January Polio Drive Focuses on Dimes Funds
County Infantile Paralysis chapter announces the Polio March of Dimes drive running January 3 through 31. Miss Frieda Burgitt chairs with coin boxes in stores and a Mothers March planned for Flora and Delphi. Local Home Demonstration clubs coordinate volunteers including numerous named residents across Delphi Camden Flora Lafayette Bringhurst Rossville Cutler and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Richter
Camden
Keith Sink
Bringhurst
Ethel Slagle
Burrrows
Laura Dillon
Flora
Earl Blue
Nina James
Rossville
Vernon Spidel
Oute
Lafayette
Charles Pope
Cutler
Robert Noble
Opal Shedron
Elmer Pullen
Betty Pritts
Mary Willy
Ada Million
Delphi
John Maxwell
Opal Campbell
Ruth Anderson
David Wise
Ethel Lybrook
Effie Guckien
Jeanne Fincher
Rockfield
Floyd Schrader
Doug Million
Estates Opened In Carroll Circuit Court This Week
Three estates opened this week in Carroll circuit court. Carolyn Gardner and Frank Collier estates list values around 20 000 and 50 000 in personal property respectively with executors named. Leam Metz dies intestate with estate valued at 35 850 real property and 500 personal property, administrator Carl Metz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Gardner
Frank Collier
Leam . Metz
Carroll Circuit Court
Pirtle
Wilbur Lane
Preachers Aid Society
Northwest Indiana Conference
The
Methodist Church
John H
Loren M. Collier
Walter Collier
Leam Metz
Carl Metz
Hanna and
Hanna
Rider Estate Letters of Administration in Carroll Circuit
Letters of administration in the estate of William H. Rider issued Tuesday in Carroll circuit court to Art Rider. Estate valued at 10000 in real property and 2000 in personal property. Watson, Co. McCormick represents the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Rider
Carroll Circuit Court
Art Rider
Watson ,Co. McCormick
Obituary for Mrs and Mr Million in Jefferson Township
Obituary notices list the passing on April 4, 1905, at the Newman and Viney home. John and Mary Ann Million are noted as long-time Jefferson Township residents. Mr. Million served 11 years as Jefferson township trustee and is a Carroll County REMC director. He farms with son Robert while Mrs. Million leads the Jefferson Township Home Demonstration Club and belongs to Rose Chapter CES Delphi. They have a grandson, Bill Million, a local high school sophomore.
Mrs Hawkins in Observation at St Elizabeth Hospital
Mrs Russell Hawkins, a receptionist for Dr C C Cramp ton, is a patient at St Elizabeth hospital under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hawkins
C. C. Crampton
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Deere Agency Sold to Willard L. Lee in Delphi
Wayne and Harold Talbert announce the sale of the John Deere Farm Implement Agency in Delphi to Willard Lee. Lee will take ownership January 1 and rename the firm the W H Lee Implement Company with several employees staying on. The Talberts retain interests in a Firestone store and a Standard Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Harold Talbert
John Deere Farm Implement Agency
Delphi
Willard Lee
Lee
Lafayette
Robert F. Fields Co
Tippecanoe County
John Deere
White Trucking Company
U the Bend
New Carlisle
W. H. Lee
Blanche Balser
Talbert Brothers
John Deere Agency
Firestone
Standard
Miss Betty Cole Injured In Lafayette Auto Crash
Miss Betty Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cole was placed in a body cast Wednesday at St Elizabeth hospital after a Thursday morning auto wreck en route to work in Lafayette. She suffered crushed vertebrae and will remain in the cast four months. Tom Hannell who rode with her is home with minor injuries. Both are employed at the Aluminum Company of America offices in Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Cole
Clarence Cole
Lafayette
St. Elizabeth
Miss Cole
Tom Hannell
Aluminum Company of América
Freeman Switzer Christmas Visit With Friends
Mr and Mrs Freeman Switzer spent Christmas with friends in Hammond detailing a holiday visit and companionship in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Switzer
