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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
6
The Republican party names Wendell Willkie as its presidential candidate. He is praised as a frank, independent figure with no commitments to machine politics, embodying liberal principles and the American way of life against collectivism.
Indianapolis July 18 authorities of the American Foundation for Animal Health issued eight hot weather pointers to protect livestock during July and August. Tips cover water for all, cooling horses before work, providing artificial shade, limiting heating grain, recognizing heat stroke signs, washing horses, protecting against collar sores, hog shade and water needs, and avoiding low pastures during sleeping sickness. The report warns of severe hog cholera outbreaks and urges readiness.
Federal judge P. Murray in Tul win Oklahoma had Naomi Still removed from the courtroom by a bailiff as she wore slacks.
Job opening for Welfare Department in Rush County to establish an employment list. Applications due by July 19 1940 at 5 PM. Salary 80 to 85 dollars travel extra. Duties include welfare service, case investigations, and supervision of county wards in institutions and foster homes. Must be US citizen 21 or older with required experience or college education. No sample questions.
A new state park attendance record was set during the Fourth of July week with over 100000 visitors, according to Virgil M. Simmons, commissioner of the Department of Conservation. The prior record was 93000 in 1939. The holiday crowds filled inns, cabins, picnic areas, shelters, pools, and beaches.
Mr and Mrs 8S L Newsom departed Sunday for a week long stay in Ludington Michigan.
Mrs Al McDaniel mourns the drowning of thirty five young chickens after heavy rain Friday night. Travelers E N Hill Lot Guffin and L Newberger plan a three week tour of New England by Newberger’s car from New York. Social visits attend Rushville circuses and chautauqua. Wheat harvests open near Hill Grain elevator reports 23 bushels per acre. Exceeds include new pedestal lights in Middletown and Alaska trips by Mr and Mrs Ed Williams. Local youngsters birthday dinner honors Robert Moore and a Greenfield ride for golf. Frances Addison spends week in Indianapolis.
A long column lists CBS NBC and WLW radio and television programs for July including shows with Helen Claire Donald Cook and Glenda Farrell, sports broadcasts Arlington Classic Fleet Wing Handicap and NBC-Red Carnation Contented, plus farm hour centennial dairy cooperative Lake Mills Wisconsin and a storm of guest appearances and schedules across networks.
A stranger asked for the time then grabbed John W. Smith's watch in Columbus. Smith yielded the timepiece after the man grabbed it. In Alton Illinois, Robert Kelley refused to pay a wall paper cleaner who worked in three rooms in the wrong house.
A physician notes coffee is not harmful when used in moderation and suggests that three or four saucers per day would be reasonable.
Sheriff Dewitt Bryan reported finding a large moonshine liquor still in operation on his farm near Sparta North Carolina. He said he was never so surprised in his life.
Vincent Johnson aged 70 of Pasadena California collapsed and died of a heart attack while waltzing to The Blue Danube after expressing a wish to die while dancing. The death occurred in his home and is attributed to natural causes. Local friends recall his fondness for music and dance.
Howard E. Henley administrator asks Rushville Rush Circuit Court for final settlement of Ida S. Henley estate. Heir claimants and interested parties must appear August 3 1940 to show cause and prove heirship. Titsworth & Titsworth attorneys. Dale Fisher clerk.
Mrs. Augusta Basch of Bis marck, North Dakota, faced a choice between paying ten dollars a month alimony to her husband or going to jail. She selected jail, accepting imprisonment rather than financial support.
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