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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1961

Page

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Organ and Piano Recital by Mrs Garver’s Group III Studen ts

Group III students under Mrs. Lee J Garver present an organ and piano recital on Sunday October 29 at 2 30 p m at Center Christian Church. The public is invited. Featured performers include Donnie Stephens Debra Clawson Wanda Copley Claudia Butler Julie Coop Donna Wesley Vickie Master and many others.

Lee J. Garver Center Christian Church Donnie Stephens Debra Clawson Wanda Copley Claudia Butler Julie Coop Donna Wesley Vickie Master Vicki Tumilty Melissa Barker Theodosia Hartman Allen Hartman Verna Jean Tramel Carol Tramel Sally Bush Patty Tribby Julie Ewing Bernita Logan Joan Spence Diana Whitfield Judy Zimmerman Kathy Heim Ricky Heim Iva Lukens Ricky Tribby Sandra Carnes Linda Lamberson Bernice Lamberson Gayla Lamberson Darlene Worth Arlene Worth Priscilla Prichard Maribeth McManus

Rush County Coin Club Sponsors November 5 Show

The Rush County Coin Club will sponsor a coin show on Sunday November 5 1961 at the American Legion Building Rushville Indiana. The event runs 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free with lunch provided. Twenty bourse tables and coin displays are planned along with door prizes. Bourse chairman is Donald E Smith and display chairman is James E Newkirk.

Rush County Coin Club American Legion Rushville Indiana Donald E. Smith R. R. No James E. Newkirk Homer

General Telephone supervisors attend Fort Wayne training

R. Friedline, district plant supervisor in Rushville, is among 24 G T supervisors from Indiana at a two week course in personnel supervision in Fort Wayne. The program covers Technical Knowledge, Human Relations, and Distribution and Work Simplification.

R. Friedline Rushville Fort Wayne C. B. Hamsen

Homecoming Attendees Visit Butler Football Game

Mrs. James Ellis and family attended the Butler University homecoming football game on Saturday. After the game the group visited Jim Ellis, a Butler freshman, and attended an open house at the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House. The Christian Women's Fellowship will meet Thursday November 2 at the church with Mrs. Joanna Gibson and Mrs. Russell Shutt hosting.

James Ellis Steve Ellis Carol Ellis Cynthia Pearson Kit Porter Phillip Manuel Butler University Butler Jim Ellis Phi Delta Theta C.W.F Christian Women’s Fellowship Organization Joanna Gibson Russell Shutt

Weekend Trip and Lodge Homecoming Announced

Mr and Mrs Ross Tweedy enjoyed a Thursday to Sunday trip to the Smoky Mountains. Rush Lodge No 580 F and AM will host its annual Homecoming and Past Masters meeting next Wednesday night Nov 1. A 6 30 p m dinner is planned in the Community Center basement prepared by Eastern Star ladies, followed by lodge business and a guest speaker recognizing Past Masters.

Ross Tweedy The Smoky Mountains Rush Lodge No. 580

Birth of Charity Anne Shields in Carthage

Mr and Mrs Tom Shields of Carthage announce the birth of their daughter Charity Anne born October 21 at Hancock County Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.

Tom Shields Carthage R. A Charity Anne Hancock County Hospital

Hospital Patients Move Through Indianapolis and Carthage

Mrs Bill Howard entered St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis Sunday and underwent eye surgery Monday. Her room number is 127. Mrs Joyce Rhoades of Carthage entered Rush Memorial Hospital Sunday for treatment and observation.

Bill Howard St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis Joyce Rhoades Carthage Rush Memorial Hospital

UNICEF drive by local youth groups Halloween

Sunday night and Monday night youth groups from Friends Church and Christian Church plan trick or treat for UNICEF. They will seek pennies dimes and dollars to support the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and will carry UNICEF identification.

The Friends Church Christian Church Unicef United Nations International

Guest pastor to speak at Walnut Ridge meeting

Logan Smith of Day ton Ohio Friends Church will be guest speaker at Walnut Ridge Missionary Society on Friday November 3 at 7 30 p m He will describe his missionary work in Africa All are welcome to attend.

