Tax payments refute recession signals in county records
County treasurer Charles Bell notes taxpayers are paying both spring and fall installments, suggesting recession has not harmed collections. In Milroy, Mary Frances Green rents the old Milroy spring house for a writing studio and receives a morning visitor at 9 a.m., a hen owned by Elmer and Mrs. Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bell
Mr. Bell
Mary Frances Green
Milroy Spring House
Elmer Ireland
Hen Visitor Delivers Egg At Apartment Door
According to Miss Greene a small hen comes to the door cackling, is admitted to the apartment, goes to the bedroom, fligs up on the cot and lays an egg. After finishing its daily chore the bird leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Greene
Mrs. Hen
Main Street Pays Tribute to Three Local Friends
Main Street pauses to mourn Grace Robbins Lynn Brookbank and Frank Smeltzer who passed away this week. The county honors three outstanding citizens with a grateful farewell from a host of friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Grace Robbins
Lynn Brookbank
Frank Smeltzer
Boy With Green Hair Impresses Local Youth
The film left a mark on two locals as Tommy Smith appeared downtown with green hair. Mrs Argyle Clawson recalls a prank where Tommy Clawson and Tommy Smith played near the Main street apartments. Clawson on the roof poured green paint on Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Smith
Argyle Clawson
Tommy Clawson
Smiths and Clawsons
Main Street
Garrett High School principal embroiled in local mix up
Charles Flora recalls his brother John Flora principal at Garrett High School in Indiana. At the State Basketball tournament in Indianapolis, a coat hat were swapped with a smaller identical coat and a smaller hat while John was dining at a restaurant. A $2.00 parking ticket was settled in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Flora
John
Garrett
Indiana
Cutler
Indianapolis
Clifford House Not For Sale Despite Rumors
The fragment states Hubert Clifford on Monroe Street is not for sale and the Clifford family remains content in their cottage despite rumors. It mentions a 2.00 parking ticket found in John’s coat pocket and an Indianapolis police investigation locating the culprit who over parked and recovered the coat but not the hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Indianapolis
Hubert Clifford
Monroe Street
Hubert
Lucille
Cliffords
For Sale Sign Appears After Couple Vanishes
A couple named Mr. and Mrs. Clifford were away Monday night and returned to find a “For Sale See Harley Davis Realtor” sign in front of their house. The origin of the sign remains unknown.
Bradshaw and son ride Monon Diesel engine cab
Brad Howard and his son Bill were invited to ride in the engine cab of a Monon Diesel from Delphi to Indianapolis. They brought cameras and film to capture the high rail experience, though the article leaves who enjoyed it more undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bradshaw
Bill
Delphi
Indianapolis
April Meeting of Associate Tri Kappa Chapter Held
The Associate Tri Kappa Chapter inched through a brief business session at Mrs. George Obear’s East Monroe Street home on April 12. Naomi Johnson and Mrs. Paul Quick assisted, followed by a musical program a guessing game and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate
Tri Kappa
George Obear
East
Monroe Street
Naomi Johnson
Paul Quick
Leavell and Bates Office Relocates to Main Street
The office of Leavell and Bates has moved from the Johns building on Main Street to the office rooms above L. M. Pletcher Hardware. Floyd Johns and wife have remodeled their building into a private apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavell and Bates
Johns
Main Street
L. M. Pletcher Hardware Company
Floyd Johns
Rainbow Girls Initiation to Be Held at Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls of Delphi plan an initiation for new members on Monday night April 25 at the Masonic Temple, with attendees invited to attend the ceremony and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SET _ Rainbow Girls of
