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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

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Chi Rho Meets At Christian Church For June Session

The Chi Rho group met Monday June 6 at the Christian Church with 13 members 2 teachers and 1 guest present. Sherry McKain and Karen Siler led songs. Arlene Ruby gave the lesson and presented Sherry McKain with a ring. Susie Holmes gave the prayer. Larry Bush and Roy Blessinger served refreshments. Karen Siler News Reporter.

Chi Rho The Christian Church Sherry McKain Karen Siler Arlene Ruby

Indiana African Violet Society meets in Bedford church

Mesdames Gertrude Bush Agnes Hensler Ona Hunt and Naomi Ray attend an all day Indiana African Violet Society meeting held Saturday at the Methodist Church in Bedford Indiana.

Gertrude Bush Agnes Hensler Ona Hunt Naomi Ray Indiana African Violet Society Methodist Church Bedford Indiana

Carthage Friends Church Plans Picnic at New Castle Park

The Carthage Friends Church will hold its annual Sunday School picnic this Friday at noon in New Castle Memorial Park. Attendees should depart from the church at 10 a.m. for travel to the park.

Carthage Friends Church New Castle Memorial Park

Ripley Jr 4-H Club meets with 14 at home

The Ripley Jr 4-H Club gathered June 7 1960 at Jackie Stephens home with 14 members present. They recited the 4 H Flag pledge and American flag pledge, answered roll call Favorite Baseball Players, and studied Health and Safety For the Home. Craig Lafuse gave a trumpet solo. The next meeting is set for June 21 at Dave and Don Hunt's home.

Earlham College Alumni Banquet Attended by White and Winslow

Miss Ruth White and Mrs. Ethel White attended the Earlham College alumni banquet in Richmond Indiana on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Winslow also attended the Earlham alumni day Saturday.

Ruth White Ethel White Earlham College Richmond Indiana Howard Winslow Earlham

Pitts Family Attends Indiana University Commencement

Mr and Mrs Jesse Pitts and daughters Linda Suzanne and Mrs Everett Sunman and daughter Suzanne attended Indiana University commencement Monday morning. Bill Pitts earned a B S degree in accounting after completing his studies at mid term last winter.

Jesse Pitts Linda Everett Sunman Suzanne Indiana University Pitts Bill Pitts

Birth of a Boy to Mr and Mrs Dean Addison

Mr and Mrs Dean Addison of R. R. 1 Carthage are the parents of a boy born at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hoyt Addison of R. R. 1.

Dean Addison R. R Carthage Hancock Memorial Hospital Greenfield Hoyt Addison

Whitfields to Spend Summer in White Springs Florida

Mrs Beulah Whitfield and her children Rose and Mike left last Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Eddie Carter in White Springs Florida. They plan a summer stay there and Mrs Whitfield will help at the Carters place of business in White Springs.

Florida Beulah Whitfield Rose Mike Eddie Carter White Springs

4H Roundup Attendees Report at Purdue University

Linda Harrold, Bob Cooper, Carl Robbins, Marvin and Mike Heim attended the 4H roundup at Purdue University from Tuesday through Thursday this week.

Linda Harrold Bob Cooper Carl Robbins Marvin Mike Heim Purdue University

Ice Cream Social Planned by Sr M Y F at Methodist Church

The Sr M Y F sponsors an ice cream social on June 25 at the Methodist Church. Serving begins at 5 30 p m with homemade ice cream pie cake coffee and soft drinks. The public is invited.

Sr. M.Y.F Methodist Church

Purdue marks 108th commencement with Ewing family in attendance

Mr and Mrs Bill Ewing of Knightstown and Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing of Carthage attended Purdue Universitys 108th commencement exercises held Sunday June 5. Mrs Carol Ewing Sommers received her B S degree in Home Economics.

Bill Ewing Knightstown Guy Ewing Carthage Purdue University Carol Ewing Sommers

Richmond visitor shares health update on elderly aunt in Washington

Mrs. R. M. Allen of Richmond visited Carthage and reported her aunt Mrs. Fannie D. Baker of Washington DC is in remarkably good health and will be ninety one next birthday. Baker has previously hosted Allen and her siblings including the late Alma Henley and Jesse Stone.

R. M. Allen Richmond Carthage Citizen Office Fannie D. Baker Washington, D. C Allen Alma Henley Jesse Stone

Home Return for Floyd Reddick After Hospital Stay

Floyd Reddick was released from Rush Memorial Hospital and went home Tuesday. He is slowly improving and under care as he recovers from illness.

