Class of 1948 Reunion at Riley Park Greenfield
The Carthage High School Class of 1948 held a reunion Sunday at Riley Park in Greenfield. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown of Fort Wayne and numerous couples from An gola Indianapolis Rushville Markleville Carthage and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage High School
Riley Park
Greenfield
Edward Brown
Fort Wayne
Charles Colwell
Angola
Robert Barnhart
Nelson Stephens
Indianapolis
Robert Tuttle
Rushville
Robert Nigh
Markleville
Robert McKain
Carl Carson, Jr
Carthage
Mrs. George McNabb Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs George B McNabb returned to her home Sunday from Rush Memorial hospital. She is reported to be improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McNabb
Rush Memorial Hospital
McNabb
Rand-Dhonau Set To Marry In Indianapolis Church
Miss Carole Annette Rand daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert A Rand of Indianapolis will wed Robert Dhonau son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dhonau of Carthage. The ceremony is planned for Sunday August 7 at 2 30 PM at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Annette Rand
Herbert A. Rand
Indianapolis
Robert Dhonau
Walter Dhonau
Carthage
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Lon McCorkle Golden Anniversary Observed in Carthage
Mr and Mrs Lon McCorkle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Sunday at their Carthage home. Attendants included numerous McCorkle relatives from Carthage and surrounding towns such as Knightstown Anderson Indianapolis Fortville New Castle and Knightstown with many spouses and children. Evening visitors included the Magee family from Knightstown Price Walker Fitch and Orbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon McCorkle
Carthage
Howard McCorkle
Donna
Janie Meade
Herman Brock
William White
Indianapolis
Wilbur McCorkle
Norman McCorkle
Earl McCorkle
Robert Earl
Suzanne Bramel
Band Boosters Meet Next Monday at School
A Band Boosters call meeting is scheduled for next Monday night August 1 at 7 o'clock in the school building.
Visit Sister in Ohio Recovers from Fall in Camden
Mr and Mrs Russell Leisure and Mr and Mrs Ed Patterson spent Sunday with Mrs Dorothy Campbell sister of Mrs Leisure at Camden Ohio who is recuperating from a fall received a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Russell Leisure
Ed Patterson
Dorothy Campbell
Leisure
Camden
Major Surgery for Janet Heim at Robert Long Hospital
Miss Janet Heim daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Heim entered Robert Long hospital last Friday and underwent major surgery Monday.
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Janet Heim
Clarence Heim
Robert Long Hospital
Heim Family Returns From California Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Heim and family of Santa Monica California return home today after ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Heim and other relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heim
Santa Monica
California
Will
Ernest Heim
Baptismal Service at Wesleyan Church Next Sunday
The Wesleyan church will hold a baptismal service for Cradle Roll children next Sunday after Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Pastors will baptize all willing children and the public is invited.
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Wesleyan Church
Wallace Cook Speaks on Investments at Arlington Lions Dinner
Wallace Cook of Indianapolis spoke on Investments In Stocks and Bonds at the Arlington Lions Club dinner meeting held Thursday evening in the Arlington Christian church. The Joy Bringers class served fried chicken to 40 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Cook
Indianapolis
Arlington Lions Club
Arlington Christian Church
Joy Bringers
Mr. Cook
CARE sends family to Japan under Air Force plan
In a letter to Mrs. Howard E Henley Mrs Paul Gordon of Virginia says she and Mr Gordon will leave August 15 for Japan under CARE guidance. Her son Dr Paul Gordon Jr and his wife will also depart for Japan promoted by the Air Force.
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Japan
Howard E. Henley
Paul Gordon
Virginia
Gordon
Paul Gordon, Jr
Air Force
Bayard Bakers Return From Vacation With Irene Stewart
Mr and Mrs Bayard Baker and Miss Irene Stewart of Indianapolis returned Thursday afternoon after a vacation trip that covered Stuttgart Arkansas New Orleans Gulfport and Biloxi and a visit to the Vicksburg Civil War battlefield in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Baker
Irene Stewart
Indianapolis
Stuttgart
Ark
New Orleans
Gulfport
Biloxi
Miss
Vicksburg
Sparks Buy Lovett Property on North Main Street
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sparks have purchased the late Michael F. Lovett property on North Main Street.
