Carthage Teachers Attend District Convention and Holiday Dismissals
Carthage teachers will attend the sixth district Teacher's Convention in Connersville on December 9. School will dismiss Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Carthage bluebirds lost 36 to 17, while the second team beat New Salem 19 to 9. The Athletic Association hosted an oyster supper after the game.
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Carthage
Connersville
Carthage Bluebirds
New Salem
Atheltic Association
Marsh
Douglas Cooper
Christian Church
Arlington
Ramona Norris
Bethlehem
Ross Tweedy
Emma Tweedy
Victor Moore
Frank Webb
H. T. Beher
Merrill Chappell
Pep
Everigin Pep
Brambel
B. Buttonbuster
Herman Porter
Howard Green
Kenneth Walker
Sim Batty
Allege Town
Roy Reddick
Peddler Benson
Vernon Ewing
Noisy
Howard Henley
Pink Hatcher
Claude Wells
Buster Brown
Marion Mundon
Betty Gardner
Ward
Minervais
Louise Nia
Muggins
Olga Stopski
Maxine Chappell
Kitty Clover
Martha Jo Bentley
Vigiav
Iona K
Irene van Hilta
Pauliney Hill
Caroline Kay
Mildred Runion
Professor Pepp
Russia
Russian Redeemers
Howard
Betty
Sim Betty
Petunia
Minerva
Harold Jones Marries Aileen Grosnickle in Anderson
Harold Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Jones of Anderson married Friday evening to Miss Aileen Grosnickle daughter of Dr and Mrs Grosnickle of Anderson. The couple will reside with Mrs Jones parents temporarily.
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Harold Jones
A. C. Jones
Anderson
Aileen Grosnickle
Teachers Party A Pitch-In Supper
A monthly social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Behr drew teachers and families as guests. The gatherings provide a chance to set aside the profession and enjoy a light hearted evening together.
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J. R. Behr
Otto Henley Reported Quite Ill in Jonesboro
Otto Henley of Jonesboro is reported to be quite ill. The brief note gives no further medical details.
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Otto Henley
Jonesboro
Auto Wreck Injures Three Indianapolis Men and Miss Brooks
Three young Indianapolis men and Miss Helen Brooks were injured in a late night auto crash on Bell's Hill. The car plunged over a cut, causing a broken forearm and cuts for the youths and a hip cut for Miss Brooks. Dr. Rees treated the injured temporarily before they were sent to Indianapolis for hospital care. The accident occurred near 1 a.m. as they returned from an evening with friends.
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Indianapolis
Helen Brooks
Bell’s Hill
Here
Miss Brooks
Rees
Ndianapolis
Death of Albert Bitner at 66 in Elwood
Albert Bitner aged 66 died last Thursday at his home in Elwood. He leaves widow Mrs Anna Bitner and seven children. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in Elwood.
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Albert Bitner
Elwood
Anna Bitner
Improvements at Local Mill Progress in Paint and Rotary Building
A mill crew repaints smokestacks and the office during a downtime. The new rotary building is nearly finished, replacing the old room and adding space for six more rotaries. Officials expect improved business soon as short runs remain.
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Hhe
Howver
Bluebirds Fall to Eagles in Friday Night clash
Carthage Bluebirds were overwhelmed by the Eagles from TeW Salem with a 36 17 defeat. Norris and J Scott led the Bluebirds while Glover stood out for Carthage. The Eagles led 20 10 at halftime and extended to a 4 point margin late, the visitors never threatened seriously.
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Carthage Bluebirds
Eagles
Tew Salem
J. Scott
Norris
Glover
Carthage
Cause of Great Fire Traced to Hay Loft Cigars
Mrs James R Uedwell formerly Catherine O Leary recounts neighbors using a beer filled hay loft where a lighted cigar was tossed into straw starting a blaze described as one of the world’s largest damaging fires.
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O’leary
James R. Uedwell
Catherine O’leary
Chicago Fire Fame
Delivery charget introduced for small orders
Notice announces a 5 cent delivery charge on all orders under 50 cents effective Monday November 27. The notice is issued by A. W. Winfield and W. J. Phelps.