Delphi
Masonic Temple
Union Bank to Close on Good Friday Holiday
The Union Bank and Trust Company will observe Good Friday as a legal holiday and will not be open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank and Trust Company
Committees Named For Gala Basketball Banquet Here
Final arrangements for the Delphi Gala Banquet honor to Delphi Oracles and Bill Perigo proceed with 500 seats planned at the Delphi Armory. Committees include Reception Tables and Chairs Banquet Tickets all announced with details for the April 21 event. Local officials and 1929 Oracles guests are invited along with the community for the post Easter program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Bill Perigo
Delphi Armory
Harry Bohannon Post
No. 75
American Legion
Perigo
Western Michigan
Paul Lostutter
Bedford
Sam Kerr
Indianapolis
Charles Woods
L. C. Lucas
Legion Post
Wood
Do Hatton
Francis Kienly
Purdue
Robert Miller
Lossie
Oracles
Lassie
the Yeoman Methodist Church
Legion
Robert Million
Geraldine Goslee
C. C. Crampton
John T. Kirkpatrick
George Wagoner
Tom Brown
Hubert Gros
W. W. Gocenour
J.M. Haggard
W.H. Brown
Bob Miller
Louis Kent
Norman Ebrite
Paul Quick
John Mount
Fred Newman
Joe Tolen
Walter Popejoy
Bob Morrow
Garnette Smith
Mahlon Kerlin
David Baum
John Pearson
Charles McCain
Ray Strantz
Herman Kempf
Jack Grimm
R. E. Thomson
Don May
Bob Hawkins
John Delaney
Robert Hanna
John Bowman
Fred Mitchell
John Kirkpatrick
Wayne Talbert
John Pastor
Charles Widner
Loyal Cripe
Dave Wood
Bob Mount
Bob Moore
George Ottinger
Bud Vianco
Joe Ghere
Henry Rozhon
Bill ‘Holmes
Eddie Wingard
Marvin Brehmer
Howard Brehmer
Dick Clifford
Maurice Clifford
George Schnepp
Do Bowman
Clyde Spear
Richard Sales
Leo Richardson
Bill Cowdin, Jr
Paul Kirkpatrick
Charles Rozhon
Robert Roach
Duane Lamb
Bill Campbell
Charles Myers
Bob Hyman
Jack Wilkinson
Delphi Relays Set 16th Annual Meet on April 30
The 16th Delphi Relays, Indiana’s growing track event, will run all day on April 30 with 26 schools entering. For the first time teams are split into Class A and B divisions by size. morning trials precede the 1 p.m. afternoon program as a record field of 300 plus athletes competes. Notable entrants include Butch Ricker Frankfort Dick Cowdin Delphi Bob Morrison West Lafayette and Barnes Price Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Columbus
Marion
Jeff
Lafayette
Logansport
Peru
Crown Point
HolWart
Attica
West Lafayette
Sheridan
Monticello
Rensselaer
Burns
Butch” Ricker
Dick Cowdin
Delphi
Bob Morrison
Barnes and Price
Se Eeihe
Officers elected by Delphi Elementary PTA Association
Marcus Reifert was chosen as president of the Delphi Elementary PTA at a meeting held last Wednesday night at the school. Ethel Pearson was named vice president, E. E. Glenn second vice president, Mrs. Josephine Peterson secretary, and Mrs. Clyde Robbins treasurer. The group will install officers at the May 4 meeting and voted to sponsor a preschool physical exam project set for May 3 at 8 30 a m in the school. Homer Myers led a panel on home and school problems during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Reifert
Delphi Ementary Parent-Teachers Association
Ethel Pearson
E. E. Glenn
Josephi) Peterson
Clyde Robbins
Homer Myers
Carriers Take Washington Trip On Special Train
Mr and Mrs William Schweiger join 177 Indianapolis Star and News carriers for a five day journey to Washington DC. Schweiger district circulation manager for Indianapolis Newspapers Inc which publishes both papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Schweiger
Indianapolis Star and News
Washington, D. C
Schweiger
Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc
the Star
the News
Cab Company Sold In Local Business Move
William G. Myers purchased the Oracle Cab Company from Jake Coghill and has taken active management of the business. Details of the transfer are noted elsewhere in this edition of The Citizen.
