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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
1
A girl was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs Richard Mummert R R 1 Knightstown at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mrs Oliver Earnest has returned home from Rush Memorial Hospital and is slowly improving. Mrs Henry Stenger is improving at Rush Memorial Hospital.
Rev C C Fields and Mrs Fields move from Carthage to Shirley R2 after retirement from Wesleyan Methodist ministry. Alvin Ratliff and wife Pendleton announce birth of Amy Jo on August 19 1963 weighing 7 lb 13 oz. Grandparents listed include Paul and Doughty Carthage Elva Ratliff Greenfield and Thomas Ratliff Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Charles Whittfield and children Amy and Joe enjoyed a Monday to Saturday stay at Shakamak State Park near Jasonville Indiana in Sullivan County last week. Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson and their sons spent a Sunday evening to Thursday at the park.
The Carthage Post Office will be closed all day Monday September 2 1963 for Labor Day. Most Carthage business houses will also close for the holiday.
The gospel meeting continues from Monday August 26 through Sunday September 1 at Little Blue River Church Of Christ. Raymond Muncy of Bloomingan Indiana leads the 7 30 p m services with a Sunday schedule of Bible Study at 10:00 a m worship at 10:45 a m and an afternoon service at 2 30 p m.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers Thursday September 5 at the Methodist Church with hostesses Mrs Logan Nelson Mrs Oliver Earnest and Mrs Carl Carson Jr Mrs Valie Goldlesson to oversee the event and activities.
The United Society of Friends Women will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m September 3 at Miss Ruth White’s home with Ruth Musgrove as co hostess.
Mr and Mrs Charles West of Knightstown and Miss Sondra Todd of Carthage depart Friday for Ft Carson Colorado. The Wests visit their son Pf Jerry West over Labor Day weekend while Miss Todd plans an indefinite stay.
The Christian Women Fellowship will meet Thursday afternoon September 5 1963 at the Christian Church. Hostesses will be Mrs Joanna Gibson and Mrs Thomas Bash.
All parents are invited to attend the Carthage Band Boosters meeting on Tuesday September 3 1963 at 7 30 p m in the school building to support the new band director Mr Bob Edwards.
Mr and Mrs Billy Akers and their two sons returned home Saturday after an eight day trip with time in Colorado including Denver and visits to Mt Evans Rocky Mountain National Park Pikes Peak Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs and Seven Falls En route home they surveyed the Royal Gorge and other sights at Dodge City Kansas
Mrs. Paul Scott returned to Carthage from a weeklong sightseeing trip to New Orleans Louisiana. The Jolly Travelers Club of Terre Haute Indiana organized the bus journey with sister Nora Pierson among twenty six travelers. They visited several places and spent two days and two nights in New Orleans.
The Fall Festival introduces a new queen selection method based on personality poise and posture. Candidates, labeled to determine order, will be interviewed privately by judges. Events run Sept 23 meeting Sept 29 tea Sept 30 instruction and Oct 2 pageant, with crowns roses and a trophy for the winner. The plan aims for 30 to 40 candidates and invites high school girls to participate.
Larry Rhoades returns to his Downey California home Thursday morning with Mr and Mrs William Derrickson and their sons of Gardena California. They recently visited relatives in New Castle and Centerville after two weeks with Larrys grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Sr and family.
The Fletcher Methodist Church will hold its annual fair on church grounds Saturday September 14 in the afternoon and evening to raise funds for the Building Fund. A public auction and supper in the new addition will highlight the event along with several booths for entertainment. To donate items call Stan Lynch at 565 5335 for pickup.
Mr. and Mrs. Odest Logan and daughter Berniece return from a three week trip to Florida and Ohio visiting relatives in Carol City Silver Springs and Whitesburg Head of Grassy McRoberts Vanceburg Ironton and Bucyrus The English family had corresponded 13 years but met in person for the first time during this visit.
The list shows mealsfor the week starting Tuesday September three with hot sliced ham on a bun and sides such as potato salad baked beans and fruit cup. September four offers beef and gravy with whipped potatoes buttered corn and tossed salad followed by cherry cobbler and milk. September five features hot dog on coney bun with baked beans cole slaw fruited jello and milk. September six serves baked macaroni with cheese Harvard beets tomato salad apple sauce and rye bread.
Notice urges all candidates to return entry blanks to the Citizen Office or Mrs. Elmore. The deadline has been moved to Friday September 6 1963.
The Indiana State Fair hosted the State H Judging Contest on Saturday August 24. Joy Reddick of Center Township placed second in Home Furnishings. Diana Gulley of Walker Township earned red ribbon in Crafts and Martha Meek of Anderson Township placed in Foods.
The Mixed Doubles Bowling League concluded its Summer Season on August 20 and held an award banquet at Hagerstown Smorgasbord on August 25. Champions were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carroll. Betty Edwards won the Achievement Award. Noah Brooks the Best Buckle.
