Marjorie Koch Wins Rush County Oratorical Contest
Miss Marjorie Koch of Manilla won the fifth annual Rush county oratorical contest held at the Mays school building. Judges Orlando Engle Sup t L E Rogers and Wilbur Shirley awarded the gold medal over eight rivals, despite audience support for Mary Starkey.
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Marjorie Koch
Rush County
Mays
Manilla
Orlando Engle
Mary Starkey
Morton
Koch
Starkey
Frank Huston
Raleigh
Miss Koch
Bruce Barton
Norma Blunk
Gings
Inez Mae Apple
Lucile Frances
American Legion
County Latin Contest Prizes Awarded at Graham High
Winners of first and second in the County Latin Contest held at Graham High School Rushville were Lake Alexander Milroy and Curtis Shake Rushville. Dorothy Carpenter New Salem and Nancy Waggener Rushville won Caesar and Milroy, with local entrants Mary Hosier and Bonnie Jean Beal Rushville.
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Graham High School
Rushville
Rush County
St. Paul
Lake Alexander
Milroy
Curtis Shake
Caesar
Dorothy Carpenter
New Salem
Nancy Waggener
Cicero
Mary Hosier
Bonnie Jean Beal
Helen Matlock
Carthage
Morton Memorial Milroy
Louis Coffee
Purdue student Clyde Henley visits parents this week
Clyde Henley of Purdue University visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Henley from Monday to Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Anderson and daughter Marjorie were in Shelbyville Tuesday.
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Clyde Henley
Purdue University
Mrs
C. C. Henley
Herbert Anderson
Marjorie
Shelbyville
Frank Willis receives one to ten year sentence
Frank Willis former Walker township trustee was sentenced by Judge John A Titsworth to one to ten years in the Indiana State Prison after pleading guilty to grand larceny He had been arrested the prior Friday for stealing an adding machine from William Arbuckle of Homer and selling it for 15 in Indianapolis worth over 50 Willis had resigned amid embezzlement indictments later dismissed and faces further questions about township books
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Frank Willis
Walker Township
Indiana State Prison
John A. Titsworth
William Arbuckele
Homer
Willis
Titsworth
Ed Compton
Indianapolis
Manilla
State Board of Accounts
Court House
Arbuckle
Agai Illis
Stech
William F. Marshall
Edgar Stiers
Hancock County
State of Indiana
Albert J. Reddick
Alonzo G. Abernathy
Funeral of Mrs Hollowell
Mrs. Margaret J. Hollowell died Tuesday at City Hospital after an extended illness. A Rushville native and longtime resident near Mays and Rushville she is survived by one sister and three brothers. Funeral held Thursday at her sister’s home with Rev. Crawley officiating. Interment in East Hill cemetery. D. P. Dunn in charge. Miss Mary Ellen McCarty visiting her parents during spring vacation.
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Margaret J. Hollowell
Rush County
Rushville
Near
Mays
City Hospital
Hollowell
Calvin and
Minerva A. Jones
J. S. Hollowell
Indianapolis
Anna Sipe
Frank P. Jones
Greenfield
Hubert Jones
Raleigh
George B. Jones
San Francisco
California
Anna_ Sipe
W. T. Crawley
East Hill
D. P. Dunn
Mary Ellen McCarty
Mrs. O. C. McCarty
State convention details for Rush county delegates
Rush county will cast two votes on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment at the state convention. Preparations include funding elections, appointing precinct boards, and securing petitions with 500 voter signatures. Delegates chosen by county voters must meet in the House of Representatives to ratify or oppose, then a secretary of state certificate is issued.
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Rush County
State Election Commission
Federal Secretary of State
Canidates
Govenor
House of
Secre
Justice of the Supreme Court
Ratiff
Secretary of State
United States
Agricultural tips for farms and livestock management
Practical farming guidance covers pig feeding and thrift, oil use in tractors, legume hay to cut protein costs, home grown feeds, strawberry and bean cultivation, timing for pig market in Indiana, hotbeds for early field work, pruning vs trimming trees, supplying niche products, shade tree recommendations, green feeds for hens, farm renter financing, labor importance, manure handling, prime beef calf timing, tractor upkeep, inoculated seed on pastures, evaluating new crop claims, and efficient livestock handling.
