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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1941

Page

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Many New Bills By Lawmakers In Indiana 1941 session

The Indiana General Assembly moved rapidly on a Republican program to decentralize state government. The House passed repeal of the McNutt reorganiza tion act. companion bills seek merit systems, checks and balances, and bi partisan boards. Millis cited 1,473 state employees shaken down by the Democratic committee in 1940.

Indianapolis Ind House of Representatives McNutt Republican Indiana General Assembly House Senate Frank T. Millis Democratic State Committee

Morristown Plans Return Engagement of Jack's Xylophone Band

Morristown and Van Buren advisory committees announce a nationwide fight against infantile paralysis. Jack's Xylophone Band returns to Morristown High School gym January 30 at 8 p.m. for a third Morristown appearance in 18 months. Director Jack Kurkowski promises new features and a brilliant, well timed program. A large audience is expected to attend this popular entertainment.

Hanover van Buren Jack Morristown High School Morristown Jack Kurkowski

Noted Speaker Is Coming Here

John Haramy will lecture at the Methodist church on February 5. He is Katrina Haramy’s brother, has substantial experience in Oriental and European affairs, and has visited world capitals. His talks "Whither America" and "My Experience with Dictators" promise an engaging platform event hosted by the senior class.

John Haramy Katrina Haramy France Haramy America

Praise From A Reader Highlights The Citizen

A subscriber from Poughkeepsie New York R H Stanley commends The Citizen saying it prints timely material that reflects root causes of faith and life better than many Eastern journals. He notes clipping items for future use and finds value in the paper’s policy and program.

Citizen R. H. Stanley Poughkeepsie N. Y Mr. Stanley

Will of J. Butler Hill Probated in Rush Circuit Court

The will of the late J. Butler Hill was probated in the Rush circuit court Monday. Bequests included 200 to Robert Watling and Robert F. Reeves, 100 to Narcissa Gates, 50 to Fletcher Methodist church, with the residue divided among nieces and nephews Ida Strayhorn Jackson Marie Strayhorn Everson Eva Strayhorn Hittle Jesse Hubert Hill Grace Hill Porter Marie Grant Terry Harold Grant. Howard E. Henley named executor. Executed April 16, 1936, witnessed by A. W. Winfield and Fred W. Parish.

J. Butler Hill Rush Mr. Hill Robert Watling Robert F. Reeves Narcissa Gates Fletcher Methodist Church Ida Strayhorn Jackson Marie Strayhorn Everson Eva Strayhorn Hittle Jesse Hubert Hill

Eye Removed at Methodist Hospital for Glaucoma

Mrs. A. L. Coffin of Blue River township underwent surgery to remove her left eye at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Saturday night for glaucoma. She was reported improving nicely after the operation.

A. L. Coffin Blue River Township Methodist Hospital Indianapolis

Attend Funeral at Manilla for E. D. Lewis

Funeral services for E. D. Lewis were held at the family home in Manilla on Wednesday. Attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Addison and family, Mrs. H. T. Beher, Mrs. Hubert Hill, Mrs. Maude Porter, Mrs. Gladys Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pauley, and Rev. C. L. Shaw.

E. D. Lewis Manilla Earl Addison H. T. Beher Hubert Hill Maude Porter Gladys Norris Clarence Pauley C. L. Shaw

Earlhamite Picnic At Whittier Draws Hoosier Guests

A January 12 Earlhamite picnic in Whittier drew many Hoosiers. Notables present included Prof and Mrs Edwin Trueblood Cyrus Coffin Miss Pearle Coffin Ed N Hill and Miss Bertha Hill Nannie Binford and her married daughter whose husband is Prof Pyle. A letter mentions a man named Stevens who resembled Ross Tweedy.

California Whittier

Improving Among the Sick List Names

Among the improving patients are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sattler Miss Laura Reddick Mr. and Mrs. Felix Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hall and family Mrs. Henry Jessup Jefferson Leisure Lowell Leisure and Mrs. Russell Parish.

