Thanksgiving reflections and farm outlook from Carthage
Carthage residents reflect on Thanksgiving start with the Pilgrims, noting the date shifts under Roosevelt and Lincoln, while local farmers report autumn plowing for 1940 corn and a volatile hog market. The piece mentions prices, war rumors, and market expectations as winter nears, with a prompt to continue on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
George Jackson
Verne Plummer
Henry Jessup
Frank Alexander
Don Addison
Citizen Special Rate In Effect Starting Dec 1
The Carthage Citizen launches a Christmas subscription drive offering one year for $1 to any U S address, a $0.50 reduction from the usual $1.50. Delinquent accounts may be paid at $1 per year to clear balance, with gifts and farm news highlighted to attract readers across Rush and surrounding counties. The offer runs Friday December 1 to Monday January 1 and remittance by mail is accepted with receipts mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rush County
Congress
Board of Trades
Commission House
Carthage
United States
Rush
Red Cross Drive Members and Contributors for Ripley 1939
The 1939 Red Cross drive in Ripley Township is led by the Home Economics club with church representatives. The list shows members and contributors as of November 21, including the Henley and McCarty families, various couples, clubs, and local businesses. 추가 names appear in next week’s list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
The
Red Cross
Pilgrims 1620 Legacy Highlighted In War Era Reflection
The piece recalls the 1620 landing and Pilgrims enduring struggle, praising their gratitude after harvest. It urges modern Americans to pause, amid wartime turmoil, and carry forward the forefathers' resolve, thanking God for being Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Blue Raiders Fall At Home To Manilla 41 32
Manilla Owls defeated the Blue Raiders 41 to 32 Tuesday night on the home court. Manilla led 19 12 at halftime and extended to 33 19 after three quarters, with Swartz and Jessup leading the visitors and Pete Tuttle the top local scorer. Don Roberts returned from hospitalization for seven points as the Carthage lineup tried to slow the Owls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Owls
Blue Raiders
Owls
Manilla
Carthage
Swartz
The
Jessup
Pete Tuttle
Asa
Satedowsaveces de Savesape
Webb
F Ewing
Soo Aencetioceseerseseace
G. Hunt
Il C. Tuttle
Spacy
Cook
L. Hunt
Stevens
Winslow
C Roberts
Rushville and Morton lead weekend high school scores
Friday night results show Rushville 34 over Aurora 26 Milroy 31 over Sunman 16 Morristown 40 over Arlington 16 Mays 19 over New Salem 15 Morton 34 over Manilla 27. Saturday night scores include Spiceland 32 over Morton 27 Markleville 34 over Arlington 17 Morton 30 over Batesville 29 and Mays 17 over Raleigh 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Aurora
Milroy
Sunman
Morristown
Arlington
Mays
New Salem
Morton
Manilla
Spiceland
Markleville
Batesville
Raleigh
Plans Form For Annual Charity Dance By Kappa Sigma Sorority
Chuck Galloway and his Connersville orchestra will play the annual charity dance for Kappa Kappa Sigma on Thursday evening December 7 at Carthage Auditorium from nine thirty to one. Proceeds go to charity. Mrs. Ross Tweedy is general chair woman and committees include Music Decorating Coke and refreshments Tickets and door Advertising Tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Tweedy
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Carthage Auditorium
Chuck Galloway
Connersville
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Thomas Bash
Ralph Pearson
A. J. Carr
H. G. Stager
Kenneth Bash
Anna Jean Kizer
Robert Moore
Robert Bishop
Service Club Meeting Change At Carthage
The Carthage Service Club will meet next Monday night at the Christian church basement instead of the Methodist church due to revival services at the Methodist church starting Sunday night.
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Carthage Service Club
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Funeral service for Edward Siler held at Center Church
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cook and Mrs. Sarah Robinson attended the funeral service for Edward Siler held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Center Church.
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Nelson Cook
Sarah Robinson
Edward Siler
Center Church
Robbery Foiled At Carrolls Clothing Knightstown
Four alleged robbers in Knightstown attempted to break the front door of Carrolls Clothing. A night watchman surprised them at 11 15 p m. One burglar was shot and hospitalized in New Castle. The others fled via Greenfield toward Indianapolis. two were captured, two escaped, and one remained at large. All believed to be from Indianapolis.