Hammond
Christmas Cheer Fund total reaches 174.25 in Main Street
Community groups and individuals contributed to Main Street Christmas Cheer Fund with late gifts from Minnesota In Memory of Max Gerber and others. Final tally shows 174.25, with earlier gifts totaling 80.25 and late additions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Minnesota
Max Gerber
Fitzgerald Jewelry Knights of Columbus
Leo Willin
225 Farmers Hear Latest Tax Changes
County Agent Harold Berry reports 225 Carroll County farmers attended the Farmers Social Security and Income Tax School at the REMC on December 23. Purdue economist A. M. Nichter led the session with assistance from Mr. McCloud of the Lafayette Social Security District. The program outlined Social Security coverage beginning January 1, 1955, with retirement benefits at age 65 ranging from $30 to $108.50 monthly and survivor payments for wives at age 65. Family benefits for widows with children under 18 could be $45 to $200 monthly. Eligibility requires a minimum period of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Berry
Carroll County
REMC
A. M. Nichter
Purdue
McCloud
Lafayette Social Security District
Engagement of Rosemary Hackett and Donald E Clark Set
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Rosemary Hackett to Donald E Clark. Parents Mr and Mrs Homer Hackett of Delphi announce the plans. Clark is son of Mr and Mrs Meredith Clark of Logansport. Rosemary a 1954 Delphi High graduate. Donald attended Logansport High and works at National Homes in Lafayette. Wedding set for Saturday January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Hackett
Donald .E. Clark
Homer Hackett
Delphi
Clark
Meredith Clark
Logansport
Miss Hackett
Delphi High School
Logansport High School
National Homes
Lafayette
Engagement of Shelby Jean Fincher and Joe Appleton
Ada Fincher of Rockfield announces the engagement of her daughter Shelby Jean to Joe Appleton son of Mr and Mrs Jay Appleton of Camden No wedding date set Shelby Jean is a Camden high school senior Joe Appleton a Deer Creek high School graduate works on the family farm with his father
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Fincher
Rockfield
Shelby Jean
Joe Appleton
Jay Appleton
Camden
Miss Fincher
Camden High School
Deer Creek
Fisher Killian wedding announced for New Year’s Day
Miss Fannie Marie Fisher daughter of John A Fisher and the late Lula Barnhart Fisher of rural Delphi and Edward A Killian of Lafayette will marry New Year’s Day at 1 pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Lafayette. Miss Rova Fisher of Delphi sister of the bride and Francis Killian son of the groom will attend. The couple will reside in Lafayette where Killian is employed as a salesman for American Bakeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Marie Fisher
John A. Fisher
Lula Barnhart Fisher
Delphi
Edward A. Killian
Lafayette
Peter Killian
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Rova FE. Fisher
Francis Killian
Killian
Smith brothers arraigned on cattle stealing charge in City Court
Charles Smith and his brother Ralph Smith were arraigned before Mayor Wood on cattle stealing charges. Charles received a $63.00 total fine and 180 day sentence at the Indiana State Farm, while Ralph paid $50.00 in fines and costs with 180 days suspended, and was placed in Cass county jail to pay the fine. Sheriff Carey moved Charles to the State Farm, and Ralph remained in jail to lay out his fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Route 1
Frankfort
Wood
Indiana
Ralph Smith
Carey
Dock Couple Heads to Rose Bowl Trip
Mr and Mrs Louis Dock depart by air on Tuesday for Los Angeles and Oakland California to visit relatives and attend the Rose Bowl game on New Year s Day They plan to return January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Louis Dock
Los Angeles
Oakland
California
Georgia Kerlin of Delphi Dies After Quiet Life of Service
