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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
4
An observer notes medicine’s public communication lags behind its gains. Over 150 years life expectancy rose from 35 to 62 years as typhus, smallpox, diphtheria waned and typhoid tuberculosis and diabetes fell under control. Private labs and institutes drive ongoing battles against remaining scourges.
Leaders argue for more support for exceptionally gifted boys and girls. Providing early access to training in creative work and scientific research is essential to advance civilization, while many mediocre students gain little from college. Expanding means now will unlock the world’s progress and ensure brightest minds reach their highest development.
Berkley L. Bunker a 34 year old filling station operator and Mormon bishop is named by Governor Carville a Catholic to fill the Nevada senate seat after the death of Senator Key Pittman.
The Bureau of Women and Children outlines age certificates, prohibited occupations, and hours for minors. Details cover ages 14 to 21, part time forms G H I, and restrictions in hotels, theatres, bowling alleys, and liquor establishments. Free booklets explain the law for employers.
Max Marcin’s Perfect Crime featuring Inspec tor Ross and Step-Down Donovan on Johnny Presents CBS Friday Jan 17 at 8 P M. Other items include Lionel Stander on Vincent Lopez show and Gladys Swarthout with Kostelanitz on The Pause Theatre Freshes. CBS news staff to cover Roosevelt inauguration in Washington January 20.
During the past week the stork visited the homes of Wm. Smith near Walnut Ridge Bert Luse Everett Webb and Beard Addison. Jesse Henley was into Richmond Tuesday visiting his sister and brother in law Prof. and Mrs. E P Trueblood who recently returned from Florida. Farmers east of Carthage are reported to have lost several hogs by cholera.
Indianapolis January 16 advisory council of the American Foundation for Animal Health forwards a defense emergency pig production program to major swine states. It urges farmers to cut losses in baby pigs, ensure ventilation and cleanliness, adjust sow diets, immunize for cholera, and raise pigs on clean pasture to boost the spring pig crop by at least five million.
Ten years ago twenty local high school students enjoyed a pitch in supper at Miss Betty Moore home then danced the night away. Betty Coffin and Preston Coffin hosted their Los Angeles nephew Robert S Coffin of California on Monday. J L Haynes and wife returned to Cleveland after visiting Mr and Mrs James McGeorge. Music Study Club met with Mrs A J Carr for musical study and games with refreshments. Next meeting slated for Jan 28 at Miss Ellen DeSchippers home. Ross Tweedy attended State Lumbermans Convention in Indianapolis. Burdette Garrard at Spencerport bus terminal built a five foot six inch scratching post for passengers to scratch their backs.
The State Highway Commission plans planting and development on eleven new roadside parks this spring. Chairman T A Dicus reported that spring work will also complete parks started in 1940.
The undersigned Melvin W. Henley is appointed administrator of the estate of Mae Henley, late of Rush County, Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent. Dallas Hardwick, Clerk. A L Gary, Attorney. January 10, 1941. January 17-24 adv.
Undersigned named as attorney for the administratrix of the estate of Annie Lane, appointed by the stratrix. Date January 7 1941. Titeworth and Titsworth, attorneys. Public notice runs January 10 17.
A newly married Hartford pair left for their honeymoon with a car sign reading This is real love not conscription attached to their vehicle. The quirky message drew curious glances as they departed.
Receipts show balances and payments for water services and hydrant rentals totaling 4 097 94. Bond and interest details list amounts due May 15 June 15 and December 15 1940 with paid portions including principal and interest reducing the balance from 32 600 00 to 31 500 00.
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