Miss Bettina Murray Tops Starmaker Revue on TV
Miss Bettina Murray of Carthage daughter of Mrs William H Skinner appeared on Starmaker Revue Sunday morning from Cincinnati WLWI TV. She performed a tap rhythm number and won first place earning a Westinghouse transistor radio. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs Skinner and James Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettina Murray
Carthage
William H. Skinner
Cincinnati
WLWI
Miss Murray
Westinghouse
Skinner
James Webb
Chi Rho Opens Second Meeting With Lesson on Friendship
The newly formed Chi Rho group held its second meeting led by Mrs. Edith Hull. Mrs. William Willey delivered an engaging lesson on friendship as eighteen members answered roll call. Next week the group will respond with a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hull
William Willey
Linda
Harold
Ladies to vacation by motor trip to Florida
Mrs. Anna Miller of Carthage and Misses Mable Craig Ada Craig and Nelle Craig of Portland Indiana will leave Saturday for a month long motor trip and vacation in Florida. They will be based in Ft. Myers Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Miller
Carthage
Mable Craig
Ada Craig
Nelle Craig
Portland
Indiana
Florida
Ft. Myers
CYF Meeting Highlights and Attendance Contest
The Regular CYF meeting was held at the church with group singing led by Dorothy Edwards. Karen Graff and Marilyn Jackson led a discussion on What To Look For In a Date. Fourteen attendees formed committees for next week and adjourned for refreshments. Team 2 trails Team 1 by one point in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CYF
Dorothy Edwards
Karen Graff
Marilyn Jackson
Judy Harold
Aberdeen Show Attended by Stoten and Herkless
Mr and Mrs Donald Stoten Sr Donald Stoten Jr and Mr and Mrs Roy Herkless attended the 3rd Annual Indiana Aberdeen Futurity Show at the State fair grounds Indianapolis Friday Tonald Stoten Sr attended the banquet at the Marott hotel in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stoten
Donald Stoten, Jr
Roy Herkless
Indiana
Pam Hunt Stars In Dixon Dance Revue at High School
Several Carthage residents attended the Dixon Dance Revue at the Connersville High School auditorium sponsored by the Whitewater Shrine Club. Miss Pamela Hunt performed a solo and appeared in two group numbers with the Art Siler Combo providing accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Connersville
Whitewater
Marines Private Allan Skinner Returns on Furlough to Carthage
Pvt. 1st Class Allan Skinner of the U.S. Marines arrived in Carthage Monday evening from Camp Pendleton California for an extended furlough with his father William H. Skinner Mrs. Skinner and family.
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Allan Skinner
U.S. Marines
Carthage
Camp Pendleton
California
William H. Skinner
World Day of Prayer Service Set for February 21
The World Day of Prayer Union Service of all churches will be held Friday February 21 from 2 pm to 3 pm at Carthage Methodist Church. Special music will be provided by each church.
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Carthage Methodist Church
Weber Family Returns From Southern Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Weber of Carthage and Mrs. Emma Weer of Wilkinson came home Saturday after a twelve day trip visiting Nashville and New Orleans and attending the R E M C convention in Dallas Texas.
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Hugh Weber
Carthage R. R
Emma Weer
Wilkinson
Nashville
Tennessee
New Orleans
R.E.M.C
Dallas
Texas
Henry Stinger Speaks at Greenfield Chamber Dinner
Henry Stinger was the speaker for the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce evening dinner meeting at the Greenfield Shelter House last week.
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Greenfield
Henry Stinger
Greenfield Chamber of Commerce
Greenfield Shelter House
Local health notes report multiple family illnesses
Mrs. John Porter is convalescing at her home from sickness the past week. John Porter is slowly improving. Mrs. James Terhune is seriously ill at her home on Carthage RR.
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John Porter
James Terhune
Carthage
Mrs Paul Akers Undergoes Surgery at Rush Memorial
Mrs Paul Akers underwent surgery at Rush Memorial Hospital this Thursday morning February 18. Her room number is 246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Akers
Rush Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Day Banquet Attended by Rushville Residents
The Rushville Lincoln Day Banquet drew guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore Mr and Mrs Larry Apple Mrs Anice Bly and son Frank Freel Bever Jr Royce Joseph and Kenneth Rhodes. Congressman Walter Judd of Minnesota was the principal speaker.
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Rushville
Ralph Moore
Larry Apple
Anice Bly
Frank
Freel Bever Jr
Royce Joseph
Kenneth Rhodes
Walter Judd
Minnesota
Large turnout at February P T O meeting in Carthage
More than 200 parents and students packed the Community Center basement for the P T O event. The evening featured a schoolwide spelling bee with winners named from each grade and a grand winner Craig Lafuse of the fourth grade.
