30 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
1
Mr and Mrs John Stanley moved from Knightstown to a farm near Lewisville. The notice records a change of residence for the couple within Indiana communities.
The Ripley Conservation Club sponsors a free coon supper in the Carthage Community Center basement at 6 p.m. on Saturday night inviting the public to attend.
Pvt. Richard L. Henderson 18 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Henderson 305 N Market Carthage Ind recently qualified as expert in firing the M 1 rifle at Fort Leonard Wood Mo Henderson entered the Army this October.
Mr and Mrs Herman Porter of Greenfield announce the birth of a 10 pound son born Sunday November 18. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs John Porter.
Mr and Mrs Bayard Baker left Sunday for Arkansas after the death of Mrs Baker's brother Jacob Earnest 78 of Hazan Arkansas. They will spend the winter there. They also received news Saturday of the death of Mr Baker's cousin Frank Mee Vaugh of Pendleton.
Richard Bonne Jr. twenty one of 526 East Eleventh Rushville and Eleanor Dyer twenty of R R 2 Carthage appear in a local public notice listing intents or actions affecting residents and parties involved.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Sullivan observed their 42nd wedding anniversary Sunday November 18 with their children Leonard Sullivan Jr and family Jessie Addison and family Richard Northam and family of New Castle Richard Craig of Indianapolis and Ronnie at home.
Miss Bettina Murray will be featured in The Big Splash of 1956 a stage production at Knightstown Gym on December 5 and 6. About 125 local talents from Knightstown and nearby areas perform under director Joe Landis of the Jerome H Cargill Producing Organization New York. Proceeds benefit the Knightstown swimming pool fund sponsored by Psi Iota Xi and Kappa Kappa Kappa sororities.
Secretary of State Parker released results showing voters divided on EST CST and summer daylight savings time. EST support 511,536 while CST 626,7% failed to gain traction. combined totals indicate confusion and little clear mandate for the 1957 General Assembly.
Daniel Wells of Carthage elected president of Bon Air School Kokomo student council with Marsha Keith as vice president and Geraldine Gullett as secretary. They select school colors blue and white and nickname Bon Air Bombers. The group sponsors planting bulbs and plans a beautification project for next spring.
A school column recounts senior and junior activities including a November 23 party hosted by Mary Lukens seniors, a November 20 vocational conference in Rushville with college reps, and an extensive Hollywood trip narrative by Norma Sipes detailing hotel woes, studio tours, and encounters with Tab Hunter Marilyn Monroe and Esther Williams.
A Soil Conservation meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. in the Community Center auditorium to inform Ripley Township farmers and interested residents about conservation practices offered by the Soil Conservation Service. James Posey, Rush County soil technician, will be introduced. Bring a friend or neighbor.
Richmond Indiana announces Earlham College reports more than twenty foreign students from diverse nations. Four from Japan include Ying Yen Chang and Keiichi Ishibashi. others from Korea Iran and Jamaica. The article notes scholars and residents linked to international programs and local work.
A Division 21 American Legion Auxiliary officers party was held at Knights Town Horse Sunday at 3 pm. Bertha Beck and Norma McLain attended. Refreshments, Bingo, and gifts for each division girl noted. A stated meeting is set for December 5 at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Ona Hunt Lenore Thompson and Agnes Hensler shopped in Indianapolis Monday.
Chicago couple Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Heifner stayed with Mrs. Leslie Heifner and mingled with families including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stephenson near Maxwell and the Fenner and Fowler households for a turkey dinner. Other entries note Lena Newsom’s return from a visit near Mays, a sick child improving, and visits by Howard Hackett of Plymouth and Ben Shankland of Kendallville plus Arlie Reeves of Fountain Town with local families.
The McCoys thank the people of Carthage for cards sent to their daughter Ada Coleen while she was in Cincinnati hospital. Ada Coleen is doing well and progressing daily.
Twice Four Bridge Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Bertha Beck's home. Honors were awarded to Mary E. Mooreist Maud Barbour and Flossie McCorkle. Refreshments were served.
A sermon urging careful listening to scripture. It stresses hearing with discretion to avoid false doctrine, hearing attentively to retain truth, and hearing with faith to gain further understanding. The piece weaves Bunyan and Wesley references, noting growth comes to those who seek to impart truth and share insight.
A long list details numerous Thanksgiving dinners and visits across Greenfield Noblesville Mays Pendleton Carthage Dublin Indianapolis Anderson Knights Town New Castle and Wilkinson. Relatives and friends gathered at numerous homes including the Heim Addison Overman Moore Bash and Moore families, with guests from nearby towns.
Six members of the Womans Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mary Grays home. With the president absent, Mrs Mildred Nigh, Mrs Thelma Cooper led the business session and a discussion on future prospects followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Fortnightly Bridge Club met at 7 30 pm with Mrs Helen Graff hosting. Mae Moore and Ber tha Beck received honors. light refreshments served.
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