Birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Conley
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Conley at Rush Memorial Hospital Rushville R R 2 Wednesday. The Fox Drive by Ripley Conservation Club yielded ten foxes with thirty five participants. A follow up drive is planned for Saturday January 30 at 9 a.m. lunch at Tweedy Memorial Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Conley
R.R
Rush Memorial Hospital
Rushville
FOX Drive
Ripley Conservation Club
Tweedy Memorial Center
Altenkruses Welcome Daughter Lisa Kay In Fort Wayne
Mr and Mrs Ned Altekruse of Fort Wayne announce the birth of their daughter Lisa Kay born Sunday January 24 weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces. Mrs Altekruse is the former Kay Jackson, niece of Mrs Lettie May of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Altekruse
Ft. Wayne
Lisa Kay
Altekruse
Kay Jackson
Lettie May
Carthage
Greenfield Brotherhood and Sisterhood Announces Special Meeting
A special meeting is set for Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenfield Memorial building to sign new members and conduct general business. The regular meeting is February 8 at 7:30 p.m. Info via Mrs. Earnest Baker or Mrs. Dorothy Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Brotherhood and Sisterhood Organization
Greenfield Memorial
Earnest Baker
Dorothy Williams
Morristown Couple Welcomes Terrance Lee Kuhn
Mr and Mrs Donald Kuhn of Morristown announce the birth of their son Terrance Lee Kuhn on January 13 at Rush Memorial Hospital. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs William Nelson and great grandchild of Mr and Mrs Oliver Earnest of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kuhn
Morristown
Terrance Lee
Rush Memorial Hospital
William Nelson
Oliver Earnest
Carthage
Chi Rho Meeting Notes From January 25 1960
The Chi Rho met on Monday January 25 1960 with 18 members and 1 guest. Sherry McKain led the Bible pledge and closing prayer, Bonita Gatewood gave the flag salute, and Arlene Ruby Larry Bush and Sally Bush led songs. The group discussed plans for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHI Rho
Sherry McKain
Bonita Gatewood
Arlene Ruby
Larry Bush
Sally Bush
Shirley couple welcome 6 lb daughter Beverly Sue
Mr and Mrs Gene Cupp of Shirley announce the birth of their daughter Beverly Sue weighing six pounds on January 21. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson and the great granddaughter of Mrs Elmer Hunt of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Cupp
Shirley
Beverly Sue
Paul Wilson
Elmer Hunt
Carthage
Rush County Past Presidents Luncheon Attended by Mrs Forrest Moore
Mrs Forrest Moore attended the Rush County Home Demonstration Past Presidents luncheon at the Durbin Hotel Monday in Durbin Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Moore
Rush County
Durbin
Rushville
Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting Held at Farmland Church
The pastors attended the Quarterly Conference of Indiana yearly Meeting at Farmland Friends Church Monday with lunch served at noon by church ladies. Rev. Merle Roe of Kansas Yearly Meeting spoke, joined by attendees including Harry Cooper Charlottesville Edwin Barker Westland George Cole Little Pisa Russell Nigh Walnut Pidce and Herman Parker Carthage Friends Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Ridge
Indiana
Farmland Friends Church
Merle Roe
Kansas
Winslows of Greenfield Welcome Melissa Kay
Mr and Mrs James Winslow of Greenfield are the parents of a girl named Melissa Kay born January 12 at Hancock County Hospital. Grandmother is Mrs Claribe Winslow of Greenfield formerly of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winslow
Greenfield
Melissa Kay
Hancock Co. Hospital
Claribe Winslow
Carthage
Junior Youth Church News Highlights From Last Week
