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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
1
Carthage High Alumni Association officers met last Tuesday and nearly completed plans for the May 14 gathering. Mrs. McKain urges early reservations and asks graduates who did not receive a notice to inform her or other committee members.
Warren Petry, a small son of Mr and Mrs Dahl Petry, was bitten on the face and lips Sunday by a dog at his grandparents home, Mr and Mrs Quentin Petry, R J Carthage. He was taken to Hancock Memorial Hospital, Greenfield, for treatment with ten stitches used to close the wound.
Mrs. Odell Pitts Mrs. Gene Wilson and Mrs. Rachel King attended the 92nd annual Indiana Grand Chapter Eastern Star session at the Murat Temple. Elections Tuesday and installation Wednesday followed a Monday reception prep for Grand Ruth Dorotha Davis. Pitts Wilson and Pitts daughter Phil Kemple dined at King Cole Restaurant Monday.
William D Webb aged 83 died last Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Greenfield after a long life as a well driller. He was born July 7, 1882 in Hancock county. Surviving are his wife Ida Webb, two daughters, three sons, stepchildren, 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pasco Memorial Mortuary Greenfield with burial at Cooper cemetery. Other notes mention church attendance and community notices.
Rue Ewing 71 a Greenfield Route 2 resident died suddenly Tuesday morning at home. He was a retired electrician for Sears Roebuck and a World War I veteran with American Legion Hancock Post 119. Survived by wife Edna and three daughters, services held at Greenfield Chapel Hendryx Mortuaries with interment New Palestine Cemetery.
The Wesleyan Methodist Church announces vacation Bible School from May 23 through May 27 with three age grouped classes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. daily. A concluding Bible school program is scheduled for Sunday May 29 and all children are welcome to attend.
The Christian Women Fellowship will hold its May meeting Thursday May 5 at 2 p.m. at the church. Hostesses are Mrs Forrest Beck and Mrs Wilbur McCorkle.
Practice opens Saturday for the 50th Indianapolis 500 with many drivers in Gasoline Alley preparing for the May 30 race at the 2.5 mile speedway. May activities include time trials on May 14-15 and May 21-22 to set starting positions, with special attractions throughout May for the Golden Jubilee and the expanded 50th anniversary edition of 500 Miles to Go by Al Bloemker. The book, priced at 5.95 plus tax, is available in stores or by mail from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
District 8 Farm Bureau women and pet and hobby leaders held a cooperative luncheon and workshop at the Community Center. Roy Stanley of Carthage gave devotions. The afternoon workshop “Trash to Treasures” showcased crafts from discarded materials. Attendees included Rush County members Mrs. Linville, Mrs. Maple, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Ogle, Mrs. Tennyson, and Mrs. Kney.
Republicans and Democrats face tight contests for the 1966 fall ballot. Rush county figures compete for the 10th District seat, with notable bids for Recorder, Northern District County Commissioner, and Ripley Township Advisory Board. Willkie, Richardson, Ruby and other candidates seek nominations for state and local offices amid light overall voter interest.
John M. Coffin, 68, longtime Arlington postmaster, died at his home after a four month illness. Retired December 31, 1965 after 22 years as postmaster. Born December 10, 1897 in Posey Township. Survived by wife Clarice Mae Coffin and 6 children, 22 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Members of Arlington Christian Church and Arlington Lions Club.
Judith Wood Ruby was appointed assistant to the Personnel Director at St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis effective April 18 1966. She will assist Mr John H Bell in handling intake for about 900 hospital employees. Ruby previously worked as secretary to the Professor of Anesthesiology at University Medical Center and with Dr Winton H Burns in Surgery while attending research meetings in Houston in October. She resides at 2215 E 56th St Apt 35 Indianapolis.
A meeting at the Community Center on Sunday April 24 1966 formed the Park Group to plan a City Park purchased by the American Legion. William Alexander outlined the project and officers were elected Gary Stewart chairman Norma McKain secretary treasurer and Frank Hampton finance head. They aim to add a fence parking trash cans picnic tables lights and playground equipment with more ideas to follow. A second meeting is set for May 6 1966 at 7 30 pm at the Community Center and all organization heads representatives and locals are urged to attend.
The Carthage Lions Club welcomed Carthage High School athletes for a park picnic at Knightstown Park Shelter House. After a scrub softball game, coaches introduced members, and the club planned park project support, a Zip-Code book sale, and safety sticker distribution for auto doors and bicycles. The next meeting is May 9 with a replay of last year's 500 Mile Race film.
The 35th Annual State Convention of The Garden Clubs of Indiana met at the Leland Motor Inn in Richmond from April 20 to 22, 1966. About 332 members registered. workshops covered Therapy, Program, Horticulture, Civic Development, Flower Show and Conservation. a banquet featured Mrs. William J. Cartledge on Interpretive Flower Arrangements in honor of the Sesquicentennial. Carthage Garden Club received an award for 100 percent subscriptions to The National Gardener Magazine.
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