On the Beat Mr and Mrs Clester Wells Visit Calf Relatives
Mr and Mrs Clester Wells and five children of Winturee California left for home last week after two weeks visiting his mother Mrs Minnie Wells and other relatives in Carthage and Rushville. Mrs Robert Winters and sons Ric Rob and Ron left May 28 by train for Van Nuys California to spend several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs E Q Shields and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clester Wells
Winturee
California
Minnie Wells
Carthage
Rushville
Robert Winters
Ric
Rob
Ron
van Nuys
E. Q. Shields
Former Carthage Teacher Joins Cincinnati Education College
Mrs. Norene Phelps, longtime Carthage Schools educator and Muncie native, is named instructor in education at the University of Cincinnati College of Education and Home Economics. A graduate of Indiana University and Ball State, she taught at New Castle High School and has worked with student teaching programs at Butler, Ball State, and the University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norene Phelps
Carthage
Muncie
Indiana
University of Cincinnati
College of Education
Phelps
Indiana University
Ball State
New Castle High School
Butler
University of Chicago
Revival at Little Blue River Church of Christ June 11 18
The Little Blue River Church of Christ will hold a revival from June 11 to June 18 with nightly services at 8 p.m. Evangelist Cecil Corkren of the Main Street Church of Christ Kalamazoo Michigan will deliver the messages. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Blue River
Taylor University Baccalaureate Attendees and Commencement Date
Mr and Mrs Albert Terhune and family and Miss Pam Hunt attended Baccalaureate services Sunday at Maytag Gym Taylor University. James Terhune is among 160 seniors. Commencement is set for Saturday morning June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Terhune
Pam Hunt
Maytag Gym
Taylor University
James Terhune
Taylor
C E S Meeting Of Carthage Eastern Star
The Carthage Order of Eastern Star gathers at 8 p.m. Wednesday June 13 in the Masonic Lodge. Officers are asked to come formal. A visit by District Deputy Hulda Fort will be on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E.S
Carthage Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Hulda Fort
Fishing Trip Ends With Family Return From Reelfoot Lake
Mr and Mrs Bill Akers and two sons and Mr and Mrs Paul Akers and son Clifford returned to Carthage last Friday from a five day fishing trip to Reelfoot Lake Tennessee This week Mr and Mrs Paul Akers and Clifford and Mr and Mrs William Sweet and four children have enjoyed fishing and a stay at Somerset Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Akers
Paul Akers
Clifford
Carthage
Reelfoot Lake
Tennessee
William Sweet
Somerset
Kentucky
Correction notice for omission in honor roll
The Citizen reports an unintended omission of Cindy Brook from the semester honor roll published last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School News Correction
Cindy Brook
Citizen
Birth twins born to Bray couple in Connersville
Rev. and Mrs. William Bray of Carthage are credited as the parents of twin girls delivered at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bray
Carthage
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Connersville
Hospital and sick items update
Mrs. Rue McDaniel re entered the Community Hospital in Indianapolis Monday. Her room No. is 531-W. Mrs. Charles Rhodes remains about the same at the Henry County Hospital New Castle. Her room No. is 126. Mrs. Julia McMichael was released last week from the Rush Memorial Hospital after a month's stay for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue McDaniel
Indianapolis
Charles Rhodes
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Julia McMichael
Rush Memorial Hospital
Birthday Picnic for Mrs Joyce Rhoades at Pokagon Park
Mr and Mrs Russell Siler and family and others visited Gary Siler at Tri State College in Angola. The group then went to Pokagon State Park north of Angola for a birthday dinner in Joyce Rhoades honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Siler
Carl Carson
Joyce Rhoades
Carl Carson, Jr
Angola
Gary Siler
Tri- State College
Gary
Pokagon State Park
Smiths move from Charlottesville to Carthage
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith and their four children relocated two weeks ago from Charlottesville to East Fifth Street Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Kenneth Smith
Charlottesville
East Fifth Street
Nazarene Church Revival Set for Carthage in June
Rev. Everett Johnson of Boiser City Louisiana will lead the Carthage Nazarene Church revival June 14 through June 24 at 7 30 p m nightly. Special music provided by Mr and Mrs Ernest Hillan of Tipton Indiana. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Everett Johnson
Boiser City
Louisiana
Carthage Nazarene Church
Ernest Hillan
Tipton
Indiana
Civil Defense Talk Guides Rush County Auxiliary Meeting
Mr. Pat Todd outlines Civil Defense aims and local fallout shelter plans while urging public education. New officers named. Poppy Day income reported. band uniform donation approved. July meeting set. next install planned in September. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Todd
Civil Defense
Rush County
Carthage Legion Auxiliary
Civil Defense Organization
Todd
Cuba
Berlin
F.b.1l
Frank Hampton
Delmer Sipes
Worth Pitts
Eugene I. Gardner
George McNabb
Robert McKain
Eddie Stephens
Frank Alexander
Kenneth Rhodes
Forrest Beck
