New Emergency Loans For 1939 Grain and Crop Help
Carthage reports new emergency grain loans up to 400 dollars to support 1939 winter crops. Applications are filed with Mildred Benson at the county agent’s office and checks come from the St. Louis regional office. Farmers urged to seek other credit sources when possible. Guidance on canning tomatoes outlines raw or preheated processing times and water bath methods for various jar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan L. Galyean
Farm Credit Administration
Mildred Benson
Feed Loan Office
St. Louis
Bureau of Home Economics
Local Sawmill Buys Timber
The George B. Moore & Sons saw mill has purchased a large tract of timber on Hall farms west and south of the I. S. & S. C. Home. Logging will begin immediately and the operation is expected to provide long continued employment to about twenty five local workers plus additional crews in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Moore & Sons
Hall Farms
George B. Moore and Sons
George B. Moore
Parvel
Carthage
Forrest
Rushville
Indiana
Hall
Grain and Livestock Markets Steady Amid Earnings News
Market activity in grain and livestock eased from last week’s sharp swings as traders lock profits in speculative grains while livestock prices soften except hogs. Europe war effects are limited due to ample surpluses. Local notes mention farmers preparing corn and silo work as Rush County anticipates a strong 1939 corn crop, with weather heat and rainfall affecting yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ewing and Sons
Europe
New Pastor Named At Broad Way Methodist Church
Broad way Methodist Church in Indianapolis held ordination and appointment readings Sunday afternoon with Bishop Titus Lowe presiding. C. V. McMillen of Newbern will replace R. H. Myers, who moved to Indianapolis for a business role. Myers had served since September 1936. Also listed are Rushville district appointments for numerous pastors and churches including Carthage, Clarksburg, Greensburg, Laurel, Milroy, Mount Pleasant, New Trenton, Rushville, Shelbyville, and Winchester, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Titus Lowe
Fletcher Methodist Church
This Place
C. V. McMillen
Newbern
Ind
R. H. Myers
Myers
Carthage
Rushville
J. G. Moore
Arlington
H. G. Wedding
Bath
C. O. Wirey
Brookville
L. S. Jarrett
Brownsville
G. C. Housman
Clarksburg
C. R. Fitz
Clifty
Sugar Creek
C. W. Goff
Waldron
R. L. Dove
Westport
C. L. Rice
Whitcomb
Gladys Marsh
Winchester
Henry White
Funeral services held for Mrs Blessinger
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Ellen Blessinger were held Friday at 2 PM at Thompson Funeral Home with a large gathering. Rev. Homer Biddlecum of Charlottesville officiated. Mrs. H. T. Beher and Mrs. Louis Humes sang, with Mrs. A. J. Carr at the piano. Burial followed at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ellen Blessinger
Thompson Funeral Home
Homer Biddlecum
Charlottesville
H. T. Beher
Louis Humes
A. J. Carr
Planot
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Road Repair Questioned in Knightstown Warrington Pike
Henry county earmarks about 4000 dollars to buy right of way for the Knightstown Warrington road but county commissioners question repairs saying state takeover will occur. Postmaster R R Morgan threatens to enforce rural free delivery access penalties if delays continue. Citizens seek a usable road across three counties amid long-standing disputes and uneven state offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown
Warrington
Henry County
R. R. Morgan
Hancock
Henry
Madison
Anderson
McCarty Wins Ramblers Checker Championship
Otto C. McCarty victory follows a round robin among eight players led by Ernest Thomas of Milroy. Each pair played four games with two points for a win and one for a draw under Three Move Restriction. Close battles produced excellent play in Petoskey Evening News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto C. McCarty
Ramblers
Ernest Thomas
Milroy
Petoskey Evening News
Miss Margaret White Accepts Post in Tennessee
Miss Margaret White left Saturday for Friendsville Tennessee where she has accepted a position at Friendsville Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret White
Friendsville
Tennessee
Friendsville Academy
Niece Marie Grant Terry Dies in Memphis
J Butler Hill learns Thursday morning of the death of his niece Mrs Marie Grant Terry in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Butler Hill
Marie Grant Terry
Memphis
Tennessee
Muncie Aviators Fail In Endurance Attempt
