Fatal two car crash near Blooming Grove claims life
Sherman Browning, 63, of Rt. 2 Brookville, died Friday night from injuries after a two car crash on a Franklin County road near Blooming Grove. His car crossed the center line on a curve and hit a truck driven by Raymond Spence of Carthage, who was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Browing
Rt. 2
Brookville
Franklin County
Blooming Grove
Browning
Raymond Spence
R.R
Carthage
Spence
Post Office to Close Veterans Day Observance
Postal installations observe Wednesday November 11 1964 as a legal holiday. No incoming or outgoing mail, no window service, and rural carrier deliveries suspended on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Birth of David Alan Marshall in Indianapolis
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marshall of Indianapolis announce the birth of their son David Alan on October 29 at the Community Hospital. He weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces and is the grandson of Forrest Marshall and the great grandson of Josie Nigh of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Marshall
Indianapolis
Orson
Community Hospital
David Alan
Forrest Marshall
Josie Nighall
Carthage
Carthage P T O Halloween Party Draws Kids
The Carthage P T O held its annual Halloween party for local children in the Community Center with about 175 attending. Cartoon films were shown, donuts and milk served, and prizes awarded for best costumes to Jan Pitts Brent and Bill Magee Craig Alexander and Jay Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.O
Carthage P.T.O
Carthage
Community Center
Jan Pitts
Brent
Bill Magee
Craig Alexander
Jay Skinner
Miss Arthur
Iva Cook
Jack Overman
Albert Terhune
Teacher entertains class at Halloween party
Mrs. Frank Alexander hosted a Halloween party and supper for the East St. Christian Church Jr. class at her country home south of Carthage. The event from 7 to 9 p.m. featured Halloween decorations, games with prizes, and attendees included Cathy Wright Linda Sullivan Sylvia Skillman Nancy Boulton Mike Joseph Mike McKain Dave McNabb Rick McNabb with help from Mrs. Robert McKain and Miss Sherry McKain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alexander
East St. Christian Church
Carthage
Cathy Wright
Linda Sullivan
Sylvia Skillman
Nancy Boulton
Mike Joseph
Mike McKain
Dave
Rick McNabb
Robert McKain
Sherry McKain
UNICEF Drive Nets $21 73 For Local Children
The UNICEF drive held last Friday by local church children collected 21.73 dollars for children in less developed countries. Acknowledgment is given to Carthage citizens for their contribution.
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Unicef
Carthage
Revival Meeting at Walnut Ridge Church
The Walnut Ridge Friends Church hosts a revival meeting from November 4 to 15. Rev. Don Luellen of Fairmount and Dick Coffin of Greenfield lead the singing and organize the event.
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Walnut Ridge
Mrs Fenner Visited Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Mrs Esta Fenner of Carthage traveled with her brother Parker Askren and Mrs Askren to Albuquerque New Mexico for a seventeen day vacation. They visited Santa Fe and other places of interest during the trip.
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New Mexico
Esta Fenner
Carthage
R. R
Parker Askren
Askren
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Milroy Edges Clarksburg in Tight Tuesday Bout
Milroy defeated Clarksburg 58 to 55 in a close Tuesday basketball game. Lewisville toppled Mays 79 to 71 while Straughn beat Arlington 65 to 56 in the night’s other results.
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Milroy
Clarksburg
Lewisville
Mays
Straughn
Arlington
Friday Matchups Across Town
Friday games feature New Salem at Manilla and Morristown at Arlington while Southwestern visits Carthage and Mays travels to Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Manilla
Morristown
Arlington
Southwestern
Carthage
Mays
Morton
Local Business and Professional Women's Club Meeting Cancelled
Notice notes small response to letters sent to prospective members. The meeting scheduled for Thursday November 6 was cancelled. Receivers are asked to mail back the stamped reply card. Organizers hope future interest will develop for a club.
