Skating and Funeral Notices Featured on Saturday Beat
Roller skating at the Community Center Saturday evening begins at 7 p.m. Rev. and Mrs. Robert Shockney and their son attended the funeral of Rev. Shockney’s aunt Mrs. Will Resor in Union City Indiana. Mrs. Resor hailed from Greenville Ohio. Rev. Phoebe Davis of Morristown substituted at Carthage Friends Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shockney
Shockney
Will Resor
Union City
Indiana
Resor
Greenville
Ohio
Phoebe Davis
Morristown
Carthage Friends Church
Harold Taylor
Carthage
Greenhill Country Club
Muncie
Elmer Fenner
Larry
Elsie Somers
Indianapolis
Curtis Lewman
Finance Center Credit Union
Gene Miller
Wilmore
Kentucky
Rushville
R. R
Students Teach at Knightstown From Ball State Teachers College
Two Carthage girls studying at Ball State Teachers College are student teaching at Knightstown School this quarter. Miss Janet Hunt teaches fifth grade and Miss Pat Todd teaches sixth grade. Relatives learned of the death of Mrs. Blanch Gray Cox formerly of Carthage in Seattle Washington. She was married to Rev. Homer Cox who predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown
Carthage
Ball State Teachers College
Janet Hunt
Sharon Hunt
Pat Todd
Clayton Todd
Blanch (Gray) Cox
Seattle
Washington
Homer Cox
Marcelle Mack
Mary Lou Hyatt
Huntington
Joe
N. Main Street
C—H—S Grade School News
Hill Farm Sold in Ripley Township Estates Split Among Buyers
Howard Henley as executor reports the 440 acre Hill farm has been sold to Robert E. White for 96 acres Darren Grossman for 240 acres and James Sparks for 103 acres. The historic Ripley Township property long owned by the Hill family passes from Ed Hill and Walter Hill to new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Henley
Susan L. Hill
Hill
Robert E. White
Darren Grossman
James Sparks
Hill Farm
Ripley Township
Ed Hill
Walter Hill
Birth Announcement for Eight Pound Girl at Rush Memorial
Born last Saturday at Rush Memorial Hospital an eight pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. George VanScyoc of R. R. J. Arlington. Granddaughter and great grandaughter are named as Mr. and Mrs. Paul VanScyoc and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ridlen. Mrs. VanScyoc is the former Miss Marilyn Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VanScyoc
R. R. J. Arlington
Rush Memorial Hospital
Paul VanScyoc
Joel Ridlen
VanScyoc
Marilyn Buckley
Mrs Merle Grocox Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Merle Grocox of 731 North Main Street Rushville formerly of Carthage underwent major surgery last Thursday at Major Hospital Shelbyville confirming a health update in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Grocox
N. Main St
Rushville
Carthage
Shelbyville
Chi Rho Class At East St Christian Church
The Chi Rho class of East St. Christian Church in Carthage met at 7 p.m. Monday in the church basement. Mrs. Ruby led song practice for Sunday, Rev. Kendall showed a movie, and the class discussed it. The Friendship Circle was formed, followed by prayer. Six members and three adults shared refreshments. News by Jeanie Stapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Annalee Lynch
Lynn Kennedy
Beth Roberts
Davis
Carol Carver
East St. Christian Church
Carthage
Ruby
Kendall
Jeanie Stapp
Chili Supper Hosted by Fletcher Church Class
The Ergon Class of Fletcher Methodist Church hosts a chili supper on Saturday night February 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the church to fund a new addition. Adult tickets are 1.00 and children under 12 pay 60 cents. proceeds cover meals and trimming. A Coin and Curio Exhibit sponsored by the Methodist Men's group features unusual items and coin collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
Henry Stinger
Jack Mosley
Methodist Men’s Group
Hunt Family Visits in Lafayette This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Sharon Hunt and family visited their children Mr and Mrs Stephen Hunt and son and Mr and Mrs John Hunt at Lafayette Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hunt
Mrs
Stephen Hunt
John Hunt
Lafayette
Dinner Honors Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron
The Carthage O E S held a turkey dinner for outgoing Worthy Matron Mrs Bonita Patterson and Worthy Patron Fritz Patterson at Vances Restaurant near New Castle. An orchid corsage was presented to Mrs Patterson, and guests received engraved billfolds. Attendees included Ed Patterson Leone Mosier Donald Patterson Laura Scott Betty Brooks Rachel King Bertha Beck Lamour Steward Virginia Whitfield Virginia Wells Kathleen Piles Grace Pitts Edna Kennedy and Iva Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
O.E.S
Bonita Patterson
Fritz Patterson
Vance’s
New Castle
O.E S
Paterson
Bertha Beck
Eastern Star
Leone Mosier
Virginia Whitfield
Grace Pitts
Church Bible School Begins February Sundays
Beginning Sunday February 1 children up to and including fifth grade will attend Bible School services in the Christian Church basement each Sunday at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church News
Christian Church
Arthur Bowden Returns Home From Rush Memorial Hospital
Arthur Bowden returned home Tuesday from Rush Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bowden
Rush Memorial Hospital
Carthage Seconds Rally to Beat D Ville 37 23
Coach Walton's B team flipped a page with a solid all around game to easily whip the visitors 37 to 23. The Seconds, often beaten this year, showed a surprising reversal of form Friday night.