Arlington won the independent basketball tourney at the community gym, beating Morristown 105-90 in the final after Morristown led 45-43 at halftime. Arlington’s Chase scored 28, Binder 22, Stevens 21, Parks 20, Hobbs 12. Morristown’s Long 29, Pope 18, Jean 16. The event, sponsored by the Arlington Lions Club, will return next year.
Ralph H. McClurg of Carthage and a 13 year old passenger suffered injuries when a 1962 model car went out of control on wet pavement and struck a culvert in northwestern Rush County. The other vehicle involved did not stop.
Mr and Mrs Odell Pitts and children Larry and Jan joined Mrs James Ellis and her son Steve for a weekend at Versailles Park spanning Saturday evening to Sunday evening.
A general meeting for committees club representatives and the public will be held Friday September 6 1963 at 7 30 p m at the Community Center. All organizations are urged to have a member or members present.
A public meeting will be held at the school building in Car Ithage Friday night at 8:00 p.m. to discuss a reorganization plan involving Ripley Posey Jackson Center and Walker Townships. The plan advances to a special school election on Tuesday September 10 with Robert McKain Ripley Township Trustee leading the discussion.
Carthage High School band finished second at the Farmers Day parade contest during the Indiana State Fair. Under band teacher Bob Edwards the group earned the highest local State Fair rating, receiving 80 dollars from seventeen bands competing. Pike Township Band of Marion County won the top prize with Carthage in second place.
Rush County 4H youths earned numerous awards at the State Fair on Monday. Beth Branam walked away with Reserve Champion Yorkshire barrow, and John Norris also took Reserve Champion Du Toc barrow. Myron Miller earned blue for a pen of two pullets, with many other placings across hogs, cattle, and sheep entries from Walker, Rushville, Ripley, Noble, Center, Washington, and Orange townships.
Trustee Robert McKain spoke to 18 members and guests of the Better Business Association of Carthage at Vance's Restaurant in New Castle. He explained why proposed school tax rates rise and urged eligible voters to attend the Sept. 5 polls on school reorganization. The Carthage school latest 2nd Class status under stricter standards. reorganizing may offer advanced facilities and curriculum at a reasonable tax rate. The next BBA meeting is Sept. 10 at Geise's Restaurant.
Fall Festival chair Hugh Trowbridge reveals a similar format to last year for October 2 to 5, with events starting September 28-29. Highlights include a Festival Queen Contest on October 2, a church Smorgasbord, Talent Show, Fish Fry, children's games, parade with float prizes, and a Fall Festival Dance. Donations for Thursday's auction are invited through Trowbridge or co-chair Bill Windsor.
Indiana State Police will operate at full strength during Labor Day with radar electric timer airplane and wolf pack patrols in high accident areas during peak traffic. Troopers on routine patrols will enforce traffic laws while supporting the Lights On For Safety campaign with headlights on.
Hattie Roland of Orlando Florida was a houseguest Sunday of Mr and Mrs Russell Rena Petty Officer and Mrs Richard Smith and children are houseguests this week of Mr and Mrs Robert Winters and sons from Tuesday until Friday Officer Smith has just returned from service with the USS Kitty and with his family will return to New York Mr and Mrs Joe Graff were business visitors in Indianapolis on Monday Houseguests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Dulake and children for two weeks were Mr and Mrs William Schaffer of Gulf Kansas who returned home Saturday Mrs Charles Holliday and children Karen Ann and Mike of near Carmel spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Gray Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Louis Humes were Mr and Mrs Richard Stumpf and son Chris of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Ora Clayton and dianapolis spent the evening last Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure fer Carol and Mrs Ethel Hartzler all of Rushville Mrs Esta Fenner attended the Askren Family reunion at Noblesville Sunday
Mr and Mrs Tives Fitch and family held a Sunday cook-out at their Fairland area home for Perry Fitchs first birthday. Guests included Unn Fitch Howard McCorkle Foster Wilson and son Foster Wayne from Carthage and Robert Proctor and children from Rushville.
Several Rush County women earned accolades in the State Fair women’s building. Honors include Edith Tompkins winning first in Table Cloth cutwork and Linens, Ruth Bowen first in China Painting, and multiple ribbons for Mrs. Thomas H. Shields in various Domestic Arts categories such as Guest Towel lace trim, Quilts, Shirts, Dresses, and Swedish darning.
Mrs. Noah Leisure hosted dinner with Hazel Kuetemeier and Annabel Barrows of Greenfield and Grace Gurley of Carthage. Guests included the Dyers and Prices. Humes visited Clara Hall at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Backus Rochester and Hawkins Munice couples attended Loyal Hunt dinner. Edward Brown family from Fort Wayne visited Roscoe Brown. Lori Rhoades stayed with Frank Hampston family. Fred Sandefur attended Contain er Corporation Open House at the Anderson plant.
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