Two Divorces Filed in Rush Circuit Court
Two local divorce actions are filed in Rush Circuit Court. Robert Eoff seeks a divorce from Ruby Eoff with wedding set for June 5, 1941 and separation August 15. Shirley Kay Ruby sues Michael Clyde Ruby seeking custody. they married October 24, 1959 and separated August 1. filed by next friend Paul Mc Corkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Robert Eoff
Ruby Eoff
Eoff
Shirley Kay Ruby
Carthage
Michael Clyde Ruby
Paul McCorkle
Hawkins Attend Letts Church Homecoming Rally Day
Mr and Mrs Stanley Hawkins spent Sunday at the Letts Methodist Church Homecoming and Rally Day where their son in law Rev Gene Miller serves as minister They were guests of Rev and Mrs Gene Miller and their daughter Lynn Ann Lynn Ann stayed with her grandparents until Tuesday
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Stanley Hawkins
Letts Methodist Church
Gene Miller
Lynn Ann
Den 2 Scout Den Meets at Den Mother's Home
Cub Scout Den No 2 met Wednesday afternoon at Virginia Whitfield's home. They played games sang songs and practiced a skit for the pack meeting. Refreshments were served. Roy Edwards served as chief denner. Mr and Mrs Howard Mann of Carthage bought the Anna Phelps home on South Main Street Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Whitfield
Howard Mann
Carthage
Anna Phelps
South Main Street
P. T. O. Halloween Party in Carthage Details
The Carthage P.T.O. sponsors a community Halloween party on Monday October 31 at 7 30 p.m. at the Community Center for school children and younger. Prizes will be awarded for best couple funniest ugliest most original and best ghost.
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Carthage P.T.O
Ice Revue Attendees See Holiday On Ice
Mr and Mrs Gene Richmond and daughter Lisa Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberts Miss Beth Roberts and John Goble of Knightstown attended the Holiday On Ice of 1961 at the Indiana Coliseum in Indianapolis last Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Richmond
Lisa
Hugh Roberts
Beth Roberts
John Goble
Knightstown
Indiana Coliseum
Indianapolis
Cinerama Fans Attend Indiana Theater Showing
Mrs. Ed Carroll Mrs. George Roland of Carthage and Mrs. Charles Roland of Knightstown attended a Cinerama movie Sunday afternoon at the Indiana Theater in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Caroll
George Roland
Carthage
Charles Roland
Near Knightstown
Indiana Theater
Indianapolis
Pack meeting skit practice and races at McNabb home
On October 24, 1960, at Mrs. Richard McNabb’s home, the group rehearsed the pack ritual, performed a skit for the upcoming pack meeting, and held races. Refreshments followed. Band Boosters plan a meeting November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the school. parents urged to attend.
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den Inet
Richard McNabb
Carthage
Meeting Notice for Community Betterment Association
A meeting of the Community Betterment Association is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m at the Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Betterment Association
Holiday on Ice of 1961 draws Fenner family to Indianapolis
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fenner and their son Larry attended Holiday on Ice of 1961 at the Coliseum in Indianapolis last Thursday night. Rally Day Sunday will be observed October 30 at Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. and church at 10 30 a.m.
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Elmer Fenner
Larry
Colisuem
Indianapolis
Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church
Local men show improving health at area facilities
Ed Ruby convalesces at his home east of Carthage with improving condition. H. E. Henley progresses slowly at Rush Memorial Hospital. Ell Stephens admitted to Rush Memorial Hospital Monday for treatment and observation.
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Ed Ruby
Carthage
H. E. Henley
Rush Memorial Hospital
Ell Stephens
Chi Rho Hayride At Alexander Farm
Chi Rho members met at the church at 4:00 PM for a hayride and wiener roast. Seventeen Chi Rho'ers and four adults attended at the Frank Alexander farm, then rode back to town.
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CHI Rho
Frank Alexander
Jeanie Stapp
Troop 129 Camporee Highlights Frosty Night Camping
Local Troop 129 from Carthage joined about 500 Scouts from four counties at Bear Creek Scout Reservation for the 50th anniversary Council Camporee. Panthers win several events, Tenderfoot pins awarded, and one wrist injury noted as the group returns tired but pleased.
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Carthage
Bear Creek
Connersville
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Jim Whitfield
Lee Patton
Alva Brown
Panther Patrol
Flaming Arrows
Larry Nigh
Ricky Patton
Rushville
Adventure Trail
Kims
Gary
Kenneth Bush
Home From South America
Mr. H. A. Ruby arrived in Indianapolis Saturday night by plane from Caracas Venezuela for a vacation with Mrs. Ruby and sons David and John Allen.
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H. A. Ruby
Indianapolis
Caracas
Venezuela
Former resident dies after illness in Michigan
Sam Gold age 63 of Newaygo Michigan and formerly of Carthage died Tuesday morning at Fremont hospital after a sickness since February. Survived by wife Inez Gold son Samuel J. Gold of Detroit daughter Katherine Ferrer of Indianapolis three brothers and eight grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at Newaygo.
