Fruits Put On Averages As Cherry Crop Surges
Local reports indicate fruit yields are near normal with cherries above average and apples plentiful. Pears and plums are fair, while Keifer pears lag slightly. spare stamp No 10 will allow sugar purchases starting July 1. William S Hart, famed silent screen cowboy, died in Los Angeles. Carthage business growth hinges on housing. twenty years ago the town boasted many stores and services. Lions Club to hold July 11 picnic at Riley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Hart
Los Angeles
Bill’ Hart
Sam McCarty
Henry Stager
California
Carthage
Historical Annals of
Joel Ridlen
Carney-Ridlen Grocery
Trish Luck
Thomas Meighan
Marie Prevost
Monte Blue
Auditorium Theatre
Expanson
Celia Earnest
Lincoln
Ford
Washington
D.C
Earnest
Henry Spangler
Gardner
Carthage Lions Club
Riley Park
Greenfield
Society Items Of Note In Carthage
Society notes from Carthage record weekend visits and gatherings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and son of New Castle with Mrs. Elmina Parish, and multiple dinner and birthday events hosted by local families. The couple Miss Lola Rasor and Joseph Elmer Porter wed in Saybrook, with local attendance. O.E.S. inspection events and hospitalities at Knightstown, Rushville, and other towns are noted along with travels of residents to Edinburg Marion and Turkey Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Davis
New Castle
Elmina Parish
Henry Sohn
Henry Brown
Noble Miner
Jay Howard
Knightstown
Lola Rasor
Saybrook
Illinois
Joseph Elmer Porter
Carthage
John W. Rasor
John Wilson
Faye Rasor
Russell Rasor
Masonic Temple
Lewisles
O.E.S
Sense
Masonic Hall
Marjorie Overman
Rachel King
Bonnie Patterson
Milroy
Martha Poe
Masonic
Rushville
Robert Spangler
Edinburg
William Sednek
Judith Ann
Brown
Walter McMr
Adams
Marion
Walter B. Hill
Bertha Hill
Jesse Henley
Carrie Ball
Florence
Thomas A. Parker
Rosemary
Samuel Murray
Durant
Wisconsin
Florence Parker
Everett Macy
Marcia Kelley
Terre Haute
Gouldie Kyser
Sharlee
Ervin Renegar
Lewisville
Turkey Run
The
Shades
Tailholt Reunion to Welcome Rev J T Scull Speaker
Rushville pastor Rev. J T Scull will address Carrollton’s 23rd Tailholt Homecoming next Sunday June 30. Officers anticipate a larger turnout with as many as 300 attendees after wartime attendance declined. A noon basket dinner will be served at the community house and the Moral Township band of Shelby county will perform under the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Scull
Rushville
Carrollton
Moral Township
Shelby County
Death of Clarence Macy Twin Brother of Florence Parker
Mrs. Florence Parker learned Saturday of the death of her twin brother Clarence Macy in Canoga Park California near Hollywood. Macy was a retired funeral director.
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Florence. Parker
Clarence Macy
Canoga Park
California
Hollywood
Macy
Methodist conference assigns pastors in Rushville district
In Roberts Park church Indianapolis closing sessions, several charges new assignments: Dr John T Scull moves to Carthage Fletcher Methodist church. Rev R E Badger to succeed Ralph O Pearson as district superintendent and serve Blooming ton church. Pearson to pastor in Indianapolis. Rev Badger noted for five years at Milroy Methodist church. Rev N I Schoolfield from Bedford and former Carthage pastor to First church Shelbyville. Rev Lee S Jarrett returns as Martins ee district superintendent and is retired. Dr Frank R Greer reassigned to Stville. Dr John M Walker noted at a farm Paul's church in Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Park Church
Indianapolis
Rushville
John T. Scull
Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church
Ralph O. Pearson
R. E. Badger
Bloomington
Pearson
Badger
Milroy Methodist Church
N. I. Schoolfield
Bedford
Carthage
Shelbyville
Lee S. Jarrett
Martinsee
Frank R. Greer
St.ville
John M. Walker
Lynch Interest In A L Market Sold
Mr and Mrs John Lynch sell their interest in the A and L Market to partner George Apple. They plan to transfer business to local City restaurant and reopen around July 15. The A L Market has been a Apple Lynch partnership for ten months after purchasing in August 1945 from Arthur Winfield who retired after 25 years. The restaurant was taken over from Robert Lynch who established it earlier this year. Remodeling and new equipment are planned. The restaurant will close June 29 and reopen July 15 with existing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
