Winter Weather Snags, Travel Plans Span the Region
The Ground Hog forecasts six more winter weeks while a mild, possibly wet, late winter is predicted. Rushville's Mark Purcell offers no clearer adage. Henry Stager returns from Wisconsin with talk of 30 degrees below zero in Deer Path. Carthage residents Roy and Mrs. Herkless plan a three month southern tour visiting Biloxi New Orleans San Antonio Houston Tallahassee Tampa St Peters burg Sarasota Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Eddie Stephens and his wife honeymoon in Kentucky. Lt Eugene R Gardner is on terminal leave awaiting discharge. Continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mark Purcell
Rushville
Henry Stager
Alsta Containers, Inc
Wisconsin
Deer Path
Roy Herkless
Carthage
Biloxi
Miss
New Orleans
San Antonio
Houston
Texas
Tallahassee
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Ft. Lauderdale
Miami
Fla
Eddie Stephens
Kentucky
Stephens
Penticuff
J & E Inn
Eugene R. Gardner
Milton Gardner
Pitts Woman Is Admitted To Methodist Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harry O Pitts arrived in Indianapolis by train on Monday. Mrs Pitts was taken to Methodist hospital for treatment. Mr Pitts returned to Fort Lauderdale Florida for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pitts
Methodist Hospital
Harry O. Pitts
Indianapolis
Cubs Meet After School With Leaders For Games
Monday evening the two Cub dens led by Mrs. Flossie McCorkle and Mrs. Josephine Alexander gathered in the Kanteen with eight Cubs and den chief Jackie Jackson. They enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie McCorkle
Josephine Alexander
Kanteen
Jackie Jackson
Library notes honor gifts and campus programs
The Henry Henley Library thanks Miss Mary Kizer for a poetry book Musings by Rachel P. Fill. Indiana State Personnel Division mails Employment Opportunities pamphlet for clerks stenographers and typists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kizer
Rachel P. Fill
Indiana State Personnel Division
J. Edgar Hoover
Manche Family Attends Indiana University Commencement
Mr and Mrs Raymond Manche and family attend the Indiana University Bloomington commencement. Their daughter Rosemary is a member of the university orchestra that performed at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Manche
Indiana University
Bloomington
Manche
Rosemary
War Dept. declares Cpl. Ralph Veach dead in South Pacific
Mrs. Jean Veach receives word that her husband Cpl. Ralph Veach of the Air Corps is declared dead after being missing since January 15, 1945. He served as a ground machinist in the South Pacific, entered February 4, 1942, never furloughed, survived by wife and son Kelly and his extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Veach
War Department
Cpl
Ralph Veach
Cpl. Veach
Air Corps
South Pacific
Baix Island
Luzon
Veach
Kelly
Carthage
Alva Veach
Knightstown
Ronald
Berlin
Germany
Carroll
Faye
Kentucky
Lewis and
Alva, Jr
Elizabeth Leisure Dies at 85 Near Carthage
Elizabeth Leisure age 85 widow of John F. Leisure died Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. at her Rush County home near Carthage after years of illness. Born June 29, 1860 in Ripley Township she lived most of her life here. Survived by two sons Noah and Jefferson, daughter Mrs Flossie Jessup, brother Frank Reddick, three grandsons and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the late home with Rev. Walter Crawley officiating. Interment Arlington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Leisure
John F. Leisure
Carthage
Ripley Township
John
Katherine Reddick
Rush County
Leisure
Hannegan Christian Church
Noah
Jefferson
Flossie Jessup
Frank Reddick
Walter Crawley
Arlington Cemetery
Carthage Town Board Reviews Dump Protests and Lights Plan
The Carthage Town Board met at the town hall in regular session. Residents from East Hill protested two city dump sites over odors and fire hazards. No action was taken on the protest. Newton E. Leakey of Public Service Co discussed reduced electric rates and a plan to boost candlepower in the main district with no cost increase. A proposal to add more spot lights was tabled until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
East Hill
Newton E. Leakey
Public Service Company
Emergency meeting approves extra appropriation for school equipment
