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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1964
Page
3
The Carthage Citizen announces Kenneth L. Rhodes as Editor and Publisher with Martha Jane Rhodes as Managing Editor. The notice lists the newspaper’s post office mail designation and subscription rates at $2.50 for six months, 26 weeks.
Rush County farmers explore the 1964 voluntary wheat program with a May 1 to May 22 signup. The program offers price support loans and certificates only to participants who sign an agreement and keep within their farm allotment. Diversion payments require additional diverted wheat equal to 11.11 percent of the allotment, up to a maximum of 20 or 15 acres depending on size. Details available at the ASCS county office and through the extension office mimeograph publication.
Ralph Loyd Sr. a former Rush County resident died Tuesday at Major Hospital Shelbyville after a heart ailment. Born November 28 1900 in Rushville Township he lived in Rush County until 1944 when he moved to Morristown. Survived by Ralph Jr. William McMichael Ervin Loyd and seven grandchildren. Services held at Hampton Mortuary Carthage with burial East Hill Cemetery Arlington. Weekend visitors included Ralph Mosier family and Mike Watkins family of Greenfield.
Town of Carthage will sell at public auction on June 1 1964 at 6 45 p m at Town Hall. The lot includes a 1946 Willys Jeep with Ident No CT 2A 105208 a rebuilt 1961 engine a dozer blade and new hydraulic pump. Town Clerk-Treasurer Mrs Bernadine Morgan. 1922 ea
The Post Office Department proclaims May 18 23 1964 as Mailbox Improvement Week. The drive urges owners to install neat durable receptacles placed for easy use and weather protection. Owners should label their boxes with their names where carriers can see them. Rural route patrons are asked to check and improve mailbox appearance.
Republican leaders named Jack Clarkson as chairman and Betty Smith as vice chair at the American Legion meeting with Sevcit Bever Jr as treasurer and Mrs Wyaberle Dill as secretary. Democrat officers included James Webb as chairman and Mrs Lorette Tunk as secretary, Harry Es as treasurer, and Janice Housek? as secretary. The Democrat meeting occurred at the Durbin Hotel.
County assessor Glenn Schroeder reminded residents to have their property assessed before May 15. He warned of penalties for late assessments and urged unassessed individuals to contact their local or township assessor for guidance.
The Public Service Commission has Indiana Bell Telephone Co. request to improve service and raise rates at Charlottesville exchange serving Hancock and Rush counties. Increases would take effect in summer 1965 after improvements finish. Urban rates rise. suburban zone rates lower in most cases. tolls eliminated between Charlottesville and Knightstown. Charlottesville one party urban residential service from 4.40 to 4.70 monthly. two party 8.75 to 4. Business single lines 8 to 10.18. two party 7.90 to 8.05.
A fragmented overview recalls Ulysses Grant and Sherman in Georgia, Rowell starting the first U.S. advertising agency, and a New York venture with a $5 million capitalization. It notes rising life insurance trends and mentions retirement planning shifts, with Travelers cited on benefits versus death payouts.
Carthage High School releases the 1964 summer baseball schedule with games at Carthage and away against New Salem Arlington Manilla Milroy Morristown and other county teams. Coach Jordan notes practice times for 5th 6th grades junior high and sophomores and reports sophomores Queen Judi Fannin with attendants Janis Petry and Marsha Brown.
The Carthage school district welcomes students from Carthage High School, sixth grade, and junior high bays to join a summer base program. The initiative aims to provide athletics and academics enrichment through July activities hosted at district facilities.
A study from the Economic Research Service shows bread costs rising while farm prices and earnings lag. It compares 1947-49 to 1968, noting the farm value per pound of white bread at 3.1 cents and ingredients totaling 5.6 cents, with retail costs higher and labor gains modest. The gap between farm prices and consumer costs widened, signaling reduced farmer returns amid rising inputs.
The Spanish club held its final activity of the year on Wednesday night a chicken bar-b-que hosted by Susan Skinner. Attendees included Berneice Logan Jessica Kline Susan Skinner Woody Clay John Terhune Van Overman Mike Whitfield and Mr and Mrs Maurice Ruby.
Jenny Boff and Patty McCorkle were re-elected as cheerleaders for the next school year. Sally Bush and Jane Grizzell will join them with Tressia Clay and Janice Todd elected as alternates.
Robert L. Sheaffer captured the Republican nomination for Joint State Senator from Shelby Rush and Fayette counties after leading a three candidate race. Waggoner and Hunnings trailed with totals across counties, while Shelby County backed Sheaffer with a large majority.
Ground was broken on Monday for a new modern ten room bungalow for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson on their Main and Second Streets lot. S. L. Newsom bought the home of the late Mrs. Parvna Anderson on South Main Street. Miss Mary Chappell, fresh from the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, returns home after two years at Georgetown and two in Chicago and plans evangelistic work this summer.
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