09 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1962
Page
1
A Tuesday noon meeting of the Carthage Better Business Association was held at the Geise Restaurant. President Lloyd Manuel and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Clyde Ruby led minutes and the treasurer's report. Members discussed several business matters and planned a Valentine’s Sale at local stores for this Saturday.
Ronnie Bill Draper age 19 of Route 1 Carthage and Janice Mar dell Wrightsman age 18 of Carthage are identified as residents in a regional notice noting their occupations as farmer and factory worker respectively.
The P T O sponsors its annual basketball night at the school gym next Tuesday as a money making project. The opener features 5th and 6th graders, followed by the teachers versus parents game at 8 p.m. Admission is 25 cents.
Three church groups at East St Christian Church met Monday night with Chi-Rho in charge of the opening. Jerry May led songs and Sherry McKain offered the prayer. Teachers included Mrs. Bob McKain, Mrs. Fred Parish, Mrs. Frank Alexander, and Mrs. Clyde Ruby. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mrs Everett Chapman of Greenfield formerly of Carthage remains critically ill at Hancock County hospital Greenfield. John R Stevens was admitted to Community Hospital Indianapolis on Thursday for observation and treatment. Roy Blessinger shows improvement at Community Hospital Indianapolis in room 529.
Carthage Grain Bowling team defeated Dunreith Grain last Sunday at Carth Knight Lanes by 2310 to 1954. Lewis Lafuse led the winners with a 492 series while Jim Linville top-scored for Dunreith with 477.
The Literary Circle hosted by Mrs Harold Dixon gathered eleven members and three guests at her home with Mrs Howard Henley presiding. Mrs Jesse Kizer spoke on the history of the Saturday Evening Post and a Nancy Bell Girls Scholarship Fund offering was taken. The Mixers Home Ec Club met February 2 at Mrs Lewis Lafuse with nine attendees and six children. Plans were set for a family night February 11 and a lesson on censoring undesirable TV programs led by Mrs Merrill Ewing and Mrs Marvin JohnsonPf.
The Carthage Order of Eastern Star will hold a regular stated meeting on February 14 to elect officers. All members are urged to attend. the session will be in formal attire. Baas.
The Better Business Association of Carthage marks Valentine’s Day this weekend with special bargains in local stores. Local merchants participate with promotions, aiming to boost weekend shopping.
Report cards prompt debate on responsibility in Carthage students. Awards for scholastic achievement scarce. students urged to study, while local events note allClass activities include Solo-Ensemble results at Tech High School and new Carthage enrollments. Civic projects and fundraisers detailed. Community notices cover church women fellowship, legion auxiliary plans, and local menus.
Saturday night guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gary Maynard and children of Greenfield with the Graffs. Greenfield visitors Alton Smith called on the Blessingers. Multiple gatherings featured Rev. Miller Lynn of Anderson and the Kinnetts of Dillsboro. Several names attend funerals, hospital visits, and Sunday dinners across Greenfield Rushville Morristown Wanamaker and nearby towns.
Do You Remember When covers events from February 1952 in Carthage and nearby. Highlights include the Carrs welcoming Corwin James Jr. in Alaska, Carthage Legion’s 74 to 49 win over Sulphur Springs, Jerry Edwards scoring 29 points, and local social notices.
Carthage Raiders erased a 28 26 halftime deficit to beat Laurel on Tuesday night for their 11th win against 7 losses. Weidner Jordan and Gatewood sparked a third quarter surge as Carthage shot 22 of 49 from the field while Laurel connected on 18 of 43. Junior High also beat Laurel 33 25. Local shoppers and visitors were noted in Eastgate and Brownstown Columbus a weekend.
Funeral services were held Monday at Arlington Methodist Church for Mrs Phoebe Nelson of near Carthage. Immediate survivors include four sons Oscar Nelson Michigan Thomas Charlottesville Harry Carthage William Carthage area, one daughter Katherine Bates Indianapolis, and one brother Jack Ball Carthage. The Sugar Camp of Rue P Henley near Carthage opened this week on the Carthage Arlington pike and is the largest in operation locally.
Leslie Frazer explains how to verify if earnings from a former construction employer were reported. The article advises obtaining Form OAR-7094 cards, sending every three years for a summary of earnings, and notes reporting rules for farmers: wages for 20 or more days or $150+ in a year must be reported. smaller sums or fewer days need not be.
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