Rain Revives Dry Territory Amid Social and Sporting Happenings
After a long dry spell rain arrived Thursday, greening lawns though crops may still suffer. Roy Robertson on ten day leave from Camp Roberts may be deployed after, while Postmaster Joe Porter is district vice president of the National Association of Postmasters. Hubert Hunt family touring West from Salt Lake City reports the Mormon Tabernacle organ and CBS broadcast. Lee Silver and Gene Posey rough it camping. squirreI season begins Saturday. Local events include Legion fish fry and Methodist ice cream social, Iva Jackson receives a fine tamboo fly rod from son Jack in Sasho, Japan. scientist touts heat device for blush measurement seeking a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robertson
Roy
Camp Roberts
California
Camp Stoneman
Joe Porter
National Association of Postmasters
Hubert Hunt
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Tabernacle
CBS
Lee Silver
Gene Posey
Legion
Methodist Church
Iva Jackson
Jack
Sasho
Japan
Dinner Party and Reunions Highlight Social Week
Dinner in New Castle honored Mr. and Mrs. Otto C. McCarty before their departure for Petoskey Michigan. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Beher. Lindges and relatives attended luncheons in Indianapolis and Pendleton Park hosted the second Mathley reunion with a basket dinner and many families from Indiana and nearby states. A weekend trip for the Blanken ships featured the Smoky Mountains and Lincoln’s birthplace. Sunday guests at several homes included Connie Mattox Willard Herberg Ivan Herberg Grant Ramsey and others from Fountain Town Arlington North Dakota Carthage and Fairmount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Henley
New Castle
Otto C. McCarty
Petoskey
Michigan
H. T. Beher
Mrs. Henley
Mrs. Charess Blankenship
Carthage
Smoky Mountains
Lincoln
Mammoth Cave
Connie Mattox
Fountaintown
Willard Herberg
Arlington
Ivan Herberg
North Dakota
Grant Ramsey
Ben Nelson
William Nelson
Harry
Lowell Geise
Philip Joe. Adams
Fairmount Watts Paseaay
Henry Jessup
Legion And Methodist Events Highlight Community Weekend
The Fletcher Methodist church hosts a fish fry social Saturday from 6 to 10 PM with home made ice cream and cake to raise funds for church maintenance. Co chairs are Mrs. Carl Carson and Mrs. Henry Stinger. the event features pledged dessert supplies and a dedicated team for service and setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
Carl Carson
Henry Stinger
Paul Edwards
Carl Carson, Jr
Robert Nigh
Elmer Fenner
Ellis Family Heads to Washington and Niagara Falls
Mr and Mrs James Ellis and family left Sunday morning for a week long vacation visiting Washington D C and Niagara Falls and other interesting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ellis
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Hans Buehler
Mr and Mrs Hans Buehler of Route 1 Knightstown welcomed a daughter Friday afternoon at Rush Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Buehler
Route 1
Knightstown
Rush Memorial Hospital
Daughter Katherine Arlene Born to Mr and Mrs Nigh
A daughter named Katherine Arlene was born to Mr and Mrs Harold E Nigh of Mt Clements Michigan on August 13, and she is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Nigh of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Arlene
Harold E. Nigh
Mt. Clements
Michigan
Earl Nigh
Carthage
Carthage 4H Members Win State Public Speaking Spots
Sue Ann Truitt and Steven Hunt of Ripley Township will represent Rush County 4-H in the State Public Speaking contest at the State Fair. They spoke at the 4-H Junior Leader Club meeting in the courthouse assembly room on August 11, with topics “Agriculture, the Foundation of the World” and “America, the Land of Opportunity.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ann Truitt
Steven Hunt
Ripley Township
Rush County
Court House
Stevens
Sue Ann
America
Ulla Stina Hallerod
International Farm
Sweden
Marilyn Richarson
Richland Township
American Youth Foundation
Camp Miniwanca
Michigan
Indiana
Lynn Addison
Richard Earnest
James W. Martin
Donald Cgoper
Dayton
Ohio
Hallerod
Virgie Lou Sunman
State Fair Girls School
Navy Reservists My McCorkle and Ellis Sail on Great Lakes Cruise
