Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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RISU AMERICA opens first U.S. facility in Shelbyville
RISU AMERICA, a subsidiary of Japan-based Gifu Plastic Industry Co., celebrated the grand opening yesterday of its first American manufacturing plant at 867 W. Boomer Way in the Shelbyville Industrial Park. The $60 million project, which broke ground in April 2024, is the company’s 15th production site worldwide and first outside Japan. The facility will start with 21 employees, including 13 engineers from Japan, and grow to about 40 positions as operations expand. The plant will initially produce plastic pallets for the North American logistics industry, with room for future growth on its 29-acre site.
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NOTEBOOK:
Shelby County Commissioners yesterday approved the lease agreement with Hawk Hills Farms for the 197-acre Shelby Manor tract and 231-acre Tindall Farm. The agreement is for $350 per acre, for total of annual rent of $149,695.
The Shelby County coroner’s office confirmed that on Sept. 17, the office responded to a residence at 911 Hale Road in Shelbyville, where a 22 month-old infant was found deceased. An autopsy was performed at the Marion County Coroner’s Office. The infant has been identified as Jasper Igou. “Pediatric death investigations are complex and involve multiple factors in determining the cause and manner of death. These include pathology, toxicology testing, the review of reports from multiple agencies, and a detailed analysis of medical records,” the office said in a statement. “The official cause and manner of death will be finalized in the coming weeks, after appropriate review and laboratory testing are complete.”
A police officer pulled over a U-Haul truck that had an object hanging from the top of the vehicle. The driver said she struck the roof of the parking garage. The vehicle did not clear the entryway, causing damage to both the top of the truck and the garage. The driver told the officer she did not realize the truck would not fit inside.
A woman struck a concrete pole on Saturday while turning into the Walmart parking lot on Progress Parkway. No injuries were reported.
The following couples applied for marriage licenses last week at the Shelby County Clerk’s office: Olugbala Suggs II, 20, and Ciara Hornsby, 19; Megan R. Higdon, 23, and Blake Stephens, 26; Alanna M. Kumming, 38, and Tyler L. Erxleben, 31; Mickey J. Hime Jr., 42, and Chad Lowe, 30; Donald Campbell, 49, and Heather Smith, 48; Kayla Bohman, 33, and Michael Moore II, 35; Tristen Coers, 28, and Maholi Offill, 25; Megan Smith, 29, and Stephen Riggan, 51; Brian Lowe, 34, and Brittany Brown, 36; Lori Milbourn, 22, and Leighton Filler, 25; Tyler Murray, 31, and Julianna Majerczyk, 22; Adam Heath, 47, and Erin Whitted, 45; and Michael Harden, 66, and Tamera Rosenberg, 50.
Builders Lumber & Hardware will host its second annual EGGfest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1309 Miller Ave., Shelbyville. The family-friendly event will feature Big Green Egg grilling demos, food samples, live music, games, and giveaways, with proceeds benefiting Love INC, a new local nonprofit serving Shelby County. Tickets are $20 for adults, and admission is free for children under 12. Details here…
HOOSIER NEWS: At least 15 people were shot in 24 hours in Indianapolis over the weekend. Five people were shot, and two people killed in the early morning hours of Sept. 21. Saturday night’s violence included a different triple shooting that left three people injured less than five miles away from the mass shooting on the northwest side. (IndyStar)
NATIONAL NEWS: Falling demand for cardboard boxes is raising concerns about consumer spending. International Paper will shut down two Georgia mills this month, part of a wave of closures that will cut U.S. containerboard capacity by about 9% in just eight months, twice the reduction seen during the 2009 recession. (Wall Street Journal)
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COURIER ARCHIVES
Nov. 25, 1924, Part I
All freshmen girls were inducted into the Sunshine Society in a ceremony held during seventh hour. “While the upperclassmen were singing the Sunshine Song, one of the largest classes of Freshmen girls in this high school marched into the darkened assembly, carrying lighted candles as a symbol of lightbearers of the world. The girls initiated wore white middies and this added to the impressiveness of the ceremony.” The girls recited lines, including, “I shall try to fit myself to give intelligent service in making the community in which I live a safer and more beautiful place for little children. Thus will my own life become rich and complete.” Mrs. Tindall was the guest speaker. She described her experiences of traveling in Europe over the summer.
The Sunshine Society’s first project was furnishing the restroom with a five-piece wicker suite. “The Sunshine Society has not, as yet, made any regulations governing the use of the restroom, but when it is seen that the members are abusing it, it will be the privilege of the sponsors to close it except for special occasions and for proper usage.”
The Shelbyville Camels lost to their rival, Franklin, 45-35, in basketball.
The editors admonished readers to have a “first rank” school by “resenting unwarranted criticism on its character and good name.”
