Community notes and local updates from the Beat
Jim Carr appeals for donated items for the Kid's Kanteen ahead of a big Saturday opening. Cpls Bundy earns rifle and bayonet medals. Juarez steaks attract thousands as 50,000 cross into Mexico daily. Plans push to raise money for the Auditorium watch. Bonhomie of local chatter, pancake brag and a blackout joke wrap the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carr
Kanteen
Chet. Hill
California
Cpl
Harry Bundy
Bundy
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Juarez
Baltimore
Alsta Containers, Inc
Henry Stager
Ripley 4-H Agriculture Club selects officers
The Ripley township 4-H Agriculture Club at Carthage High School elected Donald Staten as president Robert White as vice president Jerry Edwards as secretary and Judith Henley as reporter. Over 80 Carthage school students have enrolled to date and a February 24 meeting with assistant county agent Clarence Spuller is planned for detailed year plans. Misses Nelle Cassady and Cora Winship of Rushville were guests of Miss Winona Newsom Wednesday.
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Ripley Township
Carthage High School
Donald Staten
Robert White
Jerry Edwards
Judith Henley
Carthage School
Clarence Spuller
Knights over Raiders as Carthage falters in final period
Knightstown Falcons outscored Carthage 12 to 1 in the fourth quarter to seize the game after leading most of the contest. Jerry Edwards led Carthage with 15 points while McCormick topped Knightstown with 14 as both teams shot poorly from the field. The Little Raiders also beat Knightstown’s second team 22 to 21.
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Carthage Raiders
Knightstown Falcons
Raiders
Falcons
Jerry Edwards
McCormick
Knightstown
Little Raiders
Carthage
J. Edwards
Carr
Aence
Staten
Hunt
White
Goodwin
Beaver
P. Edwards
Bradway
SF Breckenridge
Brammer
Iicecaiseccencese
Barnard
Rationing at a Glance for February 1944
A concise summary of United States rationing through February and March 1944. It lists green and brown stamps with their valid dates and expirations, sugar and air stamps, and fuel and tire restrictions. It notes ink endorsements for certain coupons and vehicle registration requirements, plus guidance on heating stove rationing and local certificates.
World Day of Prayer Observed in Carthage
Churches of Carthage will observe World Day of Prayer at 2:00 p m Friday February 25 at Wesleyan Methodist Church Theme is And the Lord Wondered That There Was No Intercessor Isa 5116 Mrs Mary Greene Seekins former missionary to India will speak about her trip to Palestine and visits to the tomb of Christ and other points of interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mary Greene Seekins
India
Palestine
Tomb of
Christ
Ruth Cook
Frances Pitts
Thelma Cooper
urM&on
Anna Wagoner
Chloa Lacy
Ida Stacord
Ida Wagoner
Service member transfers and new recruits announced
Cpl Harold L Dean transfers from Camp Davis North Carolina to Camp Haan California. Pfc Robert L Brown now at Co A 704th M P Bn Fort Preble South Portland Maine. Pvt Marcus Pingleton at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Russell Turner now at U S N Air Station S N B Sada Kansas. Sgt and Mrs Frank Elliott and their son arrive Monday from Hammer Field California. Elliott has a 20 day furlough then returns to Glendale California. family stays here. New recruit Charles W Gatewood 24 South Main Carthage Indiana at U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois. He undergoes boat training, seamanship, drill, and naval procedure with aptitude tests for service school or sea duty. Nine day leave granted after recruit training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Elliott
Hammer Field
California
Glendale
Calif
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Charles W. Gatewood
South Main St
Carthage
Ind
Navy
Scouts Celebrate 34th Anniversary
The Boy Scouts of America mark their 34th anniversary this week highlighting their wartime home front contributions. Scoutmasters are praised for guiding troops while many men serve as air raid wardens and Victory gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Lions Meeting Sets February Dinner In Local Den
The regular Lions monthly dinner will be held Monday night February 14 at the local den. A. L. Tuttle and Parvel Moore urge every member of their teams to attend for good food and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
A. L. Tuttle
Parvel Moore
Church notes on February 13 closing for redecorating
The Friends church will dismiss Sunday school and worship service on February 13 due to redecorating. This will be visiting day so members are invited to the different local churches.
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Friends
Kids Kanteen to Open At Audi torium Saturday Night
The Kids Kanteen opens this Saturday after months of work to transform the auditorium’s top floor into a recreational center for local youth. Adults pay a one dollar annual membership with access for free youths. rules include no smoking no liquor no swearing and registration at entry.