A&l
George Apple
Robert Lynch
Apple
Latins group welcomed by Gov Gates at Indiana State House
Twenty seven highway engineers from sixteen Latin American countries and China were officially welcomed to Hoosierland by Gov Ralph F Gates in his state house office. Indiana's highway system was chosen for inspection by the group which also toured Indianapolis equipment plants. Two engineers will return for a practical Indiana based course in highway construction methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hoosierland
Ralph F. Gates
State House
Indiana
Indianapolis
Undefeated Teams Lead Carthage Softball Week Four
In week four of Carthage Softball Recreational Leagues three teams remain undefeated. Wildcats boosted to six wins, American Legion and Farmers remain undefeated in the senior league with close wins. Tuesday and Wednesday drew crowds as Legion beat Truckers 8 4 and Farmers edged Container 6 5. Yankee high school pushed Westland and fell 10 9 after late rallies. Next week starts week five, completing the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Wildcats
American Legion
Farmers
Legion
Posey
Bob White
Paper Mill Boys
Yankees
Westland
McCorkle
Tigers and Wildcats Playoff Bola Night Schedule
League results show Junior League games with Tigers 8 Bulldogs 7 and Wildcats 10 Lions 6 plus Wildcats 14 Tigers 4. Senior League standings list Container 31 Lions Club 5 Legion 14 Yankees 5 Legion 8 Truckers 4 Farmers 6 Container 5 Westland 0. Schedule covers June 28 to July 5 with multiple matchups. Henry L. Stinger attended a father and son banquet Friday evening at Emerson Avenue Baptist Church in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Bulldogs
Wildcats
Lions
Container
Lions Club
Legion
Yankees
Truckers
Farmers
Westland
Cardinals
Henry L. Stinger
Emerson Avenue Baptist Church
Indianapolis
L Pet i Wildcats
L Pet Legion
Yankees Cardinals
Locals and Guests Stop by Carthage for Weekend Visits
A string of social visits across Carthage lists guests from Cleveland Ohio to Indianapolis Indiana. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lovelace and son Don from Cleveland visiting the Thompsons. and multiple gatherings involving the Terhunes, Newmans, J. Winslow, and others.
Death of Carey Hand noted Orlando mortician and civic leader
Carey Hand 67 of Orlando Florida died in his sleep after a two year heart ailment. A leading mortician and civic figure since 1907 he founded Children’s Day at the Central Florida Exposition and hosted thousands of local children. Survived by widow brother nephew and niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Hand
Orlando
Florida
South
Hand
Carthage
Barnard
Orland Rotary Club
Florida Morticians’ Association
Greater Orlando
Orange County Chambers
The
Knights of Pythias and
Odd Fellows
Harry
Social Security Board Rep to Visit Rushville Post Office
A representative from the Social Security Board office in Richmond will visit the Rushville post office on July 2 at 11 00 a.m. to answer questions and assist all persons with rights or responsibilities under the Social Security Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
Richmond
Rushville
Pickering Couple Welcome 7 Pound 2 Ounce Daughter
Mr and Mrs Bill Pickering announce the birth of their daughter Juanita Carol born on June 15 in Durham North Carolina weighing seven pounds two ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pickering
Juanita Carol
Durham North Carolina
Local Girls In State Leadership Program 4H Confab
The closing sessions of the 4H club junior leadership conferences were held Saturday June 22 at Indiana Central College Indiana polis. Rush county delegates were Martha Small Clara Emily Rigsbee Dean Hodge and Robert Veatch. A total of 338 delegates from 91 counties attended the conference sponsored by the Indiana District of Kiwanis with Purdue University agricultural extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4H Club
Indiana Central College
Indianapolis
Rush County
Martha Small
Clara Emily Rigsbee
Dean Hodge
Robert Veatch
Indiana District of Kiwanis
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Service
Tenth District softball tourney draws Hagerstown bracket
The local team will face Richmond Post No 359 in Hagerstown on July 23 in the Tenth District tourney first round. Other matchups include Richmond No 65 vs New Castle and Fortville vs Hagerstown on July 24. After July 26 the bracket winners meet in a three game final for district honors.
