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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1959

Page

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Ripley Conservation Club Turkey Shoot draws forty four turkeys

The Ripley Conservation Club Turkey Shoot at the Leisure farm near Carthage attracted 44 participants who received one or more turkeys. Delmar Sipes and daughters Patricia and Cindy Brooks attended the Indianapolis Ice Revue at the State Fair Coliseum. Mrs. Sipes visited Cumberland with her daughter Mrs. John Cass and Mr. Cass. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers welcomed a 7 pound 8 ounce daughter born November 10 at Rush Memorial Hospital. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pike and Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Myers.

Conservation Club Howard Carthage Delmar Sipes Patricia Cindy Brooks State Fairgrounds Coliseum Indianapolis Sipes John Cass Cass Cumberland Richard Myers Rush Memorial Hospital Cecil Pike Lincoln Myers

Weekend Guests of the Proctors and Family Dine Hosts

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Proctor and family were Mr and Mrs Elliott Johnson. Sunday evening dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Walter Benson and their sons from Hagerstown.

Allen Proctor Elliott Johnson Walter Benson Hagerstown

Fast Street Church Members Lunch at Emily Flynn Home

Members from Fast Street Christian Church visited Emily Flynn Home in Marion last Thursday for a noon lunch taken with them. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Moore Mr and Mrs John Wagoner Maude Shutt Josie Nigh and others. Also update on Mrs Frank Alexander recovering after major surgery at Rush Memorial Hospital.

Fast Street Christian Church Emily Flynn Marion George Moore John Wagoner Maude Shutt Josie Nigh Leslie Heifner Mae Welsh Ruth Cook Goldie Stewart Ruth Jackson Margaret Hinshaw Joanna Gibson Frank Alexander Rush Memorial Hospital

Overseas Parcel Mail Deadline For Christmas 1959

Notice states all overseas parcel post mailed for Christmas must be sent by November 20 1959 with a custom tag. The overseas deadline is December 10 1959. Patrons may inquire at the Post Office about rates for international Christmas card mailing. Ercel Bever Jr postmaster.

All Parcel Post United States Ercel Bever Jr

Open House for New Fidelity Bank Building in Indianapolis

Howard Henley and Harold Dix attended the open house of the new American Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis. The event took place Wednesday evening in the Fidelity building on the Circle. The Fidelity Bank and Trust Co. and the American Fletcher National Bank and Trust Co. have recently merged.

Howard Henley Harold Dixon American Fletcher National Bank Indianapolis Fidelity Fidelity Bank and Trust Co American Fletcher National Bank and Trust Co

Taylor University student promoted to Echo associate editor

Jim Terhune a sophomore at Taylor University was promoted to associate editor of the Echo campus newspaper. He previously served as sports editor and worked in the circulation department.

Jim Terhune Taylor University The ECHO

Mrs Albert Smitha Operated On At Memorial Clinic

In hospital at Memorial Clinic Indianapolis Mrs Albert Smitha a former local teacher underwent an operation on Monday. She is in room 204 at 3202 North Meridian Street.

Albert Smitha Memorial Clinic Meridian St Indianapolis

Birthday Dinner for Grandson Mark Hankins Nine

Mr and Mrs Loyal Hunt entertained Sunday with a birthday dinner for their grandson Mark Hankins ninth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leland Hankins and daughter of Muncie. Paul Turner of Marion College was a weekend guest of his parents Roy and wife. The group visited Mr and Mrs Franklin Holmes near Waldron Sunday afternoon. Miss Carolyn Miller dined with Jeannine Terhune at the home of Albert and Jeannine Terhune. Mr and Mrs David Magee of Chattanooga Tenn reported their three year old son fell from a tree and broke his leg according to word to Ralph and Mrs Ralph Truitt. Mr and Mrs Howard Winslow visited her sisters Alicia and Clara Morris in Richmond Sunday afternoon.

