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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

3

Arlington Happenings Colloquial Club Hosts Valentine Quotas

Mrs Charles Addison hosted the Colloquial club at her Arlington home with thirteen members present for a two course steak dinner. Pot flowers centered the table and after a brief business session the roll call prompt was Valentine Quotations. Mrs Fred Catt led the entertainment with an Old Fashioned School.

Charles Addison Arlington Pot Flowers Valentine Fred Catt

Valentine Exchange Hosts Junior Class Event

Miss Francis Jean Woods hosted the Junior class at her Arlington area home Monday night. A Valentine exchange featured banco and pick up sticks with refreshments for ten students and three guests.

Francis Jean Woods

Hostess Hosts Merry Makers Club in Arlington Gathering

Mrs Glen Schroeder welcomed eleven members and one guest to a Valentine season gathering at her Arlington home east of Rushville. Three tables of banco were played and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Rigsbee Farlow Mrs Carl Dearinger Mrs Oren Veatch Mrs Earnest Beckner Mrs Merle Kemple Mrs Warren Nelson Mrs Eston Macy Mrs Russell Northam Mrs Clyde Rucker Mrs Howard Earnest and Mrs Opal Hauk.

Merry Makers Club Glen Schroeder Merry Makers Club of Arlington Rushville Chester Schroeder Banco Rigsbee Farlow Carl Dearinger Oren Veatch Earnest Beckner Merle Kemple

Mrs Morris Wilson Honored By Indianapolis Guests

Mrs Denning Nelson and Mrs Lowell Hutchinson hosted at Mrs Nelsons home honoring Mrs Morris Wilson who moved to Indianapolis. A six o clock four course dinner on small tables featured fiesta ware red candles and apples as centerpieces with place cards and favors. Contests followed social time with a list of guests including Mrs Bert Jordan and several others.

Morris Wilson Denning Nelson Lowell Hutchinson Nelson Indianapolis Wilson Bert Jordan Melvin Henley Lee Mitchell Stanley Williams Weldon Beckner Dwight Beckner Clyde Rucker James Hyatt Clell Dearinger John Nelson Rex Kemple John Alsman Emerald Shickensey Joe Bogue William Ward Evelyn Kemple

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holden

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holden of Marion were feted at a miscellaneous shower Friday night at Arlington hostess Mrs. William Gallimore home. Miss Ermadell Eaton formerly. many gifts displayed around a heart centerpiece. Attendees included numerous local residents and relatives.

Harry Holden Marion William Gallimore Arlington Holden Ermadell Eaton Holdren Letha Kennedy Pete Jones Weldon Cherry Woodie Richey Robert Maier Burlington Ralph Holdren Clyde Bagwell Bill Addison Elmer Addison Alta Greenfield Dewey Marshall Maribelle Seraph Evelyn Mays Carl Dearinger Rolland Earnest Ralph Hufford Rolla Woods Elmer Beadle Anna Ridlen James Allison Ernest Beckner Gerald Butler Henry Wolfe Warren Nelson Fred McFatridge Ruth Lee Ora Beckner Phyllis Betty Ray McCloskey Noah Price Raymond Overleese Everett Sunman Vergie Lou Harry Hauk Dora Anderson Raymond Wicker Jesse Stout Goldie Stout Lena Kennedy Robert Offutt Fred Catt Carlos Heath Harry Joyner Roy Renegar Lettie Lane Ruth Ridlen Lucille Gardner Janet Dearinger Jerry Roberts Perry Collins J. M. Eaton

Martinsville hostess hosts bridge night for Gwynneville club

Mrs Owen Long of Martinsville entertained her Bridge club from Gwynneville Thursday evening at her sister Mrs Weldon Cherry’s home in Arlington Two tables of bridge were in play with guests enjoying the local social gathering.

Owen Long Martinsville Gwynneville Weldon Cherry Arlington

Christian Union Aid Society Gather in Homer for Social

The Christian Union Aid society of Homer hosted a noon dinner at Mrs. Fannie Percell’s home with Homer Christian church members. The program featured scripture responses, prayers by Mrs. Zula Miller and Mrs. Ethel Perkins, a tribute by Mrs. Ora Lower, instrumental solos by Miss Vivian Coffman, a playlet "Ma and Pa Fidgets," three contests, a reading by Mrs. Lower, and a Valentine exchange.

Christian Union Aid Society Christian Union Aid Society of Homer Fannie Percell Aid Society The Homer Christian Church Zula Miller Ethel Perkins Ora Lower Christian Aid Society Vivian Coffman

Margaret Hill McCarter club notes February meeting

February meeting of the Margaret Hill McCarter club in Posey township at Rushville library featured hostesses Mrs Hodge Northam and Hester with a program by Rev Morris Wilson and Indiana Welfare staff on a state welfare drive. Members toured the candy shop for valentine refreshments as the club planned a March 10 guest day anniversary event.

Margaret Hill McCarter Club Posey Township Rushville Library Mary Hodge Clarence Northam Everett Hester Hester George Carwein Harry Hauk Dean Stanley Craft Philadelphia A. W. Rigsbee Raymond Wicker Sunshine Friends Mrs. Hodge Morris Wilson Robert Kemp Indiana Welfare Department Indianapolis Wilson Jesse Stout

Surprise party honors Rev Morris Wilson family

Mr and Mrs Bert Jordan and daughter hosted a Sunday surprise party for Rev and Mrs Morris Wilson though Mrs Wilson and the children could not attend due to illness. Priscilla club members and families joined after a pitch in dinner for a social time. guests included several local couples and families from Greenfield Carthage Rushville and nearby areas.

