Local Beat Notes Mix Weather Jokes and Civic Happenings
The column blends March weather quips by Bill Hougland with town chatter about the assessor Charles Mosier candidate chatter, service papers for John Paul Morris, and social scraps. It notes Converse and Culver nearing semi final showdowns, recalls a basketball season misfortune, church cleaning, and a metal drive by Cub Scouts before signing off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hougland
Columm
Charles Mosier
Charlie
John Paul Morris
G-M 2-C
Paul
Earl Nowotne
Russell Parish
Sam McCarty
Converse
Culver
Hammond
Friends Church
Walter Phelps
George H. Holwager
Nashville
Tenn
Robert Lukens
Container Corporation
Methodist Hospital
Doc McNabb
A. B. Thompson
Cub Scouts
Mrs. Elnora Hill Dies At 77 In Carthage Home
Elnora Jessup Hill 77 widow of Irvin M. Hill died of a heart attack at 9 30 a m Sunday at her Carthage home after years of declining health. She was born January 8 1867 in Hawkins County and lived in Carthage 49 years. She leaves sisters Jennie Turner Cicero Cora Winslow Phoenix Arizona brothers Luther F Jessup Cicero Otis W Jessup Los Angeles Rolland H Jessup Charlottesville and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the residence with Rev Homer Biddlecum Charlottesville and Rev Sapp of Charlottesville officiating. Mrs H T Beher Mrs W A Chonan and Mrs Louis Humes sang with Maude Porter at the piano Pallbearers named Walter J Phelps Ed Miner Howard E Henley Basil Hedgecock Ray Gurley Weldon Newlin Burial followed in Friends cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Jessup Hill
Irvin M. Hill
Hill
Friends Church
Jennie Turner
Cicero
Cora J. Winslow
Phoenix
Arizona
Luther F. Jessup
Otis W. Jessup
Los Angeles
Calif
Rolland H. Jessup
Charlottesville
Homer Biddlecum
Sapp
H. T. Beher
W. A. Chonan
Louis Humes
Jesus
Maude Porter
Walter J. Phelps
Ed Miner
Howard E. Henley
Basil Hedgecock
Ray Gurley
Weldon Newlin
Friends Cemetery
Death of Lt Forrest Du Bois in Colorado hospital
Mrs Vern Plummer learned Saturday of the death of Lt Forrest Du Bois age 26 son of Mr and Mrs Luther Du Bois and grandson of the late Mrs May Du Bois Siler in Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colorado He was a member of the air corps and had suffered illness since December 8 with hemolytic anemia Immediate survivors include his wife and young son his parents of Woodland California and one brother Francis in service Luther Du Bois had visited here before leaving for California and has many relatives and friends in this community who will be saddened by his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Plummer
Forrest du Bois
Luther du Bois
May du Bois Siler
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Lt. du Bois
Air Corps
Woodland
California
Francis
Lions Card Party Hosted by Local Club
The Lions Club sponsors a bridge and euchre card party in the den on Wednesday evening March 22. Tickets are sold by Lions members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Den
Lion
Rationing Details for Foods and Fuel by March 1944
Ration stamps K L M green and red Book four stamps A B C D E F and other values remain valid through specified dates, with points, pounds, and gallons limits. Stamps T A B C D E F require ink endorsement with vehicle numbers. tires inspections and coupon values noted. heating stoves and coal fuel rationing certificates from local boards.
