Knightstown Debaters Win District Meet at Rushville
Knightstown won the district debate held at Graham High School in Rushville with teams from Greensburg Rushville and Knightstown. The winner advances to the zone debate to face the winner of the New Palestine Martinsville and Southport contest with Judge Professor Claude Sifritt of Butler University presiding.
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Knightstown
Graham High School
Rushville
Greensburg
New Palestine
Martinsville
Southport
Claude Sifritt
Butler University of Indianapolis
Showalter Family Visits Guthrie Household
Mr and Mrs George Showalter and family of Straugus visit Mr and Mrs Guy Guthrie on Wednesday accompanying Mr and Mrs Marvin Showalter of Long Island New York.
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George Showalter
Straugus
Marvin Showalter
Long Island
New York
Guy Guthrie
Ancestry of George Washington's English Line
Mary Ball, mother of George Washington, is said to descend from John Ball, a medieval advocate of man’s rights. Her mother Mary Montague, widow Johnson, married Colonel Joseph Ball. Grandfather Colonel William Ball emigrated to Virginia in 1650 and settled in Lancaster County. Augustine Washington, son of Lawrence Washington and great grandson of John Washington, traced to England about 1650. English links extend to Laurenti[a] Washington, ancestor of Lawrence.
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George Washington
Mary Ball
John Ball
Mary Montague
Johnson
Joseph Ball
William Ball
Virginia
Lancaster County
Augustine Washington
Lawence Washington
John Washington
England
Westmoreland County
Laurentia Washington
Lawrence
Sulgrave
Washingtons Letter on Internal Dissent and Early Party Tensions
The 1782 correspondence shows President Washington lamenting internal dissension amid Anglo and indigenous tensions and warning that partisan politics threaten the Union. He urges temper and charity in debate as Hamilton and Jefferson clash over policies.
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Washington
Biconus Folverson
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Hamilton
Jefferson
American Bankers Journal
Ripley Country Club Hosts Meeting At Terhune Home
The Ripley Country Club met last Thursday at Mrs. James Terhune’s home with nine members and four guests. Mrs. Ora D. Henley reviewed Green Pastures, a highly interesting book. Hosts Mrs. Terhune and Mrs. Earl Sears served refreshments.
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Country Club
Ripley
World’s Day of Prayer for Women Observed in Carthage
The churches of Carthage unite for World’s Day of Prayer for Women on March 3. A Union Service at 2 30 p m in the Christian church will feature songs meditation prayers scripture a pageant and more. A competent committee heads the event and anticipates a helpful service.
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Churches of
Wesleyan Church Revival Begins February 26 at Carthage
The Wesleyan Methodist Church of Carthage announces a revival starting Sunday night February 26 led by Rev. C. R. Pearson of Greensboro with twenty five years of pastoral and evangelistic service. Sunday School 9:30, preaching 10:30 and 7:00.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church of
Carthage
Christ
Fletcher M. E. Church Attends Noted Services and Events
Record attendance reached 118 at Fletcher M. E. Church last Sunday as a communion service followed. Epworth League saw 38 attendees with Violet Gardner delivering two readings. A First Presbyterian quartet from Indianapolis performed four anthems. Dr. M. C. Fall spoke on A Challenge to Youth. Friday at 7 30 p m ladies aid hosts a Hard times Social in League room with overalls blue shirts house dresses and a fine for jewelry. good program and refreshments with free will silver offering. Sunday School 9 30 preach 10 35 The Appeal to The Great Spirit League 6 06 Preaching 7 00 Home Ties Must Not be Broken quartet to sing. Attendance hoped for all families. Ladies aid meets Thursday March 2 at Mrs W C Addison home with Mrs Jeff Leisure hostesses. Special meeting announced.
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Epworth League
Violet Gardner
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Stewart McKnight
Robert Schleicher
M. C. Fall
Ladies’ Aid
Wnome
Ladies Aid
W. C. Addison
Jeff Leisure
Arthur White
Sunday School and Society Meet at Local Church
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with Bible drill underway. The Young Peoples Society meets Monday at 7 30 o clock led by Betty Moore. After the Bible drill the group holds an old fashioned spelling bee. Jean Sullivan presides.
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Young Peoples’ Society
Betty Moore
Jean Sullivan
Christian Helpers
M. F. Lovett
John Clevidence
Burl Magee
Histesses
Annual Guest Meeting of Women’s Missionary Society
The Women’s Missionary Society of Friend's Church will hold its annual guest meeting at the Friend's Parsonage Thursday at 7 30 pm. Mrs. Howard Henley will review six months of Mission Study Work and Professor Baker of the High School faculty will give an address.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Friend’s Parsonage
Howard — Henley
Professor Baker
Christian Endeavor
Rushville Lions Rally in OT Win Sparks sectional hopes
Rushville beat Columbus Bull Dogs 34 to 30 in overtime to snap a 15 game losing streak for the Lions. Oster, previously benched, helped fuel the victory as coach Hinshaw fosters a strong late season team. Upper rivals Connersville loom, while Carthage, Morton, New Salem, and Milroy push to upset in a crowded sectional race with games Friday and Saturday guiding turnout. Raleigh and New Lisbon also win, and schedules point to 12 sectional tournaments statewide with Rushville hosting regional.
