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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Harold A Davis returned home Tuesday after a week away They spent two days at the World's Fair in New York and visited Niagara Falls during the trip.
Mrs. Lena Newsom and Norma Dillman of Utica Kentucky visit for a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. E A Coolman in Van Buren Indiana and stay with other friends and relatives.
Mrs Loren White of Greenfield fractured her right arm in a fall last weekend. She is sister to Albert Terhune and Mrs Roscoe Brown of Carthage and is well known locally.
Reverend R H Wood of New Palestine will be guest speaker at Carthage East Street Christian Church this Sunday July 26. Wood is well known locally for writings and appearances in the Indianapolis Star.
A Sunday gathering of the Old Fashion Coon Hunters Club of Ripley Two and families met at the Greenfield Conservation Club House for a social and cooperative picnic dinner. Activities included a water race field trial and beach show for dogs with entertainment for children, swimming and a fishing contest. Attendees from the Carthage area included Worth Pitts and his children Anna Marie and Tommy and several local couples.
Franklin White remains seriously ill at Hancock County Hospital after a month of treatment. Mrs. Phillip Sattler of Carthage R. E. 2 entered Rush County Hospital after a broken hip from a fall. Mrs. Catherine Weaver underwent surgery again. Paul Patterson was admitted to Rush Memorial Hospital for observation.
Mr and Mrs Jack Tweedy and children Kimberlee Jay and Gray returned home Friday from a ten day trip south. They visited Memphis Vicksburg Natchez New Orleans Biloxi Nashville and New Albany Indiana with time spent at Mrs Tweedy's mother.
Rev. and Mrs. Robert Kendall and children moved Monday from the Carthage East St. Christian Church parsonage to their future home on 15th St in Bedford Indiana. A large crowd attended a dinner in their honor Sunday after church services followed by a social time.
Mr and Mrs William Harold Dixon attended the American Fletcher National Bank Starlight Dinner Party at Indianapolis with over 400 guests. The Starlight Musicals at Butler Bowl featured the Sound of Music with Ann Blythe, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Earnest of Rushville also joined the event.
Mr and Mrs Bud Bush of New Castle welcome Brenda Lynn Bush a 7 lb 6 oz daughter born last Wednesday July 15 at Henry County Hospital granddaughter of Clyde Johnson Carthage R R.
The Masonic Lodge of Carthage has purchased the former Friends Academy building on South Main Street from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stapp of Knightstown. Rush Lodge No. 580 and the Eastern Star will remodel the two story brick structure, aiming for a fall dedication. The vacant East Mill Street lot was sold to Tom Gorman to fund the project.
Tenth District Commander elect Kenneth Sorrell of Dunreith announces a district organizational meeting at Knights Town Post 152 on Sunday July 26 at 1 30 p m. Sorrell will appoint officers and district chairmen. The district led Evansville parade July 18 with 108 41 percent of quota and succeeds Roy Whitton of Greenfield as district commander.
Mr and Mrs Harold Culbert and family spent several days in Indiana visiting relatives in Lawrenceburg Lynn and Indianapolis including Jesse Culbertson Sr and Jr and Walter Culbert of Sheridan They visited Racoon State Park Chief Godfrey cemetery Frances Slocum State Forest Mississinewa Reservoir near Peru Hindostan Falls and Williams Dam in Southern Indiana.
Mrs. Noah Leisure and Judy Leisure visited Mrs. Dudley Leisure at Hancock County Hospital in Greenfield and Mrs. Leisure also saw Franklin White there. The Wagner couple from Arlington spent Sunday with her parents, the McCorkles. Greenfield residents Claribel Winslow and Loretta Bennett attended Ruth Cook’s dinner last Thursday. Kenneth Rhodes and spouse went to the Cincinnati Reds versus Philadelphia ball game Sunday. Ben Shankland of Kendallville visited Albert Terhune and Roscoe Brown this week.
Bell Telephone is authorized to extend Charlottesville local calling to Knightstown Indiana effective in the third quarter of 1965. The change increases callable phones to over 5300 and raises monthly urban charges: two party residential by 25 cents, one party residential by 30 cents, and one party business by 1.15, with zone charges in suburbs.
