Landon and Knox Rise in Republican Outlook
The piece profiles Alf Landon and running mate Frank Knox, noting Knox’s fighter reputation and War veteran status. It also highlights John Hamilton as national chairman and Herbert Hoover at Cleveland, with Borah’s nuanced stance on the platform. The author predicts campaign dynamics and Borah’s evolving influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Knox
Alf Landon
Hamilton
John Hamilton
Landon
Kansas
White House
Republican Party
Middle West
Obituary: Al Johnson 85 Former Carthage Resident
Al Johnson 85, former Carthage dry goods partner and real estate loan agent, died Wednesday morning at his son in law Clarence Weaver’s home in Indianapolis. He moved to Indianapolis after his wife’s death two years ago, living with daughter Mabel Johnson who died four weeks earlier. Survivors include Clarence Weaver and grandchildren Helen Weaver and Ben Weaver. Funeral at Hisey and Titus in Indianapolis Friday at 2, burial at Glencove cemetery Knightstown Friday at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Johnson
Carthage
Clarence Weaver
Indianapolis
Johnson
John Johnson
Mabel Johnson
Helen Weaver
Ben Weaver
Ann Arbor
Mich
Hisey and Titus
Glencove
Knightstown
Springer for Governor Club Formed in Rushville
Rush county GOP chaired by Charles L. Newhouse organized a Springer for Governor club in the Rushville courthouse assembly room last Friday night. Seventy five charter members signed up. no dues, free will offerings accepted. Officers elected: Harry Levi president, Paul Bennington vice president, Mrs Georgia Maffett secretary, Leslie Hinchman treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Newhouse
Rush County
Republican Central Committee
Court House
Rushville
Harry Levi
Paul Bennington
Georgia. Maffett
Secre
Leslie Hinchman
Carthage
Russell Parish
al Carr
Vacation Bible School Demonstration At Christian Church
After two weeks of successful union vacation Bible school the public is invited to a Friday evening demonstration at 7 45 at the Christian church. Parents and friends arrive at 7 30 to view department handwork displays followed by class exercises certificate awards and a work report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Christian Church
Bible School
The
Jesus
Ruth
Brown County Folks to Move to Rush County Farms
Rush, Shelby and Bartholomew counties will provide about two hundred farmsteads for Brown county families on poor land. The Rural Resettlement chief in Champaign Illinois says buyers will take long term mortgages at low interest with time to pay off debts. Land is being purchased from farmers at appraised values, with options on much of the land. price negotiations must be reasonable or options may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Shelby
Bartholomew
Brown County
Philip G. Beck
Champaign
Fire Destroys O C Foust Home Near Carthage
The home of Mr. O C Foust, about one and a half miles northeast of Carthage, burned last Saturday morning around eleven. Foust was in town. furniture and possessions were lost, only his clothes were saved. The article notes his campaign stance reaching new vigor.
Local boxing and wrestling benefit Friday night in Carthage
Henry Stenger and The Carthage Citizen sponsor an amateur benefit event Friday evening on the Boy Scout lot opposite the Carthage Hotel after the Vacation Bible School program. Proceeds aid 87 year old O C Foust whose home burned last Saturday. attendees asked to bring donations such as beds, stoves, dishes, clothing, and more. Shelter is provided for Mr Foust. local talent will perform and Walt Addison and the Windjammers provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stenger
The
Carthage Citizen
Boy Scout
Carthage
O. C. Foust
Foust
Walt Addison
Indiana Air Tour to Visit Dozens of Cities This Week
More than fifty planes will fly across Indiana and Ohio on the eighth Indiana State Air Tour from June 22 to 28. Stops include Indianapolis, Muncie, Columbus, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Goshen, Fort Wayne, and Findlay Ohio, with a planned sequence through Mitchell, French Lick, Lafayette, and many other communities. The tour's route lists city-by-city landings and en route segments ending at Indianapolis Municipal Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Findlay
Hoosier
Indianapolis
Muncie
Pendleton
Anderson
Columbus
Charlottesville
Morristown
Shelbyville
Mitchell
Orleans
French Lick
Shoals
Odon
Elnora
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Newport
Covington
Williamsport
Fowler
Valparaiso
Michigan City
New Carlisle
South Bend
North Liberty
Walkerton
North Judson
Rensselaer
Francesville
Kewanna
Rochester
Winamac
Culver
Bourbon
Wawasee
Benton
Goshen
Ligonier
Garrett
Auburn
Hicksville
Kiefersville
I Ohio
Lima
Spencerville
Celina
Portland
Redkey
Pennville
Fiat
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Converse
Kokomo
Sheridan
Zionsville
Municipal Airport
Mrs Kathryn Elliott Visited Arlington With Friends
Mrs Elliott of near Shirley visited Arlington on Tuesday to spend time with friends and catch up on local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Elliott
Near Shirley
Arlington
Indiana Fireworks Regulations 1936 Bulletin Summary
State officials publish strict Indiana rules on handling storage display sale and use of fireworks. Retail sales allowed July 1 to July 5 1936 with orders accepted earlier but no deliveries. Display forbidden before June 20 1936 and must be kept away from highways. Fireworks banned for under 12s and not sold at filling stations. Numerous items banned including white snakes hot air balloons and auto burglar alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Director of Public Safety
Reckless Driving Arrest and Tractor Damage Charges
Frank Young was arrested for dangerous and reckless driving on Wednesday night and fined $12.90 but jailed thirteen days in Rushville for nonpayment. James McGeorge faced charges after two employees drove tractors with logs on an oiled street in the north end. charges were dropped when he agreed to repair the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Rushville
James McGeorge
Waterworks Construction Starts on Elevated Storage Tank
Materials arrived and work began last Tuesday on the town hall adjacent elevated storage tank. The tank will be kept full of water for emergency use in the town.
