Draft registrant rules described for selective service
Greene county selective service board emphasizes that every registrant must carry his registration certificate and show it to proper authorities on request. Late registration rules require immediate registration before a local board for those who missed the fixed dates October 16 1940 or July 1 1941. Violations may result in fines imprisonment or both.
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Selective Service
Greene County Selective Service Board No
Board of Appeal
Livestock Prices Steady in Indianapolis Market
Hogs 8 500 head mostly steady with Thursday averages. mediums 11.50 to 12.00. heavies 11.00 to 11.40. lights 10.50 to 11.75. sows 250 lower at 9.50 to 10.75. Cattle 350, calves 600. two loads of choice 1210 lb steers at 12.50. other steers and heifers 8.00 to 10.00. top 13.50. Sheep 1 500. spring lambs steady, good to choice 11.50 to 12.00, medium to good 10.00 to 11.25.
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Indianapolis
U.P
County Jobless Payments Told
Cash unemployment benefits claimed by Greene county workers in July totaled 3 385 dollars, down from June and July 1940 figures, while statewide July payments reached 837726 50 dollars. The Evansville and New Castle automotive industries helped lift July claims amid model changes, with New Castle up to 22004 and Evansville to 81219. Local July awards included 1568 to Linton residents and 1624 to Jacksonville residents as many workers faced short-term unemployment.
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Greene County
Malcolm Kennedy
Terre Haute
Indiana Employment Security Division
Everett L. Gardner
Evansville
New Castle
Indiana
Worthington
Linton
Jasonville
Bloomfield
Loyal Order of Moose ends 53rd convention in Indianapolis
A patriotic service and ritual contests close the 53rd Loyal Order of Moose convention in Indianapolis. The conclave endorses aid to Britain and pledges members to country in peace and war. Over 5,000 Hoosiers were initiated in a mass ceremony, with Women of the Moose also initiating. Reuben B. Smith and F. T. Sallness named justices. W. Wayne Wallace elected to Mooseheart governors.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Loyal Order of Moose
Britain
Reuben B. Smith
Brooklyn
N. Y
F. T. Sallness
Saginaw, Mich
Supreme Forum
W. Wayne Wallace
Chicago
Mooseheart Governors
Hoagy Carmichael Returns to Indiana with New Songs
Hoagy Carmichael plans to debut two new tunes Skylark and Mr Music Master with lyrics by Johnny Mercer at Terre Haute and Evansville dances. The performances benefit Indiana University Alumni Association scholarships. Carmichael visited his parents in Indianapolis during the trip.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Hoagy Carmichael
Hoosierborn
Terre Haute
Evansville
Skylark
Johnny Mercer
Indiana University
Carmichael
Howard Carmichael
Lindbergh Wheeler Rally Rooftop in Oklahoma City
Charles A. Lindbergh and Senator Burton K. Wheeler spoke at an America First rally in a sandlot park outside Oklahoma City after city officials denied use of Municipal Auditorium. Police and deputies staged a heavy guard amid fears of an embarrassing incident as organizers urged calm and Gov. Phil lips urged restraint. Wheeler planned to arrive and a guard was to be provided.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles A. Lindbergh
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
America First Committee
Lindbergh
Wheeler
American Legion
Leon Phillips
Phillips
Miners to host Sullivan Merchants in Sunday baseball clash
The Linton Miner baseball team meets the Sullivan Merchants at High School Park in a Sunday 2:30 p.m. tilt. It is the first Linton-Sullivan meeting here in nearly 20 years after Linton beat Sullivan 9 3 earlier this season. Sullivan’s left handed Kenny Truelock is noted as one of the valley’s best pitchers and powered Sullivan to the Western Indiana league title last year. A sun shelter will cover the bleachers.
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Linton Miner
Sullivan Merchants
High School Park
Linton and Sullivan
Linton
Miners
Sullivan
Kenny Truelock Sullivan
Truelock
Indiana committee for national defense outlines world order program
The Indiana Committee for National Defense, a pro interventionist group, backs a policy plan to destroy Naziism for U S world order. Delegates from 1060 Indiana towns endorse Kenneth L Ogle's policy with Russia aiding against Germany but to be dropped after its usefulness ends. The group asserts victory will come by the United States and its allies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Committee For National Defense
United States
Indiana
Kenneth L. Ogle
Germany
Russia
Methodists Hold Quarterly Affair at Freedom Church
The Freedom charge fourth quarterly conference reported Switz City ministerial claim paid in full and $100 paid on the church debt. Pledges of $10 each are sought to complete 27 pledges. Ward Hicks of Freedom is named new lay leader. The annual conference will meet in Indianapolis on September 10 at 3 30 p m.
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Freedom Charge
Methodist Church
Switz City
Freedom Church
Ward Hicks
Freedom
Indianapolis
Housand Family Visits Cordelia Hadley Near Lyons
Aug 29 report notes Mr and Mrs Carl Housand and daughter Marjie Lavern with Mr and Mrs John Housand and children and Mr and Mrs Ray Housand and grandchildren all from Mishawaka visiting Mrs Cordelia Hadley near Lyons. Also Mr and Mrs William Housand and son John and grandson from Mooresville joined the visit.
