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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

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Tonsillectomy Performed At Rush Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Larry Apple underwent a tonsillectomy operation Tuesday at Rush Memorial hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carnes of Richmond are the parents of a son, David Alden, born June 19, grandson of Mrs. Fan Reynolds of Centerville, formerly of Carthage.

Larry Apple Rush Memorial Hospital Robert Carnes Richmond David Alden Fan Reynolds Centerville Carthage

Local residents return from Wisconsin fishing trip

Returned Saturday from vacation Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tweedy Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Hensler Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alexander and Gary McClurg came back to Carthage after a few weeks of fishing at Land O Lakes Wisconsin. Dr. and Mrs. George B. McNabb will return home at a later date.

Ross Tweedy H. L. Hensler Frank Alexander Gary McClurg Carthage Land O’ Lakes Wisconsin George B. McNabb Hor Tre

Carthage High Band Concert and Ice Cream Social

The Carthage High School band directed by Harold Taylor performs a Friday evening concert at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Afterward the Band Booster group hosts a home made ice cream social with cakes pies and coffee. Public invited.

Carthage High School Harold Taylor

Franklin man to undergo left foot amputation

James Mann aged 74 of Franklin, with daughter Mrs. Russell Shutt, entered Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday for surgery to amputate his left foot due to diabetes. Also, Leo Foust, son of Carl and Mrs. Foust of Carthage R R, was injured Tuesday when a horse fell, suffering a chipped bone in his right ankle and requiring splints.

James Mann Franklin Russell Shutt Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis Leo Foust Carl.Foust Carthage R. R

Davis Family Attends Niece's Wedding in Iowa

Mrs. C. L. Davis with her children Donna Lukens of Carthage and Jack Lynch of Shirley returned from Harris Iowa after attending a niece's wedding at Sioux Falls Iowa and visiting friends and relatives.

C. L. Davis Donna Lukens Carthage Jack Lynch Shirley Harris Iowa

Lockridge Keeps Growing Ball Memorial Baby

Mr and Mrs William H Lockridge of Muncie announce the birth of their son William H Lockridge Jr born June 13 at Ball Memorial hospital Muncie weighing 5 lb 9 oz Mrs Lockridge formerly Shirley Nelson

William H. Lockridge Muncie William H. Lockridge, Jr Ball Memorial Hospital Lockridge Shirley Nelson

Return Sunday From National Hemerocallis Convention

Mr and Mrs Fred Flick returned home Sunday after attending the National Hemerocallis Convention held in Tulsa Oklahoma. During their eight day trip they were guests of Mr and Mrs R E Stahl at Bonne Terre Missouri.

Fred Flick Tulsa Oklahoma R. E. Stahl Bonne Terre Missouri

Stevens Family Enjoy Two Week Vacation Across Canada

Mr and Mrs Warren Stevens and their sons along with Mrs Josephine Stevens returned home Sunday after a two weeks vacation. They stayed first week with Mr and Mrs Ray Moore in Wellington Ohio and then visited Lavigne Canada on Lake Nipissing during the second week.

Warren Stevens Josephine Stevens Stevens Ray Moore Wellington Ohio Lavigne Canada Lake Nippissing

Camera Club program omissions noted in Carthage Citizen

Mrs. John Stanley and Miss Pam Hunt had their reading and tap numbers omitted from last week’s Camera Club write up in the Carthage Citizen.

John Stanley Pam Hunt Camera Club Carthage Citizen

Two Day Trip To Indiana Resorts By Local Families

Mrs. Babs Osborn and her sons Bruce and Gary along with Mrs. Flora Heim and her children Kathy and Rickey enjoyed a short Monday and Tuesday visit to Santa Claus Land in Santa Claus Indiana. The group also toured Lincoln Memorial Park and rode a ferry across the Ohio River at Cannelton Indiana.

