Monroe Township School Transfer Dispute Highlights Fees
Dispute in Monroe township over Glen O. Smith trustee denying transfers to the school of choice for many families. Patrons say Armstrong previously ruled pupils may choose and entered Cutler. dispute centers on transfer fees and a $5,000 Flora contract. Supt Bailey will decide by week’s end whether pupils can transfer, amid mounting legal and attorney costs to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe School
Glen O. Smith
Thomas W. Armstrong
Co. A. Bailey
Bringhurst
Smith
Flora Town School
Elmer Shaffer
Jay Whiteman
Bailey
James O. O’bear
Hillis
Logansport
Garfield Evans
Monroe Township
Flora
Flora School Corporation
City School
Lewis B Bowle Dies at Home in Burlington
Lewis B Bowle age 77 a farmer and prominent Mason died at his Burlington area home after several weeks illness. Surviving are his widow and a son Wint of Columbus City. Funeral services were held Sunday at Ball Hill church at 2 PM with Masonic burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Bowle
Burlington
Wint
Columbus City
Ball Hill
William Coppack Injured on Farm Near Delphi
William Coppack was injured Monday morning while working on Harry Vandervolgen's farm six miles north of Delphi. A load of oats he was hauling overturned, throwing him to the ground and causing scalp wounds and a strained back. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Briney of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coppack
Harry Vandervolgen
Delphi
Cop
Jon Briney
Four People Arrested for Thieving in Abstracter Office
Three men and a woman were arrested just before noon last Tuesday on charges of stealing five twenty dollar bills from Miss Viola Emrick in the office of abstracter Harry Arnold. The group rode into town, searched several businesses, then struck the abstract office. The money was found later hidden in a cigarette case under the back seat after John Emrick, Viola’s father, insisted another search of their Chrysler touring revealed the five bills. Each suspect, James Roberts Edwin C. Smith Robert H. Copeland and Jane Smith, is under 30. Roberts confessed but asked for counsel at arraignment. all faced circuit court and remained jailed in default bond of $1,000. The car bears Ohio and Chicago licenses. Ohio authorities have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Emrick
Harry Arnold
Abstracter
Abstract
Miss Bemrick
Recorder’s
Miss Emrick
John Emrick
Sargeant & Bassett Tire Shop
Link
Ohio
Chicago
Sink
Soap Hoardage In Carroll County Courthouse Probed
In Carroll County Indiana a vast stockpile of soap cleaner and related supplies is found stored in the courthouse basements and rooms. The county treasury has paid nearly 4 876 13 for soap in two years with 2 600 more bills pending. The state board of accounts will investigate non collusion affidavits as a condition for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Delphi
Lawrence Orr
State Accounts Board
State Board of Accounts
Gus A. Hall
Accounts Board
Orr
John Yong
Charles W. Billings
William Funhkhouser
Long
Board of Accounts
County Teachers Institute to Open Next Monday
County Supt. C A Bailey prepares for the Car roll County Teachers Institute in the circuit court room from Monday to Friday. sessions include lectures music and organization talks with instructors such as Dr Arthur W Evans Miss Marjorie Smith and Indiana University professor Ross Lockridge. institute fee is two dollars and all county teachers must participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Evans
England
Alfred H. Pitkin
DePauw University
Roy P. Wisehart
Marjorie Smith
State Health Service
Catherine Brackenridge
Ralph Maggart
Robert W. McLaughlin
Worcester
Mass
Ross Lockridge
Indiana University
Maynie Wright
Marion
State to Probe Carroll County Soap Purchases
Lawrence Orr of the Indiana State Board of Accounts said state examiners will visit Carroll County Court House this week to investigate reports of large buys of liquid soap paper toweling mops and disinfectant now stored at Delphi. About 3000 gallons of soap valued at $7500 were cited in the allegations. Orr noted the inquiry follows a Carroll County newspaper report and will be part of regular account checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Journal-Courier
Lawrence Orr
State Board of Accounts
State House
Indianapolis
Journal and Courier
Carroll County
Delphi
Orr
Carroll County Court
Military Men Return From Camp Knox