Ripley township advisory board and Trustee R. R. Reames declare an emergency for an additional appropriation to cover necessary school equipment costs not in the current budget. A public hearing will be held February 20 at 7 30 p m at the trustee's office for taxpayers to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township Advisory Board
R. R. Reames
Divorce Granted to Walter Howard in Rush Circuit Court
An absolute divorce was granted to Walter Howard in Rush circuit court after he charged his wife Lottie Howard with cruelty during his absence in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Howard
Rush
Lottie Howard
R. M. Allen Hospitalized for Eye Infection in Richmond
R. M. Allen is at Reid Memorial hospital in Richmond for an eye infection. He is the son-in-law of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Mr. Allen
Elizabeth B. Stone
Local Community Society Quietly Busy with Meetings
Choral Club hosts ten members for Easter Cantata practice and a tea. O E S plans its February 13 meeting at the Masonic Temple. Friendly Circle hosts an evening at Mrs Grace Foster with contests and refreshments. Sunshine Circle shifts to February 20 Family Night at the church basement with a potluck dinner. Walnut Ridge Missionary meeting led by Mrs Esther Hunt with 12 members and two guests. Visitors include Ed Gurley family, Richard Geise, Rev W F Siders, and several local couples. FE LB O W members entertained at Mrs Mayme McCarty’s home with a $1 infantile paralysis fund gift. Tuesday Bridge Club meets Feb 12 with Mrs Bess Baker. Various guests attend dinners and Sunday visits reflect local social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle
Grace Foster
Mabel Hedgecock
Martha Jo Bentley
Ruth White
Sunshine Circle
Harold Ruby
John Clevidence
Parvel Moore
Walnut Ridge
Esther Hunt
Enid Burkher
Hunt
Mayme McCarty
Sarah Stager
Mary Ellen Pearson
Edna N. Kennedy
Bess Baker
Births Reported at City and Major Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Loren Geise of Rushville R R 5 welcomed a daughter Friday at City hospital. Roy Renegar and wife of Arlington also greet a girl born Tuesday last week at Major hospital in Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Geise
Rushville R. R. 5
City Hospital
Roy Renegar
Arlington
Shelbyville
Death of George Burckle 75 in Indianapolis
Mrs. George B. McNabb learns of the sudden heart attack death of her father George Burckle 75 at his Indianapolis home at 1 45 Sunday morning. He served as assistant manager of Indianapolis Casket Co since 1911 and earlier with National Casket Co. Survivors include his widow Anne, daughter Mrs. George B. McNabb Carthage two grandsons Cpl George B. McNabb Army in Belgium and Lt Richard McNabb Jefferson Barracks Mo a brother Fred Burckle Louisville Ky Funeral at Grinsteiner Funeral Home New York Street Wednesday at 30 pm burial Crown Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McNabb
George Burckle
Indianapolis
Burckle
Carthage
McNabb
Indianapolis Casket Co
National Casket Co
Anne Burckle
Cpl
Belgium
Richard McNabb
Jefferson Barracks
Fred Burckle
Louisville
Grinsteiner Funeral Home
New York Street
Crown Hill Cemetery
American Legion Elects New Officers at Bertram Post 316
Bertram Howard Post 316 of the American Legion elected C. W. Gatewood as commander and Claude Pearson as vice commander among others. The post plans a reading room and library, appoints a program committee, and schedules a membership drive inviting all veterans to visit the post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram Howard
American Legion
C. W. Gatewood
Claude Pearson
Kenneth Rhodes
Robert Tuttle
Billy H. Small
Elmer Porter
Carl Carson
Post
County school tour visits Carthage school
Principal J. A. Reynolds and Trustee R. R. Reames hosted county school board members as they toured the local system. The delegation, including Charles De Munbrun, superintendent, inspected buildings classes and curriculum during a county wide tour spanning Monday Tuesday and Thursday this week with Carthage school fourth on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reynolds
R. R. Reames
Charles de Munbrun
Carthage School
Lions Dinner Meeting to Induct New Committees and Members
A Lions Club dinner at the Den next Monday night will induct a new house committee and program committee along with eight new Lion members. Additional reports will be disclosed during the event.