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This Day in Shelby County History
Local headlines reported on or around this date in Shelby County history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Construction was underway on a new Aldi grocery store, located on Progress Parkway near the Walmart Supercenter.
1995: Compton Dairy celebrated its 65th anniversary. In 1935, Daniel Compton and his two sons, Claude and Roy, had started in the dairy business. Compton’s had four stores: Cow Palace 1, 1500 S. Harrison; Cow Palace 2, 318 N. Harrison; Dairy Store 1, Hendricks and Miller; and Dairy Store 2, Vine and Washington.
1985: Firefighters were busy, with Wendy’s on East State Road 44 and Knauf Fiber Glass on Elizabeth St. experiencing blazes within hours of each other. A water heater had overheated at Wendy’s, and a gas line had ruptured at Knauf. The Knauf fire was extinguished at 3 a.m.
1975: “Sorghum Day” was recognized at Rays Crossing. An ad read: “Watch Holbrooks make Sorghum and ‘Kiddie’ Phares make apple cider, hot biscuits, sorghum and maple syrup.
Fifth graders in Mrs. Tina Klinck’s class at Marion School participated in a presentation on scuba diving from Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, who showed slides of the underwater world at St. Croix, the Virgin Islands and the Gulf of Mexico.
1965: SHS Student Council representatives met with sponsor Rita Comstock and president Pat McKenney to discuss Homecoming plans, student staff member Greg Mings reported. A sock hop was scheduled for after the game in the cafeteria from 9 to 11 p.m.
1955: Sargent’s Wallpaper & Paint Store opened at a new location, 103 N. Harrison Street. Jack Hasecuster was the manager. Sargent’s had opened in Shelbyville in 1940 on Public Square.
1945: Governor Gates proclaimed October 12 a legal holiday in honor of the discovery of America in 1492. The day had not been a holiday since the U.S. had entered the war.
1935: A 1934 model coupe belonging to Harry Lawson Jr., a traveling representative with Kennedy Car Liner, was found in North Carolina. The car had been stolen while Lawson was out-of-state on business.
1925: The Riley Memorial Road, which would be routed from Michigan to Florida, passing through Shelby County, would not be routed through Columbus, state officials announced. No organization in Columbus had been willing to guarantee the $1,500 asked to meet the expense of making the highway. The road was adjusted to pass through Hope and Elizabethtown.
1915: Harry Fleming, surviving partner of the drug firm Doran & Fleming, sold the store in the southwest corner of Public Square to Charles McBride and John Groom.
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OBITUARIES
Carl “Roger” Scheffler, 81, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born June 10, 1944, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl F. and V. Helene (Etchison) Scheffler. On Oct. 6, 1984, he married Rosemary R. Bowman, his wife of 40 years, who survives. In addition to Rosemary, Roger is survived by his children, Dan Scheffler (Crystal), of Shelbyville; Aaron Scheffler (Debra), of Fishers; Lynetta (Hardesty) Turner (Scott), of Shelbyville; and Bryan Hardesty, of Bloomington; sister, Carol Wells Rund (Bob), of Fountaintown; grandchildren, Amanda, Jeremiah, Eli and Lyla; great-grandson, Leo; brother-in-law, Donald Bowman (Edna), of Gosport; sister-in-law, Sandy Bowman, of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Dan Bowman and David Wells.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving six years, including in Vietnam. Roger retired in 1999 from AT&T (Ma Bell) after 30 years of service. He was an active member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, where he served several times as president of the church council and on various committees.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ, 2630 S. Miller St. in Shelbyville. Funeral service will follow at noon, with Pastor Charles Jordan officiating. There will be a private family graveside service for Roger in Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the local military committee. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 90, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, or to the donor’s choice of charity. Online condolences may be shared with Roger’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Gary Douglas Hoop, 67, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville. He was born June 28, 1958, in Shelbyville, to Walter Gene Hoop and Wilma LaVonne (Love) Hoop Weaver. Gary is survived by his mother, of Shelbyville; sons, Jonathan Hoop (Maggie Smith) and Jared Hoop (Danielle Phares), both of Shelbyville; grandson, Zeno Hoop; sisters, Sandy Rush (David), of Shelbyville, and Susan Weaver (Al Smith), of Franklin; brothers, Greg Weaver, of Shelbyville, Jim Weaver (Sara), of Shelbyville, and Doug Weaver (Lori), of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Nelson Bettner, of Boggstown; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Harold E. Weaver; and sister, Kathy Bettner.