County Wide Meeting In Rushville Post War Era
A county wide post war meeting is set for Monday night at Memorial Gymnasium Rushville. The Farm Bureau band plays 7 30 to 8 00 p m with committee chairs reporting at 8 00. Dr J Raymond Schutz speaks at 8 15 on College on the Home Front and Post War Problems urging Ripley township residents to attend and comment on Rush County post war projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Gymnasium
Rushville
Farm Bureau
J. Raymond Schutz
Ripley Township
Schutz
Rush County
Joseph White Dies Thursday in Colorado Springs
Joseph White aged 29 died Thursday at a Colorado Springs hospital after weeks of pneumonia. He lived in Colorado Springs for two years and was a native of Carthage. Surviving are his wife, his parents Mr and Mrs Fred B White, two sisters Lois Ruth and Mrs Clarence Perisho of Central City Nebraska, and a brother Edgar at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph White
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mr. White
Carthage
Fred B. White
Lois Ruth
Clarence Perisho
Central City
Neb
Edgar
Local Woman's Sister Killed in Plane Crash
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howren of New Castle report the death of their daughter Lieut. Elizabeth Howren who was killed in an airplane accident over Sicily on February 24. She served as a flight nurse overseas since January and was a sister to Mrs. Claude Souder of Carthage Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Howren
New Castle
Lieut
Elizabeth Howren
Sicily
Howren
Claude Souder
Carthage
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Thunderstorm at Dyer Farm
A barn on the Carl Dyer farm southeast of Carthage burned to the ground during a Monday electrical storm. Lightning is believed to have started the blaze. loss included four milk cows a horse a tractor a truck farm implements grain and hay and was reportedly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dyer
Carthage
Postal Rates To Be Higher
New postal rates take effect March 26 with a rise in most charges led by the elimination of the two cent local first class letter fee. Parcel post air mail and money orders rise, while APO service rates stay at six cents. Registered mail and parcel post see higher costs with adjusted limits and minimum increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCarty
Armed Services
4 H Club Opens New Year With Planed Meeting
The 4 H agriculture club calls its first formal meeting of the year led by newly elected officers. All 4 H members are invited to attend at the school building on Tuesday March 14 at 2 45. Robert White and Glenie Mann speak on sheep and swine. Junior Bever starts as recreational leader for the year. John Gates Jr Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White
Glenie Mann
Junor Bever
Paper shortage hits laundry and service firms nationwide
Ben O. Aspey Salvage Chief in the Indianapolis WPB district says the paper shortage is affecting laundry dry cleaning and other services. Kraft wrapping paper is limited to about 50 percent of prewar amounts for civilian use and households are urged to save waste paper and feed local salvage committees. Stores and service businesses can cut wrapping use and turn in old files and paper waste from warehouses departments and shipping areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Ben O. Aspey
Indianapolis
WPB
Aspey
Local Health Notes Report Gentle Patient Improvement
Mrs Ora Siler with lumbago and flu shows improvement. Judge W J Henley, ill for months, is said to be not quite as well. Mrs Sarah Stager, ill for several days, continues to improve slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Siler
W. J. Henley
Sarah Stager
Teacher Miss Vaughn Bierty Ill at Phelps Home
Miss Vaughn Bierty a high school teacher is ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter J Phelps. The brief note places the teacher at their residence for the illness as reported in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Bierty
Walter J. Phelps
Otto C. McCarty Ill With Severe Cold This Week
Otto C. McCarty has been ill this week with a severe cold affecting his routine. No further details are provided about his condition or recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto C. McCarty
What You Buy With War Bonds
Sunday morning church scene shows vacant choir seats as war takes young people from the community and raises questions about divine purpose and sacrifice.
Reverend Jones Resigns Pastorate in Carthage for Pennsylvania
Reverend Frank F. Jones, pastor of Carthage East Street Christian Church for two years, resigns to accept a new pastorate in Library, Pennsylvania. He will depart soon with his family, and friends in Carthage wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Jones
Carthage East Street Christian Church
Library
Pennsylvania
Funeral attendees for Mrs. Elnora Hill include multiple out-of-town guests
Out-of-town mourners at Mrs. Elnora Hill's funeral included Rev and Mrs George Holwager and son Philip of Nashville Tennessee Mrs Edith Jessup of Morristown Mr and Mrs Rolland H Jessup of Charlottesville Luther Jessup of Cicero Everett Jessup and family of New Castle Alvin Jessup of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Hart Barrett of Westland and Mrs Parnell of Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Hill
George Holwager
Philip
Nashville, Tenn
Edith Jessup
Morristown
Rolland H. Jessup
Charlottesville
Luther Jessup
Cicero
Everett Jessup
New Castle
Alvin Jessup
Indianapolis
Hart Barrett
Westland
Parnell
Greenfield
Local newborns welcomed at Rushville City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ralph Mosier proudly greet an 8 pound daughter born Tuesday morning at the City hospital in Rushville. Earlier, Mr and Mrs Jonathan Criswell reported a son born Monday morning to their family in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mosier
City Hospital
Rushville
Jonathan Criswell
This Place
War Bonds Sold Each Payday Option
The note suggests investing through war bonds every payday as a regular saving strategy. It emphasizes using regular income moments to contribute to bond purchases and build disciplined financial support.
