Rush County 4-H calf club tour and local notes
Roughly seventy five men and boys joined the Rush county 4-H beef calf club tour visiting farms in Center Ripley and other townships. Dr Henry Mayo of Purdue praised the club and urged a Gold Medal calf club. The Rushville Farm Bureau and Educational Department will fund four delegates to a District Adult Leader Training School, with Rotary support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Ripley Township
Donald Gray
Dwight McDaniel
Russell
Robert
George Bird
Center Township
Donald Staten, Jr
Wayne Price
Posey Township
Donald Berkemeier
Jackson Township
Wilhelm’s
Rushville
John R. Owens
Milton Jackson
Richard
John Crane
Anderson Township
Howard
Irvin Lower
Ora Callahan
Walker Township
Henry Mayo
Purdue University
Rush County Farm Bureau
Rush County Social and Educational Department
District Farm Bureau
Watson speaks to 400 at Rushville Lincoln Day banquet
Former Senator James E. Watson addressed more than 400 people at the American Legion hall in Rushville. He criticized New Deal trade pacts, praised Cordell Hull yet questioned trade policy, and urged GOP influence in the coming campaign as Abraham Lincoln's birthday was observed with a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Rushville
James E. Watson
Watson
Charles W. Myers
Rush County
Mr. Watson
John A. Titsworth
Jim
Abraham Lincoln
Cordell Hull
U. S
Bayard Baker Speaks at Rushville Rotary Luncheon
Bayard Baker, local English and Social Science teacher, spoke at Rushville Rotary at the Louis hotel Tuesday noon. His talk titled Thrilling Disillusion drew enthusiastic praise for wit and Carthagenian paraphrases known from his Rushville years, with E. J. Knecht introducing the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Baker
Rushville
Baker
Louis Hotel
E. J. Knecht
Pendleton Man Walter Propps Named Standard Oil Head
Walter Propps of Pendleton is appointed the new Standard Oil man, taking over duties from Robert Bishop as the company continues its regional operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Walter Propps
Pendleton
Robert Bishop
Joint Meeting To Be Monday
The Carthage Service club and families join Ripley Township Farm Bureau for a gathering at Carthage high school Monday night February 19 at 7 30. Rush County Farm Bureau band provides music and speaker Larry Bandon of Indianapolis. Lowell Ruby of Jackson township delivers What the Farm Bureau Means to Me As a Future Farmer. A cake show with prizes for ladies in Angel Food White Butter and Devil's Food and for 4-H girls. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Service Club
Ripley Township Farm Bureau
Carthage High School
Rush County Farm Bureau
Larry Bandon
Indianapolis
Lowell Ruby
Jackson Township
Farm Bureau
Carthage Loses To Arlington At Dedication Game
Carthage High School Blue Raiders lost 40 to 23 to Arlington in the dedication night at the new Arlington gym. The ceremony featured speeches, the Arlington band, and a girls game 22 to 14, with the project funded by local sponsors and a $51,000 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Arlington
High School
Carthage High School
Blue Raiders
Wildcats
Clarksburg
Elliot
Friday Night High School Scores Roll In
Columbus beat Rushville 47 to 38. Milroy 28 over Manilla 24. Raleigh 34 to Mays 33. Morton 39 over New Salem 22. Sandusky 52 over Manilla 44. Local standings reflect a busy Friday night across multiple courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rushville
Milroy
Manilla
Raleigh
Mays
Morton
New Salem
Sandusky
Ripley Township Historical Society Meets at Henley Home
The semi annual gathering on February 14 at the Henley home featured president Henry L. Stinger presiding. Officers were re elected. Grace Golden spoke on glass collecting and Rev Wayne Newcum sang, with Dr R H Spangler presenting a historic saddle made in 1811 and linked to Spangler family service in the Civil War and World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Audley Dunham
John Rodger
Stinger
Grace Golden
Children’s Museum
North Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Wayne Newcum
A. J. Carr
R H. Spangler
Museum
David Zepp
Westminister
R. H. Spangler
David Spangler
Samuel Spangler
Spangler
Gettysburg
Old Home Farm
Spangler Springs
Henry C. Spangler
Historical Society of
Carthage
84Th Co
Hatchery Sold. Davis Hatchery Buys Shelbyville Firm
Joel Ridlen of Carney and Ridlen announces his store will sell chicks from the Davis Hatchery of Shelbyville this year. The hatchery formerly owned by Carney’s, Inc. has been purchased by the Davis firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Ridlen
Carney & Ridlen
Davis Hatchery
Shelbyville
Carney’s, Inc
Davis
Mrs McFatridge Leaves for Florida Visit
Mrs. Mabel McFatridge departed Friday for her home in Miami Florida after visiting Mr and Mrs Ross Parish and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McFatridge
Ross Parish
Miami
Florida
Residents Move Between Farms and Towns in Local Shifts
Mr and Mrs John Herkless relocate from east of Carthage to the Bessie Herkless farm near the I S C Home. Mr and Mrs K Vestal move from East street to Knightstown. Mr and Mrs Robert Bishop plan a February move to the I S C Home where Bishop will be farm manager and Mrs Bishop will supervise the boys dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herkless
Carthage
Bessie Herkless
I. S. and
S. C
K. Vestal
Etta Mosier
East Street
Knightstown
Robert Bishop
I. S
Mr Bishop
Ora Galloway Dies At Co Farm In Carthage
