Weather and community notes in an appreciative local column
Local column reflects on recent rains easing drought in parts of the state while Miami county remains dry. Auditor Hubert Alexander visits. readers contribute photos of service members and rags for charity. Center memorial drives raise 5000 dollars and a poem honoring all boys is published.
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Miami
Hubert Alexander
Claude Souder
Basil Hedgecock
England
Pete Jessup
Ralph Mosier
Hubert Hunt
Land o’Lakes
Wisconsin
The
Tweedy Memorial Community Center, Inc
Millicent Easter
Realty Transfer Boom Continues in Rush County
Real estate activity in Rush County persisted in June with forty transfers totaling about $80,000 per county records. In Ripley township two sales included Benton F Judy and Mario F Judy transferring land to Leonard and Daisy Sullivan, totaling 82 1/2 acres. Lillie M Griffin of Kansas conveys to Basil and Mabel Hedgecock, lot 132 in Henley and Clark’s addition to Carthage, Ind.
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Rush County
Louis Lambert
Ripley Township
Benton F. Judy
Mario F. Judy
Hancock Co
State of Ohio
Leonard Sullivan
Daisy L. Sullivan
N. E
Lillie M. Griffin
Sergwick County
Kansas
Basil Hedgecock
Mabel P. Hedgecock
Rush Co
Ind
Henley and Clark
Carthage
Ezra Rumple Injured Working on Pipeline Excavation
Ezra Rumple, of this place, was seriously hurt Wednesday morning while a hook and chain dragged by a tractor across a railroad siding struck him. He was knocked unconscious and taken to Henry County Hospital at New Castle with a probable concussion.
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Ezra Rumple
The
Container Corporation
Rumple
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Son Porter Missing in Action Since April 5 over France
Mrs. John Porter received word from the War Department that no further word had been received about her son, Sgt. Joseph Elmer Porter, missing in action since April 5 during an air raid over France. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a gunner on a B 24 Liberator.
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John Porter
War Department
Sgt
Joseph Elmer Porter
France
Set
Porter
U. S. Army Air Corps
Death of Howard Gluys In Richmond Family Notice
Relatives report the sudden death of Howard Gluys from a heart attack at his Richmond home on Monday morning. He was brother in law to Everett Macy and cousin of Mrs. David Binford. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the West Richmond Friends church.
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Howard Gluys
Richmond
Gluys
Everett Macy
David Binford
West Richmond
Tweedy Memorial Community Centre Inc Incorporation Paper
Officials secured incorporation papers for Tweedy Memorial Community Center on Wednesday. The building will be known as Tweedy Memorial Community Centre Inc and enough money is reportedly raised to proceed. No start date for repairs is announced.
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Tweedy Memorial Community Center
The
Tweedy Memorial Community Centre Inc
Marion county man arrested for reckless driving
Lawrence Moore of Marion county was arrested Wednesday evening by Marshal King. He pleaded guilty in Justice Rhodes' court and paid a fine plus costs totaling 7.80 dollars.
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Lawrence Moore
Marion County
Marshal King
Justice of Peace
Rhodes’ Court
Butter ration increased to 16 points per pound
The Office of Price Administration raised the ration for creamery butter from 12 to 16 points per pound. The change does not apply to farm or processed butter.
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Office of Price Administration
Funeral services for Howard Glays held in Richmond
Mr and Mrs Everett Macy Mr and Mrs David Binford and the Misses Hisse and Ada Chappell attended the Wednesday funeral services for Howard Glays in Richmond.
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Everett Macy
David Binford
Hisse
Ada Chappell
Howard Glays
Richmond
Donald Cook Wins Versailles Trip Award
Donald Cook won a trip to Versailles this week awarded by the conservation club. The prize covers a week at the 4-H club camp near Versailles, marking a special outing funded by the local conservation group.
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Versailles
Donald Cook
Vérsailles
The
Conservation Club
DeWitts Welcome Daughter Sheila at City Hospital
Pvt and Mrs David DeWitt Jr announce the birth of their daughter Sheila born Monday morning at City hospital Rushville. Pvt DeWitt is stationed in New Orleans La.
