Co op Wins Low Bid For Cattle Barn At Flora Fairgrounds
Carroll County awards the 4 H Fair cattle barn contract to Carroll County Farm Bureau Lumber Co of Yeoman. Co op bid 4400 beats Voorhees Flora 4525.49 National Farms 4737.41. Clawson Chevrolet to supply two dump trucks. Max Daugherty to supply groceries for the county home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Bureau Lumber Company of
Yeoman
Flora
Co- Op
Voorhees Lumber Company
National Farms Buildings, Inc
Lafayette
Flora Community Club
Flora Park
Clawson Chevrolet Sales
Delphi
Mann Chevrolet
Frazee Ford
Lahr “Motors
Delphi Farm Supply
Max Daugherty
Pittsburg
Police distribute safety booklets in local schools
Chief of Police Gib Underhill Patrolman Merle Cree and State Trooper Dale Douglass visited Monroe Street Hillcrest and St Joseph schools Wednesday. They handed safety booklets to first six grades and spoke in each room, introduced by Ross Tipton. Booklets funded by a $200 grant from Globe Valve Corporation Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gib Underhill
Merle Cree
Dale Douglass
Monroe Street
Hillcrest
St. Joseph
Ross Tipton
Police’ Safety League
Globe Valve Corporation
Delphi
Abner Bowen Returns From Missouri Business Trip
Abner Bowen has returned following a business trip to Missouri, resuming duties and schedule at his next appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Bowen
Missouri
Camden Firemen to Be Honored at Public Supper
Camden Fire Department volunteers mark 25 years of service with a carry in supper at the Camden Community Building on Monday January 14. Supper at 6 p.m. will be followed by a program featuring a State Fire Marshall’s Office representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Fire Department
Camden
Camden Community Club
Jackson Township
Harold Wyatt
Abner Sieber
Winfrey Lloyd
Jesse Zook
Charles Bryan
Jay Edging
Fred Hedderich
Gerald Sieber
George Clem
Frank Kesner
Don Mullendere
Keith Wertz
Forrest Appleton
Joe Sullivan
Bob Wyatt
Wayne Edging
Tuberculosis Seal Sale Nears Carroll County Goal
The Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale is about 450 dollars short of the Carroll County quota set by the Indiana Tuberculosis Association. Chairmen report lagging returns and appeal for late contributions mailed to the chairmen or to the Carroll County Tuberculosis and Health Association in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Lena Hannell
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Court House
Delphi
Indiana
Local defendants face court actions on intoxication and theft
Louis Mann of Russiaville pleads not guilty to receiving stolen property and is released on bond with February hearing planned. James Craft of Flora arraigned on two intoxicated driving charges with fines totaling 50 ones and two year license suspensions. remanded until fines paid. Leslie Peterson fined 50 with one year license suspension. Agnes Burns fined 10 for public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mann
Russiaville
James C. Craft
Flora
Craft
Leslie Peterson
Lafayette
Agnes Burns
Lauderdale family visits Smith household in West Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Otis Lauderdale and their daughters Debbie and Karen called on Mr and Mrs Ray Smith and their daughter Sunday evening in West Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Lauderdale
Debbie
Karen
Ray Smith
West Lafayette
Hedde Party Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Mr and Mrs Robert Hedde Sr of Liberty township return from Los Angeles where they visited their daughter Mrs Margaret Overmyer and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hedde, Sr
Liberty Township
Los Angeles
California
Margaret Overmyer
Denk Shoe Store in Delphi Sold to Lafayette Man
Mr and Mrs Albert Denk of Delphi announced the sale of their shoe store in Delphi to Junior Bud Darby of Lafayette. Darby assumes management and will move here with his three children when housing is available. The Denk couple plan retirement but will stay in Delphi. Denk also owns the store building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denk Shoe
Delphi
Lafayette
Albert Denk
Bud” Darby
Darby
Tilth lecture at Carroll County Soil District meeting
Dr. W. J. Mumm will present Tilth and Its Relation to Crop Response at the Carroll County Soil Conservation Districts seventh annual meeting on January 22 1957 at 1 pm in the REMC building. Kenneth Pyle reports farmer interest. a 3 year supervisor term will be elected with incumbents Nicoll McCarty Jones and Martin and Harter up for renewal unless reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Mumm
