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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1935

Page

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Ludlow Bill Aims Nationwide Referendum Before War

In Congress Louis Ludlow proposes House Joint Resolution 167 to amend the Constitution requiring a majority national vote and referendum before any war, unless invaded. The plan includes immediate universal conscription of war resources to prevent profit from weapons. Local ministers praise the measure and urge citizens to write to Senator Ludlow.

Louis Ludlow Sapolis Congress United States Ludlow Rush County Ministerial Association Furbay Holwager

House joint resolution calls for popular refer endum on war powers

The document outlines a proposed refer endum in wartime except in self defense and urges measures to remove profits from war influenced by Nye committee findings. It supports the Flynn points and Ludlow bill on conscripting property and industry during war and seeks to prevent profits by governments, individuals, or financial interests from human suffering in wars. Signed by Geo Holwager and James R Furbay for the association.

House Nye Committee John T. Flynn Senate Ludlow Association Resolution Committee Geo. Holwager James R. Furbay

School Notes Open House and Seniors Play Schedule

Open house and exhibit at the school building next Sunday 2 to 4 p m and Monday evening 7 to 9 p m. Next Friday night April 19 seniors present their class play at the Auditorium Theatre. Following is the graduates list for the year Robert Addison Martha Jo Bert ley Lowell Bramel Iona Cook Betty DeSchiper Vernon Ewing Roger Cooper Maxine Chappell Pauline Hill Howard Henley Louise Heim Katherine Hines Marion Munden Grace McCorkle Herman Porter Roy Reddick Kenneth Walker Mary Weaver Claude Wells.

Auditorium Theatre Robert Addison Martha Jo Bertley Lowell Bramel Iona Cook Betty DeSchiper Vernon Ewing Roger Cooper Maxine Chappell Pauline Hill Howard Henley Louise Heim Katherine Hines Marion Munden Grace McCorkle Herman Porter Roy Reddick Kenneth Walker Mary Weaver Claude Wells

Knightstown Conservation Club Meets At Christian Church

The Knightstown Conservation Club met at the Christian church basement last Friday night with ninety seven in attendance including members and guests. Dinner was served by church ladies at seven. R C Guter mouth manager of the Pulaski county rearing farm gave a short address and a film show on game bird rearing. Rep H H Evans of Newcastle and others spoke briefly. Several new members were added.

Knightstown Conservation Club Christian Church R. C. Gutermouth Pulaski County H. H. Evans Newcastle

Program for Good Friday Service With Readings and Music

The program lists speakers Mrs Massalene Swain and Mrs Beryl Kennedy for a Good Friday service. Readings include Father Forgive Them They Know Not What They Do, My God My God Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me and Father Into Thy Hand I Commend My Spirit. Music includes solos Calvary and a trio led by Rev E L Glover. Congregation benediction by Rev N I Schoolfield. business houses to be closed during services.

Shem Bernie Wicker Music Gladys Marsh Fred McManus

Dark Angel's Shadow on Roads Tightens Speed Rules

A critic warns that many mortals become egomaniacs behind the wheel, advocating strict enforcement of traffic rules. Statistics show nine of ten last year’s accidents blamed on drivers or pedestrians, with speed the dominant factor. Death rates on highways exceed city figures, underscoring calls for safer driving and public campaigns.

John Jones Malcom Campbell Dark Angel

Kiwanis Joint Meeting Draws Rushville Knights Town Men

The Kiwanis clubs of Rushville and Knights Town held a joint Thursday night gathering with about twenty local businessmen. Rev N I Schoolfield welcomed guests, A W Winfield spoke for Carthage merchants, and Phyllis Rhodes for the M E church ladies who served the dinner. Indianapolis Star staff correspondent Claude Mahoney was the main speaker, delivering witty remarks that kept listeners laughing. Hubert Hunt provided accordion solos.

Rushville Knightstown N. I. Schoolfield A. W. Winfield Carthage Phyllis Rhodes M. E. Church Claude Mahoney The Indianapolis Star Hubert Hunt

Miss Myrtle Nigh and Charles Roberts Married in Charlottesville

Miss Myrtle Nigh daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Nigh and Charles Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Charles Roberts of Charlottesville were wed Wednesday evening of last week at 4 30 o clock at the parsonage by Rev O Hufford in Charlottesville.