Floyd Reddick Rush Memorial Hospital

Called Meeting of Rush Lodge 580 on June 10

Rush Lodge No. 580 F and AM schedules a called meeting for Friday June 10 at 8: 00 p m to perform EA degree work.

Rush Lodge No. 580

Nominates New Officers for 1960-61 at Carthage Legion Auxiliary

Carthage American Legion Auxiliary nominated new officers at the June meeting held at the Community Center. Vera McNabb was named president and other officers were chosen, with Mary Draper and Betha Beck among committee members. The district meeting is planned for Tuesday in Yorktown and the August 28 installation will close the term.

Carthage American Legion Auxiliary Mary Draper Norma McKain Ann Gardner Indiana Boys School Yorktown Bertha Beck Centerville Carthage Scout Auxiliary Vera McNabb Joan Gardner Hazel Alexander Dessie DeWitt Janice Pitts Kathleen Sipes Ft. Wayne

Guest Night at Carthage Friends Church

The Friendly Circle hosted a pitch in supper and guest night at Carthage Friends Church Tuesday drawing forty attendees. Summer flowers decorated the church while Alta Carr and Betty McClurg performed an organ and piano duet. Russell Fort of Knightstown showed photos and narrated his trip with Mrs. Fort to the Scandinavian countries Sweden Norway and Denmark. The event committee consisted of Alta Carr and Alta Garfield.

Carthage

New Officers Installed At C W F Meeting

The Christian Women Fellowship held a Thursday meeting at the Christian Church with Ruth Jackson presiding. Ruth Jackson and Joanna Gibson led devotions, and Mrs. Fritz White of Milroy installed the new C W F officers including Opal Moore president and Edith Hull treasurer. Refreshments were served to eighteen members, five children, and one guest.

C.W.F Christian Women Fellowship The Christian Church Ruth Jackson Phyllis Hull Mary Bush Joanna Gibson Fritz White Milroy Opal Moore Edna Blankenship Edith Hull Hazel Alexander Maude Shutt Flossie McCorkle

Broilers Need Cool Water For Hot Weather

Purdue extension poultryman Melvin L. Wilson says broilers must have ample fresh cool water as temperatures rise. He notes a flock of a thousand eight week old birds consumes 20 to 80 gallons of water daily, depending on heat and humidity, underscoring water management's impact on profits.

Lafayette Ind Melvin L. Wilson Purdue University Poultry House Wilson

Howard Winslow Jr Assigned to Esso Center in England

Howard Winslow Jr a senior technologist at the Esso Refinery in Baton Rouge Louisiana has been assigned to the Esso Training Center in Abingdon England He and his family now reside in London on a loan assignment with Standard Oil Company New Jersey to coordinate an Economics Training Program for Jersey European affiliates He previously spent seven months in the New York office before moving to England

Howard Winslow, JR England Esso Baton Rouge Louisiana Abingdon Winslow London Standard Oil Company New Jersey Jersey New York

Chaperons Sought for Local Kids Kanteen Program

The P T O offers to supply chaperons for the Kids Kanteen. Anyone available for a few evening hours weekly should contact P T O president Albert Terhune.

P.T.O Albert Terhune

Unn Fitch Family Returns From Ozarks Trip

Mr and Mrs Unn Fitch and their son Orbie return home Saturday after a week in Missouri visiting Grandview and S Sgt Glen Fitch and family. Also with them were Mr and Mrs Joseph Alexander and their family.

Unn Fitch Orbie Joseph Alexander Ozarks Missouri

Social Security Q&A Insights on Benefits and Work Rules

This column answers readers questions about Social Security eligibility. A widow with a child may receive benefits while teaching if additional earnings do not exceed 100 per month. summer work affects eligibility by month. No extra age bonus exists. benefits depend on credits and delay in filing.

Social Security Leslie Frazer Social Security Administration National Road West Richmond Indiana

Kennedy and Rhoades Celebrate 25th and 2nd Anniversaries

A dinner party at Hoosier Manor Restaurant honored Raymond Kennedy and his wife for their 25th wedding anniversary while John Rhoades and his wife celebrated their second anniversary. Attendees included Sue Mosier and Judy and Lynn Kennedy.

Hoosier Manor Raymond Kennedy John Rhoades Sue Mosier Judy Lynn Kennedy

Birthday observed for Mrs Joyce Rhoades

Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Sr entertained for their daughter Mrs Joyce Rhoades birthday anniversary. Sunday evening refreshments were served to Larry Rhoades Mr and Mrs Russell Siler and children Mr and Mrs Carl Carson Jr and sons Karen Graff Clarence Dulake and son

Carl Carson Sr Joyce Rhoades Larry Rhoades Russell Siler Carl Carson Jr Karen Graff Clarence Dulake

Nigh Whitfield Families Attend Morgan Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nigh with their sons and Mrs. James Whitfield and her sons joined relatives for the Morgan reunion held Sunday at Walnut Grove in Shelby County.