In 1976, Gary graduated from Southwestern High School. He was a farmer. Gary had worked more than 10 years at AMPM Trucking and more than 15 years at PK USA. Gary enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Acton Cemetery in Acton. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Acton Cemetery, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with Gary’s family at freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Marjorie Lois Johnson Carmony, 96, of Manilla, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She was born Feb. 16, 1929, in Indianapolis on North Sherman Drive, the daughter of George Lyle and Stella Edna (Caplinger) Johnson. On Aug. 26, 1962, she married Wayne Hertzel Carmony at Grace United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, where she was baptized in 1929. She was active in that church until moving to Rush County, near Manilla, in February 1963. Wayne preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2019. Survivors include treasured nieces and nephews on her husband’s side: David (MaryAnne) Carmony, of Anderson; Bob (Robin) Carmony, of Shelbyville; Thom (Vicki) Carmony, of Anderson; Joan (Nick) Semenuk, of Yarmouth, Maine; Robin and Jodie Webster, of Manilla; and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews who were very important to her. She is also survived by her goddaughter, Amanda Wright Matney, and beloved lifelong friend, Sib Able, both of Indianapolis.
Marjorie graduated from Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 in 1942 and attended the school’s 100th anniversary. In 1946, she graduated with honors from Thomas Carr Howe High School. While high schools did not have active girls sports at that time, the Indianapolis parks system sponsored programs. Marjorie was active in softball, tennis, volleyball and basketball; her teams won in basketball and tennis.
Marjorie and Wayne became members of Zion Evangelical Church in April 1964, where she was the first woman to serve on the council. She also served as president of the Women’s Guild and played on the Zion women’s softball team. They enjoyed meeting friends from Grace Church—the Grace Group—for monthly lunches in Indianapolis.
Marjorie was an employee of L.S. Ayres & Co. from 1946 to 1963, working in personnel, merchandising and as a training supervisor. She participated in openings of Ayr-Way Discount Stores and L.S. Ayres at Glendale and Washington Square in Indianapolis, and in Lafayette. She was a charter member of the Manilla Town and Country Homemakers Club, the Indianapolis Zoo and the National Museum of the American Indian. She and Wayne were charter members of Conner Prairie in Noblesville. Other organizations she enjoyed included Homemakers Social Study Club, P.E.O., Bridge Family, Manilla Amicitia, the Book Review Club in Rushville, the Wednesday Speakers Luncheon at the Durbin Hotel, Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Children’s Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana Audubon Society, Boone, Rush, Shelby, Marion and Indiana historical societies, The Nature Conservancy, Oak Heritage Conservancy, American and Indiana birding associations, Rush County Humane Society, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, President Benjamin Harrison Home Society, Oxbow, Inc., American Air Museum in Britain and Indiana Landmarks. She was a 50-year member of Irvington Chapter, Eastern Star Lodge 364, and a lifetime member of Gamma Chapter, Tri Chi Sorority.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clyde Fleming Johnson; Jon and Frankie Webster; Mark Webster; Anne Vaprin; and her godson, Donald Lynch.
Marjorie moved to the Carmony farm in Rush County near Manilla in February 1963. She greatly enjoyed being a farm wife—helping with the swine operation, driving a John Deere tractor, planting and harvesting crops, baling hay and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling, and she visited 18 countries on nature tours, accumulating a bird life list of more than 2,000 and many treasured birding friends. She loved all of nature, especially her cats and birds. She is survived by her last cat, Little Blue, who continues to rule the farm. Her love of reading led to friendships with authors, mainly via email. She served as a copy proofreader for one author and was mentioned in the book when it was published. She frequently gave book reviews for groups.
Marjorie was very proud of her Native American Cherokee heritage through her great-great-grandmother, Redbird, from Virginia. Redbird married John Wall, a Hessian soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War. They moved to what became Boone County, near the town of Advance, and developed farmland and a homestead. She treasured visits to her father’s family in Huntington, Pliny and Frazier’s Bottom, West Virginia. Her grandfather, Volney Curtis Johnson, was a shoemaker, and her grandmother, Amanda, was a quiet, dignified lady eager to share her memories. One of Marjorie’s most treasured memories was meeting and shaking the hand of Wendell Willkie. Willkie’s wife, Edith, was a native of Rushville, and Willkie made his presidential campaign headquarters there in 1940. One Sunday afternoon Marjorie and her father drove to Rushville and waited outside the Willkie home. Mr. Willkie came out, visited with those gathered and shook hands—an exciting moment. Philip Willkie and his wife, Virginia, were dear friends of Marjorie and Wayne, and they visited in each other’s homes. Another great moment was meeting Bobby Kennedy and shaking his hand in Richmond, Indiana, many years later. She also saw Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip riding in an open convertible in Chicago in the 1950s. A full life lived.
A Bible verse Marjorie loved is Isaiah 49:15: “See! I will not forget you… I have carved you on the palm of my hand.” Her favorite hymn was “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”
Visitation will be 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Zion Evangelical Church, 7025 E CR 100 N, Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at the church, with Pastor Ryan Hicks officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Services are entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Evangelical Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.