Freeport Residents Petition Governor on Stream Pollution
Freeport residents urge the governor to address stream pollution concerns. The report outlines local action and requests, reflecting community efforts to protect waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Miss Marjorie Evans Dies at Sister’s Home
Miss Marjorie Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Evans died last Thursday evening at her sister Mrs Ed Peters home in New Castle after a long illness. She is survived by another sister Mrs Russell Williams and by her parents. Funeral held at the Methodist church Thursday at noon with Rev Eli Fisher of Philadelphia presiding and Rev Blaine Bishop assisting. Burial in Glencove cemetery Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Evans
Charles Evans
Ed Peters
New Castle
Russell Williams
Methodist Church
Eli Fisher
Philadelphia
Blaine Bishop
Glencove
Knightstown
Republicans to Rally in Connersville July 18
Raymond S. Springer the Republican nominee for governor will speak at the state wide Republican rally in Connersville on July 18. O. T. Frant serves as general chairman with Malcolm Tingley as vice chairman of the Fayette County Young Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond S. Springer
Connersville
Repubican
O. T. Frant
Malcolm Tingley
Young Republicans Club
Fayette County
Mrs William McMichael Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs William McMichael underwent a major operation at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMichael
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Petition Seeks Abatement of Blue River Pollution
Residents of Freeport and summer cottage owners along the Big Blue River petition Gov. Paul V. McNutt for an immediate survey and investigation into river pollution. Fifty four signers allege tainted water driving away aquatic life and even removing paint from canoes, urging action by Commerce and Industries officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Big Blue River
Paul V. McNutt
Department of Commerce and Industries
Blue River
Republican Rally for Springer at Broad Ripple Park
A large Republican rally for Governor candidate Raymond S. Springer is planned by the Republican Veterans of Indiana at Broad Ripple Park next Saturday after noon with a 3:00 PM meeting start. A downtown parade at 12:20 will feature four floats including Spirit of 36 and three long years. Local veterans groups and prominent speakers from the party will attend, with honors for War Mothers and G A R veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond S. Springer
Republican Veterans of Indiana, Inc
Broadripple Park
Fez Greenleaf
E Irks McSkinnay
Greenleaf
McHail
McShinnay
WPA
Julian Shropneck
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Travis Williams
Supreme Court
J. Ambrose Dunkel
Springer
Landon
Knox
William E. Reiley
Marion County
Reiley
James Mangus
Purdue Specialist to Speak at Rushville Rug Making Talk
Miss Blanche Zaring Purdue Home Furnishings specialist will discuss rug making and furnishing problems at Rushville on Wednesday July 1 at 12 30 in the courthouse assembly room. Open to 4 H girls home economics club members and any interested women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Zaring
Purdue
Rushville
Court House
Man Injured At Mill In Contain er Corp Incident
Roy Turner a backtender at the container corporation mill sustained multiple mashed fingers after his hand was caught in the stacks Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Turner
the Container Corporation
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Frank Parker
Stockbridge
Alf
Alfred
Fox
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Cleveland
New York
Ben
Borah
Senator Borah
Coolidge
Board
Rock Creek Park
Mr. Borah
Springer-For-Governor Club
Vacation Bible School
Lum Foust
SAT
FBI
SKY
Frank E. Ball
Justice OF the Peace
Philadephia
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
John E. Mack
Roosevelt
Barkley
Mack
Chicago
Republican Rally
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