Babs Osborn Bruce Gary Flora Heim Kathy Rickey Santa Claus Land Santa Claus Indiana Lincoln Memorial Park Ohio River Cannelton

Dancers Highlight Program at Masonic Home Franklin

Lynn Kennedy presented two dance numbers on the program and ten items were performed Sunday at the Masonic Home in Franklin by the Order of Eastern Star 12th district worthy matrons. Mrs Raymond Kennedy and guest Mrs Edgar Patterson associate matron attended from Carthage.

Lynn Kennedy Masonic Franklin Order of Eastern Star Raymond Kennedy Edgar Patterson Carthage

Attending Girls State Representing Carthage Group

Miss Bettina Murray of Carthage and Miss Kay Joyner of Arlington represent Unit 316 Carthage American Legion Auxiliary at Girls State in Bloomington this week. Mrs Bertha Beck and Mrs Margaret Morris will attend the Girls State ceremonies together this weekend.

Bettina Murray Carthage Kay Joyner Arlington Unit 316 Carthage American Legion Auxiliary Bloomington Bertha Beck Margaret Morris Eaton

Increase In Postal Fees Announced July 1 1957

United States Post Office Department announced higher charges for special services effective July 1 1957 Acting postmaster Ercel Bever disclosed the fee schedule includes higher rates for registered insured and certified mail plus variations for money orders return receipts special delivery and business reply mail The article also reports Carthage High baseball results against Manilla and Arlington with scores and key performances.

United States Post Office Department Ercel Bever

McColleys of Carthage Welcome Dale Lynn

Mr and Mrs Donald McColley of Carthage announce the birth of their son Dale Lynn at Rush Memorial Hospital on June 19 He weighs seven pounds and is in good health The newborn is the couple s first child and brings the family joy to the community

Donald McColley Carthage Dale Lynn Rush Memorial Hospital

Mrs Mann Injured in Home Fall

Mrs Myra Mann tripped over a rug at home Monday evening and sustained bruises with severe swelling and black eyes from the fall.

Myra Mann

Local Firemen and Police Dance Saturday

The Carthage Firemen and Police sponsor a dance at the Community Center starting at 9 30 p m Wayne Newman's band from Rushville is engaged for the ball.

Carthage Wayne Newman Rushville

Bright new storefronts light Ridlen area and Buds Electric

A white front rises at Ridlen Grocery and Bud's Electric moves to a new site. Ralph Henderson installs a neon sign above the Bud's Electric entrance. Henderson plans a grand opening for the new store soon.

Ridlen Bud’s Electric Ralph Henderson Bud's Electric Henderson

Building New House On Mays Road

Lloyd Manuel, a local grocer, is constructing a new home on the Carthage Mays Road east of the Al Stapp residence. The Manuel family hopes to move in by September after selling their Market and Mill Streets home to Mr and Mrs Royce Joseph.

Mays Road Lloyd Manuel Carthage-Mays al Stapp Manuel Market Mill Streets Royce Joseph

Wiener roast at Foust home hosts family gathering

Mr and Mrs Carl Foust and their children along with Mrs Marie Fannin and Linda Pitts enjoyed a wiener roast at the Foust residence Sunday evening. The children also enjoyed swimming after the meal.

Carl Foust Marie Fannin Linda Pitts Foust

Hendersons Visit Colwell Family at Angola

House guests Mr. and Mrs. Bob Henderson and Mrs. Louis Henderson and family stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colwell and family in Angola from Thursday to Saturday last week.

Bob Henderson Louis ‘Henderson Charles Colwell Angola

Greenfield and Carthage Tie With Two Hits Each

Greenfield and Carthage each had two hits in last Thursday’s game. Two costly errors in the same inning doomed the losers. White singled for Carthage’s only extra base hit, while M McCorkle and N McCorkle each had a hit for Carthage.