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Gordon Sparks
Michael F. Lovett
North Main Street
Shirley Smith District Rep Named to State 4-H Contest
Shirley Smith of Carthage earned a district runner up spot to represent the Indianapolis District at the State 4-H Home Economics Judging Contest after placing second in Friday’s district event in Indianapolis. Joella Boyer Milroy and Patricia Miller Union Township earned third in their projects and first alternates. Several Rush County girls also placed high in Food Preparation Baking Clothing and Food Preservation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Smith
Carthage
Indianapolis
Shirley
Joella Boyer
Milroy
Patricia Miller
Union Township
Joella
Marion County
Patricia
Rush County
Carol Ewing
Alice Crane
Mary Kay Morgan
Center Township
Sue Ann Greenwood
Washington Township
Donna Emsweller
Richland Township
Marlene Sandefur
Marcia Leisure
Ripley Township
Guy Joyner 56 Dies in Arlington After Heart Attack
Guy C Joyner 56 a carpenter of Arlington died Thursday evening at 8 30 oclock at his home after a heart attack following a brief illness He was born in Arlington February 2 1899 a son of Henry S and Myrtle Gordon Joyner Surviving are his father two brothers Harry of Arlington and Dale of Monroe Michigan a sister Mrs Hallie Fishero Crawfordsville and several nieces and nephews Services were held Sunday at 2 pm at L W Hauk Funeral Home Morris town with Rev Robert Schendel Mayer officiating and interment in Arlington East Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. Joyner
Arlington
Henry S
Myrtle Gordon Joyner
Joyner
Harry
Dale
Monroe
Michigan
Hallie Fishero
Crawfordsville
L. W. Hauk
Morristown
Robert Schendelmayer
Arlington East Hill Cemetery
Pitch-In Family Dinners Highlight Local Gatherings
A string of Sunday gatherings centered on the Gray and Rumple families with guests from Chicago Indianapolis Fort Worth and nearby towns. Dozens attended including Minnie Conley Ray Munger and Shirlee Pickett. The report lists frequent neighbors and mentions a hospital visit at Reid Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gray
Minnie Conley
Chicago
Ray Munger
Tom Munger
Warrenville
Joe Franciere
Indianapolis
John M. Collins
Shirlee Pickett
Fort* Worth
Texas
Civil Defense Books Arrive at Henry Henley Library
Henry Henley library received over thirty Civil Defense publications donated by the State Department of Civil Defense. The materials aid pre attack training and vital knowledge for citizens in remote areas. The publications reflect federal and state guidance for reducing loss of life from attack or natural disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Henley
State Department of Civil Defense
Washington
Indiana
Miller buys half interest in Hearne service station
James T. Miller, Sinclair manager, purchases a half stake in the Hearne Super Service Station on North Main, operated by Roy Hearne under lease from Artie Wilson of Rushville. Miller will oversee daily operations with help from his sons Clifford and Bill and son in law Gary Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Miller
Hearne
North Main Street
Roy Hearne
Artie Wilson
Rushville
Mr. Miller
Clifford
Bill
Gary Stewart
Local Legion Sells Post Home
Bertram Howard Post 316 voted to sell its South Main street post home to Herbert Fannin of Carthage for 5500 dollars. Fannin and family will take possession once closing details are complete.
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Bertram Howard
American Legion
South Main Street
Herbert Fannin
Carthage
CYF Meeting Schedule At East Street Church
The CYF group will meet Sunday evenings at 8:00 PM for the next three weeks. Gather at East Street Christian Church to discuss activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CYF
East Street Christian Church
Carthage Board Plans 10000 Bond for Fire Station
The Carthage Board of Town Trustees fixes Friday night at 7 to act on a proposed 10000 bond issue. Funds will buy real estate and cover construction and incidental expenses for a fire station. Taxpayers may oppose at the August meeting. details on page 4.
