Rush County Trustees Meet Ahead of School Superintendent Vote
Rush county trustees held their final session before the June 5 election for county superintendent of schools. John E Goode seeks reappointment. six Republican and six Democratic trustees leave the deciding vote to auditor Edgar Stiers. The opening date for township schools is set for September 5 with organization meetings September 1. Albert Reddick swore in as Walker township trustee after a three month dispute.
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Rush County
John E Goode
Goode
Edgar Stiers
al Williamson
County Poor Relief
Albert J. Reddick
Walker Township
Reddick
Wool payment increased to 12 cents per pound Indiana wool pool
Indiana Wool Growers Association president T I Ferris reports a 12 cent per pound initial payment to cooperative members, up from eight. The plan pays about 75 percent of current values upfront with a final payment later, and Capper Volstead legalizes cooperative marketing for better prices and orderly distribution.
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T. I. Ferris
Indiana Wool Growers Association
Indianapolis
Farmers’ Wool Pool
Ferris
Indiana
Fort Wayne
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Boston
Friendly Circle Market At The Bank Saturday May 13
The Friendly Circle announces a bank market to be held on Saturday May 13. Residents and visitors are invited to browse and buy items in a community event hosted at the bank premises. Proceeds support local activities and programs.
Wife and Mother Will Cheer Arnold in Race
In Indianapolis two women, the 1930 winner’s wife and mother, will cheer Billy Arnold in the 500 mile race on May 30. Arnold, famed for speed, led for 130 miles before a crash last year and is regarded among the era’s top drivers alongside Murphy and Lockhart.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Billy Arnold
Motor Speedway
Speedway
Billy
Arnold
Jimmy Murphy
Frank Lockhart
The Scarecrow Passes From Our American Rural Scene
The scarecrow, a long standing symbol of American farm life, is fading as agricultural science advances. Pyrox treated seed corn repels crows with deadly taste, reducing losses and making the old scarecrow obsolete in protecting fields.
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United States
Seaplanes Back Speed Supremacy Says Expert
Maj James H Doolittle holds seaplane and land plane speed records and argues seaplanes stay faster in air than land planes. He notes air speed tied to landing speed and cites pontoon buoyancy and smoother water contact reducing nose over at high speeds. He contrasts 850 hp land engines with a 2800 hp English seaplane engine and a 294 mph land-plane record to illustrate the gap.
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St. Louis
James H. Doolittle
Doolittle
Prohibition repeal backers announce county delegate slate
In Rush and neighboring county, repeal forces unveiled their slate for the state referendum on the proposed twenty first amendment. Democrats Fred W. Lightfoot and George Wingerter seek state convention delegates pledged for repeal, while dry candidates John Booth and Walter Bitner oppose ratification. Votes require 500 signatures by May 6 with campaigns planned by Rush county vets. Dale Fisher, county clerk, witnessed Lightfoot and Wingerter filing Saturday morning.
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Indiana
Fred W. Lightfoot
West Ninth St
George Wingerter
West Second St
Lightfoot
Washington Township
Wingerter
Rushville
Bush County
John Booth
Walter Bitner
Rush County
Dale Fisher
Why Color Vision Matters In Everyday Life
The Better Vision Institute bulletin explains color mixtures and color-blindness, its three forms, and improved testing methods using card numbers. It notes eight percent of whites and lower rates among Blacks and Indians, stressing the need for color discrimination in danger signals and that ten states require color-vision tests for driving licenses.
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Better Vision Institute
United States
Indiana
The
Ripley Township 4-H Club Meets at Behr Home
Regular Ripley Township 4-H Club meeting held at J. R. Behr home with twelve members and visitors. Eugene Gardner presided as president. Each boy in the corn club received fifteen pounds of seed corn, distributed at the gathering. J. R. Behr gave planting and care instructions. Next meeting set for school agriculture room with Russell Siler, Robert Ewing and Roy Reddick leading the program.
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Ripley Township
4-H Club
J. R. Behr
Eugene Gardner
Russell Siler
Robert Ewing
Roy Reddick
Burdsal Paint Sale Listed at Sharer and Moore
Burdsal brand paint sale announced for Sharer and Moore on May 3 4 and 5 with discounts advertised across interior enamel and exterior coatings.
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Sharer & Moore
English Pith Helmet To Be Worn At Indy 500
Wilbur Shaw plans to wear a pith driving helmet at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 to stay cool and protect his head during the five hour race. He notes Sir Malcolm Campbell used the gear at Daytona Beach and cites its safety and comfort. Shaw drove Ralph Hepburn’s car last year after Hepburn’s injury, finishing the race despite engine trouble.
