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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1931

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Two Estates Probed as Will Appoints Executors

Wills of William Penn Henley and William Moore probated in the circuit court. Henley’s widow Ide S. Henley to receive the home and one third of residuals with $1,000 bequests to five institutions and equal division of the remainder among five children Florence Hadley Lillian Henley Howard Henley Robert Henley Henry Henley. Moore’s widow Leatha Moore to receive real estate household goods and $500 cash with farm sale if personal property falls short. Alvz Swain named executor.

William ‘Penn Henley Fia Areh Circuit Court Ide S. Henley Hartham College Carthage Monthly Meeting of Friends Riverside Cemetery Association of Carthage Henry Henley Mabel Phelps Fred Sims William Moore Plac Rusk Leatha Moore Pose Township Alvz Swain Peter J. Sattler Walter S$. Walker

Carthage Tigers Season Ends With Loss at Sulphur Springs

Carthage dropped the final game of the season at Sulphur Springs by 28 to 15. The Bluebirds led 11 to 7 at halftime and battled hard most of the game despite a late second half run by the home team.

Carthage Sulphu Springs Bluebirds Sulphur Springs Stanley Smith C Brooks McCorkhill Nichols

Epworth League Reinstated at M. E. Church in Rushville

Installation services were held Tuesday night at the Methodist church with Rev Gilliam of Morristown and Rev W S Rader presiding. Officers installed include Supt Vera Miller, Pres Phyllis Rhodes, 1st Vice Mary Hill, 2nd Vice Mildred Runyon, 3rd Vice Vivien Brooks, 4th Vice Arietta Small, Secretary Billy Hugh Small, 1st Treasurer Kathy Runyon, Pianist Virginia Eric. Reorganization led by Vera Miller of Indianapolis. Postmeeting games and refreshments followed. Stefan McConnell and Roy Renegar were in Rushville Friday afternoon.

Epworth League Methodist Church Gilliam Morristown W. S. Rader Via Miler Phyllis Jane Rhodes Mary Louise Hill Mildred Runyon Vivien Brooks Arietta Small Billy Hugh Small

Sectional Tourney Tickets and Local School Notes

Mr Cooper bought a 1a graph for the school this we Tickets have been received for the Sectional Tourney March 6-7 and since profits are divided on the num ber of season tickets we sell we hope a sell several. The Carthage Junior A. C. team sayed the Charlottesville Junior A. C. team here Wednesday after school they were defeated 16 to 6. The 5th and 6th grade played the first game the 6th grade defeated the 5th grade 8 to 1. 'The Basketball team will practicet Rushville Thursday afternoon for 'less party Thursday, at the home of Russuel. Leisure. Honor Roll Seniors: Vivian Brooks 3.7,Lucylle Smith 3.6 Gladis Brooks 3.1 Juniors Mary Lu Bently 4.0 Noah Brooks 3.6 Freida Kyser 3.2. Sophmores: Ellen DeShipper 3.4, Mary Ruth Addison 3.2, Elsie Will iams 3.2. Freshmen: Grace McGeorge 4.0 Margaret White 4.0. Wighth Grade Martha Jo Bent] 3.3 Betty Jean DeShipper 3.2, Howard EB. Henley 3.2 Willa Mae Simpson 3.2. Seventh Grade: Maria Henley 3.8 Ramona Winfeild 3.5, Clarence Murray Parker 3.5, Jack Fitch 3.2 Mary Hill 3.1, Paul Norris 3.1.

Carthage Vivian Brooks Lucylle Smith Gladis Brooks Mary Lu Bently Noah Brooks Freida Kyser Sophmores Ellen DeShipper Mary Ruth Addison Elsie Williams Grace McGeorge Margaret White Wighth Martha Jo Bent Betty Jean DeShipper Howard EB. Henley

Ice Plant Transferred to Covington Buyers for 20000

Deed records show the Innis-Pierce ice plant in Rush County sold for 20000 to Joseph A. Dusing and William H. Dussing of Kenton County Kentucky. Assets include building machinery for ice production but exclude a 75 horsepower compressor pump switch panel and exciter to be removed by the seller after 75 days. during this period the new owners may use those connected items.

Innis-Pierce Ice Plant Fletchemerican National Bank of Indianapolis Covington Kynterests Scott Hosier Rush County Joseph A. Dusing William H. Dussing Kenton County Kentucky

Infant Daughters Remain in Town Cemetery

Funeral services were held for the two day old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Henderson with Rev W S Rader in charge. Survivors include the parents two brothers and two sisters. Burial was in the town cemetery.

Lewis Henderson W. S. Rader Buria

Library notes on rising book demand and Feb lending

City libraries report growing reader interest with crowded rooms. Feb usage shows 168 in reading rooms and 1495 books loaned as the DB Department of Commerce sends the 1920 Census plus a special anniversary issue on The Country Gentleman.

Department of Commerce

Notice to Property Owners on Septic Tank Requirement

Notice under the STATE SEWERAGE LAW enforces septic tank installation for inside toilets discharging into town sewers by April 1 1931. Health of the city guarded by Dr George B McNabb Health Officer and Town Board of Carthage.

