Overcoming Handicaps of Great Leaders and Thinkers
An anonymous writer notes famous figures who faced serious disabilities yet achieved greatness. Names include Demosthenes Caesar Napoleon Mohammed Alfred the Great Carlyle Byron Keats Milton Pope Darwin Beethoven Steinmetz Keller and others, illustrating resilience and inspiration for those with afflictions or difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demosethens
Julian Caesar
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mohammed
Alfred the Great
England
Carlyle
Byron
Keats
Milton
Pope
Darwin
Beethoven
Charles P. Steinmeta
Helen Keller
America
Old-Time Delaware Lawmaker S Sutton and His Diary
A magazine excerpt recalls Hon E H Sutton, 1823 Delaware assembly member and “father” of the state school system. Diary entries show him supporting a school bill while noting drink and travel mishaps, including oats for a horse and rye whiskey. The school bill passed as he planned.
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Delaware
E H. Sutton
Sutton
State Assembly
State General Assembly
Sammy Warden
Finishing School Catalogue Misprint Causes Laughter
A stylish finishing school for girls issued a costly catalogue touting an elaborate curriculum and extras such as a Voice and Personality course for 200 dollars. A printer accidentally printed Vice and Personality, a mistake noticed after all catalogues were mailed, with no record of reactions from school officials or the printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
Annual Cemetery Meeting at Hopewell Cemetery
The Hopewell cemetery association holds its annual decoration services next Sunday June 7 at the cemetery. George McCain will speak and the Wheeling quartet provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Cemetery Association
George McCain
Wheeling Quartet
My Daddy’s Chores And A Little Boy's Rhyme
A child recalls his father’s tough farm days teaching cows horses stables logs coal and ashes chores. The poem contrasts hard work with limited play time and recalls the boy’s view of his dad’s busy life and the idea that work was fun enough to fill every night.
Free 4-H film screening in Delphi County Courthouse
A free screening of a six reel talking picture titled Under The 4-H Wag will be shown at the Delphi Court House next Saturday at 7 44 o clock. County Agent R J Maypart announced the event to promote 4 H activities with a newsreel and educational short included. The feature follows a boy involved in 4 H projects and a counterfeit gang tale ending with justice at the Chicago International Livestock Show.
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PSP
Caprol
R. J. Maypart
Delphi
4-1
John K. Case
Missoun Ruralist
Missoun State Board of Agriculture
4 Fl
Chicago
National Drive Launched For Indiana Democrat Digest
Mrs. Marie Swickard of Delphi County Democratic Vice Chairman appointed Colonel by State Vice Chairman Inez Scholl to lead a national drive for the Democrat Digest. Swickard names Carroll County general chair Ruth Wirkpatrick and captains across counties including Adams Mary Mullin Burlington Vera Gilbert Roberta Unger Carrollton Margaret Mabbitt Faye Barber and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Swickard
Delphi County
Inez Scholl
Democrat Digest
Indiana
Swickary
Carroll County
Ruth Wirkpatrick
Adams
Mary Mullin Burlington
Vera Gilbert
Roberta Unger
Carrollton
Margaret Mab
Ann van Natta
Washington
Pauline Cornell
Nora Hinkle
Thomas J. Ryan Dies at Delphi After Illness
Thomas J. Ryan 80 native of Delphi died Sunday at 4 a.m. in the Wabash Valley sanitarium after a short illness. Born August 6, 1857, he was a Presbyterian church member, a thirty second degree Mason, and served as jury and Democratic election commissioner. Survivors include daughter Mrs E.O Grimm of Delphi son Joseph of New York City sister Mrs Mary Porter of Washington township and two grandchildren Jack Grimm and Rosemary Ryan. Private funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the home with Rev Harry Parker officiating. Interment followed in the Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Ryan
Delphi
Wabash Valley
Ryan
Presbyterian Church
E.O Grimm
Joseph
New York City
Mary Porter
Washington Township
Jack Grimm
Rosemary Ryan
Harry Parker
Masonic Cemetery
State Convention Held At Frankfort Next Week
The annual state Sunday School Convention runs Tuesday to Thursday in Frankfort with a strong program. Noted leaders from Philadelphia New York St Louis and Boston headline sessions and divisional conferences. Dr HE Augustine Smith will lead music and present a Thursday pageant. Registration is one dollar for all three days with transferable registrations and day tickets available.
