New Salem Eagles win Rush county tourney at Milroy
The 1934 Rush county tourney ended with the New Salem Eagles defeating Morton and Arlington in close games to claim the crown. Mays edged Carthage 15 to 14 in a thrilling opener as Gings and Milroy provided strong showings, while Manilla and Milroy also posted solid performances.
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New Salem Eagles
Milroy
Gings
Mays
Morton
Glenwood
Arlington Wildcats
Bluebirds
Carthage
Aiken
Tiger
Glover
New Salem
Arlington
Manilla
Raleigh
Moron
Norris
Anderson
Barney
Kuhn
R. Smith
New Salem Eagles Win Rush County Tourney Title Again
The New Salem Eagles claim the Rush county tournament championship for the fifth time in seven years. Their teamwork discipline and sportsmanship carried the team to victory. Bokelman and R Brown shine as standout stars. Morton made a strong showing.
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Mil
Carthage High Scho
Thase
Mays
Carthage
Largst
New Salem Eagles
Bokelman
R. Brown
Morton
Lum N Abner in Person and Convention City at Circle Theatre
Lum Abner, NBC artists, open the week at Circle Theatre Indianapolis with Lum N Abner in Person and the comedy Convention City. The show features a star cast including Joan Brent Powell Frank McHugh Joe Menjon Mary Astor Ruth Donnelly Hugh Herbert Patricia Ellis and Guy Kibbee. Performances reflect riotous salesmen antics and hotel reputations in a Pine Ridge setting. Showgrounds report 10 000 in attendance at Cable Tabernacle. Starts Friday at Circle.
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Lum Abner
NBC
Circle Theatre
Indianapolis
Joan Brent Powell
Frank McHugh
Joe Menjon
Mary Astor
Ruth Donnelly
Hugh Herbert
Patricia Ellis
Guy Kibbee
Pine Ridge
WKBF
Ford Dealers
Convention City
Peter Milne
Atlantic City
Wiffe
Circle
Lum ’N Abner
Will Rogers in Dr Bull at Auditorium Saturday night
Will Rogers stars as a village doctor in Dr Bull to be shown at the Auditorium Saturday night Feb 3 with Andy Clyde in a two reel comedy Frozen Assets. Wednesday and Thursday Feb 7 and 8 feature Mae West at popular family night prices with her memorable performances.
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Will Rogers
Dr. Bull
Andy Clyde
Mae West
Actress West Stars In I'm No Angel Following Family Night Admission
Miss West headlines the new picture I'm No Angel. Family night admission invites both new and returning audiences to view the film. West writes her own stories selects the cast and partially directs her own plays.
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Angel
Miss West
A New Kind of Fuel Report Sparks Curio Reference
An opossum trapped days earlier was killed after fur season closed. The trapper used the pelt as fuel in a stove named Brer Pos sum, yielding heat units nearly tripling amid fuel scarcity.
New Arrival Carolyn Sue Tetrick Wins 1044 Pound Birth
Mr and Mrs Howard Tetrick announce the birth of their daughter Carolyn Sue born Thursday January 25. Mrs Tetrick formerly Nadine Herkless of this place.
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Howard Tetrick
Carolyn Sue
Tetrick
Nadine Herkless
Struck by Machine Injures Local Girl
Esther McCorkle daughter of Mr and Mrs Lon McCorkle was struck by an automobile driven by William D Moore of Arlington Thursday evening last week. She suffered facial bruises and cuts and was shaken up. Last report says she is doing nicely.
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Esther McCorkle
Lon McCorkle
William D. Moore
Arlington
Manche family attends funeral for Lois Hofmeister
Mr and Mrs Raymond Manche and family attend the funeral of Mrs Lois Hofmeister of Indianapolis Sunday Hofmeister died at a hospital in Erie Pa from injuries in an automobile accident Eister Testir in serious at the hospital at Erie
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Raymond Manche
Hofmeister
Erie
Eister Testir
Surprise Birthday Honor For Ramona Jane Winfield
Miss Ramona Jane Winfield was pleasantly surprised on Sunday by friends from Indianapolis and nearby. Present were Mr and Mrs Luke Snyder Jack Lockhart Luke Snyder Jr Henry Stinger Jr William Kellar Otto Benz and Misses Frieda McGeorge Martha Jo Bent ley Maria Henley and Betty De Schipper.
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Ramona Jane Winfield
Indianapolis
Luke Snyder
Jack Lockhart
Luke Snyder Jr
Henry Stinger Jr
William Kellar
Otto Benz
Frieda McGeorge
Martha Jo Bentley
Maria Henley
Betty de Schipper
Noble Sissle to headline February at Indiana Roof Ballroom
Indiana's Indiana Roof Ballroom announces a February concert lineup headlined by Noble Sissle and his orchestra for one night February 2. Art Kassel and his Castles of the Air perform February 14, followed by Henry Busse on February 18. Tickets cost 55 cents before 6 PM, 80 cents afterward, with 75 cents extra for table reservations.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Noble Sissle
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Sissle
College Inn
Chicago
Art Kassel
Nether'end Plaza Hotel
Cincinnati
Henry Busse
Busse
Castle Farm
New Books in Library Spotlight Crowded Hours and The Mother
Library notes announce Crowded Hours Reminiscences of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and The Mother by Pearl S Buck. The item highlights Longworths unique Washington role and Bucks portrayal of a nameless mother figure. Gifts include Nan Sherwood by Mrs Clyde Henley and Building the World Society by Mrs Howard Henley.
