County and City Officials Sworn In During Tuesday Transfers
Carroll county and city governments changed hands Tuesday as Republican officials took office. New offices include Judge E E Pruitt, Prosecuting Attorney John Smeck, County Assessor Earl Thompson, County Commissioner Carl Overholser, Coroner Dr Hubert Gros, and County Auditor Wade Farr among others. City leaders also shifted with Mayor C W Hunter taking the helm and four new city council members sworn in. New township trustees were elected in Rock Creek Adams Burlington and other townships.
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Court House
Carroll County
E. E. Pruitt
Circuit Court
John Smeck
Earl Thompson
Orvel C. Schock
Carl Overholser
Board of County Commissioners
Hubert Gros
B. B. Mayhill
Carroll
Cass
McNutt
Yanus Wells
C. W. Hunter
Thomas
Tim” McCormick
Talsh Hil
1934 Carroll County year in review list of events
A year in review highlights major 1934 happenings in Carroll County. Notable items include the Richardson murder trial in January and Old Age Pension awards in February, with robbers looting an armory in March and a new relief program established in April.
Buck Creek Bachelor Victim of Christmas Night Attack
Benjamin H. McCay a 46 year old bachelor living near Buck Creek was attacked by two masked armed men on Christmas night. Prosecutor A R Mayfield of Tippecanoe county is investigating the motive. McCay was found by relatives with bloodstains on the bed and hospitalized at St Elizabeth where an operation was performed and he is expected to recover.
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Benjamin H. McCay
Buck Creek
A. R. Mayfield
Tippecanoe County
McCay
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Harmony H E Club Holds All Day Meeting In Clay Township
The Clay township Harmony H E club met all day Tuesday at Miss Dora Fossnock home. Mrs Orpha Miller led a project lesson and a cooperative luncheon followed. Mrs Emerson Mufford presided in the afternoon. Eighteen members and eleven guests attended.
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Clay Harmony H. E
Clay Township Harmony H. E. Club
Dora Fossnock
Orpha Miller
Emerson Mufford
Dallas Frey
Sunshine Committee
Wallas Frey
Ruth Beard
Emerson Hufford
Ed Fossnock
Mary Mason Accepts Purdue Dean's Secretary Post
Miss Mary Mason, long time secretary in a county agent’s office since 1921 and former Carry Farm Bureau secretary, will take a new role as secretary to Dean Skinner of the Purdue cultural School. She begins January 7.
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Mary Mason
Dean Skinner
Purdue Cultural School
Carry Farm Bureau
Slander suit seeks $10000 over lake Shaffer cottages dispute
A $10000 slander case is filed in White County court by M. Miller against George Bowser and Pearl Bowser. Miller, who ran cottages and boat rentals on Lake Shaffer, alleges July visits to his home and insults by Mrs. Bowser damaged his reputation and trade. Attorneys Frederick R. Bonifield and George Marvin represent the plaintiff.
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White County
M. Miller
George Bowser
Pearl Bowsher
Lake Shaffer
Bowshers
How Big Is Your Heart Aided Family After Fire
A Downey garage and post office blaze destroyed John Cain family rooms. Eight children aged 3 to 13 lost clothing, furniture, and food. mother ill, father unemployed. Donations accepted at the trustee's office, Margaret Afflis, for immediate relief.
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Coleman Hospital
Indianapolis
Walter
Burdena
Marybelle
Paul
Hazel
Lotie
Willard
Ruth
John Cain
Clyde Myers
Flora
Logansport
Lafayette
John Baer
Gracees Meet Horace Mann In Armory Tilt
The Horsemen of Gary visit the Armory to face Coach Pete Williams five in a Calumet district showcase. Gary led by Keith Crown are district champions while the Oracles train a faster offense and expect a competitive contest despite potential cold delays.
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Gracees
Horace Wann
Armory
Horace Mann
William
Ghost No. 1 haunts three mile Delphi area Mears house
A local feature investigates the so called Ghost No.1 at the Mears house three miles from Delphi on Camden road. The story traces the origin to a hydraulic ram sound blamed for haunting rumors and notes Bert Mears doubts the haunting while others remain skeptical.
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Mears House
Camden Road
Bert Mears
Shost
Fox Drive Planned To Help Church Funds
Cutler Presbyterian Sunday school plans a toy fox drive fundraiser in Democrat township on Saturday January 5. The event runs from 9 a.m. at the Cutler school, no guns or dy’s will be used, lunch will be provided, and all are welcome.
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Cutler Presbyterian Sunday School
Democrat Township
Cutler School
Will Probated in Circuit Court for John Shultheis
The will of the late John H. Shultheis is probated. Carrie W. Shultheis receives the home, household goods, all livestock, a $5000 life policy, a $300 yearly annuity, and other bequests. Son John gets one fourth of the appraised value of three farms. four other sons share the remainder of real and personal property. Martha Shultheis is named executor.
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John H. Shitheis
Widtory
Carrie W. Shultheis
John
Marthe Shhultheis
New City Council Meets to Review Budget Cut
The new city council met Wednesday night to discuss a reduced city budget. Members include Harry Roach, Fred Griffith, R. G. Gamibi, Frank Rees and Harve Hoshaw as a $5000 decrease results from a 26 cent county tax adjustment.
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NEW City Council
Harry Roach
Fred Griffith
R. G. Gamibi
Frank Rees
Harve Hoshaw
County
Pittsburg Sled Accident Injures 13-Year-Old Boy
Elton Wells aged 13 son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wells suffered a dislocated hip in a sledding accident on the Pittsburg hill. He was treated by a local physician and moved to Home hospital in Lafayette. On Monday morning Mrs. Frank Morrow broke her right arm at the wrist after slipping on a sidewalk in West Delphi.
