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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1958
Page
1
Kindergarten will open Monday morning September 15th. Children must be five years old by October 15th and bring a birth certificate. Township residents enroll on September 15th. late entry not permitted. Mr and Mrs Earl McCorkle prepare new four room home on Market Street Carthage with bath and oil furnace. moving soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lukens of Carthage returned home Saturday after a week in New York. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Amato in New York City and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox in Homer, New York.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Beck returned Sunday from a week long vacation to West Virginia. They visited Williamsburg and Jamestown and rode a mountain train from Abingdon West Virginia to West Jefferson North Carolina. They also attended a Barter Theater performance in Abingdon.
The Chi Rho class of Carthage met Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. Rose Willey led songs, David Mathew read Acts 1, a prayer followed, a story was read, and the group discussed it. A short business session preceded the Friendship Circle and Lord's Prayer. Refreshments were served by Linda Harrold.
Finley Smith Harry Smith and Vern Swinford left Saturday for a fishing trip this week in New York.
All organization representatives and interested people are asked to attend the meeting at the Community Center next Thursday evening September 18 to finalize plans for the Fall Festival.
Mr and Mrs Sam Gray of Carthage announce the birth of a 7 lb 3 oz daughter born Thursday September 11 at Hancock County Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice Lukens of Carthage and Mr and Mrs Cecil Gray of near Homer.
Mrs Jane Mann underwent a major surgery Monday morning at Castle Clinic. Her room is described but not further detailed in the readable text.
Eight directors and four officers attended the Community Center Board meeting Tuesday with President Fred Parish presiding. Directors reported progress on the Festival program and work on basement walls begun by Thomas Alexander of Arlington. kitchen wall repairs are underway to be finished before the Festival. Next meeting set for October 7.
A Monday night meeting at Mrs. George B. McNabb's home selected Fall Festival Queen candidates by class. Freshman Sheryl Mosier sophomores Janet French juniors Kay Patterson and senior Linda Lukens were chosen. Mrs. Bill Alexander and Miss Marlene Graff will assist with the contest.
Carthage School Patrol now operates at First and Second Streets intersections with Harrison. Town Marshal Trowbridge urges patrons to cooperate with patrol for safety on these busy roads. No serious accidents have occurred yet.
Gov Harold Handley will headline a four-county Republican rally and free fish fry at Greensburg county fairgrounds on Tuesday night September 16. Delegations from Decatur Hancock Rush and Shelby counties will attend with other state political leaders. The event runs 5 to 7:30 p.m. for meals and 8 p.m. for Handley speech as kickoff to the fall campaign.
The Carthage American Legion met Wednesday at the Community Center with Commander James Webb leading. Frank Clark reported on Boys State activities as contracts were awarded to repair the former Ripley Telephone building for the Legion Home. committees were formed for the Fall Festival and flag raising ceremonies at the Post Office dedication.
J O Nelson of Fenton Michigan formerly of Carthage died at home Friday September 5 after months of illness. Born September 25 1872 he is survived by his wife Flo three daughters one son two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Craft Funeral Home Fenton with burial in Bryan Michigan. Attending the service were Mr and Mrs W M and Mrs Charles Nelson Wilkinson and Mr and Mrs Thomas Nelson of near Carthage.
Rev. George Holwager, former Carthage Christian Church minister, reports his residence in Homestead Florida. He pastors two services one in Homestead and one at the Breeze Way Drive In Church Service. His son Philip is married, attends Yale University studying for the ministry, and serves a small church near campus. He invites Carthage friends to write.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush returned home last week after several days vacation at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri.
In 1863 Indianapolis amid Civil War tension two men peered cautious, exchange a marked acorn grip signaling the Knights of the Golden Circle. The piece describes spies, treason, and sects in a Democratic landscape as the Union party formed and the era split the Democratic ranks.
P T C hosts teachers parents and guests for a social affair with Rev C L Davis giving prayer. Robert Shockney opens with devotions and led in prayer. Lupato introduces teachers as principal William Freed thanks the association. Next meeting set for October 14 at the school with Don Odel in charge.
