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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1932

Page

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Easter Sunrise Service and Union Services Outlook

Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m led by the Young People followed by Sunday School at 9 30 a m and communion with an Easter address by Paul W Linton. Attendance hoped to be large as Christ’s victory over death is emphasized and unity services at the M E Church are urged for Friday afternoon with special numbers at all services.

Paul W. Linton Young Peoples Loren. Giese Gladys Reddick M. E

Wesleyan Church Revival Engages Carthage Area Evening

A revival began over four weeks ago and grows in interest with nightly gatherings in Carthage. Leaders urge community members to join the campaign of soul saving with old time preaching and singing directed by the Holy Spirit. Services start at 7 30 and continue each evening.

Carthage

Friends Church Observes Good Friday and Easter Plans

The Friends church joins Carthage churches for Good Friday worship at Fletcher M. E. church starting 1 p.m. Next Sunday Easter includes junior choir singing in morning meeting, sermon Not a Dead King but a Risen Lord, and cantata The Song of Triumph led by Edward W. Norman. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Meeting 10:30 a.m. Cc E 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.

Friends Church Carthage Jesus Fletcher M. E Edward W. Norman

Fletcher M. E. Church Easter Week Services

Good Friday services begin Friday at 1 PM with parishioners invited. Next Sunday Easter morning service at 10 30 AM includes proper observance and a sermon by the pastor with appropriate music.

Sunrise Easter services at Market St Church of Christ

Sunrise prayer at 5 52 Easter morning at Market St Church of Christ with Sunday School at 9 30 and morning services at 11 30. Lesson title Jesus Rises From the Dead and first fruits text 1 Cor 15 20. Evening worship at 7 30. Mr and Mrs James Terhune attended Floyd Lanham funeral Monday.

Jesus Christ James Terhune Floyd Lanham Mr. Terhune

Funeral services held for Charles Cook at Westland Friends Church

Charles Cook age fifty died after an eighteen month illness. Survived by his widow, four children Carrol of Bloomington Earnest Phillip and Dorothy at home, two grandchildren. Father Joe Cook of Morristown. Services conducted by Rev Frankfort. Burial followed at Greenfield.

Charles Cook Westland Friends Church Carrol Bloomington Earnest Phillip Dorothy Joe Cook Morristown Frankfort Greenfield

Knightsown Man Dies at 73 in Sudden Illness

Ira Stern, 73, died suddenly Friday at his Knightsown home. Apoplexy named as cause. Survived by widow, brother Henry of Bethlehem PA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 10 AM at his Rushville home. Interment East Hill Cemetery, Rushville.

Ira Stern Knightsown Henry Bethlehem Penn Nerces Rushville East Hill

Music Study Club Meets with Ada Vaughn Publon

The Music Study Club gathered Monday night with Miss Ada Vaughn Publon. Eleven members and three guests attended as they enjoyed musical contests and games. Mr and Mrs Luther Renegar and son Roy visited Donald Renegar in Indianapolis who has been ill with the flu. Trees Jackson welcomed a baby boy born Sunday morning. mother and baby are doing well.

Music Study Club Ada Vaughn Publon Luther Renegar Roy Donald Renegar Indianapolis Trees Jackson

School notes and club events in Carthage township

Miss Irwin, County 4 H leader, visited Wednesday to view girls for township organizations. The 8th grade Junior Citizens will hold a Repubs Convention Friday. next week the club plans a Democratic convention. Miss Florea, first grade teacher, has been ill. Mrs. E. C. has been substituting. Tickets are available at McCarty's Drug Store.

Irwin Carthage Florea E. C McCarty

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs McClarnon at Butler Home

Mrs Robert McClarnon was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Lois Retherford Myrtle Divilbliss Thelma Garris Evelyn Whittier and Mrs Jesse Leisure at Mrs John Butler’s home on Saturday afternoon Pink yellow and white decorations carried through to refreshments including yellow and white brick ice cream and angel food cake Pink sweet peas served as favors Reading by Earle Leisure and Genevieve Moore plus songs by Helen Hall and piano by Mrs Robert Walker entertained guests from nearby towns including Ed Ruby James McGeorge and daughter Freda Hugh Webber Vera Miller and Lucille Pitts.

