Parker honored with drum and bugle serenade in town
Drums and bugles welcomed Rev. Harry Parker as he was paraded through town by a local corps. Campaign manager Dr. C. C. Crampton drew praise after Parker’s landslide. Delphi residents debate a hospital, pool, armory basement, or monument as next public works. Nick Schroeder at 90 makes unique canes for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parker
Légion Boys
Parker
C. C. Crampton
Dr. Crampton
Delphi
Nick Schroeder
Hogs Stolen From Bringhurst Farm Prompt Investigation
Four hogs were taken from George Thomas's farm three miles east of Bringhurst Tuesday night. Sheriff Arthur Anderson leads the investigation as county farmers report multiple recent thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Bringhurst
Arthur Anderson
Pet Show Planned at City Park by Beatrice White
City park hosts a pet show Wednesday August 31 at 2 oclock under Beatrice White supervision. Children are invited to bring their pets and prizes will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Beatrice White
Oldest Flora resident attends homecoming at French Post Park
Albert Good, 80, born in Adams township, attended the homecoming at French Post park Saturday. W. J. Emerson, White county agricultural agent, and A. T. Marvel, Burnettsville vocational instructor, sponsored an agricultural meeting for school patrons and friends at the Burnettsville high school auditorium on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Good
Flora
French Post Park
Mr. Good
Adams Township
W. J. Emerson
White County
A. T. Marvel
Burnettsville
Burnettsville High School
Sunday Guests At Reed Home From Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Willard Reed hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Jack Martz and Mr and Mrs William Baker from Lafayette for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Reed
Jack Martz
William Baker
Lafayette
Capacity Crowd Expected Friday at French Lick
A large audience is anticipated for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association summer meeting at Tom Taggart's 600 room French Lick hotel starting Friday August 26. The event features conferences entertainment a Friday secret show a Saturday banquet with speakers Senator Frederick Van Nuys Senator Sherman Minton Governor Townsend Congresswoman Virginia E Jenckes and Dean L Barnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Tom Taggart
Frederick van Nuys
Sherman Minton
Townsend
Virginia E. Jenckes
Terre Haute
Ray E. Smith
Dean L. Barnhart
Goshen
Text Book Changes Ordered By Beard County Superintendent
Harry Hatton announces state education changes to high school texts including geometry arithmetic US history civics world history geography grammar literature Latin biology and 7th and 8th grade agriculture. Goff's Variety Store to be the sole Delphi firm selling school books this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hatton
State Board of Education
Goff's Variety Store
Delphi
Grimm Will Filed for Probate in Carroll Circuit Court
The will of Adam H. Grimm was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court. Martha A. Cartwright receives household goods and stocks. the remainder is split among E. O. Grimm Martha A. Cartwright Walter Grimm and the heirs at law of Lorenz Grimm. Executors Cartwright and Grimm posted a $10 000 bond with Obear and Obear as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam H. Grimm
Carroll Circuit Court
Martha A. Cartwright
E. O. Grimm
Walter Grimm
Lorenz Grimm
Martha Cartwright
Obear
Rites This Morning for Dr Richard L Kramer
Mrs Hubert Gros reports the death of her uncle Dr Richard L Kramer of Wilmington Delaware. He was a DuPont Company research chemist based in Wilmington after returning from London. Survived by brother Arthur Kramer and sister Mrs Katherine Hardy of Frankfort. Funeral held at 10 this morning in Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Gros
Richard L. Kramer
Wilmington
Delaware
Kramer
DuPont Company
London
England
Europe
Arthur Kramer
Katherine Hardy
Frankfort
Georgia Kramer
Country Club bridge tourney set for September dates
The next game in the Country Club bridge tourney will be played on September 1 with the event concluding September 23. A cooperative luncheon precedes the game as the committee for the event is listed, including Mrs. W. L. Cowdin and other organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cowdin
Anna Snyder
Robert VanNatta
Harry Roach
William Fraser
Haughey Mount
Howard Bradshaw
Abner Bowen
Paul Johnson
