Porter Families Visit Parents Before Command School
Capt. and Mrs Curtis J Porter and their children of Phoenix Arizona along with Capt. and Mrs Thurman Porter Jr and their children of Albuquerque New Mexico visited their parents Mr and Mrs Thurman Porter prior to departing for Squadron Commander's School in Montgomery Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Curtis J. Porter
Phoenix
Arizona
Thurman Porter, Jr
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Thurman Porter
Montgomery
Alabama
Burn Injures Woman When Pressure Cooker Spills
Mrs. Finley Nelson suffered a severe burn to her left hand and wrist last week after she slipped and spilled the pressure cooker’s contents on her hand. She received medical attention from doctors for the burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Nelson
Carthage Aux Delegates To National Convention
Mrs Bertha Beck and Mrs Norma McKain of Carthage American Legion Auxiliary Unit 316 will travel to Atlantic City New Jersey for the National American Legion and Auxiliary Convention September 15 to 19. Beck attends Civil Defense meeting. McKain attends Pan American meeting. They travel with Mr Fred Parish and Robert McKain for a vacation staying at Chatam Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Beck
Norma McKain
Carthage American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 316
Indiana
National American Legion and Auxiliary
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Beck
Civil Defense
McKain
Fred Parish
Robert McKain
Chatam Hotel
City
N. J
National Legion -Auxiliary
Fred
Canada
Drifters Auto Club Sets October Record Hop at Carthage
The Drifters Auto Club of Carthage formerly the Cool Rods appoints Friday October 25 for a record hop at the Carthage Community Center. Bouncing Bill Baker of WIBC Indianapolis will headline the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drifters Auto Club
The
Drifters Auto Club of
Carthage
Cool Rods
Bill Baker
WIBC
Indianapolis
Mrs. Trees Jackson Undergoes Major Surgery in Cameron
Mrs. Trees Jackson, former owner of Jackson's restaurant in Carthage, underwent major surgery Thursday at Cameron Hospital in Angola. She recently left Carthage and resides in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trees Jackson
Cameron Hospital
Angola
Jackson
Carthage
Louise Moore Joins Leadbetter Pharmacy Staff
Louise Moore has taken employment at Leadbetter Pharmacy during the school year after formerly working at the telephone exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadbetter Pharmacy
Louise Moore
The
Telephone Exchange
Teaching at New Palestine School
Bruno Lupato of Carthage is teaching typing and English at the New Palestine Indiana School this semester. Births announce the arrival of a 6 lb 5 oz son to Mr and Mrs Gail Carter of Carthage at Rush Memorial hospital. The boy is grandson of Mr and Mrs William Loveall of Carthage. Return Friday from Harris Iowa Rev and Mrs C L Davis and children Linda and Mike came back to the Carthage Methodist parsonage from a day visit with J T Purviange and Clarence Davis in Harris. They also visited the Black Hills in South Dakota during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palestine
Bruno Lupato
Carthage
New Palestine, Indiana
Gail Carter
Rush Memorial Hospital
William Loveall
Harris
Iowa
C. L. Davis
Linda
Mike
Carthage Methodist Parsonage
J. T. Purviange
Clarence Davis
Black Hills
South Dakota
Home on furlough for Magee family in Newmarket
Ale and Mrs. Merrill S. Magee and sons Antony and Merrill of Newmarket England arrived Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Magee and family. Airman Magee has been stationed at Lakenheath Air Base near Newmarket for the past 37 months. He will report for duty in upper New York Oct. 1. Mrs. Magee will remain here indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill S. Magee
Antony and Merrill
Newmarket
England
Merrill Magee
Magee
Lakenheath
Upper New York
Runion Divorce Filed in Rush Circuit Court
Ella L Runion files for divorce from Maurice M Runion in Rush Circuit Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of two minor children and an unborn, noting they married February 28 1953 and separated September 2 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
Rush
Ella L. Runion
R. R. J. Carthage
Maurice M. Runion
Runions
Brown Accepts Teaching Post in Sarasota Florida
Al Brown former Knightstown high school coach accepts a teaching position in Sarasota Florida. Mrs Brown is expected to leave this weekend. Brown has been personnel manager at Container Corp plant in Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACCEP
Florida
al Brown
Knightstown
Sarasota
Fla
Brown
Container Corp
Carthage
Lukens Receives Navy Discharge in Jacksonville
Philip Lukens son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Lukens was discharged from the U S Navy in Jacksonville Florida on Saturday August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Lukens
Maurice Lukens
Jacksonville
Florida
U. S. Navy
School enters second week with 479 students enrolled
