Ball State freshman Steve Ellis joins third quarter at school
On the Beat notes Steve Ellis son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis entered Ball State University Monday as a freshman at the start of the school's 3rd quarter year. Marty Matlock, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Matlock, is convalescing at home from two broken arms and a broken leg after falling from a hay man two weeks ago. He is a 4th grader at Carthage School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ellis
James Ellis
Ball State University
Marty Matlock
George Matlock
Carthage
Avon Representatives Tour New Springdale Factory
Mrs. Laura Sandefur of Carthage joined many Avon reps touring the new Avon factory in Springdale Ohio on a Wednesday. A Mason meeting for Rush County is set for March 19 1966 at 1 00 pm at the Milroy Lodge with dinner by the Eastern Star of Milroy priced at 1 35 and Rush Lodge No 580 to confer the Fellowcraft Degree led by William H Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Sandefur
Carthage
Avon
Springdale
Ohio
Rush County
Milroy Lodge
Order of Eastern Star of
Milroy
Rush Lodge No. 580
William H. Dixon
Indiana Democratic Leader Attends Washington Workshop
Mr. James Webb of Carthage Rush County Indiana and Democratic Chairman is in Washington for a week long government and issues study workshop. The program trains county level leaders in Indiana to gain first hand knowledge of state and national administration programs and policies as part of the Indiana Democratic State Committee leadership and issues study programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
D. C
James Webb
Carthage
Indiana
Rush County
Democratic State Committee
Washington
Degree Conferment Invitation for Entered Apprentice
An invitation to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree is issued for March 12, 196 at 4 30 P M All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Lodge No. 580
Florida Vacation Party Returns Home After Month Abroad
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tweedy of Carthage and their sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Lykins of Kokomo spent a month in Hollywood Florida. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Orin Miller in Fort Lauderdale before returning home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ross Tweedy
Carthage
Pearl Lykins
Kokomo
Hollywood
Orin Miller
Ft. Lauderdale
Private Davis Deploys for Six Months National Guard Training
Carl Davis departed Monday for six months of training with the National Guard Reserves. Pvt. Davis, stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky, is married to Sue Leisure and is the son of Harold and Mrs. Davis of Carthage R2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl. Davis
National Guard
Pvt. Davis
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Sue Leisure
Harold Davis
R. 2. Carthage
Garden Club Ladies Attend Flower and Patio Show
Several ladies of the Garden Club enjoyed lunch together and attended the Flower and Patio Show Wednesday at the Manufacturer's Building at the Indiana State fairgrounds for a day's outing. Attendees included Mesdames Thomas Bush, Forrest Beck, Guy Ewing, Fred Flick, H. L. Hensler, Loyal Hunt, Stella Humes, Helen Magruder, Lloyd Manuel, Wilbur McCorkle, Albert Ray, Ross Tweedy and Miss Ruth White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturer’s
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Mesdames Thomas Bush
Forrest Beck
Guy Ewing
Fred Flick
H. L. Hensler
Loyal Hunt
Stella Humes
Helen Magruder
Lloyd Manuel
Wilbur McCorkle
Albert Ray
Ross Tweedy
Ruth White
Public meeting on Rush County planning set at Carthage center
A public meeting at Carthage Community Center Monday March 21 at 7 p.m. will provide information and discussion on the proposed Rush County Planning and Zoning. Leroy Heller Farm Bureau Representative district 8 will attend and show planning films. Sponsored by the local Farm Bureau refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Community Center
Rush County
Leroy Heller
Farm Bureau
District 8
Boy Scout Meeting In Carthage With council official
Adults interested in joining a Carthage boy scout troop are invited to a Sunday meeting on March 20 at 3 p.m. at the Fletcher Methodist Church annex. William Banta district executive of the Whitewater Valley Council Connersville will attend with scouting films and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Fletcher Methodist Church
William Banta
Whitewater
Moorees welcome son in New Castle
Mr and Mrs James E Moore of R A 2 Carthage are parents of a son born Friday at Henry County Hospital in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Moore
Carthage
Henry County
New Castle
Robert McKain to seek re election as Ripley Township Trustee
Ripley Township Trustee Robert McKain announces another candidacy for the trustee position subject to the Primary on May 3. McKain, seeking re election, emphasizes continuity in local governance and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McKain
Ripley Township
Tweedy Wins Rush County High School Spelling Bee
Kim Tweedy claimed the high school division crown at the Rush County Spelling Bee while Jerry Dixon took junior high runner up honors. Kim earned a cap for the convocation, her fourth straight title, as parents looked on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberlee Tweedy
