Local notes from Carthage tighten up with fish and frolics
Column sketches daily life in Carthage with Roy Shipman’s spill at the doorway, Petro Jes’ wheat claim, a Homer fishing jaunt, John Lynch misdirections, Ott McCarty’s snooze, and sightings of Blackie the cat’s new kittens. Plus Henry Spangler and Bob’s seven pound turtles, Grandpap Ridlen’s hospital note, and a tomato from Henry Laird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Banner
Knightstown
Roy Shipman
Roy
Petro
the Great
Jessup
Homer
John Lynch
Shelby County
John
Parvel Moore
Ott McCarty
Ott
Henry Spangler
Bob
Blackie
Winfield
Little Ann Bowen
Arthur Lineback
New York
Wilbur Gatewood
Fund For Service Boys
Grandpap Ridlen
Methodist Hospital
Good Old
Carthage
Grandpap
Henry Laird
Earl Nowotne
Skinny Winfield
Deep
Henry Stager
Cincinnati
Reds
Howard Windsor
Relic Window Draws Crowds in National Spotlight
A feature in a national magazine highlights Henry L. Stinger of Indianapolis and his private relics in a display window. The window mixes 40 typewriter makes, Indianapolis exhibits, guns, wooden shoes, a Chinese doll, a musical cane, 365 mechanical banks and more, with weekly changes. Stinger, who started in 1900, runs Indiana Typewriter and Supply Co now a four-person shop with staff in war work. A Japanese harp carries a wartime joke about Tokio and war bonds as a police window exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry L. Stinger
Stinger
Seattle
Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Indiana Typewriter and Supply Co
James Crews
Henry
Scouts at Camp Wehi Near Cambridge City
Carthage Boy Scouts travel with Scoutmaster Lee Silver on a weeklong camping trip at Lake Wehi near Cambridge City.
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Camp
Wehi
Carthage Boy Scouts
Lee Silver
Lake Wehi
Cambridge City
Walter B. Keaton Visits Carthage on Business
Rushville resident Walter B. Keaton arrived in Carthage for a business visit. He conducted meetings and inspected local facilities before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Keaton
Rushville
Carthage
Tweedy Memorial Fund Contributors List
Additional donors to the Tweedy Memorial Fund include Mr and Mrs William Wilson giving 5.00, Forest Wilson 2.00, R F Wilson and Ruth and Florence Henley 10.00, Cub Scout Pack No 26 15.00, Charlotte Moore 1.00, Mr and Mrs Chas Butler 25.00, Mr and Mrs Russell Parish 5.00, Mrs Alma Fields 25.00, Mary Louise Hill 2.00, Juanita W Doeber 2.50, and Ramona W Lloyd. The page records varied contributions and amounts from local families and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilson
Forest Wilson
R. F. Wilson
Ruth
Florence Henley
Charlotte Moore
Chas. Butler
Russell Parish
Alma Fields
Mary Louise Hill
Juanita W. Doeber
Ramona
Lloyd
News of Our Men in Uniform from Carthage
A reader letter from Kenneth Rhodes at Alameda Naval Air Station California details base size personnel civilian workers and duties with lieutenants McDonald and Spangler as superiors. He describes a cross country train trip with stops through Indiana Illinois Missouri Nevada Utah and California and notes war bond events and local get togethers. Also reports on promotions transfers and assignments of Carthage natives including Nowotne Munden and Stephens with addresses and postings in England Texas and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rhodes
Y. 3-c
Naval Air Station
Alameda
California
Sampson
New York
Navy
Yeeman
Oakland
Air Center
McDonald
Spangler
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
Indiana
Decatur
Marion
Kokomo Frankfort
Illinois
St. Louis
Kansas City
Kansas
Great Salt Lake
Reno
Nevada
San Francisco
Use tax stamp deadline set for July 1 1944
Deadline to buy and display the $5.00 auto use tax stamp is July 1 1944 Stamps are sold at post offices Bank cash payment only Stamps must be affixed to the lower right windshield dampening the adhesive is advised A record of the stamp final number is recommended Violators face penalties per law and stamps stop sale after June 30 1944
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Smith
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Collector
Scouts Organize Troop at Riley Hospital Indianapolis
A Boy Scout troop is formed at Riley Hospital Indianapolis for convalescent patients. Rotary Club made the effort possible to link beds of affliction youths with scouting. Henry L. Stenger hosted the group with his mechanical banks, delighting the boys as they operated the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Rotary Club
Henry L. Stenger
Residence Changes and Moves In Local Area
Mrs Louie Oldham has purchased property in Charlottesville and will take possession about September 1. Mr and Mrs Harry Albion have sold their place northwest of here and moved to Spiceland. Mr and Mrs George B Moore have purchased the late Alice McFarland property on North Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nowotne
Earl Nowotne
S Sgt. Nowotne
England
Louie Oldham
Charlottesville
Harry Albion
Here
Spiceland
George B. Moore
Alice McFarland
North Main Street
Cardinals Visit Rushville Boys Club for Bomb Berlin Demo
Last Saturday Jim Carr led the Cardinals to Rushville to tour the Boys Club hosted by Frank Wade. The visitors showed interest in the new Bomb Berlin game before the team lost a softball game. A Memorial Park weiner roast capped the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carr
Cardinals
Frank Wade
Rushville Indians
Rushville
Wade
Memorial Park
Mr. Wade
Norman McCorkle
Carr
McCorkle
Freddie
Stanley
Robbie Magee
Glen Fifth
Melvin McCorkle
Jimmie Lukens
Floyd Fitch
Jack Carr
Billie Aker
Billie Mann
Don Revolt
Richard Fletcher
Skete Lukens
Gary Stewart
Girl Scouts Hold Investiture Service Next Monday
Girl Scouts investiture service planned for Monday night July 3 at 8 at the Christian church. Charlottesville scouts will attend and the public is invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
The
Christian Church
Charlottesville
Joint 4H Meeting At Kids Kanteen Hosts Pledges
Ripley Needle Twisters club and Club Boosters held a joint meeting at Kids Kanteen on Tuesday June 20. Patty Pitts led the flag pledge, Lois Reames the 4 H pledge, and Alice Hunt directed a group song. Mrs Jones offered judging pointers while C R Gross shared talks and Lois Reames with Lamarie Neal performed a song. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed the gathering.
