RUTLEDGE, William Thomas - Putnam

William Thomas RUTLEDGE, 60, publisher of the Russellville News for the past 27 years died at the Veteran’s Hospital, Downey, Illinois last Friday, March 24. He was a native of Parke County, the son of Peter and Eudroa Rutledge. He was married to Grace Hockett in 1923 to which union 3 daughters, Wilma Clodfelter, Lois Klein of Indianapolis and Phyllis at home, all of who m survive with a granddaughter, two brothers, John of Catlin, Peter of Rockville and a sister, Mrs. Neva Weldy of Muncie. Mr. Rutledge published the News for 27 years until his health failed him in June 1949. His family has carried on since. Funeral services were conducted at Federated Church of which he was a member on Monday afternoon by Rev. Lester Bickett of Clermont. Burial in Russellville Cemetery.