By Jean Sullivan Jerry of Jericho Road to be presented
A play directed by Jean Sullivan titled Jerry of Jericho Road is slated for March 13 in the auditorium. The plot centers on Jerry, a land dispute, romance, and a web of family and business intrigue involving Alan O Day and the Bank family with oil holdings.
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Jerry
Jericho Road
Alan O’day
Sandy Bank
Sandy
Lettice Bank
Alan
Geraldine Bank
Geraldine
John Drayton
Hunter
Mimi
John
Mr. Bean
Boston
Jericho
Ada von Publow
Indiana Central College of Indianapolis
Referee notes and sectional bracket for 1933-34 Bluebirds
Rhody outlines the closing basketball season with the Bluebirds in sectional play facing Gings. Milroy and New Salem open Friday at 2 00 pm as Arlington meets Raleigh. Defending champs appear unlikely to repeat with strong early favorites emerging from matchups.
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Rhody
Bluebirds
Gings
Milroy
New Salem
Eagles
Cardinals
Arlington
Raleigh
Sir Walters
Funeral for Irvin Hunt Held Near Eden Cemetery
Harvey Runion and Mrs. Inez Breedlove attended the service at Maxwell for Irvin Hunt who died of heart trouble last Tuesday evening. The burial followed at Eden cemetery.
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Harvey Runion
Inez Breedlove
Maxwell
Irvin Hunt
Eden Cemetery
Water Moves Uphill in Plants Says Science Service
Science Service describes how water travels upward in plants not as a solid stream but as films along the walls of tiny tubes within stems. The hollow core holds water vapor and the mechanism differs from traditional theories botanists have long accepted.
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Science Service
Russian Language Notes on Alphabet and Dialects
The article explains that Russian is not intrinsically difficult despite rich grammar. It describes the civil alphabet as 87 letters with two rarely used ones and notes the language divides into two major groups. It highlights dialectal southern speech where unaccented o often sounds like a.
Largest Bridge: George Washington Bridge Over Hudson
The George Washington Bridge spans the Hudson River in New York City and Fort Lee New Jersey. It extends from Broadway in Manhattan between 178th and 179th streets to Lemoine Avenue with a total length of 8,700 feet and a main span of 3,500 feet.
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Hudson River
New York City
Broadway
Manhattan Borough
One
Early cattle and sheep arrival in colonial America
Cattle first imported to the United States in 1624 by Governor Winslow of Massachusetts. Cattle then served mainly for meat and hides with little milk use. Sheep arrived earlier in 1609 when a London company sent a shipment to Jamestown, Virginia.
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U. S
United States
Winslow
Massachusetts
New England
Jamestown
Bobolinks Follow A Transferred Route Through Americas
Bobolinks or rice birds are native to the New World. They breed across the United States and winter in Argentina and Paraguay. Their migration follows the bobo link route from Florida to Cuba Jamaica and across the Caribbean.
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New World
Argentina
Paraguay
Florida
Cuba
Jamaica
Caribbean Sea
Beginning of the U.S. Navy In 1794 Frigate Plan
Washington signed an act on March 27, 1794 authorizing six frigates to protect American commerce from Algerian pirates. The measure stated there was no intention to inaugurate a permanent navy.
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George Washington
Lost Race Identity Traced to Croatans in Carolina
A tentative tracing links the so called lost race to the Croatans of English and Indian origin. The Croatans were concentrated in North Carolina, shedding new light on the mystery of early English settlers in the region.
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North America
North Carolina
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown on disappointments and hopes
The quote notes Hi Ho, described as the sage of Chinatown, asserts no mathematician can compute how many disappointments must precede one fulfilled hope. This remark highlights a philosophical view on chance and expectation.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Slowest Wheel in Potsdam Dock Reveals Timeless Spin
A fragment reports a wheel in the Potsdam dock area of the former Imperial Palace moving at an extraordinary slow rate, completing a revolution only once every 400 years, prompting curiosity about its longevity and symbolism.
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Imperial Palace
Potsdam
Germany
Young lizard offspring mature at birth
The young of the common lizard are fully developed at birth and capable of seeking insects and self care without parental help.
Crickets Kept as Homewatch in Japanese Homes
Many Japanese households keep single crickets in cages. The insects stop singing when an intruder nears, and the sudden silence alerts residents to possible break-ins.