Logan Smith Dayton, Ohio

Carthage High School Honor Roll Lists 6th Grade Names

The Carthage High School No.6 First Six Weeks A Honor Roll includes 4th grade Kimberly Tweedy, 7th grade Darlene Barry and Daniel Hunt, 8th Michael Whitfield, 9th Arlene Ruby, 10th Stephen Marshall and Linda Miller, 11th Linda Harrold, 12th Lou Ella Magee and Jeannine Terhune. B Honor Roll features lists by grades with multiple students named. Also notes honor roll rules and a student column from CHSS with Halloween customs, staff, and a weekly menu.

Kimberly Tweedy Darlene Barry Daniel Hunt David Hunt Sherry McKain Sharon Sammons Susan Skinner Berniece Logan Janice Todd Larry White Wayne Sammons Karen Siler Peggy Addison Cynthia Brooks Reta Stanley Sue Ann Siler Kathy Geise Pam Hunt

Halloween Observance From Ancient Roots to Modern Festivities

The article traces Halloween origins from Pagan Holy Eve to Druids and Pomona celebrations. It notes spirits roaming on October 31 and the shift to a playful observance with carved masks and homemade lanterns, linking ancient customs to today’s fun.

Jeannine Terhune Rome

Yearbook Portraits Taken At Carthage By Henley Studio

Joe Cooney from Henley Studios photographed Carthage yearbook portraits on October 24, about 55 pictures including class officers organizations and sports. The session included lively posed shots and true to life photos. Ripley Needletwisters 4 H Club met October 19 with Linda Harrold presiding and officers elected for the year.

Joe Cooney Henley Studios Carthage Cooney Leo Foust Mills Leo Ripley Needletwisters Linda Harrold Diana Gross Sherry McKain Barbara Foustoe Jenny Asst Sue Mosier Janice Todd Susan Skinner Bonita Gatewood Kay Davis Judy Fannin Mary Jane Kathy Smith Darlene Smith Wanda Henderson Bieschkey

Basketball Preview And Clinic Planned For Nov 7

The Carthage High School Raiders host a basketball preview and clinic on Tuesday night November 7 with varsity and B teams in action. Coach Norman McCloskey explains new 1961 62 rules for fans, referees timers and cheerleaders will be present, and admission is a bar of soap or terry towel. The season opens Friday November 10 1961.

Carthage High School Norman McCloskey Raiders

Virgil Thomas Speaks at Carthage Lions Club Meeting

Virgil Thomas of Greenfield Lions Club was guest speaker at the Carthage club on Monday at the Community Center. He discussed Greenfield Lilly Co. research, presented the film Time For Searching, and the Walnut Project reported first shipment completed with a second ready. Donations to United Fund Drive and Carthage Volunteer Fire Department were announced. Plans for the 20th anniversary dinner on November 13, 1961 were set with Parvel Moore and Guy Ewing leading the committee.

Lion Virgil Thomas Greenfield Lions Club Carthage Lions Club Thomas Greenfield Eli Lilly Co Leonard Jackson Carthage Club America Robert Kendall United Fund Drive Carthage Volunteer Fire Department Parvel Moore Guy Ewing

Luncheon Attendees From Several Cities at Phi Delta Gamma

Mrs Harold Ruby of Carthage Mrs C W Worth of Milroy and Mrs Everett Hester of Arlington attended a Phi Delta Gamma Mother's Club luncheon at the Athletic Club in Indianapolis last Thursday.

Indianapolis Harold Ruby Carthage C. W. Worth Milroy Everett Hester Arlington Phi Delta Gamma Mother’s Club Athletic Club

Local Fireman Seek Resuscitator for Carthage Community

A campaign by the Carthage Volunteer Fire Department seeks donations to buy a portable back pack resuscitator. Displayed at the Fall Festival, the device breathes for the ill, supplies oxygen, and provides suction to clear obstructions. The unit would stay at the fire house with guidance for quick use by police or fire personnel in emergencies.

Carthage Carthage Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department

Minutes Report Officer Election And Adjournment

The secretary Barb Foust read and approved the minutes of the last meeting. The session concluded after a brief adjournment.

