28 May 1965
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
1
American Legion Auxiliary members sell poppies Friday and Saturday May 28 and 29 to honor those who died defending America. Poppies are created by disabled veterans and worn with pride.
The Better Business Association of Carthage State Bank of Carthage and the post office announce closures on Monday May 31 as the 30th falls on Sunday this year Windsors plan to open part of the day with most local businesses shut for the holiday
Miss Judy Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Kennedy has finished her junior year at the LA Medical Center in Indianapolis and after a brief home visit will travel to Boston Massachusetts to begin training at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center.
Bayard Baker of Carthage attended a 40th anniversary dinner and program for the Pendleton Lions Club. The May 19 event at Pendleton School dining room featured Claude De Vorss, Lions International President, with district officials, past presidents and their wives as guests. Baker is a former Pendleton Lions member and past president.
Graduation exercises for the Vacation Bible School at Fletcher Methodist Church are set for Friday May 28 at 7 00 p m An open house Friday afternoon will display pupils work Parents should bring children to the church by 645 p m to prepare for the program
Sgt. Omer Stephens, son of Mrs. Lola Stephens of Carthage, arrived home from Italy on May 13. After a 30 day furlough with friends and relatives, he will be stationed at Ft. Devens Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ersland of Lawrence Michigan announce the birth of a son Lewis Martin born Tuesday May 18 1965. He is the grandson of Mr Lewis Donoho of Carthage Indiana.
Carthage Lions Club held its monthly meeting at the Community Center with President Frank Hampton presiding. Plans for a ladies night dinner and program with Garden Club members and their husbands were finalized for Monday June 14. Fish fry events were set for June 18 and 10.
Don A. Burton, president of Tri City Radio Corporation in Muncie and owner of WLBC WMUN and WLEC TV, was installed Grand Master of Masons in Indiana at the close of the Grand Lodge F and AM annual meeting held last week.
A total of 1,128,960 dollars in county taxes has been collected and certified to County Auditor Arthur Malson for distribution. Treasurer Mrs. Virgil Grinstead reported that collections since last November exceed amounts due, due to penalties on back taxes and delinquent payments. Delinquent spring installments are few, due May 3. Certified totals include Rushville City 327,952 and numerous townships and towns such as Washington, Glenwood, Union, Noble, Richland, Rushville Township, Jackson, Carthage, Ripley, Posey, Walker, Orange, Center, and Anderson, with 776,445 from real estate and 352,514 from personal property.
Henry Stinger of Indianapolis retired curator of the Indiana State Museum and former Carthage resident was honored at the Rush County Historical Society spring meeting at the Durbin Hotel. A scroll was presented by John N. Hughes Clark Offutt and Joe Pike. Many attendees have been society members since its 1940 organization by Effie Marsters and A. L. Gary.
Dr Clair Maple a Rushville High School Class of 1934 graduate and Ames Iowa State University mathematics professor received the distinguished alumnus award at the RHS Alumni Club banquet held at the Elks Club. He earned degrees from Earlham College University of Cincinnati and Carnegie Tech and joined Iowa University staff in 1949 becoming professor in 1955.
Henry Jessup underwent major surgery at Rush Memorial Hospital. Cornelia Beher of Rushville convalesces at home. Jessie McGeorge of Carthage had April surgery in California. Jerry Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brown, had minor surgery in Muncie and returned home. Fred McManus, Earl and Eva Herkless, Billie Jean Henley, Vicky Joe Whitfield and Al Reeves are noted with various hospital stays or recoveries.
The Nazarene Church Bible School will be held at the church from May 31 through June 4 at 7 30 to 9 p m each evening. Children are welcome to attend.
Reproduction of the May 17 1907 Carthage Citizen issue recalls its founding by Chester Hill after a deadly fire destroyed The Carthage Record. The note marks the paper’s origin amid year end school bustle and local history.
Donald P. Smith 37 of Franklin died Monday after an eight month illness in Johnson County Hospital. Born Noblesville February 4 1928 he was a Technical High School Indianapolis graduate and Mississippi Southern College alum employed by Hoosier Farm Bureau Insurance. He is survived by his wife Barbara Davis and three children Phillip Diedre and Todd, plus three brothers and three sisters. Services were held at 10:30 am Wednesday at Vandiver Parsley Funeral Home in Franklin.
David H. Ruby of Carthage has been named administrative assistant to John E. Mitchell Indiana conservation director. Ruby age 22 is brother of State Rep John A Ruby of Carthage and will earn a degree from Indiana University next January. He previously served as treasurer of the 10th District Young Democrat organization.
Judge William F. Marshall appoints Arthur Winfield to fill Elmer Linville Richland Townell seats and reappoints Anna Guide to the Rush County Board of Public Welfare. Terms run June 1 this year to May 31, 1949. Marshall withholds sentencing in burglary case of Duane Gorman Carthage. Gorman 18 pled guilty. released during good behavior and placed on probation.
The first lamb pool of the year is set for June 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cowan's Stockyards in Rush County. Now in its 25th year, five pools will be held monthly starting June, with 17 779 head consigned over 24 years and prices totaling 26 490.05. Paul Graue will grade lambs this year and may visit farms for sorting on pool day. farmers should contact the County Extension Office by Tuesday noon.
Congressman Harvey of New Castle slipped from a golf cart at Congressional Country Club during a late round with his House colleagues. Treated at Bethesda Naval Hospital he remains in traction as X rays determine the extent of injuries. Breaks are below the knee.
The Christian Women's Fellowship meets at 12 noon Thursday June 3 at the church for a covered dish luncheon with Mrs. Paul Scott and Mrs. Kenneth Bash as hostesses.
Carthage appeals for community help to start a local Boy Scouts program. Sponsors from churches or organizations are needed, with training available for leaders. At least four men and a Den Mother are required to lead groups of eight boys, with parental involvement vital to develop boy character. A meeting for interested residents will be announced soon.
Miss Sherry McKain was informed Wednesday night she won two tickets to the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race next Monday. The prize was awarded by the local American Legion Post No. 316.
Mrs Uni Fitch of Car and Mr and Mrs Everett Sherwood of Brookville spent a week's vacation near Sault Ste Marie Michigan and visited with S Sgt Glen Fitch and family at Kincheloe Air Force Base Michigan. They returned home on Saturday.
The Womans Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday June 2 at 2 p.m. at the church. Lesson is by Mable Manche. Hostesses are Mrs. Logan Nelson Mrs. Carl Carson Jr and Mrs. J Oliver Earnest.
Freshman scholarship cup awarded to James Edwin Edwards of Carthage Indiana. Summer office hours 1 to 3 Thursdays. List of eighth grade graduates and honor rolls. New Social Security office hours in Rushville area. Summer reading program runs June 7 to July 30 at Carthage High School. Summary of perfect attendance and senior awards details.
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