Bob Nigh James Whitfield Morgan Walnut Grove Shelby County

Merchants Team Spin No Hit To Take Arlington Win

Carthage pitchers Stewart and Russell held Ross of Shelbyville hitless as Carthage won 1 to 0 in Arlington League action. Stewart worked three innings, Russell the rest with four strikeouts. Carthage scored in the first on infield errors and a passed ball, with Larry Little’s fifth inning single the lone hit. The win moved Carthage to 2-0 tied for second.

Arlington Carthage Ross Shelbyville Stewart Russell Larry Little

Purdue expert reports MayJune farm price trends steady with hog spike

Purdue agr economics analyst M Paul Mitchell notes most farm prices stayed steadier or weaker in late May and early June. Hog prices jumped above 18 dollars in Chicago and Indianapolis on June 2 but fell to 17.75 as supply rose, yielding about 50 cents net two week gains. Cattle and lamb markets showed mixed results amid holiday disruptions and shifting lamb bases. Poultry and eggs remained steady to weak with broilers 16 to 18 cents and Grade A Large eggs at 34 cents top

Lafayette Ind M. Paul Mitchell Purdue University Agricultural Chicago Indianapolis Mitchell

Birthday Party for Susan Moore Celebrates Five Years

Mrs. Opal Moore hosted a birthday party last Thursday morning for her granddaughter Susan Moore of Midwest City Oklahoma who turned five. Guests included Kim Tweedy Jay Tweedy Jerry Dixon David Kendall Christine Kendall all of Carthage and Jennifer Castner of Indianapolis visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Flick. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.

Opal Moore Susan Moore Midwest City Oklahoma Kim and Jay Tweedy Jerry Dixon David Christine Kendall Carthage Jennifer Castner Indianapolis Fred Flick

Heart Attack Fatal to Mrs David McNabb of Bedford

Mrs. David McNabb 68 of Bedford Indiana died last Saturday at 4 30 am at Dunn Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at home Thursday She had been in failing health Survivors include her husband David one daughter in Philadelphia and two granddaughters Funeral services were held in Bedford with burial there

David McNabb Bedford Indiana Dunn Memorial Hospital David Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Local Social Roundup Notes Childhood and Community

A long list of weekend visits and calls across Indiana and Ohio reflects a network of families. Mrs. Ann Stager and others visited Mrs. Earl Gear in Marion. several guests called on the Harrold family in their home. visits to Dodt Nursing Home Royal Center and Cincinnati are noted. Remarked health updates include Bearl Miller at New Hope Nursing Home Lewisville with unchanged condition. Additional interactions involve Wagners, Hammons, and Mosier families visiting relatives in Greenfield Eaton and Hagerstown.

Ann Stager Timothy Gilmartin C. C. McCarty Ralph Pearson Earl Gear Marion David Weber Charlottesville Osro Draper Mays Richard Harrold Edward Fenner Harry Moore Alta Vansickle Lon McCorkle Carl Knox Greenfield Bearl Miller New Hope Lewisville Eva Wales Nameless Creek Ruth White Mertie Develin Dodt Royal Center Indiana Leone Mosier Mae Fagel James Mosier Cincinnati John Wagoner Nelson Cook Eaton Ohio Frank Hampton and Sons Avery Stevenson Springville Bedford Lewis Parker Bernard and Lois Beeson Hagerstown Russell Siler Mary Carson Jesse Harvey Omer Heim Joe Porter Earl Addison Sharon Addison Robert Addison Pete Enn Robert Walker Ed Ruby Malcolm Ruby Cathy Crown Point Jesse Ruby Frances Wolfe Centerville Russell Roland Rollie Walker Knightstown Charity Roland William Chapman Roland Greta Addison Flora Heim Indianapolis Stanley Hawkins Henry Martin Versailles Nursing Home Marie Fannin Carrie Jones Pap Boling New Castle Monay Leslie Heifner Roy Lowe Condo Wilkinson Ethel Weathers Fredericksburg Caleb Marsh Della Pearson Charlotesville Henry Jessup Claude Pearson Gertrude Jessup Lee Roy Crawford Dayton Rachel King

Ripley Needletwisters 4H Hold June Meeting

The Ripley Needletwisters 4H Club met June 1 in the Home Ec Room. President Cathy Ruby led the meeting with pledges by Wanda Henderson and Darlene Barry, devotions by Janice Perry, and group singing. 32 members and 1 guest attended, planning a picnic with the boys club and a State Fair attendance committee. Demonstrations covered Nut Cookies, Cocoa Crispy Cookies, Freezing Strawberries, Straightening and Shrinking Material, and How to Give a Demonstration. News Reporter Sue Siler.

