Gift from Wilsons highlights historic Vicksburg issue
A rare keepsake from H B and Mindwell C Wilson presents The Citizen with a July 2 1863 Vicksburg Mississippi issue printed on wallpaper. Edited by Col A B Crampton then with Grant's forces the paper is framed and given to Myron Johnson publisher of The Citizen. Col Crampton had vowed the paper would bear the name The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B
Mindwell C. Wilson
Wilson
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Two New Teachers Hired For Local Schools Next Year
Principal Noel Douglass announces two contracts signed for next year. Miss Sara Gregory of Marion will teach English in the junior and senior high schools and will marry August 16. she graduated from DePauw University. Mrs Doris Rosen will teach social studies and provide guidance in the junior high. she is a University of Michigan graduate of 1955 and recently earned a masters at Purdue after study at OSU and George Washington University and a year teaching in Fairfax County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Douglass
Sara Gregory
Marion
Gregory
Phillips
DePauw University
Doris Rosen
George Washington University
Purdue
Fairfax County
Virginia
Mrs Jack Flora Hospitalized After July Fourth Injuries
Mrs Jack Flora of near Burlington is a patient in Memorial hospital Logansport recuperating from injuries received on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Flora
Burlington
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Railroads Improve Delphi Crossing System With Signals
The Wabash and Monon Railroads finish a major upgrade costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in Delphi. Automatic signals will cover all major crossings, the Monon Wabash cross over will move east of Washington, and the tower will be removed. Two main tracks remain with a siding for the Whiteman Brothers elevator. Work, by month’s end and by August 15 for signaling, shifts switching east of the city limits. Each crossing unit costs about 10 000 dollars. completion leaves Wabash lines fully automatic from Logansport to Danville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Monon
Delphi
Bial
Market
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Whiteman Brothers
Wilson Street
Rockfield
Colburn
Logansport
Danville
Illinois
Citizen Polaroid
Young Democrats Organize Club in July Meeting
At a July meeting at Robert Lentner’s home the Young Democrats elected officers: pres. Tom Merrell, vice pres. Shirley Lentner and David Smith, treas. Mary Lee Lore, sec. Jolene Lines, reporter. A July 20 picnic is planned at Hanna cottage Lake Freeman near Patton from 2 to 8 pm with a membership drive ongoing. interested individuals urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lentner
Second District
Don Galbreth
Tom Merrell
Shirley Lentner
David Smith
Mary Lee Lore
Jolene Lines
Hanna
Lake Freeman
Patton
Girls Swim Lessons at Tecumseh Week
The fourth annual girls swim instruction program begins Monday July 21 at Camp Tecumseh and runs through July 25. Buses depart from the school armory at 8 30 and return 11 30 with groups for non swimmers beginners and advanced swimmers and a parent permission slip required. Doc Denio Paul Moss and Betty Bible lead the sessions and arts and crafts are canceled that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Lions Club
Camp Tecumseh
Doc” Denio
Paul Moss
Betty Bible
Lafayette
Humes Estate Letters of Administration Issued
In circuit court on Wednesday Pauline S. Lowery was issued letters of administration for the Manson H. Humes estate after posting a $20,000 bond. The estate lists $9,200 in real estate and $9,800 in personal property, with Obear and Overholser representing the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson H. Humes
Pauline S. Lowery
Obear and
Overholser
Sprunger resigns as PCA manager for Mich City bank post
Announcement reported on Tuesday that Robert Sprunger has resigned as manager of the Production Credit Association in the county to become manager at the Merchants National Bank in Michigan City's Wanatah branch. He will begin new duties mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sprunger
Production Credit Association
Merchants’ National Bank
Michigan City
Wanatah
Sparunger
Trustee John Updegraff Dies At 65 In Logansport
