Tornado Toll Touches Local Family in Indiana Links to Oklahoma
Local residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Darling learn Mrs Robert Cully 9 year old Ned Cully and Harold Cully family injured or killed in the Oklahoma Texas tornado. Darling family joins relatives in Gage Oklahoma as Red Cross confirms losses. Roscoe Quick manages farm affairs back home as rain compound woes. A Proctor and Yumble Spic and Span grocery ad from Clifford's Grocery in Delphi is cited as the largest single-product advertisement in any paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Texas
Clarence Darling
Route 3
American Red Cross
Robert Cully
Darling
Art Rider
Delphi
Hanna Unger
Democrat Township
Gage
Indiana
Roscoe Quick
THE
Citizen
Clifford’s Grocery
Spic and Span
Letter copies reach local business figures in Walton
A letter received here by Tony Packard owner of the Grocery and a Walton district representative for Proctor and Gamble, Albert Bartlow of route 2, Walton, is described in part. The document outlines a formal communication, with additional copies noted among local recipients.
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Tony Packard
Albert Bartlow
Walton
Proctor and Gamble Company
Largest single grocery item ad ever run says Packard
The speaker notes that Packard’s double page Spice and Span advertisement last fall occupies the most space ever allocated to a single grocery item. This claim highlights the ad’s unprecedented scale in the grocery trade.
First Double Truck Ad Seen by Grocery Retailers
J R Martin District Manager notes executives with 30 years in the business have not seen a retailer feature a grocery product in such a large space. He believes Packard's double truck ad is the first of its kind worldwide.
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United States
Mr. Packard
J. R. Martin
Packard and firm repeat ad in The Citizen edition
The company and Mr. Packard praise the response to last fall's ad and again run the advertisement in this week's The Citizen. Kenworthy's Home Store features the cleaner in a full page ad in The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Packard
Local ads dominate 16-page Citizen issue
The Citizen runs three full page advertisements this week for Spic and Span and features three local concerns, Gilbert Underhill Gray's Hatchery and The Gamble Store, each taking a full page in the first 16 page edition.
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the Citizen
Pardon Us
Span
Gilbert Underhill
Gray’s Hatchery
Gamble Store
Death by own action victim found at the court house
The Citizen reports a death by own action discovered at the court house after a phone call to reporters. Sheriff Sanford Allen and officials investigated as matron Katherine Airhart allegedly planted a drowned mouse in a lavatory to disrupt order. A rumor claims a county official murdered in his office with a second mouse as a joke.
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Court House
Sanford Allen
Katherine Airhart
P. S
Odds and Ends: Local Highlights and Transfers
Maude Wilson fractured a foot this week while several eateries and stores reported busy trade last Saturday. Eddie Waymire and Ronnie prepare to travel from Rochester after congenital cataracts removal on the boy. Wade Farr served as county auditor in place of Russell Harter during his absence in Indianapolis. Delphi band contest had WASK broadcast segments. Doc Brown and Kate McDowell mushroomed Tuesday. Don Smith family moved to Lafayette. Court house roof leaks forced bucket use during heavy rain.
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Maude Wilson
Federated
Eddie Waymire
Ronnie
Rochester
Minnesota
Tike
Wade Farr
Russell Harter
Indianapolis
WASK
Delphi
Doc Brown
Kate McDowell
Don Smith
Lafayette
Court House
Court House Rummage Sale and Mortgage Exemption Filing
A rummage sale at the court house is set for Saturday. Mortgage exemption blanks must be filed this month. The state archery contest will be held here on Sunday, April 27.
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Court House
Brehmer Family Weekend in St Charles Illinois
Mr and Mrs Allen Brehmer and Miss Jean Brehmer spent the past weekend in St Charles Illinois. Subscribe to The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Brehmer
Jean Brehmer
St. Charles, Illinois
Winners announced for cub kite contest in Delphi
Cub Scouts of Delphi Pack No 1 and dads held a kite contest at the Robert Pearson home in South Delphi. Twenty boys entered with prizes for best kite, best performance, most unique kite, and first kite aloft. Judges were Robert Wood Ray Orr and Charles Orme. Gift certificates donated by Leo Williams Globe Valve Factory manager.
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Delphi
Robert Pearson
South Delphi
Paul Wray
Sonny Powell
Billy Disinger
Dickie Larimore
Robert Wood
Ray Orr
Charles Orme
Leo Williams
Globe Valve Factory
Local bands vie for honors at Northern Indiana district contest
More than 1500 students from 25 bands orchestras and choirs competed in Delphi for the Northern Indiana S B O V A District event. First division winners advance to the state contest April 19 at North Manchester with Delphi and Flora among the top finishers in divisions BB CC and C for bands and choruses.
