Sorority Luncheon Marks Alpha Epsilon Chapter Installation
Mrs. Ann Stager and Mrs. Robert White attended a Sunday luncheon at the YWCA in Anderson to install the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Sigma by Grand Council. About one hundred members from several chapters attended. Mrs. Donald Sparks, formerly of Carthage, was named charter member of the new Alpha Epsilon Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stager
Robert White
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Kappa Kappa Sigma
YWCA
Anderson
Grand Council
Stager
White
Donald Sparks
Carthage
Shrine Circus Attended by Local Families at Indianapolis Coliseum
Mr and Mrs Rex Edwards and son Jeff plus Mr and Mrs Paul Edwards and son Danny attended the Shrine Circus at the Indianapolis Coliseum last Friday evening. Mr and Mrs James Whitfield and children attended the Shrine Circus at Indianapolis Coliseum last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Circus
Rex Edwards
Jeff
Paul Edwards
Danny
Indianapolis Coliseum
James Whitfield
Indianapolis
Coliseum
State Fairgrounds
Congregational Co operative Dinner At Methodist Church
A congregational dinner for members and families is set for Sunday evening May 6 at 6 30 p m at the Methodist Church. A program is planned and guests are asked to bring well filled baskets of food and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
OES Meeting and Democratic Assembly Held in Carthage
The Carthage Order of Eastern Star holds a regular meeting on Wednesday May 9 with officers required to attend in formal dress and a memorial and Mother's Day service. A Democratic rally at the Community Center featured John E. Mitchell of Flat Rock Indiana seeking the 10th District Congress seat among several local candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Order of Eastern Star
Carthage
John E. Mitchell
Flat Rock
Indiana
Congress
Better Business Association Meet In Carthage
Ten members attended the Better Business Association of Carthage meeting Tuesday noon at Geise Restaurant. President Robert McKain led the session with reports from secretary and treasurer Mrs. McKain. Dues were announced as due and various old and new business topics were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Association of Carthage
Geise
Robert McKain
McKain
Seaman Whitfield Watches Kennedy Visit Norfolk
William D. Whitfield, USN seaman from Carthage Indiana, aboard USS Rushmore, observed President Kennedy during a two day Atlantic Fleet visit in Norfolk Virginia on April 13 and 14. The sortie preceded a three week joint Navy Marine maneuver with 40 000 sailors and Marines on 83 ships including Vieques Puerto Rico. The president then observed air operations aboard USS Enterprise and USS Forrestal and participated in a review of the Second Fleet at Onslow Beach North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
William D. Whitfield
Seaman
USN
Leo Whitfield
South Main St
Carthage
Ind
John K. Kennedy
Norfolk
Vieques
Puerto Rico
Navy Marine Corps
Thomas A. Edison
Northampton
Enterprise
Forrestal
Onslow Beach
N. C
Safety group dinner honors long accident-free records
Container Corporation of America entertained the Safety Group at the local paper mill Wednesday night at the Durbin Hotel in Rushville. About 40 men attended the meeting where several on one shift received pins and steel rules for maintaining five years with no accidents and others earned steel rules for a year of no accidents mill-wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Container Corporation
Container Corporation of America
Durbin
Rushville
No School Merger Vote Planned in Henry County
Henry County school reorganization committee decided Tuesday night there will be no vote in the May 8 primary on reorganizing the county schools. The panel cited insufficient time to present the case to voters before the election. a vote is expected in the fall election.
