Delphi Parks Introduce Meter System and Poems From Local Columns
Delphi begins a new era with parking meters in force from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays as installation proceeds by Robert Roskuski company. The issue includes a mother’s poem for the class of 1950, notes on Dr C C Crampton’s fiftieth anniversary and a humorous account of a raccoon raiding a garbage can at the Bowen addition.
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Delphi
Robert Roskuski Conmerintier
Main Street
Forrest Sprague
Bowen
Forrest
Mr. Coon
Death of B. B. Jackson 66 car dealer
Benjamin Butler Jackson 66 a prominent local auto dealer and Purdue graduate died at St. Elizabeth hospital after heart disease. He co owned Jackson Morrison Studebaker Agency and was active in Mason ic Lodge Rotary Archery Old Settlers Century Club founder. He leaves widow Hattie Neff two daughters and siblings. funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in Jackson funeral home.
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Benjamin Butler
Jackson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fred Morrison
Jackson-Morrison Studebaker
Masonic Lodge
Rotary
Archery
Sociation of
Indiana
Old Settlers’ Association
Century Club
Carroll County
Purdue University
Delphi
Kingman County
Kansas
James
Ida (McCain) Jackson
Hattie Neff
Joseph Milner
Birmingham
Alabama
Harry Schuene
Indianapolis
Brian Jackson
Tocanmier
Walter Neff
Levi Jackson
Logansport
Jackson Funeral Home
Winamac
IOOF
Indiana Pioneers to Attend Fifth Hoosier Historical Institute
Members of the Society of Indiana Pioneers join the fifth Hoosier Historical Institute June 3 4 near Delphi Lafayette and Crawfordsville. Dr Ross F Lockridge Jr will direct sessions with speakers from Delphi Purdue and Franklin County. Bus transportation from Indianapolis departs 7 30 a m Saturday returns 5 30 p m Sunday with public programs and visits to Tippecanoe battlefield Prophet s Rock Spurs Defeat site and the Lew Wallace Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Society of Indiana Pioneers
Fifth
Hoosier Historical Institute
Delphi
Crawfordsville
Ross F. Lockridge
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Canal
Delphi Country Club
Pyrmont
Wild Cat Creek
Tippecanoe
Prophet’s Rock
Robert Bradshaw
Alameda McCullough
Tippecanoe County
Paul Seehausen
State Department of Education
Milford Anness
Metamora
Howard H. Peckham
Indiana Historical Bureau
Henry F. Schricker
Tippecanoe County Historical Museum
Milligan Park Club
Henry S. Lane
Theodore Gronert
Wabash College
Lew Wallace
Senator Anness
Franklin County
Interties
County Teachers Hired for Schools Across Camden and Flora
County Superintendent J C Yonker announces new hires in county schools. Mrs Lewis Kent from Delphi will teach in Camden grade school, Melvin Stephens of Plymouth becomes Camden Vocational Arts teacher, Violet Dyson moves from Camden to first grade at Flora replacing Margaret Julien, Garth Johnson from Camden takes fourth grade at Flora, Elmer Huffer named principal of the Carson school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Yonker
Lewis Kent
Delphi
Camden
Melvin Stephens
Plymouth
Violet Dyson
Flora
Margaret Julien
Garth Johnson
Elmer Huffer
Eri
Carson Ool
Purdue Graduate Hired For Soil Job In County
Carroll County Soil Conservation Committee announces Kenneth Pyle of Marshall Indiana will serve as technician. He begins June 15 with offices in the courthouse and holds an agricultural engineering degree from Purdue. He previously worked for the Federal Soil Conservation Commission and is attending a conservation technician course in Coshocton Ohio. Committee members include Charles Thompson Miles Martin Enos Berkshire Taylor Fouts and Levi Furst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Charles Thompson
Cutler
Miles Martin
Camden
Enos Berkshire
Rockfield
Taylor Fouts
Deer Creek
Levi Furst
Tippecanoe Township
Mrs Mary Haugh and Son Richard Visit Indianapolis
Mrs Mary Haugh and her son Richard spent time in Indianapolis in what appears to be a social or family outing, with no additional events or affiliations noted.
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Mary Haugh
Richard
Indianapolis
Bowman couple set for vacation to Tower Minnesota
Mr and Mrs John Bowman plan a Saturday departure for a vacation trip to Tower Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowman
Tower
Minnesota
Delphi High School to graduate 1950 class tonight
Fifty nine seniors will receive diplomas at 8 p m in the Delphi Armory. Ball State College professor Joseph Wagner will deliver the commencement address and Olaf K. will award the diplomas. Pictured seniors include Don Enoch Richard Brown Silas Ward Buddy Holloway Jack Peters and many others with several not pictured.
