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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
1
The Carthage Citizen announces an expanding campaign inviting more candidates to join the prize money program. Active participants can earn 20 percent cash on subscriptions, with early votes counting more. Readers are urged to submit nominations now to secure a spot in the upcoming prize distribution.
State wide support for the Crow Control Contest grows with over fifty entries filed by conservation clubs and affiliates. Virgil M. Simmons announces daily new entries and expects 100 plus clubs to join. January division awards total 75 dollars to the five clubs with the most crow feet turned in by February 1 noon. Weather has slowed crow control efforts in parts of the state.
Shelby County's unbeaten champions opened after county crown with a 44 28 victory over the Kautsky five in the main game at Rushville gymnasium. Carthage attendees included Max Nowath Earlowes Harold Phelps Lowell Bramel Dr Dunn Willie McMichael Robert McMichael Earl Addison and Bob Addison.
Raymond Springer an attorney from Connersville and former Fayette circuit court judge announces as a Republican candidate for governor of Indiana. He opened with a Shelbyville address on Tuesday night and plans a state wide campaign appealing to delegates with a strong platform.
The Ed Adkins farm of 225 acres west of Carthage sold to Thomas Overman for 10800 dollars, on behalf of the Adkins estate. The sugar camp spans 80 acres with 1500 frees, and the property has changed hands only four times since 1826.
Several Rush county farmers and home economics club leaders attend the annual conference at Purdue university in Lafayette. Every home economics club in the county sent a representative. Mrs. Bertha Newlin represents Ripley township. The conference runs from Monday through Friday.
Paul Le Roy Ostermeier seven died Sunday after a brief illness. He was the son of Clarence and (last name) Ostermeier of near Cumberland. St John’s Evangelical church conducted services at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Relatives from Carthage attended including Mr and Mrs John Jessup Mr and Mrs Maynard Jessup Mr and Mrs Charles Pearson Mrs Mary Jessup Mrs Alfred Dyer and Albert Terhune.
Deer released in suitable areas throughout southern Indiana have been seen frequently by farmers in recent weeks. Reports to Virgil M. Simmons, commissioner of the Department of Conservation, note a wider winter range and continued natural increase since the liberation over a year ago. Residents and state laws protect the deer.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bush and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norris were among those who attended the can Legion benefit card party at Bell's Hall in Knightstown.
The union week of prayer closed with strong interest at the Wesleyan church Friday evening when Rev. B K Johnson of Morristown spoke on becoming a Christian. Sunday night drew 100 plus to the Christian church with special music by Mrs. McManus and a Choral club quartet. Dr Furbay preached on Christ at the Door.
Hundreds witness ground breaking for Boone county Rural Electrification project in Lebanon Indiana. Administrator Morris L. Cooke presided as A A Electric plans 161 miles of line by May 1 1936 under federal rural electrification sponsorship.
Eighteen Rush county youths resume university study this week with part of their expenses paid by National Youth Administration funded projects. Eleven men and seven women in eight Indiana colleges rely on NYA aid, averaging $15 monthly, to continue education. Four work on NYA projects at Indiana University, four at Purdue, three at Earlham, two at DePauw, two at Franklin, and one each at Ball State Teachers College, Butler, and St Joseph College.
Guy S. Webb aged 62 native of Rush county dies at his home south of Fountaintown after several weeks illness. He died Monday morning. services are scheduled Wednesday at one o clock. Surviving are three brothers Chester of Warroad Minnesota Rue and Noah Webb of Rush county a step mother Mrs Lucy Webb and a step sister Mrs Ertle Harcourt of Milroy.
Mrs Winifred Hill Watling dies Monday at her Greenfield home after months of illness She was daughter of Mr and Mrs J Butler Hill and widow of Robert Watling They lived in Carthage Battle Creek Middletown and Greenfield The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with family and Carthage friends in attendance
The county supervisors at their first meeting of the year bought two modern snow plows for the county road department. They cost 370 dollars each and will arrive within 10 days. The plows will be kept active 24 hours during heavy snow, replacing older wooden V plows and road drags. Elmer Harrison, the county road supervisor, noted the new equipment will combat midwinter drifts. They were purchased from J. D. Adams Road Machinery of Indianapolis.
Indiana’s open season for opossum raccoon skunk mink and muskrat ended January 15 with possession of fur or freshly skinned hides after January 20 a violation. Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons noted the law allows five days after the close to dispose of hides. Reports indicate the season was profitable for hundreds of Indiana men and boys.
Miss Starley Hunter of Purdue University gave the final leaders lesson for county Home Economics club leaders on Thursday January 8. Each organization leader learned the session and will carry it back to their local Home Economics clubs. The topic was Clothes for the School-going group.
The announcement lists several named candidates including Mrs. Drusilla Kennedy and Mrs. Ernest Baker of Carthage along with Mrs. Ralph Siler Mrs. Louis Humes Mrs. Loyal Hunt Miss Betty Webb Mrs. Mary Jessup and others from Carthage and rural routes inviting more nominations. The note urges residents to join and note there is room for more workers across county sections.
The annual meeting of Henry Henley Public Library stock holders was held January 14 at eight o clock. Reports were given by officers and elections were conducted with Jesse Henley as president Grace H Porter as secretary Howard E Henley as treasurer and Mattie Clark as librarian.
County agricultural leaders announce a Rural Electrification Administration loan plan to bring electric lines to rural areas. Distribution costs run about 900 dollars per mile, with two wire lines costing around 2 dollars per rod beyond the main lines. participation determines scope. Solicitors urge cooperative effort or the government will not fund the project.
A liquor truck struck the Nickel Plate station at West Third Street crossing in Rushville about 2:15 AM Monday, after swerving to avoid a freight train. Driver C. H. York of Indianapolis was slightly injured. the impact damaged the truck and knocked a hole in the station wall. Patrolmen Pierson and Wylie reported the damage.
Anna Downey county recorder issued a report covering November 23 to December 26 noting transfers totaling $63,253 more than in recent months. The peak item was a $12,000 sale of 120 acres of farm land from John B. Gilson and Frances M. Gilson to Emery Hawkins as joint tenants. The report lists thirty nine transactions, with nineteen valued at only $1 and other considerations.
A big all star musical film arrives at the Auditorium with Dick Powell Ann Dvorak Fred Allen Patsy Kelley Paul Whiteman Ra mona Rubinoff Rag st Walburn and the Yacht Club s in the cast. The film blends song comedy and dance as the tank town show troupe led by Fred Allen drives the plot.
S Murray Parker aged 75 died after a ten day illness at his home near Walnut Ridge. He was born August 23 1860 and lived in the area all his life. Survived by wife Florence and seven children. Funeral Friday at Carthage Friends Church with interment in Walnut Ridge cemetery.
Indiana entomologists warn a 17 year cicada brood, septendecim locusts, will emerge in May. They last appeared in 1919 causing heavy damage to young orchard trees as eggs weakened branches and defoliated groves. The insects hatch, drop to the ground, feed, then bury themselves for 17 years.
Indiana Attorney General Philip Lutz filed three condemnation suits in Rush County to acquire land for a new State Road 44 from Rushville to Shelbyville. Defendants include William E. Jones and others. The state seeks appraisal by three disinterested freeholders as it cannot agree on compensation and damages.
The Earlham College Choir of forty voices under Pee Cox will present a Sunday evening musical program at Sends Church in February. Further details will be announced later.
Up to January 8 there had been 602 license plates purchased at the local license bureau. Earl Nowotne, manager, notes about 160 more plates remain to be issued.
The speaker thanks the cast for a fun event and credits the big stars and the program Thanks a Million for its memorable moments.
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