28 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1966
Page
1
The American Legion Auxiliary invites all to a card party at the Community Center basement on Wednesday November 2 from 1 to 3 pm. Euchre bridge and canasta games, prizes at each table and a door prize will be awarded. A smorgasbord of refreshments will follow during the social period.
The Rev Arie V Faris former minister of the Fletcher Methodist Church will observe his 80th birthday anniversary on Tuesday November 1 at the Sullivan Sides Home Nursing Home Sullivan Indiana Cards may be sent to him at Zee ite a van Nursing Home Sullivan Indiana
Weekend outing on the base marked an anniversary observance for Mr and Mrs Roy Scott of Riverton Indiana. They were overnight guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Robert Daniels and daughters at Merom and visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Arnett and family of Merom Sunday for Mr Arnett's birthday.
John Gates Jr , formerly of Carthage and Greenfield, is now a supervisor at the Western Electric Company plant in Shreveport Louisiana He is enrolled in a Managerial Seminar at Princeton New Jersey He and his wife Maxine and four year old daughter Jane Ellen reside at 2982 Risinger Drive Shreveport La 71109
The Carthage School 8th and 9th graders enjoyed a skating party Friday night at Maxwell Skating rink. They traveled by two school buses led by Robert Nigh and Elmer Fenner. Adults present included sponsors Tom Mercer and Mrs Merzer Vera Compton, along with several parents and guests.
All children in the school community are invited to the annual PTO Halloween party. They meet in front of the Tweedy Memorial Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on Monday October 31. Refreshments follow the program and prize awards for several categories.
Representative John A. Ruby will join Vivian Pearson on the morning radio show Visit with Vivian on station WSMT FM Greenfield 99.5 November 2 between 10 and 11 a.m. They will discuss the upcoming legislative session past accomplishments and youth in politics. Ruby says the appearance gives voters a chance to know the candidate and his views.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Winfield spent two weeks visiting their daughters during his vacation from the State Bank of Carthage. They traveled by plane to Jackson Michigan to see Fred I Doebber and family and Jon. They then stayed five days with J Spencer Lloyd in Dallas and visited J Boone and son in Austin before returning home Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charlies Elmore and their son Chris of Carthage joined twenty five Rushville Saddle Club members for a weekend camping trip and horseback riding in Boose County.
Abva, a Carthage student, suffered serious eye injuries after a chemical explosion at Ralph and Ada McClurg’s home. The accident occurred Tuesday after school when he and two classmates mixed chemicals in the yard. He received care at Rush Memorial Hospital and Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis. witnesses were Mike McClurg and Terry Shutt.
Mrs. Tom Mercer and co host Mrs Gary McClurg hosted the Homemakers Ago go Club meeting Tuesday with thirteen members present. James Neal presided as president guiding the Creed roll call minutes and reports. Mrs Fitch taught Yeast Bread demonstrated onion bread samples and lessons. Members voted to send Christmas gifts to New Castle State Hospital. Song of the month Old Auld Lang Syne led by Mrs Reg card Trowbridge. Cider and doughnuts served.
About 46 000 Indiana State Teachers Association members will attend the 113th annual Conference on Instruction October 27 and 28 with sessions in Indianapolis and divisional meetings in Fort Wayne South Bend Hammond Evansville Jeffersonville and Muncie. ISTA leaders say a strong school system is the teachers and administrators shared concern and that teachers deserve a voice in decisions affecting public schooling.
Members and guests met at the Community Center for a workshop on flower arrangements. Mrs. James Miller of Carthage joined the Garden Club as a new member. A Hobby Show in Indianapolis was announced for November 3 to 13, with fourteen members and six guests present. Local visitors included Mrs. Bill Gatewood Mrs. Robert McKain Mrs. Hugh Trowbridge and Mrs. Hubert Hunt.
Rep. Richard L. Roudebush spoke at a Carthage rally urging a strong administration and Congress to stabilize the dollar and curb deficits. He criticized Great Society spending, warned inflation harms retirees, and called for responsibility over federal programs and crime, citing rising food prices and waste.
CHS student roster lists grades 7 to 12 with names such as Darlene Barry Paula Grandison Wanda Henderson Dax Hunt and others. Home Ec class featured a Consumer Power Company demo detailing refrigerator choices freezing tips and packing materials for thrift and health. Roy G. Brooks 62 dies in Milroy after illness with survivors including a daughter Marian Howe and son Wilson Brooks.
Carthage Lions Club finished its walnut drive shipping 1100 bushels of green walnuts to nurseries in six states. Landowners provided gathering access while a Walnut Committee named James Ellis, Leonard Jackson, and Tom Shields led efforts. Next Lions meeting is visitation night at Mays Lions Club on November 10. Parish of Knightstown and multiple Carthage residents report hospital surgeries with various outcomes.
Hunt and Sherry McKain led the local Teen Ambassadors at the yearly meeting in Cleveland. Fifty Friends attended three services across three churches, with one service Saturday and two on Sunday.
The annual summer band program and basketball preview were showcased last Monday at the local gym. Bob Edwards honored band members for faithful participation while Bud King and Jim Weber led a talent preview and clinic for Carthage followers.
The Carthage High Raiders start the 1966-67 basketball campaign with a home opener Friday November 4 versus Southwestern. Coach King brings back lettermen as critics expect a fast and strong season from a tall skilled roster. The article lists the full schedule and notes band awards and New rules for fouls and player eligibility.
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