Benefit payments ready for wheat farmers
Wheat farmers in the county will receive parity based benefit payments from the federal government after contract signups and local organization. County officials will process applications, form a county association, and send signed contracts to Washington for checks at 28 to 30 cents per bushel, with 8 to 10 cents later after acreage inspection. Approximately $135 million is available for this program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Settle
Indianapolis
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington D. C
Mr. Settle
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Serkan
Indiana
United States
Indiana Gross Income Tax Forms Available October Payments
Indiana announces revised gross income tax forms will be distributed to automobile license bureau branches by September 23 for the October 1 to 15 period. The new forms resemble the July blanks, with old forms to be withheld. Payments for July September are due on receipts for those months, with October funds to be shared with the state schools on January 1, 1934. No return is required without payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gross Income Tax Division
Automobile License Bureau
Clarence A. Jackson
Jackson
License Bureau
Gross Income Tax Division
School of
A Challenge to Young People at Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute in Chicago has offered free Christian service training for decades with over 2,000 students enrolled last year. The program admits grammar school graduates to its General Course and provides instruction in Bible, languages, public speaking, music, home economics, and mission-related studies across three terms each year. An illustrated catalog is available by request from 153 Institute Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Institute Place
Chicago Avenue Station
Chicago
Ill
School opens with 355 pupils and staff changes
School proper started Tuesday September 5 with an enrollment of 355 pupils. 208 in the grade building 72 in junior high and 75 in high school. Roy P Wisehart, former local teacher, is substituting for Bayard Baker this week. Baker was operated on a few weeks ago and expects to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy P. Wisehart
Bayard Baker
Baker
Container Plant Going Strong at Local Facility
The Container Corporation of America plant employs about 155 workers, says manager Paul Sigler. He returned from Chicago with news of strong business and many orders on hand. Straw is hauled in from miles around with one truck delivering 240 bales. straw ricks rise as they unload and shipments go out by rail or car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Container Corporation of America
Paul Sigler
Sigler
Chicago
Firefly Glow Mystery Reexamined by Researchers
Scientists reassess phosphorescence in fireflies and glow worms finding no phosphorus link. They propose light arises from fatty secretions in heatless combustion with oxygen, produced in luminous abdominal and thoracic fat bodies controlled by the nervous system via fine tracheal tubes.
Frankenstein and the Monster in Shelley's Novel
A summary notes that Victor Frankenstein creates a life like creature from cemetery materials using galvanism in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. The soulless monster is shunned, driven to crime, and exacts retribution on its creator. The book’s author, Mary Shelley, did not name the monster, leading to the common mislabel Frankenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Shelley
Viector Frankenstein
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Frankenstein
Porcupine Defense Debunks Myth of Quill Shooting
A passage explains porcupines do not shoot quills. Quills detach when the animal thrashes or by contact, and the tail is the active weapon. Expert John Furroughs notes the tail delivers the defensive strike, debunking the belief of shooting quills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
John Furroughs
Hoopsnake Lore Debunked as Myth by Experts
The hoopsnake or stinging snake myth claims a venomous tail sting and wheel like movement. No snake rolls into a hoop or has a tail stinger. the hoopsnake is harmless, bluish black with red bars, tail horned but unable to sting or pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cellophane described as transparent versatile packaging
Cellophane or transparent cellulose sheeting is thin tough moisture and greaseproof and air tight enough to show the product inside. Made from cellulose base wood or cotton, impurities removed to pure viscose then forced through a slit to form glass paper.
Contended Cows in Holland Produce More Milk
In Holland cows enjoy modern comforts including heated sheds winter warmth overcoats for cold days and spotless tile floors. Cows are groomed with polished horns glossy coats and even lace curtains while electricity lights the sheds in dark months to keep the bossies cheerful and productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Poison ivy and poison oak differ in leaves and regions
PathFinder Magazine notes poison ivy grows mainly in the eastern U.S. and Canada while poison oak is common in southern states. Poison ivy has smooth or slightly toothed leaf edges. poison oak leaves are notched. Both can appear as shrubs or vines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pathfinder Magazine
Pershing Speech Highlights Youth Leadership Opportunities
General John J. Pershing declares that young men today face greater, more challenging opportunities for leadership and service. He emphasizes future battles where the youth will prove courage comparable to American decorations in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
John J. Pershing
The Echium Plant Description
The Echium is a long cone shaped Greek flowering plant about five feet tall. It is a hairy herb or half shrub of the borage family from the Old World. Its form is snnkish and its name derives from Greek echis meaning viper and esch ion meaning weaning plant.
