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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
4
The church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on New Year s Resolutions and Higher Living. A vocal duet by H O Pitts and J R Furbay will be performed. The church joins community churches for a week of prayer services starting in our church with follow up services and member urging participation.
Pastor W. G. Manchester leads a Wesleyan Methodist church with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Sunday night service at 7 00 p m and weekday services at 7 30 p m.
The Fletcher M. E. Church led by Pastor Rev. William B. Collier announces Sunday School and morning worship at 9:30. A sermon series on the Lord's Prayer will begin Sunday mornings in January and continue through the first Sunday in February. The topic for the upcoming service is "Our Father."
The Epworth League schedules 6 30 p m worship with no evening service at the church. Sunday evening service moves to the Friends church as part of the Week of Prayer. The W F M S meets Thursday after noon at Mrs John Butler home.
The Administrator with the Will annexed of Elizabeth J. Hill deceased will offer private sale of the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 16 Township 15 North Range 8 East containing 80 acres in Hancock County Indiana on January 20 1936 at his Carthage Rush County Indiana office. Terms: one half cash and one half in one year with a note bearing 6 percent interest secured by a first lien on the premises. Postdate this notice by Commissioner Peter J. Sattler Henley Cooper Attorneys.
A banker describes his role in financing local growth, extending credit to trusted partners, and aiding the town’s emerge as a trade center. The arrival of trolleys then cars drew shoppers from nearby districts, fueling the bank’s success and spurring a new rival bank.
Local shoppers hear of a January clearance at Nelle Behem’s in Knightstown featuring dress skirts at 1.00, wool sweaters 1.49 and twin sweaters 2.19, plus wide assortments of dresses hats and purses all offered at low prices. The ad notes visitors from nearby towns and holiday travels, with several residents listed and sales events throughout the notice.
Obituary note for Mrs. Barber, longtime resident who supported church, family, and artistic work. Reflects on her widowhood since 1931, her generous nature, memories shared by friends, and a farewell poem she loved. Final tribute from Rev. and Mrs. N. S. Schoolfield and local families from Mitchell, Indiana.
The funeral service for Mrs. Barber included a message from Rev and Mrs Schoolfield offering heartfelt Christian condolence to her relatives, Fletcher M. E. Church members, and all who knew her. The tribute highlighted her high ideals, friendliness, and loyal church support.
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