Robert McClarnon Lois Retherford Myrtle Divilbliss Thelma Garris Evlyn Whittier Jesse Leisure John Butler Little Earle Leisure Carthage Genevieve Moore Straughn Helen Hall Robert Walker Greenfield

Funeral for Floyd Lanham Held in Greensburg

Mrs. Ed Adkins attended the funeral service for Floyd Lanham in Greensburg on Monday and later visited Mrs. Ed Shields in the day.

Ed Adkins Floyd Lanham Greensburg Ed Shields

Greenfield Pair at State Tourney in Indianapolis

Ross Tweedy and E. Fort from Greenfield alongside Mrs. Pearl Lykins attended the State Tournament in Indianapolis last weekend.

Ross ‘Tweedy Fort Greenfield Pearl Lykins Indianapolis

Lukens Family Visits Kyser Home for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Aliss Lukens of Indianapolis spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Jesse Kyser and daughter Anna Jean.

Aliss Lukens Indianapolis Jesse Kyser Anna Jean

Butler University Student Helen Addison Visits Family

Helen Addison attends Butler University and spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Bearl Addison.

Helen Addison Butler University Mrs. Bearl Addison

Indiana University to Present Hedda Gabler by Ibsen

O Mary DeSchipper of this place will perform in Hedda Gabler at Indiana University March 22 23 and 24. Dr Leo R Norvelle head of IU speech division leads the four act tragedy production. Performances Tuesday and Thursday are in the evening while Wednesday is an afternoon show. DeSchipper also serves as business manager for the production.

O’mary DeSchipper Hedda Gabler Henrie Ibsen Indiana University Leo R. Norvelle I. U. Division of Speech Ibsen Harvelle

Moon family dined with Mr and Mrs Jessup in Indianapolis

Rev Moon and family visited Indianapolis where Max Nowotne Noah Leisure joined Mr Henry Jessup and Mrs J F Leisure for a Sunday dinner.

Copher Family Attends Stern Funeral in Knights Town

Mr and Mrs Roy Copher and their daughter Helen attended funeral services for Ira M Stern of Knights Town on Monday morning.

Roy Copher Helen Ira M. Stern Knightstown

Ten million monuments trees planted for George Washington

Public Library notes describe a nationwide arbor program begun by the Bi centennial Commission under Calvin Coolidge and the American Tree Association. Indiana observes Arbor Day on April 8. The library rents pamphlets and pamphlet materials for five cents per week and offers books such as The World’s Greatest Detective Stories and Red Pepper Returns.

George Washington Calvin Coolidge United States Indiana Fane

Sixth Birthday Dinner Honored at Geise Home South of Charlottesville

Mr and Mrs Celve Geise entertained Sunday with a three course dinner at their home south of Charlottesville. The occasion honored their son James Allen's sixth birthday with a large candle lit cake as the centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Alice Burgess Mr and Mrs Albert Midkiff of near Shelbyville Mr and Mrs Mill Sampson and daughter Norma of near Milroy Mrs Hattie Aldridge and H G Sampson of Rushville.

Celve Geise Charlottesville James Allen Alice Burgess Albert Midkiff Shelbyville Mill Sampson Norma Milroy Hattie . Aldridge H. G. Sampson Rushville

Funeral for Mary Virginia Cooper Held in Fort Wayne

Mr and Mrs R C Small Dr and Mrs F M Miller Mrs Delilah Barber attended the funeral of Mary Virginia Cooper in Fort Wayne Thursday afternoon at the home of her grandparents Dr and Mrs Thornburg.

R. C. Small F. M. Miller Delilah Barber Mary Virginia Cooper Ft. Wayne Thornburg

Knightstown man visits Greenfield kin amid ill relative

W R Zion of Knightstown spent Sunday afternoon with his sister Mrs J L Hubbard and called on Mrs Katherine Ellis in Greenfield. Mrs Ellis' son Lester has been quite ill.