Mrs Jennie Henley Dies After Four Months Ill
Mrs Jennie D Henley widow of William Henley died Friday at about 80 years of age. Born in Henry county she lived in Ripley township and Kokomo before settling in the local area. Survived by one sister Mrs Ja Henley of Kokomo. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and burial followed at the local cemetery with Nathan Pickett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie D. Henley
William Henley
Henry County
Ripley Township
Kokomo
Ja Henley
Nathan Pickett
Obituary of Jennie Henley Respected Knightstown Resident
Jennie Henley, a longtime resident near Knights town, died Friday morning after forty six years in the community. She taught at Knightstown High School and Spiceland Academy before marriage, and was active in education. Survived by sister Clara Henley of Kokomo and a niece, she lived a life shaped by moral principle and local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Henley
Knights
Knightstown High School
Spiceland Academy
Knightstown - Wilkinson
Iowa
Vital statistics show light births in Rush County August
Dr I Wooden Rush county health commissioner reports August births and deaths. Deaths exceeded births for the second straight month with 16 births and 18 deaths countywide. Rushville had 7 births 12 deaths while townships logged 9 births 6 deaths. Contagious diseases rose with 5 typhoid cases 3 in Rushville 2 in townships and 2 scarlet fever cases in the city. Officials seek source of typhoid after several investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
I. Wooden
Rushville
State Fair Visitors and Nervous Breakdown Report
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herkless and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Staten visited the state fair on Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Benson traveled to Cleveland to see her sister Mrs. Mary Pollitt and suffered a nervous breakdown on arrival but is said to be slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Herkless
Donald Staten
Charles Benson
Cleveland, O
Mary Pollitt
Death of Mrs Memoss at Henderson after long illness
Viola DeMoss 56 passed away Wednesday after four years of illness due to complications. Born August 31 1877 near Gowdy she married William DeMoss in 1898 and lived in Elwood Marion before moving to Henderson. Survived by husband son Lowell daughter Mabel and several siblings with funeral set at Hannegan church Friday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola DeMoss
Orange Township
Gowdy
Charles
Violet Alter
William DeMoss
Elwood
Marion
Henderson
Hannigan Church
Cale Orhadel
Lowell DeMoss
Wabash
Mabel DeMoss
David Alter
Near Gowdy
Harry Alter
Indianapolis
Cora Heflin
Arcadia
Mary Aldridge
Charlottsville
Hannegan Church
George Holwager
East Hill Cemetery
Rushville
D. P. Dunn
Notice of Wheat Producers Organization Meeting
A meeting for Ripley township wheat producers is set for September 11 1933 at 8 oclock in the school house. The gathering will elect a representative to the Wheat Production Control Association of Rush County and two community committee members. Voting is limited to producers who signed wheat allotment contracts, with applications to vote to be shown at the meeting. September 8 1933. Roy Herkless Co. Agricultural Extension Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Wheat Production Control Association
Rush County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
County Community Campaign Committee
Roy Herkless Co. Agricultural Extension Act
Pitch-In-Dinner for John F Wright
Friends and relatives hold a pitch-in-dinner at John F Wright's home near Charlottesville. Attendees traveling from out of town include Mrs Abner Watkins Mr and Mrs Otto Reed Mrs Sarah Wright Thomas Newsom Alvin Gardner Luth er Watkins and son Miss Thelma Gardner Goldie Mabry and daughter Ruth McGee Sthamer Watkins Marine Tuttle Alberson Watkins and Miss Jean Wilson from Newcastle were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
John F. Wright
Charlottsville
Abner Watkins
Otto Reed
Sarah Wright
Thomas Newsom
Anderson
Alvin Gardner
Marion, O
Luther Watkins
Mansfield, O
Thelma Gardner
Woodbury
Goldie Mabry
Kokomo
Ruth McGee
Indianapolis
Sthamer Watkins
Marine Tuttle
Alberson Watkins
Jean Wilson
Newcastle
Posey Township School No 6 Reunion Scheduled
The second annual reunion of Posey Township School No 6 known as Offutt School will be at E A Junkens home on Sunday September 10. All pupils urged to attend and bring a well filled basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Township School No