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North Manchester
Grass Creek
Fulton
Clay Township
Bunker Hill
Otterbein
Lafontaine
Lafayette
Lafontaine-Somerset
Pulaski
Goodland and
Remington
Rensselaer
Delphi
Flora
Kewanna
Butler Township
Peru
Ambia
Monon
Winamac
Fowler and
Francesville
Paroled felon faces charges in Carroll County jail
Charles Ashba, 51, itinerant, jailed in Delphi on charges of issuing a fraudulent $33 check to Bert Flora Cigar Store in Flora on January 29, 1944, allegedly forging Luman Hawkins name. Paroled to this county while serving a Michigan City term for larceny in Porter county. Lewis Dellinger of Monticello represents Ashba.
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Charles Ashba
Carroll County
Delphi
Bert Flora
Flora
Luman Hawkins
Ashba
Michigan City
Porter County
Lewis Dellinger
Monticello
Mrs. Sarah E. Chapman Returns Home From Fort Wayne Visit
Mrs. Sarah E. Chapman of near Ockley returns home Sunday after wintering in Fort Wayne with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Overly. Mrs. Overly formerly Eva Chapman.
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Sarah E. Chapman
Near Ockley
Fort Wayne
Carl Overly
Overly
Eva. Chapman
Carroll County Schools Plan Graduations for 113 Seniors
Township high schools in Carroll County announce final plans for graduation with 113 seniors to be honored. Flora leads with 29 graduates while Carrollton has 4. ceremonies run May 4 to May 9 at multiple churches and schools with speakers from Purdue and Ball State Teachers College.
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Carroll County
Flora
Carrollton
Camden
Adams
Cutler
Carrollton Township
Wayne E. Swihart
Jerry Lee Blue
William W. Bess
Richard Dean Carter
Joseph Eugene Dillman
Wheeling Presbyterian Church
W. C. Aschanhart
Carrollton School
Joseph C. Wagner
Ball State Teachers’ College
Twenty Autos Owned By Carroll County in 1907 Book
A 1907 automobile directory lists 4,225 Indiana owners and more than 200 makes. Carroll County had 20 car owners led by James A. Shirk of Delphi with a Morrison, while other locals drove Reo, Olds, Ford, Cadillac, Premier, and Orient autos. The article notes early license codes and ads for Lambert cars among then-popular brands.
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Carroll County
Leo Williams
Globe Valve Factory
Delphi
Kokomo
Staite
Indiana
James A. Shirk
Morrison
Shirk
Louis Grantham
Reo
Newton
Sidenbender
Olds
Francis Wilson
Mitchell
Louis Ruffing
Orient
J. E. Ruffing
Ford
Frank Broadrick
Wayne
Alph Biiney
W. O. Bingaman
Flora
E. G
Auburn
Ajax
Austin
Buick
Buckmobile
Bean
Cadillac
Corbin
Carter Car
Century
Cleveland
Deeauville
Detroit
Echart
Economy
Eureka
Geneva
Haynes
Harley- Davidson
International
Indianapolis
Kalamazoo
Marmon
Overland
Packard
Peerless
Ranger
Run-About
Renault
Rambler
Standard
Valley
Victor
Carroll County Keeps Eight and a Half Month School Term
The Carroll County Board of Education decides to maintain an eight and a half month term for 1947-48 with September 8 start and May 13 finish. A spring vacation is approved for March 27 and 28. Christmas break runs December 24 to January 5.
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Carroll County
County Board of Education
J. C. Yonker
State Board of Education
States Organization
Gardner elected secretary treasurer of district welfare group
Mrs. Ethel Gardner director of Carroll County Department of Public Welfare was elected secretary treasurer of the Northwest District Directors Association. The vote occurred at a meeting last week in Winamac with Miss Corinne Gilsinger of Winamac named president and Mrs. Ethel Dills of Valparaiso as vice president.
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Ethel Gardner
Carroll County
State Auditor Officials Attend Indianapolis Meeting
County Auditor Russell and Mrs. Harter with Deputy Ada Roach attend a State Auditor's Association session in Indianapolis this week to learn new tax laws. Mr. Harter plans to return today for Carroll County Board of Commissioners proceedings.
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Russell
Harter
Ada Roach
Indianapolis
State Auditor’s Association
Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Birthday party honors Adams Township boy
Mrs. Robert Chamberlain hosted a birthday gathering at her Adams Township home last Thursday after school for Dean Chamberlain's 12th birthday. Guests included Douglas Wagoner Vance Coble Bobby Dillman and Dick McManus.
