Main Street Letter Notes Role of State Office in Draft Case
The editorial says the State Selective Service office backs neither the local draft board nor its decisions, causing hardship for the Peters family and board members. It mentions gifts left for the editor, a dove freed at Riley Park, a Mother Wren nesting issue, rain reducing oats pests, a mother reading to children, a dam warning idea, and a Greenwich Village styled court house lawn with local artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
State Selective Service Office
Peters
State Office
Draft Board
Indianapolis
Riley Park
FBI
Ida Peters
Route 2
Monticello
National Guard
Guard
Army
Vernon E. Clark
Indiana State Headquarters of Selective Service
Col
Clark
Delphi City Recreation Outing To Riverview Park Chicago
Children in the Delphi program will take an all day trip to Riverview Park in Chicago on Monday July 30. Free admission and three rides for party members with exchange tickets. register by next Monday at Riley Park Delphi. Bus leaves Riley Park 7 30 a m. round trip cost is a quarter to help expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi City
Riverview Park
Chicago
Riley Park
Delphi
Resigns Position by Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op Head Bookkeeper
Ralph E. Hanna has resigned his post as head bookkeeper for the Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op effective July 31. He will announce future plans in a short time.
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Ralph E. Hanna
Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op
Hanna
Hanna to Enter Yuba City Junior College Next Year
John Hanna son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hanna will leave Sunday for Yuba City California to enroll at Yuba City Junior College next year He attended Indiana State Teachers College last year.
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John Hanna
Robert Hanna
Yuba City
California
Yuba City Junior College
Indiana State Teachers College
Walter Grimm to Tour Europe
Walter Grimm of Winona Minnesota will depart July 21 from Chicago for Germany to visit his daughter Katharine employed by the U S O there. Over two months he will tour England France and Switzerland in addition to Germany.
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Walter Grimm
Winona
Minnesota
Chicago
Germany
Katharine
U.S.O
England
France
Switzerland
Indiana 4-H Delegates Named for Camp Minwanca
Mary Jo Thompson and Bill Kearns selected as Indiana delegates to a two week 4-H camp at Camp Minwanca Michigan sponsored by the Danforth Foundation. Thompson 9 year 4-H member completed 57 projects including five Junior Leadership with 19 demonstrations 25 judging and 14 showmanship contests and will attend the first two weeks of August after freshman year in Purdue Home Economics. Kearns 10 year 4-H member completed 40 projects including four Junior Leadership focusing on livestock and crops with seven judging 11 showmanship contests and four local offices and will attend the last two weeks of August while entering Purdue in Agriculture Economics.
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Mary Jo Thompson
Bill Kearns
Camp Minwanca
Michigan
Danforth Foundation
Purina Mills
Indiana
Miss Thompson
Mary Jo
Purdue
Sharp Estate Will Divides Nelson Sharp’s Assets Between Sons
The last will of Nelson B. Sharp was admitted to probate before Judge William B. Smith. It directs the estate to be turned into cash and split equally between E. Dale Sharp and Veral N. Sharp, after deducting any debts owed by either son. Executor A. D. Bishop was bonded for 5000 dollars. He and Bishop represent the executor. heirs listed include E. Dale Sharp JoAnna Sharp and Benny Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson B. Sharp
William B. Smith
John H. Flora
E. Dale Sharp
JoAnna Sharp
Benny Sharp
Bishop
Lightning strikes kill two cows on Curtis McCain farm
Two milk cows on the Curtis McCain farm owned by Gene Paige were struck and killed by a Friday night lightning bolt. A third cow was injured in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis McCain
Gene Paige
Widner Sues for Divorce From Barbara Widner
Roger L. Widner files in Carroll circuit court for divorce from Barbara Widner on cruelty grounds. They wed February 24 1956 and separated two days later with attorney David R. Baum representing the plaintiff.
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Roger L. Widner
Carroll Circuit
Barbara Widner
David R. Baum
Dress Revue Time Schedule Announced at Camden
Mrs June Fine announced a private dress 4 H revue time schedule at Camden on Friday Clothing division times range from 8 45 a m for division 6 to 11 45 a m for division 2 Judge for each division will be Mrs Walter Scott of Frankfort Public revue begins at 8 p m Friday evening at Camden School parents and friends invited.
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June Fine
Camden
Walter Scott
Frankfort
Berninger Family on Eastern States and Canada Trip
Mr and Mrs Bev Berninger and their family are traveling through the Eastern states and Canada on a sightseeing trip. The group plans visits to several cities and historic sites, enjoying educational stops and family time along the journey.
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Bev Berninger
States
Canada
Flash Flood Drenches Tippecanoe Below Oakdale Dam
A cloudburst sent millions of gallons from Oakdale Dam into the Tippecanoe River flooding areas below the dam. Residents fled or were evacuated as the floodwaters rose rapidly, with several cottages and trailers inundated and water reaching hip depth in places. Officials stated there was no danger to the dam itself.
