County budget to raise 6 cents per 100 dollars
The upcoming county budget increases the overall tax rate to 58 cents per 100 dollars, with 41 cents for county revenues, 4 cents for the cumulative bridge fund, 4 cents for the bridge bond fund, and 9 cents for welfare. The 1954 rate exceeds 1953's 52 cents, while election funds and Social Security coverage for county employees are included. A five member draft board is planned, with appointments forthcoming.
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Cumulative Bridge Fund
Bridge Cumulative
Bridge
Citizen Classified Ad Ai Trial Yields Insights
A citizen testing a classified AI tool reports helpful sorting and tagging of ads. The experiment focuses on workflow efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use for organizers and readers. Results highlight speed gains and potential placement improvements.
Old Settlers Centennial honors at City Park event
The annual Old Settlers ceremony at City Park awarded prizes to the oldest participants and noted descendants of Carroll County’s first officers elected after 1828. The 92 year old honorees included R C Tinkle and three women Neva Rothenberger Susie Dame and Mary Cox. Descendants of Samuel Milroy Henry Robinson Daniel Baum and Aaron Hicks received citations. The gathering featured remarks by local officials and a program of senior descendants and county history.
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City Park
Maude Baum Shaffer
Theo
Carroll County
Samuel Milroy
Henry Robinson
Ray
Henry Bruce Milroy
Daniel F. Vandeventer
Daniel Baum
Aaron Dewey
Isaac Griffith
Christopher McCombs
Jacob Baum
Graham Roberts
Aaron Hicks
B. B. Mayhill
Mary Sims Clauser
Delphi
Dorothy Knight Green
Indianapolis
Milroy
Carrol County
Appt
Gov. Ray
Stella Robinson Givler
Mabel Robinson Cole
Agnes Robinson McCouch
Kate Robinson Weil
Jessie Robinson Ashba
Earl Newell
George
Florida
Ralph Gibson
Los Angeles
Cal
Ila Moran
Merlin
Ontario
Neva Rothenberger
Susie Dame
Mary Cunningham Cox
R. C. Tinkle
the Park
Donnabelle Ritchey Sieber
P. J. Hamilton
Charles Gard
Paul Sims
Harry Reed
Arthur Ritchey
Wilson
William B. Smith
George Obear
Kenneth Black
Jack Grimm
Warren Woods
Dick Clifford
Richard Rainbolt
Mary Clawson
Ralph Hanna
Reed
County Schools Set to Open September 1 for 1953 54 Term
Carroll county schools announce the 1953 54 term begins September 1 with principals meeting August 31 at the County Superintendent's office. Teachers report September 1 and students enroll September 2 3. The 85th County Teachers Institute is September 4 at Flora. Labor Day is a no school day.
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Carroll County
County Teachers’ Institute
Flora
Delphi
Carroll County Mental Health Drive Receives $1013.54
Ralph Melin, drive chairman, announced Carroll county contributed 1013.54 to the 1953 Mental Health fund. The amount, sent to the Indiana Association for Mental Health, reached 78.6 percent of the pre campaign goal. Melin praised the groups and individuals for their work and expected Carroll to rank highly in final tabulations.
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Carroll County
Ralph Melin
Melin
Indiana Association For Mental Health
Marriage License Issued in Lafayette for John Wayne Andrew
A marriage license was issued in Lafayette to John Wayne Andrew son of Robert Andrew of Delphi and Joan H Webb of Lafayette. The couple wed last week and plan to move to Florida to enter the restaurant business.
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Lafayette
John Wayne Andrew
Robert Andrew
Delphi
Joan H. Webb
Florida
Kennedy Robinson wedding in Lafayette church ceremony
Miss Mary Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kennedy of Lafayette married Richard Gene Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson Sr of Delphi in a 11 30 morning ceremony at St Marys Catholic church Lafayette The couple will live at their new Lafayette home after a Michigan honeymoon The bride is a Jefferson high school graduate and works at Alcoa The groom is a Delphi high school graduate employed at Fairfield Manufacturing Company in Lafayette In a second ceremony Miss Bertie K Hall wed Ralph E Hawn in Delphi Methodist church The bride a Delphi high school graduate previously worked at the Sandwich Shop The groom a Navy veteran now works at Alcoa Lafayette They plan to reside in Delphi route 4 area
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Mary Kennedy
Joe Kennedy
Lafayette
Richard Gene Robinson
Ralph Robinson
Delphi
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Margaret Kennedy
Michigan
24Th Street
Jefferson High School
Alcoa
Robinson
Delphi High School
Fairfield Manufacturing Company
Bertie K. Hall
W. 8. Hall
Route 4
Ralph E. Hawn
Frank Mason
Delphi Methodist Church
Frank Briggs
Peggy Aldrich
Richard
Mr. Hawn
Navy
Divorce sought by Howard Thomas from Marjorie Thom as
Howard Thomas of Rossville files for absolute divorce in Carroll circuit court with custody of three minor children. Married November 21 1950 separated July 31 this year. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
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Howard Thomas
Route 1
Rossville
Carroll Circuit
Marjorie Thomas
Hanna
Child Burned In Apple Jelly Accident
The 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Slack of Route 2 Delphi pulled a kettle of hot apple jelly from a kitchen stove onto herself Tuesday night. She received treatment for second degree burns by a local physician.
