Weekend trip with Truitt Cassel and family to Chattanooga
Mrs Ralph Truitt accompanied Voris Cassel and son Gordon of Big Rapids Michigan to the home of Mr and Mrs David Magee and their son at Chattanooga Tennessee for a visit from Friday until Monday. In two weeks Lt Commander Lee Patton returned to his Carthage home from two weeks active training duty at the Ninth Naval District Headquarters at Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Truitt
Voris Cassel
Gordon
Big Rapids
Michigan
David Magee and Son
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Lee Patton
Carthage
Ninth Naval District
Great Lakes
Illinois
Ball State Teachers College Commencement Attended
Alta Carr from Knightstown and Stella Humes of Carthage attended the Ball State Teachers College commencement in Muncie Sunday evening. Ada Chappel was among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Alta Carr
Knightstown
Stella Humes
Carthage
Ball State Teachers College
Ada Chappel
O Neals Divorce Granted in Hancock Circuit Court
Jane Magdelene O Neal wife of William O Neal of Morristown now in Rushville was granted a divorce May 23 in Hancock Circuit Court. She received custody of the youngest child while he kept the oldest. His cross complaint was denied. The couple separated July 20 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Magdelene O’neal
William O’neal
Morristown
Rushville
Hancock Circuit Court
Mr. O’neal
Be thia Beck Attends Department Meeting in Indianapolis
Bertha Beck attended a Department Constitution and By-Laws Committee meeting Monday at the Legion Department Headquarters in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Beck
Indianapolis
Legion Department
Mrs. DeWitt Jr. Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. David DeWitt Jr. was discharged from Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis after a month of tests and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David DeWitt, Jr
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Vacation enjoyed in Iowa by Wrightsman party
Mrs Leonard Wrightsman and her daughter Miss Mardell and Mrs Eva Tiller returned to Carthage Sunday after an eight day trip visiting friends and relatives at Guthrie Center and Stuart Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wrightsman
Miss Mardell
Wrightsman
Eva Tiller
Carthage
Guthrie Center
Stuart
Iowa
Golden Dawn Farms Buys Ten Purebred Angus Cows
Golden Dawn Farms at Carthage Indiana purchased ten purebred Angus cows from Thurman Apple of Rushville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Dawn Farms
Carthage
Indiana
Thurman Apple of
Rushville
Ewing Visit to Milton and Gorin Reunion
Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing visited Lizzie Leaverton in Milton Iowa and relatives in Gorin Missouri. They attended a Sunday reunion with relatives from seven states. William Shaw joined them and the Ewings accompanied him to Ft Madison Iowa this past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Missouri
Guy Ewing
Lizzie Leaverton
Milton
Iowa
Gorin
Missouri
William Shaw
Keith Davis Receives Master’s Degree in Education
Mr and Mrs Russell Davis of New Castle and Mrs Elmina Parish of Carthage attended commencement at the Butler Bowl where their son and grandson Keith Davis received his Master’s in Education. He has signed a contract as principal of Boston High School and the family will move to Boston from Indianapolis after he taught at Manual High School the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Davis
New Castle
Elmina Parish
Carthage
Keith Davis
Keith
Boston High School
Boston
Richmond
Indiana
Davis
Indianapolis
Manual High School
Local Soldier Graduates From PMG School at Fort Gordon
Pvt. William A Robertson son of Mr and Mrs Roy T Robertson graduated May 29 1958 from The Provost Marshal General s School at Fort Gordon Georgia After eight weeks of MP training he studied traffic control civil and military law map reading prisoner of war control and judo He was inducted January 14 1958 and completed basic infantry training at Fort Knox Kentucky before arriving at the PMG School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Robertson
Roy T. Robertson
Provost Marshal General’s School
Ft. Gordon
Georgia
William A.robertson
Army
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
PMG
The Everlasting Battle Over Beauty in History
A broad meditation on beauty and society from ancient Greece to the 20th century. The author notes laws, fashion, and morals shifting, recounting figures like Chrysis and Addison, and laments changing standards while affirming ongoing demand for surface adornment.