Carroll County Soil Conservation District
Raymond Nicoll
REMC
Delphi
Mumm
University of Illinois School of Agriculture
Crows Hybrid Seed Corn Company
Milford
Ilinois
Kenneth Pyle
Charles Harter
Flora
Adams
Robert McCarty
Democrat
Russell Jones
Tippecanoe
Miles Martin
Jackson
Three From Delphi To Play In Clinic Band
Jim Blythe Gary Medley and Dick Klepinger have been accepted to play in the Clinic Reading Band at the Second Annual Purdue Music Reading Clinic to be held January 12. Wes Humphrey local music director has been appointed clinician in charge of French Horn placements for the 120 piece Clinic Reading Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Blythe
Gary Medley
Dick Klepinger
Purdue
Wes Humphrey
Re-Elect Officers at Union Bank and Trust Board Meeting
Clarence McKinley was re elected president of the Union Bank and Trust Company at the annual board meeting held Tuesday. Burton Honan was re elected vice president John Klepinger cashier and Audria Clements assistant cashier. Other directors are Joe and Edna McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McKinley
Union Bank and Trust Company
Burton Honan
John Klepinger
Audria Clements
Joe
Edna McKinley
Merrells Buy Kate McDowell Property on North Washington
Mr and Mrs John Merrell who sold their farm in Tippecanoe township to Mr and Mrs Chris Brummett have purchased the Kate McDowell property on North Washington Street. The Brummetts will move to the Merrell farm and the Merrells plan to occupy the McDowell property in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merrell
Tippecanoe Township
Chris Brummett
Kate McDowell
North
Washington Street
Brummett
Merrell
Delphi
First License Issued in New Year by County Clerk
County Clerk J Reid McCain issues his first marriage license of the year to Jack Tribbett 16 of Culver and Shirley Peters 18 of Burrows. The couple plans a future wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reid McCain
Jack Tribbett
Culver
Shirley Peters
Burrows
Petit Jury Panel Named for January Term
Jury Commissioners Frank Lybrook and Amel Spring selected a panel of petit jurors for the January term opening January 14. The list includes George R. Brewer Tippecanoe township Floyd Snoeberger Jackson A J Denk Deer Creek Quince W. Wallace Jackson Ralph C. Davis Jefferson James J. Haller Adams Tom C. McCain Deer Creek Earl Sweet Jefferson Robert L. Reef Democrat Harve Lynch Deer Creek John Fouts Carrollton Fred M. Wagoner Jackson Charles A. Biegler Burlington Lena Hannell Deer Creek John J. Myler Washington Harold Chittick Clay Orville Whife Deer Creek John C. Fry Democrat Catherine OConner Deer Creek Gerald Crowell Jefferson Frank C. Roskusu ki Monroe Ernest C Voorhees Monroe Courtney Clawson Tippecanoe Leslie Thompson Burlington Wilbur H. Miller Deer Creek Asa Cree Adams John C. McGill Monroe Francis E. Dimmitt Jefferson Others were Lilian Thompson Deer Creek Charles H. Croft Monroe Charles J. Mummert Carrollton Joseph Flora Democrat Alva R. Burge Monroe Esther E. Dillman Carrollton Roy Dillman Tippecanoe Ralph Payne Burlington Ben Bates Madison Carl H. Richardson Carrollton John J McManus Adams Clarence E. Hyman Rock Creek Bruce Yerkes Jackson Oscar Baird Jr Jefferson John R. Roth Deer Creek Wayne Norris Jefferson Nora E Guckien Washington Orval G. Michael Burlington Arthur C. Thomas Monroe Floyd Johns Jr Jefferson James A. Clifford Deer Creek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lybrook
Amel Spring
J. Reid McCain
George R. Brewer
Tippecanoe Township
Floyd Snoeberger
Jackson
A. J. Denk
Deer Creek
Quince W. Wallace
Ralph C. Davis
Jefferson
James J. Haller
Adams
Tom C. McCain
Earl Sweet
Robert L
Kuski
Monroe
Ernest C. Voorhees
Courtney Clawson
Tippecanoe
Leslie Thompson
Burlington
Wilbur H. Miller
Asa
Cree
John C. McGill
Francis E. Dimmitt
Lilian Thompson
Charles H. Croft
Charles J. Mummert
Carrollton
Joseph @. Flora
Democrat
Washington
Orval G. Michael
Arthur C. Thomas
Floyd Johns, Jr
James A. Clifford
Farm Business Clinic Set For Jan 28 at REMC
Purdue University specialists will conduct a day long Farm Business Clinic at the REMC in Delphi on Monday January 28 starting at 9 am. Harold Berry County Agent said attendees will join group discussions and one on one consultations with three farm economists from Purdue Dunbar Arnold and Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
REMC
Delphi
Harold Berry
Berry
Purdue
Dunbar
Arnold and
Robbins
Carroll County
Delphi meeting on silage feeding by Purdue expert
