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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

Page

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ChurchNotes Sunday School hits record attendance

A record Sunday School turnout occurred at 9 30 with 25 men and 39 women in adult classes. The Blues won a friendly Reds Blues contest by two points. Baby Ruth Ann Norris was baptized as Helen Overman sang with Mrs Behr. Children’s Day featured over twenty participants and festive decorations. Services next Sunday include 9 30 Sunday school and worship services led by the pastor.

Reds Blues Ruth Ann Norris Helen Overman

Pickett Visit Anticipates Mother's Death in Guion Indiana

Mrs Lulu J Pickett is called to Guion Indiana to see her mother Mrs A W Strong whose death is expected soon. The vacation bible school is postponed for the present. Children attend well with 15 in Kindergarten and 14 in Primary. Thursday prayer meets 7 30 PM. Next Sabbath services include Sunday school at 9 30, Meeting for Worship at 10 30, and Evening Services at 7 30.

Lulu J. Pickett Guion Indiana A. W. Strong

Ohio University student suffers infected hand from lab incident

Paul White son of Mr and Mrs Arthur White contracted an infection in his hand while working in the bacteriology laboratory and could not return home as planned Saturday.

Paul White Ohio University Arthur White

The Right Spirit A Thumber in a Grocery Dilemma

A Carthage resident Mr Thumber bought groceries in Knightstown and rode a returning truck to town. The truck driver offered a lift but refused to haul groceries, so Thumber walked back with his purchases. The incident prompts the opinion that the truckman had the right spirit.

Thumber Carthage Mr. Thumber Knightstown Mr. Tumber Truckman

Local social notes record Sunday gatherings in Indiana towns

Hubert Hill and Walter Phonau attended a ball game in Indianapolis Sunday afternoon. Miss Helen Hawkins of near Terre Haute visits Miss Ruth E. Henshey. Miss Edith Clatt of St Paul visits Mrs. Minnie Adking for a few days. Mr and Mrs Louis Campbell and daughter, Mr and Mrs Cassius Gray and Miss Harriett Gray were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Ball of New Castle.

Hubert Hill Walter Phonau Indianapolis Edith Clatt St. Paul Minnie Adking Louis Campbell Cassius Gray Harriett Gray John Ball New Castle

Ed Hancock Visited Carthage from Greensburg

Ed Hancock of Greensburg traveled to Carthage on Monday for undisclosed engagements, a local observer said.

Ed Hancock Greensburg Carthage

Commencement Guests Attend Indiana University Exercises

Local attendees include Mrs G B McNabb and son Junior with Mrs Gracie Phelps and Mr Walter Phelps. Harold Phelps graduates as part of the Indiana University class. Mrs R J Denny and daughter Sarah visit with Mrs J F Rogers and Mrs Flemming of Nicholasville Kentucky before returning Saturday.

Walter Phelps Henry Jessup H. T. Beher G. B. McNabb and Son Gracie Phelps Indiana University Harold Phelps R. J. Denny Sarah J. F. Rogers Mrs. Rader

Residents visit Cambridge City and Ball State in midweek

Dr and Mrs G B McNabb and family with Mrs Hugh Addison and Misses Mary Ellen McCarty and Bernadine Herkless called on Miss Ros Mary Rhodes at the Peacock Inn in Cambridge City Saturday. Mrs Luther Renegar and son Donald attended commencement exercises at Ball State Teachers College Muncie on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Naomi Hobbs Smith a former Walnut Ridge teacher was among the four year graduates receiving the B S degree.

G. B. McNabb Hugh Addison Mary Ellen McCarty Bernadine Herkless Ros Mary Rhodes Peacock Inn Cambridge City Luther Renegar Donald Ball State Teachers College Muncie Indiana Naomi Hobbs Smith Walnut Ridge

Prosperity sale to be held Saturday night

This Saturday June 18 marks the first prosperity sale organized by local merchants. Bids must be in by Friday June 17, with boxes closed and bids sorted to determine the high bidder. Unpurchased items will be sold by open bidding near the stop light, drawing a large crowd.

Completes Plot of Carthage Town by Enos Coffin

Enos Coffin finished a four week project detailing the town of Carthage. The secular plot maps additions, lots, owners, improvements and assessments at the request of County Auditor Jesse Henley, showing extensive knowledge and patient effort. Coffin earns congratulations for a thorough result.

