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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

2

Local Women’s Society Meetings Share Summer Plans

June events unfold across multiple groups including the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at Thekla Stinger’s home with co-hostesses and devotions led by Mrs. McCoy, the ELBOW group gathering with Mrs. Ruth Hunt, and Christian Helpers Sunshine Circle at the Christian church with Frances Pitts hosting.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Thekla Stinger Shirley McCoy Gladys Mosley Flora Markland McCoy Laura Benson Mabel Manche Dora Ray Christian Helpers Sunshine Circle The Christian Church Frances Pitts Thelma Mosier Ina Rhodes Fannie Clevidence Louise Pike

Five Acre Corn Club Boosts Rush County Yields

County Agent C L Spuller urges Rush County farmers to use Indiana Five Acre Corn Club practices to lift yields and profits. The piece details soil, drainage, and fertility factors, outlines high yield methods from Purdue and local growers, and notes a 144 bushel per acre record by Philip Dyer using Indiana Certified Hybrid 680 with specific fertilizer and nitrogen practices. It also announces entry deadlines for the Five Acre and soybean contests and seed corn rewards for first-year 4-H members.

Rush County Indiana C. L. Spuller Purdue Agronomy Department Purdue Philip Dyer Center Township Philip Five Acre Corn Club Indiana Crop Improvement Association Corn Club Newt Halterman Floyd Hiner Russell Kinnett

Pattons and Henleys Host Guests in Indiana Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Patton of Indianapolis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Lei sure. Mrs. Howard E. Henley visited Terre Haute with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henley. Mrs. S. L. Newsom returned home with Mrs. Henley for a visit with relatives and friends.

Canasta H. T. Beher Noah Leisure Henry Jessup Fred Flick Grace Gurley Lee Hankins Mark Muncie Stanley Hankins Lois Nelle Newby Grace Porter S. L. Newsom Terre Haute A. B. Thompson Henry L. Stinger Iva Cook Cook Keith Wilson Orange James Geise Elmer Patton Indianapolis Howard E. Henley Henry Henley

88th 4 H Roundup Set at Purdue University

Lafayette Indiana June 6 7 8 1956 four H club members from across the state will gather at Purdue for the 88th 4 H Roundup featuring speakers demonstrations and entertainment. Ruth Ann Schuh from Marion County will represent Indiana 82 000 4 H members and Harold Handley will speak on opportunities unlimited Dr Grace Overton will deliver the main address.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Purdue R. Mallett University Ruth Ann Schuh Marion County Indiana Opportunities Unlimited Harold W. Handley Grace Sloan Overton Adams New York Purdue Memorial Union Beth Ann Kirkpatrick Benton County David Weber Fred Riebeck Kentucky Purdue Oval F. L. Teuton Agricultural Research Service USDA Prairie Farmer WLS Jim Lilly

Worship Movement Reaches East Street Churches

A regional worship drive includes East Street Christian Fletcher Methodist Church of the Nazarene Walnut Ridge Friends Carthage Friends and Wesleyan Methodist churches. The movement aims to unify congregations across towns under shared prayer and service.

East Street Christian Fletcher Methodist Church of the Nazarene Walnut Ridge Friends Carthage Friends Wesleyan Methodist

Carmen Walter Pianist and Worship Leaders Named

Carmen Walter listed as pianist with Martha Trowbridge as song leader for Communion and Worship at 10 30 a m. Mrs Lavonne Spence is song leader with organists Helen Ruby and Arminta Rudy noted.

Carmen Walter Martha Trowbridge A. m Lavonne Spence Helen Ruby Arminta Rudy

Carthage Friends Church Seeks Welcoming Attendance

Eugene Sommer serves as minister with Alta Carr Ruth E. White Janet Heim and Betty Ball among church officers. Church School meets at 9 30 a m with sessions then assembly. Morning worship at 10 30 led by Steve Hunt. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 at Gouldie Kyser home with devotions by Mrs Howard Henley.