Greenfield Carthage White M. McCorkle N. McCorkle

Local graduates enter Ball State from Carthage high school

Two Carthage high school graduates completed entrance exams at Ball State College in Muncie on Monday June 24 and will enroll in the fall. Marlene Sandefur and Phyllis Kline visited campus. Sandefur plans a two year secretarial program while Kline aims to be a business education teacher. Sandefur active in Pep Band Dance Band Chorus triple trio 4H Club school paper and Betty Crocker homemaking award. Kline salutatorian winner of DAR Good Citizenship Award and editor of her high school newspaper.

Carthage High School Ball State College Muncie Marlene Sandefur Fred Sandefur S. Harrison Sr Phyllis Kline Ollie James Kline Sandefur Miss Kline

Carthage High Joins Indiana State Fair Band Parade

Carthage high school officially entered the 1957 Indiana State Fair Band Parade and Contest to be held August 29 at the fairgrounds. Band No 58 under Harold V. Taylor will compete for a share of 760 in cash awards among the top 23 bands. A 46 member group with drum major will perform from the grandstand with free seating for 14 000 spectators. The 1956 contest saw Franklin High School win.

Carthage Indianapolis Ind Carthage High School Fairgrounds Harold V. Taylor P. L. White Franklin High School Anderson Princeton Ben Davis

John Allen Ruby Accepts Post At Delco Remy Plant

John Allen Ruby has accepted a position in the Accounting Department of the Delco Remy plant located in Anderson Indiana.

John Allen Ruby Delco Remy Plant Anderson, Indiana

Rushville Jaycees Plan Big Fourth of July Program

The Rushville Jaycees announce a full Fourth of July program at the town pool and track. Activities include a Rushville Merchants versus Manchester Ohio baseball game at 2:30, three quarter midget races at 5, a Rushville League All Stars versus Arlington League All Stars softball game at 7, and a fireworks display at 9. Proceeds from park eating stands fund the fireworks.

Rushville Jaycees Rushville Rushville Merchants Manchester Ohio Rushville League Arlington League

Winchester girl named Shorthorn Lassie Queen

Pretty 16 year old Janice Edwards of Winchester is Indiana's new Shorthorn Lassie Queen after an election banquet at Golding's on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. She will represent the Lassies at state events and compete for the International Lassie Queen title in Chicago in late November and December.

Winchester Janice Edwards Indiana Golding Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Miss Edwards Chicago Lynn High School Russell B. Edwards Thomas Richardson Clayton B. Hollis Hanson Connersville Arlene Wilson Greensburg Dean Hodge Purdue University Albert Jackson Tuscaloosa Ala Paul S. Zogllner American Shorthorn’ Breeders’ Association Rhea Martin Greenfield

Lions Install New Officers in Carthage Club

The Carthage Lions Club installed 1957 58 officers at a Monday meeting led by Zone chairman Virgil Parks. New officers include President James Ellis and Secretary William Skinner with several vice presidents, a lion tamer, tail twister and directors. Members were urged to help clean the school park Friday June 28 wearing work clothes.

Carthage Lions Club Lions Club Virgil Parks Arlington James Ellis William 4H. Skinner Harold Dixon

Magee couple buy Brooks home in town move scheduled

Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Magee have purchased the Maurice Brooks residence and plan to move to Anderson soon. The Brooks are preparing to relocate after finalizing the property transfer.

Brooks Merrill Magee Maurice Brooks Mrs. Brooks Anderson

Local Families Gather for Dinners and Visits Across Indiana

Mr and Mrs Robert Winslow and family of Baton Rouge spend week with Howard Winslow. Guests at Iva Cook dinner include Leon Cook and daughter from Ohio and others from Milan New Castle St Louis and Indianapolis. Wallace Cook to DuPont plant in San Diego. Various visits with Ulrichs Ewing Amerine Crooks and Shockneys across multiple Indiana towns.