Philip Sattler Laura Reddick Felix, Sanders Luther Hall Henry Jessup Jefferson Leisure Lowell Leisure Russell Parish

Thompson Funeral Home installs new public address system

Thompson Funeral Home installs a modern public address system. Mr Thompson says it plays the world’s best funeral organ music and can be used wherever electric current is available.

Thompson Funeral Home Thompson

Maxwell Edges Out Blue Raiders 19-16

Maxwell Lions defeat Carthage 19-16 on their home floor ending a seven game Raiders win streak. Sutton scores late field goal to seal the victory as L. Hunt leads Carthage with six points.

Maxwell Blue Raiders Carthage Maxwell Lions Raiders Sutton L. Hunt Lions Little Raiders Maxwell Lion Cubs T. R. Barnhart McKeeman A Sutton Foster R. McKeeman Jem Maynard B. Barnhart Bodkins Smith Seneres Sdugindask Scaeaneeee M. Hunt E Turner Saa Wkstooscseritscates Pingleton Arseeenseronssons Maxwell Ste Cedawecesererccee Aseceres Carthage Eccsescendec

Friday Night Basketball Pairings Noted

Morton at Mays Arlington at Milroy Manilla at New Salem to be played elsewhere Shortridge at Rushville schedule listed for Friday night games

V. Lt. Pet Milroy Morton Mays Arlington Manilla New Salem Shortridge Rushville

Attendees at Clifty Eastern Star Obligation Night

Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Baker Miss Wilhelmina Feaster and Mrs. Bertha Feaster attended the Eastern Star Obligation at Clifty Monday night. Mr. Baker took part in the service.

Saturday Night B B Games Schedule

Manilla plays Carthage while Morton hosts Ohio Home and Raleigh visits New Lisbon in three regional basketball matchups.

Manilla Carthage Morton Ohio Raleigh New Lisbon

Birth of Ronald John Tuttle in Rushville

Mr and Mrs Harlan Tuttle colored announce the birth of their son Ronald John born Sunday evening at City hospital Rushville.

151St Infantry Band National Guard Camp Shelbyville Mississippi James Valentine Edgar Wagnner Joe Alexander Paul Kennedy Irvin Clampitt Jim Jones Bob Bates Robert Tuttle Wayne Mullins Young Tuttle A. L. Tuttle Shelbyville Harlan Tuttle Ronald John City Hospital Rushville

Nice Work If You Can Get It

A humorous clipping notes mishaps and small accidents. Mrs Lane cuts herself with a can opener in Hammond. James Milton falls while inspecting a roof for a leak. Harold Smith and Miss Viola Meehan chased by a dog on the public square. Charles White kicked near a corn silo while br销onco training.

Mrs. Lane Hammond James Milton Harold Smith Viola Meehan Mr. Green Public Square Charles White Mike Rapchak

Nolan W. Jessup Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Nolan W. Jessup age 50 of Blue River township died in Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa Saturday night from a cerebral hemorrhage after an appendectomy He was an Iowa representative of J D Adams Co for over fifteen years He leaves Edith his widow two sons Robert and James three sisters Mrs Elnora Hill Mrs Daniel Winslow and Mrs Frank Turner and three brothers Rolland Luther Otis Funeral services were held at the Rolland Jessup home near Charlottesville with Rev K D Vandeventer presiding Interment in Asbury cemetery Greenfield Daily Reporter

Nolan W. Jessup This County Mercy Cedar Rapids Iowa Mr. Jessup Lewis C. Jessup Western Grove Blue River Township J. D. Adams Co Indianapolis Methodist Church Hancock Lodge No Greenfield Ind Edith Robert Ames James Elnora Hill Carthage Daniel Winslow Phoenix Ariz Frank Turner Cicero Rolland Jessup Charlottesville Luther Jessup Otis Jessup Los Angeles Calif K. D. Vandeventer Asbury Cemetery Greenfield Daily Reporter