Principal Charles Morris announced the district’s school is in its second week with 479 students enrolled. The article lists room assignments for teachers and officers including numerous class presidents and sponsors across grades seven to twelve, plus staff changes and facility upgrades such as new book racks and a gym roof seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur McCorkle
Joseph Graff
Tractor Pull Set For Charlottesville Next Saturday
A tractor pull is planned in Charlottesville on September 21 with weighing in at 10 30 a m and the show starting at 11 a m Six classes cover weights from under 4 000 to 10 000 lbs Entry is 4 00 with prizes from 12 00 to 4 00 Judges are Howard Kennedy and Cal vin Beaver Hancock and adjoining counties residents may enter unloading facilities available A rain date is set for September 28 in case of bad weather
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Howard Kennedy
Calvin Beaver
Hancock
Gorman Couple Takes Over North End Grocery
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gorman have purchased the North End Grocery from Mr and Mrs Fred Eisert and assumed ownership on Monday September 9. The Eiserts will stay about a month before joining a fishing trip in Wisconsin for a month of relaxation and fishing and then head to Florida for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gorman
North End
Fred Eisert
Mrs. Eisert
Wisconsin
Florida
Library Notes From Henry Henley Public Library
The Henry Henley Public Library reports donations and acquisitions. Bernal Diaz del Castillo’s Discovery and Conquest of Mexico was given in memory of Mrs. Bayard Baker by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Henley. Mrs. Forest Ragsdale funded new editions of Emily Post Etiquette and Roberts Rules of Order. Cyrus Coffin sent 16 historical novels and romances. Indiana State Library books are now available for ten week loans. The sorority funded juvenile books, and the Garden Club beautified the library lawn. Civic interest is appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Garden Club
Henry Henley Public Library
School News Column To Start Again In Carthage
The Carthage High School News Column titled Four Ways From The Office will debut next week. The Citizen proudly carries the feature as it marks its twelfth year, ideas traced to 1946 under Mr Bayard Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage High School
The
Citizen
Bayard Baker
Carthage High Opens New Year With Fresh Council
Carthage High School begins the 1957-58 year with new students and staff. Seniors look to excel while the first cross country meet yields limited turnout. A new Student Council aims to boost student teacher relations and development of school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage School Council
Lois Hawkins
CHS
Fort
Taylor
Sprague
Carthage High School
Carthage Senior Band performs at state fair and Farmer's Day parade
The C. H. S. Band led by Drum Major Shirley Smith Lukens competed in the Indiana State Fair Band Contest on August 29 but did not place. They followed with the September 5 Farmer's Day Parade finishing 8th under Drum Major Bettina Murray. On September 6 band officers were elected: Dorothy Edwards president, Carolyn Patterson vice president, Mike Ruby secretary treasurer, and Maryln Jackson news reporter.
Fletcher Youth Fellowship Attends Morristown Rally
Twenty four members of the Fletcher Methodist Youth Fellowship traveled to a Sub District Youth Rally in Morristown. Dr A R Page missionary to Japan spoke and showed slides. Attendees included Jeannine Terhune Carol Carver Beth Roberts Sue Siler Dick Patterson Jon Smith Marvin Heim Mike Heim Ronnie Fannin Leo Foust Richard Robertson Charles Gatewood Dorothy Ed Edwards Bill Robertson Marilyn Jackson Kelly Veach Lois Hawkins Genie Miller Jim Terhune with Rev C L Davis and Mr Mrs Stan Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Methodist
Morristown
A. R. Page
Japan
Carthage
Carol Carver
Jeannine Terhune
Beth Roberts
Sue Siler
Dick Patterson
Jon Smith
Marvin Heim
Mike Heim
Ronnie Fannin
Leo Foust
Richard Robertson
Charles Gatewood
Local Family News and Weekend Visits
John Gordan returned after two weeks training with the Army Reserves at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Gordan and daughter stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and son. Mr and Mrs Charles Roland and daughter were guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Roland. Mr and Mrs Stanley Hawkins traveled to Indianapolis for a business trip. Mr and Mrs C L Stanley of Anderson and Mr and Mrs John Stanley and daughter dined with Roy Stanley on Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gordan
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Revival to Open at Carthage Wesleyan Church
Rev. Robt. P. Malone pastor of Carthage Wesleyan Methodist Church will begin revival services at 7 30 each evening starting Sept 18. Malone an ordained Elder in the Wesleyan Methodist Church has served in pastoral and evangelistic roles. He and the congregation urge public attendance through Sept 29 with special singing talent as an added feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. P. Malone
