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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
6
Carthage Indiana October 23 at 7 pm says Forest Marshall S S Superintendent Lawrence Maines minister Morning worship 1030 am all members invited to a fellowship evening focused on stewardship pledges for church and world causes next year
Homecoming week services are in progress at Fletcher Methodist Church with a former pastor in the pulpit each evening except tonight Thursday when Brother Naftzger of Knightstown will preach. Services at 7 30 p m nightly with special music. Sunday features a basket dinner at noon and a special Sunday school rally followed by a 2 p m homecoming service preached by Dr. John T. Scull. Carthage church members are invited.
Murray S. Kenworthy and Pastor Gouldie Kyser lead Carthage Friends with Sunday Bible school at 9 30 a m on the theme The Message of John the Baptist. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with a sermon by the pastor or a guest minister from the Five sessions.
Christian Science Society Rushville invites the public to Sunday services at 10 45 in rooms 7 and 8 of the Rush County Bank building with a 9 30 Sunday school for ages up to 20. The lesson sermon October 20 centers on Doctrine of Atonement and emphasizes Christ Jesus as the Way, Truth, Life and Love.
A Carthage high school poll among 35 voters on Tuesday October 15 shows Willkie ahead 52 to 48 overall with freshmen voting Roosevelt ahead by one and sophomores favoring Wendell. Juniors swing strongly for the Republican, 58 to 42, while seniors split 50 50. The school shows no Communist Socialist or Nazi support. Last week Vocational class toured Richmond plants then returned with educational notes and cookies. The county softball title shifts from Carthage as Manillabeat 21 3. Convocation on tuberculosis education was presented by a state health officer. Stunt Night for class of 42 nears with money making plans underway.
Four individuals died with services held at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. H E Weaver. Interment occurred at Glencove cemetery in Knightstown. The families, Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mr and Mrs Fletcher, formerly lived in Carthage years ago.
Mrs Walter Chonan was surprised on Tuesday evening by friends who gathered for a cooperative dinner and a bridge game. The guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore Mr and Mrs Howard Henley Mr and Mrs Fred Swin Mr and Mrs Harold Ruby and others.
The Indiana Rural Youth plans its third annual convention November 13 in Indianapolis. About 500 people are expected. George Coup of Columbus serves as state president and will oversee sessions at the War Memorial auditorium and Tomlinson Hall. Speakers include Hassil E. Schenck, Indiana Farm Bureau president, and the governor elect. The event features an address on Americanism by H. L. Chaillaux of the American Legion. Membership stands at 10,000 young farmers ages 18 to 28.
Congressman Dewey Short will appear at the Tenth District rally Saturday evening October 19 in Muncie at Central High School. The event, sponsored by the Delaware County Central Committee veterans division, aims to maximize turnout with Congressman Raymond S. Springer also expected to attend. Short, known as the hillbilly from the Ozarks, has a national reputation for oratory and broad appeal across parties.
The article profiles Representative Dewey Short of Missouri, highlighting his diverse education at Marionville College Baker Boston Harvard Heidelberg Berlin and Oxford and his roles as philosophy teacher minister and World War I veteran. It notes his knowledge of the Orient and reports a House speech loaded with oratory and barbs at FDR's New Deal amid an upcoming Republican headquarters event with a pig dinner and After-meeting entertainment.
The preliminary 1940 census totals Washington DC population at 663,153, up 36 percent in ten years, the largest increase among large cities, driven mainly by new federal jobs created in the period.
The piece discusses the balance between national defense and entering war, warning that war could destroy the very principles the government aims to protect and reflecting public concern over this delicate equilibrium. It cites the nation’s resolve and the implications for government and people.
Herbert and James Rotsch hosted a party for fourteen pairs of twins from Minneapolis as they celebrated their fourteenth birthday. The gathering highlighted local families and the notable twin bonds among friends and relatives.
For sale a house and lot on Water Street ideal for rental or residence. Cash buyers preferred with pricing stated as fair. Contact Bob Moore for details.
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