County tightens funding gate as State Tax Board blocks aid
County officials report delays on several additions as the State Tax Board requires half of new appropriations be new money. Ada Roach notes $30,000 in recent local appropriations could be cut by unused funds, with $138,891 held until new money appears. Stop signs go up at Delphi intersections, and a Ginseng factory history resurfaces in Carroll County. Also listed are federal insurance benefits for Lafayette seniors and local Legion activities at Monticello Speedway.
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State Tax Board
Ada Roach
Indianapolis
Roach
State Board
Delphi
Franklin
Monroe
Main Streets
Washington
Carroll County
James Foster
Milroy
Dick Kent
Lower welfare levy eyed in Carroll County for 1952
Carroll county welfare department has submitted a 1952 budget to the state for approval with a tax levy of about 1314 cents, down 144 cents from this year. If statewide valuations rise, further rate cuts may follow. The local board approved $171,000 for Old Age Assistance and $25,700 for Aid to Dependent Children, versus last year's $175,000 and $28,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Department of Public Welfare
State Welfare Department
Lola Parks
ADC
Moisture Content In Wheat Bites Farmers in Carroll County
The Carroll County wheat harvest sees high moisture content, averaging below normal yields but prompting rapid trucking to elevators. Moisture ranges from 14.20 to 19.12 percent, robbing farmers of value as lack of drying in fields and scarce box cars complicate shipments. Market price stands at $2.10 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana University sets record summer enrollment
Twelve Carroll county students join Indiana University summer session of 8603 total, the largest in the university’s history. Bloomington campus also serves as a center for educational science with listed faculty and scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana University
Bloomington
Helen M. Hawkins
Cutler
Roma
B. North
Margaret E. Plank
Delphi
John C. Curry
Williams. Fraser
Richard F. Hatton
Toshio Odano
Walter E. Wilson
Flora
Robert _ Joe Myer
Ockley
Max D. Zook
Local Librarian Injured in Rochester Clinic Fall
Miss Mary Cochrane a local librarian is in Rochester Minnesota under observation and treatment after a fall at the clinic She reportedly struck her shoulder and local friends have not learned details of the injury
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Mary Cochrane
Rochester
Minnesota
Wilma Taylor Seriously Ill at Parents’ Home
Wilma Taylor is seriously ill at her parents’ home with severe injuries to her arm. The report notes her condition and the surrounding circumstances as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Taylor
Sergiy
Summers engagement announced for Joy Summers and Richard Zarse
Mr and Mrs John Summers of Brookston announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Maxine Summers to Pvt Richard Zarse son of Mr and Mrs Emil Zarse of Delphi Miss Summers resides in Lafayette and the couple plans an early fall wedding
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Summers-Zarse
John Summers
Brookston
Joy Maxine
Richard Zarse
Emil Zarse
Delphi
Miss Summers
Lafayette
Delphi Cubs Host Field Day at Riley Park
Delphi Cubs will host a Cub Scout Field Day at Deer Creek Park in Delphi on Sunday July 22. Pack 335 Delphi and Pack 334 Flora organize with Murray Tesh of Camden as advisor. Afternoon events begin at 2 PM with age groups 8 to 9 and 10 to 11 competing in simple, unannounced games and prizes for first place donated by local businesses. Cubs and parents from Cass Carroll Miami Fulton White and Pulaski counties expected. family supper to follow with participants bringing food and service.
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Deer Creek Park
Delphi
Flora
Murray Tesh
Camden
Cass
Carroll
Miami
Fulton
White
Puliski
Clawson Chevrolet
Oaks Standard
Ben Franklin
Boy Scouts Camp Buffalo Week of Activities
Scoutmaster Ernest Goff and a troop of named Scouts spend a week at Camp Buffalo near the Tippecanoe River. Russell Williams and George Lamb joined later, with Goff serving as counselor. A new kitchen dining hall and facilities were dedicated midweek as local Scouts took part in the ceremony. Camp operated by Three Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Goff
Jimmy Aldrich
Jimmy Cope
Jimmy Goff
Russell Heiland
John Johnson
Freddie Lamb
Barney Sanderson
Albert Taylor
Eddie Wagoner
Byron Williams
Ted Williams
Camp Buffalo
Russell Williams
George Lamb
Goff
Clyde Robbins
Buffalo
Tippecanoe River
Three Rivers Council
Boy Scouts of America
May Choose Own Branch of Service
Registrants not yet ordered for induction may enlist in their chosen service until August 1. This extension covers the period from June 15 to July 15 and benefits those who have completed the armed forces physical examinations by allowing a short window to select their branch of service.
