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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1962

Page

1

Vacation spent with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gulley and family returned home Saturday after a week in Waukegan Illinois as guests of Rudolph Mack and daughters. They also visited Earl Van Wyk and daughters Charles Jones and daughter of Chicago and Arnold Gulley and family of Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Raymond Gulley Waukegan Illinois Rudolph Mack Earl van Wyk Charles Jones Chicago Arnold Gulley Milwaukee Wisconsin

Rev Jack Wallace to study at Methodist Theological School

Rev. Jack Wallace of Carthage will attend the Methodist Theological School at Delaware Ohio near Columbus this fall. He ministers at Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church and is entering his second year of study.

Jack Wallace Carthage Methodist Theological School Delaware Ohio Columbus Wallace Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church

Lafuse brothers sweep placings at state fair junior livestock

Kim Lafuse earned 3rd with a Shorthorn heifer Craig Lafuse took 4th with a Shorthorn heifer and 14th in the Angus steer 4 H division while Mike Lafuse placed 9th with a Shorthorn heifer. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lafuse.

Kim Lafuse Craig Lafuse Mike Lafuse Lewis Lafuse

Whitfields and neighbors enjoy Versailles Park trip

Mr and Mrs James Whitfield and family returned home Labor Day after a week at Versailles State Park. Mr and Mrs Bob Zimmerman and family spent from Friday to Monday at the park.

Versailles Park James Whitfield Labor Day Versailles State Park Bob Zimmerman the Park

Mrs Lynch and Daughter Enter Medical Center for Observation

Mrs. Jack Lynch of Shirley and daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Lukens was admitted to the Medical Center in Indianapolis on Wednesday for observation.

Jack Lynch Shirley Maurice Lukens Medical Center Indianapolis

Knightstown Coin Club Show and Sale at Carthage Center

The Knightstown Coin Club hosts a show and sale this Sunday at the Carthage Community Center with displays from many dealers. Officials expect about a thousand attendees and include cooperating clubs from New Castle Rushville and Carthage. Open to the public with lunch served at noon. doors open at 9 a.m.

Knightstown

Charlottesville Driver Charged After Knights Town Road Crash

Fred Smith, 55, of Charlottesville, faces two counts after a Saturday night crash on Knights Town Road north of Carthage. Smith allegedly operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving after sideswiping Janet Tiller, 22, of Indianapolis. Smith’s car and damage estimates are $200 and $450 respectively. he was spotted at a Carthage parking spot by Town Marshal Hugh Trowbridge and State Trooper James Kleiman arrested him.

Charlottesville Knightstown Carthage Fred Smith Janet Tiller Indianapolis Smith Hugh Trowbridge James Kleiman

Leslie Eugene Cole and Sons buy Aberdeen Angus cows

Leslie Eugene Cole and Sons of Carthage bought seven purebred Aberdeen Angus cows from Ted Lackey of Bedford Indiana.

Leslie Eugene Cole and Sons Carthage Ted Lackey Bedford Indiana

Hospital Admission for Mrs Beatrice Bannister in Bartholomew County

Mrs Beatrice Bannister entered Bartholomew County Hospital Friday evening August 31. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Whitfield of Carthage and is assigned to room S-212.

Beatrice Bannister Bartholomew County Hospital Bannister Henry Whitfield Carthage

Miracle Tobacco Sprouts From Grave Sod Mystery

Carthage resident Lewis Donoho finds tobacco plants growing where sod was removed for a grave. He swears he never planted them and wonders how seeds appeared in the dirt, suggesting the plants germinated unexpectedly near his South Main Street home.

