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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
6
L T Gillien, head of the Confederate Pension Division of the Public Welfare Department, unfurled the Confederate flag over the Georgia capitol during a ceremony in memory of the South's war heroes, marking the first display since the Civil War.
Charles Morris, a commercial teacher, led twenty-one students from the local school to Ball State College in Muncie on a Saturday. The trip exposed several students to college life for the first time. World champion typists Deorge Hossfield and Cortez demonstrated speed and accuracy, typing forty words a minute and reaching one hundred forty eight words per minute. Peters, a Black student, typed with gloves at one hundred twenty words per minute. Exhibits of commerce equipment were shown by book establishments.
Regional conference under Indiana Yearly Meeting peace and service committee organized a one day training school for active or prospective peace workers from all meetings. On February 14 in Knightstown attendees included Carthage friends and Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Binford who shared experiences from Japan about cooperative movement aiding peace efforts.
On Monday night at the Methodist Episcopal church in Rushville a one night Epworth League Institute will be held with a social hour and several classes. Rev Myers and a group of youths from Fletcher M. E. church will attend.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Customs examiner's aid at 2300 dollars annually and junior engineer in various subjects at 2000 dollars annually. Full information available from the Board of Examiners at local post offices or customhouses or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C.
High quality legume hay reduces reliance on concentrates and lowers feed costs for dairy herds. Producers report maintained milk output while trimming expenses through improved forage value and nutrient balance.
A major fire at Tuley High School in Chicago caused $150000 in damage and killed Fireman Thomas Waid of company No 7. Winds aided the flames that destroyed 25 classrooms and sent explosions through the area as investigators probe a possible student-started blaze. Fire Marshal Michael J. Corrigan leads the inquiry amid a windy, chaotic scene. Nearby hospital patients faced panic as the fire raged. Cisco Village fish houses on Lake Geneva were described as being among Wisconsin’s winter Cisco catches.
The article advises outdoors access for pigs to prevent anemia, with sod in creep areas when weather blocks outdoor activity. It also notes earmarking spring pigs and selecting gilts for large litters, plus Purdue guidance on liberal oats and legume hay for a colt’s first winter with a daily grain rate linked to weight.
The Friends quarterly gathering at the local church featured Ministry and Oversight at 10:00 a.m. with worship at 11:00. Rev. Milo Hinckle of Indiana Yearly Meeting gave the main address on peace. A noon pitch in dinner followed by a ministers’ meeting and committee heads session.
Miss Rosemary Henley graciously hosted a Valentine party Saturday evening with numerous guests. Attendees included Carolyn Norris, Anna Jean Kizer, Juanita Winfield, Rosalie Humes, Virginia McManus, Billy Small, James Henley, Marvin Norris, Leon Cook, John DeSchipper, Robert McMichael, Doris Tetrick, Ann Benedict, Rolland Benedict of Rushville, Jean Walters, Gene Elwell of Knightstown, Peggy Hanan of Muncie, and Leonard Rupy Jr. of Jackson Michigan. Hearts were played and refreshments served.
The message invites attendance at Fletch M E Church this Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9:30 A M and morning worship with the pastor delivering the sermon follows at 10:20 A M. All are welcome.
The church announces an evangelistic meeting starting March 21 with Rev. Sabin delivering the message. Rev. Kemerly will be absent next Sunday but Sunday school resumes at 9 30 A M with Guy Ewing's class presenting a special program. Attendance is growing and visitors are invited.
Murray S. Kenworthy pastors the Carthage Friends Church with Gouldie Kyser. Bible school at 9:30 AM, morning worship at 10:30 AM with the theme What Makes a Man Great. Mid-week worship Thursday at 7:00 PM focusing on Old Testament Prayers. Parents attending services inspire youth.
Roy Newby improves after illness Bert Sharer returns after a week illness Mrs Leatha Moore remains under care Will Smith convalesces at home Harry Rhodes remains quite ill this week Mary Ewing back in bed and under care all reports come from the usual health column observers
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