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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
6
Willing Workers of the Christian church held an all day meeting with a pitch-in luncheon. Plans were laid for a penny supper on Oct 19 and a weiner roast on Oct 20 with Mr and Mrs Lee Mitchell. The group quilted and Mildred Hyatt received birthday cards. Mrs WM Marshall led contests.
Members of the high school Junior class enjoyed a hay ride on Wednesday evening followed by a weiner roast at Miss Betty Forbes home west of Arlington. Games and contests were enjoyed during the evening.
Mrs. Melvin Henley hosted the Priscilla club of Arlington with 15 members and guest Mrs. Lee Silvers present. President Weldon Beckner spoke on a Yellowstone Park trip and the West, and introduced Mrs. Lowell Hutchinson and Mrs.
A Thursday meeting of the Methodist Aid society at Mrs. Fred McFatridge’s home south of Arlington drew twenty two members and two guests. After a business session the group spent the remainder piecing quilts during a pieced dinner.
Lowell Beach and his son Sabert attended a Cities Service company meeting and banquet in Muncie Thursday night indicating family involvement in corporate events.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kennedy and daughter Ruth entertained Thursday with a six o'clock birthday dinner honoring Jack Wedding. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh Kennedy and Mr and Mrs Robert Kennedy and daughter.
Two tables of bridge were in session Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. Leroy Catt entertained the Tarry Awhile members. Dainty refreshments were enjoyed at the close of the games.
Fire in a chicken house on the northeast edge of Arlington Wednesday night killed eighty chickens owned by Roy Kennedy. Officials believe burning trash on the lot earlier that day started the blaze. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Eddie Price in New Point after her sudden death Thursday.
A brief note identifies a relative of Mrs Carlos Heath connected to the county.
Forty members and guests of the Junior Young People of the Christian church enjoyed a hay ride Friday evening. The party went to the skating rink near Shelbyville and enjoyed skating.
Mr and Mrs Gailding entertained Saturday evening with a dinner party at their home in Arlington. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Howard Newkirk of Dunreith and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gartin of north of Rushville. Following the repast a social time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Owen Long hosted her Bridge club from Gwynneville on Thursday evening with two tables in session and refreshments served. Weekend visits included Pete Jones, Ralph McFatridge near Brownsburg and Danville, and Dr. C. C. McFarland with Oliver at Castleton. James Hyatt of Muncie and Charlie Ryse of Indianapolis spent the weekend here with local families. Mrs. Jesse Norris of Indianapolis joined a Sunday dinner gathering.
The Joy Bringers class of the Christian church invites all members to a Kid Party and pitch-in supper Friday at 6 30 p m at the church. Attendees are urged to attend.
The Margaret Hill McCarter club meeting has been postponed until October 19 due to the Achievement Day program. The event will be a luncheon with Mrs. Dean Stanley.
The Agriculture class held its annual corn husking contest Tuesday afternoon at Rex Kemple farm north of Arlington. Arnold Parks won first place with Wesley Starkey second. The rest in order were Bert Redden Edwin Macy Vernon Parks Bill Hauk Elmer McMichael John Brugge Forrest McMichael Jack Long Carl Gaylor Norman Alexander Chester Gordon Bud Drake Bob Stout Bob by Cadwallader Bob Enos and Bob Gaylor.
Betty Beckner remains quite ill though unchanged. Miss Lova Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ward, is seriously ill at their home east of Arlington with catarrachal fever.
Tommie Alexander remains semi conscious at his home following a recent automobile accident. The report notes his condition is stable but unchanged, with no additional injuries reported and no immediate plans for hospitalization.
Undergoes Examination Charlie Northam had a clinic examination at the Inlow Clinic in Shelbyville Saturday. J D Overleese visited Greensburg Thursday. Bird visited Mr and Mrs Robert Ramer in Greensburg Wednesday. Frances Jean Woods a Bloomington IU student spent the weekend with her mother. Lowell Nelson and Junior Northam students from Danville Normal spent the weekend here with relatives. Helena Dyer IU nurse student spent Sunday with her parents. Jerry Roberts of near Orange guest of Janet and Charlene Dearinger. Clarence Mitchell of Bellville spent the weekend with his family here. Maxine Swain IU student spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs John McDaniels of Rushville and Mrs Anna McDaniels visited John McDaniels at Rockville Sanitarium Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ollie Offutt visiting relatives in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Clyde Heath Knightstown visited Carlos Heath Saturday. Harry Joyner and son visited in Indianapolis Sunday.
Thursday shows Jean Parker and Johnny Downs in Y Parents on Trial. Saturday features Warner Baxter in The Return of the Cisco Kid with Cesar Romero and Henry Hull, plus Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok and Mickey Mouse. Sunday offers Tyrone Power Alice Faye and Al Jolson in Rose of Washington Square with The Cisco Kid and a color cartoon. Doors open 4 PM.
A patient named King Winslow at the Methodist hospital is reported as slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reynolds and daughter Jane visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Reynolds in Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Walter Addison and daughter Barbara and Mrs Ria Gray Mrs Elizabeth Wiggins and Mrs King Winslow were guests of Mr and Mrs Anna Bundy Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Parvel Moore and their children were hosted by Mrs Moore s parents Rev and Mrs E E Moor man at Bethany Park.
Tuesday October 17 offers a bargain night showing of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell starring Don Ameche Loretta Young and Henry Fonda in a classic biopic. The program showcases a feature film with a 10c admission for all audiences as advertised.
Thursday October 19 features Spirit of Culver starring Freddie Bartholomew Andy Devine and Jackie Cooper with Kathryn Kane in this edition of the cinema program at Culver.
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