Round About Carthage Community Looks Round About
Rush County farmers and rural athletes drive Indiana basketball passion as 775 teams enter the 29th annual state tournament with Rushville favored in the Rushville Anderson semi finals. The piece notes rural players, scheduling shifts, and local basketball culture.
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Carthage
Indiana
Rushville
Connersville
Anderson
Associated Press
South Side of
Fort Wayne
Marion Giants
South Side
C H S Raiders Get Break In Sectional Draw
The Carthage Blue Raiders gain a favorable sectional draw for the 1940 IHSAA tournament at Memorial gym Rushville Their first round foe at 8 pm is Raleigh a weaker club A victory could put them in the Saturday semi finals Rushville is favored to reach the finals with Morton Milroy and possibly Manilla and Raleigh as contenders
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Carthage Blue Raiders
Memorial Gymnasium
Rushville
Raleigh
Depesters
Morton
Milroy
Manilla Owls
Carthage
Last Roundup Scores Narrowly Split on Friday Night
Rushville beat Greensburg 29 to 28 while Westland defeated Arlington 29 to 27 New Salem posted 32 to 24 over Mays and Cowan won 41 to 14 against Milroy in high school football action.
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Rushville
Greensburg
Westland
Arlington
New Salem
Mays
Cowan
Milroy
Local Pastor Addresses Earlham College on Peace
Rev. Murray S. Kenworthy spoke Monday night at Earlham College in Richmond on the topic Peace. He departed for Philadelphia to attend a Peace Conference of Protestant churches, remaining there through Friday.
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Earlham College
Murray S. Kenworthy
Richmond
Philadelphia
Former resident injured in accident on U. S. 52
Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson, a former Carthage resident now of Arlington, was injured early Tuesday when a car with Henry Wolf of Arlington skidded on a slick spot near Fountaintown and hit a telephone post, overturning. Walt escaped with bruises and shock. Wilkinson suffered a badly cut knee.
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Elmer Wilkinson
Carthage
Arlington
Henry Wolf
Indianapolis
Fountaintown
Walt
Mrs. Wilkinson
Early Indiana high school basketball titlists list
A historical recap of the Indiana tournament from 1911 through 1940 outlines hosts and finalists. It traces venues from Bloomington to Indianapolis and Butler Fieldhouse, detailing winners and scores for each year with numerous city and school names.
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Indiana University
Old University Gymnasium
Bloomington
Tihsaa
Indianapolis
State Fairgrounds
Butler
Lebanon
Franklin
Wingate
South Bend
Anderson
Thornt’wn
Mo’tmo
Ndi
Lafayette
Cran’ville
Gary
Garfield
Vincennes
Muncie
Martinsville
Frankfort
Kokomo
Marion
Technical
Washington
Greencastle
New Castle
Winamac
Logansport
Technical 19 1935—Andersion 23, Jeffersonville 17 1936—Frankfort 50, Cent. Ft. W
Huntingburg
S. Side Ft. W
Ham
Tournament Schedule Card
Thursday 7:00 Arlington versus Morton 8:00 Raleigh versus Carthage. Friday 7:00 Manilla versus Rushville 8:00 Mays versus Milroy 9:00 New Salem and winner of game 1. Saturday 2:00 Winners of Games 2 and 3 3:00 Winners of Games 4 and 5. Saturday 8:00 Winners in semi finals.
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Arlington
Morton
Raleigh
Carthage
Manilla
Rushville
Mays
Milroy
New Salem
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Rushville Sansse
Morton Awaken
Manilla Weedeenesesennenaseensesee
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Carthage Second Team Tops Charlottesville Seconds
The Carthage second team edged Charlottesville 27 to 24 in a close game, with Frederick Norris and Junior Stephens carrying the offense. The varsity was held to 27 as Charlottesville led 16-6 at first, 30-12 at half, and 45-18 late. Ewing, McNabb and Charlie Tuttle led for the Raiders. Coach Masters played twelve players as defense stymied Charlottesville’s under-basket attempts.
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Carthage
Charlottesville
Frederick Norris
Junior Stephens
Hancock County
Masters
Eagle
Ewing
McNabb
Charlie Tuttle
Raiders
Bob
McClarnon
Colit
Jackson
Sipe Addresses School Convocation on The American Flag
Mr. Sipe spoke at CHS convocation on February 22 Washington's birthday. He traced the flag’s history from Union Jack to the Star Spangled Banner, explaining colors meanings and the flag’s symbolism of peace, liberty, and national unity.