Dixon attends Indiana Bankers Convention at French Lick
William H. Dixon of the Carth age State Bank attended the Indiana Bankers Association Convention as a delegate last Wednesday and Thursday held at the French Lick Sheraton Hotel in French Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dixon
Carthage State Bank
Indiana Bankers Association
French, Lick Sheraton
French Lick
Bible School Students Hold Wiener Roast
Carthage Friends Church wrapped up a week of Bible School with a lawn wiener roast after Friday sessions. Forty two children enrolled from 6 30 to 8 30 p m each evening they enjoyed music led by Virginia Wells and Betty McClurg a 20 minute film strip on Parables of Nature and craft work. Adult helpers included Aberta Miekush Barbara Stewart Myrtle Mann Roberta Dalrymple Mary Ellen McClurg and Rev and Mrs Robert Shockney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Friends Church
Bible School
Virginia Wells
Betty McClurg
Aberta Miekush
Barbara Stewart
Myrtle Mann
Roberta Dalrymple
Mary Ellen McClurg
Robert Shockney
Junior Young People Meeting Plans Hay Ride at Park
The Junior Young People met June 5 at 7 00 in the church basement. They planned a hay ride and a wiener roast at Knightstown Park. Bible study featured Questions on the Bible. Twenty three members answered roll call and played games. Refreshments were served by Sally and Larry Bush. News Reporter: Trina Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown Park
Sally
Larry Bush
Trina Clayton
Church News: Carthage Friends Church Upgrades
Improvements include a bathroom, electric range, American sink donated by the Guild Girls, a larger kitchen with a Gothic arch and wine velvet, a dining room clock from Hampton Mortuary, and clock and blinds in Junior Chapel paid by the Primary Department. Additional changes planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Friends Church
Guild
Howard Henley
Hampton Mortuary
Carriers and Auxiliary Hold Meeting Here
The Rush County Rural Letter Carriers and Auxiliary met at the Carthage Community Center Tuesday evening invited by Mr and Mrs Charles Whitfield. Paul Smith State Secretary spoke and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Charles Whitfield
Carthage
Paul Smith
Woman's Society meets at Whitfield home for yearbook distribution
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Faye Whitfield's home with Leona Mosier Mable Manche and Laura Benson as co hosts. Virginia Whitfield led devotions Virginia Johnson taught the lesson. Twenty one members attended with one guest Mary Nigh becoming a member. Refreshments were served and new yearbooks distributed. Committees for the books include Edna Kennedy Lela Gold Eva Leisure Gladys Mosley Mary H Dixon and Mayme McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Faye Whitfield
Leona Mosier
Mable Manche
Laura Benson
Virgina Whitfield
Virginia Johnson
Mary Nigh
Edna Kennedy
Lela Gold
Eva Leisure
Gladys Mosley
Mary H. Dixon
Mayme McCarty
Sorority Meeting Hosted by Tweedy and Graff
Mrs Berniece Tweedy and Miss Marlene Graff host the Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority meeting Tuesday June 17 at the Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Tweedy
Marlene Graff
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Senior MYF Meets at Fletcher Methodist
The Fletcher Methodist Senior MYF met Sunday afternoon June 8 for weekly gathering led by new president Dorothy Edwards. Mr and Mrs Rex Edwards agreed to sponsor the group. Rev Davis gave a lesson titled Modesty in Dress Pays Off and discussion followed. Next meeting is Sunday June 22 at 3 pm with invitation extended to youths ages 16 through 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Fletcher Methodist
MYF
Dorothy Edwards
Rex Edwards
Davis
Lois Hawkins
Judy McCain
Beverly Galloway
Judy Leisure
Barretts Attend Commencement at Asbury Seminary
Rev and Mrs Louis Barrett and family attended graduation exercises at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore Kentucky on Sunday and Monday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louis Barrett
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore
Bridal Shower for Mary Lou Alexander Held in Indianapolis
A miscellaneous bridal shower was given for Mary Lou Alexander last Thursday night at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Juanita Cox in Indianapolis assisted by Mrs. Glad ys Smith of Carthage. Invited guests included Alice McNabb Mar lene Graff Helen Graff June Alexander Josephine Alexander Kath erine Ellis and Polly Apple. The umbrella theme decorated the table and nut cups with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Alexander
Juanita Cox
Indianapolis
Gladys Smith
Carthage
Alice McNabb
Marlene Graff
Helen Graff
June Alexander
Josephine Alexander
Katherine Ellis
Polly Apple
Fall Fractures Right Wrist In Home Accident
Mrs. Jessie McGeorge suffered a fractured right wrist after a fall at her home Saturday while cleaning. The injury was treated locally and she is resting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie McGeorge
Hospital News Notes on local medical updates
Ercel Becer Jr acting Carthage Postmaster is at Rush Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment this week. Mrs Joel Ridlen has returned home from the Medical Center in Indianapolis. A J Carr of Knightstown, formerly of Carthage, is at Rush Memorial Hospital for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital News
Ercel Becer, Jr
Carthage
Rush Memorial Hospital
Joel Ridlen
Indianapolis
A. J. Carr
Knightstown
Church services canceled at Fletcher Methodist Sunday
