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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1961

Page

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Moore Reunion Set for August 27 at Shadyside Park

The 47th Annual Moore Reunion will be held at Shadyside Park in Anderson Indiana on Sunday August 27 1961.

Shadyside Park Anderson Indiana

Teachers Meeting Scheduled at Nine A.M.

A teachers meeting will be held at 9 00 A M on September 1 in the Home Economics room to discuss school matters.

Local couples listed in farming and factory work notices

Albert F. Weber aged 23 from Carthage and Janet A. Veatch aged 19 from Arlington are employed by Farm Bureau and work as office staff. Larry A. Grocox aged 20 from Carthage works in a factory and Peggy J. Keihn aged 21 from Rushville lives at 413 West Eighth.

Albert F. Weber R. R Carthage Farm Bureau Janet A. Veatch Arlington Larry Allen Grocox Peggy Joan Keihn West Eighth Rushville

Rhoades Family Ends Montana Vacation

Mr and Mrs John Rhoades and their baby daughter Lorinda Lee returned home Tuesday night after a two week vacation in Montana They traveled via South Bend Indiana to visit his brother Charles Rhoades and his family and vacationed with her parents Walter and Mrs Goldsmith in Harlem Montana.

John Rhoades Lorinda Lee Montana Charles Rhoades South Bend Indiana Walter Goldsmith Harlem

Stoner Alimony Bid and Custody Case Filed

Alice Marie Stoner of Carthage seeks $3,500 in alimony and custody of her children in a suit against John M. Stoner. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment. married May 15, 1956 and separated since August 9.

Alice Marie Stoner Carthage John M. Stoner

Two Swimmers Injured at Baker Park Pool Clash

In New Castle Indiana two swimmers struck their heads on the pool bottom at Chrysler Swimming Pool in Baker Park last Friday evening. Sally Bash fourteen from Carthage required first aid and was advised to consult a doctor if pain persisted.

New Castle Ind Spl Chrysler Baker Park Sally Bash Carthage

Birth announcement for Owens as boy born Thursday

A son was born last Thursday at Rush Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Owens of Carthage.

Rush Memorial Hospital Danny Owens Carthage

Hunt Family Reunion Set for August 27 at Carthage Home

The annual Hunt family reunion will be held Sunday August 27 1961 at the home of Mrs Elmer Hunt west of Carthage.

Hunt Elmer Hunt Carthage

Daryl Carson Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home

Daryl Carson son of Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Jr held a seventh birthday party Saturday afternoon at his home. Guests took part in contests with prizes and were served ice cream and cake by Mrs Carson. Attending were Nancy Barry Cynthia Stewart Mary Ann Messick Deanna Gorman Margaret Mayfield Larry Rhoades Tommy Pitts David Kendall Ric Winters Karl Dulake and brothers Mark and Roger Carson.

Daryl Carson Carl Carson,Jr Mrs. Carson Nancy Barry Cynthia Stewart Mary Ann Messick Deanna Gorman Margaret Mayfield Larry Rhoades Tommy Pitts David Kendall Ric Winters Karl Dulake Mark Roger Carson

Ill patient updates and major surgery reported

Russell Reddick remains seriously ill at Rush Memorial Hospital. Marilyn Sandefur underwent major surgery at Methodist Hospital on Sunday. Her room number is 438.

Russell Reddick Rush Memorial Hospital Marilyn Sandefur Methodist Hospital

Southern Vacation by Deboard Family Recap

Mr and Mrs Ralph Deboard and children Shirley Jimmy and Terry of Carthage returned home last Thursday from a two week vacation to Florida via the Smoky Mountains. They visited Cecil Butler and family at Lake City and spent time at Jacksonville Beach. En route home they spent three days with John Erndt at Mansfield Ohio.

Ralph Deboard Shirley Jimmy Terry Carthage Florida Smoky Mountains Cecil Butler Lake City Jacksonville Beach John Erndt Mansfield Ohio

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Report

The regular meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship was held August 21. Sue Siler opened with songs led by Jeannine Terhune. Miss Siler read scripture and led more songs. Hubert Hunt gave the lesson and Lou Magee led the brief business session. The meeting adjourned with the M Y F benediction and refreshments were served. Acting Secretary Jeannine Terhune.

