Charlottesville WCTU meets with Iona White and members
On the Beat reports Charlottesville W C T U held Friday gathering with Iona White. Emily Weaver played piano as Ethelda Stewart led singing of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms and Amazing Grace. Ida Jessup led devotions citing Proverbs 24 1 6 and told John Newton’s life story.
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W.C.T.U. Charlottesville Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Iona White
Amazing Grace
Emily Weaver
Ethelda Stewart
Ida Jessup
John Newton
Formosa
Nellie Macy
Boy Scout Troop 129 Plans Bear Creek Camporee
Carthage Troop 129 met at the library on Saturday October 15 with Scout Master Jim Whitfield and ten members. Ricky Patton passed Tenderfoot requirements. They discussed plans for a Bear Creek camporee starting Friday evening and ending Sunday afternoon with crate pickup from noon to 4 pm and departure at 4 30 pm. No regular meeting this Saturday.
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Boy Scout
Carthage
Jim Whitfield
Ricky Patton
Bear Creek
Birth of Rhonda Leigh Sommers in Valparaiso Indiana
Mr and Mrs Ronald Sommers of Outs Indiana announce the birth of their daughter Rhonda Leigh weighing seven pounds five ounces at Porter Memorial Hospital Valparaiso Indiana on Sunday October 16 Mrs Sommers is formerly Miss Carol Ew ing daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Ew ing Knightstown and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Ew ing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Sommers
Outs
Indiana
Rhonda Leigh
Porter Memorial Hospital
Valpariso
Sommers
Carol Ewing
Bill Ewing
Knightstown
Guy Ewing
Miller couple welcome Donna Lynn born October 8 1960
Mr and Mrs Roy Miller announce the birth of a daughter Donna Lynn weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces at Lebanon Hospital on October 8 1960. The mother Rose Miller formerly Rose Shutt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Shutt.
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Roy Miller
Donna Lynn
The
Lebanon Hospital
Miller
Rose Shutt
Russell Shutt
Birthday party and scout knives at Mrs McNibb home
The group met Monday night at Mrs. Richard McNibb’s home to celebrate Ricky Hampton’s and Vernon Little’s birthdays. They enjoyed cake and ice cream, and Mrs. McNabbs gave the boys Official Boy Scout knives. They also played football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McNibb
Ricky Hampton
Vernon Little
Rally Day and Home Coming at Walnut Ridge Friends Church
Rally Day and Home Coming will be at Walnut Ridge Friends Church on Sunday October 23. A male quartet from South Marion Friends Church Indiana will lead the music and Rev Louis Barrett former pastor will give the afternoon sermon at 2 p.m. A basket dinner is planned at noon. Guests are invited to attend and reconnect with friends.
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Walnut Ridge Friends Church
South Marion Friends Church
Marion
Indiana
Louis Barrett
Visits by Mrs Manche and family to Indianapolis
Mrs Mable Manche visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Max Manche and baby Craig in Indianapolis. On Sunday they stayed with Mr and Mrs Ronald Bussard and daughter Cherylene of Wabash Indiana. Mrs Manche was a guest Monday of Mr and Mrs Charles Roland and daughter Marita.
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Mable Manche
Max Manche
Craig
Indianapolis
Ronald Bussard
Cherylene
Wabash
Indiana
Charles Roland
Marita
Chi-Rho Group Meeting At Local Church
The Chi-Rho group gathered Monday at 7 pm with flag pledge by Drenda Mourey and Bible pledge by Karen Siler. Song leaders were Larry Bash and Roy Blessinger, lesson by Sherry McKain, clarinet duet for prayer by Sally Bash and Jeanie Stapp. The collection totaled $1.58. Prayers by Julie Ewing. Refreshments served by Billie Henley and Sharon Smith as games were played in the basement. Reporter Jeanie Stapp.
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Drenda Mourey
Karen Siler
Larry Bash
Roy Blessinger
Sherry McKain
Sally Bash
Jeanie Stapp
Julie Ewing
Billie Henley
Sharon Smith
Bentonville visit by Nelsons to Stants this Sunday
Mr and Mrs Logan Nelson visited Mr and Mrs Omar Stant in Bentonville Indiana this Sunday, sharing time and company in a local social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Nelson
Omar Stant
Bentonville, Ind
Ralph Harvey bid assues opportunity to district citizens
Editorial reaffirms Ralph Harvey as a credible candidate for Congress from Indiana's tenth district. It highlights his long public service record in Henry County and Indiana politics, notes his independence, and urges voters to elect a statesman to address pivotal national decisions. Reprinted from New Castle Courier Times, Jan. 15, 1960.
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Ralph Harvey
Congress
Tenth
Henry County
Mr. Harvey
Indiana General Assembly
Henry County Council
Harvey
Tenth District
Indiana
New Castle Courier Times
Parker Crawford Speech Highlights Indiana Growth Prospects
Lieu tenant Governor Crawford F Park er Republican nominee criticizes Welsh while outlining Southern Indiana progress. He cites new highways and bridges, a 15 mile plus 7 mile extension on Interstate 65, a planned Ohio River bridge, and the Evansville Henderson span. He notes Madison industry growth and urges a State Tourist Promotion Bureau to boost tourism and recreation facilities. Continuous rail and road improvements are presented as Democratic attack countered by Republican records.
