National Defense Votes Dominate Congressional Action
Week of roll calls in Senate and House focused on War Department appropriations and defense measures. Senate rejected two amendments to the War Department Bill and passed the main appropriation. House approved a large Relief Bill and a defense strengthening Bay Bill. The defense effort targets air power, naval ship construction, and mobilization plans for up to 1,000,000 soldiers.
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House
Senate
Danaher
War Department
United States
Council of National Defense
Congress
NAVY
Army
Armed Services
PROM
State Dept
Balkan
Near Eastern
Department
Europe
Belgrade
Athens
Bucharest
Budapest
Sofia
Ankara
Beirut
Bagdad
Jerusalem
Cairo
Tunis
Tangier
False Fire Alarm Claimed After Boy’s Prank
A boy rushed into Tommie's garage Monday claiming Fred Sohn's residence was on fire. Chief Bush and several firefighters responded but found no blaze. Authorities suspect the boy knew better and call it a deliberate mischief.
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Tommie
Fred Sohn
Bush
Local Carthage Students Reach Graduation Milestones
Carthage students anticipate commencement as Maria Henley earns a BA from Earlham College with her brother Howard also a former Earlham student. Clarence Parker, a science major, completes his BA at Earlham after four years in Bundy Hall. Ramona Jane Winfield closes her Butler career, earning a BA in liberal arts. Howard Winslow Jr. to receive an MS in science at Purdue.
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Henley
Howard
Clarence Parker
Carthage
Earlham
Parker
Bundy Hall
Earl‘ham
Florence Parker
Shippenburg
Ramona Jane Winfield
A. W. Winfield
Butler University
Butler Fieldhouse
Miss Winfield
Butler University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Howard Winslow, Jr
Former Coach Lands Job at Georgetown Illinois
Eugene Masters, after two years coaching at the local high school, has been hired as head track coach and assistant basketball coach in Georgetown Illinois. Friends of Mr Masters welcome the appointment in the central Illinois city.
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Eugene Masters
Georgetown
Illinois
Masters
Minois
Lawrence R. McDaniel Admitted for Heart Ailment Observation
Lawrence R. McDaniel was admitted to St. Francis hospital in Indianapolis for observation and treatment after suffering a heart ailment. He was listed as a patient this week and is under observation.
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Lawrence R. McDaniel
St. Francis Hospital
Indianapolis
Mr. McDaniel
2700 Mile Bicycle Trip Starts in Venedy Teacher Belts Pole
B Franklin Steinberg a Venedy Illinois school teacher begins a 2700 mile bicycle journey through the Midwest Canada and the East. The trip ends at Pocono Pines Pennsylvania. Last year he rode 1050 miles and this year aims for a record. He carries full camping gear and will limit expenses to one cent per mile.
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B. Franklin Steinberg
Venedy
Illinois
Midwest
Canada
Pocono Pines
Steinberg
Why Not a Public Playground For Carthage
An editorial urges Carthage to build a public playground through community solici tation. It cites Charlottesville as a model, notes a $300 cost, and suggests Henry Stinger’s donated lot near Main and Mill as ideal, with swings slides tennis courts and softball to follow.
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Carthage
Charlottesville
Henry Stinger
Indianapolis
Main
Mill Streets
Three Candidates to Be Honored at 10th Dist Rally
Rushville Indiana June 5 A tenth district Democratic rally will honor three district residents running for state office at the high school auditorium on Wednesday June 12. Guests include Anderson Ketchum Greensburg candidate for lieutenant governor Inez Scholl Connersville candidate for reporter of the supreme and appellate court and George L Tremain Greensburg candidate for renomination as judge of the Indiana supreme court. The event starts at 7 00 PM and organizers predict a large turnout for Rush County and the district.
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Rushville
Ind
Anderson Ketchum
Greensburg
Indiana
Inez Scholl
Connersville
Supreme and Appellate Court
George L. Tremain
Branson Brother J A Branson Dies During Week
Mr and Mrs Pletcher Branson and Miss Bernice Branson with Robert Branson attend funeral services for J A Branson of Sheridan who died suddenly Friday of a heart attack. Branson was a Sheridan businessman and banker for forty years.
Carthage Youth Rally Attendees Named in Rushville Event
Among those from Carthage at tending the Youth's Rally held at the Rushville Methodist church last week were Rev. and Mrs. C. V. McMillan and daughter Bertha Mae Stephens Lois Henderson Eunice Brookshire Betty Jo Revolt Ralph Webb Merrill Ewing and Tommy Ray.
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Carthage
Rushville
C. V. McMillan
Bertha Mae Stephens
Lois Henderson
Eunice Brookshire
Betty Jo Revolt
Ralph Webb
Merrill Ewing
Tommy Ray
Carthage Service Club Meeting Set for June 10
The Carthage Service club announces a meeting Monday night June 10 in the East Street Christian church basement. All members are urged to attend to transact new business.
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Carthage Service Club
East Street Christian Church
Supper at Hannegan Church Served by Young Members
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herkiess Mr. and Mrs. George Moore Mrs A Thompson and Mrs A Winfield attended a church supper at Hannegan Christian church Wednesday evening served by the church’s young people.
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Roy Herkiess
George Moore
A. B. Thompsson
A. W. Winfield
Hannegan Christian Church
Morton Memorial to Hold Graduation and Activities Tomorrow
Morton Memorial high school at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home will graduate 72 seniors tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. A band concert follows at 1 p.m., a baseball game at 2 p.m., and an alumni supper at 6 p.m. The industrial class also includes graduates listed by name.
