An Irate Seabee Buzzes and Local News Roundup
A reflective column recalls weather lifting spirits and local ordinances on slow horse speeds in Carthage. It includes a Navy Seabees letter from William I Stout who links strikes to war effort disruption andCalls for action while praising family devotion and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Nolan Parish
Robert Todd
George B. McNabb
Wisconsin
Doc
United States
Navy
Uncle Sam
Pacific
William I
Stout
Bill
Captain Haas Radio Interview From England Station
Captain Max Haas spoke on a radio broadcast from England where he is stationed. The interview aired Sunday and included members from a Cincinnati medical unit and noted he is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. B. Henley.
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Carthage
Max Haas
England
Haas
Howard EB. Henley
Cincinnati
Farm Bureau Meeting Scheduled Monday Evening
Ripley township Farm Bureau members will meet Monday at eight o'clock in the school building. A program includes a paisley shawl display for ladies and a display of rare guns for men, featuring a thousand dollar Colt gun. An entertainment spoof of a popular radio program and nominations for the Good Neighbor Award are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Farm Bureau
Henry L. Stinger
George Apple
A. J. Carr
George Jackson
Edward Jackson
John, Lynch
Howard Souder
Ross Souder
Ross Tweedy
Ralphi Truitt
Lois Reames Returns From Bridgeport Visit
Miss Lois Reames came back home Tuesday evening after visiting her grandfather Zell Reames and Mrs. Reames in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Reames
Zell Reames
Mrs. Reames
Bridgeport
Miss Stoner Tops Purdue Freshman Judging Contest
Elizabeth Stoner of Ripley town ship scored 549 points of 600 in Purdue University freshman livestock judging contest. Her Rush County team placed 2nd in the state last year and Stoner, active in 4H, has been herdswoman in the university sheep department while completing her first year in Purdue's College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stoner
Ripley Township
Purdue University
Miss Stoner
Rush County
School of Agriculture
Purdue
University Farms
New Friends Minister Named for Carthage Church
Carthage Friends engage DeWitt Foster of Sabin Ohio to lead services around August 1. He and his family will meet the congregation here as Rev Orville Dillon’s resignation left a regular minister position open for months.
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Carthage
DeWitt Foster
Sabin
Ohio
Orville Dillon
Indianapolis social guest Miss Billa Slater
Miss Billa Slater of Indianapolis has been the guest of Mrs. Emma DeSchipper and family.
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Billa Slater
Indianapolis
Emma DeSchipper
News of Our Men in Uniform Highlights Promotions and Wartime Letters
Sgt. Claude Pearson in India is promoted to Staff Sergeant and writes home about farm life and letters. Robert F. Tuttle is ill in a Hawaii hospital. A Connersville clipping honors Sgt. Frederick C. Norris in the Mediterranean theater, noting signal corps work and a massive supply depot with 40,000 telephone poles. Pvt. Claude Wells in New Guinea sends a drawing of Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Pearson
India
Charles. Pearson
Claude
Connersville
Frederick C. Norris
Carl Norris
Thirty-second Street
Ind
Mediterranean
Signal Corps
New Jersey
Ed Wells
Pvt
Claude Wells
New Guinea
Hitler
Pvt. Wells
Field Crops Day Highlights Fertilizer Benefits in Rush County
Rush County field day notes improved pasture from 200 pounds of fertilizer at seeding time and a five acre plot supporting sheep cattle and hogs. Purdue specialists stress seed from clover hay and superior yields from fertilized pastures wheat and corn. Demonstration plots at Kinnett farm compare seven wheat varieties including Fairfield and Fulhio and discuss smut resistance winter hardiness and quality. The event was sponsored by the Rush County Better Crops Association led by Glen Retherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Henry Mayo
Purdue
M. O. Pence
Russell Kinnett
Anderson Township
Mr. Kinnett
Extension Service
Fairfield
Fulhio
Trumbull
Michigan
Thorne
Gladden
Rudy
Purdue University
Indiana Millers
Rush County Better Crops Association
Glen Retherford
Rain Brings Relief in Carthage Drought End
A five week drought ended Tuesday afternoon when a severe wind and rain storm hit Carthage. Trees and utility lines were damaged while gardens benefited from the downpour. The storm formed around 4 30 p m with strong winds causing downed limbs and fallen wires. Electric power was out 5 7 p m and parts of the township remained without current Tuesday night. A barn roof blew off at the Roy Herkless farm tenanted by John Miner. John Lynch reported about 30 trees toppled in his woods. Farmers said the rain saved some crops from total loss and brought corn out of curling stage. Another rain followed Wednesday. Although Tuesday’s rain was substantial more moisture was needed.
