Florida golf tourney stars draw Crosby at resort
Mr and Mrs Byram Crosby found a Florida town where baseball was the talk. Ol Diz Dean led private galleries at a St. Petersburg resort as Crosby learned he bet $1000 on himself at 1 to 20 odds, but Waner won the tourney and Dean’s ante. Waner, Medwick, and Waner’s win drew cameras, while a blank close-up of Diz disappointed. Elsewhere REMC promised service by five, Governor Townsend teased Cap West about bear hunting, and odd county retirement notes surfaced with undisclosed 70 plus recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram Crosby
Florida
St. Petersburg
Crosbys
Ol Diz
Dean
Crosby
Joe Medwick
Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Waner
Ol’ Diz
Mrs Afflis to Speak at Meeting in Brazil Indiana
Mrs Margaret Afflis the second district vice chairman will be principal speaker at a Roosevelt Club meeting tonight at the Clay County courthouse Brazil Indiana She will attend a dinner hosted by the Clay County Women’s Democratic Club earlier in the evening She speaks Wednesday afternoon at Porter County Women’s Democratic Club Valparaiso
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Afflis
Roosevelt Club
Brazil
Ind
Clay County Court House
Clay County Women’s Democratic Club
Valentine Tea Planned by Methodist Women
The women of the Methodist church will host a Valentine tea next Tuesday afternoon in the church parlors. Committees in charge include program led by Mrs. Walter Clawson and others for decorations and refreshments. Subscribe for The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Walter Clawson
B. H. Drake
Ralph Melin
J. B. Dickison
Claude Wall
James Goff
Mary Davies
W. W. Gochenour
Harold Patton
Victor Patton
Democratic Women’s Club Names Officers
Mrs. John Kirkpatrick of Delphi was elected president of the Carroll County Women’s Democratic club at a meeting Thursday evening. She succeeds Mrs. Mildred Brimm of Flora. Other officers named were Mrs. Charles Wilson Flora first vice president Mrs. Russell Hawkins Delphi second vice president and Mrs. Vern Huntley Cutler third vice president. Other officers were elected last summer to serve for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirkpatrick
Delphi
Carroll County
Women’s Democratic Club
Kirkpatrick
Mildred Brimm
Flora
Charles Wilson
Russell Hawkins
Vern Huntley
Cutler
M. Clifford Townsend
Eleanor Guckien
Washington Township
Young Democrats’ Club
Margaret Mabbitt
Carrollton Township
Young Democrats Club
Marie Swickard
Peru Tigers Invade Oracle Camp Friday in Strong Form
The Peru Tigers, a tall, rangy Northern Indiana squad, visit Oracle Friday night with a solid season record and wins over Plymouth Rochester and Central Catholic. Starters likely include Grand Gipson Woods Pence and Kelly. Woods stands 6 5 and is a top scorer. Oracle Coach Williams reports excellent condition after strenuous practice, and a Jeff game against Lafayette’s Jefferson is set for Tuesday in the Jeff gym with many local fans planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru Tigers
Oracle
Indiana
Peru
Plymouth
Rochester
Central Catholic
Ft. Wayne
Tigers
Logansport
Grand
Gipson
Woods
Pence
Kelly
Oracles
Williams
Delphi
Monticello Indians
Rossville
West Side
Attica
Jeff
Jefferson of Lafayette
Lafayette
Butler
Sons of the Legion set for Feb installation in Indiana
Legion posts from several Indiana cities gather at the armory on February 17 for the Sons of the American Legion installation ceremony. State Commander Russell Rhodes will speak. Lafay ette squadron leads with about fifteen members. attendees include Logansport Flora Rossville Brookston Monticello units. Local groups attend in uniform. G A R D A R War Mothers and scouts support. American Legion orchestra directed by Naomi Theophile to perform with solos and duets. Officers to be installed include Captain Robert Denk and Lieutenant Jack Swickard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sons of the American Legion
Armory
Russell Rhodes
Legion
Lafayette Squadron
Sons of the Legion
Logansport
Flora
Rossville
Brookston
Monticello
Delphi
National Guard
War Mothers
Boy Scout
American Legion Orchestra
Naomi Theophile
St Joseph Tops County Schools in Attendance
County Attendance Worker Miss Florence Scott reports end of first semester attendance percentages for many schools. Notable highs include Rockfield 98.1 and St Joseph's 99.2, while county average stands at 97.1 percent.