Field Reseed at Riley Park Aids Football Ground Repair
Wayne Miller and John Zartman used Ferguson Equipment from Clawson Chevrolet to reseed the football field at Riley Park. The work fixed torn sod and bare spots from games and practice, aiming to restore good sod by late summer as a public service effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Miller
John Zartman
Ferguson
Clawson Chevrolet
Riley Park
Sutter and Son Begin South Delphi Building Project
Sutter and Son along with the Dodge and Plymouth Agency started work Monday on a new building just south of the Robert Pearson home in South Delphi. Harold Kert and wife also began a new home on West Summit street in South Delphi with work starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutter and Son
Dodge and Plymouth Agency
Robert Pearson
South Delphi
Harold Kert
West Summit Street
Eight Suits Filed Against Harold Cogill
The Lafayette Citizens Finance Corporation has filed eight separate civil actions on promissory notes against Harold Cogill of Flora. Smith and Bennett are the attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Citizens Finance Corporation
Harold Cogill
Flora
Smith and Bennett
Court House to Close in Friday Good Friday Observance
The Carroll County courthouse will close Friday in observance of Good Friday. Access to court services and offices will be unavailable that day. Citizens are advised to plan around the closure and reschedule filings accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Court House
Gil Bailey to sail for England for six months
Gil Bailey former editor of The Citizen and Sunday Magazine staff of The Times will sail from New York on the Queen Elizabeth next week. He plans to spend six months in England and Europe writing feature stories for The Times and other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Bailey
England
the Citizen
Sunday
The
New York Times
Bailey
New York
Europe
the Times
Death of Pittsburg school principal Brookbank at 58
Death of Lynn Brookbank 58 a longtime Tippecanoe township educator and Pittsburg principal after a heart attack at home. World War I veteran and former Carson teacher survived by wife Margaret and three children, with services Friday at Grimm funeral home. Burial in Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brookbank
Pittsburg
Tippecanoe Township
Brookbank
John
Agnes Arnott Brookbank
Carroll County
Margaret Lybrook
Indiana University
University of Michigan
Rochester College
Carson School
Jefferson Township
Harry Bohannon Post
American Legion
John David
Robert Lynn
Virginia
John Meyer
Wheaton
Illinois
Grimm Funeral Home
Merlin Schwein
Masonic Cemetery
John Roth
Harold Patton
Charles Smith
Cliff Bitler
Herman Theophile
Harry Hatton
Democratic figure Frank Smeltzer Dies in Indianapolis
Frank Smeltzer 65 prominent in Carroll County Democratic circles and resident of Clay township died Monday after a heart attack at City Hospital Indianapolis. Born April 1 1884 in Noblesville he moved to Pyrmont area early and married Alta Newell on April 24 1910. He served as Clay township trustee and was on the Carroll County Tax Adjustment Board. Surviving are his widow, a brother John in Oakland CA, a sister Mrs Clarence Ia and two half siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smeltzer
Carroll County
Clay Township
Indianapolis
Smeltzer
Noblesville
Pyrmont
Alta Newell
Community churches outline Good Friday and Easter services
Delphi churches plan dawn 6 a m crucifixion and, later, Easter pageants and musical programs. Delphi Presbyterian will stage an Eastern pageant with The Crucifixion and He Is Risen, plus pantomime and floral work. Pilgrim Holiness, Delphi Methodist, Delphi Christian, and Delphi Baptist publish Easter programs and a Union Easter Sunrise service involving six area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Delphi Presbyterian
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Lew Weillace
John Pastor
Worthing
Warren North
Raymond Orr
