Carthage Pair Vacationed Across Florida Coasts
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mosier and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McCorkle of Carthage returned from a twelve day Florida trip visiting both coasts. They spent two days at Vero Beach and fished at Mayport Beach on the east coast, called on former residents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Carter at White Springs, and stopped at Lookout Mountain Tennessee on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mosier
Wilbur McCorkle
Carthage
Florida
Vero Beach
Mayport Beach
Eddie Carter
White Springs
Lookout Mountain
Tennessee
Pearson Buys Registered Ayrshire Heifer in Midwest Trade
Tom Pearson of Carthage Indiana bought a registered Ayrshire heifer from Garland Rasdall and Family of Trafalgar Indiana. The deal was recorded at the Ayrshire Breeders Association National Office in Brandon Vermont, which maintains registry records since 1875. The Ayrshire breed is favored for high milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pearson
Thomas Craig Pearson
Carthage
Ind
Garland Rasdall
Carthage Hotel Property Sold to Local Teachers
The Carthage Hotel on East Mill Street, vacant for weeks, has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. John Rhoades, local school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
East Mill Street
John Rhoades
Winslow Receives Assistant General Manager Post at Humble Oil
R A Winslow son of Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow of Baton Rouge Louisiana has been named assistant general manager of the Humble Oil and Refinery effective April 1 He has served since 1946 at Baton Rouge Refinery as engineer in Process Engineering supervising multiple departments and divisions Winslow is a Carthage High School and Purdue University graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winslow
R. A. Winslow
Howard Winslow
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Humble Oil and Refinery
Winslow
Carthage High School
Purdue University
Local youth attend district MYF rally at church
Nine local MYF youth attended the district MYF rally at Shelbyville Sunday afternoon held at the First Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Mayfield and Mrs. Raymond Kennedy accompanied Sue Mosier Sue Siler Karen Siler Judy Kennedy Jeannine Terhune Luella Magee Reta Stanley Betty Harris and Johnnie Terhune to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
Shelbyville
First Methodist Church
Paul Mayfield
Raymond Kennedy
Sue Mosier
Sue Siler
Karen Siler
Judy Kennedy
Jeannine Terhune
Luella Magee
Reta Stanley
Betty Harris
Johnnie Terhune
Garden Club delegates attend Indiana State Convention
Eight members of the Carthage Home Garden Club attended the State Convention of the Garden Club Tuesday and Wednesday on the Indiana University campus. Attendees were Mesdames Forrest Moore, H. L. Hensler, Albert Ray, Louis Humes, Donald Ruby, Thomas Bush, Ross Tweedy and Loyal Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Home Garden Club
Garden Club
Indiana University
Mesdames Forrest Moore
H. L. Hensler
Albert Ray
Louis Humes
Donald Ruby
Thomas Bush
Ross Tweedy
Loyal Hunt
David Ruby Named District Treasurer
David Ruby a Carthage High senior was named treasurer of the Tenth District Young Democrats at a meeting held Sunday in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ruby
Carthage High
Young Democrats
New Castle
Winslow Family Vacation Reaches West and South
Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow returned home after a four week vacation visiting Baton Rouge to see relatives including Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Winslow and family They then traveled by train to California to Downey to visit their son Paul Winslow and his family Several points of interest were visited during the trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Winslow
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Robert Winslow
California
Paul Winslow
Downey
Carthage Lions Plan Ladies Night and Film Show
The Carthage Lions Club met at the Community Center on April 24 with president Hubert Hunt presiding and Harold Dixon serving as secretary. Plans for a May 8 ladies night were finalized along with a program, and a scout troop activities report was received. James Ellis presented a film of last year's 500 mile race before members adjourned to Hoosier Manor Restaurant for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Lions Club
Lion
Hubert Hunt
Lion Harold Dixon
James Ellis
Hoosier Manor
Milroy High Band Performs At Carthage Exchange
CHS reports Milroy High School Band entertained Carthage students as part of an exchange program with Milroy. The Milroy Dance Band and Hi-Lites vocal group joined, earning praise from staff and pupils. feature notes on new students and junior class play follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H.S. Hears
Milroy High School
Carthage
Milroy
Hi-lites
Hill
G O P names Indiana state officers in bold new drive