Largest Mandated Territory Tanganyika Terrritory Fact
Tanganyika, formerly German East Africa, covers nearly 400 000 square miles and is the largest mandated territory under British trusteeship.
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Tanganyika
German East Africa
Great Britain
Nettles Sting Described by Plant Scientist
A plant expert explains nettles sting from fine brittle hairs that break and release poison into the skin. The hairs act as tubes that deliver irritants when damaged.
Swimming Growing in Favor
Swimming is cited as the sport with the most rapid growth as records have surged fivefold in recent years, outpacing all other disciplines. The report highlights the rising popularity and increased competitive standards in aquatic events.
Carbon Monoxide Finds Use in Steel Heat Treating
A use for carbon monoxide is reported to prevent steel sealing during heat treatment. The claim notes the gas's role in manufacturing processes and the potential implications for industry practice.
Curbs on Sun Light Open Route to Continuous Solar Records
Scientists have reduced solar light to enable an uninterrupted history of solar activity. The effort aims to track cycles and patterns over extended periods for research and forecasting purposes.
Scouts Reorganize Troop 29 Under George Holwager
Scout Troop 29 reconvenes at the Geo H Holwager home after the illness of former scoutmaster Nathan Ett. George Holwager is named scoutmaster with Nathan Ett as assistant. Ten boys attend as plans begin for monthly hikes and craft actions at the local school basement.
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Geo. H. Holwager
Nathanett
Howard Henley
Russell Publow
Herbig Beher
Geo. Holwager
Nathan Stt
Johnnie DeSchipper
Cyril Tetrick
Paul Norris
Howard Henley Jr
Marvin Norris
Billy Small
Desi. Tetrick
Junior McNabb
Dillinger Gang Interview Highlighted By Greenfield Kiwanis Speaker
Ell Toms, a widearea newspaper reporter, spoke to the Greenfield Kiwanis Club last Friday about his Tuscon trip to interview Dillinger and other gang members. He recounted Dillinger's remarks on why the Greenfield bank was safe and suggested Dillinger was not the true gang leader.
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Tuscon
Ariz
Dillinger
Greenfield Kiwanis Club
Mr. Toms
Kiwanis Club
Tuscan
Greenfield
Main Street
Funeral Services for W F Ayers
W F Ayers aged 80 died at 3 00 p m Wednesday at his Raysville home from diabetes and senility after a year of declining health. Survivors include widow three daughters Mrs Mary Heathco of Knightstown Mrs Ann Guide of Rushville Mrs Marjorie Shipley at home and one son Lowell of Plymouth Ind. He was a cousin of Mrs Al McDaniel of this place. Services were held Thursday at 2 00 at the residence with burial in Raysville cemetery. Thompson and Dunn assisted.
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W. F. Ayers
Raysville
Mary Heathco
Knightstown
Ann Guide
Rushville
Marjorie Shipley
Lowell
Plymouth
Ind
al McDaniel
Thompson and Dunn
Lawrence Bell Visits Knightstown Kin
Lawrence Bell of Knightstown spent Thursday with his daughter Mrs. Paul Donoho and family here.
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Lawrence Bell
Knightstown
Mrs
Paul Donoho
Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Martin at Wesleyan Methodist
Mrs Hattie Martin age 70 died Friday at home after a long illness. She was first married to Caleb Sleeth who died in 1919 and later to Samuel Martin. Survived by two sleeth sons Alonzo and John, three brothers Jesse Frank and William, and three grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev Glover at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial in Blue River cemetery, Shelby county.
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Hattie Martin
Samuel Martin
Here
Caleb Sleeth
Mr. Martin
Alonzo
John Sleeth
Greenfield
Jesse Jones
Fairland
Frank Jones
Indianapolis
William Jones
United Brethren Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Glover
Blue River
Shelby County
Trowbridge Dies Near Mays After Prolonged Illness
A. J. Trowbridge longtime Center township farmer died at his home near Mays at 8 35 p m Friday following a twenty month brain illness. He would have turned 58 on Saturday born February 24 1876 in Rush county son of J W and Hannah Trowbridge. Survived by widow Bertha White two daughters Mrs Clarence Newhouse of Shelbyville and Mrs Roy Beckner of Rush county two brothers Charles M and Bert Trowbridge. Funeral at Center Christian church Monday at 2 00 with Rev S W Mattson in charge burial in adjoining cemetery.
