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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1966
Page
3
Eric Sloane notes a 1960s revival of ringing bells on July fourth, a custom once common in early America. The effort, supported by churches and media, spread from Senate resolution to governors proclamations, encouraging people to ring bells for minutes and celebrate democracy and liberty.
Ball State University will host a National Institute for Advanced Study funded by a 1 million Defense Education Act contract. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education will run the program led by Ball State President Dr John R Emens to develop new training methods and curricula for disadvantaged students. Medicare began July 1 with extended care slated for January and nursing home benefits for qualified beneficiaries. Local Social Security offices will answer Medicare questions. The House Republican Policy Committee protested a Defense Production Act provision granting the President standby authority for consumer credit controls.
The Rush County commissioners on July 6 1966 allowed claims tied to a Banking and Currency Committee bill. Economists rejected standby inflation controls and warned such measures burden fixed incomes. An ad for John Deere lawn tractors offered at 111.14 down and 23.75 monthly from Carthage Tractor & Imp Co.
A July 6 1956 notice memorializes Josiah Merrill Chappell of New Castle who died after a short illness at Henry County Hospital. Survivors include Winnie Chappell and seven grandchildren. The column also lists property moves in Carthage and local staff changes at the Carthage Citizen Office, plus several family travels and relocations in 1946 1936 1926 1916 era notes.
Willetia Fey and Howard E Henley Jr, co heirs, filed final account for estate in Bush Circuit Court docket 36 page 1 cause 7a. Hearing set July 22, 1988 requiring all interested to appear and show cause why account should not be approved. Heirs and legatees must prove heirship or claim. Judge William F Marshall presiding.
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