Dr. T. W. Perry of Purdue Animal Husbandry discusses corn silage versus grass silage for cattle feeding. The program covers silage timing for efficiency, feeding integration, and supplementing feeds. Delphi Adult Farmer class sponsors the talk at Delphi High School auditorium Tuesday January 15 at 7 30 p m announced Harold Berry County Agent with Voc Agr teacher W S Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Perry
Purdue Animal Husbandry Department
Delphi High School
Harold Berry
Perry
Purdue
Tax man here Fern Cohee briefs on tax guidance visits
C. E. Zartman of the Indiana Department of State Revenue Gross Income Tax Division will be at the Delphi auto license branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p m on Jan. 17 22 24 29 and 31 to advise taxpayers on gross income tax liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cohee
Delphi
C.E. Zartman
Indiana Department of State Revenue
Nellie Haughey Returns from Mayo Clinic Visit
Miss Nellie Haughey has returned from Rochester Minnesota where she underwent examination and treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie’ Haughey
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
Mrs Gladys Shannon Injures Arm Leaving Beauty Shop
Mrs Gladys Shannon fell last Wednesday night after leaving Viola's beauty shop and broke two bones in the left arm. The arm was set in a cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Shannon
Viola
New Christian Pastor and Wife Arrive in Delphi
Rev and Mrs Fred Chandler moved from Milwaukee Wisconsin to the Delphi Christian church parsonage on West Main Street where he has assumed duties as the new pastor. Chandler previously served at Traders Point Indiana and Kenosha Wisconsin after an 11 year tenure in Milwaukee. He is a graduate of Butler's School of Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Fred Chandler
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Christian Parsonage
West Main Street
Chandler
Delphi Christian Church
Rev. Chandler
Indiana
Traders Point
Kenosha
Butler’s School of Religion
County Commissioners Name New Officers and Awards
Charles Phillips was elected chairman of the Board of County Commissioners at the organizational meeting. Clyde Langston is the third commissioner. Orton Zook was named superintendent of the county home, with Mrs. Zook as matron. Mrs. Ethel Balser was named matron of the courthouse, succeeding Mrs. John Mohler. Reappointed were David Baum county attorney, Lawrence Whistler courthouse custodian, Robert Morrow veterans service officer, Harley Barber highway superintendent, Margaret Carey matron of the county jail, and Esther Gregg health nurse. Contracts for supplies to the highway department were awarded to several firms for six months to one year, including Shell Oil, High Point Oil, Farm Bureau Co-op, Bassett and Talbert, Chemi-Trol, W. J. Holliday, Columbus Wood Co., and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Zook
Madison Township
Warnie Mullendore
Mullendore
Zook
Delphi
Ethel Balser
Dean Balser
Balser
John Mohler
Anna Cripe
David Baum
Lawrence Whistler
Court House
Robert Morrow
Harley Barber
Margaret Carey
Esther Gregg
Muncie
Weed, Spray
Piano Vocal Contest at Wolcott January 26
Twenty five Delphi music students will take part in a piano and vocal contest at Wolcott on Saturday January 26. Vocal programs include a soprano solo Ist odtette second octette and multiple girl trios while instrumental entries list three piano duets a trio and solos by Bill Million Virginia Peterson Susan Johnson art Porter Sue Ann Siber Betty Bitler Elaine Talbert Pat Talbert and Marcia Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Wolcott
Nancy Rule
Bill Million
Virginia Peterson
Susan Johnson
Arta Porter
Sue Ann Siber
Betty Bitler
Elaine Talbert
Pat Talbert
Marcia Mason
Local Student Named National Merit Finalist
William Dill, a senior at the local high school, earns finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship program. He ranks among the top 7500 scorers from 162,000 seniors in 12,500 schools who took the College Board exam on October 24. Finalists face a Jan 12 three hour exam and rigorous activity review for more than 700 four year scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dill
Noel Douglass
Auto Wreck Damages State Vehicle Near Delphi
A state owned vehicle driven by Blas Davila of the State Hospital Logansport was destroyed at Boone's corner east of Delphi. Davila, traveling east on an icy curved road, suffered a deep chin laceration. State Trooper Mills investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blas Davila
State Hospital
Logansport
Boone’s Corner
Delphi
Davila
Mills
Mrs Mamie Heflong Returns From Monticello Visit
