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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1958
Page
1
Mrs. Edna Rhodes of Henderson received a happy birthday surprise when her grandson Mike Rhodes called from Ramona, California Tuesday evening to wish her well.
Ed Ruby of Carthage R R returns home Saturday after ten days of observation at Henry County hospital.
Mr and Mrs Lindley Taylor moved this past week from Noblesville back to their home in Carthage. Mr and Mrs Russell Newgent teachers in the Carthage School moved to Knightstown from the Taylor property.
The recipient was celebrated Sunday for the most present at the Easter service with 29 in attendance out of 154. She received a picture titled the Last Supper and was honored in a gathering with all her children and guests.
The group met April 3 1958 in the church basement for a brief session due to the communion service. In Bible study a film on the Last Supper was shown with Judy Leisure and Barbara Beaver serving refreshments. News Reporter Trina Clayton.
Donald A. Hensley of Knights town was arrested by Town Marshal Trowbridge Monday afternoon around 3 30 following an accident on West Henley Street. He is to appear in justice of peace court here Saturday to answer charges for failure to have his car under control.
E R Patton died Tuesday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Paul Sturgell home in Paris Illinois after a period of ill health. Survivors include his widow a son Lee Patton of Carthage and two daughters Mrs Sturgell and Mrs Delmont Collins of Marshall Illinois. Services were held Thursday morning in Paris Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Howard Henley came home Sunday evening from a five week Florida vacation visiting friends in St Petersburg Ft Myers and Marco Island and staying with Dr and Mrs Max Haas in Sarasota Beach. They also saw Doc and Marjorie Braybrook Lillian Coleman Charles Butler and Morristown friends in Miami during the trip.
A 1958 model pickup driven by 18 year old Robert Mench overturned two miles south of Charlottesville on Carthage road after passing another truck. Mench suffered a neck injury but was not hospitalized. The new truck owned by Edward Mench left the highway on a hill crest and overturned, resting along the roadside. A fence on Ruth White farm sustained about 25 dollars in damage. Sheriff Robert May said the crash occurred at 4 45 p m.
Army Private Gary A. McClurg 19 son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Mc Clurg Carthage Indiana scheduled to participate in Exercise Eagle Wing a 101st Airborne Division maneuver at Fort Campbell Kentucky April 16-30. McClurg rifleman in Company D 501st Infantry entered Army last September completed basic at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The Carthage High School 1957 graduate is a former employee of Container Corporation of America.
The Church of God at 6th and A Streets Greenfield opens a revival on April 14 under Rev. E. N. Abbott state Youth and Sunday School director in charge.
General Telephone re elected all officers and directors at the Fort Wayne shareowners meeting. The board also approved merger with Brookville Telephone Company and declared a 50 cent quarterly dividend on $2.00 preferred stock payable May 1, 1958 to holders of record April 15, 1958.
Carthage American Legion Post No. 316 held a Wednesday meeting with twenty members. Commander George B. McNabb led as Frank Hampton reported. They discussed an offer to buy a building for the future post home and left a May decision.
OG. E. S. Carthage Chapter 574 Order of Eastern Star met Wednesday April 9 at the Masonic Hall. Officers were escorted around the altar where the obligation was given by the Worthy Patron. The meeting closed with the Star prayer and closing ode.
Rev and Mrs Robert Shockney and their son attended the funeral of Rev Olive Harris grandmother of Rev Shockney. Harris 91 a retired Friends minister evangelist and Indiana Yearly Meeting inactive. Services led by Rev Edgar White of Farmland Friends Church at White River Friends Church Winchester Indiana with Rev John Compton assisting. Grandsons served as pallbearers and granddaughters as flower girls.
CHS seniors outline a multi state trip starting April 12 from the high school at 7 15 a m. The itinerary includes Richmond Columbus Zanesville Pittsburgh Washington New York and Hershey with hotel stays and sightseeing at landmarks such as Gettysburg Lincoln Memorial and the Empire State Building. The group plans to appear on game shows and visit venues like Radio City Music Hall and the United Nations Building before returning to Carthage.
