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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
6
The piece argues tuberculosis strikes across life stages, hitting youth hardest. It urges universal education and funding for research, noting no vaccine or cure exists and urging readers to donate to the National Tuberculosis Association to protect children.
The piece asserts Britain will pursue total victory over Nazism and Fascism, citing a 341 to 4 parliamentary vote against compromise. It praises Churchill and warns that any settlement would equal defeat, notes Italy's morale, shortages, and Mussolini’s dwindling prospects with Hitler’s continued support as the key.
NBC will broadcast a month of Christmas offerings featuring the King’s message, Silent Night, and a Britain greeting with stars from motion pictures and stage. Programs include Opera stars Gladys Swarthout, Rita Hayworth, Jack Benny, Shirley Temple, and Lily Pons with multiple foreign posts sending Christmas greetings from London to Shanghai.
A small fire in the Newsom block caused slight damage to stock and building. losses covered by insurance. Community notices list numerous holiday visits and gatherings around Christmas with relatives in Connersville Gwynneville New Castle and Shelbyville.
Co Captain Elmer Gainer of DePaul stretches six feet six inches to score a two pointer as DePaul opens the season with a 52 to 16 win over Elmhurst. Gainer tallied seven baskets in the opener boosting his All American prospects.
The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications from eastern states by January 16 and western states by January 20 1941 for positions in the Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior. Salaries range 1620 to 2600 dollars with optional subjects in fishery biology aquaculture limnology physiology and nutrition. Applicants are rated by education and experience without a written test for some roles.
A new fire tower is being built at Greene-Sullivan State Forest to extend protection over several hundred thousand acres. The WPA is installing the foundation under Forestry Division oversight. The tower will have about a ten mile visibility radius, benefiting Shakamak State Park and nearby private lands southwest of Sullivan. Previously towers in this region were near Cincinnati in Greene County and at Pike County State Forest near Winslow.
A brief classified notice promotes trying citizen ads with a promise of convincing results. The snippet urges readers to test the service and experience its value.
In Lockport New York a naturalization officer asked John Gulascy why he sought citizenship. He answered I want to obtain a fishing license highlighting a practical motive behind his naturalization claim.
Notice to depositors and creditors that after June 1 1941 shareholders will not be liable beyond their stock for bank debts and obligations under Indiana law and the bank's shares. Issued under Indiana Financial Institutions Act Section 240 as amended. President Edgar N Hill signs for the bank.
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