Easter Friday business closes across Carthage area
Most Carthage business houses close from 1 to 3 p m for Good Friday Easter services at the Christian Church. Walnut Ridge Friends Church hosts nightly pre Easter meetings at 7 30 p m and Sunday services with an Easter Cantata directed by Mrs Russell Shutt Jr Everyone invited. Birth announced a boy born Wednesday at Rush Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Myers of Rushville R R 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Christian Church
Walnut Ridge
Rush Memorial Hospital
Richard Myers
R.R. 6
Rushville
Thanks to Fire Departments for Grass Fire Effort
Mr and Mrs Carl Foust express gratitude to the fire departments for their work in extinguishing a grass fire on their property Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Foust
Leisure couple return from Florida three month vacation
Mr and Mrs Noah Leisure returned home Saturday after a three month vacation in Florida They visited friends in St Petersburg and Ft Lauderdale including Mr and Mrs Harry Hall and Mr and Mrs Jack McLeod
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Florida
Noah Leisure
Ft. Pierce
Harry Hall
St. Petersburg
Jack McLeoud
Ft. Lauderdale
Arlington Student Wins 1964 Rush County Band Festival Scholarship
Dick Walke of Arlington High School won the 1964 scholarship at the Rush County Band Festival held Friday night in Rushville Memorial Gym. He attends Jordan College of Music at Butler University and aims to become a band director. He also earned Indiana All State Band honors and a four year Jordan College of Music scholarship. Last year’s winner was Sandra Benson of Arlington.
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Arlington
Dick Walke
Arlington High School
Rush County
Rushville Memorial Gym
Walke
Jordan College of Music
Butler University
Indiana
Sandra Benson
Ill Patients Update From Rush Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Paul Gray remains seriously ill at Rush Memorial. Addison slowly improving after a stroke. Fred McManus also seriously ill at Rush Memorial Hospital. Orville Porter slowly recovering from a heart attack.
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Paul Gray
Rush Memorial
Bears Addison
Rush Memorial Hospital
Fred McManus
Orville Porter
Service Address for Jon D. Smith at Bergstrom AFB
The service address listed is A2C Jon D. Smith, 340 FMS CMR 21482, Bergstrom AFB, Texas.
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Jon D. Smith
Bergstrom Afb
Texas
Vacation in Canada for Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush enjoyed a week long vacation in Toronto Canada last week. The couple visited local sights and returned with photos and souvenirs from their Canadian trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mrs. Thomas Bush
Toronto
Henslers Host Fidelity Class for March Meeting
Dr and Mrs Homer Hensler entertained the Methodist Fidelity Class at their home Sunday night for the March meeting Marvin Johnson served as president in charge with devotions by Mrs Marvin Johnson A committee for Easter church decorations included Mrs Hensler and Robert Walker Refreshments with Easter themes were served to Rev and Mrs Jack Wallace Mr and Mrs Elmer Fenner Mr and Mrs Hubert Hunt Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson and sons Mr and Mrs Jack Overman Mr and Mrs Roy Stanley Mr and Mrs Bob Walker Mr and Mrs Albert Terhune and Charles Mosier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensler
Fidelity
Homer Hensler
Methodist Fidelity
Marvin Johnson
Robert Walker
Jack Wallace
Elmer Fenner
Hubert Hunt
Marvin. Johnson and Sons
Jack Overman
Roy Stanley
Bob Walker
Albert Terhune
Charles Mosier
Doctor McNabb resigns from Carthage Town Council
Dr. George B. McNabb resigns from the Carthage Town Council ending his official tenure. The move alters local governance as the town seeks a replacement and schedules any required vacancy procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McNabb
Carthage
Man Dies After Auto Wreck In Rush County
Henry Nelson 71 died Wednesday night at Hancock County Hospital Greenfield after injuries from a March 16 automobile wreck. Born December 25 1892 in Rush County he lived near Charlottesville. Survived by brothers Charles Wilkinson Thomas Carthage and Robert Baldwinsville NY sister Phoebe Hunt Pendleton. Funeral 10 am Monday Hampton Mortuary Carthage with Rev Harry Cooper burial East Hill Arlington. Friends may call after 7 pm Friday.
