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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

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Vacationing families return from Trout Lake trip

Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Sipes and Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Marsh with daughter Judy completed a ten day fishing vacation at Trout Lake in Boulder Junction Wisconsin and returned home Sunday.

Mrs Windsor Attends Psi Iota Xi State Convention

Mrs William Windsor attends the Psi Iota Xi State Convention at Rensselaer held Friday through Sunday at St Joseph College.

William Windsor Psi Iota Xi Rensselaer St. Joseph College

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Tice

A son was born last Friday at Rush Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Tice of R A 1.

John Tice R. A Rush Memorial Hospital

Alumni team tops High School nine 7 to 5 at Carthage

An alumni squad shaded the local High School nine last Sunday in Carthage by a 7 to 5 score. The alumni lineup included former Carthage stars Ronnie Gatewood Tom Sparks Gary Mc Clurg Pete Ewing Bob McCorkle Larry Marsh Jerry Wrightsman Buchanan Porter Bramel Fred Magee and Creswell.

Carthage Ronnie Gatewood Tom Sparks Gary McClurg Pete Ewing Bob McCorkle Larry Marsh Jerry Wrightsman Buchanan Porter Bramel Fred Magee McClurg Creswell

Airman Julia M. Elmore Promoted at James Connally AFB

Airman Second Class Julia M. Elmore of Greenfield was promoted at James Connally Air Force Base Texas where she serves as a clerk in the 3565th Civil Engineering Group A graduate of Charlottesville High School she attended the Administrative Technical Training School at Amarillo AFB Texas The base is part of Air Training Command which trains personnel for America's aerospace forces Julia Elmore is sister to Charles Elmore of Carthage.

Julia M. Elmore Greenfield James Connally Air Force Base Tex 3565Th Charlottesville Elmore Air Force Administrative Technical Training School Amarillo Air Force Base James Connally A.F.B Air Training Command America Julia Elmore Charles Elmore Carthage

Scout Meeting Held at Carthage Library Basement

Boy Scouts met June 20 at 7 p.m. in the Carthage Library basement. The gathering opened with the pledge to the American flag and Scout oath. Roll call and dues collection preceded a brief business meeting. Outdoor games followed. Scribe Jim Wells.

Carthage Scribe Jim Wells

Plank and Rolands Attend All Star Basketball Game

Mr and Mrs Lyle O Plank of Carthage and Mr and Mrs De Wayne Roland of Knightstown attended the Indiana Kentucky All Star basketball game at Freedom Hall Louisville Kentucky Saturday night.

Lyle O. Plank Carthage DeWayne Roland Knightstown Freedom Hall Louisville Kentucky

Lupato Family En Route to Medford for Tufts Spanish Training

Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Lupato and daughter Anna Jane visit Vincennes hosts on the way to Medford Massachusetts where Mr. Lupato earned one of 25 spots from 500 applicants for advanced Spanish study at Tufts University. They also plan Niagara Falls and Canada en route. Anna Lou Ball of Vincennes College plans nurses training and fall schooling continuation.

Bruno Lupato Anna Jane Anna Lou Ball Vincennes Arthur Winfield Omer Heim Medford Massachusetts Lupato Tufts University Niagara Falls Canada Masachusetts

Tweedys Return From Florida Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tweedy and children Kimberly and Jay ended a ten day Sarasota Florida trip returning home Tuesday evening. Greg Tweedy stayed with Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy during the family's absence.

Florida Jack Tweedy Kimerly Jay Sarasota Greg Tweedy Ross Tweedy

Methodist Conference Attended by Local Residents at IU Auditorium

Mrs. Raymond Kennedy Lynn and Judy Kennedy Sue Mosier and Lena Newsom attended the Methodist Conference at the I U Auditorium Bloomington on Sunday. Miss Judy Kennedy and Miss Sue Mosier sang in the choir.

Raymond Kennedy Lynn Judy Kennedy Sue Mosier Lena Newsom I. U Bloomington

Loyal Hunts Return From Michigan Vacation

Mr and Mrs Loyal Hunt returned home Sunday after a four day trip to Michigan. They visited the International Friendship Gardens at Michigan City and spent time at Holland Beach during their travels.