M.y.f.news Methodist Youth Fellowship Sue Siler Jeannine Terhune Miss Siler Hubert Hunt Lou Magee M.Y.F

McColleys Return From Two Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Don McColley and children return to Carthage after a two week trip to New Jersey and Maryland. They visited family at a Lakefront boardwalk resort and toured Annapolis and Baltimore with relatives including Master Sgt and Mrs Malin McColley and Mr and Mrs Dave Fookes.

Don McColley Carthage New Jersey Maryland

Festival Group Outlines 1961 Fall Festival Plan

The Carthage community festival committee met at the Community Center to present a tentative 1961 program. Highlights include a floor show, Smorgasbord, talent show, children's events, parade and band contest, a cake walk, auction, and festival dance with Queen crowning. Committee heads and sponsors were named, with final plans due for September 21 to 23, 1961.

Community Center William Alexander Lewis Lafuse Maurice Lukens James Wells Harold Ruby Bob Winters Alexander Carthage Lions Club American Legion & Auxiliary Kappa Kappa Sigma Lee Patton Roy Small Norman McCloskey Vera McNabb Ann Stager Mary Tweedy

Vacation and Business Trip in New Brunswick and Atlantic City

Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush spent last week on business and vacation visiting New Brunswick and Atlantic City New Jersey.

Mrs Thomas Bush New Brunswick Atlantic City New Jersey

Baton Clinic Attendees Enjoy Star Light Musicals in Indianapolis

Miss Marilyn Pitts and six other baton club members attended the Star Light Musicals at Butler Bowl to see the stage production Any Thing Goes. The group then attended a ballgame at Victory held on Tuesday night.

Baton Indianapolis Marilyn Pitts Cindy Brooks Pam Hunt Sally Bush Cynthia Pearson Jane Hunt Pam Clark Butler Bowl Girls of the Baton Clinic Victory Held

Senior M.Y.F. Outing At Baker Park New Castle

Twelve members of the Senior M.Y.F. met at the church on Friday evening August 18 and walked to Baker Park in New Castle. They enjoyed swimming followed by a pitch-in supper with attendees Lou Magee Cathy Ruby Carol Carver Jeannine Terhune Sally Bush Karen Siler Reta Stanley Barbara Foust John Terhune Mike Matlock Diane Whitfield and Rev. Paul Mayfield.

M. Y. PF M.Y.F Baker Park New Castle Lou Magee Cathy Ruby Carol Carver Jeannine Terhune Sally Bush Karen Siler Reta Stanley Barbara Foust John Terhune Mike Matlock Diane Whitfield Paul Mayfield

Local Drum Prizes For Top Three Bands Named

A new drum prize program awards the top three bands with donated drums from Music Ceres of ilkbart. The event emphasizes support for local music groups and community performance.

Music Ceres Ilkbart

Indiana State Fair to host 600 exhibitors and concessionaires

About 600 commercial exhibitors and concessionaires will pitch at the Indiana State Fair scheduled from August 30 through September 7.

Andy Dandies Andy Griffith Anita Bryant Johnny Matson Wiere Brothers Adios John Simpson

Come Join Us Class Entertained at Dale May Home

The Come Join Us Class of East St. Christian Church hosted a Sunday gathering at the Dale May residence. Rev. Robert Kendall and family, Robert McKain family, Richard Harrold and Linda, James Ellis and Steve, Grace Gurley, and Ted Skillman family with four daughters attended a cook-out, cooperative supper, and social evening.

Dale May East St. Christian Church Robert Kendall Robert McKain Richard Harrold Linda James Ellis Steve Grace Gurley Ted Skillman

Legion Auxiliary Convention Attendees Gather in Indiana

Mrs Frank Alexander Mrs George B McNabb Mrs Forrest Beck and Mrs Frank Hampton of Carthage Unit 316 attended the forty second annual American Legion Auxiliary convention at the French Lick Sheraton Hotel Indiana Friday through Sunday. Delegates were welcomed by hotel manager John Nolan. President Mildred Smith presided over sessions with notable guests including Orin Nowlin Robert M Fritz and Mrs Henry Ahnemiller at the banquet. Officers elected included Minnie Doane as president and Ruth Gates as southern vice president. Local representatives returned to Carthage Sunday evening.