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Crawford F. Parker
Rock Lake Park
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Ohio River
Falls Cities
New Albany
Taylorsville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Lafayette Street
Evansville-Henderson, Ky
U.S. 41
Lawrenceburg
Mauckport
Cannelton
Richmond
Virginia
St. Louis
Clark
Floyd
Madison
Chain Belt Company
C. G. Conn Company
Standard Glass Products Company
Glasstron
Madison Precision Industries
Department of Commerce and Public Relations
Monroe
General Assembly
Monroe County
Conservation Department
Earl Utterback
Welsh
Senate
Rush County United Fund drives support Kid Kanteen drive
Editorial urges support for the 1960 61 United Fund with emphasis on Kid Kanteen contributions labeled for Kid Kanteen use. It also promotes “Pull for Porky” to aid diverse projects. The issue also reports student activities from Carthage High School including cheerleader selections and senior PSAT testing.
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Rush County
United Fund
Weber couple returns home after regional trip
Mr and Mrs Hugh Weber returned home Saturday from a trip visiting West Virginia and Virginia. Mr Weber attended a Regional RCA meeting on Thursday and Friday at Clarksburg West Virginia.
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Hugh. Weber
West Virginia
Virginia
Weber
R.C.A
Clarksburg
Local Women Attend G O P Luncheon in Rush County
Mrs. Mary Joseph and other Carthage women attended the Rush County Women's Republican Club luncheon at Durbin Hall. Richard Ristine of Crawfordsville, a G O P lieutenant governor candidate, spoke to about 200 guests as county district and state candidates were introduced.
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Mary Joseph
Robert McKain
Richard Harrold
John White
R Rhodes
Carthage
Rush County
Women’s Republican Club
Durbin
Richard Ristine
Crawfordsville
Public invited to Rome Summer Olympics movie showing
Mr. Frank Guyatt presents a 16 mm color film of the Rome Summer Olympics at Carthage Community Center this Friday at 7 45 p m. Courtesy of The Carthage Grain Co. First local showing invites all residents to attend.
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Frank Guyatt
Rome
Carthage Community Center
Carthage Grain Co
Revival To Begin Sunday At Carthage Church
The Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church revival runs October 23 to November 6 1960 with services at 7 30 p m Each evening Rev Qwen Endris of Maple Hill Methodist and Rev Harlan Mayfield of Knightsville Methodist share preaching and singing duties Mayfield is Paul Mayfield’s brother from Carthage.
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Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church
Qwen Endris
Maple Hill Methodist Church
Harlan Mayfield
Knightsville Methodist Church
Paul Mayfield
Carthage
Rush County Hybrid Corn Field Day Set At Meyer Farm
The Rush County Hybrid Corn Field Day takes place Tuesday morning October 25 at 9 00 A M on the A Walter Meyer farm two miles south of Rushville on Old State Road No 3 Purdue agronomist G P Walker will assist with variety discussions The plot holds 24 hybrids including five blight resistant and one dwarf Variety Yields moisture and standing data will be shared along with demonstrations of ten soybean varieties and 18 grain sorghum varieties open to the public
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Rush County
A. Walter Meyer
Rushville Township
Meyer
Rushville
G. P. Walker
Purdue Agronomist
Rushville High School
Francis Beckner
Jackson Township
Phillip Willkie
Orange Township
Practice voting machines on courthouse second floor
Howard Ewbank Rush County Auditor reminds residents of practice voting machines on the courthouse second floor. With the elevator now in operation, access is easy and courthouse staff will help anyone learn the machine voting method. Courthouse hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with noon closing suspended until election time. Everyone is urged to become familiar with the machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ewbank
Rush Gcaugnty
Ewbank
Rush County Real Estate Sees Uptick in September Deeds
In Rush County, deeds processed under county recorder Isabelle Dill show September real estate activity totaling 286000, the third best month of the year. Farm sales reached 178000, small town transfers about 58000, and Rushville City sales 50000, with a life estate reserved in the transfer of 156.7 acres in Section 18 Township 15 Range 9 from Benjamin and Evelyn Neal to James Neal.
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Rush County
Isabelle Dill
Rushville
Benjamin
Evelyn Neal
James Neal
Rush County Corn Show Plans for 1960 Announcement
Plans for the 1960 Rush county Corn and Farm Products Show were announced after a joint meeting of the Rush County Better Crops Association and the Corn Show. The event runs December 15 to 17 with exhibits accepted from noon Friday and judging beginning then.
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Rush County
Rush County Better Crops Association
Harvey Arnold, Jr
Clarence Dyer
Lewis Lafuse
Father Dies Suddenly In Louisville At 62
Onis Hampton aged 62 died suddenly Thursday morning in Louisville. Frank Hampton of Carthage reports the death. The body was taken to Day and Carter Funeral Home in Bedford. Survivors include four sons Frank Joseph Grant Kenneth and two daughters Mrs Ralph Turpin and Mrs John Hert and his mother Mrs Ethel Hampton of Indianapolis.
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Onis Hampton
Louisville
Frank Hampton
Carthage
Day & Carter Funeral Home
Bedford
Frank
Joseph
Grant
Indianapolis
Kenneth
Lexington
Kentucky
Ralph Turpin
John Hert
Ethel Hampton
Den No 2 Visits Rushville Fire Station
A group from Den Moth re s led by Mrs. Virginia Whitfield toured the Rushville fire station. They learned about fire truck operations, call handling by firefighters, and the dormitory, gaining insights into fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den No. 2
den Mothre
Virginia Whitfield
Rushville
Hawkins and Hunts Visited Vevay and Madison This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Stanley Hawkins and Mr and Mrs Loyal Hunt spent the weekend in southern Indiana visiting Vevay and Madison. They were seen enjoying a relaxing trip on Sunday.
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Stanley Hawkins
Loyal Hunt
Vevay
Madison
Indiana
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