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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
A Carthage Citizen editorial argues Americans must curb spending as the federal debt nears 44.46 billion by 1940, warning of economic chaos. The piece cites rising debt, interest costs, and a call for public restraint versus “free money.” It contrasts with recent auto sales data and Chevrolet’s 1939 model year totals.
Sherman Minton indicates he will again seek a seat in the Senate generating anticipated publicity, with speculation that the move could attract substantial press attention and political reaction.
Chevrolet dealers report a 36.4 percent gain in the second ten days of May over the same period in 1938, retailing 25,891 passenger cars and trucks. The release was issued at the company’s third quarter here today.
The author muses on the nature of poetry, contrasting popular verse with true poetry, citing poets like Shelley Keats Byron and Browning. Quotes from Untermeyer Marquis Milton and Voltaire frame poetry as a distinct art that expresses indescribable truths and the music of the soul.
Local note lists visits by Raymond S. Springer and friends from Connersville and Noblesville to the office, plus other travelers from Connersville and Falmouth who stopped in while touring Washington. It covers family connections, graduation activities in Annapolis, and callers from back home. It also recounts war era relief questions and a long broadcast schedule featuring CBS and NBC programs tied to the New York World’s Fair.
Official record lists numerous payrolls and vendor payments approved at the June 5 1939 Rush County Commissioners meeting. Names include Dale Fisher Wilma Brown Hoagland Hubert R Alexander Agnes Wilk Grace Alexander and many others with salaries, clerical costs, jail and infirmary expenses, and county vendor bills. Also notes administration notice for Nora Henley estate and executor Harry G Henley.
Administrator of Rose C Small's estate has filed for final settlement. Rush Circuit Court in Rushville Indiana will hear the case on June 15 1939 to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and interested parties must appear and prove their heirship or claim. DA 8 SMALL Administratrix Gary Bohannon Attorney Dale Fisher Clerk.
State of Indiana Rush County administrator Amos B Hill deceased Fred B White named administrator May 22 1939 attested by Rush Circuit Court clerk Dale Fisher Titsworth and Titsworth attorneys May 26 June 29
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