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Ianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wilbur Shaw
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona Beach
Speedway
Shaw
Ralph Helpburn
Chinese Ancestor Worship at the Family Altar
A Home Journal description of Chinese ancestral worship detailing the family altar, tablets, incense, and lamp. The practice spans homes from mansions to hovels, with tablets representing deceased relatives and seasonal offerings of wine tea and food. The legend links the origin to a mother's murder and a cherry tree used in worship.
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China
Home Journal
New design to speed ocean liners arc form ships
London reports Sir Joseph Isherwood unveils an arc form hull that streamlines the midsection to boost capacity 3 to 5 percent and cut fuel costs 15 percent while maintaining a familiar exterior. Tank tests at the National Physical Laboratory back the claim and Lloyds approves the design. He has ordered three 8000 ton cargo ships and is negotiating three more.
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London
Joseph Isherwood
National Physicl Laboratory
Lloyd's
Farmer Leaves Buried Treasure to Red Cross
The will of Arkansas farmer R F Leigh left half his estate to the Red Cross. The estate reportedly included a map and a pet cat and dog. Directions led the Red Cross to two rock walls and a cave like rock house where currency and coins were found totaling about six thousand dollars.
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Washington
Red Cross
Kidd
R. F. Leigh
Arkansas
The
Rush County Quota for Reforestation Project Reached
Rush county's quota for the national reforestation program is 26 young men. Enlistments filled quickly and reserve applications are on hand as substitutes if any are rejected in exams. Applicants will be notified of exam details and the forestry unit will move to a government camp. Most initial applicants are Rushville residents with countywide representation.
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al Williamson
Fred Hoke
Governor’s Commission of Unemployment Relief
Rush County
Williamson
Rush County Forestry Unit
Rushville
Spelling of Name Brings Wallis Brothers Together
Asa Wallis cafe owner in Mineral Wells Texas and his brother Zeke reunite after forty years when Zeke notes the family surname is spelled as on the cafe window. They contact sister Mrs W R Fowler to join a reunion celebration sparked by the old spelling custom.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
Wallises
Asa Wallis
Zeke
Asa
W. R. Fowler
Friendly Circle Meets at Mrs Phelps Home
The Friendly Circle gathered at the home of Mrs Lucile Phelps with Mrs Lucile Guyott assisting. The pastor attended the Rush County Ministerial Association meeting at Little Flat Rock church Monday.Announcements for next Sunday include Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Meeting 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m.
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Friendly Circle
Lucile Phelps
Lucile Guyott
Rush County Ministerial Association
Little Flat Rock
Christian Endeavor
East St Christian Church Invites Regular Services
The church announces regular services Sunday at 10 45 with Sunday School at 9 30 Baptismal services are planned for Sunday afternoon The Young Peoples Society meets Monday night at 7 30 at Roy Herkless home with Jean Sullivan as leader
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Young Peoples Society
Roy Herkless
Jean Sullivan
Fletcher M. E. Church District Activities Schedule
Arlington district conference and settlement day observed. Church events include Ladies Aid, Bible class social, prayer meeting, harmonica practice, choir and orchestra rehearsals, Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:35. Rev. N Schoolfield to preach on Man's Greatest Measure and Jesus The Carpenter with Judas impersonation. Epworth League at 6:30 led by Maxine Gardner. Friendship quilt underway by Ladies Aid.
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Arlington
Katherine V. Kennedy
Ladies Aid
Ed Bushers
N. Schoolfield
Jesus the Carpenter
Brother of Jesus
Judas
Walter Chonau
Epworth
Maxine Gardner
Ladies Ai
Wesleyan Church Seeks Bigger Attendance for Sabbath School
Slight rise in Sunday school attendance reported. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Foreign Missionary service Saturday at 7 30 p m by Miss Mary Green of near Lewiscreek who spent about fifteen years in India. Sister Green praises, urges strong turnout, promising rewards. Sabbath school at 9 30 a m next Sunday with a warm welcome.
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Miss Mary Green
Lewiscreek
Anderson school leader quits after three days
The Anderson board of education began seeking new superintendent candidates after Dr. W. W. Ankenbrand of Rock River Ohio resigned after three days. He cited political considerations for a principal as the reason. The board reduced teachers pay by five percent, cutting about thirty thousand dollars in annual expenses.
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Indianapolis Star
Board of Education
Anderson Schools
W. W. Ankenbrand
Rock River
Ankenbrand
Town Council Meeting Flees Storm Cut by Darkness
Regular council session at the town hall was interrupted by a storm causing a blackout. Members finished the meeting by flashlight as power was out.
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Farmer
East ST. Christian Church
Anderson
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