Birth and theater notes from Taylor University
Born April 21 a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Kline at Rush Memorial Hospital grandson of George Kline. Mr and Mrs Sharon Hunt and children Sara John and Janet attended Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Taylor University with Steve Hunt in the cast as part of Taylor's third Shakespearean festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kline
Rush Memorial Hospital
George Kline
Sharon Hunt
Sara
John
Janet
Taylor University
Steve Hunt
Taylor
Sing Aspiration Sunday at Walnut Ridge Meeting House
The Charlottesville Westland Raysville and Walnut Ridge Friends meetings host Sing Aspiration Sunday on May 1 at 8:00 p.m. in the Walnut Ridge meeting house. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Westland
Raysville
Walnut Ridge
Mrs Thurman Porter Injures Arm In Kitchen Accident
Mrs Thurman Porter accidentally fell in her kitchen and broke her right arm in two places.
Card Party Attended by Butler Sigma Chi Members
Mr and Mrs Walter Chonan and Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing attended a card party Saturday night hosted by the Mother's Club of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the Sigma Chi house on the Butler University campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chonan
Guy Ewing
Mother’s Club
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Sigma Chi
Butler University
Mrs Daisy Henley Rites Held In Jonesboro
Mrs Daisy Henley widow of the late Alton Henley died Monday night at Mrs John Young’s home in Jonesboro Indiana from complications Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p m with burial in Marion Survivors include two daughters and four grandchildren Mr and Mrs Everett Price of Arlington attended the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Henley
Alton Henley
John Young
Jonesboro
Indiana
Marion
Everett Price
Arlington
Baker Speakers At Father-Son Banquet In Linders
Bayard Baker spoke Thursday evening at a Father-Son banquet for the DeMolay organization. The event gathered young men aged 18 to 21 at Linders, near Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Bayard Baker
de Molay
Linders
Anderson
Tall Cedars Initiate 110 Here Saturday
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon Carthage Grove No 58 initiated about 110 candidates last Saturday. An afternoon of stunts and work preceded a banquet at the Community Center and an hour of entertainment before the full initiation at the High School gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall Cedars
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Carthage Grove No
Funeral services held for Mr Samuel Taslinder in Scottsburg
Mr and Mrs Elmer Fenner attended the funeral services for Samuel Taslinder on Monday afternoon in Scottsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Fenner
Samuel Taslinder
Scottsburg
Indiana Delegation Attends REMC Meeting in Washington
Mr and Mrs Donald Ruby were part of the Indiana delegation at the REMC meeting in Washington D C. The group attended a Congressional breakfast on Tuesday morning as part of the two day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Donald Ruby
Indiana
Jet Pilot Capt. Porter Visits Family in Dayton
Capt. Curtis Jack Porter a jet pilot stationed near Phoenix Arizona arrived Tuesday for a few days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Thurman Porter. Porter flew a jet to Dayton Ohio and serves as an instructor at his airfield assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jack Porter
Phoenix
Arizona
Thurman Porter
Porter
Dayton
Ohio
Fountain Breaker Fined in J. P. Court Here
James DeWeese 19 pleaded guilty after Town Marshal Hugh Trowbridge and Deputy Bert George linked a hammer in his car to a Carthage fountain breakin. He was fined 1 dollar plus 33.85 dollars costs, covering a new fountain installation. evidence from a State Police test in Indianapolis lab supported the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Tony) DeWeese
Hugh Trowbridge
Bert George
Young DeWeese
de Weese
Carthage
Indianapolis
On Way Home Pfe Milford G Richmond Expected Soon
Milford G. Richmond known as Gene is returning from overseas duty and is expected to arrive in the United States within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford G. Richmond
Gene
United States
Mother-Daughter Banquet Hosted by Carthage Friends Church
The Friendly Circle of Carthage Friends Church sponsors a Mother-Daughter banquet on May 4 at 6 30 p m at the church. All mothers are invited to bring their daughters or a guest if no daughter is available. Bring a covered dish and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carthage Friends Church
Dinner guests for Mrs. Gertrude Jessup include two women
Mrs. Gertrude Jessup hosted Wednesday dinner with guests Mrs. Bessie Louder of Greenfield and Mrs. Susie Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Jessup
Bessie Louder