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Rushville
Columbus Bulldogs
Invaders
Lions
Oster
Hinshaw
Old Rush County
Connersville Spartang
Sparanns
Connersville
Carthage Bluebirds
Arlington Wildcats
Carthage
Morton
New Salem Eagles
Russ Brown
Mays
Milroy
Tigers
New Lisbon
Manilla
Cardinals
Power House
Raleigh
Fairview
Dawson
Sir Walters
Hopewell
Morristown
Rushville Court
New Salem l
Bluebirds
Maxwell Five
Armory
Greenfield
Franklin
Arlington
Westland
Straughn
Thomas Bennett Dies at 70 In Pendleton Area
Thomas Bennett aged 70 a former Dunreith resident died at his home near Pendleton last Sunday. He was survived by his widow Mrs. Mary Bennett a son Harry two sisters Mrs Law Hayes of this place and Mrs Mary Heck of Dunreith and a cousin Mrs Edward Smalley of Spiceland. Burial was in Pendleton.
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Thomas Bennett
Dunreith
Pendleton
Mary Bennett
Harry
Law Hayes
Mary Heck
Edward Smalley
Spiceland
Junior Play Delights Crowd With Big Profit
The Junior play earned 34.67 in profit and impressed audiences with lively acting and strong scenery. Mr. Baker praised for credit while the Junior class and sponsor Mr. Bair express gratitude with a gift. The camp cabin set featured skins and fishing gear as thunder and rain added dramatic flair.
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Baker
Bair
Airport Inn Raided Near Rushville Arrests Made
Raid last Saturday night at the Airport Inn on U S road 52 southeast of Rushville yielded three gallons of alleged alcohol. Albert Gibberling, owner, was arrested on possession of intoxicating liquor and furnishing charges. The raiding party included two federal agents, Chief Levi Crull, Orie Blackburn, Sheriff Ed Compton, and Bert Osborn.
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Tre Asport Inn
U. S. Road 52
Rushville
Albert Gibberling
Levi Crull
Orie Blackburn
Ed Compton
Bert Osborn
Gimberling
Merchants to Close Season With Dual Exhibition Games
Carthage Merchants schedule a two game season finale next Thursday night March 2 hitting the Rhodes Tire Service squad from Shelbyville and the All-American Girls team from Indianapolis. See a quality professional girls team perform.
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Merchants
Carthage Merchants
Rhodes Tire Service
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Sunday School Convention Planned at New Salem Indiana
The Rush County Sunday School Convention is set for Wednesday March 1 at Little Flat Rock Christian Church New Salem Indiana with an all day program and a youth oriented evening program. Pastor Rev Lee Tinsley leads the church. Attendees include Mr and Mrs A W Winfield Mr and Mrs Walter Addison and Mr and Mrs Hubert Hill. Roy Linscott and C G Hill visited Indianapolis Saturday.
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Rush County
Little Flat Rock Christian Church
New Salem
Indiana
Lee Tinsley
A. W. Winfield
Walter Addison
Hubert Hill
Christian Church
Knightstown
Bank robbery triggers countywide posse pursuit in Indiana area
Centerville State Bank 159000 institution five miles west of Richmond is robbed of 8150 000 by three bandits. Posse members Peck Richardson and James Rogers join the chase as robbers flee north toward U S highway 40. A suspect is believed to be Grady Sherrill 22 of Bedford Indiana. Last reported gang member was rounded up last fall. Greenfield Republican.
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Wayne County
Centerville
James Rogers
Richardson
Rogers
Hiser’s Station
U. S. Highway 40
Grady Sherrill
Bedford
Indiana
Greenfield
Adrian P. Linville laid to rest in Gwynneville funeral
Adrian P. Linville, 80, formerly of Rushville, died at his Gwynneville home last Friday night from heart trouble per Shelby county coroner. Born July 25, 1852 in North Carolina, he lived most of his life in the state, worked in real estate, and moved to Gwynneville after his wife died in 1928. He leaves two daughters, two brothers, a half sister, two grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at his residence with Rev. I B Morgan of Greensburg Baptist church presiding. Interment followed at Hast Hill cemetery in Arlington.
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Adrian P. Linville
Rushville
Gwynneville
Shelby County
Mr. Linville
North Carolina
Linville
The
Baptist Church
Ben Keaton
Morristown
John Gibson
Rush
Mrs Paul Norris Jlat Home South of Town
Local brief notes Mrs Paul Norris is at her home south of town. Mention of galvanized hog troughs measuring 2 feet long offered by Tweedy Lumber Co at 39c.
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Paul Norris
Tweedy Lumber Co
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Rushville, Indiana
Remedial Loan & Finance Co
Bruce H. Stephens
Mgr
Ratliff
Jeweler
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W. J. Henley,’ Sr
Wm. F. Marshall
Attorneys-At-Law
Henley & Marshall
P.j.sattler
Carthage, Indiana
George W. Jackson
Dale Fisher
Leora Jackson
Gray & Frost, Alt'ys
Joe Michael
Jo Wagnener
Katherine Kennedy
Miss Pearl Coffin
New Castle
al Carr
Mrs
Fred King
Verne Plummer
Methodist Hospital
Howard Tetrick
Myra McDaniel
Mattie Clark
Carney Hatcheries
Leonard Sullivan
Mary Ann Kulmer
Clark Gause
Della Johnson
Marie
Hannah of
Nairmount
Eva Johnson
Charles Caldwell
Near Westland
Walter Chonan
Winona Newsom
Keping
World’s Day OF Prayer For Women
East ST. Christian Church
Pathfinder
Household Magazine
American Poultry
the Farm Journal
Woman's World
Shaw
Airport Inn
Roy Linscott
C. G. Hill
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