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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Stephen Hunt of Farmington New Mexico are the parents of a 6 pound 14 ounce son born July 14 at San Juan Mexico hospital named Stephen Philip Jr The baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Sharon Hunt Carthage R R 1
Eden Jackson and Philip Dalrymple attend Quaker Haven Church Camp this week, joining other attendees for religious retreat activities and community events at the camp.
The Ewing reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing with forty guests from Greenfield Mt Comfort New Castle Mohawk New Palestine and Carthage. Merrill Ewing was named president for the year with Irene Ewing as vice president and Mrs Charles Gant as secretary treasurer. Plans were made for a Thanksgiving gathering at the same home.
From Carthage, Mr and Mrs Ann Fitch and son Orba Don join Dick Patterson and the Alexander family along with the Mosier family and Cheryl Bruce and others for a seaside vacation at Ludington Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Allen Proctor announce the birth of a son at Rush Memorial Hospital. The birth on file lists the Proctors as residents of R R 2 with the family awaiting details on the newborn.
The Saturday event at the school grounds raised 572.27 dollars including 16.75 from the record Soc Hop led by Myron Trowbridge. Additional cash donations will be turned in later to fund blacktop work on the basketball court and part of the playground.
Rev Everett Chapman former Carthage Friends minister will guest speak this Sunday as Rev and Mrs Shockney are on vacation at the church services.
Miss Ada Chappell was informed of an automobile accident Monday involving her sister Mrs. W. H. Gillis and Rev. Gillis of Golden, Illinois as they traveled to visit Miss Chappell. Rev. Gillis sustained serious head and shoulder injuries and a broken leg. Mrs. Gillis suffered severe facial lacerations and shock. They were taken to the Paris hospital in Illinois.
Rev and Mrs C L Davis with Linda and Mike depart Monday for a two week visit with friends and relatives in Harris Iowa. Roy Stanley will fill the pulpit next Sunday during the Davis absence.
Mr and Mrs Eugene I Gard ney welcomed a baby boy named John Brent born Sunday evening at Rush Memorial hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces.
Eleven Rush County 4H girls joined about 160 participants at the District 4H Judging Contest in Hagerstown on July 15. Classes across clothing, baking, home improvement, electricity, food preparation, and food preservation were judged, with leaders listed among attendees.
Fletcher M Church and Sunday school members are urged to attend a mass meeting on August 4 with District Superintendent Rev. Charles Tyler and the contractor to finalize details of the proposed church addition. All members are urged to be present.
A reflective piece recalls Indiana threshing days around 1900 with communal dinners, crowds gathering, and social rituals. It contrasts old social roles and craft with mechanized farming, noting memories of women cooking, kids playing, and the scent of grain and steam.
County softball tourney pairings announced led by director Chuck Robbins. Eleven teams compete with Arlington skipping the event and hosting a district meet instead. Games run at Memorial Park all week with a 8 p.m. Saturday final. action starts at 6:30 Monday.
The Bertram Howard Post No. 316 reports William A. Ross of Carthage as the 100th member for 1958 1959. Post adjutant William E. Alexander says the quota was 64 and the drive aims to double it, marking the first time since 1948 the 100 mark has been exceeded.
New Salem edged Carthage by two runs Saturday as Artmeier and Linville combined for ten strikeouts and five walks over nine innings. Gorman doubled for Carthage. Ellis struck out eleven in a losing effort with eight hits allowed. George and Linville each added two singles for New Salem.
Reiboldt the New Salem pitcher allowed only three hits as New Salem beat Carthage. He also led his team at bat with two singles, walking twice and striking out six. Carthage pitcher Smith walked nine and struck out three. Batteries Carthage Smith Watkins New Salem Reiboldt Patterson.
A Hubert Hunt family card reports a wonderful time in Nova Scotia. They describe Halifax as a quaint old city with about 100000 residents and note plans to return via New York City for a brief visit there.
The Fletcher Methodist Senior MYF met Sunday afternoon at the church with Rev. Davis leading a discussion titled Have Many Friends, But Never Be Cheap. A planned swimming party was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for next week after the 2:30 p.m. meeting.
Frank McCorkhill of Carthage RFD 1 reeled in a 25 pound flat-head catfish at the Johnson gravel pit near Charlottesville on a Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Dale May welcomed a son born Thursday evening at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville. The birth adds a new member to the family with no further details released.
Mr and Mrs Omar Heim and family along with Miss Melanie Addison and Mr and Mrs Leonard Wrights man and family and Miss Pat Bar thomew enjoyed a vacation last week at Lake Freeman in northern Indiana.
The Intermediate MYF met Monday at 8 p.m. with seventeen present. Sue Siler led worship, Beth Roberts read scripture, and members discussed lessons from camp. Jeannine Terhune presided at a brief business session, delaying party plans until Rev. Davis returns. Deanna Carroll gave benediction and the group invites ages 12 to 16.
Mrs. Minnie Hughes and Kenneth and Carel Hughes of Indianapolis visit Mrs. Della Rumple this week. Numerous guests visit and attend events across towns including Purdue University concert attendance by James Ellis and Gary Clayton. House guests span Indianapolis Cincinnati Miami Olive Hill and Ft Wayne among others with extended stays noted.
Forty four 4H Club members and gardeners attended the annual 4H and Adult Garden Tour on Friday July 11. Stops included the Veiles vegetable garden in Mays and Dwight McDaniel's garden also in Mays. Rickey Delay discussed his project at Center township. A cooperative dinner was held at Henry Stinger's near Carthage followed by a Q and A on gardens varieties and insect control led by W B Ward.
Arlington defeated Carthage 2 0 to seize the league lead as Norm Morris struck out 12 with no walks. Ralph Kramer drove in both Arlington runs with a fourth inning single, while Carthage managed three hits and had Fred Magee cut down at the plate on the third out.
At a regular Town Board meeting last Wednesday authorization was given to improve the water system. Bids will be opened at the August 6 meeting for a new pump and motor to replace the powerhouse unit. Heber Herkless estimated a cost near 2000 dollars. The water department’s revenue cannot support borrowing for the project, with profits about 1000 dollars annually used to pay a bond. Past two years of repairs, which shut off all town water, underscored the need for improvements.
The Farmers State Bank at Middletown plans a major remodel after two to three years of planning. The work will add larger north wall windows a new lighting system sound-proof ceiling a five window counter a loan office a machine room new floors and air conditioning. The 1912 building has seen no substantial changes since construction. The remodel aims to expand services and create a quiet, restful banking environment.
Mrs. Harold Ruby and her sons John Allen and David, along with Mrs. Lindley Taylor, left this week to accompany their husbands to Mexico City. The men have been employed by Container Corporation of America and the families expect to stay about four weeks.
The Marie Tribbey Variety Store relocated this week to the former Post Office site on West Main Street. The remodeled interior features new counters and floor coverings.
Walter T. Horn of the Indiana Taxpayers Association announces 1958 property taxes total 398.66 million dollars, up from 360.19 million. six shares fund state, counties, townships, cities, schools, and libraries. School support dominates 57.59 percent, with cities 21.28 percent and counties 15.33 percent. Industry warns of tax burden driving firms to other states. next General Assembly session expected to seek relief before 1959 taxes rise.
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