Ripley Lewis Donoho Carthage South Main Street Donoho Lewis

School Open Enrollments and Staff Listed

The note lists faculty assignments including Ronald Baker-Math Assistant Coach Odessa Hieschke Vocational Home Economics Lunch Supervisor Eugene Gardner Social Studies and Driver Education Ina Hopper Music Roy Huston Math and Science Larry Jordan Math Science Varsity Coach and Guidance Director Charlotte Mercer Business and Yearbook Sponsor William Mills English Social Studies Librarian Nancy Ruby English Spanish and School Publications Robert Wright Vocational Agriculture Science Industrial Arts and Audio Visual Phoebe Jordan English and Physical Education B E Smith Principal Gloria Plank Secretary and Treasurer Enrollment totals by grade 1 through 12 424 total Kindergarten registration details with date times and age requirements and class sponsors for grades 7 through 12. Campo county baseball schedule and cafeteria menu with dates and times are also listed.

Ronald Baker Odessa H. Bieschke Eugene R. Gardner Ina W. Hopper Roy Huston Larry Jordan Charlotte Mercer William F. Mills Nancy A. Ruby Robert Wright Phoebe Jordan B. E. Smith Gloria L. Plank

T. O. Meeting Set For Cooperative Supper

The Parent Teachers Organization will host a cooperative supper on Tuesday September 11 at 6 30 at the Community Center. Members families and parents are invited to attend to meet the new school faculty members.

T.O Parent-Teachers Organization

Mrs Ralph Truitt Admitted To Good Samaritan Hospital

Mrs Ralph Truitt of near Carthage was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati on Friday and is expected to stay at least a week. Her room number is S500.

Ralph Truitt Carthage Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati

Mays Kindergarten Opens September 11

The Mays School Kindergarten announces its first meeting will be Tuesday September 11 at 1 pm. Regular meetings continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the school lunchroom with parents registering children aged five by year end at the school office September 4 to 7. A 150 cent registration fee applies.

Fred Flick MAYS Mays School

Local Families Relocate To Indiana Towns

Mr and Mrs Mike Ruby and daughters moved from Carthage to New Palestine for future residence. Mr and Mrs Paul Jackson and infant son moved from Leonard Jacksons home to their new home at Hobart area Mobart Indiana. Jackson will teach at River Forest School near Hobart after attending Ball State summer sessions.

Mike Ruby Carthage New Palestine Paul Jackson Leonard Jackson Mobart Indiana Jackson River Forrest School Hobart Ball State

Ewing Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Carthage Church

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ewing of Carthage marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception at the Carthage East Street Christian Church basement from 2 to 4 pm. About 175 friends attended as guests signed in and bouquets of yellow roses highlighted the decor. The couple, married September 4, 1912, have a daughter Gailding and two sons William H. and Merrill, plus 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Out-of-town guests came from Chicago, Greenfield, Indianapolis, and Arlington among other cities.

Guy Ewing Carthage Carthage East Street Christian Church Julie Ewing Ewing Robert Stout Near Arlington A. R. McQueen Chicago Gailding Greenfield William H Greenfield and Merrill Ill Ft. Madison Iowa Kalamazoo Mich Keuts Indiana Indianapolis Mt. Comfort Noblesville New Castle Dunreith Rushville Arlington

Band Boosters Elect New Officers

The Carthage Band Boosters met at the school house Tuesday evening. Betty Brooks opened the meeting and the treasurer reported expenses. Mary Eleanor Bush was elected president, Mrs Perry vice president, and Edna N Kennedy secretary and treasurer. A rules committee was appointed for band uniforms.

Carthage Band Betty Brooks Mary Eleanor Bush Perry Edna N. Kennedy

Birth of Michael David Magers at Hancock Memorial Hospital

A son named Michael David Magers was born Friday August 31 at Hancock Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Samuel R Magers. Grandparents are Mrs Mary Magers of New Palestine route 1 and Mr and Mrs Dale E Copple of Carthage route 1. Mrs Magers was formerly Mrs Nancy L Copple.

