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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1960

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Carthage Lions host men teachers dinner meeting

The Carthage Lions Club welcomed six men teachers as guests at a Monday night dinner at the Community Center. Twenty two members attended. New president Hubert Hunt presided. District Governor Richard McCready of Lawrence Indiana spoke. Fall Festival plans were discussed and tickets for rides were distributed. Next meeting will be a business session.

Carthage Lions Club Hubert Hunt John Rhodes Lion District Richard McCready Lawrence Indiana Lions Club

Birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hal McCrum

Mr and Mrs Hal McCrum of Zionsville welcomed a 7 lb 9 oz daughter born August 30 to the couple and the child is the great granddaughter of James Terhune of Carthage R 2.

Hal McCrum Zionsville James Terhune Carthage R. R

Fall Festival Talent Show Seeks Participants

The community invites participants for the Pages of the Past talent show. Interested entrants should contact Mr. Jack Rhoades at LO 53915 or Ruth Hunt at LO 54915 immediately to join.

Jack Rhoades Ruth Hunt

Cub Scout Fisher Tre a at Dr McNabb Lake

About seventy five boys and parents gathered Sunday evening at Dr George B McNabbs lake south of Carthage for a Cub Scout fisher event. A wiener roast and pitch in supper followed two hours of fishing with no catch. A large bonfire lit the presentation of a 50 star flag to Carthage American Legion Auxiliary scouts.

George B. McNabb Carthage

Rush County Junior Republican Club Organized in Rushville

The Rush County Junior Republican Club formed Friday night at the county GOP Headquarters in Rushville with several townships represented. Bill Green of Rushville presided as president as by laws were adopted and a next meeting set for Wednesday night September 21. Charter members announced include Judy Alexander Verlin Custer Carole Conde Cheryl Conde Toni Conde James Ellis Bill Green Judy Harrold Karen Jones Rick Levi Sherry Marshall Debbie Phillips Steve Owens John Worth and Jim Smith.

Rush County Junior Republican Club GOP Rushville Bill Green Junior Republican Organization Judy Alexander Verlin Custer Carole Conde Cheryl Conde Toni Conde James Ellis Judy Harrold Karen Jones Rick Levi Sherry Marshall Debbie Phillips Steve Owens John Worth Jim Smith

Chi Rho Meet Records Cookie Sale Proceeds

The Chi Rho group met at the Christian Church on Monday September 12. Fourteen members one teacher and one guest answered roll call. A cookie sale raised 38.01 dollars while Sherry McKain led the lesson and gave the prayer. Billie Henley and Drenda Mourey led songs. Refreshments were served by Jerry May and Larry Bush. Karen Siler reported.

Chi Rho Christian Church Billie Henley Drenda Mourey Sherry McKain Jerry May Larry Bush Karen Siler

Souder Family Reunion Held Near Greenfield

The Souder family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Souder north of Greenfield. Attending from the area were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blankenship and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Souder, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Souder and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pike and Mrs. Gertrude Jessup.

Souder James E. Souder North of Greenfield Charles Blankenship Howard Souder Harold Souder Cecil Pike Gertrude Jessup

Indianapolis couple welcomed Craig Melvin, 6 11

Mr and Mrs Max Manche of Indianapolis announce the birth of a son named Craig Melvin at Community Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday September 9. The infant weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces and is the grandson of Mrs Mabel Manche of Carthage and Mrs Elizabeth Elmore.

Max Manche Indianapolis Craig Melvin Mabel Manche Carthage Elizabeth Elmore

Carthage Band Wins Third in Parade Event

The Carthage band finished third in the band contest at the Farmers' Day Parade marking the final day of the Indiana State Fair on Thursday. Zionsville's band earned first place.

Carthage Zionsville Carthage High School North Central High School Indianapolis Southport

McClurgs Rent Mourey Property in Carthage

Mr and Mrs Gary McClurg have rented the Jesse Mourey property on Sixth Street in Carthage. Mrs Worth Pitts and her children Anna Marie and Tommy along with Mrs Ruth Souder and her grandson Deryl Jr recently spent two days in Santa Claus Indiana.

Gary McClurg Jesse Mourey Sixth St Carthage Worth Pitts Anna Marie Tommy Ruth Souder Deryl Jr Santa Claus Indiana

CHS Menu and New Courses Highlight Senior Year

The page lists weekly meals including tomatoes and peaches with milk, and notes seniors are offered college prep math with trig and calculus concepts. It mentions Mr Howell’s math enthusiasm and a new speech class led by Mr Rhoades with six students, focusing on presentations and poetry.

