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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1946
Page
1
The piece notes a lively political campaign nearing its climax with strong voter turnout urged for next Tuesday. It highlights weather, Halloween activity, local sports previews, a new business arrangement in trucking, and community notices including church events, 4-H plans, and upcoming meetings across Rush and surrounding counties.
Carthage High School prepares for the season opener against visiting New Salem Eagles at the Carthage gym. Coach Ora Clayton leads the Blue Raiders through preseason drills as they aim to reclaim Rush County basketball supremacy after key graduations and with returning lettermen Bill Alexander Max Manche Jack Tweedy and David Magee.
Mrs. Pearl Myers underwent major surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Monday morning. Her condition is improving and she is listed in satisfactory condition.
The Tommie's Service garage completed a new modern stoker at the school building. It is guaranteed to save up to one third of the township coal, pay for itself in three to four years, and improve heating for the two buildings.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Fannin announce the birth of a baby boy on Thursday at Henry County Hospital.
Mrs. Belle Drysdale Nelson died Friday at 6 30 am at her home southwest of Carthage after a year of ill health and a final complication of diseases. She was born January 23 1867 in Rush county and married William C Nelson November 11 1885. Survived by husband three daughters Bessie Robbins Elizabeth Gephart Nettie Six two sons Ben Nelson Russell Nelson two brothers Oliver Drysdale Jesse Drysdale fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Arlington Methodist Church with Rev Frank Shepherd and Rev Charles Buck officiating. Burial in Arlington cemetery.
Basil Stultz is pastor with Jesse Munden as assistant superintendent. Sunday School at 9 30. Preaching at 10 30 a m. Young People's Meeting at 6 p m. Evening Service at 7 p m.
Dr J T Scull pastor introduces Veterans of the Cross program with special music by Max Manche and a talk on Some Veterans I have known. Raymond Manche and others lead Sunday School. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 5 PM after the 10:30 service statewide observance.
Lee Tilden pastor leads Carthage service at 10 30 Text Luke 9 18. Theme A Famine In Land Of Plenty. Prayer Meeting 7 30 Thursday night.
Blue River Wesleyan Methodist Church announces an evangelistic revival led by Rev. Lee Tilden starting November 10 with daily services at 7:30 p.m. Beryl Kennedy says Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 and 7:30 are part of the week.
Walter McAdams is the pastor. Loyall Hunt leads Sunday morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. held at Mrs. Ria Gray’s home in Carthage.
County Agent Spuller reports Rush County will distribute ready mixed red squill bait on Friday November 8 through the Livestock Marketing and Improvement Committee. Distributors in Nail Grain Co Milroy Orme Elevator Rushville Farm Bureau Store Arlington Glenwood Grain Co Glenwood Mays Elevator Charlie Grubbs Mays Manilla Elevator Co Manilla Rush County Farm Bureau Rushville New Salem Elevator New Salem Carthage Grain Elevator Co Carthage provide bait with advance orders through local distributors or the county agent’s office.
Mr and Mrs Marion Jones welcomed a baby girl named Donna Kay Jones at Henry County hospital on a Wednesday in October.
The library records thanks Mrs Verna Hill for pictures and statuary and Mrs H E Henley for three books. Notice of a joint trustees and librarians conference set for November 6 7 and 8 at the Lincoln Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow Jr of Baton Rouge Louisiana announce the birth of a son Bruce Stephenson born Thursday October 17.
Mr and Mrs Roy Herkless completed a three day business and pleasure tour through the South returning Sunday night. They visited Frankfurt Kentucky Jasper Tennessee Chattanooga Tennessee and Rock City Tennessee with points of interest noted along the way.
Mr and Mrs Robert Spangler bought the Hillcrest farm east of Knightstown and plan to move there soon. Mr and Mrs Unn Fitch purchased the Frederica Hill place on Carthage's east side and expect to move to town from their farm shortly.
Sue Ann Truitt hosted a Thursday night Hallowe'en gathering at her home with guests Janet Howard Irene Blessinger Jane Roberts Norma Milldram Betty McCorkle Charlene Whitfield Patricia Truitt Harold Souder Donald Cooper Lloyd Fitch Jack Brown Robert Chonau and Billy Mann. Jane Roberts won best masked prize as tasty refreshments were served.
The Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop launches a cartoon series titled "Pardon Me" as advertising. Manager Hubert Hunt notes a run of about twenty six weeks with a light laugh each week and directs readers to page 2 for the first installment.
Junior Conley and Raymond Butler rode in a 1938 Buick that plunged down an embankment near North Main street and the Big Four tracks. The car telescoped its motor and seats but the occupants escaped with minor injuries. Butler suffered a deep cut above one eye.
A large crowd attended the East Street Christian church banquet honoring Bertram Howard Post No. 316 and the Women's Auxiliary. Commander Joe E. Porter welcomed guests as Mrs. Alta Carr led songs and orchids were presented to Mrs. Sylvester Ray by Forest Beck.
The Lions Club held a regular meeting at the Community Center basement with a mock trial. Charles Whitfield, secretary, was found not guilty of conspiracy to defraud the local theatre for admission receipts after testimony and defense work.
The 28th annual Indiana Farm Bureau convention will be held November 13 to 15 at Murat Theatre Indianapolis with hundreds from all 92 counties expected. President Hassil E. Schenk announces speakers including Governor Ralph F. Gates and Purdue President Frederick L. Hovde along with sessions at the World War Memorial and Severin Hotel Roof Garden.
State police will inspect over 6,500 school buses starting November 1 to remove unsafe vehicles. Inspectors report an 18 percent rise in bus crashes last year with 92 buses carrying children involved in 1945 incidents. Drivers given 10 days to repair deficiencies or risk bus removal and possible prosecution.
George C. Adams 67 died Tuesday at 9 p.m. at the home of Lawrence Price in Ripley township after a six week illness. Born April 6, 1879 in Rush County, son of John W. and Ruth Carter Adams. He belonged to Hannegan Christian church and Arlington Odd Fellows. Wife Grace Price preceded him in death. Sister Nellie Headlee of Shelby County survives. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Wyatt Memorial mortuary with Revs. Myers and Kennerly officiating. Burial Arlington East Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
The Lions Club of Carthage announces a free public talk by Wayne Guthrie, Indianapolis News city editor and Bikini atoll observer, on November 11 at 8 15 pm in the Tweedy Memorial Auditorium. The event, part of Armistice Day observances, invites community members from upper school age up to attend.
Indiana officials announce no duck hunting at Jasper Pulaski State Game Farm near Winamac citing very scarce ducks and difficulties for migratory fowl research. Forestry also bans duck hunting in state forests for safety and conservation. Duck season runs October 26 to December 9 with a seven daily bag limit and 14 possession limit.
William E. Jenner Republican candidate for the U S Senate will address the state in a radio broadcast Saturday November 2 from the State Guard Armory Shelbyville Indiana Delegations from the Tenth District and nearby counties are invited The meeting starts at 730 pm with Jenner on air at 800 pm The speech will be fed to a statewide hook up via WIBC and carried by WAOV WKBV and WEAO A musical program precedes the address
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