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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1966

Page

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Magee Seeks Divorce and Property Award

Clara Ann Magee files for divorce from Ronald Magee seeking sole ownership of an auto and house trailer in Carthage. She requests $30 weekly support and $250 attorney fees. Heinold Purchases Champion Barrow at National Barrow Show for $3.50 per pound. 195-pound Chester White owned by Hart Hart Farms Harvard Illinois. bid by Harold Heinold for Rushville Heinold Hog Market.

Clara Ann Magee Ronald Magee Heinold Barrow Austin Minn Heinold Hog Market Hart- Hart Farms Harvard Ill Jim He Harold Heinold Paul Schrader Rushville

Walnut Ridge Homecoming features Robert Morris speaker

Rally Day at Walnut Ridge Friends Church on Sunday October 2 includes Sunday School at 9:30, a 10:30 morning worship, and a noon pitch in dinner. Rev. Robert Morris, a former pastor and Brazil missionary, speaks at 2:00 after Rev. Henderson. Williamson family welcomes Shelley Kay born Sept 16, 1966 at Ball Memorial Hospital.

Walnut Ridge Friends Church Mike Henderson Robert Morris Brazil Morrises Walnut Ridge Friends

Service Mailing Address Given

Charles A. Campbell HA9195837 is advised of a service mailing address at General Del. Building E US Naval Station Norfolk Virginia 23511. The notice confirms location for official mail and related correspondence.

Charles A. Campbell General del US Naval Station Norfolk Virginia

Loyal O.E.S. Chapter holds Friends Night in Richmond

Mrs. Paul Scott attended Friends Night of the Loyal Order of the Eastern Star in Richmond Indiana Saturday. Scott served as guest officer of the Chaplain for the Loyal Chapter.

Paul Scott Rachel King Friends Night of the Loyal O.E.S Richmond Indiana Scott Loyal Chapter

Youth Groups Start Regular Meetings at East St Church

The East St Church youth groups begin weekly sessions on Sunday September 18 at 5 30 p m in the church hall. The C Y F group is sponsored by Revy Paul Boulton and the Chi Rho group by Mr and Mrs Robert McKain. The groups plan a float for the Fall Festival.

East St. Christian Church Revy Paul Boulton Robert McKain

Birth Announcement for Cindy Ranay Vandeventer

A daughter weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vandeventer of Indianapolis on August 27, 1966 at St. Francis Hospital. Grandparents are Howard Leisure of Carthage and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vandeventer Sr. of Arlington. great grandfather Noah Leisure of Carthage.

Shelley Kay Bill Williamson Muncie Ball Memorial Hospital Jave Kenneth Bush Carthage Clifford Williamson Williamson Sally Bash Cindy Ranay Ed Vandeventer Indianapolis St. Francis Hospital Howard Leisure Arlington Noah Leisure

Carthage Woman Ada Chappell Convalesces in Indianapolis

Miss Ada Chappell of Carthage R. 1 is convalescing at the home of her niece Mrs Betty Armacost 3606 Guilford Ave Indianapolis She would like to hear from friends.

Indianapolis Ada Chappell Carthage R. 1 Betty Armacost Guilford Ave

Wrights Attend Bloomfield Wedding of Margaret Wright

Mr and Mrs Robert Wright and their children from Carthage attended the wedding and reception of Margaret Wright of Bloomfield to Ed Zuck schwerdt of Columbus Indiana The ceremony and reception were held in Bloomfield with a reception at the bride’s parents home in Bloomfield.

Robert Wright Carthage Margaret Wright Bloomfield Ed Zuckschwerdt Columbus Indiana

Past Matrons and Patrons Meet at Masonic Hall

The Past Matrons and Patrons Club met Monday night at the Masonic Hall with eight members present. President Katheryn Liebrandt led the meeting and a pitch-in dinner for all members and their families was set for November 6 at the hall.

Masonic Hall Katheryn Liebrandt

Four Ways From The Office Rush County Tourney Rescheduled

The Rush County Baseball Tourney is moved to new dates with first game on September 23, semi finals on September 27 and finals on September 30. Also notes Cub Scout meeting September 22 at 7 30 p m at the Community Center with dues for Boy magazine collection and awards for boys. Indiana Sesquicentennial celebration at Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Home on October 2 features the Continental Air Command Band from Robbins AFB Georgia with a full day program including cannons, films, sky diving, bagpipes and concerts. Eight Grade notes include a party plan and adjournment motion. The cafeteria menu lists weekly items for September 26-30.

