Rex Edwards Family Outing at Hope Indiana
A group including Rex Edwards family and friends spent Sunday at Hope Indiana enjoying boating. Den No. 2 held a swimming party and picnic at Rushville park last Wednesday with five members present led by Denner Chuck Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Edwards
Jeff
Russell Shutt, Jr
Linda Lukens
Russell Shutt
Fletcher Edwards
Dorothy
Hope
Indiana
den No. 2
Rushville Park
Mary Joseph
Clarence Henley
Denner
Chuck Henley
Den 3 Tops Den 1 In High School Softball Game
Den No 3 defeated Den No 1 12 to 2 at the high school field Tuesday. Rick McNabb notes the team enjoyed the game and aims to improve. Umpires were Frank Hampton and Kit Porter. den mothers Mrs. Ralph McClurg and Mrs. Alice McNabb worked first and third base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout News
den No. 1
den No. 3
Frank Hampton
Kit Porter
Ralph McClurg
Alice McNabb
Denner
Rick McNabb
F.F.A Camping Trip to Whitewater State Park
Carthage F.F.A. Chapter traveled to Whitewater State Park on August 12 for a camping trip. The group stayed until August 14 and enjoyed fishing swimming and boating with attendees Dick Patterson Ronnie Fannin Jon Smith Tom Tucker Charlie Gatewood Eldon Jackson Gary Petry Larry Jordan and Mr and Mrs Jerry Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F
Whittier Man Visits Mother During Convalescence
Owen Gray of Whittier California spent Thursday through Monday visiting his mother Mrs. Maria Gray at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Ray and sons. Mrs Gray is convalescing from recent heart attacks. Mrs Elizabeth Levis of Howe Indiana was also a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Gray
Whittier
California
Maria Gray
Albert Ray and
Manuel Family Back From Month-Long California Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Manuel and their two sons returned home last Thursday after a month in California traveling via the southern route. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy Walden in Berkeley for ten days and saw many sights. En route home they stopped at Yosemite National Park Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Manuel
California
Guy Walden
Berkeley
Yosemite National Park
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
Rockets defeat Yankees and Pros in Midget League finale
Harold Edwards' Rockets upset league champs Yankees 9-1 then beat Craig Lafu se's Pros 5-3 in the final. Jim Zimmermann pitched both wins for the Rockets. Edwards hit a pivotal two on base triple in the final. Rockets and Pros each had five hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Edwards
Rockets
Steve McClurg
Yankees
Craig Lafuse
Jim Zimmermann
J. Edwards
H. Edwards
Zimmerman
Sullivan
S. Back
Craig Lefuse
D. Hunt
Ross
Enjoy Vacation in Harlem Montana Visit with Local Notables
Mr and Mrs John Rhoades returned last Monday from a vacation in Harlem Montana where they met Mayor and Mrs Walter Goldsmith parents of Mrs Rhoades. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Earl Rhoades visiting Yellowstone National Park Black Hills and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. In Highmore they visited relatives Mr and Mrs Wilbert Goldsmith and Mr and Mrs Joseph Sleger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhoades
Harlem
Montana
Walter Goldsmith
Rhoades
Mr. Rhoades
Earl Rhoades
Yellowstone National Park
Black Hills
Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
Highmore
Wilbert Goldsmith
Joseph Sleger
Tweedys Take Weeklong Vacation in Indiana and Michigan
Mr and Mrs Jack Tweedy and children Jay and Kimerly spent a week in northern Indiana and Michigan. They visited Mr Tweedy’s sister and family at Fort Wayne. Gray Tweedy stayed with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tweedy
Jay and
Kimerly
Indiana
Michigan
Mr. Tweedy
Don Briggeman
Ft. Wayne
Gray Tweedy
Ross Tweedy
Three Weeks Spent in Florida Vacation Report
James Webb and Mr and Mrs Eve Rett Webb and Mrs Louis Humes spent three weeks in Florida. They stayed four days at Daytona Beach five at Miami Beach four at Clearwater and visited Key West and Sanibel Island. En route home they called on Mrs M L Edwards and Mr Edwards in Athens Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James Webb
Everett Webb
Louis Humes
Daytona Beach
Miami Beach
Clearwater
Key West
Sanabel
Humes
M. L. Edwards
Edwards
Athens
Alabama
Carthage Wins Regional Tourney Then Falls in State Semi
Carthage Merchants defeat Arlington 9 to 4 in regional final to reach state semifinals where they meet Shebco. Markley fans 10 as Carthage rips 12 hits including a homer by Plank and doubles by Magee and McCorkle. Aurora All Stars edge Ford Veading 1 0 in other regional playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Carthage Merchants
Arlington
Shelco
Shelbyville
Markley
Aurora All -Stars
Ford Veading
Connersville
Merchants
Pat Patterson
Greenfield
Shebco
Plank
R. Magee
