Congress adjournment debated amid war concerns and defense bills
Senate votes shaped military promotion rules and labor law changes as debate over delaying Congress continues. Indiana representative defends staying in session to sustain defense and opposes sending troops, warning against militaristic government. House and Senate actions include Army promotion system, labor relations amendments, and a defense tax plan aimed at funding national security.
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Congress
Tenth
Indiana
Europe
House
Senate
National Labor House
Ways and Means Committee
Byrd
Legion Urges Neutrality and Peace Policy in Wartime
O K Armstrong of the American Legion outlines six points to keep the U S out of the current war. He calls for national defense, Monroe Doctrine non-interference, and government action to prevent involvement, while promoting neutrality and peace through September 22 1940. The speech stresses dignity sovereignty and unity with humanity.
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O. K. Armstrong
Foreign Relations Committee
American Legion
Washington,d. C
America
Sy Nc
Mpt
United States
Congress
Father and Son Banquet Held at Friends Church
The Father and Son banquet in the Friends church Friday evening drew forty six attendees. Decorations, a chicken dinner, and a varied musical program led by Mrs. A J Carr and Mrs. Ralph Dreyer featured a piano duet, several solos, and humorous songs. Reverend Murray S Kenworthy delivered the talk and Mrs Kenworthy offered a clever “Who Am I” passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
A. J. Carr
Ralph Dreyer
Carr
Dreyer
Doris Tetrick
Tommy Ray
Jimmie Carr
Murray S . Kenworthy
Indiana University Hosts Librarians Conference June 20 23
Mrs. Bertha Newlin Carthage librarian and library trustees are invited with staff to attend a conference for librarians and public library trustees on the Indiana University campus June 20 23. Lectures will focus on practical administration and service to adults in a democracy with Ralph Ulveling of Detroit Public Library as principal speaker.
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Bloomington
Ind
Bertha Newlin
Carthage
Library Board of Trustees
Public Library
Indiana University
Margaret I. Rufsvold
Ralph Ulveling
Detroit Public Library
County Auditor Mails Tax Money Distribution Shown
Hubert R. Alexander, county auditor, mailed tax money totaling 272 295 45 and interest from common school and permanent endowment funds plus circuit court fees on Tuesday. The state share was 30973 78 and the county share 75189 90 split into four funds: county general 39364 61 welfare 9540 69 townships poor relief 25520 81 and road bonds 763 79. Carthage received 1554 63 of 2354 63 after an advance. A table lists all distributions.
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Hubert R. Alexander
Rush County
County General Fund
Court House
Carthage Corporation
Death of Richard R. Jones
Richard R. Jones aged 36, formerly of Milroy, died Friday afternoon at a sanitarium near Cleveland, Ohio after years of tuberculosis. He was brother in law to Mrs. Dennis Jones, linotype operator for The Citizen.
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Richard R. Jones
Milroy
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Jones
Dennis Jones
Citizen
Angel in Action Stuns Crowd in Indianapolis Match
Harold Phelps and Bud Smith witnessed a wrestling bout in Indianapolis Tuesday night between The Angel and Jumping Joe Savaldi. Kinky, after one look at The Angel, said he would flee to the tall grass.
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Harold Phelps
Bud Smith
Indianapolis
the Angel
Joe Savaldi
Kinky
Young Girl Struck by Car on Main Street Saturday
Betty Jane Day nine suffers a broken leg and bruises after darting into traffic on Main Street about 9:45 PM. Witnesses name driver Mr Hamilton who lives at the John Porter home. She received first aid, then rushed to Riley hospital Indianapolis, later returned home and is improving. Driver is held blameless in the accident amid heavy weekend traffic.
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Main Street
Betty Jane Day
Larkin Day
Carthage
Mr. Hamilton
John Porter
Geo. B. McNabb
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
A. B. Thompson
Zones and bag limits set for 1940 squirrel season
Indiana squirrels open season runs 60 days in both zones. Northern Zone starts Sept 2 to Oct 31 and Southern Zone Aug 10 to Oct 8. Bag limit remains five and Rush county joins the Southern Zone. No other changes from last year.
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Indiana
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Rush County
Carthage Population Shows One Person Gain
A census report notes Carthage grew from 931 residents in 1930 to 932 in 1940. The piece hints that some residents may have been missed and urges those unseen to contact the 10th district census office or the paper.
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Cash
Birthday Greetings From Postmaster General
Postmaster Sam O. McCarty visited The Citizen office with a letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley. Farley congratulates McCarty on his May 30 birthday in reply to a similar note McCarty sent to Farley.
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Sam O. McCarty
Citizen Office
James A. Farley
Sam
Mr. McCarty
Farley
New Mays Bank Names Guy McBride President
Guy McBride former First National Bank of Mays vice president succeeds Bert B Benner as president of New Mays Bank. McBride has held roles including book keeper director cashier and vice president since 1913.
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Guy McBride
First National Bank of
Mays
Bert B. Benner
Mr. McBride
Dr Spangler Enters Hospital in Indianapolis
Dr. Robert Spangler, ill for several days, was moved to the Veteran’s Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday for treatment.
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Robert Spangler
Veteran’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Union Service Attendances By Local Couples
Mr and Mrs George B Moore and Mr and Mrs James Heifner attended the union services of county Christian churches held in Manilla Sunday evening.