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Henry County
Henry County School Reorganization Committee
Services Held For Clifford Winters
Robert Winters reports the death of his father Clifford A. Winters 49 of Connersville who died at Fayette Memorial Hospital after long illness Born October 25 1912 in Brownsville Indiana he was an accountant and WWII veteran A Brownsville Methodist Church member he is survived by wife Louise mother Elsie Winters children Robert Charlene John and five grandchildren Funeral services were held at Brownsville Methodist Church with Rev. Andrew Procell officiating Burial was in Wheelersburg Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winters
Clifford A. Winters
Connersvile
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Mr. Winters
Brownsville
Indiana
Brownsville Methodist Church
Andrew Procell
Wheelersburg
Fashion Show at Tweedy Memorial Center
Mrs. O Dessa H Bieschke home economics instructor presents about one hundred garments by her students in a fashion show on Thursday May 10 at 7 30 p m at the Tweedy Memorial Center. The 9th grade Home Ec displays a basic dress five ways and a variety of outfits while 7th graders show cotton spring dresses. Home Ec II features juniors and seniors with cottons silks and wools. Music by Lynn Kennedy senior trio and Pam Hunt dancers. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’dessa H. Bieschke
Tweedy Memorial Center
Lynn Kennedy
Pam Hunt
Alumni Officers Plan 1962 Carthage Dinner and Social
A Carthage Alumni meeting held Monday at the school outlines plans for the annual dinner and social set for May 19 1962 at the Carthage School gymnasium. Hubert Hunt presided as reservations were mailed via Mrs. Robert McKain with several addresses still needed to complete invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Hubert Hunt
Robert McKain
McKain
Joab Bundy Norris
J. Clarence Price
Howard C. Parker
Nevel Phelps
Elmer Earnest
Edward Leonard
Lawrence Scott
Galen J. Boring
Lafayette Goldman
Miriam Parker Newsom
Jesse Butler
Esther Park
Carthage High School to Induct Four Honor Society Members
Four Carthage High School students Reta Stanley Cindy Brooks Steve Marshall and Linda Miller will be inducted into the national honor society Friday May 4 at 2 30 in the gymnasium. The ceremony includes a reception with sponsors principal and guest speaker and is followed by a band performance and public attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Society
N.hls
Reta Stanley
Cindy Brooks
Steve Marshall
Linda Miller
Jeannine Terhune
Sue Siler
Linda Harrold
Carthage High School
Elks Club
Rushville
Peek a Boo column of high school gossip and jokes
Pam Hunt author notes a humorous school gossip column about seniors in a lively town. Tales include Spanish class at Taco House, a fire department call, campus mischief, Commencement night nerves, and crushes in Study Hall. The piece ends mid story with a joke and a page continuation reference.
Birth Announcement for Sweet Child in Carthage
Mr and Mrs William Sweet Route 2 Carthage announce the birth of a boy on Wednesday April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sweet
Carthage
Boy
Vote On One-Unit School Plan Faces May 8 Ballot
Kenneth Rhodes outlines the urgent Rush County vote on reorganizing schools under the new state law. The one unit plan, backed by a 7-2 committee vote, would shift control and funding across townships, risking Carthage and several high schools while preserving home rule for others.
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Kenneth Rhodes
Rush County
State Commission
P.T.O
William Marshall
Rush Circuit Court
Ripley Township
Carthage
Rushville
Ripley
Mays
Manilla
Arlington
Glenwood
Gings
Webb
Moscow
Raleigh
Jackson Township
Milroy
New Salem
Posey Township
Franklin County
Rushville Township
Rushville High School
Avery
Festival Committee Appointed for Center Furnace and Fall Fair
The Tweedy Memorial Center directors met Tuesday with seven members present. Fred Parish presided as a committee was formed to oversee a new furnace project, including interviews and bids. A 1962 Fall Festival committee was named with Bill Alexander, Lloyd Manuel and James Webb. festival dates set for September 27 28 and 29. A rides contract was signed on May 2.