Mrs. Loyal Hunt Michigan International Friendship Gardens Michigan City Holland Beach

Arlington Twins No-Hit Run Beats Carthage Raiders 5-3

Arlington High School pitchers combined for a near no hitter to defeat Carthage 5-3 on Wednesday night. Jim Wolf started three innings, Ed Beckner finished, while Carthage starter Heim fanned eight with two walks as errors proved costly.

Carthage Arlington Arlington High School Carthage Raiders Jim Wolf Ed Beckner Heim

Local Farm First At Beef Show

Two Rush County exhibitors led the Hoosier Beef Show at Indianapolis with Grand Champion Angus steer among four displays by Golden Dawn Farms of near Carthage operated by Donald Staten Sr. and son. Their steers took champion Angus and multiple lightweight and heavyweight placings in the On Foot classes. Douglas Norris of Walker Township showed the first place heavyweight Short horn steer. All animals were steers and will be slaughtered for a carcass grade show to follow on Monday evening June 26.

Rush County Indianapolis Golden Dawn Farms Carthage Donald Staten Sr Angus Douglas Norris Walker Township

Terhune Elected to Chapel Committee at Taylor University

James Terhune senior at Taylor University was elected to the Chapel Committee for 1961 62, announced by President B Joseph Martin. Terhune edits the Echo student newspaper, leads the Methodist Student Movement, and serves as English Club VP. He majors in social science and plans a teaching career. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Terhune. Taylor University is a private Christian liberal arts college with about 800 students.

James Terhune Taylor University B. Joseph Martin James Echo Methodist Student Movement Albert Terhune

Correction correcting attendance at district Legion Auxiliary meeting

The notice amends a previous report to show Mrs Worth Pitts and Mrs George McNabb attended the district American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Fortville last Tuesday. It corrects an earlier error that listed Mrs McNab b and Mrs Frank Alexander as attendees.

Worth Pitts George McNabb District American Legion Auxiliary Fortvile McNabb Frank Alexander

Radioactive Fallout Meeting Prepares Leaders for Protection

Last evening June 19 a county gathering in the courthouse assembly room explored fallout risks to crops livestock foods and soils. Panelists including William Martin Donal Ruby Dr David Smith and David Grocox discussed protective actions and answered questions. The next leaders meeting is set for Thursday July 20 to cover family preparedness and shelters.

Farm News William Martin Soil Conservation District Donal Ruby ASC David Smith David Grocox Civil Defense Rush County C. L. Spuller

Family Visit Notes Across Cities and States

Mr and Mrs Roy Turner hosted a short visit with son Robert Turner and family in Indianapolis. Paul Turner of Marion College visited over the weekend. Elmhurst Illinois residents Louis Humes and Fred Pfeiffer returned Friday from Athens Alabama with M L Edwards. Jeanie Stapp visits Logansport this week. Father’s Day guests include Humes Pfeiffer Stumpf Miner Bishop family groups from Indianapolis Cincinnati and more.

Roy Turner Robert Turner Indianapolis Paul Turner Marion College Turner Louis Humes Fred Pfeiffer Elmhurst Ill Carthage M. L. Edwards Athens Alabama Jeanie Stapp Hobart Southwood Logansport Illinois Richard Stumpf Chris Myrtle Miner Mona Jerry Bishop Cincinnati James Terhune Albert Terhune Indianapolis News Clayton Todd Sharon Robert Dean Knightstown Lloyd Manuel Demus Manuel Vevay Marion Steward Allan Grand Ole Opry Mocking Bird Hill Park Anderson John Hunt Steve Hunt Lafayette Sharon Hunt Edward Brown Ft. Wayne Roscoe Brown Phil Brown Brown

From Bride Auctions to Forced Marriage Through History

A historical survey recalls cultural wedding practices from the Indians of Ecuador to Babylonians and Bushmen. It notes bride purchases, auctions, and forced unions, with warriors aiding grooms in capture, or families using labor or compensation, contrasting with modern rituals.