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William Henry Nelson
Hancock County Hospital
Greenfield
Rush County
Charlottesville
Mr. Nelson
Thomas C. Nelson
Henrietta Winslow Nelson
Nelson
Friends Church
Charles Nelson
Wilkinson
Thomas Nelson
R. R. J. Carthage
Robert Nelson
Baldwinsville
New York
Phoebe Hunt
Pendleton
Hampton Mortuary
Carthage
Harry Cooper
East Hill Cemetery
Arlington
Friends
Wedding Bells for Wilt Leisure Tie in Carthage
Miss Sandra Kay Wilt of Lewisburg Ohio marries Louis Dudley Leisure of Carthage March 13 at Carthage East Street Christian Church. Rev. Robert Kendall officiates before family. Attendants include Larry Messer. A reception follows at the groom’s home. The couple plans to reside in Indianapolis after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Kay Wilt
Lewisburg
Ohio
Louis Dudley Leisure
Carthage
Carthage East Street Christian Church
Robert Kendall
Vernie Wilt
Howard Leisure
Larry Messer
Knightstown
Leisure
Indianapolis
Performance of Commercial Dent Corn Hybrids in Indiana
Purdue agronomists report Indiana corn profits hinge on hybrid choice in Research Bulletin 772. The study covers 123 hybrids from 32 seed firms and 46 AES hybrids, tested at 12 Hoosier locations with four year averages for yield stand and water at harvest. Free copies available by request to Purdue AES Publications Office or county Extension offices.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University Agronomists
Indiana
Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station
AES
Hoosier
Agricultural Publications Office
Purdue University
Easter Egg Hunt Here Saturday Carthage merchants sponsor drawing
The Better Business Association of Carthage will host its annual Easter drawing this Saturday night March 28 to award three hams and three picnic hams. Members will hold in-store egg hunts at 2 30 p m for children ten and under with an accompanying adult at participating merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Association of Carthage
Sunday Guests Visit Addison Home in Greenfield
Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Addison included Mrs. C. A. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Sicks of Fairmount and Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Kelsey of LaPorte. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Addison and grandchildren Carrie Sherri and Mike Shores of Greenfield for afternoon calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Addison
C. A. Lewis
Hubert Sicks
Fairmount
R. M. Kelsey
LaPorte
Robert Addison
Carrie
Sherri
Mike Shores
Greenfield
Four Ways From The Office Vol 18 Carthage High School
Carthage High School announces spring vacation including Good Friday and Easter Monday. Armed Forces reps meet with juniors and seniors on April 2 during activity period. The Junior class presents The Boy Who Changed the World on April 3 and 4 with 75c center and 60c side seats. Senior news notes Freetown near Seymour will accompany this year, sixteen students and two sponsors to travel. class plans for Baccalaureate and Commencement, and junior-senior prom set for April 25 at Rushville American Legion. The cafeteria menu lists weekly meals. WSCS meeting set for April 2 at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freetown
Seymour
Trish Sipes
Rushville American Legion
John A Ruby seeks Joint State Representative seat
John A. Ruby 28 of Carthage declares candidacy for Joint State Representative from Rush and Shelby counties subject to the Democratic primary on May 5. A Purdue and IU alumnus, he is a state administrator and active in local groups. he pledges tax reform and broadened education while seeking voter support. Sunday dinner guests included several Carthage area residents.
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John A. Ruby
Carthage
Rush
Shelby
Mr. Ruby
Rush County
Purdue University
Indiana University
Department of Administration
State of
Indiana
East Street Christian Church
Rush County United Fund
Rushville Elks Club
Rush County Community Concert Association
Rushville Music Study Club
Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Association
Birch Banh
Young Democrats
Secretary of State
Ruby
Bush
Shelby Counties
General Assembly
Hoosiers
C E S Installs New Officers in Carthage Chapter
Carthage Chapter No. 574 of the Order of the Eastern Star held an open officer installation at the Masonic Hall. Ralph Truitt presided as installing officer from the East, with Edna N. Kennedy installed as Worthy Matron and Willard M. Avery guiding the proceedings. The ceremony featured multiple officers installed and a reception for about 65 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Ralph Truitt
Sue Ann Land
Willard M. Avery
Knightstown
Edith Hahn
Liberty
Loriene Thomas
Lois Neal
Sulphur Springs
Margaret Deem
Victoria Land
Hazel Alexander
Paul Clevidence
Rachel King
Leone Mosier
Grace Pitts
Lavada Wilson
Laura Scott
Kathleen Kilgore
Ellen Hudson
Adah
Mary Joseph
Ruth
Ann Parish
Esther
Lettie May
Martha
Bertha Rowan
Donald Fancher
Easter Egg Hunt At East Saint Christian Church
East Saint Christian Church members and families shared dinner and fellowship after morning worship. Children hunted eggs on Carthage school grounds, with prizes won by Rick McNabb David McNabb Anna Marie Pitts Jeffery May Terry Blankenship Bill Windsor Bobby May Stevie May and Charlotte Newman visiting from Kentucky.