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Tweedy Memorial Center
Fred Parish
Ross Tweedy
Albert Ray
Howard Windsor
Lewis Lafuse
Bill Alexander
Lloyd Manuel
James Webb
Willard Brandt Dies Suddenly At 65
Willard August Brandt 65 of R R 1 Carthage died Tuesday night at Henry County Hospital from a heart attack. Survived by wife Doris three daughters Mrs William H Finney Mrs Robert B Patterson Marsha Lynn Brant two sons Richard Alan and Robert Henry Brandt five grandchildren four sisters and one brother. Services set for Friday May 4 at 1 30 pm at Moore and Kirk Northeast Chapel Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard August Brandt
Carthage
Knightstown
Henry County Hospital
Doris
William H. Finney
Robert B. Patterson
Marsha Lynn Brant
Richard Alan
Robert Henry Brandt
Moore and Kirk Northeast
Station St
Indianapolis
McNabbs Win Antique Car Race at Indianapolis Raceway Park
Dr Richard McNabb drove his 1924 Chrysler to victory in a five lap antique car race on the 58 mile track at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday April 29. Starting last, he passed all rivals on the final turn of the last lap with his brother Dr George McNabb as mechanic. The pair received a gold trophy and plaque as prize in front of about 8 000 fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McNabb
Indianapolis Raceway Park
George McNabb
Special Services by Marion College at Carthage Church
A Marion College group will perform at Carthage Wesleyan Methodist Church on Sunday May 6. Morning and evening worship are at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with preaching and singing. A 2 p m singspiration features chalk art drawings as program highlights. Rev Huddle will speak and Paul Turner directs. Public invited. C C Fields pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion College
Carthage Wesleyan Methodist Church
Huddle
Paul Turner
C. C. Fields
Carthage Fire Dept Adopts Gasoline Container Rules
The Carthage Fire Department urges filling stations to enforce State Fire Marshal rules on home use gasoline containers. Only sound metal containers with tight closures and proper spouts may be used for home fueling. glass jugs are not acceptable due to heat and breakage risks. Patrons should cooperate with the rule.
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Carthage
Bank Cashier Attends Indiana Bankers Meeting at French Lick
Harold Dixon a Carthage bank cashier attended a Trust Officer's meeting at the French Lick Sheraton Hotel this week sponsored by the Indiana Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dixon
Carthage Bank
French Lick Sheraton
Indiana Bankers Association
Twist-O-Rama at Indianapolis Coliseum Starring Chubby Checkers
Larry Fenner and Roy Blessinger Jr attended the Twist-O-Rama show starring Chubby Checkers at the Coliseum located within the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Fenner
Roy Blessinger Jr
Chubby Checkers
Indianapolis State Fairgrounds
Primary Election slated for May in Rush County
The regular primary sets May 8 to select party candidates for the November 1962 general election. A school reorganization measure is on the ballot alongside candidate races for the Tenth Congressional District and Rush Henry counties. Polls run 6 am to 6 pm Indiana time at Carthage High School, Carthage Fire House, Mays School, and Arlington School.
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Rush County Reorganization Committee
Indiana
Ripley Township
Carthage High School
Carthage Fire House
Knightstown- Carthage Road
Main Street
Carthage
Arlington-Carthage
Center Township
Mays
Posey Township
Arlington
Tenth
Herrod Carr
Meadow Court
Greensburg
Ralph Harvey
New Castle
Lewisville
Chester R. Groves
Abbott St
Muncie
Randall S. Harmon
Burlington Dr
Ind
Clyde E. Keeler
W. Broad St
Spiceland
John E. Mitchell
Flat Rock
Merrett Reid Monks
S. Ns
Robert L
S. Line
Clarke B. P
Joseph W
Westwood Blvd
Connersville
Rush
Henry R. Ray
Park Ave
65Th Circuit Co
Jackar
Rushville
Rush County
Melvin K. McDaniel
Max John E. DA
Frederic E. PA. R
Hug
N. St
Perry R
Glenn Eder
Hugh Vernon Ames
Haywood
R. B
R. R
L. Y
Russell
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Better Business Association
Clifford Winters
Frances Parker Kelly
Vera Pierce
Paul Pierce
Mary Junkin
Mary E. Baseler Sherman
Gertrude Parker
Lawrence Johnson
Arnold Ray
Paul Nicholas
Alma Hudson
Pauline Hill
Katherine Hines
Kenneth Walker
Joe Borders
Louise Reeves Wilson
Josten
Mills
Arecual
Taco House
Ruby
Jordan
Bob Jackson
Kathy Smith
Melinda Lafuse
Judy Fannin
Diana Whitfield
Wanda Henderson
Darlene Barry
Linda Copple
Brenda Mourey
Janice Todd
Peek-A
Knowledge Factory
C.hs
Fire Department
Francis M
Carol C
Janice J
Leo F
Mr. Mills
Patsy F
Roy B
Deanna C
Carl. R
Romeo and Juliet
Jeannine T
Willard Brandt
Wesleyan Methodist
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