Births Report From On the Beat
Word has been received of several births including Leon James born June 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Region of Poughkeepsie New York. Linda Darlene 6 lb 12 oz daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kuhn Morristown at Rush Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Leon Whitfield last Thursday at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Willey Rural Route 2 welcomed a son July 2 at Hancock Memorial Hospital. Mrs Kuhn before marriage was Lula Mae Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon James
Steven Region
Poughkeepsie
New York
Region
Arlis Lukens
Carthage
Jesse Kizer
William Willey
Hancock Memorial Hospital
Donald Kuhn
Morristown
Linda Darlene
Rush Memorial Hospital
Janet Heim Returns From Henry County Hospital
Miss Janet Heim daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Heim returned from Henry County Hospital last week after undergoing surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Heim
Clarence Heim
Henry County Hospital
Greenfield Junior Legion Drops 14 6 at Union City
Greenfield's Junior Legion base ball team lost 14 to 6 at Union City on the Ohio border Wednesday night last week. The defeat left Greenfield with a 1 2 league record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Junior Legion
Union City
Ohio State
Enraged bull injures Reverend Basil Stultz at Arlington farm
A bull attacked Reverend Basil Stultz at his Arlington area farm last Thursday evening. The assailant knocked him down and inflicted head wounds and bruises before Mrs. Stultz drove him to Rush Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Basil Stultz
Arlington
Rev. Stultz
Rush Memorial Hospital
Carrs Attend Illinois Recital by Piano Teacher Mrs Wolfe
Mr and Mrs A J Carr attended a piano recital in Hammond Illinois given by Mrs Robert Wolfe. Mrs Wolfe, a piano teacher, is the former Lois Reames of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Robert Wolfe
Hammond
Illinois
Wolfe
Lois Reames
Carthage
Hamiltons Begin Motoring Vacation in Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hamilton are on a motoring vacation to Florida as part of a seaside trip. The couple travels by car to sunny resorts and beaches during their Florida visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mrs
Cecil Hamilton
Mrs Anna Phelps Returns Home From Nursing Facility
Mrs. Anna H. Phelps came home Saturday from the Jackson Nursing Home in Rushville and is recovering as well as can be expected. Mrs. Ross of Shelbyville is with Mrs. Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna H. Phelps
Jackson
Rushville
Ross
Shelbyville
Phelps
Funeral Held For Mrs. Eula Galey In Trafalgar
Mrs. Eula Galey wife of 1st Lt Walter Galey Air Force stationed in Tokyo died July 2 from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was flown home by the Air Force. Services were at the Christian Church Trafalgar and burial followed in Edinburg Cemetery attended by relatives including Mrs Edith Tucker and Mrs Maude Shutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Tucker
Arlington
Maude Shutt
Eula Galey
Walter Galey
Air Force
Tokyo
Japan
Poison Ivy Sickness Strikes Three Girls
Deanna Carroll Beth Roberts and Donna Jones suffered after contact with poison ivy and weeds during a Friday evening game. Deanna’s face swelled and her eyes closed from the reaction while the others endured painful symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Carroll
Beth Roberts
Donna Jones
Deanna
Man Suffered Heart Attack While Field Work
R. Mathley collapsed in a wheat field last Thursday and was rushed to Henry County hospital in New Castle. He improved during the week and was brought home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Mathley
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Truck Driver Arrested After Left-Turn Collision
State Trooper Paul Wilgus cited Lowell Wilson of Carthage Route 2 in court for failure to yield after his 1 ton truck collided with Betty Ferris of New Palestine who was attempting a left turn at Carrollton. No injuries. total damages about 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Paul Wilgus
Lowell Wilson
Carthage
Route 2
Betty Ferris
New Palestine
Wilson
Marriage License for Hunt and Bassett in Carthage
Gerald Hunt aged 31 of Carthage serving in the Armed Forces marries Nola Bassett 24 also of Carthage who works as a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hunt
