Mount's Hardware to Modernize Main Street Store
Mount's Hardware on Main Street begins basement excavation as part of a plan to move its hardware business to the Denk Shoe Company building. Denk will relocate to the Mount Annex on Washington Street, while Bowen room housing the hardware department awaits remodeling completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount’s
Main Street
Mount
Denk Shoe Company
Denk
Mount Annex
Washington Street
Bowen
County groups praise work at county home
Representatives of the County Medical Society township trustees commissioners and welfare departments visited the county home and praised the efforts of the superintendent Warnie Mulendore and his wife The visit was unexpected but the group felt the Mullendores are on their toes at all times
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Warnie Mulendore
Community group urges furniture donations for home residents
A visiting group expressed unity in urging help to spruce the home. Rooms lack basic furnishings with beds, dressers, and an uncomfortable chair being common. They hope county residents will donate unused furniture such as small tables and easy chairs to furnish unfurnished rooms and aid the elderly residents.
Tax Board Closes 1948 Books With 65 Million Receipts
Indiana Gross Income Tax Division closed its books for the 1948 fiscal year reporting receipts of 65 154 122 dollars. The action marks a sharp end to a year of record collections for the state tax agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gross Income Tax Division
State Tax Agency
Record shows rise in division tax receipts since 1947
Walter L. Sturdevant, chief deputy director, notes the record increase of 11,051,979.39 over the 1947 fiscal period, surpassing the division’s total collections in 1934, the first year the tax was introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Sturdevant
First-time quarterly collections exceed ten million
Mr Sturdevant noted that for the first time in four quarters each surpassed 10 million dollars. The 12 month revenue totaled two and a half times higher than any pre war year collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturdevant
Doxie Moore Jr Seen as Likely Next NBL Commissioner
The Delphi high school graduate Doxie Moore Jr is reported as the favored successor to Piggy Lambert for the position of Commissioner of the National Basketball League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Papers
Doxie Moore, Jr
Delphi High School
Piggy Lambert
National Basketball League
Kerker to Enroll at Ventura Junior College This Fall
Frank Kerker Jr a star basketball player with the Oracles will accompany coach Elmer McCall to Ventura California and enroll at Ventura Junior College. His parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kerker Sr will take him to California later in the summer for September enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kerker
The
Oracles
Elmer McCall
Ventura
California
Ventura Junior College
Frank
Stars refuse autographs to collect 25 cents
Linda Rule wrote to a glamorous Hollywood star requesting an autographed picture. A few days later she received a penny postcard saying the star would send a photo if Linda sent 25 cents to cover packaging and mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Linda Rule
Linda
Local Golf Course Earns Praise for Course Improvements
Chuck Shank Bill Wood and Stu Welker are praised for a season of hard work at the local golf course. Fairways have vastly improved and golfers now flock to the course at all times. Greens are back to pre war shape and in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Shank
Bill Wood
Stu Welker
Club pre war style tourney planned with handicaps
Shank, greens committee chair, announced a club tourney as a pre war return. From next Monday members must play an 18 hole qualifying round and submit score cards to Shank for handicap setup and pairings. Prizes for the winners are being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Greens
Winnahs
Stone from Main Street basement praised for insulation use
Earl Heckathorn says the stone removed from Haugh Mount's Main Street basement is the best material for rock wood insulation. He notes the stone is a limestone and lica blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heckathorn
Haugh Mount
Main Street
Roy Gregg Remains Patient at Indianapolis Veterans Hospital
Roy Gregg is listed as a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. The report notes his current hospital stay without detailing diagnosis or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gregg