Greenfield
Susie Young
Lions Club Urges New Traffic Code in Carthage
The Carthage Lions Club met at the Community Center to discuss traffic safety and community projects. They urged automatic signals for Mill Main and speed signs, planned a summer concession stand, and noted stop signs being installed at Harrison First Streets. Rev Homer Rich spoke on Joseph the Christian businessman. A May 9 meeting will host wives, the Senior Class of 1955, and the 1954-55 basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Clayton
Lions Club
Lions
Lion Fred Parish
Richmond
Carthage
Mill-Main Street
Corporation Limits
Harrison Street
Harrison
First Streets
Homer Rich
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Joseph
Rev
Rich
Local Sailor Returns to California Base
San Diego fireman Trees F. Jackson, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Trees C. Jackson of Carthage Indiana, is due May 3 aboard the destroyer tender USS Dixie. The Dixie completed a six month Western Pacific tour providing repair and logistic support to Pacific fleet ships visiting Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Diego
Calif
Trees F. Jackson
USN
Trees C. Jackson
Carthage
Ind
Dixie
Western Pacific
Hong Kong
Philippines
Japan
Hawaii
Luncheon Planned at East Street Church for Home Economics Officers
A luncheon is set for Monday May 2 at East Street Christian church honoring Home Economics officers. Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Earl Roland and children Ronald and Joyce from near Morristown Pa as well as Mrs Charles Roland Rita and Roger Fox. Visits and dinners involve Mr and Mrs Russell Roland Roger Fox with Mrs Lora Reedy and other relatives. Roger visits grandparents while his parents vacation in the western states. Mrs Edgar V Ruby remains the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street Christian Church
Earl Roland
Ronald
Joyce
Morristown
Charles Roland
Marita
Roger Fox
Russell Roland
Ray Fox
Robert Roland
Judy
Gary
Indianapolis
Lora Reedy
Roger
Edgar V. Ruby
Bride Virginia Magee Weds Harlan Sorrell in Carthage Ceremony
Miss Virginia Magee daughter of Mr. and Mrs Maine Magee of Carthage married Harlan Sorrell son of Mr. and Mrs Shirley Sorrell of Dunreith on Sunday April 24 at 2 30 pm in the trage Rev Dean McCoy officiated. Altar decor featured white glass snapdragons carnations and palms. The bride wore chantilly lace and nylon illusion veil with a purple orchid bouquet. A reception followed at the Community Center with 125 guests and out of town relatives attended. The couple will reside in Dunreith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Magee
Maine Magee
Carthage
Harlan Sorrell
Shirley Sorrell
Dunreith
Dean McCoy
Sue Ann Truitt
W. A. Spence
Ronald Sublett
Indianapolis
Richard Lynn Magee
Raymond Muir
Farris
Ronald Magee
Gene Strong
Esther
Phyllis Magee
Sharon Sipes
Sam Nigh
Spiceland
Knightstown
New Castle
Middletown
Ogden
Straughn
Lewisville
Pendleton
Cambridge City
Arlington
Carthage High School
Chrysler
Ohio
Fletcher Methodist Church
Container Corp Names New Noblesville Mill Heads
Walter A. Chonan named Office Manager at the Noblesville Indiana mill of Container Corporation of America. Stanford H. Collins appointed Straw Yard Supervisor in charge of Waste Paper and Straw Receiving. Russell W. Shew of Noblesville named Plant Manager. Mill to begin operation on or about June 1 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Chonan
Noblesville
Indiana
Container Corporation of America
Stanford H. Collins
Russell W. Shew
Ripley Needletwisters 4H Meet Opens With Recitation
The Ripley Needletwisters 4H group met Tuesday April 5 in the Home Ec room. President Shirley Smith led, with Wanda Leisure guiding group singing and pledges by Sue Sandefur and Sheryl Mosier. Norma Sipes gave health and safety notes and special numbers. Lois Hawkins and Connie Wright demonstrated. secretary treasurer Marlene Sandefur reported. Recess and refreshments followed served by Kay Patterson Lois Hawkins and Dixie Smith. News reporter Carol Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Needletwisters
Shirley Smith
Wanda Leisure
Sue Sandefur
Sheryl Mosier
Norma Sipes
Lois Hawkins
Connie Wright
Bettina Murray
Marilyn Jackson
Linda Ewing
Marlene Sandefur
Janet Heim
Kay Patterson
Dixie Smith
Carol Ewing
Ralph McClarnon Returns Home From Hospital
Ralph McClarnon was released from Rush Memorial Hospital and returned to his home earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McClarnon
Rush Memorial Hospital
Local women host meetings and social at area clubs
Friends Guild led by Mrs William Skinner hosts Friday night April 29 at 8 pm with members invited. Fidelity Class Social hosted by Mr and Mrs Hugh Porter attracted fifteen members Tuesday at 8 pm with Florence Porter leading devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Guild
William Skinner
Fidelity
Hugh Porter
Florence Porter
Laura Sandefur
Marvin Johnson and
Jack Overman
Elmer Fenner
Hubert Hunt