Carthage
Armed Forces
Nola Bassett
Harold Ball Admitted To Rush Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Myrtle Miner of Cincinnati visits Carthage relatives as Harold Ball is admitted to Rush Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ball
Rush Memorial Hospital
Myrtle Miner
Cincinnati
Carthage
Harvests Progress in Rush County Wheat Crop
Two thirds of Rush County wheat had been harvested by July 15 with better yields, led by Knox variety 47 bushels per acre in Center Township and 43 in Rushville Township. Test weights averaged 58 to 64 pounds per bushel as elevators report good yields and Knox popularity despite storage and transport limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Knox
Center Township
Rushville Township
Glenwood
Pure Food and Drug Administration
Moran Woman Hurt In Charlottesville Area Collision
A 60 year old Moran Kansas woman Mrs Mabel Snodgrass was seriously injured when her daughter’s car rear ended a farm wagon on US 40 near Charlottesville. Mrs Snodgrass admitted Hancock Memorial Hospital with a broken left wrist a head laceration and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Kansas
U.S. 40
Charlottesville
T. Walker
Mabel Snodgrass
Hancock Memorial Hospital
Metta Heiney
Washington
Penn
Herman R. Jackson
Knightstown
Route 1
Linginfelter Promoted to Agency Manager
Ronald Linginfelter of 332 W 9th St has been promoted to agency manager for Farm Bureau Insurance in Rush County. The announcement by agency director John O Hutchins notes Linginfelter has worked as an agent since 1953 at the 6th and N Spencer office, with William Reeves as his colleague. He holds Century Club status for annual life insurance production of $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ronald Linginfelter
W. 9Th Street
Farm Bureau Insurance
Rush County
John O. Hutchins
6Th and N. Spencer
William Reeves
Linginfelter
Century Club
Our Little Valley Settlement Growth and Early Governance
The piece describes the 1821 to 1826 growth of Our Little Valley along the Big Blue River with pioneers, early offices, and local officials. It notes tradesmen like Dayton Holloway as first blacksmith and Justice of the Peace, the establishment of Overseers of the Poor, road viewers, grand juries, and election inspectors, plus log rolling, husking bees, quilting bees, and timber hewing as key activities among settlers. It recalls Conrad Kizer praising Newsom Archey for timber work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Blue River
Little Valley
Dayton Holloway
Jonathan Potts
Andrew Tharp
Conrad Kizer
Newsom Archey
Local Farm Tour Highlights Rush and Hancock County Agriculture
One hundred fifty farmers and guests from Rush and Hancock counties attended the Rush-Hancock Farm Management Tour on Tuesday July 19. Three farms were toured to observe recent practices and equipment including a portable corn shelter feed grinder and wagon elevator shown on Roy Redditch’s neighbor farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Hancock County
Rush-Hancock
Lewis Lafuse-A. J. Fields
Rush County
Roy Reddick
Patton Girl Undergoes Surgery at Methodist Hospital
Mary Patton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Patton, underwent surgery on Wednesday at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She is reported to be getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Patton
Methodist Hospital
Little
Lee Patton
Indianapolis
Dinner guests entertain Cook couple with visiting families
Mr and Mrs Nelson Cook hosted Monday dinner for Mr and Mrs Murray White of Harvard Illinois and Mr and Mrs Elmer Patton from south of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Cook
Murray White
Harvard
Illinois
Elmer Patton
Indianapolis
Methodists Hold Town and Country Conference at IU
Bloomington Ind More than 1400 delegates from across the United States are expected to attend the National Methodist Town and Country Conference at Indiana University July 22 25 The purpose is to develop an adequate Christian program in town and country areas pertaining to people in their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
United States
Indiana University
Five Delegates Conduct Services Here Sunday
Five delegates will conduct services this Sunday in the local church. Details appear in the church column on page 2.
