26 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
1
Funeral services were held at the Holloway home in Knightstown for Mrs Maude Holloway widow of Dr O E Holloway a former prominent Knightstown physician Her husband and their son Dr Gene Holloway had preceded her in death.
Twenty four neighbors and friends met at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Newsom Friday evening for a pitch in supper and bridge party in celebration of Mr Newsoms birthday anniversary. Mrs Anna Mae Newsom of the I S S O Home was the only out of town guest.
Earl R. Peters, state FHA director, announced 148 new community chairmen for Indiana bringing total to 501. Ross Tweedy was named chairman of this vicinity.
Mrs. Mary Kyser is ill at her daughter Mrs Rowland Risk's home. Irvin M. Hill remains seriously ill after a July stroke. Mrs. Gilbert Miner of Cincinnati is visiting relatives. Mrs. Robert Bishop hosted a Wednesday party with a noon pitch in dinner and evening bridge. Mr. Irvin Shultz and Mrs. Eunice Shultz of Indianapolis called on the Pearsons. Mrs. Ralph Moore was hospitalized in Indianapolis with spinal meningitis. Mrs. Stanley Worthington and son visit J. L. Stroup's family. Duo Class of East Christian church met at Fred Parish's with a pitch in supper. Clarence Ruby and family near Rushville visited Donald Ruby. Paul Wilson joined them Wednesday. Harold Orvis and son of Clair NJ, Florence Sherbourne of Siloam Springs AR, and Ada Leonard of Philadelphia dined with the Parkers. Ross Parish received a beer selling license. Al Daniel’s license requires state approval after County board favorable action. Carthage has been beer-free for weeks. Ripley Township Farm Bureau to meet at Carthage Auditorium Monday. 4-H girls to lead program and a film Rubber From the Tree to the Tire. Henry L. Stinger and orchestra provide music. Farmers and 4-H members invited.
Distributions from gross income tax intangibles and liquor taxes totaling $62,966.54 will fund Rush County schools for the current year. The state allocations, at $200 per teaching unit, cover 20 108 units across local schools, with total annual funds up from prior year by $33,511.
Visitors will see expanded displays in the Manufacturers Building and Machinery Field at the Indiana State Fair. More space has sold early than last year, with most Machinery Field space taken. The event highlights Fifty Years of Progress in Agriculture, showcasing modern manufacturing versus fifty years ago.
The article cautions parents that children risk serious sunburn early in summer, stressing gradual exposure, careful supervision, and medical care for burns to prevent toxins, kidney injury, and fever. It warns against haste in tanning and urges wise, gradual protection.
Indiana parks see strong start to 1935 with two week July attendance near 100000, up more than 20000 from July 1934. Commissioner Virgil M Simmons notes year to date figures exceed 1934, with July two week totals accounting for a sixth of 1934 annual attendance.
The Star route on morning mail from Rushville via Arlington Carthage and Knightstown was changed last Monday. This mail now leaves Rushville daily except Sunday at 7 30 a m arriving here about 7 65 a m
Several changes in the setup of the Rush County Inter-Church Youth Camp were approved at a committee meeting in Arlington last week. The August 12 to 17 dates stay fixed and Weekly's Camp near Rushville becomes the new site for the conference. The move provides a screened dining room and more permanent sleeping quarters. The committee also updated personnel, naming Rev Geo H Holwager as Camp Director, Rev W H Funderburk as Dean of Camp, Miss Helen Pierson as Dean of Girls, Rev Morris D Wilson as Dean of Boys, William Funderburk as Director of Recreation, Rev and Mrs Wallace as Health and Safety, Mrs Dolly Junken as Chair of Food, and Mr and Mrs H L Collier as Registrar and Treasurer.
Elizabeth J. Hill died at Roger's Convalescent Home in Muncie Thursday morning about 2 o'clock after years of poor health. She would have been 91 on November 5. Widow of Samuel B. Hill, she was stepmother to Senator Rowland H. Hill. Survived by sister Carrie White. Body brought to Rowland Hill home. Funeral services planned for Saturday at 2 PM at the Friends church.