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Robert Chamberlain
Adams Township
Ther
Dean
Douglas Wagoner
Vance’ Coble
Bobby Dillman
Dick McManus
Orme Family Guests Of Lambs In Indianapolis Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Orme and family from Indianapolis were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Orme
Indianapolis
Duane Lamb
Howell couple embarks on week visit to Flint family
Mr and Mrs Ernest Howell depart for a week long visit with their son and family, Howard Hez Howell, in Flint Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Howell
Howard
Hez) Howell
Flint, Michigan
Delphi Track Team Wins Meet With Lebanon
Delphi defeats Lebanon 106 to 94 in cold weather as Wood leads with multiple first places. Wood captured 100 yard dash, 200 yard low hurdles and broad jump, while Morrow and Ives also posted top showings in sprints and field events.
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Delphi
Lebanon
Wood
Bryant
Myers
Bryant Ga
Roland
McGuire
Brown
Kerker
C. South
Wilson
Scott
Ives
Dick Smith
Peabody and
Morrow
McClean
Clawson and Myers
Pauley and Ives
Winkler
Cowdin
R. C. Smith
Richardson
Hendersons to sail Panama for New York from Canal Zone
Dr and Mrs Lowell L Henderson and daughters return from a year and a half in the Canal Zone sailing on the SS Panama April 25 for New York. They will visit friends in the east, then stay with Mrs Henderson’s parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Shaffer in Burrows. Dr Henderson goes to Mayo Clinic Rochester MN while Mrs Henderson and daughters visit her parents for a month. Mrs Henderson is former Anna Margaret Shaffer.
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Lowell L. Henderson
Canal Zone
Panama
New York
East
Floyd Shaffer
Burrows
Henderson
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
Track Meet Postponed in Carroll County to April 30
Al bert S. Verrill, chairman of the Carroll County Coaches and Principals Organization, announces the Carroll County Track Meet is moved from April 23 to April 30. All county schools are to participate. further details will be announced.
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Carroll County
Albert S. Verrill
Carroll County Coaches and Principals Organization
Howell Quits Business After 18 Years at Delphi Store
Ernest Howell, owner of Howell's Produce Store in Delphi for 18 years, has disposed of his interests and retired due to ill health. He plans to pursue another line of work after a period of rest.
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Howell
Ernest Howell
Delphi
Miss Barbara Thieme Weekend Guest of Clifford Family
Miss Barbara Thieme of Lafayette spent the weekend as a guest of her uncle Hubert Clifford and wife Miss Nellette V Clifford, and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Thieme
Lafayette
Hubert Clifford
Nellette V Clifford
Mrs Nora Hemmig Moves to Daughter’s Home
Mrs Nora Hemmig leaves her apartment in the I O O F building and relocates to the residence of her daughter Mrs Raymond Baer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Hemmig
Raymond Baer
Purdue Coach Stu Holcomb to Speak at Delphi Rotary
Purdue football mentor Stu Holcomb, recently named coach succeeding Cecil Isbel, will address the Delphi Rotary Club Tuesday noon. Delphi High School basketball players guests of honor. Melvin Jackson chairs the event and tickets are limited. Luncheon served by Presbyterian church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stu Holcomb
Purdue
Cecil Isbel
Delphi Rotary Club
Delphi
Melvin Jackson
the Presbyterian Church
Deaths of Max H Leppold and Etta Rouch in Delphi area
Max H. Leppold a 62 year old World War I veteran born in Germany died at Hines General Hospital. Funeral set for Thursday at Patrick Mortuary with burial in I O O F cemetery. survivor listed as father Ernest Leopol d. Etta Rouch 65 of Flora died after long illness in Argos hospital. Funeral at Flora residence with burial in Ramer cemetery. Carter Funeral Home managed arrangements.
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Max H
Maxie) Leppold
Germany
Hines General Hospital
Hines -Illinois
American Legion Post
Leppold
Ernest
Anna Leppold
Delphi
L. C. Lucas
Harry Bohannon Post
American Legion
Ernest Leopold
Patrick Mortuary
Harry B. Parker
Kirklin
Legion Post
Etta Rouch
Howard County
Flora
Argos
Silas Rouch
Ramer Cemetery
Walton
Carter Funeral Home
Widow Mrs Barnard Dies After Long Illness in Flora
Mrs Sarah Catherine Barnard 82 widow of John P Barnard died at Kennedy Nursing Home Flora after a long illness. Born April 24 1864 in the county she was a daughter of James and Jane Kennedy and a charter member of Flora Presbyterian Church. Funeral rites were held Leiter Funeral Home Flora with burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery.
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Sarah Catherine Barnard
John P. Barnard
Kennedy
Flora
James and
Jane (Brown) Kennedy
This County
Flora Presbyterian Church
Leiter
Maple Lawn
Tax board appointees named by Judge Smith in Carroll
Judge William B. Smith in Carroll Circuit Court announced Monday the appointment of representatives to the Carroll County Tax Adjustment Board and the Carroll County Board of Review. The Adjustment Board includes Paul R. Quick Frank Smeltzer Robert F. Johnson and Glenn W. Kennard. Margaret Baum and D ik Stewart were named to the Board of Review.