Wanda Klepinger
Walter Wilson
Raymond Carrigan
Albert Burkle
Elizabeth Ives
Nancy Bowen
Carolyn Johnson
Ary Lou Thorp
Martha Obear
Faye Hitchcock
Linda Rule
Sharon Carney
Kay Black
Shirley Bowman
Jean Bowman
Delphi Methodist Church
E. E. Franklin
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Frank Briggs
Delphi Christian
Irvn Phillips
Christian Church
Delphi Baptist
William Rix
Union
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Washington Township
Sharon Baptist
Wheeling and Deer Creek
Quota Exceeded in Carroll County Red Cross Drive
Carroll county reports a Red Cross fundraising total of 4254.61 with township by township tallies led by Delphi and its districts. County chairman Jesse Patrick thanks residents and lists key donors and organizations contributing to the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Red Cross
Jesse Patrick
Madison
Russell Clawson
Jackson
W. O. Pettiner
Washington
Helen Chapman
Liberty
Walter Sherman
Jefferson
Frank Armstrong
Tippecanoe
Robert Clawson
Rock Creek
Earl Stewart
Adams
Charles Pearson
Deer Creek
Floyd Gish
Carrollton
Orville Witter
Burlington
Jeanette Sanderson
Democrat
Ruth Bordner
Monroe
Lenna Oyler
Clay
Orville Shulthers
Flora
Jean Mann
Delphi
Ralph Thorp
Mahlon Kerlin
John Sanderson
Don Chapman
West Front Street
Reid Schweiger
Water Street
Charles Allen
South Delphi
Paul Aitkens
North Delphi
Jessie Oswald
North of Canal
Elmer Holtman
West Monroe Street
Ll. C. Lucas
Elmwood
Betty McKinley
Globe Valve Corporation
Carmen Wise
Gerber Industries, Inc
Byram Crosby
East Section
North Half
Frank Rodkey
Clyde Robbins
Mortonsville
Mary Jane Garver
W. S. Weaver
Harry Roach
Court House
Boyd Martin
Arthur McDowell
Four youths arrested in Burlington chicken theft case
Four youths were arrested at 10 30 p m in Burlington for stealing chickens from Mrs Pearl Byrum s Kokomo route 2 farm home The group visited the Byrum property twice this month and attempted to cash a check for the stolen property Deputy Sparkey Carey arrested them Robert Lee Jones 19 Jackie Jones 16 Leo Belaner all of Kokomo route 2 and Ralph Perkins of Burlington were named Jones was arraigned in Howard Circuit Court and sentenced to 60 days in prison plus a 25 fine The others were yet to be arraigned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Pearl Byrum
Route 2
Kokomo
Byrum
Sparkey Carey
Robert Lee Jones
Jackie Jones
Leo Belaner
Ralph Perkins
Carey
Howard County
Howard
Divorce Granted in Carroll Circuit Court
Mrs Catha Randolph Groning er was granted a divorce from Levi W Groninger by Judge William B Smith in Carroll Circuit Court. She received custody of their minor daughter Sharon Rose Groninger and $5 per week child support. Attorneys Bishop Lane Hanna and David R Baum represented parties and the State of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catha Randolph Groninger
Carroll Circuit Court
Wiliam B. Smith
Levi W. Groninger
Sharon Rose Groninger
Bishop & Lane
Hanna& Hanna
State of
Indiana
David R. Baum
Principal Shaffer Taken To St Elizabeth Hospital
Delphi high school principal Richard Shaffer was rushed Tuesday afternoon to St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a relapse from a three week illness. Dr. John T Kirkpatrick and his wife host Thayer Maxwell and son Randy of Connersville as this weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital J
Richard Shaffer
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Shaffer
Thayer Maxwell
Randy
Connersville
John T. Kirkpatrick
Divorce Action Filed for Zelma L Smith in Carroll Circuit Court
Zelma L Smith files for divorce from Paul Omar Smith in Carroll Circuit Court. The complaint seeks custody of their minor daughter and child support. Attorneys Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma L. Smith
Paul Omar Smith
Carroll Circuit
Hanna
Dinner-Bell Hour Wedding Broadcast Noted
Mr and Mrs Don Burton, married here Saturday night, appeared on the dinner bell hour program over WLS Monday noon for a live broadcast segment and public exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burton
