24 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
1
In Carthage a local businessman refused Rue Mc Daniels offer to wash his smoked windows, preferring the cloudy panes. the windows were later washed before press time. The note adds a local jab about car drivers and air at filling stations with cold air and cheap hot air vendors.
Hubert Hunt notes the Carthage base ball enthusiasts led by Bert Sharer Walter Phelps Skinny Winfield Al Mc Daniels Hube Hill Mickie Kizer Fréd Parrish and Cecil Mathers claim to forecast Dizzy's next club and invite readers to send questions with stamps for replies Additional names like Fred King John Moore Donald Pace Tommy Alexander Roy Herkless Bob Moore Max Nowotne Kinky Phelps Walt Addis on lookout for more column growth.
Roy Newby hopes for a cold windy day this winter to climb and repair the water tower top. A young man’s diamond ring was last seen, and its current whereabouts prompt questions about the lady involved.
Three local crannies Roll Al and Vic are famed for fishing and hunting yet one stayed by the heater as Roll and Vic planned a trip with dog. The unnamed third refused to move leaving predators at large. Squire Rhodes may bar the ice house while storage plans shift to Rushville.
Fragmentary note suggests urging residents to stay indoors on Thursday to avoid travel or public gathering. No further details available.
Citizens office seeks a reporter who can gather news and write it engagingly. Applicant should be able to type. good salary offered.
The Carthage water bonds were sold to an Indianapolis security firm a year ago and contracts were awarded for drilling a well and laying water mains. The Municipal Water Company now supplies water to many Carthage homes and the large reservoir bears the name Carthage in bold letters.
A new dam on the Fred Hill farm along Six Mile Creek creates a fine swimming spot. The editor suggests citizens may enjoy the pool during hot months next summer, though current weather discourages immediate swimming.
The new filling station at Main and Mill places a twelve-foot Christmas tree in a prominent position visible at night with multicolored lights. The display helps boost the Christmas spirit in Carthage, reportedly stronger than in several past years.
The Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority dance held Friday evening in Auditorium Hall drew strong attendance despite bad weather with participants from nearby towns and the host community. Funds totaled 66.00 to support the school milk fund and other charity work.
War psychology and policy discussions reveal that poison and deadly disease germs are increasingly treated as wartime tools, raising alarms about biological weapons and international security threats.
John Moore trapped a mink and brought it to town seeking about $20 for the pelt. Local so called wise Carthagenes misidentified the animal as a fine mink. Disappointed, John laments the ongoing misfortune of his hunting life.
Auto licenses must be displayed by January 1 with no extensions this year. Many licenses have been sold in Carthage and surrounding areas. Hunting and fishing licenses are required for trapping or hunting after January 1st.
A condensed look at Carthage history notes the transition from a small frame schoolhouse begun about 1832 to a modern brick building educating around 400 with a 14 teacher staff and expanded programs. It covers early churches established from 1839 onward, two colored congregations, and a hint at Carthage as an Underground Railroad stop.
The E L B QO W event has been postponed until the last Monday in January as stated in the notice.
The funeral for Richard Dale McCorkle was officiated by Rev. Forrest Crider of Greenfield last week instead of Rev. V G Manchester. The notice records a change in clergy for the service and confirms McCorkle as the deceased.
Carthage defeated Westland 40 to 22 at the high school gym to extend its winning streak. The game was tied 8-8 after the first quarter before Carthage surged to a 22-10 halftime lead and sealed the victory with reserves scoring 17-12 in the final stanza.
The present junior class ordered the 1938 senior class rings last week breaking tradition. They expect to receive them in January.
The senior class obtained a 15 foot Christmas tree, decorated it, and placed it in the gymnasium railing the holiday cheer for students and staff.
Several Carthage alumni who have returned home for the Christmas vacation visited the school this week.
The fourth annual Crow Contest gains seven more entrants this week raising total entries to 32. Clubs joining include Clay Township Conservation in Claypool, Knox County Sandborn Conservation Knox County Evansville Servel Evansville Monroe Henryville Frankfort East Gary. The contest runs January through May with 425 in awards distributed monthly and a final prize for the club with the most crow feet. Each 100 crow feet earns a quail or pheasant for participating clubs.
Word reached relatives Wednesday that Bert Wrennick is critically ill with pneumonia at his Detroit home. Wrennick is well known in Carthage as a former resident.
A dictionary note states one sense of the verb starve is to die from cold. The entry reflects historical or archaic usage, contrasting common modern meanings related to hunger.
Local appeal urges Carthage residents to donate to a Christmas fund for those less fortunate. People may bring gifts to the Carr room next Thursday during the day to be distributed to men, women, and children in need with a spirit of love and kindness for all.
Chicago readers learn firsthand accounts of dust storms from Dakota experiences. Observations include electric effects on barbed wire, glowing dust and windmill bulbs, dust heaps ten feet high, animals blinded and sometimes euthanized, and the dramatic darkening of daylight. Detour and shelter are advised during storms.
James D. Adams, chairman of the State Highway Commission, urged Hoosier motorists to celebrate holidays safely. He urged special attention to no passing zones on curves and grades and to caution signs along the highways to avoid accidents, injury, and death.
Robert Walker fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Walker died Monday evening when a car carrying two Mooreland high school classmates skidded on ice near a Big Four railroad and was struck by an approaching train. The Mooreland sophomore lived with grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Stetle in Mooreland and previously resided in Carthage 1929 to 1932. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 30 in Mooreland’s Christian church.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship continuations at 10 29 a m and evening service at 7 p m led by the pastor. It notes a joyous Christmas week and wishes a merry Christmas and a happy new year inviting all to church fellowship.
East St. Christian Church holds a Sunday service to inaugurate new officers. Donald Staten ends a year as Bible school superintendent, Robert Bishop takes over in 1937, and several new deacons and one new elder begin Jan. 1 1937. Pastor Haworth invites all with a 9 30 study period. No evening service.
Seventy three pounds of books and toys were shipped Monday to Whites Manual Labor Institute at Wabash. About twenty pounds were toys. Thanks to all who helped. Services next Sunday at 9:30 for Sunday school and 10:30 morning worship. A Merry Christmas to all.
State highway workers strive to improve road safety while urging motorists to exercise reasonable precautions. The article notes that mechanical aids help only when drivers remain vigilant and responsible behind the wheel.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hill traveled to Muncie on Wednesday to see their daughter Miss Mary Louise Hill a Ball State college student. She joined them for the Christmas holidays returning home with her parents to celebrate.
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