Senior class notes and upcoming school events
The Senior class hosted an invitational party at Grace McGeorge's home and a theater party followed by the Junior class. A Senior night program committee was named with White, Chapell, Blessinger, Keller, Rhodes, and Sullivan. Report cards arrive next Wednesday for the sixth grading period. The County Oratorical will be held in Raleigh on March 27, with the head of Earlham's public speaking department as judge. The Spelling contest is set for Tuesday afternoon April 3, 1934. Operetta practice continues. the first all cast and chorus session was Feb 19. The eighth grade Civics class plans to plant an Indiana Tulip tree this spring, and work continues on selecting the Senior class play and on library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McGeorge
Martha Jo Bently
Margaret White
Lucille Chapell
Roy Blessinger
Rosalyn Keller
Phyllis Rhodes
Jean Sullivan
Raleigh
Earlham
Baker
Petrified Wood Explained in Simple Terms
The article explains petrified wood is mineral stone, not wood. It describes how minerals replace wood over many years, factors like water and air contribute, and notes petrified forests in Arizona with logs over a hundred feet long and roots still in bedrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrified Forest National Monument
Arizona
Murderous Farm Family Tragedy Near Falmouth
James Clifton shot and wounded his son Paul then killed his wife before taking his own life last Thursday. The couple, both about 63, faced a long feud with the son stating his father was high tempered and held a grudge since 1923. Paul Clifton was taken to Raleigh for treatment and later to Rushville Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clifton
Falmouth
Paul
Clifton
Raleigh
Rushville
Two Phases of Taxation Threaten Economic Recovery
The piece condemns two taxation paths: rising public debt and, second, policies that hinder private expansion. It warns federal debt will break records by year end while local governments face similar strains. It cites government competition with private industry and heavy property taxes driving foreclosures and idle public property. Recovery hinges on tax relief to encourage investment and employment.
Indiana Roof Ballroom adopts weekly band rotation policy
Indianapolis policy assigns a different band each week with Sundays saved for a larger name attraction. Dancers get variety as orchestras rotate and popular acts are invited back for repeat engagements. Bargain 25 cent seats before 9 00 pm on weekdays. Ladies free all Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Roof
The
American Legion
Money in the Air and the Gold Standard Debate
A century ago Daniel Webster asserted gold and silver as the constitution’s money and value standard. Senator Borah urged using power to restore money to the constitutional standard as a Silver movement gains support amid close Senate votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Senate
Borah
Remembrance of Industry, Banks, and California Heritage
The piece reflects on stability in industry and agriculture, praising bank management and capable owners. It contrasts farm types the horse and tractor farmer, noting success depends on competent men. It highlights Mark Hopkins hotel in San Francisco as a landmark with California heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Ofalifornia
Nob
Ill Inkins Hotel
San Francisco
Mark Hopbuilder
West
California
Mark Hopkins
Intangible Tax Due Dates and Valuation Rules for 1934
Notice explains that the 1934 general intangibles tax is due by March 10 1934 for those in existence on February 28 1933 and February 28 1934 and that valuation or revaluation applications (Form 40 A) must be filed by March 10 1934. It states stamps must be attached within ten days after each annual anniversary and outlines that last year’s values remain subject to tax unless a new valuation is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
King Winslow Moves Farmward to Westland Area
The article notes King Winslow will relocate from the Will Skinner area west of here to a farm near Westland next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Winslow
Will Skinner
Here
Westland
Institute Program for Federal Club Members in Rush County
Mrs Nelle R Brown presided over a Saturday Institute in the Rush County Library for Federal club members and guests. The event featured talks on American creed flag etiquette and a travelogue of Ireland England France Belgium and Holland with discussions on George Washington and Lincoln Washington. The next Rush County convention was announced for April 3 at Little Flat Rock church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All International Relations Institute
Rush County
Nelle R. Brown
America
Brown
Homer Cole
County International Relations Department
L. D. Cooper
Fred Bell
Clarence Myres
Charles I. Stephenson
Ireland
England
France
Belgium
Holland
United States
Harry Lucas
George Washington
Mary Armstrong
Georgia Morris
Lincoln
Washington
Surprise Birthday Party At Addison Home
Friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bearl Addison to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bell Linch and children, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sample and son Lowell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ell and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mattix and daughter, Stanley and Clarence Lew, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cook with sons Gerald and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearl Addison
Addison
Bell Linch
Harry Sample
Lowell
Fredell
James
Walter Mattix
Cut Stanley
Clarence Lew
Herman Cook
Gerald
Donald
Real Winter Now Brings Snow Delays to Sugar Season
Winter has produced heavy snow with 3 to 4 inches by Monday and subfreezing mornings followed by a thaw. After a brief warm spell on Wednesday, more snow fell Thursday delaying sugar making. As ground warms, several sugar camps are expected to reopen in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Carr Announces Candidacy For Joint Representative
