Cass County Democrats endorse George Durgan for Congress
Cass County Democratic chairman Orville R. Nethercutt released a statement praising incumbent George R. Durgan and indicating McGowan S. Coble has no Democratic affiliation. He calls Coble's candidacy premature and notes party unity behind Durgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville R. Nethercutt
Cass County
Democratic
Congress
George R. Durgan
Nethercurt
Coble
Democratic Organization
George RK. Durgan
Delphi High School to Graduate 47 Seniors
The Delphi High School will likely graduate 47 seniors at the annual commencement May 24 at the armory with Judge Fred Bale of Columbus, Ohio as speaker. Baccalaureate is May 20 at the Delphi Presbyterian church with Rev. Harry B. Parker delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Armory
Fred Bale
Columbus, O
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Harry B. Parker
Presbyterian ‘Church
Martha Godenour
Columbus
Robert Alberts
State president speaks to league annual dinner
About 80 Izaak Walton League members and guests attended the annual dinner at the Methodist church. R G Bradshaw presided and introduced Judge Robert O Hillis Jr state president who spoke on The New League Farm. Guests from Logansport and Kokomo were welcomed. More than $4,000 in taxes received Monday, the highest daily total since spring. County Treasurer Robert Johnson said many taxpayers are making annual payments this year reflecting improved economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League and Friends
Methodist Church
R. G. Bradshaw
Robert O. Hillis
League
Logansport
Kokomo
Robert Johnson
Health survey to continue in county schools into May
State confirms the Health Survey in county schools under the CWA will run through May 5 and possibly all summer. Miss Ruth Hubler led the survey under county health supervisor Mrs. Esther Gregg. Mrs. Margaret Afflis to address Jasper county Woman's Democratic Club Friday at Rensselaer on township government.
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Ruth Hubler
Esther Gregg
Margaret Afflis
Jasper County Woman’s Democratic Club
Rensselaer
Jesse McCarty Seeks County Auditor Nomination
Jesse McCarty, secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan Association of Camden, campaigns for the Democratic nomination for county auditor with under two weeks until the primary. A former Rock Creek township trustee, he has teacher and business background and broad contacts through Farm Leaf in county farming circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
Rock Creek Township
Farm Leaf Organization
Carroll County to receive 250000 in corn hog plan payments
Carroll County will get between 250 000 and 275 000 in federal benefits over nine months under corn hog contracts. About 80 percent funds come from reduced hog production and 20 percent from corn acreage cuts. First payments include 15 cents per bushel of corn and 2 dollars per hog.
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Carroll County
Clean Up Week Declared by Delphi Mayor
Yan us Wells, Delphi mayor, designates the first week in May as Clean Up week urging homeowners to combine spring cleaning with city cleanup. Citizens should put trash in metal containers with tight lids and cooperate with garbage collection to safeguard health, thrift, fire prevention, and civic pride. A Chicago Tribune note mentions former local track star Charles Popejoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanus Wells
Delphi
Wells
Funeral Services Held Today For B. Walter Reinhart
Delphi resident Benjamin Walter Reinhart 68 died Monday at his home after a long illness. He was a former Monon mail car operator on the Cincinnati Chicago run and was known as Monk Reinhart. Surviving are two sisters Jeanie Wolf and Rue Scrogs, with a brother Ira deceased. Services were at Blythe funeral home with Rev. Dotson of the Delphi Baptist church and interment in Delphi cemetery.
