Wheat yields and a devastating storm strike the county
Farmers report the first wheat brought in 35 bushels per acre at 59 pounds per bushel with 13.67 moisture while a Whiteman Brothers car of 2 000 bushels for Chicago tested 14.5 moisture and 58 pounds per bushel. A Sunday storm causes widespread damage and dramatic rescues including Roy and Josephine Clauser, Albert Hall, Tom McCurdy, George Vianco, Dr. C N Erbaugh, and other neighbors facing washed roads, mud slides, and a flooded Tippecanoe river showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Maxwell
West of Town
Woody Whiteman
Whiteman Brothers Elevator
Chicago
Guards Prepare for Two Weeks Field Training at Camp Grayling
Indiana National Guard unit of 50 soldiers heads to Camp Grayling Michigan for two weeks of field training joining 60 fellow 38th Division units. Emphasis on crew served weapons small arms and tactics including a three day bivouac. Lt Frank W Lamb Jr commands in Captain Haines absence at Ft Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Camp Grayling
Michigan
Michigan Camp
Frank W. Lamb, Jr
Foster D. Haines
Ft. Benning
Lake Margarethe
All- Hoosier
33Rd
Inf. Division
Chicago
Lamb
Carl E. Shaeffer
Jack R. Dempsey
Robert E. Twiss
Reed C. Brackenridge
Edward M. Blake
Charles J. Combs
Reid Sales
Leroy S. Amstutz
Meredith D. Burge
Frank R. Hildebrandt
Larry J. Merrell
John R Robinson
Neil P. Shannon
Robert L. Alien
Robert G. Cassell
Dan W. Clawson
Odis Hufford, Jr
Charles W. Randle
Vernon E. Sales
Darrell E. Zinn
Pres Irvin G. Britton
James R. Hayden
Fred Maxwell
Dale
Delphi Man Chris McCain Dies After Hemorrhage
Christian N. McCain known as Chris McCain 43 formerly of Delphi and later Logansport died last Friday in Logansport after a cerebral hemorrhage his death followed a fainting spell while lighting an oil burner. He was born August 14 1907 in Delphi and worked as a printer for The Citizen and later Hen Printing Company. He married Louise Koppe and was a member of the Eagle Lodge surviving are his wife parents Charles P. and Mary McCain and sisters Pauline Wilkinson and Mary Alice Vester. Funeral rites were held Monday with services at the Delphi area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Logansport
Christian N
Chris) McCain
McCain
Christian
Henrietta
Sales) McCain
St. Joseph’s
Delphi High School
Chris
The
Citizen
Hen Printing Company
Louise Koppe
Eagle Lodge
Chris McCain, Sr
Charles P. McCain
Pauline Wilkinson
Mary Alice Vester
Amateurs Win at Local Roxy Night Following June 21
Jerry Lee Daniels and Sandra Cassel won first prize in the amateur program at the locals on June 21. The event was staged at the Roxy with a lively audience and close competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lee Daniels
Joe Daniels
Sandra Cassel
Mr and Mrs in Haines Spent Funds in Fort Wayne
Mr and Mrs in Haines spent money traveling to Fort Wayne with the Weemas, totaling approximately $1. The readable fragments indicate a personal travel or gift note without clear dates or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Wayne
Cousins Meet For First Time During Visit At Frey Home
At the Frey home in Clay township one Fourth of July guests gathered. Mrs. Bartle and Mr. Ridenour are niece and nephew of Mrs. Frey, marking the first meeting of the two. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gemmer of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. James Richmond and son of Princeton New Jersey, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron and family of Rossville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Clay ‘Township
Joe Bartle
Georgia
Ollie Plunkett
Camp ‘Atterbury
Bartle
Ridenour
Harold Gemmer
Indianapolis
James Richmond
Princeton
New Jersey
William Cameron
Rossville
Cripe Motor Sales Plans New Used Car Lot Project
Homer Cripe of Cripe Motor Sales Flora has leased land owned by Harold Thayer at a highway junction near Delphi to open a used car lot. An office building will rise after grading and a fill to bring the site to highway level, with boulevard lights planned. Paul Coghill named local manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripe Motor Sales
Homer Cripe
Cripe
Flora
Harold Thayer
Delphi
Flora g@irm
Paul Coghill
Band Picnic at Frankfort Park Announces Outing Date
Paul Welker announces the annual high school band outing and picnic at Frankfort Pool on the 18th. Eligible members have attended 50 percent or more of summer concerts. Delphi Chamber of Commerce funds the picnic. meet at the school building next Wednesday at 6 p.m. Organizers Jeanne Johnson Don Robbins, and others handle arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Welker
Frankfort Pool
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Jeannen
Ann Johnson
Don Robbins
Rents Building Shifts as Tenants Move In
James A. Clifford owner of the former Clifford grocery rents part of the building to Charles Melson local insurance agent and township trustee. The Collins Transfer Company will rent the remaining space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Clifford
Clifford Grocery
Charles Melson
Collins Transfer Company
Man shoots self after family quarrel near Flora
Merle Cunningham a 60 year old Flora man was shot in the left temple with a .32 revolver after a Saturday morning family quarrel. He drove toward Flora from a highway near Cutler before his self inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to Veterans Hospital Indianapolis where doctors report a 50 50 chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Indianapolis
Merle Cunningham
Flora
Cunningham
Wildcat
Highway 75
Cutler
William Coffey
Delphi
Coffey
Engagement of Jean Cunningham to David Graham
Mr and Mrs Virgil Cunningham of Cutler announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to David Stuart Graham of Lafayette. The couple plans a July wedding.