Methodist Rural Conference to Hear National Leaders at Bloomington
The article notes keynote speaker Alexander Nunn of Progressive Farmer will address the session on July 22. Indiana University president Herman B Wells will present Governor George N. Craig, with Bishop Richard C. Raines presiding. Other speakers include Arthur Fleming Raymond Miller Eugene Smith and John Howes. Delegates will conduct services within a 75 mile radius Sunday and return for a hymn festival. The conference is led by Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke with national and Indiana organizers named. The Rural Fellowship meets July 21 with Dr. Charles M. Pat McConnell as dinner speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Nunn
Progressive Farmer
Birmingham
Ala
Richard C. Raines
Indiana Methodists
Herman B. Wells
Indiana University
George N. Craig
Arthur S. Fleming
Washington, D.C
Office of Defense Mobilization
U.S
Raymond W. Miller
Harvard University
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Eugene L. Smith
New York City
Board of Missions
John Baxter Howes
Westminster Theological Seminary
Westminster
Bloomington
Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh
Council of Bishops
General Conference
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sioux City
Iowa
Earl D. C. Brewer
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Georgia
Indiana
Clifford Carmichael
Mitchell
Edwin R. Garrison
Indianapolis
Methodist Rural Fellowship
Herbert E. Stotts
Denver
Colo
MRF
Charles M
Pat) McConnell
Boston University School of Theology
Death of Brother Clyde C Dhonau in Indianapolis
Clyde C Dhonau 155 brother of Walter Dhonau died Sunday in Indianapolis after a long illness. Services held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Irvin Hill Chapel Shirley Brothers Indianapolis. Burial at Glencove Cemetery Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Dhonau
Walter Dhonau
Indianapolis
Irvin Hill Chapel
Shirley Brothers
Glencove Cemetery
Knightstown
W C T U Picnic at Stinger Grounds
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and families held a picnic supper Tuesday evening at Henry L. Stinger's grounds. After the meal, Cecil Pike showed pictures to the eighteen attendees. Rev. and Mrs. Eugene C. Sommer and their family were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Henry L. Stinger
Cecil Pike
Eugene C. Sommer
Gatewoods Return From Weeklong Eastern Vacation
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gatewood recently returned from a week long vacation and motor trip to several eastern states. They visited Mr and Mrs Laurence Murphy of Lexington Kentucky a few days. Rev Eugene Sommer called on Mrs Charles Mosier at Reid Memorial Hospital Monday. He also visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Henley who are staying with their daughter at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Gatewood
Laurence Murphy
Lexington
Kentucky
Eugene ©. Sommer
Charles Mosier
Reid Memorial Hospital
Rev. Sommer
Jesse Henley
Richmond
Container Corp plans $35 million sinking fund debentures
Container Corporation of America filed with the SEC a registration statement for a $35,000,000 issue of sinking fund debentures due 1980. Proceeds would fund working capital and general improvements at mills and fabricating facilities, with possible future construction of a large paper mill that could use much of the funds if approved by the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Container Corporation of America
Securities and Exchange Commission
Container
Board of Directors
Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Methodist Youth Fellowship
The public is invited to a home made ice cream social this Saturday night at the corner of Mill and East Streets. The Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors the event with homemade ice cream cakes and pies available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Streets
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Greenfield Legion Wins Two Games
Greenfield Junior Legion beat Richmond 12 to 6 at Riley Park on Sunday morning to move to 2-2 in league play. The win avenged a July 7 loss under the lights at Richmond and featured an eight run second inning with key hits by Holiday, Morris, and McClurg. Larry Morris pitched the complete nine, while Nelson allowed four runs in six innings for Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Junior Legion
Richmond
Riley Park
Greenfield
Carthage
Gene Holiday
McClurg
Holiday
Smith
Eddy Willard
Cowan
Watkins
Little
Beagle
Morris
Nelson
Soper
Larry Morris
Jim Baker
Paul Gibbs
George Cowan
Wednesday Scores From Local Youth Baseball Action
Greenfield Junior Legion defeated Union City 4 to 3 in a close game. Arlington H. topped Carthage H. 8 to 6 in another junior league contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Junior Legion
Union City
Arlington H
Carthage H
Miss Nola Bassett and Gerald Hunt Wed in Rushville
Miss Nola Bassett and Gerald Hunt were married July 14 in Rushville. Mrs. Hunt works in the Alsta Containers office and Mr. Hunt serves in the Armed Forces, returning from Korea last week. They will reside on North Market Street.