Barb Foust

Taylor University selects James Terhune editor in chief

James L. Terhune of Knightstown Indiana a Taylor University senior is named Editor in Chief of The Echo the semi monthly college newspaper The Echo has earned first class ratings from the Associate Collegiate Press and has honors from the Indiana Collegiate Press Association in recent years Terhune also chairs the Student Faculty Chapel Committee and is elected president of the International Collegiate Press Association He is the son of Albert R Terhune R R 1 Knights town Indiana Taylor University is a private accredited Christian liberal arts college.

Upland Indiana James L. Terhune Knightstown Taylor University the Echo The Echo Associate Collegiate Press Indiana Collegiate Press Association James International Collegiate Press Association Albert R. Terhune Taylor

Freshman Judy Kennedy Elected Corridor President at Shealy Hall

Judy Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Kennedy attends Purdue University. She was elected president of her corridor at Shealy Hall and serves on the student staff. Kennedy also assists therapists in the speech clinic twice weekly and plays piano for the Baptist Foundation while singing in the Federated Church choir.

Judy Kennedy Raymond Kennedy Purdue University Shealy Hall Miss Kennedy The Baptist Foundation Federated Church

Indiana State College junior Ronald Tuttle changes schools

Ronald Tuttle, son of Mrs. Frankie Tuttle of Carthage, is a junior at Indiana State College Terre Haute majoring in education. He attended Indiana University for his first two years of college, changing schools this year.

Charlotte Mercer Salem Center High School Angola Indiana Anderson College Miss Mercer Anderson High School Barber Carthage Ronald Tuttle Frankie Tuttle Indiana State College Terre Haute Ronald Indiana University

Rally Day Attendance Goal at Carthage Fletcher Church

The Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church sets a 200 attendance goal for Rally Day this Sunday October 29. A special program is planned and friends are invited to attend.

Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church

Newby Named Commercial Operations Engineer

Max W. Newby of St. Louis has been named Commercial Operations Engineer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company by Edwin M. Clark. He will oversee the General Commercial staff across five states and remains based at 1010 Pine Street, St. Louis.

Max W. Newby St. Louis Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Edwin M. Clark Newby Missouri-Illinois Southwestern Bell Washington University Pine Street Mr. Newby Nellie C. Newby Carthage Roy Newby

Mr and Mrs Flick Spent Saturday in Brown County

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flick traveled to Brown County for a Saturday outing staying for the day and returning home.

Mrs Fred Flick Brown County

Miss Bonnie Sue Howard Accepts Medical Lab Position

Miss Bonnie Sue Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Blackburn Howard of 402 S Main St Carthage graduated October 19 1961 from Elkhart University of Medical and Dental Technique Elkhart Indiana as a qualified Medical Laboratory X Ray Technician and has accepted a position with the Muncie Clinic Muncie Indiana.

Bonnie Sue Howard Blackburn Howard S. Main Street Carthage Elkhart University of Medical and Dental Technique Elkhart Indiana Howard Muncie Clinic Muncie

Greater Indianapolis Antique Show Opens At Murat Temple

The Murat Temple hosts the Greater Indianapolis Antique Show from Thursday Nov 2 through Sunday Nov 5. Over 50 000 items from 55 exhibitors will be on display valued at about 500 000 dollars with pieces including kerosene lamps spinning wheels and Art Glass. Admission 80 cents, hours 1 to 10 30 p m last day closing 6 p m. Reproductions prohibited and merchandise not allowed from gifts or new items. The show acts as a forum for collectors and promotes culture and home use ideas.

Murat Temple Indianapolis Sandy

Hubert Alexander Announces Bid for Joint State Rep Seat

Hubert R. Alexander of Rush County Indiana announced his candidacy for Joint State Representative from Rush and Henry counties pending the May 1962 Republican Primary. A Rush County farmer and WWI veteran he has served as Rush County Auditor and as state director of the Farmers Home Administration under Eisenhower. He is a longtime Republican worker and former commander of Rush Post 150 American Legion. He pledged economy in government and taxpayer representation if nominated.

Hubert R. Alexander Rush Henry County Alexander Rush County Indiana Farmers Home Administration Eisenhower Rush Post American Legion Knightstown Home Committee Kiwanis Methodist Church Republican Party Rushville Township Howard Ewbank

Visit by Carthage couple to Ironton son at Mobile Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Carl Foust of Carthage visited their son Joe Foust in Ironton Missouri. Joe is with the Mobile Medical Center in Missouri. They traveled from Friday morning to Sunday night.

