Local column rounds up town happenings and chatter
In a breezy community round up editor Ed Bly recalls heat wave memories and local notes. Fred Parish foresees a long winter with fuel stocks while John Medjeski’s band places 18th at the State Fair. school opens easing traffic concerns at First and Harrison as festival plans stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fred Parish
Fred
Herbie
John Medjeski
John
Marshal Trowbridge
First
Harrison Streets
Bud Stevens
Bud
Henry Stager
Clyde Ruby
Return from fishing trip back home
Mr and Mrs Frank Alexander Paul Scott and Earl Addison returned home Wednesday night from a ten day fishing trip at Pine Cliff Lodge Ely Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alexander
Paul Scott
Earl Addison
Pine Cliff Lodge
Ely
Minnesota
Sanford Hill Moved to Rush Memorial Hospital After Stroke
Sanford Hill was removed to Rush Memorial hospital Wednesday in the Thompson ambulance after suffering another stroke last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Hill
Rush Memorial Hospital
Thompson
Miss Marianne Lauber to Teach in Indianapolis Schools
Miss Marianne Lauber, a former teacher in local schools, and her parents have returned to their Indianapolis home after a summer vacation in Germany. She will teach in the Indianapolis schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Lauber
Indianapolis
Germany
Lauber
Mrs Sipe Breaks Arm After Fall in Rushville
Mrs Anna Sipe fell at the corner of First and Main streets in Rushville Friday evening and broke her right arm at the wrist.
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Sipe
Anna Sipe
First
Main Streets
Rushville
Move to new home for Hawkins family in Muncie
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hawkins and their son Mark have moved into a new residence at 215 Greenbrier in Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Hawkins
Mark
Greenbrier
Muncie
Weekend Guests From Ohio Visit Mansfield Family
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore of Wellington and Mr. and Mrs. Roy O'Haire of Cleveland were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stevens and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Moore
Wellington
Ohio
Roy O’haire
Cleveland
Warren Stevens
Cleveland and Kansas City double header attended by notable locals
Attendees for the Labor Day double header in Cleveland included Russell Cocky Shutt Gary Allen McClurg Larry Little and Charles Elmore. The event showcased the ball game between Cleveland and Kansas City in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Cocky) Shutt
Gary Allen McClurg
Larry Little
Charles Elmore
Cleveland
Kansas City
Ohio
Smorgasbord Dinner At Carthage Church Saturday
Carthage Christian Church hosts a smorgasbord dinner this Saturday September 17 served by the Sunshine Circle. Adults pay 1.25 and children 0.75 with serving starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Christian Church
THE
Sunshine Circle
Rites Held For Arthur Wolf
Arthur Wolf 83 of Indianapolis founder of the State Automobile Insurance Association and chair man of its board died Monday at Methodist hospital Indianapolis He was treasurer and a trustee of the ISSC Home a life member of the Spanish American War Veterans Association and Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children Surviving are his widow daughter step son granddaughter two brothers and a sister Funeral services were held Thursday at North Methodist church with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wolf
Indianapolis
State Automobile Insurance Association
Methodist Hospital
ISSC
Spanish-American War Veterans Association
Shrine Hospital For
North Methodist Church
Morristown
Pentalpha Masonic Lodge
Stella Rigdon
Florida
Crown Hill Cemetery
Tommie's Service Leased to James Ellis in Carthage
The garage and equipment of Tommie's Service were leased to James E. Ellis who has worked at the Carthage location for years. Thomas Bush owner becomes mechanical engineer at Container Corporation with HQ at Anderson Box factory. Mrs Ellis assists in office duties. Management began September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie
James Ellis
James E. Ellis
Carthage
Thomas Bush
Container Corporation
Anderson Box
Mrs. Ellis
Ellis
Dorothy Herkless Undergoes Surgery At Methodist Hospital
Miss Dorothy Herkless remains confined at Methodist Hospital after undergoing surgery last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Herkless