Roy Stanley
Albert Terhune
Sparks Wed English Bride in Braintree Church Ceremony
Miss Margaret Guillard of Braintree England married Sgt. Don ald R. Sparks son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sparks of R. R. Cabthage on April 11 at the Church of England in Braintree. The gown was floor length lace and four attendants wore cream lace and turquoise. Best man Mr. McDonald of Ohio, a Chanute Field graduate. Bride given in marriage by her uncle in striped trousers and a high hat. Reception for sixty five guests at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sparks
Margaret Guillard
Braintree
England
Donald R. Sparks
James Sparks
R. R. Cabthage
Miss Guillard
Mr. McDonald
Ohio
Sgt. Sparks
Chanute Field
Illinois
Guillard
Former resident dies at Richmond home
Mrs. Daisy Stevens Whitton, 75, a former Carthage resident, died Tuesday night at 7 p m at her Richmond home after a short illness. Survived by daughter Alice, stepson Paul, and brother Fred Stevens of Mays, she long lived in the area and was a member of the local Methodist church. Funeral at 1 p m Friday at Jones & Placke Funeral Home with burial in Riverside cemetery, after services in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Whitton
Carthage
Richmond
Jones & Placke Funeral Home
Riverside Cemetery
Cooking School Planned Thursday in Carthage Center
The Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop hosts a Frigidaire demo night at the Community Center next Thursday May 5 with Miss Jewell Ganzer assisted by Jane Bigger. Attendees watch live cooking on an electric range with entertainment by Cupp Bros. quartet Two Hits and A Miss and WCTW from Shir ley Indiana. Door prizes and 25 cent admission benefit the Fidelity Class of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Radio & Appliance
Frigidaire
Jewell Ganzer
Jane Bigger
Home Service
Public Service Co
New Castle
Cupp Bros. Quartette
WCTW
Shirley
Indiana
Fidelity
Methodist Church
Christian Helpers Circle May meeting details
The Christian Helpers Sunshine Circle plans a May 4 meeting at Mrs. Gladys Geise home with co hosts Miss Laura Reddick and Mrs. Bessie Reddick and devotions by Mrs. Stultz. BE. L. B. O. W. members meet May 4 at Mrs. Jane Rhodes with Mrs. Grace Porter assisting. Walnut Ridge Missionary Society gathers May 6 with Mrs. Thelma Cooper in charge of devotions and program. Ruth Cook directs To Improve Status of Women. Ripley Home Makers held an April meeting at Mrs. Chloa Ewing’s home with Maude Shutt as president and Opal Moore as secretary. devotions by Mrs. Ging. lesson Freezer Meals led by Flossie McCorkle and Esther Leisure. refreshments served to 14. Weekend visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tweedy in South Bend for Janet Sue Lykins capping. Guests: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kizer with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cook and daughter in Tipp City, Ohio. Guests: Mr. and Mrs. Fred White hosted Rev. and Mrs. Edgar White and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shields and baby, and Ruth White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Helpers
Sunshine Circle
Gladys Geise
Laura Reddick
Bessie Reddick
Stultz
Walnut Ridge Missionary Society
Thelma Cooper
Enid Burkher
Ruth Cook
Ripley Home Makers
Chloa Ewing
Jule Ging
Lucille Ewing
Maude Shutt
Opal Moore
Ross Tweedy
South Bend
Tweedy
Janet Sue Lykins
Jesse Kizer
Leon Cook
Tipp City
Ohio
Fred White
Edgar White
West Milton
Thomas Shields
Ruth White
Death Takes Local Residents Rebecca Healey Is Found Dead
Two local deaths are reported with Walter Mann dying at his home from a heart attack after a lifetime in Carthage and a wheelchair workshop, and Rebecca Jane Healey found dead in her Richmond home from a heart attack. Funeral details follow for Mann at Thompson Funeral Home and for Healey at Thompson Funeral Home with burial in Glen Cove. Survivors listed for both families include spouses, children, siblings, and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Healey
Death of Floyd W. Stapp at 24 in Henry County
Floyd W. Stapp of Knightstown R R 2 died Sunday in Henry County hospital New Castle aged 24. He was born in Henry county and lived in Knightstown all his life. Survived by his wife Gwendolyn one son Perry Eugene his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Stapp near Knightstown four brothers Alvin Carthage Thomas Lewisville James and Charles Knightstown three sisters Mary Clark Knightstown Justine Southwood Logansport and Bertha Rowan near Carthage funeral services were at 2 pm Tuesday at Moffitt Schweizer Funeral Home Knightstown with burial in Glen Cove cemetery Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mann
Mr. Mann
Container Corporation of America
Mann
Shelbyville
Charles
Elizabeth C. Mann
Carthage
Myrl Andis
Myrl
Eugene
Richmond
Donald
Lucerne
Calif
Margaret Talbert
Leland
Miss
Warnie Mann
Thompson Funeral
Basil Stultz
East Street
Fred Mann
Glen Mann
George Apple