Auxiliary Legion
Worth-Pitts
Auxiliary
Hunt family business and shopping trip to Cincinnati
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hunt and Miss Pam Hunt took a business and shopping trip to Cincinnati last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Hunt
Pam Hunt
Cincinnati
Robert L. Harrold Graduates At Purdue University
Robert L. Harrold, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Harrold of Carthage, earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with distinction at Purdue University commencement held June 3 in the Edward C Elliott Hall of Music. He will work in Purdue's Animal Science Department this summer and has an assistantship toward a Masters degree beginning in the fall semester of 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Harrold
Richard Harrold
Carthage
Purdue University
Edward C. Elliott
Robert
Harrold
Purdue
Davises Welcome Son Ricky Eugene in Carthage
Mr and Mrs John Davis of Carthage announce the birth of a son Ricky Eugene born May 20 at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mrs Davis is the former Edith Smith of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Carthage
Ricky Eugene
Rush Memorial Hospital
Davis
Edith Smith
Ski-board accident on the Ohio River injures Russell Shutt Jr
Russell Shutt Jr sustained a badly bruised right arm after a fall from a ski-board during a Sunday water skiing outing on the Ohio River. He received medical treatment from a Madison physician and was released. Also in the party were Mr and Mrs John Hunt of Lafayette and Miss Janet Hunt with brothers Danny and Dave Hunt of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Shutt Jr
Ohio River
Madison
John Hunt
Lafayette
Janet Hunt
Danny and
Dave Hunt
Carthage
Lions Hear NORAD Hookup Monday Evening
Carthage Lions Club guests will learn how NORAD protects the United States and Canada from attack through a telephone link with NORAD headquarters. Jack H. Phares of General Telephone outlines the program at 7 30 p m in the Community Building basement. The event doubles as Lions Club Ladies Night with members and wives urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Lions Club
Hemisphere
B. D. Brennan
General Telephone
North American Air Defense Command
NORAD
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jack H. Phares
United States
Canada
Phares
Marion
Indiana
Ball State
United States Air Force
Germany
Lions Club
Carthage Band Boosters Seek Donations for Uniforms
The Carthage Band Boosters announce a drive to raise 3600 dollars for new uniforms. They have about half the amount and ask donations by mail to Carthage Band Boosters in Carthage Indiana. The group thanks Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority and American Legion Auxiliary for pledged and donated uniforms, with house to house canvassing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Indiana
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
American Legion Auxiliary
Carthage Band Booster Assoc
Local Residents Attend Timothy Straub Commencement
Several residents attended the Monday morning graduation of Timothy Straub, minister of Walnut Ridge Church, from Marion College. Attendees included Mrs. Loyal Hunt, Mrs. Paul Gray, Mrs. Albert Ray, Miss Ada Chappell, and Mrs. Freida Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Straub
Walnut Ridge Church
Marion College
Loyal Hunt
Paul Gray
Albert Ray
Ada Chappell
Freida Chappell
House Guests From Houston Visit Local Family Nine Days
Mr and Mrs Max Brown and son from Houston arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Marcus McClurg and family and relatives in the area for a nine day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Brown
Houston
Texas
Marcus McClurg
Charles Bash celebrates 90th birthday in Blue River Township
Mr Charles Bash pictured at his home west of Carthage in Blue River Township as family members gathered last Sunday to mark his 90th birthday born June 6 1872 in Fayette County. Bash moved to Blue River in 1881 and became known as a thresherman for decades before retiring from the implement business in Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bash
Carthage
Blue River Township
Bash
Fayette County
Combine
Greenfield
Bush
Thomas
Kenneth
Cleo
Indianapolis
John
Mary Kyser
Everette Kyser
Valeda Woodward
Lapette
Ghost town warning stirs Carthage residents to act
Armita Moore Ruby urges Carthage Indiana residents to save their town from fading into a ghost town after the closing of the local drug store. She calls for collective action, planning, effort, and prayer to preserve heritage, pride, and community future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghostland
Carthage
Armita Moore
Ruby
Rural Carriers Hold Meeting in Rushville
The 10th Congressional District of the Indiana Rural Letter Carriers Association and its Ladies Auxiliary held their annual meeting at the Durbin Hotel in Rushville. Officers include Orville Applegeet of Falmouth president Charles Whitfield of Carthage vice president and Elsie Richman of Daleville secretary treasurer Walter Martin of Rushville organized arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Ladies Auxiliary
Durbin Hotel
Rushville
10Th Congressional District
I.R.L.C.A
Orville Applegeet
Falmouth
Charles Whitfield
Carthage
Elsie Richman
Daleville
Walter Martin
Visitors from Elmhurst and Indiana Pay Calls
