Weather and town notes mix with local updates
The column blends mild weather notes with town happenings from Columbus to Plymouth Rock. It mentions bank staff holidays, Columbus Day observance, potential Halloween plans, local politics chatter, tax reminders, hunting seasons, soldiers on furlough, new Indiana license plates, an auto deadline change, a hog theft case, admission pricing mix ups, and local business activity before closing with a farewell.
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America
Portugal
New York
Hallowe’en
al Carr
Helen Winkler
Marion Stevens
Robert Tuttle
Albert McClurg
Virgil, Vernon
Oscar Adkins
Camp Shelby
Eugene Herkless
Ft. Thomas
Francis Guthrie
Fort Bliss
Texas
Indiana
Rush County
Jo Ann Laird
Doc Miller
de Schipper Canning Company
Ross Tweedy
Ruth Blessinger
Randolph
Newsom Couple Attends State Roadside Council Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Newsom spent Monday and Tuesday in the southern part of the state attending the State Roadside Council meeting at Sellersburg. They visited the DuPont powder plant at Charlestown on Monday afternoon.
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S. L. Newsom
Sellersburg
DuPont
Charlestown
Achievement Day Program Held by Home Economic Clubs
The Achievement Day program of the Home Economic clubs took place in the Graham Annex Auditorium Rushville. Afternoon sessions were led by Mrs. Carl Dearinger and the evening by county president Mrs. Mattie B. Publow. A musical program featured chorus, piano and xylophone solos, accordion pieces, short talks, and tricks by Frazier Thomas, with local members in attendance.
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Home Economic Clubs
Graham Annex
Rushville
Carl Dearinger
Mattie B. Publow
Frazier Thomas
Home Economic Club
George B. Moore
Floyd Reddick
John Jessup
James Terhune
Levi Truster
Joanna Gibson
NYA Opens New Resident Center for Girls in State
The National Youth Administration announces the opening of a new resident center for girls in the former Indianapolis Orphan Asylum at 4107 E Washington St on November 3. About 100 girls from across the state are expected to enroll, with capacity rising to 200. Eligible ages are 17 to 24, earning $30 monthly. $20 funds center subsistence and care, $10 for personal use.
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Indianapolis
Death of Ade Turnbull Longtime railroad section boss dies
Ade Turnbull about 70 died Wednesday morning in the Wabash hospital after a brief illness. He formerly lived in Lafontaine and served as section boss for the Big Four railroad in Carthage. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mollie Crawford, of Plymouth.
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Ade Turnbull
Wabash Hospital
Lafontaine
Carthage
Big Four Railroad
Mollie Crawford
Plymouth
Glow-in-the-dark lines boost Indiana highway safety
Indiana officials announced night visible yellow lines marking no passing zones to improve safety on busy highways. Beads mixed into paint glow under headlights, enabling drivers to see restricted passing areas and prevent crossing the line on curves or grades.
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Indiana
State Highway Commission
Gore Wode Vsrelont 1A Balaty
Last Rites Held for Former Indianapolis Resident Minnie Hill
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m in Royster and Askin Mortuary Indianapolis for Minnie E Hill 55 who died Saturday in Methodist hospital Rev Logan Hall of Meridian Street Methodist church officiated Burial was at Crown Hill cemetery She lived here about 30 years ago and worked as bookkeeper at the Container plant and later at Stedman Engraving Survivors include sister Mrs Hallie Overbeck of New Madison and brother Charles Hill of Zionsville
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Royster & Askin Mortuary
Indianapolis
Minnie E. Hill
Methodist Hospital
Logan Hall
Meridian Street
New Madison
Charles Hill
Zionsville
Birth of Robert Eugene Lacey in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs David Lacey of Greenfield announce the birth of their son Robert Eugene born October 6 at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Mrs Lacey is formerly Edith Roberts of nearby.
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David Lacey
Greenfield
Robert Eugene
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Batavia Newlins Host Charles Newlin Family Visit
Charles D. Newlin and his daughter Nancy of Batavia Illinois spent the weekend with Walter Newlin and Mr and Mrs Weldon Newlin, sharing time with relatives.
