School Notes highlights and student events from Ripley County
The Senior class hosts an invitational party for Betty Moore. Sophomores hold a class party at Thomas Henley’s. Roscoe Stone joins the Juniors from North Madison. Intramural results include Betty Moore over Jean Sullivan 9-8 in girls and Ray Knopp over Roy Blessinger 5-1 in boys. Freshmen plan a party then theater. A special Armistice Day program is set for Friday at 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Moore
Sophmores
Thomas Henley
Roscoe Stone
North Madison
Jean Sullivan
Grace McGeorge
Lennes Smith
Ray Knopp
Roy Blessinger
Carl Elder
Weldon
Rainbow Division Shapes Fate of World War I Saint-Military Tale
A veteran reminiscence recalls the July 15 1918 clash where the 42nd American Division halted German advance in the Fourth French Army sector. The counteroffensive began three days later, sealing ally victory and foreshadowing the final outcome in the war.
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la Rainbow
Mangi
Degoutte
United States
United States and Marshal Vo. Hindenburg
Rainbow Division
New York
Plains
Kansas
Alabama
Colorado
France
Book week at the library highlights reading and sport
Library notes announce Book Week from November 12 to 18 with emphasis on children's reading and leisure. The item highlights Bell Winning the kings cup and five schooners racing across the Atlantic with Elena winning the contest, appealing to sportsmen and sea lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Spain
Elena
Dinner party honors Mrs Verna Hill before winter departure
At Mrs Avery Rawls home, guests gathered Wednesday for a Century of Progress event in honor of Mrs Verna S Hill who will soon leave for Philadelphia for the winter. Attending were Mrs Verna S Hill, Mrs Hubert Hill, Mrs D P Dunn, Mrs Grace H Porter, Mrs Avery Rawls, Miss Mattie Clark and Miss Mary Louise Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Rawls
Verna S. Hill
Philadelphia
Hubert Hill
D. P. Dunn
Grace H Porter
Mattie Clark
Mary Louise Hill
Carthage Town Burns Rule on Yard Waste
An ordinance requires burning only between 2 and 4 PM and prohibits burning on cement streets. It bars leaving ashes slops waste water trash or any refuse on streets or alleys. Enforcement rests with the Town Board Clerk J A Lineback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
J. A. Lineback
Gathering Torn Under Way
Rush county farmers report heavy cribbing of corn especially by picker users. General crop looks good and seed corn for next year is being selected. Wheat sowing is nearly finished with outcomes left to weather.
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Rush County
Walter Dhonau Birthday Party Enjoyed by Friends
Walter Dhonau received a pleasant surprise birthday gathering at his home on Friday night. Friends attended and a two course dinner was served as the guests spent the evening socially and extended wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dhonau
Mr. Dhonan
Great Moment in the Hearts of Men Armistice Dawn
A vivid World War I reminiscence recalls November 7 on the radio at Marshall Foch headquarters when Germany and France sign the armistice terms. The scene shifts to forests, trains, and sobered celebrations across Indiana as nations glimpse peace. The author laments war’s toll in France and echoes a vow for lasting peace.