John Clifford Updegraff 65, trustee of Washington township, died Tuesday at his Logansport home after a heart attack. Born September 29 1892 in Cass county, he served as a Republican trustee since 1954 and was active in Masonry. Survived by widow Caroline and son Rev John A Updegraff of Dayton Ohio. Funeral set for Friday at Mt Pisgah Lutheran church. Burial in Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clifford Updegraff
Washington Township
Logansport
Updegraff
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Caroline
John A. Updegraff
Dayton
Ohio
McCloskey-Hamilton
Robert Oberkehr
Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Three In City Court Plead Guilty In Delphi
In city court Friday morning George Heathcote of Delphi pled guilty to third degree burglary and received a 60 day sentence at the Indiana State Farm plus a $16 fine. Gabriel Scott of Delphi pled guilty to disorderly conduct and, after admitting another charge of carrying a dangerous weapon, was fined $25 on each count. William Isley of Colburn faced DUI, public intoxication and improper vehicle registration. he pled not guilty and his case was moved to Carroll circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heathcote
Delphi
Indiana State Farm
Gabriel Scott
William Isley
Colburn
Carroll Circuit Court
Forming Group to Advise on Carroll County Organization
Pursuant to the Governor's Council in Indianapolis this year Rev. O. P. Manker attended and is developing an advisory council of civic minded people to consider organizing Carroll county in line with state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
O. P. Manker
Carroll County
WAC Recruiter to Visit Delphi City
Women interested in applying for enlistment in the Women’s Army Corps can learn details from Captain Portia Inman at the Selective Service Office in the Court House Delphi on Tuesday July 22. The local office sits on the third floor of the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Army Corps
Portia Inman
Selective Service
Court House
Delphi
Product From Gerber Is Comfort On Alcan Road
A Carroll native praises Gerber Industries Delphi shower labels for comfort on the Alcan Highway. The writer, traveling with a party from Indiana, notes hot showers at Fireside Inn near Laird River Rapids during a summer trip toward Alaska. The letter mentions birthplaces and schooling of the travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
Alcan
Gerber Industries
Delphi
Alcan Highway
British Columbia
Fireside Inn
Laird River Rapids
Alaska Highway
Fireside
Indiana
U.S.A
Engagement announced for Margaret Mitchell to Jackie Black
Mrs. Andrew Best of route 9 Lafayette announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Mary Mitchell to Jackie Lee Black son of Mrs. Helen Black and Kenneth Black of Delphi. Miss Mitchell is a Montmorenci high school graduate and Black attended Delphi high school. They plan a wedding August 23 at St. Ann's church Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Best
Route 9
Lafayette
Margaret Mary Mitchell
Jackie Lee Black
Helen Black
Kenneth Black
Delphi
Miss Mitchell
Montmorenci High School
Delphi High School
Camden Trustees Names Coaches For Camden School
Trustee Fred Wagoner announces staff additions for the coming year at Camden school. Knarl Patty Jr. named head basketball coach driver education teacher and physical education teacher. Richard Kendall to teach math and physical education and to coach track and baseball. Ruben McQueen and wife hired to teach art in grade and high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wagoner
Jackson Township
Camden School
Knarl Patty, Jr
Purdue
Patty
Camden
Richard Kendall
Kendall
Franklin College
Ruben McQueen
Wagoner
Floods Threaten Here Across County After Week of Rain
Record rainfalls over the week and early this week push rivers and creeks toward rising levels. Lowlands flood in many areas with hundreds of replanted acres again underwater. Radnor residents flee as a small stream overflows its banks. Deer Creek and the Tippecanoe River reach flood-stage. Lafayette reports a record three inches of rain in ten minutes Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radnor
Deer Creek
Delphi
Tippecanoe River
Lafayette
4 H Community Judging Schedule Set In Carroll