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Charles D. Newlin
Nancy
Batavia, Ill
Walter Newlin
Weldon Newlin
Beekeeping Caucus Set for November in Indianapolis
Hoosier beekeepers plan a November 25 meeting in Indianapolis to discuss apiary management and honey markets. James E. Starkey, chief apiary inspector and Indiana Beekeepers Association secretary, coordinates sessions. The state harvested about 5 million pounds of honey this year due to drought across the spring and summer.
Color Parade in Southern Indiana Fall Foliate Show
The Indiana Division of State Publicity promotes October leaf color viewing in Southern Indiana. A chart of leaf colors helps travelers identify tree species as crowds seek the autumn pageant along routes from Rising Sun to New Harmony. Inquiries go to J. H. Albershardt, Division of State Publicity, Indianapolis.
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Inds
Eafi
Indiana
Ohio River
New Harmony
FBI
Oss
Division of State Publicity
J. H. Albershardt
Board of Trade
Indianapolis
New Standard Oil Agent Joins Local Bulk Station
Roger Cooper and his wife Mrs. Cooper accept positions with Standard Oil at the local bulk station near Greenfield. They plan to move to the area in November to begin duties and settle into the community.
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Roger Cooper
Greenfield
Standard Oil Company
Mrs. Cooper
Mr and Mrs Bear Miller in Indianapolis Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Bear Miller traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday for an unspecified engagement. The brief item notes their presence in the city on that day without detailing purpose or events.
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Mrs. Bear Miller
Indianapolis
Final Rites For Milton Kenworthy Held
Funeral services were held at the parsonage home of Rev. and Mrs Murray S Kenworthy for Milton Kenworthy aged 88. Rev Homer Biddiecum of Charlottesville Friends church led the service. Interment followed at Friends cemetery in New London after services at New London Friends church. Milton Kenworthy died Sunday morning after weeks of illness leaving his wife and one son Earl deceased earlier. he was survived by his son Murray S Kenworthy and other relatives.
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Ray S. Kenworthy
Milton Kenworthy
Homer Biddiecum
Charlottesville Friends Church
Friends Church
New London
Friends Cemetery
Murray S. Kenworthy
Kenworthy
Earl
H./ T. Beher
Wal
H. T. Beher
Walter J. Phelps
Howard E
Springer To Speak Over CBS System
Raymond S. Springer 10th District representative will speak on Our National Defense over the CBS system Saturday night October 25 between 9 15 and 9 30 p m central standard time. The nationally carried program will reach listeners at home though reception is hindered in the mountains. WFBM Indianapolis will probably carry the broadcast.
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Raymond S. Springer
Columbia Broadcasting System
Springer
Washington
WFBM
Indianapolis
Clubs to Feed Birds and Wildlife Again
Conservation clubs across Indiana will sponsor emergency winter feeding of birds and wildlife, announced by Hugh A. Barnhart. Grain and screenings will be collected for use at feeding stations when food is scarce. About ten thousand club members including 4-H youth participate in the program.
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Indiana
Hugh A. Barnhart
Department of Conservation
Enjoy Pilgrimage by Local Historical Society Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Stenger enjoyed the pilgrimage along the upper Whitewater canal Sunday. They were the only members of the local Historical Society taking part in the affair.
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Henry L. Stenger
Whitewater Canal
Historical Society
British Seamen Share Battles In High School Talk
Two British sailors from HMS Illustrious spoke at Carthage High School about Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, Matapan, Crete, and the Atlantic fight. They described Dunkirk evacuation scenes, the Med attack on their carrier, and answered questions on Russia, lend lease, and U.S. bombers.
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Carthage High School
Cobb
Martin
H. M. S. Illustrious
Norfolk
Virginia
Dunkerque
Britain
Matapan
Crete
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Russia
Germany
England
U. S
Messrs
Cobb and
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Griffith
Manilla
Morristown
Westland
Arlington
Milroy
Charlottesville
Mays
Urney Ingtondan
Waldron
Knightstown
James D. Adams
New Hampshire
Pamela Hollingworth
Dunstable
Mass
CCC
Ind
State Conservation Department
Mr. Kenworthy
Son
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