Re appraisal progress and local notes in county
County Assessor Ger ald Murphy reports the real estate re appraisal is proceeding with Devere Hoffman as supervisor. Several townships have finished and the rest will take the year into spring. Taxpayers will be notified by mail of new values and may appeal to the Board of Review. 1961 acts are now in effect with 70 bound law volumes issued. Local happenings include visits, gifts, school plans, and community notices across Camden Liberty Madison and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Murphy
Devere Hoffman
Flora
Murphy
Carrollton
Liberty
Madison
Camden
Board of Review
State Tax Board
Frank Wilcox
Carroll County
A. Jefferson
Adams School
White County Reorganization Committee
New Delphi Hires Ten Teachers for Coming Year
Wayne Eikenberry city school superintendent announces the employment of ten new teachers for next year. vacancies remain for elementary art, fifth grade, and high school English. hires include William Ball Rockville sixth grade Hillcrest Wade Bollinger Churawasco junior high science Nancy Bretts Princeton first grade Hillcrest Jean Bowers Cleveland third grade Hillcrest Mrs Mary Ellen Campbell Delphi fourth grade Hillcrest James McFadden Sheridan high school history Paul Schlundt Chicago Columbia math and science Leota Weaver Burrows fifth grade Hillcrest Nancy Matz Elkhart history high school Kay McMurray DeFillippo Delphi second grade Hillcrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne .Eikenberry
Eikenberry
William Ball
Rockvile
Hillcrest
Wehlage Promoted to Regional Claims Supervisor in Indianapolis
James R. Wehlage, Delphi resident for 11 years and claims supervisor for Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance, is promoted to Regional Claims Supervisor in Indianapolis overseeing 10 counties. He will assume duties around August 1 and relocate after selling the Delphi home. He previously handled Carroll and Tippecanoe counties from Lafayette and is active in St. Joseph Church and local civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Wehlage
Delphi
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Wehlage
State Farm Bureau Insurance
Carroll
Tippecanoe
Lafayette
St. Joseph Church
K of C
Delphi American Legion
Tri Kappa
Ives Plans Maryland Trip After Local Visit
The citizen report notes a person named Ives still remains in town while another individual traveled east last weekend to visit parents. A prior item stated Ives would go to Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
Mr. Ives
Maryland Algo
Auto Demolished Near Tecumseh Berst Scene
An auto driven by 16 year old Jack Kiepinger of Delphi was totally demolished at 11 25 Tuesday night near the Dale Hunt residence on Tecumseh Berst. Sheriff Roth said Kiepinger lost control negotiating a curve, left the road, struck a leg barrier and overturned. Wayne Logsdon a passenger was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kiepinger
Delphi
Dale Hunt
Tecumseh Berst
John Roth
Kiepinger
Wayne Logsdon
Klepinger
Pittsburg Man Breaks Arm in Fall at Masonic Temple
John Dempsey of Pittsburg suffered a broken left arm in a fall at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday. He was transported to Memorial Hospital Logansport by the Bikenberry ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dempsey
Pittsburg
Masonic Temple
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Bikenberry
Widow of Frank Wishing Dies After Illness In Lockport
Mrs. Frank Wishing aged 81, mother of Mrs. Howard Bradshaw, died Saturday at a Lockport nursing home after a lingering illness. Funeral rites were held Tuesday in Boston New York with burial in Hamburg New York. She is survived by two daughters including Mrs. Bradshaw and a son. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw traveled from Sanday to New York for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wishing
Howard Bradshaw
Lockport
New York
Boston
Hamburg
Bradshaw
Sanday
Judge and Mrs William B Smith Vacation in Michigan
Judge and Mrs William B Smith are reported vacationing in Michigan with no incident noted. They are staying at an unidentified resort and planning local sightseeing during a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Mrs
William B. Smith
Michigan
Lafayette Woman Becomes Delphi Librarian
Mrs. Hazel Fry of Lafayette is appointed Delphi Librarian effective August 1 replacing Mary Lane Lamb. She comes from Wells Memorial Library and earned an AB in Library Science from Indiana University on June 5. A White County native, she paused studies for family, later resumed, and will keep Lafayette residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columist
M. C.W
Baileys Harbour
Wisconsin
Hobbie Henry B
Door County
Hazel Fry
Lafayette
Delphi
Library Board
Fry
Mary Lane Lamb
Kerlin Wins Women’s Spring Handicap by Five and Four
Mary Kerlin defeats Evelyn Kerlin five and four to take the Women’s Spring Handicap title. Men's club championship qualifications begin this weekend and run through July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kerlin
Evelyn Kerlin
Reverend Rendleman Officiates Delphi Marriage
Reverend Toby Rendleman officiated at the marriage of Mrs. Mary Lane Lamb and Donald Leitzke on Wednesday at 2 30 PM in St Matthews Lutheran church Delphi. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Milwaukee where Leitzke will enter business. Wayne Wentzel and Mrs. Leitzke currently reside in Rockfield and will occupy Leitzke’s property in South Delphi. Edna Grimm has purchased Leitzke’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Rendleman
Mary Lane Lamb
Donald Leitzke
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Delphi
Milwaukee
Leitzke
Wayne Wentzel
Rockfield
Mrs. Amy Barmouth Aids in Delphi Care of Ill Mother
