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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. James Lacy of Spiceland announce the birth of a daughter, Anne Marie, born May 12 at Henry County Hospital. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Davis and was born on her grandmother's birthday.
Mrs. Robert Walker was admitted to Rush Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation this week. Mrs. Guy Ewing returned home to Carthage on Monday after a stay at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Earl McCorkle is improving at her Carthage home.
The Rush County Historical Society schedules a 2 p.m. program at the County Museum in Rushville on May 19 with Wilbur Peat of the Herron Museum of Art speaking on Early Indiana Houses. Dr. Peat authored Indiana Houses of The 19th Century, citing several Rush County homes. The society also notes its annual membership drive is now underway.
Mrs. Dale Fiers of Indianapolis spoke on Every Christian Women Fellowship Serving. Mrs. Clyde Ruby of Carthage sang a solo. Carthage attendees included Mesdames Luther Hull Leonard Jackson Thomas Bush Donald Ruby and Forrest Moore. Mrs. Forrest Moore is district utary and board member.
Mr and Mrs James Ellis Carol and Steve and Mr and Mrs Thom as Bush attended the YMCA YWCA spring sing at Butler University Saturday night. Fourteen organization groups participated with James Ellis directing the Phi Delta Theta group. Dinner followed the event with Ellis Bush family in attendance.
Army Pvt Rue M Henley son of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Henley of Carthage Indiana completed a 15 week radio teletype operation course at the Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Georgia in mid April He entered the Army in October 1962 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri He is a 1962 Carthage High School graduate.
Work on the school ball diamond revamp progresses with new light poles installed. Volunteers and donors coordinate with Carthage committee of Indiana to furnish, deliver, and set light poles at no charge. Project completion expected by June 1.
Mrs. Hubert Hunt attended Mother's Week-end at Butler University with her daughter Pam. Mothers of the college students were invited for a weekend of meetings dinners and a Spring Sing events.
Mrs. Joseph Graff entered the Robert Long hospital on Tuesday and underwent major heart surgery with the operation described as a high risk cardiac procedure.
The Carthage Alumni Association held its eleventh annual gathering at Carthage High School Gym with nearly two hundred alumni and guests. Notable honorees included the classes of 1913 1938 and 1963, plus retiring teachers and oldest alumnae from 1900. The program featured remarks by President William Alexander musical performances by Lynn Kennedy and Van Overman and readings from Norma McKain as correspondence was shared.
Kit Porter a Carthage High sophomore medaled in the East Central Conference tourney by sweeping three straight matches to win the championship. He defeated Morton Memorial in two straight games, then Spice Land in two, and Morristown in two to clinch the title in a best of three format. Ronald Baker coached Carthage as teams Milroy Liberty Morristown Spiceland and Carthage competed. Porter is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Porter.
Carthage High School lists student council posts Offs Marshall vice president Cindy Brooks secretary Arlene Ruby treasurer Kit Porter Recognition Day honors Kim Tweedy for county first place state twentieth place DeKalb Award Gary Petry and Crisco Award Linda Harrold presented Principal recognition for a 36 year veteran Miss Carfield.
The Alumni Association record error listed Ora Herkless of Chattanooga as oldest graduate, but Miss Sarah Hill of New Castle, Class of 1888, is actually the oldest living graduate. Editors apologize, noting Miss Hill is in her mid nineties and would welcome messages from Carthage friends.
The Lions Club regular dinner on Tuesday May 14 with fourteen members saw a vote to award a new Fireman Cup annually, kept permanently by the recipient. They will sponsor a mid June fish fry for the Summer School program, with Larry Jordan and Guy Ewing on the committee. James Ellis presented a 1962 Indianapolis Speedway race film.
Sixteen Carthage High School seniors closed their 1963 year with baccalaureate and commencement at the Community Center. Kathleen Marie Geise won the RN Scholarship of 200 dollars and plans to enter Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Muncie September 3. Other awardees included Linda Kay Harrold as valedictorian and Sue Ann Siler as salutatorian along with citizenship medals and the Women's Literary Circle Scholarship Cup.
Mrs. O'Dessa H. Bieschke plans a three day bus tour for 48 passengers from Carthage. May 20 to 22 visit Niagara Falls Ontario New York Detroit Greenfield Village and Fort Wayne with stops in Muncie Wapakoneta Lima Fremont and Windsor.
The County Extension Office invites entries for the 5-Acre corn contest due by June 1. Open to all adults and juniors 12 and older, with juniors now eligible for the 5-Acre soybean contest for the first time. Four top junior yield winners receive prizes and cash awards. Contact the Extension Office with questions.
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