Herman Theophile
Funeral Rites Held for Gertrude Bradbury 24
Funeral services were conducted Monday for Gertrude Bradbury age 24 who drowned last week after stepping into a deep hole in the Tippecanoe river near Buffalo. The rites were held at the family home near Idaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Bradbury
Tippecanoe River
Buffalo
Idaville
WPA Repairs Underway on Pittsburg Bridge Walk
WPA workers repair the sidewalk on the old Pittsburg bridge this week as part of ongoing maintenance after the bridge deck was refloored several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Pittsburg Bridge
Crowell Family Reunion at Monticello City Park
The Crowell family reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 28 at Monticello City Park. Family members are invited to gather for a day of memories, meals, and reunion activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Monticello City Park
Board Reappoints Ruth Ayres County Welfare Director
Ruth Ayres was reappointed Carroll county welfare director at a welfare board meeting Monday night. No staff changes were made. Howard Bradshaw was re-elected president and Mrs Byram Crosby named vice president. Other board members are Mrs Pearl Page Paul Quick and Forrest Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ayres
Carroll County
Welfare Board
Howard Bradshaw
Byram Crosby
Pearl Page
Paul Quick
Forrest Orr
Van Natta Explains How Wheat Crop Insurance Works
County Supervisor R N Van Natta outlines the wheat crop insurance process for Carroll county farmers. Applications go from local to county to state offices and then to the Kansas City branch for approval, with premiums paid at the elevator or county office and payouts from the wheat reserve if crops are lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
R. N. van Natta
AAA
State Aaa
Purdue University
Kansas City
Banquet to Honor Rev Parker New Legion Chaplain
Rev. Harry B. Parker of Delphi was elected state chaplain of the American Legion at the Indiana convention in Indianapolis. A banquet in his honor will be held at the Delphi Presbyterian church on Thursday September 15 with state Legion officers invited. Paul Marvin leads arrangements. Parker expressed gratitude for the election and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Parker
Delphi
American Legion
Indianapolis
Parker
Elias Jones
Richmond
Jones
Legion
C. A. Smith
Harry Bohannon
Presbyterian Church
Paul Marvin
Rev. Parker
Four Hurt Wednesday In Highway Accident
Mr and Mrs Charles Adams of near Camden were seriously injured in a highway crash at the junction of state roads 29 and 18 near Wheeling Wednesday night. In the other car were D H Bell and his wife of Dayton Ohio who suffered cuts and bruises. The Adams car driven by Mrs Adams was demolished and the Bell car badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Camden
Wheeling
D. H. Bell
Dayton, O
Adams
Bell
Townsend Club to Meet Here August 31
E. E. Johnson of Delphi was elected president of the local Townsend Plan club at a meeting last Thursday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy was named secretary treasurer. F. M. Bolton and William Gillespie of Logansport spoke. Another meeting is planned for August 31 at the city park with a prominent speaker and a detailed explanation of the Townsend Old Age Pension plan. Public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Johnson
Delphi
Townsend Plan Club
Elizabeth Murphy
F. M. Bolton
William Gillespie
Logansport
Rees-Tillett Wedding Announced This Week
Announcement of the marriage of Paul R. Rees of Indianapolis and Ruth Tillett of Monticello. The ceremony occurred February 18 in South Bend. Mrs. Rees and Mr. Rees are high school graduates and will live in Indianapolis where he works for the telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Rees
Indianapolis
John Quinn
Delphi
Ruth Tillett
Monticello
South Bend
Rees
Monticello High School
Delphi High School
Telephone Company
Finch death ruled accidental in State Route 29 crash
Dr. Hubert Gros county coroner filed an open verdict in the Finch case but finalized an accidental death finding after a collision on State Highway 29 when H. O. Finch of Kokomo was fatally injured waiting after his car struck the rear of a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Gros
County Corner
Retur
H. O. Finch
Kokomo
Mrs Mayme Cowdin Undergoes Arm Bone Operation
Mrs Mayme Cowdin underwent an operation Wednesday at the Home hospital Lafayette for an infection in a bone in her arm. Her condition is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Cowdin