Veterans Hospital At
Indianapolis
Sieber Named Head Of Commerce Group In Delphi
Robert Sieber was unanimously chosen president of the Delphi Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting Tuesday night. He will complete the year as president after Marvin Packard resigned. Clarence Darragh was named to succeed Sieber as vice president and Packard will remain as an officer. Other board members include Jesse Patrick, Harold Talbert, George Obear, Ralph Melin, Clarence McKinley and Forrest Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sieber
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Sieber
Marvin
Tony) Packard
Clarence Darragh
Packard
Mr. Sieber
Mr. Darragh
Jesse Patrick
Harold Talbert
George Obear
Ralph Melin
Clarence McKinley
Forrest Orr
Cooper Will Not Coach Football Here Next Year
Delphi high school will not hire Harry Cooper as football coach next fall. He remains an industrial arts teacher and will pursue a Ball State degree while the board considers a Purdue football course. A single coach for football and basketball with an assistant for both and track is being discussed amid ongoing applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cooper
Delphi
E. E. Glenn
Cooper
Muncie
Ball State
Purdue
Glenn
Ford Oldsmobile In Wednesday Crash Near Flora
A 1947 Oldsmobile driven by Silas D. Skiles 40 of near Flora and a 1949 Ford Tudor driven by Jack Swickard of Delphi were in a minor collision near Flora at noon Wednesday. The Skiles car sustained no damage while the Ford suffered severe damage to the left front door and panel. Sheriff Sanford Allen and Deputy Sparkey Carey investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas D. Skiles
Flora
Jack Swickard
Delphi
Skiles
Ford
Swickard
Sanford Allen
Sparkey Carey
Will Observe 54th Wedding Date for Delphi Couple
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis of Delphi observe their 54th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner planned Sunday at their East Monroe street home. Surviving children Hale Delphi Mrs Russell Baker Wabash and Glenn Ellis Goshen will join relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ellis
Delphia
East Monroe Street
Hale
Delphi
Russell Baker
Wabash
Glenn Ellis
Goshen
Water Notice and Rent Payment Deadline
Water rents are due July 1 1948 with a 10 percent penalty after July 10 1948 per city ordinance. Walter B Popejoy is the water agent at 3812 FP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Popejoy
Wyant Returned to Carroll Jail From Tulsa
Delphi man Roy Wyant was brought back to Carroll County Jail from Tulsa Oklahoma after a nation wide pickup order. He faces charges in Carroll circuit court for conversion of another’s property to his own use. Sheriff Allen and Goyer Trucking officials helped execute the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wyant
Delphi
Carroll County
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Wyant
Carroll Circuit
Sanford Aillen
Goyer Brothers
Chicago
Goyer
Barney Goyer
Indiana
Oklahoma Polce
Oklahoma City
Allen
Mr. Goyer
Carl Been
Clifford Cleaver
Elmer Holtman
Been
Delphi Woman Seeks Separate Bed and Board from Husband
Edith D Disinger of Delphi filed suit in Carroll circuit court with her attorneys Hanna and Hanna for five years separate bed and board from husband John I Disinger. She cites cruelty and seeks custody of five minor children plus $100 monthly child support and $50 monthly alimony. A restraining order bars the husband from approaching their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith D. Disinger
DelPhi
Hanna and
Hanna
Carroll Circuit
John I. Disinger
Disinger
Lundquists Enroute to Utah Post Hosted by Kirkpatrick Family
Dr and Mrs Richard Lundquist and their children visit Mrs Kirkpatrick in Utah as he transfers from Panama City Florida to Wendover Army Flying Base Wendover Utah. The Lundquists travel with the Army Air Corps officer now stationed at the new post.
Indiana Music Clinic participants sing in concert at IU Hall
Dinty Johnson of Delphi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Johnson, returned from Bloomington where he joined 64 Indiana high schools in the Indiana Music Clinic events. He took part in the chorus and band concert at the IU Hall of Music, with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, daughter Ann, and Arthur McDowell in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinty) Johnson
Myron Johnson
Delphi
Bloomington
Indiana Music Clinic
I. U. Hall of Music
Indiana
Johnson
Ann
Arthur McDowell
Eve Davidson Elected Head of Second District Auxiliary
