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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

2

Miscellaneous Bridal Shower Honors Sue Ann Truitt

Miss Sue Ann Truitt was guest of honor at a Friday June 1 bridal shower at the Community Center hosted by Hazel Alexander Laura Scott Norma McKain Bertha Rowan and Patricia Magee. An entertainment contest was won by Mrs. Maxine Mann with Sherry McKain dancing. Sue Ann sat at a decorated table with gifts and refreshments of punch and wafers accompanied a bride and groom centerpiece.

Sue Ann Truitt Hazel Alexander Laura Scott Norma McKain Bertha Rowan Patricia Magee Maxine Mann Sherry McKain Sue Ann

Weekend guests and weddings stir Friendship Kentucky

The report lists many family visits and social events in Friendship Kentucky. Kenneth and Mrs. Mathley host guests. a church wedding in Lafayette draws a large crowd. several families travel between Tampa Big Rapids Richmond Kokomo and Rushville. and the Walnut Ridge Missionary Society elects new officers at a June meeting.

Kenneth Mrs. Mathley Friendship Kentucky Arthur White Lafayette Walnut Ridge Walnut Ridge Missionary Society Mary Nelson Arlington Frieda Chappell Thelma Cooper Ona Hunt Mary Gray Anna Anderson Patricia Barrett Ruth Cook Marjorie Hawkins Naomi Ray Enid Burkher Mildred Nigh Ria Gray

Social events and birthdays noted in local society pages

Mrs Elsie Linville hosts refreshments by Mrs Nelson. The Twice Four Bridge Club meets at Mrs Ann Gardners home with honors to Mary Taylor Anice Bly and Mary McClurg. Marsha Leisure's 15th birthday surprise at Community Center ballroom with Bunco prizes and many gifts. Guests include Lois Hawkins Donna McCorkle Marilyn Buckley Nancy Copple Anna Lou Ball and others. Mrs Howard E Henley hosts dinner party at Bluebird Restaurant with guests from Terre Haute Arlington and local. Carole Kay Sims earns Greenfield High diploma. Mr and Mrs U B Thompson host Wednesday dinner with Mrs George Jones and Martha Pendleton.

Ann Gardner Mary Taylor Anice Bly Mary McClurg Bertha Beck Plessie McCorkle Leone Mosier Betty Brooks Marsha Leisure Community Center Ballroom Janet Heim Mary Heim Bunco Lois Hawkins Donna McCorkle Marilyn Buckley Nancy Copple Anna Lou Ball Dixie Riggs Dorothy, Edwards Linda Lukens Jim Overman Myron Trow Howard E. Henley Bluebird Restorant Morristown Ss. L. Newsom Terre Haute Fred Catt Arlington Grace H. Porter Carole Kay Sims Fred Sims Carthage Greenfield High School George Jones Martha Pendleton U. B. Thompson

Corn Cultivation Practices Vary By Conditions Says Purdue Expert

Lafayette Indiana says there is no fixed rule for corn cultivation. M O Pence a Purdue agronomist notes the number of cultivations depends on soil type season seed bed and weeds. He cites a 20 year decline from twice or more to about once or twice for many farmers and links higher yields to better equipment and earlier weed control.

Lafayette Ind M. O. Pence Purdue University Agronomist Pence Indiana

Cultivation Practices in Corn Growth and Weed Control

The article explains that cultivation speeds raw fertilized corn growth, reducing time for extra cultivations. It notes weed control as the main benefit while noting improvements in soil aeration and water intake. It warns shallow cultivation to avoid root pruning and suggests careful depth to destroy weeds.

Church Groups Meet at East Street and Nearby

Community religious gatherings include East Street Christian Wesleyan Methodist Carthage Friends 3 Walnut Ridge Friends Fletcher Methodist Church of the Nazarene and related congregations in the area.

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

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

Rev Rex B Krieg presides at Wesleyan Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Youth Service at 6 30 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Welcoming message to all attendees.

Rex B. Krieg

Evangelistic and prayer services at Nazarene Church

Rev. Gerald Fleming and Minister N Y P S Service invite a warm welcome to evangelistic services at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m mid week prayer on Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene.

Church OF the Nazarene Gerald Fleming

Fletcher Methodist Church Names Officers and Staff

Dean McCoy serves as minister with Hubert Hunt as leader at Fletcher Methodist Church. General Superintendent Lowell Brown and Assistant Superintendent Dorothy Edwards are listed along with pianist. The notice lists church officials and roles.

Dean McCoy Hubert Hunt Lowell Brown Dorothy Edwards

Methodist Youth Fellowship Strong Sendoff for McCoys

Marilyn Leisure serves as secretary and Ruth Hunt as organist for the Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting set for Monday at 8 15 p m. This Sunday marks the last service led by Rev and Mrs McCoy before their move prompting a church turnout.

Marilyn Leisure Ruth Hunt Methodist Youth Fellowship

Church Notices for Evening Services and Meetings

Louis Barrett and Loyall Hunt among ministers and leaders listed with Janet Hunt and Russell Nigh as pianists and song leader. meeting at the Meeting House with Christian Endeavor secretary James Gray. Evening service at 7 30 p m with prayer meeting follows at 7 30 Wednesday night.

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

Church Personnel Schedule Johnson Communion Service

Basil Stultz minister Leonard Jackson superintendent Mary Ann Shutt secretary Carmen Walter pianist Martha Trowbridge song leader Lavonne Spence organists Helen Ruby and Arminta Rudy listed for the 10 30 a m communion and worship service with song leadership and organ accompaniment by the two musicians.

Basil Stultz Leonard Jackson Mary Ann Shutt Carmen Walter Martha Trowbridge Lavonne Spence Helen Ruby and Arminta Rudy

Church School Officials and Service Schedule Noted

Eugene Sommer is Minister with Alta Carr and Betty McClurg as pianists. Ruth E White is Assistant Superintendent with Janet Heim as Secretary. The Church School meets at 9 30 a m, followed by a general assembly. Morning worship starts 10 30 a m with The Road Ahead as sermon theme by the pastor. Ministry council meets 7 p m Thursday and Monthly Meeting 7 45 p m Thursday.

Eugene Sommer Alta Carr Betty McClurg Ruth E. White Janet Heim Betty Ball

Mrs Laura Sandefur Attends Avon’s 70th Anniversary

Mrs Laura Sandefur attended Avon’s 70th anniversary meeting Monday afternoon at the T and S Club in Shelbyville highlighting a milestone event for the group and its local members.

Laura Sandefur Avon T. and S. Club Shelbyville

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