Local notes and community chatter from Carthage area
The column shares light local tidbits from hunters and residents. Roy Herkless recalls two rabbits with one shot, Jack Tweedy finds an empty anti tank mine, Charlie Mosier complains about hat size, Lions and Choral clubs plan a December 13 minstrel at Tweedy Memorial Center, and The Carthage Grade sheet is circulated. Thanksgiving closed Thursday open Wednesday. Grant Henley reports Tweedy Center work advancing. Henry Stinger begins relics and antiques essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Herkless
Roy
Jack Tweedy
Vern Plummer Farm
Jack
Charlie Mosier
Charlie
Lions Club
Tweedy Memorial Center
Carthage
Jack Carr
Billy Mann
Melvin McCorkle
Grant Henley
Sew Carthage Legion Post Applies for Charter
A sufficient number of members has been secured to establish an American Legion post in Carthage and the charter has been applied for. Once the charter is received the post will be named and officers chosen. Veterans of World Wars I and II show growing interest and information is available on the GI Bill of Rights and related benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Unified Thanksgiving Services at East Street Church
Special unified Thanksgiving services will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 at East Street Christian church. All Churches of Carthage will participate with music by Christian church members. Rev. DeWitt Foster of the Friends church will deliver the Thanksgiving message. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street Christian Church
Churches of
Carthage
Christian Church
DeWitt Foster
Friends Church
Fletcher Methodist Official Board Meets in Private Home
The Official Board of Fletcher Methodist Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs D C Mc with 15 present. Dr R O district superintendent of ville was in charge. The members hope to have Dr J T Scull of Rushville as supply minister for the balance of the Conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
D. C. Mcwith
R. O
Ville
J. T. Scull
Rushville
Carthage Raiders Win Narrowly on Raleigh Court
The C H S Raiders beat Raleigh Sir Walters 30 to 20 on the local court Friday night with Jim Carr and J O Hunt leading the Raiders in scoring. The curtain raiser ended 24 to 14 as the Raiders built a commanding first half lead and maintained it through the final buzzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. S. Raiders
Raleigh
Sir Walters
Reynolds Crew
Raiders
Carthage Boys
Jim Carr
J.O. Hunt
K. Schneider
Little Raiders
Carthage Am
Carr
Ccccanth
Hunt
Staten
Porter
White
Goodwin
Edwards
Hawkins
Efey
McClurg
Todd
Bevér
Sadler
Schneider
Cole
Cas
Lamberson
Stinger's Story on Gun Locks Through the Ages
Henry L. Stinger introduces a series on relics and antiques by tracing gun classes and locks from match lock to center fire. The piece notes how stock and barrel stayed similar while the lock evolved, with examples shown in the Citizens window display this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Stinger
Uniform notices new addresses for overseas personnel
The bulletin lists Pfc Charles Hoover at Co A 68rd Med Tag Bn ASFTC Camp Barkeley Texas and Sgt Carl Wells transferred to Btry 910th AAA AW Bn Camp Butner North Carolina while Sgt Claude Pearson informs his parents after 29 days with no prior communication.
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Pfc
Charles Hoover
Tag
ASFTC
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Carl M. Wells
Camp Butner
N. C
Sgt
Claude Pearson
India
Charles Pearson
Sgt. Pearson
Death of Dr Fred Stanton Remington Chiropractor Passed Away
Dr. Fred Stanton 68 of Remington died Saturday morning from heart ailment at home. He was a chiropractor and member of the Christian church and Masonic lodge. Funeral held Tuesday at 10 in Remington with burial in Shelbyville. Survivors include widow Mary Whisler Stanton a son Fred Jr of Miami Fla a daughter Mrs Harold Fisher of Bens Saler two sisters and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stanton
Remington
Stanton
Christian Church
Remington Lawa
Masonic Lodge
Shelbyville
Mary Whisler Stanton
Fred, Jr
Miami
Fla
Harold Fisher
Bensi Salaer
Paul Jones
Newpoint
Ida Jones
Banquet and Program at Little Flat Rock Church
A Monday night meeting at Little Flat Rock Christian church featured a banquet followed by a program of musical numbers. George B. Moore delivered the main address on Peace. Attendees included Rev Basil Stultz Rev DeWitt Foster Roy Herkless Ralph Truitt Randolph Reames John Wagoner J A Lineback Loren Munden H G Conoway of Arlington and local parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Flat Rock Christian Church
George B. Moore
Mr. Moore
Basil Stultz
DeWitt Foster
Roy Herkless
Ralph Truitt
Randolph Reames
John Wagoner
J. A. Lineback
Loren: Munden
H.G. Conoway
Arlington
Birth of Craig Dean Shankland in Kendallville
Lt and Mrs Dean Shankland announce the birth of an 8 pound 12 ounce son named Craig Saturday in a Kendallville hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ben Shankland of Kendallville and great grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Terhune. Lt Shankland serves in the Southwest Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Shankland
Craig
Kendallville
Ben Shankland
James Terhune
Shankland
Southwest Pacific
Birth of Charlene Sue Mosier in Henry County Hospital
A nine pound daughter Charlene Sue was born Tuesday at 3:00 AM to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mosier at Henry County Hospital in New Castle.