The 4 H Home Economics clubs schedule community judging across Carroll County beginning Tuesday July 22 at 9 a m in Washington township Deer Creek with Conservation club judge Mrs Richard Woody of Manson Indiana. Judging continues through Friday in multiple townships and locations including Burlington Clay Madison Tippecanoe Deer Creek Delphi Rock Creek Liberty Jackson Monroe Adams Jefferson Carrollton and more with times from morning to afternoon at schools churches and community buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Deer Creek
Conservation Club
Richard Woody
Manson
Indiana
Burlington Township
Burlington School
Clay
Madison
Pyrmont
Tippecanoe Township
Pittsburg
Delphi High
Burrows
Rock Creek
Liberty
Jackson
Camden
Monroe Township
Flora
Adams
Jefferson
Hickory Grove
Democrat Township
Cutler
Carrollton
Democrat Fish Fry Set for July 25 at City Park
The Democratic Central Committee of Carroll County schedules its third annual fish fry at Delphi's City Park on July 25. General chairman is Mrs. Harley Roach of Jefferson two. The event invites the public with past attendance of 700 to 1000 despite weather. Tickets from precinct committeemen or the 117 E Main headquarters. No formal speeches planned but state and county candidates will attend to meet voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Democratic Central Committee
Carroll County
Harley Roach
Jefferson Two
E. Main
City Council Eyes Dump Facility Improvements and Police Pension Talk
The city council discussed upgrades to the city dump facilities. Police Chief Gib Underhill requested a meeting with a Fraternal Order of Police representative to discuss a proposed police pension plan, set for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gib Underhill
Fraternal Order of Police
Clifford Family Heads to Las Vegas Vacation
Mr and Mrs Maurice Clifford along with the Misses Helen and Marjorie Clifford plan a Sunday departure for a vacation in Las Vegas Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Clifford
Helen
Marjorie Clifford
Las Vegas
Nev
Bizarre wreck claims life of Delphi woman
A Delphi woman, Eva Mohr Ives, died after a crash southwest of Americus on State Road 25. Her husband Myron Ives was injured and hospitalized in fair condition. The accident involved two Tippecanoe county trucks driven by Dean Rayburn and Harry Ray Saubert. Police described the wreck as bizarre and noted brake failure contributed to the collision. Ives funeral services were set for 2:00 PM at Jackson funeral home with burial in Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Americus
Eva Mohr Ives
Myron Ives
Ives
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Dean Rayburn
Harry Ray Saubert
Rayburn
Saubert
Ives Auto
Nathaniel
Jennie Barnett Mohr
Charles Carroll Chapter
Dar
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Oracle Club
Delphi Women’s Club
Samuel
Miami
Florida
Harry Schultz
Logansport
Jackson Funeral Home
James Wm. Rankin
Masonic Cemetery
Local births listed for Flora Delphi and surrounding areas
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Marion Walker of Flora at Cass county Memorial hospital on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bir of Delphi welcomed a daughter born July 13 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs Wayne VanSickle welcomed Judy Ann born July 14 at St Elizabeth. Mr and Mrs Leroy Pearson of Ockley welcomed a daughter born July 11 at Home hospital Lafayette. A daughter Pammy Kay was born posthumously July 11 at Monticello hospital to Mrs Franklin Jay Smith formerly Kay Bradley. Mr and Mrs Ralph Sharkey of route 1 Delphi welcomed a son born at White County hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Walker
Flora
Cass County Memorial Hospital
Kenneth Bir
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Wayne VanSickle
Judy Ann
Leroy Pearson
Ockley
Home Hospital
Lafayette
Pammy Kay
Monticello Hospital
Franklin Jay Smith
Smith
Kay Bradley
Ralph Sharkey
Route 1
White County Hospital
Local Sign Painter Returns to Camden Residence
Mr and Mrs Skip Lesh and family return to Camden after months in Tampa Florida. Mr Lesh a well known local sign painter will resume that business in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skip Lesh
Camden
Tampa
Florida
Lesh
Disaster aid sought for this Indiana county