The Christian Junior Youth met at the church last Thursday. Mike Joseph showcased a new record player while guests enjoyed listening to records. Mrs. Lloyd Manuel read a story and Mrs. Robert Kendall led a game. Refreshments were served. Billy Henley and Christine Kendall will chair next meeting refreshments. Sharon Smith filed the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Youth
Mike Joseph
Lloyd Manuel
Tizn
Robert Kendall
Billy Henley
Christine Kendall
Sharon Smith
Billy Long Named Acting Elementary Principal
The Rushville City Schools board announces Billy Long as acting elementary principal for the remainder of the school year. He replaces Kenneth Fields who retires and plans to seek other employment. Long is married to La Marie Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Long
Rushville City Schools
Kenneth Fields
Long
la Marie Neal
Ben Neal
Carthage High School Kids Bridge Activities In 1959
Carthage High School reviews the Kid Kanteen program emphasizing self government and discipline. It outlines meeting times for grades seven through twelve and one through six, notes adult advisers, and stresses community responsibility for success. Guests welcomed. future plans align with ball game schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KID Kanteen
Carthage
Rush County
Kanteen Council
Promoted Marines Honored in Local Notes from Carthage
Thomas M. Gorman Jr promoted to first class in the Marines now stationed on Okinawa. Address listed at PFC Thomas M. Gorman Jr 1861882 Hg Co ASD Bn 3rd FSR FMF FPO San Francisco. Also: Richard E. Wells, son of Clyde Wells, featured in Indianapolis Times photo with U S Forrestal sailors en route to an eight month Norfolk to New York cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Gorman, JR
Okinawa
Thomas Gorman
Hg. Co
F.S.R
FMF
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Carthage
Richard Wells
Clyde Wells
Indianapolis
U.S. Forrestal
Richard
Norfolk
Richard E. Wells
U.S.S. Forrestal
Fleet Post Office
New York
N.Y
New Sign for Tax Exemptions Opens Applications
County Auditor Howard Ewbank announces new forms for property tax exemptions under the 1959 General Assembly law. Applications must be filed January 1 to March 1, with penalties up to 1000 dollars fine and 1 to 5 years imprisonment for false statements. The law excludes old age and mortgage exemptions, which follow normal procedures after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ewbank
General Assembly
Ewbank
Artist caught at Greenfield for fraud checks
A 56 year old man identified as R. B. Smith of Knightstown was arrested in Greenfield for passing fraudulent checks. He claimed to own a Knightstown business building and had passed checks in Carthage and a local drug store. Police say he is wanted on bad check charges in Henry and Rush Counties. He was picked up after spending the night downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Smith
Knightstown
Greenfield
Smith
Henry
Rush
Carthage
Fenner Family Holds Birthday Dinner in Indianapolis
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fenner and son Larry joined Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fenner for a family birthday dinner honoring Edward Fenner. The celebration was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fenner at their Indianapolis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Fenner
Larry
Edward Fenner
Mrs
Arthur Fenner
Indianapolis
Waldron Edges Blue Raiders in Narrow Victory
Waldron Hawks defeated Carthage Raiders 50-43 with strong defense limiting Carthage to few open looks. Waldron led 11-5, 26-21, 39-30, while Doughty was held scoreless in the first period and finished with 13. The local seconds also fell 38-36 in double overtime after a 32-32 regulation and 36-36 tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Raiders
Waldron Mohawks
Carthage
Shelby County
Waldron
Doughty
Charlottesville Beats Carthage to End Raiders Winning Streak
In Charlottesville last Friday Carthage fell 68 54 ending a nine game Raiders run. Jim Rucker led Carthage with 18 points while Charlottesville starters Dough ty and Watkins teamed for 13. Muir added five field goals as the locals won the curtain raiser 42 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Carthage Raiders