Loyal Hunt Mark Hankins Leland Hankins Muncie Paul Turner Marion College Marion Indiana Roy Turner Franklin Holmes Near Waldron Carolyn Miller Jeannine Terhune Albert Ter Everett Webb James Webb Loren Boring W. Earnest Anderson Robert Walker Ed Ruby Sherman Wright Rushville Philip Winslow Charlotte North Carolina Howard Winslow Worth Pitts Tommy Anna Marie Albert Hopkins Knightstown Kenneth Rhodes Ethel Hartzler Earl Addison Bob Addison Greenfield Rusty Norris Shelbyville Thomas Bush Freeman Collins Wilkinson Helen Nelson Arlington Freeman Blessinger Roy Pitts Albert Lesley New Castle Kenneth Land Vicki Ralph Truitt William Morgan Ray Jordan Lewisville Bob Harrold Purdue University Lafayette Richard Harrold

Four tit Ws From The Office CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOO

Carthage High School schedules a Winter Concert on November 19 at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium. The Band will perform Bear Dance Oasis The Peanut Vendor The Student Prince Flashing Sabres March Interval Town and Rolling Along March. The Chorus will sing Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White Wonderful Copenhagen Trees Balm In Gilead Fanny and Country Style. Public invited.

Carthage High School Peanut Vendor Copenhagen

Raider Basketball Opens Season in First Game

The Raiders played their opening basketball game as the season began with expectations high for early momentum and win prospects, though details remain cut across pages.

CHS the Raider

Notice on Delinquent Water and Power Bill Fees in Carthage

The author explains the fifth of each month is final for local water and electricity payments and delinquency fees will be added after. Citing the State Board of Accounts and the Town Board, the speaker notes the need to balance records and cover fees if others do not pay. The message aims to preserve goodwill and avoid personal blame.

Carthage State Board of Accounts Town Board Public Service of Indiana

Rites Held for William Creswell

William Jonathan Creswell 48 of Carthage died after a two year illness at Hancock County Hospital Greenfield. He was born August 7 1911 in Lewis County Kentucky son of James and Melinda Creswell. Survived by widow Ellen Butler Creswell three sons Cecil Lawrence and Philip Creswell two daughters Inez Hall and Hester Webb three sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Mortuary Carthage with Revs C C Fields Ora Hisle officiating. Burial in Town Cemetery.

William Jonathan Creswell Carthage Hancock County Greenfield Mr. Creswell Container Corporation Lewis County Kentucky James Melinda Spurlock Creswell Ellen Butler Creswell Fitch, Ky Cecil Jackson Michigan Lawrence Philip Creswell Inez Hall Rushville Hester Webb Colon Myrtle Eddington Florence Masters Ida Little Jackson, Mich Parsons Kokomo

Local residents host visits across towns this weekend

A sequence of Sunday and weekday gatherings tied families and friends across Rushville Knightstown Lewisville Lafayette and Anderson. Notable guests include Philip Winslow from Charlotte and Purdue student Bob Harrold visiting from Purdue, with multiple dinners and overnight stays reported.

William Smith Speaks at Carthage Lions Club Visit

Carthage Lions Club hosted the Morristown Lions as part of the Lions Visitation Series with 24 visiting Lions. William Smith of Rushville loan association spoke on your responsibility as a citizen in your community. The Tune Teens performed after a brief business session. Attendees were invited to a ham and egg supper on November 23 at the Lions Den.

Carthage Lions Club Morristown Lions Club Carthage High School Lewis Lafuse William Smith Rushville Loan Association Lions den

Sunday Guests Gather for Family and Friends

A long list of visits spans Indianapolis to Muncie and Greenfield with multiple households hosting relatives and friends. Notable names include Richard Stumpf and family, Clarence Bowers, Ruth Harrelson, Julia McMichael, Wilbur McCorkle, Fred Donoho, Jack Downey, Osro Draper, Rex Edwards, Gale Willis, Nelson Cook, and Olive Poston among others visiting or hosting during the week.

Richard Stumpf Chris Indianapolis Louis ‘Humes Clarence Bowers Middletown Homer Bowers Roy Diver Bob Stanley Greenfield Roy Stanley Reta Nelson Cook John Wilson Jesse Pitts Lin

Carthage FFA Plans Contests And Projects At November Meet

The Carthage High School FFA met November 10 at 8 p.m. with President Ronnie Sullivan presiding and Richard Jackson recording. Members planned corn harvest at Finley Smiths, spring drainage work at Mr. Skinner’s, a Pest Control Contest, an essay of 900 words for district nine, and public speaking entries. Committee members Ray Plue Jon Smith and Glen Smith will set rules and prizes.

FFA Carthage High School Agriculture Room Ronnie Sullivan Richard Jackson F.F.A Finley Smiths Finley Clarence Helms Ian Ray Plue Jon Smith Glen Smith District Nine Carthage Carthage Ffa

PTO Meeting with Open House At School Building

The PTO held a Tuesday meeting on November 10 at the school with Open House at 7 p.m. and a business session at 8 p.m. Attendance was high as teachers greeted parents. Clyde E. Ruby led the business portion and thanked Halloween helpers.