George B. McNabb Carthage

Scout Master Speaker Delivers Talk at Rushville Boy Scout Supper

Indianapolis Scout Master speaker addressed Rushville Boy Scout troops and their fathers at St Pauls M E church. Ninety members attended with their dads for a supper and program featuring Mr Stinger on the accordion and relics illustrating Scout activities. Mrs Stinger and son Henry Jr joined them for the evening.

Indianapolis Rushvile St. Paul’s M. E Stinger Henry Jr Carthage

Ripley Farm Bureau Presents Play at Jackson

The Ripley township presents the play Molly Durkee's Harvest at the Jackson township meeting Tuesday night. A pitch in supper followed by a business meeting and the musical program by D. M. Majors and his Knightstown orchestra. Majors performed accordion violin and banjo between acts. A good crowd attended.

Ripley Township Molly Durkee Jackson Township D. M. Majors Knightstown

Revival Meeting At Wesleyan Church Attracts Crowds

The revival services at the Wesleyan Church grow in attendance over ten days with welcoming notes. The pastor Rev. Enyeart urges unvisited parishioners to attend for spiritual blessing, inviting all to join Sabbath school and evening programs through the coming week.

Christ

East St Christian Church Calls for Christlike Living

East St Christian Church sermon themes urge faithful living and service. Young People meet Tuesday 7 30 pm led by Roy Stevens. Bible school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am sermon Parading Christ. Evening 7 30 pm sermon Warnings of Amos. Jitney Dinner March 11 in church basement. Public invited. Carthage to host Rush County Religious Education Council February fifth at Friends Church with sessions for morning 9 80 am afternoon 1 30 pm and evening 7 pm.

Christ Church of Jesus Christ Jesus Roy Stevens Social Nnte Bible School Amos Christian Church Shirley Marsh Anderson Minnie Adkins Carthage Rush Relious Friends Church Ex- Bible School

Grand Jury Report on County Buildings and Poor Farm

The Grand Jury investigated county structures including the Courthouse, Jail, and Poor Farm. It finds plumbing, heating, and water systems in bad need, recommends repairs and replacements, and notes worn cooking ranges and unsafe facilities. It calls for new fire safeguards and improved conditions for elderly inmates.

Grand Jury Varous Courthouse

Rush County Students Enroll in Teachers College

Terre Haute Indiana four Rush County students join regular winter quarter courses at Teachers College. They are Robert Bradley Beatrice Cruse Charles Riley and Royal Wickliffe all from Rushville Rushville Manilla R R 2. total student body represents 74 counties and six other states enrollment reaches 1468 two gain about 100 from last year.

Terre Haute Ind Rush County Robert Bradley Rushville Beatrice M. Cruse Charles Riley Manilla R. R Royal Wickliffe Indiana

Cigar Manufacturer Re TIres From Rushville Business

George Wingerter retires after 48 years in Rushville cigar trade. Born in Lawerenceburg, he moved via Indianapolis and operated in the Sexton block then North Main Street for over two decades. Eddie Gantner, longtime salesman, takes over over Perkins Meat Market on West Second Street starting Monday.

George Wingerter Rushville Wingerter Lawerenceburg Indianapolis Sexton Block First and Main Armo North Main Street Eddie Ganter Gantner Perkins West Second Street

Last Sunday Services at the Friends Church

The pastor delivered a message to the church youth about Ways to Learn of God. He spoke through nature, the Bible, conscience, and inner light, praising God within, and the talk reached the hearts of all present. Publicity Committee.

THE Friends Church God

Tournament Draws Set for Weekend Games

Friday at 7 30 New Salem faces Arlington and Memorial vs Rushville. Saturday morning Manilla meets Milroy Raleigh plays Center and Carthage faces New Salem. Afternoon showdowns include Rushville vs Manilla New Salem vs Raleigh and the final at 8 00 pitting New Salem against Rushville with New Salem favored to win.

New Salem Arlington Memorial Rushville Manilla Milroy Raleigh Center Carthage O.K Eagles Morton Memorial Morton Winer Sir Walters Theer

County Federation Convention Held in Rushville

The Ninth Annual Spring Convention of the Rush County Federation of Womens Clubs met in Rushville on Wednesday. Club presidents spoke on assigned topics, Mrs Frank Sheehan delivered the principal address on The Best Books, the constitution was revised, a county library was urged, roads in Rush county were assigned for beautification, and officers were elected: Mrs Chas Fisher Chairman, Mrs Cliff Winship Vice Chairman, Mrs Paul Newhouse Secretary.

Rush County Federation of Womens Club Rushville Sesson Medothist Church Beckner Brook A. L. Sweet Will Cole Frank Sheehan Federation of Woman’s Clubs Rush County Chas. Fisher Cliff Winship Paul Newhouse

Congress quits Tist session and other local notes

Congress ended the Tist session at noon yesterday amid jokes of a wall around the state legislature and paying lawmakers to go home. Mr and Mrs Frank C Guyatt of New Market Ontario Canada returned home after a short visit with relatives and friends. Miss Mildred Drysdale joined them for a visit.

Congress Indianapolis Frank C. Guyatt New Market Ontario Canada Mildred Drysdale

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Penn Henley M. E. Church Stefan McConnell Roy Renegar R Cooper Covington Ky Library“ ‘Notes America Henry Stinger Ripley Farm Bureau Jackson East ST. Christian Church R. L. Logan—Pestor Teachers College
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