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A.J. Trowbridge
Center Township
Mays
Rush County
J. W
Hannah Trowbridge
Bertha White
Trowbridge
Center Christian
Hog Corn Contract Signing Deadline Set in Ripley
The deadline for signing Hog Corn contracts is Monday March 5 1934 at 5 p m In Ripley township 92 contracts have been signed to date An organization meeting of township signers will be held at the school building Tuesday evening March 6 at 7 o'clock Those wishing to sign should report at the State Bank of Carthage at once.
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Ripley Township
State Bank of Carthage
Oklahoma Reports Jury Service Is Popular Now
Oklahoma City reports jury service has transformed from a dreaded duty to a sought after two week assignment. Court Clerk Cliff Myers notes many applicants are business owners professionals and executives and the daily pay is three dollars. Evaders fall from sixty percent three years ago to under ten percent seeking release.
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Oklahoma City
Cliff Myers
Formula of Famous Varnish Is Sought
Berkeley researchers at the University of California test varnish quality on Stradivarius violins at the request of Lynwood H. Cornell a 63 year old former dentist now violin maker and musician. Cornell reports a special result from southern California and its varnish application is being evaluated on his own instruments.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Lynwood H. Cornell
Cornell
California
Ice Crystals Display Unique Patterns in Photographs
Five thousand ice crystals are shown in photographs, each with a distinct pattern. No two crystals are exactly alike, highlighting the variety of their delicate forms and natural symmetry.
Many Wood Ties in Mile on Railroad Track
The article notes about 3,000 wood ties per mile used on the railroad, evidencing heavy structural maintenance and material usage along the line.
Methodist Church Postpones Program To March 18
Inclement weather forces the Methodist Hospital program to be rescheduled for March 18. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Lilly Addison Thursday afternoon assisted by Mrs. Mary Leisure, Mrs. Mary Gardner, and Mrs. Carrie Newsom. Mid week service and choir rehearsals, Sunday school, and worship services are planned with Rev. Schoolfield delivering a Dramatic Play sermon on Macbeth.
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Methodist Hospital
Ladies Aid
Lilly Addison
Mary Leisure
Mary Gardner
Carrie Newsom
Schoolfield
Faith and Hope in a Local Church Message
Friends Church notes a stormy Sunday and measles reduced attendance but reports eager participation in worship and service. A mid week study on Obadiah is planned, inviting reflection on faith, hope, and eternal life. Sunday School 9 30, worship 10 30. all welcome.
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Christ
Israel
Wesleyan Methodist Bible School Evening Services
The Wesleyan Methodist Bible School at 9730 hosts preaching by the pastor at 10 30 AM. Rev Carroll Jones of Rushville will preach in the evening at 7 00 PM. Test our welcome Tuesday evening at seven.
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Bible School
Carrol Jones
Rushville
East St. Christian Church Young People Host Taffy Pull
The Young People at East St. Christian Church held a taffy pull last Tuesday in the church basement followed by a coasting party. They will meet next Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ewing’s home with Wooten Fitch leading.
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Guy Ewing
Wooten Fitch
Library notes on Nordhoff Hall and Biggers works
Nordhoff and Hall present Men Against The Sea the epic open boat voyage of Bligh and eighteen loyal seamen. Biggers Keeper of The Keys offers a Charlie Chan tale of loyalty love and clever detection. Baldwin District Nurse follows Ellen Adams a district nurse torn between work poverty and romance.
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Nordhoff
Hall
Bounty
Bligh
Biggers
Charlie Chan
Baldwin
Ellen Adams
Mrs Crider Returns Home After Indiana Visit
Mrs Roy Crider returned Thursday to her home in Indianapolis after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Pitts and daughter Lucille.
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Roy Crider
Indianapolis
Harry Pitts
Lucille
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Hopewell
New Lisbon
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Union Township
Ripley
R. Smith
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Manilla
Glenwood
Gings Arlington
Stevens
Elder
Copher
Hill
Blessinger
Carthage High
HOY
ELL Toms Kiwanis
W F. Ayers
A. J. Trowbridge
Oklahoma Reports
Fletccer M. E. Church
East ST. Christian Church
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