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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1957

Page

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Deer Kills Three Point Buck On Michigan Hunt

Herman Porter of Greenfield and son of Mr and Mrs John Porter of Carthage killed a three point deer during an October hunting trip at Lewiston Michigan. He used a bow and arrow firing one shot to strike the heart. Porter belongs to the Brandywine Bowman Club of Greenfield and the Western Electric Archery Club. His photo with the deer appeared in Western Electric Companys Dial Tone. Porter works at Western Electric in Indianapolis.

Herman Porter Greenfield John Porter Carthage Lewiston Michigan Porter Brandywine Bowman Club Western Electric Archery Club Mr. Porter Western

Births at Rush Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Byrd welcomed a daughter Loraina Ann born Saturday at Rush Memorial hospital weighing 5 lb 15 oz. Mr and Mrs Donald Hamilton of Knightstown welcomed a son born Sunday at Rush Memorial hospital, grandson of Mr and Mrs Ercel Rhodes of Carthage.

Charles Byrd Loraina Ann Rush Memorial Hospital Donald Hamilton Knightstown Ercel Rhodes Carthage

Carthage Band Boosters Set Meeting Actions

Carthage Band Boosters met Tuesday night at the Carthage school building. President Nora Patterson and secretary Jean Windsor led the session. The club approved purchasing a School flag and an American flag, and outfitting the Jr Band with capes and hats. Candy drive plans were discussed.

Carthage Nora Patterson Jean Windsor

Local Carthage Couple’s Relative Stricken by Polio

Marvin May husband of Sharlee Miller of Carthage was paralyzed by polio two weeks ago and confined at Variety Children’s Hospital Miami Florida room 107 6125 S W 31st Street Sharlee is daughter of Oren and ______ Miller former Carthage residents.

Marvin May Sharlee Miller Carthage Variety Children’s Hospital S.W. 31St. Street Miami Florida Oren Miller

County Agent to Attend Training Session

C. L. Spuller Rush County Agriculture agent will leave Thursday morning for Purdue University for a two day training session in preparation for the annual County Extension Workers Conference to be held December 10 13 at Purdue University. He will return Friday evening.

C. L. Spuller Rush County Purdue University

Truck Carrying Glass Wrecked Near Carthage

A two ton Stewart Carey Glass Company truck from Indianapolis was forced off the road west of Carthage near Vinton Hudson’s home Monday. Driver Thomas Kelly said a westbound car driven by a woman hugging the center caused him to ditch the road. Damages were $1,000 to the truck and $2,000 to glass cargo. Marshal Hugh Trowbridge investigated. the woman was not apprehended.

Stewart-Carey Glass Company Indianapolis Carthage Vinton Hudson Thomas Kelly Hugh Trowbridge

Robbery Try Reported At Morristown Post Office

Shelby County Sheriff Robert Meltzer said burglars tried to break into the Morristown Post Office last week end but did not open the safe. Postmaster Carl Kluger notified authorities early Monday and footprints in gum boots were found. Entry used a coal chute as in a prior June break in.

Morristown Shelby County Robert Meltzer Meltzer Carl Kluger

Willey and Shields welcome two newborn sons

Mr and Mrs William Willey are parents of a son born Saturday November 16 at Hancock County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Shields are parents of a son Charles Morris weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce born Wednesday at Hancock County Hospital.

William Willey Hancock Co. Hospital Thomas Shields Charles Morris

Moore moved to Jackson Nursing Home in Rushville

Charles D Moore of Carthage was moved to the Jackson Nursing Home in Rushville on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stevens and daughter of Indianapolis visited Saturday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Floyd Reddick.

Charles D., Moore of Carthage Jackson Nursing Home Rushville Ralph Stevens Indianapolis Floyd Reddick Russell Roland Virgil Roland Knightstown Elmer Fenner Esta Fenner Manufacturers’ Building Indianapolis Fairgrounds Jeff Leisure Charles Nardloh Spiceland Fred Posey Gene Posey Ross So Wilbur McCorkle Kenneth Land Ralph Truitt William Morgan George Truitt Mays William Ingram New York City Richard Eaks Greenfield Lowell Leisure Leisure Sue Connie Milo Eaks George Jackson Charles Bever Charlottesville James Moster Donald Staten Donald Ruby Elmer Hunt Max Ellis Ruby Lowell Geise Philip al Reeves Lucille Reeves Robert Shockney Winchester Jimmie Andis Bean Morristown Myr Mann Richard Henley Richmond Billy Mann Frank Rogers Greensburg Harold Culbertson Culbertson Herbie Beher Chester Cross W. A. Spence Sally Spence Ray Kriese

Carthage school debates athletic price rise

An editor note questions athletic admission increases at Carthage high. Officials cite facility needs and self support as reasons to raise prices to join the East Central Conference. The piece weighs potential fan impact against facility improvements and future funding.

Carthage CHS

Manilla Cafe Suffers Second Holdup in Months

Betty Weiler, owner of the Manilla Cafe in the Manilla business district, was robbed by two bandits who wore white handkerchiefs. They escaped with approximately $75, including eight silver dollars, after entering via a rear door while she was alone in the kitchen. State police and Rush County officers investigated.

