Arlington Happenings and Nearby Social Roundup
Local notes from Arlington and nearby towns detail club meetings, visits, and social events. Mary Hodge hosts the Margaret Hill McCarter club with Thanksgiving themes, followed by numerous visits and dinners across Morristown Knightstown Rushville Shelbyville and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hodge
Margaret Hill McCarter Club
Arlington
James McKay
Jesse Stout
John White
Morristown
Do You Remember When Do You Remember When
November 12 1909 Kyser Duncan news brief covers royal wedding Will H Kyser and Minnie F Duncan wed at the bride's parents North Walnutreet home with small family attendance Reverend Carl Berry officiating Also reports court actions naming H Oran Henley as receiver for Carthage Light Heat and Power Co and local social notes including marriages transfers and business milestones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyser-Duncan
Will H. Kyser
Mary J. Kyser
Mooresville
Minnie F. Duncan
John Duncan
North Walnareet
Carl Berry
East Street
Light Heat and Power Co
Carthage
William Peacock
Kennard
J. S. Shaw
Peacock
Kyser
Morristown
M. C. Hinton
William Dill
T. B. Henley
J. A. Sipe
P. S. Hollowell
Mays
R. E. Henley
Colloquial Club Holds Thanksgiving Luncheon and Election
The Colloquial club met Tuesday with Mrs Grace Lee north of Arlington for a two course noon luncheon set for 11 members and 2 guests. A fruit centerpiece and Thanksgiving themed appointments preceded a short afternoon business session electing officers. Mrs Lowell Beach organized entertainment with contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lee
Arlington
Lowell Beach
Birthday tribute honors Mrs. Charlie Northam at gift
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ritter hosted a Wednesday night gathering honoring the birthday of Mrs. Charlie Northam. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Arnold of Gwynneville, Miss Doris Winkler, Charlie Northam and his son Charles Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda Drake
Doris Winkler
Fritz Patterson
Charles Northam
Greensburg
Everett Price
Knightstown
Carlos Heath
Clyde Heath
Herman Dyer
Claribelle
Elmer Hutchinson
George Offutt
Streator
Herbert Myers
Allentown
Weldon Cherry
Owen Long
A. L. Winslow
Woodie Richey
Shelbyville
Lindley Winslow
Franklin
Frank Ridlen
Indianapolis
Raymond Oldham
Donald Birt
Hugh Birt
Eagle
George Carwein
Dean Stanley
Fred McFatridge
Oscar Miller
Cart Thrall
Richmond
Stella Davis
Leedie Lair
Elmer Wilkinson
Clarence Mitchell
Joe Readle
Fannie Ennis
Rushville
Junior Northam
Danville
Russell Northam
Cedric Carwein
Mary Ellen McDaniel
Fred Woods
Mildred Hyatt
Leonard Bland
Lowell Nelson
Warren Nelson
Layro
Frank Lawrence
Roy Kennedy
Herbert Trobough
Omar Trobough
Marcee Beckett
New Castle
Wm. Strubbe
William Strubbe
Baby
G. T. Beckett
Daugherty’s
Philadelphia
Earl Downey
Buford
Clara McConnel
Lowell Ritter
Charlie Northam
Bill Arnold
Gwynneville
Charles Walter
Chevrolet reports strong October 1940 sales and rising production
Chevrolet’s October 1940 retail deliveries reach 49,639 units, up 39.9 percent from October 1939. Officials note continued production pace to fill orders as 26,741 units sold in the last 10 days, truck sales surge, and used car totals top 102,686.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
W. E. Holler
Barbara Ann Elsbury Wins Local Photo Contest Prize
Barbara Ann Elsbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Elsbury of Greenfield won a first local prize and a fifth national prize in a nationwide Parents Magazine and Department Store Photograph Studios contest. Thousands competed with winners chosen for personality and engaging expression. Barbara Ann is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Elsbury, former Joshua Skinner farm owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Elsbury
Keith Elsbury
Greenfield
Parents
Barbara Ann
Lee Elsbury
Joshua Skinner
Will Rogers Memorial Museum Roots in Claremore History
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum on a hill above Claremore honors the humorist born in Oklahoma. It features four galleries with Indian, Pioneer, Historical, and Educational collections, a central library, and a bronze statue. Inside are Rogers letters and his twisted plane crash typewriter, plus health-water lore tied to Claremore’s radium waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bayley
Will Rogers
Claremore
Big Boss
Point Barrow
Alaska
Will
Oklahoma
Rogers
Grams
Indian Territory
Hall of Fame
Washington, D. C
Roger
William Jennings Bryan
Senator LaFollette
Carlsbad of America
Frisco
Missouri Pacific
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Mrs
Mary Heath
Merry Makers
Wilhelm
Merry Makers Club
Bunco
Norris Taylor
Faye Taylor
Jacob Taylor
Pendleton
Carl Albert
A. B. Norris
Here
Henley & Winslow
Automobile Body Building Factory
Walter Johnson
Carthage, Indiana
Hirst
Fisher
CSE Re
Oseb
Hunsinger Bros
Indiana
CHEVY
Barbara’ Ann Elsbury
THE
Hardware CO
General Tire
Howell Bros
Tire and Battery Service
Willard Batteries
Service
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