Bert Jordan Morris Wilson Lowell Hutchinson Lowell Ritter Howard Brown Stanley Williams Weldon Beckner Lee Mitchell Lee Silvers

Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Charles Brown Near Homer

Mrs Charles Brown was delightfully surprised at her home near Homer Friday evening for a birthday. A pitch in supper followed with family and friends from Brown, English, Adams and Swain households. Evening visitors included Elmer Miller and grandson Bobby from Indianapolis and D M Dearinger and Charlene.

Dren James Cadwallader Carlos Heath Rex Kem Dean Stanley Vrold McFatridge Jack John Hester Rushville Ervin L. Renegar Ralph Holdren Joan Hareeence Clyde Bagwell New Wxigey Elmer Addison Alta Bill Addison Greenfield Sabert Offutt Robert Maier Burlington Raymond Wicker Dewey Marshall Near Mays Donald Brown Anderson Tom Hufford Lowell Hutchinson Elmer Hutchinson Shelbyville Lowell Ritter Charles Northam Earl Whitaker Cambridge City John McDaniel Anna McDaniels Oren Veatch and Carl Dearinger William Webster Orman Veatch Mary Hodge Dean Albert Towns Charles Wicker Billy Catt Edwin Northam Bueford Downey Central Business College Indianapolis Fon Kemple Owen Parker Gwynneville Joe Readle Mae Manning Clell Dearinger Cleora Jordan Ralph Hufford Eston Macy Christian Union Church Homer Clyde Heath Knightstown Franklin Heath Near Henderson Thomas Bird Evelyn Kemple Willetta Winkler Cincinnati Earl Stout Amanda Birt Golda Stout Glen Downey Castleton Lillian Price Jesse Stout Virginia Letha Kennedy William Gallimore Pete Jones Danville Charles Brown Howard Brown Ralph Brown Charles English Bill Adams Elmer Miller Bobby D. M. Dearinger Charlene

Seed purchases spark weed concerns for communities

A small saving on seed price can lead to long lasting weed problems across communities. Buy tested and tagged seed from a reliable seed dealer to avoid widespread infestation.

Boy Scouts Honor Court Held At Morton Memorial Gym

About 600 scouts from the Kikthewend district gathered February 9 for the annual court of honor at Morton Memorial gym. Maj. George T. Purves, recreational director at the Home, presided. In other news Mr and Mrs Rumple welcomed Richard Allen a 81% pound boy born to Naomi Rice formerly of Division a.

Kikthewend Morton Memorial Gymnasium George T. Purves Rumple Richard Allen Naomi Rice Division

Greensburg publisher speaks at Press Club on Feb 15

E. J. Hancock vice-president of Greensburg News Publishing spoke before the Press Club and journalism students on Tuesday February 15. The discussion covered general newspaper work and related activities.

E. J. Hancock Greensburg News Publishing Company Press Club

Civil Service Exams Announced for Several Positions

The United States Civil Service Commission opens competitive exams for Senior scientific aid in pathology at the Army Medical Museum and Physiotherapy aide at the U S Public Health Service and Veterans Administration. Printer-proofreader earns 1.32 dollars an hour at the Government Printing Office. Full information available from the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission in Washington.

United States Civil Service Commission Army Medical Museum U. S. Public Health Service Veterans’ Administration Government Printing Office United States Civil Service Board of Examiners Washington, D. C

Wages Rise Yet Jobs Fall In Manufacturing

A Greenfield Republican note observes that hourly wages in industry rose from about 59.14 to 66.14 cents while manufacturing jobs declined from over eight million to under seven and a half million in 1937. It argues money limits force fewer workers to share pie, asking readers to accept the reality that you cannot eat your apple and have it.

Greenfield Republican

Charlottesville Social Notes Chronicle

Mrs. Ella Gurley moves to Charles Evans property with family while Tom Gray and wife take the vacated home. Will Bell dies after weeks of illness. burial at Glencove cemetery. Announcements include visits, family gatherings, a Peace Conference, and local club events among residents of Charlottesville and nearby towns.

Ella Gurley Charles Evans Tom Gray Gurley Weldon Shultz Quinsy Ray Pratt Indianapolis Earl Addison Walter Addison Paul Oldham Mary Orr Elmer Gilliam Claude Walker N. C. Jackson Frank Lamb New Castle Oscar Ruggles Tillie Garland North Salem R. F. Dean Will Bell Earl of Willow Branch M. E Homer Biddlecum Glencove Cemetery Knightstown Lowell Johnson Nellie Johnson Ralph Vinton Ormston J. R. Garland Elizabeth Wayman Herkless Garland Lena Lewis Howard Martin Ralph Zapf Maurice Barrett Norwich Conn Alberta Harness Minnie Wheeler Edith McClung Cecil Linder Richmond Arvil Nebarger Molly McCray Effie Sipe Wilkinson William David Addison William David Grant Johnston Maywood William Mann Alza Anderson Maxwell Frank Niles Horatio Morris Lewisville Blaine Johnston Harlan Leon Leamons Ida Jessup Mesdames Zona White Jessie Wright Esther Hill Frankie Jessup M. E. Aid Florence Heifner

Ridlin Family Sunday Visit Near Carthage

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ridlin and daughter Ruth visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bramel on Sunday west of Carthage.

Joel Ridlin Ruth Marvin Bramel Carthage

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