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Claude Sipe
Washington
CHS
Sipe
Phelps
Scotland
England
Man
Container profits rise for Container Corporation of America
Chicago reports Container Corporation of America shows a 12 month 1939 profit of 1 448 900 dollars or 1 85 dollars per share up from 29 470 dollars or 4 cents per share in 1938. President Walter P. Paepcke announced the figures.
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Chicago
Container Corporation of America
Walter P. Paepcke
Visit Greenfield Post Office During commemorative stamp sales
Postmaster Sam C. McCarty and Harry O. Pitts visited the Greenfield post office on Friday before the James Whitcomb Riley commemorative ten cent stamps went on sale Saturday. Thirty employees were at work in the office.
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Sam C. McCarty
Harry O. Pitts
Greenfield
James Whitcomb Riley
Roof Fire Causes Minor Damage at Local Residence
Fire department responded to a Monday morning blaze at a residence of Dr. Clark Gause. The fire started from a defective blue and was confined to the attic with quick indoor hose work, causing only slight damage and no serious injuries.
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Clark Gause
Shed Fire Destroys Chicken Brooder on North Main Street
An overheated stove ignited a shed converted into a chicken brooder at Henry and Robert Spangler’s home on North Main Street Tuesday night. The fire, reported around 8 o clock, consumed the shed and 27 chickens but was contained by the fire department to prevent spread to nearby structures.
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Henry
Robert Spangler
North Main Street
Realty Trade Slumps in January 1940
January realty activity in Carthage shows only 28 transfers and total listings of $7,973. Deeds largely involve one dollar transfers with several quit claim releases among local residents including Gulliford and Henley families transferring parcels within Rose Hill and Henley additions.
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Anna Downey
Martha Gulliford
Henry Gulliford
Emma J. Tweedy
Ross J. Tweedy
Rose Hill
Carthage
Ida S. Henley
Lillian E. Henley
Howard E. Henley
Willella W. Henley
Mabel DeMoss
Wm. P. Henley
Ministers Plan New Good Friday Service at Friends Church
Carthage ministers met at Rev. Murray S. Kenworthy s home to outline plans for a Good Friday service at the Friends church on March 22 from 1 to 3 PM The service will be different from past years with songs and sermonettes but specifics are still being arranged Watch for further announcements and plan to attend
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Carthage
Murray S. Kenworthy
Friends Church
Mrs Alvan Sohn Reported Slightly Improved
Mrs Alvan Sohn is reported as slightly improved at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis.
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Alvan Sohn
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Walter Nelson Injured Cutting Wood When Horse Lunged
Walter Nelson suffered a severe crush and bruising to his left leg while felling limbs at his home last week. He was using a horse to remove heavy branches when the horse suddenly lurched, causing the injury.
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Walter Nelson
Evangelistic Meeting Planned at Charlottesville Church
The Student Ministerial Association of Butler University will hold an evangelistic meeting at Charlottesville Christian Church from March 3 to 17. University student ministers will preach each evening in the first week, with music from students and nearby churches. A Bible school is set for Sunday, March 10, and services run every evening at 7 15 except Saturday. all are welcome.
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The
College of Religion
Butler University
Charlottesville Christian Church
Sick List Shows illnesses across town weekly report
Jackie Carr is ill with the flu this week. Max Manche has the mumps. Mrs John Butler Mrs Hubert Hill and Mrs Arthur White are improving. Mrs Basil Hedgecock is suffering with mumps. Mrs Ed Siler east of town is ill with pneumonia. Judge Henley remains unimproved at home. Mrs Ralph Winslow has a severe cold this week.
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Jackie Carr
Max Manche
John Butler
Hubert Hill
Arthur White
Basil Hedgecock
Ed Siler
Judge Henley
Ralph Winslow
Mrs Walter Jessup Struck by Sudden Illness at Service
Mrs Walter Jessup was taken suddenly ill Sunday night while playing the piano for services at the Friends church in Charlottesville. She is reported better now. Mrs Jessup is a former Carthage resident and sister to Mrs Don Addison.
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Walter Jessup
Friends Church
Charlottesville
Jessup
Carthage
Don Addison
Leon Cook Escape Serious Injuries In Highway Crash
Leon Cook eldest son of Mrs Iva Cook escaped serious injuries in a Henley's hill accident Tuesday morning when his Ford V-8 failed to make the second turn and overturned into a side ditch. He was bruised about the face and suffered a severe forehead bump.
