Butlers Return From Florida on Streamlined Train
Mr. and Mrs. John Butler returned Saturday from a Florida trip aboard the South Wind after visiting Miami Beach De Lido Island Key West and Port Everglades. They toured horse races, saw ships Pan American Airways and the Orion and Arauca, visited the Seminole village Parrot Jungle and new hotels noting Florida’s rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm
Charles Butler
Matilda
de Lido Island
Miami’ Beach
Key West
Hia Leah
Pan American Airways
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables
Musa Isle
Orion
Port Everglades
Arauca
Miami
Parrot
George Sivard Enlists in U S Army for Fort Knox Unit
George Kenneth Sivard son of Mr and Mrs Hervey Sivard R R 1 Carthage Indiana enlisted through the U S Army Recruiting Office 429 Federal Building Indianapolis Indiana for service in the 19th Ordnance Company with station at Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kenneth Sivard
Hervey Sivard
R. R
Carthage
Indiana
U. S. Army
Federal Building
Indianapolis
19Th Ordnance Company
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Grinnell Alumni Seek Meet John Doe Premiere
Winchell notes Grinnell College alumni ask for a premiere of Meet John Doe in the Iowa town. The film stars Gary Cooper, who as a student was rejected by the college dramatic society for lacking acting talent.
Raiders Return to Schedule as Influenza Strikes
Carthage Raiders shift focus after county tourney. Influenza at Mays leaves first and second teams short, postponing Friday’s game with Mays. Maxwell visits Saturday with a strong record as the Raiders defend home unbeaten streak. Junior class thanks patrons for tourney concession profits. Knightstown student Richard Buckley entertained locals with magic tricks. Carthage Junior-High fell to Wilkinson 17 to 14, record now five wins two losses. Raiders travel to Arlington Thursday to meet Arlington Junior. Convocation set January 30 features state highlights Know Your State and World Series reel. small admission covers film costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Raiders
Mays
Raiders
Richard Buckley
Knightstown High School
Buckley
S.—N
Carthage
Wilkinson
Arlington
S.N
Expression of thanks for J Butler Hill death
The nieces and nephews thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their uncle J Butler Hill. Special thanks to those who assisted during the illness and at the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Butler Hill
Congress Eyes Defense Efforts in Busy 77th Session
Visitors from Indiana called at Senator Sle’s office during holidays signaling constituent outreach. The House Naval Affairs Committee begins first 77th Congress inquiry into slow ship and plane expansion, while the Dies Committee plans a broad anti Fifth Column program. Labor Relations Act amendments may curb defense delays as Congress presses ahead with national defense strategies in a war-torn world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
William Sherry
Doris King
Connersville
Max L
Anna E. Newmar
Milton
Beatrice Hoover
Indianapolis
R. A. Greeley
Muncie
John H. Elleman
Charles Pierce Elleman
Richmond
Henry E. Bichter
Carl H. Palmer
Burr N. Munson
House Naval Affairs Committee
Dies Committee On
House
Naval Reserve
Carthage High Plans Saturday Market at Winfield's
The Carthage High senior class will hold a market on Saturday January 18 at Winfield's grocery. Orders accepted by phone 118 before market day.
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Carthage High School
Winfield’s Grocery
Local Matchups Listed for Saturday Night Showdowns
Morton at Arlington New 2lem at Paleleh Manilla at Laurel Seyawur at Rushville Maxwell at Carthage Rushville at Batesville outline Saturday night games across several towns with pairings Morton Arlington and Rushville Batesville among others.
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Ww. L
Milroy Pott Estereneeenene
Morton
Carthage Manilla
Raleigh Sheen Ee
Rushville
Mays
Arlington
Sen
New Salem
New 2Lem
Paleleh
Manilla
Laurel
Seyawur
Maxwell
Carthage
Batesville
McFarlands Take Florida Visit as Pattersons Stay Home
Mr. and Mrs. Everett McFarland left last Saturday by motor for a two weeks visit in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Patterson of near Arlington are staying in the home during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett McFarland
Florida
Fritz Patterson
Near
Arlington
Three Year Bicycle Trip Starts From Beulah
Miss Jessie Small left Beulah for a three year bicycle journey last May. She rode through New England in summer and fall, spent winter in Cuba, and rode through Tampa where she joined the Tin Can Tourists of the World. She plans to ride southern routes to California and Alaska via Canada before returning to Michigan, using an ordinary stock bicycle with a two speed gear shift.
