Death of Pvt Robert Pope Confirmed
Positive confirmation announced Monday of the death of Pvt. Robert Pope son of Clyde and Mrs Pope Route 1 Greenfield He was on furlough recently and died in a plane crash near Riverside California The fiancee of Miriam Boomershine of Morristown daughter of Louis and Mrs Boomershine the Carthage and Morristown Cleaners owners The couple planned to marry soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pope
Clyde Pope
Greenfield
Young Pope
Riverside
Calif
Miriam Boomershine
Morristown
Louis Boomershine
Carthage
Veterans Class in Ripley Goes Half Time for Instructor
The Veteran's Agricultural class at Ripley Township School will cut to half time for instructor Hugh Porter beginning January 1 due to veterans exhausting entitlements. The class will keep 15 students and require the same instructional hours. Porter will work part time with Rush Production and Marketing Administration to collect soil samples sent to Purdue's soil testing lab for phosphate, potash, and lime availability. A 50 cent plus postage charge applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Hugh Porter
Potter
Rush Production and Marketing Administration
Purdue Soil Testing Laboratory
Legion Meeting Postponed and Holiday Schedule Noted
The American Legion's regular meeting is moved from Wednesday December 24 to Sunday January 14. The American Legion Post will be open Tuesday night December 23 but closed Thursday December 25 for the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
C—H—S
Carthage barber Claude Jones dies after operation
Claude Jones a Carthage barber who moved to Anderson 41 years ago died Thursday morning at his home from a heart ailment following an operation eight months earlier. Survived by his widow two sons Harold Jones of Berea Ohio and William Jones of Anderson and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m at Baker Bros Mortuary Anderson with interment at Glen Cove cemetery Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Jones
Carthage
Anderson
Harold Jones
Berea
Ohio
William Jones
Baker Bros. Mortuary
Glen Cove
Knightstown
The Art Colony Window Picture Encourages Community Paintings
The Art Colony created a beautiful window image at Mr and Mrs Henry Stager’s home. Others are urged to paint windows before Christmas and join the effort. Ill Mrs Ida Sosy and Mrs Lena Newsom remain at Rush Memorial Hospital. Clyde M Henley’s condition unchanged at a New Castle nursing home. Sam J Newsom at home. David Ray poorly at Walnut Street home. Mrs Myrtle Henley improving at home and to resume ISSC Home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stager
Ida Sosy
Lena Newsom
Rush Memorial Hospital
Clyde M Henley
New Castle
Sam J. Newsom
David Ray
Walnut Street
Myrtle Henley
ISSC
Christmas social whirl at Rush County groups
Local families hosted multiple holiday gatherings for vocational and veteran agricultural teachers, 4-H and exension agents, Brownie Troop No. 2, and school clubs. Christmas parties featured gift exchanges, meals, and future plans including a sledding event and a radio broadcast Nativity play by CHS seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berckman
Hugh Porter
Rush County
Porter
Legion Wins Over Columbus Diesel Team
The Carthage Legion defeated Cummins Diesel 55 to 44 on Thursday night led by Jerry Edwards and Shelton. Wilmer of Columbus High School paced the visitors with 23 points as Cummins struggled to respond to the veteran Carthage lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Legion
Cummins Diesel
Jerry Edwards
Shelton
Legion
Columbus
Wilmer
Columbus High School
Cummins
Zeigler
Bennett
Finke
Buckman
DeBusk
Carthage
J. Edwards
M. Gardner
Prominent Rush Co farmer dies after monthlong illness
Harry B. McManus aged 67 a retired farmer died last Friday after a monthlong illness and surgery at the hospital He was born October 16 1885 in this county the son of Thomas and Magadaline Jones McManus He belonged to Masons Elks Modern Woodmen in Rushville and to the Christian church He is survived by his widow Mrs Grace Mauzy McManus a daughter Mrs Clarence Gross two sons Thomas and Mauzy McManus all of Rushville one brother Fred of Carthage and two sisters Miss Carrie McManus and Mrs Inez Brown of Indianapolis Funeral services were held Monday at Wyatt Mortuary and burial was in East Hill Cemetery Rushville Mr and Mrs Fred McManus arrived Saturday and left Tuesday for Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. McManus
This County
Thomas and
Magadaline Jones McManus
Masons, Elks
Modern Woodmen Lodges
Rushville
The
Christian Church
Grace Mauzy McManus
Clarence Gross
Thomas