Frank Alexander George B. McNabb Forrest Beck Frank Hampton Carthage American Legion Auxiliary Unit American Legion Auxiliary French Lick, Sheraton French Lick Indiana McNabb Hampton John Nolan Mildred Smith Orin Nowlin Department Legion Robert M. Fritz Henry Ahnemiller National Auxiliary Minnie Doane Ruth Gates Carthage

Bartholomew County Barrow Auction Sets Records

The Rush-Henry Stockyards Company in Rush County sold the grand champion barrow for 75 dollars per hundredweight, weighed 235 pounds, from Randy Newsom of Bartholomew County. Other top hogs sold for 34 and 25 dollars per cwt, with 228 head total auctioned across eight counties.

Rush-Henry County Rush County Randy Newsom Bartholomew County Compton Feed Company Rushville John Hurst Orange Township Peets Manufacturing Company Lawrence Barter Diane Groves Henry County Hygrade Lawrence Porter Rush-Henry Stockyards Stadler Packing Company Columbus Compton Feed Manufacturing Company Compton-Wysong Indianapolis Barrows Col Hoyt Vanderbeck Falmouth Maurice Burker Spiceland and Landy Phares Shelbyville Rush County Fairgrounds Rush-Henry Compton Indiana

Shaving Permits On Sale For Fall Festival

Shaving permits are on sale at local shops including Fred Parish Carthage Jewelry Geise s Restaurant Ruby s Market Manuel s Market Hardware Store Radio Shop Ledbetters Pharmacy Carthage Citizen Variety Store Joyce s Fashion Shop Carthage State Bank Gary s Marathon North End Grocery Tweedy Lumber and Tommie s Service. Permits allow men to be clean shaved on Saturday Sept 23 the festival’s final day with a 50 cent minimum donation requested for the community cause. There are 29 beard growing days remaining.

Fred Parish Carthage Jewelry Geise’s Ruby’s Manuel’s Market Ledbetters Pharmacy Carthage Citizen Variety Joyce’s Fashion Shop Carthage State Bank Gary’s Marathon North End Grocery Tweedy Lumber Tommie’s Service

Adamses Welcome Son James Dale at Rush Memorial

Born Sunday a son named James Dale to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams near Mays. The baby is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Davis of Carthage and was born at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

James Dale Rush Memorial Hospital Rushville Harold Adams Mays Roscoe Davis Carthage

Local Families Visit Across Indiana and Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Qdell Pitts and family visited Mrs Margaret Pitts in Knightstown and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Albert Ray and family. Elizabeth Levis of Howe spent time with the Rays. Reta Stanley visits Richmond with the Stanleys. Charles Hoover Teresa from Indianapolis dined with Ethel Collins Virginia Wells and daughter Linda. Bill Robertson and family visited Rushville and Fletch er Edwards homes. Jack Elder of South Bend dined with Oliver Earnest. Carol Lewman of Ft Knox Kentucky stays with Laura Sandefur. Sgt Lewman attended weekend. Norris family from Terre Haute visitedParvel Moore’s home Thursday to Saturday. Peggy Norris stayed on.

Qdell Pitts Margaret Pitts Knightstown Albert Ray Elizabeth Levis Howe Indiana Reta Stanley Roy Stanley John Stanley Richmond Charles Hoover Teresa Indianapolis Ethel Collins Virginia Wells Linda Bill Robertson Rushville Fletcher Edwards Roy Robertson Jack Elder South Bend Oliver Earnest Curtis Lewman Carol Ft. Knox Kentucky Laura Sandefur Sgt. Lewman R. E. Norris Terre Haute Parvel Moore Peggy Norris Mrs. Moore

Carthage and Fairland open Arlington softball tourney with wins

Carthage defeats Lanning 6 to 1 in a 6-3 game as McCorkle leads with a double and a triple and Mel McCorkle adds three singles. Fairland beats Arlington 13 to 5 aided by eleven walks and seven Arlington errors in the nightcap. Shipp and Cooley contribute key hits for Fairland.