Rush County Indiana Lincoln Hall Continental Air Command Morton Continental Air Command Band

Six Carthage Arlington youths face drag race charges

Six youths from Carthage and Arlington were charged with engaging in a speed contest after a drag race on a county road west of Arlington. The arrests were by State Trooper Mull and Deputy Peters after a race at about 11 30 p m near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks with speeds up to 85 mph. Charged are Mark A Wainscott 19 Arlington Robert Sullivan 19 Route 1 Carthage Terry R Gibson 18 Carthage Larry G Nigh 18 Route 2 Carthage and Charles Alter 17 Carthage. A sixth youth will be charged later and the warrant is being prepared. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days at the Indiana State Farm.

Carthage Arlington Area Rush Arlington Mark A. Wainscott Robert Sullivan Route 1 Terry R. Gibson Larry G. Nigh Route 2 Charles Alter Jack Clarkson Indiana State Farm J. W. Mull Wayne Peters Mull Baltimore and Ohio Wainscott Sullivan

Arlington Wins Three Way Cross Country Meet

Arlington topped Carthage and Manilla in a triangle meet hosted Monday. Team scores were Arlington 30, Carthage 42, Manilla 48 with winning time 11 minutes 24 seconds. Top finishers included McCabe, Hawkins, Wilmoth, and Lee for Arlington.

Arlington Manilla Carthage McCabe Jack Hawkins Wilson McNabb Fenton Earnest Wilmoth Campbell Lee Durbin Joseph Grizzell Ray Back Deboard

Johnsons Host Fidelity Sunday School Class Meeting

Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson entertained the Fidelity Sunday School Class at home. President Robert Walker led. Devotions from Matthew 17 were given. A church parking lot was discussed and a December program committee was named. Contests with prizes followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Pearson Mr and Mrs Bob Nigh Mrs Laura Sandefur and others. Refreshments were served.

Bob Nigh Debbie Daryl Hubert Hunt Laura Sandefur Homer Hensler Paul Doughty Bob Walker Roy Stanley Mark Larry Johnson

Rush Memorial Hospital Admits Patients After Falls

Carl Carson Sr entered Rush Memorial Hospital last Friday. Mrs Clara Delinger was admitted Thursday night after a fall at her home. Mr and Mrs Jesse Pitts and Lynda visited L W Mohler at Oaklandon on Sunday.

Carl Carson, Sr Rush Memorial Hospital Clara Delinger Jesse Pitts Lynda L. W. Mohler Oaklandon

Annual Dairy Banquet Honors 435 Members

The Sept evening banquet honored 435 and adult dairy club members for outstanding achievements over the past year. 4H Dairy members Kenneth Hoeing and Don Jolliff spoke of the club’s efforts, Virgil Root returned from an around the world tour, and Charles Ariens received the Rush County Dairy Herd Improvement Association award. Steve Hahn earned a trophy from Cincinnati Milk Sales Association, while Don Jolliff won the Grand Champion 4H Female award from the Rush Co Holstein Association. Seventy people attended.

Dairy Club Kenneth Hoeing Don Jolliff Virgil Root Earl Frank Priest Robert Sullivan Charles Ariens Rush County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Cincinnati Milk Sales Association Steve Hahn Rush Co. Holstein Association Kenneth Land

Nineteen vie for Fall Festival Queen

The 1966 Fall Festival Queen contest unfolds with nineteen contestants, interviews by judges from Rushville, and a Wednesday pageant at the Community Center. Miss Fall Festival 1965 Janis Blessinger to crown the new queen with Marilyn Edwards providing music. gifts and prizes from local sponsors accompany the event.

Community Center William Windsor Marilyn Dunn J. D. Taff Robert Miller Rushville Robert M. Miller Joseph E. Porter Janis (Perry) Blessinger Marilyn Edwards Carthage Manuels Market Ruby’s Market Carthage Grain Co Joyce’s Fashion Shop Hugh Trowbridge Hampton Mortuary Tommies Service Winters Accounting Quentin Perry Knightstown Greenhouses Goodyear Co Janice Blessinger Walter Blessinger

Biggest And Best Ever Awaits Starting Gong Wednesday Night

The 1966 Fall Festival will feature rides from a major amusement company on Mill Street between Main and Walnut for four days ending Sunday Oct 2. A Queen contest takes place Sept 28 at 8 p m in the Community Center auditorium with admission 1.00. Co chairs Sue Ann Land and Patty Grizzell report acts from Beginning Junior and Senior Bands vocal solos and more under MC Dick Pea.