Bond Quotas Set For March For Rush County
I Lee Endres announces March bond quotas for Rush county with a total of 73000. Units include Anderson 5314.25 Orange 3665 Walker 4947.75 Posey 5131 Ripley 5680.75 Jackson 3298.50 Center 5497.50 Washington 4764.50 Union 4214.75 Noble 4031.50 Richland 3298.50 Rushville 7330 Rushville City 16126 Final totals show county sales 940040.25 versus a county quota of 881600 with Ripley Walker Jackson Richland and Rushville oversubscribing. Ripley township quota 74900 with sales at 99432.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Lee Endres
Rush County
Anderson
Orange
Walker
Posey
Ripley
Jackson
Center
Washington
Union
Noble
Richland
Rushville
Rushville City
Soldiers and units listed with updated addresses
News notes updated addresses for service members: Pvt. Eugene I. Gardner 238th Tr. Gr., 50 St., Keesler Field, Mississippi. John Paul Morris G M 2 C with the Armed Guard Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Pfc. Herman A. Porter now at Hq. and Hq, LAAF, Laredo, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Eugene I. Gardner
Keesler Field
Miss
John Paul Morris
Armed Guard Center
New Orleans
Pfc
Herman A. Porter
LAAF
Laredo
Texas
Taxpayers warned deadline near for 1943 Indiana returns
Will H. Smith, Collector of Internal Revenue for Indiana district, urges that 1943 income tax returns be filed by March 15. He notes his office provides assistance but cannot prepare every return, advising taxpayers to gather figures and complete line-by-line forms themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Smith
Internal Revenue
Indiana
Smith
Grant Henley Returns Home After Hospital Observation
Grant Henley came home Monday from Methodist hospital in Indianapolis after two weeks of observation and treatment. He is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Henley
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Mr. Henley
Local Man Returns From Henry County Hospital
Dave Van Osdel of Carthage area returned Thursday from New Castle Henry County hospital after observation and is reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave van Osdel
Carthage
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
WLC Observes 50th Birthday With Program
The Woman's Literary Circle celebrated its 50th anniversary March 7 at Fletcher Methodist Church with a two course dinner and a program. Miss Mattie Clark and Miss Winona Newsom highlighted fifty years of activity. Members recalled 157 total, 107 living, with six charter members remaining. Guests from Connersville Indianapolis Knightstown Milroy Rush attended. roses presented to each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Literary Circle
Fletcher Methodist Church
H. E. Henley
Mattie Clark
Winona Newsom
Ball State
Red Cross
Art Fund
Eunice H. Publow
Alma S. Henley
Coral McCerty
Walter B. Hill
Ralph Dreyer
Knightstown
Isadore Kirk
New Castle
Henley
Carl Norris
Connersville
Murray Hadley
Indianapolis
Oran Henley
Town Board Meeting Sees Resignation Tabled for Marshal Post
Town council met for its regular session Tuesday approving minutes from the prior meeting and new bills. Marshal Foster Wilson submitted his resignation as town marshal water works and street superintendent but the board tabled it until a replacement is found. The volunteer fireman pay rate was set at two dollars for the first three hours and one dollar for each hour beyond three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Wilson
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Los Angeles Water and Power Department
Army
Roosevelt
McCarty
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Truk
Selom
Plaann Pass
U. 8
Japan
Pacific
Philippines
China
Marshall Islands
U. S. Treasury Department
WLC
Eunice S. Phelps
Hazel Cooper
Lizzie P. Hill
Eunice H. Dunn
Ella C. Porter
Mary A. Johnson
Ida S. Henley
Minnie Venness
Lucy Hill Binford
Harry Ammen
A. J. Carr
Carr
Phelps
Baker
Flick
Miss Newsom
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