Congress Back On The Job Awaiting Defense Measures
Congress returns from recess to consider three key defense bills including an excess profits tax conference, a 70 percent Navy expansion, and a compulsory training plan. Burke Wadsworth bill hearings to start soon with new defense projects in airports armories roads and training areas. Visitors listed from Muncie Connersville Yorktown and New Castle areas.
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Congress
Coughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Joint Committee On
Internal Revenue Taxation
Senate
Roy Turner
Charles Elliott
Connersville
Harry Weaver
Sidney
Yvonne Weaver
John Drayer
W. W. Wingate
B. Kniffin Wilson
Rolland van Skyock
Kathleen Meehan
Rex McDowell
Robert Bennett
Muncie
Ray C. Kleper
Margaret
Jo Anne
Yorktown
Anthony
George Crowel
New Castle
Carthage Men Reel In 24 Pound Tiger Muskie
Dr. and Mrs. George B. McNabb and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sohn with their son Richard brag of catching a 24 pound tiger muskie on a Wisconsin lake. The fish measured 4414 inches and was shown in Doc McNabb’s yard to local witnesses amid doubts, which were dismissed as the catch was sworn as legal.
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George B. McNabb
Richard
Fred Sohn
Doc
Fred
Wisconsin
Son
Mrs Emma Sleeth Dies in Long Beach
Obituary notice from Long Beach California reports Mrs Emma Sleeth formerly Emma Earnest, sister of Oliver Earnest of Carthage, and aunt of Mrs Mary Kizer. A former teacher at Carthage Walnut Ridge Earnest and Knightstown schools, she died of a heart attack on July 4. Funeral at B W Coon chapel Long Beach with burial in Westminster Memorial Park.
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Emma Sleeth
Long Beach
California
Oliver Earnest
Mary Kizer
Sleeth
Carthage
Walnut Ridge
Old Earnest
Here
Knightstown
Peter Sleeth
Long Beach Since. Mrs. Sleeth
B. W. Coon Chapel
Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery
Emma Earnest
Mr. Sleeth
Fortville Tribune Sold to Selins in Town Paper Change
The Fortville Tribune has been sold to Vincent and Grace Selin. Former owner Mrs. Gus E. Stuart ran the weekly after her husband died six months ago, and Mr. Stuart had published the paper for more than forty years.
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Fortville Tribune
Vincent
Grace Selin
Gus E. Stuart
the Tribune
Stuart
Donkey Floral Emblem Crafted For Democratic Convention
Betty Roberts shows a floral donkey head origin crafted by Chicago florists for the Democratic national convention week of July 15. The miniature emblem uses tinted carnations bachelor buttons gladiolus teeth snake plant ears and asparagus whiskers as a lapel badge.
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Betty Roberts
Chicago
Rush County Farmers Save on Interest Costs
Rush County farmers will save about 36970 dollars a year after Congress enacted a two year extension of a 3 14 percent rate for first mortgage land bank loans and a 3 4 percent cut on first and second mortgage loans. Governor A G Black of the Farm Credit Administration said the reduced rates boost farmers net income and help lower fixed charges to permit debt retirement and cover operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Congress
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
First Mortgage Land Bank
Land Bank - Commissioner
Land Bank and Commissioner
Bush County
Land Bank
Commissioner
Washington
A. G. Black
The
Farm Credit Administration
Commissioner Loans
Black
Pitts and Henleys Attend Rural Route Carrier Convention
Mr and Mrs Harry Pitts and Mr and Mrs Grant Henley attended a rural route carriers convention in Anderson during the first of the week. Arthur Lineback and Oran Henley substituted on their routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pitts
Grant Henley
Anderson
Arthur Lineback
Oran Henley
Major Operation for Mrs Duke at St Johns Hospital
Mrs. Joe Duke of Anderson underwent a major operation Monday at St. Johns hospital in Anderson. She is the daughter of Harry Rhodes of this place and is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected.
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Joe Duke
Anderson
St. John’s Hospital
Duke
Harry Rhodes
Mrs Melvin Henley Returns From Hospital Visit
Mrs Melvin Henley came home Sunday from Methodist hospital to residence near Gwynneville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Henley
Methodist Hospital
Gwynneville
Power to Be Shut Off for One Hour Sunday
Public Service reports electrical service will be off for one hour Sunday from 4 to 5 a.m. due to changes at the sub station as the present voltage shifts to a new 132000 volt line from Indianapolis to New Castle.