Homes to rise in South Delphi on Summit and Vine Streets
Work is expected to start soon on two new homes in South Delphi. Mr. and Mrs. George Reving ton and family will build on Summit Street between Duane Lamb and Harold Talbert. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cunningham will construct on Vine Street. Subscribe to the Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Delphi
George Revington
Summit Street
Duane Lamb
Harold Talbert
Robert Cunningham
Vineeet
Violent Storms Ravage Carroll County Roads and Homes
A major storm Sunday night caused extensive damage across Carroll and neighboring counties. Bridges collapsed, culverts destroyed, roads washed out, crops flooded, and houses struck by lightning. One house near Rockfield was hit. residents survived, with minor injuries. The county highway system sustained millions in damage, including a ruined old Pyrmont bridge and multiple washouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oity
Carroll
Rockfield
Josephine Stauffer
Stauffer
Luther Thompson
Margaret Gibbs
Detroit
John Best
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Pyrmont
Harold Patton
Delphi
Flora
Comeey
Adamship
Adams Township
Grantham Farms
Adams
Jefferson Township
Robinson
Carrollton Hill Road
Monon Railroad
Delphi Council Weighs Radioed Police Auto Purchase
In a Tuesday night session the Delphi City Council signaled approval of buying a new police auto and installing three way radio service. Final action will come later as funds are not yet available and would be requested in next year’s budget. The proposed $1900 package would hook the car to the county system once installed. The council also reviewed water tank repairs, street resurfacing near Vine street, county drain on Vine street, new street lights at Charles and Wells avenues, and the school traffic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Grove Church
Roy
Ireland Brothers
Mrs
Gerald Crowell
Delphi
Clyde Robbins
Vine Street
South
South Delphi
Charles and
Wells Streets
Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Monticello Speedway
The Drum and Bugle Corps of Harry Bohannon Post No 75 American Legion will march in downtown Monticello at 5 30 Sunday before an engagement at the Monticello Speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
No. 75
American Legion
Monticello
Monticello Speedway
Noted Delphians Attend White Sox Red Sox Game
Charles Flora Myron Johnson and Watson McCormick of Delphi and John Flora of Garrett are in Chicago today to attend the White Sox versus Red Sox game tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Flora
Myron Johnson
Watson McCormick
Delphi
John Flora
Garrett
Chicago
Red Sox
Unusual Mallard Family Drama In Wayne Talbert Kitchen
In Wayne Talbert s South Delphi home last Thursday afternoon a bright multicolored duck attracted attention through a kitchen window. Mrs Talbert summoned neighbors to view the striking bird, then relocated the group to Mahlon Kerlin s Pittsburg farm before the duck family vanished again in search of a new area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Talbert
So. Delphi
Raymond Loudon
Duane Lamb
Talberts
Mahlon Kerlin
Pittsburg
Talbert
Momma
Poppa Duck
Gage
Mrs. Lora Brewer Delphi Native Dies in Rochester
Mrs. Lora Titlow Brewer, 78, a former Delphi resident, died Wednesday at a Rochester nursing home after years of illness. Born October 11, 1872, she was daughter of Aaron Titlow and Casade Titlow. She served as deputy county recorder and belonged to a local church. Survivors include Mrs. Ida Titlow and Ruth Titlow of Delphi. Funeral services Friday at Patrick Mortuary with Rev. W. S. McLean. burial at Maple Heights Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora’ Titlow Brewer
Delphi
Rochester
Aaron
Casade) Titlow
Lan
George W. Bagger
Enettate
Ida Titlow
Ruth Titlow
Patrick Mortuary
W. S. McLean
He Foe
Ie Heights
Oden couple to move to Albuquerque
Mr and Mrs Don Oden of Swayzee plan to move to Albuquerque New Mexico next month. Mrs Oden the former Mary Moss of Flora will teach school there next year and is sister of Mrs Russell Harter of Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Don Oden
Swayzee
Albuquerque
Oden
Mary Moss
Flora
Moss
Russell Harter
Teacher Resigns Amid School Shakeup
Mrs. Jason Noi resigns from her teaching post as the district announces a management shakeup and search for a replacement. School officials cited standard reassignments and shifting roles within the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Noi
Wason Estate Bond Case At Circuit Court
In a circuit court filing the Wason estate faces a bivacation matter as Mr. Wason posted a $20,000 bond. Joseph T. Ives of counsel represents the defense.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Clauser
Josephine
Clauser
Wilbur
Lorene Grantham
Grantham
Carrollton Hill
Mr. Clauser
Granthams
Albert Hall
Hall
Tom McCurdy
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Tom
George Vianco
Vianco
C. N. Erbaugh
Doc
Wabash
Union Street Crossing
Myron Beesley
Wae Cress
Indiana
Snowbergem Des Naame
Guthrie
Alice James
West Delphi
Veterans’ Service
Robert Morrow
James
Mayor Wood
Lions Club
Harry Hatton
Forrest Sprague
Louis Penn
Route 2
Camden
High School
Meaurray
Nancy O. Rule
Toni Politz
Mary Lou Parks
Sharon Po
John E Doe
Camp Gray
Chris McCain
Clay
Deer Creek
Madison
Rock Creek Township
Carroll County Rural Youth Club
Frankfort Park
Devon Smith
Pennsylvania
Fannie Smith
Man
Self
Council
Lora Brewer
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