Carthage
Raiders
Jim Rucker
Doughty
Watkins
Muir
Personal visit notes from Indiana couples and relatives
Janet Hunt and Jane Hunt spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Steve Hunt and their son in Lafayette. Alvin Sohn of Riverside California was overnight guest of George Apple and wife. Sohn, former resident, visited her father in Muncie. Ira Meade of Mt Summit and daughter Janie of Indiana University called on Howard McCorkle and Donna Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Hunt
Jane Hunt
Steve Hunt
Lafayette
Alvin Sohn
Riverside
California
George Apple
Sohn
Muncie
Ira Meade
Mt. Summit
Janie
Indiana University
Howard McCorkle
Donna
Louis White Earns Reserve Corn Title At Show
Ronald Haffner of New Ross won the grand sweepstakes award in the state junior corn and soy bean show with 10 ears of hybrid corn. The reserve championship went to Louis White of Carthage. Carol Stewart of Greensburg added a sweepstakes award for shelled single-cross hybrid corn. Her sister Barbara was reserve champion with 10 ears of hybrid seed corn. Tom Billings of Flora was runner up to Carol in the shelled seed division. Other division sweepstakes winners include Gary Wilson Markleville for soybeans Niles Sharp Modoc for shelled hybrid corn and Richard Long Butler for single-cross corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis White
Ronald Haffner
New Ross
Carthage
Carol Stewart
Greensburg
Barbara
Tom Billings
Flora
Carol
Gary Wilson
Markleville
Niles Sharp
Richard Long
Butler
Rush County Achievement Banquet Planned for March 30
The Rush County Achievement Program will be held March 30 in the Rushville High School multi purpose room. Lewis Lafuse chairs the planning committee with John R. White overseeing the booklet honoring winners. Multiple subcommittees were named for arrangements, program, budget, publicity, and overall coordination. A special committee will select the booklet dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville High School
General Planning Committee
Lewis Lafuse
John R. White
Worth Hodson
Russell Dora
Carl Ging
Floyd Hiner
Laurence
Paul Potts
Harold Dick
Kenneth Brashaber
Lowell Wilson, Jr
Harold Clifton
Harold Campbell
Oakley Smith
Alton Gordon
Newton Halterman
Max Richey
Harold Clifton, Jr
Noel Hodge
Paul Norris
von Knight
Dave Kennedy
Louis White
Donald Meyers
Eddie Hosford
Haydon King
William F. Smith
Richard Hiner
Kenneth Rhodes
Max Somers
Joe Alexander
Wallace Haehl
Wayne Logan
Jean Cox
Ron Humphrey
C. L. Spuller
Lewi Lafuse
Worth Hudson
David Kennedy
Don Myers
Ivan Alexander
Bob Crawley
Frances Thomas
John Looney
M Y F Meeting Minutes Report January 25 1950
The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a backwards meeting Monday at 7 00 pm with benediction and closing song. Rhoades gave the lesson introduced by Lou Magee. Jeannine Terhune performed a backwards solo as the group sang. Judy Kennedy presided as the business session adjourned with no new or old business. Sue Mosier and Judy Kennedy provided last week’s refreshments. Treasurer reported and secretary minutes were read backwards. Richard Doughty gave opening prayer and W S C S served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Rhoades
Lou Magee
Jeannine Terhune
Sue Mosier
Judy Kennedy
Richard Doughty
W.S.C.S
Humes Visit Stumpf Family in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Louis Humes attended a Monday visit with Mr and Mrs Richard Stumpf and their son in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Humes
Richard Stumpf and Son
Indianapolis
Francis Lord Hurt In Crossing Collision At Homer
Francis R. Lord aged 48 of Rural Ri 2 remains on the serious list at Rush Memorial Hospital after a Friday morning collision with a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Homer crossing. His car was dragged about 200 feet along the tracks before dropping from a bridge. he suffered a complete fracture of the rib cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis R. Lord