Mill Street Main Walnut Streets Charles Elmore Sue Ann Land Patty Grizzell Carthage Salx Weed Dick Pea Rushville

Fall Festival Booths and Parade Promises Big Turnout

Jim Miller and the committee announce a packed Community Center with sales booths and displays on Thursday Sept 29 tied to the Smorgasbord. Garden Club Legion Auxiliary and other groups showcase crafts plants and photography while vendors present color TV and finished products. The parade features up to eight bands, three float classes, prize money, business divisions and an equestrian section with youth decorated bicycles and a sesquicentennial themed procession.

Jim Miller Garden Club Legion Auxiliary Literary Circle PTO Art Club Joe Porter Henley Studios Knightstown Knightstown Furniture Carthage Radio Boy Scouts Container Corporation CCA Carthage Bill Alexander Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority American Legion and Auxiliary Lion’s Club Volunteer Fire Dept Main Street Log Street Walnut Street Henley Street First Street

Festival Church Smorgasbord Set At Community Center

The annual event runs 5 to 8 p m on Thursday Sept 29 in the basement of the Community Center. Tickets aren t sold. a free will offering is invited. Container Corp of America supplies serving ware and cups and donates a gift to attendees. Co chairmen Hazel Alexander and Edith Hull urge donated food be brought by 4 p m.

Container Corp. of America Container Corp Hazel Alexander Edith Hull

Euchre Party After Smorgasbord At Community Center

A Euchre party will be held on the upper floor of the Community Center after the Smorgasbord at 8 p m on Thursday. Admission is tiny per person with a door prize. Local merchants donated many prizes and refreshments will be provided.

History Mobile to visit Carthage for Sesquicentennial display

Indiana History Mobile celebrating the state's 150th anniversary will arrive in Carthage on Friday September 30. Rush County students are expected to tour the exhibit at Carthage School from 9 a.m. to noon and then at the Community Center, with free admission. The unit departs Carthage at 7 p.m.

Mobile Indiana History Mobile Carthage Rush County Carthage School

Lion's Club Fish Fry at Community Center

The Lion's Club sponsors a fish fry for the public on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Community Center. Proceeds support club activities.

The Lion’s Club

Band Marching Contest After Festval Parade

After the Festi val Parade bands will march on Main Street from the Bank to the Sinclair Station. First prize is 50 dollars, second 25, with plaques for all entrants. Six non Carthage bands have verbally agreed to join the Fall Festival, including Rushville High School with 120 members.

Main Street Sinclair Station Ball State Bobby Edwards Carthage Rushville High School Carthay CO

Cakewalk At Main And Mill Promises Cake Prizes

The fall festival features a cakewalk in the Main and Mill intersection. fifty tickets first, one dollar each, then ten cents per walk until all cakes are won. Donations due to Parish Insurance Office by 1 p.m. Saturday. The annual dance at the Community Center runs 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday. couples admitted for two dollars with no table reservations. Music by the Pen-Pets band of five directors.

Main and Mill Parish Insurance Office

Dance Center Prize Draw Auction At Community Center

Saturday night drawing for Fall Festival prizes at the Community Center includes a 12 inch portable TV a transistor radio a Black and Decker drill a GE wall clock a door mirror and a $15 permanent wave tickets are given with each donation and available from Frank Hampton

Black & Decker Miller Bros. Hardware Carthage Radio Shop Tweedy Lumber Co Lettie Beauty Shop Frank Hampton

Sky-Diving Event Scheduled at School Grounds

The sky diving event is planned for 2 p m at the school grounds on Sunday October 2 details will be released later for the event.

Garden Tractor Pull at School Grounds Sunday

A garden tractor pull will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 pm on the school grounds. Weigh in runs from noon to 2 pm with a 2.00 entry fee. Three classes 700 850 and 1000 pounds including driver weight. Winners receive trophies and small cash awards. Ribbons to the first five placers.

Changes to program require timely notice to publicity chair

The notice directs readers to contact Bob Winters, Publicity Chairman, for any program changes. It emphasizes immediate communication to ensure updates are published.

Bob Winters

Milroy Triumphs Over Raiders In Early Display

Milroy capitalized on Carthage walks and errors in the early innings to win 8 1 on the Raider diamond. Eakins pitched four hits allowed with four strikeouts and two walks. Wildey added a three bagger for Milroy in the third as Milroy outhit Carthage 4 to 2.

Milroy Carthage Raider Eakins John Rucker Wildey

Knighthood Mention in New Castle Editorial

The New Castle Courier-Times notes Robert Heller was knighted by the King of Sweden. Heller, once part owner of the Kahn Heller Dept Store in New Castle, was an accomplished violinist and pupil of Carrie Weaver in Knightstown. He led Heller Associates of Cleveland, a renowned consulting firm.

New Castle Heller Heller Associates Cleveland Ohio

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