Melvin McCorkle and Rex Ellis Navy Reservists left Sunday for a cruise at Great Lakes. They were accompanied by Mrs. Wilbur McCorkle who visited her sister Mrs. Mollie Edwards in the Methodist Hospital and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Donaho in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin McCorkle
Rex Ellis
Navy
Great Lakes
Wilbur McCorkle
Mollie Edwards
Methodist Hospital
Fred Donaho
Indianapolis
Hancock County Schools Set to Open September 5 1952
Hancock county will begin the 1952 53 school year Friday morning September 5 with Cecil E Elliott superintendent. Greenfield City schools open Friday afternoon September 5 with a morning teachers conference. The day will shift from eight to six periods and room changes include a library moved to the rear third floor and a typing room in the second floor library area. County grade schools at Shirley and Brandywine township and high schools at Charlottesville New Palestine Maxwell Eden Wilkinson Fortville Mt. Comfort and McCordsville ready for opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Cecil E. Elliott
Greenfield City
Charles Wisehart
Shirley
Brandywine Township
Charlottesville
New Palestine
Maxwell
Eden
Wilkinson
Fortville
Mt. Comfort
McCordsville
Weekend Socials Include Prickett Party and Local Visits
Indianapolis residents Mr. and Mrs. George Prickett spent part of their vacation with the Russell Roland family and sons. Guests enjoyed television and called in from Charlottesville Pleasant, Oblong Illinois, Cumberland area, and Indianapolis. Other notes cover a Ripley Homemakers Market promo, Chicago visitors to Mrs Ida Small, grandparents visits by Susie, Lois Owens and Mike, and a Sunday school class pitch-in at A. J. Carr’s north of Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prickett
Indianapolis
Russell Roland
Ralph Zapf
Virgil Roland
Charlottesville
James
Oblong
Ill
Bonnie Manche
Earl Roland
Joyce
Bonnie
Robert Roland
Judy
Garry
Willam Prange
Cumberland
Ray Fox
Roger Allen
Ripley Homemakers Market
Citizen Office
Malcolm Small
Chicago
Ida Small
Susie Owens
Lois Owens
Mike
Charles. Mathley
Kenneth
Carr
A. J. Carr
Knightstown
J. Malcolm Jessup
Evansville
Noah Leisure
Ensign Carr Describes Bering Sea Life and Seals
Ensign James Carr recounts a patrol arrival at St Paul and St George in foggy weather. He notes fur seal herds, skinning and packing for shipment to the U S, describes breeding, pup training, and the perilous first swims of newborns, with a continuation promised on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carr
Bering Sea
St. Paul
U. S
St. George
Residence Changes Across Knightstown and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs James Miller and daughter moved from Knightstown to Basil Hedgecock’s recently purchased home on South Market Street. Mr and Mrs John Stevens and family bought the Mrs Ida Small property on South Market Street and moved last week. Mr and Mrs Jack Moore and daughter from New Castle moved this week into the Manche property on South Main. Mr and Mrs J Jessup and son Johnny moved from Ft Wayne to 111 East Chandler Street Evansville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
Knightstown
Basil Hedgecock
South Market Street
John Stevens
Ida Small
Jack Moore
New Castle
Manche
South Main
J. Jessup
Johnny
Ft. Wayne
East Chandler Street
Evansville
Indiana
Scouts Attend Camp at Pitt's Ford
Eighteen Carthage Boy Scouts attended an overnight camp at Pitt's Ford last Friday night. Activities included fishing softball cooking games and shuffleboard. Rev Rich spoke to the boys on Scout work and living. Transportation was provided by Mrs Russell Parish Donald Mann Rev Homer Rich and Hugh Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Pitt’s Ford
Rich
Russell Parish
Donald Mann
Homer Rich
Hugh Porter
Golden Dawn Wins At Other Fairs
At the Connersville District Gold Medal Calf Show Golden Dawn Farms of Ripley township took top honors with the Champion Angus Get-of-Sire and Reserve Get-of-Sire, plus multiple Angus and Hereford placings. Stevens Farms of Noble township repeated as Champion steer for a third year, while Herschel Newhouse and partners showed Hereford and Shorthorn winners. Other winners include A. J. Meyer and sons and Donald Meyer of Noble, and Worth Hodson of Center township in various Hereford and Angus classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Connersville
W. Hugh Miller
Rushville Township
Golden Dawn Farms
Ripley Township
Herschel Newhouse
