Corliss Engine at Centennial Sparks Mixed Memories
The narrator recalls Henry Ford acquiring the Corliss engine built for Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial, praising its 1400 horsepower and smooth 30 foot flywheel. He links experiences with the fair to Minnesota dairy lore, Sperry's inventions, and the enduring impact of early electrical and gyroscopic technologies. A note on the 115 year old federal employee ends the reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Dearborn Museum
Philadelphia
George H. Corliss
Providence
Corliss
Pedro II
Brazil
Elmer Sperry
Sperry
Roosevelt Gains 6 Percent In Week National Poll
New York Sept 17 thousands of ballots poured into the national straw vote headquarters as four weeks of polling show Roosevelt leading in many states while California tilts to Landon. 450,116 votes tallied from 36 states with Landon 267,725 Roosevelt 153,094 and Browder and other candidates far behind. Readers urged to vote by mailing or bringing the ballot printed on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Wilson
New York
Roosevelt
Landon
Ohio
California
Arkansas
Delaware
Georgia
Mississippi
Nevada
New Mexico
Vermont
Tandon
Demme
Thomas
Bae Ae Colvin
Dades
Ee Browder
Motel
Carthage
County Union Church Service Set For September 27
The Rush County ministerial program committee announces the annual union service for all churches will be at Main Street Christian Church in Rushville on Sunday September 27 at 7 30 pm. Speaker: John J Haramy of Indiana Central College, a Jerusalem native who has spoken to Rush County audiences. All churches urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Ministerial Association
Rush County
Main Street Christian Church
Rushville
NATO
John J. Haramy
Indiana Central College
Haramy
Jerusalem
Eighty Fourth Annual Indiana State Fair Closes
The eighty fourth annual state fair of Indiana closed at ten o clock last Friday night. The seven day event was attended by 365,961 Hoosiers and visitors from across the nation and Canada, surpassing last year’s record of 310,927. Friday marked Indianapolis and Manufacturers day with thousands viewing the exhibit displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Newsom Granted Judgment in Case Against McManus
In Justice of Peace Harry Rhodes court Wednesday, judgment awarded Walter Newsom possession of real estate from Murray McManus. McManus owes $42.50 back rent and $5.85 in costs and must remove furniture within three days or it will be removed to the street by sheriff and constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
Harry Rhodes
Walter Newsom
Murray McManus
McManus
No age limit for work says centenarian advocate
A reader argues that retirement age should not exist and that some men excel past 70 while others quit earlier. He praises long service and vitality, noting centuries of work ethic and government pensions, insisting age should not cap productivity.
Miller Masters Wedding at Trinity M E Madison
Miss Ruby Masters daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Masters Wilkinson wed Charles F Miller son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller Indianapolis on Sunday September 13 at Trinity M E church Madison The Rev Victor B Hargitt officiated The bride wore navy satin and the couple plan to reside in Noblesville after September 20 The Millers are Knightstown High School graduates and Mr Miller is district manager for the Indianapolis News in Noblesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Masters
Oscar Masters
Wilkinson
Joseph Miller
Indianapolis
Trinity M. E. Church
Madison
Victor B. Hargitt
Russell Tabor
New Castle
Miller
Kathleen Norris Says on Honest Planning and Life
Kathleen Norris discusses men who value frank planning and thoughtful conversation across books plays gardens politics history and social questions alongside love making in this reflective remark.