B. McCorkle
F. Magee
Parks
Baker
International Wins Arlington League Crown
International stunned Shelco 1 to 0 in the Arlington Softball League final. Wood allowed three hits and no further runs after the third inning while Asher fanned 16 for Shelco. International’s lone hit came on Workman’s sixth inning single after a fourth inning walk and error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Shelco
Carthage
Arlington
Workman
Sharpe
Workmen
Wood International
Wood
Asher
Leave for Mackinaw City Michigan for five weeks
Mr and Mrs Otto McCarty and Mrs Ralph Pearson departed Monday for Mackinaw City Michigan. Mr and Mrs McCarty will stay five weeks while Mrs Pearson plans to return home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Otto McCarty
Ralph Pearson
Mackinaw City
McCarty
Birth of Boy to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Butler
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Butler of R. R. J. Carthage welcomed a baby boy born last Thursday at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Butler
R. R. J. Carthage
Hancock Memorial Hospital
Greenfield
Mrs Don Robinson Named Bookkeeper at Carthage Shop
Mrs Don Robinson accepts the bookkeeper position at Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop formerly held by Mrs Ralph McClurg who has resigned from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Robinson
Carthage Radio and Appliance
Ralph McClurg
Rush County Real Estate Booms With July Sales Near Peak
Rush County realty trade rebounded to about 483000 in July led by a 443 acre Walk er Township farm sale to an Indianapolis couple at 400 per acre. Farm transactions totaled 329000 with Rushville City deals 86000 and other property 78000. June had 128000 and July last year 233000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County Realty
Walker Township
Indianapolis
Rushville City
Chi Rho Meeting At Christian Church
The Chi Rho group met Monday evening August 15 at the Christian Church. Members answered roll call for 12 students and 2 adults. Julie Ewing gave the lesson. Sherry McKain offered the prayer. Refreshments were served by Billie Henley and Beege Gatewood. Karen Siler was the news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Rho
Christian Church
Sally Bush
Arlene Ruby
Julie Ewing
Sherry McKain
Billie Henley
Beege Gatewood
Karen Siler
Reunion date set for Jackson Township alumni gathering
The twentieth annual reunion for former students and teachers of Jackson Township schools will be held at the Jackson Township School on Sunday August 28, 1960. A 12:30 pitch-in dinner will be served and the afternoon dedicated to renewing old friendships and enjoying a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Rush County 1959 Farm Census Summary
The 1959 Census of Agriculture reports Rush County counted 1 366 farms with 255 010 acres. The average farm size was 186.7 acres and the average farm value, including buildings, was 66 856 dollars. Of operators 615 owned their farms, 267 leased part and rented more land, 477 were tenants. average operator age 51.3 years. There were 272 operators aged 65 or more. 1 122 farms were commercial. Copies cost 10 cents from the Bureau of the Census, Washington 25, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington
D. C
Hamburger Fry Honors Carl Carson Sr Birthday
Sunday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Sr honored his birthday. Guests included Gladys Addis, Carl Carson Jr his wife and children Russell Siler family and Joyce Rhoades with son Larry. Addis shared Alaska photos from her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carson
Gladys Addison
Alaska
Carl Carson, Jr
Russell Siler
Joyce Rhoades
Larry
Carl Carson, Sr
Visitors Arrive for Extended Stay from Syracuse and Austin
Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Winfield include Mrs. Fred Doebber and sons Tom and Jon of Syracuse New York and Mrs. J Spencer Lloyd and daughter Susan of Austin Texas. Mrs. Russell Pickett of Vevay was a guest last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doebber
Tom and
Jon
Syracuse
New York
J. Spencer Lloyd
Susan
Austin
Texas
A. W. Winfield
Russell Pickett
Vevay
Mrs Leland Hawkins and Child Ren Visit In Muncie
Mrs Leland Hawkins and her children of Muncie were guests last Thursday of Mrs Loyal Hunt, spending the day in her home and renewing old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Hawkins
Muncie
Loyal Hunt
Kindergarten Enrollment Set for September 19 1960
Carthage kindergarten enrollment is scheduled for September 19 1960 with eligibility for children whose fifth birthday falls on or before October 1960. The notice reiterates details previously published in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Indiana building dedication for Employment Security Office