W.R. Zion Knightstown J. L. Hubbard Katherine Ellis Greenfield

Social Calls From Manilla Area Residents

Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of near Manilla were the guests of Mrs Almira Smith and Mrs Ida Jones Sunday. Mrs Etta Graff and grand daughter Marjorie were afternoon callers.

Charles Smith Manilla Almira Smith Ida Jones Etta Graff Marjorie

Social Guests Visit Area Residents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Grover Payne and daughter Thelma of Anderson and Mr and Mrs Stanley Worthington were guests of Mr and Mrs Luther Renegar and son Roy Saturday evening. The Evans Sipe and Ralph Winslow parties visited Mrs Anka Sipe Sunday. Mary Janice Miller of Connersville visited Mr and Mrs Charles Norris and daughter Doris Ann last weekend.

Grover Payne Thelma of Anderson Stanley Worthington Luther Renegar Roy Charles Evans Dorothy Sipe Indianapolis Ralph Winslow Anka Sipe Mary Janice Miller Connersville Charles Norris Doris Ann

Fifer Family Visits Miner Household Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Henry Fifer and family of Hagerstown spent the weekend with William Miner and his daughter Mae Siler.

Henry Fifer Hagerstown Wm. Miner Mae Siler

Mrs Earl Herkless Dies at 52 in Carthage

Mrs Earl Herkless aged 52 died at her home in Carthage Friday morning after an extended illness. She owned a local hotel and was popular with colleagues. survived by husband, three children Eugene Josephine Nadine, mother Miriam Parish, three grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at the hotel with Rev Glover of Baker's Corner Wesleyan church officiating. Interment Glen Cove cemetery Knightstown.

Earl Herkless Carthage Methodist Church Glover Wesleyan Church Baker’s Corner Glencove Knightstown

Card of Thanks for Earl Herkless Family

The family thanks neighbors and friends for help after the death of our wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offerings. Earl Herkless and family.

Roamer Hurt In Sunday Night Attack Near Hotel

George Smith, 47, of South Bend, was injured Sunday at about 11 30 PM when two unidentified men in a Model T Ford struck him on a sidewalk near the hotel. They struck and dragged him several feet, then fled. Smith, walking toward Cincinnati seeking work, was taken to Rushville for hospital care.

George Smith South Bend Smith Dove Hall Rushville Cincinnati

Farm Bureau To Meet In Carthage School Hall

The Ripley Township Farm Bureau meets Monday evening March 2 at 7 30 in the Carthage school building. A debate on which is more remunerative the hen or the cow plus music by the Jackson township Hancock county quartet and home talent. Orville Leisure will discuss The Farm Relief Bill. Public invited.

Ripley Township Farm Bureau Jackson Township Hancock County Orville

Leisure family visits Arcadia church group

Mrs. Noah Leisure and her son Howard visited Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Logan and family at Arcadia and attended church there Sunday.

Noah Leisure Howard R. L. Logan Arcadia

Newsom Family Members Visit Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs S L Newsom and Miss Winona Newsom and Mrs Sam O McCarty were in Indianapolis on Monday.

S. L. Newsom Winona Newsom Sam O McCarty Indianapolis

Hill Family Guests at Anderson Home

Fred Hill and family and Mrs R C Hill and Frank Hill visited Mr and Mrs Earl Hill in Anderson. The gathering included extended family members and was hosted at the Hill residence.

Fred Hill R. C. Hill Frank Hill Earl Hill Anderson

Indianapolis Visit Highlights Local Family Trip

Mr Walter Chonan and wife and daughter Betty Lou joined Mrs Hubert Hill and daughter Mary Louise on a Saturday visit to Indianapolis. The gathering centered on family travel and social activities in the city.

Walter Chonan Betty Lou Hubert Hill Mary Louise Indianapolis

Reddick Family Spends Sunday With Parents

Miss Ruth Reddick of Indianapolis and Lucille Reddick visited their parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Reddick, spending Sunday with the family.

