Local business power mishaps trigger quick medical runs
Three phase power feeding Delphi Limestone Company Whiteman Brothers and Kerlin Elevators caused a set of near-miss incidents when newly cut polarity in a line near Camden reversed conveyor belts and crushers. Public Service Company notified as crews shut motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Limestone Company
Whiteman Brothers
Kerlin
Charles Kerlin
Public Service Company
Camden
Smith Leases Main Barber Shop in Ratcliff Hotel Building
Ralph Smitty Smith, former Ratcliff Hotel barber, has leased the Main Barber Shop from Harve Lynch and already assumed management. He recently worked at a Monticello barber shop. Harvey Bowen will remain employed at the Main barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph “Smitty” Smith
Ratcliff
Harve Lynch
Mr. Smith
Monticello
Harvey Bowen
PEEPING TOM REPORTED IN EAST DELPHI
Residents on East Franklin Street in Delphi alerted police Tuesday night after reports of a window peeper. Police said several similar reports have appeared in recent days but they found no trace of the suspect in East Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Franklin Street
Delphi
East Delphi
Helpers Named for Old Settlers Meeting in Carroll County
Mrs. Robert Mills, president of the Carroll County Old Settlers Association, names Mrs. John Pastor as program director for the annual gathering at Delphi City Park on Saturday August 11. Centennial theme is The Wabash Railroad completed through Delphi about June 1 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mills
Carroll County Old Settlers Association
John Pastor
Carroll County
Old Settlers
Delphi
Wabash
Arthur Ritchey
Hazel McCain Cable
George Obear
Jessie Robinson Ashba
Ben Been
Faye Wise
Pearl Crowell
Fred McPherson
Hilda Bowen
Robert Clawson
David Baum
B. B. Mayhill
D. I. Jackson
Abner H. Bowen
J. R. Henry
Vine Holt
N. Smith
E. W. H. Beck
L. S. Dale
Hiram Sampson
John Barr
Hiram Allen
William Potter
Theodore Armitage
N. B. Dewey
Jacob Klepser
G. W. Pigman
Gebhart Foreman
James Gridley
Daniel Baum
Reed Case
Enoch Rinehart
Thomas Haugh
David R. Harley
James H. Stewart
Dr. Beck
C. Vandeventer
Reed charged with issuing fraudulent checks in county
Emmett Gale Reed twenty of route one Monon was arrested early Tuesday at his home by Deputy Sheriff John Miller on charges of issuing fraudulent checks at Patton and Camden in this county. Reed is under a suspended sentence in Jasper county for assault and battery and is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Gale Reed
Route 1
Monon
John Miller
Patton
Camden
Reed
Jasper County
Bowman funeral attendance noted in Rockfield
Mr and Mrs Gerald Bowman attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Ida Bowman in Rockfield last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Bowman
Arson
Ida Bowman
Rockfield
Tri Kappa to Help Raise Cabin Funds
Twenty four Tri Kappa members held a beach party at Frazier's Beach Tuesday evening with sack lunches and watermelon provided by the committee. A short meeting approved a beach stand at Old Settlers to raise proceeds for the Boy Scout Cabin. committee members included Carol Sue Underhill Lois Brown Gwen Mangus Lucille Quinn Geneva Todd and Isabelle Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa
Frazier’s Beach
Old Settlers
Boy Scout Cabin
Carol Sue Underhill
Lois Brown
Gwen Mangus
Lucille Quinn
Geneva Todd
Isabelle Freeman
Great-Grandchild Of Delphi Man Fatally Burned In Accident
Eleven month old Cynthia Elaine Bowyer of Peru route 5 died four hours after a burn accident at home. She pulled a gasoline can with paint brushes from a shelf, gasoline spilled and flames spread from a water heater pilot light. Father Thomas Bowyer was severely burned rescuing her. Surviving are her parents, a sister, maternal grandparents John and Lottie Riggle, and great grandfather Frank Riggle. Funeral held in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Elaine Bowyer
Peru
Thomas
Jean Ann Riggle Bowyer
John Riggle
Route 5
Frank Riggle
Delphi
Water Main Upgrade Delivers Better Pressure for Elmwood Gardens
The Water Company lays a new main to East Delphia this week. Ditching by Tom Vianco starts at Lewis Kenton Main’s home and runs east along Main Street to east end connections. The project aims to boost water pressure for Elmwood Gardens and Mortonsville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Delphi
The
Water Company
Tom Vianco
Lewis Kenton
Main Street
Elmwood Gardens
Mortonsville
Mrs. Sara Von Sternberg and JoAnn Von Sternberg Visit