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William B. Smith
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County Tax Adjustment Board
Carroll County Board of Review
Paul R. Quick
Frank Smeltzer
Robert F. Johnson
Glenn W. Kennard
Margaret Baum
D. Ik. Stewart
Board of Review
Brother-in-law Charles Grassell Dies in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Ralph Melin returned from Chicago after the death of Charles Grassell brother in law of Mrs Melin Grassell died Friday morning and funeral rites were held Monday in Chicago.
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Ralph Melin
Chicago
Charles Grassell
Melin
Grassell
Bridge divorce action moved to Carroll Circuit Court
Ruby Ellen Bridge seeks a divorce from Leonard Bridge on cruelty grounds in a case moved from Tippecanoe County Court to Carroll Circuit Court. Deputy county recorder Ruby Ellen Bridge is represented by Francis Murphy. Leonard Bridge is represented by John S. Downing of Lafayette.
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Ruby Ellen Bridge
Leonard Bridge
Carroll Circuit Court
Tippecanoe
Jury Ordered to Report in Loft vs Raymond Civil Action
Carroll County petit jury is ordered to report Monday at 9 a m to hear the civil action of William C Loft versus Mary Raymond et al. The case seeks damages and is venued from Tippecanoe county.
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Carroll County
William C. Loft
Mary Raymond
Tippecanoe County
Rotary oratorical winner takes second honors at Kentland
Robert Hatter represented the Delphi Rotary Club at the district Rotary Oratorical contest in Kentland on Monday night and earned second place.
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Robert Hatter
Delphi
Mr and Mrs Ed Erb Visit Delphia Family
Mr and Mrs Ed Erb and their son from Ft Wayne spent the weekend in Delphia with Mrs C J Smith and her son John. Mrs Erb and her son stayed to visit her mother while Mr Erb returned to Ft Wayne Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Erb
Ft. Wayne
Delphi
C. J. Smith
John
Former Delphi Youth Threats Target Carroll Judge
Russell Shackelford a 19 year old from Dun kirk is held after a Logansport spree he allegedly threatened Judge William B Smith of the Carroll Circuit Court He calmed the threat by emptying shotgun shells and replacing them with rice He was on parole from the Boys School for auto theft His father Ora Shackelford 40 was jailed for six months and a $500 fine for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a separate case involving a 12 year old girl He was later taken to the state farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Shackelford
Dunkirk
Cass County
Logansport
William B. Smith
Carroll Circuit Court
Shackelford
West Delphi
Delphi
Cass
Eugene Burkett
State Farm
Etta Rouch probate filed in Carroll Circuit Court
Executor A. D. Bishop bonds 35000 for estate of Etta Ratcliff Rouch of Flora. Will dated Feb 13 1947 with codicil dated 3 of current year provides for debts, life interest to mother Anna Ratcliff, monthly and eventual lump sums, gifts to church groups, and division of residue among siblings Russell Ratcliff John Ratcliff Maud McIntyre Josie Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Bishop
Etta Ratcliff Rouch
Flora
Circuit Court
Wilbur Lane
Kokomo
Silas Rouch
Columbia Street
Maude McIntyre
Russell H. Ratcliff
John H. Ratcliff
Delphi
Maud McIntyre
Josie B. Davis
Mumps Idling School Attendance Reaches Record Level
Superintendent E. Glenn reports a severe mumps epidemic keeping a record number of pupils home. An average of 37 students per day were absent this week, with a list of names from the grade and high schools including Bill Vaughan Janice Dills Jimmy Blythe Gary Medley Suzanne Spitler Teddy Robinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. E. Glenn
Bill Vaughan
Janice Dills
Jimmy Blythe
Gary Medley
Suzanne Spitler
Teddy Robinson
Dickie Brown
Roland Gripe
Larry Schrader
Rita Sue
Former Teacher Miss Goldie Scott Treated in Lafayette
Former Flora teacher and Delphi resident Miss Goldie Scott entered St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Saturday for observation and treatment. She taught in Delphi for many years and is identified as a former local educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Scott
Flora
Lafayette
Miss Scott
Delphi
Week of Special Church Services at Lockport Union Church
A week of special church services begins Monday night April 21 at 7 30 p m at Lockport Union Church. The Rev Raymond Skelton and Rev Virden Graham will conduct the meetings with special musical numbers planned each evening. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport Union Church
Raymond Skelton
Burnettsville
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Purdue University
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Shirley Reid
Robert Ruffner
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la- Donna Shields
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Joe Wilson
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Delphi High School
Rodney
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Leroy Amstutz
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Rotary Club
Max H. Leppold
General Hospital
Etta R. Rouch
Sarah Barnard
TAX Board
WM. B. Smith
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