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Delphi High School
Delphi
Joseph
Wagner
Ball State
Olaf K
Don En
Coincidentals and politics in a small town social week
Mindwell C Wilson notes a postcard week of socials with stories of a balloon mishap and coincidental life moments. She recalls Fourth of July antics, local political figures, and a trip to Indianapolis visiting Republican officials, with reflections on community ties and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindwell C. Wilson
Successful Poppy Sale Nets $221 for Charity
Mrs. Florence Hoshaw and Mrs. Pauline Staeffer chaired the annual Poppy Sale held last Saturday. The event raised $221.00 from the sale of pop pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hoshaw
Pauline Staeffer
Arraignment Set For John Elisha Lawson on Charge
John Elisha Lawson, 47, is to be arraigned in Carroll circuit court this morning on a charge of the matter noted as ea ery. Lawson, sought on multiple county warrants for bad checks, was in custody since his Tuesday arrest and has been held in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Eo
Forth
Mahlon Kerlin
Delphi
J. C. Yunker
Seree
Jane Lamb
Agnes Moulden Todd
Greenfield High School
Henry B
Marie County
Hancock County
Crow-Chapman-Crow
Tilden
Lake Freeman
White County
Carroll
Quaint County
State Republican Committee
Claypool
Indianapolis
Mabel Sites Fraser
Bill
Herbert Hill
Republican Party
Butler University
John Elisha Lawson
Carroll Circuit
Lawson
Funds Kept for Seven Boys to Scout Jamboree Fare
Seven local boys will attend the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge from June 26 to July 9 after a two day stop in Washington. The group includes Bobbie Moore Duane Johnson Lewis Lear John Hanna John Crone Jr Jimmie Goff and Eddie Wagoner. Funds totaling 840 were donated by Psi Iota Xi Tri Kappa American Legion Moose IOOF and the Rotary Club to cover travel and camp costs.
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Valley Forge
Washington, D. C
Delphi
Bobbie Moore
Duane Jonson
Lewis Lear
John Hanna
John Crone, Jr
Jimmie Goff
Eddie Ee “Wagoner
Goff
Logansport
Rochester
Psi Iota Xi
Tri Kappa
American Legion
Moose
IOOF
Rotary Club
Dr and Mrs Crampton to Observe Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
The couple will host a fiftieth anniversary reception with guests including Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Creek of Lafayette and Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson of Delphi. Leone Fisher, Mrs. Creek, is a cousin of Mrs. Crampton, and Mrs. Wilson is the doctor’s sister. Additional helpers include Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanNatta and Delphi physicians’ wives. Mrs. George O. Cartwright of Delphi will play piano during the afternoon.
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C. ‘Cc. Crampton
Herbert Creek
Lafayette
Henry B. Wilson
Delphi
George O. Cartwright
Allen Smith Wedding Set at Radnor Methodist
The Radnor Methodist church hosts a June 4 wedding at 7 p.m. est as Betty Allen of Bringhurst wed Russell Smith of Delphi. Attendants include Betty's sister-in-law Mrs Charles Allen of Delphi and Faye Smith of Clinton County with a reception in the church parlors.
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Allen-Smith
Radnor Methodist Church
Betty Allen
Noah Alen
Route 1
Bringhurst
Russell Smith
Delphi
de Smith
Clinton Coun
Mrrs
Charles Allen
Ee Faye Smith
Clinton County
Haas Widner nuptials announced in Monticello
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Patricia Haas of Monticello and Charles Widner of Delphi. They exchanged vows Monday afternoon at Vane Baptist Church in Monticello with Rev. Robert Ross performing the single ring ceremony. Widner is the son of Mr and Mrs James Widner of Delphi. The couple will reside here.
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Haas-Widner
Patricia Haas
Monticello
Charles Widner
Delphi
Vane Baptist Church
Robert Ross
Widner
James Widner
Brother Dies Rites Scheduled for August Hoffman
Phil Hoffman of Delphi was notified Wednesday morning of the death of his brother August Hoffman who died at his home. Mr. Hoffman will be held Thursday for rites.
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Phil Hoffman
Delphi
August Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Landis Elected President of Delphi Lions Club
Robert Landis of Landis Equipment Company was chosen president at Delphi Lions Club inaugural meeting held at Roth Park Hotel. Forty five residents signed the charter. club to meet first and third Wednesdays, with initial regular session June 7 at Delphi County Club. Charter members include Albert Burkle Charles Campbell Manson Campbell Ward Cassell and many others. officers named Morris Clem Ralph Hanna Paul Welker Wayne Talbert Forrest Sprague Frank Pitch and others.