Mrs Eve Davidson of Delphi was chosen president of the Second District American Legion Auxiliary at a Flora meeting. She previously led the Auxiliary of Harry Bohannon Post. Her slate includes Bertha Kerth Rose Lawn vice president and Dan Harrington Otterbein historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Davidson
Delphi
American Legion Auxiliary
Flora
Davidson
Harry Bohannon
Bertha Kerth
Rose Lawn
Indiana
Dan Harrington
Otterbein
Helen Lee Scott
Lafayette
Jessie Saunders
Logansport
Anna Stanley
Wolcott
Lou Ethel Ade
Kentland
Second District
Brook
Brookston
Camden
Chalmers
Chesterton
Mentone
Monon
Monticello
Morocco
Musselaer
Rochester
Star City
Valparaiso
Walton
Warsaw
Winamac
Last day of court yields multiple divorces and a denial
Judge William B. Smith presided as evidence closed in Elsie v Lods, a Tippecanoe venue change, with divorce denied due to mutual cruelty. Mary Margaret Fife and Carrie Cheeseman Goins won divorces with custody arrangements for children. Pernal K. Harrell won a divorce from Gladys M. Harrell on cruelty grounds. case venued in White Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Smith
Elsie
Harvey Lods
Tippecanoe County
Smith
Mary Margaret Fife
Flora
Richard Fife
Fife
Carrie Cheeseman Goins
West Delphi
Lester Goins
Pernal K. Harrell
White County
Gladys M. Harrell
White Circuit Court
Burlington Youth Bound for Britain
Robert Eastman son of Mr and Mrs H J Eastman of Burlington departs New York for Edinburgh Scotland to study 10 weeks at St Andrews University under a Purdue student exchange fellowship. He and two other Purdue students will study international relations. Robert graduated from Purdue on June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eastman
H. J. Eastman
Burlington
New York
Edinburgh
Scotland
St. Andrews University
Purdue
Robert
Holograph of Camden Woman Filed for Probate
The holograph of the late Henrietta A. Dillen of Camden was filed for probate by her attorney Joseph T. Ives. She provided for all debts and bequeathed her estate to her grandchildren, children of Roscoe Dillen. Jesse Moore of Indianapolis was named Administrator with bond in the sum of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Henrietta A. Dillen
Joseph T. Ives
Local Teacher Goes to Culver for Summer Craft Instructing
Carl C. Steinman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Steinman of Delphi left Wednesday for Culver where he has been employed as a craft instructor for the summer school term there. Mr Steinman is a student at Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Carl C. Steinman
Harry Steinman
Delphi
Mr. Steinman
Indiana University
Burlington Trustee Names New Principal for 1948 49
Raymond Barber, trustee of Burlington township, announces Albert E. Harshberger, formerly of Monmorenci, as principal of the Burlington school for 1948 49. He will replace Ralph Phillips, while athletic director John Davison has resigned with no successor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Barber
Burlington Township
Albert E. Harshberger
Monmorenci
Burlington
Harshberger
Ralph Phillips
John Davison
Barber
Burlington Votes No on Plan to Incorporate Town
Burlington residents rejected by a 146 to 102 vote a proposed plan to incorporate the village. The defeat cited tax concerns and the prohibition of taverns until incorporation, with banking tax revenue and local street lighting among related issues. County Auditor Russell Harter oversaw the election, naming Harley Bowman, Raymond Barbar, and Chester Hanna as inspectors. Joseph T. Ives led the petitioners and A. D. Bishop the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Russell Harter
Harley Bowman
Raymond Barbar
Chester Hanna
Joseph T. Ives
A. D. Bishop
Wheat Variety Day Planned at Alph Rule Farm
A Carroll county demonstration day is set for Friday July 9 at 1 00 p m. Al pha Rule planted the plot last fall on the Askew farm one mile east of Radnor in cooperation with the county extension office. Varieties Fair field Thorne Trumbull and Vigo will be shown with fertilizer treatments from zero to 400 pounds per acre and a 400 pound rate plus a spring ammonium nitrate application. Purdue extension agronomy specialist will discuss varieties and Indiana wheat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Alpha
Askew
Radnor
County Extension Office
Fairfield
Thorne
Trumbull
Agronomy Department
Purdue Extension Staff
Indiana
Ives Appointed to Represent Leo Pruitt in Carroll County
Judge William B. Smith appoints Joseph T. Ives as court appointed attorney for Leo Pruitt who is jailed in Carroll County on assault charges filed by Robert Pearson of Delphi. Pruitt was arraigned last Thursday morning and asked for counsel.