Sunday Guests and Local Visits Report
A sequence of social calls and dinners as families visit from Martinsville Rushville Anderson Carthage Greenfield Indianapolis and Richmond. Notable events include Robert Hunt's birthday dinner hosted by Elmer Hunt with family from Greenfield and Sharon Hunt and several visitors from Rushville and Martinsville.
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Ben Neal
Robert Readle
Martinsville
B. L. Long
Rushville
Kern Thomas
Julia Davis
Anderson
Gertrude Wooldridge
Carthage
Oliver Earnest
Elmer Hunt
Robert Hunt
Greenfield
Sharon Hunt
Manley Abercrombie
Elmer Fenner
Larry
Leonard Jackson
Alma Reddick
Helen Medsker
Indianapolis
Logan Nelson
Oliver Barnest
Richmond
Crusade for Freedom Day Sponsored by Carthage Auxiliary
Hazel Alexander announces the Carthage American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor Crusade for Freedom Day from February 11 to February 23. Local Auxiliary members join nationwide in collecting contributions for Crusade for Freedom, supporting Radio Free Europe and informing 70 million people in Soviet bloc countries.
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Carthage American Legion Auxiliary
Hazel Alexander
ALA
Crusade For Freedom
Radio Free Europe
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
American, Legion Auxiliary
New Restaurant Opens on Mill Street in Old Bud Henderson Site
Robert King opens a new restaurant in the former Bud Henderson appliance store building on Mill Street. The venture is run with involvement from Rachel King, the owner’s mother, in the operation.
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Mill Street
Bud Henderson
Noah Brooks
Robert King
Rachel King
Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Report
The Me thodist Youth Fellowship held its regular meeting on Monday night February 10. The session opened with worship and singing, Stan Lynch gave a talk titled Am I An M Y F Member, and the gathering closed with prayer. Thirty two attended before recreation and refreshments.
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M. Y. F. News
Methodist _ Youth Fellowship
Stan Lynch
Friendship Class Plans Valentine Exchange at Methodist Church
The Friendship Class of the Methodist Church will meet next Tuesday with Mable Manche. Assisting hostesses will be Dorothy Miller and Laura Benson. A Valentine exchange box will be featured.
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The
Methodist Church
Mable Manche
Dorothy Miller
Laura Benson
Seniors Present Let ME Talk Community Play
The Senior Class at the Community Center stages a three act comedy Let Me Talk next Thursday at 8 p.m. Directed by Eugene Gardner the cast of twelve seniors includes Ed Lynn played by Jim Terhune and his family and friends in a tale of insecurity and transformation. Reserved tickets are 60 cents, general admission 50 cents for adults and 30 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert St. Clair
Eugene Gardner
Ed Lynn
Jim Terhune
Ann
Dorothy Edwards
Nikky
Kirby Overman
Sally
Norma Sipes
Diana
Bettina Murray
Virginia
Carolyn Patterson
Barry
Mike Ruby
Hortense
Mabel Hinton
Mr. Bates
Larry Grocox
George Nickers
Paul Turner
Ellen
Maryin Jackson
Andy Robbins
John Hunt
Merchants Form New Business Club
A group of seventeen merchants met Tuesday morning February 11 at 9 at the Community Center. Frank Hampton was elected president with Hubert Hunt as vice president and Robert Shockney as secretary and treasurer, Royce Joseph as assistant. A by-laws committee was named and another meeting set for February 18 at 9, inviting all merchants.
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Hubert Hunt
Frank Hampton
Robert Shockney
Royce Joseph
Hampton
Clyde Ruby
Unemployment Surpasses 100000 Mark in Indiana
Indiana sees 100273 unemployment insurance claims filed last week up from 97712 prior. Out of work-for-week or more claims rise to 87398 despite some workers returning after short layoff. Auto plant operates on alternate weeks. severe weather halts outdoor work and fires close a southern plant.
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Indiana
OES Elects New Officers at Carthage Chapter Meeting
A Carthage Chapter 574 OES stated meeting on February 12 at the Masonic Hall featured a baby dedication for Vicky Land led by Sister Josephine Brown with Mildred Cramer and Edna Kennedy assisting. New officers were elected including Bonnie Patterson as Worthy Matron and Frederick Patterson as Worthy Patron. Memorial services were held for deceased members, and the gathering ended with songs and refreshments.
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Carthage
OES
Masonic Hall
Vicky Land
Josephine Brown
Mildred Cramer
Edna Kennedy
Josephine
Arminta Ruby
Mildred
Bonnie Patterson
Frederick Patterson
Leone Mosier
Donald Fancher
Rachel King
Bertha Beck
Kathleen Piles
Catherine Liebrandt
Arminta
Flying is Fine The Arizona Flight Letter
Mary Gurley writes from Phoenix describing her Chicago to Phoenix TWA flight lasting 5 hours 45 minutes at 310 mph 20 000 feet. She notes weather blue skies green grass in Phoenix and safe flying compared to driving. She lists a warm meal and view from her seat near the pilot. Sunday guests visit Mr and Mrs David Ray in town.