Missouri Carl Foust Carthage R. R Ironton Joe Foust Mobile Medical Center

Carthage Band Candy Sale Plans Annual Booster Drive

Carthage Band members will hold their annual Candy Sale from November 1 to 15. Sponsored by the Band Boosters Organization, prizes will be awarded to the four students selling the most candy.

Carthage

Ida Stephens Dies In Hospital

Ida Mae Stephens 45 wife of Sgt Omer Stephens died October 23 1961 at Taylor Brown Memorial Hospital Waterloo New York after an extended heart illness She was born September 12 1916 in Louisville Kentucky Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs William Gracer Read ing Pennsylvania three sisters and one brother Services were held October 26 at Hampton Mortuary Carthage with Rev Paul Mayfield and burial at Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown Indiana

Ida Mae Stephens Omer Stephens Taylor Brown Memorial Hospital Waterloo New York Stephens Louisville Kentucky Carthage U.S. Army Romulus William Gracer Reading Pennsylvania Hampton Mortuary Paul Mayfield Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown Indiana

Mrs Mummert Dies in Knightstown Nursing Home

Elizabeth Mummert 85, longtime Knightstown resident, died Tuesday in a Muncie nursing home. Funeral services were held Thursday in Knightstown with burial at Shiloh Cemetery Rush County. Survivors include five sons Earl Russell Howard Mummert of Wilkinson Raymond Mummert of Muncie Chancy Mummert of Knightstown a sister Amanda Cupp Carthage a brother Rollie Jinks Rushville eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Knightstown Ind Sps Elizabeth Mummert Muncie Methodist Ogden Butcher Funeral Home Shiloh Rush County Earl Russell Howard Mummert Wilkinson Raymond Mummert Munciend

Coffman Rites for Wesley Coffman Held at Spiceland Church

Wesley H. Coffman 76 died suddenly at his Lewisville area home after years with State Farm. He was a Rush and Henry counties resident for five decades, active in Spiceland Methodist Church and Falmouth Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his widow Evelyn, eight children, two brothers, nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Spiceland Methodist Church with entombment in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville.

Wesley H. Coffman Lewisville Coffman R. R Henry County Rush-Henry County State Farm Mutual Insurance Company West Virginia Christopher Margaret Hedrick Coffman Evelyn Livesay Rush Henry Counties Spiceland Methodist Church Falmouth Masonic Lodge Thelma Delay Frances Terhune Knightstown M. Burton Coffman Loyd L. Coffman Spiceland Herman E. Coffman New Castle W. Howard Coffman Floyd Sam Coffman Lewisburg W. Va East Hill Shrine Rushville

East Street Church Groups Meet Monday in 1961

East Street Christian Church groups met Monday night October 23 1961 at the church. The assembly began at 7:00 with singing and a prayer by Mrs Arminta Ruby. Each group then studied separately with small offerings noted for SHSS CHIRHO and CYF groups.

East Street Christian Church Arminta Ruby LHS ChiRho C.Y.F Sh.s I.H.S Ethelgene Parish

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moore Return from Eight-Day Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moore came home Sunday from an eight day visit to their son Major Forrest Moore. They traveled through northern Texas border, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky on the return trip.

Forrest Moore Major Forrest Moore Midwest City Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky

Mrs Richard Harold and daughter Judy tour Cincinnati

Mrs Richard Harold and her daughter Judy, along with Mrs Robert McKain, made a business trip to Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Richard Harold Judy Robert McKain Cincinnati

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coin Club Rush Lodge Church News P.H T.T C.hss Judy F Larry N Larry F T.M J.G C.H.S Jane Jeannine T Sheila D Snake Pam H Linda M Carthage “Raiders H Mays Co. Tourney Morton New Salem Morristown Charlottesville Centerville Ralph Brenton Virgil Thomas Speaker Lions Club Purdue Indiana State Miss Howard Hubert Alexander Ida Stephens Mrs. Mummert Nursing W. H. Coffman
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