Enos Coffin Carthag Coffin Jesse Henley

Bride Elect Honored with Dinner at Kopper Kettle Inn Morristown

Honor hostess Miss O Mary DeSchipper hosted a three course dinner party at the Kopper Kettle Inn Morristown in tribute to bride elect Miss Betty Henley. Out of town guests included Stamey Murray Gene Stonecipher Julius Coons Robert Russell Rush and Louise Johnson. Barbara Barrett hosted a luncheon for Miss Henley in Indianapolis.

O’mary DeSchipper Morristown Kopper Kettle Inn Betty Henley Vane Stamey Murray Gene Stonecipher Hagerstown Julius Coons Blogington Robert “Butterhelst Russell Rush Mays Louise Johnson New Castle Barbara Barrett Miss Henley Capitol Avenue Indianapolis

Indiana G.O.P. leaves wet plank and Gov race in focus

After the state convention the Republican ticket, led by Raymond S. Springer of Connersville, signals a stronger anti prohibition stance and hints at repealing the Wright dry law during the July legislative session. Democrats, led by Paul V. McNutt possibly winning the nomination, move toward an even wetter platform and demand outright repeal. Springer is the first Indiana Legion commander to reach gubernatorial candidacy. Other statewide offices listed include James E. Watson for U S Senator and Floyd O. Jellison as Attorney General with several judges and officials named.

Indiana Raymond S. Springer Connersville G. O.P. Acton Congress

Local City Notes Move and Visits This Week

Mrs. Jennie D. Henley moved from Walnut Street to Mrs. Mary Jessup's home Thursday. Henry White left Thursday morning for Indianapolis en route to Cleveland, Ohio after visiting Mrs. Mary Jessup. Miss Katheryn Hale of Cleveland is visiting Mrs. Graceie Phelps this week.

Jennie D. Henley Welnut Street Mary. Jessup Henry White Indianapolis Cleveland Ohio Mary Jessup Katheryn Hale Cleveland, Ohio Graceie Phelps

Dr Allison and Ruth Lippert Visit Parsonage

Dr Allison of Ludlow Kentucky and Miss Ruth Lippert schoolteacher in Middletown Ohio formerly College Corner called Sunday afternoon at the parsonage home of Dr and Mrs Rader.

Allison Ludlow Kentucky Ruth Lippert Middletown Ohio College Corner Rader

Butler commencement guests attend graduation

Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers and Miss Frances Addison of Indianapolis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Addison. Miss Dorothy Moore of Rushville and Mrs Gertrude Abercromby accompanied them home to attend commencement exercises at Butler. Miss Frances Addison is a member of the graduating class.

Harry Rogers Frances Addison Indianapolis Walter Addison Dorothy Moore Rushville Gertrude Abercomby Walter Adddison Butler

Newcastle family visits Kyser household

Mr and Mrs H E Posten and daughter Roseann of Newcastle spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Michael Kyser.

H. E. Posten Roseann Newcastle Michael Kyser

Kyser Family Visit Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Will Kyser of New Castle visited Mr and Mrs Michael Kyser on Sunday afternoon. They called on Mrs Mayr J Kyser at Mooresville in the evening.

Will Kyser New Castle Michael Kyser Mayr J. Kyser Mooresville

Harold Phelps Vacationing With Mother Grace Phelps

Harold Phelps spends his summer vacation with his mother Mrs. Grace Phelps in a family visit shaping a quiet, pleasant respite during the warm season.

Harold Phelps Mrs Grace Phelps

Pre-nuptial Party For Miss Henley In Indianapolis

Miss Betty Sahm hosted a luncheon and shower for Miss Betty Henley last Saturday at her Gullford Avenue home in Indianapolis. The event featured garden floral decorations and a luncheon including ice moulds shaped as pairs of doves cupids brides and bridegrooms. Miss Sahm is a college mate of Miss Henley at Earlham.

Betty Henley Stanley Murray Hagerstown Betty Sahm Gullford Avenue Indianapolis Sahm Wag Henley Earlham

Public Library Notes on Byrd Antarctic Expedition

The notice highlights Byrd’s Antarctic expedition work with radio reports and messages that kept researchers informed. It mentions other adventurers like Louis Pasteur and Charles Lindbergh and notes the library stocks books and periodicals for farmers.