Mrs Phelps and Sister Stay With Mrs Gurley Guests
Mrs Walter Phelps and her sister Miss Ann Kirkenhofer visited near Goshen as guests of Mrs Grace Gurley from Sunday to Tuesday. The stay included social visits and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Phelps
Ann Kirkenhofer
Goshen
Grace Gurley
Indiana State Fair Dairy Champions Highlight Heritage
Indiana's dairy champions are showcased at the State Fair as open class and 4H exhibitors compete for $23,490 in premiums. Director Hal Royce notes the event honors dairy history while premiums total $23,490 with open class funds and 4H grants. The 1955 Hoosier Agricultural Exposition runs August 31 to September 9 with entries due August 10 for open class and August 15 for 4H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
America
Christopher Columbus
United States
Jamestown Colony
Plymouth Colony
U. S
England
Hal L. Royce
Austin
Fair Board
William Skinner Named Secretary for State Democrats
William H. Skinner appointed by State Democrat Committee Chairman Charles E. Skillen as secretary replacing resigning Thomas R. Hutson of Brazil. Skinner previously purchased agent for the State Highway Commission and served as state personnel director during Schricker's second term. The committee set June 26 1956 as the state convention date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Skinner
Democrat Committee
Charles E. Skillen
Thomas R. Hutson
Brazil
Skinner
State Highway Commission
Henry F. Schricker
Democratic State Committee
Reunion of Girlhood Friends Toasts longtime bonds
Mrs Ethel Publow White hosted a reunion of former girlhood friends on Wednesday at her home. Attending were Mrs Bonnie Henley Mayse Goshen Mrs Ada Brown Leonard Greenfield Mrs Hazel Coffin Cooper New Castle Mrs Lillian Righter Coleman Rushville Mrs Lottie Billman Kizer and Mrs Lillian Sharer Moore Carthage. Mrs Rema Stone Allen Richmond could not attend. The group recalled pleasant incidents from past gatherings and planned a meeting next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Publow White
Bonnie Henley Mayse
Goshen
Ada Brown Leonard
Greenfield
Hazel Coffin Cooper
New Castle
Lillian Righter Coleman
Rushville
Lottie Billman Kizer
Lillian Sharer Moore
Carthage
Rema Stone Allen
Richmond
Poughkeepsie Guests Visit Kizers This Week
Mrs. Arlis Lukens and her son Stephen visit Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kizer in a week long stay. Also guests are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Region and their son Leon James from Poughkeepsie New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis Lukens
Stephen
Stephen Region
Leon James
Poughkeepsie, New York
Jesse Kizer
Bridal Shower for Miss Barbara Patterson
A Wednesday night shower at the Community Center honored bride elect Barbara Patterson with pink and green decor and a flower garden theme. About fifty guests from Knightstown Greenfield New Salem Rushville and Carthage attended. she will wed Eldon Plank at Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church on Sunday August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Patterson
Miss Patterson
Truman to address Democrat Banquet at Indiana event
Former President Harry S. Truman will speak at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Banquet of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association at French Lick Springs Hotel on August 27. The gathering includes Paul Butler and Charles Skillen with sessions beginning August 26 and a campaign strategy discussion planned for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
Indiana
Democratic Editorial Association
French Lick Springs
T. Perry Wesley
IDEA
Spencer Evening World
Charles E. Skillen
Truman
Paul M. Butler
South Bend
Butler
Skillen
Fire destroys Shelbyville Co-Op Elevator in blast and blaze
An explosion in an electrical fuse box sparked a massive fire that destroyed the Shelbyville Farm Bureau Elevator, causing losses over 100000 including wheat stock. Fire crews from Indianapolis and nearby towns fought flames, protected nearby buildings, and kept traffic orderly as debris smoldered for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Shelbyville
Kennedy
Walker
Klare
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Waldron
Rushville
Manilla
Paul Thurston
East Jackson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
JR. Legion
Carl Snodgrass
Our Little Valley
Lawrence Carter
Methodists
T &C
Container Corporation
Greenfield Legion
William Skinner
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