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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1941

Page

2

George Beougher 73 Killed by Train Near Flora

George W Beougher 73 was killed Thursday afternoon by a Pennsylvania passenger train as he crossed tracks near Flora. He had visited his daughter Mrs Mullendere and likely failed to see the approaching train. Surviving are four daughters, a son, a sister and a brother. Funeral at Flora Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev Ray Zook. Funeral home Les ter in charge. Edith Retherford learned her brother Otho Musselman was taken to a Miami Beach hospital for an appendectomy.

George W. Beougher Pennsylvania Flora Beougher Frank Mullendere Mr. Beougher Elizabeth Richie Church of the Brethren Truman Mullendore Charles Sibray Jeffersonville Charles Dyer Luther Allen Goodman Wis Sam Burge Kansas John Beougher Logansport Flora Church of the Brethren Ray Zook Lester Funeral Home Edith Retherford Otho Musselman Miami Beach Florida

Funeral held Sunday for Mrs Lucy Mears

Funeral rites for Mrs Lucy Mears 270 who died of pneumonia at 2 PM Thursday at her home east of Delphi were conducted Sunday at 2 PM at Bly Funeral Home in Delphi. The Rev Harry Parker officiated. Burial followed in Morning Heights Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Ray Smith of Delphi and Miss Ela Mears of Lafayette a son Paul Mears at home four sisters Mrs Ella Hanna of Delphi Mrs Fred Ferling of Belvidere Indiana Mrs Georgia Landis of Cincinnati and Mrs Clint Wagoner of near Delphi.

Lucy Mears Delphi Blythe Funeral Home Harry Parker Morning Heights Ray Smith Ela Mears Lafayette Paul Mears Ella Hanna Fred Ferling Belvidere Georgia Landis Cincinnati Clint Wagoner

Wickard calls for security and fair pay for farm workers

Secretary Wickard argues agriculture must receive social security and wage protections similar to industry. He cautions funding cannot be passed to consumers and urges farm leaders to expand cooperation to achieve justice for all agriculture amid a moving defense and democratic future.

Justice For Agriculture

State Auditor Richard James Addresses Carroll Banquet

About 250 Carroll county Republicans heard Richard James youthful Indiana auditor speak at the Carroll County Lincoln banquet in Delphi. He reviewed the legislative program and major bills expected to pass. Ives read messages from U S Senator Willis and State Rep Mayhill. James forecast GOP victories in 1942 and 1944 and praised a so called ripper bill as decentralization.

Carroll County Richard James Indiana Presbyterian Church Delphi James Hugh McCorkle Fiora Republican Women's Club

Bays forecasts Democratic sweep in 1942 at Jackson Day banquet

Fred Bays state Democratic chairman urged against Republican attempts to curb Gov Henry F Sehricker. He warned of a 1942 victory as a protest against constitutional violations. About 250 attended the Carroll county event with 20 entertainers and a $53.72 infantile paralysis fund collection. Oregon Crume of Flora suffered a heart attack during the banquet and was taken home by Leiter ambulance.

Carroll County Fred Bays Henry F. Sehricker Bays Oregon Crume Flora Leiter

Conn and Lynn Marry in Chicago Ceremony

Harry Conn, formerly of Delhhi, and Miss Mary Lynn of Chicago wed Saturday in Chicago as announced Monday.

Harry Conn Delhhi Mary Lynn Chicago

Delphi bowler Byram Crosby named to All-Star Knights team

Byram Crosby of Delphi is chosen for the All-Star Knights of Columbus bowling squad. The group draws players from Peru Logansport Kokomo Huntington Elwood and Delphi and will compete in the state bowling tournament in Fort Wayne in March. Radio Repair Phone 999.

Byram Crosby Delphi Knights of Columbus Peru Logansport Kokomo Huntington Elwood Fort Wayne

Estateof Emma Fansler executor wins 125 against White estate

Hazel Roll McLaughlin trustee of Emma R Fansler estate receives a 125 judgment from Carroll circuit court judge William B Smith. The case, filed in White county, was heard here.

