Indiana Defense Council announce Charles De Munbrun as Rush County Civilian Defense Director. He will serve without pay and coordinate with existing groups to avoid new formations. Authorities urge no volunteering yet and plan to invite as needed to prevent confusion. Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DeMunbrun
Rushville
Rush County
Henry F. Schricker
Indiana Defense Council
DeMunbrun
Schricker
C. A. Jackson
Indiana
de Munbrun
Jackson
Farm Bureau Holds Corn Cake Show in Ripley Township
Ripley township Farm Bureau members met Monday night at the school to showcase corn and cake presented by 4H club members and the Farm Bureau. Winners in the 4 H club show included Donald Fen Jr Philip Winslow Deryl Souder and others while Wallace Cook won open pollinated. Cake show prizes went to Mrs Roy Herkless Mrs Donald Ruby Mrs John Wagoner Mrs Robertweer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township Farm Bureau
4H Club
Farm Bureau
Robert
Iker
Hanah County
Donald
Fen, Jr
Philip Winslow
Deryl Souder
Bob Nigh
Donald Stoten,Jr
Max Manche
Angel Food
Roy Herkless
Donald Ruby
John Wagoner
Robert Weer
Howard Winslow
Jesse Pitts
Barber Kyser Dies At Home In Carthage At 60
Michael S. Kyser a longtime Carthage barber died at his home from a stroke Thursday morning at 6:45 pm. He was born January 28 1881 in Hancock county and married Gouldie Hiatt in 1913. Survived by wife daughter Sharlee sister and four brothers. Final rites were held at Friends church with Rev. Murray S. Kenworthy officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael S. Kyser
Carthage
Hancock County
Dayton
Mary J. Kyser
Gouldie Hiatt
New Castle
Sharlee
Charlotte Risk
Orlando
Detroit
Will
Indianapolis
Friends Church
Murray S. Kenworthy
Riverside Cemetery
Messiah Presented By Choral Club At Fletcher Church
Choral club and Rushville ensemble performed Handel’s Messiah at Fletcher Methodist Church with soloists Mrs. Hubert Hunt Mrs. Harold Phelps Miss Ada Chappell Miss Sharlee Kyser and Mrs. Maude Porter in special parts Mrs. Harold Phelps directing The annual Christmas gift to Carthage and community included Rushville participants and a male chorus with Marl Adams Robert Winkler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
Music Study Club of
Rushville
Hubert Hunt
Harold Phelps
Ada Chappell
Sharlee Kyser
Maude Porter
Carthage
Roy Beckner
H. L. Collier
Earl Moore
Will Ames
Richard Dishinger
Omer Warneke
Janet Maury
Dudley Campbell
Marl Adams
Robert Winkler
Richard Cohee
Robert Crawley
State Highway Commission Plans Local Meetings
The State Highway Commission announces a series of local meetings across the state to discuss highway needs and problems. Chairman S C Hadden says meetings will fit wartime duties and help residents understand financing and road modernization for military and defense traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
S. C. Hadden
Commission
Carthage
DeSchipper Family Plans Four-Week Florida Trip
Mrs Emma DeSchipper and family Betty Johnnie and Omann depart today for Lake Worth Florida to visit Mr and Mrs Robert Porter formerly Ellen DeSchipper. Mrs Butterfield of Muncie and Mrs Cloyd Porter of Logansport join the trip. they expect to be away about four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma DeSchipper
Fam Lly
Betty
Johnnie
O’mann
Lake Worth
Florida
Robert Porter
Porter
Ellen DeSchipper
Butterfield
Muncie
Cloyd Porter
Logansport
DeSchipper
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Morrismen
Milroy
Santa Claus
J. W. and
W. J. Wilkinson
Baltimore
Barber
Choral Club
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