Carthage Fairland Arlington Lannings Bob McCorkle Mel McCorkle Bartlett Sherwood Rhe Lanning Bergman Patterson Tague McClurg Shipp Cooley Wegner Parks

Local residents host visits and guests across Indiana

Mr and Mrs Odell Pitts returned home from Versailles State Park last Thursday. Della Sipes visited Delmar Sipes and daughters Patricia and Norma Jean from Sunday to Tuesday. Bob Jackson and son and Grace Elsen visited Marion area relatives over the weekend. Elmhurst Illinois guests Fred Pfi efger joined Winifred and Thelma Gray Saturday. Paul Gray and James were Sunday guests. Bert Piper of Morristown was Monday guest. John White’s visit with his father Arthur Brunson occurred Sunday. Homer Logan and wife from Tollesboro Kentucky stayed Monday and Tuesday with Lake Logan and Berniece. Stanley Hawkins and family spent the weekend with Leland Hawkins and children in Muncie. Leon Cook of Indianapolis joined Jesse Kizer for Sunday supper.

Odell Pitts Versailles State Park Della Sipes Maple Valley Delmar Sipes Patricia Norma Jean Bob Jackson Knightstown Grace Elsen Carthage Marion Indiana Winifred Gray Thelma Gray Fred Pfieffer Elmhurst Illinois Paul Gray James Bert Piper Morristown John White Arthur Brunson Willow Branch Homer Logan Tollesboro Kentucky Lake Logan Berniece Stanley Hawkins Leland Hawkins Muncie Leon Cook Indianapolis Jesse Kizer

Schools Set Reopening Dates and Teacher List

Organization Day announced for Friday at 1 PM with classroom instructions and book distribution. Bus schedules, grade levels, milk program, prices, and first full day details follow, while a separate notice outlines Indiana waterfowl seasons and split duck goose schedules with rationales from Director Foltz.

Indiana Donald E. Foltz Department of Conservation

Mosier Baby Born In Rush Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs James W Mosier of Cincinnati announce the birth of their daughter Denise Lynn on August 23 1961 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces at Rush Memorial Hospital She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Leisure and Mr and Mrs Ralph Mosier

James W. Mosier Cincinnati Denise Lynn Rush Memorial Hospital Lowell Leisure Ralph Mosier

Local social guests visit from multiple cities this week

Captain and Mrs Jack McLeond of Ft Lauderdale stayed with Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure from Wednesday to Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Harvey and son from Hagerstown visited Mrs Carl Carson Sr and Mr Carson on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Blankenship and family visited Thursday evening with Rev and Mrs Basil Stultz at Arlington. Mr and Mrs Fred Pfieffer of Elmhurst Illinois were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lindley Taylor.

Jack McLeond Ft. Lauderdale Florida Noah Leisure Jesse Harvey Hagerstown Carl Carson Carson Charles Blankenship Basil Stultz Arlington Fred Pfieffer Elmhurst Illinois Lindley Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Festival Group Starlight Musical Legion Aux Convention Bartholomew Barrow RH & Fairland Olinger, Mohr Mullins Webb and Baker P.T.O Foltz Mississippi Flyway U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service William H. Skinner Statia Griffin Griffin Lewisville Ball State Teachers College Norman McClosky McCloskey White’s Institute Warsaw William Mills Mills Miami University Oxford Nancy Ruby Ruby Earlham College Charlotte Mercer Mercer Anderson College O’dessa Bieschke Tennessee University Bieschke Indiana University Larry Jordan Jordan Robert Wright Wright Purdue University Green County Bloomfield Dan Royer Royer Butler University Phebe Jordan Erma Hartley Southwestern Hartley Soldiers and Sailors Childrens Home Eugene R. Gardner Harold V. Taylor Vada Lord Ronald V. Howell Alta Carfield Mary Ellen Pearson Patricia DeWitt Josephine Alexander Darlene Perry Opal R. Flick Gloria L. Plank Ralph Brenton
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