A Ralph Harvey office summary shows Indiana's Tenth district backed 3 measures enacted, 1 delayed, 2 killed in committee, out of 11 issues. Highlights include lower farm support prices, extended reciprocal trade, more defense spending, Social Security increases, and surplus disposal abroad. Critics opposed civilian defense expansion and a new science agency.
Golden Dawn Farms of Ripley Township owned by Donald Stoten Sr and Donald Stoten Jr placed in the Gold Medal calf classes at the State Fair. They earned a first place ribbon for a summer yearling and other Angus entries, with high show results across junior heifer divisions.
Sunday dinner guests included Ed Jackson of New Castle Marilyn Miller and son and John Jackson of Dunreith. George Jackson celebrated a birthday. Ira Jackson was visited at Connersville hospital. Fred Flick joined the Brunner reunion at Holton Indiana and visited friends and relatives.
Township Schools announce the Jackson Township School Building hosts the annual reunion on Sunday September 21. A pitch in dinner will be served at 12 30. Officers for the year are W F Jones president and Miss Maude Jones secretary treasurer.
Community groups push ahead with preparations for the September 25 festival opening. Baker's Shows will entertain children Thursday night, Lions Club runs Friday food booth, churches plan a Thursday Smorgasbord, Garden Club and Euchre Party host events, and Friday features a Talent Show after a Carthage High band concert. Saturday includes children's games, Post Office Dedication, parade, marching band contest, cake walk, and dance.
The Fall Festival Talent Show at Carthage Com aims to recruit talent. Contact Helen Ruby Mrs Ruth Hunt or Mr Bruno Lupato for participation details and audition information.
The Carthage Band Boosters will meet Tuesday night September 16 at 7 30 p m in the Carthage School. Election of officers will be held.
The Rush County annual farm outlook will be held Monday evening at 7 30 p m in the Rush Purdue assembly room. Organizers expect discussion on grains and livestock from local experts.
The column Four Ways From the Ofd Carthage will start next week with school student writer Mrs Wayne Clark as editor and Ronnie Tuttle, daughter of Mrs Frankie Tuttle, as associate editor. Watch for this in the upcoming issue.
Carthage nipped Morton Memorial 6 to 5 at the winner's field as Gatewood hit a decisive triple. Myron Trowbridge allowed one hit for Carthage while Morton pitcher Smith took the loss. Arlington beat Manilla 4 to 1 as Bob Cooley struck out 11 and Tom Swain had two hits. Other scores include Milroy over Mays 12-7 and Milroy 5 Morton 2.
Cooperators in Rush County Lamb Pooling Program are reminded the September pool is rescheduled for Monday September 22 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Cowan Stockyards. Paul Graue official lamb grader will grade lambs at the pool and can sort lambs at cooperators farms in the morning by arrangement through the County Extension Office.
The Lions Club held a dinner and business meeting led by Secahidunt Fak Teekay with Putawalle hosting a pancake supper. A float committee was chosen for the Festival as guests included Parks of Arlington and leaders from Hanover and Madison Indiana.
A dog owner by Caleb Marsh died Tuesday night after a rabies positive test from the State Board of Health. The dog ran loose and bit other dogs. Town Marshal Hugh Trowbridge urges owners to leash or pen pets and promises roundups of strays. Dr. H L Hensler warns owners to confine animals while infection is investigated. Vaccination may be used if there is doubt.
Harold Taylor of Carthage and Arlington’s band director attended a band clinic Saturday at Purdue University to gain instruction for band directing duties and engage with other educators.
T Sgt Omer Stephens of Fort Benning Georgia and Mrs Stephens visited Carthage for several days with Mr and Mrs Eli Stephens and other relatives during a fifteen day furlough.
Howard Addison reports on corn field delays and storage options including wet silage and high moisture silos with plastic film. A Fayette County Fair sale on September 20 features 10 heifers and 60 steers plus a 4 H calf drawn to a club member. extension office entry forms available. The Doane Digest warns of lower next year income for Corn Belt hogs and cattle feedings, and on soybeans advises storing crop if unsold before September 20.
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