Taxpayers Face Higher Rates in Most Townships
Taxpayers in Carroll county would see higher property tax rates next year as valuations rise and budgets are set. Highlights include increases in Tippecanoe township and Delphi-Deer Creek School, with various proposed rates and funding needs across townships, cities, and schools.
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Com Cneer
Carroll County
Tippecanoe Township
Carrollton
St. Tax Board
Delphi
Deer Creek
Adams
Burlington
Clay
Democrat
Jackson
Jefferson
Madison
Nce
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Washington
Mrs. Ethel Balser Visits Ill Aunt in Hammond
Mrs. Ethel Balser spent Sunday in Hammond to visit her aunt who has been very ill, with the trip noted as a family check on her health.
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Ethel Balser
Hammond
Scottish Rite Picnic At Deer Creek August 12
The Carroll County Scottish Rite will hold its annual picnic at the Deer Creek Conservation Club Sunday August 12 at 1 00. Carl R Rhode Most Wise Master of Indianapolis Rose Croix and Neil Co King Master of The Lodges of Perfection will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Scottish Rite
Deer Creek
Clay Residents Seek Different Bridge Location
Residents of Pyrmont in Clay township petitioned the County Board of Commissioners seeking a new bridge site and altered highway approaches after a covered bridge collapsed. The 125-signature petition requests a southeasterly extension from Pyrmont to Wildcat Creek, a new bridge at that point, a longer approach, and an east side route past the Old German Baptist church, noting preferred economy and maintenance. No decision was reached at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrmont
Board of Commissioners
Obe Campbell
Clay Township
Wildcat Creek
Lawrence Metzger
Metzger
Old German Baptist Church
Medianapolis
Law office Julien and Kerlin to move offices
The law firm Julien and Kerlin, now in the Bradshaw building on Washington Street, will relocate next week to a ground floor space in the Wat building. The move consolidates operations as it shifts to the new ground-level site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien and Kerlin
Bradshaw Building
Washington Street
Wat
Captain Castrale In Japan Makes Phone Call Home
In Tokyo on a 5 day pass from Korea Captain James Castrale phoned home to Mrs. James Castrale at 9 15 Sunday night. The couple spoke for 44 minutes with a clear connection described as almost next door. His return to the U S on leave remains uncertain as Korea service time is reportedly extended indefinitely. Mrs. Castrale had just visited her parents in Tovey Illinois.
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Emma Best Hill
Delphi
Hill
Lockport
Main Street
John Lathrope
George H. C. Best
Germany
Margaret Darragh
James Castrale
Tokyo
Korea
Castralé
Castrale
United States
Tovey
Ilinois
Midnight Cartoon Carnival at the Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater in Delphi announces a special Old Settlers midnight show on Friday night. The program features a solid hour of cartoons and comedies, plus a live hypnotist and a half hour stage act for a full evening of entertainment.
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Roxy Theater
Delphi
Old Settlers
Ideal Theater
New Superintendent Preaches at Delphi Church
Rev. Robert N. Selle of Lafayette has been named superintendent of the Fayette district of the Methodist church and spoke at Delphi church on Sunday. He introduced his family and himself, endearing him to the congregation. Rev. Cleeland of Haute assisted, drawing many friends.
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Robert N. Selle
Lafayette
Monday Night Football Practice Notice
An August 15 start is required for varsity football practice per IHSAA rules. Jer invites all interested boys to a Monday night session at Purdue S clinic and 7 30 p m. The season opener is September 7 at home against Upton.
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IHSAA
Jer
Purdue
Upton
Great Genie on Highwire Headlines Delphi Old Settlers Carnival
The Delphi Old Settlers carnival opens with rides stalls and food along downtown streets. The highlight is the Great Genie a King of the Highwire performing nightly on the courthouse lawn at 10 30 p m Thursday 7 and 11 p m Friday and 4 and 8 p m Saturday. Band concerts directed by Paul Welker occur at 7 p m Thursday and Friday and at 3 00 and 8 p m Saturday with free theater tickets for attending band members.
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Delphi
Eugenie
Court House
Paul Welker
Welker
Old Settlers Association
Red Cross Seeks 85 Quota For Flood Relief
Carroll County Red Cross calls for 85 quota to aid flood victims across Oklahoma Illinois Missouri and Kansas. A survey shows the disaster is among the worst in history and President Truman asks 5 million dollars in public donations to supplement Red Cross resources. Citizens and clubs may drop contributions at local newspaper offices.
