Summer days and small town chatter in Carthage
Carthage residents enjoyed dollar day with a high school band and free picture show on Saturday night. Local news notes include summer heat, dusty fields, a demonstration of the Solovox at Hubert Hunt’s store, and reports on subscribers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Winslow
Pearl Johnson
Carthage
Bayard Baker
Baker
Hubert Hunt
Doc Dreyer
Nash
Roosevelt
Mick” Kyser
John Redmond
Burlington, Kane
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Last Rites For Mrs. Corda Hill
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the family home south of Carthage for Mrs. Corda Hill aged 79 who died Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage. Rev. Lawrence Maines officiated and burial followed in Knightstown cemetery. Surviving are her husband and six children including Mrs. Elsa Perkins of New Castle Mrs. Walter Foster of Knightstown Luther Ricker Don Ricker Mrs. Milo Carpenter of Rushville and Michael Ricker of Anderson.
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Carthage
Corda Hill
Lawrence Maines
Knightstown
Hill
Elsa Perkins
New Castle
Walter Foster
Luther Ricker
Don Ricker
Milo Carpenter
Rushville
Michael Ricker
Anderson
Ambulance Transfer Takes Coffins to Homer Area
Mr and Mrs Enos Coffin in poor health were removed Wednesday by A B Thompson ambulance to the home of Mr and Mrs Bear Addison near Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Coffin
A. B. Thompson
Bear Addison
Homer
Real Estate Transfers Highlight April Activity in County
April real estate transfers surged with fifty closings totaling about 42000 dollars. Major deal includes Harvey Hopkins of Knightstown purchasing 175 acres for 8000 dollars in Ripley township. Transfers cover Carthage and Ripley township deeds involving several families and banks in related property sales and quitclaims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Downey
Carthage
Ripley Township
Harvey Hopkins
Knightstown
Poppy Day Observance Promotes Veteran Poppy Sale
Poppy Day on May 24 will feature twelve million veteran made poppies crafted by disabled veterans at Marion hospital under Indiana Auxiliary sponsorship. The event, the largest since the custom began, aims to raise funds for Legion welfare programs supporting disabled veterans and veteran families. Local sale under Mrs. Ella Nelson includes student sellers John Winslow Joanne Tweedy Lois Reames and Shirley Ann Nelson.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Marion Hospital
Indiana Department of the Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Legion and
Hoosier Legionnaire
Ella Nelson
John Winslow
Joanne
Jackie Tweedy
Lois Reames
Shirley Ann Nelson
Shirley News to Get New Publisher Editor in August
The Shirley News in Shirley Indiana will have new management in August with Rev Frank D Harris from Columbus Ohio assuming publishing and editing duties. The paper is currently owned by Mr and Mrs C A Clawson.
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Shirley News
Shirley
Indiana
C. A. Clawson
Frank D. Harris
Miami Avenue Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Ohio
Illness Update From Local Sickness List
Bayard Baker is improving from a throat infection. M. S. Kyser is confined at home but improving. Mrs. C. G. Hill, previously ill, is up and around again.
W L C Members Plan Versailles Oldenburg Trip
W L C members and guests may join a historical visit to Versailles and Oldenburg on Monday May 26. Call Bertha Newlin May Moore or Winona Newsom by Friday to confirm. Meet at Mrs Parvel Moore's home at 9 00 a m sharp.
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Versailles
Oldenburg
Bertha Newlin
May Moore
Winona Newsom
Parvel Moore
Geneva visitors at Roy Small family home
Mr and Mrs William Hale of Geneva visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Small and family, spending the afternoon together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hale
Geneva
Roy Small
Rushville Saddle Club to Stage Memorial Day Horse Show
The Rushville Saddle Club announces its annual gymkhana on Memorial Day at the Denning arm in Rushville at Seventh and Spencer. Cowboys and cowgirls will perform trick riding and games. horse classes include three gaited five gaited and fine harness. Grand entry begins 12:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Saddle Club
Rushville
Vacation Bible School Schedule Announced for Carthage
The Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday May 26 at Carthage grade school for children aged 4 to 14. Daily plan runs from 8:30 to 11 with devotional, study, supervised play, and closing exercises. Transportation reported to Rev Lawrence Maines by parents. guidance by Murray S. Kenworthy, Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Lawrence Maines
Murray S. Kenworthy
Crack Stock Car Driver to Wheel Mighty Midget
Kenny Eaton of New Castle won at Mt Lawn and will drive in Greenfield on May 24 facing top pilots from Columbus Franklin Rockville and Dayton. Bus Wilbert and Harold Shaw will also race at the Greenfield semi oval for a $300 guaranteed purse.
