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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1958
Page
1
On the Beat reminds readers to register by April 7 to be eligible for the coming primary on May 6. Those who moved precincts or skipped prior elections in 1956 must re register, at the County Clerk's office or via the precinct committeeman. Don’t fail to vote May 8.
Mrs. Arminta Ruby has the honor to sing at the opening of the Indiana Grand Chapter O. E. S. on Tuesday night April 22 at 7 30 p m in the Murat Temple Indianapolis. She was invited by Willard Avery Worthy Grand Patron Knightstown and will be accompanied by Grand Organist Ruby Snavely. The meet runs April 22 28 24.
A Thursday convocation at Carthage School featured Paul Turner son of Mr and Mrs Roy Turner delivering the message Life of Christ to the student body.
CG. E. 8. An O. E. S. stated meeting will be held Wednesday night April 9. The notice lists the date for members to attend and participate in the session.
Stephen Marshall and Roy Willey suffered injuries during a recess game at school. They collided while pursuing a fly ball. Stephen lost a permanent front tooth and had another chipped, while Roy received a deep cut over the right eye needing stitches. Both are in Miss Garfield's room.
The Carthage School hosted an egg hunt for first to third graders in the yard near the gym. Top egg catchers were John Rucker 18, Wayne Logan 17, Joe Terhune 12. Betty Burnell found the Golden Egg. Weather was warm and favorable for the event.
The Good Friday Services are set for 1:30 to 2:30 this Friday at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Shockey as speaker.
The American Legion Post No 316 will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday April 9 at the Community Center. Members are invited to attend the session.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bush and their children Larry and Sally attended the Shrine Circus at the Indianapolis Coliseum Sunday afternoon in a family outing attended by local residents.
Mrs Mary Heim and Mrs Mary Frances Gatewood spent from Friday to Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs James Pope and family at Maplewood Missouri near St Louis.
The Junior Young People of East Street Christian Church met March 27 1958 in the church basement. They held a Bible verse finding contest and played games during social hour. Refreshments for 19 members were provided by Mrs Hull and Mrs Kendall. The meeting closed with a friendship circle and a prayer by Sherry McKain. News Reporter Trina Clayton.
Mrs. Ethel Collins and daughter Virginia Wells with Linda moved from the Fred McManus apartment to Mrs. Collins home on Main Street. The residence has undergone remodeling prior to the relocation.
Miss Bettina Murray was featured with the nickname Shorty in a social column, accompanying her companion to an event. The fragment notes their attendance and the informal tag used for Miss Murray.
Jim Terhune notes seniors count days before their Washington DC and New York trip from Carthage. The class aims to earn over 1900 dollars via projects, thanking the community for support and planning the big journey as a highlight of CHS years.
A long, vivid look at the flood of threats and odd theories aimed at Lincoln and his circle from 1860 onward. It notes secretaries screening mail for Mrs. Lincoln, threats from Georgia and Louisiana, a red ballot ruse at Ferandina, inventive yet bogus weapon ideas, Stanton’s phobias, and Mrs. Lincoln’s spiritual séances.
Harold Hill of Rushville filed his candidacy for Joint State Representative from Rush and Henry counties in the May 6 Republican primary. He works as assistant secretary treasurer for Merchants Trucking Corporation of Indianapolis and is a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Hill, a Butler University graduate, will receive a law degree this June after further study at Indiana University, and is married to Mary Jeanine Pearsey with three children Gregory, Mary Catherine, and Bruce.
Mr and Mrs Richard Myers and their children have moved within the past week to the Floyd Unger farm near Gwynneville Morristown R R.
The Walnut Ridge Friends Church will host its annual Easter Service Sunday evening at 7 30 p m. The program titled Outside The Garden features the Sunday School children under the direction of the Program committee. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Mr. Bayard Baker returned to Carthage Friday after several weeks away visiting Stuggart Arkansas during the winter. Fred McManus also returned to his Carthage home last week after spending the winter in Florida.
A humorous remark suggests with high apple costs the option of paying medical bills instead, reflecting inflation and consumer frustration in a lighthearted way.
Carthage seniors announce baccalaureate on May 18 at the Community Center with Rev. Chester Davis. A Junior-Senior Prom-Dancer event is planned for May 2 at the Center. Eight day senior trip runs April 12 to 19. Commencement set for May 19. Speaker for commencement is Mr. Sterling Shaw of Purdue University on the topic Tickets Please.
Carl Ging, a prominent Washington township farmer, was honored March 26 at the Twelfth Annual Rush County Achievement Program for service to 4‑H Club work, agriculture, extension and community interests. E F Brown introduced him and outlined his county leadership roles. The event at Rushville High School featured awards, entertainment by the Twelve Girls of Rushville High, and refreshments funded by local clubs and merchants.
About thirty members plus families and guests attended a dinner at the Community Center honoring Carthage American Legion Post 316 on its thirty ninth anniversary. The Auxiliary hosted with Easter themed decorations. Mrs. George McNabb delivered the blessing and after a bountiful meal the group enjoyed social time and bingo with many prizes.
Charles Bever of Charlottesville, son in law of Mr and Mrs George Jackson, was removed from the Major hospital in Shelbyville to the West for unknown reasons.
Mrs. Mary Ruth Stoten, Carthage R R, and Mrs. E R Eliott are announced as scholarship award winners in a local notice.
The Friends Church outlines a children Easter program at the close of Sunday School with baby dedication during worship and an Easter egg host at 1 30 p m follow up events practice details not specified.
Carthage Chapter No 574 Order of the Eastern Star held an officer installation at the Masonic Hall on March 28 with retiring officers Edna Nelle Kennedy and Roy Stanley presiding. The event featured remarks, verses, gifts, and a detailed procession as Bonita Patterson became Worthy Matron and Fredric Patterson Worthy Patron, followed by the presentation of jewels, bibles, and corsages. Attendees from Anderson Waldron Morris Town Milroy Laurel Rushville and other towns celebrated the ceremony with a reception.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Mosier and Miss Sheryl Mosier and Charles Morris and Mr and Mrs Wilbur McCorkle attended the Shrine Circus at the Coliseum in Indianapolis Sunday evening.
The 10th district Legion Auxiliary holds a meeting on Tuesday April 8 in Selma Indiana. Members gather to discuss local post activities and upcoming events.
The Carthage Community Center Board met Tuesday evening at 7 30 with three officers and eight directors present. Fred Parish chaired the session and Opal Moore delivered the secretary report. A report on center rewiring was presented and a vote approved cleaning the upper auditorium walls and painting the lower portion.
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