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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
4
A barn burned at the Watkins farm home near Carthage on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Hay grain and small farm implements were destroyed and the structure was only partly covered by insurance.
A birthday surprise party was given for Guy Rhodes at his Indianapolis home on Sunday celebrating his 35th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhodes and daughter Phyllis, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hunt.
Container Corporation of America reported net earnings of 5.15 million dollars in the first quarter of 1964, 0.47 per share, up from 4.29 million and 0.39 a year earlier. Sales reached 88.40 million dollars, up seven percent, with gains from overseas and domestic operations aided by recent capital expenditures.
Pur due University entomologists advise a spring program to remove manure and decomposed straw and bedding around farm buildings to reduce fire risk. The guidance emphasizes clearing combustible materials and maintaining orderly surroundings to prevent fires near structures.
Rush County commissioners approve a long list of expense claims and reimbursements totaling numerous individuals and local businesses including hardwick Norris Mahan Keaton Malson Grinstead Hilligoss Havens Dill Brownell George Peters Levi George George Schroeder and others with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. The document names individuals and vendors such as A B Typewriter Co Pike's Office Supplies Republican Co Hall McChesney Friden Indiana State Industries and Cities Service Oil Co among others. The meeting date is Monday May 4 1964.
Lora Haywood as Administratrix has filed her final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Sam Haywood deceased. The Circuit Court of Rush County Indiana will examine the final settlement on May 18 1964. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship or claims. William F. Marshall Judge.
Reader asks about retiring at 65 in July while still working and when to start benefits. Answer: benefits may begin August but first payment arrives after the month ends. apply anytime from April 1. Also explains social security’s origins noting the 1935 law, tax coverage from 1937, and monthly benefits beginning in 1940.
Rushville High School junior and senior Vo Ag students guided by Harold Clifton survey farm properties in the Big Flatrock River flood plain. The project aims to outline bottomlands affected by yearly floods to assess eligibility for a Soil and Water Conservation District watershed grant.
Rush County farmers are urged to attend a Monday evening meeting in the Court House Assembly Room at 8:00 p.m. Purdue climatologist James Newman will discuss weather habits and rainfall data used to predict conditions. The talk includes rainfall observations from local cooperators and is open to the public.
The Rush County Extension Executive Committee met April 27 at the County Extension Office with George Miller as chairman presiding. Agents reported on activities from the past month as the group discussed county economic conditions and opportunities.
May 10 Baccalaureate and May 11 commencement are planned. May 14 is a no school day. May 15 ends the sixth six weeks and second semester, with students returning for report cards at 8:25 a.m.
Town of Carthage announces public auction at Town Hall on June 1 1964 at 6 45 p m for a 1946 Willys Jeep with rebuilt 1961 engine dozer blade and new hydraulic pump. Clerk Treasurer Bernadine Morgan signs notice.
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