RUSHVILLE —
The Rush County Genealogical Society had its first two meetings of the new year. Plans are under way for scheduling a year of exciting programs and projects. Keep looking for information as plans are finalized. We wish to extend an invitation to the community to join us at our meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge, 11:00 a.m. You can also find us on Facebook and our website www.rushcogs.com.
Officers and elected positions for 2013 are: President – Carol Jones, Vice-President – Bill Baetz, Secretary – Katrina Cooper, Treasurer – Susan Huston, Historian – Karen Pruet.
Reflecting over the past year, RCGS would like to share its 2012 projects and accomplishments:
l Rushville Public Library: Help preserve local genealogy and historical books and printed materials; assist in maintaining the local history and genealogy in the Indiana room
l Presented a copy of our book on Civil War soldiers of Rush County (“Let Us Die to Make Men Free”) to the Rush County Historical Society
l RCGS Newsletter: Published a quarterly newsletter
l Rush County Marriage Books: Transcribed and published Marriage Book 12 (1887-1888) located at the courthouse
l East Hill Cemetery 100th Anniversary: Participated in the cemetery’s June celebration of the cemetery
l Donated $200 to the Elks’ Clothe-A-Child program at Christmas
l Special Programs: April – DNA and genealogy research by Jim Huston; November – Rush County history in photos by Linda Mahan
l Ongoing Projects: Collect and preserve the genealogical history of Rush County families; Document and publish burials at all Rush County cemeteries; Provide assistance in genealogical queries presented to RCGS.
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Rush County Genealogical Society schedules exciting programs
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Richland Wide Awake Club celebrates Mother’s Day
On May 15, six members and nine guests met at the New Salem Lions Club for their annual Mother’s Day Dinner. Hostesses were Diana Bedel, Julie Leach and Jan Roberts.
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Local man to drive in 500 Parade
Darrel Wilkinson of Rushville has been contacted by the 500 Festival Parade Committee to drive his vintage Mercury convertible in this year’s IPL 500 Festival Parade.
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Jivin Jackson 4-H Club shares demonstrations
The Jivin Jackson 4-H Club met May 14 at the Jackson Township Community Club with Jarrod White calling the meeting to order, Caitlyn Morris leading the American pledge and Devan Draper leading the 4-H pledge.
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Mother-Daughter-Doll Tea a success
The members of Psi Iota Xi, Iota chapter held a Mother-Daughter-Doll Tea on Sunday, May 5 in the basement of St Paul’s United Methodist Church. Mothers, daughters and their dolls gathered for an afternoon of pleasantries.
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RCHS Class of 1983 seeking classmates
The RCHS Class of 1983 is planning their 30 year class reunion for this summer. The event will take place starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Knights of Columbus.
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Milroy Alumni Association renewal of membership
The Milroy Alumni Association is in the process of updating class lists and renewing memberships in preparation for the upcoming Alumni get-together.
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Sandy Fussner (center) was welcomed as the newest member of the Rushville Breakfast Optimist Club at their meeting Tuesday, May 7.
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Friends Too Orange Township
Friends Too met at the Home of Joleye Icenogle. President Roberta Cole opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Naming your favorite president for roll call was very interesting.
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RCHS Class of 93 looking for classmates
The RCHS Class of 1993 is planning its 20 year reunion for July 19 and 20.
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Local residents initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi
Cayla Simmermon and Mylee Simmermon, both at Butler University and from Knightstown, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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