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Kenny — Eaton
New Castle Star
Mt. Lawn
Greenfield
Eaton
Columbus
Franklin
Rockville
Dayton
Bus Wilbert
Harold Shaw
Indianapolis
Greenfield Track
Regal Banquet Attended by Local Couples in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Charles Whitfield Mr and Mrs Russell Kennedy and Mr and Mrs A W Winfield attended the Regal banquet and entertainment in the Murat Temple Indianapolis last week John J Haramy was guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitfield
Russell Kennedy
A. W. Winfield
Murat Temple
Indianapolis
John J. Haramy
Rhodeses Attend Graduation of William Ren Hartzler
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhodes spent Wednesday evening in Rushville to join the commencement and graduation services of Mrs Rhodes brother William Ren Hartzler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rhodes
Rushville
Rhodes
William Ren Hartzler
Memorial Day Closures Hit Carthage Businesses
Most Carthage businesses close all day May 30 for Decoration Day. Filling stations may stay open until noon. Post Office will open until nine o clock with no rural delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Sam McCarty
Soft Ball Team Organized Here
After years without summer recreation Carthage and nearby residents formed a soft ball team. Players like Harry Bundy Fred Norris Dick McNabb Ralph Webb Pete Ewing and others have practiced at the high school diamond and the group seeks community support to back a fighting home team this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Rushville
Arlington
Charlottesville
Harry Bundy
Violent Southern Rush County Rainstorm Causes Damage
The southern part of Rush County endured a heavy rainfall last Friday night with roads washed out and culverts damaged. Little Flatrock creek overflowed, forcing road closures, while high winds felled trees and damaged electric and telephone lines, unlike Carthage and northern parts which saw little rain.
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Carthage
Rush County
Little Flatrock Creek
Agricultural Pamphlets Advise Indiana State Fair Exhibitors
The Indiana State Fair agricultural pamphlets urge exhibitors to contact their County Agent or Paul S. Dunn manager to obtain guides. The fair runs eight days from August 29 to September 5 with $8,843.25 in premiums in the department, signaling a strong year for farmers to showcase fine produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Paul S. Dunn
State House
Indianapolis
Guy Cantwell
Gosport
Floyd Miller Dies Thursday in Rush County
Floyd Miller 63, a longtime Rush county farmer near Carthage, died Thursday morning after a period of declining health. Survivors include his widow, a brother Bearl of Carthage, a nephew Ross Hutchinson of Cambridge City, two step-daughters Geneva Walls and Irene Click of Rushville. Funeral services will be Sunday at Arlington Christian church with Rev. Robert Buck officiating. interment in Arlington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Miller
Rush County
Carthage
Joseph
Mary Miller
Bill to curb strikes draws Indiana poll
Indiana Chamber of Commerce surveys members on H R 4139 the Vinson bill designed to curb strikes and lockouts in defense industries. It outlines a 25 day cooling off period a freeze on closed shop practices and an immediate removal of suspected subversives with back wages later paid if innocence proven.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Carl Vinson
Georgia
National House of Representatives
Lothair Teetor
State Chamber
Vinson
Teeter
Indiana
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Teetor
Carthage Dollar Day Draws Large Crowd and Merchants’ Deals
A large Carthage crowd attended Saturday dollar day with merchants offering strong values. The high school band performed a one hour concert in a hardware store and a free picture show entertained visitors, signaling potential future events for savings and local entertainment.
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Carthage
Attenders at Little Flat Rock Christian Church
Mr and Mrs George B Moore Mr and Mrs Roy Herkless Mr and Mrs Nelson Cook Mr and Mrs James Heifner and Mr and Mrs Loren Munden attended morning services at the Little Flat Rock Christian church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Moore
Roy Herkless
Nelson Cook
James Heifner
Loren Munden
Little Flat Rock Christian Church
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John M. Moore
Inez G. Moore
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Howard E. Henley
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Emma de May
Guy le May
Henry Co
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Lewis G. Donoho
Lillie M. Donoho
William J. Henley
Union National Bank
Kansas City
Jackson Co., Co
Frank L. Hall
Grantor Trust Co
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Center Township
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Aloysius J. Carr
Alta H. Carr
Harold H. Phelps
Norrene W. Phelps
Henry
William P. Henley
Ripley
Cora N. McCarty
Samuel O. McCarty
Floyd P. Newsom
Nellie B. Newsom
Rose Hill
Charles Parish
Elmira Parish
Lindley G. Taylor
Charles Henley
WLW
Frazier Thomas
Thomas
Capitol Police
Senate
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Shirley Paper
W.L.C
Daily Vacation Bible School
By R. C. McNabb
State Fair Off Press
Red Cross
John G. Winant
United States
Great Britain
Lady Reading
Women’s Volunteer Service
London
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