The Miss Sun Tan light plane piloted by Robert McDaniels of Muncie and Kelvin Baxter of Richmond was forced to land near Knightstown after flying more than 188 hours. A sticking intake valve caused the forced landing as the endurance record attempt neared its halfway mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Tan
Robert McDaniels
Muncie
Kelvin Baxter
Richmond
Knightstown
Realty Trade Shows Increase in August Sales Report
Mrs. Anna F. Downey county recorder notes a rise in realty activity for August with 38 sales totaling 41 237 62. The largest deal covers 160 acres in Center township sold for 14 560 to John Marion Stoten and Ruby Stoten, executor Louis Carroll for the McKee estate. Two local transfers include Mary E. Beaumont to Joel F. Ridlen and Minnie Ridlen for 40 acres in Ripley township and Celia Earnest to Albert and Minnie Hollowell for 40 acres in Ripley township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna F. Downey
Center Township
John Marion Stoten
Ruby Stoten
Louis Carroll
McKee
Mary E. Beaumont
Robert Beaumont
Joel F. Ridlen
Minnie A. Ridlen
S. E
Ripley Township
Celia Isabell Earnest
Albert Hollowell
Minnie Hollowell
S. W
Hancock County REMC Receives $22,000 for New Line Expansion
Washington sources confirm a $22,000 allotment to Hancock county REMC to build twenty more miles of power lines. The expanded network will serve 58 members across Hancock and Hamilton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County Remc
Washington, D. C
Hancock County
Hancock
Hamilton
Choral Club Practice Schedule Noted
The Choral club will meet in Room 4 of the school building for practice at 7 00 PM Friday night. Everyone is asked to be on time. A second practice is planned for Sunday.
Rush County GOP Plans Caravan to Indianapolis Parade
At a Rush County meeting led by County Chairman Charles Myers Republicans from every precinct finalized plans to join the Hoosier Republican Roundup in Indianapolis. A caravan of autos and floats will depart at 8:15 AM from Arlington School toward the state fairgrounds for the 10:00 AM parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Indianapolis
Charles Myers
Ripley Township
Arlington School
Mrs Ina Vestal Undergoes Appendectomy
Mrs Ina Vestal of this place underwent an appendectomy Monday evening at Henry County hospital in New Castle. She was taken to the hospital by Dr Ralph W. Dreyer. Her condition was reported as satisfactory at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Vestal
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Ralph W. Dreyer
Burnt Cork Opry to Feature Local Talent in Carthage
Rehearsals completed at Mrs Alta Carr home as Carthage prepares the Burnt Cork Opry a charity minstrel to raise funds for the local school band The show promises kitchen band cake walk violin and cornet numbers a whirlwind acrobat Milan DeWayne Lummis Henry Stinger as interlocutor and a dedicated program committee led by Mrs Stella Humes The proceeds benefit the band with children selling tickets and earning a free entry for every five sold The event duels Monday night September 25 at the Carthage Auditorium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Carr
Carthage
Milan DeWayne Lummis
Shelbyville
Henry Stinger
Bess Baker
Stella Humes
Mary Eleanor Bush
Charlene Spangler
Nelle Beker
Hazel Chonan
Carthage Auditorium
Rush County REMC Buys New Office Building in Rushville
Rush County REMC announces purchase of 115 East Third Street Rushville from William Waggoner for a new office to open by November 1. Building will be remodeled to fit growing business. current office remains at the farm bureau store. Fifty seven miles of line under construction reaching Buena Vista Laurel Peppertown and Hamburg areas, totaling 478 miles serving 200 patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Littell
Rush County Remc
East Third Street
Rushville
William Waggoner
Local
County Electric Corporation
Buena Vista
Laurel
Peppertown
Hamburg
Red Cross Sets 1500 Goal for Rush County Drive
The Rush county Red Cross aims for 1,500 members with roll call starting Armistice Day and ending Thanksgiving. John Mills chairs the county chapter, Charles DeMunbrun leads roll call, and voluntary foreign relief contributions are planned for Bush County. Ripley township has a history of strong WWI support and pledges continued participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
John Mills
Rush County
Charles DeMunbrun
Bush County
Ripley
Red Cross
United States
Ripley Township
Brush Fire Near School Grounds Extinguished
The fire department rushed to a brush and rubbish fire north of the Albert Hill school grounds last Saturday afternoon. The blaze was quickly controlled with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hill
Betty Beckner Hospitalized After Brain Hemorrhage