Howell Rhoades

School News Opens This Week in Carthage

Carthage Citizen begins its fifteenth edition of Four Ways From the Office. The column, originated by Bayard Baker, dean emeritus of school teachers, is written edited and censored by students and faculty. The paper notes it is not part of the venture but is presented by the publishers.

Carthage Citizen Bayard Baker Carthage

First Edition of School News by Temporary Staff

The ring of school bells marks a new year with fresh experiences for Seniors as a school newspaper edition is produced by a temporary staff led by Dean Gardner as editor and includes Sue Sandefur in Sports and Tom Roberts with Bill Muir in Music among others.

Dean Gardner Sue Sandefur Tom Roberts Bill Muir Jim Ellis Judy Kennedy Mardell Wrightsman Cathy Ruby Clara Jo Henley

Carthage Schools announce new principal and staff

Ralph Brenton, 60, named principal for the coming year at Carthage Schools. He holds AB BS from Indiana State Teachers College, MA from Butler, plus study at the University of Texas. He and his wife reside in Knightstown. two sons and a daughter are in school. Other new teachers include Miss McMahel Petry Mrs Lane and Mr Hart. The article also notes grade school activity and Fall Festival queen selections.

Ralph Brenton Carthage Brenton Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute Indiana Butler University University of Texas Richmond Colorado South Jefferson Street Knightstown McMahel Petry Lane Hart

September school menu offers daily lunches

The menu lists meals for September 19 to 23. On Monday: Barbecue Sandwich, Combination Salad, Buttered Lim as, Bing Cherries and Milk. On Tuesday: Sausage and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans.

Arlington beats Carthage 42 in nine inning game

Arlington had four hits to Carthage two with Muir collecting a triple and a double for the only extra hits. Arlington’s pitcher fanned six and walked 13. Carthage hurlers struck out seven and issued four walks in the setback.

Arlington Carthage Muir CHS

Class Officers and Chatterbox News 1960 61

Seniors elected officers and Judy Harrold named Falls Festival Queen. Juniors began candy store sales and ring purchases. Jane Hunt dating Jerry Thrall. senior photo sessions scheduled next week. band finished third in the State Fair parade.

Judy Harrold Judy Jane Hunt Jerry Thrall Jane Mardell Ronnie

Fall Festival Plans Announced for 1960 Event

The 1960 Annual Fall Festival runs Thursday September 29 through Saturday October 1 with Bakers Rides starting September 28. Highlights include a Flower Show and Sale by the Garden Club, a Smorgasbord by area churches, a new wrestling match sponsored by the Conservation Club, a Friday Talent Show chaired by Jack Rhoades, a Fishery Stand, children's contests, a parade and marching contests, a cake walk by the American Legion, and the Festival Dance and Queen crowning Saturday night.

Bakers Rides Garden Club Conservation Club Hugh Trowbridge Center Auditorium Jack Rhoades American Legion and Auxiliary

Weed control in the lawn in Lafayette Indiana

Purdue University turf expert W H Daniel notes unsightly weeds such as dandelion buckhorn and broadleaf species can be managed by good lawn care and amine 2 4 D spraying plus liberal fertilization proper mowing and irrigation. He warns weed killers can harm shrubs trees and flowers and recommends precautions including covering blooms and applying on calm days. For crabgrass dual control uses 2 4 D with crabgrass killers and two applications five to seven days apart. Forms include wax bars granules and hose end sprayers with spray application often most effective.

Lafayette Ind W. H. Daniel Purdue University Daniel

Phosphate and Potash Use Sheds Time for 1961 Corn Crop

Purdue agronomists note fall broadcasting of phosphate and potash speeds spring planting for the 1961 corn crop. Indiana dairy and milk production figures show non fat dry milk for human food totaling 13,588,000 pounds last year, down from 18,555,000 in 1958 per state federal agricultural statisticians at Purdue University.

Purdue University Agronomists Indiana Purdue University

College students begin new terms at Indiana campuses

Paul Turner leaves for Marion College to enter his junior year in Marion Indiana. Jim Terhune travels with family to Taylor University in Upland Indiana. Bob Harrold departs with family for Purdue University to begin junior year. Jimmy Overman heads to Purdue for sophomore year after summer school. Maryln Jackson leaves with her parents for Ball State Teachers College in Muncie to start junior year.