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Frankfort
Walter D. Howell
Philadelphia
Jesse Mc Bader
New York
Hazel A. Lewis
St. Louis
H. Augustine Smith
Boston
HE. Augustine Smith
Eivery Sunday School Shoud
Daily Vacational Bible School Underway At Baptist Church
Fifty Camden children from three Sunday Schools are enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible School conducted at the local Baptist church. The school extends through next week with a full faculty including Mrs A H Fabianske Miss Madeline Bohannon Miss Lucile Graves and others. A strong spirit of enthusiasm is noted and commencement details will appear next week in the Record News. Parents and friends are invited to attend sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
A. H. Fabianske
Madeline Bohannon
Lucile Graves
Mildred Wyatt
Harvey Furnish
L., W. Stanger
Harry Hatton
Iffa Supeberger
Jesse Zook
James Sharp
Record News
Carroll Democratic Women Hold Country Meeting and Tea
About 223 women gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Jack Wickard’s country home for the Carroll Democratic Women’s meeting. The program featured music by Mrs. Nelson Hinkle and Miss Helen Logan, plus remarks from state vice chairman Mrs. Inez Montgomery Scholl and district officials. A social hour followed with luncheon hosted by Mrs. Guy Coplen for officers and guests from multiple counties.
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Carroll Democratic Women's Meeting
Jack Wickard
Rolla Brimin
Nelson Hinkle
Helen Logan
Regina Jackson
Peggy Jean Shatler
Brimm
Marie Swickard
Margaret
Scholl
Delphi Country Club
Charles Wagler
Clarence Lawson
Benton
Frank Guthrie
Cass
Haimbrough
Fulton
LB. Myers
Jasper
George Myers
Koscjusko
George Stevens
Marshall
Frank Morton
Porter
Charles Skillen
Pulaski
Luln Rasehka
Stark
Chiff Ritchkey
White
Guy Coplen
Carroll County Organization
Rolla Brimm
Irvin Humes
Ruth Kirkpatrick
Helen Stewart
George Sprinkle Dies in Deer Creek Township At 78
George Sprinkle 78 a Deer Creek township resident died Monday afternoon after a period as a patient since April at a local facility. He was less than four feet tall weighing under 100 pounds. Survived by brother Roy of Walton funeral rites set for 2:30 at the Salem church and burial in Sprinkle cemetery.
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Cgeorge Wy
George) Sprinkle
Deer Creek Township
Sprinkle
Roy
Walton
Salem M
Sprinkle Cemetery
New Parole Law Takes Effect in Indiana Welfare Act Era
The Governor’s penal affairs under secretary urged a smarter parole system on Sunday broadcast. He argued society must be protected while prisoners, except life terms, may be released under supervision to ensure employment and lawful conduct. The 1934 General Assembly created a State Commission on Clemency.
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Indiana
Ile
General Assembly
Baptist Church Services Under Pastor Stanger
Rev L W Stanger leads morning devotional at 10 39 focusing on The Sins of the Saints. Sunday classes at 9 30 overseen by Raynes Wyatt. Evening service at 7 45 with sermon The Great Moral Disaster. Mr Stanger speaking at both services.
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Raynes Wyatt
Stanger
Fresh Guest Visit Spotted in Lafayette and Scottsburg Area
Dr. B. C. Kerkhove and family stayed with relatives in Lafayette on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sweet enjoyed a weekend at Scottsburg and Rushville, visiting family and friends.