Mauzy McManus
Fred
Carthage
Carrie McManus
Inez Brown
Indianapolis
Wyatt Mortuary
East Hill
Fred McManus
Florida
Death of Mrs Jessie Wilson in Cleveland Indiana
Mrs Jessie Wilson died at her home in Cleveland Indiana at midnight Sunday after a long heart ailment with complications. Survivors include husband son and two grandchildren in Cleveland a sister Mrs Noah Leisure Carthage and a brother Ed Gurley east of Carthage a brother Ray died six weeks ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm in the Stringtown church where she was a member and entombment followed at East Hill Shrine Mausoleum Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Wilson
Cleveland
Indiana
Porter Hired to Collect Soil Samples in Rush County
Hugh Porter of Carthage is hired by Rush County PMA to collect soil samples for testing. He will sample 12 to 15 cores per field, mix into one composite, and send to Purdue for testing of phosphate potash and lime. Farmers pay 50 cents per sample with a $1 minimum. Porter’s collection is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Porter
Carthage
Rush County Production Marketing Administration
Thomas Lawson
Porter
Purdue
Washington Township
Rush County
Christmas Program At Fletcher Methodist Church
The Choral club presented a well received Christmas program Sunday night at Fletcher Methodist Church. Mrs. Hubert Hunt and Mrs. David Magee performed on organ and piano. Soloists included Mrs. Louis Humes and Mrs. Hugh Trowbridge, with several group numbers and Nancy Murray as reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
Hubert Hunt
David Magee
Louis Humes
Hugh Trowbridge
Nancy Murray
Carthage High School Basketball Record Book Released
The Carthage Citizen Publishing Co releases a compact book compiling every game score and tournament result for Carthage High School basketball. Buyers praise its completeness and portability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Carthage Citizen Publishing Co
Cecil Pike Recaps Indiana Delegates at Farm Bureau Convention
Cecil Pike, president of the Rush County Farm Bureau, returned from an 11 day trip to the National Convention of the American Farm Bureau in Seattle. Indiana delegates traveled aboard a 150 person special train through Chicago and Butte with stops for rests. They toured Mt Hood and Portland, attended the Civic Auditorium sessions, and held a Christmas party on the train home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Pike
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Seattle
Washington
Mr. Pike
Indiana
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Butte
Montana
Pike
Rockies
Cascades
Civic Auditorium
Mt. Hood
Portland
Oregon
Hasil Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau
Boys Town
Omaha
Nebraska
Boys School
Rush County Farm Bureau
Four Reeds Fast Becoming Outstanding Local Attraction
The Four Reeds led by Hoyt Addison with Dean Hunt Steve Hunt Rowena Silver and Janet Hunt are gaining notice as an outstanding musical act in Rush County. They performed at the Rush County Co op Employees Christmas Party reaching their 40th 1952 appearance and next appeared at the Farm Bureau Achievement Supper in Carthage then Raleigh Farm Bureau gathering and Mays Farm Bureau event with Addison praised for his training and rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Four Reeds
Hoyt Addison
Dean
Steve Hunt
Rowena Silver
Janet Hunt
Rush County Co-op
Farm Bureau
Carthage
Raleigh Farm Bureau
Mays Farm Bureau
Ripley Bureau Hosts 4-H Turkey Dinner and Election
Ripley Township Farm Bureau held its annual turkey dinner for 60 to 70 4-H Boys and Girls at the Community Center. A Corn and Products Show accompanied the event with pins presented by Hugh Morris assistant county agent. Officers elected Harry Cooper president Roy Stanley vice president Ralph Truitt secretary treasurer. Directors named Elmer Fenner Leonard Jackson and Robert McKain. Sunday guests and TV party details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Harry Cooper
Roy Stanley
Ralph Truitt
Sec
Elmer Fenner
Leonard Jackson
Robert McKain
Globe Trotters Meet Boston at Indianapolis Coliseum
Mr and Mrs Dick Henley George Roland and Mr and Mrs Carl Nigh of Indianapolis attended the ball game Monday night at the Coliseum where the Globe Trotters faced Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Henley
George Roland
Carl Nigh
Indianapolis
The
Coliseum
Globetrotters
Boston
New organ installed at East Street Christian Church
A new pipe organ was installed at East Street Christian Church, enriching the Woman's Day program Sunday morning. Mrs. Benton Miller of Indianapolis delivered a message that was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street