Thomas A. Gallmeyer elected Republican State Chairman in Indianapolis pledges an aggressive campaign to restore the party and recapture the Governor and Congress seats. He vows a year round finance drive, grassroots buildup from the precinct level, and gradual modernization of the state committee without sweeping changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas A. Gallmeyer
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Allen County
State Committee
Gallmeyer
Ross Adair
Republican Party
Hospital Entries Highlight Indiana Cities
Roy Turner checked into Community Hospital in Indianapolis last Saturday for treatment and observation. Jerry Edwards re entered Methodist Hospital this week for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Turner
Indianapolis
Jerry Edwards
Methodist Hospital
Pvt Raymond D. Robertson Arrives at Fort Knox for Eight Weeks Training
Pvt. Raymond D. Robertson RA 16686461 class 225 company E SP Tngt Regt USATC Armored will undertake eight weeks of additional training at Fort Knox Kentucky before overseas deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond D. Robertson
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Co. E. SP
Usatc Armored
Cub Scout Pack 129 Meeting Plans Charter Renewal
Seventeen members and parents gathered at the Community Center for Pack 129. The session opened with the Pledge, a prayer by Stan Lynch, and a brief business portion about renewing the pack charter. Dens presented air travel skits and awards were distributed for Bob Cat, Silver Arrows, Gold and Silver Arrows, Lion Badge, and 5 Silver Arrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Lynch
Bob Cat
Robert Alter
Brent Lord
Mike Chew
Raymond Richmond
Joe Kline
Mark Carson
Mike Lynch
James Magee
Rick McNabb
Darren Nigh
Rick Hampton
Ray
Edwards
Mike Back
David Whitfield
Morton Wins Annual County Track Meet at Morton
Morton Memorial dominated the Rush County meet at Morton track scoring 932 points to outpace New Salem 34 percent, Carthage 20 percent, and Milroy nine. Lorenzo Beard set a county broad jump record at 22 feet 10 inches, close to the state best, while Mike Naylor added high jump record with 5 feet 8 inches. Morton's 880 relay team clocked 1 40 for a new meet mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Morton Memorial
Rush
Ralph Eder
New Salem
Carthage
Milroy
Mays
Arlington
Manilla
Lorenzo Beard
Jim Hart
Mike Naylor
Arlington Opens Spring Baseball With 8 4 Win Over Shelbyville
Arlington defeated Shelbyville 8 to 4 in the season opener. Pitcher Jerry Wolff worked the full game, yielding five Shelby hits, striking out ten and walking seven. Shelbyville used mostly reserves with four varsity players, while Arlington played solid defense behind Wolff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Shelbyville
Jerry Wolf
Shelby
Wolf
Social Security Q and A from Richmond column
A reader asks why checks arrive on different days and why long‑time contributors may receive the same monthly benefit as a newer worker. The adviser explains checks come from distant Treasury offices, not local posts, and timing varies by origin and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Frazer
Social Security Administration
National Road West
Richmond
Indiana
Treasury Department
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Rex Edwards Hosts Pizza Supper and Euchre Party
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Edwards and their son hosted a Saturday evening pizza supper and euchre party. Guests included Kenneth Leisure and son, Dave Oakes of Charlottesville, Dorothy Edwards, and Bill Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Edwards
Kenneth Leisure
Dave Oakes
Charlottesville
Dorothy Edwards
Bill Robertson
Homer Bowers
Howard Bowers
Near New Castle
Bruce Hall
Calgary
Canada
Howard Winslow
Hal McCrum
Zionsville
Roscoe Brown
Tornado Rips Across Rush County Causing Unestimatable Damage
A fierce tornado swept Rush County near Arlington and Rays Crossing along State Road 44 causing extensive destruction and many farm buildings to collapse. No injuries were serious, but homes, barns, and utilities suffered heavy damage across Gings and surrounding areas before crossing into Fayette County and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Arlington
Shelbyville
Rays Crossing
Manilla
Blue River
Roy Gahimer
Bruce Cavnes
Carl Beckner
Nettie McFatridge
Little Blue River
Rush County Highway Department
Thurston Zorne
Knightstown
Rushville
Gings
Kermit Rees
Clifford Gibson
Len Cherry
Glen Dolan
Rush-Fayette
Fayette County
Ohio
Eaton
Rush County School Reorganization Meeting scheduled
A meeting on the school reorganization law will be held at Carthage Community Center next Wednesday night May 3. Rush County patrons from Washington Center Jackson Posey and Ripley townships are invited to discuss the proposed plan to be submitted to the State Reorganization Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Carthage
State
Washington, Center
Jackson
Posey
Ripley
Band Boosters Meeting Scheduled for May 2 1961
An important Band Boosters meeting is set for Tuesday May 2 1961 at the school building to discuss program support and activities.