Washington reports final returns pass the 5 000 mark with Muncie and Richmond due votes. In the Tenth District two of 11 issues show clear gains for proposals on pay television and union safeguard funds with secret ballots. Social Security tax and benefit increase sees a close division, while defense spending and civilian defense show strong support. Farm price supports extend at 2384 to 1599 as reciprocal trade limits are favored.
Gene Gardner of Ripley township led the Rush County Dairy Herd Improvement Association in March with a Holstein herd average of 45.5 pounds butterfat and 1182 pounds milk per cow from 9 cows. Other top herds include William S. Kimmell 39.0 pounds butterfat 1048 pounds milk per cow and Caldwell and Binford 37.2 pounds butterfat from 27 cows. The test covered 14 herds and 412 cows at an average 30.4 pounds butterfat per cow. The Gardner herd also yielded the month’s highest producer at 87.7 pounds butterfat and sixth high at 66.7 pounds. Marbro Farms contributed three cows among the top ten with 78.5 72.5 and 63.3 pounds.
The Better Business Association of Carthage met at the Community Center for a noon luncheon with twenty-one members. Frank Hampton opened the meeting and Robert Shockney presented secretary and financial reports. Parvel Moore discussed a member business emblem while Royce Joseph reported on a March 26 Indianapolis meeting with the Sanitation Chief regarding the Carthage sewer project and disposal plant. The group voted to invite Town Board members and the State Engineer to a joint near-term meeting with public participation to review urgent sewer needs, engineering plans, and costs.
Frank B. Yankuner 79 native of Poland and former dry goods merchant in Carthage died Saturday at Methodist hospital after a yearlong illness. He lived at 518 East 30th Street Indianapolis retired. He and his family ran a dry goods store in Carthage Hardware before moving to Indianapolis. Survived by son Nathan Indianapolis daughter Mrs Hollis Williams Knights town and two brothers. Services were held Monday at Aaron-Ruben Funeral Home with burial in Shara Tefilla Cemetery Indianapolis.
Mrs. Robert McKain and Mrs. Wayne Draper represented the local unit at the 10th District meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary, held Tuesday at the Selma United Brethren Church in Indiana.
The quote encourages turning ideas into action by creating urgency to act. It frames creativity as a call to motion rather than contemplation. It emphasizes momentum and practical steps prompted by ideation.
Carthage town council warns owners to confine dogs or leash them and authorizes the marshal to destroy any loose dogs after April 20 amid a statewide rabies scare. The council also bans rifle target practice by boys at the city dump and holds parents responsible.
Mr and Mrs Sam Gray relocate from Knightstown to the Fred McManus upstairs apartment on south Main Street Carthage. Mr and Mrs Jim Lukens rent the upstairs at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Fannin.
Carthage High loses 8-2 to Rushville High on Rushville’s diamond. Carthage outhits Rushville 3 to 2 but four unearned runs in the fourth, plus walks and errors, swing the game. Pitchers listed for Rushville include Keith and Moore. Schroeder catches for the Lions as Ora Clayton fields a young squad this spring.
A humorous regional column laments widespread dishonesty in public discourse, mocks political spin and propaganda, and recalls fables and classic tales to argue that truthfulness has declined. The piece satirically contrasts slogans from Russia and the United States with everyday deceptions and media hype.
About one hundred attendees filled Carthage School for an open house and P. T. A. meeting. New officers elected include President Robert A. Shockney Vice president Elmer Porter Secretary Joyce Harrold and Treasurer Ruth Hunt. Ora Clayton heads the ground paving committee.
Mrs Merle Grocox and Julia McMichael were business visitors in Shelbyville Saturday evening. Numerous guests visited area homes over Easter including the Bever and Jackson families, the Spences, and guests from Indianapolis New York Syracuse and Kentucky.
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