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Carthage
Roy Herkless
John Miner
John Lynch
Auto Use Stamp Drive to Enforce Tax Compliance
Will H. Smith the U S Collector for Indiana announces an intensive enforcement drive against auto owners who failed to display required use tax stamps due July 1. About 250 deputy collectors will place stickers on noncompliant cars. Owners tagged should report to the notice address and bring any stamps already purchased. penalties include a $25 fine or up to thirty days imprisonment.
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Will H. Smith
U. S
Internal Revenue
District of Indiana
No Improvement in Grade I Tire Situation Reported
District OPA mileage rationing division notes no progress in Grade I tires. Over 24 000 applications carried over from June to July, says Stephen A. Conn, district mileage rationing executive. He urges motorists to extend tire life and cautions that Grade I tires at dealers are part of wartime reserve.
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OPA
Stephen A. Conn
Mrs Mabel Duncan Ill in Past Week
Mrs Mabel Duncan has been quite ill the past week as reported in local notes.
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Mra
Mabel Duncan
Gold Medal Colt Club Nominations Begin in Rush County
Rush county Extension announces July weigh in for Gold Medal colts nominated for 1943 1944 club. To qualify for showing each colt must gain 650 pounds in the year. Twelve colts across seven owners are named Chester Anderson Dwight D David Bernard Hurst Howard Earnest Charles Hurst and Son Donald Staten and Son Harold Logan.
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Rush County Extension Office
Rush County
Chester Anderson
Dwight D. David
Bernard Hurst
Howard Earnest
Charles Hurst & Son
Donald Staten and Son
Harold Logan
Lions Club Picnic at Riley Park Greenfield
Lions club members wives and Boy and Cub Scouts enjoyed a Wednesday outing at Riley Park Greenfield with picnicking swimming and entertainment. Scouts enthusiastically joined in the chicken and ice cream feast as the event featured a full schedule of recreation.
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Lions Club
Riley Park
Greenfield
Christian Church Names Basil Stultz as Pastor
Rev Basil Stultz has been obtained as pastor of the East Street Christian church. He and his family have purchased the Luther Schaffer farm southeast of Carthage where they will reside.
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Basil Stultz
East Street Christian Church
Rev. Stultz
Carthage
Luther Schaffer
Chaplain McMillan Cited for Outstanding Duty
The Indianapolis News notes Chaplain Carl V. McMillan former Fletcher Methodist pastor in Carthage cited by Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark commander of the 5th Army in Italy for outstanding duty. His administration to hospital patients provided inspiration and his calm cheerful manner helped prevent panic during shelling and bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Carl V. McMillan
Fletcher Methodist Church
Carthage
Mark W. Clark
5Th Army
Italy
McMillan
County Corn Menaced By Chinch Bugs
Chinch bugs threaten corn across the county with several reports of damage in the past days. Insects cluster on corn stalks near wheat fields and are described as small black with white markings. Creosote dirt ridge barriers are promoted and a limited supply is available free from the county extension office for farm use with reporting on effectiveness.