Jerry Dixon
Jerry
Kim Tweedy
Kim
Carthage P T C honors high school athletes and staff
The Carthage Parents Teachers Organization held a pitch in supper and ceremony at the Community Center to honor Carthage High School athletes cheerleaders and student managers. Joe E Porter led the meeting with remarks and awards were presented to cross country baseball varsity basketball and cheer squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Parents Teachers Organization
Carthage High School
Joe E. Porter
Robert McKain
Porter
James Whitfield
Frank Hampton
James Weber
Craig Lafuse
Dave Hunt
Dan Hunt
Tom Pearson
Foster Wilson
Rick McNabb
David Whitfield
Chuck Henley
Rick Hampton
Mike Joseph
Warren Nigh
John Ewing
Mike Back
Weber
Cathy Todd
Marilyn Edwards
Lorinda Mirkush
Ruth Davis
Richard Trubey
Trubey
Jim Zimmerman
Lloyd Mofield
Tom Manuel
Mike Geise
Larry Nigh
John Rucker
Jim Edwards
Kim Lafuse
Alva Porter
Mike Gorman
Rex Kline
Mike Matlock
Phil Campbell
Kathy Smith
Darlene Barry
Tressie Clay
Marsha Magee
United States
Services Held For Jessie McCorkle
Mrs. Jessie M. McCorkle 78 of Carthage died at Rush Memorial Hospital after eight days of illness. Born June 25 1887 in Henry County to William S Hart and Mary O Neal Hart she was married to Alonzo McCorkle who died in July 1965. Survived by three sons three daughters two sisters a brother eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral held 2 p m Tuesday at Hampton Mortuary Carthage with burial in Town Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. McCorkle
Carthage
Rush Memorial Hospital
Henry County
William S
Mary O’neal Hart
Alonzo McCorkle
Hampton Mortuary
Town
Hospital notes patients and recoveries in Indiana towns
Mrs Russell in Community Hospital Indianapolis for observation and tests. Mrs Stan Lynch at Rush Memorial Hospital for a few days. Mrs Stanley Hawkins improved at Carthage home. Mrs Gene Patty Dudley convalescing at home after hospital stay. Earl Addison returned to Carthage from Henry County Hospital. Paul Aker of Carthage to Rush Memorial Hospital. Mrs Russell Siler improving at home after hospital stay. Carl Carson Sr returned to hospital last Friday convalescing with heart condition then home again Thursday. Mrs Omer Heim same in bed at Carthage home with back ailment. Mrs Elmer Flora Hunt same at Hancock County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Carthage
Indianapolis
Stan Lynch
Rush Memorial Hospital
Stanley Hawkins
Gene
Patty) Dudley
Earl Addison
Henry County
Paul Aker
Russell Siler
Carl Carson, Sr
Omer Heim
Elmer
Flora) Hunt
Hancock County
County schools set Title II funds for libraries
County officials listed federal Title II grants for five township schools to strengthen libraries. Direct grants to Posey, Ripley, Walker, Center and Orange townships total 2434. - 75 percent for library books and textbooks, remainder for teaching materials and aids. Harold M. Dick, county superintendent, notes it is not a matching program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Dick
Posey
Ripley
Walker
Center
Orange
Associates Suit Over Repossessed Cars in Rush Circuit Court
Associates Discount Corporation sues Jesse F. Rumple and Kenneth H. Rains in two Rush Circuit cases for deficiencies after repossession. Rumple bought a 1962 model car on July 23, 1964, repossessed and sold for 360 on Jan 27, 1966, leaving 233 due. Rains bought a car for 1,953 on April 18, 1964, repossessed and sold for 600 on Jan 25, leaving 928.68 due. A move last week notes Dean Addison family relocation to Carthage area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rains
Ramilies Ford
Ruby Speaks at Purdue Conference on International Affairs
Representative John A. Ruby spoke at Purdue’s Fifth Annual Conference on International Affairs praising informed youth and urging 18 year old voting rights in Indiana. He warned about extremist student groups and cited youth projects like the Peace Corps and ACTT. Also present were Senator Albert Gore and General Thomas S. Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Ruby
Carthage
Purdue University
Loeb Playhouse
Purdue
Ruby
Indiana
United States
ACTT
Peace Corps
International Farm Youth Exchange
Young Men’s Christian Association
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Thomas S
Shorty) Power
Strategic Air Command
Ripley 4-H First Place in Share-the-Fun Contest
Ripley County 4-H members won first in the group act at the annual Share-the-Fun Contest held Monday at Belle Gregg School. Led by Mrs. Shields, the winning act titled Through the Years featured Lynn Ahlering Nancy Boulton Sharon Hickey Reta Logan Sheryl McDonald Debbie Smith Peggy Sweet Sylvia Skillman Jane Skillman Karen Skillman Sylvia Sammons Pennina Shields Linda Sullivan Cathy Wright and Melinda White. The junior leaders program included David Raab and Sarah Dauben speck with songs led by Janet Gray Barbara Mann. Winners advance to the district contest March 21 at Brookville Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Belle Gregg School
Thomas Shields
R. 1
Lynn Ahlering
Nancy Boulton
Sharon Hickey
Reta Logan
Sheryl McDonald
Debbie Smith
Peggy Sweet
Sylvia Skillman
Jane Skilman
Karen Skillman
Sylvia Sammons
Pennina Shields
Linda Sullivan
Cathy Wright
Melinda White
Randie McDaniel
David Raab
Sarah Daubenspeck
Janet Gray
Barbara Mann