Myrtle Nigh Charles Nigh Charles Roberts Charlottesville O. Hufford

Private Sale of Decedent's Household Goods in Carthage

Notice lists a private sale to be held at the late Mary J. Henley's home in Carthage on Friday April 12. Items include household goods and personal property of the decedent. Terms are cash. Signed by Mrs. Clarence Weaver.

Carthage Mary J. Henley Clarence Weaver

Nelson Earnest and Louisa Nelson Wed at Arlington Parsonage

Mr Oliver Earnest and Mrs Louisa Nelson were married at the M E parsonage in Arlington Wednesday evening at seven o clock by Rev Gladys Marsh. They will reside on Mr Earnest s farm just south of town.

Oliver Earnest Louisa, Nelson M. E. Parsonage Arlington Gladys Marsh Town

Ice storage house opened by City Ice Co at Stewart residence

The City Ice Co has converted the rear garage of Mrs. Maude Stewart's home into an ice storage facility offering ice at any time. Stewart and McCorkle are noted in the notice.

The City Ice Co

Mrs Russell Publow and Ada Von Visit Rushville Saturday

Mrs Russell Publow and her daughter Ada Von were in Rushville on Saturday.

Russell Publow Ada von Rushville

Library Notes on Pat of Silver Bush and Other Works

The note reviews Pat of Silver Bush by L M Montgomery as a wholesome outdoor story of youth and love with a nature approached mystery. It praises Raymond A Bend in the Road as a fine realistic novel about young people. Nathan Road of Ages depicts Jews driven from the western world and a long march across Europe and Asia. The book was donated to the Library by Mr and Mrs Howard E Henley. The Woman's Literary Circle sees it as a helpful study on Jewish history.

Montgomery Pat of Silver Bush Anne of Green Gables Raymond Nathan Gobi Desert Europe Asia Howard E. Henley

Senior Class Play Promises Comedy and Sketches

The annual Senior class play is set for Friday night at the Auditorium Theatre. The three act comedy The Movies Come to Town features Lowell Bramel who fought with Roosevelt at Sain, Juan Hill and Louise Heim a stern believer in proprieties. Betty DeSchipper Roy Reddick and Grace McCorkle head the serious second feature. Tickets go on sale at McCarty's Drug Store Saturday morning April 13.

Auditorium Theatre Lowell Bramel Roosevelt Sain Juan Hill Louise Heim Betty DeSchipper Roy Reddick Grace McCorkle McCarty

Death of former resident Mrs Maritha Henley 76

Word came of the sudden death of Mrs Maritha Henley widow of Albert Henley of Indianapolis. Found dead Wednesday evening by her daughter Jeanette. Funeral services at First Congressional Church Indianapolis Friday at 2 PM. Burial Riverside Cemetery here. Survives include three California grandchildren and sister-in-law Jesse Henley of this place.

Maritha Henley Albert Henley Indianapolis

Former Resident Mrs Vura Newby Morris Speaks at Nazarene

Former resident Mrs Vura Newby Morris was the special speaker at Nazarene church services in Newcastle on Sunday. She serves as district president of the Woman's Missionary Society for the Indianapolis district and has long been a missionary to India. She is married to Rev Walter Morris, pastor of the Nazarene church in Seymour, Indiana, and the couple formerly lived in Carthage about ten years ago when he led the Wesleyan Methodist church.

Vura Newby Morris Nazarene Newcastle

Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Meets at Knightstown

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held a regular meeting Monday afternoon at Mrs. G. B. McNabb’s home with hostesses Mrs. McNabb and Mrs. Ross Tweedy. Twenty-five members attended and refreshments were served afterward.

Ladies Auxiliary Knightstown G. B. McNabb McNabb Ross Tweedy

Church activities at Wesleyan Methodist Bible school

Church listing notes Bible school at 9:30 worship and sermon at 10:30 Y M W B at 7:00 evangelistic service 7:30 and prayer meeting Tuesday at 7:30 pm The message invites scoffers to test the church’s welcome claiming it contains sinners and offers a place for you.