Mrs. Sara Von Sternberg and her granddaughter JoAnn Von Sternberg of Chicago were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Rube Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara von Sternberg
JoAnn von Sternberg
Chicago
Rube Myers
County Fair Opens July 30 at Flora's Park
The Flora County Fair begins July 30 at Flora Community Park running through August 4. County Harold Berry notes plans are shaping up with 894 4-H youths enrolled and 2200 projects. Cash prizes total $1900 plus numerous donor prizes from local firms and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora’s Park
Harold Berry
Flora
Comany
Whiteman Brothers Elevator
Kerlin Feed and Hatchery
Inrutchfield Grain and Feed Co
E. Landis Company
Orton Zook
Dedwin Thomas
Walter Ter
Reba Shani
Clyde
Bean
James
Vinord
Alan Snoeberger
Don Whe
John Ownham
Harold Tully
Kenneth Kelly
Russell Hinders
Eli Newman
Bricespoed
Hubert Ebbinghaus
Dick Grantham
Rex Chittick
Clyde’ S Cook
James White
Junior Snider
W. S. Weaver
Charles Beales
William Padgett
William Dickinson
Ed Galloway
Wayne
Replogle
Emmett Herr
Eddie Huse
Francis Raman
Rex Hinkle
Robert ‘Clawson
Ronnie Scotty
Tom Adams
Bill Adams
Bill ‘Kearns
John Elston
Dan McCain
Bill Maxwell
Jerry Wils
Keith Parrett
Murray ‘ Fon
Robert Peterson
Meredith Ayres
James Bray
Joe Bill Click
Dean Slavens
Terry Miller
Ronnie Dickinson
Larry Hausenflucks
Don Deardorff
Don Rees
Ronnie Finney
Bill Powell
Kim Black
Jim Kirkendall
Harold Zook
Edwin Fox
Mike Flynn
David Matthews
Jim Riley
Jim Johnson
Hamling Cross Engagement Mainland Tie to Jack Cross
John H Hamling of Delphi and Mrs Ned Davis of Indianapolis announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Hamling to Jack Cross son of Mrs R L Dunkin of Lewistown Montana The couple plan to wed on August 4 at St Josephs church Delphi Judith Hamling a Ball State Teachers College graduate and member of Chi Gamma Phi Sigma Epsilon is set to marry in Delphi while Cross serves in the military and will reside in Muniaen Illinois after marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hamling
Delphi
Ned Davis
Indianapolis
Judith Hamling
Jack Cross
R. L. Dunkin
Lewistown
Montana
St. Joseph’s Church
Miss Hamling
Delp High School
Ball State Teachers College
Chigg
Tri Kappa
Ville
Z Ball
Phi Sigma Epsilon
F Service
Munaien
Illinois
Graham divorce suit amid service in Africa and Michigan
Robert V. Graham Jr. files for divorce from Patsy Jean Graham in Carroll circuit court. Lawyers Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff. Both spouses are in service with Robert in Africa and Patsy in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert V. Graham, Jr
Carroll Circuit Court
Patsy Jean Graham
Hanna
Grahdam
Africa
Graham
Michigan
Ruby Wallace Granted Uncontested Divorce In Carroll Circuit Court
Ruby Wallace was granted an uncontested divorce from Robert Wallace in Carroll circuit court on Wednesday. The couple reached a property settlement out of court with representation by Hanna and Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Wallace
Carroll
Robert Wallace
Wallace
Hanna
Tink Bennett Wins Handicap Tourney in Country Club Match
Tink Bennett of Rossville won the spring handicap tournament on the local links defeating Myron Johnson 2 up in an 18 hole playoff. Bennett beat Goslee Hanna Peters and Grantham to reach the final while Johnson defeated Bowen Fine Welker and Mount to reach the final. Entries for the Carroll County Championship begin soon for Carroll county club members or residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink” Bennett
Rossville
Myron Johnson
Bennett
Goslee
Hanna
Peters
Grantham
Johnson
Bowen
Fine
Welker
Mount
Carroll
Utilities assessments rise in Carroll county totals
Assessments of utilities in Carroll county total 4 333 040 dollars, up 40 875 from last year. The State Tax Board covers all utility categories, including phone and electric services, railroads and bus lines, with allocations spread across Adams through Word townships and localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Ada Roach
State Tax Board
Adams
Burlington
Carrollton
Clay Two
Deer Creek
Democrat
Jackson
Jefferson
Liberty
Madison Two
Monroe
Rock Creek Two
Tippecanoe Two
Washington Two
Delphi
Ape
Indians Again Win Drum And Bugle Corps Contest
The Indians of Skokie Illinois repeat last year's victory by winning the second annual Drum and Bugle Corps contest at Riley Park. Lancers of LaPorte finished second and the Windy City Cadets and Plymouth Sabres followed. The event drew a larger crowd but ran a loss, with income about 1400 and prizes totaling 1100 among expenses over 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skokie