Governor Harold Handley was urged to seek a federal disaster declaration for 20 Hoosier counties including Carroll after spring and summer floods. The ASC and U S Agriculture Department committee asked Handley to file the request so landowners could qualify for aid, with 25 percent local cost and the rest covered by government funds pending approval. Carroll county damage was estimated at $150000.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Handley
Hoosier
Carroll
U. S. Agriculture Department
Handley
Morris K. Derrick
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Conservation Service
ASC
Carroll County
Wheat Moving Slowly Delays Aid to Harvesters
Local elevators report scattered early wheat arrivals slowed by rain. The Crowells lead with a July 8 Crutchfield load at Yeoman, while Berlin Elevator in Delphi sees Clarence Emrick bring in a July 9 sample. Whiteman elevator posts two July 9 entries with 62 pound yields and low moisture. Crutchfield reports 54 pounds at under 0.14 moisture. Other elevators Camden Ockley Bringhurst and Rockfield have yet to receive any wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Ed Crowell
Crutchfield
Yeoman
Crowells
Clarence Emrick
Colburn
Berlin
Delphi
Raymond Dillman
Lloyd Parcel
Whiteman
Whitemans
Lawrence Davis
Camden
Ockley
Bringhurst
Rockfield
Ward Estate Will Bequeaths All To Two Sons In Equal Shares
The last will of Jessie F Ward filed in Carroll circuit court provides for paying debts before distributing the remainder in equal shares to sons Joseph and Charles Ward. The estate valued at 46000 in real estate and 400 in personal property. Written December 27 1941 and witnessed by George Obear. Lane and Briggs are the co executors representing the sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie F. Ward
Carroll Circuit Court
County valuations rise overall amid mixed township shifts
County assessor Raymond Barber reports total valuations up $552,480 from last year despite losses in Camden Flora Delphi Yeoman and Burlington Washington townships. Mortgage exemptions climb to $1,418,760 while most townships show gains in valuations, with Deer Creek and Jefferson among notable increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Barber
Adams
Burlington Township
Carrollton
Clay Township
Monticello Man Appears in Court for Reckless Driving
Robert Grant, 25, of Monticello, turned up in city court after missing his hearing. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and the related failure to appear. Fines totaled 32.75 for the first charge and 27.20 for the second, with a suspended six month sentence at the Indiana State Farm. Grant must report weekly to Rev. Baker and address family finances and legal obligations. Norma Ludford, 17, of Frankfort, faced a failure to stop charge with a 21.75 fine. Frank Strode, Rossville, convicted of public intoxication, received 15 dollars in costs and 30 days in the Indiana State Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grant
Monticello
Carl E. Baker
Grant
Indiana State Farm
Rev. Baker
Norma A. Ludford
Frankfort
Frank Strode
Rossville
John Miller
Marriage Licenses Issued for Two Couples
George Oliver Mc Guire 22 of Camden route 2 and Patty Ann Applegate 24 of route 4 Peru were licensed to James P. O'Farrell 27 of route 4 Monticello and Sharon L. Hanna 24 of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oliver McGuire
Camden
Patty Ann Applegate
Peru
James P. O'Farrell
Monticello
Sharon L. Hanna
Delphi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Tolen
Honolulu
Mr. Tolen
Fowler
West Lafayette
Delphi National Guard
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Dan Clawson
GOP Central Committee
State House
General Electric Theatre
J. D. Updegraff
R. L. Sieber
Bob
Sieber
Young Democrats Organize Club
Tecumseh
WAC
Carroll, County
Cutler High School
Helen Winegardner
Mr. Haslet
Rossville High School
Harry E. Woods
Alaska
Democrat
Indiana Vocational Agricultural Teachers’ Association
Purdue University
Leon Alter
Columbia City
W. S. Weaver
H. W. Leonard
Purdue Education Department
Everett L. McCauley
Connersville
Legion Group
Arthur McDowell
Citizen
American Legion
Evansville
Commanders Association of
McCurdy Hotel
McDowell
The
Legion
William A. Brennan
Indianapo
Eddie J. Wingard
Laporte-Plymouth
Jefferson Township
Liberty Ip
Monroe
Tippecanoe
Washington
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