Home Hospital
Lafayette
Flora Family Visit in Dayton Ohio Neighbors
Mr and Mrs James Flora of Dayton Ohio visit relatives Mr and Mrs Irvin Flora and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Unger of near Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flora
Dayton, Ohio
Irvin Flora
Mrs
Lloyd. Unger
Near
Cutler
Campaigns Open In Carroll County As Parties Prepare
With September 1 as a traditional kickoff both parties begin campaign activity in Carroll County. Republican HQ opened Tuesday and Democrats planned to open theirs soon. Beja residence served as a polling site while countywide voter polling started. Agreement exists on a lively fall election with varied predictions. Mr and Mrs William Afflis travel Friday to attend a Democratic editorial meeting at French Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Steve Beja
Washington and
Front Streets
William Afflis
French Lick
Bertie Williams Prepares 51st Solo Trek to Monticello
Albertus Bertie Williams of Delphi, 71, trains for his annual Delphi to Monticello walk for the 51st time to join the Monticello Old Settlers celebration. He aims to surpass last year's distance and time of a little over three hours, continuing his solo journey begun after years with his twin brother Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie” Williams
Monticello
Albertus
Bertie
Williams
Delphi
Monticello Old Settlers
Mr. Williams
Albert
Schedule Set for Mid-State Girls Softball Tourney
The Mid-State girls softball tournament opens Friday with six teams Kokomo versus Logansport in the first game and Lafayette versus Peru in the second. Clinton County meets the Saturday night winner, and Delphi faces the other winner Sunday, with a final Sunday night. Mayor Hunter may throw the first ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morrison
Kokomo
Logansport
Lafayette
Peru
Clinton County
Delphi
Delphia Methodist to Host Fred Bale Talk Sunday
To Speak Here Hon Fred Bale, lecturer of national reputation, will speak at the Delphi Methodist church Sunday morning September 4. Bale is known for addresses on present day problems especially relating to American youth. Rev Wilbur V Day invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bale
Delphi Methodist Church
Bigger Payments Offered Under New Farm Program
The 1939 AAA plan outlines higher payments for farmers who follow allotments. Corn will receive 13 to 16 cents per bushel per acre including price adjustments, and wheat 26 to 30 cents per bushel per acre. Cotton rice potatoes and tobacco also gain. current year corn and wheat payments were 10 and 12 cents per acre. Wheat growers adhering to 1939 allotments gain access to conservation payments price adjustments loan eligibility and crop insurance renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
County Boys and Girls Enter State Fair from Carroll County
Carroll County lists show both boys and girls entering the state fair. Boys entries include Jack Bowman Donald Bowman R. J. Maggart Bernard Schmitter John Bowman Keith Snyder Charles Shulthers Merle Kuns James Pierce Joaquin Bowman with beef calves pigs and lambs. Girls entries feature Helen Martin Marjorie Shonk Margaret Hedderich Mary Margaret Fouts Carolyn Hedderich Josephine Caldwell Eva Jane Payne Eleanor Martin Dorothy Wray Mary Kathryn Weaver Peggy Jo Sink Thora Berkshire Betty Shultheis Betty Trimm baking canning clothing room improvement and baking results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Jack Bowman
Donald Bowman
R. J. Maggart
Bernard Schmitter
John Bowman
Keith Snyder
Charles Shulthers
Merle Kuns
James Pierce
Joaquin Bowman
Helen Martin
Canning
Marjorie Shonk
Margaret Hedderich
Mary Margaret F
29 Piano Pupils To Appear In Recital
Miss Pauline Fouts presents two groups of piano pupils at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church. On Friday August 26 at 8 PM the listed pupils perform, then on Tuesday August 30 the remaining pupils take the stage in a village recital setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Fouts
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
Bobby
Buddy Harmon
Mary Heide
Georgina Hyman
Wilma Jean
Mary Louise McCloskey
Doris Jean Jones
Virginia
Marjorie Yeager
Josephine Stephens
Mary Sorensen
Janet Smith
Imogene
Dona Lou Snyder
Marjorie Plank
Sue
Wilma Jean Richardson
Beverly Landis
Mary Ann Shanks
Dickie Ferguson
Jean Landis
Mary Ann Sibbitt
Tosh Wickard
Marjorie Barber
Virginia Cabiness
Dorothy Wray
Ina Alabaugh
