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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1960

Page

3

Lamb Pool Opens Season in Rush County for 1960

The first Rush County Lamb Pool will be held June 1 at Cowan Stockyards in Rushville with five pools this year. Volunteers receive, grade, and weigh lambs before shipping to Cincinnati for sale the next day, adding about 1.25 per head in premium income for farmers over traditional channels. The five dates are June 1 July 6 August 10 September 14 and October 19. Mr and Mrs Wilbur McCorkle visited Indianapolis relatives on Sunday and guests in the Donoho home Monday.

Rush County John White Cowan Rushville Cincinnati Rush County Sheep Committee Wilbur McCorkle Mrs Fred Donoho Indianapolis Mrs. Donoho McCorkle

Final Report in Estate of Alice E Wilson Kept by Administrator

In Rush County Circuit Court May Term 1960 Carl H Wilson as Administrator has filed the final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Alice E Wilson deceased Estate Docket 33 Page 132 Cause 2098 To be examined June 9 1960 all interested persons must appear show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs legatees and others must prove heirship or claim to any part of the estate William F Marshall Judge

Carl H. Wilson William F. Marshall

Veterans Dominate 500-Mile Field at Indianapolis

The 44th Indianapolis 500 May 30 draws 66 entrants with three former winners among the strong contenders. Rodger Ward leads in a new A. J. Watson car, joined by Jimmy Bryan and Troy Ruttman, while Paul Russo adds depth as the dean with 15th Indy start. Time trials resume Saturday at 11 amid $8,000 prize pool and daily top qualifiers earn cash. Seats at the Speedway are selling on a first come basis.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Rodger Ward A. J. Watson Jimmy Bryan Troy Ruttman Paul Russo Tony Bettenhausen Jim Rathman Indianapolis Johnny Thomson Johnny Boyd Dick Rathman Duane Carter Eddie Johnson Jimmy Dagwall Jack Turner Bob Christie Gene Hartley Bob Veith al Keller Chuck Stevenson al Herman Speedway Tony Hulman

Master Masons and OES Hold Pitch-In Dinner

Ten years ago on a Friday evening in the Community Center Master Masons, OES members and Star families gathered for a pitch-in dinner hosted by Andy McCowan. The program featured piano, vocal, accordion, and impersonation numbers, with Mrs. Ralph Truitt and guest speaker Dr. J. T. Scull.

OES Andy McCowan Star Ralph Truitt CBS J. T. Scull

Anniversary and local obituaries fill Carthage notices

Sunday brought 50th wedding anniversary celebrations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nigh on Market Street with many Nigh relatives from Carthage and nearby towns. Eunice Six Gilbert, widow of William Gilbert, died after a seven week illness. survivors include two daughters and two sons. John Kirby, 7 pounds, born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Overman at Major Hospital. James Whitfield and wife observed their 52nd anniversary. they have sixteen children, nine surviving. Fire destroyed John Stewart’s south town home, while nearby Luther Hull’s house was saved. The 30 and 40 year ago notes recap golf, engagements, elections, and moves in Carthage and vicinity.

Charles Nigh Market Street Harry Nigh Rushville Clancy Nigh Wisconsin Willie Roberts Charlottesville Warnie Mann Earl Nigh Lindley Taylor Sam Nigh John Stewart Luther Hull

Carthage News Highlights Injuries and Local Happenings

May 19 1960 report notes Gary McClurg hurt in a playground softball collision and tongue laceration. Two Carthage High athletes earn regional meet eligibility with third-place showings at Richmond sectional. Also: Miss Mattie Clark 86 dies. Ione Cook wed to Fred Byers. multiple local visits, weddings, and Legion Auxiliary gathering.

Gary Allen McClurg Marcus McClurg Jimmy Mosier Carthage High Techfield Indianapolis Richmond Stan Lynch Bill Miller Jane Kinder St. Francis Hospital Beech Grove Nevil Phelps Denver Colorado Walter Phelps Phelps Mattie Clark Carthage

Fifth Annual Farmer-Business Banquet Planned

The Farmer-Business banquet committee met May 10 in the Rush County Extension Office to plan the fifth annual event set for Monday night November 28 at the Durbin Hotel Al ton Gordon chairs. The committee listed possible speakers and drafted a tentative program and entertainment to be announced later.

Farmer-Businessman Rush County Alton Gordon Durbin Hotel

Odell Pitts and associates attend 500 trials in Indianapolis

Odell Pitts and his son Larry along with Clyde Magee and his son from Anderson attended the 500 trials held in Indianapolis on Saturday.

Odell Pitts Larry Clyde Magee Anderson Indianapolis

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