Mrs Russell Earnest In Hospital For Eye Surgery
Mrs Russell Earnest of Daytona Beach is in a St Augustine hospital for eye surgery. She is the daughter of Oliver Earnest of Carthage. Members of the MYF will present an Easter play "Joseph of Arimathea" on April 10 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church with a silver offering invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Earnest
Daytona Beach
Florida
St. Augustine
Earnest
Oliver Earnest
Carthage
MYF
Joseph of
Arimathea
Methodist Church
Greenfield Junior Class Play Shy Lead by Miss Kay Sims
Miss Kay Sims formerly of Carthage will star in Greenfield Junior class play Girl Shy. The show airs Friday night April 1 at 8 p.m. at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAL
Kay Sims
Carthage
Greenfield School
Mrs Charles Mathley Admitted For Observation
Mrs Charles Mathley entered Henry County hospital in New Castle last week for observation and treatment. She has returned home and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mathley
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Return of Mrs. Howard Winslow from Rush Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Howard Winslow returned Monday to her home after treatment at Rush Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Winslow
Rush Memorial Hospital
Holy Week Services Scheduled Across Four Churches
Four churches announce Holy Week observances from April 3 to 10 led by pastors Rev Eugene Sommer Rev Homer Rich Rev Basil Stultz Rev Dean McCoy. Each evening at 7 30 p m features services with a shared Good Friday program at 2 00 p m with all four ministers speaking on the last words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Eugene Sommer
Friends Church
Homer Rich
Wesleyan Methodist
Basil Stultz
Fletcher Methodist
Dean McCoy
East Street Christian
Daughter's letter traces trip to Munich via refueling stop
Mrs Carrie Bramel records a note from her daughter Mrs Robert Gard describing a flight from New York to Munich with a stop in Stannoc Ireland for refueling. She mentions traveling with her young son Bobby and notes their arrival in Munich on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bramel
Robert Gard
Bobby
New York
Munich
Germany
Stannoc
Ireland
Band Boosters Plan Regular Meeting
The Band Boosters schedule a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 5 in the school building. The gathering aims to discuss band support and upcoming activities.
Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Community Center
The Carthage Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday night at the Community Center to conduct routine business and plan upcoming activities.
Junior Class Play Earns Warm Reception
The Junior Class presented The Funny Brats directed by Miss Sara L. Jinks over two nights last Thursday and Friday. Casts changed between performances for the three act comedy by Jay Tobias and received favorable notices from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara L. Jinks
Jay Tobias
Miss Sarah Newby Returns Home in Rushville
Miss Sarah Newby, previously confined at Rush Memorial hospital, is now at the home of Mrs. Nora Mc Fatridge at 1127 North Perkins Street Rushville. She is improving slowly and is able to be up during the day. Friends may call at any time at Mrs. Mc Fatridge’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Newby
Rushville
Rush Memorial Hospital
Nora McFatridge
North Perkins St
Miss Newby
McFatridge
Mrs Everett Webb Hospitalization After Major Surgery
Mrs Everett Webb was admitted to Rush Memorial hospital on Wednesday. A major operation was performed Thursday morning at 9 30 a m, with details of the procedure not disclosed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Webb
Rush Memorial Hospital
Mrs David Ray Injured Opening Swollen Door
Mrs. David Ray fell at her Falls home last Sunday while trying to open a swollen door. An X-ray at Rush Memorial hospital showed a broken bone in her right shoulder. She has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ray
Rush Memorial Hospital
Local Health Notes From New Castle Area
Mrs. James Geise shows slow improvement in the clinic at New Castle. Mrs. Henry L. Stinger has flu and is ill. Mrs. Edgar Ruby not as well in past week. Mrs. Hubert Hill remains unchanged. Miss Janet McCorkle not quite as well this week. Mrs. Harry Leadbetter ill at home. Judy Kennedy progressing nicely. Mrs. Howard Winslow continues to improve at home. Mrs. Arthur White remains the same. Pamela Hunt ill with flu and out of school this week. Mrs. George B. McNabb visited her mother in Greenfield Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IIL
James Geise
New Castle
Henry L. Stinger
Edgar Ruby
Hubert Hill
Janet McCorkle
Harry Leadbetter
Judy Kennedy
Howard Winslow
Arthur White
Pamela Hunt
Auction Carnival to Aid Rush County Pool Project
Every Ripley township family and merchant will be contacted by telephone this weekend April 13 to donate for the Complete the Pool Auction Carnival at the Rush County fairgrounds Rushville on April 16. Donations accepted April 8-9. items include old furniture dishes and farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Rush County Fairgrounds
Rushville
Rush County
Milroy Leads County in Fourth Six Weeks Attendance