Knoefel Funeral Held for Terre Haute Doctor
Funeral services for Dr. August F Knoefel 61 Terre Haute physician and surgeon will be at 2 00 PM Saturday at the family home 208 Van Buren Terre Haute with Rev L O Richmond officiating burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Terre Haute The hour was moved to 2 00 PM to allow arrival of his son Kerner Knoefel flying from the Pacific coast
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August F .Knoefel
Terre Haute
van Buren Avenue
Community Visits and Church Guests Reported in Dugger
Miss Gertrude Humphrey from Portland Oregon and Mrs Priscilla Yung dined with Mr and Mrs E O Chowning. Gerald Arbell family returned to Lynn Indiana after a weekend visit. Laura Mae spent the week visiting relatives. Several Dugger Baptist church members attended the Shakamak park house party including Mrs Clarence Hannah Mrs Sylvester Duncan Mrs Hermus Duncan Ola Roeder Leonard Roberts and babies Elmer Lewellyn and David Hous ton Miss Wanda Yung Detroit and Mrs Harry Smith Shelbyville were guests of their father Mike Yung.
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Gertrude Humphrey
Portland
Ore
Priscilla Yung
Gerald Arbell
Laura Mae
Lynn
Ind
William Dodds
J. W. Schofield
Roy Schofield
Joan
Flatrock
Dugger Baptist Church
Shakamak Park
Clarence Hannah
Sylvester Duncan
Hermus Duncan
Ola Roeder
Leonard Roberts
Johnnie Swan
Elmer Lewellyn
David Houston
Wanda Yung
Detroit
Harry Smith
Shelbyville
Mike Yung
Social Visits From Kansas to Indiana and Kentucky
Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across states. Guests included Cary Howell, Wayne Steward and families from Hutchinson Kansas, and Walter Figg from Dugner along with visits to Louisville Kentucky. Others from Conway Pennsylvania New York Indianapolis and Bedford were noted with family hosts in this week’s social notes.
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Cary Howell
Wayne Steward
Hutchinson
Kansas
Willard Potter
Walter Figg
Dugner
Walter Ritter
Lowell Ray Overman
Orel Overman
Louisville
Bert Wills
Conway
Harvey Wills
Willis Harrah
New York
Wm. Harrah
Near Were
Local residents share visits across towns this week
Ellen Brumbaugh of Indianapolis visited Walter Ritter. Mr and Mrs Joe Hollars and daughter from Bloomfield called on Mrs Bertha Cullison and Bonnie on Wednesday. Miss Harriett Ganstineau returned from a Brazil visit. Mr and Mrs O S Ramsey visited Marion last weekend. Kathleen Stantz, summer with her parents, returns to Ashley to teach this year. Reba Hauser leaves for Indianapolis to enter Central Business College.
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Ellen ‘Brumbaugh
Indianapolis
Walter Ritter
Joe Hollars
Bloomfield
Bertha Cullison
Bonnie
Harriett Ganstineau
Brazil
O. S. Ramsey
Marion
Kathleen Stantz
F. A. Stantz
Ashley
Ind
Reba Hauser
Near Here
Central Business College
Fall shoes for the family at popular prices
Local retailer promotes a new line of fall shoes for the whole family with quality guaranteed. Ladies shoes in AA to EEE widths, extensive men’s work and dress styles, and girls’ and boys’ school shoes highlighted for durable service.
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Daily Citizen
Hoagy
Mack Tyler
Tel
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Gome
Gus Humphreys
Schloot & Company
Linten, Indiana
Lyons
Knoefel
Dugger
Switz City News
Elizabeth Wisehart
Lois Conklin
Eva Holmes
Ozark Mountains
Harvey Hunter
Henry Goodman
Bedford
Harold Sanders
Gerald and
Harold Jr
Lora Gardner
Bloomington
Noah Gibson
Ben Yount
Virginia
Kelen Potter
Jack Potter
Phyllis
Sam Allen
Lois Jean
James Ray
Gless Deckard
James Robert
Jeanne Goodman
Carlisle
Akoy
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Niagara
Colman - Rogers
Spring Byington
Jack Carson
Cecilia Loftus
Harry Davenport
Hugh O'Connell
RKO Radio Pictures
Atlantic Hotel
Boston
North Main St
Judy Canova
Puddin’ Head
Ogun
Republic
Frankie Carro
Dr. Satan
Kiddie Club
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Directed By
James Hogan
Columbia
Ralph Bellamy
Ellery Queen
Margaret Lindsay As
Nikki Porter
Charley Grapewin
H. B. Vere
James Burke
Cassidy
Paramount Presents
Clarence E. Mulford
William Boyd
Russell Hayden
Andy Clyde
Evelyn Brent
Victor Jory
Morris Ankrum
Bernice Kay
Lesley Selander
Harry Sherman
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