A. J. Meyer and Sons
Donald Meyer
Noble Township
William Winship
Worth Hudson
Donald Meyers
Herschel
June Newhouse
Herschel Newhouse and Son
Duane Newhouse
Stevens Farms
Cull and Sons
Centerville
Golden Dawn Farm
Stevens
Auxiliary Reports At 33rd State Legion Auxiliary Convention
Four Bloomington area members attended the 33rd State Legion Auxiliary Convention at Indiana University. The local unit earned National Citation for meritorious service and a Certificate of Merit, with sessions, awards, a music contest, and a memorial service on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Pitts
Vera McNabb
Bertha Beck
Jane Rhodes
State Legion Auiliary
Blooomington
American Legion Auxiliary
Indiana University
Pitts
Rhodes
Community Service Committee
Ferguson House
Quadrangle
I. U
Eva Brown
W. Norris Wentworth
Evansville
Indianapolis
Herman B. Wells
Henry F. Schricker
Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Bloomington
Burton Woolery Post No
Carthage
Betty Spencer
Morristown
Vivian McKee
Shelbyville
Emline LeBeytough
New Castle
Dallan Cannon
Kentland
Helen Kundrat
Treas
Mildred Smith
Brownsburg
Mary Brickley
Uniondale
May Blunt
Little York
Amy Coulins
Tell City
Mildred Swiggett
Franklin
Hunt Family Enjoys Magnificent Yellowstone Visit
Mr and Mrs Hubert Hunt and daughter Pamela travel through the west reporting wonderful weather and a grand time at Yellowstone Park in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Hunt
Pamela
West
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Mixers Home Ec Club Hosts Ice Cream Social at Park
The Mixers Home Ec Club entertained husbands and families with a home made ice cream social at Rushville park on Friday night. All members and families were present except three, and a good time was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixers Home
Ec Club
Rushville Park
Moore Family Reunion Plans Set for August 24
The 3rd annual Moore reunion will be held August 24 at Shady Side Park Anderson. Marcella Mann serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Shadyside Park
Anderson
Marcella Mann
Sec
Treas
Families Plan Weeklong Wisconsin Vacation
Mr and Mrs B F Neal and son Jimmie and Mr and Mrs B L Long and son Michael depart Friday for a week in Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Robert Readle and son Joe of Arlington will stay at their home during the Neals and Longs absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Neal
Jimmie
B. L. Long
Michael
Wisconsin
Robert Readle
Joe
Arlington
Local Health Notes from Rushville Area
Mrs Stella Siler improves at Jackson Nursing Home Rushville Ray Gurley steady at home Miss Dorothy Herkless improving at home Mrs Noah Leisure slowly improving at Rush Memorial Hospital Rushville Rev Charles S Winson steady at nursing home Fountaintown Nellie Hill has been quite ill this past week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Siler
Jackson
Rushville
Ray Gurley
Dorothy Herkless
Noah Leisure
Rush Memorial Hospital
Charles S. Winson
Fountaintown
Nellie Hill
McCarty and Blessinger Head to Petoskey for Hay Fever Season
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. McCarty and Bent Blessinger left Thursday morning for Petoskey Michigan where they will remain during the hay fever season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McCarty
Bent Blessinger
Petoskey
Michigan
State Fair Plans Entertainment
The Indiana State Fair Centennial runs August 28 to September 6 with Derby Day races and a $200000 Grand Circuit Harness Meet. Motorcycle races return after 30 years, plus the Horse Show with Jan Garber's band and other high profile events across Labor Day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bright
King
Getling
Equipoise
Hambletonian
Sharp Note
Pacers
Dudley Hanovers
Good Time
American Motorcycle Association
U. S
Jan Garber
Coliseum
Garber
Indianapolis
Cheyenne
Wyo
Southland
Baton Rouge
Ina Magee Dies After Stroke At 57
Mrs Ina Esther Magee 57 of New Castle died Saturday noon after a stroke while a patient at a clinic. Born July 31 1895 in Pulaski County she was active in East St Christian church and Ripley Homemakers. Survived by husband Burl Magee mother Mrs Samuel Good Jr Dorsey Good two brothers and several nieces. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Thompson Funeral Home Rev Basil Stultz. burial Town Cemetery north of Carthage. Out of town visitors listed include residents from Anderson Rochester Ft Wayne Logansport Chicago New Castle Rushville Spiceland Indianapolis Mt Etna Wabash Charlottesville and Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Samuel