Georgia Gregg Kerlin, longtime Delphi resident and civic leader, died shortly after Christmas. Born March 5, 1875, she raised five children including Mahlon Kerlin, a Delphi lawyer and state legislator, and Kathleen Curry of Winslow, Arizona. She supported churches, the Philathea class, Eastern Star, and Psi Iota Xi, and left ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Jackson funeral home with tributes from friends across life’s spectrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Georgia
Gregg Kerlin
Cloidi M. Kerlin
Bill
Mahlon
Charles
Kathleen
Kerlin
Tippecanoe Township
G. ™. Gregg
The
Baptist Church
Delphi High School
Cloid Kerlin
Hiram Kerlin
Presbyterian Church
Hiram
Lafayette
William
Ohio
Paul Gregg
Mendminee
Wisconsin
Philathea
Rose Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Birthday Club
Psi Iota Xi
Georgia Kerlin
the Citizen
Jackson Funeral Home
James Rankin
Golden Gate
Georgia Gregg Kerlin
Winslow
State Police promotes Trooper Marshall Wagoner to corporal
Trooper Marshall E. Wagoner of Monticello, formerly of Delphi, is promoted to corporal with the State Police. He will be stationed at the sub district police in Peru, replacing Cpl Gale Delon who becomes sergeant. Wagoner joined in 1938, served in the Pacific 1943 45, and is married with a son. His parents live in Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall E. Wagoner
South Bluff Street
Monticello
Delphi
Corporal Wagoner
Peru
Cpl
Gale Delon
Wagoner
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Pacific
Clint Wagoner
Mishawaka
County Officials Set for January 1 In Changeover
County elections will bring a shift from Republican to Democratic control on January 1 1956 as Richard L Eikenberry Delphi mortician becomes coroner and John Wagoner Delphi along with McCormick Delphi attorney assume prosecutor duties. Sheriff Calvin L Carey County Assessor Earl Thompson County Auditor Ada Roach and Commissioner Charles Phillips begin second terms. New trustees in multiple townships take four year posts with party splits varying by township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin L. Carey
Earl Thompson
Ada Roach
Charles Phillips
Clyde Langston
Carl Overholser
Carrollton
Elwood Burkle
Clay Township
Don Mitchell
Democrat
Fred Wagoner
Jackson Township
Orvel Schock
Jefferson Township
George Wason
Monroe Township
Raymond Co
Township
Adams
Burlington
Clay
Deer Creek
Jackson
Jefferson
Liberty
Madison
Monroe
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Washington
Farm Supply Says Wire and Motors Stolen Over Weekend
Delphi Farm Supply Company manager Earl Heckathorn reports a theft from a shed over the long weekend. Goods missing include 1000 ft aluminum wire 224.92 1000 ft stranded copper wire 368.00 two reels 1000 ft copper wire 670.00 137 ft stranded wire 61.83 two general electric motors 320.00 and a 3 HP GE motor 1178.00 totaling about 1822.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heckathorn
Delphi Farm Supply Company
Electtric Motors
General Ctric Motors
Mrs Wayne Smith 52 Dies at Rossville Home
Mrs Vada Allen Smith 52 of Rossville died at her home Wednesday morning after a yearlong illness. Born in the county, she was a Rossville resident and member of the local church. Survived by a daughter Ida of Flora plus three sisters Mrs Elmer Huntley of Bringhurst and Mrs Claude Gray of Rossville. two brothers Joe Allen of Camden and L D Allen of Route 4. Friends may call at L E Moore funeral home after 2 pm today. Funeral 2 pm Friday at the funeral home with Rev Ray Mitchell officiating. burial in Rossville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Allen Smith
Rossville
The
Ross
I Ida
Flora
Elmer Huntley
Bringhurst
Claude B. Gray
Joe Allen
Camden
L. ID. Allen
Route. 4
Delphi
L. E Moore
Delphian to Undergo Cataract Removal in Springfield
Master Bill Bridge, 54 year old son of Mr and Mrs C A Pete Bridge of Delphi, will enter Mercy hospital in Springfield Ohio on January 4 for removal of a cataract from his right eye. He will stay a week, his parents will accompany him. Mr and Mrs Jack Mull will stay in Delphi with Tom and John Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bridge
