Queen Mary and the era of giant steamers
The writer notes the Queen Mary’s first New York arrival as the pinnacle of ocean liners, cites its 50 million dollar cost, and argues large ships can be profitable with full cargo and passengers. He credits Ambrose Channel for New York’s port dominance and recalls ships like Mauretania Leviathan and Great Eastern’s history, urging continued bold US shipbuilding.
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New York Harbor
Whch
New York
Ambrose
Battery
New York Bay
Hudson River
Boston
West
Philadelphia
Leviathan
Vaterland
Berengaria
United States
France
Rainbow Division
Levi Nathan
Majestic
Persia
Liverpool
Gibraltar
Firm Buys Building Move Store Soon
Sharer and Moore purchased the Hill heirs building on Main and Mill streets to create a modern hardware store. Main street will hold hardware stock while Mill street displays stores and refrigerators. The current Sharer and Moore location, a hardware store since 1888, will shift stock into the new building after cleanup and new fixtures. The deal closed Tuesday June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Main Street
Mill Street
Sharer and Moore
Walter B. Hill
Edgar N. Hill
W. H. Sharer
Bert Sharer
Charles Moore
Sharer
Moore
Citizen
Harvey Hopkins
Knightstown
Bulding
P. J. Sattler
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens at Christian Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School begins June 15 at 8 30 a m at the Christian church for children ages three to twelve. Instructors cover junior and primary grades plus kindergarten with a full schedule from opening exercises to closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Uited Community
Vation Bible School
The
Christian Church
Loyal Hunt
Etta B. Coffin
Raymond Kennedy
W. C. Collier
Anna Jean Kyser
Juanita King
Maria Henley
Carolyn Norris
Jean Stewart
Arminta Moore
Wm.c. Collier
James R. Furbay
Geo. Holwager
Thirty Three Graduate From I S S C Saturday
Thirty three graduates of the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home received diplomas during commencement last Saturday morning. Twenty were Senior graduates and thirteen industrial graduates. Dr. W. P. Dearing of Oakland City College delivered the address. W. V. Klipsch presented diplomas, and each graduate received a ten dollar bill from the Indiana American Legion, which also awarded wristwatches to outstanding girl and boy graduates Mildred Hosey and Robert Paul LeMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors
W. P. Dearing
Oakland City College
W. V. Klipsch
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Mildred Hosey
Robert Paul LeMaster
Jeanne Burton
Esther Ellis
Lucille Hunter
Frank Estes
Geraldine H. Fallon
Opal W. Felton
Vada L. Knapp
Dorothy E. Markle
Robert L. Mendenhall
Lula S. Parker
Dale Salzman
Emily H. Unthank
Robert van Sickle
Alma Louise Wigmore
Dorothy Rosalie Wilson
Viola Woods
Dortha L. Wood
Owen L. Sedgwick
Jack E. Foley
Josephine G. Harris
Janet E. Caldwell
R. Marie Wood
Catherine McPherson
Carriebelle Burrell
Opal M. Robbins
Glenn A. Spence
Frances M. Jernigan
Glenn E. Lamb
Harry E. Sipe
Bruce Bowyer
Clarence E. Randolph
Anderson buried Monday farmer and stock buyer dies
Herbert A. Anderson 62 a well known Carthage area farmer and stock buyer died Saturday morning in St. Vincent's hospital Indianapolis after three weeks there following an automobile accident. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Marjorie two sisters Nora and Elva Mattix three nieces and two nephews. Funeral at Walnut Ridge Friends church with Rev. Harry Reece in charge. Burial in Walnut Ridge cemetery.
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Herbert A. Anderson
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Sarah
John Anderson
Carthage
Anna Binford
Marjorie
Nora Mattix
Elva Mattix
Walnut Ridge Friends Church
Harry Reece
Homer Biddlecum
Reece
Lucille Chappell
Merrill Chappel
Isle of Somewhere
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Home Economics Club Lunch and Guest Day Events
The Home Economics club will host a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. John Butler's home on Thursday June 18 with serving at 12 30. Members should attend and invite prospective members. Guest days are set for June 16 at 2 00 at Jackson township school and June 17 at 2 00 at Richland township school.
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Home Economics
John Butler
Jackson Township
Richland Township
McDaniel Miller Wedding at Dublin Friends Parsonage
Raymond Mc Daniel of Carthage and Edna Miller of Knightstown were married at the Friends Parsonage Dublin on Tuesday at 5 PM. Rev. Frank C. Guyatt officiated the single ring ceremony.
