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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen announces C. E. Wooldridge as writer and publisher. The paper is published weekly in Carthage Indiana with subscriptions at 1.50 per year, Canada 2.00, six months 90 cents, and three months 50 cents. It is entered at the post office in Carthage as second class mail matter.
The piece argues that advertising funds private enterprise and newspapers alike and criticizes punitive taxation and regulation. It notes that automobile industry growth boosted ad revenue, cites 1929 peak and 1933 low, and warns political attacks harm employment and economic activity.
The piece discusses the NAtional farm price problem under Secretary Wallace. It argues that raising prices too high risks reduced demand, overproduction, farmer migration, and a land boom similar to wartime excess, complicating an amicable adjustment for producers and consumers. It urges finding a balanced solution before the next harvest.
Edison Electric Institute president Thomas N. McCarter outlines two clear arcs for 1935. Short-term gains include record electric output and expanding service, while long-term trends show government opposition, the Public Utility Act, and heavy federal spending challenging private utilities.
The president of a large midwest retail organization says 1935 taxes will total about 23 million dollars, equal to seven times 1934 dividends and five times 1934 profits. He warns taxes must be passed to consumers or industry will go broke and urges limits on tax-boosting policies.
Roy H. Faulkner, president of an automobile firm, extols self reliant Americans who rise from tenement roots to lead in business and public life. He praises a history of progress built by ordinary people overcoming hardship.
Hal seeks to remove Barry from an evil husband with Sister Anastasia's tacit aid. Anastasia urges action tonight while Hal concedes his past folly and resolves to protect Barry, even as he plans to contact her by rail. The scene ends with Barry traveling. Kerrigan prepares for further steps.
Township Trustee Roy Newby presents a detailed 1935 financial report to the advisory board of Ripley Township Rush County Indiana. It itemizes receipts from tax sources license fees and state funds and lists numerous disbursements including salaries supplies fuel repairs and retirement and bond payments.
Ripley Township Rush County Indiana audit lists bonds issued May 15 1923 at 5 percent totaling 21560.00 and year end outstanding 15500.00. It itemizes receipts disbursements and balances for general fund dog fund bond fund and special school fund with final totals and warrants outstanding December 31 1935. Signed by Trustee J Russell Publow and board chairman Ila Collins January 7 1936.
Mrs. Will Hinshaw hosted the Ladies Aid of Fletcher M E church on Wednesday afternoon after a business meeting. Mrs. Narcissa Gates visited Morristown relatives and came to see her ill daughter-in-law Mrs. Hubert Hil. A son was born January 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Byron Retherford of Knightstown, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Retherford. Miss Mary Henley and Paul F. Binford wed at the Friends church in Greenfield with ring ceremony from the Methodist church. Mrs. Alice Leisure gifted her children a Shetland pony and driving outfit for New Year. Mr. and Mrs. William Dunn visited relatives in Greenfield and Indianapolis.
Ten years ago on January 19 1926 Miss Nellie P Dawes daughter of Mrs A B Shriner and Harold Macy were married. Postmaster Eros Coffin resigned after eight years in the role and Mrs Coffin assisted. Pearl Coffin became assistant postmaster Monday. Fifty guests attended the W L C meeting at Mrs O C McCarty s home. F F Brenan and daughter Martha from Middletown visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs G H Jones and Miss Ethel Hiatt of New Castle dined with Michael Kyser s family. Howard Earl Henley son of Mr and Mrs Howard E Henley underwent surgery at Methodist hospital Indianapolis and is improving. A Boys Bible class formed at the Senior High with full enrollment under state Y M C A auspices and aiming for state competition. Officers: President Hubert Hunt Vice President Robert Glover Secretary Raymond Siler Sergeant at Arms Joseph Alexander.
Indiana won the bid to host the Berkshire Congress for 1936 with meetings at the Claypool Hotel Indianapolis and the Noblesville Armory on February 7 and 8. The event includes educational sessions and a National Sale featuring outstanding Berkshire bred sows and related animals from multiple states.
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