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Carthage Board of Town Trustees
Death of Brother Charles Woodbridge in Niles Michigan
Charles Woodbridge 74 brother of Mrs. Howard E Henley and Miss Mary Woodbridge died at his home in Niles Monday after a stroke last week He had suffered three strokes in recent years Survivors include his wife and son Robert of Niles and his two sisters Mrs Henley and Miss Woodbridge Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday attended by Mr and Mrs Henley and Miss Woodbridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Gatewood
Wayne Draper
Robert McKain
Fred Parish
Indianapolis
Kenneth Rhodes
Jack Cornell
St. Johns
Michigan
Freeman Blessinger
Marcus McClurg
Randy
Sarah, Mathers
Carole Rand
Robert Dhonau
Walter Chonan
Mary Hoffman
Muncie
Carthage
May Wright
Fletcher Edwards
Noah Leisure
Greenfield
Cora Woods
Woods
Ida Bell Webber
Leisure
Bayard Baker
Scott Smith
Big Lake
Henry L. Stinger
Greenwood
Frank Waltz
Marty
Edinburg
Hulda Roland
New Castle
D. Bibe
Richmond
C. G. Hill
Ed Carter
Near Gwynneville
Clara Delinger
Grant Beaver
North
Charlottesville
Frank Overman
Russell Roland
Albert Murfin
Frank Finney
Charles Mosier
Reid Memorial Hospital
Charles Woodbridge
Howard E. Henley
Mary Woodbridge
Niles
Mich
Modern steak on hoof at Indiana State Fair
Indianapolis July 15 The article traces beef history from buffalo to corn fed steers and notes modern beef is selected for top quality at fairs. It cites the 1955 Indiana State Fair from August 31 to September 9 and quotes Hal Royce of the Cattle Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Texas
West
Abilene
Kansas City
Dodge City
Indiana
Midwest
Hal Royce
Local 4H Delegates Earn State Alternate in Cherry Pie Demo
Susan Stevens of Noble Township earned an alternate spot in the State 4H Special Demonstration Contest for Cherry Pie Baking after placing second in the district event held Wednesday at the Purdue-Marott Center in Indianapolis. Rush County also fielded Sharon King with For a Lighter Future cheesecake and Brenda Warrick with Right Light for Bright Light lamp demos. county helpers included Mercedes Enos, Alice Hadley, and Lenore Foster as home demonstration agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Stevens
Noble Township
Purdue-Marott Center
Indianapolis
Rush County
Sharon King
Brenda Warrick
Jackson Township
Mercedes Enos
Alice Hadley
Lenore Foster
Our Little Valley by Lawrrence Carter
Pioneer sawmills shaped early communities as settlers cleared land. The evolution from hand pits to water powered sash mills culminated in Hill's Mill at Carthage, Indiana. By 1828 Robert Hill built a sash sawmill and run of stones, later becoming a regional hub with roads to Hill's Mill and a state road survey noted in Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Valley
Robert Hill
Richmond
Indiana
Hill
Hill’s
Carthage Routs Manilla In Arlington League Action
Carthage exploded for 18 runs in the first inning on 21 batters and built a 30 to 12 victory over Manilla. Stephens Edwards and Lynch doubled, Lynch homered and belted a triple while McCorkle Plank and Akers added four baggers. Manilla managed only two hits, a double by Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Manilla
Stephens
J. Edwards
Lynch
McCorkle
Plank
Akers
Winton
Carthage Town Marshal Arrests Driver Sunday
Donald Moore was arrested Sunday evening by Carthage town marshal Hugh Trow on charges of reckless driving and operating without a license.