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George B. Moore
James Heifner
County Christian Churches
Manilla
Birth of Donald Marion Showalter a 9 14 pound son
Mr and Mrs George Showalter announce the birth of a son named Donald Marion born Wednesday June 12 He is grandson of Mr and Mrs Guy Guthrie with the family expressing pride in the happy arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Showalter
Donald Marion
Guy Guthrie
Better Crops Association to Demonstrate Wheat and Oats Varieties
The Rush County Better Crops Association will hold a wheat and oats variety demonstration at the Allen Blackridge farm five miles northeast of Rushville on Tuesday afternoon June 25. Purdue extension agronomist George Enfield will discuss variety differences in standing ability and yields. Wheat varieties listed include Purdue No 1 Trumbull Rudy Fulhio Wabash Gladden and Fultz. oats include Victory Columbia Cartier Wayne Gopher and two local varieties. Farmers and crop enthusiasts are invited.
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Rush County
Allen Blackridge
Rushville
George Enfield
Musical Service at Fletcher Methodist Church
Captain and Mrs. B H Hull led a one night visit to the conference churches with various musical instruments and special songs. A beautifully lighted picture closed the service, pleasing all who enjoy sacred music.
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Fletcher Methodist Church
B. H. Hull
Will Move to Knightstown
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Dreyer who located in Carthage in July 1939 will move soon to Knightstown where Dr Dreyer will continue his practice. They will occupy the Roland Morgan property. the Mor gans have moved to the L A Corrier property south of Knightstown. Neighbors will be sorry to hear of their removal to the neighboring city.
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Ralph Dreyer
Carthage
Knightstown
Dr. Dreyer
Dreyer
Roland Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
L. A
Injures Finger At Winfields Grocery
Herb McCorkhill suffered a badly lacerated finger while grinding meat at Winfield's grocery. He received first aid from Dr. Geo. B. McNabb at his office. Possibly attempting to improve the hamburger flavor, observers quipped.
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Herb McCorkhill
Winfield’s Grocery
Geo. B. McNabb
Herbie
Sewers and Gutters Cleaned After Years of Dirt
A town cleanup had fifty to sixty truckloads of dirt hauled away from sewers and gutters, addressing long-standing water drainage complaints. Town council approved the work, with the street commissioners and street superintendent directing the project to prevent water from heavy rains and standing water in streets.
Brother of Local Woman Dies in Knightstown
Carl H. Miller aged 40 died at his Knightstown home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Knightstown with Rev. Frank E. Wiley of Rushville officiating. He was a brother to Mrs. Wilma Miller of this place.
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Carl H. Miller
Knightstown
Frank E. Wiley
Rushville
Mr. Miller
Wilma Miller
Show Brings Many Visitors
An overflow crowd gathered Saturday night for a free weekly picture show in town. Organizers urge residents to return next Saturday for another good program at the same venue and time.
Marion man dined with Mr and Mrs Bly
Ralph Smith of Marion was a dinner guest Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs Ed Bly.
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Ralph Smith
Marion
Mrs
Ed Bly
F. and A. M. marks golden jubilee in Rushville lodge
Rush Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in a Christian church gathering. Dr. John T. Scull urges world conscience and world action as he recalls the lodge history, with music by Mrs. A. J. Carr and James Carr. Vergil Tetrick reads the history and presents past masters jewels to O. C. McCarty, M. F. Lovett and Morris Henley as members pledge continued service.
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United States
League of Nations
World Court
John T. Scull
Masons
Rush Lodge
Christian Church
Scull
Lodge of Masons
Fletcher M. E
Rushville
A. J. Carr
James Carr
Vergil Tetrick
Rashville
O. C. McCarty
M. PF. Lovett
Morris Henley
Mr. Tetrick
Napoleon
Blue River
Ed Hill
Carthage
Scall
Nebuchadnezzar
Enoc
Ontry
Ea_N. Hill
Orlando S. Coffin
Charles H. Gear
W. B. Henley
Aaron O. Hill
Ed N. Hill
Elwood G. Hill
David W. Kirkwood
Julian Overman
Oliver W. Righter
Jesse Siler
W. S. Groger
Wiliam L. Walker
J. G. Wolf
Catch Limit of Fish in Moscow Expedition
A Sunday morning fishing trip in Moscow Indiana yielded a limit of crappies bluegills and catfish. The successful anglers were Arthur White Henry Jessup Howard Mc Corkle Joe Alexander Joe Binford Malcolm Jessup and Hubert Wilson of Fairmount.
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Moscow
Indiana
Arthur White
Henry Jessup
Howard McCorkle
Joe Alexander
Joe Binford
Malcolm Jessup
Hubert Wilson
Fairmount
Youthful Goodwill Music Club Guest Omission
Phyllis Maude Sullivan was unintentionally omitted as a guest at a Youthful Goodwill Music club event hosted at Richard Marshall's home.
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Phyllis Maude Sullivan
Goodwill Music Club
Richard Marshall
Father receives surprise fifteen jewel silver watch
Enos Coffin was given a fifteen jewel silver case watch by a friend for Father's Day. The gift was unexpected and deeply appreciated by Coffin.
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Enos
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