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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
2
Mr. Rayburn Fitch and Miss Dorothy Weaver of Carthage married by Rev. N I Schoolfield at the Methodist Parsonage at 6:00 PM Sunday. They left immediately to visit A Century of Progress in Chicago accompanied by Mr and Mrs Fred Parish.
Miss Helen Addison daughter of Mr and Mrs Bearle Addison Carthage and Mr Howard Earnest of Arlington were wed last Sunday at Arlington Christian church. Rev Morris Wilson officiated. The bride a Carthage High School and Butler University graduate and a Carthage teacher. Earnest a Purdue University Phi Sigma Kappa alumnus and Arlington High School graduate.
Mary Ruth Addison daughter of Goldie Addison of Carthage and Wilbur N. Bennett of Hancock county married at the mother’s home at 9:00 Sunday morning. Minister Wilbur W. Kamp of Poughkeepsie N Y officiated using the single ring ceremony. The couple will reside on a farm seven miles from Greenfield.
Miss Ollie May Loveall daughter of Mr and Mrs James Loveall near Rushville and Jesse James Tompson a Carthage paper mill employee were quietly married last Sunday.
A Carthage centennial homecoming recalls a 9:30 a.m. Methodist service with Rev. Harry O. Frazier present, a 250-person feast, and memories of early Indiana Friends and local landmarks. Lizzie Hill McCarter shares memories of school, neighbors, and town life, honoring the community’s lasting influence.
Former students recount memories of Carthage Indiana schools and classes from 1881 to 1906. Alumni Harvey G. Henley and Elizabeth Hunnicutt Helm reminisce about teachers, Quaker training, and hometown scenes. Messages from Will Sparks, Susie Hill, Alvin Gardner, Anna Hill, Nina Trueblood, and Marjorie Allee appear, with notes on reunions and school day nostalgia.
A historical fragment recalls an era before trains and cars filled streets with noise. The note hints at early mobility and daily life shaping urban soundscapes and public routines years ago.
During intermission of the bang concert Mrs Willella Henley directed a unique style show with thirty five entries. Costumes spanned periods with items over a century old lent by Mrs Carrie Handy and worn by Mrs Lila Barber who opened the show. Mattie Publow’s Quaker Costume won first prize as the display captured history and artistry before hundreds of admirers. Rushville High School band performed a lively concert Saturday evening.
Important fall program dates include September 30 Homecoming October 11 Church Fair and around October 15 Evangelistic meetings. Plans to paint and glaze church windows and other repairs will be discussed after Sunday services. Morning worship invites all who love the Feast and the preaching of His Word. evening service at 7 30.
Fletcher M. E. Church announces Penny strips for the Sunday school contest will be brought in next Sunday August 26. The Sunday School and church picnic will be held next Tuesday at the overflowing well with all attendees meeting at the church at 10:00 AM and driving to the picnic. Everyone should bring a dinner contribution and, if possible, table service.
Oakley Sampson of Arlington suffers infection of the right hand and arm believed to result from poison delivered by a needle used to remove two black hairs. Rev. Harry O. Frazier of Alexandria visited Rev. and Mrs. N. I. Schoolfield last Sunday. Mrs. W. Penn Newsom is reported sick with summer flu.
Funeral services for Mary S. Johnson were held from her residence last Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Nathan Pickett of the Friends church led the service with scripture passages and memories. Burial followed at Glencove cemetery in Knightstown with D. P. Dunn as undertaker.
The family thanks all for kindness during illness and after the death of their sister Mary S Johnson. Messages from pastors Nathan Pickett and Frank Guyatt and songs by Rev and Mrs Guyatt are greatly appreciated. Caroline Walker Rose Gear Nora Henley.
Classified notice advertises for sale 10 head of ewes from Walter Binford. Buyers are invited to contact for details via the Citizen subscription listing.
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