Indiana Eyes Lead in War Bond Drive as Final Weekend Nears
Indiana bonds drive nears close with Eugene Pulliam urging that all pledges be converted to purchases by Saturday to count in Federal Reserve totals. Indiana has climbed to 350 million dollars, 25 percent over quota, aiming to lead the nation in sales over target.
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Tee
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Indiana
Pulliam
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
S Sgt Marcus Pingleton transfers from Ft Leonard Wood Missouri to San Luis Obispo California Pvt Marion F Munden mails through New York NY Air Cadet prospect pool opens to Civil Air Patrol and Army Recruiting units for Air Corps Enlisted Reserve Gunners become combat noncommissioned officers and wear wings at service The eighth AAF Fighter station in England reports Sgt Frank Elliott husband of Carthage Indiana resident Mrs Georgeann Elliott assigned crew chief duties at Highth Fighter Command In England Ninth Division doughboy Cpl Carl R Edwards of Carthage Indiana and R R 1 earns Combat Infantryman Badge from MG M S Eddy for actions in Cherbourg Peninsula The Ninth Division participated in Cherbourg and later North Africa Sicily and Tunisia Navy Ensign Boyden K Brown from Carthage Indiana commissioned after Naval Training School at Abbott Hall Northwestern University Chicago Illinois and will serve as a deck officer in the fleet.
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AAF
England
Frank Elliott
Georgeann E. Elliott
Carthage
Ind
Highth Fighter Command
Manton S. Eddy
Cherbourg
North Africa
Mak
Boyden K. Brown
Inez Brown
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Training School For Midshipmen
Abbott Hall
Northwestern University
Chicago
Ill
Indiana State Fair 4-H Roundup Opens September 2
Indiana State Fair will host the 4-H Club Roundup on September 2 in the fairgrounds area reserved for 4-H. Albert C. Derr urges all Indiana 4-H members to obtain the club booklet from their county agent or Guy Cantwell at the Coliseum to learn prizes. Animals and exhibits will be housed in designated barns and tents, with plans for a better show than last year.
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Albert C. Derr
Indiana State Fair Board
Guy Cantwell
Coliseum
State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Unemployment Conditions Hold Steady in Rush County
The Rushville part time unemployment insurance claim office is closing temporarily due to lack of business. Mary E. Taylor, acting claims manager for the Indiana Employment Security Division, said the office has operated in the Courthouse each Monday morning. Claims may be filed by mail but claimants must visit the office when required.
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Rushville
Mary E. Taylor
Connersville Area
Indiana Employment Security Division
Rush County
Miss Jessie Munden Accepts Post at Knightstown Furniture
Miss Jessie Munden has accepted a position in the office of the Knightstown Furniture Co. The move places her within the administrative team of the local furniture business, reflecting continued employment growth in Knightstown’s commerce sector.
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Jessie Munden
The
Knightstown Furniture Co
Reporter Charles W Walker leaves Greenfield paper for Indianapolis Star
Charles W Walker of Charlottesville and Greenfield resigns after four years with The Daily Reporter to join The Indianapolis Star copy desk. He began new duties Sunday night.
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Charles W. Walker
Charlottesville
Greenfield
Daily Reporter
Indianapolis Star
Gasoline Rations Tailored to Leave Length for Service Members
Chester Bowles through the Office of Price Administration announces a new gas ration rule for armed services on leave. Rations will equal one gallon per day of leave up to 30 gallons, with a minimum of three gallons for a three day absence and no ration for short passes or leaves under three days. Apply through the War Price and Rationing Board with proper papers.
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Armed Services
Chester Bowles
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Army
Navy
War Price and Rationing Board
War ballot cards should be mailed out promptly
Relatives of Indiana men and women in military service are urged to mail in war ballot card applications promptly. Once completed and certified by an officer, the card is mailed to the Secretary of State in Indianapolis postage free. Ballots are expected for armed forces in August. cards available from local precinct committeemen or Dallas Hardwick, county clerk.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Dallas Hardwick
Hospital Notes on Frank Alexander Recovery
Frank Alexander was moved to his home Friday from Methodist hospital in Indianapolis after an appendectomy. He is improving nicely.