Company F 152 Infantry comes back from a two week duty tour at Camp Knox Kentucky. They are tanned and physically hardened and earned a very satisfactory rating by Captain Wells. Rifle marksmanship ranked second in the state with several men qualified as expert and sharpshooter including Lieut Roy Gardner Lieut L D Hoshaw Captain William MaHanna and Sergeants Atkinson Cohee Goff Kirkpatrick Link Palmer and Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
152 Infantry
Camp Knox
Wells
Bowling Green
Connor
Ohio
Roy Gardner
L. D. Hoshaw
Sargeant Atkinson
William. MaHanna
Sareant
John Kirkpatrick
Marksman
Sargeant Cohee
Sargeant Goff
Link
Palmer and
Trent
Covington resident and former Fountain County auditor dies
David S. Ferguson, 82, prominent Covington figure and former Fountain County auditor, died at his Covington home. He was known statewide, campaigned for auditor of state, owned substantial land and bank stock, supported public causes and the Democratic organization. He had no children and is survived by a half brother, Charles Meeker of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Ferguson
Fountain County
Covington
Ferguson
Charles Meeker
Nebraska
Thomas Daily Dies of Heart Attack in Delphi
Thomas Daily a 70 year old Delphi resident and elevator engineer collapsed after lunch in front of the Berlin elevator. He died en route to help with grave heart trouble. Surviving are three daughters two sons a brother and two sisters. Funeral services set for St Josephs Church with Rev C J Reed in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Daily
Delphi
Berlin
Mr. Daily
Blythe Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
C. J. Reed
Kathryn Kenyon
Albany
Stella McDowell
Mahlon
Alice Daily
Fort Wayne
Robert
Kokomo
William
Frank Dailey
William Finger
Kate Donovan
Toledo
Ohio
House of Harry Dame Destroyed by Fire
A Water street house owned by Harry Dame of Chicago burned about 7 o clock last Monday due to an overheated stove. The top of the structure was burned away and the loss is partially insured. J W Hamilton, the occupant, faced ejectment proceedings in local court brought by Dame's attorney William C Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Harry Dame
Chicago
J. W. Hamilton
Dame
William C. Smith
Gravel Buying Under Scrutiny Shocks Indiana Officials
In Carroll County gravel prices rise while Hamilton County faces similar concerns. Gravel purchased at alleged exorbitant prices violates Section 2630 of Burns Indiana Statutes. State Board of Accounts chief Lawrence Orr orders examiners to dig into the gravel procurement from a public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Hamilton County
Lawrence Orr
State Board of Accounts
Carroll County Woman Writes To Howard County
In a distressed message from Carroll County sent to Howard County Kokomo Dispatch reports a claim that Carroll County stores are stocked with大量 soap in the courthouse storeroom with orders for more and a request to wash away corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Howard County
Kokomo Dispatch
Court House
Moch
Cutler
Indiana
Engagement of Arlyne Wishing to Howard Bradshaw Announced
Hamburgh New York reports the engagement of Miss Arlyne Wishing to Howard W. Bradshaw of Delphi. The couple plans October nuptials at the bride’s parents’ home with a cottage to be built on Delphi’s east side. Miss Wishing directed a local theater production and has spent summers in Delphi as a guest of the Bradshaws. Bradshaw is connected to Delphi Wagon Works and travels state wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburgh
N. Y
Frank A. Wishing
Arlyne
Howard W. Bradshaw
Delphi
Miss Wishing
Fleurette
Tri Kappa
Wishings
William H. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
W. H. Bradshaw & Sons
Community Picnic a Round of Success in Delphi
Delphi's annual community picnic sponsored by the local Womans club drew a large crowd despite a year ago when events moved from the park to the library. Mrs A C Clauser presided over prizes for the lawn contest and the program featured a clever skit with William Margowski and Dr W W Godenour, a Melody Makers performance, and a strong man act. Ice cream was served as a gift from William H Bradshaw and officers include Mrs A C Clauser president and Mrs W H Bradshaw program chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Womans Club
A. C. Clauser
Roy Clauser
W. H. Bradshaw
William Margowski
W. W. Godenour
Ada Smith
Josephine Shealy
W. T. Brackenridge
J. H. Shirk Gwinn Smith
E. P Beadle
Virginia Smith
Melody Makers Orchestra
Paul Quick
William Cowdin
Jack Swatts
William H. Bradshaw
Carl McFarland
Gwinn
Smith
Barn Burns on Crampton Farm. Implements Lost