Divorce Suit Filed in 11th Circuit by Willard H Weiland
Willard H Weiland files for divorce from Edna J Weiland in 11th circuit court during vacation. The complaint cites improper treatment. Attorney A D Bishop represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard HH. Weiland
Edna J. Weiland
A. D. Bishop
Navy Enlists Richard Smith After Physical in Indianapolis
Richard Smith son of Judge and Mrs William B Smith of Delphi completed a Navy physical in Indianapolis on Tuesday. His parents accompanied him Wednesday morning and he departed in the afternoon for San Diego California for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Richard Smith
William B. Smith
Delphi
Indianapolis
San Diego
California
Delphi barber Ed Lynch Hurt in Fall at Home
Ed Lynch of Delphi was rushed to St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette after a back stair collapse on West Front Street sent him about ten feet to a cement porch. He carried a knife and may have sustained cuts plus fractured ribs. condition not yet learned. He was transported by Jackson ambulance.
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ED Lynch
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Lynch
West Front Street
Jackson
Family reunion brings 316 years of age to Delphi area
Mr and Mrs Parker Simmons hosted kin at their home north of Delphi to mark the first gathering of siblings in 35 years. Sisters Lizzie Denny 74 Spencer Tennessee Dorothy Simmons 81 Monticelo Mary Hawthorne 83 Chevy Chase and brother George Shockley 77 Spencer Tennessee shared a noon dinner with many relatives. George fell ill after the meal and was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Simmons
Delphi
Lizzie Denny
Spencer
Tennessee
Dorothy Simmons
Monticello
Mary "Hawthorne
Chevy Chase
Maryland
George Shockley
Argie Guthrie
Dixie
Logansport
Ed Burke
Spencer, Tenn
Charles Measless
Morribello
Bob Simmons
Eddie Garrett
Washington, D. C
Name Three to Draft Board in Carroll County
General Robinson Hitchcock announces three new members to Indiana Local Board No. 7 Carroll County. The appointees are Walter Popejoy Delphi postmaster Lawrence A. Mummert Flora area farmer and Mills Moe Kinley Shiraz Poultry Firm Flora associate. The board meets Friday to name officers and set policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Hitchcock
Indiana
Carroll County Board
Walter Popejoy
Delphi
Lawrence A. Mummert
Flora
Mills MoeKinley
Shiraz
Hitchcock
R. E. Davidson
Walter Mac Johnson
Camden
Kid Helvie
State Selective Service Committee
White and
Carroll Counties
Selective Service Board
Native of Cutler Dies in Washington D C
Miss Cecil Bruce a Cutler native died in Washington D C Saturday. Her body returned to Flora for burial in Geetingsville Cemetery. Carter funeral home Flora arranged services. She was daughter of John and Rachel Brookie and survived by two sisters and three brothers Dr Roger Brookie and Unger of Frankfort listed among survivors.
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Cecil Bruce
Cutler
Washington, D. C
Flora
Geetingsville
Carter
John and
Rachel (Chittick) Brookie
Roger Brookie
Ee Na Unger
Frankfort
County Auditor Receives Third Quarterly Installment
County Auditor Ada Roach announced on Wednesday the county received the third quarterly installment of its share. The update confirms funds from the designated revenue source are now allocated to county programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Roach
State Patrolman Wagoner of Monticello Dies in Confinement
State Patrolman Marshall Wagoner of Monticello, formerly a deputy, dies after a period of confinement. Authorities report his illness and subsequent death in the resulting facility, with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Wagoner
Monticello
Sane
Pyrmont Bridge Ends After Decline in Repairs
The 91 year old Pyrmont covered bridge collapsed last Monday after a period of neglect and deferred replacement. Residents recall long vigil as the structure weakened from water damage, rot, and lack of maintenance. Two other historic covered bridges remain with repairs needed, while bond issues delay a new Pyrmont span.
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Pyrmont
Raeether
Cutler
Morris Wagoner
Docaube
Lancaster
Owasco
County 4-H Fair Sees Broad Support At Flora Exhibit
County 4 H leaders and extension workers plan the Flora exhibit from July 30 to August 2. Membership rose to 814 in 1951, an 80 percent rise in five years, with strong backing from Flora Community Club, Carroll County REMC, Farm Bureau Coop, and Farm Bureau. Special awards honor home economics and 4 H members. premiums added by local elevators and sponsors.
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Flora
Flora Community Club
Carroll County Remc
County Council
Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op
Carroll County Farm. Bureau
Frieda Burgitt
Miles Martin
Hoffman buys land along Highway 421 for new home
Phil Hoffman of Delphi purchases a strip of land just south of the Charles Beale residence from Mr. Beale along Highway 421. He plans to build a new home on the site. Beale also sells another parcel on the highway to Max Daugherty and Dr. Walter Goch enour.