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U.S. Bureau of Entomology and
Proofs of Pictures To Be Shown At Library
Word from Waltz studios states proofs of recent library basement photographs will be shown next Thursday July 20 from 2 PM to 6 PM at the local library. Selection cannot be accepted for publications by mail after the representative departs.
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Waltz
Kanteen To Open Saturdays Through August
The Kid's Kanteen will operate only on Saturdays for the rest of this month and August due to hot weather and many patrons being out of town. Regular hours resume September 1.
Indianapolis and Anderson Guests Stay With McGeorges
Mr and Mrs Dale Spangler and their child travel with Miss Frieda McGeorge of Indianapolis and Miss Ruby McGeorge of Anderson to visit their parents Mr and Mrs James McGeorge for a weekend gathering.
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Dale Spangler
Frieda McGeorge
Indianapolis
Ruby McGeorge
Anderson
James McGeorge
Annual 4-H Club Tour Sees Farm Visits in Ripley Township
The Ripley township 4-H Boosters met at the schoolhouse for the annual tour with 17 members and one guest. Clarence Gross attended as assistant county agent. Seventeen farms were visited featuring beef, dairy, sheep, pigs, corn, soybeans, tomatoes, and poultry projects.
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Ripley Township
Clarence Gross
Rennie Truster
Virginia Cooney
Bob Murfin
Carthage Church News Holds Sunday Schedule
Carthage friends J A Reynolds superintendent Mrs Gouldie Kyser assistant superintendent announce Sunday school at 9 30 and church school at 10 30.
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J. A. Reynolds
Gouldie Kyser
East St. Christian Church Worship Service Time
Church listings note worship at 10 30 led by Basil Stultz pastor and Geo B Moore superintendent with Cecil Pike assistant superintendent.
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Basil Stultz
Geo. B. Moore
Cecil Pike
Wesleyan Church Schedule and Meetings Noted
Howard Crim pastor leads Carthage Wesleyan Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 and 8 00 p m midweek prayer at 8 00 p m Blue River Class meets at 10 30 a m Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m.
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Howard Crim
Carthage
Fletcher Methodist Church Sunday schedule details
Hubert Hunt as superintendent directed Sunday school at 9 30 and church service at 10 30 with Mrs Arthur White as assistant superintendent in charge of church activities.
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Hubert Hunt
Arthur White
Charlottesville Christian Church Service Notes
Rev Ozro Kennerly leads Sunday worship at Charlottesville Christian Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. The lesson examines the failures of Israel and God’s punishment while the gospel follows communion.
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Ozro Kennerly
Israel
Christ
Girl Scouts Meet at Library Basement Session
The Girl Scouts held their regular meeting Monday night in the Library basement. All members were present. Mrs. Lucille Phelps was invested as an assistant leader. Susanne Winslow of Arlington joined the troop.
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Lucille Phelps
Susanne Winslow
Arlington
Convention Attendees Visit Lions Club Picnic in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Grant Henley and Mr and Mrs Fred Flick attended the rural carriers state convention at the Lincoln hotel in Indianapolis. On the return they stopped at Riley Park in Greenfield to enjoy a Lions Club picnic remarks.
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Grant Henley
Fred Flick
Lincoln Hotel
Indianapolis
Riley Park
Greenfield
Lions Club
Couple welcomes son at St Frances hospital Beech Grove
Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Cook of Indianapolis are the parents of a seven and one half pound son born Monday in St Frances hospital at Beech Grove. The new arrival is a grandson to Mrs. Bessie Cook.
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Garnett Cook
Indianapolis
St. Frances Hospital
Beech Grove
Bessie Cook
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France
Normandy
Farm Bureau
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Ripley Town
NEW Friends
Robert F. Tuttle
Hawaii
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Albert McClurg
Camp Howze
Texas
John Porter
William Furber
San Diego
Calif
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Christian Church
Kanteen
4-H
Ripley
East ST. Christian Church
Blue River
Fletcher
Charlottesville Christian Church
Girl Scouts
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