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Frank Alexander
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Guthrie Woman Expected Back Home After Surgery
Miss Lucille Guthrie is expected to return to her Lewisville home this week from Henry County Hospital in New Castle after major surgery. The Guthries were longtime Carthage residents.
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Lucille Guthrie
Lewisville
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Guthries
Carthage
Cooper visit to hospital for observation
Rev and Mrs Harry Cooper visited Mrs Ernest Cooper at Methodist Hospital Sunday. Mrs Cooper is there for observation.
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Harry Cooper
Ernest Cooper
Methodist Hospital
Cooper
Jesse Pitts Remains Stable at Methodist Hospital
Jesse Pitts remains at Methodist Hospital with condition described as about the same as prior report. Medical staff continue monitoring and treating him as the situation develops.
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Jesse Pitts
Methodist Hospital
Mrs Rhodes Shows Improvement at Henry County Hospital
Mrs Charles Rhodes shows improvement during her stay at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. Friends and family report steady progress as doctors monitor her condition.
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Charles Rhodes
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Edwin Chappell Sidelined by Summer Flu This Week
Edwin Chappell has been quite ill this week with summer flu. This brief item notes his health setback and absence from usual activities.
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Edwin Chappell
Home Eco Girls 4-H In Meeting
The Home Economics club entertained the Ripley Needle Twist ers club July 20 at the school house for the Annual Achievement Day program of the 4-H club. Chairs include Lois Reames Alice Hunt Patty Pitts Phyllis Sullivan Joyce Carson and Patricia Truitt with awards in clothing baking food preparation and canning plus dress reviews. New members added: Mrs Blessinger Mrs Mary Tweedy and Mrs Ona Hunt.
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Ripley Needle Twisters Club
Lois Reames
Alice Hunt
Patty Pitts
Phyllis Sullivan
Joyce Carson
Patricia Truitt
Purdue
Martha Small
Atheleen Jones
Phyllis Small
Blessinger
Mary Tweedy
Ona Hunt
Irene Blessinger
Nancy Truster
Carolyn Pitts
Marilyn Delay
Virginia Cooney
Jerry Moore
Lamarie Neal
Helen Sparks
Lois Sparks
Joanne Tweedy
Marlene Graff
Canning
Vacationing couple and family at Ludington
Mr and Mrs Harold Ruby and their sons John Allen and David along with Mrs Ora Siler are on vacation at Ludington Michigan as reported.
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Harold Ruby
John Allen and
David
Ora Siler
Ludington, Michigan
Ewing and Windsor Families Vacation at St Marys Lake
Mr and Mrs Vernon Ewing and family join Mr and Mrs Howard Windsor and son at St Marys Lake Ohio for a weeklong seaside retreat or lakeside getaway with relatives and children in attendance.
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Vernon Ewing
Howard Windsor and Son
St. Mary’s Lake, Ohio
Local travelers head to Land o Lakes Wisconsin outing
Henry G. Stager Arthur Winfield Ross Tweedy and Thomas Bush depart Friday for a ten day outing at Land o Lakes Wisconsin joining by Dr and Mrs George B McNabb and A J Carr in the group
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Henry G. Stager
Arthur Winfield
Ross Tweedy
Thomas Bush
Land-o’-Lakes
Wisconsin
George B. McNabb
A. J. Carr
Reckless Driving Arrest Leads to High Fine
William Loveall was arrested Saturday by Marshall Fred King for speeding and reckless driving on North Main street. He appeared before Justice of Peace Harry Rhodes and was fined with costs totaling 7 380 dollars.
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William Loveall
Marshall Fred King
Loveall
North Main Street
Justice of Peace
Harry Rhodes
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Ft. Leonard Wood
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