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Phil Hoffman
Delphi
Highway 421
Charles Beale
Mr. Beale
Max Daugherty
Walter Gochenour
Hobbies Turn To Profits As Local Women Open Shop
Two women near Delphi open Country Garden and Gift Shop two miles south of town. Ruby Gochenour and Margaret Daugherty run a small cottage-style store selling antiques alongside modern gifts and plants from nearby gardens. Their venture combines hobby and business as neighbors are invited to visit.
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Delphi
Ruby Gochenour
Margaret Daugherty
Walter Gochenour
Max Daugherty
Ruby
Auto Wreck Near Town Leaves Driver Uninjured
Joe Cook of the west of town narrowly escaped serious injury when his car left the Bicycle Bridge road and plunged over an embankment. The vehicle was demolished, Cook walked home after the crash and did not notify officers until a passerby alerted authorities.
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Joe Cook
Cook
Advisory Group Reappoints Brown To School Board
Olaf K. Brown of Deer Creek township was re appointed to a two year term on the Delphi Deer Creek township Consolidated School Board at a Tuesday night advisory board meeting. He begins his third term. Other board members are Paul Johnson and Charles Melson.
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Main Street
State Selective Service Board
Walter Popejoy
Mills McKinley
Lawrence Mummert
Deer Creek Township
Olaf Brown
Olaf K. Brown
Delphi
Brown
Atea
Paul Johnson
Delphi Ford Dealer
Charles Melson
Johnson
Last Will of Lora J Titlow Brewer Filed for Probate
The last will of Lora J Titlow Brewer was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court in vacation. Brewer, who died last week in Rochester, formerly lived in Delphi, and left all real and personal estate to Mrs. Ida Titlow of Delphi. Titlow is named executrix, with attorney George Obear representing her.
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Lora J. Titlow Brewer
Carroll Circuit Court
Brewer
Rochester
Delphi
Ida ‘Titlow
Titlow
George Obear
Carroll County Rural Youth elect officers Monday meeting
Carroll County Rural Youth plans to elect officers Monday evening July 23 at 8 30 p m dst at the Camden Community building. George Downham will give a program. Members are urged to bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Rural Youth
Oera
Camden
George Downham
Ing
Mrs Basil Smith and daughter to move to Tucson Arizona
Mrs Basil Smith and her daughter Johanna plan to leave Thursday to relocate with her parents Mr and Mrs A Trenit and other relatives in Tucson Arizona. A prior note mentions a Tuesday meeting in Cane Rule.
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Basil Smith
Johanna
A. Trenit
Our
Tucson
Arizona
Property values near forty million in county totals
County Auditor Ada Roach completed 1951 valuations showing total property and utility worth about 34.26 million, up from 32.05 million in 1950. Utilities will push the total toward 40 million, with increases mainly in rural townships due to livestock, appliances, and TVs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Roach
State
Roach
Burlington Township
Yeoman
Board of Review
Adams
Burlington
Carrollton
Clay
Deer Creek
Democrat
Jackson
Madison
Monroe _—s
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Kokomo Couple Injured When Car Hits Semi Trailer
Mr and Mrs George Adams of Kokomo were severely injured Saturday night when their car driven by Adams struck the rear of a semi trailer driven by Melvin Corcoran of Indianapolis. The crash 144 miles north of Burlington on Highway 29 demolished the Adams auto as it skidded 70 feet under the trailer after the trailer halted for a left turning vehicle.
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George Adams
Kokomo
Adams
Melvin Corcoran
Indianapolis
Burlington
Highway
Pittsburg
Broken Foot Confines Mrs Amos Wise at Home
Mrs Amos Wise of East Monroe street is bedridden with a broken foot. She believes the injury occurred about three weeks ago while drawing curtains. A doctor confirmed the break this week and she will use a wheel chair to move around.
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Amos Wise
East Monroe Street
Delphi High School Class of 1944 Reunion Picnic
The Delphi graduate class of 1944 will hold a reunion and picnic at Deer Nes Park in Delphi on Sunday, July 22. Dinner will be served, and attendees are asked to bring covered dishes to share.
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Delphi High School
Deer Nes Park
Delphi
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Benton, Carroll
Fountain
Jasper
Montgomery
Newton
Warren
White Counties
Harry Bohannon Post No. 75
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Monticello Speedway
Ducky Hoffman
Hoffman
Fred Mitchell
Mitch
Woody Whiteman
Whiteman Brothers Elevator
Lee Maxwell
West of Town
Maxwell Farms
Citizen Staff
I. U
Delphi Cubs
Riley Park
BOY Scouts
Bond
Wilkie N. Thomas
Wilkie
Justice of the Peace Court
Circuit Court
Thomas
David Baum
William Dietrich
Russell Livingston
Advisory Group
Brewer 'Will
Sharon Hanna
Ralph Hanna
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