Lucy Nelson Good
Thompson Funeral Home
Basil Stultz
Kenneth Bush
John Allen Ruby
Town Cemetery
Carthage
Anderson
Rochester
Ft. Wayne
Logansport
Chicago
New Castle
Rushville
Spiceland
Indianapolis
Mt. Etna
Wabash
Charlottesville
Knightstown
Nigh Completes GM Institute Degree at Flint Commencement
Mr and Mrs Earl W Nigh attended the August 8 commencement at General Motors Institute Flint Michigan Carl L Nigh earned a four year mechanical engineering diploma He left August 9 for a two week Yellowstone National Park vacation and plans to join the Allison Division of General Motors Corp on return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Nigh
General Motors Institute
Flint
Michigan
Carl L. Nigh
Carl
Yellowstone National Park
West
Allison Division
General Motors Corp
Pauley, 82, Dies at Son's Home Near Carthage
William S Pauley, 82, died Tuesday at the home of his son Clarence Pauley west of Carthage. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 30 p m at Reet Funeral Home in Pleasant Indiana with burial in Pleasant Cemetery. He is survived by daughter Mrs Laura Rogers of Connersville son Clarence and sister Mrs Margaret Criszold of Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Pauley
Clarence Pauley
Carthage
Reet
Pleasant
Indiana
Pauley
Laura Rogers
Connersville
Clarence
Margaret Criswold
Family Reunion Hosted by Mr and Mrs Russell Shutt
The Shutt home hosted a family reunion on Sunday August 10 with a basket dinner at noon. Attendees included Irvin Mann Bedford Leonard Zink and families Morgantown Charles Mann and family Boggstown Delbert Mann Morristown Hanley McMillin and James M Franklin Ern Burroughs and family Gem Maurice Mann Rose Shutt June Hagelund Indianapolis Helen Jackson Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Shutt
Irvin Mann
Bedford
Leonard Zink
James Bailey
Morgantown
Charles Mann
Boggstown
Delbert Mann
Morristown
Hanley McMillin
James M
Franklin
Ern Burroughs
Gem
Maurice Mann
Rose Shutt
June Hagelund
Indianapolis
Helen Jackson
Carthage
Mrs Helen Jackson Leaves Indianapolis for San Diego Navy Wife
Mrs Helen Jackson travels from Indianapolis to San Diego California to join her husband Jack Jackson in the U S Navy. The brief notice notes a variety of foods and a payment not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jackson
Indianapolis
San Diego
Cal
Jack Jackson
U. S. Navy
Ripley Homemakers Market
Citizen Office
Eisenhower Considers Rushville Visit for Corn Picking Contest
Republican State Headquarters says Dwight D. Eisenhower favors attending Rushville's National Corn Picking contest on October 18. He will be in Indianapolis September 9 to discuss visit details and may visit Wendell Willkie’s grave to place a wreath. Delegations from nine corn belt states are expected, with crowds over 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianapolis
N. Eisenhower
Rushville
Indianapolis
State
Wendell Willkie
Corn Belt
Addison guests with Hill and Pitts clan
Mr and Mrs Blaine Addison of Knightstown visited Mrs Hubert Hill Friday morning. Stevie Whiteside of Indianapolis is staying with his grandmother Mrs H O Pitts and her husband Mr Pitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Addison
Knightstown
Hubert Hill
Stevie Whiteside
Indianapolis
H. O. Pitts
Mr. Pitts
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ED Bly
Grant
Cindy
Pleak
Joanne
Sturat
Susie
Walter Addison
Fred B. Sims
Kay
William Cook
Trina Kay
Blathley
Mathley
Pendleton Park
William Mathley
Betty
Donald
William
Charles
Patricia
John Davis
Lester Mathley
Vincent
Mra. Bath Smythe
Louisville Ky.r
Elmer Adkins
Elmire
Diane
David
Elmer
St. Matthews
Vera Waltz
Larry
Madison
Ind
Russell Qweng
Russel, Jr
Lola
John Bacher
Anderson, Ind
Corwin Cain
Donna
Dale
Barbara Johnson
Alexander Mathley
Gary
Robert Lee
Norman Roller
Norman, Jr
Huntsville
Charles Mathley
Kenneth Lee
Methodists
Carthage American Legion
Hearne
Sinclair
Wayne Osborn
Gerald Stewart
Nelson Stephens
Denise
Hancock
Golden Dawn
State Legion Aux
State Fair Plans Entertainment
Ina Magee
Ina Esther Magee
William Pauley
Eisenhower
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