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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1961
Page
2
Social notes describe Marcus McClurg hosting a birthday dinner for Gary McClurg with family and neighbors in Carthage. Other groups honor March birthdays. guests include the Silers, Carson family, Rhoades, Dulake, and Graff, with visits to Cincinnati and Indianapolis events. Local church and Ergon class activities precede April plans.
A new healing substance Bio-Dyne, from a world famous research institute, reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Results included cases of reduction and complete relief, with patients claiming piles ceased to be a problem as Preparation H, a suppository or ointment, became widely available at drug counters.
Miss Linda Lukens and Ronald Gatewood were married at Carthage Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating. The couple, both Carthage School 1959 graduates, will reside at 204 Marstellar Street West Lafayette Indiana after a March 17 ceremony and family reception.
The Friendship class of the Methodist church met at the Stengers home east of Carthage on Tuesday evening with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles Rhodes and Mrs. Nelle Newby. Eighteen members and three guests attended. Mrs. Russell Roland led the meeting with devotions by Mrs. Rhodes. Minutes and the secretary’s report were read by Mrs. Dortha Miller. After a brief business session, prayer was offered by Mrs. Lena Newsom. A plant exchange provided part of the fun and two contests, won by Mrs. Carl Carson Sr. Mrs. Russell Roland and Mr. Harold Markland, were the highlights. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Markland of Ft. Wayne and Rev. Paul Mayfield.
Seventeen members gathered at the Community Center for the sorority meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert McCorkle and Miss Norma Sipes. Mrs. Ann Stager announced the April 29 30 convention at the French Lick Hotel. Prizes for bridge and canasta went to Mrs. Ralph Pearson Mrs. James Ellis Mrs. Ann Stager and Mrs. Charles Elmore. Patrick themed refreshments were served.
Discussion on airline medical fitness standards from the FAA and aviation medicine groups. Emphasizes annual passenger numbers, low death rates, and the need to exclude ill travelers who cannot safely operate aircraft. Notes advances in aircraft pressurization and oxygen reducing risk.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner and a daughter from Indianapolis. Paul Turner of Marion College and Miss Janet VanCleave of Indianapolis joined Sunday dinner. The Marshall family reported frequent hospital visits as Mrs. Richard Marshall of Indianapolis underwent major surgery. Additional gatherings featured H E Poston and A C Hiatt in New Castle and Indianapolis, Rev Everette Chapman of Greenfield, Hattie Innis, Sharlee Kyser, and visits by Russell Roland and Ed Chapman with Arletta Clevenger of Ko komo near Indianapolis. The Robert Long Hospital event and flower show at the state fairgrounds were noted.
Calls and visits populated the social notes with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jackson and Mrs. Gee visiting Mr. and Mrs. Noah Magee in Pendleton. A business trip to Cincinnati is listed for Wednesday. Mrs. Earl Addison and Rev. B. H. Williams with two sons from Greenfield Church of God visited Mr. and Mrs. Lake Logan and daughter for Sunday dinner.
Advertising copy claims a healing substance Bio-Dyne stops itching and pain with a money back guarantee and counters the relief claim.
The message proclaims that God’s immense love led to giving His only Son so people might live. It urges believers to be willing to sacrifice for the peace and happiness of all God’s children.
Rev. Cecil West leads worship at the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. N Y P S and Junior Service at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Rev C C Fields leads Sunday evening service at 7 00 p m with prayer meeting at 7 p m Wednesday. Bertha Steward is superintendent and Patricia Gibson secretary listed.
Fletcher Methodist Church lists J Paul Mayfield as minister with Sunday School at 9 30 overseen by Roy Stanley as superintendent Lowell Brown assistant Dorothy Edwards pianist and a class for every age Worship Service at 10 30 with Ruth Hunt organist Everyone is welcome Walnut Ridge Friends Church presents 9 30 Teaching Ministry Superintendent Kenneth Todd Secretary Sharon Todd music by Janet and Jane Hunt Morning worship at 10 30 Prayer meetings are Wednesdays at 7 30
James Lumpkin serves as minister at Little Blue River Church of Christ. Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 10:45 a.m. Evening services held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Sundays each month.
Herman Parker pastors the church with Sunday School at 9 30. Alta Carfield as superintendent Lee Patton and Dean Gardner as assistant supts Kay Allison secretary Worship Service at 4 30 pianist Aita Carr organist Betty McClurg chorister Virginia Wells Junior choir practice Monday at 6 30 Prayer Meeting Thursday evenings at 7 30.
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