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Mary Gurley
Arizona
Kenny
Jane
Phoenix
Chicago
TWA
Indiana music auditions recognize Carthage students
About 1200 high school musicians from fifty east central Indiana schools auditioned at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie on February 8. Local Carthage students received ratings from excellent to superior in solo and small ensemble performances, with several earning top marks eligible for the statewide contest.
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Indiana
Indiana School Music Association
Ball State Teachers College
Muncie
Carthage
Jeannine Terhune
Sharon Todd
Pamela Hunt
Superior
Gary Clayton
James Ellis
David Ruby
Mike Ruby
Cathy Ruby
Marcia Leisure
Kellis Veach
Leonard Jackson Takes Prizes at Barrow Show
Indianapolis February 11 Grand championships in three divisions at the ninth Hoosier Spring Barrow Show were awarded at the Swine Barn Indiana State Fairgrounds. L L Stewart & Son Frankfort won the grand champion truckload. Reserve truckload by J W Ralph Bishop Atlanta. Grand champion pen of three Otis Harvey Whitestown. Reserve pen of three Hollis O Williams & Son Knightstown. Grand champion single barrow Paul Larson Frankfort. Reserve single barrow Hollis O Williams & Son Knightstown. 694 hogs entered.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Fairgrounds
L. L. Stewart & Son
Frankfort
J. W. Ralph Bishop
Atlanta
Otis Harvey
Whitestown
Hollis O. Williams & Son
Knightstown
Paul Larson
Raiders knock off New Salem 65 44 in league clash
Carthage blisters New Salem 65 to 44 for their 12th win of the season as Bill Parish Jack Smith and Jack Tipton pace the Raiders. Parish 20 points Smith 15 Wrightsman 14 lead the attack while New Salem’s Tom 17 tops visiting scoring. Carthage shoots .422 and dominates early, building 12 8 and 25 19 leads, with defensive rebounding by Smith Parish and Wrightsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Ruby
Clara Jo Henley
Judy Harrold
Sec-Treas
Mardell Wrightsman
Mary Jane Blankenship
Pam Hunt
Deanna Carroll
Carol Todd
Charlen Morris
Linda Harrold
Judy Kennedy
Sue Sandefur
Sue Mosier
Sue Copple
C-H-S
Paul Turner
Carthage
New Salem
Parks
Mays
Phil Sprague
Raiders
Big Bill Parish
Parish
Jack Smith
Jack Tipton
Smith
Bill Parish
Jerry Wrightsman
Tom
P Smith
B. Parish
P. Parish
Wrightsman
Magee
Overman
Ruby Sawuo Nondeesageenenlil
Ae Leisure
Naylor
Cove Vie Seemeenen
Gene Davison
R. Wilson
Dunigan
Stewart
Hart
Jay
Team
Ue Meso Ce Carthage
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Aberdeen
P. T. O. Meeting
Community Center
Albert Terhune
Robert Malone
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Josephine Alexander
Helen Patton
P.T.O. Smorgasbord
Charles Morris
Dorothy McShurley
Hulda Fort
Veda Lord
Alta Carfield
Eugene R. Gardner
Mike Joseph
Mary Patton
Rick McNabb
Danny Hamilton
Kim Lafuse
Michael Matlock
Jimmie Edwards
Sharon
Kay Smith
Fredia Ellis
Dale Johnson
Sherry McKain
Billie Henley
Craig Lafuse
Gary Back
Jessica Kline
Michael Whitfield
Arlene Ruby
Brenja Ross
Ronnie Back
Mae Finch
Cynthia Brooks
Carol Ellis
Dickie Fannin
Eldon Jackson
Sue Siler
Rickey Henley
Raymond Plue
Phyllis Tipton
Karen Magee
Kelly Veach
Ronnie Tuttle
Marsha Leisure
Dudley Leisure
Carthage High School
Bill Ross
Arlington
Switzerland
Miss Carfield
Africa
Morris
Taylor
al G. Wright
Purdue
Morton Memorial
Milroy
Rush County
Congress
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Jack E. Reich
State Chamber
Eisenhower
Reich
Lothair Teeter
Hagerstown
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Elmer
Mildred Kline
George Carl Kline, Jr
East Side Park Addition
Joseph L
Maxine Kline
George
Emma Kline
George and
George C. Jr
Loretta Kline
East Side Park
Fred and
Evelyn Parish
John
Alice Stoner
Rose Hill
Flora Kirkpatrick
John H
Raola Rogers
Howard E. Henley
Helen E. Cosand
Sarah Newby Will
Paul
Margaret Doughty
Hancock County
Leland Hawkins
Loyall Hunt
Ray Fox
Charles Roland
Russell Roland
A. G. Wright
Merchants Favor Business Club
David Ray
Jesse Ray
Fred Shelton
Waldron
John Whitfield
Carol Carver
Barrow
Eagles
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