Former Resident Dies At Manilla

Edward D. Lewis 83, longtime Carthage resident, died at his Manilla home Sunday evening after prior illness. Born July 9 1857 in Michigan he lived mostly in Indiana and spent 32 years in Carthage. Survived by a daughter Mrs Earl Addison two sons C A Lewis Fairmount R T Lewis Los Angeles two daughters Mrs Claude Henley Warsaw and Mrs Fred Stevens Mays a sister Mrs Shigley Elkhart and half sister Mrs Agnes Barr Shelbyville. Funeral at the late residence Wednesday afternoon with burial at Walnut Ridge cemetery.

Edward D. Lewis Carthage Manilla Mr. Lewis Michigan Indiana Fletcher Methodist Church C. A. Lewis Fairmount R. T. Lewis Los Angeles Cal Claude Henley Warsaw Fred Stevens Mays Shigley Elkhart Agnes Barr Shelbyville Walnut Ridge Cemetery Here

Donald Stoten Jr Wins Honors at 4 H Club Show

Donald Stoten Jr won first place blue ribbon in the 4 H club class at the state corn show at Purdue University for hybrid 844 produce. He also placed in the county corn show at Rushville recently.

Donald Stoten, JR Purdue University Young Stoten Rushville

Pendleton Man Injured in Auto Crash Near Plainfield

A. H. George of Pendleton, a friend of Mr and Mrs Bayard Baker, was injured in an automobile accident near Plainfield and confined to bed. He works in Indianapolis and has visited the Bakers often.

A. H. George Pendleton Bayard Baker Plainfield Mr. George Indianapolis George

Mr and Mrs Hunt Attend Event in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Hubert Hunt were in Indianapolis Saturday for a social or community gathering, with no further details provided on purpose or outcome.

Mrs Hubert Hunt Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Herbert McCorkhill Visit Kokomo and Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Herbert McCorkhill spent the weekend with relatives in Kokomo and Indianapolis, extending family visits and sharing time with kin in both cities.

Herbert McCorkhill Kokomo Indianapolis

Rolla E. Muir Dies In Wreck Near Rushville

Rolla E. Muir aged 53 of Carthage R F D 2 was killed when his Ford collided at a crossroads six miles east of Carthage. His wife Lorinda and daughter Mildred were injured as the car rolled several times. The Hodson couple in the other vehicle were uninjured. Mrs. Muir was hospitalized then moved to St. Vincent's in Indianapolis for a broken leg and possible internal injuries. Mildred was treated for shock and bruises at Rushville hospital. The Muirs' body was taken to Wright's funeral home in Rushville. Funeral services were held in Noblesville with interment there.

Rolla E. Muir Carthage Lorinda Muir Mildred Muir Muir Rushville Hospital Cc. W. Hodson Rushville Muirs Hodson Walter Gardner Hooker Wilson Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors Mr. Muir Midred Lavonne Coby Marjorie Virgil Montana Raymond Rolland Robert Fishers Cody Noblesville

Sorority Bridge and Dress Revue for Milk Fund

The Kappa Kappa sorority plans a February 12 benefit at Carthage High School gym with a fashion show featuring Robin Lee Dress Shop outfits from Knightstown and Carthage models, starting 7:30 p.m. A bridge and Encore session follow, admission is twenty five cents, men invited to support the senior’s “On to Washington” journey.

Kappa Kappa Sorority Washington Robin Lee Knightstown Carthage Carthage High School

Revival Services by Rev and Mrs Crowe at Blue River Wesleyan

Revival services begin Tuesday January 28 and run through Sunday February 9 at the Blue River Wesleyan Methodist church. Rev Crowe, a noted evangelist, will be aided by Mrs Crowe in song and chalk drawing evenings at 7 00.

R. C. Crowe Blue River

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