The Ripley Township Historical Society Executive Committee met with Mrs. Clyde C. Henley to plan the second gathering on the 101st Carthage anniversary. The August 18 event falls on Sunday, so the meeting shifts to Monday the 19th with committee reports a speaker and a pitch in supper. Henry Stinger’s invitation was accepted for Ella Moore home.
Rural carriers gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Pitts last Friday night to honor S. O. McCarty the new postmaster and Miss Pearle Coffin the retiring postmaster. Guests included Mrs. McCarty substitutes and wives, Grace Phelps assistant post master and several local carriers. The evening featured a Bingo game followed by ice cream and cake.
The young people from the Friends and Christian churches host an ice cream supper on Saturday on the church lawn. Homemade cake and ice cream will be served to raise funds to send youth to the Rush County Youth Conference August 12 to 17. The event aims to enlarge Christian fellowship in the community.
Miss Helen Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stewart, married Gilbert Herbert an employee at the Container Corporation. Rev E L Glover conducted the ceremony at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage on Thursday evening at 5 30 o clock.
The free picture show will be shown Friday night instead of Saturday. Beginning next week pictures will be shown on Thursday night.
Indiana State Highway Commission reports 180 construction and maintenance contracts in operation across the state on July 15 as part of the ongoing highway improvement program. The tally includes 94 state and federal routes in cities, 70 bridges and grade separations, and 16 maintenance contracts for surface treatment and dust suppression. Funding comes from state and federal sources, including a $5 million federal grant under the National Recovery Act.
Department of Conservation reports 135000 listeners at more than 750 meetings across all counties in the past year. Talks reached about a hundred schools with thousands of students showing interest in conservation efforts.
Outdoor workers face sunstroke from direct sun and heatstroke from poor ventilation in hot spaces like hay barns. Move victims to a cool area and rest fully. Do not revive by walking or exertion. Sunstroke cares cold water and ice. heatstroke requires warmth and rubbing plus possible stimulants. Seek a doctor promptly.
Hugh Gordon Addison age 26 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Addison of Arlington died at home last Friday after a two year illness with tuberculosis He worked at A W Winfield meat market four years He leaves widow and parents a sister Mrs Clifford Talbert Morristown and brother Ross Arlington Funeral services were at the M E church Arlington conducted by Rev Gladys Marsh burial in Arlington cemetery Several from this place attended the services.
A serialized church calendar lists services at Union Church and other congregations. Rev. Geo H Holwager leads July 28, then August services at Wesleyan Methodist and Friends churches with Rev. E L Glover Rev J R Furbay Rev N L Schoolfield and others.
Wesleyan Church announces a fourth quarterly gathering led by evangelist Rev. C C Fields on Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28. Services begin Saturday at 8 pm with Sunday services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Bible school at 9 30 am and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Test our welcome.
Fletcher M E Church holds Sunday services with Mrs Schoolfield leading in the pastor's absence. Her topic is Gods Friendly Winds. Epworth League meets next Wednesday at 6:00 PM and plans a church outing to Riley Park Greenfield inviting members and attendees.
East St. Christian Church hosts the Rush County Churches of Christ annual meeting with morning and afternoon services led by Evangelist James Small of Columbus Indiana and a 7 30 evening service. A noon fellowship dinner follows with special county wide music and a youth led evening program. Bible school starts at 9 30. The Duo Class funds curtains for the west window to improve afternoon lighting. Christian Helpers plan a follow up meeting at Mrs. Floyd Reddick’s next Thursday with assisting hostesses Mrs. Earl Sears and Mrs. Lon Dalrymple.
The Needletwisters met at the school building last Thursday with three visitors Mrs. Grace Magee Mrs. Ethel White and Mrs. Mattie Publow. After the business meeting refreshments were served. Achievement Day is set for Monday at the same location with exhibits in cooking baking and sewing judged by Mrs. Aikens Mrs. Sweet of Center Township and Miss Wilma Fike the County Home Demonstration Agent. Ribbons will be awarded during the event.
The Citizen announces that Betty Webb has resigned after several weeks of service collecting news items. Readers are asked to phone No. 10 with any news items while a replacement is sought.
Yellow Transparent apples and other varieties are available for sale. Contact Donald Ruby at phone 13-55 for details and pickup.
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