16 Jan 1959
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1959
Page
1
Dr. H. L. Hensler attended the 75th annual convention of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis this week spanning Wednesday through Friday.
The Carthage Band Boosters will gather at the school on Tuesday January 20 at 7:30 PM to discuss activities and support for the band. Local residents and band families are invited to attend and contribute.
Mrs. Margaret Sparks and Miss Anne Gillard, operators of the Fair Lady Dress Shop, attended the Indiana Woman's and Apparel Club summer showing on Wednesday at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis.
Ed Ruby left by train last Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ruby in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
The Carthage Lions Club met at the Community Center for a dinner with seventeen members and three guests. Guests included Attorney Harold Hill and Rev. Robert Kendall, who spoke. Fred Magee joined as a member.
Clifford Miller once of Carthage and Rosalie Womack wed on December 20 1958 at Quincy Michigan Methodist Church parsonage Rev Robert Garrett officiated. Parents are James Miller of Quincy formerly Carthage and Monte Womack of Knightstown. Couple resides R R 2 Quincy Michigan.
Mrs. John R. Stevens reports her husband was bitten by a dog owned by Clarence Henley on Tuesday while walking to work. He received treatment at the doctor's office.
The M Y F met Monday night at 7 p m in the church. Lynn Kennedy led singing and Beth Roberts read scripture. Dorothy Edwards gave the lesson What If Jesus Came To Your Home Jean nine Terhune led business and Sue Mosier was elected vice president.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hankins of Muncie welcomed a 5 lb 9 oz daughter born Wednesday January 14 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hankins of Carthage.
A call meeting of Rush Lodge No. 580 F and AM is issued for Saturday January 17. Work to be given on the Master Masons Degree. Eugene R. Gardner, secretary. E. Lee Patton, Worshipful Master.
Mr and Mrs William Pitts of Carthage R R welcomed a son born Friday at Rush Memorial Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Pitts family and local community.
Miss Linda Ewing daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Ewing received her diploma from an aeronautics course at Humbolt Institute Minneapolis Minn She is employed as secretary to the Personnel Manager of the new Rubber Co in Minneapolis
Mrs. Mary Frances Royse McCormick, formerly of Carthage, writes from Phoenix about enjoying the Carthage Citizen and news of friends. She notes the mild winter weather in Phoenix and says she has followed Indiana weather reports on TV and in the papers.
Golden Dawn Farms in Carthage sold two Aberdeen Angusr cows to William Hammond and Son of Anderson Indiana and a registered Angus cow to Robert Shanton of Pendleton Indiana.
A boy was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil DeWeese at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richard Harrold attended a County Red Cross board luncheon at the Durbin Hotel last Thursday.
The Carthage High School newsletter covers semester exam exemptions debate with pros and cons for college-bound students. It notes the National Merit Scholarship Test on April 28, 1959, and lists upcoming games, fundraisers, and school notices. Also features staff news on Miss Alta Carfield’s 32 years teaching sixth grade and her education.
A satirical critique of modern dietary science and hygiene culture. The piece rails against overprofessionalization in cooking and daily routines, mocks kitchen gadgetry, and traces human progress from primitive eating to the invention of forks and baths, ending with a note that the article continues on page 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Moore of Rushville and Mr. and Mrs. Parvel Moore were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Ruby were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson called at the Pasco Funeral one Friday to pay their respects to Linda Bever and also visited Charles Bever at the Hancock County hospital.
The PTA meeting at the Community Center Tuesday night featured attorney Harold Hill as speaker. President Robert Shockney presided, Roy Stanley read a Genesis devotion, and Joyce Harrold reported the December secretary’s notes.
Ripley Township Conservation Club schedules a public meeting for Thursday night January 22 inviting everyone to attend. The meeting will cover chief business and discussion on planning a fox drive soon and invites participation in organizing the drive.
Jimmy Dale son of Mr and Mrs Robert Dale entered Henry County Hospital Wednesday morning for observation officials report he is in stable condition and under medical care
New Salem A Eagles claim their eighth Rush County Tournament title by defeating Manilla 51 to 40. Strong defense and balanced five-man play shut down Manilla star Don Harper while Tom Naylor Danny Craft and Tom English sparked the late surge to pull away.
Public Service Company of Indiana completed the first 150000 kilowatt generating unit at the New Albany Generating Station. The unit is part of four 150000 kW units planned, with second unit in service early this year and third and fourth in 1960 and 1961. Total project cost is about 110 million dollars, expanding capacity by over 50 percent by 1961 to more than 1600000 kilowatts from 300000 a decade earlier.
The State Bank of Carthage held its annual meeting on Tuesday January 13 1959 electing directors Ross J Tweedy Lillian R Coleman Howard E Henley Donald Staten Sr Fred W Parish William H Dixon and Hugh Weber The officers chosen for the year are Howard E Henley president Ross J Tweedy vice president William H Dixon cashier and Arthur W Winfield assistant cashier Hugh Weber will work part time on Thursday Friday and Saturday. The bank reports surplus increased from 50000 to 75000 dollars.
The East Central Conference freshmen tourney kicks off next Thursday in Centerville and Morristown. Pairings include Union City vs Middletown and Spiceland vs Centerville in Centerville, Morristown matches Morristown vs Milroy and Morton vs Knightstown with Carthage facing the winner of game 1 in Morristown. Final round Saturday January 24 may be in Morristown with games at 1, 2 and 7 PM. Admission 25 cents students 50 cents adults. Trophy to winner.
The Rev. James King of Dayton Ohio was an overnight guest Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Patton and children. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harrold of near Knightstown were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrold and family. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Siler and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carson Jr. and family.
Plans with Pub lic Service Company set a March 3 meeting to address farm wiring problems and overload risks. The article discusses older barns wired for light, improper fuses, and common fire causes, plus rewiring ideas and public questions. It also notes 4H junior leadership efforts and corn growing contest results with notable yields and fertilization details.
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