Illinois
Riley Park
Harry Bohannon Post
the Legion
National American Legion
National Legion
Los Angeles
Ohio
LaPorte
Lancers
Windy -City
Chicago
Plymouth Sabres
Eddie Wingard
Delphi
Plymouth Corps
Legion
George Lamb
Brookston
James Rankin
David R. Baum
U & Army Res
L. Dewey Burham
State Legion
Richmond
Indiana
Births Update From Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Hubert Bowen of Delphi welcome a daughter born July 11 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs Mark Hughes of Flora announce a daughter born at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Leroy Casselman of Cutler route 1 report a daughter born at Clinton County hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Bowen
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Mark Hughes
Flora
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Leroy Casselman
Cutler
Route 1
Clinton County Hospital
Legion Delegates Named For State Convention In Fort Wayne
Delegates Art McDowell John T Smith Fred Mitchell Don Wilson John Mount Bob Morrow Wayne Talbert will attend the State American Legion Convention in Fort Wayne this weekend. Several other local Legionnaires will join sessions and the Saturday night parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ft. Wayne
Art McDowell
John T. Smith
Fred Mitchell
Don Wilson
John Mount
Bob Morrow
Wayne Talbert
Soil Conservation Field Day Set in Carroll County
A Carroll County Soil Conservation Field Day is planned for July 25 with demonstrations on pond construction on the Clayton Million farm and on the Marvin Bullock farm. Activities include straw shredding pasture renovation waterway shaping contouring and pine planting. Lunch will be provided on the Wagon Trail and Purdue economist Lynn Robertson will speak on conservation in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Million
Joe Hays
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Carroll County
Marvin Bullock
Adams Two
Carrollton Hill
Hickory Grove Church
Lockport Christian Church
Lynn Robertson
Purdue University
City Attorney Hanna resigns. Delphi to name successor
Delphi City Attorney Ralph E. Hanna submits a resignation effective when a successor is named. Mayor Roy Clauser announces acceptance and states a new city attorney will be announced shortly. Hanna cites his Democratic senatorial candidacy in White, Carroll and Clinton counties as the reason and will serve until a replacement is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Clauser
Ralph E. Hanna
Hanna
Roy Clauser
Delphi
Indiana
Roy
White, Carroll
Clinton
Democratic -Central Committee
Vandalism Strikes Delphi Home On North Washington
Mr and Mrs John Thompson returned to their Delphi residence at 504 North Washington street Sunday night to find extensive vandalism. Intruders forced a window and dumped butter syrup ink powdered sugar fruit cocktail and other mixtures over walls floors and coverings. Officers Cree and Goyer investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
North Washington Street
Delphi
Cree and
Goyer
Mental Health Drive reports $1773 raised so far
David R. Baum and B. Jesse Zook announce that $1773.00 has been turned in toward the 1956 Mental Health Drive. They urge other workers who have not reported to do so at their earliest convenience to finalize the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Baum
B. Jesse Zook
Sieber Family Vacation in Florida and Sears Visit Local Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sieber and their family are vacationing in Florida. Mrs. Katherine Wilson Sears of New York City is visiting relatives in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Sieber and
Florida
Katherine Wilson Sears
New York City
German Couple Under Church Sponsorship Arrives at Gray Farm
Mr and Mrs Arno Trilus and their eight month old son settle at Virgil Gray farm south of town under Pittsburg Church of the Brethren sponsorship to begin preparation for United States citizenship. They came from Steilerweg Germany where he was a steel worker. Language barriers exist with the Grays who speak no German and the Trilufs no English. Adolph Austerling of Delphi assists with urgent interpretations. The Trilus family has lived at the Gray farm since July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Trilus
United State
Pittsburg
Church of the Brethren
Virgil Gray
Trilus
Steilerweg
Germany
Gray
Triluf
Trilufs
Adolph Austerling
Delphi
Gray Farm
Ten From County Enter Soap Box Derby in Logansport