Trowbridge Named Community Center Manager
Hugh Trowbridge was selected by the Tweedy Memorial Community Center Board of Directors as manager. He resides near Carthage on the McManus farm with his wife Martha and son in Carthage School. previously with Allison's in Indianapolis, he brings business experience and plans to implement new center upkeep rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Trowbridge
Tweedy Memorial Community Center
Trowbridge
Carthage
McManus
Martha McManus
Carthage School
Allison’s
Indianapolis
Christmas Seal drive short of goal prompts reminder mail
Ripley Township mails reminder letters to residents who have not yet responded to Christmas Seal letters. The township quota is 340.00 with 273.30 returned. Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes says delays are likely forgetfulness and urges placing seals high on shoppers lists as they fund TB control via the Rush County TB Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Kenneth Rhodes
Rush County
TB Association
Ripley Township 4-H Boosters Meet at Carthage School
The Ripley Township 4-H Boosters club met December 10 1952 at the Carthage School Building with 31 members present. President John Stanley led the meeting, minutes were approved, old and new business discussed, and refreshments served by Charles Elmore and Robert Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
4-H Boosters Club
Carthage
John Stanley
Charles Elmore
Robert Campbell
Johnston Speaks On Foreign Aid At Former Purdue Banquet
T R Johnston publicity director for Purdue University spoke at the Former Purdue Students Banquet about the US aiding European nations. He described Italian farmers' reliance on primitive methods and oxen for farming and outlined information programs via the E C A and county agents. He noted Purdue enrollment and extension reach, and announced new officers and committees for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
T. R. Johnston
Purdue University
Purdue
Italy
Johnston
Rome
Venus
Florence
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Evansville
Ila Maxine Hiner
International Corn
Center Township
Donald Gray
John Crane
von Knight
Ways and Means
Worth Hudson
Hayden King
Robert Meyer
Harold Clifton, Jr
J. R. Brown
Lowell Innis
Worth Hodson
Charles DeMunbrun
Wilhelm’s
Ann Stager Hosts Kappa Kappa Sigma Christmas Party
Ann Stager and co ostesses Mrs Esther Leisure Mrs Jenny Lou Leisure and Mrs Barbara White hosted a Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority Christmas party at Mrs Stager home. Officers planned January polio drive and Indianapolis Founders Day January 24 with Alpha chapter as hostess. New chapter installation featured with the New Augusta group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stager
Esther Leisure
Jenny Lou Leisure
Barbara White
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Stager
Indianapolis
New Augusta
Bridge
Helen Ruby
Mary Tweedy
Gertrude Bush
Katherine Ellis
Santa Claus
Mary Ellen Pearson
Santa
Bernadine Morgan
Mann Family Nears San Diego Destination
Mr and Mrs Don Mann and family report they are approaching their proposed destination in San Diego California with optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Mann
San Diego
Calif
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Legion Meeting
A. C. Jones
Entertain County Ag Teachers
Brownie
Nancy Marsh
Nerva Pope
Hugh Roberts
Ed Carroll
Roy Hearn
Chu ' Club
Nelie Newby
Wilhelmina Smitha
Alta Carr
Charles Roland
Raymond Manche
Gou, Larry
Carthage High School
J. A. Ruby
St. Nick
Mel
Web
Mr. Clause
Robert McCorkle
Clifford Miller
P. S
Lavada Crevidence
Barbara Miller
Mary Lu Pike
Judy Roberts
Joyce Vance
Lavada
Barbara
Cc—H
WCTW
Phyllis Hull
Jennie Foust
Mr. Montgomery
Bill
Anita Moore
Nancy
Virgil
Judy
Connie Wells
Eldon Plank
Caruso
Janet
John
Steve
Sharon
Mary
Keith
Pitts
Martha Sue
Gloria
Paul
Pete
Jack H
Max R
Marilyn
Bobby Earl
Carol
Millie
Arlington Boy
Joyce
Gene
Barb
Mary Lu
John A
Columbus Diesel
Rush CO
Mrs. Wilson
Ripley Bureau
Edward Fenner
Old Bethel Church
Askren
Fenner
Lucille Larsen
Charles D. Moore
Jack Moore
Fred B. Sims
Kay
Lillie Addison
Bill Cook
Trina Kay
Martin Roberts
Hubert Hill
Grace Porter
OFGAN
Twice Four Bridge Club
Marcus McClurg
Ralph Mosier
Eugene Gardner
Lindley Taylor
Forrest Beck
Wayne Osborn
Ed Bly
Wilbur McCorkle
Sarcane
Lenore Thompson
North Main Street
Thekla Stinger
Anna Faris
Esta Fenner
Iva Cook
Rose Overman
Faris
Letha Moore
Pendleton
Wanda Culbertson
Kappa Kappa Sigma
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