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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

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Raiders Dominate Raleigh Sir Walters In Hoops Drubbing

Local Raiders overwhelmed Raleigh Sir Walters 94 to 47 as Rick McNabb teased a family sports lineage while fans praised the team’s smooth play. A turkey shoot at Ripley Township Conservation Club drew big crowds with Charley Fairchild winning three gobblers and Roy Herkless showcasing rare coins.

Toms Indianapolis News Rick McNabb Rick Raiders Turkey Howard Leisure Ripley Township Charley Pete Jessup Roy Herkless Roy Louisville Dusty” Rhodes New York Rhodes Fred Parish Robert Earl White Tall Pine Trailer Park Box 95 Hanover Herbie Beher

Sergeant Robert Stoner Discharged at Fort Sheridan

Sgt. Robert Stoner was discharged from the service on November 2 at Fort Sheridan Illinois. He is now at Carthage with his family.

Robert Stoner Ft. Sheridan Illinois Carthage

Woman Injured in Wringer Accident at Home

Mrs. Raymond Welch suffered a painful injury when her right hand and arm were caught in a wringer Tuesday morning. She was taken to Rush Memorial hospital where about 23 stitches were needed before she returned home in the evening.

Raymond Welch Rush Memorial Hospital

Cub Scout Pack Meeting Honors Liquor Accident Slides

At New Castle Indiana the Cub Scout Pack will show slide pictures of local liquor related accidents. Chief of police will present them at the Community Center 7 30 p m next Tuesday night November 23. Rev. H D Rich Cub Scoutmaster invites Scouts parents sponsors and the public.

New Castle Ind H. D. Rich

Grandson elected judge in Fulton County race

Frederick E. Rakestraw, 31, a Lima Central High School graduate and Indiana University law school alum, was elected Judge of the Circuit Court of Fulton County on the Democratic ticket. He now resides in Akron Indiana and is the grandson of Mrs Mary Michael Rakestraw, formerly of Carthage.

Frederick E. Rakestraw Lima Ohio Central High School Akron Indiana Circuit Court Fulton County Rakestraw Indiana University Law School Mary Michael Rakestraw Carthage

Purdue visit includes football clash and Sullivan show

Mrs Harold Ruby and son David and Mrs James Ellis and son Jimmy visited John A Ruby at Purdue University. They watched the Ohio State at Purdue game and attended the Ed Sullivan show in Music Hall. The Purdue Glee Club hosted the Sullivan troupe at dinner. Mr and Mrs Floyd Cleaver of New Castle were Sunday guests. Mr and Mrs U B Thon also appeared.

Purdue Harold Ruby David James Ellis Jimmy John A. Ruby Purdue University Ohio State Music Hall Purdue Glee Club Sullivan

Thanksgiving Dance Reservations Noted for Nov 20

Notice requests Fern Jackson and Mary Frances Gatewood be called to confirm table reservations for the Thanksgiving Dance this Saturday night November 20. The item notes the event time and attendees for the social gathering.

Fern .Jackson Mary Frances Gatewood

Raiders Fall to Knights Town in Openers

Carthage Blue Raiders suffer a 57 to 43 defeat by Knightstown after a strong first half. Keith Rays 10 and Planks 9 pace Carthage while Perry 15 and Peacocks 14 lead Knightstown. In a later Raleigh visit, Carthage routed Raleigh 94 to 47 with balanced scoring and strong defense.

Carthage Blue Raiders Knightstown Falcons Raiders Blue Raiders Keith Ray Plank Carthage Perry Peacock Falcon Edwards McCorkle Ray C Plank Campbell McClurg Mosier Taylor F Stroup Lindsey Roseberry Sylvester Stanfield Yohler Baldwin Muncie Muncie. Score By Quarters: ‘Carthage

Funeral for Louis Campbell Held in Camden Ohio

Mr and Mrs Harry Leisure and Mrs Lowell Geise attended funeral services Friday at 2 pm in Camden Ohio for Louis Campbell fatally injured in a corn picker accident Monday.

