Main Street Memoir Highlights Delphi News And Plans
Local schools plan September expansion adding a third first grade class and two new teachers. Carroll County officials pursue Indiana extradition for Clarence Huggins after Governor Green’s schedule delays. World War II memorial framing advances. dedication soon. Moose club involvement. Delphi earns state merit certificate for 1945 safety record. Local researcher Gilbert Bailey notes volunteer information sharing and detailed veteran data. Republican delegates signal independent convention stance. small town sign see Rug For Sale. Main Street gains parking signs and bright yellow curbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohammed
Carroll County
Robert B. Moore
Wattson C. McCormick
State of Indiana
Clarence Huggins
Chicago
Huggins
Green
Illinois
Delphi
Springfield
Singing Convention Set at Burlington Church
The Carroll County Singing Convention will hold an interdenominational afternoon service at Burlington Christian Church on Sunday, June 9 at 2 30 p m. The public is invited to participate and each church is asked to send a representative with a musical number for the program.
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Carroll County
Burlington Christian Church
Local Youths in Snivelys Orchestra at Lake James
Dick Smith son of Judge William B Smith and Gerald Quinn son of Mrs Troy Quinn of Delphi are members of Snivelys orchestra with a 10 day engagement at Lake James in northern Indiana. They are talented saxophone players and have played with the orchestra for months. After Lake James the band will play several other engagements during the summer. Gerald is in this year’s graduating class and Dick will graduate in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Smith
Judge
William B. Smith
Gerald Quinn
Troy Quinn
Delphi
Snively
Lake James
Indiana
Gerald
Fatal Collision Claims Life of Logan Man at Burrows
Joseph S. Osborn 49 of Logansport and former Idaville resident was killed instantly in a two car crash at a Burrows area intersection. Thomas Cole 37 of rural Frankfort. Ea Walker 27 of Camden. Frederick Harmond 19 of Burrows. and Cole’s passenger were seriously injured. Osborn’s son Dickie 13 suffered head injuries. Osborn’s wife had died in a 1943 crash near Lafayette. Funeral services held in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Osborn
Logansport
Idaville
Burrows
Osborn
Thomas Cole
Frankfort
Dickie
Cole
Ea Walker
Route Two
Camden
Frederick Harmond
Harmon
Cole Auto
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Osborne
T Scott Farmyard
Mr. Osborn
Charles
Cass County
Baker
Lucille Osborn
Lafayette
Wildcat Bridge
Obituary of Joseph Bohm 1857 193? Flora farmer
Joseph Bohm 89 retired farmer died Tuesday morning at Kennedy Nursing Home Flora after a long illness. Born May 14 1857 in Germany son of Frederick and Elizabeth Bohm married Elizabeth Beard March 27 1884 she died 1937. Survived by three nieces Mrs Homer Hiffley Mrs Ora Gochenour and Mrs Albert White. Final rites Thursday at Lester Funeral Home Flora conducted by Reverend John W Barkley with Reverend F H Collier assisting. Burial Maple Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bohm
Kennedy
Flora
Germany
Frederick
Elizabeth Ashen Bohm
Elizabeth Beard
Flora Ethodist Church
Homer Hiffley
Ora Gochenour
Rossville
Albert White
Kokomo
Lester Funeral Home
John W. Barkley
F. H. Collier
Maple Lawn Cemetery
Charles Padgett Rites Held After Paralytic Stroke
Charles Padgett 73 died Monday at the county infirmary after a paralytic stroke. Born February 16, 1878 in Danville Illinois, he was a retired railway worker. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Blythe funeral home with burial at Morning Heights cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Padgett
Danville
Illinois
Blythe Funeral Home
Morning Heights
Death of Harry B. Swaim in Logansport Hospital
Harry B. Swaim aged 39 died Wednesday afternoon at the State hospital in Logansport after ten years as a patient. Born February 16, 1907 in Ran mor he was the son of William and Mary Battery Swaim. He was a member of the Christian church. Continued on Page Eight.
