On the Beat by Ed Bly Remembers William Willcutt
Obituary tribute notes William Billy Willcutt a longtime news hound for The Knightstown Banner who reported for The Rushville Republican and The Indianapolis News Star. The piece recalls his quiet humor helpful nature and lasting impact on local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Bly
William
Billy” Willcutt
Knightstown Banner
Bill
Citizen
Banner
Rushville Republican
Indianapolis News-Star
Local folks share stories and small-town happenings
Parvel Moore recalls favorite tales as Randolph Reames welcomes a group at the Dairy Queen on Madison. The piece notes new stop signs, jokes about speeding, Betty Skinner’s kittens, and Easter chicks. It mentions Doc Hensler’s failed electric eye opener and Carthage car purchases in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvel Moore
Parvel
Randolph Reames
Madison Way
Randolph
Betty Skinner
Joe Graff
Doc Hensler
Doc
Joe Porter
Carthage
Henry Stinger
Henry
Bucky
Bill Johnson
Arthur Winfield
Mrs Gouldie Kyser and daughter depart for Wisconsin
Mrs. Gouldie Kyser and her daughter Miss Sharlee left Tuesday morning for Lake Geneva Wisconsin to visit Mrs. Kyser's sister Mrs Edith Conner. They expect to stay through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouldie Kyser
Sharlee
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Divorce filed in Gatewood case for Mary Frances Gatewood
Mrs. Mary Frances Gatewood of Carthage files for divorce from C. Wilbur Gatewood claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks 7500 alimony and custody of four minor children. a restraining order was issued by Judge William F. Marshall. Married July 13, 1940, separated May 16 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Gatewood
Carthage
C. Wilbur Gatewood
Gatewood
William F. Marshall
Gatewoods
Hearing Planned Over Raleigh High School Shutdown
A 9:30 a.m. Friday hearing in the Courthouse will review Washington Township trustees J. J. W. Brown’s decision to discontinue Raleigh High School. About 250 residents seek reversal and continued operation next year, supported by testimony from objectors and township officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. W. Brown
Washington Township
Raleigh
Charles DeMunbrun
Brown
DeMunbrun
Rites Held For G. E. Nugent
G E Nugent aged 78 prominent Shelby County farmer died Sunday at 4 30 A M in Major Hospital after a two year illness He was born August 21 1876 and resided at the Ball homestead 72 years He married Eva J Forbes August 9 1900 who died November 1952 They left four children Earl Arling ton Ermel Mary and James Nugent nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 00 P M at L V Hauk Mortuary with Rev D A Owens and Rev Lloyd Sommers officiating Burial was in Asbury Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Nugent
Shelby County
Frank
Sarah (Ball) Nugent
Ball Homestead
Eva J. Forbes
Earl Nugent
Arlington
Ermel Nugent
Greenfield
Mary Wilson
Fountaintown
James Nugent
Morristown
L. V. Hauk Mortuary
D. A. Owens
Lloyd Sommers
Asbury Cemetery
Wilkinson High names new basketball coach Bob Brown
Windfall native Bob Brown has been hired as Wilkinson High School basketball coach by Trustee Freeman Trulock, taking over from Charley Morris who has been appointed principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Bob Brown
Windfall
Freeman Trulock
Charley Morris
Mendenhall Resigns as Greensburg Coach
Murray Mendenhall Jr a Greensburg high school basketball coach for three years submitted his resignation Friday. He will join Fort Wayne Central High School as an assistant basketball and football coach. No successor named. His Pirates went 47 29 under his leadership winning three Sectionals and reaching the Regional final twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Greensburg
Murray Mendenhall, Jr
Fort Wayne Central High School
Pirate
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Ewing at Home
A pitch-in birthday party was hosted Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ewing to honor Mr. Ewing’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chonan and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moore for a pleasant social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ewing
