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.
23 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
1
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 William Windsor attends the Psi Iota Xi State Convention at Rensselaer held Friday through Sunday at St Joseph College.
A son was born last Friday at Rush Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Tice of R A 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mrs Ben Shankland of Kendal lville spent Monday and Tuesday with her father James Terhune.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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