Mary Jane Steward
Carole Norris
Anderson Township
Ripley Twp
Walker Twp
Pollyanna
Richland Twp
Farmerettes
Carolyn Gordon
Union Township
Merry Hustlers
Sound of Music
Pam Buchanan
The
Posey Busy Bees
Mary
Beth Marshall
Connie Miller
Debbie Self
Sharalie Harcourt
Theo Hartman
Marie Flowers
LeBertha Easley
Mescal Simpson
Debbie Hartwell
Kathryn Gordon
Karen Wilder
Diane Warfield
Rush County
Brookville
Attends Royals Lakers Game in Indianapolis Witnesses Star Duo
Claude Pearson and his sons Tom and Kevin and Brian Hampton attended the Cincinnati Royals versus Los Angeles Lakers game Wednesday night at the Coliseum in Indianapolis. They watched stars Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson for Cincinnati and Jerry West and Elgin Baylor for the Lakers, with Mrs Pearson and daughter in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Pearson
Tom
Kevin
Brian Hampton
Cincinnati Royals
Los Angeles Lakers
Coliseum
Indianapolis
Jerry Lucas
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
Lakers
Pearson
Cynthia
Fairgrounds
Town Council endorses sewage project with concrete timeline
The Town Board met for regular business with four members present led by Chairman James Ellis. They discussed sewage construction and street repairs, noting Monte Construction crews will begin final street work soon and that the project deadline is August 19, 1966. A meeting with Bob Hamilton Associates and Monte's is planned to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Board of Trustees
James Ellis
Bernadine Morgan
Carthage
Monte
Bob Hamilton
Indianapolis
Hamilton Associates
Monte’s
Eighth Annual Rush County Music Festival Set
The Rush County Music Festival arrives at Rush Memorial Gymnasium at 8:00 p m Friday March 11 with choruses and bands from all county high schools. County directors conduct segments as our band practices in Rushville and our chorus rehearses with the county group midday. A free will offering supports a $100 senior music scholarship announced at the event. CHS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rush Memorial Gymnasium
Rushville
Mays
Fairgrounds
OES Meeting in Carthage Chapter 574
Carthage Chapter No 574 OES met at the Masonic Hall with Hazel Alexander as Worthy Matron and Donald Fancher as Worthy Patron. Norma Hungerford was welcomed. reports from secretary and treasurer were heard. Grace Pitts gave a farewell ceremony and officers were thanked. Open installation set for March 25 at 7:30 p.m. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Carthage
Masonic Hall
Hazel Alexander
Donald Fancher
Norma Hungerford
Martha Poe
Rushville
Grace Pitts
Bertha Ronan
Janet Kile
Kenneth Land
Clarence Spuller Honored Sunday Open House Acknowledges Spuller Family
More than 500 guests attended an Open House at the Community Building on the Fair Grounds to honor Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Spuller and family. The Spullers planned to move to Plymouth on March 22 where he would become Community Development Agent for six counties. Spuller has served as Rush County Agricultural Agent for 23 years. The event was sponsored by Rush County residents and the Rush County Chamber of Commerce with greenery arches and a Memory Lane pathway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Spuller
Spullers
Plymouth
Spuller
Rush County
Rush County Chamber of Commerce
Carthage Pick Still In Run for State Title
Sports editor Anderson of the Carthage Citizen notes the pick remains in the running to win the state high school basketball tourney. Carthage faces Ft Wayne South in the Ft Wayne Semi State Saturday afternoon as the contest advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Citizen
Anderson
Ft. Wayne
Boys' State selection expands to include two Carthage youths
The local American Legion Post will send both Dan and Dave Hunt from Carthage High School to Boys' State after a faculty unable to choose between them. John Rucker and Richard Patton were chosen as first and second delegates based on eligibility criteria including leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Carthage High School
The
American Legion
John Rucker
Vera Rucker
Richard Patton
Lee Patton
Manilla wins 4-H Poultry Judging contest at Milroy High
The 4-H and FFA Poultry Judging Contest on March 5 at Milroy High drew 40 participants. Manilla teams coached by Larry Watson took first and second, with Milroy, Rushville and Milroy rounding out the top five. Top individuals included Dan Eastridge and Ronnie Woolard among others. ribbons given by local stone companies and a trophy from the Rush County Farm Bureau Hatchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milroy High School
Manilla
Larry Watson
Dan Eastridge
Ronnie Woolard
Donald Newton
Ronnie Kessler
Brian Fisher
Norman Gahimer
Phil Gahimer
Bill Smith
Milroy
Rushville
Don Newton
Mike Worrell
Nick White
Russell Smith
Rush County Stone Company
McCorkle Stone Company
Rush County Farm
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Guard Reserves
H. S
Randy Nigh
Kay Spence
CHI
Roy Edwards
Mark Carson
Treasury
Karen Hoff
Max Dewees
Mostion
Vickie Gatewood
Ralph Henderson
CHS
JCL
Junior Classical League
Diana Whitfield
Bloomington
Dave Whitfield
P.T.C
William Gatewood
Rex Edwards
Ar Edwards
Lyle Plank
Jessie McCorkle
Dean Addison
Richard Harrold
Clarence Spuller
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