Carthage Wesleyan Methodist Church
Rushville School Hires Miss Murray as English Spanish Teacher
Miss Nancy Murray daughter of Mrs. William Skinner of Carth age has accepted a teaching position at Rushville High School to teach English and Spanish. The school year began Wednesday September 4 and Miss Murray has taken an apartment in Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville School
Nancy Murray
William Skinner
Carthage
Rushville High School
Miss Murray
Rushville
Fishing trip returns for two named anglers
Robert Moore and Bill Gatewood completed a ten day fishing expedition at Lake Leech in Minnesota, returning Friday with prospects of good catches and stories from the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moore
Bill Gatewood
Lake Leech
Minnesota
P T C Holds First Meeting
The Parent-Teachers Organization opened its new school year with a pitch-in dinner at 6 30 in the Community Center. Harry Cooper as president led the meeting with Mrs Josephine Alexander presenting the secretary's report. A W Winfield township trustee spoke and Charles Morris the principal introduced teachers and their educational backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cooper
Josephine Alexander
Local Socials Report From Carthage Area
Mr and Mrs Roy Turner and Rev and Mrs Robert Malone of Carthage attended the revival at Shirley Friday Night. Mrs Joe Quinton and son Roy of Anderson were guests of Mr and Mrs Jeff Leisure Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs John Brown and Diane of Manilla were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Henderson and children. Mr and Mrs Louis Henderson and family Mrs Charles Byrd and daughter and Mr and Mrs Bob Henderson of Greenfield were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Billy Henderson at Henderson. Mr and Mrs Fred Flick returned home Sunday evening from a weeklong trip to Petoskey Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island Michigan. Mrs Josie Nigh spent from Monday until Saturday with sister Mrs Anna Duncan at Mohawk. Mr and Mrs James McGeorge had their grandchildren Rickey J and Stephen children of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dixon and Pamela Spangler as weekend guests. Mr and Mrs George Webster of Milan were Saturday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Turner
Robert Malone
Carthage
Shirley
Joe Quinton
Roy
Anderson
Jeff Leisure
John Brown
Diane
Manilla
Ralph Henderson
Louis Henderson
Charles Byrd
Bob Henderson
Greenfield
Billy Henderson
Henderson
Fred Flick
Petoskey
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Island
Michigan
Josie Nigh
Anna Duncan
Mohawk
James McGeorge
Rickey J
Stephen
Gilbert Dixon
Pamela Spangler
George Webster
Milan
Local Man Attends Daffin Sales Meeting in Maryland
Wayne L. Osborn of Carthage Indiana joins about 70 Daffin Mobile Feed Mill sales staff from 35 states at the Great Oak Yacht Club Chestertown Maryland gathering. The group rode a 105 foot yacht to the club after morning sessions and plan golfing boating swimming and fishing with an award banquet Friday at Lancaster Country Club awarding Lincoln automobiles to top producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne L. Osborn
R. D. No
Carthage
Indiana
Mobile Feed Mill
Daffin Manufacturing Co
Lancaster
Great Oak Yacht Club
Chestertown
Maryland
Daffin
Baltimore
Chesnake Bay
Yacht Club
Edge
Lancaster (Penna) Country Club
Lincoln Automobiles
Local Students Head Off To College
Paul Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Jackson, will begin his senior year at Purdue University next week. He is majoring in Industrial Education. Mr and Mrs Ollie Cline accompanied their daughter Phyllis to Ball State Teachers College for her Freshman year. Ora Clayton of Carthage Schools and Bruno Lupato of New Palestine Schools attend Ball State College on Monday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jackson
Leonard Jackson
Purdue University
Jackson
Ollie Cline
Phyllis
Ball State
Teachers College
Muncie
Ora Clayton
Carthage
Bruno Lupato
New Palestine
Ball State College
Local Students Begin College Courses Across Indiana
Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church member attends Butler University School of Religion weekly. Larry Little to enter Purdue University as a Freshman with his parents to Lafayette. Pat Todd begins junior year at US State Teachers College in Elementary Teaching. Joyce Rhoades attends Ball State Teachers College with focus on Business and Music. James Neal to start Purdue University Freshman year with family to Lafayette. John Allen Ruby leaves to study Finance in the Graduate School of Business Administration at Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Davis
Carthage Fletcher Methodist Church
School of Religion
Butler University
John Allen Ruby
Harold Ruby
Graduate School of Business
Indiana University
Ruby
Freshmen and transfers enter Indiana colleges and universities