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Public Service Company
Indianapolis
New Castle
Raspberry Gift From Mr Newlin and Mrs Newlin
Mrs. Weldon Newlin delivered a fine box of red raspberries on Tuesday. Mr Newlin, who grows several varieties of berries, gave the fruit to the recipient.
Marjorie Brown Named Counsellor at Indiana U
Bloomington Indiana July 10 Marjorie Brown of Carthage has been named a coed counsellor at Indiana university for the fall semester. Counsellors assist freshman girls with registration and become acquainted with them during summer months. The group is chosen by the Association of Women Students and includes co directors Kathryn Jane Alexander and Rachel Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Marjorie Brown
Carthage
Indiana University
Association of Women Students
Kathryn Jane Alexander
Rachel Norman
Crawfordsville
Betty Fraser
Hester Graham
Sullivan
Glenna Deane Hunter
Williamsport
Jo Anne Pierpont
Indianapolis
Ripley 4H Boys Hold Annual Tour Wednesday
Ripley township 4 H club members traveled Wednesday touring homes across the district. They gathered at Carthage High School around 8 am and spent the day visiting members including Junior Miller James Carr Donald Stoten Glenn Mann Leonard Sullivan Wallace Cook Bill Spacy Philip Winslow Robert Winslow Deryl Sauders Bob Nigh Max Winslow Eugene Burkher Max Manche Elizabeth Stoner Martha Stoner Lawrence Hunt Tom Johnson Robert White Lawrence Apple Joe Binford and Clifton Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
4-H Club
Carthage High School
Junior Miller
James Carr
Donald Stoten
Glenn Mann
Leonard Sullivan
Wallace Cook
Bill Spacy
Philip
Robert Winslow
Deryl Sauders
Bob Nigh
Max Winslow
Eugene Burkher
Max Manche
Elizabeth
Martha Stoner
Lawrence
Walnut Ridge Church to Have Entertainment
An entertainment and lecture will be held Sunday July 14 at Walnut Ridge church starting 10 30 a m Rev Frank J Niles D D will speak on Americas Greatest Institution and Its Present Peril He is described as a capable speaker and the Royal Four male quartet will perform negro spirituals plantation melodies and jubilee songs Admission is free.
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Walnut Ridge
Frank J. Niles
D. D
America
Breaks Wrist in Fall at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. Joseph Lavick visiting her daughter Mrs. Ed Bly and husband suffered a broken wrist cuts and bruises Thursday when she tripped on the back stairway of the apartment. She was taken to Henry County hospital Thursday evening where the wrist was set and cast. She returned here Friday evening.
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Joseph Lavick
Ed Bly
Henry County Hospital
Rush County History Resources Sought by State Library
The Rush County collection and history division face needs as the Indiana state library in Indianapolis asks Mrs. Bertha Newlin for atlases and county histories. The request lists Rush County Atlas 1908, Centen nial History 1921-22, People’s Directory 1874, Sketches 1915, Souvenir History 1822-1922, and Leading Industries 1884, with gift donations welcomed.
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Bertha Newlin
State Library
Indianapolis
Rush County
Indiana History Division
Gary
A. L
Thomas
E. V
Cline & McHaffie—Peoples
Gerich
Alexander, Mary
Rushville
Indiana
Union
Fayette
Rush
Shelby
Music Club In Sunday Service at Ripley Township
A Sunday morning program at Friends Church featured the Youthful Goodwill Music club of Ripley township. Performers included Carrie Jacob Bond on trombone and trumpet in a duet, Monk on clarinets, Rosemary Manche and Maurice Stenger on clarinets, Tom my Ray on saxophone, and Richard Marshall in the ensemble with a note that one member was present but injured and the regular pianist was absent with Mrs. A. J. Carr substituting.
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Friends Church
Goodwill Music Club
Ripley Township
Trust
Carrie Jacob Bond
Max Manche
Jimmie Carr “Devoeinse
Monk
Rosemary Manche
Maurice Stenger
Tom
Richard Marshall
Raymond Manche
A. J. Carr
Death of R W Perry Former Carthage Resident
R W Perry died at his Kokomo home Tuesday afternoon at 81. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 am at the Friends church on Courtland Avenue in Kokomo. He was a brother in law to Fletcher Branson of this place.