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Herbert Slack
Route 2
Delphi
Navy Sailor Don Birley Discharged Homeward
Don Birley, a five year Navy veteran, has been discharged and is now stayingat the home of his parents.
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Don Birley
U. S. Navy
Auto Demolished Near Delphi After Oncoming Car
John C. Mc Dowell of Fowler former DelphI resident drove west on highway 39 when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line to avoid two boys. He veered to the berm, then lost control. the car overturned and was demolished. McDowell received minor injuries treated by a local physician.
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John C. McDowell
Fowler
Delphi
Frank Shépard
Highway 39
McDowell
Sparkey Carey
County plans tax paid proof for auto licenses
Indiana officials drive new rule to curb tax delinquents. Applicants must show tax duplicates stamped by the county treasurer affirming all personal and poll taxes are paid in full. Those owing tax must obtain sworn affidavits from the county assessor to receive licenses.
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State Board of Accounts
Robert Ferrier
Fern Cohee
Carroll County
Indiana
Ferrier
Hoosier Farmer Editor Glen Sample To Speak At Farm Bureau Picnic
Glen Sample editor of the Hoosier Farmer magazine will speak at the Carroll County Farm Bureau picnic set for Friday August 14 at 12 30 p m in Flora Community Park. If rain the event moves to Flora Community Building. A county flower show by Pet and Hobby clubs accompanies the picnic with musical numbers by Rural Youth Chorus Beverly and Phillip Smit ley and Hilda McKay.
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Glen Sample
Hoosier Farmer Magazine
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Flora
Pet and Hobby
Rural Youth Chorus
Beverly
Phillip Smitley
Hilda McKay
Five Car Accident Injures Five Near HereSunday
Five persons were injured in a five car crash along highway 421 near the Charles Beale residence south of town Sunday evening. Herman Kiesling of Logansport was northbound when Ballard Logston of Flora struck the Kiesling auto. Logston said loss of control followed a rear impact by another car. Drivers Joe Kaiser Harold Wagner and Dr Sandy Constant were also involved. Kiesling suffered a broken shoulder and his wife daughter Rita and passenger Dale Harris received injuries. They were transported to St Joseph hospital in Logansport. Officer Koch and Sheriff Carey investigated.
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Charles Beale
Highway 421
Herman Kiesling
Logansport
Ballard Logston
Flora
Logston
Kiesling
Joe Kaiser
South Bend
Harold Wagner
Laketon
Sandy Constant
Indianapolis
Rita
Dale Harris
Eikenberry
St. Joseph Hospital
Loganspo
Koch
Sheriff Carey
Warrant Issued for L. J. Rogers in Vehicle Theft Case
A bench warrant issued in Carroll circuit court targets L. J. Rogers on a vehicle taking charge. He allegedly stole a 1951 Chrysler valued at 2500 from Lahr Motor Sales in Delphi where he worked.
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Carroll Circuit Court
L. J. Rogers
Rogers
Chrysler
Lahr Motor
Delphi
Mrs Basil Smith Visits Tucson Relative
Mrs Basil Smith of Tucson arrived Sunday night for an extended visit with her mother Mrs O A Trent and family here.
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Basil Smith
Tucson
Arizona
O. A. Trent
County Farmers to Vote Friday on Wheat Quotas
Farmers in Carroll County will vote on Wheat Marketing Quotas August 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at listed township schools and offices. Carroll County PMA elected Lawrence M. Metzger as chairman and named officers. office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday.
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Madison
Clay
New Hope
Democrat
Monroe
Cutler
Deer Creek
Burlington Township
Burlington
Rock Creek
Jackson
Camden
Carrollton
Linda Landis
Indiana State Police appoint 26 recruits at training graduation
Roy T. Sheets of Ockley was among 26 recruits appointed to the Indiana State Police Saturday at the end of the annual State Police Training School at Indiana University.
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Roy Sheets
Indiana State Police Department
Roy T. Sheets
Ockley
Indiana State Police
Indiana University
State Police Board
State Police
University
Police’ Administration Department
Putnamville
Death of Delphi contractor John Downs at age 59
John Downs a 59 year old Delphi building contractor died of a heart attack at his Route 2 Monticello home Saturday morning after a period of ill health. A World War I veteran, he married Mary Jane Beard in 1919 and was longtime member of the Methodist church and American Legion Post 75. Survived by his widow two sons a foster daughter a sister and two brothers funeral services were held Monday at Jackson funeral home with burial in Masonic cemetery and military rites conducted by Post 75.
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John “Jack” Downs
Delphi
Monticello
Downs
Mary Jane Beard
Methodist Church
American Legion
Richard
Agnes Resser
Kilmore
New York
Clyde Fauset
Earl
Tony
South Bend
Jackson Funeral Home
Harry Parker
Masonic Cemetery
The
Legion
Reckless Driving Arrest Near Flora and Deer Creek
Walter Freant of Flora was arrested early Tuesday by City Officer John Miller on charges of reckless driving and excessive speed. He faces arraignment Wednesday night in City Court after complaints from Deer Creek and Flora residents. Deputies reported his car nearly wrecked at the curve near the State Roads 18 and 29 junction by the Wright Hendrix farm.