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Benjamin Walter Reinhart
Delphi
Reinhart
Carroll County
Cincinnati
Blythe
D.S. Dotson
Delphi Baptist Church
Court Notes Include Divorce Suit and Estate Administration
Neva Emmett sues Luther L Emmett for cruelty alleging intoxication and abuse seeking custody of two children and 2000 alimony. Letters of administration issued to Mary E Mitcheson for John W Williams estate with 2000 bond and Ross sureties. Harvey Studebaker and Anda Studebaker sue Lafayette Joint Stock Bank and Sheriff Clifton for contract specific performance and quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Emmett
Verte
Luther L. Emmett
Cus
Hamling
Smock
A. D. Bizhop
John W. Williams
Mary E. Mtcheson
Lawrence L. Ross
Lucile V. Ross
Harvey E. Tudebaker
Anda Gee Studebaker
Lafayette Joint Stock Laws Bank
Albert G. Clifton
Carroll County
Delbert Gunder Receives Engineer License in Indiana
Delbert A. Gunder, candidate for the Democratic nomination for county surveyor, has passed the examination before the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Examinations were held April 7. Gunder is running an active county campaign and is married to Jean Wilson, daughter of the late Russ Wilson, Carroll County Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aa.gunder
Indiana State Board of Registration For
Gunder
Jean Wilson
Russ Wilson
Carroll County
Rockfield High Orchestra Ties for Second in District Contest
The Rockfield high school orchestra tied for second place with Monifesto in Class C at the district orchestral contest held in Logansport over Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield High School
Monifesto
Logansport
Night classes may continue until June 1 at school cottage
Supt. George McCain announced on Wednesday that night classes held at the school cottage since January 28 may run through June 1. The program under the federal reemployment plan meets weeknights, with new students welcome. English and American literature studies and business English remain core offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCain
Mec Ainaid
Democratic Caucus At Cutler On May 2
A Democratic caucus will be held at the Cutler school building Wednesday evening May 2. All Democrats are invited and township and county candidates are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Cutler School
Wickard Named Largest Hog Producer in Carroll County
Senator Claude Wickard, assistant chief of the National Corn-Hog Division, tops Carroll county in hog production with an average of 650 hogs yearly. Nearby producers G. W. and James V. Peterson average 529 hogs, Olaf K. Brown 460, while Frank Hoshaw has 55.1 contracted corn acres and BEL Aldrich 40.5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wickard
Carroll County
Citizen
G. W
James V. Peterson
Adams Township
Olaf K. Brown
Cutler
Frank Hoshaw
Madison Township
Douglass Defeats Keedy In Scrappy 126-Pound Bout
Crawfordsville's 126 pounder L Douglass defeats E Keedy of Rochester in the feature bout of manager Joseph Blake's Athletic Club card. The battle royal drew a large crowd of local fans for lively action and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Douglass
Crawfordsville
E. Keedy
Rochester
Joseph Blake
Durgan Seeks voter approval for bridge bill and bank reorganization
George R. Durgan, representative from the district, notes a forthcoming vote by Democratic voters on his record. He introduced a House bill to fund a Wabash River bridge by the federal government, with operation and maintenance by Indiana. He helped reorganize Fowler Bank City Trust in Lafayette and emphasizes readiness to serve the district while backing Roosevelt’s recovery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Durgan
Durgan
Wabash
Indiana
Fowler Bank City Trust Company
McDowell Wins In Oratorical Contest
Arthur McDowell, a junior at the local high school, won the annual oratorical contest with his speech The Unknown. Monticello high school competed. Rensselaer did not enter. Other winners: Reading Dorothy O Dowd Monticello first Eileen Jackson Delphi second. Musical Violin Sophia Fross Monticello first Lois McCain Delphi second. Voice Kent Thomas Monticello first Betty Dyer Delphi second. Piano Helen Hunter Delphi second.
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Arthur McDowell
Monticelio High School
Rensselaer
McDowell
Dorothy O’dowd
Monticello
Eileen Jackson
Delphi
Sophia Fross
Lois McCain
Kent Thomas
Betty Dyer
Helen Hunter
County Receives Additional 2000 in Intangible Tax Distributions
Carroll county gains 2096.04 from state intangible tax, bringing total distributions under Indiana tax laws to 32690.67. First payment was Oct 15, 1933. other funds came from beer excise tax and gross income tax. Seventy five percent of intangible tax funds go to schools, 25 percent to county general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana
County General Fund
Sample Ballots For May 3 Primary Election
This issue lists sample official Democratic and Republican ballots for the primary on Tuesday May 3. It notes candidates with no opponents such as Judge E E Pruitt for Representative and others for coroner commissioner council prosector treasurer and delegates. Ballots available at the office from Saturday with advance orders suggested for large quantities.
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E. E. Pruitt
B. B. Mayhill
Hubert Gros
W G. Campbell
Gus A. Hall
Robert Johnson
John Kirkpatrick
Jake Harness
Earl L. Chapman
Mrs Emma Smeltzer Dies At Home Near Pyrmont
Mrs Emma Grace Smeltzer, 39, wife of Floyd Smeltzer, died at 3 am at her home north of Pyrmont after several weeks of illness. She leaves her husband, three daughters, her mother, and several sisters. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 pm at the Pyrmont Church of the Brethren with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Grace Smeltzer
Floyd. Smeltzer
Pyrmont
Pyrmont Church
Park Pool Prepared for Bass Spawning Season
The rearing pool at the new park is being prepared as a home for full sized bass to be released during spawning season. Bass will be moved from Deer Creek to other county streams per the state conservation department. Announcement by Robi Bradshaw, president of the Izaak Walton League. Booster 2 30 P.M. Saturday.