Bob Harrold Richard Harrold R. R. J. Carthage Purdue University Jimmy Overman Jack Overman Purdue

Freshman and family announcements from Indiana and Purdue students

Mike Watkins starts his freshman year at Indiana University on Monday. The Watkins family moved from Ralph Mosier's home to Billy Watkins at Nashville Indiana. Ronnie Gatewood, son of Wilbur Gatewood, is a Purdue sophomore, while Kellis R. Veach, son of Mrs. Howard Windsor, begins as a freshman at Indiana University.

Mike Watkins Indiana University Ralph Mosier Billy Watkins Nashville Ind Ronnie Gatewood Wilbur Gatewood Purdue University Kellis R. Veach Howard Windsor

Local Social Roundup From Greenfield and Nearby Areas

Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Andis of Greenfield visiting Robert and Mrs. Walker. Lennox Manuel and sons visited Lloyd Manuel’s father Demus Manuel. James Ellis and family visited Ora and Mrs. Ellis in Fairborn Ohio. Fred Flick traveled Friday to Holton Indiana to see relatives. James W. Mosier and daughter Charissa of Cincinnati spent the weekend here. Rev. Herman Parker hosted dinner for Merle Lamb and Troy Downing of Farmland. Wallace Shockney called in the afternoon. Greenfield attendees Lewis May Herman Parker and Paul Hadley joined a Quaker Hill retreat in Richmond Tuesday. Worth Pitts and Ralph Pearson families attended coon dog field trials near Anderson Sunday. Hensler cousins visited from Monrovia California and Harold McCoy from Anderson Saturday. Shelbyville visits included Mrs. Charles Whitfield Mrs. Lowell Brown Mrs. Frank Hampton and Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes last Thursday. Eldon Plank and daughters weekended with Forrest Eakin in Anderson with a Sunday Cicero outing and skiing.

Donald Andis Greenfield Robert Walker Walker Lloyd Manuel Demus Manuel James Ellis Ora Ellis Fairborn Ohio Fred Flick Holton Indiana James W. Mosier Charissa Cincinnati Herman Parker Merle Lamb Troy Downing Farmland Wallace Shockney Lewis May Paul Hadley Quaker Hill Richmond Worth Pitts Ralph Pearson Coon Anderson H. L. Hensler C. P. Hodson Monrovia California Harold McCoy Charles Whitfield Lowell Brown Frank Hampton Kenneth Rhodes Shelbyville Eldon Plank

Pheasant season opens November 10 with limits

The State Conservation Department announced pheasant season runs November 10 to 30 with a two cock pheasant daily bag limit and protective rules for hens. Hunting begins at 8 am CST on opening day. Rabbit and quail seasons start the same day, geese begin October 21 at noon, and ducks run November 4 to 26 and December 16 to January 6 with noon openings.

State Conservation Department Edwin K. Marlin

New Civic Group II Organized in Carthage

Fifteen members attended the weekly meeting as Parvel Moore was elected president with a vacancy for vice president. Rev. Robert Kendall became secretary and Rev. Paul Mayfield treasurer, with three directors named. The group, about 20 strong, aims to fund community projects including youth programs and the Community Center and plans to raise several hundred dollars in three months to purchase the Black Bear property for future generations. The association also calls for strong support for the Fall Festival.

Parvel Moore Robert Kendall Paul Mayfield Albert Ray John White Arminta Ruby Carthage

Den 1 Scout Meeting at Richard McNabb Home

Den 1 met Monday September 12 at Richard McNabb's home with all members present. We played baseball and refreshments were served. Denner Thomas Blessinger.

Scout News den 1 Richard McNabb Denner Thomas Blessinger

Den 2 Meets at Mrs Whitfield’s Home for Citizenship Talk

Six boys attended with Den Chief Jerry May and Asst. Den Chief Mike Whitfield. They discussed citizenship and Indian projects, practiced marching for the Fall Festival parade, and played Fill the Gap. Prayer was led by Mike Back. refreshments were served by Mrs Whitfield. Denner Max Dewees.

den No. 2 Virginia Whitfield Jerry May Mike Whitfield Mike Back Denner Max Dewees