Mary Ruby United States P.T.O Ed Carroll Clyde E. Ruby Helen Patton Community Center Board of Directors United Fund Community Center Board Richard Harrold Kenneth Bush Frank Hampton

Indy couple visits Short home on Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. William Short of Indianapolis called on Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roland Tuesday. Mrs. Robert McKain is working part time at the Carthage Citizen office.

William Short Indianapolis Russell Roland Robert McKain Carthage

Indiana farm cash receipts rise slightly in 1958

Indiana cash receipts from farm marketings reached 1 090 million in 1958 a one percent rise from 1957 but below the 1951 record of 1 133 million. Higher livestock sales offset crop declines producing a net one percent gain while government payments totaled 36 million a new peak up 46 percent from 1957.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Purdue University

Eight year old Steven Manuel dies after illness

Steven Paul Manuel eight of Carthage died Wednesday morning at home from congenital heart disease. Born Greensburg May 9 1951 he was the son of Lloyd Manuel and Nelda Flinn Manuel. Survived by brothers Phillip and Tommie and half sisters Lottie Joe Marlman Nancy Marlman. maternal grandfather Demus Manuel and grandmother Grace Walden. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Hampton Mortuary with Rev. Robert Kendall. burial Riverside Cemetery west of Carthage.

Steven Paul Manuel Carthage Greensburg Lloyd Manuel Nelda Flinn Manuel Phillip Tommie Lottie Joe Marlman Nancy Marlman Vevay Demus Manuel Grace Walden Berkley Calif Hampton Mortuary Robert Kendall Riverside Cemetery

Morristown Official Found Dead at Fire Station

Morristown town marshal and public works official L Ray Cory 69 was found dead Saturday morning in the fire station furnace room of a fatal heart attack. He was a lifelong Morristown resident, never married, survived by a sister and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from Frazier Funeral Home with burial in Hanover Cemetery.

L. Ray Cory Morristown Cory William R Naomi Adams Cory William Theobald Greenfield Rt. 1 Frazier Funeral Home Hanover Cemetery

Raiders Fall In Tight Opener To Carthage Panthers

Carthage edged Knightstown 57 53 in the 1959 60 opener as Chase drew fouls in the third and Henderson sealed the win with a three point play and Rose scored late. Knightstown led 12 8 after one but trailed 26 22 at halftime. Doughty Watkins rallied the Raiders to 52 51 and 55 53 deficits in the final seconds, but a late miss sealed the loss.

Carthage Raiders Raiders Chase Panthers Carthage Knightstown S. Doughty Watkins Henderson Rose

Florence Linville named farm census taker for Ripley Township

Joe Archer, crew leader for Rush and Fayette counties, announced that Mrs Florence Linville has been named farm census taker for Ripley Township.

Florence Linville Joe Archer Rush Fayette Counties Ripley Township

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Ch! Rho Chi Rho Arlene Ruby Karen Siler Larry Bush Norma Sipes Marshal Mary Ann W Linda Apple Carthage High Morton Ball State Ruby Amy Momma Pearl Mt. Idy Grandpa Ogg Wallace Swine Swine Love Rush County United Fund Community Center Dahl Perry Randy McClurg Bonnie Howard Mardelle Wrightsman Mrs. Leavitt Mr. Leavitt Flick Cathy Estelle Larry Rhoades Cynthia Stewart Cynthia Wilson Mary Messick Mrs. Smith Robert Lee Dale Copple Jimmie DeBraod Jimmie Dale Mae Logan Alexander Charles Whitfield Miss Todd Eagles Busybees Buffalos Mary Patton Mike Back Helen Ruby Stephen Caldwell Cambridge City David Helms Westport By Danny Hunt Charles H Mr. Allen Brekken Leavitt Robinson Karen Magee Shirley R. J J. F George Bill Jackie Magee Margaret Navy Department Ozark Mrs. Ruby Bob Winters William Creswell Creswell Lions Club Ann Fitch Orba Howard McCorkle Rex Edwards Jeffery Gale Willis Ray Fox Robert Roland Charles Roland George Roland Logan Nelson Steven Manuel K-town O'Malley Mene Fons Bundy Eas Howell Setae Eeneeereee Steer Ee Sereese Muir Powst Marsh Peaeerereneseenes G. Aeceseeee Doughty Neneenenewneneee Burdsall Green Team Saeneneesese Enneneneneeee
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