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Oakdale Dam
Tippecanoe River
Highlands
Tippecanoe
Holloway
Thomas Brickey
Frank Tate
Carroll County
Horseshoe Bend
Francis Wright
Oakdale
Monticello
White County
Four Carroll County draft board members resign amid dispute
Four of five Carroll County Draft Board members resign after a dispute over John Peters 22 of Jefferson township. They accuse higher officials of not upholding laws and say Peters case involves fraudulent National Guard enlistment. The FBI entered the case and a replacement board may be appointed soon, with August calls held up until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Draft Board
John Peters
Jefferson Township
State Selective Service Board
National Selective Service
Wayne Rhodes
State Selective Service
Col. Rhodes
Complete Camden School Staff Named by Trustee
Trustee Fred Wagoner of Jackson township announced a complete slate of Camden teachers for the 1957-58 year. The list includes Albert Reifel industrial arts Florence Erbaugh commerce Lucille Foster music and art Dennis Horn physical education and coach Ronald D. Rich vocational age and science Florence Baker social studies and latin Marjorie Wasson English Reba Shanks vocational home ed and girls physical ed Vance Fisher English and social studies Harvey Lee math Frank Smith 6th Opal Ring er 5th Edith Patty 4th Helen Lee 3rd Mildred Allen 2nd Elizabeth Kent 1st Betty Smith school secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wagoner
Jackson Township
Camden
Albert Reifel
Florence Erbaugh
Lucille Foster
Dennis Horn
Ronald D. Rich
Florence Baker
Marjorie Wasson
Reba Shanks
Vance Fisher
Harvey Lee
Local Birth Announcements Include Logansport and Delphi Families
Multiple birth notices from Logansport Camden Delphi Lafayette and Kokomo outline births in July and July 10 11 13 15 16 1946. Parents include Laurel Roberson Coy Shanks Louis Dunn Marion Simons Jacqueline Crouse Richard Starkey and Elmer Cripe with several grandparents named. A notable 1946 Trester Award winner is referenced via Elmer Cripe of Flora.
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Laurel
Spider) Roberson
Logansport
Camden
St. Joseph Hospital
Coy Shanks
Allen Burroughs
Ic Louis Dunn
Dunn
Knoxville
Delphi High School Class of 1957 Reunion Date Set
The Delphi High School 1957 class plans a reunion on Sunday July 21 in the city. Organizers urge alumni to attend and reconnect with former classmates.
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Delphi High School
4 H Livestock Wash Rack To Be Built At Flora Fairgrounds
Volunteers will construct a livestock wash rack at the Flora 4 H fairgrounds over Monday and Tuesday July 22 and 23. Committee chair Fritz Schnepf leads Rex Chittick Harold Tully C M Meade Bill Dickinson and Schnepf. Bring tools to assist.
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Flora
Fritz Schnepf
Rex Chittick
Harold Tully
C. M. Meade
Bill Dickinson
Schnepf
Camden Pastor To Be Installed In Sunday Rite
William J. Moschell will be installed as pastor of Camden St. Peter's Lutheran Church during a Sunday evening service at 7 30. The installing officer will be Reverend Ivan C. Ross of St. John's Lutheran Church Anderson Indiana, president of the Central Conference. Moschell is a 1948 Wendell Willkie High School Elwood graduate and holds a BA from Wittenberg College 1954 and a Bachelor of Divinity from Hamma Divinity School earned this year. He married Mary Ann Mullen in 1955 and they have a three month old son Mark William. friends are invited.
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William J. Moschell
Camden St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Ivan C. Ross
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Anderson
Indiana
Ross
Central Conference
Moschell
Wendell Willkie
Elwood
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Hamma Divinity School
Mary Ann Mullen
Richmond
Mark William
Church
MorrisonSue Estate in Jury Trial Demand
Louis and Helen Morrison of Lafayette petition the Carroll circuit court for a jury trial against the estate of Walter Calhoun in a civil claim.
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Louis
Helen Morrison
Lafayette
Walter Calhoun
Carroll Circuit Court
Armstrong Sues McCord for 65000 Damages in Auto Crash
Graham L. Armstrong files suit in Carroll circuit court against John McCord seeking 65000 for injuries from a July 24 1955 auto crash on the Wildcat bridge. Armstrong alleges McCord inebriated lost control and rammed the vehicle. Smith and Smith of Logansport represent the plaintiff.