Senior MYF Guests Sunday in Indianapolis

Sunday afternoon twelve members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship with Rev and Mrs Mayfield and others visited Trinity MYF. They enjoyed group games singing and lunch followed by a safety film from the Indiana State Police. The guests attended the evening service.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Organization Paul Mayfield John Rhodes Raymond Kennedy Trinity Myf Indiana Lou Magee Jeannine Terhune Jon Smith Jennie Eoff Karen Graff Gary Siler Lynn Kennedy Judy Kennedy Sue Siler Sue Mosier Rita Stanley Carolyn Miller Mayfield Rhodes Ken

Nelsons Host Sunday Dinner and Guests

Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Logan Nelson included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carey and son Jeff and Mrs. Olive Draper of New Castle. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson. Shoppers from Indianapolis included Miss Maryin Jo Gray and Mrs. Paul Gray and Miss Mary Jo Mangin. Other visits noted: Nelsons in New Castle Thursday and the Greenfield and Chicago connections with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephens visiting Ed Carroll's household Tuesday.

Logan Nelson Harold Carey Jeff Olive Draper New Castle Thomas Nelson Maryin Jo Gray Paul Gray Mary Jo Mangin Indianapolis Roy Stanley Robert Stanley Greenfield Albert Stephens Chicago Ed Carroll

P T C Honors New Teachers At September PTO Dinner

The September PTO meeting at the Community Center honored Carthage teachers with a pitch in dinner. President Albert Terhune presided Rev Robert Kendall led devotions Jack Rhoades reported secretary duties William Skinner introduced teachers and Principal Ralph Brenton spoke. Committees included Ruth Hunt Mary E Bush Norma McKain Lillian Stanley Virginia Whitfield Frances Terhune.

PTO Carthage Albert Terhune Robert Kendall Jack Rhoades William Skinner Ralph Brenton Ruth Hunt Mary E. Bush Norma McKain Lillian Stanley Virginia Whitfield Frances Terhune

Kindergarten Registration Notice for First Day

Parents must accompany children to register for kindergarten on Monday morning September 19 at 8 10. Do not send the child alone. Bring the birth certificate. No late registration allowed. Child must be five years old by October 15.

Rush County Board Keeps 1961 Budgets Unchanged

The Rush County Board of Tax Adjustment, in a brief three hour session, reviewed the 1961 budgets and levies for Rushville, townships, the county, and the local library and left them untouched. Members included Arthur Winfield Joe Archer Fred McGinnis Jr and Jack Payne with Judge William F Marshall and other local officials in attendance.

Rush County Board of Tax Adjustment Rushville City Arthur Winfield Joe Archer Fred McGinnis Jr Jack Payne William F. Marshall Orville Martin Earl Chamberlain Glen Hungerford

New Salem Defeats Carthage 9-3 In Opener

New Salem tops Carthage 9-3 in the league opener on the winners field. Pitcher Larry Angle limited Carthage to two hits with ten walks and four strikeouts while Tom Smith and Angle contributed a pair of hits for New Salem. Carthage hitters Muir and J Smith had two hits each as Angle and Amos shared catching duties.

New Salem Carthage Eagle Larry Angle J. Smith Tom Smith Angle Amos Muir Gatewood

Hoosier Hundred Trials Set for September 17 at IMS

Ninety drivers with varied experience seek 18 starting spots in the eighth Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Rodger Ward and Eddie Sachs lead the field with Tony Bettenhausen Don Branson Johnny Thomson A J Foyt and Jim Hurtubise among contenders. Gates open at 9 a.m. time trials start at 12 30 p.m. and the 18 fastest qualifiers race at 3 p.m.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indiana State Fairgrounds Rodger Ward Eddie Sachs Tony Bettenhausen Don Branson Johnny Thomson A. J. Foyt Jim Hurtubise Parnelli Jones Ward

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CUB Scouts CHI Rho News Introducing MR. Brenton Nicky Chance Cathy Goodwin Kris Kendall Pearson Kennard Shields Cindy Brooks Pat Sipes Diane Grogs Becky Johnson Louise Dodson Linda Harrold Diane Clark Janice Johnson Joan Whitfield Janet French Carthage School John Rhoades Walsworth Publishing Company Pam Hunt Jeanine Terhune David Ruby Sharon Todd Ron Fannin Larry Fenner Pam Clark Sue Copple Deanna Carroll Dick Fannin Cheryl Magee Gene Patterson Eldon Jackson Clint Brawner Sachs Brawner Paul Turner Roy Turner Marion College Marion Jim Terhune Taylor University Upland Maryln~ Jackson Leonard Jackson Ball State Teachers College Muncie New Civic Group II Community Betterment Association den NO MYF Hoosier
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