Mrs Mamie Heflong has returned after visiting relatives in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Heflong
Monticello
Juvenile arrests linked to Burlington Legion break in
Four Howard and Carroll county juveniles were arrested in connection with two Burlington American Legion post break ins and grand theft car cases. State police also charged two Illinois youths who stole a car from Arthur Bozworth’s garage. The suspects, ages 13 to 20, were questioned after a sequence of vehicle thefts spanning multiple towns. All were released to their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Carey
John Miller
Dale McCurdy
Howard County
Carroll County
Louis Mann
Legion Post
Bozworth
Batavia, Jr
Sheriff Carey
Fred Knettle
Terre Hause
Fowler
Batavia
Attica
Deer Creek
Middlefork
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Bank officers re elected at Burlington State Bank meeting
Howard Huddleston was re elected president of the Burlington State Bank at the annual stockholders meeting. On Tuesday Ancil Bowley was re elected vice president and Earl Rodkey cashier. Other directors are Luther Cohee Dale Rodkey Homer Rodkey and Clyde Langs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Huddleston
Burlington State Bank
Ancil Bowley
Earl Rodkey
Luther Cohee
Dale Rodkey
Homer Rodkey
Clyde Langston
Local Selective Service Inductions Announced
Mrs. Mabel Brewer of Carroll County announces the induction of James L. Draper of Kokomo and John K. Dyer into the armed forces. They were sent from Indianapolis to Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. Jerry L. Crone, formerly of Delphi now in Los Angeles, was transferred to California for army induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Brewer
Carroll County Selective Service Board
James L. Draper
Kokomo
John K. Dyer
Indianapolis
Ft. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Jerry L. Crone
Delphi
Los Angeles
California
Army
Porter Student Patient at St. Vinson Hospital
Tom Porter, a high school student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Porter of Madison township, is currently a patient at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Porter
Mark Porter
Madison Township
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
James Ferrier Moves From Lackland To Hondo AFB Training
James Ferrier spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Jean Ferrier at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and reported this week to Hondo AFB Texas for pre flight training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferrier
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Jean Ferrier
James
Hondo Afb
Divorce Granted in Carroll Circuit Court
Mamie Pennington of Bringhurst was granted a divorce from Herchel Pennington on cruelty charges. They married July 18, 1938 and separated October 15, 1956. She was awarded custody of three minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Pennington
Bringhurst
Carroll Circuit Court
Herschel Pennington
Trustees Organize and Set 1957 58 School Calendar
The County Board of Education met with County Superintendent Harry Hatton and adopted the 1957 58 calendar aligned to Delphi, granting one extra February vacation day. Orval Schock was re elected vice chairman and Don Mitchell secretary treasurer. They approved pro rating a calculator cost among 14 townships after council denied the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Harry Hatton
Hatton
Orval Schock
Jefferson Township
Don Mitchell
Democrat Township
Delphi
Bringhurst Woman Suffering Exposure Found Alone
Miss Alta Plank, a Bringhurst resident, was found partially clothed on the floor at her home by Mrs. Morris Clem. She had been exposed to cold and nearly frozen, prompting her transfer to Rest-Mor nursing home for treatment after concerns over unraised shades and missing chimney smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alta Plank
Rest-Mor
Bringhurst
Morris Clem
Miss Plank
Births Reported From White County and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Richard Hirths Shively of Yeoman welcome a daughter at White County hospital. Mr and Mrs Reuben Smith Delphi announce a daughter January 5 at Home hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory Delphi announce a daughter January 6 at Home hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard Sheldon Delphi announce a daughter January 5 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs Glen Calloway Delphi announce a son January 3 at Home hospital Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Flora announce a daughter at Memorial. Mr and Mrs Robert Harmon Camden announce a son at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Herschel Trapp hospitalized Logansport. Mr and Mrs Glen Lohrman Lafayette announce a son born January 8 at St Elizabeth hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard, Shively
