Delphi-Deer Creek schools budget hike and local notices
Special meeting approves 1955 budget with a 16 cent tax rate increase due to drop in assessed valuation. Plan includes funds for a new bus and higher bond rate. Other budgets unsettled. county rate likely steady or down slightly. Community notes cover Opal Bowman's toothpaste mix up, hospital beds at American Legion, a nationwide amusement contest win by Bakers United Shows, Roxy Theatre cinemascope installation, a local history mimeo, a county courthouse telephone booth, and a housing demand surge ahead of school start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
Delphi-Deer Creek Township
Ada Roach
ROXY
Delphi
McCain Jewelry
Hollywood
Hanna to begin two weeks duty at Camp McCoy
Ralph Hanna Lt Col U S Army Reserve will leave Saturday for two weeks of active duty at Camp McCoy Wisconsin He is a member of the Hanna and Hanna law firm in Delphi and a World War II veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hanna
U. S&s. Army Reserve
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Hanna
Hanna and Hanna Law Firm
Delphi
Township youths dominate livestock and baking exhibits
In the second row of pictures, Patricia Ann Meade of Carrollton township is senior beef showmanship champion and Judy Hodges of Jackson township is junior beef showman champion, with Jeris Eikenberry of Monroe township as the dairy showmanship winner. The third row shows Bobby Barnhart of Clay township and Darrell Elsen of Burlington township with reserve and champion Leghorn chickens, while Anita Douglas of Monroe township is grand clothing champion and Frances Redman of Madison township is grand baking champion inspecting Miss Douglas’s gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Meade
Carrollton Township
Judy Hodges
Jackson Township
Jeris Eikenberry
Monroe Township
Bobby Barnhart
Clay Township
Darrell Elsen
Burlington Township
Anita Douglas
Frances Redman
Madison Township
Miss Douglas
Harold Zook
Deer Creek
Jerry Williams
Burlington
Steven Peterson
David Beale
Joetta Henderson
Madison
Ann Wilson
Mary Jo
James Thompson
Ruth Wise
Monroe
James Grandstaff
Adams
Jane Williams
Virginia Peterson
Carolyn Peterson
Reception Honors Wayne Talbert By Four Past Legion Commanders
More than 300 American Legion members and guests attended a Monday night reception for Wayne Talbert of Delphi who was recently elected Northern Vice Commander. Local and visiting dignitaries from Indiana and several states shared remarks, gifts included a fountain pen and pencil set, and a light lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harry Bohannon Post
American Legion
Wayne Talbert
Delphi
Legion
John Mount
Art McDowell
McDowell
Gene Simons
Delphi High School
Frank Myers
Mrs. Myers
Indianapolis
Jack McIntyre
Bloomfield
Homer McDaniels
Dunkirk
Roy Amos
Goshen
Gilbert Bates
Warsaw
Art Colross
Anderson
Don Speckhals
The
Baltimore
Maryland
John T. Ulmer
Louisville
Kentucky
Jim Cochrane
Carbondale
Illinois
Rulon M. Ellis
State of
Idaho
Gerry L. Metcalf
Ft. Wayne
Department of
Herman Schmidt
State Soldiers’ Home
Bob Bridge
Rochester
Glen Fields
Messers McIntyre
McDaniels
Amos
Bates
Colross
Myers
Davis
Schmidt
Talbert
Post 75
John Kirkpatrick
John Rowe
Fred Mitchell
Fred Bassett
Walter Popejoy
Joe Tolen
Jim Burns
Bob Morrow
Dean Anderson
Don Birley
Joe Holmes
Joe Ghere
Henry Rozhon
Clyde Spear
Charles P. McCain
Harold Welch
Band Rehearsal for Old Settlers Day Concert
The high school band will rehearse Thursday night August 12 at 6 30 in the armory for the Old Settlers Day concert at 7 00 p m. There will be no band concert this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Old Settlers
Breakin Probe At Gib Underhill City Service Station
City, county and state officers investigate a breakin at the Gib Underhill City Service Station on the west edge of Delphi last Friday morning. Entry made by prying rear door. about $20 in change and five tires stolen. State Technician Robbins Sheriff Carey and Officer McCreary question several youths in connection with the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underhill
Delphi
Robbins
Carey
McCreary
Co-Op Manager Wins Trip to Wyoming
Jay L. Small general manager of the Carroll County Co-Op returned from a week long trip to Cheyenne Wyoming and other western points. The award honored a large rise in local Co-Op building supplies sales. He joined 76 other managers touring Frontier Days lumber camps a Tango barbecue and several sight seeing tours. He departed Monday by special train and came back Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay L. Small
Carroll County Co-Op
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Luncheon Honored Visiting Delphi Friends
Mrs. Josephine Mears hosted a luncheon Tuesday for Miss Lucille Lyon, Mrs. Nina Lyon Dean, and Mrs. Kathleen Kerlin Curry, all visiting Delphi friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mears
Lucille Lyon
Nina Lyon Dean
Kathleen Kerlin Curry
Delphi
County Farm Bureau Picnic Set For August 13 at Delphi Park