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Christian Church
East St. Christian Church
Carthage
Rick
David McNabb
Anna Marie Pitts
Jeffery May
Terry Blankenship
Bill Windsor
Bobby
Stevie May
Charlotte Newman
Kentucky
Winslow's Son Bentley Scott Born in Hammond
Mr and Mrs John Winslow of Hammond Indiana announce the birth of their son Bentley Scott born March 2. Grandparents include Mrs Claribel Winslow of Greenfield.
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John Winslow
Hammond
Indiana
Bentley Scott
Claribel Winslow
Greenfield
Town Council Approves Final Reading of Sewage Plan
A large crowd filled Town Hall as the Town Council approved the third reading and final adoption of the sewage works project. Ordinances 42 43 and 44 were unanimously adopted after open discussion. The $498000 project is funded by a federal grant and housing agency support, with $262000 bonds planned. Construction should begin after bond sale and wrap by March or April next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Board of Trustees
James Ellis
Ralph George B. McNabb
Kenneth Earnest
Ellis
Earnest
Ernest Hamilton
Hamilton Associates
Board of Trustees
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Grass Fire Engulfs Farm Area West of Carthage
Fire departments battled a grass fire that started behind Finley Smith’s farm buildings west of Carthage. Four trucks fought the blaze for two hours as flames spread across acres toward the east and north. The wind aided containment near the Lord home on the Carthage Charlottesville road, with help from Arlington and Knightstown units and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Smith
Carthage
Francis Lord
Charlottesville
Carl ‘Foust
Arlington
Knightstown
Rush Henry DHIA tour focuses on dairy herd efficiency
The Rush Henry County joint DHIA tour last week explored maximizing dairy production efficiency. Purdue extension dairy specialist Norbert Moeller moderated a panel on experiences in managing dairy herds and good milk production. Participants from Rush County included Stewart Lasiter Wilbur Hoeing Joe Schroeder and William Meyer with a dinner of dairy products and 75 attendees from six counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush-Henry County
Norbert Moeller
Purdue Extension
Rush County
Stewart Lasiter
Wilbur Hoeing
Joe Schroeder
William Meyer
Birthday Dinner Honors Five Family Members
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carson Jr. and their sons hosted a Sunday birthday dinner honoring five relatives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Siler and family and Gary Siler of Tri-State College, Karen Graff of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dulake with children alongside the Carsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carson, Jr
Russell Siler
Gary Siler
Tri-State College
Karen Graff
Indianapolis
Clarence Dulake
Carl Carson
Mrs Howard Winslow Visits From Far Locations
Mrs. Howard Winslow returned to Carthage after seven weeks with her sons and families in Houston Phoenix Downey Glendora Pasadena Whittier and New Jersey Her son Howard Winslow and his family will live in Yokohama Japan for two years after a three day visit at the Paul Winslow home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Winslow
Carthage
Robert Winslow
Houston
Texas
Daniel Winslow
Phoenix
Arizona
Paul Winslow
Downey
California
Winslow
Clyde Henley, Jr
Glendora
Pasadena
Whittier
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Walnut Ridge Missionary Society
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Frieda Chappell
Russell Nigh
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Frank Guyatt
Dublin
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Ian
Henry Nelson
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Carthage School
Armed Forces
Armed Services
CNS
Beegie Gatewood HS
W.S.C.S
James Wells
Carl Carson, Sr
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
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John Allen Ruby
Anna Brown
Blanch Faith
Bob Faith
Bruce
Noblesville
Keith Ludlow
Dennis
Mike
Sharon
Barbara
Danville
Carl Edwards
Skipper
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