Ripley Needletwisters Cathy Ruby Wanda Henderson Darlene Barry Janice Perry Linda Harrold Brenda Ross Diane Whitfield Sherry McKain Billy Henley Judy Fannin Betty Redmaker Beth Roberts Sue Siler

Class Party at State Park Near Liberty Indiana

The Carthage Methodist Church Sunday School class led by Robert Winters held a party and potluck at Whitewater State Park near Liberty Indiana for about forty attendees. Participants enjoyed hiking boating games and swimming followed by a cooperative meal with adults and many members and guests listed.

Carthage Methodist Church Robert Winters Whitewater State Park Liberty Indiana John Rhoades Elmer Fenner Carolyn Miller Margaret Henderson Joe Leavitt Beth Roberts Leo Foust Richard Robertson Richard Weidner Barbara Foust Sue Leisure Cindy Brooks Karen Magee Carl Davis Duane Davis Lynn Kennedy Pam Hunt Sam Miller Reta Stanley Lou Ella Magee Jeannine Terhune Karen Graff Gary Siler Sue Siler Jimmy Stevens Marilyn Pitts Kelly Veach Carol Todd Joe Foust

Chicago Wedding Ties Sylvia Whitfield to Earl Van Wyk

Miss Sylvia Whitfield daughter of Mrs Beulah Whitfield of Carthage married Earl Van Wyk of Chicago in Chicago on Saturday May 21. They will reside in Chicago.

Chicago Sylvia Whitfield Beulah Whitfield Carthage Earl van Wyk

Sidewalk Sale Planned by Carthage BBA

The Bet ter Business Association of Carthage plans a Saturday sidewalk sale all day on June 18 1960 with merchants offering bargains and specials. Ads will run in next week's newspaper detailing the specially priced merchandise.

BBA Better Business Association of Carthage

Vacation Bible School closes with weekend exhibit and program

The Daily Vacation Bible School of the Method ist Church ends Friday with a picnic. An exhibit of crafts is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. followed by a program at 7:30 p.m. with all departments participating. The average attendance was 77.

The Methodist Church Sue Mosier Lillian Stanley Lucy Blessinger Carolyn Miller Reta Stanley Norma Brown Linda Edwards Barbara Foust Virginia Whitfield Eric Winters Mary Nigh Jeannine Terhune Sue Siler Margaret Rhoades Ellen Foust Mary Zimmerman Mayfield John Rhoades Annalee Lynch Lynn Kennedy Judy Kennedy Karen Siler Julia Ewing Edna N. Kennedy

Special Young People Program at Carthage East St Church

The Young People of the Carthage East St Christian Church present a program this Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 in observance of Children's Day and Daily Vacation Bible School activities. A good attendance is urged.

Carthage East St. Christian Church

McNabb Family Attends Bedford Funeral

Dr and Mrs George B McNabb and Dr and Mrs Richard McNabb of Carthage spent the weekend in Bedford Indiana due to the sudden illness and death of Mrs David McNabb sister in law to Dr George B McNabb They attended the funeral services on Monday afternoon in Bedford Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy also visited the D W McNabb home in Bedford on Sunday

George B. McNabb Richard McNabb Carthage Bedford Indiana David McNabb Ross Tweedy D. W

Anderson Hosts Weekend Guests From Local Families

Mrs. Agnes McClinstock and Mrs. Ethel Newgent of Anderson were weekend house guests of Mrs. Rachel King, enjoying hospitality and social visits during the stay.

Agnes McClinstock Ethel Newgent Anderson Rachel King

The Citizen Birthday Reflections on a Town Paper

The Citizen marks 54 years since 1907, celebrating how editors select stories from Carthage to serve 30 states and 6 foreign countries. It recalls wartime care packages to troops, travel with soldiers in Europe and Asia, and the paper as an informational hub for local readers and curious travelers alike.

The Citizen Carthage Burma Road China Claude Pearson Iran Harold Sanders North Africa Clark Glendle Osborne Trieste Milan Italy Charles Colwell Charles Whitfield France Joe Porter Charlie Fairchild London United States James Webb Old Carthage Korea Susie Rushville Knightstown Empire State Building Community Center Board Canada Chicago Terre Haute Philgas Oklahoma

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CHI Rho News M.Y.F Aux Merchants Ross, Kuhn and Runnebaum Stewart, Russell R. Magee State Park Bible School
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