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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
2
The Arthage Citizen from Garthage Indiana lists C G Hill as publisher and L R Linscott as associate with weekly Friday publication. The notice notes the paper is bred as esedn classified matter and dated March 25, 1907.
References to the decree of Caesar Augustus and the world taxed echo amid letters received by the Carthage Citizen regarding last week’s issue. The brief reflects reader responses and historical context in a local press frame.
On August 18 1834 John Clark and Henry Henley filed a plat for Carthage establishing a village of thirty two lots split by Main Street with First Second and Third cross streets. Some urge a 100th anniversary homecoming for former residents and planning should begin.
Lewis Taylor vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau urges bureau members and the public to actively engage in the coming primary election. He insists the primary is the real arena to purge politics and calls for both major parties to nominate clean, honest candidates and for voters to ensure such action.
Democratic Rep. Finly H. Gray denounces New Deal regimentation arguing he and Indiana farmers should control their own lives and labor. He defends individual initiative, free enterprise, and safeguarding the fruits of labor without government overreach.
Civic groups and scouts urged to lead a community spring cleaning campaign. Vacant lots streets and yards should be cleared and painted up to create healthier safer spaces. The effort boosts jobs and fire safety as neighborhoods beautify.
A political notice lists candidates for the May 8 1934 Republican primary in Rush and neighboring counties. Elmer F. Bossert seeks Congress in the Tenth Indiana District while James T. Tarbet and George Meid run for County Treasurer. Bert T. Osborn and James H. Waits contend for Sheriff with Mrs. Wilma Bundy Ewbank noted in Ripley Township.
Rubbish and litter caused a national fire loss approaching $1,200,000 in 1932. Clean up campaigns urge communities to beautify areas and prevent future blazes, saving money nationwide this year.
Hilton A. Brown, longtime Butler University Trustee, will complete his fiftieth year as a board member in June. No other trustee nears his record. He joined the board four years after graduation and now serves as chairman.
John E. Sawyer, in poor health for two years, is at 1606 Fairview St., Anderson, under serious condition at his aunt Mrs. Abner Watkins. Visitors included Mrs. Mollie Stewart, Mrs. Lizzie Neale, W. H. McCullough, John Wright and Frank McCullough.
The Administrator of the Estate of Myra B. McCollough filed for final settlement in Rush Circuit Court Rushville Indiana. All heirs and interested parties must appear May 11 1934 to show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship or claims to any part of the estate. Attest Dale Fisher Clerk Feemster & Feemster Allison M. Feemster Administrator.
Work to re set 2 000 plants in Butler University formal gardens has begun by students under C W A provisions. Plants originated in Butler greenhouses weeks ago and are now placed in the gardens. Prof Willard N Clute, director of the Botanical gardens, estimates nearly 100 new varieties of Iris by season's end.
The plan requires 8800 Democratic ballots and 7000 Republican ballots for Hancock County plus 2150 ballots for the city of Greenfield, detailing the expected ballot counts by party and location.
The lesson summarizes Matthew 21 1 46 with a focus on Jesus entry into Jerusalem the fulfillment of Zechariah prophecy and the subsequent rejection by the nation It contrasts the kingly reception of Hosanna with the later cry Crucify and outlines the three parables and events that expose Israel s spiritual state and God s coming judgment The study notes emphasize obedience faith and recognizing Jesus as the rightful king in a tense historical moment.
The devotional value of silence is recognized in a retreat described as a period spent with God in quiet, broken only by vocal meditation and prayer, shaping preparation for and arising from the silence.
A reflective proclamation urges service to God in both sunny and dark times. The speaker frames sunshine as a blessing to be used in service and acknowledges forthcoming darkness as a test and continuity of devotion.
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