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ST. Joseph Tops County
Florence Scott
Adams
Burlington
Carrollton
Owasco
Pyrmont
Cutler
Delphi
Camden
Carson
Yeoman
New Hope
Flora
Burrows
Rockfield
Pittsburg
Deer Creek H
North Central
St. Joseph's
County Red Cross To Ask Funds For China Relief
Carroll county Red Cross chapter requests urgent funds for China relief. Reed Schermerhorn, chairman, asks Delphi citizens to contribute via a Union State Bank box. Clergy and organizations urge support, with a backing statement from church leaders and Rabbi Abram Simon. Roosevelt urges a nationwide goodwill offering up to 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Red Cross
China
Reed Schermerhorn
Union State Bank
Delphi
The
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Abram Simon
Washington
Miss Doretha McCouch Weds Alvin J Buck in Camden
Miss Doretha McCouch daughter of Mr and Mrs John R McCouch of near here married Alvin J Buck son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Buck of Tippecanoe township in a ceremony read by Rev Clarence Sink at his Camden home. The bride a Delphi graduate class of 1932 has worked in Delphi and the couple will live on Ives Stock Farm west of Delphi after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sink
Camden
Doretha McCouch
John R. McCouch
Near Here
Alvin J. Buck
Wallace Buck
Tippecanoe Township
Sink
Marvin Henderson
Buck
Delphi High School
Delphi
Ives
Special Services at Burrows Congregational Church
A musical service will be held at Burrows Congregational Christian Church next Sunday at 7 p.m. It features vocal and instrumental selections, congregational singing of old and new hymns, stories of hymn origins, and introductions to composers. The hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus Name will be dedicated to Allen Quinn’s memory. Rev. J K Ancot is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrows Congregational Christian Church
Jesus
Allen Quinn
Carroll County to Join Logansport Fed Surplus Division
Carroll County will come under the jurisdiction of the Logansport branch of the Federal Surplus Commodities Division this week. The move centralizes handling of surplus commodities and aims to streamline distribution for residents and local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll ‘County
Logansport
Federal Surplus Commodities Division
Tom Smith to replace custodian at Deer Creek park
Mayor C W Hunter announced Tom Smith will succeed Charles James as park custodian at Deer Creek with duties starting March 1. Ralph Hanna of Delphi travels to Washington on official business and will return Saturday. Globe Valve officials Leo Williams and Fred Welch visited Delphi to arrange banking with Union State Bank as factory work to begin soon. Indiana Democratic Editorial Association banquet on February 19 expects over 1500 attendees with Paul V McNutt as principal speaker arriving February 16 in San Francisco then proceeding to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smith
Charles James
Deer Creek Park
C. W. Hunter
Mr. Smith
Ralph Hanna
Delphi
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Leo, Williams
Fred Welch
Globe Valve Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Union State Bank
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Paul V. McNutt
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Sam Richardson Plan Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Sam Richardson of Pittsburg announce plans to leave next week for a vacation in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Richardson
Pittsburg
Florida
Poultry School Planned at Carroll County Court House
Plans were completed for a county poultry school at the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi on February 22. Purdue extension poultryman R. C. Selbright will speak. County Agent Ralph Maggart urged raisers to mark the date and await further announcements as a large turnout is expected. The Carroll county poultry committee includes Ruth Beard, chairman, S A Wickard, Mrs. Miles Martin, and Wayne Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Delphi
Carroll County Poultry Committee
R. C. Selbright
Purdue Extension Poultryman
Ralph Maggart
Carroll County
Ruth Beard
A. Wickard
Miles Martin
Wayne Hiatt
Police arrest Chester Oliver for public intoxication
Chester Oliver of near Delphi was arrested Saturday night by Charles Randall and Ralph Hill, city police, for public intoxication. Taken before Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern, he was fined $1.00 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Oliver
Near
Delphi
Charles Randall
Ralph Hill
Justice of the Peace
Rossie Dern
American View On Britain Sparks Self-Reflection
Southampton correspondent reflects on American ideas of Britain during a six month visit. He critiques stereotypes, notes English life beyond tourism, and concludes the trip deepened his patriotism while shaping his tale of America from the Revolution to today.