A. J. Carr is announced as a candidate for joint Representative of Henry and Rush counties subject to the May 8 1934 primary. Carr is a local businessman and farmer who came to the area in 1916 and worked as an engineer at the local mill for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Henry
Rush
Carr
Measles Epidemic Strikes Carthage Area Schools
Carthage and surrounding community face a severe measles outbreak with about 85 pupil absences daily this week. Lower grades report the highest illness rate while many out with measles, colds, or flu. school closures have not yet occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Rushville Social: Dinner Guests Include Local Residents
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jessup hosted last Thursday with guests Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. Baity Newhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Leisure and caughte near Rushville. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Posey with Jeff Leisure and Miss Ethel Posey. Miss Cora Clark of Rushville spent Tuesday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jessup
John Weiss
Baity Newhouse
Orville Leisure
Rushville
Jeff Leisure
Ethel Posey
Fred Posey
Cora Clark
Library Notes Abbott Barberry Gate and Other Tales
A literary roundup presenting Abbott Barberry Gate by Abbott, Glen Hazard by Chapman, Son Of The Forest by Cr Cr, and Newsreel Hunters by Crump. The notes praise adventure, romance, and gripping real world exploits in a period style catalog blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Chapman
Glen Hazard
East
Tennessee
Curwood
Michigan
Ann Harbor
America
Crump
W L C Meeting Hosts Doll Display and History Talk
Mrs. Mary Hubbard hosted the Woman's Literary Circle with 17 members. The program featured antique dolls and photos from 50 to 75 years old and a talk on the history of photography by Mrs. Oren Henley. A report on the International Relations Institute meeting at Rushville was also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hubbard
Oren Henley
International Relations Institute
Rushville
Jesse Henley Named Candidate for Ripley Township Trustee
Jesse Henley announced as Republican primary candidate for Ripley Township trustee on May 8 1934. He served years as trustee reducing township expenses and one term as Rush County auditor. He would be suited to handle property assessment if added to the trustee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Henley
Ripley Township
Henley
Rush County
Subscriptions Due Prompt March 2 for Citizen Paper
Notice warns readers several subscribers have not renewed and the paper will stop if payments are not made by March 2 1934. It urges recipients to renew to continue receiving THEIR HOME paper.
Chile and Oyster Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure
Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure entertained to an oyster and chile supper Saturday night with guests including Mr and Mrs Luther Schaffer, Mr and Mrs Russell Brown, Mr and Mrs Hollis Ewing and son, Mr and Mrs Floyd Reddick, Roy Reddick, Gladys Reddick and Lowell Geise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Leisure
Luther Schaffer
Russell Brown
Hollis Ewing
Floyd Reddick
Roy Reddick
Gladys Reddick
Lowell Geise
Shreveport Visitors Visit Indiana Relatives
Mr and Mrs Val Johnson and Miss Billy Ward of Shreveport Louisiana spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Newby. Ward was en route to Hartford City while the Johnsons headed to Eaton Indiana to check on a seriously ill brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Johnson
Billy ‘Ward
Shreveport
Roy Newby
Miss Ward
Hartford City
Johnsons
Eaton
Ind
East St Church Plans Sunday Worship and Music
The East St Christian Church announces morning and afternoon services with a noon basket dinner. Bible school aims for over a hundred attendees, with Sunshine Quartette singing plus duets by Copher and Siler. Sermons titled The Bread Of Life and Our Task, devotionals, covenant card dedication, and no evening service. A taffy pull for the Young People is set for Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipe
Bible School
Sunshine Quartette
Fred McMannus
Florida
Henry Jessup
Ora Siler
Earl Nowatne
Agnes Copher
Russel Siler
Jewel Macine Ewing
Martha Jean Copher
Obedience and Missionary Meeting at Friends Church
The Women’s Missionary Society met at the Friends Church on Wednesday night with Mildred White from Ranallah near Jerusalem sharing a thoughtful report. Morning worship is at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30. no midweek service this week while next week studies the prophecy of Oladih.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
Mildred White
Ranallah
Jerusalem
Jesus
God
Fletcher M E Church Program Highlights and Events
The Fletcher M E Church announces a Sunday program with a Lincoln talk by Bayard Baker and a silver Colonial Tea moved to February 22. Readings and piano solos by Mrs. Sherman Wright and Mrs. Robert Walker, a play First Aid From The Ladies Aid, and afternoon and evening shows begin at 2 and 7. Morning worship at 10 35 with Rev N H Schoolfield on Echoes from God. Epworth League at 3 and hospital program at 7 sponsored by the Methodist hospital features Rev Valentine Dipe and hospital views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Baker
Lincoln
Mystery
Sherman Wright
Robert Walker
Rushville
Ladies’ Aid
N. IL. Schoolfield
God
Kenneth Walker
Methodist Hospital
Valentine Dipe
Dipe
Emmaus
Rushville and Centerville Families Dine Together
Mr and Mrs Robert Walker of Rushville and Mr and Mrs Ed Ruby joined Mr and Mrs Jesse Ruby and family near Centerville for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker
Rushville
Ed Ruby
Jesse Ruby
Near
Centerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petrified Wood
Library Notes
W. L. C. Meeting
Chile
East ST. Christian Church
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