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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1958
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Alfred Campbell and daughter Ann of Carthage R R have returned from a two week vacation to Pompano Beach Florida.
Mr and Mrs Harold Ruby and son David plus John Allen Ruby of Indiana University and Mr and Mrs C W Myers of Rushville returned Saturday from a two weeks holiday in Hollywood and Key West Florida They were dinner guests on Christmas Day at Ft Lauderdale with Mr and Mrs Orin Miller and Mrs Nellie Tweedy
Mr and Mrs C Sakaitis of Dayton Ohio sail January 18 from New York aboard the Queen Mary to Birmingham England where they will reside about a year. Mr Sakaitis will work on a business assignment as an engineer consultant for the Dayton office of Sheffield Tool and Die company. Mrs Sakaitis is sister to Mrs Loyal Hunt and is well known in Carthage.
Mr and Mrs Odell Pitts of Carthage and Mr and Mrs Palmer Zimmerman of Rushville attended the hockey game at the Indianapolis Coliseum on Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Davis and their children came back to Carthage on Friday following a two week holiday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Purviance in Harris Iowa.
Clarence Murray Parker of Malvern Pennsylvania reports his mother Florence Parker a former Carthage resident fell and broke her hip on Friday December 27. She was to have operation and pin setting on December 30. Progress is reported as good.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for Frank L Pearson 80 who died at his home in Charlottesville on Monday He is survived by his widow and five sons and two daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wright of Carthage R R 2 welcomed a daughter born Saturday at Rush Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Cole of Carthage R R 1 had a son born Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCorkle of Greenfield and formerly of Carthage welcomed a 9 pound daughter, Diana Sue, born January 3 at Rush Memorial hospital.
The W. S. C. S. held a gathering last Thursday January 2 at Mrs Mayme McCarty's residence. Assistant hostesses Lillian Stanley Rose Overman and Ella Nelson helped. Faye Whitfield president and Edna Kennedy secretary pro tem led the meeting with evotions and prayers.
The regular MYF meeting on January 6 at Fletcher Methodist church opened with group singing and prayer. Jr Hi led by Jeannine Terhune focused on Being A Good M Y F Member, Sr Hi studied Drinking and Cigarette Smoking led by Dorothy Edwards, then benediction. Twenty four members attended and adjourned to recreation.
A year in Rush County is sketched with birthdays, weddings, civic awards, school milestones, sports, church events, and local business changes. Notable items include birth of Joni Plank, Honorary Coed Captain Carol Ewing, Morristown playoff win, and Maple Lumber Co. acquisition, plus numerous engagements, retirements, and community recognitions throughout January to June.
Town of Carthage and Ripley township publish their annual reports this week. Page 2 features the comprehensive 1957 reports. Also listed is the Statement of Condition for the local State Bank of Carthage on the same page.
Carthage area residents named for jury service include grand jurors William R. Waggoner Donald L. Price Mary Heath Harold D. Stanley Ambrose Stagg Margaret Parmenter Wilbur Vogel Omar L. McKibben Harold L. Draper Herman R. Little Harold H. Ball Russell L. Parish Alma Foust Russell Siler Russell Reed John Osting George Owens Rolla Newkirk Franklin Gordon William M. Winship Jr Raymond Delay Gladys O. Elwell Albion Ratekin Robert Case Lawrence H. Clark Richard Eckel Robert F. Tuttle Ralph Farlow Carroll H. Stevens Paul M. Gray Pearl Leach Elmer Kline Russell Apple Eugene Wier Joe Walker Kenneth Geise all listed from Rushville Manilla Carthage Milroy Knights town and Falmouth with addresses in Rushville Carthage and surrounding townships.
Rushville Indiana business figure notes a shift in farm life as young men rely on family help to start farming and many farmers sell land to pursue factory work. Agricultural agent Clarence L Spuller cites rising costs and changing work patterns in Rush County amid Martin’s Midwest study.
Carthage Blue Raiders defeated the New Salem Eagles 49 45 to open the Rush County Tournament. The win came as Carthage controlled rebounding and built a first half lead before New Salem rallied, ending with a late Raider surge and strong defense.
The Nelson Hardware Store in Arlington burned early Tuesday with damage estimated between 40 000 and 50 000. Only walls remain as a strong wind fanned the flames. Firefighters from Arlington Morristown and Man battled the blaze discovered by Mrs. Orville Gahimer at about 1 20 a m. The owner Lowell Nelson said insurance will cover part of the loss and planning to move operations to Reeves building across the street and rebuild on the site.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roland and daughter Marita and Bobby Stephens of Indianapolis were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roland. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley and Reta visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stover at Markleville on Saturday.
The American Legion Post 816 met at the Carthage Community Center with fifteen members present. The group announced a national award for their leading membership percentage in the state and discussed several coming year projects.
A brief obituary note reports the death of Mrs. Bearl Miller at 8 o clock. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Carthage Ag class members attended John Deere Day. Senior and junior class activities include English term papers and a Chili Supper before the Arlington game on January 17. Bob Hartrold wins the Former Purdue Student Trophy for top Rush County 4-H senior. Band booster candy sales net about seventy dollars. Semester tests set for January 15 and 16 with exemptions for high achievers. odd periods first day even periods second.
The district solo ensemble contest will be held February 1 and 8 at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie. Carthage will enter pianists and Nine Notes and Triple Trio groups. CHS plans a Rhythm Raiders student dance January 22 with tryouts held January 8 for vocalists. A new drum ensemble arrived for the marching band along with a hoped for arrival of new flags for the Arlington ballgame exhibition January 17.
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