Methodist Hospital
Local Girl Places In State 4H Speaking Contest
Carol Ewing of Ripley Township earned a red ribbon in the State 4H Club Public Speaking Contest at the State Fair 4-H Auditorium. Forty two youths from 27 counties spoke on 4-H and community topics with Carol discussing Homemaking as A Career. First place winners Beth Ann Kirkpatrick Benton County and Fred Ruebeck Marion County win trips to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ewing
Ripley Township
Carol
William Ewing
Washington, D. C
Beth Ann Kirkpatrick
Benton County
Fred Ruebeck
Marion County
Buck Bargain Nites at Sky Drome Drive-In
Buck Bargain Nites begin Tuesday September 13 at Sky Drome Drive-In. The first two adults per car pay 50 cents each. rest admitted free on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for the 1955 season. Features include Son of Sinbad and Jail Bait. Judge Supply Co awards a $125 aluminum lawn umbrella on September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SKY Drome Drive-In
Sky Drome
Dale Robertson
Sally Forrest
Dolores Fuller
Judge Supply Company of
New Castle
Carthage School Reports Enrollment Totals 458
Principal Ira J Meade announces Carthage school enrollment reaches 458 for the year with a few students still out. Class counts show Grade 1 44 Grade 2 48 Grade 3 ? Grade 4 40 Grade 5 388 Grade 6 45 Grade 7 41 Grade 8 37 Grade 9 84 Grade 10 34 Grade 11 29 Grade 12 18.
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Carthage
Ira J. Meade
Band Boosters to Host Fish Fry Saturday
Carthage Band Boosters sponsor a fish fry at Tweedy Community Center this Saturday with serving starting at 5 30 p m Proceeds support Carthage School Bands and their activities The group recently impressed at the State Fair event.
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Carthage
Tweedy Community Center
Hall Motor Sales Quitting Knightstown Firm
Hall Motor Sales, Inc. of Knightstown announced last week that it is quitting business as of September 8. The statement gave no information on future plans for the firm or its business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Motor Sales
Hall Motor Sales, Inc
Knightstown
Daughter Debra Ann born to Jacksons at Rush Memorial
Debra Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Jackson, weighed 7% pounds at Rush Memorial Hospital last Friday September 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Trees Jackson and Mr and Mrs Carl Stevens.
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Robert A. Jackson
Debra Ann
Rush Memorial Hospital
Trees Jackson
Carl Stevens
Masonic Home Visitation Day Call for Franklin Event
Franklin Indiana hosts the 8th annual Masonic Home Visitation Day on September 18 inviting 180000 Master Masons and 135000 Eastern Star members and their families to view the Masonic Home facilities. A 2 million nursing hospital corner stone will be laid October 1 as the event showcases grounds, administration and resident needs. The program includes a Franklin High School band concert, Knightstown Commandery drill exhibition, Girl and Boy orders roles, vesper services, and ample free parking for thousands arriving by bus or car.
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Franklin
Ind
Joseph A. Batchelor
Bloomington
Indiana
Eastern Star
Masonic Home
Robert B. Baldridge
Grace Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Al Reeves Found Dead Tuesday in Center Township Farm
Al A Reeves 83 prominent farmer of Center Township was found dead in a corn field on his farm at 12 30 Tuesday. He died about 9 o clock. Born May 2 1872 he was married to Nora Gilson. Survivors include widow a daughter in law a granddaughter and two brothers. Services were held at the late residence Thursday at 2 with Rev Myron Taylor in charge. Interment in Glen Cove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al A. Reeves
Center Township
Miffilen
Lucinda Talbert Reeves
Nora Gilson
Lowell
Merrill
Lowell Reeves
Carolyn Jane Reeves
Arthur
Longtime Liberty Woman Celebrates 106th Birthday
Mrs. Nancy Ryan quietly marked her 106th birthday at her Liberty home. Her daughter Theresa M. Conover lives with her. Gov. Craig sent a congratulatory letter memorized by Mrs. Ryan. She previously lived with her late husband Rev. Daniel Ryan in Carthage and Morristown before moving to Liberty. She has two daughters, Conover and Anna Beard.
