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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1958
Page
1
Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church invites all with no church home to Rally Day this Sunday October 19 aiming for 225 attendees. A special program is planned by the committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Campbell announce the birth of a son Stephen Lee, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces, born Sunday at Hancock County Hospital. He is the grandson of Mrs. Lee Goudy of Shirley and Mrs. Hattie Campbell of Carthage R. R.
A weekend gathering at Clifty Falls Inn in Madison Indiana included Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy Mr and Mrs Donald Ruby Mr and Mrs Forrest Moore all of Carthage and Mr and Mrs Walter Dhonau of Noblesville.
The Band Boosters group will hold a meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school building. All parents of band members are urged to attend.
Dick Henderson, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Henderson, received his release from the Army at Ft Bragg North Carolina on October 8. Pfc Larry Bramel of Ft Bragg North Carolina has been promoted to corporal in the Army.
Ricky Heim underwent a tonsillectomy at Rush Memorial Hospital on Monday. Phillip Leisure was moved by Hampton Ambulance from Rush Memorial to Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie on Monday.
The Chi Rho class met in the church basement at 7 00 p m with 22 members and 3 adults present. Rose Willey led songs Cynthia Pearson read Acts 5 Roy Wiley led prayer Mr Kendall read a story and the class discussed it. Refreshments were served by Phillip Manuel and Steven Ellis a News reporter Jeanie Stapp noted a nice time.
The Rush County Historical Society announces a Sunday afternoon meeting on October 19 at the Rushville Museum. An entertainment program and speaker are planned and the public is invited to attend.
A small gathering of 14 people studied Bible verses about Friendship at the Christian Church. Games followed with refreshments served by David Plue and Jimmy Carroll. The meeting closed with the Friendship Circle and the Lord's Prayer recited by all. Reporter Sherry McKain.
Mr and Mrs Howard Addison attended the regular monthly dinner meeting of extension workers and agriculture teachers Wednesday night hosted at Mr and Mrs Harold Clifton's home north of Rushville.
Mrs. George B. McNabb and Mrs. Richard McNabb attended a dinner meeting Thursday night of the Rush County Medical Auxiliary at the home of Mrs. Marvin Norris in Rushville.
Mrs Richard Harrold represented Ripley Township at the Rush County Chapter Red Cross meeting held October 9 at the Durbin Hotel Rushville with 19 members present. Delegates reported on the State Red Cross convention and discussed home nursing classes and a Carthage resident class with contact to Mrs Richard Harrold.
A group from East Street Christian Church toured the Emily Flinn Home in Marion last Friday and delivered canned goods. Attendees included Carolyn Kendall and son, Leslie Heifner, Dinnie Moore, Edith Hull, Ruth Cook, Ruth Jackson, Joanna Gibson, Bessie Reddick, Maude Shutt, Gertie Jessup, and Mae Welsh.
Carthage High School features senior class fundraisers selling cushions for ballgames while seniors prepare a mystery comedy Finders Creepers for November 14. News covers new teacher Mr. Walton, grade school activities, band contest win, student council plans, and gossip column notes.
Carthage P T O met October 14 in the high school study hall with devotions by Harry Cooper. President Robert Shockney led business, reporting a $143.05 fall festival profit and thanking volunteers. Don Odle of Taylor University spoke on his group’s ventures and the need for moral action. The next meeting is November 11.
Mr and Mrs Odell Pitts and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and family in Spiceland. Mrs Inez Binford from Holland Virginia visited at her Carthage farm home. R R Evelyn Utterll of Ame Indiana was a Sunday guest of Miss Donna McCorkle.
A free ham and bean supper sponsored by Republican candidates and the Rush County GOP Central Committee will be at 5 30 p m Friday in the Carthage Community Center. Candidates for trustee and advisory board in Center Jackson Posey and Ripley Townships will attend and be introduced. Congressman Ralph Harvey will speak. he is noted for long public service and his role on the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mrs Norma McKain Mrs Bertha Beck and Mrs Mary Draper attended the 10th district American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Farmland Legion Home Tuesday.
Walnut Ridge Friends Church begins revival on October 19 with Evangelist Rev. Joe Reese a Van Wert, Ohio pastor. Local pastor Robert A. Morris of Anderson has accepted a call to assist and will preach Sunday morning and evening October 19, urging public participation through November 2.
The Carthage Lions Club met at the Community Center with strong attendance. President Jack Tweedy led a business session and plans were set for a pancake supper on November 1 with co chairs Hubert Hunt and Frank Hampton. Members also agreed to again collect walnuts for a club project and noted a visit to Manila Lions Club on November 10. Bayard Baker, a former member, attended and spoke.
A humorous roster of archetypal figures from public life and everyday work, praising restraint and kindness while poking at flaws. The piece catalogs politicians, fans, drivers, waitresses, preachers, teachers, editors, lions, students, clerks, and neighbors, mixing affectionate caricature with social commentary.
The Community Center reports records from the 1958 Fall Festival with total income 3209.36 and net proceeds 2710.60. Donations of 719.30 boosted the balance, with itemized receipts from clubs, raffles, booths, rides, and events and expenses totaling 498.76. The Tweedy Memorial Center thanks all contributors and helpers.
A Rushville couple dies in a linked accident at their Carthage area farm. John Hay, 67, died after a 14 foot fall while repairing a corn crib. Ina May Hay, 61, passed away later from a stroke sparked by her husband's death. They leave five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, plus other relatives. Double funeral services set for Friday at Wyatt Moore Memorial.
The Carthage Camera Club met at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Carthage Community Center for the October gathering. President Cecil Pike led a short business session with secretary Iva Cook. Mr and Mrs Howard Henley showed photos from a trip to the northwest states and Canada for guests.
Farmers report good yields with soybeans and corn stored locally. Corn moisture runs around 23 percent for this time of year. Residents discuss using rye as a green manure after soybeans to restore nitrogen, check soil nutrients, and reduce erosion. A new Ripley Township Junior 4-H Club for grades 3-6 forms, officers not yet elected.
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