National Defense Bills Move Through Congress Amid Debate
Bills on civil functions and a 1.469 billion third supple items finance defense and National Guard training. A separate Excess Profits Tax bill is under review as hearings scrutinize the anti third term question with Senate figures urged to explain shifts in stance.
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National Defense
Congress
National Guard
Burke-Wadsworth
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Washington
United States
Willkie Club Meeting Called by Rush County Leader
Morris Howell president of the Rush County Willkie club urges full attendance at a called meeting tonight at 7 30 at Republican headquarters in Rushville. All officers committees and workers are requested to attend.
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Morris Howell
Rush County
Willkie Club
Republican
Rushville
Parachute Training Demonstration At Fort Benning
A member of the volunteer parachute unit of the United States Army lands during maneuvers at Fort Benning Georgia. The unit was formed for experimental purposes and the public demonstration last week was the first held.
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Fort Benning
United States Army
Fire Prevention Week Observed Across America
National Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 12 with volunteers and fire department members urging homeowners to inspect homes. Emphasizing good housekeeping, proper storage of fuels, chimney care, electrical safety, and careful habits to reduce the $103 million annual dwelling losses.
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Fire Department
Employers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Former Home of Mrs Verna Hill Site for Munition Plant
Federal agents bought 13 000 acres of LaPorte county farmland near Union Center to build a government munition plant employing 6 000 people. The purchase impacts 250 farms and 800 to 1 000 residents who must find new homes in the small town community.
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Verna S. Hill
LaPorte
Arthur Denham
Richmond
Union Center
Infirmary Heads Resign from Rush County Post
Rush County commissioners accepted the resignations of Luther Renegar and his wife from the infirmary role. They had led the infirmary since 1936 with Luther as superintendent and Mrs Renegar as matron. Resignations take effect Monday, with duties to continue until successors are named.
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Rush County Commissioners
Luther Renegar
Renegar
Rush County Infirmary
Homecoming Week services planned by Carthage Methodist church
The Carthage community is invited to Homecoming Week services at 7:30 p m each evening next week with guest preachers from Sunday through Friday. A former pastor will lead Sunday through Friday, and special music is planned. An all day Homecoming on October 20 includes noon dinner and a Scull sermon.
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Fletcher Methodist
Carthage
John T. Scull
The
Christian Church
Will Hold Hog Sale At Diamond Farm North Of Cleveland
Over one hundred registered Berk shire hogs listed for sale at Diamond farm and hatchery owned by L. L. Diamond near Cleveland. The lineup includes 30 broad sows and mature gilts 18 yearling boars 5 spring boars 11 spring gifts and 50 summer and fall pigs all registered or with papers. Also offered for public auction are farming tools cattle hogs laying house equipment and more. Auction date is Tuesday Oct 15 at 10 a m with detailed ad on page three.
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Berkshire
Diamond Farm
Cleveland
L. L. Diamond
Death of Riley Catt at Westland Home
Riley Catt aged 78 died at his Westland area home after prolonged illness from complications. He was brother of the late Harvey J. Catt and uncle of Mrs. Harry Bentley. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Westland church.
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Riley Catt
Westland
Mr. Catt
Harvey J. Catt
Harry Bentley
Kappa Kappa Sigma Plans Pledge Party Next Week
The Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority held a Tuesday business meeting at Mrs. Mary Eleanor Bush home. A pledge party is scheduled for Thursday at Mrs. Mary Tweedy's residence.
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Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Mary Eleanor Bush
Mary Tweedy
Mrs Maria Gray Admitted For Treatment
Mrs Maria Gray entered Methk hospital for treatment on Tuesday. She has been ill since last Friday, with conditions affecting her health.
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Maria Gray
Methkotist Hospital
Death of Infant Henderson in Brief Birth Tragedy
Little Betty Caroline Henderson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Henderson died Friday a few hours after birth cause of death listed as an internal hemorrhage local notice records the loss for the Henderson family in brief obituary style provided by the newspaper
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Betty Caroline Henderson
Louis Henderson
Election Officials Wages Set by County Commissioners
Voting places for the November general election were designated by the county commissioners. Eight dollars rent was allotted per precinct for poll and election officials, with two meals at 60 cents each and a midnight lunch at 35 cents. Wages fixed by law were ratified: inspectors $8, clerks and assistants $5, judges $5, and sheriffs $3, as a flat payment for the election period.
Carthage Ministerial Association Sets Union Meeting Plan
The Carthage Ministerial Association met at Rev. C. V. McMillin’s home on Friday October 4. Rev. Murray S. Kenworthy was re-elected president and Rev. C. L. Shaw secretary treasurer. Sunday night union meetings begin first Sunday night in November with Rev. C. V. McMillin as publicity agent.