Ten boys from the county competed in the Carroll Cass Soap Box Derby at Logansport on Wednesday. In Class A Bill Waymire Delphi and Lee Appleton Camden Auto Co sponsors, Richard Evans Flora, Herman Neff Jr Bringhurst, Bill Henderson Delphi, Myron Neff Bringhurst, John Sanderson Delphi. Class B Stanley Evans Flora and Doug Cripe Delphi with sponsors Mann Chevrolet and Walter Clawson Appliance Co respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Bill Waymire
Delphi
Delphi American Legion
Lee Appleton
Camden Auto Company
Richard Evans
Flora
Mann Chevrolet
Herman Neff, Jr
Bringhurst
Bill Henderson
Delphi Lumber Company
Myron Neff
Voorhees Lumber Company
John Sanderson
Gerber Enterprises
Stanley Evans
Doug Cripe
Walter Clawson Appliance
Open Drive-In Custard Stand In Logansport
Jack Brubaker and Bill Day of Logansport lease the frozen custard stand on East Main Street and plan a Sunday opening. They are veterans and will offer sandwiches, frozen custard, and soft drinks at the corner of Main and Dodge Street, just west of the Greenhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brubaker
Bill Day
Logansport
East Main Street
Main
Dodge Street
Guard to Return From Camp McCoy Training
Local National Guard unit finishes a two weeks training at Camp McCoy Wisconsin on Friday. Units depart for home at 6 pm and are expected to arrive back here late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Rossie Dern Critically Ill at Lafayette Hospital
Delphi justice of the peace Rossie Dern is reported critically ill at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a stroke. He has been confined to the hospital and remained in a coma for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie Dern
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Dern
Opposition to Sale of County Home Grows at Meeting
Township trustees and County Welfare Board members debated selling the county home on Tuesday. The Welfare Board urged converting it into a state‑standard nursing home for elderly and infirm welfare recipients, arguing cheaper operation than private facilities and potential relief for overcrowded Logansport hospital beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Welfare Board
Harry Hatton
Welfare Board
Lola Parks
Logansport
Northwest Conference of
The
Methodist Church
Methodists
Nurse Urges Wider Polio Vaccination This Summer
County Health Nurse Esther Gregg urges all eligible to receive the Salk polio vaccine as a preventive measure. An increased vaccine supply allows protecting children from one to nineteen and pregnant women, ahead of the peak polio season in late summer and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State Public Health Service
Esther Gregg
Carroll County
Esther C. Gregg
R. N
German Exchange Student Arrives For Year’s Visit
Camden corresp reports Bernd Gliss a German exchange student will live with the Ralph Replogle family in Camden for the coming year. Sponsored by the C. B. Y. F. of Indiana, he will enroll as a Camden senior. He is among twenty nine German youths spending a year in the United States. His mother is a renowned concert pianist in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Wayne Replogle
Near Camden
New Windsor
Maryland
Bernd Gliss
Ralph Replogle
Indiana
Bernd
Germany
Burrows Student Named to Distinguish Honor Roll
Doris Joan Benner of Burrows is among 72 students on the distinguished honor roll for Terre Haute State Teachers College spring quarter 1956. Benner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Benner, will be a junior next year after graduating from Delphi High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Joan Benner
Burrows
Terre Haute State Teachers College
Benner
Roy Benner
Delphi High School
Drops Suit Dismissed in Carroll Circuit Court
The divorce action Opal versus Joe Pritts was dismissed in Carroll circuit court on the motion of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal
Joe Pritts
Carroll Circuit
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Jim Hargraves
Jim
Hobo Hargraves
Society
Circuit Court
Soil Bank
Gib
Underhill
Alta
Terry Burkholder
Wes
Wesley
Humphrey
Delphi-Deer Creek Township
Hagerstown
Aurora
Whiting
Stumphrey
Indiana University
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Kappa Kappa Psi
Korea
Sixth Army Band
Wesley Todd
Psi Iota Xi
Ed Casassa
DePauw
I. U. Journalism School
I. U. Journalism Institute
Indiana University Department of Journalism
Larry Jones
Gordon Munson
West Lafayette
Jerry Lebo
Winamac
John Schrodt
Indiana High School Press Association
Ned Rule
Carol Kelly
Rensselaer
Gail Liebenthal
Walcott
Hamaling-Cross
Tink Bennett
Legion Convention
Carroll Co. Soil Conservation District
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