Robert Winslow Baton Rouge Louisiana Howard Winslow Harry Elder William Lockridge Muncie Iva Cook Leon Cook Ohio Harold Bushorn Milan Fred Byers New Castle Donald Cook Nita Runnels St. Louis, Mo Wallace Cook Gladys Davis Indianapolis Parvel Moore Robert Ulrich Riverton New Jersey Loren Ulrich Cambridge City Edith Chadwick Greencastle Guy Ewing DuPont Company San Diego California D. C. Amerine Gladys Crooks Vincennes Nelle Newby Donald Shockney Farmland Indiana Robert Shockney Eddie

Sipe Captain Supports ROTC Summer Training at Fort Benning

Captain Sipe, husband of Marie of 401 Broad St Starkville Miss, contributes to annual summer ROTC training at Fort Benning Georgia. He is assigned to the U S Army Instructor Group State College Mississippi served since 1941 and holds the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He attended Hanover College and Indiana University and is son of Mr and Mrs Claude L Sipe formerly of Carthage and member of Phi Gamma Delta.

Marie Broad ,St Starkville Miss Reserve Officer Training Corps Ft. Benning Sipe U. S. Army State College Hanover College Indiana University Claude L. Sipe Carthage Phi Gamm Delta Fraternity

Arlington Lad Injured In Bicycle Accident On US 52

Arlington freshman Eddie Vandeventer Jr. 14 was hurt near Arlington when his bicycle drifted into a car driven by Richard Johnson 30. He suffered a brain concussion and leg injuries and was in critical condition but later reported improved at Rush Memorial Hospital. Johnson and Pat Wolf were in the car. eyewitnesses include Mayor R L Haley Jr. and others.

Arlington Rush Memorial Hospital U.S Eddie Vandeventer, Jr Vandeventer Johnson Pat Wolf Stanley Williams Robert R. L. Haley, Jr Yaposit Norman Morris

First International Assembly of Disciples Women Held at Purdue

Mrs. George B. Moore led East Street Christian Church at the Quadrennial Assembly of the International Christian Women's Fellowship of the Disciples of Christ on the Purdue University campus in Lafayette Indiana. The event ran through June 23 with about 3500 attendees from eight countries plus delegates from other communions.

George B. Moore Carthage East Street International Christian Women’s Fellowship Disciples of Christ Purdue University Lafayette Indiana Christian Women’s Fellowship United Christian Missionary Society Jessie M. Trout CWF

Noblesville Bridge Club Meets Amid Dinner at Passwater's

Mrs Hazel Dhonan of Noblesville hosted the afternoon bridge club at her home on Wednesday. Guests later dined at Passwater's Restaurant in Lapel. Honors went to Mrs Nelle Beher for high honors and Mrs Opal Moore.

Hazel Dhonan Noblesville Passwater Lapel Nelle Beher Opal Moore

Earl Nowotne Dies In Florida

Earl Nowotne 64, of Ft. Lauderdale Florida and former Carthage businessman, died Monday at his Florida home after heart trouble. He operated a Carthage service station for 20 years before moving to Florida in December. Survived by widow Faye a son Max one sister Henrietta Nowotne and a grandson David. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at L. V. Hauk Funeral Home Morristown Rev Basil Stultz to preside burial in Asbury cemetery.

Earl Nowotne Ft. Lauderdale Fla Carthage Florida F¢wadsville Frank Aliie Mummy Nowotne Jessie Holbrook Nowotne Carthage Christian Church Rush Lodge L. V. Hauk Morristown Basil Stultz Asbury Cemetery

Services Held for Kathleen Ann Crawford

Kathleen Ann Crawford age 21 days died last Sunday in Indianapolis born at Greenfield on June 2 1957 daughter of Clyde and Lillie Mae Crawford survived by parents one sister Debra Jane one brother Terry Richard maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Irvin Stark Carthage paternal grandmother Mrs Robert Crawford Kentucky Services held 2 30 p m Tuesday at Thompson Hampton Funeral Home piano selections by Rev Rex Krieg Beyond The Sunset sung by Mrs Forrest Steward and Rev Krieg Graveside services in Town Cemetery Carthage.

