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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1940

Page

2

Evangelist Rev Willard O Trueblood to Lead Services

Rev Willard O Trueblood of Whittier California will conduct evangelistic services at the Friends church from November 20 to December 1. He is a preacher of notable ability, formerly pastor at the First Friends church in Indianapolis and for twelve years at the Whittier Friends church. He aims to visit smaller churches and promote a strong gospel ministry. Evening services daily except Saturday with a cordial invitation to all interested.

Willard O. Trueblood Whittier Calif Friends Church Trueblood First Friends Indianapolis Friends

Gene Silvers Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Gene Silvers came home Wednesday evening from Riley hospital after a three month stay following severe burns from contact with live wires while climbing a tree. He is now able to be out.

Gene Silvers Riley Hospital

Surprise Party Honors 80th Birthday at Trees Shop

Miss Ida Jessup Miss Miriam Jessup Mrs Chester Hewson and Mrs Eva Macy and Mrs Nellie Macy attended a surprise near Trees Shop on Monday honoring Mrs Lou Barnard on her 80th birthday.

Little Blue Irvin Binford Iona White Ida Jessup Nellie Macy Myrtle Moore Esther Hill Jessie Wright Fred White Biddlecum Warren Mary Alice Hill Eugene Baker Rosemary Trieschman Dorothy Norma Mary Silvers Edgar Lois Ruth White Ida Miriam Jessup Chester Hewson Eva Macy Lou Barnard Trees Shop Mrs. Barnard

Sherman Smith in Critical Condition After Transfer Home

Sherman Smith was brought to his home Sunday by ambulance from a sanitorium near Cincinnati. His condition is critical. Anthony Haywood and Miss Elizabeth Garland are nursing him.

Sherman Smith Cincinnati Anthony Haywood Elizabeth Garland

Thursday Circle Sews for Riley Hospital

The Thursday Circle meets for an all day meeting to sew for Riley hospital. Mrs Vera Nelson hosts and Miss Ida Jessup assists.

Riley Hospital Vera Nelson Ida Jessup

Winners Class of the Friends Church Meeting Thursday Night

The Winners Class of the Friends church will meet Thursday night. Members plan discussion and fellowship in the church hall and invite attendees from the congregation.

The Friends Church

Local Social and Health Notes From Wayne County

Cecil Linder shows marked improvement after illness. Multiple visits occur as Dayton residents Eunice Strickland and Mary Jane Overman travel to meet friends in Newark and Indianapolis. A household goods sale is reported at the Linder residence while Elizabeth Shields recovers from thyroid surgery.

Cadets in Merchant Marine to Be Appointed by Exams

The third nation wide examination for merchant marine cadet appointments will be held on November 16. 244 candidates from 40 states will be tested and placed on an eligibles list for four year training to become officers. Cadets are paid by employing ships and study prescribed by the Maritime Commission.

Merchant Marine United States United States Maritime Commission Maritime Commission Commission United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Army Transport Service Atlantic Coast Fort Schuyler New York Pacific Coast Tiburon San Francisco Bay Gulf Biloxi Mississippi Navy Yard Algiers Louisiana New Orleans Maritime

Highway Commission to Replace Narrow Bridges

The State Highway Commission announces plans to replace about 1,800 bridges with roadway widths of twenty feet or less at a cost exceeding twenty million dollars. The program aims to modernize the system by removing unsafe structures and relocating approaches to improve safety for motorists.

T. A. Dicus State Highway Commission

Will tattooed on back of Australian man revealed

George M. Colson, an Australian, reportedly had a 200 word will tattooed on his back. The extraordinary tattooed document allegedly outlines his wishes and distributions.

George M. Colson

Thief Ransacks Logansport Farm Home For Gold Tooth

A burglar entered Burtis Bechdel's farm home in Logansport Ida and looted the residence stealing a gold tooth as his chief item of loot.

Burtis Bechdel Logansport Ida

St Louis Man Tests Debt Case Over Twin Sons

George Endre of St Louis testified that the birth of his twin sons hindered his ability to pay debts for which he was sued. The court record notes his claim of hardship as the case proceeded.

George Endre St. Louis

Community News From Gwynneville and Nearby Area

Mrs C E Hurst and son Bob visited Mr and Mrs George Bill and family Sunday. Families from New Winchester, Ashville NC, and local residents gathered for Sunday dinners and church group meetings. The Willing Workers class of the U B church met at Mrs Roy Laswell past Friday with fifteen members. next meeting will be with Mrs Earnestine Nigh.

C. E. Hurst Bob George Bill Gene ,Lewis and Sons Lillie Perley New Winchester C. E. Peer L. E. Addington Larry Ashville N. C Roy Laswell U. B. Church Oscar Alexander Durst Beckner George Robbins Vernal Long Isaac Harnest Ed Poston Stella Kemp Earnestine Nigh Will Arnold T. E. Addington

Social visitors and club notices from Ashville area

Regional residents from Terre Haute Carthage Indianapolis Shelbyville and New Palestine visited Ashville and nearby homes over the weekend. Local church groups met with fourteen W M A members at the U B church and Ladies Aid at the Christian church with Mrs C E Hurst and Mrs Harry Pollitt leading sessions on Home Missions.

Harlin Long Vernal Long Frank Kemper U. B.church Ed Poston Floyd Unger C. E. Hurst Harry Pollitt Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church

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