New Circulation Books At Local Library For Children
Library notes announce ready for circulation titles including Pelle's New Suit The Little Engine That Could The Gingerbread Boy The First Circus The Flight of the Silver Bird illustrated in color. Recent gifts include My Mother Is a Violent Woman by Tommy Waderton given by Mrs Grace Gurley and Gentlemen Behave etiquette for men donated by Lillian E Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Burgheim
Carroll
Hong
Kong
China
Tommy Waderton
Grace Gurley
Hanson
Lillian E. Henley
Slain Daughter Pharaba Marries Doyle W Nichols Jr
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Slain announce the marriage of their daughter Pharaba to Doyle W Nichols Jr of Pittsboro on October 13 1940 in Pittsboro. The couple will reside near Lebanon. Junior Young People of the Christian church met with 28 present led by Marion Beckner and Leatha Carwein with Rev Charles Buck in charge of devotions and a social afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Slain
Pharaba
Doyle W. Nickels, Jr
Pittsboro
Lebanon
The
Christian Church
Marion Beckner
Leatha Carwein
Charles Buck
Walker Home Builders club meeting report
Mrs Rue Miller hosted the Walker Home Builders club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lonnie Ormes led devotions after the creed song and flag salute. Mrs Russell Johnson shared a report of her Purdue trip, then led a lesson on Color Building. After the Christian flag salute, 32 members and 5 guests were served refreshments by the hostess and assistants Mrs Ormes, Mrs Claude Warfield, and Mrs Carl Nichol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue Miller
Walker Home Builders Club
Lonnie Ormes
Russell Johnson
Purdue
Beart
Ormes
Claude Warfield
Carl Nichol
Birthday party honors Mrs Ray McCloskey in Arlington
Mrs McCloskey hosts a Thursday evening birthday gathering at her Arlington home. Four tables of rock were played and delicious refreshments served. She receives several fine gifts. Attendees include Pete Jones Bill Baker Merle Stout Carlos Heath John Woods Jane Readle James Cadwallader Raymond Overleese Rigsbee Farlow Delbert Winkler Roy Renegar Harry Hinton Bob Kennedy Hugh Kennedy Irvin Bitner Howard Stout and Miss Hannah Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloskey
Arlington
Mesdames
Pete Jones
Bill Baker
Merle Stout
Carlos Heath
John Woods
Jane Readle
James Cadwallader
Raymond Overleese
Rigsbee Farlow
Delbert Winkler
Roy Renegar
Harry Hinton
Bob Kennedy
Hugh Kennedy
Irvin Bitner
Howard Stout
Miss Harnah Beard
Margaret Hill McCarter club hosts guest day luncheon
The Margaret Hill McCarter club held its annual guest day luncheon at Mrs. Fred McFat ridge home near Arlington. Fourteen members and 38 guests attended with Green tapers and St Patrick Day decor. Guests included Nelle R. Brown, Charlotte Holman, and Bayard Baker. Mary Hodge presided over business as roll call welcomed guests. Rev R E Walker spoke and Merle Kemple entertained with piano and Betty Bell Kemple sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hill McCarter Club
Fred McFatridge
Arlington
Nelle R. Brown
Charlotte Holman
Bayard Baker
Mary Hodge
R. E. Walker
Arlington M. E
Merle Kemple
Betty Bell Kemple
Longtime Arlington Resident John Munden Dies at 79
John T. Munden 79, a longtime Arlington resident, died at his home after a two week illness. He was born December 4, 1861 in Indiana, son of Christopher Munden. Survived by wife Mary E Megee three sons Roy Raymond Lor en one half sister Anna Black. Funeral at Arlington Christian church followed by burial in Morristown Asbury cemetery. Medics officiated revival with Rev Buck and Rev Maines leading service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Munden
Arlington
Indiana
Christopher Munden
North Carolina
Mary E. Megee
Roy
Raymond
Loren
Carthage
Anna Black
Indianapolis
The
Christian Church
Asbury Cemetery
Morristown
R. C. Buck
Lawrence Maines
Annual Report on 1940 Operations of Container Corporation
The 1940 annual report to stockholders issued by Container Corporation of America and subsidiaries shows consolidated net profit of 2,227,682 dollars, up from 1,448,900 in 1939, or 2.85 dollars per share on 781,253 shares. Consolidated net sales reached 30,464,677 dollars, up 26 percent in value with a 9 percent rise in unit volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Container Corporation of America
Walter P. Paepcke
Official Board Markets
National Paperboard Association
Bank Report Shows Earnings Rise Amid Tax and Cost Pressures
The report notes increases in receivables and current liabilities, with taxes swelling by 890 977 and a funded debt reduction of 1 276 009. Additions to plant and equipment total 1 266 788 and dividends of 1 171 879 were paid. Earned surplus rose 848 639 as the board weighs an employee retirement annuity and a 5 million dollar preferred issue to retire bank credit and boost working capital. Volume in 1940 hit new peaks for paperboard and containers despite higher taxes and material costs.
Newark Wife Sues Husband for Divorce Over Communist Allegiance
Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Newark New Jersey files for divorce alleging her husband favored Communism over their marriage. The suit cites irreconcilable differences and seeks legal separation.
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Margaret Carroll
Newark, N. J
Wildlife Stamp Sale Begins April Across Indiana
The annual Wildlife Stamp sale by Indiana conservation clubs starts April 1 as part of Wildlife and Conservation Week. Proceeds fund local club activities and the National Wildlife Federation. A new stamp series features colored drawings of wildlife species fish flowers and trees by outdoor artists.
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Indiana
National Wildlife Federation
Man questions fate after head on crash hat missing
In New Hampshire a motorist crawled from a head on collision and helped the other driver. He then angrily demanded where his hat was, shaking his fist under the other man’s nose.
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New Hampshire
Raleigh police receive odd extortion bid in a call
A Raleigh NC police line received a call asking the cost to whip a no account scoundrel. The caller replied ten dollars or thirty days and then said that was too much after the receiver hung up.
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Raleigh
N. C
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F. R. Newby — — Notary Public
Carthage, Ind
Knightstown
King’s Beauty Shop
Ico
Texaco
GAS Valor
Firestone
Harold Phelps
K. E
C.F. Bldg
Rushville
Koyev E- Finance
Helen K. Minneman
2Nd and
Main Sts
Rush Co. National Bank Bldg
Rushville, Ind
Henry Nelson
Charlottesville, Ind
Ratliff
Busard’s
Plymouth
Henry Binford
Blacktop Road
Ralph Siler
Water Street
D. W. Grossman
Ind
Golden Rule Hatcheries
Art Lineback Tailor
John Deere
C. C. Tractor
Carthage TrActor & Implement Co
Library Notes
Pelle
Beskow
Scotty
Los Angeles
Calif
Death Valley
Julian S. Gerard
Gold Dust
Arlington News
Nickels
Fernandina
Mays Packing Company, Inc
Tuxedo
Carthage Grain Co
Baysback Fertilizer Co
Greenfield
Shelbyville
Alka-Seltzer
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