Carthage Community Looks Around in 1939
The column shifts from the front page to the editorial page to cover farm life in Rush and Ripley townships. It notes Rush county's high per capita wealth, farm dominance of wealth, rising farm income, electrification, and widespread farm improvements supported by federal subsidies.
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Carthage
Blue River Valley
United States
Rush County
Indiana
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Ripley Township
Blue River
Federal Treasury
Ripley 4H Boosters tour lists members and projects
Ripley Township 4H Boosters held their annual tour on Monday June 19 beginning at 9 00 a m from Carthage schoolhouse. Twenty members and guests visited with Wayne White Cedric Power and the Chamber of Commerce committee. The compiled list includes Ed Jackson tomatoes Tarry Apple Chester White gilt Randall Lucas White Rock chicks Cliff and Billy Howard Reid's corn Hereford beef calf hybrid corn Harold Messick Poland Chima gilt and barrow Lawrence Hunt Poland Chima silt Edgar White Hampshire sow and litter Robert White sheep Thomas Johnson White Rock chicks corn Eugene Burkher Duroc sow Junior Miller Berkshire gilt Philip and Robert Winslow Jersey cow Reid's corn Belgian colts Bobby Nigh Reid's corn tomatoes.
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Ripley
Carthage
Wayne White
Cedric Power
Chamber of Commerce Visitation Committee
E E Privett
Will Leach
Pollowing
Ed Jackson
Tarry
Chester White
Randal Lucas
White Rock Chicks
Cliff
Billy Howard
Reid
Raymond Bowen Attacked by Enraged Bull
Raymond Bowen son of Mrs J T Bowen of Occident was injured when an enraged bull charged him Sunday at the Orville Leisure farm. Mrs Bowen helped subdue the animal with a club after he was repeatedly attacked, leaving him with several bruises and cuts.
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Raymond Bowen
J. T. Bowen
Occident
Orville
Building New Home for Mr and Mrs Hubert Hunt
Mr and Mrs Hubert Hunt start a new five room home with bath and basement on the second lot north of Ralph Moore. Herbert Young of near New Castle has the contract for the building.
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Hubert Hunt
Ralph Moore
Herbert Young
Near
New Castle
Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Pearl Rucker Fry filed for divorce against John Fry in circuit court. Married Oct 16, 1937 and separated Mar 17, 1939. Fry seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name.
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Circuit Court
Pearl Rucker Fry
John Fry
Rain And Wind Damage in Rush County
A period of heavy rain and strong winds in Rush county caused widespread damage. Wheat fields suffered major losses as heads twisted and downed, with rain delaying damage estimates. A large plate glass window at Pearson Co. in Rushville shattered, damaging furniture and lighting worth about 50 dollars. Many trees were felled countywide and further farm losses occurred with Wednesday rains.
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Rush County
Pearson Co
Rushville
Friends Church Centennial Program Attracts Many
The Friends church marks a century of growth with a program detailing the church's founding. Rev. James Furbay of Marion will be the chief speaker tonight and a short playlet will introduce musical instruments into worship.
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the Friends Church
James Furbay
Marion
Purbay
Petition at Greenfield Calls for New Jail
A Greenfield notice requests appropriation of 100000 for a new county jail and funds for other county improvements. Officials doubt a new jail will be built while the Welfare Department condemns the present facility. Taxpayers oppose the large expenditure and a hearing is set for June 29.
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Greenfield
Greenfield Calle
Miss Lilian E Henley Improves After Hospital Stay
Miss Lilian E. Henley, a patient at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for the past week, is reported as improving during treatment.
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Lilian E. Henley
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Postmaster Meeting Held in Hagerstown Hall
Merle Stout of Arlington and S. O spoke at the recreation hall of the Perfect Circle Co. Mrs. Elmora Root served as hostess for the meeting in Hagerstown.
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Merle Stout
Arlington
S. O
The
Perfect Circle Co
Elmora Root
French Submarine Phenix Lost Off Indochina Coast
The French Ministry reports the submarine Phenix sank to the bottom of the Bay of Camranh after failing to resurface during a dive off French Indochina last week. It marks the third submarine disaster within a month after the US Squalus and the British Thetis.