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LIONS
the den
House
Local social Notes Include Visits and Weddings Across Indiana
North Vernon hosts Mr and Mrs Everett Manlief and Mr and Mrs Glyde Tattan from Cincinnati with Mrs Tattan staying ill wife Mrs Hull. Indianapolis visitors Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy attend events and funeral services for Mr George Burckle in Indianapolis. Eleanor Taylor of Indianapolis wed Ernest Milan of Ohio at bride’s Central Avenue home. Rich ard Doherty visiting Carthage area after service discharge. Various relatives and friends, including the Winslows, Catt, Cofield, and Phelps families, appear in short social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Manlief
North Vernon
Glyde Tattan
Cincinnati
Luther Hull
Central Avenue
Charles Winslow
Alice Winslow
Indianapolis
Carthage
Richard Doherty
Grace Doherty
Howard Winslow
Walter J. Phelps
Ross Tweedy
George Burckle
Laura Benson
Greenfield
Katherine Catt
Bert Cofield
Mabel U Cofield
Scout Dinner Draws Local Leaders at Richmond Dinner
Whitewater Valley Council Boy Scouts held the annual appreciation dinner at Perfect Circle plant No. 5 in Richmond. Daniel C. Teeter received the Silver Beaver and many leaders and volunteers earned certificates of merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Perfect Circle
Richmond
Daniel C. Teeter
Boy Scout Council
Wilbur McCorkle
Fred King
Joseph Alexander
al Carr
Jack
Johnny DeSchipper
Lee Silver
Henry Stinger
Ronald E. Melton
Richmond Senior High School
Melton
Arthur A. Sinclair
Illness updates from local families reported
Mrs. Leatha Moore is on the sick list. Phil Parish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parish, is ill but improving. Mrs. Cecil Pike has missed school this week due to illness, with Mrs. Joseph Alexander substituting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatha Moore
Phil Parish
Russell Parish
Cecil Pike
Joseph Alexander
Local Car Crash Near Rushville Injures Two
Saturday evening at 6 30 p m a car driven by Ralph McClurg left a curve two miles northwest of Rushville and rolled into a field tearing down fence. Miss Ruth Brown was slightly injured from a cut near the ear while Sheriff Grinstead investigated the crash.
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Ralph McClurg
Rushville
Ruth Brown
Young McClurg
Sheriff Grinstead
Named Administrator Named for James A. Van Duyn Estate
Forest Van Duyn appointed administrator of the estate of the late James A. Van Duyn in Rush circuit court. Bond set at 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest van Duyn
James A. van Duyn
Rush
Wedding Announcement Doris Wainscot Marries in Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing announce the marriage of Miss Doris Wainscot in Phoenix Arizona. Miss Wainscot has often visited the Ewing home.
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Guy Ewing
Doris Wainscot
Phoenix
Arizona
Miss Wainscot
Ewing
Walnut Ridge Friends Plan Saturday Quaterly Meeting
Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting of Friends will be held at Carthage Friends church on Saturday February 9 at 10 00 am. William Barnard of Little Blue River Friends church will deliver the devotional sermon. A rally of young people follows at 2 30 pm with John Randolph Knightstown Friends church pastor as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Ridge
John Randolph
Friends Church
Knightstown
Milan Woman Visits Mother and Family Last Week
Mrs. Harold Busohin of Milan spent last week with her mother Mrs. Ray Buchanon and family.
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Harold Busohin
Milan
Ray Buchanon
Blue Raiders Clinch Final Home Victory Over Owls
Carthage Blue Raiders defeated Manilla Owls 46 to 26 to close the home season. Todd led with six baskets in the final eight minutes while Theobald starred for Manilla. The previous Friday Carthage lost 30 to 29 to Knightstown after a late rally.
