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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Moore and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Brooks and Mrs. Grace Drake were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and family.
Report of the special session notes 41 Senate calendar measures awaiting action and 124 House bills and resolutions. WPA appropriation reform may force 18‑month rolls to a 30‑day layoff with reinstatement only on demonstrated need. Conference committees handle Omnibus transportation and civil service updates.
The piece notes that Ney Keisker drew inspiration from the Supreme Court while Singin Sam considered testing Capitol Rotunda acoustics. It highlights H. J. Wiekersham of Muncie as the latest visitor, at eighty three, enjoying the Worlds Fair and Washington.
Mrs. W. M. Schumpert of Jacksonville Florida and Mrs. Ben Magruder with her son Ben Lloyd of Starkville Mississippi will visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Overman and other relatives on Thursday. The Schumperts have been visiting the Magruders in Starkville.
The Farm Bureau met Monday night at the school building with a program by Christian church members. Betty Kemple sang, Mary Stout accompanied, and Rev. T. E. Tomerlin spoke. Mary Stout and Laura Jane Hester performed piano pieces, Esther Dearinger also contributed, and Howard Earnest led an Insurance Quiz by Arthur Wagoner. Refreshments followed. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sullivan and son, Mrs. A. E. Butler and William Sullivan of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wilson of Rushville. local visitors included Mrs. Anna Ridlen, Mrs. Wm. Sunman, Mrs. Everett Sunman, Mrs. Raymond Wicker, and others visiting in Shelbyville and nearby.
The Home Helpers club met Tuesday near Arlington for a pitch in dinner. Mrs. Effie Sharp led a prayer to open, the creed was recited, and the group sang Robin Adair. Rosa Bonheur’s Horse Fair was discussed as picture of the month. Thirty two members and two guests attended.
Bible school and worship services are listed with times 9:30, 10:30, and 7:30 p.m. October 8 marks Rally Day. The church seeks unusually large attendance and to announce definite goals of progress beyond mere entertainment.
A community event features a 20 member church and Bible school cast presenting Building the Kingdom ending with a worship service and allegiance pledge. Revival meetings led by Reverend T E Tomerlin run Oct 8 through Oct 22 with nightly services except Sundays. Duo class hosts a chili supper and bazaar Oct 7 to fund the building project. A paper drive on Oct 7 supports the building fund with curbside drop off and collection by Duo class members.
Carthage Methodist Church announces a preaching service at 10 20 a m next Sunday and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. An every member canvas will be conducted next Sunday afternoon with a request for all members to remain at home until visited.
The annual home arriving event is moved to October 22 with morning and afternoon services and a noon basket dinner. A previous date of October 15 was altered. Rushville District hosts a bishop rally next Tuesday October 10 starting 9:30 am, with a 6:30 pm banquet to close. All Methodists in the district are invited, with hopes for Carthage participation.
Murray S. Kenworthy and Gouldie Kyser lead Carthage Friends with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. sermon theme Finding Things Where They Cannot Be Found. Mid-week Meeting for Worship Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Supt. S. S. is noted.
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