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Charles Mosier
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Charlene Sue
Henry library hours change announced
Beginning Tuesday November 21 the Henry library will open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 7:00 p m replacing the 1 5 to 5 and 6 to 8 slots. Saturday hours remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Henry Library
Paper Drive Change for Girl Scouts Pickup
Notice announces a change to the paper drive schedule placing paper on the front porch Saturday November 18 instead of Monday November 20 for the Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Sunshine Circle Holds Meeting and Retains Officers
Members of the Sunshine Circle met with Mrs. Mabel Stewart and were assisted by Mrs. Edna Windsor and Mrs. Helen Ruby. President Mrs. Bessie Reddick opened the meeting with devotion led by Mrs. Cook. Officers were elected and retained. Contests and games followed with refreshments for 24 members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
Mabel Stewart
Edna Windsor
Helen Ruby
Bessie Reddick
Cook
Weekend guest notices for Martha Vines and relatives
Mrs Martha Vines of Cleveland was a weekend guest of her sisters Mrs Ria Gray and Mrs Elizabeth Wiggins and Mrs Ella Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Vines
Cleveland
Ria Gray
Elizabeth Wiggins
Ella Winslow
Annual 4 H Corn Show Planned for December 16
The Rush County Better Crops Association met in the county agent office and set plans for the annual open and 4 H corn show to be held Saturday December 16 at the courthouse. Officials and committees were named with Harvey Arnold as general superintendent and Glen Retherford presiding. The achievement program starts at 2:30 PM and awards will be given to 4 H writers and club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County Better Crops Association
Court House
Glen Retherford
Better Crops Association
Harvey Arnold
Newton Halterman
Privett
Clarence Arnold
Gail McBride
Russell Kinnett
Forrest Moore
C. L. Spuller
Jean Hodge
Ralph Nixon
James Dyer
Keith Kehl
Philip White
Donald Martz
Hayden King
Ora Callahan
Carl_Ging
Ertle D. Price
Ernest Berninger
Shaw Kin Visit Highlights Local Ties
Gale Shaw of Connersville visited his aunt Mrs. Ralph Moore and family last week. Keith Shaw, her nephew aged 19, will soon accept it after three months training in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Shaw
Connersville
Ralph Moore
Keith Shaw
Anti-Saloon League to stage Senator North drama Sunday
The Anti-Saloon League will present the play Senator North's Deciding Vote at East Street Christian church Sunday night at 7 30 with music directed by Mrs. A J Carr. Local participants include Dixie North Martha Small Virginia North and others in a cast featuring political figures and town notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator North
East Street Christian Church
Anti-Saloon League
A. J. Carr
Dixie North
Jim Carr
Virginia North
Martha Small
Tyeageeseeseseesee
Sulia McMichael
Brewers and Distillers Com
Hubert Hunt
Basil Stultz
Senate
Loyals Hunt
Russell
Lee Hawkins
Wetstein
Loren Munden
Anne Willard
Death of Mrs Chas Wilson in Greenfield
Mrs Charles Wilson of Greenfield dies after months of illness at 6 15 am at home. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Lyman Funeral Home in Greenfield. She is sister of Mrs John Miner of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Greenfield
Lyman Funeral Home
Wilson
John Miner
Ripley W. C. T. U. Session Set at Library Basement
The Ripley township W. C. T. U. will meet in the library basement Friday November 17 at 2:00 p.m. The invitation is extended to ladies interested in W. C. T. U. work to attend.
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Ripley Township
War Fund Drive in Ripley Township Falls Short
The National War Fund drive in Ripley township trails the $800 quota with reports showing $197 raised so far. The fundraiser ends Saturday and benefits service members. Contributions may be made through Howard E. Henley Mrs. Levi Truster or any Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority member.