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Beulah
Michigan
Jessie Small
New England
Cuba
Tampa
Florida
California
Alaska
Canada
Indiana highway mileage Doubles since 1929
Indianapolis January 15 Indiana's state highway mileage has risen 100 percent since 1929 while annual funding increased only six and one third percent according to figures from the Indiana Automobile Taxpayers League. The study shows 9,716 miles in 1939 versus 4,857 in 1929 with 70 percent of rural traffic on state roads.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
M. W. Cameron
Indiana Automobile Taxpayers’ League
Cameron
Modernizing state road system hinges on dedicated funds
The speaker argues that diverting motor vehicle fees from non-highway uses delays road upgrades. Redirecting $1,250,000 annually could finance widening 2,000 narrow bridges and dangerous curves, making highways safer and better aligned with modern standards.
Attended Hill Funeral Draws Out-of-Town Guests
Among attendees at J. Butler Hills funeral Tuesday afternoon were William H. Stewart of Greenfield J Everson of Chicago Mrs R J Murdock and Mrs Wayne Brumfield of Wilkinson Miss Mamie Jessup of Greenfield and Walter B Hill of Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Butler Hill
William H. Stewart
Greenfield
J. Everson
Chicago
R. J. Murdock
Wayne Brumfield
Wilkinson
Mamie Jessup
Walter B. Hill
Knightstown
Martin Dies Tells on Un-American Activities Inquiry
Superintendent and Mrs James A Reynolds and Mr and Mrs A J Carr heard Martin T Dies head the committee investigating un American activities at the Cable Tabernacle in Indianapolis on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reynolds
A. J. Carr
Martin T. Dies
Cable Tabernacle
Indianapolis
Woods to visit Washington for inauguration ceremonies
Joe Woods of near Henderson will leave this week end for Washington DC to visit his sister and attend inauguration ceremonies. Robert Tuttle, son of Mr and Mrs A L Tuttle, will depart for Shelbyville Indiana Friday morning for National Guard duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Woods
Henderson
Washington, D. C
Robert Tuttle
A. L. Tuttle
Shelbyville
Ind
Rush county basketball tournament draws local support
Rushville hosted the three night rush county basketball tournament with strong public interest. Local junior class ran the concessions and reported successful sales amid a long list of attending residents and families from the area.
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Carthage, Ind
John Butler
Miami, Florida
Mrs. Butler
George Sivard
Pringessushville, Ind
Groucho-Chico
By Philip Winslow
Basel
Switzerland
Raymond S. Springer
Washington
Carthage Grain Co
Hogle & Ronan
Knightstown Furn. Co
Martin
Rush County
James Reynolds
Elsie McGraw
Cedric Power
Charles Morris
Wilhelmina Feaster
Charles Mosier
Harry Bentley
Martha Jo Bentley
Guy Ewing
Bayard Baker
Arletta
Martha
Phyllis Small
Finley Nelson
Shirley Ann
Ella Nelson
Junior Stephens
Ross Tweedy
Russell Hunt
Jean
Lawrence Hunt
John White
Bob White
Charles Duke
Joe Alexander
Miss Mary
Louise Hill
Lorraine Boring
Walter Chonau
Betty Hill
Marcella Miller
Junior
Jack Porter
Junior Miller
Grace Magee
Marjorie Freeman
Darrell Henderson
Jimmie
Jackie Carr
Claude Sipe
Maxine Ewing
Eunice
Mary Brookshire
Joanne Laird
Billy
Fred Norris
Alice Ruth Hunt
Jack Benton Moore
Esther McCorkle
Jon Munden
Claude Pearson
Jack Frost
Shelby Hominy
Tn. Bec
Keener
Carney & Ridlen
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