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Walton
New Salem Wins F.F.A. County Cage Tourney
New Salem captured the six team FF A county tournament with a 41 to 24 final victory over Milroy's FF A squad. New Salem advanced to the final after defeating Mays and Carthage. Milroy beat Rushville to reach the final, while Carthage defeated Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Ff.a
Milroy
F.F.A
Geise
Mays
Carthage
Rushville
Manilla
Attendees at Annual Midwinter Indoor Camp Meeting
Mrs Bill Hinton Denise Mr and Mrs Albert Stewart Betnie Whitfield Bonnie Jones and Gil bert Hamilton attended the Annual Midwinter Indoor Camp Meeting at the Cable Tabernacle in Indianapolis last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hinton
Denise
Albert Stewart
Betnie Whitfield
Bonnie Jones
Gilbert Hamilton
Cable Tabernacle
Indianapolis
Road Edict Is Reviewed by County Officials
Misunderstanding surrounds eight ton gross weight limit on roads, applying only during thaw or when loads threaten highway wear. Signs cannot be changed with weather. violations will be prosecuted if excessive loads move during thaw. Rural peat and similar roads are costly to maintain, and authorities aim to protect taxpayer investments with truckers’ cooperation.
Local Social Note On Illness And Visits
Mrs. John Whitfield shows slow improvement after illness. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Lynch and family visited Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roland visited friends in Indianapolis Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brown and children were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Fancher and son at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whitfield
Stan Lynch
Russell Roland
Indianapolis
Lowell Brown
Malcolm iFancher
Arlington
Carthage Raiders Sweep Charlottesville Clash in Slugfest
Carthage defeated Charlottesville 61 to 53 as Overman and Gatewood led with 16 and 26 points respectively. The win, following recent slumps, steadies Carthage at 6 wins and 6 losses.
Local Paratrooper Participates in Mass Maneuvers
Army Pfc Gary A McClurg 19 son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Mc Clurg Carthage Ind took part with the 101st Airborne Division 501st Infantry in a mass parachute drop and mock attack at Camp Breckinridge Ky The four day exercise ended Jan 25 Afterward he returned to Fort Campbell Ky where he is a rifleman in Company D 501st He entered the Army in 1957 and is a Carthage High School 1957 graduate and former employee of Container Corporation of America in Carthage.
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FT. Campbell, KY
AHTNC
Army
Gary A. McClurg
Marcus McClurg
Carthage
Ind
101St Airborne Division
501St Infantry
Camp Breckinridge
McClurg
Fort Campbell
Fort Bragg
Carthage High School
Container Corporation of America
Stinger Family Honors Birthday Anniversary in Morris Town
Mr and Mrs Henry Stinger Jr of Indianapolis entertained at the Blue Bird Restaurant in Morris Town Sunday evening with a family dinner in honor of Mrs Henry Stinger of Carthage birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stinger, Jr
Indianapolis
Blue Bird
Morristown
Henry Stinger
Carthage
Former Purdue alumni win golden bell at Rush County Fish Fry
Rush County Purdue Agriculture Alumni Association received the golden bell at Purdue University on January 22 for 1958 achievements. James Meyer of Noble township accepted the award. 1959 officers are Iden Hungerford, Carl McDaniel, and Von Knight. Listed 1958 awardees include Worth Hudson through Edward Meyer with Don Amos and others representing Rush County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Rush County
Purdue Agriculture Alumni Association
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue Ag
James Meyer
Noble Township
Iden Hungerford
Carl McDaniel
von Knight
DPA
Worth Hudson
Stanley Hurst
Leonard Jackson
Lewis Lafuse
Robert Meyer
Donald Meyer
Lowell Norris
Russell Norris
Donald Staten, Jr
Edward Meyer
Don Amos
Freddie Brown
Bernard Lessing