Speedway Attendance From Carthage at India Racing Event
Mr and Mrs Basil Hedgecock led a Carthage group including J H Hedgecock Doris Hedgecock Charles Causey Hubert Hunt Arn old Duke and son Charles Lindley Taylor Fred Parish Alton Smith Juanita King Anna Jean Kizer Billy Hugh Small Leon Cook Robert Moore and Charles Helms to the speedway races in India.
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Basil Hedgecock
J. H. Hedgecock
Doris Hedgecock
Charles Causey
Hubert Hunt
Arnold Duke
Charles
Lindley Taylor
Fred Parish
Alton Smith
Juanita King
Anna Jean Kizer
Billy Hugh Small
Leon Cook
Robert Moore
Charles Helms
Carthage
India
New Recruits Sought to Expand U S Defense Forces
World conditions prompt immediate expansion with a goal of 15,000 new soldiers. Fifth Corps Area quota is 1,857, with headquarters in Columbus Ohio. Recruitment offices listed in Indianapolis Indiana and Muncie Indiana for local cooperation.
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United States
Army of the
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapolis
Federal Building
Muncie
Post Office
Liquor License Hearing In Rushville Opposition Grows
Fred King applied for a package liquor license in Rushville and faced a public hearing Tuesday before the Rushville Beverage Board. About 50 locals protested with a 550 signature petition led by Rev. Murray S. Kenworthy. Final decision rests with the State Alcoholic Beverage Board.
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Fred King
Rushville
Rushville Beverage Board
Murray S. Kenworthy
Friends Church
Jackson Rites Held Tuesday At Greenfield
Funeral services for Omer Stokes Jackson Greenfield attorney and Indiana Attorney General were held Tuesday afternoon at his Greenfield home at 2 o clock with Rev Hercel L Reed officiating. Interment followed in Park Cemetery. Condolence messages arrived from President Roosevelt Paul V McNutt Postmaster General Farley and other officials. Jackson long active in Democratic politics including former state chairman Eleventh district chairman and Hancock County chairman died Saturday afternoon of a heart attack.
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Omer Stokes Jackson
Greenfield
Indiana
Hercel L. Reed
Greenfield Christian Church
the Park Cemetery
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
James A. Farley
Washington
Jackson
Eleventh District
Hancocks County
Free Show Draws Large Crowd in Carthage
The free picture show finally ran on schedule after rain postponed it for two nights. A large crowd attended and local merchants reported good business from the event.
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Carthage
Miss Marjorie Dekie Crowned Most Beautiful Coed at UGA
Cordele Georgia entrant Miss Marjorie Dekie was chosen as the campus most beautiful coed for the year in the Pandora Review sponsored by the university yearbook. She is also an entrant in the pageant.
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Athens
Marjorie Dekie
Cordele
University of Georgia
Clean-up Week Planned by Carthage Town Board
The Carthage town board approved a June 17 to 22 Clean-up Week to clear rubbish from streets and alleys. Residents must place trash in containers for pickup. ashes hauling remains the citizen's responsibility. Trucks will operate Monday morning through Tuesday evening to tidy lots and weeds.
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Ata
Su Alvan
Carthage
Red Cross Campaign Ends in Carthage and Vicinity
The Carthage Red Cross drive raised 191.95 with 106.55 from Carthage and 75.40 from the surrounding township. Chairman Harry Pitts praised the generous response and said donations are still being accepted despite the drive ending. A list of Ripley township subscribers is printed, naming numerous local residents who contributed.
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Red Cross
Carthage
Harry Pitts
Pitts
Ripley Township
Lon Dalrymple
Howard Souder
Floyd Reddick
Ross Souder
Donald Porter
J. D. Leisure
Lawrence Price
Donald Staten
Noah Leisure
John James
W. L. Maze
Laura Mec-Bride
Donald Ruby
Russell Nigh
M. F. Gray
Maude Miller
Frank Alexander
Deryl Louder
Charles Parish
Jesse Kizer
Gladys Norris
Bacel Wagoner
Leland Gardner
Bear Miller
W. O. Nelson
Jane Nigh
Leonard Sullivan
Alice Macy
Nelson Cook
Carl Carson
Martha Jo Bentley
Fred Gurley
Delmer Sipes
Howel Stoner
Joseph M. Bundy
Henry Binford
Jesse Pitts
Ada Chappell
E. E. Hunt
Albert Murfin
Ben Nelson
David Binford
Everett Macy
Carl Hardin
Fred Weill
Harry H. Bentley
Anne Anderson
Belle Phelps
Wm. F. Smith
Arvey Whitaker
L. D. Cooper
Curt Bouhwell
Coy Johnson
Virgil Reedy
Frank B. Morris
W. J. Reeves
Jas. van Duyn
Weldon Newlin
John Wagner
Howard Jones
Rollie Walker
Levi Truster
Kelly Reeves
Ermine Geise
Hattie Collins
Jas. Heismer
Harry Albion
Pearl Johnson
E. Paulley
Ida Risk
Delm«r Conaway
Roscoe Clark
Marriee Risk
Orda Alexander
Joi Jessup
Rolla Jinks
Ora Mattix Anj
Ba Guriey
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LeRoy DeHart
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Elinor Hamm
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Plorence Hilbert
Arthur Hodgin
Verona Hosack
Leland Howard
James Hughes
Robert Hunter
Margaret Irwin
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Lois Larson
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Herbert Mott
Marcel Montgomery
Richard Adie
Albert Piety
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Lloyd Sedgwick
Robert Shimer
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Ora Mae Smith
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Lloyd Grow
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Harry Edward Hosey
Oca C. Huff
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Norma Louise Long
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Francis Roberts
Violet Saylor
Charles Pea
Charles Caldwell
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