A three story modern office building west of the State Capitol was dedicated at 10:00 on August 16 and officially turned over to Richard A. Phillips, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division. The division, which moved its final administrative sections into the new structure on July 22, runs the public employment agency and unemployment insurance programs through a state-wide network. The headquarters houses Phillips and several units including tax collection from covered employers and weekly unemployment benefit payments. Lieutenant Governor Crawford F. Parker presided with remarks by Governor Harold W. Handley and Clarence A. Jackson, first director of the Division, plus introductions of officials from the State Office Building Commission and Employment Security Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richard A. Phillips
Indiana Employment Security Division
Public Employment Agency
Phillips
Crawford F. Parker
Latham E. Wright, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Rushville
Harold W. Handley
Clarence A. Jackson
State Office Building Commission
Employment Security Board
IU Freshmen Meet In New Castle At Westwood Club
Freshmen and parents invited to a 6 30 p m meeting Friday August 19 at Westwood Country Club New Castle to learn campus traditions curriculum and regulations and ask questions Joyce Macer chairs with Clum Bucher and Max Skirvin representing IU Alumni Office The New Castle session is part of regional alumni sponsored meetings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Westwood Country Club
New Castle
Joyce Macer
Audubon Rd
University
Clum Bucher
Max Skirvin
I. U
Parker Opens Fall Campaign in New Castle
Parker campaigned at Memorial Park to a large Republican turnout urging voters to question Democratic nominee Matthew Welsh on his stance toward the national platform. He attacked Welsh as hypocritical and warned the platform would lead to bankruptcy through heavy spending and welfare measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Crawford F. Parker
Matthew Welsh
Parker
10Th District
Henry County
Mooreland
Memorial Park
Welsh
United States
Pike to Lead 1960 Christmas Seals Campaign in Rush County
Cecil J. Pike, a Ripley Township farmer and Rush County Tuberculosis Association vice president, will chair the 54th annual Christmas Seal drive opening November 14. He leads Farm Bureau efforts and is a 4H leader. the campaign funds local TB control programs including chest clinics, school testing, X ray surveys, and health education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil J. Pike
Ripley Township
Rush County Tuberculosis Association
Pike
Christian Church At
Carthage
Lowell W. Hinchman
Rush County
Associaton
Cub Scout Den No. It Plans August Pool Party
A Cub Scout den hosts a swimming party at Rushville pool followed by a sack lunch on Wednesday August 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout News
Cub Scout den No
Rushville Pool
Whitfields Vacation in Chicago With Relatives
Mr and Mrs James Whitfield and children vacationed in Chicago from Sunday to Wednesday last week joining her brother and family Mr and Mrs Wilfred Liebrandt. They toured Brookfield Zoo O Hara airport Museum of Science and Industry at Jackson Park Adler Planetarium and took a nine mile sightseeing boat ride along Lake Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Whitfield
Wilfred Liebrandt
Brookfield Zoo
O’hara
Museum of Science and Industry
Jackson Park
Adler Plantarium
Lake Michigan
Carthage Family Vacation Heads North
Mr and Mrs James Mosier of Carthage travel with Mr and Mrs Walter Kay and their daughter from Covington Indiana on a week long tour of Northern Michigan and Canada lasting through to their return home last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mosier
Carthage
Walter Kay
Covington
Indiana
Michigan
Canada
State Fair Round-Up Promises Activities for All
Indiana's 1960 State Fair opens August 31 for a nine day run with events for all ages. Visitors can view live stock cattle sheep and swine and watch two national sheep shearing contests. Carcass classes in Sheep and Swine Departments compare on foot and on the hook judging to improve meat-producing animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Hackleman
Indiana State Fair Board
Hoosierland
Balloons Drift to Rural Chicken Lot Linking Picnic Sender
Glen Conoway found a small nearly deflated orange balloon in his chicken lot on a Sunday. A postcard and return card from Emerson Electric Supervisor's Picnic in St. Louis were attached, noting the event occurred August 13 and asking the finder to mail the return card to John F. Fitzgerald at 8100 Florissant Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoways
Glen Conoway
Emerson Electric
St. Louis
John F. Fitzgerald
Florissant Ave
Conaway
Rush County 4H Camp Draws Over 150 Attendees
One hundred eight Rush County 4H members attended Hassmer Hill 4H Camp near Versailles with fifteen adult leaders. The program featured crafts first aid nature study swimming and recreation. Girls numbered sixty one and boys forty seven with many named participants and several adult organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Hassmer Hill