Rushville event featuring Senator Bontrager highlighted women’s influence on 1964 Republican victory. He argued women seek peace through strong defense, fear inflation, and favor bigger paychecks to buy groceries. Local attendees from Rushville and nearby counties heard speakers at Conservation Building.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Riley and daughter of Mansfield Ohio spent Tuesday to Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McElroy and family and with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Riley. Friday night guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Nolen of Gary Indiana.
Dwayne Ray son of Mr and Mrs Albert Ray spent last week at Quaker Haven Church Camp located at Dewart Lake Syracuse.
Thomas B Nelson Sr 67 a Charlottesville resident died Monday at home He owned a Charlottesville grocery for 40 years and was a World War I veteran A Methodist Church member Mason and veteran group member He is survived by Vera Nelson Thomas B Nelson Jr four grandsons a sister and two brothers Funeral services were Thursday at Pasco Memorial Mortuary with Rev John Parks officiating Interment in Glencove Cemetery Knightstown
Chester Bartle becomes a state employee in the Indiana Department of Conservation Forestry Division. A Knightstown native with a background in public relations and personnel management, he will supervise maintenance for state forest buildings recreation areas and equipment.
The 1964 Hoosier Beef Show in Lafayette reports outside fat averaging just over half an inch the lowest in six years aided by lighter fat, with loin eye area up to 10.88 square inches and dressing percent at 63.52. Grand champion lightweight Angus dressed 65.45 percent with 0.2 inch fat and 13.96 inch loin eye. Top 20 heavies outpaced lights in daily gain at two pounds versus 1.75, and had slightly less fat per 100 pounds. Sponsors include Purdue University and the Indiana Beef Breeders Association.
The marriage will be solemnized Saturday August 1 1964 at 2 30 p m at Fletcher Methodist Church Carthage. Miss Sue Leisure daughter of Mrs Lowell Leisure and the late Lowell Leisure. Carl M Davis son of Mr and Mrs Harold A Davis Carthage R 2. Friends invited no written invitations.
Carthage defeats Morton 7 6 on Wednesday as seven big first inning runs spark the win. Regulars rested. Wells McDonald Rucker Lafuse lead Carthage in support roles.
Attendees at Trinity Church in Indianapolis gathered Monday for the funeral of Harry McIlvaine a longtime friend of the Tweedy family.
Rush County Fair launches Monday July 27 with a new 60 by 112 foot fire proof building for industrial exhibits and community use. The program features 4H and open classes, Queen Contest on July 23, Saddle Horse Show, tractor pulls, beef and dairy cattle events, horsepower and pony races, and Kids Day with reduced rides. Judging starts July 22 with daily livestock and Industrial Show exhibits at the Lower Community Center and Memorial Gymnasium.
infant Patrick Franklin Leisure son of Louis Dudley and Sandra Wilt Leisure died in Hancock Memorial Hospital Greenfield five and a half hours after birth Surviving grandparents Howard Leisure Carthage and Mr Mrs Vernie Wilt Lewisburg Ohio great grandfather Noah Leisure Carthage Graveside rites by Rev Robert Kendall Arlington East Hill Cemetery Carthage Hampton Mortuary Carthage in charge
Mr and Mrs John P Bieschke of Indianapolis and Mrs Clara Harrison and Mrs Hal Holmes of Trenton Tennessee describe a varied trip. Highlights include Dallas Kennedy assassination site Carlsbad Caverns Tombstone Juarez San Clemente Los Angeles Hollywood Disney World Knotts Berry Farm Boulder Dam Las Vegas Grand Canyon Petrified Forest Painted Desert and Indian Reservations. Mrs Bieschke a Carthage School home ec teacher.
Mrs. Carl Foust and daughter Miss Barbara Foust visited Cincinnati for a friend’s wedding and reception. Mr. and Mrs. Logan Nelson hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Martin and Ralph Lowe of Fortville. Pearl Young of Greensburg is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hull this week.
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