Betty Weiler Manilla

Hendersons Visit Son Over Weekend

Mrs. Grace Henderson and her son Charles Wayne along with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Henderson of Henderson visited Cpl. Raymond Henderson near Alexandria Virginia. They left Friday and returned Sunday enjoying a scenic drive back through eastern Kentucky.

Grace Henderson Charles Wayne Billy Henderson Henderson Cpl Raymond Henderson Alexandria Virginia Kentucky

Union Thanksgiving Service Planned in Carthage

A joint Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening November 27 at 7 p.m. at Carthage Friends Church. Rev. Robert Kendall of Carthage Christian Church will speak, with special music provided by the participating churches.

Carthage Carthage Friends Church Robert Kendall Carthage Christian Church Walnut Ridge Friends Church Asbury Seminary Everett Hendrickson Lawrence New York Howard Smiser Marion Indiana the Ridge

Winfields Return From Texas Visit to Daughter Family

Mr and Mrs A M Winfield return home Friday after a two week trip to McAllen Texas to visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Spencer Lloyd and daughter The homecoming marks the end of their extended stay with relatives in the Rio Grande Valley area.

A. M. Winfield Mrs. Spencer Lloyd McAllen Texas

Culbertsons Attend Funeral of Stella Dorrell in Greensburg

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Culbertson attended funeral services for Mrs. Stella Dorrell, the aunt of Mrs. Culbertson, at Greensburg on Friday afternoon. Burial followed at Star Church cemetery near Greensburg.

Harold Culbertson

Mrs DeWitt Confined to Bed After Six Months Rest

Mrs. David DeWitt Jr of Carthage was hospitalized in Indianapolis for a checkup and has remained confined to bed at home for six months of complete rest.

David DeWitt, Jr Carthage Indianapolis

Marriage License for Samuel Corn and Oma L Webb

Samuel Corn aged 63 of 341 East Fifth Street Rushville Indiana a factory worker wed Oma L Webb aged 59 of Carthage Indiana a housewife.

Samuel Corn East Fifth St Rushville Indiana Oma L.webb Carthage

Weekend Visits Highlight Indiana Social Round

Mr and Mrs Bill Todd of Indianapolis were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clayton Todd. Mr and Mrs Robert Dean and daughter of Knightstown were Sunday afternoon callers.

Bill Todd Indianapolis Clayton Todd Robert Dean Knightstowp

Rufus K Pettiford Buried in Carthage Rites

Funeral services for Rufus King Pettiford aged 74 of Carthage were held Monday at Thompson Hampton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Schockney officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. Pettiford died Saturday at Rush County Home after a two year illness. Born December 16, 1882 in Carthage, he was a former Container Corporation employee and never married. cousins survive.

Rufus K. Pettiford Carthage Rufus King Pettiford Thompson -Hampton Robert Schockney Riverside Cemetery Mr. Pettiford Rush County John D Mary Heathcock Pettiford The Container Corporation

Camera Club Discusses Light Meters and Canada Trip

Carthage Camera Club met at the Community Center with President Hubert Hunt and Secretary Betty Silver in charge. Cecil Pike spoke on light meters and Hunt showed movies from a summer trip to Canada. A family night Christmas meeting committee was formed by Willella Henley Chloa Ewing and Beatrice Ruby. Refreshments were provided by Blanch Stephens and Betty Silver for twenty-five guests.

Camera Club Carthage Camera Club Hubert Hunt Betty Silver Cecil Pike Canada Willella Henley Chloa Ewing Beatrice Ruby Blanch Stephens

Methodist Youth Fellowship Holds Nov 18 1957 Meeting

The regular M Y F met on November 18 1957 with scripture reading prayer and singing. Stan and Annalee Lynch led separate groups while the High School studied How Should I Spend My Money and the Junior High discussed Christian Fun. Thirty five attended and adjourned to social recreation.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Stan Annalee Lynch Lesign Saat Recreation Cou Terhune

Weekend Socials and Local Attendances Chronicle

Betty Ann Miller and Jack Oren Jackson visited Brownsburg and Indianapolis relatives. Attendees at events include the Hobby Show in Indianapolis and funeral services for Ross Souder in Greenfield. Weekend guests span Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Sandusky, Arlington, New Palestine, Gwynneville, Anderson, Amboy, Middletown, Rushville, and Louisville area families.

Betty Ann Miller Brownsburg Jack Oren Jackson Indianapolis Russell Shutt Eugene I. Gardner Dean Kelly Veach Robert Shockney Noah Leisure Guy Ewing G Gurley Ross Souder Greenfield Ralph Mosier Sheryl Zack Shoemake Sandusky Thomas Alexander Arlington Everett Webb Charles Webb New Palestine John Wagoner Eastgate Charles Vanseyoc Gwynneville Sally Earnest

This Is The World By Bayard Baker

A reflective piece praising American national character and achievement from early colonists to the modern era. It contrasts independence with European models, cites Mayflower lore, Jamestown, Pilgrim Fathers, and cites Creasy and Tocqueville to frame America as a self made, dominion driven nation. Includes revival notices and local social mentions.

America Saratoga Yorktown George III Creasy United States Romulus Seven Hills Rome Jamestown Pilgrim Fathers New England de Tocqueville Rocky Mountains Burgoyne

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