Local Hosts and Visiting Families in Summer Travels
Mrs Carrie McMahan of Rochester visited Mr and Mrs Earl Townsend. Mr and Mrs William Bordner with Dr and Mrs S A Rifenburg of West Lafayette are on a motor trip through the South. Mrs Lillie Long visits her sons in South. Mr and Mrs Dick Sheagley and son Scott with Mr and Mrs Dean Sheagley joined Mr and Mrs Robert Bell of Mohawk for Sunday dinner. Ball Hill members meet July 31 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Alice Guy Bosworth to lead and Mrs Roy Long assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomore
Carrie McMahan
Rochester
Earl Townsend
William Bordner
A. Rifenburg
West Lafayette
South
Lillie Long
Dick Sheagley
Scott
Dean Sheagley
Robert Bell
Mohawk
Ball Hill
Alice Guy Bosworth
Roy Long
Earl ‘Townsend
Psychologists Test Humor, Students Laugh Differently
A magazine piece argues humor varies by person and that experts often misjudge what is funny. It notes jokes failing to amuse some students while others laugh at stories deemed not very funny. The writer questions psychologists trying to standardize humor and prefers personal taste.
Weekend Visitors Arrive From Across Indiana
visitors from multiple cities including Redkey Indianapolis Michigan City Chicago and Fort Knox were hosted by local families in a busy weekend social scene. The gatherings included extended family visits with several households hosting relatives and a nephew of Mrs Thompson.
Social Roundup From Radnor and Nearby Towns
Mrs. James Bougher hosts in Radnor as the Kite family and Caroline visit. Several families, including Porter, Lantz, Hefley, and Gilliam, share Sunday gatherings in Rensselaer, Deer Creek, Lafayette, Monticello, and Michigan City with local relatives. A Naval Air Show at Glenview in Chicago drew attendance from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bougher
Clarence Kite
Beatrice Kite
Rensselaer
Caroline
Mark Porter
Eusons
Glenview Air Base
Chicago
Michigan City
Tommy Lantz
Deer Creek
Lawrence Clawson
Leslie Hefley
Charles Hefley
Lafayette
Vern. Gilliam
Kokomo
Lucy Gilliam
George Evelon
Monticello
Clarence Jackson
West Delphi Social Notes Reflect Regional Visits
Mrs. Della Johnson and Mrs. Sarah Abbey of Lafayette visit daughter and son in law Mrs. Bill Brewer and Mr. Brewer. Willard Black from Detroit returns home for a month recovering from an operation. Families from Hayden King and Russiaville gather with Harold Hayden. Mrs. John Hickman and daughter spend Friday in Lafayette. Mrs. Robert Miller and family of Idaville and Bob Dolick of Reynolds join Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson for supper. Relatives from Chattanooga and East St Louis visit Miss Hester Gould. Birthday gathering at Ben Johnson’s home with a family picnic. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson and son Bobbie visit Peru. brother on leave from the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Johnson
Sarah Abbey
Lafayette
Bill Brewer
Brewer
Willard Black
Detroit
Lawrence Hayden
J. R. King
Russiaville
Harold Hayden
John Hickman
Robert Miller
Idaville
Bob Dolick
Reynolds
Charles Johnson
Pansy
Ervin
Floyd Lilly
Beryl Susman
Chattanooga
Tenn
William Gould
East St. Louis
Illinois
Hester Gould
Ben Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Bobbie
Charles Boyer
Peru
Navy
Burlington News Briefs and Upcoming Events
Mr and Mrs James Hall and son return to Albany Oregon after visiting Mr and Mrs William Ridenour. Mrs Lydia Burkhart confined to Memorial hospital with a fractured hip from a fall last Tuesday. Mrs George Thomas remains seriously ill at home. Fred Anderson president of Carroll County Masonic Past Masters Association announces annual fish fry on August 15 at Deer Creek Conservation Club. The Eikenberry Reunion set for July 29 at Flora Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hall
Albany
Oregon
William Ridenour
Lydia Burkhart
Memorial Hospital
George Thomas
Fred Anderson
Carroll County Masonic Past Masters Association
Deer Creek Conservation Club
Flora Park
Indiana State Teachers College announces 1951 52 scholarship winners
Pres. Ralph N They released the list of state, McGregor, special merit, and alumni scholarships for the 1951 52 academic year at Indiana State Teachers College. The state set includes 244 recipients with seven special merit awards. 18 Alumni Association scholarships join six McGregor grants. most awards were decided by July 1. Joyce Skinner of Delphi is named a state scholarship winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Ralph N
McGregor
Indiana State Teachers College
Alumni Association
Indiana
Delphi
Joyce Skinner
Union
Burgards to Move From East Main Home to North Manchester
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burgard and family plan to sell the Dorothy Wingard property on East Main and move to North Manchester where Burgard has accepted new employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burgard
Dorothy Wingard
East Main
North
Manchester
50th Soil Cooperators Highlight Local Conservation Effort
Charles S. Snow of Rock Creek township years a contouring method for corn rows to conserve topsoil in Carroll County. He is part of a neighborhood group aiding farm planning during winter and earning the county’s 50th complete conservation farm plan with Soil Conservation Service assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Com
Borecatok Ganncumeceer Conservation
Carroll County
Chas. S. Snow
Rock Creek Township
Snow
Soil Conservation Service
Ken Pyle
Soil Conservation District
Plummer Sues for Absolute Divorce and Alimony
Marjorie H. Plummer files in Carroll circuit court for absolute divorce from Merrell Plummer. She seeks $5,000 in alimony and custody of two minor children with $35 weekly support. Complaint filed by George Obear cites cruel and inhuman treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie H. Plummer
Carroll Circuit
Merrell Plummer
George Obear
Washington woman seeks absolute divorce from husband
Martha L Williams files suit in Washington Township for absolute divorce from Kenneth W Williams alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married November 18 1943 and separated June 19 this year. She asks custody of a minor daughter. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha L. Williams
Washington Tnp
Kenneth W. Williams
Two Local Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Kenneth Mears and Jack Hammond, both sons of Delphi residents, departed Monday to begin their military induction. A third selectee boarded the case but did not report Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mears
Bert Mears
Jack Hammond
Harry Hammond, Sr
Delphi
Armed Forces
Monay
Two Carroll County 4-H Delegates Attend 1951 Camp
Two Carroll County delegates attended the 1951 State 4-H Camp held July 16 to 20 in Versailles Indiana. Gerald Fry Liberty and Jim Hendryx Burlington are named. one delegate is sponsored by Carroll County Soil Conservation District. Both boys pursue 4-H Conservation projects. The camp program includes tours and trips exploring conservation topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Versailles
Indiana
Gerald Fry
Liberty
Jim Hendryx
Burlington
Carroll County Soil Conservation District
Card of Thanks to Mayo Clinic Supporters
W. O. Pearson thanks friends for cards and messages of cheer received during treatment at the Mayo Clinic and after returning home. The note expresses appreciation for the support and kindness shown during the illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Clinic
W. O. Pearson
Thanks For Support During Ethel’s Hospital Stay
The MaCurdy family expresses heartfelt gratitude for flowers cards and gifts received during Ethel’s hospital stay. Tom also thanks neighbors for help harvesting the crops and support during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Tom
Ethel MaCurdy
Salary claim filed by Miss Galloway and Robertson
Miss Mary Galloway filed suit against Mary Robertson seeking back salary of 200 dollars and 200 dollars in damages plus 100 dollars for attorney fees. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
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Sam Pegs
Columbia
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Joe Cook
Dwight Beard
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Indianapolis
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Jesse Koble
Bill Fetterhoff
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Ray Thompson
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