Ri 2
Rush Memorial Hospital
Mr. Lord
Homer Crossing
Five new actions listed in Rush Circuit filings
Three divorces headline five new actions on file in Rush Circuit Court. Edith I. Miller of Arlington sues Clyde O. Miller for alimony and support after a September 12 marriage in Tuscola and a recent separation. Phyllis Dye of Carthage seeks custody of three children from Sherman Dye after a November 18 1952 marriage and January 5 separation. Patricia C. Gelwicks of Center Township employed at Container Corporation sues Johnston Gelwicks of Brentwood Long Island for cruel and inhuman treatment and custody of a minor child. they wed September 6 1947 and separated July 28 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Edith I. Miller
Arlington
Phyllis Dye
Carthage
Patricia C. Gelwicks
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children
Center Township
Clyde O. Miller
Miller
Millers
Tuscola
Dye
Sherman Dye
Gelwicks
Container Corporation
Johnston Gelwicks
Brentwood
Long Island
N.Y
Rushville Loan Assn Leads Four States in 1959
Rushville Loan Association led the Louisville Farm Credit District in 1959 with 1 656 500 in loans to 136 farms in Rush, Decatur, Union and Franklin counties. William F Smith heads the Rushville group which serves 800 members. credit and service praised by E V Landers Federal Land Bank president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Smith
Rushville
Federal Land Bank of
Louisville
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank Association of
Brookville
Mr. Smith
Marjorie Garretson
Margreta Lois Masters
Rushville Group
George Tevis
Manilla
A. W. Foxworthy
Greensburg
Denzil Ball
Charles Ed King
Lowell Pruet
Glenwood
Fred Newkirk
Falmouth
Willard Anderson
Westport
Dimmitt Butcher
Wm. F. Suhre
Marion Bennett
Okeana
Ohio
Matthias Werner
Metamora
Clarence Waltz
Liberty
Indianapolis Movie Auction At Lyric Theater
Donna McCorkle and Mrs. Howard McCorkle visited the Rush family near Manilla Sunday. In the evening Miss McCorkle and Miss Sipes attended the Porgy and Bess movie auction at the Lyric theater in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flick visited Holton relatives. Marlene Graff of Indianapolis was a weekend guest of her parents Joe and Mrs. Graff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna McCorkle
Howard McCorkle
Norma Sipes
Robert Rush
Manilla
Miss McCorkle
Miss Sipes
Porgy and
Bess
Lyric Theater
Indianapolis
Fred Flick
Henry Flick
Holton
Indiana
Marlene Graff
Joe Graff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carthage High School
Mrs. Smith
Dale Copple
Robert Lee
Kim Tweedy
Miss Todd
Michael Back
Marilyn Edwards
John Ewing
Ricky Hampton
Charles Henley
Judy Kline
Vernon Little
Lorinda Mirkush
Warren Nigh
Mary Patton
Alexander
Rebecca Smith
Verna Stevens
Dale Johnson
Mr. Allen
Jessica Kline
van Overman
Mike Whitfield
Miss Carfield
John Geise
Craig Lafuse
Peggy Ben Addison
Jennifer Eoff
May Finch
Michael Lafuse
Judith Marsh
Jeanie Stapp
Cynthia Brooks
Sandra Davis
Linda Miller
Larry Fenner
Kathleen Geise
Linda Harrold
James Stevens
Diane Clark
Herbert Fannin
Patsy Finch
Jerry Michael Heim
Rue M. Henley
Sheryl Mosier
Sharon Todd
Anne Campbell
Dean Gardner
Thomas Roberts
Cathy Ruby
David Ruby
Gary Siler
Melanie Addison
Bonnie Fannin
Jacqueline Magee
Kellis Veach
Mike Watkins
CHS
Janis Petry
Pamela Hunt
Thomas Tucker
Carolyn Blessinger
Clara Jo Henley
Judith Ann Kennedy
Tom Roberts
Peyton
Mt. Idy
Europe
Tve
Love
Momma
C. M
P. C
Margaret
Joe R
Karen Magee
Bonnie Howard
Randy McClurg
Ball State Teachers College
Lynn Kennedy
Carol Carver
Jeannine Térhune
Kay Patterson
Carole Todd
Deanna Carroll
Pam Hunt
Barbara Wilson
Sue Siler
Branson
Seeseccess
Brewer
Barnard
Larrison
Kuhn
Carthage Muir
Rucker
Oreo
Sullivan
Brown
See
Holliday
Seeenene
Setter
Francis Lord
Rushville Loan Ass‘n
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