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A. W. Winfield
W. J. Phelps
Ancient hail defense rockets and the fading belief
The article reviews historic methods to deter hail using weapons and noise making from arrows to rockets. It notes European vineyards spent vast sums on cannon and rocket devices, with some belief in their effectiveness despite modern scrutiny and discrediting after several hail events near tall rods and towers.
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Europe
St. Globe-Democrat
Wooden Indian Statue Becomes Rare Museum Piece
A city feature notes wooden Indians, once common as tobacconist sentinels, are now rare. A Kansas City example named Chief Big Smoke sold for 250 dollars and stood before a shop for 44 years, reflecting a vanished craft tied to early tobacco trade and European smoking history.
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Europe
City Star
Kansas City
Big Smoke
James I
Merrie
England
India
Borauhog Bee
Indiga Bof
Raeton
Enny W.idsworth Lagheet Alowee
Debt Imprisonment Laws Across States
A survey of U S state rules shows Missouri and Oklahoma ban jail for fines or penalties with limited exceptions for fraud, while several states frown on civil jail for debt. Other states specify no constitutional debt imprisonment provisions or restrict arrest to absconding debtors in Oregon Utah and Washington.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Aridona
Arkansas
Florida
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Wyoming
Alabama
Georgia
Maryland
Mississippi
New Mexico
Tennessee
Texas
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Delaware
Louisiana
Maine
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New Hampshire
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Colorado
Ilinois
Kentucky
Montana
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Oregon
Utah
Washington
The Angry Tree of the Far East
A tree described as a Far East wonder grows about eight feet tall. At sunset its leaves close in coils and its twigs curl like pigtails. Touching it at night provokes agitation and fluttering, while rough shaking releases a sickening odor that can cause a violent headache.
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Far East
Mrs Ida Henley and Miss Lillian Henley to Florida Winter
Mrs Ida Henley and Miss Lillian Henley plan to depart next Wednesday and spend the winter in Florida.
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Ida Henley
Lillian .Henley
Florida
Mrs Newby Returns Home With Roy After Weekend Visit
Mrs Roy Newby returning from Eaton Indiana with Roy Newby after a weekend visit. The item notes October is a peak month for colds and cites a figure that American wage earners lose about 5 million dollars annually due to illness.
Names As Author’s Base In Choosing Characters
A discussion by Arthur Train on how authors struggle to name characters without provoking real owners. The piece notes that even imaginary figures risk ridicule if a name resembles a real person, and authors often overestimate how unique a name must be.
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United States
Arthur Train
All Spiders Have Poison Glands Despite Legends
The Indianapolis News notes most spiders carry poison glands, but bites are usually not dangerous to healthy people. Only certain species such as Lathrodectus can cause serious fear, while fossils show spiders date back to the Carboniferous period with various ancient relatives.
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Ghifé
Madagascar
Australia
New Zealand
Europe
North America
Salt as Money and Trade Driver Through History
The article traces salt's role as a medium of exchange from ancient times to modern, noting Mogul decrees in India, Shan markets in Indo China, and caravan routes from Palmyra to Syrian ports. It highlights salt's impact on commerce, routes, and even the founding of London via the salt trade.
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India
Indo-China
Pal
Myra
Sahara
Italy
Salaria
Ostia
London
England
Cheshire
Worcestershire
Britain
Gaul
Thames
Westminster
Purdue and Indiana to clash in rivalry clash at Bloomington
Bloomington November 24 Purdue and Indiana renew their gridiron rivalry next Saturday in Bloomington. Purdue backs Hecker Pardenner Purvis Carter and linemen Fehring Angers are highlighted while Indiana relies on Weller Walker Sutherland and Hucman to score. Purdue holds a 19 11 4 series edge.
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Bloomington
Ind
Purdue
Indiana
Hecker
Pardenner
Purvis
Carter
Four Horsemen
Notre Dame
Fehring
Ed Angers
Weller
Walker
Sutherland
Hucman
E. Antoini
Fitz Lyons
Urges An American Standard Of Living For Farmers
Mrs. Chitties W. Sewell of Oter bein Indiana leads Indiana farm women in urging strong farm organization during the bureau annual membership drive. She says the farm bureau must mobilize its strength to realize the slogan An American standard of living for the American home with sufficient income to maintain it. She asks neighbors to join the effort and enroll under the Farmmen and Women banner.