Versailles
Rushville
Linda Morgan
Becky Fletcher
Peggy Highlander
Pamela Mohr
Brenda Osborne
Brenda Moorey
Wanda Henderson
Rita Emsweller
Reta Stanley
Judy Alexander
Mary Julia Elliott
Karen Miller
Jeanne Hoeing
Jane Ann Harcourt
Carole Moore
Ann Moore
Becky Suttle
Linda Boring
Nancy Norris
Maryann Reynolds
Joan Brown
Carole Norris
Barbara Rogers
Beth Branam
Claudia Butler
Barbara Greenwood
Joyce Hiner
Judy Gordon
Christine Ritter
Karen Marshall
Connie Bitner
Nancy McMichael
Elizabeth McMichael
Rita Addison
Linda Harrold
Mary Jane Blankenship
Susan Skinner
Kathy Eichlin
Kathy Copeland
Bonnie Jo Gatewood
Diana Whitfield
Judy Zimmerman
Sharon K. Smith
Nan Daubenspeck
Mary Beth Kuhn
Jean Ann Vredenburg
Ann Hunter
Carol Bradfield
Martha Meek
Sarah Daubenspeck
Carole Kuhn
Carolyn Beatty
Janie Power
Anita Myers
Kathy Power
Sally Bush
Sharon Myers
Gloria Boling
Karen Siler
Margie Kuhn
Nancy Boring
Larry Angle
Hank Godby
Randie McDaniel
Ronnie McDaniel
Richard Gordon
Steve Branam
Chad Earnest
David Beadle
Alan Snedegar
Doug Norris
Robert McManus
Jim Peck
Allen King
Dennis
David Whitfield
Larry Mull
Stephen Bitner
Kenny Saxon
Jackie McIntosh
Louis White
Donnie Power
Jim Geise
Dale Cox
John Meek
C. W. Buhler
Harold Clifton, Jr
Harold Campbell
Ron Humphrey
Lowell Wilson
Kenneth Brashaber
Paul Potts
Eugene Eckrote
Phil Mitchell
C. L. Spuller
License Bureau Personnel Meet in Rushville
Seventy two persons attended a 10th District meeting for automobile license bureau managers and employees at the Durbin Hotel in Rushville. Royden C. Gilbert and other state officials discussed changes in title forms and procedures. all 20 district branches were represented and Rushville hosted with a noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile License Bureau
Durbin
Rushville
Royden C. Gilbert
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
10Th District
Richmond
Cambridge City
Hagerstown
Greensburg
Muncie
New Castle
Knightstown
Middletown
Shelbyville
Morristown
Greenfield
Fortville
Carthage
Winchester
Union City
Parker
Liberty
Connersville
Mary Joseph
Black Bear Tavern Denied Renewal in Rush County Board Vote
A 2-1 vote by the Rush County Alcoholic Beverage Board denied renewal and transfer of the Black Bear Tavern permit at Carthage. Objectors cited long running disturbances, with witnesses noting fights and noise. the tavern had previously been suspended for 30 days by the state commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County Alcoholic Beverage Board
Black Bear
Carthage
Mark Carr
Henry County
Loren Shields
Rushville
Odell Pitts
Ollie Merrill
Willard Avery
Knightstown
Hugh Trowbridge
Merle Runion
Paul Parish
Center Township
Runion
Witneses
State Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Charles Woods
Hoosier Hundred entry list expands toward September race
Indianapolis August 18 The eighth Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on September 17 grows to 10 entries with additions Bobby Grim and Elmer George. Promoter Joe Quinn has Rodger Ward Tony Bettenhausen Eddie Sachs Jim Hurtubise Johnnie Thomson Don Freeland Parnelli Jones and Jim Hemmings already listed. Tickets are on sale with box seats six dollars grand stand five and bleachers four including tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Bobby Grim
Elmer George
Speedway
Indiana
Joe Quinn
Rodger Ward
Tony Bettenhausen
Eddie Sachs
Jim Hurtubise
Johnnie Thomson
Don Freeland
Parnelli Jones
Jim Hemmings
George
Syracuse
Grim
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Hunt Reunion Set for August 28 Near Carthage
The annual Hunt reunion will convene Sunday August 28 1960 at Mrs Elmer Hunt’s home west of Carthage with family and friends gathering for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Elmer Hunt
Carthage
Mrs. Roscoe Brown Admitted for Observation in Indianapolis
Mrs. Roscoe Brown entered Community Hospital in Indianapolis on Thursday for observation and tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Brown
Community Hospital
Indianapolis
Campbells Take Up Residence in Florida
Mr and Mrs Alfred Campbell of Carthage R R 1 leave for Sanford Florida where they will teach this year Miss Anne Campbell their daughter will enter Gulf Park College Gulf Port Mississippi a junior college for girls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Campbell
Carthage R. R
Florida
Sanford
Anne Campbell
Gulf Park College
Gulf Port
Mississippi
Gulf Park
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Toon
Webb
Cooley
Rennebaum
County
Shutt
Stewart
M. McCorkle
Rhe
Runnebaum
Rice
Hester
Rucker
E Hancock
Smith
Morris
New Palestine
N. Palestine
Toon and Cooley
Morris and Kleiman
Wood and Northam
Asher and Ashcraft
Real Estate Report
CHI Rho News
Cecil Pike
Hoosier 100
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