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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
4
Spring is here and it is the duty of every good citizen to put his premises in a healthful and attractive shape. Many residents have begun cleaning and painting while others delay. early screen installation and proper disinfectants protect against disease and pests.
The flood toll in lives was small due to warnings, but property damage ran high across Maine to Arkansas. Factory and home rebuilding will require vast labor and materials. credit is abundant for reconstruction. Builders and manufacturers expect a broad economic upswing as decisions are made. The article notes demand for furniture, appliances, and building supplies, plus infrastructure repair and flood defenses. A club federation event and local social notes follow.
Alfred P. Sloan, president of General Motors, condemns diversion of gasoline and highway taxes to nonhighway uses. He notes about 20 percent of highway user tax revenue in 1934 funded other programs and warns this weakens highway safety and road construction benefits motorists receive.
In the face of ongoing legislative bombardment and political exaggeration, business is not expanding investment or hiring. The article argues that misstatements and half-truths hinder normal economic growth and job creation.
Do You Remember When Do You Remember When recounts W. P. Henley’s son Robert’s illness with scarlet fever. The Henry Henley Library displays a lifelike oil portrait of founder Henry Henley by Prof. J. E. Bundy of Earlham College. The painting, in an oak and gold 4 by 3 foot frame, can be viewed at library rooms. Roy Newby visited relatives at Knightstown recently. Miss Ole Delle Cameron and her class will perform May 1 and 2 at Newsom's Hall, featuring Rebecca's Triumph and Among the Breakers. Cameron leads a class of twenty seven in elocution. G A R Post members are to meet Saturday at two for Decoration day planning.
Twenty years ago Carthage High School announced it would close on Friday May 19 with the Commencement exercises held that evening at Fletcher M E church. Mrs Caroline H Righter hosted the W L C meeting with readings by Mrs Lizzie B Stone and Mrs Mary S Johnson. Ida S Henley gave an interesting talk and presented each attendee a postcard. Verna S Hill and Miss Mattie Clark were named delegates to the Ninth Annual Convention of the Sixth District.
Jenny and Angela endure a taxing journey back to Paknam as fatigue and worry mount. Jenny clings to Peter's cigarette case while fearing a face at the gangplank, only to find an empty stateroom and Angela collapsing in shock as the mystery of her companion's fate deepens.
The Carthage Citizen carries notices naming candidates authorized to announce their runs in the upcoming primary election on Tuesday May 5 1936. Citizens are reminded to check official ballots and filings.
Ten years ago an Old Fiddlers contest in Westland drew eight fiddlers and six banjoists. Mr Nycross won first fiddling honors, Walter Addison took second, and Frank Brooks third. A new keyboard with a different ringing system was installed at the telephone exchange, causing service suspensions from 8 p.m. Saturday to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
A luxurious five month world cruise aboard the Marenia gathers an array of passengers for adventures romance and tragedy. Like Grand Hotel the ensemble exposes hidden desires and flaws as Macduff Miss Mudge Angela Dick Charlton Clare Joan Jenny and Captain Baring contend with fate aboard the ship.
Angela recalls Lovat leaving the stateroom after dancing with Clare while Jenny frets about a distant Bangkok plan. Angela and Jenny stroll the gardens as Marenia passengers rest, and the clock becomes a reminder of looming tensions.
The Rush County ballot lists Elmer F. Bossert for Representative in Congress and Al J. Carr as Joint Senator for Shelby Rush and Fayette counties. Dale Fisher seeks Clerk. George B. Moore and Laurence G. Wortman run for Rush Circuit Court judge. Dr. R. O. Kennedy for coroner. William F. Marshall for Rush Circuit Court judge. James T. Tarbet for treasurer.
A religious lesson contrasts Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16 19 31. It presents two worlds and destinies showing wealth or poverty do not determine heaven or hell. The text urges obedience to God s Word over supposed signs from beyond.
A reflective meditation on nature as a living inscription of hope. The author cites grasses oaks swallows and a blue butterfly as tangible signs that earth itself is transformed into life.
A compact aphorism from Marden emphasizing self worth and inner measure. The quote asserts that personal value is self-determined and cannot be borrowed or overvalued by others. It reflects individual agency and intrinsic worth.
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