Saturday afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pfieffer of Elmhurst Illinois and Mrs. Thelma Gray. They called on Mrs. Winifred Gray and Miss Thelma Gray. Also visitors Mrs. Parvel Moore and Mrs. George Moore called on Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Moor-man at Bethany Park Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Gray
Thelma Gray
Fred Pfieffer
Elmhurst
Illinois
Parvel Moore
George Moore
E. E. Mooreman
Bethany Park
Indiana
Carthage High Wins First League Ball Game
Carthage High defeated Mays 19 to 3 in a summer league baseball opener at Mays. Both teams lacked practice, Carthage drawing 16 walks and Mays committing six errors. Porter led Carthage with seven strikeouts and six walks. Mays pitchers walked 16 and struck out five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Mays
Tigers
Porter
Merchants League Awards Banquet Highlights in Rushville
The Merchants Bowling League held a June 6 awards banquet at the Durbin Hotel Rushville. Bill Alexander chaired the roll call and presented the winning team trophy to George Hall and an array of individual trophies. Myron Trowbridge claimed the high average. A rule discussion followed and officers were elected: Clarence Addison president Al Grimm vice president Rue McDaniel secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants League
Durbin
Rushville
Bill Alexander
George Hall
Hall Motor Sales
Alexander
Myron Trowbridge
Hugh Trowbridge
Joe Moulden
Jerry Carter
al Grimm
Gary Stewart
Clarence Addison
Rue McDaniel
Hagerstown
Smorgasbord
Robert McKain
Paul Edwards
Rue
Ruth McDaniel
Ruth
Ed Carroll
Carl Edwards
Katie Ellis
Betty Edwards
Madalyn Brown
Arminta Ruby
Norma Edwards
Naomi Ray
Bonnie Chew
Norma McKain
Margaret Doughty
Gloria Wells
Laura Scott
Linda Edwards
Ben Lynch
John Downey
Jim Wells
H. H. Hensler
Charles Elmore
Caleb Marsh
Clyde Ruby
Paul Scott
Albert Ray
Sherman Brown
Harold Chew
Keith Ray
Rex Edwards
Jim Ellis
Paul Doughty
Better Business Association of Carthage Meets at Geise's
A noon meeting of the Better Business Association of Carthage was held Tuesday at Geise's Restaurant with Lloyd Manuel presiding. Mrs. Clyde Ruby reported as secretary and treasurer and read correspondence. A sidewalk sale date of Saturday June 30 was set by merchants. A July dinner meeting committee was formed including Hubert Hum Frank Hampton and Parvel Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Association of Carthage
Geise’s
Lloyd Manuel
Clyde Ruby
Hubert Hum
Frank Hampton
Parvel Moore
Dance Revue by Pam Hunt Students June 22
Students of Miss Pam Hunt and guest entertainers will present a Dance Revue Friday June 22 at the Community Center. See ad in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Hunt
4 H Club Meeting at Carthage School Home Ec Room
A 4 H club meeting is scheduled for Monday June 11 at 1 p m in the Carthage School Home Ec Room. Members are advised to attend and participate in planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Vacation Bible School Program Set For Sunday
The Nazarene and Wesleyan Methodist Churches announce Vacation Bible School students will present their program at Wesleyan Methodist Church on Sunday June 10 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School of the Nazarene and
Wesleyan Methodist Churches
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Bible School Opens at Methodist Church This Week
The Methodist Church hosts a Bible School starting Monday from 1 to 3 pm for two weeks. Mrs. Carl Foust directs. Next Thursday sessions run 11 am to 4 pm with a noon sack lunch. The program is Friday June 15 at 7:30 pm with public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Carl Foust
Christian Church Bible School Program Sunday Service
Christian Church Bible School students present Children's Day at the church during the 9:30 a.m. service this Sunday. The school met this week from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. under Director Mrs. Mary Joseph with helpers Mrs. Robert Kendall Patricia Sipes and Carol Ellis and teachers Mrs. Ted Skillman Mrs. Robert McKain Mrs. Ed Carroll Mrs. George Roland Mrs. Robert Wright Mrs. Frank Alexander and Mrs. Worth Pitts. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Bible School
Mary Joseph
Robert Kendall
Patricia Sipes
Carol Ellis
Ted Skillman
Robert McKain
Ed Carroll
Carthage sweeps two wins in local softball clash
Carthage tallied six unearned runs in the first two innings to beat Manilla 10 to 6. Manilla out-hit Carthage four to six but committed seven errors, with Hutchinson leading Manilla with three singles in three trips and Kessler adding a three bagger. Carthage’s McCorkle had two singles and Magee a double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Manilla
Hutchinson
Kessler
Bob McCorkle
R. Magee
Carthage Edges P. Circle In Narrow May 31 Win
Carthage broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat P. Circle. McClurg Shutt and Bob McCorkle doubled, the latter driving in the decisive run. Simmerman doubled for P. Circle while Stewart and Tague combined for 14 strikeouts and four walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
P.C
McClurg
Shutt
Bob McCorkle
Simmerman
Stewart
Tague
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Robert L. Harrold
Purdue U
MR. Charles Bash
James Whitcomb Riley
Carthage High
R.H . Seubiethe
Maefield
McCloud, Wiley and Ryse
Rushville Durbin Hotel
Better Business Association
Methodist Bible School
D. Kuhn
RHE P. Circle
Carthage Batteries
Pefect Circle
Byard
Stewart, Tague
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Greensburg
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