A barn on Dr. C. C. Crampton's farm north of the city on Range Line road damaged by fire about 2 AM Tuesday. Hay grain and farm implements burned, as well as several dozen chickens. Lightning believed to have started the blaze. insured for part of the loss. Dr. Crampton plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Crampton
Range Line
David Boone
Crampton
Monticello
Pollard
Pittsburg
Broadlick Bakery Closed as Owner Eyes New Location
Frank Broadlick announces the Broadlick bakery is closed after months of operating a new outlet on South Washington street. He has no immediate plans but may move the latest machinery to another city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Broadlick
South Washington Street
Broadlick
Delphi Shut Out by Burlington in County League Game
Delphi lost 11 to 0 to Burlington in a county league match. Burrows beat Camden 7 to 2 and Flora defeated Yeoman 14 to 6. Next Sunday’s games schedule Yeoman at Burlington Camden at Flora and Delphi at Burrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Burlington
Burrows
Camden
Flora
Yeoman
Notice to eighth grade graduates about Delphi High School enrollment
Charles A. Smith Delphi High School principal reminds eighth grade graduates who have not registered to enroll before the opening of school on Monday September 10. Students may also change their program by visiting the office on September 4 6 and 8 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Charles A. Smith
Gee Wins Vacation with Pay as Traveling Salesman
O E Gee a traveling representative for the American Druggist Syndicate in northeastern Indiana and Chicago based, enjoys a two weeks vacation with pay in his city. He joined the firm last January and covers more than four hundred druggists. thirty eight traveling men are with the Chicago branch and Gee is among the few to receive paid vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Gee
Indiana
American Druggist Syndicate
Long Island City
Chicago
Montgomery Ward Scouts Survey Delphi for New Store
Location scouts from Montgomery Ward of Chicago visited Delphi to survey business establishments and assess favorable retail rooms possibly to open a new store. The agent offered no details, but nearby cities have seen new stores and Delphi may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Delphi
Quality comes first we have it at Pearson's Meat Market
Pearson's Meat Market advertises quality and service as its motto with contact by phone 162.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Meat Market
Nomads Ordered Out Of Delphi By Sheriff
A band of fortune tellers and petty thieves known as the Gypsies arrived in Delphi last week but Sheriff Riley Sink ordered them to move on. They departed in a westerly direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Riley Sink
Teachers for High and Junior Senior Schools for Year
School listings name teachers for high schools and junior high. The page lists Sadie Keever Edna Kirkpatrick Doris Hollowell Elizabeth Stephens Georgia Carrigan Melvin Hemming Barker Leo Craig Loyal Hosah Goldie Scott Josephine Sheely Elsie DeLaney county nurse Catherine McCain West Delphi Charles A Smith Katheryn Baker English Russell Bryan manual training agricultural biology Edith Christian English Mary Davies mathematics Benjamin F Drake science Elsie Garner Beulah Smith home economics and physical training Wilbur Hall history public speaking Naomi Pruitt music art Daisy M Downey Latin Paul R Lostetter mathematics athletics.
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Sadie Keever
Edna Kirkpatrick
Doris Hollowell
Elizabeth Stephens
Georgia Carrigan
Melvin Hemming
May Barker
Leo Craig
Loyal Hoshaw
Goldie Scott
Josephine Sheely
Elsie DeLaney
Catherine McCain
West Delphi
Charles A. Smith
Katheryn Baker
Russell Bryan
Edith Christian
Mary Davies
Benjamin F. Drake
Elsie Garner
Beulah Smith
Wilbur Hall
Naomi Pruitt
Daisy M. Downey
Paul R. Lostetter
Cowdin Resigns From New York Store for Prudential
William G. Cowdin, long time advertising man at the New York Store, resigned last Saturday to join the Prudential Life Insurance company. The Citizen congratulates him and wishes success in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Cowdin
New York
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Cowdin
Barn and Contents Destroyed by Fire
Fire started from an unknown origin destroyed the barn on John Todd’s farm about two miles south of the city on the Wabash Way at 10 o clock last Thursday night. Thousands of feet of lumber several farm implements and 300 bales of hay were lost. Estimated total loss is $3000 with partial insurance.
