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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
2
The Carthage Citizen notes tax deadlines and spring weather with April showers expected. It urges early organization for a summer baseball team, citing available playing ground and finance as key needs while highlighting local interest in trade and community activity.
Prices remain the main factor for all lines in Carthage this year with civic events and amusements drawing interest. A new Talkie theatre could boost the entertainment line while sugar camps report a fair season, opening January 31 and closing March 20, just before official spring. Maple syrup drops from $3.00 to about $2.50 per gallon easing some concerns.
The Rush County Circuit Court appoints Howard E. Henley executor of the William P. Henley estate. The estate is declared solvent. Date March 17 1931. Attest Clerk Charles L. Newhouse. Henley and Marshall Attorneys.
A series of Sunday visits and weekend trips spans Indianapolis and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. D P Dunn in Indianapolis, Miss Zelma Bayliss in Galveston, and numerous families in Greenfield Shelbyville Anderson and Fort Wayne with relatives and friends all listed as visiting over the weekend.
Large crowd in Indianapolis last Friday and Saturday watched the state basketball tourney. Brunch defeated Greencastle 31 to 23 as telegrams from Carthage and nearby towns were read. Frankfort's center, Lawrence Stroup, works as a second trick operator at the Big Four station and resides with Mrs. Nora A. Miller on East Mill Street.
The document lists a series of spring events: Mr. Murray will speak at the Mays exercises on April 15. New Salem's exercises on April 16 with Rev. Mr. Poland of Indianapolis as speaker. Manilla and Mulroy graduation programs on April 17. and the Raleigh Commencement on Sunday afternoon, April 19.
Mrs Jethro D Dennis of Marion Alabama, formerly a resident here, has attained the role of State President of the Garden Club reflecting her leadership in horticultural circles.
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