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Hagerstown
Richmond Post No
Carthage
Richmond
Richmond No
New Castle
Fortville
Centerville
Rushville
Muncie
Legionaires
Stokley Products
Indianapolis
Legion
Lions delegates attend state convention in Lafayette
Grant Henley and Otto C. Mee Carty represented the local Lions club as delegates at the state convention in Lafayette from Sunday through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Henley
Otto C. MeeCarty
Lions Club
Lafayette
Carthage Businesses Close July 4 Observance
Most business houses in Carthage will close all day Thursday July 4. The post office will open 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. with no rural delivery. The library and State Bank of Carthage will also be closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
State Bank of
Dairy Tour Highlights Rush County Farms and 4-H Projects
The Rush County Dairy Improvement Association hosted its second annual dairy tour on Thursday June 20 drawing over fifty attendees including dairy farmers 4-H dairy club members and milk company representatives. Ten farms showcased Jersey Guernsey and Brown Swiss herds with demonstrations on milking equipment breeding and herd management followed by discussions led by local farm managers and Indiana Condensed Milk Company representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Dairy Club
Rush County Dairy Improvement Association
Byron Hinchman
Union Township
Carl Ging
Washington Township
Jersey
Mr. Ging
Keith
Melvin Cole
Hillard King and Son
Herman Johnson
ISSC
Knightstown
Johnson
Sudan
Donald Stoten and Son
Donald Stoten, Jr
Jesse Leisure Farm
Raymond
Richard
James Leisure
Robert Winton
Walker Township
Lawrence Wright
Carl J. Cox
Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Mr. Wright
Rush County
Bearl Addison
Hillard King
Hayden King
County Extension Office
Weekend Visitors and Travel Notes Highlight Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Fred Fleming and son Rickey plus Miss Grace Lanman of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs W A Chonan and son Robert. Roy Carter and wife travel from City Mo and Nebraska to Covina California after visiting relatives. W H Fisher of Londonville Ohio and Ethel Feigert of Van Wert Ohio stayed with the Stagers. Carson family and others visited Riverside Park. Walter A Chonan and Harold Ruby were in Anderson Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald and
Max Dunn
Franklin
A. B. ThompSoon
Carlos Brooks
Harold Phelps
Indianapolis
Treece Jackson
Greenfield
Jane Reynolds
Louise Whitfield
Miss Whitfield
Albert Terhune
Jimmy
Carolyn Delay
Cincinnati
F. J. Bly
Converse
Edward E. Bly
Noah Leisure
Cifalda
Gladys Ripley
Olive Breedlove
Elizabeth Ross
Columbus
A. L. Tuttle
Park Florea
Lauderdale
Florida
Fred Fleming
Rickey
Grace Lanman
W. A. Chonan
Robert
Roy Carter
City
Nebraska
Covina
Calif
Carter
James McGeorge
W. H. Fisher
Londonville
Ohio
Ethel Feigert
van Wert
Sarah Stager
Henry G. Stager
Carl Carson
Carl Carson, Jr
Russell Siler
Patricia Lanter
Edith Nigh
Riverside Park
Walter
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Greenfield Park
A. J. Carr
James
Jack
Roseanne Poston
H. E. Poston
Herschell Highm
Friendly Workers
Sunday Friends Church
Walnut Ridge
Walter McAdams
Doris McAdams
Lincoln Myers
Sharon Hunt
Sam Gold
Bobby Williamson
Loyall Hunt
Albert Ray
Eugene Leisure
Charlottesville
Fletcher Edwards
Joyce
Mary Alice Hill
C.E.S. Activities
DR. J. T. Scull
Gov. Gates
Honduras
Mexico
Argentina
Carl E. Vogelgesang
State Highway Commission
John H. Lauer
Commission
Chinese National Highway Commission
Gov
Gates
Carl Lovelace
Don
Cleveland
A. B. Thompson
Edgar V. Ruby
Duane Walker
Jesse Ruby
Earl Nowotne
Will Arnold
Gwynneville
Hyatt
Greensburg
Henry Terhune
Richland
Walsman
Batesville
Terhune
C. O. Kinnett
Sandusky
Will Nelson
Warren Robbins
Attica
William Robbins
Markleville
Richard Nelson
Howard Stout
Arlington
Ben Nelson
Near
John DeSchipper
Frank Jones
Johnie
Library
Emma DeSchipper
Jimmy Winslow
C. S. Winslow
Basil Stultz
Oklahoma
Harry Swisher
Rebecca Healey
Joan Nevels
Gloria Erwin
Ben Neal
Chicago
Arthur Loveaul
Terrance Finney
Anderson
Clara Delinger
Charles Morris
St. Anne
C. W. Shock
Shock
Ben Jessup
Near Arlington
Mary Jessup
Carey
State Convention
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