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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
1
Snakes and bees trigger local worries as Carthage residents report sightings and infestations. Housing shortages push families to improvised shelters while expansion plans for a Sinclair service station emerge. Military moves, local divorces, and wheat harvest notes share space with community updates.
At Bertram Howard Post No 316 last Friday, a new slate was elected with Joe E. Porter as commander and Ralph Webb as vice commander. The post reports 135 members, an improved post home, and plans for officer installation in August and a banquet. The Legion softball team is undefeated in 1946 with 16 wins and 0 losses. they host Knightstown and travel to Hagerstown for the Tenth District tournament. Indianapolis will host Indiana’s first full scale Legion convention since Pearl Harbor from August 17 to 20, with a victory parade slated for August 19.
Thomas Eldon Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ray, and Miss Violet Bain of 2018 West Vermont, Indianapolis, exchanged vows in a local wedding ceremony.
The Carthage Citizen updates its contact number to 247. The notice informs readers of the new telephone line for inquiries and subscriptions.
Carl Hogle and Lee Silver of Carthage Grain Co report rising wheat arrivals. A new unloader and conveyor handle direct loading into railroad cars after a recent fire cleared the elevator building. Yields mostly around 20 bushels per acre, with some at 25. Walter Nelson brought in the first wheat at the local elevator.
The Baltimore and Ohio District Gold Medal Calf Show in Rushville grows toward record size with over 224 calves already qualified. Eight counties report weights and grades across Angus Shorthorn and Hereford stock ahead of the August 2 event at Rush County Fair.
The Rev. Harry Cooper conducted a short funeral service for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bird east of Carthage on Saturday. Mrs. Bird was formerly Miss Florence Main of near Westland.
Howard Zimmerman of R. E. Dieckbrader Truck Lines earned an outstanding safety award for two years with no accidents. He logged 88 057 miles from July 12, 1944 to July 12, 1946. The company honors safety under the National Safety Council program begun in Cincinnati ten years ago.
In a tight late game Carthage Legion edged Knightstown 4 to 3 in extra innings. Carthage Juniors 23 Knightstown Juniors 3%
Funeral services for Harley J. Dobson were held at Thompson Funeral Home last Friday at 2 p.m. Dr. J. T. Scull officiated. Mrs. H. T. Beher and Mrs. Maude Porter sang. The body was later moved to Bedford for Saturday services at 2:30 p.m. in Day Carter and Roach Funeral Home with burial in Bedford Cemetery.
The City Restaurant under Mr and Mrs John Lynch faces a postponed opening due to missing materials and interior repairs. New equipment and a septic tank have been installed, with plans to offer a first class restaurant once work completes. opening date to be announced soon.
The Rev Frank Jones former pastor of East Street Christian church had surgery last week at a Western Pennsylvania hospital in Pittsburgh and plans to return home soon to be confined most of the summer. He invites friends to write to R R 1 Box 19 Library Pa. George Jones had a tonsil operation Monday at Henry County Hospital New Castle and is recovering at home.
Howard Henley, president of the State Bank of Carthage, is spotlighted in a lengthy Indiana polis Star feature by Bert Henley. The article notes the bank's 70 years of operation, deposits near 1.3 million, and the banker’s role as a leading town figure in Carthage, Rush County.
Mrs Robert Addison was moved from Major hospital in Shelbyville to her Gwynneville home in the latter part of the week. She had undergone major surgery at the hospital.
The DeSchipper Packing Company buys two Myers spray outfits to treat tomato crops free for growers under Purdue University supervision led by Dr Charwell. Emma DeSchipper says diseases are reduced yields by 2 to 4 tons per acre, with early trials at Harry Bentley farm showing improvement. Plans include a boom to reach all plants from turning roads.
Hubert Hunt of Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop constructs a motor driven Ferris wheel about 12 feet tall in his backyard on North Main Street. The four passenger ride captivates local children, with Pamela Hunt, his daughter, first to ride the contraption.
Martha Nell Small of Carthage and Edgar Schiffer of Evansville won Danforth Foundation scholarships to Camp Miniwanca Michigan for leadership training. Indiana delegates join 1,000 youths from 41 states at Camp Miniwanca July 29 to August 11 under Danforth and Purdue University oversight.
The Carthage softball leagues show strong play with multiple teams winning. Legion dominates with 13-3 and 27-7 wins, Cardinals avenge to beat Yankees 8-5, and Wildcats topple Tigers 24-6 as Westland and Container trade 17-11.
Park Bryan has been named commander of Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Others named are Bill Hall and Herman List as vice-commanders Dick Faulkner adjutant Robert Rihm finance officer Floyd Small chaplain Ralph Hoffman sergeant at arms and D W Moor L A Cortner and Claude Sipe as advisory committee Hall will chair the membership committee.
Two teenage bandits, about 15 or 16, held up the New Palestine bank at midday Thursday and fled with fifteen thousand dollars. Police pursued the suspects and insured the safety of customers during the incident.
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