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Mrs. Longworth
America
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Pearl S. Buck
Clyde Henley
Nan Sherwood
Howard Henley
Building the World Society
Birthday dinner surprise for Mrs. Julian at home
A pitch-in birthday dinner was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Julian for Mrs. Julian. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addison and son Ora, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Addison, Mr. and Mrs. F. Stockberger, Mrs. Gurney Earnest and Kenneth, Mrs. Dora Munden and Ora Nordlough, Mrs. Marbel Edwards and children, Louiseum Com, Eddie Vance of Newcastle, and Mr. and Mrs. Lindley Taylor with Rosalie and Mr. Louis Humes and daughter Rosalie.
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John Julian
Lindley Taylor
Louis Humes
Rosalie
Death of Mrs Ester Binford at Spiceland home
Mrs. Ester Binford aged 82 died at the home of her daughter Mrs John Winslow near Spiceland after a short service at the meeting house. She was buried Tuesday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Her husband Wm P Binford preceded her in death 14 years earlier. She had lived with her daughter for eight years and is survived by three stepsons Allen and Charles in Kansas and Lindley in Portland Maine.
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Luther Binford
John Winslow
Spiceland
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Wm. P. Binford
Winslow
Allen and
Charles
Kansas
Lindley
Portland
Maine
Repairs Crossing at Mill Improve Main Street Crossing
Government workers under the CWA repair the Railroad crossing on South Main street at the mill with new concrete. The prior repairs wore quickly and caused rough travel, but the updated crossing should allow safer passage for vehicles and occupants.
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CWA
South Main Street
Birthday Dinner for Winona Newsom and W R Zion
A dinner party was held at Mrs. Mary Hubbard's home on Wednesday at 6 30 honoring Miss Winona Newsom and W R Zion. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. D P Dunn Mr. and Mrs Walter Chonan Mr. and Mrs Roy Newby Miss Pearle Coffin Mrs Avery Rawls Mrs Grace H Porter and Mrs Katherine Kennedy.
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Winona Newsom
W. R. Zion
Mary Hubbard
D. P. Dunn
Walter Chonan
Roy Newby
Pearle Coffin
Avery Rawls
Grace H. Porter
Katherine Kennedy
Birthday Surprise For Micheal Kyser With Friends
Micheal Kyser enjoyed a Sunday evening surprise from four teen friends who dropped by. After playing bridge, refreshments were served.
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Micheal Kyser
Indianapolis Visitor Visits Mrs DeSchipper Monday
Mrs John DeSchipper hosts an Indianapolis visitor Monday as part of a community social event. The gathering highlights local hospitality and neighborhood connections.
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John DeSchipper
Indianapolis
Religious Drama Set for Easter Service at Friends Church
The Young Quaker Class will present the Easter drama Simon The Leper at the church Sunday evening. Next Sunday features Monthly Missionary Day with a Palestine clothing demonstration including adult and doll costumes. Women of Carthage plan World’s Day of Prayer for Missions on February 16, with pastor wives coordinating. Prayer Meeting remains Thursday evening after a well attended midweek service.
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Simon the Leper
Jesus
Palestine
Churches of Carthage
Ella Coffin
Candle Light Consecration Wraps Two Week Church Meeting
Fletcher M E Church concludes two weeks of special meetings with a Candle Light Consecration. Attendance remained high, 173 in Sunday school despite bad weather, and members pledged ongoing support. A Valentine Social is planned for February 14 at the Ladies Hall with pie and box supper. Midweek services resume Thursday at 7, with choir practice, Sunday brings 9:30 Sunday school 10:35 morning worship 6 Epworth League 7 evening service, Dr. McFall to speak and lead the second quarterly meeting after the worship service.
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Ladies
Epworth League
McFall
Walnut Ridge Church Quarterly Meeting at Carthage
The Young People of Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting of Friends will hold a regular session at the Carthage Friends church on Sunday February 11 at 2 p m Little Blue Quarterly Meeting will lead the services Everyone invited
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Walnut Ridge Church
Walnut Ridge
Quarterly Meeting of Friends
Carthage Friends Church
Friends of Little Blue
Everyon
Seventh Grade Party After School Event Planned
The seventh grade will hold a Wednesday after school party in the school building with a pitch-in supper and a theatre party sponsored by Mrs. Gates. The Civics class simulates Indiana Legislature and handles bills as committees. Report cards issued this week and teachers met Monday evening. Parts and choruses for spring operetta rehearsals have begun.
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Jean Sullivan
Gates
CWA
Indiana
Senate
House of
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