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Chitties W. Sewell
Oterbein
Indiana
The
Toosier Farmer
Farm Bureau
Mantan T
Farm Women of
Farmmar
Benefit Entertainment Aids I S S Home Children
Members of Rush Post 150 of the American Legion staged a benefit at the Princess theatre Rushville on Friday night November 17. The I S S Home children who recently performed at the American War Mothers convention in Indianapolis received praise for their acts. Proceeds from the evening supported the Home amusement funds.
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American Legion
Rush Post No. 150
Rushville
I. S. S . Home
Princess Theatre
National Convention of American War Mothers
Indianapolis
Knightstown Boy III Ill With Adenitis In Indianapolis
Collins George son of Dr and Mrs Ray George Knightstown is critically ill with adenitis at Methodist hospital Indianapolis. He has received three blood transfusions and is under care of Dr Reese and Dr Roberts of Knightstown.
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Collins George
Ray George
Knightstown
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Collins
Reese
Roberts
Auto fails to start after cat under hood in Anderson
Anderson Indiana November 9. Richard Wright of Huntsville could not start his car when ready to return from Anderson where he works. A mechanic lifting the hood found a cat inside the engine causing a short circuit.
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Anderson, Ind
Richard Wright
Huntsville
Anderson
Brennen Marries Hester Martin in Low City Wedding
Fred Brennen formerly of this area and owner of a Middletown canning factory wed Mrs. Hester Martin of Anderson a few weeks ago. The Brennens plan to winter in Florida.
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Fred Brennen
Middletown
Hester Martin
Anderson
Brennens
Florida
Frances Lineback Ill This Week
Mrs. Frances Lineback is reported on the sick list this week, with no further medical details provided.
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Frances Lineback
Epworth Booth Festival at Fletcher M E Church
Rushville hosts district Epworth Booth Festival Day with the Fletcher M E League booth. Sunday features Sunday School at 9 30, Thanksgiving service at 10 35, a choir special, and Rev N I Schoolfield speaking on God has not Failed. Epworth League begins at 6 with Hubert Hunt leading. Quarterly Meeting speaker Dr J W McFall. League attends County Rally at Manilla next Tuesday.
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Epworth
Rushville
Fletcher M. E. League
N. I. Schoolfield
Epworth League
Hubert Hunt
J. W. McFall
Manilla
Thanksgiving Service and Dinner at Friends Church
The church invites all for a Tuesday family night centered on a Thanksgiving service followed by a dinner at 6 30 p m. Attendees will have time to visit before the meal and a short worship period after. Regular services resume next Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30.
East St Christian Church Thanksgiving Sermon
Special Thanksgiving sermon at morning service with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church at 10 30 a m. We cordially invite you to all services.
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Norning
Minstrel Show to Benefit Ripley Township Welfare Fund
Local men plan a community minstrel to raise funds for the Ripley Township Child Welfare Fund. Details and date will be announced next week as organizers promote the charity event.
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Ripley
E L B O W Silver Tea Held At McCarty Home
The E L B O W women hosted a silver tea at the home of Mr and Mrs O C McCarty the previous Wednesday. Mrs Stewart McKnight of Indianapolis and Miss Helen Overman sang as Mrs J R Behr and Mrs N Schoolfield played piano. Tea wafers then coffee and sandwiches were served to the men.
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O. C. McCarty
Woman's Literary Circle Meeting Change
The Woman's Literary Circle will meet with Mrs. Avery Rawls instead of Mrs. Anna J. Sipe on Monday afternoon in November 1933.
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Avery Rawls
Anna J. Sipe
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
Miss Mae Niles shows improvement at Methodist hospital and hopes to return home soon. Mr and Mrs John Jessup and Mr and Mrs Cecil Pike with families visited Mr and Mrs Forest Sauders and family at Greenfield Sunday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Sipe of Indianapolis spent Thursday and Friday with her mother Anna J Sipe. Mr and Mrs Robert Walker of Rushville Were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Ruby.
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Mae Niles
Methodist Hospital
John Jessup
Cecil Pike
Forest Sauders
Greenfield
Dorothy Sipe
Indianapolis
Anna J. Sipe
Robert Walker
Rushville
Ed Ruby
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