Ewing
Bayard Baker
Walter’ Chonan
Ralph Moore
Missouri Harmony and Diapnsion Singing Classes Meet
The 120th annual meeting of the Missouri Harmony and Diapnsion Singing Classes was held Sunday at Morris town Christian Church. About 100 attended as the class vows to continue yearly to preserve pioneer era songs with visitors from several cities joining in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Harmony and Diapnsion
Morristown
America
Robert Reece
Lou Anette Tracy
Ina Gorden
Shelbyville
Greenfield
Anderson
Indianapolis
Detroit
Michigan
Robert Reeves
J. B. Carney
Ina Gordon
BE. L. Frazier
Guest speaker at Walnut Ridge Meeting House May 29
Pastor Albert Bohnert of Greenfield Friends Meeting will address the Indiana Yearly Meeting Peace Committee on Peace at 7 00 p m May 29 in the Walnut Ridge Meeting House. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bohnert
Greenfield Friends Meeting
Walnut Ridge
Indiana Yearly Meeting Peace Committee
Local Sorority Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Port Hole
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority marked its 20th anniversary in New Castle on Saturday at the Port Hole. Committee members Edna Windsor Norma McCain Jean Stevens and Katherine Ellis oversaw the event with 30 attendees. Mrs. Ellis introduced honored guests National Grand President Mrs Ann Stager and inactive members Mrs Vera McNabb Mrs Grace Gurley and Mrs May Winfield after a chicken dinner and card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority
Port Hole
New Castle
Edna Windsor
Norma McCain
Jean Stevens
Katherine Ellis
Ellis
Ann Stager
Vera McNabb
Grace Gurley
May Winfield
Knightstown Falcons Baseball Splits Week Scores
After an undefeated spring season the Knightstown Falcons defeated the Blue Raiders 5 to 1 last Friday in Knightstown. They then beat Knights Town 4 to 2 here on Tuesday, before losing 5 to 3 at Spiceland to wrap up the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown Falcons
Blue Raiders
Knightstown
Spiceland
Vacation Bible School Starts Tue May 31 At 9 A.M
The Daily Vacation Bible School opens next Tuesday May 31 at 9 a.m. in the School Building. Enrollment begins for children age 4 and up. The program lasts two weeks ending Sunday June 12 with a special night program. All Sunday schools cooperate and parents are urged to send children to instruction by qualified teachers. Children not in Sunday School are also invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents’ Association
Blue River Township
Hancock County
Westland
Jackson Township
Charlottesville
Carthage
Morristown
Greenfield
Parents’ Association Inc
Westland Memorial Elementary
Vacation Bible School
Daily Vacation Bible School
Mrs Erastus Brown Improves at Home After Hospital Stay
Improving at home after a recent confinement at Rush Memorial hospital Mrs Erastus Brown of R. R. 2 recovers with gradual health gains and expresses thanks for care received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Brown
Rush Memorial Hospital
Fred Stevens Dies At Home A Rushville Barber
Fred J. Stevens, 72, a barber at Mays, died suddenly Friday at his home after four years of poor health. Born January 17, 1883 in Ripley Township, he was a Fletcher Methodist Church member in Carthage and married Lula Icel Lewis June 25, 1908. Survived by son Carroll and two grandchildren Donald F. and Margaret, all of Mays. Services were held Sunday at Master & Sons Mortuary Rushville with Rev. Dean McCoy officiating. Interment Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Stevens
Mays
Mr. Stevens
Jasper Stevens
Ripley Township
Fletcher Methodist Church
Carthage
Lula Icel Lewis
Donald F
Margaret
Master & Sons Mortuary
Rushville
Dean McCoy
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Married students barred from senior events under new policy
Indiana high school officials announced a rule that married students may not participate in senior activities or belong to school organizations beginning next September. Principal Ed gar B Redman said the changes follow board approval after PTA input and parental talks. Married students may still attend high school if they meet conditions, and diplomas will be issued by the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar B. Redman