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Carthage Blue Raiders
Manilla Owls
Walker Township Five
Owls
Carthage
Todd
Theobald
Manilla
Knightstown
Falcons
Raiders
Dewey McClurg
Pf Edwards
Seeevnees
Manche
Eensederemene
McClurg
Weer
Ateeaven
Tweedy
Tinea
Alexander
Geeenee
Ocaecevece
McCowan
G Magee
Jerssee Eases
O. Oler
Ecdhomy
W. Oler
Economy
Bud's Cleaning Shop Sold To Elmer Porter
The sale of Bud's Cleaning Shop to J. Elmer Porter was completed this week. Porter will run the North Main street business with minor changes, while former owner Alton Smith stays on briefly during the transition. Porter, an ex serviceman who served in the Air Corps, vows to maintain high quality cleaning and pressing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud’s
Elmer Porter
Bud
J. Elmer Porter
North Main Street
Alton Smith
Porter
Air Corps
France
Normandy
Europe
Infant Rhonda Kinnaman Dies at Riley Hospital
Rhonda Carroll Kinnaman nine months died at James Whitcomb Riley hospital Indianapolis after a long illness. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Kinnaman. Father serves in the army near New York City. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at Thompson funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rhonda Carroll Kinnaman
Frank Kinnaman
James Whitcomb Riley
Indianapolis
Kinnaman
New York City
Thompson Funeral Home
Race Relations Sunday Sermon At Gouldie Church
The Bible school convenes at 9 30 with worship at 10 30. Sermon titled Bread Beauty and Brotherhood highlights Race Relations Sunday. Mid week prayer and Bible study meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouldie Kyser
Bible School
Wesleyan Methodist Churches Service Times
Howard Crim is pastor at Carthage with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Mrs Roy Turner is superintendent. Blue River hosts Sunday school at 9 30 with class meeting at 10 30 and preaching at 7 00 with prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crim
Carthage
Roy Turner
Fletcher Methodist Church Service Notice
Dr J T Scull will preach at 10 30 AM with the sermon topic Lincoln Our Great American Hubert Hunt is superintendent of the Sunday school at 9 30 AM Raymond Manche assists in supervision and the service the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist
J. T. Scull
Hubert Hunt
Raymond Manche
Lincoln
East St. Christian Church announces meetings and federation vote
Basil Stultz is pastor with George B. Moore as superintendent Cecil Pike assistant superintendent. Young people meet at 6 00 pm no night service. Morning services include a church board dinner then 1 15 pm board meeting to decide joining the County Federation of Churches. A Rushville meeting promoted federation. At 2 00 pm a music program and talks support the War Service Fund. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Stultz
Geo. B. Moore
Cecil Pike
County Federation of Churches
Rushville
County Federation
War Service Fund
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Henry Henley
Purdue
Purdue University
Elizabeth Stoner
Martha Stoner
Robert Berkemeier
Robert Meyer
Indiana Farm Bureau
B & O Railroad
Indiana Road Canning Corporation
Gwynneville
WAR Dept
Township Advisory Board
Stella Humes
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Missionary Meeting
Ed Gurley
Near Mays
Ray Gurley
Richard Geise
Near
Everett Webb
W. F. Siders
Glen Yates
Near New Castle
Elmer McMichael
Ruby McGeorge
Herbert Watkins
Anderson
Miss McGeorge
James McGeorge
Victor Bland
Wayne Draper
Bill Ewing
Gailding
Merrill Ewing
Bland
Memphis
Elizabeth Manlief
Greensburg
Pearl Williams
Holton
Blue Raiders
Rider
Watts
Wadeoaetenes
Breckenridge
McCaslin
Festaesereses
Borror
Essewese
Refereg
Crosley
Bali Lenger
Rhonda Carroll Kinnaman
Riley Hospital
News of the Churches
Blue River
East ST. Christian Church
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