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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
The article recalls the Trojan horse tale from Greek legend as a symbol of deception. It notes modern references to spies and disguised troops by Nazi groups and frames the myth as a warning to nations amid current invasions.
Malcolm Bingay in Good Morning cites a Detroit Free Press column arguing that Dewey appeals to a large share of voters under 44. He notes census data showing 39 million under 44 and 28 million over 44, calling the race a young man’s country and criticizing defeatist critics.
The column reflects a muddy humor about post primary politics and civic fatigue. It lampoons neutrality debates and recalls everyday town figures like Grandpappy Squires and Uncle Jed amid light satire of social life and a weekly poem. The piece ends with a quip about a pessimist who always says I can't.
The home of George Henley on North East Street burned between nine and eleven p m Thursday night. First floor furniture and the woodhouse with some wood were saved. second floor and thirty dollars were lost. Henley and son, who live alone, retired when the son smelled smoke. upper rooms were found ablaze. Morris notified Kennedy's Cafe to raise the alarm.
The column lists visits, illness, and family events in Green field, Dunreith, Muncie, and Indianapolis. It notes the Bible school opening May 20 at 8:30, with instructors named, plus community visitors and funeral services. Radio schedule previews include CBS and NBC programs detailingDreamtime Holland Tulip Festival coverage and celebrity appearances.
Mrs. Luella Low of Derry New Hampshire owns a collection of 1300 different kinds of joker cards gathered from various playing card packs.
Abe Buzzard a 68 year old Pennsylvanian has spent over 30 years of his life in jail mostly for stealing chickens Between jail terms he travels as an itinerant evangelist A dice little problem for the psychologists.
This Week New Minister London England Winston Churchill Britain s First Lord of Admiralty in the World War who last Friday became Prime Minister succeeding Neville Chamberlain who had headed the government since just after King George VI ascended the throne Mr Churchill had served as First Lord of the Admiralty under Mr Chamberlain being elevated from the position to carry on the war His appointment approved by the King assured a coalition Cabinet in Britain This photo was taken late in 1939.
Linda Whitney, a comely volunteer, became the nation’s first marathon bather at Chicago’s Coliseum coal and stoker show. She used a shower bath set up for a ten hour daily bath, with ablutions continuing for nine days.
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