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John Todd
Wabash Way
Picnic Leaguers Meet With Accident
J es and Edith Hobaugh Mary and Charles Beale met with a collision last Friday en route to the Epworth League picnic at Ideal Beach. The Chevrolet driven by Henry Ho ba with his son at the wheel collided at Oakdale cross road with a Ford driven by Thomas Cowdin of Brookston. Occupants received minor injuries and the cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jés
Edith Hobaugh
Mary
Charles Beale
Sident
Ideal Beach
Oakdale
Henry Hoba
Thomas Cowdin
Brookston
New Suits Filed Including Ejectment and Divorce
Civil docket lists Harry B. Dame versus James Hamilton in ejectment with William C. Smith as attorney for the plaintiff. Beatrice F. White sues Frank C. White for divorce with Studebaker and Studebaker as attorneys for the plaintiff. Farmers State Bank sues Ira Mohler for foreclosure with Pollard Cartwright and Wason serving as attorneys for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Dame
James Hamilton
William C. Smith
Frank C. White
Studebaker and
Studebaker
Farmers State Bank
Ira
Mohler
T. al
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Automobile Upset Near Burnettsville
George Sites drove the car with Earl Wakeland as passenger when it overturned in a ditch near Burnettsville Tuesday evening. Neither occupant was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sites
Earl Wakeland
Burnettsville
Mrs Sites Dislocates Arm After Fall
Mrs. George Sites fell last Friday and dislocated her arm. A physician provided medical attention and she is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sites
Carroll County seeks tax cuts. board proposes expense reductions
Carroll County commissioners, after sessions, urge county council to cut salaries and expenses. They propose lower nurse and county agent funding, slash township assessor wages, and reduce agricultural society and other budgets. Democrats defend economy promises, but final cuts rest with the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Board of Conpioners
Carroll Co
Citi
Adams
Washington
Clay
Madi
Jefferson
Monroe
County Council
United States Marshal Visits Delphi in Early Morning
A man claiming to be a United States Marshal, Cross of Hammond, visited Delphi and questioned Albert Pit, custodian of the courthouse, without revealing his purpose. He gathered directions, drew railroad maps, and noted river schemes while speculation grows about mapping an air route between Chicago and Cincinnati and possibly an airway over Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Cross of
Hammo
Delphi
Albert Pit
Court House
Cross
Motor burns out in Davies filling station compressor
An electric motor powering the air compressor at the Davies filling station in the northeast corner of the Pike Square burned out around 2 o clock Sunday morning. The fire department was not needed as the small blaze was quickly extinguished after a first run to the star tanks in the city’s northwest part. C A Davies ordered a new motor to be installed in a small shed behind the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piie
Star
C. A. Davies
Deer Creek and Delphi Schools Open in September
Delphi and Deer Creek towns schools will begin Monday in September with a half day on the first day and full days thereafter. Pupils will receive book lists the first day and can obtain books in the afternoon. Several changes have been made to high school texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Deer Creek
Sesson
Mail carrier Bohannon to Fouts and Tovey to Rinehart in Camden
Harvey K. Bohannon delivers mail in Camden to Mary Alta Fouts the Camden bus keeper. Omer W. Tovey a salesman from Bedford sends to Elizabeth Rinehart a Burlington teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey K. Bohannon
Carri
Camden
Mary Alta Fouts
Omer W. Tovey
Biford
Elizabeth Rinehart
Burlington
Courtroom Gossip Sparks Brief Soap in Courthouse
A murmur of theatrical intrigue erupts as a gaggle of soap opera fans gathers in a courthouse lobby. Security monitors the scene as chatter swirls about fictional drama spilling from a televised episode into public spaces.
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Supt. Bailey
Why Carroll Courthouse
Ben Stern
School For Organization
Marie Martin
Rive Todd
Carroll County Soap
Camp Knox, KY
David Ferguson
Eha Enoch of
Miss Arlyne
Howard Bradshaw
Crampton Farm
Broadlick Bakery
Charles Billings
William Frouser
United States Marshal
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