Mrs. Amy Barmouth of LaPorte is in Delphi at her mother Mrs. Catherine Conn’s home helping care for Mrs. Conn who has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Barmouth
LaPorte
Delphi
Catherine Conn
Conn
Three Held on Money Charge In Local Scam
Edgar Rodman 38 of Columbus Indiana Deane Whipple 55 of Tamaroa Illinois and Geraldine Melton 28 of Rensselaer are jailed on charges of attempting to obtain money under false pretenses. Officers arrested them after Alvin Anderson reported the trio visited her home seeking a donation to buy clothing and food for a house fire and offering artificial flowers in exchange. Rodman also allegedly charged a pair of shoes at a local store claiming to be employed by a well known farmer from south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Rodman
Columbus
Indiana
Deane Whipple
Tamaroa
Illinois
Geraldine Melton
Rensselaer
Rodman
Alvin Anderson
Delphi Little League All Stars Named for Playoffs
Delphi announces its All Star team of 14 players and 3 alternates with Paul Goyer as manager and Charles Geheb as co manager. The squad from diverse local leagues posts strong batting averages led by Larry Deel and Dave Robinson as they open playoff action at Fowler Little League Park Friday at 6 30 p m against Fowler. Delays in wording preserved key names and dates while outlining early playoff matchups and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Little
Delphi
Little League
Fowler
Paul Goyer
Charles Geheb
American Legion Cubs
George Collins
Ron Israel
Craig Groninger
John Watson
Steve Wood
Jim Propes
Heinold Hoge Market Indians
Steve Brehmer
Rick Eflington
Denny Buschman
Dave Robinson
Jack
Heinold
Name
Avr
Larry Deel
Phil Delaney
Jim Foster
Rick Bulington
Wayne Biggs
Harold Garrison
Ron Ahead
Clark Adams
Fowler Little League Park
Flora
West Lafayette
Williamsport
David Strang Named Pastor at Yeoman Methodist Church
Rev. David Strang, a native of Elkhart and longtime resident of Moline Illinois, has been assigned as pastor of Yeoman Methodist Church and has begun his duties. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University and is enrolled at Garrett Biblical Institute in Evansville. The Strang family has moved to the Yeoman parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Strang
Yeoman
Do Not Spray Signs Placed at Field Roads
Farmers plan to set Do Not Spray signs at both ends of fields along roads to protect crops and reduce pesticide drift. The measure targets roadside spray zones and aims to alert applicators to avoid unnecessary chemical contact.
Carroll County Plans Split into Two School Districts
Carroll County Committee approves creating two administrative school corporations Delphi Camden Community School and Carroll Consolidated School to cover all townships with six and five civil townships respectively. It outlines boards rules terms residency ages and election methods with three member boards and district residency maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Carroll Consolidated School Corporation
Monroe Civil Township
Democrat Civil Township
Burlington Civil Township
Carrollton
Washington
Carroll Counties Reorganization Plan Seeks Indiana Delivery
Carroll County School Reorganization Committee plans to deliver the full two column plan to Indianapolis by Saturday noon either by truck or car. Gardner Martin says 25 copies, each 50 pages, will be sent after an unofficial review by Professor Kohlmyer. The plan covers transfers, charts, tax rates, bus routes, enrollments and will proceed to public hearings and a county vote if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indianapolis
Capitol City
Gardner Martin
Carroll Group
Kohlmyer
O.K
Martin
Carroll
Circuit Court
4 H Home Ec Clubs Begin Community Judging Schedule
Community judging for 4 H Home Economics Clubs spans July 15 to July 20 across multiple locations. Exhibits from Jackson, Tippecanoe, Washington, Burlington, Flora, Monroe, Liberty, Rock Creek, Deer Creek, Carrollton, Clay and Madison townships will be evaluated by named judges at churches and schools, with specific times each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Jackson Club
Robert Hayes
Oxford
Pittsburg
Church of the Brethren
Washington
Deer Creek
Democrat
Flora High School
Monroe
Liberty
Rock Creek
Rockfield
Carrolltont Two
Carrollton School
Clay
Madison
Radnor
County Commissioners Meet On Bridge Fund And Health Board
The County Commissioners held a special meeting Tuesday with a public hearing on the proposed Cumulative Bridge Fund set at 10 cents. They reappointed Hazelle Kirkpatrick of Delphi to the County Health Board for a four year term starting January 1, 1962. A discussion on a rock road project in Rock Creek township was also held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelle Kirkpatrick
Delphi
County Health Board
Rock Creek Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Marcus Haggard
Dale Hall
West Point
Hall
US Military Academy
John Berkshire
Don
Prescott
Deanna Whiteman
Country Club
W. O. Pearson
Dick Laughlin
Lions Club
Billie Ruffing
South of Town
Fred Chandler
Power Ae
Pital
John Pearson
Wynkoop
Woody Whiteman
Whiteman Brothers
Ju'ien
Milt Bowman
Kerlin
Aaron Randle
Hughes Brothers
Ernie Wibbert
Jackson Township
Lonnie Miller
Sam Rhine
Burlington
Dunes State Park
Soil Conservation District
Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Elmer McCall
McCall
Howard Sharpe
Gerstmeyer Tech
Terre Haute
State Coaches’ Association
Orlando Wyman
Tell City
David Marcellano
Lundquist
Craig Martin
Logansport R. R
Wyman
Goyer
Geheb
Washington Townships
Delphi - Camden Community School Corporation
Jackson, Liberty
B. Clay Township
Clinton County
Board OF School Trustees
Delphi-Camden Community School Corporation
Jackson
Carroll County Circuit Court
Board of
Capitol
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