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Robi. Bradshaw
Izaak Walton
Delphi Hosts 186 Track Men Saturday Meet
Delphi invites twelve teams and 187 athletes for the Delphi Invitational track meet at the local park on Saturday. Jefferson of Lafayette leads contenders with Halpin Weedon and Boone. other entered schools include Frankfort Wa bash Rochester North Judson Winamac Monticello Ambia Kentland Peru and Knox. Plymouth Walkerton and Brook have withdrawn.
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Delphi
Jefferson
Lafayette
Frankfort
Wabash
Rochester
North Judson
Winamac
Monticello
Ambia
Kentland
Peru
Knox
Plymouth
Walkerton
Brook
Jeff
Halpin
Weedon
Boone
Marriage of Rev. Jenkins Revealed at Surprise Service
The Delphi Christian church crowded for a late Sunday service heard that Rev. Howard Jenkins wed last Christmas Eve. The ceremony occurred at the Clear Creek parsonage with Rev. Harry T. Bridwell officiating. The bride, Irene Golden of Burdettsville, taught at White's Institute near Wabash for three years. the couple now reside at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Christian Church
Howard Jenkins
Christopher Morley Speaks At Purdue Banquet
Noted novelist and essayist Christopher Morley spoke at the Purdue Scriveners Club banquet in Lafayette. He urged writers not to be discouraged by rejection slips and to persevere in the slow path to success. Attendees included Tom McCormick, Gilbert Bailey, Allen Bailey, and C. A. Bailey of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Morley
Purdue Scriveners Club
Lafayette
Morley
Writers’ ‘Club
Tom McCormick
Gilbert’ Bailey
Allen Bailey
C. A. Bailey
Delphi
Trial Date Set for Teacher Tenure Case
Grace Ulrey sues the Pyrmont school in Tippecanoe county court for 1200 dollars equal to one year’s wages as a tenure teacher. The action began in June 1931 and the trial is scheduled for May 10 before Judge A D Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ulrey
Clay ‘School
Tippecanoe County
A. D. Cunningham
Landis Extols Burlington Pastor In Bouquet Poem
Frederick Landis, editor and Republican candidate, praises E. Richard Edwards, pastor of the Burlington Christian church, calling his parish assignment a lifelong dream fulfilled among the high class rural community. Burlington and surrounding country are singled out for applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Landis
Burlington
E. Richard Edwards
Christian Church
Valparaiso Couple Wed In Christian Parsonage Ceremony
Arno F. Miller of Valparaiso and Alyce A. Hailberg of Flora were married Monday afternoon in a single ring ceremony at the Christian parsonage conducted by Rev. Howard Jenkins. They will reside near Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno F. Miller
Valparaiso
Alyce A. Hailberg
Peter M. Hailberg
Flora
Christian Parsonage
Howard Jenkins
Candidate Night at Delphi church invites Carr county
Candidates night will be held Tuesday May 1 at the Delphi M E church. All Carr county candidates are invited to attend and greet friends. Supper is served from 5 30 to 7 30 o clock by Rain or Shine class members.
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Rose
Lafayette Dramatic Club
Delphi High School
Ross Klinker
Mary McLaughlin
Mary Mitchell
Catherine Ryan
Gladys Smith
Vivian Sperback
Charles Mulherin
Woodrow
St. Joseph Church
Delphi M. E
Carr County
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CASS
George Durgan
Delphi School
Delphi Armory
Mildred Baum
Wendell Bell
John Benjamin
Jerry Boone
Lucille Brewer
Cornie Brooks
Charles Caldwell
Mabel Campbell
Mary Chadd
Health Survey
Jesse McCarty
The
National Farm Loan Associa
Tion
Camden
Paign
St. Joseph’s Church
Charles Popejoy
Chicago Tribune
Birds OF A Feather
Voui
B. Walter Reinhart
Delbert Gunder
Rockfield
Wickard
L. Douglass
A. C. Scrap
Ashton Wolfe
Alphonse Bert
Joh
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Roosevelt
Emma’Smeltzer
Park Pool
Booster
Kelly
Jack Gee
Bunkleberger
Bartlett
Smith and Wise
Page
Jenkins
Purdue
Landis
Miller-Hailberg
Delphi Motor Sales
DeSoto
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