Yeoman
White County Hospital
Reuben Smith
Delphi
Home Hospital
Robert Gregory
Richard Sheldon
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Glen Calloway
Lafayette
Charles Johnson
Flora
Memorial Hospital
Robert Harmon
Camden
Herschel Trapp
Logansport
Glen Lohrman
Murphy seeks divorce in Carroll circuit court
W June Murphy of route 4 Delphi filed for divorce from Ernest Murphy a patient in the State hospital at Logansport. Lewis N Mullin represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. June Murphy
Route 4
Delphi
Carroll
Ernest Murphy
Logansport
Lewis N. Mullin
Delphi Guests Dine With Frankfort Family
Mr and Mrs David Rhine and others from Delphi shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Don Rhine and family of Frankfort. The gathering included Janis and Don Marie Ellen and Nancy among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rhine
Wayne Morgan
Janis
Don
John Rhine
Marie
Ellen
Nancy
Delphi
Don Rhine
Frankfort
Indiana Delays Armory Plan After Budget Bureau Ruling
The National Guard in Delphi and nine other Indiana communities face armory delays after the Budget Bureau ruling requiring a minimum 200 men per armory. Indiana officials expect a quick reversal or modification, as costs and sizes may be trimmed. Delphi owns a four acre site deeded to the Guard, to revert to the Chamber if construction stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Delphi
Indiana
Federal Bureau of the Budget
National Guard
National Guard Bureau
John W. McConnell
Indiana State Adjutant General
McConnell
Boswell
Remington
Warsaw
Linton
Martinsville
Brazil
Masonic Officers Seated Across Three County Lodges
Officers of Flora Bringhurst and Cutler Lodges will be installed this week. Flora’s Worshipful Master will be Galen Shope, with Edgar Barker Clarence Harmon Robert Kinzer Tom Gibson Mills McKinley Charles Burton Bill Johnson Hobart Hanaway among others. Bringhurst lists Clarence Zook Robert Ross Billy Garrison Dwight Ross Marion Riggle Carl Shorty Charles Rose Vern Ellis George Thomas Henry Davis Daryl Perkins. Cutler officers include Carol Rees Robert Dyer Max Dyer Stanley Anderson James Arnold James R. Smith Gerald Aiken Robert Humes William Enoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Bringhurst
Cutler
Galen
Edgar Barker
Clarence Harmon
Robert Kinzer
Tom Gibson
Mills McKinley
Charles Burton
Bill Johnson
Hobart Hanaway
Clarence R. Zook
Robert Ross
Billy Garrison
Dwight Ross
Marion Riggle
Carl Shorty
Charles Rose
Vernal Ellis
George Thomas
Henry Davis
Daryl Perkins
Cutter
Carol Rees
Robert Dyer
Max Dyer
Stanley Anderson
James Arnold
James R. Smith
Gerald Aiken
Robert Humes
William Enoch
Allbaugh Estate Letters of Administration Issued
Letters of administration in the estate of David Allbaugh have been issued to his daughters Blanche Loy and Bessie Sheagley who qualified by posting a $4,000 bond. Watson McCormick and George Obear represent the co administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Allbaugh
Blanche Loy
Bessie Sheagley
Watson McCormick
George Obear
Autos Damaged In Ice Skating Road Accident Near Flora
Two cars were damaged Sunday near the Brim gravel pit north of Flora when icy pavement caused Donald Lee Gangner 19 of Cutler to skid his car into Robert Johnson 18 of Flora. Both escaped injury as Gangner’s vehicle slid over an abutment into a ditch. Damage totaled about 300 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Miller investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brim
Flora
Robert Johnson
Donald Lee Gangner
Cutler
Johnson
Gangwer
Johnson Auto
Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Carey
Mr. Miller
Wayne Talbert
Bakersfield
Hawaii
Talberts
Firestone Company
John Gingrich
Carroll-Cass
Pomona Grange No
Italy
Rome
Maria Baiocchi
Actacomba
Roma
Italia
Roy Gardiner
Camden Lutheran Church
Jesus
Mr. Gardiner
L.P. Aanderson
Gwen Ferrier
Wfebm-Tv
Miss Ferrier
Indiana University Medical Center
WISH
WIRE
Co-Op
Bud Darby
Soil District
Petit Jury
Citizen News
Phillips
Book
Charles Phillips
Board of County Commissioners
Carl Fikenberry
Clarence Baxter
Jane
George Davis
Hazel Davis
George B. Davis
Anderson
Miss Baxter
Flora High School
Flora Telephone Office
Davis
la Ery
Bringhu
Bringhurst Methodist Church
Allbaugh Estate
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