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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

3

Hovey Lake Game Preserve Project Awaits Approval

Development plans for the Hovey Lake state game preserve southwest of Mt. Vernon Posey county await U S Bureau of Biological Survey approval. The 900 acre area funded by Pittman Robertson act funds would include a dam parking areas a service building a boathouse and landing financed by federal Pittman Robertson and state licenses. The project aims to protect fish birds and wildlife and allow open public use under assigned seasons.

Hovey Lake State Game Preserve Mt. Vernon Posey County U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey Division of Fish and Game Indiana Pittman-Robertson Hovey Lake Dry Lake Fish and Game State Fish and Game Funds Alvin P. Hovey Hovey Act of Congress

Oil Drilling Slowed by Rains and Floods in Indiana

High waters after spring rains delay activity in southwestern Indiana oil and gas fields. The Division of Geology has issued permits as operators prepare for extensive operations in proven areas and others under lease, with drilling expected to continue statewide though most wells will target the southwest.

Indiana Division of Geology

Peace Play At Charlottesville Sunday Night May 12

Peace Volunteers from Earlham College Richmond Ind will present the play This Man and Four Generals at the Charlottesville school building Sunday evening. The union service is sponsored by all local churches and the public is invited. The cast recently performed at Greenfield Methodist church.

Charlottesville Peace Volunteers Earlham College of Richmond Ind Greenfield Methodist Church

Trail er Vagabond Crystal Cave Kentucky Tale

A long account from Crystal Cave near Mammoth Cave Kentucky recounts Floyd Collins discovery death and burial. It notes the cave's dry steady conditions mummifying his remains and tours allowing visitors to view the grave amid local legends and vandalism.

Mammoth Cave Crystal Cave Floyd Collins Kentucky Hills Collins Kentucky Hoyle Sones

Local Families Gather for Socials and Visits This Week

Mr. and Mrs Will Oldham attended alumni events at the school building Saturday night. Neal Nicholas and son with Mrs John Nicholas and Mrs Otho Nicholas and sons visited Mar tinsville Saturday. Billy Ray Collins of Stringtown stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Zapf. Grant Johnston hosted friends from Greenfield at a pitch-in dinner last week. Walter Woods of Shirley called on Claude Walker Sunday. Wayne Circle of Indianapolis visited with Charles Hudson and family Saturday night and Sunday. County Federation of Clubs attendees from here included many named ladies. Shorty Addison and sons moved to Gwynne ville. Grover Clements to the Addison vacated property. Mrs Ralph Zapf and Miss Ida Jessup were in New Castle Monday. Esta Webb and Ella Redden of Rushville visited Oscar Ruggles Sunday. Christian Workers met with Mrs Henry Pentland. James Eugene Boston, born April 27, is son of Mr and Mrs James Boston of Indianapolis. Mrs Boston was formerly Miss Maxine Shields.

Will Oldham Harriett Oldham Gertrude Mattix Greenfield Carl Oldham Larry Dayton Ohio Charles Simmons John Nicholas Russell Smith Hammond Wayman Herkless Elizabeth Garland Indianapolis Margaret Lin Neal Nicholas Otho Nicholas Martinsville Billy Ray Collins Stringtown Ralph Zapf Grant Johnston Walter Woods Shirley Claude Walker Wayne Circle Charles Hudson County Federation of Clubs Mesdames Merle McClarnon Golda Lowe Florence Heifner Rosella Pauline Peer Inez Johnston Frankie Jessup Halcyon Kirk Jessie Wright Zona White Julia Clements Ruthann Verna Haskett Ermadell Jessup Eva Kirk Mae Campbell Miriam Jessup Shorty Addison Gwynneville Grover Clements Addisons Ida Jessup New Castle Esta Webb Ella Redden Rushville Oscar Ruggles Henry Pentland James Boston James Eugene Boston Maxine Shields

Local Families Visit and Attend Commencement

Mrs. Charles Webb of Knightstown visited Harmon Watson and family Friday evening and attended the commencement exercises here. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Shields and daughter Elizabeth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ball and son Bobby Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruggles visited Sunday in Indianapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ocheltree.

Charles Webb Knightstown Harmon Watson Conrad Shields Elizabeth Byron Ball Bobby Lowell Arthur Ruggles Indianapolis Karl Ocheltree

Centralia Man Feeds Cow Warm Brew. Cow Becomes Drinker

Emil Holm of Centralia Washington fed his cow warm home brew to save its life. Since then the cow has developed a habit of drinking.

Emil Holm Centralia Wash

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F. R. Newby — — Notary Public Carthage, Ind Owen Gray Carthage F. M. Miller King's Beauty Shop Ratliff Rex E. Sexson Greenfield, Ind Henry Nelson Charlottesville, Ind Cigiayn Rush County Raa K. E. Ekin R. C. McBane Morristown W. W. Zike S. C Makomb Electric Golden Rule Golden Rule Hatcheries GAS Valor Texaco Firestone Harold Phelps Hovey Lake Game Preserve Satko Tacoma Washington Paul Satko Alaska Lothair Parker H. G. Biddlecum North Tenth St Don Garrett Lyle Bell Ray Harting Maywood Frank Roberts Evansville Crystal, Cave, Kentucky Sand Cave Eighly By Warren Bayley THE Warner TFL Susan Parr Ts Shi Ae WED. Thurs & Fri Irs Virgil Grinstead Republican Alvan Sohn Rush and Henry Counties Willard Batteries Howell Bros
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