WLS
Opening of Goodwill Nursing Home in Camden
Mrs. Mabel Bechdelt announces the Goodwill Nursing Home in Camden will open on Saturday April 16 with an open house from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Bechdelt
Goodwill Nursing Home
Camden
Engineer Bennett visits Carroll County REMC for training
Engineer Frank Bennett a Yale graduate and electrical engineer for the REA in Washington is on a month long tour of duty with Carroll County REMC. The visit is part of a year long training program REA engineers undergo before joining the Washington bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REMC
Frank Bennett
Yale University
REA
Washington
Carroll County
Bennett
The
Medical Seminar Prep For April Carroll County Meeting
The Carroll County Medical Society schedules an April 20 meeting at the Delphi Country Club. A seminar on ovarian tumors features speakers Dr. Frank Peyton Dr. Phillip Lynch and Dr. George Meharg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Medical Society
Delphi Country Club
Frank Peyton
Phillip Lynch
George Meharg
W. C. T. U. Meets at Delphi Church April Night
The monthly W. C. T. U. gathering will be held at Delphi Christian church on Tuesday evening April 19 at 7 30. Youth leaders will attend as guests and the film It's the Brain That Counts will be shown. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Christian Church
Delphi FFA Wins Top Honors at State Convention
At Pur due University April 7 to 9 Delphi FFA earned statewide top honors. Allan Fross Bill Duff and Bob Gerard received Hoosier Farmer degrees for four years of farm records. W S Weaver received the Honorary Hoosier Farmer for guiding Delphi to the highest Indiana chapter award. The group won the state project contest earning 110 for a power sprayer. Bill Roach placed second in public speaking. The chapter led in newsletters and won the district safety plaque with 25 shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Delphi F. F. A
Allan Fross
Bill Duff
Bob Gerard
W. S. Weaver
Delphi
Indiana
Kansas’ City
Weaver
Bill Roach
Bill
Evev
Alan Fross
Dick Wasson
Silas Ward
Tom Redman
Break-in at Delphis American Legion Home steals cash and liquor
Detectives Freed and Swick and Sheriff Sanford Allen investigated after thieves entered the Delphis American Legion Home, forced the front door and bar room locks, moved the safe, looted cash and checks worth over 200 dollars, and took the bonded liquor stock while leaving unbonded whiskey. Eight bottles of beer and snacks were consumed before departure. No fingerprints were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Harry Bohannon
Dick Kent
Legion
Freed
Swick
Sanford Allen
Monon Train No 15 Schedule Change to April 24
The Hoosier train 15 on the Monon railroad will depart Chicago at 5 p.m. CST starting Sunday April 24. It will reach Delphi at 7:16 p.m. CST and Indianapolis at 8:50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Monon
Chicago
Delphi
Indianapolis
Tri C Club to Meet April 20 at Camden Area
The Tri C Club will meet Wednesday April 20 with Mrs. Miles T. Martin hosting east of Camden. Mrs. John Rowe assists, and Mrs. Charles Black Jr. and Mrs. Jesse Zinn lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRIC._ CLUB
Miles T. Martin
Camden
John Rowe
Charles Black, Jr
Jesse Zinn
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Mrs
Grace A. Robbins
Robbins
Grace A.robbins
Sarah (Mansfield) Alma
Leroy Robbins
Robbin
Agatha Hope Coomey
Wendall Newman
Detroit
William Alma
Idaville
Ada Eakenes
Medford
Ill
Miles Allen Freeman
Larry Gruber
J. M. Haggard
Roscoe Quick
Courtney Clawson
Russell Miller
Delphi Elementary Pta Association
Conservation Club
Kenneth Newell
Earl Powell
Carroll County Conservation Club
John Klepinger
Miles Freeman
Raymond Todd
Pilgrim Holiness
Pilgrim Holiness Church
WBAT
Floyd Goins
FFA
Delphis American Legion
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