Services Held For Mrs. Charles Bash
Mrs Rose T Bash age 87 of Rt 3 Greenfield died suddenly at 10 am Friday October 30 at her home Born in Manilla Shelby County August 8 1877 she lived in Hancock County 79 years She was a member of the former Christian Union Church at Westland Surviving are her husband six children Cleo W Bash Indianapolis John J Bash Greenfield Mrs Everett Kiser Sr Route 3 Greenfield Thomas E Bash Carthage Kenneth D Bash Carthage Mrs Valeda Woodward Lapel 10 grandchildren nine great grandchildren one great great grandchild a half sister Mrs Leah Saunders Fort Lauderdale Fla Funeral services were at 10 30 am Monday from Pasco Memorial Mortuary Greenfield Rev Edwin Barker Westland Friends Church officiating Interment Park Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose T. Bash
Rt. 3
Greenfield
Manilla
Shelby County
Jasper
Louisa Smith van Cleave
Everett Kiser
Thomas E. Bash
Kenneth D. Bash
Carthage
Valeda ,Woodward
Lapel
Leah Saunders
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Pasco Memorial Mortuary
Edwin Barker
Mrs. Cora L. Cooper Dies at 75 in Hancock County
Mrs. Cora L. Cooper aged 75 died Monday at her home on Rural Route 1 Greenfield near the Rush Hancock county line. She lived in Hancock County 39 years and is survived by her husband Ernest Cooper seven children two daughters in law many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Stringtown Nazarene Church with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora L. Cooper
R.R. 1
Greenfield
Rush
Hancock County
Pendleton
Ernest Cooper
Harry
Charlottesville
Roger
R.R
Robert
Oscar Haynie
John Gates
George Prather
Cincinnati
Wayne Cooper
Rushville
Maude Humble
Stringtown Nazarene Church
Walnut Ridge
Carthage
Carthage Raiders Open 1964 65 Basketball Season
The Carthage Raiders tip off the 1964 65 season at home against Southwestern Shelby County. Returning guards Kit Porter Steve Ellis and forward Richard Grizzell anchor a largely veteran unit with Paul Loveaul Phil Manuel providing early scoring help. Bench depth and new players will determine if the Raiders become contenders under coach Larry Jordan while Dick Trubey leads the B team with nine freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Raiders
Southwestern
Shelby County
Kit Porter
Steve Ellis
Richard Grizzell
Paul Loveaul
Phil Manuel
Mike Lafuse
Tommy Manuel
Harry Kemper
Rusty Mcdonald
Mike Gorman
Craig Lafuse
Frank Brooks
Dave Hunt
John Rucker
Raider
Larry Jordan
Jordan
Iraiders
Gene Patterson
Dick Trubey
Lukens Births Maurice Scott in Carthage Hospital
Mr and Mrs M James Lukens announce the birth of a 7 lb son named Maurice Scott born Friday October 30 at Henry County Hospital Carthage. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice Lukens and Mr and Mrs Finley Smith of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. James Lukens
Maurice Scott
Henry County Hospital
Maurice Lukens
Finley Smith
Carthage
Carthage High School Announces Various Notices
The Carthage School schedules a 3:30 p.m. dismissal for Veterans Day with 8:30 a.m. return. Policy states suspensions for intentional property damage. Activities include Rush County Livestock Judging and grade testing for 1st 3rd and 8th grades. National Merit Scholarship details cover eligibility tests and associated fees and supports.
Gamma Guide boosts coin investment guide by Winters
Carthage businessman Robert L. Winters has published Gamma Guide detailing investment potential for Lincoln cents Jefferson nickels Roosevelt dimes Washington quarters and Franklin halves. The book uses Graphical Analysis of Mintage Market and Age to help investors and has drawn favorable reviews from Coin World and Numismatic News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Winters
Carthage
Lincoln
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Franklin
Coin World
Numismatic News
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Gouldie Kyser at Sullivan's
Mrs A J Carr of Knightstown hosted a birthday dinner last Wednesday evening at Sullivan's Restaurant for Mrs Gouldie Kyser. Guests included Miss Claribel Fisher A C Hiatt from Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs R W Jones from Connersville, Mr and Mrs G H Jones and Mrs Olive Poston from New Castle, Hattie Innis of Milroy and Sharlee Kyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Knightstown
Gouldie Kyser
Sullivan’s Restaurant
Claribel Fisher
A. C. Hiatt
Indianapolis
R. W. Jones
Connersville
G. H. Jones
Olive Poston
New Castle
Hattie Innis
Milroy
Sharlee* Kyser
Lodge Meeting Called for Fellowcraft Degree at Carthage
Rush Lodge No 580 of Carthage schedules a called meeting this Saturday November 7 at 8 p m to confer the Fellowcraft Degree. E Lee Patton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Lodge No. 580
Carthage
Young Cyclist and Truck Collision Near Carthage
Kenneth Earl Jessup, 17, Greenfield, sustained a broken arm and wrist with facial cuts after his motorcycle hit a panel truck driven by Reuben Davis, 53, Carthage, at 4 50 p m on Walnut Ridge Road. Both vehicles valued at 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Memorial Hospital
Greenfield
Carthage
Kenneth Earl Jessup
Route 1
Jessup
Reuben Davis
Walnut Ridge
James Kleiman
Davis
Kleiman
Hugh Trowbridge
Dinner Guests Celebrate Sunday Gathering Across Towns
Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Mosier and daughters of Greenfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Leisure, Ethel Posey, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Davis of Carthage. They visited the Eaks family of Greenfield at their new home, then stopped by the Posey family in Knightstown on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Damm
Science Research Associates
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC
Ford Foundation
Carnegie Corporation of New York
James Mosier
Greenfield
Jeff Leisure
Ethel Posey
Carl Davis
Carthage
Milo Eaks
Gene Posey
Knightstown
Harrold Hosts Dinner for Prospective Newlyweds
Mr and Mrs Richard Harrold entertained with a steak dinner Saturday evening for Miss Beverly Chance of Ball State and John Kirkpatrick of near Rushville who will be married this month. Mr and Mrs Bill Muir were also guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harrold
Beverly Chance
Ball State
John Kirkpatrick
Rushville
Bill Muir
Achievement Day brings 200 to Rushville Durbin Hotel
The Annual Rush County Achievement Day was held at the Durbin Hotel in Rushville with about 200 attendees. County president Mrs. Donald Clawson presided, devotionals by Mrs. Max Hungerford, and Mrs. Forrest Moore led the creed. Guest speaker Mrs. Rosemary Murphy Mrs. America 1961 shared her journey to title and key qualities. Officers were installed by Mrs. Forrest Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Rushville
Donald Clawson
Max Hungerford
Forrest Moore
Carthage
Robert Wagoner
Homer
Indiana
Clarence Arnold
Rosemary Murphy
Kentland
Ind
Florida
Robert White
Robert Nigh
John Munden
Duard McDaniel
Paul Boulton
Ruth Lyons Show Attended by City Ladies at Clowes
Mrs Gene Wilson and others attended the Ruth Lyons Show last Friday at Clowes Hall Indianapolis. The group enjoyed lunch at Eastgate after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wilson
Carl Carson, Sr
Hugh Roberts
Ross
Ruth Lyons
Clowes Hall
Indianapolis
Eastgate
Refereeing Column Returns Next Week
Ole Refereeing will present a weekly rundown of basketball news in the area in The Citizen. Look for the column next week and every week thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
The
Citizen
Legion Post to Hold Meeting at Community Center
Carthage Legion Post invites members to a regular meeting on Wednesday November 11 at 8 p.m. The session will be held at the Community Center to discuss post affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Back
Carthage Legion
Ill patients and birthdays noted in local hospitals
Thelma Reddick, patient at Larue D Carter Memorial Hospital Indianapolis, will observe her birthday on Saturday November 7. Roy Campbell of Carthage R A 2 underwent major surgery at Rush Memorial Hospital the past weekend. Noah Brooks left Henry County Hospital Thursday after surgery last week. Michael Magee of Carthage is convalescing at Henry County Hospital. Dorothy Moore is convalescing at her Arlington daughter’s home. Wilbur Jackson of Knightstown remains a patient at Henry County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma (Tody) Reddick
Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital
Indianapolis
West 10Th St
Roy Campbell
Carthage R.A
Rush Memorial Hospital
Noah Brooks
Henry Co. Hospital
Michael Magee
Carthage
Dorothy Moore
Arlington
Wilbur Jackson
Knightstown
Ergon Class Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner at Church Annex
The Ergon class members and families shared a turkey dinner and pitch-in at the Methodist Church annex with about thirty-five people attending. Stan and Annalee Lynch hosted the monthly meeting as Mr. Lynch led devotions and the lesson on Thanksgiving. Robert Winters presided as president. The December meeting will be a dinner for adults at Vances Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ergon
Methodist Church Annex
Stan
Annalee Lynch
Lynch
Robert Winters
Vance’s
Local Young Man Elected To Assembly Rush County
Rush County Republicans won seven county offices while Democrats carried the governor and state representative races. Vic tory margins ranged from 195 to 427 votes with many contests decided late. John Ruby of Carthage carried Rush County by 148 for the state representative post, while Ralph Harvey won Congress in the district, with Rush County delivering Harvey a 692 vote edge. Spanish Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
GOP
Roger Branigin
John Ruby
Carthage
Ruby
Barry Goldwater
Bush County
Alf Landon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ralph Harvey
Russell Davis
Kathryn Grinstead
Estell Alexander
Dallas Hardwick
Arthur Malson
Russell Ruff
Charles E. Sheets
Robert May
John E. Meek
Hardwick
Neva L. Allen
Malson
Louis C. Owens
Ruff
Everette C. Price
Dr. Sheets
George B. McNabb
May
Bonner Wilkinson
Meek
Willard C. Patterson
Shelbyville
Henry County
Davis
Delaware County
Harvey
Indiana
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Charles Bash
Carthage High School
Goldwater
Johnson
U.S. Bontrager
Hartke
Ristine
Branigin
Ryan
Supreme Court
Cooper
Jackson
Congress
Sheaffer
Jones
Allen
Corr
Price
Wilkinson
Patterson
Ruby and Branigin Carry County
Mrs. Grinstead
John A. Ruby
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