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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1958
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Richard Myers welcomed an 8 pound son, Richard Lee, born Saturday at Rush Memorial hospital. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Lin Myers and Mr and Mrs Cecil Myers.
The Ripley Farm Bureau held its monthly gathering at the Community Center with 44 guests attending a 6:30 ham supper. Robert Kendall gave devotions, Cecil Pike presided, Ralph Truitt reported, and Donald Staten Jr led a tax discussion. The next meeting is a supper set for April 21.
The Carthage Band Boosters met Wednesday evening at the school with president Lola Patterson in charge. They discussed the food sale slated for April 5 and announced that officer elections will be held next month.
Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure returned home last week from a 3 D vacation at Fort Pierce Florida. Mrs James Terhune is home after major surgery at Henry County hospital and shows slight improvement. Tommie Blessinger returned home from Rush Memorial hospital after major surgery. Chris Stumpf returned home from St Francis hospital after fourteen days for an acute allergy.
Principal Charles Morris announces a preschool roundup at Carthage school with Rush County health nurse on April 1 and 2. Kindergarten children get a full health check Tuesday April 1 from 8 30 to 11 a.m. Non kindergarten children are checked Wednesday April 2 in the same time window.
Mrs. Finley Nelson returned to her Carthage home Wednesday evening after a week at Rush Memorial Hospital for observation and X rays of the spine and right arm.
Mr and Mrs Royce Joseph owners of Carthage Jewelry attended the Jewelry and Gift Show Sunday at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis.
Announcement by D H Brewer of Container Corporation of America on March 7 promotes Paul E Sigler to Container Board Staff Manager for mill operations in Wilmington Delaware Chicago Illinois and Los Angeles California. He remains Division General Manager of Carthage and Noblesville Indiana and Yes and Circleville Ohio.
The Carthage C Y F attended District 10 Youth Meet in Greensburg joining groups for discussion and recreation then dinner and worship. They earned the traveling totem pole for highest score by mileage and attendance. Kelly Veach elected District 10 C Y F treasurer with Marilyn Jackson Jim Ellis and several Kendell Jackson Harrol Harrold family members in attendance.
Four CHS entrants, Jim Overman and Fred Robbins leading, won first in the County Insect Identification contest in Rushville. A Mays team took second while Carthage placed fourth in the Forestry Judging Contest with coach Lee Patton guiding Jack Tipton and Ronnie Myers.
The Egg Show returns next Saturday March 29 at the Rush County Courthouse with 14 classes for 4 H and open divisions. Judging includes eggs baskets centerpieces and dishes with cash prizes and ribbons to top places. Exhibits must be ready 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and public admission is invited.
Thursday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs William Bonigan of Spiceland and 1 Lt and Mrs Donald E Bonner with two children en route to Heidelberg Germany along with Mr and Mrs Omar Heim who were business visitors in Indianapolis Friday.
William H. Skinner of Carthage filed Thursday for Ripley Township Trustee subject to the May 6 Democratic Primary. Accompanying him were Ross J. Tweedy Charles L. Blankenship and Leonard C. Sullivan all of Carthage seeking advisory board seats. The slate emphasizes community involvement and interest in the Carthage School and local government.
Purdue extension swine specialist Dick Hollandbeck outlines updates to the Hoosier Gold Medal project to align with modern swine production. The changes allow weighing litters at 30 to 40 days or 51 to 61 days, with certificates for pigs meeting weight thresholds at 35 or 56 days. A county show is planned in Connersville on August 11 to judge and qualify litters for gold and silver certificates.
Operation Joey Kline, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Kline of Carthage, had an appendectomy at Rush Memorial Hospital over the past weekend. The Christian Junior Young People met March 13 in the church basement, enjoyed games and a Bible film, with refreshments served by Larry and Sally Bush to nineteen members.
Earlham College in Richmond will dedicate its new Earlham Hall valued at 1.5 million dollars on March 22 marking the college’s 111st year. The event honors retiring president Dr Thomas E Jones who turns 70 and has led the school 12 years.