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Carroll
Knightstown
New Castle Hospital
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Kennedy and Morgan Enter Methodist Hospital for Observation
Mrs. Katherine V. Kennedy and Stuart Morgan were admitted to the Methodist hospital on Tuesday for observation after illness. Both cases are listed as ongoing observations with no further details available.
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Katherine V. Kennedy
Methodist Hospital
Stuart Morgan
County Welfare Association Reports Annual Efforts and Donations
Rush County Child Welfare Association met at Rushville Public Library to review 1939 work. Expenditures for underprivileged children totaled 512.00, with 25 tonsillectomies, 37 glasses, and 14 dental cases. Local reps report district needs and fund allocations. Contributions include 130.00 from Tri IGAPPA nia sane, 100.00 from Psi Iota Xi, 75.00 from Kappa Kappa Sigma, and 50.00 from Kappa Delta Phi.
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Rush County Child Welfare Association
Rushville Public Library
Elmer Hall
A. J. Carr
Ripley Township
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Tri Igappa
Nia Sane
Psi Iota Xi
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Kappa Delta
Phi
Carthage
Ripley
St. Mary’s Church
Aker Society
Sid
Eva Cressinger
New Sawmill Plans At Moore and Sons
George B. Moore and Sons announce rebuilding their sawmill at the former site after a November 8, 1939 fire. They have bought used machinery from Greensboro and begun debris removal and installation work. Weather hinders progress but operations will resume. electricity may replace steam power.
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George B. Moore & Sons
Greensboro
Knightstown
Moore
Youths organize The Good Will Music Club of Rush County
A Ripley township group forms The Good Will Music Club of Rush County. Membership requires a musical test. Aims include cooperation with the school band and promoting youth music education through public entertainment. Officers: President Jimmie Carr, Vice-President Max Manche, Secretary-Treasurer Rosemary Manche, Sponsor and Director Mrs. Ervin Renegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Good Will Music Club
Rush County
Jimmie Carr
Max Manche
Rosemary Manche
Ervin Renegar
County Council Appropriates More Money
County commissioners and council held an extra session to approve 14944 for county offices this year. The largest item 7658.63 covered a deficit from the old Manilla bank closure. A 1745 grant funded a new highway garage south of the county jail. Bids will be opened December 4 for garage material, treasurer typewriters, and an adding machine for the clerk. Chester Robinson and Robert Brown were sent to the Smith Esteb hospital near Richmond.
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Manilla
County Highway Department
Chester Robinson
Milroy
Robert Brown
Glenwood
Smith Esteb Hospital
Richmond
Funeral Services Held Sunday for Edward Siler
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Center Christian church for Edward Siler a 65 year old prominent Center township farmer. The Rev E Addison of Knightstown officiated and interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died at his residence west of Mays last Friday morning after a week of illness. He is survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Vernie Pearson of near Kennard and a sister Mrs Charles Herkless of Center township.
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Center Christian Church
Edward Siler
Center Township
E. A. Addison
Knightstown
Siler
Mays
Rush County
Vernie Pearson
Kennard
Charles Herkless
Big Crowd Attends Ripley Township Farm Bureau Program
A large Monday night gathering at the school in Ripley Township featured music by the Carthage school band led by Miss Ruth Burkher and singing by Miss Jean Porter. The evening included a play A Red Ear of Corn by Anderson township bureau, a River movie by County agent E. F. Brown, and an 4 H Corn Show auction raising 8.26 for Modlin Memorial fund.
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Ripley Township Farm Bureau
Carthage
Ruth Burkher
Jean Porter
Bertha Mae Stevens
Betty Chonan
Anderson Township Bureau
E. F. Brown
Russell Kinnett
Modlin Memorial Fund
Col
Roscoe Clark
Ripley Township
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Kenneth Rhodes
Massasoit
Continental Congress
Burgoyne
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Citizen
Howard E. Henley
Howard Henley
Maria Henley
James Henley
F. M. Lovett
Harold Phelps
Rose H. Gear
Verna S. Hill
R. T. Moore
H. O. Pitts
Winona Newsom
Sam L. Newsom
Ross J. Tweedy
Ruth E. White
Don Roberts
Roberts
Haywood
Youth’s Musical Club
Twp
County Council
Donald Stoten, Jr
Bob Nigh
Reid
Phillip Winslow
Clifton Howard
Thomas Johnson
Thoma Johnson
Ed Ruby
Donald Stoten
Clyde Ruby
Troyer
Halterman
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