New Beach and Bath House Open at Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park in Ripley county will open a new beach and a combined bathhouse and concession building on Saturday June 14. The artificial Laughery Creek lake spans 235 acres and reaches 30 feet deep, with a spillway 240 feet long. Boats will be allowed without motors. fishing is encouraged as the lake will serve as a permanent water supply and recreation site.
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Versailles State Park
Ripley County
Kenneth R. Cougill
Division of State Parks
Laughery Creek
Department of Conservation
Cougill
Versailles
Swifty Fisher Unveils Rolling Fence for Turkeys
Swifty Fisher introduces a rolling fence system to move turkeys to a new feeding spot twice weekly. He welds wheels to fence posts with braking devices to hold the fence in place, then hooks tractors to both ends to roll it to the next location.
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Swifty Fisher
Swifty
Rosy Strawberry Pie Recipe From Old Instructions
Oven heated to 425 F for a hot bake. Prepare filling with sugar and corn starch then coat strawberries. Mix pie crust, divide, roll, and place filling between halves. Seal, flute edges, vent, bake about 35 minutes until top browns.
Indiana Ranks Eighth in Value Added by Manufactures
Indiana ranks eighth among the 48 states in the value added by manufactured products, reflecting strong manufacturing output and contribution to the economy. The ranking highlights industrial strength and growth potential across sectors.
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IndiAna
Fathers Day dinner guests and visits across towns
Personal notes list numerous Father Day gatherings with families from Knightstown Marion Indianapolis Richmond Williamsburg Greensfork Carthage Pendleton and other towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nigh Charles Nigh Bob Nigh Paul Edwards and families. Edward Fenner and Askren. Julia McMichael Ann Parish. Robert Foster and Janice Brown. Bruce Wilson. Earl Addison and others.
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Earl Nigh
Charles Nigh
Knightstown
Bob Nigh
Song
Paul Edwards
Edward Fenner
Edward Askren
Indianapolis
Julia McMichael
Ann Parish
Richmond
Williamsburg
Greensfork
Joseph N. Cox and Son
Bruce
Burton Smiser
Bonnie
Marion
Louis Barrett
Russell Roland
George Roland
George Prickett
Ray Fox
Morris Houston
Tom Alexander
Arlington
Howard Windsor
Fletcher Edwards
Edwards Home
Odell Pitts
Freddie Magee
Pendleton Park
Shirley Sorrell
Virginia Sorrell
Dunreith
Maine
Magee
Raymond Muir
Fred Magee
Carthage
Gene Strong
New Castle
Lyle Plank
Faris Magee
Jerry Davis
Portsmouth
Ohio
Lora Catt
Laura Benson
Lloyd Manuel and Sons
Dennis Manuel
Vevay
Girls Invited to Local Kay Sh Invitations at The Citizen
Local notice invites girls to obtain Kay Sh invitations at The Citizen office. Readership urged to visit the office for details and eligibility.
Be You. Remember When 10 Years Ago June 18 1948
A compilation of local notes from 1948 and 1928 mentions twins born to Mrs Ruby Enix, a sixth birthday party for Bobby, Joan Tweedy joining a Girl Scout camp as Assistant Dietician, James Reynolds named Carthage Lions Club president, and the marriage of Wilma Merrill to Everett Davis. Also noted are travel plans for several men to California, births of Richard Lynn and other family events, a death of Mrs Virginia Newsom and funeral services for Charles McFatridge. 30 Years Ago entries recount Rush County youths entering Camp and a cornerstone program for East Street Christian Church with multiple church and community details.
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Donald Renegar
Morris Brooks
Dalton Backus
Rush County
Citizens
Ft. Harrison
Indianapolis
New East Street
Chistrian Church
Jordan
Bedford Christian Church
Sunshine Quartette
Morris
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Carthage
Rushville
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Kenneth Rhodes
Martha Jane Rhodes
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Advericom
Joe Mare
Turkey
United States Brewers Foundation
Capr
C. & W. Sales & Service
Washington
Lowell Cooper
Robert Walda
Howard
Holt
U. S. Department of Labor
Noiana
Earl Mattix
Sexson and Bradley Stock Barn
South State Street
Greenfield
Holstein
Guernsey
Arthur Roberts
Sears
Clyde Pope
Ruby Enix
Henry County Hospital
Frank Elliott
Bobby
Joan Tweedy
Dellwood
James Reynolds
Carthage Lions Club
Wilma Merrill
Everett Davis
Morristown
Davis
Leroy Merrill
Louis Henderson
Richard Lynn
Virginia Newsom
George Apple
Hi Son
Fred Sims
Carolyn Norris
Jeanne Addison
Rosalie Humes
Ed Bly
Charles McFatridge
Thompson
KRAFT
Federal Land Bank Loans
Rush
Decatur National Farm Loan Association
WM. F. Smith
Sec
Treas
FIRST
Morgan Rushville
Cali
Baushack Fertilizer Co
Inna Carthage
Rishville
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