20 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1956
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stinger noted about 25 robins foraging in their yard during breakfast on Wednesday. They remarked the sighting signals that spring may be near.
New addresses show Jack Hinshaw RA 16513136 of the Trag. Co. 2 Prov 82nd Abn Tng Comd Fort Bragg NC and Pvt Richard A Whitfield RA 16500646 Co A 84th Engr Bn Cons 6th Army Fort Ord CA.
Snow of up to six inches covered the Carthage area by noon Thursday with more potential. Weather bureau officials warned totals could reach eight inches by nightfall. Forecasts for Friday and Saturday expected little change in temperature.
Mr and Mrs William Sweet of Carthage are the parents of a girl born Wednesday at Rush Memorial hospital in Rushville.
Town Marshal Hugh Trowbridge arrested Thomas Cadwalader early Sunday for public intoxication. He was arraigned in rustic of peace court and fined fourteen dollars and ninety cents.
Elmer Sandefur underwent major surgery at Hancock County Hospital in Greenfield. Mrs Ina Rhodes observed at Methodist Hospital with her son Kenneth Rhodes. she remains unchanged at home. Local sports fans attended the Crispus Attucks-Shortridge game at Butler Field House Tuesday night. Mixers Home Ec Club met at Mary Eleanor Bash's home with 12 members and guests. routine reports and a lesson on program planning were presented. February meeting set with Maxine Mann.
Container Corporation of America announces acquisition of a 48 acre tract near Renton Washington south of Seattle for a 925000 plant to be built in 1956. J G Robinson says site offers rail and highway access and proximity to northwest markets. 150 workers will be hired.
A community chicken supper was held at Carthage Arlington School Cafeteria this Friday January 20. Servings began at five o’clock and proceeds supported local activities.
John J. Richmond died Friday around 5 PM at his daughter Ann Fitch's home after a three month stay. Born April 2, 1871 near Fitch Kentucky, he was a son of Jake and Mary Butler Richmond. Survived by three sons William Cecil Thomas. two daughters Mary Parson and Sadie Fitch. forty eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Ball Point Church of God near Fitch with burial in Ball Point cemetery.
The Rush County Garden Committee held a re organization meeting at the courthouse Assembly Room with broad local representation. Officers re elected: Chairman Mrs Dayton Stewart Center township Vice chairman Mrs Hazel Porter Union township Secretary Mrs Deweese Stanley Posey township. A March banquet was approved along with a July 12 garden tour for 4 H and adults. Committees for tour exhibits and fair exhibits were named and Purdue garden specialist W B Ward may join the tour. Dayton Stewart will serve on the County Extension Advisory committee.
Rev Kenneth L Marsh of Mount Gilead Ohio will speak during Spiritual Emphasis Week at Carthage Friends Church January 22 9. Revival services begin Sunday morning and continue each evening at 730 PM Russell and Mildred Nigh lead music with special numbers from area churches and Friends Meetings. Community invited to join in Bible centered services focused on inspiration fellowship and Christian responsibility.
The Friendship class met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Mayme McCarty and Mrs. Lenore Thompson as assistants. Mrs. Esta Fenner led devotions and managed the business session. A clever social hour contest by Mrs. Thekla Stinger was won by Mrs. Fenner. guests for refreshments included Mr. Thompson, Mr. Fenner, Mr. Stinger, and Mr. McCarty.
In fall 1954 Judy Kennedy of Carthage School joined the seventh grade after illness confined her to hospital or home. She used mechanical aids to move about and remained on the honor roll all first semester. The issue also lists perfect attendance across grades seven to twelve and offers profiles of Franklin and other school events including a toboggan party and a newsy pickup column.
Howard C. Sheller, income tax consultant, will assist taxpayers at the local auto license branch with gross income tax forms. Forms and tax payments are due by January 31. The article outlines 1955 Indiana law changes affecting contractors, effective March 11, 1955, with definitions and scope for prime or sub contractors.
A public notice urges readers to check their mailing stencil at page top and renew subscriptions that expired in December or January 1 1956.
Carthage led 60 51 over Mays in a decisive basketball victory. Evening at home featured guests Mr and Mrs Eugene Gardner and son Dean along with the Pitts and Earnest families. Fidelity class of the Methodist church will be entertained by Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson Tuesday evening.
The Moscow school hosts the Four Townships Farmers Institute program Thursday evening January 26 and Friday January 27 with 38 classes open to 4 H Club members from Orange Posey Walker or Ripley townships. Exhibits due by 9 00 p m Thursday with one entry per class. Premiums for third place all classes and ribbons for fifth.
A general committee met in Rush County courthouse to plan the county achievement program set for Wednesday evening April 4 in Milroy. Harold Clifton Jr. chaired the meeting and named committees for program arrangements budget publicity and more while noting several illness updates and local social visits.
The Ripley Township Conservation Club met at the Community Center and elected 1956 officers: Robert S. Moore president, Ed Carroll vice president, and James J. Miller secretary treasurer. A $25 donation was approved for the Henry Henley Public Library fundraiser.
Guy Ewing sells the livestock and hauling for hire business to Dale May and Warren Stevens. The deal last weekend transferred two trucks and one driver. Stevens owns Modern Service Station and sold half its interest to May so the two buy and run both businesses equally. May, formerly with a national trucking firm, is Carthage born and the son of Charles and Mrs. May. Ewing retires after thirty years of service and will continue his lime and phosphate business.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fenner and son Larry hosted a turkey dinner Sunday. Honor guest was Mrs. Katie Cowell of Indianapolis, Mrs. Fenner’s aunt, celebrating a birthday anniversary. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Fenler of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fenner.
Lafayette Indiana reports that strawberries become a 4-H project this year with revised rules allowing starting with 100 plants. Purdue assistant state 4-H leader Bob Amick notes strong demand and potential income, advising enrollment at county extension offices and to pick up the Purdue bulletin Strawberries for the Home.
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