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Harry B. Swaim
Carroll County
State
Logansport
Ranmor
William and Mary
Battery
Minor accident cited in $15,750 court action
In Carroll circuit court, separate suits name In-Service Corporation of Delphi and Dan Hufford as co-defendants in actions filed by Mr. and Mrs. Louis De Fabis of Indianapolis. Mrs. De Fabis claims injuries including a fractured rib and internal injuries from a crash near Pittsburgh on May 22. He seeks damages for sacral sprain. Another action by Frank Liebert seeks venue change in a damage suit against Paul Johnson and Flora G. Bradshaw. Divorce and cruelty allegations are also noted in unrelated filings.
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Corporation of
Delphi
Dan Hufford
Louis DeFabis
Indianapolis
Carroll
Ernest Malcolm
DeFabis
Hufford
Indiana Service Corporaion
Pittsburgh
DeFabis Auto
Frank Liebert
Paul Johnson
Flora G. Bradshaw
Knights of Columbus elect officers in annual meeting
C J McGreevey was named grand knight at the Knights of Columbus annual election in Offhe of C. The retiring officers Orville Fife and George Vianco remain in finance and treasurer roles. Newly elected include Robert Delaney as chancellor Robert Coomey recorder Leo Provo lecturer Joe Coomey advocate James Clifford warden illian inside guard Art Coomey. Reports from the recent state convention in Richmond were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McGreevey
Indiana Service Corporation
Knights of Columbus
Orm der
Orville Fife
George Vianco
Bis
Robert Delaney
Robert Coomey
Leo Provo
Joe Coomey
James Clifford
Illian
Art Coomey
Anly
Order
The
Richmond
Ninety Children Enrolled in Pittsburg Bible School
Mrs John Laprad reports ninety local children enrolled in a Bible School at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren running through next week. Other instructors include Mrs Dean Crip e Mrs James Kenworthy Mrs Bay Eis Mrs Ted Lucas and Mrs Effie Kland Father Simeon Schmidt former pastor St Joseph church was a guest of Delphi friends on Memorial Day.
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John Laprad
Pittsburg Church of the Brethern
Dean Cripe
James Kenworthy
Bay] Eis
Ted Lucas
Effie Kland
Simeon Schmidt
St. Joseph Church
Delphi Friends
Gish to Graduate from Indiana University Medical School Track
Howard Gish son of Floyd and Mrs Gish of near Delphi will graduate from Indiana University on Sunday June 23 and receive a B S degree. He will enter IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis next fall after being named to the distinguished student lists all four years and receiving a State Scholarship for two semesters. During summer months he serves as recreation director at Logansport State Hospital.
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Howard
The
University
Indiana University
Logansport State Hospital
National Old Order Church Holds Conference at Noah Skiles Farm
Delegates from the Old Order German Baptist Church gather at the Noah Skiles farm near Rossville for a four day national conference. Arrangements faced lumber shortages met by local efforts, meals will be provided by Rossville church groups, and lumber from the event will be auctioned after. The gathering is expected to set attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference OF Old Order Church
Noah Skiles Farm
Noah Skiles
Rossville
Old Order German Baptist Church
J. W. Skiles
Skiles
National Democratic Committee Officials To Be Honored Sunday
National Democratic Committee members will visit Indianapolis June 9 and 10 for receptions and meetings with candidates and local party leaders. Attending from this county are Mrs. Margaret A. Afflis, Guy Coplen, Orval Shock, and Mrs. John Rowe. National representatives include Robert Nacy, Oscar Ewing, George Killian, Sam ONeal, and Mrs. Charles W. Tillett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Indianapolis
Margaret A. Afflis
Congress
Guy Coplen
Camden
Orval Shock
Carroll County
Democratic
John Rowe
Claypool
National Committee
Robert Nacy
Robert Hannegan
Oscar Ewing
George Killian
Sam O’neal
Charles W. Tillett
Small Pox Warning From Indiana Health Division
A notice from the Division of Communicable Diseases of the Indiana State Board of Health warns of a new small pox strain brought by returning servicemen from the Orient. The disease is spreading eastward with an estimated 18 percent death rate. Citizens are urged to vaccinate and consult physicians, emphasizing individual responsibility in stopping the outbreak.