Carroll County members invited to Delphi City Park on Friday August 13 at 12 noon for the annual Farm Bureau picnic. Former Indiana Farm Bureau vice president Larry Brandon will speak. Members should bring baskets. Shelter house available in rain, with additional entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Delphi City Park
Larry Brandon
Indiana Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
City Park
East Delphi
Mrs Bowman resigns Carroll County attendance post
Mrs Florence Bowman of Burlington resigns as Carroll County Indiana attendance officer and clerical assistant to the County Superintendent effective August 1 1954. Board vote 8 5 favored Bertha Noble. Bowman receives July salary but two weeks pay remains disputed by county commissioners. Bowman had served ten years in county office as attendance officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Bowman
Burlington
Carroll County
County Board of Education
Bowman
Indiana
Board of Education
Bertha Noble
Noble
Bass Lake
Harry Hatton
Yunker
Democrats Launch Carrol County Campaign With Watermelon Feed
The Granthams host Carroll county Democrats at Grantham's picnic grove six miles north of Delphi on the Tow path for a Friday night kickoff. Watermelon is the sole menu item, with a 6 30 p m start and a 7 p m program. Traffic signs direct attendees along Carrollton road to the Grantham farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham
Delphi
Carroll County
Granthams
Carrollton Road
Grantham Farms
Lightning damages Flora area home and television set
The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Date Witter east of Flora was struck by lightning at noon Saturday. The house did not burn but the television set was knocked out and wiring and roof eaves sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Date Witter
Flora
Divorce filed by Mary S Hall against Shelby Hall in Carroll
Mary S Hall of Delphi files for divorce in Carroll circuit court from Shelby Hall. They wed September 8, 1932 and separated July 30 this year. She seeks $500 alimony and the custody of two minor children Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Hall
Delphi
Carroll
Shelby Hall
Hanna
Lyon sisters to visit Chicago after Delphi visit
Miss Lucille Lyon of Hammond and Mrs Nina Lyon Dean of San Bernardino Calif depart for Chicago after visiting Delphi friends. Before heading home they plan a stop to see Mrs Nelle Baughman Hamiston in Oak Park Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Lyon
Hammond
Nina Lyon
San Bernadino
Calif
Chicago
Delphi
Nelle Baughman Hamiston
Oak Park
Illinois
Old Settlers Gather for August festival in Carroll County
The 99th annual Old Settlers gathering is set for Saturday August 14 with the association meeting at City Park at 2 p.m. A four day carnival begins August 11 downtown. Young Settlers Day opens the festivities with rides on sale at half price for kids 12 and under and Ethel D Arcy the queen of the air as featured free attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Old Settlers
Old Settlers Association
David R. Baum
Old Settlers’ Association
Hubert Hawkins
State Historical Commission
Court House
Delphi
Ethel D’arcy
Two Treated For Crash Injuries Tuesday Night
Two elderly Delphi residents Frank Miller 82 and Maude Miller 75 were treated for minor injuries after a two car crash on Hickory Grove road nine miles north of Delphi Tuesday night. They rode home after care at Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Grove
Delphi
Frank Miller
Maude Miller
Millers
Iva H. Everett
Route 1
Route 4
Monticello
Everett
Harris and
Koch
Mrs Hefleng Honored on 80th Birthday at Diocesan Meet
Mrs Helen Honan Miss Nell et te Clifford Mary Hefleng and Margaret Coomey Mrs Gertrude Hefleng Mrs Hilary Nichter and Mrs Bill Rozhon attended a diocesan meeting of the national council of Catholic Women in Tipton on Wednesday. Hefleng was honored for her 80th birthday and noted as a founding member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hefleng
Helen Honan
Nellette Clifford
Mary Hefleng
Margaret Coomey
Gertrude Hefleng
Hilary Nichter
Bill Rozhon
Tipton
National Council of Catholic Women
Delphi Dance School Recruits Miss Joan Stoner
Marilyn Holloway Smith will not open her Delphi school this fall and has secured Miss Joan Stoner formerly of Delphi who has taught in Toledo for two years. Stoner will conduct classes and registration will open later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stoner
Marilyn Holloway Smith
Delphi
Joan Stoner
Toledo
Ohio
Delphi Girl to Wed Army Officer in Germany
Mrs. Don Burkhalter and guests celebrated Miss Wilma Yates of Delphi, bride elect of Lt. Edwin J. Potter of Massachusetts. The couple plan to marry in Germany in November after her arrival there November 1, with Potter stationed with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Germany
Don Burkhalter
Geraldine Rex
Marjorie
REMC
Wilma Yates
Lee Yates
Miss Yates
Edwin J. Potter
Massachusetts
Lit. Potter
U. S
Death of Perry Friend under unclear rifle circumstances
Perry Friend 76 of Burrows was found dead beside his car on South River Road six miles west of Logansport Tuesday evening. Authorities cite a .32 calibre rifle bullet as cause but seek whether it was an accident or self-inflicted. An inquest is set for next Monday. funeral arrangements are noted with burial at Keeps Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Friend