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B. C. Kerkhove
Lafayette
Mrs. Grant Sweet
Scottsburg Land Rushville
Harmony Four to Sing at Rockfield Church Sunday Eve
The Harmony Four a Kokomo based colored quartet will perform at Rockfield Presbyterian Church Sunday night at 7 30 presenting a new sacred program Rev Hugo has secured several bequests for their return and all are urged to come early for seats All are welcome.
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Harmony Four
Kokomo
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Hugo
Community Visits and Weekend Gatherings Across towns
A flurry of weekend visits and family gatherings is recorded with numerous names. Relatives, friends, and local residents from Delphi Logansport Hart Michigan and nearby areas spent time with kin and hosts including Mr and Mrs John Saidth Prauhk Lowe Agnes Lowe Vena Klora and Grant Lowe along with several Stewart and Brown families during the period.
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Neele Cox
Loganport
Mar. Ane
Dos. Lowe
Watie Seybold
Logansport
Mars
Pat Brown
Ray Smith
Boswell
George Beale
Rith McCormack
John Saidth
Prauhk Lowe
Agnes Lowe
Vena Klora
Grant Lowe
Camden
James
Lowe
Chester Brown
Susan Johnsonbaugh
Frances Johnsenbaneh
Helen Merrifield
Hart, Michigan
Harley St Clair
Carroll REMC Plans Campaign To Complete County Access
The Carroll County REMC board meets at Delphi courthouse to finish the county campaign for 278 miles of proposed lines serving about 500 applicants. Indiana REMC engineers will explain maps showing line locations as counties aim for 8 per mile to gain federal approval and serve nearly all 1100 signed applicants. A county map will be available in the Farm Bureau office for public viewing.
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Carroll County
Rural Electrification Administration
Washiheten
Washington
RIEMC
Farm Bureau
Delphi
Camden ACs Win Season Opener Over Logansport A S
The Camden ACs defeated Logansport A and A Supply 6 to 1 on Logansport diamond. McCain allowed 3 hits while homering once and adding a double and single. Star City game Sunday as Camden seeks revenge for a 6 to 0 loss earlier this season. The Deer Creek bridge at Delphi has opened for traffic.
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Camden AC
Logansport A.& A
McCain
Hodge
Logansport
Camden
Star City
A. C’s
Deer Creek
Delphi
Local notes and visits fill busy town scene
A flood of brief items chronicles visits and errands: Sarah Curpida and F lives in Rensalaer, Bert Hyman at Sandia, Miss Sadie Dale and Joho Shepherd at various homes, and Joe Pevelard on business in dos port. Several church services, farm talks, and family travels are mentioned alongside remodeling and business changes in the Hunt block and local shops.
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Baptist Church
J. Wieckard
George Sprinkle
Rockfield Church
Randelph
Mies
Sally Starkey
Wokore
Win Woet
Uonday
Mang Dandrey
Clinihie
Creeregtown
Stewart Downe
South Berd
Benner
Isted Matlin
Margaret Stewart
John McCormick
Mayda Stewart
Margaret Graham
Zibe Lesh
Baseball News
Mate Me Jiday
Giana Moieh Vane
Sarah Curpida Otha
Bert Hyman
Sandia
Vountan Orta
Vises Ate
Boni of
Bast
Sade Dale
Iveryboky Clanes Sf Fs Phallest Puesdas
Joho Shepherd
Ey J.W. Pevelard
Dosport
Barsiness
Joe Saeekellas
Catone
Mlizabeth Pardue Heromne
Mary Bodee
Mirv
Myra
Joh Aehie
Bose
John Pritchard
Vlora
Sadie Clem
Flora
Walter Armick
Stummer
Tyt
P. Pritehiard
Mamie Watson
Apion
Wile Tiaep
U.S. Barmes
A. M. Martin
Win. Barnard
Martin & Barnard
Wirk
Port
Tavs
Craywrourdville
W. My. Byerly
Walleeland
City
Gy. W. Byerly
D.R. Barbour
Frank Carter
Burlington
Pete Moore
Gov. Chase
Jay County
Hunt Block
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