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Division of Communicableiseases
Indiana State Board of Health
Orient
Carroll County Churches Observe Children's Day Sunday
Carroll county churches will observe Children's Day on Sunday June 9 with programs featuring children. Participating churches include Hickory Grove Burrows Delphi Christian Delphi Presbyterian Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Pyrmont United Brethren Delph i Presbyterian and Burrows Christian. Mt. Pisgah program at 830 p m will feature a God is Love slide series and various pageant performances by many children. The Oesterlen Orphans Home in Springfield Ohio will receive the offering.
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Carroll County
Hickory Grove Church
Burrows, Christian Church
Delphi Christian
Delphi Presbyterian
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Pyrmont United Brethren
Deer Creek
D.S.T
Moses
Jesus
the Good Shepherd
Wayne Downham
Gene Knight
Maurice and
Lloyd
Robeson
Michael Fiedler
Lois
Carolyn Downham
Jerry
Diana Dietz
Phyllis ‘Huston
Jane Rice
Cathryn
Emma Frances Dietz
Richard Fiedler
Earlene Shriver
Patricia Downham
Mary Louise Yeakley
Patty
Joan Jones
Sue Starkey
Marilyn
Hubert "“McNulty
Rita and
Co. W. Dietz
Suzanne Fiedler
Robert Downham
Lee Wayne Yeakley
Pauline Robeson
Helen Huston
Charlene Robeson
Hazel Yeakley
Oesterlen Lutheranan Orphans
Springfield
Ohio
Delphi Christian Church
Howard Jenkins
Delphi Christian” Church
Geneva Hawkins
Phyllis Ayres
Jimmie Ferrier
Theophile
Richard Raderstorff
Rev
Jenkins
Loren Ayres
Herman Theophile
William Walters
Pyrmont
Fred Shhultheis
Edna Clymer
Reed Gushwa
Hickory Grove
Virginia Delaney
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Burrows Christian Church
John A. Stover
Veterans urged to apply for VA education eligibility
Carroll county veterans planning to attend school next fall should apply for their certificates of eligibility once. VA officials advised to avoid last minute delays. Obtain VA Form 1950 at 214 Post Office Building Lafayette.
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Carroll County
Veterans’ Administration
Lafayette
4-H Club Leaders to Meet Friday at Flora
Carroll County 4-H Club junior leaders will gather at the Flora Community Building Friday evening June 7 at 8 p m DST. A full program is planned with ice breakers movies discussion of junior leadership problems and election of officers for 1946. Refreshments will be served.
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Carroll County
4-H Club
Flora
McCall Announces Schedule For Boys Softball League
Elmer McCall recreation director calls all girls to meet at Deer Creek park Delphi on Friday at 2 p.m. for a practice as the six high school teams Cubs Coolies Hookworms Butterfingers White Sox Marble Sharpeners compile the league. The schedule lists June games with dates and times and the plan to announce full league plans next week.
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Elmer McCall
Deer Creek Park
Delphi
Cubs
Coolies
Hookworms
Utterfingers
White Sox
Marble Sharpeners
Jimmy Hayden
Bob Graham
John Zartman
Dick Hatton
Frank Hildebrand
McCall
Buttterfingers
Butterfingers
Marble _ Sharpeners
County Board Approves Bible Study for 3rd and 4th Graders
Carroll county will add a regular Bible study for third and fourth grade students starting next autumn. The County Council of Churches will hire and pay a qualified teacher to travel to townships, with about twenty five churches already members and more helping fund the position. Florence Bowman was re appointed county attendance officer with a substantial salary increase. The board chose to hold the August meeting at a Lake Freeman cottage with an all day session and picnic.