Hazel Roll McLaughlin Emma R. Fansler Bessie White William B. Smith Carroll Circuit Court White County

Letters of Administration Granted in Lucy B Mears Estate

In Carroll circuit court on Tuesday Bert Mears received letters of administration for Lucy B Mears estate. He posted a bond of 1500 dollars with Hanna and Hanna as attorneys. Doris Thomas, formerly with Ethel Hargraves Beauty Shop, will start at Lucille Cohee Beauty Shop on February 20. Miss Cohee plans to move her shop to the Journal Building on February 17.

Lucy B. Mears Carroll Circuit Bert Mears Hanna Doris Thomas Ethel Hargraves Lucille Cohee Miss Cohee Journal Building

Paul Lostutter Ends Coaching Duties at Bedford

Paul Lostutter former Delphi and Bedford high school basketball coach is now staying with his wife's parents at Camden due to ill health. He held a leave of absence from Bedford coaching after a period as a patient at Hines Hospital Chicago. He previously led Delphi teams to the state tournament and coached Bedford to the four team state finals with the Stonecutters.

Paul Lostutter Delphi Bedford High School C. E. Baker Camden Lostutter Bedford Hines “Hospital Chicago Stonecutters

Lafayette Production Credit Association 7th Annual Meeting

Stockholders met February 6 in the Jefferson High School auditorium Lafayette for their seventh annual meeting Eighty seven county residents attended W VanNatta president welcomed members and guests A musical program featured Robert Arnold and the Jefferson high school band A contest among four members and four wives tested knowledge of association procedure and progress Mrs Artus Rodenbarger represented Carroll County in the event.

Lafayette Production Credit Association Jefferson High School Liyette W. VanNatta Robert Arnold Artus Rodenbarger Carroll County

Schnepf Named Livestock Chairman in County Program

Fritz Schnepf was selected as livestock chairman for the county's 1941 education program. Eldon Robeson continues as ree chairman with Harold Thompson as secretary-treasurer. Planned activities include March Achievement Day, June livestock tour, Gold Medal Calf Club, Ton Litter exhibit in August, with Lloyd Hae and Ross Garrisby leading respective clubs and Lawrence Douglas heading the Horse Show committee.

Eldon Robeson Ree Harold Thompson Lloyd Hae Ross Garrisby Lawrence Douglas Fritz Schnepf

Beougher Will Filed For Probate

The last will and testament of George W Beougher who was killed Thursday at Flora by a moving Pennsylvania train was probated in Carroll circuit court on testimony of A D Bishop. The will leaves 50 dollars to Ruth Allen 150 dollars to Opal Sibray and directs the rest of the estate to be divided among Charles T Beougher Ethel Dyer Ruth Neula Mullendore and Opal. Silas T Skies was appointed executor and gave bond in the sum of

George W. Beougher Flora Pennsylvania Carroll Circuit Court A. D. Bishop Ruth Allen Opal Sibray Charles T. Beougher Ethel Dyer Ruth Neula Mullendor

Divorce suit filed in Pittsburg

Joseph W. Blake filed for divorce from Mae Blake in the Crawford circuit court Tuesday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Both residents of Pittsburg are named in the action with Been and McCormick representing the plaintiff.

Joseph W. Blake Carroll Circuit Mae Blake Pittsburg Been and McCormick

Joseph R Robbins rites Tuesday

Joseph R Robbins 82 died Sunday at 5am at his son Roy’s home in Pittsburg. Lifelong Carroll county resident. Survived by sons Fred Shaftsburg MI Robert Camden Roy Pittsburg and daughter Mrs. Lote Haslet Ockley. Funeral Tuesday 2pm Blythe and Sons Delphi with Rev. Harry Parker officiating. Burial in Rockfield LO cemetery.

Joseph R. Robbins Roy Pittsburg Carroll County Fred Shaftsburg Michigan Robert Camden Lote Haslet Ockley Blythe and Sons Funeral Home Delphi Harry Parker

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