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Nancy Ryan
Liberty
Theresa M. Conover
Home Demonstration Exhibit Places Fifth at State Fair
Rush County Home Demonstration clubs earned fifth place at the Indiana State Fair. Howard County won with an exhibit on selecting electrical equipment. The Rush County entry, themed The Guiding Hand of the Community Mrs Rural Homemakers, featured Mrs. Harry Leisure's shadow box panels depicting the Church Home School and local civic groups.
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Rush County
Howard County
Harry Leisure
Shirley Smith Places Sixth in State 4-H Judging Contest
Shirley Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Finley Smith placed sixth in the State 4 H Club Judging contest at the State Fair She was one of two Indianapolis district girls earning a state slot by placing second in the eleven county district event in July Among 18 baking judging participants she scored 531 of 600 points and trailed the winner by 38 Judging was in youth buildings with 90 girls The event was chaired by Lenore Foster home demonstration agent in charge of Food Preparation judging
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Shirley Smith
Finley Smith
Shirley
Indianapolis
Lenore Foster
Rush County Winners Claim State Fair Honors
Brenda Warrick wins blue ribbon in the 4-H Electric advanced division for a bed pin-up lamp with improved lighting. Philip Hester and Frederick Robbins compete in the Home Grounds Improvement project with farmstead snapshots a scale drawing and nursery shrubbery leaves. Frederick Robbins lives in Charlottesville near the Rush County line while Philip is the son of Everett and Martha Hester of Posey Township.
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Rush County
Brenda Warrick
Philip Hester
Frederick Robbins
Brenda
Jackson Jolly Jones Club
Philip
Frederick
Everett Hester
Posey Township
Local families share gatherings across towns this weekend
Sunday and weekend visits span several Indiana towns. Rex B Krieg family hosted in New Salem and Rushville visitors included Fred Sandefur, Ella Nelson and George Moore. Guests traveled to Cincinnati and New Albany for weekend time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex B. Krieg
Forrest Stewart
Joe Davis
Fred Sandefur
Elizabeth Webb
Indianapolis
Billy Mann
Myrl Mann
Pamela Spangler
Ricky
Jay Dickson
Rushville
James McGeorge
Harold Ruby
John A
David
Cincinnati
Ruby
New Albany
P. J. Wright
Fred Trowbridge
Hugh Trowbridge
Carlos Trowbridge
Lewis Lafuse
Frank
Gene Aker
Fee Union
Winchester
Janet Kay Webb
New Palestine
Everette Webb
Loren Boring
Anderson
Oliver Earnest
George Moore
Ella Nelson
Cleora Jordan
Arlington Christian Church
Jordan
Byron Ball
Carthage
Forrest Moore
North Webster
Howard E. Henley
Max Haas
Massillon
Ohio
Local youths cited after string of traffic incidents
William Conley 16 was fined 14.90 in a justice court for losing control in a Thursday afternoon collision with Uni Fitch. Marshal Trowbridge investigated. Carolyn Mustin of Greenfield arrested around 1 am Sunday near the S curve north of Carthage for losing control and arraigned in Rushville. Passenger James Bainter of Greenfield arrested for public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Conley
Justice of Peace Court
Uni Fitch
Marshal Trowbridge
Carolyn Mustin
Greenfield
Trowbridge
Dieckmyer
Carthage
Rushville
James Bainter
High School Basketball Schedule Drawn by Rush County
Rush County coaches met at the courthouse to finalize the fall baseball schedule with games on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 30. The tourney runs Sept 27 Sept 30 and Oct 4 with Sept 22 set for a tourney schedule draw and a trophy for the winner. Carthage last year’s champions defeated Manilla in the final. Washington Township high school is omitted due to confusion about its status.