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Carroll County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Oklahoma
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Truman
National Red Cross
Former Camden official and family head to New Orleans
Former county recorder Roy Gardner and his wife and children plan to move to New Orleans, La. They have sold Camden properties, will liquidate household goods, and expect to leave within 10 days. Carl Lee Gardner already resides in New Orleans. Roy Gardner has wartime service and local National Guard history.
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Roy Gardner
Barbara
Joe Howard Gardner
Camden
New Orleans
Carl Lee Gardner
Gardners
Mr. Gardner
Joe
Raymond Beighler
Billy Johnson
Beards Last Will Filed In Carroll Court Probate
The last will of David O Beard was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court. The estate is to be cashed in full to pay debts and then divided among relatives with shares allocated to John McManus Irene Powell Rosa Kirkman Eva Moore Mary Downs Ruth White John Merrell Leroy Merrell a Merrell and Rosemary Merrell. Blanche Myer of Indianapolis mentioned as executor.
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David O. Beard
Carroll Circuit Court
Mr. Beard
John McManus
Irene Powell
Rosa Kirkman
Eva Moore
Mary Downs
Ruth White
John Merrell
Leroy Merrell
A Merrell
Rosemary Merrell
Blanche Myer
Indianapolis
Joseph
T’. Ives
Six for Induction and Fifteen for Pre-Induction Exams
The local draft board has received a call to send six selectees for induction on August 22. The board has also been notified to send 15 selectees for pre-induction physical examinations on August.
Select Helpers For Second Fish Fry At Camden
Camden plans its second annual fish fry on Friday night August 17 with a square dance to follow. If rain, event moves to Camden Community Building. Sponsored by Camden Community Club and Band Boosters of Camden. Chalmers Civic club to fry fish with serving at 5:30. Menu includes french fries pie slaw and coffee. Committee chairs named for food cook's aides potato cherry? coffee etc.
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Camden
Camden Community Club
Band Boosters of Camen
Chalmers Civic Club
Dr. Kerkhove
Cook
Charles Jones
Evelyn Sharp
Bill Schock
Max Gish
Myra Gardner
Jane Willy
Gladys Caldwell
Joe Sullivan
Gardner Martin
Everett Newby
Martha Sanderson
SCS Employee Returns After Advanced Training at Coshocton
Benjamin F. Schoby of the U S Soil Conservation Service completed four weeks of advanced study at the regional training center in Coshocton Ohio as part of a 23 member group. The course covered farm conservation planning and integrated sciences including engineering forestry soils agronomy biology water conservation and farm management. A field trip through conservative districts examined flood control programs and tours included Malabar Farm near Lucas Ohio and the SCS nursery at Zanesville.
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Benjamin F. Schoby
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Cosho¢ton
Ohio
Schoby
SCS
Es Eccia
Conservency
Louis Bromfield
Lucas
Soil Conservation Service
Zanesville
Flora man arraigned for public intoxication and fined
Lloyd Scibes of Flora was arraigned in Justice of the Peace court, fined $10 and costs, and given a 180 day term suspended on good behavior. Solon and Grant Laurdale requested continuances for their cases.
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Lloyd Scibes
Flora
Justice of the Peace Court
Solon
Grant Lauderdale
Kokomo Man Arrested on Petit Larceny Charge
Arthur Dale Miller of Kokomo was arrested last Wednesday on a charge of petit larceny. Miller is alleged to have stolen several items from a farm, according to police reports.
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Arthur Dale Miller
Kokomo
Indiana issues warrant for Roy Say on child desertion
The State of Indiana has issued a warrant for the arrest of Roy Say charging child desertion. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Roy
Engagement of Shaffer Baldwin Couple Announced
Mr. and Mrs. B A Shaffer of Ockley announce the engagement of Marilyn Shaffer to Clara Satinvin daughter of Mr and Mrs. Cutt Baldwin of Delphi. Wedding date has not been announced.
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B. A. Shaffer
Ockley
Marilyn
Clara Satinvin
Reserve Champion Beef Sells For 45 25 At Auction
Fifty one head of choice 4-H Beef sold Thursday evening as the final 4-H event at the Fair. The Reserve Grand Champion owned by Max Douglas of Monroe township brought 45.25 per hundredweight to Crutchfield Grain and Feed Company of Neom an. The Reserve Champion, an Angus at 1000 pounds, did not sell. The Grand Champion owned by Charles Kerkhove of Jackson township will go to the State Fair. average price across cattle was 38.70 per hundredweight with multiple buyers including Kroger Growery, Indianapolis. Werthheimer Cattle, Camden. Berlin Elevator, Delphi. and Armour and Company, Indianapolis.