REMC Receives $7,563 Requisition For Construction
Carroll County REMC announced in Washington this week that REA approved an additional 7563.96 for construction materials. The total advances for the local project exceed 276000, with most funds slated for poles wire transformers substations and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Remc
Washington
REA
Supreme Court decision may affect Carroll county teachers
The US Supreme Court ruling overturns a Indiana state court decision on tenure laws, potentially restoring rights for teachers dismissed after 1933 and extending tenure to current township staff. County officials await verified counts and plan adjustments as schools review affected contracts and possible damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
United States Supreme Court
Indiana
Wabash County
Indiana Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Harry Hatton
Floyd McMurray
Tax Delinquent Collections Cited By Indiana Official
Indianapolis reports 1937 delinquent gross income tax collections statewide total 1 736 332 48 with Carroll county at 6 094 01. Clarence A Jackson director notes auditing effort, penalties, and continued checks against returns and employer information as deterrents to tax evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Clarence A. Jackson
Carroll County
Indiana
Jackson
Death of Dr W B Payton reported in Riverside
Friends of Carroll County report the death of 81 year old Dr W B Payton of Riverside California a former county resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
W. B. Payton
Riverside
California
Dern Seeks G O P Sheriff Nomination in Spring Primary
Rossie Dern a Delphi justice of the peace announced his candidacy for the county sheriff nomination in the Republican primary in May. Candidacy filings close March 4. Dern, lifelong Delphi resident, is known for his work as a justice of the peace. No other Republican sheriff candidates are in the field. The primary also selects several county and state offices and various local offices in Delphi and other Indiana cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie Dern
Delphi
Justice of the Peace
Dern
Carroll County
Carroll and
Cass
Carroll, White and
Clinton Counties
Congress
Indiana
Assessor clarifies 1937 tax exemption law for Carroll County
County Assessor explains the 1937 Acts 294 law affecting churches lodges and cemeteries in Carroll County. Property must be on the tax duplicate unless a tax exemption form is filed by March 1 each year, except for properties used exclusively by the institutions. The measure covers real and personal property with guidance on church buildings parsonages and cemeteries. The proper form 5H is available from the auditor or assessor with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Thompson
Gates trial goes to call circuit court
Amanda Gates seeks immediate possession after thirteen months of litigation. The case, moved from Carroll circuit court at Delphi to Logansport for trial, charges Wilbur Gates with unlawfully detaining notes bonds mortgages and other papers valued at 5000. Plaintiff requests return of properties and 500 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Gates
Logansport
Carroll Circuit Court
Delphi
Wilbur Gates
Winners named in Weidner's Bil liards pool tourney
Jesse Patrick and Slim Hoagland won the event with Dale Cain and E Beaver as runners up in the pool tournament at Weidner's Bill iards. Eighty four contestants participated and Mr. Weidner invites the public to attend the matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Patrick
Slim Hoagland
Dale Cain
E. Beaver
Weidner’s Billiards
Weidner
Carrie Coepke and Son Visit Mrs Smith in Delphi
Mrs. Carrie Coepke and her son Lester visited Mrs. C. J. Smith in Delphi on Sunday. Lester is a student at Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Coepke
Lester
Francesville
C. J. Smith
Delphi
Indiana University
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Charles Hufford
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Dick Swickhard
Gene Ruskuski
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