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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
3
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The listing includes Fletcher Branson Alb ert Hollwell farm with Geo M Jackson as tenant and Henry Jessup H E Stager farm noted in the record.
Baby chicks available for December 30 hatch to start the New Year with healthy stock. Early arrivals offer best prices. Golden Rule Hatcheries advertises in Rushville with phone contact 2516.
Miss Norma Alsman and her mother Mrs Mary Alsman hosted a six o clock Christmas Eve dinner party. Guests included Miss Lois King and Norman King of Milroy Miss Betty Brown and Alvin Martin of Rushville and Joseph Cotton of near Manilla. A social evening followed the repast.
Mr and Mrs Owen Long hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Lindley Winslow and family Gene Long of Franklin Woodie Richey and family Vera Miller of Shelbyville Henry Herschell of Morristown Weldon Cherry and sons A L Winslow and Juanita Winkler. A gift exchange followed.
Christmas Day enjoyed by the Warren Nelson and Earnest families and Maxine Ewing of Carthage at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Katie Nelson near Morristown. The gathering included Rolland Earnest Brainard Nelson and family members from Morristown and Carthage.
Mr and Mrs George Carwein and daughter entertained Christmas day with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cedric Carwein and daughter of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Glen Downey, Mrs Elizabeth Tribbey, Virgil Clifford all of Castlet on, Mr and Mrs Weldon Fansler and family and Mrs Ida Downey.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller hosted a Christmas day dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gus Whiteman and family, Barbara Bonnie and Norma Marshall of near Greensburg, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gardner and sons of near Morristown, Mrs. Stella Woods of Rushville, Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Woods, and Mrs. Ruth Lee. A gift exchange and social afternoon followed.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Kennedy entertained Wednesday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Hugh Kennedy Mr and Mrs Jack Wedding Mr and Mrs Clarence Carney and John Kennedy of Connersville in a small family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Chester Dearinger of Rushville hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Clell Dearinger and daughters Mr and Mrs Carl Dearinger and daughters on Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs D M Dearinger in attendance.
Christmas dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph John and family of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wicker and family near Gwynneville, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Kemple and son, and Mrs. Beryl Kennedy and son.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bitner and son Byron entertained guests at a Christmas Eve turkey supper. Attending were Miss Naomi Evans of Columbus Mr and Mrs Richard Seitz and Johnnie Shauck of Shelbyville Mr and Mrs Wendell Heater and sons and Bild Jennett of Manilla.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bitner and son and Mrs. Anna Irvin are referenced in a local notice detailing family associations and relations.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wilson and Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Rushville visited Indianapolis host A. E. Butler for Christmas dinner. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Oldham and son, Mrs. Anna Ridlen and her sons Ralph and John.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Stout hosted a two course turkey dinner with covers set for Mr and Mrs Hugh Birt Mr and Mrs Paul Henley and family Mr and Mrs Noah Price Mr and Mrs Lowell Beach and Miss Mary Stout reflecting a social gathering among local families.
Mrs Agnes Collins and daughter Delphia entertained Christmas day with a two course dinner. Guests included Mrs Helen Bagwell of Marion, Mr and Mrs Wm Gallimore and Miss Jerry Roberts from near Orange, Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith, Miss Mildred and Ralph Smith from near Homer, and Perry Collins.
Mr and Mrs Ed Walker and their son from Cincinnati spent Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams and family and Mrs Oscar Williams. On Wednesday they joined Mr and Mrs George Billman and family in Anderson for dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Updike of Fairfield Ohio and their son, with Miss Phyllis Billman joining them for Christmas night.
Mr and Mrs Ross Brown hosted Christmas Day at their residence near Manilla. A noon turkey dinner was served to Mrs Beulah Mauzy and her sons of near Mauzy Mrs Amanda Brown of Homer Mrs A P Ellison and sons Floyd and Allen of near Rushville.
Mr and Mrs Rex Kemple and family hosted a Christmas day turkey dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fon Kemple of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs James Kemple. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Merle Kemple and their son.
Mr and Mrs Orman Veatch hosted a Christmas day dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Paul McDaniel and family and Mrs Lena McDaniel of Mays. Also invited were Mr and Mrs Hillard King and family of Knights town Mr and Mrs Oren Veatch and son and Mrs Mary Hodge and son.
Mr and Mrs A W Rigsbee and family and Mrs Clara Rigsbee entertained on Christmas day with guests Mr and Mrs Emery Pitts and their son Ralph and Miss Lois and Wendell Pitts of Shelby county and Alva Swain.
Mr and Mrs John Woods and daughter Marilyn and Mr and Mrs Walter Ryse of Arlington Charles Ryse of Indianapolis Miss Thelma Ryse and Paul King of Greenfield Mrs Nettie Warfield of Connersville Mr and Mrs Lewis Gowdy and son Bobby were Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William Ryse in Rushville.
Mrs. Irvin Bitner entertained Friday with dinner guests Rev and Mrs H G Wedding and children Ed George and Miriam of Martinsville Mrs Everett Sunman and son Mrs Charles Kennedy Miss Kathleen and Norma Alsman and Jack Wedding. community social event noted.
Mr and Mrs Glen Miller and daughter Katy hosted a Wednesday dinner at their Arlington area home. Tapers and a mini Santa Claus decorated the table. Attending were Wendell Holden of Rushville and Mr and Mrs Earnest Cummins A G Abernathy Charles Abernathy of Homer Harry Hardin of Mt Comfort Mr and Mrs Fon Miller and their daughter and Mrs Frances Whitton of Arlington.
The Loyal Women’s class of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Rex Kemple. Fifteen members attended as officers were chosen led by teacher Mrs Harry Land with assistants Mrs Roland Earnest and Mrs George Carwein and treasurer Mrs Agnes Collins. Mrs Land gave a reading and Miss Betty Kemple provided piano entertainment.
A brief gathering concluded as attendees closed the session by reciting the Lord's Prayer. The report notes the ceremonial closure and a sense of communal reflection among participants.
A co operative Christmas dinner at the home of A N McMichael drew a large gathering of relatives and friends. Guests included Miss Juanita Anderson Greenfield and numerous McMichael family members and in laws from nearby towns. The article lists many attendees and extending visits across the region during the holiday season.
A string of holiday hospitality covers Greenfield Indianapolis Rushville Shelbyville Greensburg Ottumwa Rensselaer and Mays with Mr and Mrs Hat ford Mr and Mrs Land Mr and Mrs Winkler and Gratia Rumph hosting relatives and friends. Visitors include Maribelle Readle Jimmie Readle Gailding Nettie Warfield Dallas Overleese and others as community members share meals and greetings.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces applications in Washington for junior calculating machine operator posts with a salary of 1440 dollars annually. Applicants must be 18 to 52 years old and will face a practical computing test on the machine. Closing dates follow.
Applications invited for metallurgical engineer positions in the Bureau of Mines tied to the National Defense Program. Requires a four year college degree in specific sciences and experience in metallurgy with possible graduate study substitutions. East of Colorado January 16. Colorado and westward January 20, 1941. Do not pass sixtieth birthday. Applications rated as received through December 31, 1941. Obtain full requirements and forms from the Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners or the U S Civil Service Commission, Washington DC.
Hollywood knife-thrower Steve Clements charges $15 per extra, $25 for a featured player, and $50 to $100 to throw at a star for film scenes. The arrangement covers stunt work and safety considerations in staged incidents.
A police dog was placed in jail in Texarkana Arkansas after two men contested its ownership in a local dispute. The unusual case drew attention from residents and highlighted questions about asset possession.
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