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Indiana
Purdue tips for farm planning and crop care in Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural Extension advises farmers on pasture acreage, pest control, and crop planning. Topics cover grain marketing limits in some communities, corn earworm control, strawberry ripening, potato planting, weed and moisture management, dusting for red spider, forage crops to boost hog gains, and budgeting winter feed. Guidance emphasizes local conditions, home gardens, and using resistant varieties with contact to Purdue Extension in Lafayette, Indiana.
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Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Department
Lafayette
Ind
County Club Meets At Mrs McManus Home
The Country Club met at Mrs. Fred McManus home with seven or eight members and three guests. Members discussed the World Court and Mrs Henry McIlvaine reviewed The Good Earth. A committee was appointed to cooperate with the W. L. in holding the county institute of federated clubs. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess.
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Fred McManus
World Court
Henry McIlvaine
W. L
County Institute of Federated Clubs
Rush County Club Institute to Convene at Christian Church
The Federated Clubs of Rush County plan a Friday institute at the Greenfield Christian church. A morning business session precedes talks on International Relations and American Citizenship by Bayard Baker. Rev. Taylor will discuss The American Home in the afternoon. State officers will attend. Lunch costs 25 cents. All ladies urged to attend.
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Federated, Clubs
Rush County
The
Christian Church
Tsadora Wilson Kirk
Bayard Baker
Rev. Taylor
Christian Church of
Greenfield
Ladies Aid Meeting Set at Fletcher Church
The Ladies Aid of Fletcher M. E. Church will meet on Thursday April 6 at the home of Mrs. Harry Rhodes with Mrs. John Tarbet Mrs. Rue Henley and Mrs. Nathan Schoolfield assisting hostesses.
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Fletcher M. E. Church
Church announces upcoming meetings and programs
News from the churches lists a Sunday School conference next Friday at 7 30, Carthage High School music recital Sunday evening under Miss Helen Gause, a Union Good Friday service, a April 12 conference for American Service Committee, and a Rush County Young Peoples conference at Arlington Christian church with appeals to attend and support regular services.
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S. L. Newsom
Carthage High School
Helen Gause
Our Church
American Service Committee
Young Peoples Conference
Rush County
Arlington Christian Church
Fletcher M. E. Church Special Services Draw Large Crowds
Special Services at Fletcher M. E. Church have boosted religious commitment with 24 joining this week and strong attendance at candle light services. Sunday School reports 141 attendees and 53 in Epworth League while Rev. Tryon delivers sermons rooted in personal faith inspiring Bible study and devotion.
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Epworth League
Tryon
Wesleyan Church revival summary and upcoming services
The revival closed recently with 18 to 23 seekers at the altar and some blessings received, but some failed to meet requirements. About twenty raised hands for prayer. conviction remains and salvation is still sought. Sunday services at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with weekly prayer meetings Tuesday and cottage meetings Thursday.
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Alter
W L C Meeting Notes With Plans For County Institute
Mrs. W J Phelps hosted the W L C with eighteen members present. Papers on Flying with Lindbergh and Women Flyers were read by Mrs Avery Howls and Miss Amelia Earhart along with others. Final plans for the county institute were set, and Mrs J R Behr will host the next meeting on April 15. Mr and Mrs Albert Terhune visited Elwood with Mrs Ben Shankland last week.
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W. J. Phelps
Latin America
Lindbergh
Avery Howls
Amelia Earhart
Ruth Nichols
Louise McPhatridge
A. J. Carr
County Institute
J. R. Behr
Albert Terhune
Ben Shankland
Elwood
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Alea
State Convention
Rush County Club Institute
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