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Elton Wells
Richard Wells
Pittsburg
Lafayette
Frank Morrow
West Delphi
Calverts Visit Lafayette With Kirkpatricks During Holidays
Mr and Mrs Dale Calvert of Indianapolis spent the holidays with Mrs E E Kirkpatrick and Mrs Calvert in Lafayette.
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Dale Calvert
Indianapolis
E. E. Kirkpatrick
Calvert
Lafayette
Miss Josephine O'Dell Heads Home From Logansport Visit
Miss Josephine O'Dell will return Sunday to her work in Logansport after spending the holidays here.
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Josephine O’dell
Logansport
Water Rent Notice From T. R. Arnold
Both metered and flat water rents must be paid by the 10th to avoid a penalty. Water agent T. R. Arnold issues the notice to property holders and customers.
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T. R. Arnold Water
Son Named Administrator of Lorenz Grimm Estate
Letters of administration in the estate of Lorenz Grimm were issued to Karl Grimm and bond for $15,000 was given. Cartwright, Wason and Ive were appointed administrators.
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Lorenz Grimm
Karl Grimm
Cartwright
Wason
Ive
Reverend Beck Accepts Indianapolis Pastorate
Rev Paul Beck former Delphi Baptist pastor accepts the pastorate of the Calvary Tabernacle at 10th and Park streets Indianapolis. Rev Hugo returned to Roswell where he was formerly pastor to officiate at a friend's funeral last week.
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Paul Beck
Delphi Baptist Church
C. MA. Tabernacle
10Th and Park Streets
Indianapolis
Hugo
Roswell
January Clearance Starts At Two Delphi Stores
Two Delphi stores announce January clearance sales beginning this week. M. S. Kraus and W. B. Wason will run promotions with substantial price reductions. Kraus from Friday January 4 to January 7 offers cuts up to one quarter to one half regular prices. Wason runs January 5 to January 12 with a large quantity of merchandise deeply discounted.
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Delphi
M. S. Kraus
W. B. Wason
Kraus
Wason
Art Rider Hero of Fire Rescues Family from Flames
Art Rider, owner of the Rider pool room on the north side of the square, rushed into a burning building to rescue Mrs Cain and three children. He carried them to safety on the sidewalk before the second floor collapsed, then collapsed himself from smoke and heat. Dale Fry and Don Smith aided as others alerted rescuers.
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Art” Rider
Three Pie
John Cain
Don Smith
Rider
Art
Dale Fry
Cains
Mrs. Cain
Rider Pool Room
Delphi Fire Rats Block Destruction and Rebuild Plans
A Thursday night update revised losses from the Wednesday blaze to about 23000 with the Boyd heirs likely rebuilding on site. The fire destroyed Downey Tire Shop and Reach Cafe, damaged Hargraves Garage and Cartwright firm library, left three families homeless, and threatened nearby structures as Delphi firefighters and neighboring units battled for hours.
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Delphi
Downey
Roach
Cartwright, Wason and Ives
Reach
Postoffice
Hargraves
Mount and Son Hardware Store
Downey’s
Shirley Temple Stars In Now and Forever At Arc
Shirley Temple, the mighty mite of Hollywood, headlines the Arc theater offering of Now and Forever shown Sunday and Monday. Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard support, but Temple’s clever child role as a reformed confidence man offender anchors the film in a family friendly comedy drama format.
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Shirley Temple
Hollywood
Arc Theater
Gary Cooper
Carole Lombard
Shirley
Bradshaws Welcome Guests at New Year Open House
Peaceful Valley Farm home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradshaw hosted an old fashioned New Year’s Day open house with about seventy five callers. The third floor game room drew crowds for ping pong pool and bridge while candle lit dining room refreshments featured a red rose centerpiece. Hosts and their helpers included Mrs. E. W. Bowen Mrs. Blanche Cartwright Mrs. Josephine Ives of Indianapolis Mrs. Mayme Cowdin and Mrs. W. W. Gochenour with assistance from Mrs. E. O. Grimm Mrs. Harry Roach Miss Meredith Carney Mrs. George Obear and Mrs. Myron Johnson. Miss Beth Good of Adams township began teaching at Pittsburg school replacing Geneva Gina Carl who recently wed.
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Peaceful Valley Farm
W. H. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
E. W. Bowen
Blanche Cartwright
Josephine Ives
Indianapolis
Mayme Cowdin
W. W. Gochenour
E. O. Grimm
Harry Roach
Meredith Carney
George Obear
Myron Johnson
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New County
Wade Farr
Jason L. Whiteman
Sam Dyer
Arthur Anderson
Robert Johnson
Earl Stewart
Rock Creek Township
Edward Sommer
Clay Township
Charles Tansey
Adams
Jean Beck
Burlington
Burt McCain
Washington
Harry Baum
Deer Creek
Irvin Humes
Democrat
J. Frank Roth
Jefferson
Carl E. Raber
Jackson
Russell F. Clawson
Madison
William M. Wingard
Monroe
Frank Swaim
Tippecanoe
Ira Lewis McFatridge
Richardson
Eral
Council
Arce Soe
Minton
Armf
Anderson
Hunter Anning
Rodkey
Purdue
The
Ary
Frederick R. Bonifield
George Marvin
Plaintyi
Ney Garage
Margaret Afflis
the Horsemen of
Gary
Oracles
Pete William
Keith Crown
Calumet District
Ity
Mears
den Road
Ghost No.1
George
John Shultheis
Beck
Hero OF
Boyd Heirs
J. C. Dow
Burr Balser
Spencer Store
Downey Tire
Monticello
ABC
Bradshaws
Beth Good
Adams Township
Geneva Gina Carl
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