C. A
Pete” Bridge
Delphi
Mercy Hospital
Springfield
Ohio
Jack Mull
Tom
John Bridge
Delphi Voters Approve City Police Radio Purchase
Delphi city council voted to install a police car radio at 525 dollars using the existing city two way station. The station operates 6 am to midnight. Mayor Wood broke a 2 2 tie with Bradshaw supporting the motion. The city clerk treasurer and fire department member resigned effective December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Walter Clawson
Bradshaw
Clawson
Stuntz
Shaffer
Wood
Tom McCain
Grover D. Kite
Clement W. Duckwall
George McCain
Bucknall
Clyde Robbins
Ralph Grevbens
Board of Works
County Auditor Distributes December Tax Funds in County
Ada J. Roach completes the December distribution of tax funds to county units. Delphi school corporation received the largest check at 77 741.12 while Yeo Man town got 176.90. Other allocations list Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Lincoln Deer Creek and more with totals for State Funds County Revenue and County Welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada J. Roach
Delphi School Corporation
Yeoman
Adams Two
Burlington
Carrollton
Deer Creek
Delphi School
Jackson
Jefferson
Hoberty
Madison
Smortog
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Washington
Camden
Camden Lantory
James L Guthrie Named New St Joseph County Agent
James L Guthrie age 39 becomes St Joseph County agricultural agent succeeding Eugene C Bird who retires after 36 years Guthrie a Noble county former agent starts February 1 with a $6655 annual salary He is a Rockfield native son of farmer Lahrie Guthrie and Purdues animal husbandry graduate with two daughters Jane and Patricia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Guthrie
Noble County
Rockfield
Guthrie
Lahrie Guthrie
Rock Creek Township
Eugene C. Bird
St. Joseph
Union County
Hancock
Benton
Purdue University
Jane
Patricia
Reed McCain Arrested for Christmas Day Disturbance
Reed McCain, 62, of route 3 Delphi, was arrested Christmas day by Deputy Sheriff Stone and City Officer Charles Britton after his wife accused him of dis orderly conduct. intoxicated McCain locked his family upstairs and caused a disturbance, was jailed at Cass county jail, arraigned before Justice Rossie L. Dern and fined $10 plus costs totaling $14.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed McCain
Route 3
Delphi
Stone
Charles Britton
McCain
Cass County
Justice of the Peace
Rossie L. Dern
Thunderstorm Hits Delphi on December 29 1954
Local report notes a thunderstorm and heavy rain affecting Delphi and surrounding community on the afternoon of December 29 1954. Elders recall lightning and thunder signaling a change in the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Merrells Vacationing in Florida
Mr. and Mrs. John Merrell and family are spending a vacation in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merrell
Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Press
Craig
Joe Tolen
Jial
Camden-way
Bill Holmes
Philadelphia
Marsh Wagoner
Indiana State Police
Marsh
Joe Myers
Carrollton Township
Burlington American Legion
Russ Holmes
Fitzgerald Jewelry Store
Julie Smith Pyle
Elmwood
Joan Coomey
Joan
Myron J.johnson
Art McDowell
Enid Rule
L. P. Anderson
M. C. Wilcox
West
Lafayette’s
Univerity Presbyterian Church
Patricial L. Brewery
David Walsh
Benjamin
H. R Rasmuston
Howe
Penny Howell
George Brewer
Donald Krieg
Walter Mikesell
Noland Howell
Frank Brewer
Joseph L. Stranahan
Hudson Falls
New York
Lafayette Country Club
Fowler
West Lafayette
Western College
Oxford
University of New York
Polio Fund
Carroll Vourly
Logansport State Hospital
Fitch
Missionthi
Frank Fitch
Ahlon Kerlin
Frank Julius
Robert Julius
Joto
Robert Clawson
Mrs
David ‘Walsh
Rider Estate
Newman
Lydia
MR. and Mrs
Artie Million
Hackett-Clark
Incher-Appleton
By Mindwell C.wilson
Evelyn
WM. CC. W
Marshall Wagoner
Eeanserry
Vicina
Wayne Smith
Grover Kite
Fire Department
Jim Guthrie
New St. Joseph County
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