24 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
1
Lorenzo B Brown, assistant postmaster in Jamaica Bay a New York City burrough, said he erred two years ago when he buried a man believing him to be his brother Clarence. He revealed Friday that the supposed brother was alive, and Brown had spent 400 on funeral expenses for a stranger.
The sponsors of a radio program apologized on the last broadcast for the December 12 Sunday night airing of an Adam and Eve skit featuring Mae West. They pledged to make each hour entertaining and edifying.
The New York State Supreme Court awarded Frederick Grewen of New Rochelle $21,000 in damages after an automobile collision in which he was injured by a Roosevelt car on April 3.
General Erich Ludendorff, a central German World War figure in the late war period, died Tuesday morning at age 72 in Munich. He helped shape the final western front and his field marshaling legacy was noted.
Santa Claus will face a tough mission at Alcatraz Federal Prison where two convicts plan a dinner for 300 inmates but no packaged goods can be delivered to the island.
Foreign report says Japan's Mikado directs inquiry into the Panay attack and hints at replacing the Japanese battle fleet. Chinese forces bomb and burn Tsingtao Mills owned by rich Japanese interests with damages cited around 100 million dollars. Greta Garbo in Stockholm vows to dry tears and deliver lively comedy in her next film.
National news recalls the death of Frank B. Kelley at his residence in St Paul Minnesota as tributes and obituaries note his public service. Glenn Frank is named to chair the Republican National Committee while Hiroji Saito offers a formal apology and vows protection for Americans in war torn China. Jane Keyser a 23 year old socialite from Likesville Maryland elopes with the family butler Donald Crane in a surprising personal turn.
State police report two armed suspects robbed the Wicks department store in Bloomington, holding a cashier and a janitor while making off with about 2000 dollars from the store safe.
Kokomo Bedford Huntingburg New Albany and Muncie advance in basketball circles while Marion Jeffersonville and Anderson drop in prestige due to losses. SchmelIng overpower Thomas with a quick work and a fight that ends before knockout.
The Carthage independent team defeated Raleigh 32 to 26 at home after a 32-31 loss at Arlington earlier in the week. Morris brothers led the attack with Brooks and Morris strong for Carthage. In Monday’s home game Carthage beat Greenfield 33 to 23 with Bateman contributing 15 points.
At the closing session of the Rush County Farm Bureau convention Edward Frazee of Noble Township was elected president for 1938. Officers remain W L Brown vice president William Reeves secretary Mrs Mildred Benson assistant treasurer Mrs Ernest Benninger social director Mrs Gladys Edwell assistant social director Fred Goddard retires after eight years. Rushville township led in membership, Jackson second Noble third. gavels presented as prizes by retiring president Goddard.
The Carthage Blue Raiders defeated Westland by a wide margin last Friday night. Veterans Bundy McMichael and Cook led with five field goals each as Carthage built commanding leads at every quarter break. The prelim game saw Carthage’s reserves beat Westland 21 13.
Vircel C Madison 49 head painter at the State Sailors' and Soldiers' Childrens' Home died Sunday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had worked at the Home for years and belonged to Masonic and K of P lodges. The widow Mrs Hazel M Madison attended services. funeral was at the institution and graveside at Glen Cove Cemetery.
Carthage stores report heavy last minute Christmas shopping with late night hours. McDaniel and Bradford's department store offer a wide assortment of gifts and festive displays. Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop stocks practical home gifts, RCA radios, and GE products. Sharer & Moore's advertises tonight. Ten cent stores Lineback's and Gates' stock candies and small stocking fillers. Carney's Hunt's offer meats and groceries, Walter Addison helps with selections. Local shops keep seasonal spirit with old line goods and beauty shop options for the ladies.
Most businesses shut for Christmas with Sharer and Moore open until 10 00. All barber shops close. Swing In Cafe closed all day. State bank and library closed all day. Post Office open until 9 00 am for morning mail and no rural deliveries.
A reception for new members was held at East Street Christian church on Wednesday night with over a hundred attendees. Rev Orrow Kennerly gave the welcome, George Moore responded, and High School Public Speaking students performed talks. New officers and board members were announced and four youths joined the church with baptism in the auditorium.
Shops including Kings Mary Elizabeths and Marjories offer festive thanks to 1937 patrons through Christmas greetings. The Carthage Citizen sponsors a subscription campaign urging readers to gift a year of news to relatives in distant cities as a thoughtful present.
The article notes several college students visiting family for the holidays. Recipients include Clarence Murray Parker Margaret White Howard Jr Maria Henley Martha Jo Bentley from Earlham. Betty DeSchipper from Indiana University. Mary Louise Hill from Ball State. Ramona Jane Winfield and sister Juanita. Grace McGeorge from Central Normal. George McNabb Jr with parents. Howard Winslow Jr from Purdue. Paul Winslow and Richard Doherty from LaGrange IL with their families.
Mr and Mrs Burl Magee delivered a Christmas box from the Christian church to the Emily Flinn Home in Marion Friday. They also visited her mother Mrs Lucy Good in Marion.
Mrs. Jack Overman opens an up to date beauty shop on South East Street Carthage bringing experience from Morristown. The former Marjorie Sullivan invites patronage and notes prior operation in Morristown before relocating homeward.
State Board of Tax Commissioners held an open meeting in Indianapolis to discuss proposed regulations under the new exemption law. Claims must be filed January through March 1938. previously exempt properties will be placed on the tax duplicate and reviewed for continued exemption. Religious and charitable properties remain exempt unless competing with private property.
The Rush County Corn Show will run December 28 to 30 in courthouse lobbies with events like Open and Professional corn contests, 4 H judging, an Achievement Banquet, Seed Corn sale, and a Farm Products display. Floyd Hiner, noted corn leader and former reserve sweepstakes winner, presides as superintendent.
Burglars broke into the McCarty Drug store on Monday night by forcing a rear door to a storeroom. They unlocked an inner door to access the front, damaged a large safe but failed to open it. They stole a box of candy cigarettes and cigars.
A lively Tuesday night benefit dance for the School Milk fund drew many local residents and out of town guests to the Auditorium. Kappa Kappa Sigma hosted the third annual holiday event with Don Maines and his Anderson orchestra providing music and a Christmas decorating theme.
Frank Finney state motor vehicle commissioner says no grace period for outdated licenses and that December 31 is the deadline. Harold Phelps and Earl Nowotny urge advance sales to avoid rush and note it is unlawful to use plates until 1938. New law requires a 25 cent title container to be affixed to windshields with penalties up to 25 dollars and 30 days jail for violations.
Raymond Finney entered Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for surgery and is reported to be doing nicely after the procedure.
Dr Robert Spangler shows continued improvement this week and is able to be up and around the house, increasing his mobility and recovery progress.
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