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Graham L. Armstrong
Carroll
John McCord
Armstrong
McCord
Wildcat
Smith and Smith
Logansport
Local marriage licenses issued to area residents
Marriage licenses were issued to Cecil Johnson 24 of route 5 Lafayette and Delores J Dale 24 of Dayton James Kirkpatrick 19 Flora and Paula Berry 16 Delphi George P Keppel 53 and Harriet B Snell 57 Logansport Thomas M Thayer 21 Hammond and Donnabelle M Jackson 20 route 3 Delphi. Rev and Mrs James Rankin and family will spend next week at Holcomb Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Johnson
Lafayette
Delores J. Dale
Dayton
James Kirkpatrick
Flora
Paula Berry
Delphi
George P. Keppel
Harriet B. Snell
Logansport
Thomas M. Thayer
Hammond
Donnabelle M. Jackson
James Rankin
Holcomb, Wisconsin
Legion Wins Child Welfare State Award
Harry Bohannon Post of the American Legion earned the top Child Welfare award at the Indiana State Legion convention in Indianapolis. The Second District post highlighted sponsoring a Christmas party and various youth programs for Little League, Boy and Girl Scouts, and community functions. Henry Rozhon Jr. received the citation from Art Willkie, with Nelson Hohensack named alternate delegate-at-large to the National convention in Atlantic City.
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Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Legion
Little League
Boy and
Girl Scouts
Henry Rozhon, Jr
Art Willkie
Ft. Wayne
Indianapolis
Nelson Hohensack
Burlington
Indiana
National Legion
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Art McDowell
The
Citizen
Ralph Gates
Columbia City
McDowell
Resolutions Committee
Wayne Talbert
Charles P. McCain
Dick Clifford
Henry Rozhon
Fred Mitchel
Don Wilson
Bob Morrow
Don Huffman
John Killian
Max Hughes
Max Andrews
Melvin. Denton
Tom Redmon
Betty Wallace Seeks Divorce from Maurice Wallace
Betty Wallace of route 2 Delphi filed for divorce in Carroll circuit court alleging cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor daughter. Vernon E. St. John represents the plaintiff.
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Betty Wallace
Route 2
Delphi
Carroll Circuit
Maurice Wallace
Vernon E. St. John
New Teachers Appointed at Deer Creek and Burrows Schools
Hubert Ebbinhaus is named principal and vocational agriculture teacher at Deer Creek in Washington township. Clayton Mullin will teach fifth and sixth grades at Burrows, taking over from Mrs. Hazel Mullin who resigned.
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Hubert Ebbinhaus
Deer Creek
Washington Township
Clayton Mullin
Burrows
Hazel Mullin
Best Family Visits Oklahoma and Indiana Relatives
Mr and Mrs John Best and family from Tulsa travel to Delphi to visit Mrs John Best Sr and to Rockfield to see Mrs Josephine Stauffer.
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John Best
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Delphi
Josephine Stauffer
Rockfield
Hospital Entry For Citizen Publisher Johnson
Myron J. Johnson publisher of The Citizen entered St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette on Wednesday and will undergo surgery on Thursday morning.
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Myron J. Johnson
the Citizen
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Little League Tourney Draw Announced for District Action
Flora, Frankfort, West Lafayette and Delphi league officials set a district tournament schedule. Flora faces Delphi in the opener on Monday July 22 at the local park, with Frankfort meeting West Lafayette on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The July 26 finale at 6 p.m. grants the Delphi winner a Clinton, Indiana berth. Clinton hosts August 2 and 3. Jack Little led the meeting. umpires Clem Ducknall Clyde Spear Henry Rozhon Glen Lantz were named. Ty Welch is score keeper and announcer.
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Flora
Frankfort
West Lafayette
Delphi
Clinton
Indiana
Jack Little
Clem Ducknall
Clyde Spear
Henry Rozhon
Glen Lantz
Ty Welch
Judging Dates Set for 4-H Exhibits
Four H members will have Home Economics exhibits judged July 22 24 25 and 26 by Mrs Claude Potts of Lebanon. Baking clothing handicraft and other projects are judged by local committees across the county with Electric Canning and frozen foods judged at the Fair.
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Claude Potts
Lebanon
Burlington
Deer Creek
Delphi High School
Tippecanoe
Pittsburg
Clay and
Madison
Radnor Methodist Church
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P. S
Mother Wren
Court House
Greenwich Village
Europe
Darrell Zinn
J. Dewey Zinn
Rock Creek Township
Peru
South America
Taylor
University of California
Darrell
UCLA
Mary Oesterlein
Adolph Oesterlein
Curley Myers
Mary
Mr. Myers
Herb Smith
Mary J. Thompson
Sharp Estate
City Park
Old Settlers
Delphi City Park
Mt. Olive
Samuel Milroy
Enoch Rinehart
Abner Bowen
Mt. Olive Lodge
John H. Gould
Lou Sims
B. B. Mayhill
Uriah A. Blue
John C. Crowell
Thomas Hughes
William Guthrie
John Sidenbender
James H. Stewart
Ebenezer Hedge
A.L. Benham
Matthew Simpson
Henry M. Wright
Vine Holt
Holt and Rinehart
White
Jefferson
Adams
Highway 25
National Selective Service Act
George Schnepp
Raymond Todd
Delmar Gilmore
Roger Rohrabaugh
Frank Rossa
Tom Peters
Camden School
Child Welfare State Award
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