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Rush County
Carthage
Manilla
Raleigh
Washington Township
Mays
New Salem
Milroy
Arlington
Arlington Softball Team Wins Greenfield Invitational
Arlington wins the Greenfield invitational softball tournament with a 6 2 victory over the Fairland Merchants after earlier beating Schrieber Ball and Tackle 5 2. Norm Morris earned three wins including the championship game as Bodine Shultz presented the trophy.
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Norm Morris
Arlington
Fairland Merchants
Riley Park
Morris
Bob Williams
Schrieber
Shelbyville Pool Room
Bill Markley
Fairland
Popeye
Sills
Shelbyville Eagles
House
Bodine Shultz
Local Family Visits and Health Notes Add to Anderson Area
Mrs. John Bacher and son Kenneth returned from a visit with her parents the Mathleys and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Owens. Mrs. Robert Murdock and others called on Mrs. Hubert Hill after a family reunion in Ohio. Elmer Sandefur visits Colorado Springs. Loyall Hunt's guests include Mrs. Masters and Virgil Masters. Charles Mathley, Ezra Rumple, and Elmer Hunt are noted as improving or ill. Demus Manuel visits Lloyd Manuel in Vevay. Manuel family visited South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bacher
Anderson
Charles Mathley
Kenneth
Bacher
Russell Owens
Mathley
Robert Murdock
Hubert Hill
Ohio
Elmer Sandefur
Colorado Springs
Col
Curtis Lewman
Carole Ann
Loyall Hunt
Demus Manuel of
Vevay
Lloyd Manuel
Manuel
South Bend
P T A Meetings Start Next Week
William Skinner, president of P T A, announces the first regular meeting of the Carthage P T A for 1955 1956 in the Community Center basement on Tuesday September 13 at 6 30 p m CST. It will be the annual pitch in dinner for parents and teachers to renew acquaintances and meet new teachers and parents in the community. Bring a full basket and join a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Skinner
Carthage
Parent-Teachers Organization
Legion Day Set for ISSCH Legion Day at Indiana Soldiers Home
The annual Legion Day at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home Center Township is planned for Sunday September 11. A formal dedication of the new athletic field lights will occur, marking the first night football season with assistance from The American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s
Center Township
Rush County
American Legion
Carthage Man Wins Coveted Remy Award
Jess Howard of Delco Remy at Anderson received a cash Suggestion Award of 235.41 dollars from the Division of General Motors for a plant production improvement he submitted. He lives on South Main Street, is a Vanceburg High School graduate, American Legion member, and has worked at Delco Remy since April 1952.
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Jess Howard
Delco-Remy
Anderson
General Motors
Howard
South Main Street
David Magee
Vanceburg
Kentucky
American Legion Post
Carthage Band Finishes 18th at State Fair Contest
The Carthage School Band placed 18th in the State Fair Contest with 71 points from 100. Vinccennes won with a perfect 100, among 92 Indiana bands. Morton Memorial finished 10th, Knightstown 11th, and Charlottesville 14th. The Carthage group earned $25 for its effort.
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Carthage
Vincennes
Indiana
Morton Memorial
Knrightstown
Charlottesville
Purdue says September ewes lamb between Feb 6 and 10
Purdue University animal husbandmen explain that ewes bred on September 20 should begin lambing between February 6 and 10. The gestation period for ewes is about 146 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Purdue researchers warn on mercury treated grain safety
Plant pathologists at Purdue University urge destruction of any grain treated with mercury containing chemicals such as Ceresan M or Pano gen if not used for seed. These pesticides render grain unfit for food or feed and marketing treated seed in normal channels violates Food and Drug laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Allen Wood Visits Pike and Mary Lou in Palos Heights
Allen Wood of Palos Heights Illinois visited Mr and Mrs C Ecil Pike and Mary Lou last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wood
Palos Heights
Illinois
Cecil Pike
Mary Lou
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