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Robert’ Landis
Landis Equipment Company
Delphi Lion’s Club
Roth Park
Delphi County Club
Landis
Morris Clem
Ralph Hanna
Everett Cunningham
John C. Curry
Ernest L. Davis
Clement W. Duckwall
Frank C. Fitch
William Freeman
Delmar Gilmore
Robert V. Graham
Robert S. Hall
Ralph E. Hanna
Robertl. Hanna
Harry Hatton
Earl Hyman
Harry Kumb
Robert Landis
Joe Loy
Dr. L. C. Lucas
Homer A. Myers
Robert B. Moore
Fred Morrison
John R. Mount
Edrie Parks
Jesse E. Patrick
Harold Patton
William Politz
Robert Quinn
Jack Roth
John Roth
Otto Schmidt
Forrest Sprague
Harold ‘Talbert
Wayne Talbert
Dr. W. Wagoner
W.S. Weaver
Paul Welker
Woodrow Whiteman
Gearpld
Clawson Si
Lion’s Sar
Return to Indiana family seeks return from Little Rock
The Return to Indiana family who have been living in Little Rock Arkansas pursue relocation back home as Mr. faces unsettled housing and employment concerns, with relatives weighing options for resettlement and reunion plans.
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Indiana
Little Rock
Arkansas
Minister Clarence Less to Speak at Local Methodist Service
Rev. Clarence Less of Terre Haute son of Mrs. Jessie Love land of Delphi will be the guest minister at the local Methodist church. He is known for his preaching in regional gatherings and will deliver the sermon during the upcoming service.
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Hattie Shanklin
Forrest Ayres
Bringhurst
Bringhurst Methodist Church
Shanklin
Clarence Less
Terre Haute
Jessie Loveland
Delphi
Delphi Forms IMSU School Team Uniforms Prepared
Delphi enters IMSU school with Paul Johnson buying team uniforms and local groups supplying equipment. Team roster includes Weaver Wallace Crone Jackson Hitchock Wingard Hindebrandt Crosby Myers Schiang Johnston Johnson Starkey. Summer schedule lists games from June 4 to July 30 at various locations.
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Paul Johnson
Ford
Legion Post
W. Tashtion
Stockwell
Pine Village
W. Lafayette
Rochester
Otterbein
W. Lebanon
Gas Company Sale Planned to Central States Inc
A local gas company, previously owned by Indiana Michigan Light and Power, will be sold to Central States Inc. A Public Service Commission of Indiana hearing on the sale is scheduled for Monday June 26. Offices of the new firm are expected to be in a downtown building after approval.
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Bale
She Okme Company
Indiana and Michigan Light and Power Coma One
Central Statesmpany
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Indiana Service Corporation
Indiana Michigan
Public Sen
Act c
E Gas Uted
Lutherans Select Young Minister For Delphi Church
Edgar Doering of Hamma Divinity School Springfield Ohio has been selected to serve as student pastor of the Delphi Lutheran Church during the summer months. The appointment comes from Hamma Divinity School and the Delphi congregation seeks to engage a young minister for the seasonal assignment.
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Delphi
Edgar Doering
Hamma Divinity School
Springfield
Ohio
Stuent
Delphi Lutheren
Arrests in Flora Case Mention Deputy Involvement
Brief notice reports Wayne Voorhees of Bridghurst being arrested in Flora with deputy involvement noted. Details are unclear due to damaged text but identify an arrest case and local law enforcement.
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Flora Wayne Voorhees
Bridghurst
Flora
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C. C. Crampton
Country Club
Crampton
Indiana Medical Society
Sane Lee
B. B Jackson
B. B. Jackson
Indiana Pioneers
Purdue
Don Huff
Lois Kite
Darrell Zinn
Barbara Stankard
Berdina Reagan
Mary Alice Carrier
Max Wallace
R. Bob Kerker
Jack Jackson
Jackie Macke
Marilyn McCormick
Jack Carney
Marvin Pettitt
Harold Huch
Bentley Yates
Willie T. Yates
Mindwell
Granddad
Grant
James French
Mrs. Crampton
NEW Lions Club
F. E
Rue
Aubrey H. Potter
Imsu School
Central States, Inc
Fo Hy Hamma
Divinity
Sae Keke A Ee UN
Episcopal
Dick Hoagland
Poser Ager Agg
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