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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1958

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Meeting of student ministers wives at Butler University

Six women from East Street Christian Church attended guest day at the Christian Theological Seminary meeting for student ministers wives and guests Tuesday at Butler University. Those attending were Mesdames Robert Kendall, George Moore, For rest Moore, Lonard Jackson, Rus sell Shutt, and George Roland.

Indianapolis East Street Christian Church Christian Theological Seminary Butler University Mesdames Robert Kendall George Moore Forrest Moore Lonard Jackson Russell Shutt George Roland

P.T.O. Meets and Open House At Local School

The regular P.T.O. meeting was held Tuesday evening and an open house to the classrooms drew a large crowd. President Robert Shockney gave devotions during the short business meeting in the school study hall. The Teen Can teen committee filed a report as guests were served refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kennedy in the school kitchen.

P.T.O Robert Shockney Hubert Hunt Raymond Kennedy

Rushville Real Estate Boom Leads October Totals

Rushville city real estate activity dominates October with estimated sales of 197000. City transfers amount to about 109000, farm sales total around 51000, and small town suburban activity about 37000. Transactions include Basil Hedgecock and Mabel Hedgecock transferring to Howard and Dorothy Finch in Carthage and Roy Turner transferring to Rob ert and Mary Moore in Henley Clark Addition Carthage.

Rushville Rush County Basil Mabel Hedgecock Howard Dorothy Finch Charles Henley Carthage Roy Armetha Turner Robert Mary Moore Henley & Clark

District party for ISSC Home girls entertains group

Eighteen girls and two governors of the ISSC Home were entertained Sunday evening with a district party. Mrs Norma McKain Legion Auxiliary Knightstown Home Chairman organized the arrangements. The group traveled by bus to the Greenfield Legion Home with Mr and Mrs Robert McKain and children and Mr and Mrs Elmer Fenner and son for entertainment and refreshments.

ISSC Norma McKain Legion Auxiliary Knightstown Home Greenfield Legion Home Robert McKain Elmer Fenner

CH RHO MEETS IN CARTHAGE CHURCH BASEMENT

The Chi Rho class of Carthage met Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement for a session led by Rose Willey with Marilyn Pitts reading Acts 8. Cindy Brooks led prayer and plans for a District Meeting were set. Refreshments by Carol Ellis and Beege Gatewood.

Carthage Rose Willey Marilyn Pitts Cindy Brooks Carol Ellis Beege Gatewood Jeanie Stapp

Carthage C E S Holds Regular Meeting With Honors

Carthage Chapter 574 C E S met Wednesday night November 12 at the Masonic Hall. Eight past matrons and six past patrons were honored in a program by the officers. Guests included the Worthy Matron and Associate Matron from Rushville. Thanksgiving themed refreshments were served by Beatrice Ruby Gertrude Bush Anna Mae Stanley and Hazel Souder.

Carthage C. E. S Carthage C.E.S Masonic Hall Rushville Beatrice Ruby Gertrude Bush Anna Mae Stanley Hazel Souder

Studio to Show Proofs for Local Children

The Waltz Studio will return next Monday November 17 from 2 30 p m to 4 00 p m to show proofs to parents. All children’s pictures taken that day will run soon in The Citizen as a special feature.

Waltz Citizen

Former Purdue Ag Alumni Set Meeting At Durbin Hotel

Former Purdue agricultural students plan a fall meeting at the Durbin Hotel Thursday November 20 at 5 00 PM. Donald Staten Jr. chairs a committee which will elect officers and hear reports, including Cedric Power on the Purdue Fall Round-Up and Operation Brain Power recruiting eight week courses. Attendees listed include Hayden King Iden Hungerford Lewis Lafuse Leonard Jackson Wm Martin and C L Spuller.

Purdue Purdue Ag Durbin Donald Stoten, Jr Cedric Power Donald Staten Jr Hayden King Iden Hungerford Lewis Lafuse Leonard Jackson Wm. Martin C. L. Spuller

Carthage High School News Highlights From November

The article urges good sportsmanship at Carthage High as basketball season starts. It covers student activities including freshmen class party at Rushville, DAR Good Citizenship award for Janet Heim, sophomores’ dance, and district basketball results with Mick Magee and Mike Gorman top scorers. It lists upcoming games and notes new staff member Mr Hedrick, his background, and residence.

Janet Heim Daughters of the American Revolution Carthage High School Janet Indiana

Hearing on Carthage water rate hike approved plan

The Public Service Commission of Indiana held a hearing on November 12 1958 regarding Carthage to fund $120000 in water works upgrades with two new wells pumps and a new distribution system. Testimony claimed current supply unsafe and a fire risk while rates would rise across metered usage and minimum charges. The commission has not ruled yet but is expected to decide soon.

Public Service Commission of Indiana Carthage Public Service Commission Carthage Water Works

Rush County Students Enrolled at Purdue 1958 59

Forty two Rush County residents attend Purdue University on campus for the 1958 59 term with a statewide total on campus of 13 653 and about 4 600 off campus. Names and addresses of the Carthage students are listed to illustrate county representation. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs William H Dixon and son Jerry visiting relatives at West Braden and French Lick.