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Raymond Mc Daniel
Carthage
Edna Miller
Knightstown
Friends Parsonage
Dublin
Frank C. Guyatt
Indiana Opens Bass Season With Large Catch Hopes
Indiana anglers gear up for the June 16 opening of black bass and other game fish. The rules set species limits and sizes, licenses required for adults, and a two day possession rule. Open season covers June 16 to August 31 for trout and various bass, bluegill, crappie, rock bass, and pike perches, with wardens patrolling to enforce limits. Community events in Monticello and lake regions plan entertainment until midnight opening night.
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Indiana
Monticello
Funeral services for Mrs. Almira Smith 84 Saturday
Mrs. Almira Smith 84 died last Thursday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Fletcher M E church, with Rev. Wm B Collier and Rev. Geo Holwager officiating. Burial followed in Hanover cemetery near Morristown. Survivors include two daughters, three sons, and several grandchildren.
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Almira Smith
Fletcher M. E
Wm. B. Collier
Geo. Holwager
Walter Dhonau
J. A. Lineback
J. R. Behr
Joseph Graff
Carthage
John Henry Smith
Bob Smith
Milroy
Kenneth Smith
Howard Smith
Merrill Smith
Knightstown
Alvin Sohn
Joe Graff
Ethel Bush
Maurice Moore
Annabelle Smith
Arminta Jean Moore
Ida Jones
Etta Mosier
John
Charles
Near Milroy
William
Hanover Cemetery
Morristown
D. P. Dunn
Amateur Night Draws Big Arlington Crowd at Posey
A large audience filled the Arlington school building last Thursday for an amateur program run by Posey township Home Economics club. Prizes went to Betty Bell Kemple for a song, Marshall and Eugene Gardner for guitar and singing, and Maxine Lee with Fern Isabell Brown for a blackface dialogue.
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Arlington School
Home Economics Club
Posey Township
Betty Bell Kemple
Marshall
Eugene Gardner
Maxine Lee
Fern Isabell Brown
Fishing Season Opened Amid Enthusiastic Angler Turnout
The season opens with a crowd of anglers gathering at Monticello for the kickoff. A similar party last year celebrated the start of fishing season with scores of participants and lively activity.
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Monticello
Delivery of Bonus Bonds June 16 For World War Veterans
A postoffice issued guidance for World War II veterans receiving Adjusted Service Bonds. Delivery will begin Tuesday morning June 16 by rural carriers to verified veterans, with strict ID and registry requirements. Bonds bear 3 percent interest. no interest if redeemed before June 15 1957. Bonds not delivered within 30 days return to sender. Certifying officer S O McCarty at Carthage Post Office handles cashing requests. bonds must be signed in presence of a certifying officer.
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Carthage
S. O. McCarty
Posey Township 4-H Boys Meet Friday June 5
The Posey township 4-H club boys met Friday afternoon at Robert Maier's home with adult leader overseeing. Spencer Bogue, the president, led the session and M. J. Huxley, assistant county agent, gave an engaging talk. Plans were set for a Chamber of Commerce visitation tour on Tuesday followed by games and refreshments served by Mrs. Maier.
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Posey Township 4-H Club
Robert Maier
Spencer Bogue
M. J. Huxley
Chamber of Commerce
Needletwisters Gather for Meeting at School Building
The Needletwisters met at the school building on Thursday June 4 with 26 members answering roll call on What 4-H Has Meant to Me. After business, clothing demonstrations were given including a set in patch by Betty Magee and a Buttonhole by Greta Stevens.
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Betty Magee
Greta Stevens
Indiana group negotiates to buy Carthage Mill street building
A large Indiana organization negotiates with Al Carr of Carthage to purchase his building on Mill street for a general merchandise store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
al Carr
Carthage
Mill Street
A Good Sharp Hoe Becomes Valuable Garden Tool
A concise note highlights the hoe as a essential garden implement praised for effectiveness and durability in cultivating soil, weeding, and cultivating rows. The piece stresses practical value for homeowners and hobby gardeners alike.
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Frank Parker Stockbridge
Europe
Atlantic
Hindenberg
Pan-American Airways
Buenos Aires
Trans-Pacific Clippers
Knox
Vandenberg
Dickinson
Mr. Anderson
Herbert Anderson
M’daniel-Miller
Almira
Rush County
M’carty
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