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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1935
Page
2
The Carthage Citizen published weekly in Carthage Indiana lists subscription rates of 1.50 per year 2.00 for Canada six months 90c and three months 50c. The paper is entered at the Carthage post office as second class mail matter.
Thanksgiving Day honors public health progress especially in tuberculosis work. The article notes a >60 percent drop in TB deaths over 25 years and urges buying Christmas Seals to fund clinics beds and health education, calling it good business and good citizenship.
Sealed proposals for test and finished wells will be received at Carthage Town Hall until 2 30 P M CST December 9 1935 and opened publicly. Bids must follow State Board forms with non collusion affidavit and 5 060 or more require 96 A form. 100 percent surety bond and 5 percent bid security required. Wage rates fixed under Indiana Act 1935 and federal PWA rules. Right to reject bids reserved.
Lesson for December 1 highlights Ezra’s return to Jerusalem with gifts for God’s house. Focus on God’s hand blessing those who seek Him, Ezra’s long journey, purposeful prayer, courageous action, and how God helps believers across ages.
A sermon outlines Ezra the scribe as a religious leader from the priestly line, sent by King Artaxerxes with power to collect funds, levy tribute, and appoint judges. It covers Ezra’s vow to seek and teach God’s law, his journey with 1,734 males and up to 7,000 people, and the prayer and protection believed to accompany their safe return. The narrative closes with the peril and trust in God during the journey and the emphasis on honesty with entrusted treasure.
The text defines perfect love as devotion to the holy and Divine. It describes its enjoyment as spiritual and religious, pursued through prayer, Scripture reading, meditations, and Christian deeds, evident in a pure heart that remains sweet, rational, and unfading.
A brief quotation attributed to Johnson notes that no action occurs while passive objections block progress. The line emphasizes caution against paralysis by doubt and reflects a worldview on initiative.
Do You Remember When Mrs Grace Phelps delightfully entertained Miss Winona New Som last Friday afternoon. Guests at three tables enjoyed a favorite pastime with dainty refreshments. Born to Mr and Mrs Clyde C Henley a girl Saturday December 9. Mrs Chas Butler is ill in Knightstown. Lillian R Henley visiting Greenfield this week. Jesse Henley and spouse visited Richmond with T E Trueblood.
Twenty years ago J H McCarty and families hosted Thanksgiving dinner as several couples including Lora Swarth Raysville and Clarence Mattox of the area wed Saturday in New Castle. Also noted is the death of Isaac Hill, longtime Carthage citizen, after a period of declining health. Louise Hill and Robert Reeves wed in the same vicinity Saturday evening.
Ten years ago Miss Ida Wade of Indianapolis visited Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Foust. Miss Nellie Jones of Manitowoc Wisconsin and Mrs. J. A. Sipe were also mentioned in the social brief.
Mrs. Fred Jessup and family were among guests. Mrs. M. B. Jessup also attended. Mrs. W. K. Beebee, after weeks with her daughter, returned to Chicago. Mr. Fred W. Hill and family visited Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ferrell in Indianapolis. Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Liberty stayed with Mrs. John Addison and family.
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