New Castle-Henry Township
PTA
Redman
Indiana
Carthage School Honors Students at Year End Exercises
Pupils gathered for year end program with awards for attendance and scholarship. Fifty-nine earned attendance certificates, eight received scholarship letters, and James Terhune won the Freshman Cup. Honor roll and perfect attendance lists name dozens of students across grades 1 through 12 and promotion certificates were issued to selected eighth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
James Terhune
Hubert Hunt
Carthage Lions Club
Dean McCoy
Rush Lodge Set to Meet Next Wednesday Night
The regular stated meeting of Rush Lodge No. 580 F and AM will convene next Wednesday night June 1, with W H Barbour serving as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Lodge No. 580
F & AM
Lions Club Scholar Award Ten-Year Tradition At Carthage High
The Carthage Lions Club honors a decade of the Freshman Scholarship Award begun in 1946 with winners Patricia Truitt 1946 Don Sparks 1947 Donald Cook 1948 Sue Ann Truitt 1949 Judith Roberts 1950 Tom Sparks 1951 Jennie Lee Faust 1952 Suzanne Bramel 1953 Shirley Smith 1954 James Terhune 1955. Seven of ten have finished high school. six of seven earned the Woman's Literary Circle award for all four years. The club expects the remaining three to continue the tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Carthage High School
Carthage Lions Club
Patricia Truitt
Don Sparks
Donald Cook
Sue Ann Truitt
Judith Roberts
Tom Sparks
Jennie Lee Faust
Suzanne Bramel
Shirley Smith
James Terhune
Thier
Woman's Literary Circle Award
Earlham Students Lead Sunday Worship at local Friends Church
Earlham College students conducted the worship service at the Friends church Sunday morning with Glen Priest giving devotions and Tom Newlin and Nancy Dickason delivering short messages on Christian responsibility. Ann Treadway provided special music, accompanied by Beverly Nicholson. A fellowship dinner followed as several out of town families attended. The group’s ministry was meaningful to local alumni supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham College
Friends Church
Glen Priest
Tom Newlin
Nancy Dickason
Ann Treadway
Beverly Nicholson
Earlham
Rush County Flower Show Sets 27 Classes at Fair
Rush County flower show entries may come from any county resident or garden club member. Display judges aim for all blooms grown by exhibitors with entries due July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Garrell Shumaker
Friends Guild Meeting and Junior Choir Activities
The Friends Guild plans a Friday night gathering at Mary E. Draper’s Arlington home. The Junior Choir held final practice at Fletcher Methodist church with a postprandial picnic on the parsonage lawn. Sixteen attended and gifts were given to Mrs. Hunt and Dorothy Edwards for choir efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Guild
Mary E. Draper
Arlington
Fletcher Methodist Church
Hubert Hunt
Elmer Fenner
Ralph Mosier
Dorothy Edwards
Marilyn Jackson
Hunt
Rushville
William Willcutt Dies Unexpectedly
William Willcutt, known as Billy, was found dead at his Carthage home Tuesday around 5 p m. The newspaper man likely died of a cerebral hemorrhage after being at work for Knightstown Rushville and Indianapolis papers. Funeral services were held Thursday at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev Dean McCoy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Wilcutt
Billy
Wilcutt
C. G. Hill
Carthage
Tom Mayhill
Edward Carroll
Weldon Newlin
Royce Joseph
Harry Leadbetter
Ross Tweedy
Charles Havens Dies Saturday at 70
Charles Havens, 70, longtime farmer south of Gwynneville, died Saturday night May 21 after a lengthy illness. Born February 23, 1885 in Grant County, he married Avis Kemper on February 4, 1911. Survived by wife and five children Harold of Muncie, Charles and Nolan of Indianapolis, Marian Ramsey of Gwynneville, Carol Creighton of Morristown, 18 grandchildren, two brothers Clyde of California and Benjamin of Fowlerton, two sisters Ethel Reeder of Jonesboro and Stuart Murry of Fowlerton, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at L. W. Hauk Mortuary in Morristown with Rev. Robert Reeves. burial in East Hill Cemetery in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Havens