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Sam Gold
Newaygo
Michigan
Carthage
Freemont, Michigan
Inez Gold
Samuel J. Gold
Detroit
Katherine Ferrer
Indianapolis
Campaign smear tactics in Indiana election critique
The piece condemns a Democratic smear campaign in Indiana aimed at the Republicans and Crawford Parker, arguing voters should favor Parker and Nixon over Welsh and Kennedy. It attacks alleged lies about highway miles, questions funding and legality, and urges Rush County voters to support sustained governance and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Party
Indiana
Carthage Radio Shop celebrates 25th anniversary with cooking demo
Public service representative Mrs Patricia Harter will conduct a cooking demonstration at the Community Center on Thursday November 17 as part of Carthage Radio and Appliance Shop 25th anniversary celebration. Special entertainment planned. details to follow in next week’s Citizen.
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Patricia Harter
Home Service
Public Service Co
Carthage
Citizen
Parker pledges more dual lanes in Indiana races
Kentland Indiana October 27 Republican nominee for governor Lieutenant Governor Crawford Parker pledged rapid completion of dual lane projects on U S Routes 41 and 52 from Indianapolis to Chicago if Republicans win the state election. He cited 44 miles still single lane and outlined planned widenings including Route 41 between U S 30 and Cook in Lake County funded by a 2 cent gas tax increase.
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Highway Department
Claypool
Indiana
Here
Rushville
Seymour
Jeffersonville
Lebanon
Winchester
Richmond
Carthage
Rush County
Welsh
State Department and Commission
Mr. Welsh
Kentland
Ind
U.S
Indianapolis
Chicago
Crawford F. Parker
Newton County
Kentland High School
Parker
Lafayette By-Pass
Templeton
Benton County
Morroco
Kankakee River
Lake Village
Morroco-Lake Village
Eas
Lake County
Republican
Cook
UNICEF Drive by Junior Choir Nets Pennies for Children
The Carthage Friends Church Junior Choir conducts a Trick or Treat for UNICEF drive in Rush County. Members collect pennies 6 30 to 7 30 p m in designated areas with badges and labeled containers. Proceeds go to county officials for vaccines and medicines aiding hungry and sick children worldwide.
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Carthage Friends Church
Unicef
Carthage
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
United Church Women
Ministerial Association
Rush County
Herman Parker
Richard Norris
Rushville
Harvey States Views on Veterans Legislation
Former Congressman Ralph Harvey spoke at the Barracks of Veterans of World War I in New Castle about veteran legislation. He urged fair consideration for veterans, supported most proposed programs, but opposed a $100 monthly pension for all honorably discharged WWI veterans. He called for continual review of benefits and improved veterans hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Harvey
10Th Congressional District
William G. Smith
New Castle
Theodore Pfenninger
Indiana
Harvey
Congress
America
Six ladies attend WSCS Fall Meeting in Shelbyville
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service at the Shelbyville Trinity Methodist Church attended an all day WSCS Fall Group Meeting last Thursday. Present were Mrs. Raymond Kennedy, Mrs. Roy Stanley, Mrs. Wallie Gold, Mrs. Edward Fenner, Mrs. Russell Roland, and Mrs. Charles Whitfield.
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WSCS
Shelbyville
Trinity Methodist Church
Sir
Raymond Kennedy
Roy Stanley
Wallie Gold
Edward Fenner
Russell Roland
Charles Whitfield
Election figures hold the key to Indiana’s local races
The Indiana State Chamber warns that individual votes matter in the 1960 general election. Analyses show per precinct margins in House contests as tight as two to four votes and one county with only four votes statewide, while 112 voters per precinct did not vote. The Census estimates 2,784,000 voting age residents, with expected turnout near 2,012,800 if 1956 participation holds.
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Indiana
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Jack E. Reich
State Chamber
Reich
House of Representatives
Indiana Senate
United States Bureau of the Census
Washington Township Tops Rush County United Fund Drive
Washington Township completed its fundraising goal and exceeded it by about 10 percent, with volunteers praised for their businesslike effort. Drive chairman Mrs. Alton Gordon thanked all workers and givers, while Frank Moore urged every township to finish soliciting by Friday October 28 to complete the county drive. Dr. Kenneth Wedeking urged solicitors to continue and finish immediately for timely audit reports.
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Washington Township
Rush County United Fund
Alton Gordon
Elks Club
Kenneth Wedeking
Drive
Lions Club Meeting Allocates Funds to Local Groups
The Carthage Lions Club met at the Community Center with president Hubert Hunt presiding. Members voted to donate $250 to the Community Betterment Association and $25 to United Fund while Rev. Everette Chapman delivered an inspiring talk.
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Lions Club
Carthage Lions Club
Hubert Hunt
Community Betterment Association
United Fund
Everette Chapman
Luncheon Guests for Mrs Dixon’s Thursday Event
Luncheon guests for Mrs Harold Dixon included Mrs Donald Sparks and children and Miss Anne Gillard of Anderson and Miss Ada Chappell of Carthage.
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Harold Dixon
Donald Sparks
Anne Gillard
Anderson
Ada Chappell
Carthage
Leisure couple visits Privett family in Rushville
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Leisure were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Privett at Rushville.
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Noah Leisure
E. E. Privett
Rushville
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Ray Richmond
den NO
Chief Denner Roy Edwards
Scout News
South America
Crawford Parker
Knox County
Indiana General Assembly
Mr. Parker
Nixon
Kennedy
KLR
Mrs. Patricia Harter
Home Service Representative Public Service Company
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