Ecuador

United Fund Approves Budgets For Rush County Agencies

Eleven proposed operating budgets for social agencies in Rush County were reviewed by the United Fund Board. A. H. Coons led the Social Agencies Committee in examining requests from groups such as 4-H Purdue Roundup Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross and Salvation Army. The Budget Committee will finalize recommendations for a final drive goal to be set in July with total agency budgets likely higher than last year to support expanded programs and services.

Rush County United Fund Board A. H. Coons Social Agencies Purdue Carthage Manley Abercrombie Paul B. Norris United Fund Coons Social Agency Frank Moore Dorothy Foster Loren Wilk Franklin Clifford Bush County Harold Dick Bob Waggener John Nelson

Mrs Ben Shankland Visits Kendal lville Kin

Mrs Ben Shankland of Kendal lville spent Monday and Tuesday with her father James Terhune.

Ben Shankland Kendallville James Terhune

Two Changes In Co. Methodists

The Indiana Conference at Bloomington announced two ministerial changes for Rush County churches for the coming year. Rev. Charles A. Tyler returns as Rushville District superintendent and Rev. E. Stanley McKee goes to St. Paul’s in Rushville. New assignments include J. L. Timms at Manilla, succeeding Lawrence Tedrow, and M. W. Norris at Glenwood, replacing P. W. Koester. Other Rush County ministers remain in place.

Rush County Indiana Bloomington Richard C. Raines Indianapolis Charles A. Tyler Rushville E. Stanley McKee St. Paul’s Church Paul Mayfield Carthage Arlington Guy Miller Orange Larry Conrad New Salem L. D. Robertson Milroy B. D. Beck Falmouth

Personal Notes From Carthage Area Visits and Family Gatherings

Readable items list weekend and extended visits across Indiana and Tennessee. Names include Luther Hall Elbert Crowder Clyde Tatman family Bowermans Sparks Fenner families, Magee family in Chattanooga and Atlantic City Lions Club, Harrolds Drapers McCorkles and Johnsons. Includes Father’s Day gatherings and travel to Detroit for a ballgame.

Luther Hall Clyde Tatman Ohio Elbert Crowder Kokomo Harold Dixon Jerry Minnie Bartl Dixon Donald Sparks Daleville Esta Fenner Walter Askren Ed Askren Carrie Askren Indianapolis Julie Buschhaupt New Palestine Joe Binford Peru Indiana Oliver Earnest Gertrude Jessup Charles Blankenship David Magee Davey and Terry Chattanooga Tennessee Carthage Ralph Truitt Magee Atlantic City New Jersey Lions Club Odell Pitts Richard Harrold Osro Draper Mays Walter Harrold Knightstown James Johnson Lou McCorkle Johnson Esther Sheppard McCorkle Charles Elmore John White Arthur Brunson Bill Windsor Camp McCoy Wisconsin Leonard Sullivan Sr Richard Craig Patrick McCleese Jessie Addison Leonard Sullivan, Jr Gary Stewart Cynthia Teresa James Miller Detroit Michigan Stewart New York Yankees Henry Stenger Henry Stenger Jr Patricia Sipes Donald Montgomery Shelbyville Ralph Moore Jerry Shaw Ed Rainey Connersville Beatrice Banister Columbus John Wood Henry Whitfield Russell Roland Ray Fox Robert Roland Earl Roland

Freedom of the pulpit defended at Indiana Conference

Methodist Bishop Richard C. Raines defended ministers' right to speak on controversial issues while urging caution in use of that freedom. Speaking at Indiana University Auditorium, he warned the pulpit must be earned through love and trust and that ministers should balance truth with tact and avoid repeating the same themes each Sunday. The 130th annual session of 502 Indiana churches concluded Sunday.

Methodist Conference Bloomington Ind Richard C. Raines Indiana University Indiana Conference Indiana Raines God America

Summer Recreation Program On In Full Swing

The Carthage and Ripley Township summer recreation program opens with new Carthage High School coach Norman McCloskey leading activities despite rain and a sparse schedule. He will teach shop and physical education, coach basketball and track next year, and is noted for a 16-4 season at White's Institute.