Ruth Reddick Indianapolis Lucille Reddick Floyd Reddick

Betty Webb Undergoes Sinus Operation at Riley Hospital

Betty Webb daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Webb underwent an operation for sinus trouble at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. Report states she is improving nicely.

Betty Webb Everett Webb Riley Hospital Indianapolis

Connersville Visitor Party Hosted by Richmond Hosts

Frances Jones of Connersville Ed na Newton and Raymond Siler of Richmond were guests of Ed Miner and his daughter Mae Siler during a social visit.

Frances Jones Connersville Edna Newton Raymond Siler Richmond Ed Miner Mae Siler

Mrs Charles Walker Spent Saturday in New Castle

Mrs Charles Walker was in New Castle on Saturday for unknown reasons as she visited local points of interest and met with residents during her day trip.

Charles Walker New Castle

Shelbyville Man in Auto Accident South of Here

Dallas Wright aged about 45 a Shelbyville barber was driving toward Richmond after his mother when he misrouted at Carthage turned east over a railroad bridge and struck a fence. His car burned completely but he escaped through a broken door as the vehicle overturned.

Dallas Wright Shelbyville Richmond Carthage Dan Newsom Mr. Wright

Resident of Carthage Die After Illness

Walter S. Walker 67 died at his Carthage home Thursday night after a three year illness. Paralysis listed as cause. Born April 5 1864 in Shelby county he came to Rush county 39 years ago. He owned a saw mill and later worked 12 years for the telephone company. Survived by widow Elizabeth Zemer two children Benjamin and Ellen Hudson both of Carthage. He was an Odd Fellows member. Funeral at Carthage M E church Saturday at 2 30 with interment near Shelbyville.

Walter S. Walker Carthage Shelby County Rush County Telephone Company Elizabeth Zemer Benjamin Ellen Hudson Walker Odd Fellows Lodge Carthage M. E Shelbyville

Obituary of Walter S Walker of Carthage Indiana

Walter S. Walker born April 5 1864 in Shelby County Indiana died March 17 1932 in Carthage aged 67. He married Elizabeth A Zemer December 10 1890 and had two children Benjamin F Walker and Ellen Hudson. He lived in Rush County Henderson before moving to Carthage in 1906 worked for a telephone company twelve years later and later painted with his son. He was longtime secretary of the local Odd Fellows lodge.

Walter S. Walker Benjamin F Harriet N. Walker Shelby County Indiana Carthage Elizabeth A. Zemer Benjamin F. Walker Ellen Hudson Rush County Henderson Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Gratitude for Support After Walter S Walker’s Death

The Walker family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of husband and father Walter S Walker. Special thanks go to Dr G B McNabb minister Rev W S Rader undertaker D P Dunn singers flower girls pallbearers and for the floral offerings and to Mrs W S Walker and Mr and Mrs Vinton Hudson and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Walker.

Huband Walter S. Walker G. B. McNabb W. S. Rader D. P. Dunn Singers W. S. Walker Vinton Hudson Benjamin Walker

Carthage Girl Named to Mortar Board Freshman Honor Roll

Carthage resident Mary DeSchipper joins Indiana University freshman honor list chosen by Mortar Board. The 24 outstanding freshmen are recognized for high grades and campus activities, with requirements of straight A or B averages plus activity participation.

Mary DeSchipper Carthage Mortar Board Indiana University Katherine Palmer Washington, Motor Board

Missionary Society Market at I G A Store Saturday

The Missionary Society of the Christian church will hold a market at the I G A Store on Saturday afternoon.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Sunshine Circle Plans Easter Breakfast at Lovett Home

The Sunshine Circle met March 16 at Mrs. M. F. Lovett's home with Mrs. John Clevidence and Misses Laura and Emma Reddick assisting. Plans for Easter morning breakfast were made. After business, games and contests followed with St. Patrick Day appointments and refreshments to close.

The Sunshine Circle M. F. Lovett John Clevidence Laura Emma Reddick

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East ST. Christian Church Market ST. Church OF Christ Ed Ruby James McGeorge Freda Hugh Webber Vera Miller Lucille Pitts Indiana University News Public Library Notes Farm Bureau
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