Robert L. Harrold John I. Hunt Larry R. Little Larry W. Morris Albert F. Weber Donald J. White William H. Dixon Jerry West Braden French Lick Indiana

Pashie Maze Dies Wednesday in Rushville Nursing Home

Pashie Maze age 68 died Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. in Rushville Nursing Home after long illness. She lived in Carthage fourteen years born March 18 1890 in West Virginia. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, one brother, seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Hampton Mortuary Carthage 2 p.m. Friday conducted by Rev. Cleo Cox. Burial Town Cemetery near Carthage. CORN VOTE IN COUNTY TO BE NOVEMBER 25 referendum for corn program changes announced by Everett W Hester Rush County included in 932 county area. Two options: no allotments or price supports 90 pct of average. or continuation with 75-90 pct parity. Majority vote decides. Details to come.

Pashie Maze Rushville Maze Carthage West Virginia Chris DeWeese Jane Richards Mundy United Brethren Church Howard Finch Willie Finch Mae Jones Freed Mary Harris Cleveland Ohio Orville DeWeese Hampton Mortuary Cleo Cox Knightstown Town Everett W. Hester Bush Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Rush County Hester

Rush County Fair Board Elects Sixteen Superintendents

At the Rush County Fair Board meeting in the Extension Office 16 departmental superintendents were elected led by president Ertle Price. New appointees include Melvin Gray Arts Department and Frank Abercrombie Flower Show among others with Donald Alexander authorized to rent winter storage space for farm machinery.

Rush County Fair Board Rush County Extension Office Ertle Price Melvin Gray Dean Stanley Earl Horton Newton Halterman Byron Turk John R. White Russell Dora Howard Kennedy Don Addison Carl Ging Frank Abercrombie Worth Hudson Harvey Arnold William S. Kimmell Lowell Peterson Donald Alexander Price New Castle Chester Hackleman State Fair Board Joe Pike Manley Abercrombie Harold Curtis von Knight Fair Russell Norris Rushville Richland Township Gail Willis Orange Township James Readle Posey Township

Roosevelt the dynamo who transformed a nation

A portrait of Theodore Roosevelt from his Philadelphia nomination in 1900 through his early presidency. It recalls his rise from Oyster Bay to national power, his clash with Boss Platt and corruption, his swift decisive leadership, and his bold foreign policy actions in Venezuela and the Spanish American era.

Theodore Roosevelt Bayard Baker Philadelphia Canton Ohio William McKinley History Oyster Bay Roosevelt White House Mr. Roosevelt Georgia New York Jerusalem Dublin Andrew Jackson Benjamin Franklin Sparta Catskills South Dakota Anderson Ind Meridian Street Republican Party McKinley General Assembly Albany Don Quixote Jacob Riis Theodore Dragons of the Big Boss Platt

Middletown Cossacks overwhelm Raiders 82 to 59 in basketball

Middletown Cossacks dominated the game from the start, building a 25-12 first quarter lead and expanding to 47-19 at halftime. The visitors maintained a wide margin, finishing 82-59 as Carthage struggled with defense and shooting. Center Dick Reedy starred for Middletown with nine early points.

Middletown Cossacks Raiders Middletown Carthage Hedrick Sullivan Leisure Gatewood Doughty Jack Smith Cossacks Sonny Smith Tipton Blitzkrieg Dick Reedy Reedy Dietrich Oeeseneees J. Smith Fanneeeseee Goseees S. Smith Oseneseneeesy Tipton Taeseseereneseneee Overman Aeeaereerene Watkins Vewaccaneuees Loudenback Ramsey Martin Fridley Williams and Delph Middletown Te Eeneeene

Carthage Raiders Fall to Knightstown in Season Opener

Knightstown Panthers overwhelmed Carthage 96 to 66 in the opener. The Blue Raiders were outpaced by the fast offense as Knightstown built a big third quarter lead. Carthage trailed 19-14 after one period and 37-29 at halftime before the decisive surge.

Carthage Raiders Knightstown Panthers Blue Raiders Raiders

Bertha Smith Dies Tuesday Night

Bertha E. Smith 82 died Tuesday night at her daughter Hallie Bennett’s home in Carthage R 1. Henry County resident 50 years and Knightstown resident 15 years. Survived by two daughters Mabel Schuneman Greenfield Sarah Thompkins Lewisville. two sons Kenneth Shirley Merrill Carthage. 13 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral plans pending as daughters head to California. Call Butcher Funeral Home Knightstown for arrangements.

Bertha E. Smith Hallie Bennett R. 1 Carthage Henry County Smith Knightstown Bennett Mabel Schuneman Greenfield Sarah Thompkins Lewisville Kenneth Smith Shirley Merrill Smith Schuneman Thompkins California Butcher Funeral Home

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