The Milroy school reported the highest attendance at 96.19 percent for the fourth six weeks, with Carthage second at 96.05 and Richland third at 95.63. Other schools ranged from Arlington 95.59 to Raleigh 89.17 percent as listed by county attendance officer Mrs. Margaret Parmenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milroy
Margaret Parmenter
Carthage
Richland
Indiana opens pan fish season April 30 to June 16
Indiana Director of Conservation Harley G. Hook declares a discretionary open pan fish season from April 30 to June 16 in all counties following a public hearing. Of 45 attendees 37 conservation groups favored opening, 8 opposed. A trout season runs May 1 to August 31. George N. Craig offices hosted a tribute to Frank N. Wallace, state entomologist, for 40 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation News
Harley G. Hook
Indiana Department of Conservation
Indiana
Hook
George N. Craig
Frank N. Wallace
Division of Entomology
Wallace
Midwest
Conservation Department
Mr. Wallace
Mrs Henley Stays in Indianapolis During Funeral
Mrs. Howard E. Henley visited the home of H. E. Henley Jr. in Indianapolis from Friday to Monday while Mr. and Mrs Henley attended the funeral of Mrs Henley’s father Mr Weston in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Henley
H. E. Henley, Jr
Indianapolis
Mrs .Henley
Mrs. Henley
Mr. Weston
Baby Receives New Name Lana Lynn Rich
Rev and Mrs H D Rich announce the adoption of Lana Lynn Turner by the Rush County Court on March 25 1955 at 9 30 am. The 17 month old child adopted since June 1954 will bear the name Lana Lynn Rich for all future identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Rich
Rush County Court
Lana Lynn Turner
Formal Concert at Knightstown by Perfect Circle Male Chorus
Knightstown hosts a 7 30 p m concert on April 19 at the Methodist church. The Perfect Circle Male Chorus from Hagerstown plant will perform with free will offerings for Psi Iota Xi charity fund. It is the first annual event and sixth Indiana appearance this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown
Perfect Circle
Piston Ring
Hagerstown
James Williams
Psi Iota Xi
Indiana
Glee Club
Carl Hoover
Egg Show At Rushville Draws County Wide Attendance
Rush County and Rushville residents are invited to the ninth annual Egg Show on Saturday, April 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the courthouse corridor. Exhibits include Easter centerpieces using eggs, brown and white eggs, and the smallest, largest, and most unusual hen eggs. 4 H Club members and adults may enter, with judging by Harold Ketterman and D. D. Jackson. The event is free to the public and funded by local businesses and poultry interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville
Ohio Valley Egg Cooperative, Inc
Milford
Ohio
Harold Ketterman
Ohio Valley Egg Cooperative
D. D. Jackson
Purdue Poultry Department
Chester Cross
Lillian Bennett
Berkemeier Feed Company
Brosius Poultry and Egg Company
Diamond Hatchery
Dunreith Grain Company
Glenwood Elevator
Gwynneville Elevator
Knightstown Elevator Company
Knightstown Produce Company
Manilla Grain Company
New Salem Elevator
Lambs on Pasture Bring Tip Profit in Indiana Farms
Lafayette Indiana reports Purdue extension expert Russell Brower says good legume pasture can yield 75 to 125 dollars per acre from lamb and wool sales. He notes fat lambs on rich pasture fetch top market prices with minimal grain, and advises using spring pasture crops when legume pastures are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Russell Brower
Purdue University Extension
Brower
Rush County Home Demonstration Council Plans Several Events
The Rush County Home Demonstration Council met at the courthouse to map activities. District Day at Franklin on April 27 includes county officers and club delegates with committees named for an educational exhibit and name taps. National Home Demonstration week May 29 will feature a planning committee and a May 2 luncheon in Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County Home Demonstration Council
Court House
Noble Township
Rushville City
Franklin
Rush County Home Demonstration Club
Iden Hungerford
Floyd Branson
Hallis Fitton
Frank Webb
Harold Waggoner
Frances Thomas
Weldon Beckner
Marvin Johnson
Floyd Sheffler
Max Hungerford
Carthage
The
Christian Church
Forrest Moore
Stanley Boyer
Aaron Robbins
Purdue University
National Home Demonstration Association
Chicago
Streamline Your Ironing at Home
Purdue extension specialist Miss Gertrude Monhaut unveils a new booklet promoting sitting while ironing to save energy. Tips include using a 20 by 42 to 48 inch extra wide board for linens and shirts, selecting a light iron, and dampening clothes for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Gertrude Monhaut
Purdue University
Agricultural Publications
Twice Four Bridge Club Hosts Busy Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Leone Mosier entertained the Twice Four bridge club at her home Tuesday afternoon with honors awarded to Mary Taylor Rachel King and Mary E Mc Clurg. Other guests included Anice Bly Flossie McCorkle Bertha Beck and Betty Brooks as lovely refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Mosier
Mary Taylor
Rachel King
Mary E. McClurg
Anice Bly