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Kanteen
Mrs Wistar Williams Dies In Topeka Kansas
The death of Mrs. Wistar P. Williams occurred recently in Topeka Kansas. Survivors include her husband two sons her mother one sister two brothers and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at Wall Diffenderfer chapel with burial in Mount Hope Abbey Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistar P. Williams
Topeka
Kansas
Albert Williams
Carthage
Red Cross council meeting in Rushville attended by two women
Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Bayard Baker attended the Red Cross executive council meeting in Rushville Thursday night. Mrs. Carr is a board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra.w. J. Carr
Bayard Baker
Red Cross Executive Council
Rushville
Carr
Hill Family Returns From California Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hill returned home Sunday after visiting Pico and Long Beach in California. They traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sohn whose son Alvan Sohn and family were in Ontario California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hill
California
Hill
Fred Sohn
Calif
Mrs. Hill
Wayne Linscott
Pico
Mrs. Sohn
Long Beach
Alvan
Alvan ,Sohn
Ontario
Hoosiers Interned By Japs List Names Of Captives
Army and navy disclosures reveal torture of American POWs by Japanese captors. Hoosier bond sales surge to 24.5 million in a day as five days remain in the drive. Dead and missing Hoosiers named include Roy J. Davis and Gerald Morgan. one Hoosier, Harold W. Trueblood, still held. Civilians listed include Cecil Sidney, A V Herendorp, and Roscoe Lautzenhiser among others in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Mavin McCoy
Indianapolis
War Department
Bataan
Eugene C. Pulliam
War Finance Committee
West Main St
Washington
George Shane
Chandler
Ward K Tharp
Greentown
Robert W. Williams
Crown Point
Harold W. Trueblood
West Jefferson
Kokomo
Memorial Association Group Forms Plan For Center
A Tweedy Memorial Community Center Association board meeting was held at the Henley home. The group adopted a constitution and set operational plans. Mrs. Stuart Morgan was named secretary, completing the officers. A public meeting will occur within five weeks to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweedy Memorial Community Center Association
Grant Henley
Stuart Morgan
Hospital Admissions Report From Shelbyville and New Castle
Mrs. Charles Rhodes was admitted Saturday to Major Hospital in Shelbyville for observation. Mrs. George Jones is slowly improving in Henry County Hospital in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rhodes
Shelbyville
George Jones
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Sharon Hunt
Mr and Mrs Sharon Hunt welcome a daughter born early Tuesday morning at Henry County Hospital. The infant joins the family, with details provided by local hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hunt
Henry County
Hioppital
Alsta Container Plant Fire Damages Facility Sunday Evening
Ripley Township Historical Society plans its annual February meeting for Wednesday February 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard E Henley with a cooperative dinner at 630 PM Eugene C Foster director of the Indianapolis Foundation will attend to discuss his Paisley Shawls hobby He will display a shawl and invites members to bring any shawl and bring a guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township Historical Society
Howard E. Henley
Eugene C. Foster
Indianapolis Foundation
Community groups hold meetings at local homes and churches
Bible Study class at East Street Christian church met at Rev. and Mrs. Frank Jones home. Loyal Women’s class gathered with six members at Mrs. Anna Sipe’s house. Socials followed with refreshments as groups shared programs and devotional hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street Christian Church
Frank Jones
Anna Sipe
Property Changes In Carthage Area Purchases
Mrs Anna Miller who sold the Carthage hotel has purchased the late Enos Coffin property on South East street. Mr and Mrs Jasper Nigh bought the property on East and Sid streets known as the Eva Johnson home. It is understood Mr Nigh will make repairs and rent the property.
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Anna Miller
Carthage
Enos Coffin
South East Street
Jasper Nigh
East
Sid@ streets
Eva Johnson
Mr. Nigh
Sunday and Methodist Church Schedules
Friends Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. At Carthage Methodist, Sunday school is 9:30 a.m. class meeting 10:30. Blue River holds preaching at 10:30 and 7:30 with prayer meetings Thursday and Wednesday at 7:30.
Jesus on the Mountain and In the Valley at Charlottesville Christian Church
Charlottesville Christian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a lesson titled Jesus on the Mountain and In the Valley. Worship follows at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled The Choice of a Master and notes improved attendance last Sunday urging continued effort.
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Jesus
East St Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Events
East St. Christian Church led by Minister Frank F. Jones and Ass’t SS Supt Cecil Pike announces Sunday school at 9:30 with lesson Jesus on the Mountain and in the Valley. Morning worship at 10:30 features sermon The Beginning and Growth of Christian Love. Basket dinner at noon, board meeting at 1:00, weekly prayer meeting to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East ST. Christian Church
Frank F. Jones
Cecil Pike
Jesus
Valley
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Nelle Cassady
Cora Winship
Winona Newsom
Ktown
Weseeeeer
Bruce
Acton
Mpire Cook
Processed Foods
Harold L. Dean
Camp Davis
N. C
Camp Haan
Pfc
Robert L. Brown
Co. A
M. P. Bn
Ft. Preble
South Portland
Maine
Pvt
Marcus Pingleton
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
Russell Turner
U. 8S. N. Air Station
S. N. B. Sada
Olathe
Lions Meeting
Kid’s Kanteen
Pre
The
Barbara Brooks
Mary Brookshire
Donald Staten,Jr
Norma Lee Parish
Dewey McClurg
LaMarie Neal
Bill Alexander
Wistar Williams
Cecil Sidney
French Lick Springs
A. V. Herendorp
Purdue University
A. Karrer
R. R
Carlisle
Roscoe E
Mayme Norton Lautzenhiser
Hamilton
Selma Ostedahl
Forest Avenue
Fort Wayne
R. E. Runyan
Leslie Wolfe
Rising Sun
Madge Woodham
Columbia City
James E
Memorial Ass’n Group
Alsta Container Plant
S. & E. Meeting
Henry L. Stenger
Edgar V. Ruby
John Looney
Frank Overman
Carrie Ball
Sarah Stager
Katherine Kennedy
Fioeback
Grace Porter
Fidelity
Samuel Riggle
Riggle
Hubert Hunt
Jack Overman
Ralph. Pearson
Walnut Ridge Missionary Society
Missionary Society of Walnut Ridge Friends Church
Mary Ann Jessup
American Friends Service Committee
Sohn & Son
Stager
Alsta
Western Adjustment and __ Inspection Company of
J. A. Reynolds
Wesleyan
Charlottesville Christian Church
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