Kathleen Ann Crawford Indianapolis Greenfield Clyde Lillie Mae Stark Crawford Debra Jane Terry Richard Irvin Stark Carthage Robert Crawford Kentucky Thompson-Hampton Funeral Home Rex Krieg Forrest Steward Rev. Krieg

Senior County Demonstration Participants and Winners

Miss Janet Heim took part in the Senior County Demonstration at the Farm Bureau Building Rushville. In the A group her project Ribbon Sandwiches earned a placement alongside Sue Hallgarth of Union Two with A Special Treat For the Family. Susie Roberts of Noble Two won first place with Lets Have a Party and Nancy Meek of Anderson Two took second with Milk and You. Mrs Martha Clayton accompanied Miss Heim to the meeting.

Janet Heim Farm Bureau Rushville Sue Hallgarth Union Two Susie Roberts Noble Two Nancy Meek Anderson Two Martha Clayton

Ripley Needletwisters Meet in Carthage Home Ec Room

The Ripley Needletwisters met June 20 in the Carthage Home Ec room with Marcia Leisure presiding. Pam Hunt led singing. pledges were by Charlew Morris and Deanne Carroll. Nancy Copple read and approved minutes. forty members answered roll.

Ripley Needletwisters Carthage Marcia Leisure Pam Hunt Charlew Morris Deanne Carroll Nancy Copple Judy Harrold Janet Heim Donna McCorkle Alaska Maryin Jackson Patricia Sipes Sally Bush Bonita Gatewood Jennie Eoff Sue Leisure Sue Siler Anita Leisure Charlen Morris Wanda Leisure

Sunday Socials Report From Midwestern States

Mrs Russell Roland and Mrs Lora Reedy joined Mr and Mrs Ray Fox and son for dinner in Indianapolis. Nearby Mr and Mrs Stanley and daughter hosted Mr and Mrs Robert Farrell, Mr and Mrs Leon Whitfield and family, Sharon Todd and Sandra Brooks at a Cincinnati outing. Carr Goldsmith and son Lynn of Crawfordsville dined with Mr and Mrs Ruby. Mrs a dace Lena Newsom and Mrs Raymond Kennedy attended Williamsburg O E S friends night. Kennedy visited Alyce Remmer.

Russell Roland Lora Reedy Ray Fox Indianapolis Stanley Robert Farrell Muncie Leon Whitfield Sharon Todd Sandra Brooks Cincinnati Zoo Carr Goldsmith Lynn Crawfordsville Ruby A Dace Lena Newsom Raymond Kennedy Williamsburg O. E. S Kennedy Alyce Remmer

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Father Carthage High Manilla Magee Trowbridge Ernstes Kuhn Parks Wolfe Jack Smith Cooley Rhe Greenfield P. McKeeman Schrieber Lewman and Magee Arlington Green Way Carthage International Greenfield General Electric Gambles Fairland Ball State Joe Michael Springfield William Carraway O. C. McCarty Ralph Pearson Charlie Ross Motel State Road 40 Robert Morgan Syracuse New York Stuart Morgan Margaret Burroughs Clay West Virginia Russell Schutt Jack Oren Jackson Clayton Todd Kenneth Todd Fowlerton Vella Shoemaker Erastus Brown Glen Staten Harold Ruby Jennifer Castner William L. Castner Fred. Flick Lewis Lafuse Ervin Woodall Moss Point Mississippi Linda John Smith Dayton Robert Wilson Cathy Ann South Bend Nelson Cook Louis Humes Mervin Hamm Yorktown Lewis Hinton Robert Hinton Violet Nickles Toledo Moorehead Gail Ging Kenneth Land June Sparks Danny McCarty Arlington Lad Assembly
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