Carthage Ripley Township Norman McCloskey Carthage High School Don Robinson White’s Institute Wabash Indiana Somerset New Lisbon Ray McCloskey Arlington Arlington High School Wildcat Ball State Marthena Grinstead Virgil Grinstead

Carthage Baseball Schedule for 5th 6th and Junior High

The Carthage program releases 1:30 start times for all games from June 26 to July 19. Matchups include Mays, Manilla, New Salem, Morristown, and Milroy with league game noted on July 19. Field dimensions vary by level from 60 to 90 foot bases and pitcher distances from 46 to 60 feet.

Carthage Mays Manilla New Salem Morristown Milroy Jr. High

Carthage High School Summer Baseball Schedule 1961

Carthage hosts five league games in 1961 summer schedule. June 29 vs Manilla at home 6 00 PM. July 3 at Morristown 8 00 PM. July 11 vs Mays at Mays 6 00 PM. July 18 vs New Salem at home 6 00 PM. July 25 at Milroy. Games are seven innings.

Carthage High School Carthage Manilla Morristown Mays New Salem Milroy

Carthage Jr Hi Defeats Milroy 3-1 in Monday Baseball

Carthage junior high beat Milroy 3-1 after noon game as Lafuse pitched a four hitter for Carthage Little League but eight errors by Carthage aided Milroy. Pear son and Rucker had Carthage hits. Edwards reached twice on errors to score the only Carthage runs. Porter pitched well in a separate 31 victory over Milroy Jr Hi. Milroy's run came on an error and deep fly.

Carthage Jr. Hi Milroy Lafuse Carthage Pearson Rucker Edwards Eourney Carthage P. Lafuse C. Rucker P. Herbert C. Buchanan Kit Porter

Carthage Midget League Formed Three Teams

The Carthage Midget League organized into three squads the Yankees Sluggers and Pros. Games occur Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 00 with final standings by July end. A double elimination tournament will run early August. Captains and members listed for Yankees and Sluggers with names given.

Carthage Yankees J. Rucker Capt B. Osborne R. Patton L. Pitts W. Nigh

Carthage Takes Two From Mays In Tuesday Doubleheader

Carthage won both games at Mays diamond. In the opener Carthage scored in every inning to prevail 11 to 5 behind Lafuse and Rucker with Porter contributing a double and single. In the nightcap Carthage won 9 to 5 as Porter and Zimmerman sparked the offense while Lafuse struck out eight.

Carthage Mays Edwards, Rucker Lafuse Netherly Whitsitt

Students and Guests Present Dance Revue at Carthage Center

Around two hundred people attended the dance revue Friday night at the Carthage Community Center presented by students of Pam Hunt with guests and Hunt. Jack Rhoades of Carthage served as master of ceremonies and Isabell Shultz of Connersville was the pianist.

Carthage Community Center Pam Hunt Miss Hunt Jack Rhoades Carthage Isabell Shultz Connersville Dean Gardner Charles Rhoades South Bend Lou Ella Magee Jeanine Terhune Marilyn Pitts Larry, Mary and Jill Zumkeller

Two Elderly Women Hurt in Hancock County Crash

Two 78 year old women Iola Jessup Stafford and Etta M. Miller were injured Monday when their 1948 Plymouth was struck by a 1956 Mercury driven eastbound by Dorothy Leona Cazand at U S 40 and Range Line Road. The Stafford car crossed a motel lawn and ended in a wheat field. Both women were hospitalized with head injuries. Cazand was unhurt. Car damage was heavy on the Stafford vehicle and about 250 dollars on Cazad’s car.

Hancock County U. S. 40 Range Line Iola Jessup Stafford Rt. 1 Carthage Etta M. Miller Greenfield Edwin Kirkpatrick Stafford Dorothy Leona Cazand Indianapolis Jesse Matthews Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

High School Raiders Scout News Methodist United Co. Methodists Laura Benson Ertle Stevens Frankton Nappanee Connecticut Forrest Moore L. Finch J. Carroll R. Hampton C. Henley Bruce Lord T. Pearson J. Stevens T. Stevens R. Heim K. Lafuse T. Shuck A. Porter D. Whitfield G. Osborne R. McNabb R. Kline J. Whitfield R. Back Sluggers Finch Stevens Patton Nigh P. Porter C. Oe Milroy P. Hall C. Jar Mourey Eee Zimmerman Ryse Smith
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