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Phenix
Indo-China
Bay of
Camranh
United States
Squalus
Thetis
Posey Farmer Dies Suddenly in Arlington Gravel Business
Posey resident Harry McPatridge died after five years of declining health. Born October 11, 1883 in Rush County, he lived in Arlington his whole life and ran a gravel pit south of town. Survived by widow and several children. funeral set for two o clock with Arlington Cemetery burial.
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Harry McPatridge
Rush County
Arlington
Ralph
Wesley
James
Carthage
Ross Parish
Arlington Cemetery
County Births and Deaths Report for May
May statistics from Drs. Lowell Green and E L Wooden show 23 births and 11 deaths. Rushville city had 13 births and 5 deaths, with 10 births and 6 deaths in townships and county areas. Contagious diseases totaled 14 cases, including 12 scarlet fever and two other county cases.
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Stork
Lowell Green
E. L. Wooden
Rushville City
Rushville
Neon Kelvinator Sign Hangs in Carthage District
Bob Moore and Jake Brooks of Carthage Hardware unveil a new red Kelvinator neon sign hung Friday. The installation enhances the business district display in Carthage.
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Bob Moore
Jake” Brooks
Carthage Hardware
Kelvinator
Carthage
Sipe Receives All‑Expense World’s Fair Trip
Richard Sipe son of Mr and Mrs Sipe will depart Sunday for the New York World’s Fair funded by The Indianapolis News. The trip covers all expenses and includes travel and admission.
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Richard Sipe
Mrs. Sipe
The
Indianapolis News
Train Hits Car at North Main St in Carthage
William Roberts escaped serious injury after a freight train backing up to hook on struck his car on North Main street near the sawmill crossing. The collision occurred around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, leaving the car demolished and Roberts with cuts, bruises, and nervous shock.
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William Roberts
North Main Street
Roberts
Carthage
Grace Phelps Returns From Western Trip
Mrs. Grace Phelps came home last Thursday after traveling in the West. She visited points of interest including The Grand Canyon. The account continues with details of her Western journey and other sights seen.
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Grace Phelps
The
Grand Canyon
Los
Henley Studio Wins Honors at Photographers Convention
Mr and Mrs Oram Henley attended the convention in Indianapolis. Henley had all six photographs displayed and earned an Award of Merit for a single fine image.
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Oram Henley
Indianapolis
New Coliseum Tops Indiana State Fair Grounds
Henry F Schricker announces the new Coliseum and companion Youth and H Club buildings nearing completion. Hundreds of workers are erecting steel, seating, and roofing as the eight day Indiana State Fair opens September 1.
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Henry F. Schricker
United States
County Tax Units Distribute Spring Tax Money Across Jurisdictions
The June tax distribution report from County Auditor Hubert Alexander shows Carthage corporation receiving $3,175.11, Rushville city $24,554.18, Glenwood corporation $340.01, and Ripley township $10,744.30. Other townships follow with Anderson $12,782.22 Center $9,099.54 Jackson $4,109.20 Noble $3,282.10 Orange $6,094.20 Posey $3,558.34 Richland $3,024.49 Rushville $11,582.94 Union $9,738.34 Walker $10,088.22 Washington $5,354.36. The report lists funds distributed to poor bonds $125.56 ship's poor relief $29,439.31 Welfare $6,657.76 and istate $22,043.05.
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Carthage Corporation
Hubert Alexander
Rushville
Glenwood Corporation
Ripley
Anderson
Center
Jackson
Noble
Orange
Posey
Richland
Union
Walker
Washington
Ship’s
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Wenneth
Rhodes
Thomas Moore
Commonwealth
Utopia
Ripley 4H Boosters
Rev
Murray S. Kenworthy
Friends Church
Hagerstown
Posey Farmer
Harry McFatridge
State Board
County Auidtor
County Council
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Township Advisory Beath
Tax Adjustment Board
County Board of Tax Adjustment
North Main St
Henley Studio
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