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Max Douglas
Carrollton Township
Douglas
Dave Crutchfield
Crutchfield Grain Company
Yeoman
Monroe Township
Crutchfield Grain and Feed Company
Neoman
Charles Kerkhove
Jackson Township
Kroger Growery Company
Delphi
Indianapolis
John Case
Werthheimer Cattle Company
Camden
Berlin Elevator
Delbert Smith
Galveston
Powell Commission Company
Kenneth Murray Company
Lafayette
Douglas and Sons
Flora
Tarr and Downs
Limp Grocery Moves to New Spot in South Delphi
Mr and Mrs Ollie Limp relocate their grocery from Hilltop Service Station room to a newly built modern store across the street in south Delphi. The back of the Limp residence houses the shop with a new super cold vegetable case. They thank friends and customers for helping with the new building and invite them to visit.
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Ollie Limp
Hilltop
South Delphi
Limp
Jeep
Scouts honor list from county OA ceremony at Camp Buffalo
Among those in the county who received the Order of the Arrow at Camp Buffalo last weekend were Ernest Goff of Delphi J T Johnson of Burlington Andrew Jackson and Billy Calhoun of Flora Eddie Wagoner of Delphi received part of the degree and will be eligible to complete the work next year.
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Order of the Arrow
The
Boy Scouts
Secon
Ernest Goff
Delphi
J. T. Johnson
Burlington
Andrew Jackson
Billy Calhoun
Flora
Eddie Wagoner
Camp Buffalo
Balser To Receive Doctor's Degree In Agriculture
Dick Balser, son of Mrs. Burr Balser of east of Delphi, will receive his Doctor's Degree in Agriculture. The event marks a culmination of his advanced studies and academic work at the affiliated university.
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Dick Balser
Burr Balser
East of Delphi
Agee
Mrs Hildebrand Dies After Lingering Illness
Flossie Hildebrand 65 wife of Arthur Hildebrand trustee of Rock Creek township died Saturday at St Joseph hospital Logansport after a lingering illness. Born December 13 1885 she was daughter of Edward J and Louisa Thornton. She married May 22 1907 and was a Rockfield Presbyterian church member. Survivors include husband a brother John Thornton of Lort three sisters Mrs Fred Perry Mrs Stella Montgomery of Rockfield and Mrs Daisy Wilkinson of Miami Florida. Funeral services were held Monday at Rockfield Presbyterian Church with Rev Floyd Bowerman officiating. Pallbearers were Ben Groninger Paul Montgomery James Floyd Paul and Raymond Yount. Jackson Funeral Home Delphi assisted.
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Flossie Hildebrand
Arthur Hildebrand
Rock Creek Township
St. Joseph Hospital
Logansport
This County
Edward J
Louisa Thornton
Hildebrand
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
John Thornton
Lort
Fred Perry
Stella Montgomery
Rockfield
Daisy Wilkinson
Miami
Florida
Floyd Bowerman
Ben Groninger
Paul Montgomery
James
Floyd
Paul
Raymond Yount
Jackson Funeral Home
Delphi
Burrows Wins County Softball Crown Over Rockfield
Burrows captured the county softball title with a 2 1 victory over Rockfield last Wednesday at the Deer Creek Conservation Club. Junior Harmon pitched a three hitter to earn the win and scored the winning run, hitting a homer in the seventh. Rockfield scored in the fifth on Bill Watson's hit.
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Burrows
Rockfield
Junior Harmon
Bill Watson
Harmon
Deer Creek Conservation Club
Five Teens Arrested Over County Fair Disorder
Five teenage youths were arrested on a warrant for disorderly conduct. They appeared before Justice of the Peace Lee Stone and the case was continued for further evidence. The incident stems from a dispute at the county 4-H Fair last week.
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Justice of the Peace
Lee Stone
Property Sale Report for Harty Buyer to Burkhalter
Harty has sold his brick residence to Bob Burkhalter of Delphi Green. The transaction transfers ownership of the property to the named buyer with the conveyance documented in local records.
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Harty
Kumb
Bob Burkhalter
Delphi
Ee Ae Bao
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Aix
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Ninty
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