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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
2
The article discusses how Easter roots the name Sunday in the sun rising and the dawn of a new era. It portrays life after Christ’s resurrection as a springtime blessing, with death as a doorway to fuller life, urging Sunday as a holy rest day and symbol of mankind’s reconciliation with God.
Fragmentary OCR text shows publisher Norris in Sierra, Indiana with scattered date references and a mention of a local notice. readable lines include a publication line and partial date 1872. content is too damaged to determine a coherent event or summary.
A reflective narrative recalls the 1865 meeting at Appomattox Court House where Grant and Lee faced surrender amid dust on the Richmond road. Lincoln’s influence frames the moment as royal and humane, signaling reconciliation and healing of national wounds. The piece ends noting the Central States Grain Association, a farmer-owned cooperative, marketing over 6,000,000 bushels of Indian grain last year.
The report from B. B. Benner of the Central States Grain Association notes rains have improved wheat conditions, especially in southern Indiana, after freezing weather caused backset. Northern areas show some recovery but face spots from freezing and flooding. fertilizer access and low prices have also limited sowing.
Rush county board of education reappoints Bist F. Brown as county agricultural agent for two years through May 15, 1935. Salary reduced to 850 with 400 travel allowance. state contributes 859. Brown has led 4-H and agricultural projects since May 1932 and resides near Rushville.
Miss Bonnie Jean Beale a Graham high school student won first place in the Cicero department district Latin contest held at Greensburg high school under Loren York of St Paul. She scored 145 1 4 of 149, a high score, and earned a gold medal becoming Rush County’s sole placer and will compete in Bloomington on April 21.
Miss Alta Mae Grocox spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Grocox at Mays.
The readable lines describe hanging flowers and buds, with references to a pale Liliée and Mossome, indicating a poetic meditation on truth. The text is highly elided and lacks a clear narrative or attribution.
The piece surveys Easter traditions from Russia Hungary Brazil and Spain noting church attendance waning among elders in Russia and vibrant Hungarian processions while British Maundy Thursday rites at Westminster Abbey remain notable. It mentions the royal distribution of Maundy money, the betides of various towns, and a famed Workington football game played on Easter Tuesday.
The Kansas City Star framing Easter as the spiritual New Year denoting rebirth in nature and hope. It links the resurrection with renewed faith, beauty returning, and the awakening of life and promise as spring arrives.
Rush Post 159 of the American Legion sponsors the annual Easter egg hunt at Memorial Park in Rush County. Ralph Waggoner chairs the general committee with William Frank and Ernest Privett. Some 150 prizes will be awarded among colored eggs. Eggs accepted until 7 pm Thursday April 13. Legionnaires will collect eggs if contributors call the Legion hall. Three age sections: under 6 led by Robert Hinshaw and Dick Miller. under 9 led by Claire Sellars and Dudley Campbell. under 12 led by H. H. Peters and Ace Waters.
Judge John A. Titsworth appointed M. F. Lovett and Edgar Thomas of Milroy to the 1933 Rush County board of review. The panel, which reviews tax assessments, meets the first week in June. Two members are appointed by the circuit judge while the auditor, assessor and treasurer join by county position.
During March births outnumbered deaths in Rushville county at about a 2 to 1 ratio. In Rushville city 11 births and 6 deaths were reported, while townships had 21 births and 10 deaths. Combined totals show 32 births and 16 deaths. Mr and Mrs Dennis Grocox visited Mr and Mrs James Draper near Arlington. Want ads always pay try them they pay.
Notice lists Henry Jessup appointed by Rush County Circuit Court as administrator of Nancy A Jordon deceased. Estate deemed solvent. Clerk Dale Fisher attests. Gary and Bohannon attorneys noted with address 3141. Date April 3, 1933.
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