Miriam Martin
Mary Virginia McCain
Name Six Teachers To Fill Vacancies
All vacancies in Carroll county schools filled, county superintendent Harry Hatton reports. The list includes Martha Sanders Margaret Myer and Ewing Hazlett at Adams Township Margaret Hart Carrollton Helen Huston Pyrmont and Jean Hendryx Deer Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Harry Hatton
Mr. Hatton
Martha Sanders
Margaret Myer
Ewing Hazlett
Adams Township
Margaret Hart
Carrollton
Helen Huston
Pyrmont
Jean Hendryx
Deer Creek
Work on New Theatre and Dreifus Building Progress
Concrete floor work at Globe Valve factory near completion this week. Machinery installation will extend through next month. Remodeling of the Dreifus building for a new theatre is advancing with most steel now in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Valve
Dreifus
Family Injured in Crash Near Delphi
Charles L. Jones of near Delphi suffered cuts and bruises when his car collided head on with a car driven by Forest Reppert of Frankfort. Mrs Jones and two children riding with Mr Jones had minor injuries. Shrubbery and weeds blocked vision at the scene on the Car Rollton road three miles north of Delphi. Reppert was unhurt. both cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Jones
Delphi
Forest Reppert
Frankfort
Two Unhurt As Gas Truck Overturns Near Delphi Farm
Vic Porter and his son Lloyd escaped with minor injuries when a gasoline truck driven by Porter overturned Friday near the A. C. Clauser farm south of Delphi. Porter swerved to avoid a hog, sending the vehicle into a ditch with gasoline and oil leaking but no fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Porter
Lloyd
A. C. Clauser
Delphi
Alene Smith Named Secretary to Superintendent Amick
Alene Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Smith has been employed by the local school board as secretary to Superintendent C T Amick. She will start duties at the opening of school next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alene Smith
Herb Smith
C. T. Amick
Miss Smith
Postmaster Seeks Bids for Water Softener and Coil Cleaning
Postmaster William Ashba is authorized to receive bids for installing a water softener and cleaning the coil now in the local post office. Prospective bidders may review specifications and obtain bid forms at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ashba
County Taxes Show Reduction for 3rd Consecutive Year
Carroll County faces a third straight tax cut as Auditor Wade Farr submits a tentative budget. The proposed total levy falls from last year’s 20 cent county rate and 23 cent welfare rate to 20 and 9 cents respectively, lowering projected collections to about 74 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Wade Farr
Farr
Auditor’s Office
St Josephs Church Picnic Held On Sunday
The annual St Josephs church picnic will be on the church grounds this Sunday. It is a major local event with a large turnout expected and a picnic dinner served at noon. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Watson McCormick Heads G. O. P. Club
Delphi attorney Watson McCormick has been named chairman of Carroll County Young Republican organization by county GOP chair Joseph Ives. Charlene Bell of Flora is chosen as county vice-chairman to succeed Chetina DeLong who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson McCormick
Delphi
Carroll County
Young Republican Organization
Joseph Ives
Charlene Bell
Flora
Chetina DeLong
Delphi Triumphs Over Monticello in Local Golf Meet
Ben Easter of Delphi was the low medalist with a 78 as Delphi defeated Monticello by a wide margin at the local links on Sunday. Delphi teammates Gros 85 Wason 88 M Kerlin 88 Van Natta 86 W Kerlin 83 Squires 92 Loveland 86 Carney 89 Julien 94 added solid scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Easter
Delphi
Monticello
Easter
Gros
Wason
M. Kerlin
van Natta
W. Kerlin
Squires
Loveland
Carney
Julien
Honesty at Chalmers: purse found after 4H show
Mrs. V. L. Huey a White county 4H club leader forgot her purse after the 4 H show in Chalmers. She remembered leaving it on another car’s running board, returned hours later and found the purse undisturbed.
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Carroll’ County
Beard
Adam Grimm
DR. R. Kramer
NEW Legion
Townsend Club
Democratic
Dewey Zinn
The
County Soil Conservation Committee
Amick
Proposey Farr
Adams Ne
Jackson
Adebetane
Ncesas
Nice En Agindk
Rock Creek
St. Joseph’s Church
G. O. P. Club
Chalmers
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