Easter Pageant at East St. Christian Church Sunday

The Easter Pageant The Daughter of Jairus will be shown in worship Sunday at 10 20 with Land's Supper. Bible school starts 9 30 but shortened for pageant time. cast includes Jairus daughter Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea. The theme pageant will also be shown at Hannegan Easter Sunday.

Jairus Bible School Fadrus Ge Dayton Stewart Joseph Arimathaea Ora Addison Rhoda Jean Stewart Nathan Nain Raymond Cobb Mary Magdalene Jaanita King Hannegan

Easter Evangelism Schedule at Friends Church

The church announces a four day Easter evangelism program led by Dr. Donald Spitler with nightly services and music from the Spiceland choir. Events include Club Night Friday and various themed sermons from Monday to Wednesday ending with Easter Sunday services. A $500 drive funds repairs to the church and parsonage.

Baccalaureate Service Sets Record Attendance

Fletcher M. E. Church held a Sunday night baccalaureate with thirty seven graduates present. Mr. and Mrs. Oran Hendey photographed the audience and class. Dr J W McFall of Rushville led revival with six young singers and duets by Mrs Bunton and Mrs Fletcher.

Oran Hendey J. W. McFall Rushville Bunton Fletcher

Junior church concerts and Easter events planned

The Junior church begins Friday after school with a 45 minute session and nightly Marimba solos plus harmony singers next week. An Easter egg hunt for ages 5 to 14 is set for Saturday before Easter at the church. Sunday services feature Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 35 with The Triumphant Christ topic. Epworth League at 6 30 led by Miss Garten and evening service at 7 30 with Dr. McFall and a candlelight finale. The Friendship class meets April 24 with hostesses listed. arrangements by Mrs Walter Addison assisted by Mrs Russell Parish and Mrs Jeff Leisure.

Donald Spitler Wonderful Christ Spiceland Carthage Spitler Friendly Circle Hubert Hunt Maude Porter Sharlee Kyser Friendly Circle Quartet Lernon Stella Humes Rosalie Gene Elizabeth Stone May N. Winfeld Winfield Harmony Singers Christ Epworth League Miss Garten McFall Walter Addison Russell Parish Jeff Leisure

Water Works Campaign Aids Carthage PWA Plan

The Committee to Call on Property Owners urges signups for water service under the PWA project in Carthage as final approval nears on election day April 23. A Container Corporation of America letter expresses support. Fire insurance premiums may drop about 25 percent after water works completion, with estimated annual savings around $1,200. tax funds would cover hydrant upkeep at roughly $960 yearly.

Carthage Chicago Container Corporation of America A. J. Carr H. T. Beher Grace Phelps Howard E. Henley

Henley Studio Moves to Knightstown by May 15

The Henley studio, run by Mr and Mrs Oran Henley for four years, will relocate to Knightstown around May 15 occupying a North Main Street room near the Sweet Shop Cafe. They bring twenty five years of combined photography experience, have ties with the Hadley Studios, and exhibited at the Century of Progress in Chicago with local prize winners. The couple, members of the Indiana Photograph Association and Indiana Photographic Club, plan to continue serving Carthage patrons with Kodak developing during the transition.

Henley Oran Henley Knightstown North Main Street Sweet Shopp Century of Progress Chicago Indiana Photograph Association Indianapolis Indiana Photographic Club Kodak Carthage

Sunrise Prayer Meet at East St. Christian Church

The East St. Christian church holds its annual Sunrise Prayer Meeting Easter morning at 6 30. An Easter breakfast follows in the basement and attendees will participate in prayers. The program is to be announced next week.

East St.Christian Church

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Saecboa Ghote Ats Ata Sta Frigidaire Buck Jones Douglas Fairbanks Sr Don Jaun Mrs. Martin Johnsons Africa Isham Jones and His Orchestra Washington Bush Courty Ministerial Association Mid-Pacific Conservation Club Wesleyan Methodist Church Words From the James Furbay Massalene Swain Beryl Kennedy Paradise N. S. Schoolfield Edward Linton Tees Solo E. L. Glover Trio Tetrick Carr Rev. N. I. Schoolfield Nigh—Roberts Nelson Tweedy Lumber Co Library Notes East ST. Christian Church
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