Offutt School
E. A. Junken
Sepember
Miss Maxine Howard Recovering After Tonsil Surgery
Miss Maxine Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs York Howard underwent tonsil removal at Green s hospital last week and has improved nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Howard
York Howard
Green’s Hospital
Combined church boards plan Big Church Fair
The Fletcher M E church reports the E L B O meeting is postponed until next week. A joint board meeting of the official board Sunday school officers teachers and the music committee is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Behrs class social Friday night at Wesley McFatridge. Epworth League 6 30 and Union Service at the Christian church with Rev N I Schoolfield as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behr
Wesley McFatridge
Epworth League
The
Christian Church
N. I. Schoolfield
Regular monthly meeting at Friends Church notes services
The Friends Church held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night. Upcoming services include Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and the Men s Bible Class leading the service. Union services will be at East St Christian Church with Rev Schoolfield delivering the sermon and Friends Church providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Christian Church
Schoolfield
Friends Church
Church Events Roundup at East St. Christian Church
An official board meeting is scheduled at the church Friday night at 7 30. The Young Peoples Society meets Monday night at 7 30. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m. Union services at the Christian church will feature preaching by Rev N I Schoolfield with music by the Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Society
The
Christian Church
N. I. Schoolfield
Friends Church
Ladies' Aid Society Elects Officers at Fletcher Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Fletcher M. E. church met at Mrs. J. R. Behr's home last Wednesday and elected officers for the coming year including Ed Raby as president, Jesse Newsom as 1st vice president, James Terhune as 2nd vice president, Arthur Lineback as secretary, Katherine Kennedy as assistant secretary, Mary Wilcutt as treasurer, Emma Overman and Harry Rhodes on the executive committee, and R. E. Newby as flower committee head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Fletcher M. E. Church
J. R. Behr
Ed Raby
Jesse Newsom
James Terhune
Arthur Lineback
Katherine Kennedy
Mary Wilcutt
Emma Overman
Harry Rhodes
R. E. Newby
Missionary Society Rummage Sale and Market
The Missionary Society of the Friends Church announces a rummage sale on Thursday September 21, Friday September 22, and Saturday September 23. A market will be held on Saturday the 23rd at the same location, the first door west of the telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Friends Church
Local Girl in Wreck Near Dunreith
Miss Helen Overman sustained a severe bruise and slight scratches last Wednesday evening when her car skidded in rain near Dunreith. She applied brakes after windshield wiper failed, slid into another car, then overturned into a ditch. Her vehicle suffered heavy damage while the other car was only lightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Overman
Dunreith
Miss Overman
Williamson Hodson Wedding Near Alzada and Newcastle
Miss Alzada Williamson and Russell Hodson were married last Saturday afternoon by Rev. E. L. Glover at the parsonage. Hodson is employed at the Chrysler plant in Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alzada Williamson
Near Here
Russell Hodson
Newcastle
E. L. Glover
Hodson
Chrysler
Local Carrier Delegate Attends National Convention
Grant Henley returned Sunday after attending the National Letter Carrier's Convention in Des Moines Iowa. He was one of the sixteen state delegates on the trip. Principal speakers included Joseph C O Mahoney first assistant Postmaster General and Mr OConnell Farleys chief assistant. Denver Colorado was chosen as next year’s convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Henley
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Henley
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Mr. O'Connell
Farley
Denver
Colorado
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Mrs. Memoss
Williamson
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