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Leon Cook
Iva Cook
Henley’s Hill
Cook
Latin Contest Winners Shine at Rushville High
The annual Rush County Latin contest at Graham High School saw four schools represented with Phillip Winslow of Carthage taking first in the freshman division. Mar ialyn Moore of Rushville and Lois Ruth White of Carthage earned second and third. Milroy and Mays students also participated. Miss Helen Matlock directed the event with cash awards and ribbons for top finishers.
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Graham High
Rushville
Rush County
Osgood
Phillip Winslow
Carthage
Marialyn Moore
Lois Ruth White
Milroy
Mays
Helen Matlock
Seven Hurt in U S 52 Auto Crash Near Fountain Town
Seven people were injured when a slick highway spot caused Arthur Wehmeyer to lose control near Fountain Town on U S 52. Five women from Rushville and one from Morristown were treated at Dr Frank Green Jr office in Rushville after the 7:30 am crash as they headed to Indianapolis for work. Occupants listed: Mrs Charles Adams Mrs Margaret Gant Mrs Everett Light Mrs James DeLong Miss Eloise Morris of Rushville and Miss Virginia Cox of Morristown.
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Fountaintown
Arthur Wehmeyer
Rushville
Morristown
Frank Green, Jr
Charles Adams
Margaret Gant
Everett Light
James DeLong
Eloise Morris
Virginia Cox
Indianapolis
Notice to Home Circle Magazine Subscribers
The Home Circle Magazine issues a notice that prizes were not awarded in a nationwide contest due to federal postal law violations. Subscribers may accept a new magazine named Mothers Home Life or request a subscription refund by writing to Home Circle Magazine and Movie Scrambles Contest in Winona Minnesota, naming Miss Mabel DeMoss as the local contestant. Refunds must be requested before March 1940.
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Home Circle
Mother's Home Life
Winona
Minnesota
Mabel DeMoss
Funeral services for McCorkle baby Elsie Marie
Funeral services were held for Elsie Marie McCorkle ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest McCorkle at Wesleyan Methodist church with Rev C L Shaw in charge. Burial followed at Town Cemetery. The child died suddenly Monday night at 9 o clock at the family home in Mooresville west of Car Ithage.
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Elsie Marie
Ernest McCorkle
Wesleyan Methodist Church
C. L. Shaw
Mooresville
Car Ithage
Local Sorority To Hold Bridge and Euchre Party
The Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority plans a bridge and euchre party next Friday evening March 8 at 7 30 at the high school gym. Tickets are 25 cents and on sale by members.
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Kappa Kappa’ Sigma Sorority
Young Man Injured On Straw Truck In Local Yard
Ray Impton, 14, of Bryan Ohio, was knocked into a straw conveyor at the Container Corporation yard Saturday around 8 AM. Struck by whirling hooks, both legs were severely damaged. he received first aid from Dr George McNabb and was transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition aboard Thompson ambulance.
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Container Corporation
Ray Imptor
Bryan
Ohio
Rotary Room
George McNabb
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Thompson Ambulance
Young Impton
Sixteen or Sixty-Four Birthday Quirk
A local man, Harry Pitts, celebrates a birthday on February 29 and jokes about being sixteen yet feeling sixty four. The piece notes leap year timing and teases age guessing while wishing him many more years.
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Harry Pitts
Harry
Durbin Suffered Steam Burns at Local Paper Mill
Walter Durbin, a power plant employee at Container Corporation, was injured last week when two steam pipes burst at the local paper mill. He was taken to Rushville City Hospital for treatment of burns.
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Walter Durbin
Container Corporation
Rushville City Hospital
License plates deadline tightens for 1940 tags
After February 29 1939 drivers must display 1940 plates. Governor Town extended the prior deadline from December 31 to February 29 for the auto plates. State and city police are instructed to enforce the new tag display with no further extensions.
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M. Clifford Townsend
Fletcher Methodist Church Officials Meet at Ruby Home
The official board of the Fletcher Methodist Church met on Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar V. Ruby with fifteen in attendance. Rev. C. V. McMillan led devotions and conducted the business meeting. A social time followed with refreshments.
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Pletcher Methodist Church
Edgar V. Ruby
C. V. McMillan
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Fortville
Hagerstown
Saratoga
Basketball
C.H.S. Raiders
U. S
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Mr. Sipe
Home Circle Magazine
McCorkle Baby
Local Container Corp
Fletcher Methodist Church
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