23 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Leisure returned last Thursday from Ft. Pierce Florida where they enjoyed several weeks of sunshine and rest on the coast.
Gene Richmond has accepted a new role and started work Monday at the Eli Lilly plant with part time duties in Greenfield and Indianapolis. He has been employed in Anderson since returning from military service.
Mrs Louise Phillips wife of incumbent county clerk filed her candidacy for the May 8 Republican primary. She has served as first deputy for seven years while her husband held the seat. The incumbent cannot seek another term by statute. She is the first to file for county clerk and leaves the county surveyor post as the only unclaimed office.
Travis Tompkins of Carthage Route 1 pleaded guilty in Greenfield city court to assault and battery. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days at the state penal farm after his plea. The arrest stemmed from a Saturday fight with Sheriff Wayne Weineke in Greenfield, with five prior arrests cited by the defendant.
A Knightstown woman Minnie Adams aged 37 facing a forgery charge was freed in Rush Circuit Court when Prosecutor James Foster dismissed the case. The affidavit also charged a male companion with issuing a $32 forged check to Lloyd Manuel of Carthage grocery on March 7. The man remains charged. Adams pleaded no funds and Treon Young was appointed as pauper attorney with $25 fees.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herkless returned Saturday from St. Petersburg Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Howard E Henley arrived from St. Petersburg and Miami Florida on Tuesday night. All report grand weather and a splendid vacation. Mrs. Anna Miller arrived home from several weeks visit in Florida Sunday.
Evangelistic services continue at the Friends Church in Charlottesville for two weeks beginning last Monday night. Evangelist Ernest Lamb of California leads the efforts and stays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred White.
Irvin Mann a 46 year old mechanic for Stone City Construction Co. was taken to Dunn Memorial Hospital with a fractured pelvis and ribs after a 1000 pound pipe rolled off a truck while unloading on Highway 50 near Shoals. He was knocked unconscious and later regained consciousness en route to Bedford. His sister Mrs. Russell Shutt was notified.
The PTA asks parents and teachers to donate to an Easter drive and help make it a success. For information contact Maxine Carroll, Mary Lou Alexander, or Marie Smith.
Mrs. Della Manche Winslow age 76 longtime New Palestine resident died Tuesday at Hancock Memorial Hospital after a coronary heart attack and pneumonia. Survived by sister Mrs. Hardin and step-daughter Mrs. Davis, services Thursday at New Palestine Methodist Church with burial in Glencove cemetery.
Mr and Mrs E K Fenner and Mr and Mrs Russell Roland attended the Easter Open House at Almac Gardens R A 2 Greenfield Sunday afternoon continuing the holiday visit season with neighbors and friends.
Norbert Moeller of Purdue led a Roughage and Feeding Levels program at the Dairy Extension School in Rush County courthouse assembly room with about 40 attendees. Rollin Dunsdon discussed milk prices and surpluses as production climbs while consumption lags.
A page from Carthage High School’s Four Ways From The Office features aphorisms about effort courage and goodness plus poetry and quick squibs. It includes student notes, time changes, and light campus chatter with mentions of seniors and the junior class play.
Early Saturday a Rush County highway truck driven by Vinton Hudson collided with a northbound car driven by Roy Sweet at the Fifth and Main intersection. The Sweet car sustained heavy damage while the truck had minor damage. Sweet suffered a leg injury and received aid at a local doctor’s office. Town Marshal Trowbridge and the State Police investigated.
Mrs. Ella Lida Kiser 76 of Carthage R R 2 died at Rushville Nursing Home about 4 AM Monday after a December stroke in Florida. She was born in Illinois and lived 19 years in Knightstown before moving to Carthage. Survived by husband Otto Kiser daughter May McGuire two brothers two sisters four stepsons six grandchildren. Funeral 2 PM Wednesday at Butcher Funeral Home Knightstown with Rev. Richard Derby officiating. Burial Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown.
Mrs. Louis Humes celebrated a birthday with a dinner at Buckleys in Cumberland hosted by her daughter Mrs. Richard Stumpf and Mr. Stumpf of Indianapolis. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs. Chloa Hwing with eight members, led by president Mildred Nigh.
A Knightstown party including Lynn Kennedy Sherry McKain Sara and Phil Hardin Julie Ewing Jenny Eoff and Rea Cooning enjoyed a supper and dancing for the White Shrine at the New Castle Masonic Temple last Thursday. The Four Reeds also attended and were hosted by Mrs Peer. The Order of Eastern Star plans a public installation March 29 at 8 p m. Van Overman returned to school after illness.
Harry Barber aged 79 of Madison died Monday morning in a Madison nursing home after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Smyrna Monroe Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, three other daughters, one son, and daughters Mrs. Roy Hearne and Mrs. Foster Wilson.
A Wednesday gathering at the Community Center hosted by Mrs. Guy Ewing and Mrs. Hubert Hunt featured music by the Four Reeds and images of Hawaii shown by Mr. Abner of Knights town. Refreshments were served to 27 members and six guests. the next meeting will be a pitch in at the Center.
Mrs. Henry Stager, Mrs. O. C. McCarty, Mrs. H. T. Beher and Mrs. A. W. Winfield were in Indianapolis Thursday.
The tenth annual Ego Show will occur on March 24 at the Rush County courthouse. Twenty two firms sponsor the event including Berkemeier Swift Feeds, Diamond Hatchery, Knightstown Elevator, Manilla Hatchery, Ohio Valley Egg Co operative, Rush County Hatchery and more. Eggs will be judged by Ro bert Hogue of Purdue and Harold Kueterman of Ohio Valley Co operative. Easter baskets and centerpieces will be judged by a local committee. Public participation is invited with exhibits due by 10 00 a m.
Holy Week observances kick off next Sunday night at the Friends church with joint services across several congregations. Each evening at 7 30 CDT features a different speaker and theme including The Triumphal Entry and The Seven Last Words. Special music will accompany the programs. Plan to attend all services.
A church message discusses Jesus moving from prophet to king at the triumphal entry. It notes betrayal by leaders, loyalty of followers, and Jesus teaching love, urging personal acceptance of Christ as Savior and Lord this Palm Sunday.
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