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Mars
Marshall Fochine
Marshall Foch
United States
Foch
Indiana
Appomatox
America
Europe
Prince of Peace
France
Surprise Party for Mrs Verna Hill Before Winter Trip
Mrs Verna S Hill prepared to leave for Philadelphia with Miss Babette Henley as neighbors hosted a surprise party Monday evening. Mrs Thomas Bush and Miss Lucille Marsh organized the event on the doorstep with readings, games, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna S. Hill
Babette Henley
Philadelphia
Thomas Bush
Lucille Marsh
Card of Thanks to Mary Hayes’ Befriended Family
Lan Hayes thanks friends and neighbors for kind expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of his beloved wife Mary Hayes. The notice ends with a sal e and a sign for no hunting or trespassing at The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hayes
Lan Hayes
Williams Reveal Couple Wed Near Charlottesville
Miss Elsie Williams and Earl Reveal wed last Monday at the home of Mrs. Iona White near Charlottesville. Williams a Carthage High School graduate and daughter of John Williams, while Reveal is from Noblesville. They will live on a farm near Noblesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Williams
Earl Reveal
Iona White
Charlottsville
Williams
Carthage High School
John Williams
Knightstown
Reveal
Noblesville
White
Miss Williams
Old Deed Uncovered From 1834 Land Contract
Mrs. Joanna Gibson found an 1834 land contract during Andrew Jackson era with his signature affixed. The document records the transfer of land granted to Anne C. Jones, believed original owner of the river road farm once owned by Mary E. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morris
Joanna Gibson
Andrew Jackson
Anne C. Jones
River Road
Mary E. Morris
Barn Rebuilt on Minnie Adkins Farm After Summer Fire
The Adkins farm barn has been completed and painted to replace the one burned in an electric storm this summer. The east end concrete silo, formerly part of the barn, was sold to James McGeorge and is now being torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Adkins
James McGeorge
Dissolution Notice in Morris & Junken Lumber Mill
The Carthage Clarion of March 17, 1881, saved by Mrs. Mary Morris, carried a dissolution notice for Morris & Junken Lumber & Saw Milling, once located on the lot now occupied by the McCullough residences, with editor Charles and Deém.
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Carthage
W C T U Elects Officers and Committees in Carthage
The W C T U of Carthage held its annual election on March 5 appointing Rhoda M Hill as President with Jennie R Coffin and Jeanette Nixon as Vice Presidents. Eunice Dunn became Secretary and Sarah A Johnson Treasurer. Committees include Public Meetings led by A J Johnson and Mary N Henley, and numerous other roles for Endeavor to Reclaim Drinking Men Juvenile Work Circulation of Temperance Literature Legal Investigation and Prosecution Finances Literary Duties and Temperance Column editing.
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W. C.T.U
Carthage
Rhoda M. Hill
Jennie R. Coffin
Jeanette Nixon
Eunice Dunn
Sarah A. Johnson
A. J. Johnson
Mary N. Henley
Margaret F. Binford
Nancy H. Hill
Lurenz Nixon
Ketura Miles
Ann Manley Micajah Hill
Ida S. Henley
Mary Johnson
Emilie R. Hill
Margaret Newby
Ada Conner
Pheriba Hill
Eunice A. Clark
Dr. H. Charles
Lydie Hill
Eunice Phelps
S. B. Hill
Eliza Henley
Margaret Henley
Public WCTU Meeting Announces Program and Speakers
A W C T U public meeting is scheduled for March 19 at 3 PM with opening by Nancy Hill and music by Maggie Andrews. Jennie Coffin will read an essay and Mrs. Eliza Henley a select reading. A note recalls Carthage history with past saloons and Ora Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. T.U
St Ire
B. An
Nancy Hill
Maggie Andrews
Jennie Coffin
Eliza Henley
Carthage
Newsom
Local Business History and Personal Notices
The piece notes a repair shop long standing on Walter Phelps’s lot, later occupied by Carl Norris and family. It also references Dr. Oliver Newby and harness shop operator Joseph Hubbard. An editorial recalls Garfield’s inaugural address and farmer relief efforts, while a personal item states Amos Gates will burn a prick kiln near his home west of town and may build a brick dwelling this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Phelps
Carl Norris
Oliver Newby