Burrows
South River Road
Logansport
Friend
H. B. Baker
Stewart
Cass County
John
Elizabeth Jane (Klepinger
Burrows Telephone Company
Tipton Lodge
IOOF
Rockfield
Royal Neighbors
Bertha Rassler
Nathaniel Starkey
Route 2
Logan
Helen Umbach
Ft. Wayne
McCloskey-Hamilton
Keith Rinehart
Keeps Creek Cemetery
First Call For Football Issued By Coach Berto
Delphi high school football coach Tony Berto issues the first call for players to report on August 12. He invites any interested boy, even without a letter, to attend at the Delphi armory at 6 p.m. for equipment issue. First practice begins Monday August 16 with a hoped-for record turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Berto
Delphi High School
Berto
Delphi
Calhoun Brehmer Wedding Announced in Delphi
Crystal Calhoun of Delphi and Forrest Brehmer son of Mrs. G W Brehmer of Delphi exchanged vows Saturday at 8 15 p m at Delphi Presbyterian Church with Rev James William Rankin officiating. Attendants were the bride’s daughter Connie Calhoun and Willard Black of Royal Oak Michigan. They plan residenc e in Mt Clemens Michigan where the groom works. the bride has been employed at Kroger in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Calhoun
Delphi
Forrest Brehmer
G. W. Brehmer
Delphi Presbyterian Church
James William Rankin
Connie Calhoun
Willard Black
Royal Oak
Michigan
Mt. Clemens
Delphi Country Club Golf Championship Qualifying Next Week
Delphi golfers prepare for club championship with qualifying rounds to determine flight. Eighteen holes must be completed this or next week with rounds due by Sunday August. No entry fee. flight winners receive cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Country Club
County Gas Tax Allocation Reaches $59,444.20
County Auditor Ada Roach reports a $59,444.20 quarterly gas tax allotment from the State Motor Fuel Division for county highway use, about $800 more than the prior year same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Roach
State
Delphi High School Names Harold M. Dick Principal
Harold M. Dick 44 of Bunker Hill was named principal of Delphi high school by the Delphi-Deer Creek township Consolidated School board at a called meeting. He will start August 16 under a three year contract and succeeds John Curry who resigned to lead Franklin schools. Dick has 20 years in public school work and extensive state renown in curriculum guidance and athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Dick
Bunker Hill
Delphi
Deer Creek
Royce Kurtz
John Curry
Franklin
Indiana
Bell
Ball State
Montpelier
Ball
Bunkerhill
Purdue Graduate School
National Educational Association
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Athletic Council
IHSAA
Secondary Principals’ Association
Patsy
Eve Davidson Named State Auxiliary Officer at French Lick
Eve Davidson of Delphi is elected Departmental Chapeau of Indiana 8 ot 40 at French Lick ahead of the American Legion Auxiliary convention. Her focus is tuberculosis care and prevention in juvenile type. She is unopposed and wed to Captain R. E. Davidson, adjutant of the Indiana State Soldiers’ Home. both belong to Harry Bohannon Unit and Delphi Post 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Davidson
Delphi
Chapeau
Indiana
French Lick
American Legion Auxiliary
Trooper and Mrs Koch to Move to Fort Wayne Post
State Trooper Bud Koch and wife move from Ratcliff duplex this week to Fort Wayne while Koch serves at the Ft. Wayne Post starting September 1. Trooper Dale Douglas of Indianapolis will be transferred here, as the Douglases were in Delphi seeking housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Koch
Ratcliff Duplex
Fort Wayne
Koch
Ft. Wayne
State Police
Dale Douglas
Indianapolis
Douglas
Delphi
Reynolds seeks absolute divorce from Edwin Reynolds
Louise Reynolds of Brookston filed for absolute divorce in Carroll circuit court seeking restoration of her former name Grimes. The couple married February 22, 1952 and separated June 23. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise ‘Reynolds
Brookston
Carroll
Edwin Reynolds
Grimes
Hanna
Betty Shockley to Wed Robert Van Ness Brass in August
Miss Betty Shockley will travel to Syracuse New York on Saturday to prepare for her August 15 wedding to Robert Van Ness Brass. Betty Jo Draper maid of honor from Delphi will depart August 13 for Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Shockley
Syracuse
New York
Robert van Ness Brass
Betty Jo Draper
Delphi
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Opal
John I.) Bowman
Mrs. B
the Legion
Tom Baker
Ernie Allen
Bakers United Hows
United States
Baker
B. B.mayhill
Chamber of Commerce
Carroll Telephone Company of
Court House Square
County Farm Bureau
Midway
Myron Johnson
Citizen
Mr. Baker
Charles Gard
Park Shelter House
Ralph Melin
Edith Farr
A. O. Guy
Delphi Christian Church
Paul Sims
Arthur Ritchey
Harry E. Reed
Mindwell Crampton Wilson
Calhoun-Brehmr
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