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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1939

Page

6

Gwynneville Clubs Hold Meetings and Social Roundup

The Gwynneville U. B. church Ladies Aid met with Mrs. George Nigh for quilting. The Happy-Go-Lucky club met at Mrs. Wayne Wilcox with nine members and three guests. prizes went to several members and Valentine refreshments were served. Numerous local residents visited friends and relatives across nearby towns including Indianapolis and Morristown, with several Sunday dinners and gatherings noted.

U. B George Nigh Owen Long Wayne Wilcox Emma Wilcoxon Marie Hulse Harlin Long Belva Hawkins Wayne Wilcoxon Owen Parker Frank Sullivan Indiana Central Butler Butler Fieldhouse Florence Willard Fountaintown Mary Frances Pollitt Clifford Talbert Morristown Tom Adddison Margaret Gordon Arlington Charles Irvine New Palestine Ed Poston Earnestine Nigh Kay Gene George Robbins Mary Blanche Poer Doris Covall Charlie Andis Near Carthage Ray Cross Billy Springer Howard Andrews Harold Gunning Jesse Walls Indianapolis Herschel Thurston Harold Dyer Marjorie Nigh Robert Hasecaster Dorsey Smith Rays Crossing Pearle Reese Frank Wilcoxon Harry Poston Howard Talbert Ola Haywood Gwynneville Dave Peer Shelbyville Ralph Kemp Stella Kemp Richard DeMills Joe Sullivan Jack Overman Carthage Bob Hurst Doyle Nigh

Willing Workers class meeting at U B church in Indiana

Mrs Roy Miller hosted the Willing Workers class of the U B church last Friday afternoon with group singing led by Mrs Vernal Long. De-votions led by Mrs Albert Oakes and a flag salute by Mrs Raymond Wilcoxon. Business led by president Mrs Durst Beckner followed by readings and papers. Refreshments served after, with several members traveling nearby towns for visits.

Roy Miller U. B Vernal Long Albert Oakes Raymond Wilcoxon Durst Beckner Earnestine Nigh Oscar Alexander Indiana State Parks Harold Dyer

Won't Be Long Til Maple Syrup Time in Carthage

The article recalls early maple syrup operations around Carthage Indiana, detailing historic camps of the Henley Newsom Leisure Foust and others. It notes tree counts, camp layouts, evaporation methods, and syrup shipments to the west, with memories of patrons in Kokomo and cities like Chicago and Indianapolis. It also mentions Mrs Cecil Mathers illness and Ruby Webb's travels.

Foust Kokomo Harry Owen S. Henley Clyde C. Henley Thomas Henley Oregon California Owen Henley Clyde Alva E Newsom Frank Reddick Robert Henley Carthage Albert Jesse Hiram Mr. Newsom Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Marion John Leisure A. O. Hill J. Albert Leisure Mr. Leisure

Emergency crop and feed loans available in Rushville

Applications for 1939 emergency crop and feed loans are now being received at the County Agent's office in Rushville Indiana. Alan L. Galyean of the Farm Credit Administration oversees the program which targets farmers with small cash needs and no alternative credit. Loans are secured by a first lien on the financed crop or livestock and eligible tenants must have landlords waive claims in favor of the lien. Checks will be mailed from the St. Louis regional office.

Rushville Ind Alan L. Galyean Farm Credit Administration Production Cerdit Association Scrop Farm Security Administration Resettlement Administration Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Pine Street St. Louis Missouri

Pennsylvania law on state police and speed limits woes

The article argues that Indiana would see fewer traffic accidents if it matched Pennsylvania's state police strength of 1 600 versus Indiana's 300. It notes police presence lowers accidents and criticizes Pennsylvania's 50 mph speed limit as unpopular among tourists who face arrests and license penalties for exceeding that limit.

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Indiana speed law credited for 26 percent reduction

Todd Stoops of the Hoosier Motor Club asserts Indiana cut accident fatalities by 26 percent in 1938, arguing enforcement proves the present speed law effective. He notes Indiana’s tourist traffic and compares Michigan and Pennsylvania reductions under similar or stricter limits.

Indiana Todd Stoops Hoosier Motor Club Michigan Pennsylvania

Speed limit debate raised at Indiana auto show

A questionnaire handed out at the recent automobile show in Indiana indicated some motorists favored a speed limit. The on the spot survey showed little thought on the matter.

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