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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1956
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen lists Kenneth Rhodes as editor and publisher and Grace Porter as society editor. The newspaper is mailed from Carthage Indiana with a subscription rate of 2 dollars for six months.
Indiana Office of Traffic Safety urges August as Traffic Safety Month with the theme Courtesy On The Road. It condemns rude driving as bad manners and calls for motorists to drive as if their names and addresses were on their vehicles to promote polite, safer behavior.
A 1956 Indiana State Fair crowd will view the Chicken of Tomorrow exhibit marking the fair’s focus on agricultural innovation. The showpiece highlights new breeding and farming methods expected to attract attendees.
Valparaiso Ind August 2 Senator John Van Negs rebukes Terre Haute mayoral candidate Ralph Tucker for promising unprecedented patronage if elected governor in November. He questions abolishing bipartisan boards and one man boards and asks if Tucker would end minority party representation on state commissions.
Notice to taxpayers that the civil town of Carthage Rush County Indiana will, at the regular municipal office, on August 27 1956, consider the proposed budget and determine tax rates for specified purposes before the Board of Town Trustees.
John Foley Purdue extension engineer will visit Rush County on Tuesday August 7 to advise farmers on remodeling and new construction on their farms. Several farmers have expressed interest in his services and more may schedule time. Contact the county extension office promptly to arrange a meeting.
A political clash surrounds Indiana Governor race comments by Mayor Tucker. Tucker warns of extremism and a one party system. Harold Handley, Republican nominee, is praised for moderation. The dispute centers on patronage and government direction in November election.
Home makers face nuisance from warm weather odors from garbage cans. Regular lye baths cut grease and decayed matter, reaching the odor source to keep cans sanitary and odor free.
A 48 page Pennsalt booklet promotes lye for home and farm use. Recommends dissolving two tablespoons per gallon of water to scrub cans, let stand ten minutes, rinse and dry. Suggests bags or newspaper lines, and residual insecticide for flies. Request the booklet by writing Pennsalt Chemicals at 3 Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia.
The Indiana State Fair unveils its first goat exhibit featuring Billies and Nannies since 1949, showcasing dairy and meat breeds. The display highlights farming heritage and brings regional livestock to the event.
Taxpayers of Ripley Township Rush County Indiana are notified that at their regular meeting place on August 28 1956 the proper officers will consider the budget and levy. Taxpayers may speak and may appeal to the state board of tax commissioners by filing with the county auditor by deadlines in September. ARTHUR W WINFIELD Trustee Ripley Two Rush County
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