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Ripley
Howard E. Henley
Levi Truster
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Vets Agricultural Advisory Committee Formed in County
A county veterans service agricultural advisory committee was formed under the Agricultural Extension Service to assist returning veterans and war workers. Members include Allen Blacklidge, Thomas Dogan, Dolph Crane, Frank Anderson, Worth Hodson, Rolland Leever and O. F. Veatch. The group will gather information on suitable farming types, capital needs, margins of living, partnerships, leasing, and sound practices to answer veterans questions. Authorities say similar committees will be organized nationwide to support men returning from service or war plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush County
Veterans Service Agricultural Advisory Committee
Agricultural Extension Service
Allen Blacklidge
Thomas Dogan
Dolph Crane
Frank Anderson
Worth Hodson
Rolland Leever
O. F. Veatch
Rush County
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
L.B. Hoffman
Purdue University
Funeral notice for James Moran and family
Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy attend funeral services Monday for James Moran of Greenfield held at the church. The obituary notes the recent death of Moran and the family members mourning the loss.
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Ross Tweedy
James Moran
Greenfield
Christmas Gift Boxes Planned for Indiana Army and Navy Hospitals
The Hoosier Camp and Hospital Council, with local groups, aims to provide a two dollar value gift box for every patient in Indiana Army and Navy hospitals this Christmas. About 6500 gifts are needed as war injuries rise. Packages should contain one personalized gift and one personal needs item, plus hard candy and cookies to be added outside the package. Names on packages are to be avoided. deliver to sites including Billings Hospital, Stout, Wakeman, Atterbury, Jefferson Proving Grounds, Crane Naval Base, Terre Haute Chemical Plant, Freeman Field, Bendix Field, with packing lists attached. For more information contact Mrs Henry Stenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Camp
Terre Haute
Freeman Field
Bendix Field
South Bend
Indiana
Henry Stenger
Ripley Township
Ripley township Farm Bureau corn show set for Monday
Ripley township Farm Bureau and 4-H club members sponsor the corn show at Carthage High School Monday night November 20. Entries include 25 ear and shelled peck samples for 4-H, plus 10 ear single and longest ear classes for both 4-H and farmers with judging to begin at 8:00 p m in the agriculture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Ripley Township
Carthage High School
County Egg Poultry Producers Organize Meeting
Rush county egg and poultry producers met at the county agents office to discuss the future market for eggs and poultry. Purdue extension poultryman John Lunn spoke on producing quality eggs and marketing through grade based channels. Frank Webb was elected chairman and Roberta Starks secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County Egg and Poultry Producers
Rush County
John Lunn
Extension Poultryman
Purdue University
Frank Webb
Roberta Starks
Hospital Notes on Local Recoveries and Surgeries
Mrs. Russell Parish returned Friday home after an appendectomy at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis and is improving. Mrs. Everett Macy was returned home Saturday from Methodist Hospital and is improving. Elmer DeWitt was moved Friday to the Veterans Hospital Indianapolis for an appendectomy. Ronald Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown, was taken to St Vincent Hospital Anderson Monday for an appendix operation Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Macy
Thompson Ambulance
Methodist Hospital
Elmer DeWitt
Veterans’ Hospital
Ronald
Donald Brown
St. Vincent Hospital
Anderson
Bazaar and Jitney Supper At East Street Church
A bazaar sponsored by the Sun Shine Circle will be held Saturday November 18 in the basement of East Street Christian church. Aprons pillow-cases towels and other fancy articles will be on sale. A rummage sale begins at two o'clock. Canned fruits and vegetables will be sold. Supper will be served at 5:00 p m with a full menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunshine Circle
East Street Christian Church
Farm Bureau to Meet in Ripley Township Monday
Members of the Ripley township Farm Bureau will meet Monday night November 20 at 7 30 at the school building. The 4 H boys host and a soybean show will award prizes for best exhibits. A speaker will be present and other entertainment will be available. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township Farm Bureau
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Carthage Legion
Local Netters Club
Morton
Charlottesville
Knightstown
Mays
New Salem
Fairview
Milroy
Clarksburg
Morristown
Stinger
U. 8
War Department
Bureau of Public Relations
Bardenberg
Germany
Little Flat Rock
Robert Meyer
Arthur Hill
E. E. Pivett
Clarence Dyer
Floyd Hiner
Gaily McBride
Cedric Power
Paul Kuhn
Ertle Price
Fred Goddard
Donald Stoten, Sr
William Martz
Walter Eaking
Harold Beal
A. B. Hinchman
C. R. Gross
Donald Stoten, Jr
Maurice Dora
Robert White
Joe Swain
Stella Humes
Chas
Form Vets Ag Group
Army
Navy
Farm Bureau
4- H Club
County Egg, Poultry Producers Organize
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