Grimm Furniture Store Sale Ends in Delphi
Auction of the complete stock at Grimm Furniture Store concluded Wednesday afternoon. Jack Grimm reports a very successful sale and plans to move to Kansas City with Mrs. Grimm to seek a new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm
Delphi
Jack Grimm
Memorial books donated to Delphi Public Library
Mrs. Pearl Allen and Mrs. Frank Groninger donate Flower Arrangement for Everyone as a memorial to sister Jennie Buckley. The Harwood family of Evans ton Illinois give Presidents on Parade by Milhollen and Kaplan in memory of Burr Balser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Allen
Frank Groninger
Delphi Public Library
Jennie Buckley
Harwood
Evanston
Illinois
Burr Balser
H. D. Milhollen
Milton Kaplan
Presbyterian Church Launches Drive for 5000 Dollar Organ Fund
Delphi Presbyterian Church moves to replace its sixty year old organ after a youth led gift began the drive. The Organ Committee proposes a $4607.50 Wurlitzer organ with chimes and dual speakers, aiming for a $5000 goal by September 15 to fund installation debt free. Edgar Fountain family adds 617.50 for chimes in memory of Robert. Total gifts reach 1200 with other pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Quick
Grace Shaffer
George Brewer
Howard Bradshaw
Wade Farr
Wicks Organ Company
Highland, Ilinois
Wurlitzer Company
Indianapolis
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Edgar Fountain
Robert
Germany
Smith Pilarski Wedding in Delphi
Mr and Mrs Glenn Smith of Delphi announce the marriage of their daughter Mamie Platt to Julius F Pilarski of Delphi. The ceremony was Sunday conducted by Rev Howard Jenkins at the Delphi Christian church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J A Rice. The couple will live in Delphi where Mrs Pilarski works as a stenographer for Carroll County Abstract Co and Mr Pilarski is an agent for the Monon Railroad.
Monticello Couple Announces Engagement
Mrs. D. W. Carr of Monticello announces Lois Carr engagement to Richard Coble of Delphi. Parents of both families are listed. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Carr
Richard Coble
Britton Pattengale Nuptials Tie Two In Delphi Ceremony
Mr and Mrs C H Britton announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine to Jack Pattengale son of Mr and Mrs Orval Pattengale of Battle Ground. The ceremony Saturday was officiated by Rev Howard Jenkins pastor of the Christian church in Delphi with Lois Briton and Phyllis Allbaugh attending.
Henderson Everett couple wed in Delphi ceremony
Annabelle Henderson daughter of Mrs. Robert Henderson of Delphi and Emerson S. Everett of Cutler married Saturday June 19 in Delphi. Reverend Howard Jenkins officiated.
Marriage of Anna Lisa Bailey to Corporal Jimmie Marvin
Mrs. John Bailey of San Angelo Texas announces the marriage of her daughter Anna Lisa to Corporal Jimmie Marvin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Marvin of Flora. The couple wed June 6 at First Baptist church Grand Prairie Texas. The bride is a San Angelo High School graduate and stenographer. Cpl Marvin attended Delphi and Flora schools and served in the Army Air Force. He belongs to the 669th Air Force Band at Goodfellow Field San Angelo where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
San Angelo
Texas
Anna Lisa
Jimmie Marvin
Paul Marvin
Flora
Marvin
Delphi
First Baptist Church
Grand Prairie
Cpl
Army Air Force
669Th
Albauh Brower Wedding in Flora Methodist Church
Peggy Albaugh and Donald Brower wed Sunday afternoon in Flora Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a candlelit altar with ferns and white lilies. Bride’s family from Flora and Delphi attended. groom from Flora. Organ recital preceded by Evelyn Ross Leiter and Rolla Brim accompaniment. Maid of honor Lois Carr and bridesmaid Joy Brim served, with Dana Brower as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albaugh-Brower
Peggy Albaugh
Donald Brower
Flora Methodist Church
Chalmer Albaugh
Flora
Mart Boone
Route 3
Delphi
Brower
Frank Brower
Evelyn Ross Leiter
Rolla Brim
Lois Carr
Monticello
Joy Brim
Dana Brower
Carroll County Welfare and Relief Costs Reach 242373
Welfare and relief spending in Carroll County totaled 242373 for last year per Harry Miesee of the Indiana Taxpayers Association. Old age assistance, aid to dependent children, and the blind plus medical costs accounted for 220601, township direct relief 5513, and County Home expenses 16259. Miesee says future welfare outlays will exceed prior year. neighboring counties’ totals are listed for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Harry Miesee