Byrd Louis Pasteur Elizabeth Fry Chas Lindbergh Mary Slesser

Walters Family Relocates to Raleigh Coach Move

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Walters and son moved Tuesday to Raleigh where Mr Walters has signed a contract to coach there next season.

Kenneth Walters Raleigh Walters

Ada Madison Visits Sattlers and Overman

Mrs Ada Madison who had been visiting Mr and Mrs P J Sattler and Miss Emma Overman returned Sunday to her home in Kennard.

Ada Madison P. J Sattler Emma Overman Kennard

Ripley Township 4-H Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Ripley Township 4-H Club met Wednesday at Russell Siler’s home. County Agent Mr. Brown spoke on Demonstration Teams, teams were appointed by the president, and a brief program followed the business session with refreshments served.

Ripley Township 4-H Russell Siler Brown

Smith's Cafe Break-In Reported On Main Street

Smith's Cafe on Main Street was broken into Monday night for the fourth time in recent weeks. A cigarette machine was the largest item taken. shelves yielded pies, milk, beef steak, tobacco, candy and gum. Entrance gained through a rear window. Marshall Plummer and Sheriff Compton notified and investigating.

Smith’s Main Street Marshall Plummer Sheriff Compton

Four Women Visit Friends in New Palestine and Greenfield

Mrs. H. E. Stager and Mrs. Henry Stager joined Mrs. Katherine Kennedy and Mrs. Grace H. Porter on a Sunday afternoon visit to friends in New Palestine and Greenfield.

H. E. Stager Henry Stager Katherine Kennedy Grace H. Porter New Palestine Greenfield

Newsoms Spend Sunday in Indianapolis and Terre Haute

Mr and Mrs S L Newsom spent Sunday in Indianapolis and visited Terre Haute where they stayed overnight with their daughter Mrs Henry Henley.

Social Visit Recap From Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Alfred Dyer called on Mr and Mrs Jesse Addison and Mr and Mrs Harry Alley with Mr and Mrs Waterlyer and Lowell Dyer. Mr and Mrs ES Fort of Greenfield Mrs Emma Jane Tweedy and Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy visited Lykins of Kokomo.

Alfred Dyer Jesse Addison Harry Alley Water Lyer and Lowell Dyer E.S. Fort Greenfield Emma Jane Tweedy Ross Tweedy Mrs. Tear] Lykins Kokomo

Crawley Gibson Family Attend Sun Roy Herkless

Rev and Mrs W P Crawley with their son attended a service with Mrs Joanna Gibson and Mr and Mrs Donald and their son at Sun Roy Herkless.

W. P. Crawley Joanna’ Gibson Donald Roy Herkless

Mrs Harl Kennedy Undergoes Surgery at Major Hospital

Mrs Harl Kennedy was taken to Major hospital in Shelbyville Sunday evening and underwent a surgical operation on Monday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. Dinner guests Sunday evening included Mrs Albert Henley of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Jesse Henley of this place with Rue P Henley and son Clarence.

Harl Kennedy Shelbyville Albert Henley A. Henley Indianapolis Jesse Henley This Place Rue P. Henley Clarence

Miss Hahn Visits Indianapolis Relative This Week

Miss Mary Hahn of Indianapolis is visiting her mother Mrs Lemah Mathers and other relatives this week.

Mary Hahn Indianapolis Kolema Mathers

Postal rates rise July 7 under new act

A postal bulletin announces rate increases effective July 7 1934 with first class postage 3 cents per ounce drop letters 3 cents and business reply 2 to 3 cents per item. Rural mail and air mail rates set with specific charges and penalties for deficient postage. A local businessman condemns the new sales tax calling it the most drastic wartime era levy.

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Helen Hawkins Near Ter- Haute Ruth E. Hen Jey Logal News Republican Party Springer Paul V. McNutt Indiana University Law School Genevieve Brown South Bend Ben H. Watt Noblesville Supreme Court Clarence R. Martin Indplis Julius C. Travis Laporte Elmer Q. Lockyear Evansville Appellate Court Noel C. Neal Public Library Notes Smith’s Cafe
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