No church services at Fletcher Methodist Church this Sunday because of the annual church conference. Sunday School classes will be held at the regular time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School at Fletcher Methodist Church
The Fletcher Methodist Church hosts a Vacation Bible School from June 16 to June 20 inviting children aged four to thirteen to attend. The program runs daily during the listed dates at the church location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Bible School
Fletcher Methodist Church
Cancer Drive Report Made by Carthage Legion Auxiliary
The Carthage American Legion Auxiliary reports collecting 60.50 dollars for the Cancer Drive on Ripley Township. Local residents also contributed handmade glass vases for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage American Legion Auxiliary
Ripley
Nenes
Brookville Aims for Sesquicentennial Celebration Start
Brookville marks its 150th anniversary with a week of events from a Queen selection to a grand parade. Governor Schricker will address an interdenominational meeting, with tours, a record hop, and a fireworks finale at the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Lew Wallace
Sesquicentennial Headquarters
Main Street
Henry F. Schricker
Indiana
Ball Park
Brookville High School
America
Cyo
St. Michael’s Church
Bob Braun
Cincinnati
American Legion
Indiana State Band
Court House
State Legion
Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home
Knightstown
Brothers of the Brush
Installation Formal Dance Saturday At Rushville
Miss Judy Kennedy and Miss Sheryl Mosier attended an installation meeting of Jobs Daughters at the Masonic Temple in Rushville. A formal dance followed at the Belle Gregg Grade School Annex with attendees including Anne Campbell Pam Bunt David Ruby Dick Patterson Jim Ellis Jr and Kelley Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Kennedy
Sheryl Mosier
Edna Kennedy
Jobs Daughters
Masonic Temple
Rushville
Belle Gregg
Miss Kennedy
Miss Mosier
Anne Campbell
Pam Bunt
David Ruby
Dick Patterson
Jim Ellis, Jr
Kelley Veach Leone Mosier
Local Young Man Is Given Honor At Round-Up
Mrs. Joseph Alexander R R G and Donald Staten Jr and R. R. G were named state winners in the Alumni Recognition Achievement Contest at Purdues Round-Up on June 5 for outstanding 4 H club work and adult club activity. They will receive copper Alumni Recognition Plaques on walnut. This is the first time a county has produced two winners. Records will be submitted for national competition but announcements come after January 1 1959. Rush County takes pride in two representatives in Indiana state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keats
Kipling
John Bull
Shakespeare
Circe
Helen
Delilah
Alfred
Henry VIII
Parliament
British Museum
Egypt
Chrysis
Alexandria
A. Benarr McFadden
America
Lyric Theatre
Joseph Addison
Philadelphia
the Spectator
Addison
Laban
Leah
Jacob
Jetoh
Rosey
Rachel
John
Chrysostom
Syria
Florida
New Hampshire
Bacchus
Sang
Mary Todd
Epsom
Joseph Alexander
Donald Staten
Purdue
Alexander
Staten
Rush County
Indiana
Friends Night Held by Carthage Chapter 574.O. E. S.
The Carthage Chapter 574.O. E. S. hosted its annual Friends night at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday June 11 with members from nine chapters including Flat Rock Rushville Milroy Raleigh Greenfield Sulphur Springs Greensburg Morriston and Westfield. Leone Mosier Associate Matron spoke on the 12th District Meeting at Milroy on May 28 and the social hour featured the 9 Notes of Carthage with refreshments by Artie Crevidence Lavada Wilson Ann Parish Jackie Parish and Mary Bash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Masonic Hall
Flat Rock
Rushville
Milroy
Raleigh
Greenfield
Sulphur Springs
Greensburg
Morristown
Westfield
Leone Mosier
Artie Crevidence
Lavada Wilson
Ann Parish
Jackie Parish
Mary Bash
Local Real Estate Transfers In Darrell Grossman Estate
Darrell Grossman as executor transfers 80 acres in Section 15 Township 15 Range 7 to Lewis and Phyllis Lafuse. James E Webb conveys Lot 25 Rose Hill Addition Carthage to Charles G Walton. Ertle D Price to Wayne D Price 81.52 acres Section 5 Township 14 Range 9 life estate reserved. Delaware County records list these deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ertle D. Price
Wayne D. Price
Darrell Grossman
Charles I. Herkless
Lewis
Phyllis Lafuse
James E. Webb
Charles G. Walton
Delaware County
Rose Hill
Carthage
Ripley WCTU Members Meet for Lesson at Stultz Home
WCTU members will gather Thursday June 19 at 2 pm at the home of Juanita Stultz. Enid Burkher will deliver the lesson to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley W.C.T.U. W.C.T.U
Juanita Stultz
Enid Burkher
Birth of Deborah Mae to Mr and Mrs Edgar White
Rev and Mrs Edgar White of Farmland welcomed a daughter, Deborah Mae, born Saturday June 7 at Winchester Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar White
Farmland
Deborah Mae
Winchester, Indiana Hospital
Roy Whitton speaks at Carthage Lions Club dinner
Roy P. Whitton executive vice president of Greenfield Chamber of Commerce was principal speaker at the Carthage Lions Club dinner. He urged cooperation among chambers service clubs and local government and praised Carthage while noting plans for officer installation June 23 1958 and a July August club vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy P. Whitton
Greenfield Chamber of Commerce
Carthage Lions Club
Whitton
Chamber’s of Commerce
Indiana
Carthage
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Pvt
William Kobertson
Bayard Baker
Bankers
Lafayette
Ind
Fune
Purdue University
Stephen Hiatt
Cicero
Hamilton County
Nancy Bo
Yee
Wolcottville
LaGrange County
Donald Staten Jr
Roy Whitton
Lions
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