Ora Galloway aged 69 native of Rush County and longtime Carthage resident died at the county infirmary last Friday night from a complication of diseases. A stone mason by trade he was employed for years. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Helen Voltz and Mrs. C S Butt of Chicago. Body sent to Thompson funeral home in Carthage with services held Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Galloway
Rush County
Carthage
Helen Voltz
C. S. Butt
Chicago
Thompson Funeral Home
Miss DeMoss Tells Alaska Story With Pictures
Miss Mabel DeMoss and Mrs. Frank Overman visited Rays Crossing Monday evening to present an Alaska talk and display accompanying photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Demoss
Alaska
Mabel DeMoss
Frank Overman
Rays Crossing
Second quarterly meeting of Blue River charge held
The Carthage Wesleyan church hosted the second quarterly meeting of the Blue River charge last Saturday and Sunday with Rev. E. J. Pitts of the Indiana conference presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River Charge
Carthage Wesleyan Church
E. J. Pitts
Indiana Conference
Fog Shrouded Crash Injures Indianapolis Driver Near Philadelphia
In heavy fog on U S 40 two miles west of Philadelphia, George Apple and his wife collided with a car driven by Everett C. McGriff of Indianapolis. McGriff suffered severe scalp lacerations and a skull fracture, was treated at Greenfield then St. Vincent's in Indianapolis. Deputies Russell Ballenger and State Patrolman Fred Forst investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
George Apple
Everett C. McGriff
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
U. S. 40
McGriff
Apple
Mr. Apple
Greenfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Russell, Ballenger
Hancock County
Fred Forst
Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting Convenes with Carthage Friends
Three sessions were held at the local Friends church with Carthage Friends among the congregations. Nine ministers attended. Pastor Murray S. Kenworthy spoke on Live and Help Live. The young peoples meeting Sunday afternoon had four ministers present. Milo Hinckle, Yearly Meeting secretary, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting
Carthage Friends
Friends Church
Murray S. Kenworthy
Young Peoples’ Meeting
Milo Hinckle
Yearly Meeting
Beauty Shop Moves to Fountain Town March First
Miss Florence Willard formerly operated the beauty shop for Mrs. Jack Overman. She purchased the equipment and moved to Fountain Town and will be ready for business by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Willard
Jack Overman
Fountaintown
Randolph Reames Escapes Wreck On Henley Hill
Randolph Reames escaped what might have been a wreck on Henley Hill south of Carthage last Saturday night. His car spun to a stop in a side ditch with little or no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Reames
Henley’s Hill
Carthage
Hill
Plans Started Hopes High For New State Road
Carthage residents push for a north south state road linking Anderson to Knightstown Arlington and Road 52 with possible extension to Road 44. Committee members Otto McCarty Howard Henley A B Thompson Ed Bly met Greenfield district officials to review the plan. The 1939 traffic and tax figures illustrate heavy movement by local industries and trucks supporting the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Otto McCarty
Howard Henley
A. B. Thompson
Ed Bly
District Highway Office
Greenfield
A. J. Carr
H. G. Stager
Container Corp. of America
Alsta Containers, Inc
Geo. B. Moore & Sons Saw Mill
DeSchipper Canning Co
Anderson
Knightstown
Arlington
Lincoln Day Banquet Attendees From Carthage
Carthage residents attended the Lincoln day banquet held Monday evening at the American Legion hall in Rushville. The guest list included Mr and Mrs Hamil Henley, Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore, Mr and Mrs A W Winfield, Mr and Mrs A J Carr, Mr and Mrs W A Dhonan, Mrs Maude Porter, Mrs Mattie B Publow, Mrs M S Kyser and Miss Sharlee Kyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
American Legion Hall
Rushville
Hamil Henley
Ralph Moore
A. W. Winfield
A. J Carr
W. A. Dhonan
Maude Porter
Mattie B. Publow
M. S. Kyser
Sharlee Kyser
Orators to Vie at Arlington County Contest
At a county superintendent meeting the annual county oratorical contest was set for March 26 at Arlington Christian church with Cecil Elliott in charge. All county schools will participate after elimination contests at each school. A plaque will be awarded by the Rushville American Legion post to the winning school. Morton high school is the defending champion for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Christian Church
Cecil Elliott
Arlington High School
American Legion Post
Rushville
Morton High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kenneth Rhodes
Rotary Organization
State Extension Department
Rotary Club
Rushville Club
Kiwanis
Phelps
Will Brooks
Bob Stranahan
Indianapolis Star
Carl Wells
Virgil Norton
Washington D. C
Armory
Clyde Henley
Lawrence Price
Marie McCarty
Forbes
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Association
Flags
Service Club
Morton & Maxwell
Maxwell Five
Tigers
Maxwell
Greenfield Armory
Arlington Band
Earl Downey
Charles DeMunbrun
Lawrence and Ennis
de Munbrun
Copeland
Henley
Ripley Township Historical Society
Co.Farm
Valentine
Francis Firney
Florists
Henley Hill
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