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Ripley Needle Twisters Club
Kids Kanteen
Patty Pitts
Lois Reames
Alice Hunt
War Loan Drive Nears End With Nationwide Push
Indiana workers push toward a $281,000,000 Fifth War Loan target set for July 8. By mid drive, individual and corporate buyers have reached about $281 million as Ripley township and Rush county quotas are tracked. The drive added new securities and phases to boost purchases while urging residents to back fighting sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Ripley
Rush County
Carthage stores to close on July Fourth
Practically all business houses in Carthage will be closed on Tuesday July 4. Groceries and retail shops will stay shut all day but reopen Wednesday July 5. The post office remains open until 9:00 a.m. then closes until 5:30 p.m. for mail pickup.
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Carthage
Indianapolis Family Guests of Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Robert Murdock and daughter Julia of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Hubert Hill and daughter Mary Louise Tuesday evening staying for a social call and conversation in a local home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murdock
Julia
Indianapolis
Hubert Hill
Mary Louise
Real Estate Sold High in May Transfers Countywide
Fifty four parcels change ownership in May per Mrs. Clara Lambert records. Total value around 114000 dollars with deeds in Carthage and Ripley township, including executors selling to Overman spouses, Borings selling to Boring spouses, and several Carthage Rose Hill and Charles Henley additions transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lambert
Carthage
Ripley Township
Howard E. Henley
Emma J. Overman
Frank H. Overman
Rosann Overman
Ind
Harold R. Boring
Ruby M. Boring
Shelby County
John H. Boring
Hazel E. Boring
S. W
William L. Herkless
Gertrude B. Herkless
Rush Co
Robert M. Magee
Mollie E. Magee
Rush County
Rose Hill
Henry L. Stinger
Thekla Stinger
John Guy Ewing
Chloa Ewing
Charles Henley
Same
Rev Riggle Returned To Fletcher Methodist Church
At the Bloomington weekend Methodist Conference Rev Samuel M Riggle was returned to Fletcher Methodist church where he has served two years Mrs Henry Stenger attended as a delegate with Mrs Arthur Lineback Also named assignments included Rev F R Greer to St Pauls Rushville Rev Walker to Manila Arlington Rev La Rue to Milroy and Dr R O Pearson named superintendent of the Rushville district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Samuel M. Riggle
Fletcher Methodist Church
Riggle
Henry Stenger
Arthur Lineback
St. Paul’s Church
Rushville
F. R. Greer
Martinsville
Manilla - Arlington
R. O
Walker Milroy
R. O. la Rue
R. O. Pearson
Polio Prevention and Care Guidelines for Contagion Seasons
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis outlines practical steps for communities facing poliomyelitis outbreaks. It emphasizes early medical care, bed rest for unexplained fever, hygiene, avoiding crowded venues, clean milk and water, and maintaining sanitation. It notes no known cure, varying outcomes, and the role of local chapters in supporting health officials and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nat’l Magazine
Greece
France
Normandy
West Wall
Signal Corps
London
Tweedy Me
Morial Fund
Russ Morgan
Phyllis Brooks
Blond
Helen Forrest
Clyde C. Henley
Omaha
Nebraska
Quartermaster
Cpl
Farris Nibarger
West Palm Beach
Florida
31St St
Pvt
Marion F. Munden
Camp Shanks, New York
Rosalind Stephens
Nelson Stephens
Sylvester Ray
Wm. R. Oldham
Normoyle Field
Texas
Carlos Brooks
Co. C
56Th
E. T. Bn
4Th Platoon
Sam O. McCarty
Rushville Boys Club
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