24 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
1
New York Democrat and physician legislator Senator Royal S. Copeland, aged 69, died Friday night at 7:45 p m in his Washington apartment from a sudden circulatory collapse worsened by a kidney ailment.
The Yellow River, said by Japan to flood and trap 200000 Chinese beyond rescue, has saved Hankow from a northern assault for months. The flood stage continues to prolong Sino-Japanese warfare activity on both sides.
The Union of Public Service Workers asked France's 750000 government employees to prepare for a general strike to pressure the government into granting blanket wage increases.
The Olympian limited train of the St. Paul Milwaukee and Western railroad plunged into Custer creek after a trestle washed out in a cloudburst. With 31 dead and up to 43 feared, searchers toil amid swollen waters for missing travelers and a tourist sleeper perhaps buried beneath wreckage.
Two workers were critically injured after a 125 foot fall inside a brick smokestack at a pump station in Elgin Illinois. A third man escaped by grabbing a timber as a scaffold collapsed while they were demolishing a 185 foot smokestack.
News briefs recount New York fall elections with Governor Lehman as a potential candidate. Berlin raids target Jewish homes and businesses. European delegates plan evacuation missions for Spain. Indiana coach Glen Curtiss returns to alma mater. Paraguay withdraws from the World Court. Local reunions, a teacher’s suicide, and Roosevelt signing a large lending bill are noted. Connersville’s new light plant funding is reported. A silver certificate issue from 1896 is recalled. Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title against Max Schmeling before large crowds.
Mrs. Virginia Newsom died at her daughter’s home following a prolonged heart ailment. Born January 16 1867 to William A. and Sarah Jane Alexander, she married Alva E. Newsom December 10 1890. he preceded her in 1929. Survived by daughters Grace Mae Sohn and Marie Apple and sister Laura McBride, all of Carthage. Funeral at Fletcher M E Church with Rev. Myers. burial in Glencove cemetery, Knights town. lengthy list of relatives noted as attending.
The Ripley Farm Bureau held its regular monthly meeting at the Carthage schoolhouse Monday night with a small crowd. Russell Kinnett of near Milroy spoke on weed eradication and assistant county agent White identified bug species. Refreshments were served.
Paul Norris, who has been quite ill for several days, was removed to the Methodist hospital on Thursday of last week for observation.
Mr and Mrs York Howard announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine to Arnold Preston Wallen of New Castle on June 4 at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev Reece Attendants were Vernon Wallen and Imojeanne Wallen The couple will reside in New Castle Wallen is a 1935 Newoe High School graduate
Robert Newby age 28 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Newby of Knightstown died Sunday at Henry County Hospital from injuries after a Saturday crash. He was riding with Maurice Holloway of Kingstown when they swerved to avoid an obstacle and hit a side ditch abutment. Holloway spared, Newby leaves a widow and daughter, brother Louis, and his parents. The elder Newby is a Knightstown attorney and Citizens National Bank official.
Rush County reports total spring taxes collected 272 701 11 with 242 031 87 in current taxes and 29 451 45 in delinquencies and 1 217 79 in moratorium taxes paid. All townships except Richard Noble and Jackson show unpaid tax declines, notably Ripley Township cutting delinquencies from 1 342 92 to 566 82. Carthage and Ripley Township figures broken out for current, delinquent and moratorium payments.
Twenty six members of the Home Economics club traveled by school bus to Indianapolis visiting Henry Stinger’s home, Garfield Park, Farr Bureau, and the World War Memorial. They held a brief business meeting to choose next year’s study Foods and Nutrition and viewed war memorial plaques detailing Indiana soldiers and marines. A driver’s minor blowout occurred at a filling station but did not spoil the outing.
Carthage high school begins a band revival with private lessons from Arthur Sipress of Rushville and guidance from Mrs. Harold Phelps and Mrs. A. J. Carr. The initiative rewards top performers in the first semester with continued instruction from the Choral Club of Carthage.
Mr and Mrs J Malcolm Jessup and their son Johnnie, from Fairmount, spent the weekend as guests of Mrs J F Leisure and Mr and Mrs Henry Jessup.
Dr. John Harmey, Jerusalem born professor at Indiana Central College, spoke on dictatorship in action to Carthage Service Club members, Kiwanis and Lions guests at Knightstown Presbyterian Church. He warned that socialism, Nazism, fascism and communism all erode freedoms. About seventy five attended dinner and program with 21 Carthage members listed.
Doris Tetrick left Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends in Brookhaven and McComb Mississippi.
Mrs. O. C. McCarty and Mrs. H. M. Gear report they are having a grand time on a sight-seeing tour. The note conveys cheerful travel progress and enjoyment.
The Carthage Citizen will air a 15 minute Sunday program from 3:00 to 3:15 PM over WLBC Muncie Indiana. Walter Addison and his string trio Fred Sims and Carolyn Norris Jeanne Addison and Rosalie Humes perform with short talks by Ed Bly and Kenneth Rhodes. Local talent from eastern Indiana communities headlines this home town sponsored event.
Glenwood trustees win approval for a town waterworks plan with a 117 to 53 vote. Negotiations with the federal government proceed under a PWA grant for a project including a 60,000 gallon storage tank, water well, mains, 20 fire hydrants, and 500 feet of fire hose at an estimated cost of 15 thousand dollars.
Miss Marian Sipes of New Lisbon assumes charge of M. S. Kyser's Beauty Parlor on Monday evening. She will meet old and new customers and will be in the shop 8 to 6 daily and evenings by appointment.
Mrs. Amy W. Milks mother of Mrs. W. J. Henley died at her daughter’s home Thursday evening after ten years living there. She leaves a sister, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter. Born in Delaware county Ohio, she had long resided in Carthage. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the residence with Rev. Frank Guyatt officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.
A son named Richard Lynn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Henderson last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hadley welcomed a son born Monday at Coleman hospital, a great grandson of Mrs. Ida S. Henley.
Rushville city and county health commissioners report May totals of 22 births and 9 deaths. In the county seat 14 births and 5 deaths. in townships 8 births and 4 deaths. Names listed include Rushville residents Nora Ewer and Judy Springmeier among others, plus county births in Ripley Richland Posey and other townships.
Milroy Methodist Episcopal church marks 100th anniversary with an all day program on Sunday June 26. Dr John G Benson of Indianapolis hospital educator and lecturer is secured to deliver the centennial address at 10 40 a m.
Mrs. Mary Ewing remains seriously ill at her home. John Jessup has been quite ill and is unimproved. Harry McFatridge’s condition remains unchanged. Paul Norris was reported as slightly improved.
Rep Bruce Barton famed author and advertising executive will address the Indiana Republican State Convention June 29 at 10:30 AM. Barton, elected to Congress Nov 1937, will be introduced by Rep Charles Halleck. The event in Indianapolis covers Senate and other state office nominations with plans for travel by air from New York.
Funeral services for Charles McFatridge were held at Thompson Funeral Home under Masonic lodge auspices. He died at his Miami Florida home after a short illness and was 57. Born May 27 1881 he moved from Carthage 17 years ago and worked as a builder in Florida. Survived by his widow two sisters Mrs Ross Parish of Carthage and Mrs Lena Kennedy of Arlington and two brothers Fred and Harry McFatridge of Arlington. Interment in Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Everett McFarland and son Russell and Mrs. Harry Leisure attended the funeral services of J. W. Campbell Monday afternoon at the home in Eaton Ohio. Mr. Campbell is the father of Louis Campbell, well known in Carthage.
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