Harry Leisure Lowell -Geise Camden Ohio Louis Campbell

Mr and Mrs Howard Leisure in Indianapolis Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leisure were in Indianapolis Friday as listed in the society column noting their visit and local engagements.

Mrs. Howard Leisure Indianapolis

Rush County Conservation Club Drives County Community Building Plan

Rush County Conservation Club leads a drive to build a county community building on the Old Fair Grounds site near Rushville. The facility would serve churches civic groups schools and youth organizations with low charges and feature an 80 by 50 foot room a 22 foot stage two dressing rooms two restrooms a kitchen and a rustic fireplace. Club members have secured private donations and plan a countywide canvass over the next two weeks to gather further support and contributions.

Rush County Amapobres Conservation Club Indiana Rushville Conservation Club Rush County Conservation Club Our County P. O. Box S. W. McKibben

Refereeing In New BB Season a Rush County retrospective

A veteran Indiana basketball column returns after an eight month break to preview the 1954 55 season. It recalls 32 field goals and 38 attempts in a Raleigh game, lists Carthage schedule with upcoming towns, notes Rushville and Morton results, and explains the Good Luck Horseshoe trophy's local controversy.

Indiana Rush County The Citizen Milroy Waldron Orange New Salem Eagles Manilla Laurel Morton Tigers Mays Long Paige Tim Brown Rushville Batesville Lions Greensburg Arlington Moral Eddie Rowan Larry Parks Wildcat Carthage Morton New Salem Republican-Telegram

Four Ways From The Office GOOD CITIZEN

Jennie Lee Faust was chosen to represent Carthage School in the good citizen contest sponsored by the Indiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Seniors vote to pick three girls based on dependability service leadership and patriotism, then the faculty selects a school winner for county and state progression.

Jennie Lee Faust Carthage School Indiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution C—H—S Book Week

Chicago Stock Show Opens Soon at International Amphitheatre

The 55th International Live Stock Exposition runs November 26 to December 4 at the Chicago Stock Yards Amphitheatre with expanded facilities. A new Sire Progeny display co hosted by Texas Tech Texas A and M and USDA highlights beef sire variation. Santa Gertrudis cattle debut. carcass judging added. prize carcasses shown. Show aims for largest entries, with 14 horse show performances daily plus three seat price ranges offered by mail order.

Chicago Chicago Stock Yards Texas Technological College Texas A. and M. College United States Department of Agriculture King Ranch Kingsville Texas States Canada

Illness and Recoveries Reported in Local Notes

The week brings updates on several residents. Judy Kennedy, a polio patient at Riley hospital, moved to Ward K and received about 100 birthday cards on the 12th. She improves slowly and will be home eventually. Mrs. Hubert Hill and Mrs. Edgar Ruby stay as they are. Mrs. Arthur White and Mrs. Lillian Julian show slow improvements at Rush Memorial hospital.

Mary Nixon Judy Kennedy Riley Hospital Judy Hubert Hill Arthur White Rush Memorial Hospital Lillian Julian Edgar Ruby

Card party and style show delight Knights Town crowd

A large crowd attended the Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority card party and style show at the Community Center basement. The Robin Lee Dress Shop of Knights Town staged a 43 out fit style display by about 15 models. Following the show a canasta euchre and bridge party awarded prizes to table winners.

Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority Community Center Robin Lee Knightstown

First Sunday School Night Held At Community Center

The first Sunday School Night took place at the Community Center last Friday with 35 attendees enjoying games and activities. Admission required a Sunday school attendance ticket as all Sunday schools are urged to invite both boys and girls. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Collins of Syracuse visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nowotne Friday.

Floyd Collins Syracuse Earl Nowotne

Nelson In Hospital After Rush Memorial Surgery

William Nelson underwent surgery Tuesday morning at Rush Memorial hospital and is getting along nicely. He is the son of Mrs. Oliver Earnest.

William Nelson Rush Memorial Hospital Mr. Nelson Oliver Earnest

Market and Bazaar at The Citizen Office

A market and bazaar will be held at The Citizen Office on Saturday November 20 from 8 30 a m to 2 p m sponsored by the Friends church pa not.

Friends Church

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