Den 4 Meeting Reports Indian Country Skit Plans
Den No. 4 met on April 3 with Den Mother Mrs. Alva J. Brown in charge. Achievements were checked attendance taken dues collected and the Pack law and Scout Promise were repeated. Plans for the May skit Indian Country were discussed along with an Indian dance and outside games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den No. 4
Alva J. Brown
Denner
Bobby Alter
Kwik-Wash To Open Thursday
The Kwik-Wash Laundry on East Mill Street opens Thursday and Friday May 4 and 5. Hubert Hunt reports Frigidaire coin operated washers and dryers installed with rain soft water and coffee for attendees. Wash 20c and dry 10c for 10 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mill Street
Hubert Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Local Social Roundup of Sunday Visits and Attendances
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Geise and son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jessup. Fletcher Edwards joined family at Charlottesville for dinner with daughter Mrs. Eugene Leisure. Mrs. Raymond Kennedy and Lynn accompanied Miss Judy Kennedy to Indianapolis for an orientation test at North Central High School. Mrs. Kennedy attended Villa Donn's meeting in New Castle. The Brown family visited the Sheppards near Rushville. Debra and Denise Kuebler stayed with Mrs. Elmer Fenner. Fenners brought them home Friday. Larry Apple and daughters visited George Apple. Anson Fannin and Billy Fannin, from Kentucky, spent weekend with Herbert Fannin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jessup
Lowell Geise
Noah Leisure
Fletcher Edwards
Eugene Leisure
Charlottesville
Raymond Kennedy
Lynn
Judy Kennedy
North Central High School
Indianapolis
Purdue
Upper Tuart
Kentucky
Billy Fannin
Olive Hill
Herbert Fannin
Helpful hints on home sewing given 4-H ers
The nation wide 4 H program teaches leaders and members sewing machine care and operation under the Singer sponsored, state Extension Service driven instruction. Training centers and sessions teach threading, tension, needles, fabric handling, and clothing construction through a two day format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Company
State Extension Service
Singer
State
Lewisburg guest's weekend visit with McClurg family
Jim Dempsey of Lewisburg Ohio spent a weekend as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Marcus McClurg and their sons in a social visit noted by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dempsey
Lewisburg, Ohio
Marcus McClurg and Sons
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Carthage Hotel
Lions Club Business Meeting
Four
Office E High School
Editorial
Dean Gardner
Jerry Dixon
Danny Edwards
Michael Lynch
Michael McKain
David McNabb
Sharon Rumple
Marty Matlock
Randy Nigh
Mike Rucker
Linda Sullivan
Patla Whitfield
Carl Kline
Stephen McCorkhill
Kay Spence
Kimberlee Tweedy
Dale Copplée
Roy Edwards
Melinda Lafuse
Robert Lee
Deborah Magee
Carolyn Sandefur
Judy Kline
Vernon Little
Lorinda Mirkush
Warren Nigh
Mary Patton
Larry Pitts
Michael Back
Ruth Davis
John Ewing
Patricia Gorman
Rickey Hampton
Charles Henley
Michael Joseph
Rebecca Smith
Verna Stevens
Joseph Whitfield
Michael Whitfield
Marsha Brandt
Linda Copple
Jimmy Edwards
Ramona Gorman
Brenda Mourey
Rhonda
Stephen Marshall
Linda Miller
Linda Harrold
Pam Hunt
Beth Roberts
Diane Clark
Lou Ella Magee
Sharon Todd
Kay Addison
Carolyn Blessinger
Cathy Ruby
Linda Myers
Dianna Gorman
Cathy Walker
David Kendall
Alexander
Hong Kong
Japan
Mary Ruby
Billy Beck
Carthage Public
Terry
Susan
Timmy
Danny
Ricky Altum
Greenfield
Brazil
Pam
Gretchen
Ricky Fields
Gally
Jane Hunt
Jean
Janice Johnson
Patsy Finch
Ricky
Marvin Heim
Betsy
Malcum Burnaby
Leo Foust
Sara Burnaby
Lou Magee
Scotty
Tom Tucker
Millie
Carolyn Miller
Joe
Charles
Mann
Helene
Carol Carver
Kate
Della
Mary Blankenship
Bob
Richard Robertson
Dean Howard
Mike Heim
Fenley
Ron Fannin
Bill
Jon Smith
Owen
Dick Patterson
Bill Magee
Patty Tipton
Glen Smith
Larry Johnson
Citizen Office
G.O.P
Scout Meeting
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