Samuel R. Magers Michael David Hancock Memorial Hospital Mary Magers R. R New Palestine Dale E. Copple Carthage Magers Mras Nancy L. Copple

Local People Win State Fair Awards in 4H Exhibits

Marilyn Gray of Center Township capped the grand prize for the best barrow carcass in the 4H contest. Janet Gray and other 4H members earned multiple honors in Open Hampshire Swine, Wool, and Landrace divisions, while Judy Alexander represented Rush County in the 4H Dress Revue. David Eilis of Washington Township won a Stark-Wetzel trip award for overall 4H achievement and will tour NYC and Washington, D C.

Marilyn Gray Center Township Donald Gray Hampshire Janet Barrow Hampshire Barrow Hoosier Hampshire Walter Swain and Sons Posey Township Charles Norvell and Family Orange Township Joe Godby and Son Golden Dawn Farms Ripley Township Angus A. J. Meyer and Sons Noble Township Judy Alexander Joe Alexander Rushville Township Rush County Warren Kemple Doug Norris Steve Branam Beth Branam Tom Leisure Carole Norris Perry Stanley Dean Thompson Hank Godby Robert Stewart David Stanley Greg Ellis David Eilis Washington Township David George Bills New York City Washington, D. C

Public hearing on game hunting laws set for Monday

A public hearing is scheduled for Monday September 10 at 10 a.m. in Room 602 to discuss hunting seasons. Pheasant season runs November 10 30 with two cocks per day and 20 in possession, Hungarian Partridge November 10 December 20 five per day ten in possession, Rabbit November 10 1962 January 10 1963 five per day ten in possession. Season opens 8 a.m. CST first day. Research biologists predict a moderately fair season with some good local hunting. Spring pheasant reproduction was below expectations and quail and rabbit numbers are similar to last year.

State Office Division of Fish and Game

Sixteenth Annual Southeastern Indiana 4H Steer Show and Sale

186 steers from 120 4H Club members across 10 counties enter the Sixteenth Annual Southeastern Indiana District 4H Steer Show and Sale at Rush County fairgrounds livestock pavilion in Rushville. The Rushville Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with prizes and rosette ribbons for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, a large banner for the winner, and pens for exhibitors. Judge Jack Ragsdale of Prospect, Kentucky, will assess the entries. Rush County 4H members listed include David Logan, Max Heeb, Britt Buhler, Mike Buhler, and many others.

Indiana Rush County Merce Rushville Chamber of Commerce Rushville Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Jack Ragsdale Prospect Kentucky David Logan Max Heeb Britt Buhler Mike Buhler Robert McManus Craig Lafuse Mike Lafuse Joe Hodson Marilyn Jean Gray Gary Wissing Betty Wissing Patty Wissing Lloyd Wissing Michael Wissing Ralph Kramer Delbert Kramer Albert Kramer Ronnie Dalrymple Phil Dalrymple Connie Dalrymple Richard Walke Joe Amos Rickie Cole Mark VanNatta Mike VanNatta Arnold Leising Harold Leising Marvin Leising Nick White Tom Martz Myron R. Miller Dean S. Miller Stephen Hill David Readle Jim Innis Keith Murphy Darlene Murphy Rhea Dawn Murphy Jane Murphy

Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church Fair Planned Saturday

The Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church schedules a fair at its church grounds on Saturday September 15 starting at 1 p.m. Events include entertainment rides a supper and an auction of new and used items with further details in classifieds and next week’s issue.

Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church

Dance Instructor Miss McCorkle Opens Dixon Studio Classes

Miss Pat McCorkle of Carthage and Dixon Dance Studio in Connersville began dance classes here. She has taken over the dance pupils of Miss Pam Hunt who will enroll at Butler University in the fall.

Pat McCorkle Carthage Dixon Dance Studio Connersville Dixon Studio McCorkle Pam Hunt Butler Universi

Hampton couple welcome Tracy Lee at Rush Memorial

Mr and Mrs Frank Hampton announce the birth of a son named Tracy Lee weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces at Rush Memorial Hospital on August 31.