Indiana Taxpayers’ Association
Miesse
Workmen Preparing Additional Class Space At School
Duane Lamb has begun remodeling the Delphi junior high assembly room into two classrooms to handle next year’s student influx. He also repairs plastering. Superintendent E. E. Glenn says extra lighting will be added this summer and several rooms will be painted before autumn opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Lamb
Delphi
Lamb
E. E. Glenn
New Employee Transfers to A and P Meat Dept
Francis Anderson of Noblesville is transferred to Delphi to lead the meat department at the A and P store. He will move with his wife and daughter once a residence is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Anderson
Noblesville
Delphi
Anderson
Home Economics Chorus Organized for County Program
Fourteen club members from five groups met at Flora Presbyterian Church to form a chorus for the County Home Economics Achievement Day program this fall. The second rehearsal is set for July 26 at the same time and place, with Mrs. Russell Oyler and Mrs. Don Mitchell steering the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Flora Presbyterian Church
Russell Oyler
Monroe Township
Don Mitchell
Cutler Club
Hilltoppers Picnic Committees Named For July Fourteenth
Clement Duckwall announces the twenty-eighth Hilltoppers picnic set for July 14 at 6 PM on the Don May lawn. Joseph Ives will greet new hill residents and Ed Thomson of Carroll County REMC will respond. Committees cover publicity program invitations decorations meals and supervision with many village residents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Ducknall
Hilltoppers Association
Don May
Joseph T. Ives
Ed Thomson
Carroll County
REMC
Duckwall
Cecil Jeffries
Ruth James
John Klepinger
Lola Parks
Hubert Hartman
Loren Ayres
George McCain
Leo Craig
Jeanne Moyer
Betty Wagoner
Phoebe Peters
Cochairmen
Mary Lamb
Ruth Kirkpatrick
John Kirkpatrick
Adrian McVay
Paul McMurray
Ethel Pearson
Faye Wood
Helen Ives
Ruth Hatton
Armina Weaver
Frank Wilcox
Rachel Oaks
Lela Underhill
Lela Ashba
Dorothy Heiland
Lara McCain
Barbara Walker
Ben Logan
Margaret Limp
Della Jeffries
Luella Blythe
Glenn Watt
Effie Julius
Earl Hubbard
Conrad Dawson
Joe Daniels
Duane Lamb
Yanus Wells
Leonard Blythe
Charles Wood, Jr
Rachel Haggard
Tommy May
Gerry Underhill
Joe Clawson
Buddy Dawson
Wayne Pearson
Carl Bailey
Inez Eaton 77 Dies at Flora After Long Illness
Inez Eaton died Monday night at her Flora home after several years of illness. Born June 9, 1871 in Rossville, she was married to Martin W. Eaton in 1897. he died in 1922. Surviving are two children, two sisters, a brother, and multiple relatives. Funeral services Thursday at 3:50 p.m. at her residence with Rev. W C Aschanhart officiating. Burial in Maple Lawn cemetery. Carter Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Eaton
Flora
Rossville
Henry Smith
Martin W. Eaton
Eaton
Flora Art and Garden Club
The
Christian Church
Lois Ledman
Henry Eaton
J. D. Slither
Frankfort
Jason Clark
H. R. Smith
W. C. Aschanhart
Maple Lawn Cemetery
Carter Funeral Home
Mrs Lela DeVinney of Flora dies after heart attack
Lela DeVinney 49 of Flora died Sunday in Manchester Ohio after a heart attack while on a trip with her husband Emil their son Tommy and others. Born October 2 1898 she was the daughter of Melvin and Allie Mosier and was active in the Flora Christian Church and Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are husband two sons a sister in Saskatchewan Canada. Funeral services Thursday at Flora Christian Church with Rev W C Aschanhart. burial Maple Lawn Cemetery. Leiter Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Devinney
Flora
Manchester
Ohio
Allie (Jones) Mosier
Flora Christian Church
The
Legion Auxiliary
Robert
Tommy
Truman Clark
Cactus Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
Flora, Christian Church
W. C. Aschanhart
Maple Lawn
Cemetry
Leiter Funeral Home
Floyd McCain Death Notice
The remains of Staff Sergeant Floyd R. McCain, son of Bert and Opal McCain, are reported. Details appear in the Deaths section on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McCain
Floyd R. McCain
Bert
Opal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Roskuski
Addi
Opy
Citizen
Parke Beadle
Lebanon
Rabess
Commerce Group
Oldsmobile
Burlington Trustee
Alph Rule Farm
Presbyterian Church
Delphi Presbyterian
Miles Allen Freeman
Dorothy Newell
Bailey
Taxpayers Ass
Home Economics
Hilltoppers
Hill
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