Flossie McCorkle
Bertha Beck
Betty Brooks
Sipes Family Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sipes of Maple Valley marked their 55th anniversary with a large gathering. Their children and many grandchildren joined a pitch in dinner, though several relatives from Anderson were unable to attend due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Sipes
Maple Valley
Kenneth Sipes
Daleville
Ray Sipes
Dale Sipes
Richie Allen
Knightstown
Robert Jackson
Delmer Sipes
Randy McClurg
Carthage
Charles Cockerham
Arthur Sipes
Lester Sipes
Shelbyville
Edward Sipes
Nineveh
Joe Morris
Leroy Sipes
Wayne von Fossen
Lafayette
Elmer Riley
Indianapolis
Addie George
Williams
John Sipes
Richard Sipes
Willard Sipes
Anderson
Handy guidelines for locating home electrical outlets
Purdue expert Ruth Hutcheson outlines practical placement of convenience outlets to save time and ensure safety. She recommends duplex outlets every 12 feet in living areas, outlets near doors and mantels, and dedicated outlets for kitchens bedrooms bathrooms and appliances, with separate circuits for major units and safety clearances away from tubs and showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Ruth Hutcheson
Purdue University
Arlington Noon Siren Schedule Acknowledged By Volunteers
The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department announces daily noon siren tests to show the system is working. Siren sounds will also signal actual fires with blast patterns indicating location: three long blasts for Arlington town, two for north of US 52, one for south of US 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Posey Township
U.S. 52
U. S. 52
Soldiers Arrive Overseas Meet in Germany Receives Center
Pvt Melvin McCorkle and Pvt George Roland have arrived overseas and will be stationed near Kaiserslautern Germany. The two crossed the Atlantic on different ships and met at the reception center upon landing. Also listed are training and unit details for Pvt Charles E Roland and T Sgt Omar Stephens currently on leave before another overseas tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin McCorkle
George Roland
Kaiserlautern
Germany
Atlantic Ocean
Melvin W. McCorkle
H. S. Co
New York
N. Y
George T. Roland
Co. M
Apo
Charles E. Roland
Ft. Leonard Wood
AFA
6Th Armored Div
Omar Stephens
Eileen
Texas
Lions Elect New Officers Monday
The Carthage Lions Club held a regular meeting and elected new officers for the coming year. A May 14 dance honoring the graduating class was planned at the Community Center, with a banquet May 9 for the seniors, basketball team, and coaches. James King of Earlham College spoke on the aim of education, stressing parental reeducation, and the group closed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Lions Club
Community Center
Lee Patton
William Skinner
Clyde Ruby
Thomas Bush
Eugene Gardner
Guy Ewing
Hugh Trowbridge
Fred Parish
Lewis Lafuse
Ora Clayton
Roy Robertson
James King
Earlham College
King
Friends
Lions
Fertilizer Suggestions for Indiana Field Crops
Purdue agronomist Dr. A J Ohlrogge presents three fertilization plans for Indiana crops including soil fertilization, crop specific and combined soil and crop methods. The mimeograph aids farmers in choosing a plan and determining fertilizer type and amounts for corn oats and soybeans this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
A. J. Ohirogge
Purdue University Agronomist
Indiana
Ohlrogge
Trailer Crash Kills Two In Charlottesville Street Disaster
A semi truck driver and a car driver died after a wreck that demolished Simmon’s store and restaurant in Charlottesville. Leland Dunbar of Knightstown died next day. R E Scranton of Medina Ohio survived initially but died shortly after. The crash damaged multiple vehicles and the post office canopy while investigators sought a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Simmon
Leland Dunbar
Knightstown
Hancock County
R. E. Scranton
Medina
Ohio
Dunbar
Simmons
Don’t Market
Pope Automatic, Inc
Greenfield
U. S. 40
Willard Simmons
Frank Ledbetter
Charles Payne
Tom McDaniel
Payne
Cleaning methods given to clean that rug pad
Lafayette Indiana extension specialist Miss Van is Deeter says roll up the rug and pad to clean the floor beneath. Shake free dust then vacuum pad on both sides with careful long strokes avoiding back and forth motion. Dry rubber or latex pads away from sunlight to prevent deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Vanis Deeter
Purdue University
Local Social Guests Highlight Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Billy Mann of Indianapolis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Mann. Mr and Mrs Robert Murdock of Indianapolis were guests of Mr and Mrs Hubert Hill on Wednesday. Mrs Russell Shutt attended a County Home Economics Council meeting in Rushville on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Mann
Indianapolis
Walter Mann
Robert Murdock
Hubert Hill
Russell Shutt
Rushville
County Home Economics Council
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Mrs. Mathley
Ralph McClarnon
George B. McNabb
Charles Lewis
Carthage School
Baby
Home Ec Council
Streamline
Leia Newsom
E. P. Stanley
Mays
Roy Miller
Betty Ann
Henderson
N. C
Miller
Shutt
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