Betty Beckner of Arlington was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after suffering a brain hemorrhage at Arlington school. The incident occurred Tuesday evening and left her blind with her condition reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Beckner
Arlington
Ora Beckner
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Miss Beckner
Arlington School
New School Editor Appointed to Cover Local High School
Richard McNabb named editor for the year to chronicle school happenings. He produced his first piece this week and aims to become a rising writer for school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McNabb
Republicans List Candidates Nomination Night at Town Hall
The Republican town convention met Friday evening at the town hall to nominate candidates for ward offices and clerk treasurer. Al J. Carr opened with remarks as nominations and voting proceeded ward by ward with several contests and clear unopposed runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al J. Carr
Alvan Sohn
William Gatewood
Vinton Hudson
Ed Bly
Earl Addison
Randolph Reams
Arthur Winfield
Arthur Lineback
Rhodes Return From Honeymoon Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhodes returned Friday evening from a motor trip to Washington D C and through the southeastern states They are now at home to their many friends at the Rhodes home on East Mill street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rhodes
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Rhodes
Rhodes
East Mill Street
Carthage Street Cleaning Effort Under Marshal McCorkle
On Wednesday morning a small squad led by Marshal Lon McCorkle swept main streets of Carthage with brooms. The downtown area had fallen into a deplorable condition over the summer, and the cleanup noticeably improved the business district’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon McCorkle
Carthage
Greenfield to Receive First Riley Stamp Honors
Greenfield will receive the first new stamp honoring James Whitcomb Riley the poet born in Greenfield on October 7 1849. A definite announcement will come after Postmaster James Farley returns from Europe as part of a series of thirty five stamps honoring famous American authors poets artists educators inventors composers and scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
James Whitcomb Riley
James Farley
Europe
Carolyn Norris Accepts Secretary Role with Block Co in Indianapolis
Miss Carolyn Norris daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Norris accepts a permanent position with the Wm H Block Co Indianapolis as secretary to the buyer of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Norris
Carl Norris
Wm. H. Block Co
Indianapolis
Buyer of Nations
New License Plates Arrive at Local Branch Office
The 1940 license plates have been received at the local auto license branch. Rush county autos start with 331901 and four thousand plates, eight hundred truck plates, and 375 trailer licenses were delivered. Carthage plates begin with 332-701 and go on sale December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Carthage
Marion College Male Quartet To Sing At Blue River Church
The Marion college varsity male quartet will perform at Blue River Wesleyan Methodist church next Sunday at 10 30 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening. An added chalk art feature by a quartet member accompanies a themed song. The church sits two miles west and two miles south of Arlington. Reverend C L Shaw pastors the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion College
Blue River
Indiana Yearly Meeting Attendees From Carthage Area
From Carthage and vicinity several residents attended the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends in Richmond this week. Among them were Rev. and Mrs. Murray S. Kenworthy, Rev. and Mrs. Charles S. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Henley, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Newsom, Mr. and Mrs. David Binford, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Stone, and others including Mrs. Howard E. Healey, Mrs. Sam O. McCarty, Miss Winona Newsom, and Miss Mattie Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Richmond
Murray S. Kenworthy
Charles S. Winslow
Jesse Henley
S. L. Newsom
David Binford
Elizabeth B. Stone
Howard E. Healey
Sam O. McCarty
Myrtle Carfield
Rebecca Healey
H. T. Beher
Anna Anderson
Winona Newsom
Mattie Clark
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Henry Jessup
Jeff Leisure
James McGeorge
George Jackson
George Apple
Clearview
John Butler
Home Ec Club
Page Wight
Mrs. Blessinger
Morgan
Tenn
GOP Caravan
Rush County Electric Group
NEW School Editor
Republicans
Ward
George Moore
Riley
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