The Twelve Little Girls of Rushville High School will headline the Twelfth annual Rush County Achievement Program on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Rushville High School multi purpose room. Master of ceremonies Gail Abernathy and director Don Meyers lead a program with special songs and an invocation by Rev. Frank Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dixon will attend the State Basketball Tournament to root Springs Valley, representing West Baden and French Lick high schools. Springs Valley formed last August and has won 25 straight games. Dixon is a 1941 West Baden graduate and Mary Ellen Dixon, 1944 French Lick graduate.
Awards follow placing with top quarter receiving gold medals, next quarter silver, and bronze for the last quarter. Copies of the new rules will be available at the County Extension office. Nomination cards can be obtained from the County Extension office.
Town Marshal Hugh Trowbridge handled multiple arrests in Carthage and nearby towns. Morris G. Stout of Arlington and Bonnie Mitchell of Indianapolis were charged in Rushville court. Stout fined 25 dollars and Mitchell 1 dollar plus costs for driving without a license and permitting an unlicensed driver.
Four Rush County students attained the distinguished rating at Purdue University for the first semester of 1957 58. James N. Dyer Barbara Buhler Kuhn Robert L. Spuller and Judith Kay Waite achieved indices of 5 5 or higher but under 6 under the new 5 5 minimum. A total of 615 students earned the rating, 74 with a perfect 6.
Mrs Elizabeth Levis of Havre visited Mrs Maria Gray on Saturday. Flora Magee and Annie Clevidence spent Monday with Mrs Grace Fry near Mays. Pvt Gary A McClurg was a weekend guest of the McClurg family. Lowell Leisure and family visited Greenfield and Milo Eaks at Hancock Co Hospital. Louis Humes and family spent Monday with the Stumpf family in Indianapolis. Jennifer Eoff has been ill this week with pharyngitis. William Chapman and Rollie Walker of Knightstown dined with the Ruses and Roland families this week.
Kenneth R. Cougill, director of the division of state parks, announced that work will restart on the Canot Dock area ramp and expanded parking at Cataract Lake in Owen and Putnam counties. The $52,837 project, begun last fall, will be in operation this summer while boats may use Hulman Beach during construction. Boat permits are available from the Lieber State Park office.
Victor Landon Moore ten year old Carthage pupil died from congenital heart disease after a sudden heart attack during outdoor basketball at Joe Porter’s home. He was born April 12 1947 in Hancock County and survived by parents Landon and Mrs Moore, grandmother Mrs Dorothy Moore, aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at Hampton Mortuary with burial in Town Cemetery.
The Rush County Entomology Forestry Demonstration Contest March 13 in the Court house Assembly Room saw Carthage High School coached by Lee Patton win the Entomology Contest with 207.2 points led by James Overman and Fred Robbins. Mays High School, coached by Kenneth Brashaben, placed second with 201.6 points. Don White and Eugene McIntosh were Mays team members. Manilla High School dominated the Forestry Judging Contest with first place by Chester Hall and Douglas Norris scoring 610. second by Jan Ernstes and Phil Wright with 580. third by Harold Clifton Jr, John Spuller and Alfred Saxon with 430. A three way tie for fourth included Carthage Jack Tipton Ronnie Meyers Arlington Tommy Swain Richard James and Manilla John R Miller Jerry Pounts with 360. Thirteen individuals competed judged by A N Liming with Larry Godby presenting the Manilla trophy. One demonstration by John R Miller and Douglas Norris of Manilla on Tractor Safety will advance to the District contest on April 22 at Marion Indiana. Attending officials included Bill Martin and several judges and assistants aiding tabulation.
Hattie Innis and Sharlee Kyser presented a Sunday evening program at New Castle United Brotherin Church with pictures of Bolivia and narration by Miss Innis. They spent the weekend as guests of Mrs. Goldie Kyser. In Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartzler between tourney sessions. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley shopped in New Castle on Saturday.
Refereeing's Choice, a basketball pick from Carthage Citizen, went 8 of 12 in last Saturday's sectional tourneys with two Final Four selections. The state title contender South Side of Fort Wayne remains in the running.
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