Richard McManus
Edward
C. L. Spuller
A. B. Scaglia
Alumni Banquet Plans Set for May 16 at School Building
Officers met with President Donald Staten Jr to finalize plans for the 1959 Alumni Banquet. Committees were named for tables, decorations, program, nominations, and reservations. A reunion of alumni is urged with the date marked for Saturday May 16 and invitations to spread the word. Personal notices list local residents visiting relatives and working arrangements in Carthage, Indianapolis, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Staten, Jr
Larry Apple
James Webb
Paul Edwards
Charles Elmore
Ross Manche
Lois Shields
Naomi Ray
Annis Elmore
Helen Ruby
Dorothy McShurley
Janet Hunt
James Mosier
Josephine Alexander
Donald Sparks
Albert Terhune
Charles Whitfield
Jack Tweedy
Marlene Sandefur
Ralph Mosier
Kenneth Rhodes
Norma Sipes
Betty McClurg
Imogene Stapp
Marilyn Gray
Local Farmer Honored at Purdue Crop Improvement Banquet
Rush county farmers and 4H members were honored at Purdue University during the Crop Improvement Banquet after winning in the State Corn and Junior Corn Show tied to Farm Science Days. Donald Staten Jr. received a grand sweepstakes award for a peck of soybeans. David Geise earned a grand sweepstakes trophy for ten ears of corn in the Junior Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Purdue University
Donald Staten, Jr
Frederick Hovde
David Geise
Noble Township
David Stanley
Center Township
Doris Kinnett
Anderson Township
Floyd Hiner
Joyce Hiner
Center
Michael Lafuse
Ripley
Peck
James Peck
Jerry Winkler
Jimmie Geise
Noble
Phyllis Kinnett
Anderson
Joe Hodson
Diana Stanley
Russell Kinnett
Donald
John Walker
Purdue
Purdue Ag
Byron Hiner
Ed Meyer
Worth Hodson
Lowell Norris
James Meyer
Married by Justice of Peace in Gwynneville
Howard Lee Dunagan and Carol Sue Evans were married Sunday evening January 25 at 4:30 by Justice of Peace Lon McCorkle. Attending were Mae Dunagan, Jean Linville, Galen Linville, Louise McKinzie, Earnest McKinzie, and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lee Dunagan
Gwynneville
Carol Sue Evans
Justice of Peace
Lon McCorkle
Mae Dunagan
Jean Linville
Galen Linville
Louise McKinzie
Earnest McKinzie
Emery Campbell
Agriculture Highlights Week With 4-H and Contests
The county plans several 4-H and extension events in February and March. Activities include a district FFA meeting with a parliamentary team exhibit and essay by Ron Gatewood, county demonstrations forestry and entomology contests, Purdue Corn Jamboree, poultry judging at Milroy, egg classes, and a Rushville 4-H meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Ron Gatewood
Dudley Leisure
Purdue
Milroy
Rushville
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Judy
Hedrick
Circuit Court
General Assembly
DHS
Jr. High
Morton
E.C.C
Spiceland—Carthage
American Legion Auxiliary
Land of the Free
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Donna McCorkle
Clara Jo
Jim Ellis
B. W
Carfield
Trina Clayton
Rose Willey
Mary Finch
Angeles
France
Mrs. Gray
Katie Brooks
Billie Henley
Jessica Kline
Ruby Garry Back
John Terhune
Webster Classroom
Mr. Allen
Europe
D’ville
Arlington Juniors
Arlington Gym
Wildcats
Parks
Arlington Netters
M. Beckner
Gatewood
PF Parks
Fsteneseeresers
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E. Beckner
Addison Weneteeeesevee
Nelson
Kramer AP
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McFatridge
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Jordan
Eeneeseree
C Nesses
Weidner
Gweeeeeeeae
Raiders
Charlottesville
Carthage Raiders
Jim Overman
Ronnie Gatewood
Overman
Dudley
Ronnie Harrison
Hancock County
Harrison
Leisure
Sullivan
Watkins
Harrison, F
Mattix
R. Smith
Brown
Brizendine
E &E
C. Smith
Totels
Mahin and
Kemmerly
Team Eee
Waldron
Waldron Mohawks
Hancock Central
Shelby County
Kuhn
Barnard
Coers
Larrison
Loveless
NOR
Boste Oe
Snweweee Sullivan
Eos Watkins
Doughty
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Eric Snes
Scegecoee
Bo Bete Waldron
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