Miss Marlene Sandefur enters Ball State Teachers College with her parents. Bill Pitts plans to enter Indiana University next week and move to Bloomington with his family. Larry Morris leaves for Pan American College at Edinburg Texas to begin sophomore year as pre medical student on a four year athletic scholarship with Friddle Wilkinson and Ellsbury. Dorothy McShurley attends Ball State Teachers College on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Jane Ann Brooks will start freshman year at Western College for Women in Oxford Ohio. Robert Kendall attends Butler University School of Religion on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pitts
Jesse Pitts
Indiana University
Bloomington
Larry Morris
Charles Morris
Pan American College
Edinburg
Texas
Friddle
Gary Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Norman Ellsbury
Hancock Central High
Larry
Dorothy McShurley
Carthage
Ball State Teachers College
Jane Ann Brooks
Carlos Brooks of
Mays
Western College For Women
Oxford
Ohio
Carthage Chapter 574 OES Holds Regular Meeting
C E 8 Carthage Chapter 574 OES met at the Masonic Hall with officers escorted East. Edna Kennedy Worthy Matron read a thank you speech and presented gifts. A small skit honored the line and Roy Stanley sang a solo. Refreshments followed. Installs Legion Auxiliary Officers at Spiceland Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Carthage
Masonic Hall
Marshall
Warder
Sentinel
Edna Kennedy
Roy Stanley
Three New Members Named To Center Board
At Tweedy Memorial Community Center annual meeting three new directors were elected Mrs. Bertha Beck Dr. H L Hensler and Mrs. Mary Tweedy. Fall Festival plans were set for October 3 4 and 5 with a Band M Contest talent show Drifters Auto Club driving contest a Band Marching Contest parade floats exhibits and a cake walk. Lions Club to host an outside fish fry and more details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweedy Memorial Community Center Association
Bertha Beck
H. L. Hensler
Mary Tweedy
Jack Tweedy
Drifters Auto Club
The
Cool Rods
Public Square
Lions Club
Tweedy
World Builders feature offers free children’s photo session
The Citizen will publish a kid friendly World Builders pictorial series. A professional photographer will travel to the Community Center on Saturday September 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge to parents and no subscription or purchase obligation. Appointment or details via Miss Bernice Branson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiddits
Bernice Branson
District Governor Visits Lions Club
The Carthage Lions Club held its first meeting of the year at the Lions Den with 15 members and 10 guests. A Fish Fry and a parade float were planned for the Community Fall Festival, with Albert Ray chairing the fish fry committee and Lion Wilfred Bucher delivering an instructive talk on Lionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Lions Club
Lions den
Lions International
America
Albert Ray
Clyde’ Ruby
James Ellis
Leonard Jackson
Jack Tweedy
Virgil Parks
Arlington Club
Duane Wickermeyer
Richmond
Wilfred Bucher
Lion Bucher
New Salem Dominates Carthage in 91 Run Rush Baseball
New Salem triumphed over Carthage 91 in a Rushville League game at Carthage Friday. Ralph Baugh allowed one hit while walking seven and fanning seven. Davison homered for New Salem, with Baugh adding two singles and a triple. Carthage pitchers yielded 12 hits as New Salem built a decisive lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Carthage
New Salem
Manilla
Mays
Rushville Republican
Ralph Baugh
Raiders
Pat Watkins
Baugh
Davison
Eagles
English
Dunigan
Craft
Mays Defeats Arlington In High School League Thriller
Mays edged Arlington 13 to 12 in a high school league game on Friday. Mays totaled 14 base hits led by five extra-base hits including a double and two pitchers. Reece added a triple and a home run while Small Grandison Netherly each contributed multi hit performances. Arlington matched with Cooley and Smith doubles and triples and Hester a three bagger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays
Arlington
Reece
Small
Grandison
Netherly
Cooley
Smith
Hester
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Cox
Newgent
Miss Alexander
Alexander
Pearson
Morris
Gray
Miss Carfield
Grace Pitts
Naomi Ray
Faye Whitfield
Sam White
Burnell
Larry Apple
Beatrice Gibson
Arminta Ruby
Carol Todd
Bonnie Howard
Charlew Morris
Sandra Todd
Sarah Hunt
Lou Ellan Magee
Sheryl Mosier
Russell Newgent
Larry Johnson
Dean Gardner
Sec
Anne Campbell
Lee Patton
Keith Logan
Jim Ricker
Jim Overman
Bob Baker
Shirley McCorkle
Ronnie Gatewood
John Hunt
Dorothy Edwards
James Terhune
Eugene Gardner
Gormans
Larry Little
Herman Little
Carthage R.A
Mrs. Little
Lafayette
Pat Todd
Clayton Todd
US State Teachers College Ay
Joyce Rhoades
James Neal
Ben Neal
Marlene Sandefur
Fred Sandefur
Robert Kendall
Carthage East St. Christian Church
the Citizen
Baugh and Craft
Trowbridge
P. Watkins
Grandison Simmerman
Arlington, Cooley
Wolf
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