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Carthage
M. S. Kenworthy
C. L. Shaw
Carthage Ministerial Association
C. V. McMill
Murray S. Kenworthy
C. V. McMillin
Prohibition on Burning Leaves on Main Street
Town council voted Monday night to ban burning leaves on Main street concrete pavement. Heat from fires could crack and crumble the pavement, and residents are asked to refrain from this practice.
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Main Street
Indiana Farm Bureau Convention Set For November Dates
The 21st annual Indiana Farm Bureau convention is planned for November 13 to 15 at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis. Secretary Larry Brandon says attendance may exceed the 1939 record of 5,000 as county groups plan to send leadership delegates for a membership drive on November 19. Rural Youth members will host the November 13 program, led by George Coup of Columbus, with broadcasts planned across several stations.
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Indiana Farm Bureau
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Larry Brandon
Bureau
Rural
Farm Bureau
George Coup
Columbus
How to Qualify for Monthly Old-Age Insurance Payments
Overview of eligibility for monthly benefits under the old-age and survivors insurance program. Requirements include retirement from covered work, earnings thresholds across specific calendar quarters, and potential lump-sum deduction. An information session in Rushville on October 17 with L O Peterson offers details on benefits and wage records.
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Rushville
L. O. Peterson
Richmond, Indiana
Social Security Board
Omitted Names Appear in Stardust March Program
The Choral club acknowledges missing names in last week's Stardust scene of the Musical March of Time. The list now includes Jeanine Carter Iris Carole Gahimer Ruth Bramel Betty Klein Souder Mary Lou Alexander and Barbara Neal.
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Jeanine Carter
Iris Carole Gahimer
Ruth Bramel
Betty Klein Souder
Mary Lou Alexander
Barbara Neal
Birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. Vernon Ewing
Mr. and Mrs. W Vernon Ewing of Indianapolis announce the birth of a 7 pound daughter Wednesday night at Methodist Hospital.
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Bill) Ewing
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Ministerial Association Meeting Attended in Rushville
Rev. and Mrs. C. V. McMillan and daughter Janet Mae with Rev. Lawrence Maines attended the Rush County Ministerial association meeting at the United Presbyterian church in Rushville on Monday.
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C. V. McMillan
Janet Mae
Lawrence Maines
Rush County Ministerial Association
United Presbyterian Church
Rushville
Directors Meet At Henry Henley Public Library
The Henry Henley Public Library directors met Tuesday night at the library. The librarian and board members praised cooperation from teachers in the school.
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Henry Henley Public Library
McDaniels Buy Gause Property
Mr. and Mrs. Rue McDaniel purchased the late Dr. Gause property Tuesday and plan to move in within about two weeks.
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Rue McDaniel
Dr. Gause
County Clerk names chief registrars for WWII draft
County Clerk Dale Fisher named chief registrars for every precinct to oversee local military registration. Precinct leaders will appoint four members each, creating a 15 member board split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. Registration runs 7 to 9 PM on October 16 1940 with cards sent to the selective service in Washington for lottery selection. Al J. Carr named to Rush County Selective Service Board to supervise charting cards by township.
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Dale Fisher
Thomas Bush
D. L. Cooper
John W. Gates
United States
Selective Service Board
Carthage
Good Samaritans Help Lon and Earl Earnest Wheat Work
Neighbors near Lon and Earl Earnest gathered Tuesday to sow wheat, assisting the ill brothers. Lon Earnest, hospitalized in Shelbyville for three weeks, is recovering from an operation and hopes to return home by week’s end. Earl Earnest remains in poor health. Helpers included William Nelson Jr and Sr, Walter Nelson, Junior Sullivan, Franklin Addison, Paul Souder, Russell Narvel, Ted Brooks, Roland Earnest, Howard Earnest, Earl Nigh, and Richard Earnest.
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Lon Earnest
Shelbyville
Earl
William Nelson, Jr
Walter Nelson
William Nelson, Sr
Junior Sullivan
Franklin Addison
Paul Souder
Russell Narvel
Ted Brooks
Roland Earnest
Howard Earnest
Earl Nigh
Richard Earnest
County Achievement Day At Rushville Memorial Gym
County achievement day will be observed next Tuesday October 15 in Memorial gym at Rushville. The afternoon program begins at 1 30 with music the year’s work summary and an address. The evening program starts 7 45 with a county chorus musical program. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Memorial Gym
Rushville
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Clifford A
Connersville
G. T. Watterson
Mary Sablin
Hartford City
Marguerite Barnes
Muncie
William Mather Lewis
Lafayette College
George Washington University
B. C
Tribune of the
Brenner Pass
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Mussolini
Italy
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Great Britain
J. G. Moore
N. I. Schoolfield
J. W. McFall
Merritt Machlan
Ro i. Meyers
L. S. Jarrett
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Henderson
U. K
Farm Bureau Convention
Gause Property
Samaritans
Lon
Earl Earnest
Here
Judy Pearson
St. Paul
Marceau
Ralph L. Smith
Stanley
Kansas
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