Roy Newby
Joseph L. Hubbard
Garfield
Amos Gates
Postcard Shower for Mrs Libby J Hill in Muncie
Mrs Libby J Hill celebrated her 89th birthday with a postcard shower from her Sunday school class and friends while visiting Mrs Stevens in Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby J. Hill
Stevens
Muncie
Al McDaniel Improves After Martinsville Return
Al McDaniel, who recently returned from Martinsville, is slowly improving and able to be out some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al McDaniel
Martinsville
Norris Family Visits Green Kin Near Rushville
Mr and Mrs Paul Norris and their family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hal Green and family located north of Rushville The social call noted family ties and local hospitality in a regional community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Norris
Hal Green
Rushville
Church Activities Include Armistice Day Services
News from the churches outlines Sunday services led by the Peace Committee with Lillian Henley as chair. Friendly Circle meets November 15 with guest Mr. Bayard Baker, plus a program of playlet music and address. Missionary Society gathers with Mrs. Healey and Olive Drysdale leading. Walnut Ridge meeting in Greenfield next Saturday. Ministers attend Raleigh event. next church meeting first Monday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Committee
Lillian Henley
H. E. Henley
Bayard Baker
The
Missionary Society
Rebecca Healey
Olive Drysdale
Walnut Ridge
Greenfield
Rush County
Raleigh
Wellella Henley
Annie Newsom
Souldie Kyser
Elmer Porter
Nathan Pickett
Spiceland
Fletcher M. E. Church Weekly Schedule and Events
The E L B O W met with Mrs Roy Newby Meyday night. Men and Missionary Society plan meetings with Ed Ruby Katherine V Kennedy this week. Thursday night supper 5 to 7:30 pm. Mid week 7:00 pm service and 7:45 choir rehearsal. Sunday 9:30 Sunday school 10:35 Morning Worship. Epworth League 3:00 led by Roscoe Brown. Evening service 7:00 features Good Health Night with Dr W E Schoolfield and Miss Mary Schoolfield. Special quarter Sunday night. Everyone welcome.
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Roy Newby Meyday
Ed Ruby
Wade Walker
the Missionary Society
Katherine V. Kennedy
Epworth League
Roscoe Brown
Wesleyan Church Weekend Schedule With Services
Quarterly meeting after Saturday preaching. Bible School at 9 30 a m Tuesday with Love Feast sermon communion at 10 30 a m Y M W B at 6 15 p m Evangelistic service at 7 p m Tuesday prayer and praise at 7 p m Test Our Welcome.
Walnut Ridge Church Sets November Meetings
The Walnut Ridge church schedules a quarterly gathering on Saturday November 11 in Greenfield. The ministry and oversight session begins at 10 00 a m followed by the regular meeting at 11 00 a m Reverend Fred Carter will speak at both sessions.
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Walnut Ridge
Greenfield
Fred Carter
Birthday Dinner Honors Walter Walker Host
Mr and Mrs W P Colbert and family Mr and Mrs Fred King and family Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore and family Mr and Mrs L her Renegar Mr and Mrs Stan Worthington and Harvey Runion were guests at a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Walker with Mr Walker as the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Colbert
Fred King
Ralph Moore
L .Her Renegar
Stan Worthington
Harvey Runion
Walter Walker
Mr. Walker
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By Jean Sullivan
Anna Mildred McClarnon
Phyllis Rhodes
Margaret “White
Martha J. Bentley
Betty DeSchipper
Howard Henley
Pauline Hill
Iona Cook
Maria Henley
Clarence Parker
Mary K. Sohn
Ramona Winfield
Wendell Clark
Cyril Tetrick
Dorothy Brewsaugh
James Henley
Marjorie Brown
Rosalie Humes
Anna Jean Kizer Jaunita. King Jaunita Winfield
Ruth Barker
Billy Norris
Jean Porter
Bertha Stevens
Jean Stewart
Robert Winslow
Arthur Andis Wallace Cook
Howard Hill
Vera Porter
Louis White
Richard McNabb
Rosemary .Behr
Edward Brown
Betty Chapell
Leo Jordan
Margaret Kissick Farris Nibarger
Carl Nigh
Betty Revolt
Una Spacy
Rosaland Stewart
Caroline Williams
Joan Tweedy
Junior McCorkle
Bobby White
Phyllis Harlow
Rosemary Mandhe
Jimmie Carr
Ruth Hunt
Ora. Riley
Martha Small
Ques
Secretary of State’s Office
Gary
Ind
Congress
Ripley County Club
Library Notes
W.C.T.U
U. S
Walnut Ridge Church
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