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Donald Moore
Hugh Trowbridge
Carthage
Vacationing McCartys at Lake Tippecanoe Cottage
Mr and Mrs O C McCarty spent the week at Lake Tippecanoe with Mr and Mrs William Carraway at their cottage Saturday afternoon they arrived for a week long stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McCarty
Lake Tippecanoe
William Carraway
Mann suffers repeated arm fracture at Rushville rink
Charles Mann broke both bones in his right arm again when he fell at the Rushville skating rink on Friday July 22. The same arm had been broken in the same places on May 14, indicating a reoccurring injury to the same limb.
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Charles Mann
Rushville Skating Rink
Harold Ball Undergoes Surgery After Appendicitis
Harold Ball was operated on last week at Rush Memorial Hospital for appendicitis. He has already undergone three procedures recently and remains hospitalized for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ball
Rush Memorial Hospital
Mr. Ball
Fletcher Edwards Improves After Farm Tractor Accident
Mr. Fletcher Edwards is improving slowly from injuries received in an accident a few weeks ago when he injured his knee while operating a tractor on his farm.
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Fletcher Edwards
Carthage Advances to Semi Final in Rush County Tourney
In Rushville the Rush County softball tournament saw upset wins as Carthage defeated Western Auto 21 to 3 and Arlington beat Andersonville 15 to 5. Carthage and Arlington advance to a semi final clash against each other, scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. Mark Ellis led International to a 2-0 win over Milroy with strong pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville
Manilla
Shell
International
Milroy
Arlington
A‘ville
Carthage
W. Auto
Shell of
Arlington League
Mark Ellis
Andersonville
Western Auto
Jerry Edwards
Manilla Upsets League Leaders in Arlington Softball
Manilla stunned league-leading Knightstown 7 to 5 as a four-run seventh inning fueled the upset. Buster doubled for Manilla, Newkirk added two hits, while Brown doubled for Knightstown and Ottinger went 3 for 4. Shell routed PPG 17 to 1 behind late scoring spurt. Berkemeier and Koch doubled for Shell with Koch adding a triple.
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Manilla
Arlington
Shell
Knightstown
Buster
Newkirk
Brown
Ottinger
Breaks Hip Henry Gahimer Injured in Yard Accident
Henry Gahimer of southwest Carthage and his wife and son were at their home when he fell Tuesday evening and broke his hip. He was taken to Shelbyville hospital for treatment. Mrs. Mabel Thurston and Mrs. Bertha Steward visited their cousin Fred Rumple at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis Monday, with Jack and Floyd Steward returning home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Rumple
Dale Thurston
Guilford
William Rumple
Flatrock
Russell Rumple
Edinburg
Lloyd Rumple
Indianapolis
Elmer Brown
Mooreland
Gilbert Curtis
Minnie Hughs
Flora Warner
Knightstown
Forrest Stewart
Carthage
Frank Prichett
Joe Davis
Jack
Floyd Steward
Hughs
Henry Gahimer
Orville Gahimer
Shelbyville Hospital
Mabel Thurston
Bertha Steward
Fred Rumple
Veterans Hospital
Meeting to nominate Town Board and Clerk-Treasurer on Citizens Ticket
A meeting will be held in the Community Center basement on Thursday evening August 4 at 8 p.m. to nominate candidates for the Town Board and Clerk-Treasurer. All eligible voters are urged to attend and participate.
Methodists Close Town and Country Conference
Bloomington Ind The National Methodist Town and Country Conference on the Indiana University campus July 22 25 sees 1600 delegates tackle rural village church issues. Groups study education space training for workers and urban expansion needs while concerns grow about funding and leadership for many small churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy Joyner
James T. Miller Sinclair Manager
Mrs. Noah _ Leisure
Legion
Carthage Town Board
Our Little Valley
Lawrence Carter
Cole
LeClerc
Krammes
Tweedy
Shutt
Knightstown International
Carrollton
Rushville Softball League
Western Auto Seeeweee
Fotis
Jackson
Berkemeier
van Sickle
Koch
Berkemeier and Koch
PPG
Baxter and Cresson
Methodists
Kansas
Robert Shaffer
Arkansas
Charles A. Stuck
Jonesboro
Roy A. Sturm
New York
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