Eugene Sommer Alta Carr Ruth E. White Janet Heim Betty Ball Betty McClurg Steve Hunt Gouldie Kyser Howard Henley The Friends Church

Fletcher Methodist Church Activities Schedule

Dean McCoy and Hubert Hunt lead the church with Lowell Brown and Sunday School at 9 30 a m Dorothy Edwards plays piano Marilyn Leisure is secretary Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Ruth Hunt accompanies on organ Youth Fellowship meets Monday at 8 15 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers Thursday at 1 30 p m

Dean McCoy Hubert Hunt Lowell Brown Dorothy Edwards Marilyn Leisure Ruth Hunt Methodist Youth Fellowship Woman’s Society of Christian Service

Walnut Ridge Friends Church Service Schedule

Louis Barrett serves as minister Loyall Hunt is superintendent Mildred Nigh and Janet Hunt with Russell Nigh lead song James Gray acts as secretary Morning Worship at 1 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Meeting House.

Louis Barrett Loyall Hunt Mildred Nigh Janet Hunt Russell Nigh James Gray Christian Endeavor

Plan to Worship God in Church This Sunday

A community urges plan to attend a church service this Sunday. Local organizers invite residents to join in worship, prayer, and fellowship at nearby congregations across the city.

Wesleyan Methodist Youth Service and Bible Study

Rev Rex B Krieg invites all to a youth service at 6 30 p m with a Wednesday evening Bible study at 5 30 p m. A warm welcome is extended to everyone.

Church of the Nazarene Services and Welcome Message

Rev. Gerald Fleming leads evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with a 6 30 p m N Y P S service and a mid week prayer gathering Wednesday at 7 30 p m A warm welcome is extended to all The text notes Miss Melissa Jane McMichael of near Knightstown visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer McMichael Sr last week.

Church OF the Nazarene Gerald Fleming Melissa Jane McMichael Knightstown Elmer McMichael, Sr

Notice of Administration and Final Report Rush County

Executor Melvin A. Havens named by Rush County Circuit Court to oversee Ruth Marie Price estate. Estate deemed solvent with notice of final report issued to interested parties in Rush County. Attorneys Phillip J. Badell Kenneth L. Earnest and James S. Foster listed.

Rush County National Bank Melvin A. Havens Richard A. Phillips Rush Circuit Court Phillip J. Badell Kenneth L. Earnest James S. Foster Rebecca J. Healey Circuit Court of Rush

Healey Estate Final Account Scheduled for June Hearing

County Indiana March Term 1956 Estate of Rebecca J Healey deceased Estate Docket 31 Page 262 Notice that Howard E Healey as Executor has filed final account for examination and approval hearings set for June 4 1956 in the circuit court requires interested parties to appear and show cause if any why the account should not be approved Judge William F Marshall presiding.

County Indiana Rebecca J. Healey Howard E. Healey

East Street Christian Names Clergy and Officers

Basil Stultz is minister with Leonard Jackson serving as superintendent Mary Ann Shutt as secretary.

Basil Stultz Leonard Jackson Mary Ann Shutt

Local News: Families Welcome New Home Guests

Mrs. Gene Richmond and her daughter Lisa Ann returned from the hospital to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Roberts to stay for two weeks. Also visiting were Mrs. Julia McMichael and granddaughter Melissa and Mrs. Shirley Gahimer hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parks and daughter Marlene in Connersville last Thursday.

Gene Richmond Lisa Ann Hugh Roberts Julia, McMichael Melissa Shirley Gahimer Richard Parks Marlene Connersville

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Phyllis McClarnon CHS C Walnut Ridge Mary Nelson Arlington Ada Chappell Frieda Chappell Carthage Legion Carthage Legion Auxiliary Fern Jackson Harold Ruby Clarence Ruby Rushville Russell Brown Blaine Addison Hubert Hill Color Film Service Henley Kleen Tweedy Lumber Co Carthage By d’Alessio Carthage Friends Church Walnut Ridge Friends Church Ozarks Marjorie Main Arthur Hunicutt Fred McMurray Barbara Stanwyck Shelley Winters Peggy Cummins Rex B. Krieg Circuit Court State of Ruth Marie Price William F. Marshall CY Teth River 8S New Castle Joan Crawford Jeff Chandler Jeanne Crain John Wayne Man Alone Ray Mill Sun.Mon Frank Sinatra Debbie Reynolds Danger Terry Moore Tom Ewell Sheree North Billy the Kid Robert Taylor Calvary Baptist Church West Main Street Library Lester Phelps Princess DAHL Fleming E Lives Knightstown Furniture Co Frigidaire General Motors Carthage Radio & Appl
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