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R. W. Perry
Carthage
Kokomo
Courtland Ave. Friends Church
Mr. Perry
Fletcher Branson
Mrs Blanche Finney Undergoes Gallstone Operation
Mrs Blanche Finney was taken to Henry County hospital Friday and Saturday she underwent an operation for the removal of gall stones. She was described as progressing satisfactorily at the last reports.
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Blanche Finney
Henry County Hospital
Renegar accepts manager post at Hagerstown Clothing
Ralph Renegar, previously employed by the Toggery Clothing Company in New Castle, has accepted a position as manager of the Hagerstown Clothing Company in Hagerstown.
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Ralph Renegar
Toggery Clothing Company
New Castle
Hagerstown
Harnessed St Bernard Pair Tugs at Reins in Hancock Wisconsin
George Duntley, a local farmer, trained two St Bernard dogs to wear a harness with reins. The 210 pound pair eagerly pose to pull and show strong obedience. Both dogs were raised by Mr. Duntley and live near Hancock Wisconsin.
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Hancock
Wisconsin
George Duntley
Here
Duntley
Entered Business College in New Castle
Miss Jean Porter and Miss Bertha Mae Stephens entered business college in New Castle Monday morning.
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Jean Porter
Bertha Mae Stephens
Business College
New Castle
Exhibit Hall Destroyed at Shelbyville Fairgrounds
Fire completely destroyed the arts and exhibits building at the Shelbyville fairgrounds. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars. L. V. Hauk, president of the fair association, said a large tent would be erected to house exhibits. Fair begins in August.
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Shelbyville Fairgrounds
L. V. Hauk
The
Fair Association
Willkie Honor Celebration Planned Despite Delayed Visit
Rush county prepares a large Willkie parade and multiple receptions with committees named to run events. Howard Ewbank leads as permanent chairman with Henry Rheme as vice chairman and Mrs. Fern Cummins as secretary treasurer.
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Howard Ewbank
Henry Rheme
Fern Cummins
Leo Durbin
Louis C. Hiner
Nathan Fletcher
Barton Cartmel
Rushville City
Ed Bly
Ripley
Norman Veiles
Center
Burl Hinchman
Washington
Elmer Hutchinson
Posey
Ernest Berninger
Jackson
Blaine Reeve
Union
Rue Miller
Walker
Harold Frakes
Noble
Leonard Barlow
Orange
Lenore Addison
Anderson
Laverne Farthing
Richkland
Free Saturday Night Show Draws Large Local Crowd
Ideal weather brought a big crowd to a free Saturday night performance marketed as part of a weekly series. Merchants sponsor the event, and another show is planned for next week with no cost to attendees.
Lon McCorkle Undergoes Appendectomy at New Castle
Marshal Lon McCorkle was taken to Henry County hospital in New Castle Saturday evening for an appendicitis operation. He is getting along as well as could be expected. Harry Rhodes was sworn in as deputy marshal until McCorkle resumes duties.
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Lon McCorkle
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Harry Rhodes
Mr. McCorkle
Property Change in North E Street Sale to Blessingers
Mr and Mrs Will Smith and Mrs Ida Jones sold property on North E Street to Mr and Mrs Robert Blessinger. The Smiths will live in Kennard for a spell while Mrs Jones stays with Mrs Leatha Moore.
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Will Smith
Ida Jones
North E. ‘Street
Robert Blessinger
Mrs. Smith
Kennard
Mrs. Jones
Leatha Moore
Drill a Day Targets Indiana Oil and Gas
In six months Indiana completed 180 wells, about one per day, with an estimated 100 producing oil or gas. Early drilling focused on new areas to discover additional fields, while later work expanded into established regions seeking further production.
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Whle
Tetricks and Alexanders Host Guests Friday to Sunday
Mr and Mrs Howard Tetrick and family of Indianapolis were guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Alexander and Earl Herkless from Friday until Sunday, sharing a social visit with the two households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Tetrick
Indianapolis
Joseph Alexander
Earl Herkless
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Raymond S. Springer
United States
House Military Affairs Committee
Democrat
Bouquet
Willkie
New York City
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern Corp
William Allen White
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Indiana U
Walnut Ridge Church
Music Club
Harness Bernards
Business
Rush County Court House
Jack Knecht
Arthur Abbott
Floyd Kirklin
Fred Bell
Charles W. Myers
William Scott
Donald Alexander
Morris Howell
American Legion
Gus Schrichte
Dudley Campbell
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