Gwynneville
Grant County
Havens
Avis Kemper
Harold
Muncie
Charles and Nolan
Indianapolis
Marian Ramsey
Carol Creighton
Morristown
Clyde
California
Benjamin
Fowlerton
Ethel Reeder
Jonesboro
Stuart Murry
L. W. Hauk Mortuary
Robert Reeves
East Hill Cemetery
Arlington
Former Resident Died In Spice Land At 74
Harry E. Albion 74 of Spiceland and formerly of Carthage died Sunday in Henry County Hospital after a weeklong illness. He was Shelbyville Baptist, a 32nd degree Mason, and active in Scottish Rite. Survived by widow Lora, daughter Mrs Scott Matthews of New Castle, sons Richard of New Castle and Keith of Kirksville, brothers Jasper Indianapolis and Cris Shelbyville, sisters Mrs William DePrez and Mrs Clarence Everroad Indianapolis, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at Spice Land Methodist Church with interment at Glen Cove Cemetery Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Albion
Spiceland
Carthage
Henry County
Albion
Shelby County
Shelbyville
New Castle
Richard
Keith
Kirksville
Jasper
Indianapolis
Cris
William DePrez
Clarence Everroad
Spiceland Methodist Church
Glen Cove
Knightstown
Wiener Roast Honors Patty Bailey Before Summer Home Return
A wiener roast at Mrs. Maurice Brooks home honored Patty L Bailey as she heads to Anderson for the summer and back to Carthage for school in September. Attendees included Shelby Logan Alberta Love aul Irma Richmond Hester Creswell Iris Creswell Lois Conley Charles Mann Gene Brooks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Brooks
Patty L. Bailey
Anderson
Carthage
Shelby Logan
Alberta Loveaul
Irma Richmond
Hester Creswell
Iris Creswell
Lois Conley
Charles Mann
Gene Brooks
W. S. C. S. Food Market at The Citizen Office
The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church will hold a food market Saturday morning May 28 at The Citizen office from 9 to 11 am. Proceeds support church missions and community outreach. Local residents are invited to shop and donate baked goods and produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Citizen Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Stevens
Suzanne #James
Phyllis Cline
Carol Ewing
Jane Meade
Nerva Pope
Ronald Jon Tuttle
Franklin Brooks
Tiene Logan
Judith Fannin
David Plue
Jimmy Brooks
Janice Riley
Richard Fannin
Eldon Jackson
Lynn Kennedy
Cheryl Magee
Stephen Marshall
Cynthia Pearson
Patricia Sipes
Patricia Tribby
Jack Howard
Larry Jordan
John Meade
Carole Ann Todd
Mary Jane Blankenship
Merril Max Ewing
Ronnie Fannin
Michael J. Heim
Ricky Henley
Janice Jo Johnson
Billy Magee
Raymond Plue
Beth Roberts
Jon Smith
Jackie Steward
Sharon Todd
Patricia Tipton
Rose Marie Whitfield
Gary Clayton
Dean Gardner
Lois Kolb
Dixie Schuck
Violet Steward
Bonnie Fannin
Joe Foust
Bonnie Howard
Raymond Robertson
Ronnie Sullivan
Phyllis Tipton
Mike Watkins
Anna Lou Ball
Janet Heim
Wayne Kolb
Ronald Myers
David Ray
Dean Addison
Wanda Addison
Patty Bailey
Betty Ball
Charles Elmore
Gertrude Stacy
Patty Todd
Robert Samuel Baker
Anna Lou Ball Rosemary Brown
Marilyn Ann Buckley Franklin
David Clark
Nancy Louella Copple
Linda Lou DeWees Carol Jean Fentress
Ronald Lynn Gatewood
Thomas Marshall Gorman John David Gribbons
Lois Ann Hawkins
Janet Sue Heim Wayne Edward Kolb Dudley Louis Leisure
Marcia Ann Leisure
Donna Kay Lukens
Linda Jean Lukens
Donna Jean McCorkle
Shirley Kay McCorkle Thelma Jane Meade Ronald Dean Myers
James Lynn Overman
David Lee Ray
Sally Ann Rhodes
Stella Louise Richmond
Judith Ann Runion
Jack Arlen Smith
Albert Lee Steward
Jackie Denver
Tipton Myron
Edward Trowbridge Ronald Jon Tuttle Richard Edward Wells
Connie Sue Wright
Jimmy Rucker
Lois Hawkins
Barbara Brown
James Neal
Jennie Faust
W. H. Barbour
Rush Flower Show
Russell Roland
C. A. Jackson
William Jones
Westland Community
Roy Linscott
Merrill Ewing
Robert Nigh
Robert Roland
Judith
Gary
Cumberland
Fred Pfieffer
Louis Humes
W. L. Edwards
Abhen
Alabama
William Willcutt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!