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Walter Freant
Flora
John Miller
Freant
Carey
Deer Creek
Miller
Wright Hendrix Farm
Mobile family visits Grantham and relatives
Mr and Mrs Frank Blatchford and family of Mobile Alabama are visiting Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grantham and other relatives and friends in the community.
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Frank Blatchford
Mobile, Alabama
Wilbur Grantham
Boss Takes Vacation Brightens Chicago Ball Games
The Citizen announces a one week office closure as the boss and family take a trip to Chicago for a ball game and lakeside leisure. Staff are urged to follow suit and correspondents are asked to skip mailing next week. Advertising copy should arrive by Friday morning.
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Chicago
Opening Dates Set for Delphi Schools in September
Delphi schools will open September 3 at 8:15 a.m. with hours 8:15 to 3:15. The bookstore opens September 1 and cafeteria in October. New enrollees must report to principals between August 17 and September 1. A faculty workshop runs September 1–2 at Delphi Country Club with Dr. Christian Yung and Miss Mamie Spangler leading sessions.
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Delphi
Wayne Eiikenberry
Delphi Country Club
Christian Yung
I.A. School of Education
Mamie Spangler
Lake County
Eikenberry
Hillcrest
R. H. Minnemen
Irene Mason
Virginia Shindler
Fern Fisher
Ruth Carney
Pearl Korb
Richard Hagans
Monroe Street
Kathleen Baum
Ethel Brown
Helen Allen Smith
Florence Foreman
Mayme Cowdin
Catherine Shoemaker
Georgia Carrigan
Doris Brummett
Barbara Kissinger
Jack Sanders
John Curry
Norman Ebrite
Virginia Ayres
Louis Kent
Tony Berto
Mary Anna Bieber
John Beach
Robert Bradshaw
Virginia Esten
Mary Lou Foster
Charles Geheb
Joyce Ghere
Robert Gordon
Robert Jerry
Marjorie Boles
Homer Myers
Tom McCormick
Richard Trent
Bloodmobile Visit Seeks Donors August 21
Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the REMC auditorium on Friday, August 21. Call Delphi for an appointment if not contacted. Donors 21 to 59, weighed at least 100 pounds, may give. those who donated in last 8 weeks or more than 5 pints in a year are ineligible. Avoid fatty foods for 4 hours before. Workers reporting within 12 hours should not donate.
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Red Cross
Remc Auditorium
Delphi
Shigley Estate Probate Filed In Carroll Court
Jerome C. Shigley's last will filed for probate in Carroll circuit court during vacation. He bequeathed all debts paid and his entire estate to foster daughter Mamie J. Kennedy. Kennedy named executrix with $2,000 bond. estate valued at $1,000 personal and $15,000 real property. A. D. Bishop represents executrix.
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Jerome C. Shigley
Carroll Circuit Court
Lunds Vacationing in Colorado Springs With Family
Dr and Mrs J Richard Lundquist of Pensacola Florida enjoy a vacation in Colorado Springs with their four children Kay Dirk Eric and Scott joining them alongside grandparents Mr and Mrs Carlyle Kirkpatrick on the trip.
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J. Richard Lundquist
Pensacola
Florida
Colorado Springs
Kay
Dirk
Eric
Scott
Carlyle Kirkpatrick
Ruse Entry Breaks Home. Suspected Assault in Rossville
A 24 year old Rossville housewife reports a ca drive in with Indiana plates CR approaching her home. Two men entered, tied her hands, tied her feet with diapers, ransacked for cash, and found $6.00 before fleeing. The victim was examined by a Flora physician and says she was violated. Police and state officials issued a statewide alert but no leads as of press time.
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Carroll
Carroll County
Route 1
Rossville
Indiana
Ora Roth
Flora
Three Rivers Council Cub Softball Tourney Set At Logansport
The Three Rivers Council Cub Softball schedule is set with district winners advancing to a four day tournament at Fairview Park Logansport August 17 to 20. Matches include Monon vs Peru Lincoln on opening night with A teams to follow. Kewanna vs Logansport Jefferson on August 18. Delphi vs Monday winner on August 19. Kewanna B vs Monday B on August 20 for B title and A final between Tuesday and Wednesday winners.
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Three Rivers Council
E Council
Fairview Park
Logansport
Paul Bailey
Kewanna Cub
Logansport Jefferson School
Delphi Cub
Council
Roths File for Divorce in Carroll Court
Jack C. Roth sues for divorce from Lourdes S. Roth in Carroll circuit court citing cruelty. The couple separated on August 7 this year. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
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Jack C. Roth
Carroll Circuit Court
Lourdes S Roth
Julien
Kerlin
Grimm Estate Administrator Named for Maude Grimm
Joseph T Ives qualified as administrator of Maude Grimm's estate. The estate value was listed at 2000 in personal property and 10000 in real property.
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GRIMM
Joseph T Ives
Maude Grimm
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