Frank Hampton Tracy Lee Rush Memorial Hospital

Houseguests of Mrs Iva Cook From Friday Until Labor Day

Mrs Iva Cook hosted guests Mr and Mrs William Saunders arriving Friday and visiting through Labor Day. The note lists their stay as a social arrangement typical of local society.

Iva Cook William Saunders

State Board of Health X Ray Unit to Visit Monday

The Rush County Tuberculosis Association brings a State Board of Health X Ray Unit to town parked at Container Corporation plant on South Main Street. It will operate Monday September 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm and Tuesday September 11 from 6:30 am to noon. Carthage Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority volunteers assist with staffing both sessions.

Rush County Tuberculosis Association State Board of Health Container Corporation South Main Street Carthage Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority Gloria Wells Annis Elmore Marie Weber Mary Tweedy Rush County Association

Carthage Fall Festival Plans Move to One Talent Night

The Carthage Fall Festival committee and Tweedy Memorial Center directors met to finalize plans. The talent show will be a single night titled Stars In Space with John Allen Ruby as chair and aides including Larry Jordan and Mrs. H A Ruby. The next festival meeting is scheduled for September 14 at the Community Center.

Carthage Fall Festival Committee Tweedy Memorial Center Hugh Trowbridge John Allen Ruby Stars In Space Ruby Larry Jordan H. A. Ruby Hubert Hunt Jack Tweedy Loyal Hunt Luther Hull Harold Ruby Robert McKain Ross Tweedy Ann Stager Kappa, Kappa Sigma Lee Patton Carthage Art Club

Social Notes Highlight Local Weekend Visits and Guests

Mr and Mrs Bill Akers attended The Red Skelton Show at the Coliseum Saturday afternoon. Multiple families and individuals from Rushville Carthage Vevay Nameless Marion and Franklin hosted or visited relatives and friends during the past week including Labor Day gatherings and dinners at various homes.

Bill Akers Red Skelton State Fairgrounds Clarence McNabb Wayne George B. McNabb McNabb del Monte Wagner Arlington Howard McCorkle Leonard Jackson Alma Reddick Russell Parish Phil Parish Janell Conner Near New Palestine Kenneth Rhodes Cincinnatii Charles Cheever Vevay Forrest Moore Kenneth Moore Vickie Marion Leon Whitfield Henry Whitfield Beatrice Banister James Lacy Ricky Spiceland Ozark Country Missouri Arkansas Donald Smith Phillip and Deidre Franklin Davis

Social Security Questions Answered for Indiana Readers

The column answers reader queries on Civil Service retirement, earnings limits for 65 plus, quarters required for 62 year olds, delayed birth certificates, applying without proof, and starting benefits at 62 while between jobs. It advises contacting the Civil Service Retirement Section and Social Security Office for proofs and confirms eligibility rules and adjustments.

Anthony J. Castle Social Security Administration National Road Richmond Ind Civil Service Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Social Security Office

Gunshot Wound Fatal To Local Man Edward Revolt

Edward Wayne Revolt, 31, of 400 North Walnut, died Tuesday from a gunshot wound after weeks under medical care. Born July 18, 1931 in Gas City to John and Fern Revolt, he lived in Carthage since age two. Survived by mother Fern, sisters Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Sullivan, brothers John and Donald. funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in Carthage at Hampton Mortuary with burial in Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown.

Edward Wayne Revolt North Walnut Co John Fern Greer Revolt Gas City Indiana Kroger Dairy Company Indianapolis Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church Fern Revolt Oliver Reed Leonard Sullivan Jr Carthage R. A Carthage Donald New Palestine Hampton Mortuary Jack Wallace Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown

Local families plan Labor Day weekend gathering

Mr and Mrs Louis Humes Mr and Mrs RC Martz and son Bob of Indianapolis Indiana spent Labor Day weekend with Dr and Mrs Cari Next Saturday September 15 starting at 1 pm plan to attend professional advertising notice

Louis Humes R. C. Martz Bob Indianapolis Ind Cari Pd. Adv

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