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Carroll County
County Council of Churches
Board of Education
J. C. Yonker
Council of Churches
Bowman
Florence Bowman
Lake Freeman
Dinner At Yeoman School Honors Returned Veterans
Yeoman and Jefferson township residents gather at the Yeoman school building on Sunday June 9 for a homecoming dinner honoring returned veterans. Dinner served at 1 p m with a program to follow. Citizens of the Yeoman community sponsor the event and invite all to participate bringing a well filled basket.
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Yeoman
Jefferson Township
Local Cancer Control Fund Drive Totals in Carroll County
Mrs. Robert VanNatta reports Carroll county residents donated 1815 to the Cancer Control Fund Drive conducted by Tri Kappa Delphi and township home economics clubs. Township sums include Adams 12.92, Plora 213.00, Delphi 261.86, Monroe 110.00, Deer Creek 72.75, Jefferson 145.65, Jackson 146.15, Liberty 51.00, Clay 50.30, Rock Creek 71.76, Tippecanoe 74.86, Democrat 134.57, Washington 85.55.
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Robert VanNatta
Delphi
Carroll County
Tri Kappa Sorority
Iby
Adams
Ray Coble
Plora
Charles Draper
Tri Kappa
Monroe
Russell Oyler
Deer Creek
John Rowe
Jefferson Township
Claude Cowger
Jackson Township
Ella Dillon
Charles Sanderson
Liverty
Cecilia Cook
Clay Township
Walter Barnhart
Rock. Creek
Richard * Wysong
Ippecance
Dalé. Maxwell
Democrat Township
Ruth. Draper Bowman
Loman
Washington Township
Jonroe Meade
Pittsburg Woman Attends Washington Church Confab
Mrs. Anna Cripe left for Washington state to serve as a delegate of the Pittsburg Brethren church at the National Convention of Brethren Churches. She will stay two months visiting friends and relatives and traveled with Rev. John Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Cripe
State of Washington
Pittsburg
Pearson and Collins visit relatives in Tipton on Sunday
Mr and Mrs William Pearson and Fred Collins were in Tipton Sunday visiting Collins brother and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pearson
Fred. Collins
Tipton
Polio Committee Dinner Meeting Set for Lafayette Hotel
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis officers and chapter groups join county and city health officials nurses and welfare workers for a sectional poliomyelitis preparedness program at the Fowler Hotel Lafayette on Monday June 10. Dinner at 6 30 p m program to start 7 30 p m Reservations to Mrs George F Bees West Lafayette in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
County Medical Society
Welfare Department
Fowler Hotel
Lafayette
Carroll
Benton
Clinton
Fountain
Jasper
Montgomery
Newton
Tippecanoe
Warren
White
Dimmer
George F. Bees
Wests Lafayette
Joe “Yunker
Sale Calendar for Ray Tarkington Farm and Auctions
A historical sale calendar notes auctions near Kokomo with Ray Tarkington 28 acre farm location 6 1 2 miles north of Kokomo and June dates including Saturday June 15 with Leonard Crume auctioning Jessee Roach Estate goods and June 12 sale by Sally Shigley and Ray Booth for Mrs Frank S Girard household goods. Additional entries list Spyville and Rivette auctioneers with June 8 events.
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Ray Tarkington
Kokomo
Leonard Crume
Jessee Roach
Sooone
Mile West Church
Sally Shigley
Franklin
Delphi
Ray Booth
Frank S. Girard
Spyville
Rivette
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Mildred Margowski
Court House
H. G Wills
Jecerson High School
Loyal Order of the Moose
Delphi Moose
Mr. Wills
Committee On Public Safety
Gilbert Bailey
Citizen
Gil
Gile
Tom’ McCormick
Toni
Jenner
Margowski Arug Shore
Main Street
Burlington Church
Logansport Orchestra
Logan
Taylor Julien
Masonic Cemetery
Julien
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Grimm Funeral Home
Harry
Swaim
DA Hufford
Indianapolis Party
Se Presho
Filst
Millie E. Presho
Bessie J. Conklin Sterrett
C. Order
Howard Gish
National Democratic Committee
Ytician
Carroll Churches
Yeoman School
Washington Church
Lafayette Hotel
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