W L Barn Dance Heads to Rushville Tonight
The WLS Barn Dance show comes to Rushville Thursday night under East Street Christian church Duo class sponsorship. Headliners Lulu Belle and Skyland Scotty will perform with the WLS crew at the Rushville gymnasium starting at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLS
Rushville
East Street Christian Church
Lulu Belle
Skyland Scotty
Meyers and Heckman couple wed in Rushville ceremony
Miss Helen Marie Heckman and Ebert A. Meyers were married at St. Marys Catholic church Rushville in an eight thirty Thursday morning ceremony. Rev Francis Schaub officiated the single ring rite. Breakfast followed at Kopperm Kettle Inn Morristown with bride colors and cake centerpiece. The couple, both Rushville natives, plan an eastward wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rushville
Helen Marie Heckman
Henry L. Heckman
Ebert A. Meyers
Jacob Meyers
Francis Schaub
Kopper Kettle Inn
Morristown
East
Mrs. Meyers
Graham High Schoool
Meyers
Hall
Thorpe and Goodman
Mr. Meyers
Meyer
O. C. Shirley Elevator Destroyed by Fire
Knightstown and New Castle firefighters prevented the blaze at the O. C. Shirley elevator from spreading to nearby homes. The insured value was $15,000 with an approximate loss of $40,000. Volunteers saved alfalfa, clover, timothy seed, six tons of ground feed, and three carloads of coal. cause of the fire could not be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown
New Castle
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Wendling 69
Funeral services were held Saturday at two o'clock for Mrs Louise Kney Wendling 69 wife of Fred Wendling at her home south of Manilla She died Thursday morning after a lingering illness Survived by husband one brother Jacob Kney of near Manilla two sisters Mrs Emma Carry of Shelby County and Cyrus Willey of Walkerton Rev J W Dickman of Zion Evangelical church officiated burial in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Kney Wendling
Fred Wendling
Manilla
Wendling
Jacob Kney
Emma Carry
Shelby County
Cyrus Willey
Walker Townip
J. W. Dickman
Zion Evangelical Church
Milroy dedicates Anderson township recreation park
Judge John A. Titsworth led the dedication of Milroy’s new Anderson township Recreational park. WPA labor supervised by Noel Huey completed tennis courts, croquet, horseshoes, lights, benches and a softball diamond. Two acres of school property were beautified with evergreens and a fountain gift from the class of 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Titsworth
Rush Circuit Court
Anderson Township
Milroy
WPA
Noel Huey
Milroy School
Paul Daubenspeck
Lowell Collyer
Rushville County
Huey
W. Guy Hamilton
R. E. Badger
S. V. Mattson
Annual Christian Conference Held in Rush County
The Rush County Christian churches annual conference met at Little Flat Rock Church on September 16 with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Rev P E Million of Shelbyville spoke at the evening program and Mrs O H Griest of Indianapolis represented the Women’s Missionary societies. Missionary address by Mrs Roger Clark. Rev S V Mattson Milroy led the team and Indiana Christian Missionary association. Rev Robe rt Lewis from the Department of Religious Education. William Reeves presided over the Rush County Cooperative association of Christian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches of
Rush County
Little Flat Rock Christian Church
P. E. Million
Shelbyville
O. H. Griest
Indianapolis
Roger Clark
Africa
S. V. Mattson
Milroy
Twenty Fourth Annual Homecoming at McCordsville M E Church
The twenty fourth Annual home coming and all day meeting will be held at the McCordsville M E Church Sunday September 27 1936. The day opens with Sunday school at 930 am church services at 1030 am a basket dinner at noon and a 215 pm program of music readings speeches and reminiscence led by Rev Estel Taylor of Fortville Christian church with special singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCordsville M. E
Estel Taylor
Fortvile Christian Church
Annual M. E. Conference Opens in Connersville
The Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal churches convenes at Connersville First M E Church from September 15 to 21 with Bishop Edgar Blake presiding. Prominent speakers attend and on the final day he will assign ministers to churches. Rushville M E Church choir offers music next Saturday night. Rev. J G Moore of Rushville presided at opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blake
Detroit
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Indiana
Connersville
First M. E
Rushville M. E
J. G. Moore
Rushville
Blake
Citizens debate the fate of Main and Mill site
The Carthage community weighs replacing the razed old building at Main and Mill with a development beyond a filling station. Residents fear loss of parking and future business space and urge readers to send letters to The Citizen with opinions for or against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Mill Streets
Carthage
Rush County Forms 4 H Beef Calf Club For Youth
Rush County 4 H beef calf club is being organized with Indiana Farm Bureau support. Leaders expect to bring a carload of uniform Hereford steers weighing 350 to 450 pounds, arriving around October 15. Calves are paid by the pound, with financing through Producers' Credit Association at 5 percent for 12 months. Insurance is required for financed calves, with additional options for others. September 30 is the order deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Livestock Department
Indiana Farm Bureau
M. J. Huxley
Huxley
Producers’ Commission Association
Place Chosen for Fall Choral Club Concert
The Choral club selects Friends church as the fall concert venue. The program features a piano ensemble of ten pianos and musical selections by the club and guest artist Miss Mary Ann Kulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Club
The
Friends Church
Mary Ann Kulmer
Breaks Arm for Dorothy Sullivan at Schoolhouse
Miss Dorothy Sullivan sustains a broken right arm while seated on the grass at the schoolhouse. The injury occurred last Thursday when a boy wrestling toppled onto her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sullivan
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