Clarence Henley
Roy Small
Worth Pitts
East Hill Cemetery
Arlington
Floyd W. Stapp
Knightstown R. R
al Stapp
Bertha Rowan
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Henry County
Knightstown
Gwendolyn
Perry Eugene
Joseph Stapp
Mary Clark
Justine Southwood
Logansport
Rowan
Near Carthage
Alvin
Thomas
Lewisville
James
Moffitt- Schweizer
Glen Cove
Local Guests Highlight Weekend Visits Across Indiana and Michigan
Indianapolis residents Mr. and Mrs. Marion Askren and daughter joined Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fenner for a Sunday gathering. Various families from Jackson Michigan New Castle Homer Rushville Evansville Marion and Indianapolis hosted or visited relatives this weekend including the Jessups Jessup and Jessup in Marion and Fairmount and visiting business trips in Indianapolis. Roy Gurley recently discharged from service in Japan also appeared among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Askren
Indianapolis
Edward Fenner
Leonard Ruby
Jackson, Mich
Edgar V. Ruby
George Shafer
New Castle
Albert Terhune
C. O. Kennett
Sandusky
Robert van Osdel
Arlington
Visit Highlights From Indiana And Idaho Guests
Mr and Mrs Robert Murdock of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Blaine Addison of Knightstown visited Mr and Mrs Hubert Hill on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lee Patton and their children host Mrs Nan Pace and her son Tommy of Burley Idaho for several weeks as house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murdock
Indianapolis
Blaine Addison
Knightstown
Hubert Hill
Lee Patton
Patton
Nan Pace
Tommy
Burley
Idaho
Waldron Defeats Carthage in Narrow Track Meet
Waldron dominates with multiple wins led by Coers and Hayes. Final score Waldron 100 1-5 to Carthage 28 4-5, with top finishes across sprints, distance, relays, and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Coers
Hayes
Conover
Neal
McCorkle
Beyer
Fuchs
Crafton
Baker
Branson
Roser
Isley
Weaver
Carthage
Edwards
Thornburg
Kunnelbahn
Collins
Elmore
Beyer, Weaver
Earlham Merry-go-round Presents The Student Prof
Mr and Mrs Claude Sipe and Mr and Mrs A J Carr attended dinner with Jack Carr at Earlham then saw the Merry-go-round Concert Choir production The Student Prof. Don Wood Jack Carr Hal Vizino and Al Osborne wrote the plot and Don Wood Jack Carr Joy Brown Birdie Mighell Hal Vizino Connie Dolphin provided music. Jack Carr served as principals coach. The show stems from Earlham College's self study program and ran Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Claude Sipe
A. J. Carr
Jack Carr
Don Wood
Hal Vizino
al Osborne
Joy Brown
Birdie Mighell
Connie Dolphin
Earlham College
Weekend social notes from Carthage area
Mr. and Mrs. O C McCarty and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pearson were William Carraany near Noblesville. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McClurg of Vevay were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Porter. In the afternoon the group visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott near Shelby. Mrs. Ethel Hartzler of Rushville and Mrs. Altha Hartzler of Indianapolis called on Mrs. Ina Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred White hosted Thursday and Friday guests. Mrs. Ethel Ball of Rushville was a weekend guest of her son Harold Ball and family. Mrs. S L Newsom returned home after wintering with her daughter in Terre Haute. John S Winslow of Indianapolis called on Carthage friends Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McCarty
Ralph Pearson
William Carraany
Noblesville
Joe McClurg
Vevay
John Porter
Frank Elliott
Shelbyville
Ethel Hartzler
Rushville
Altha Hartzler
Indianapolis
Ina Rhodes
Kenneth Rhodes
Edgar White
West Milton
Ohio
Fred White
Ethel Ball
Harold Ball
S. L. Newsom
Henry Henley
Terre Haute
John S. Winslow
Carthage
Proper Chemicals and Application for Weed Control
Lafayette Ind use the right chemical material and apply it properly. Both are essential for best results when using chemicals to kill weeds, according to Oliver Co. Lee Purdue weed control specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Oliver Co. Lee
Purdue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Porter
J. P
Carthage Lions Club
Janet McCorkle
Lion Meade
Gilbert
Purdue University
Container Corporation
Ralph Truitt
Cleve Geise
Elsa Chappell
Alta Carr
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lou Earnest
Ella Nelson
Mary Carson
Ellen Foust
Connie Fenner
Jane Rhodes
Grace Porter
Rebecca Jane Healey
R. B. Johnson
Clyde Wells
Healey
Jackson Stanley
Martha Herkless Stanley
Friends Church
Harry Swisher
Indianapolist
William Plohr
Carles R. Swisher
Thompson Funeral Home
Elmer Patton
Noah Leisure
Orsa Ellison
Homer
Leisure
Roy Gurley
Gurley
Ernest Privett
Walter Hall
John Jessup
Evansville
Henry Jessup
Jessup
Fairmount
Marvin Wood
James Mosier
Nelson Cook
Julia McMichael
Shirley Gahimer
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