Bank fire tests town's resolve and basement loss noted
Fire Chief Mount notes the Bank fire spared the building but lost the basement due to dense smoke. The volunteer department faced crowd-voiced criticism and scarce gas masks as firefighters battled the blaze. Community gratitude follows the department’s perseverance in containing the fire to the bank basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mount
Bank
IOOF
Bank Building
Union Bank and Trust Company
Dick the Bruiser to wrestle for children in Monticello
Dick Afflis known as Dick the Bruiser will appear at Monticello high school gym on Tuesday night June 14 at 8 30 for a charity match benefiting the White County Council for Retarded Children. The card also lists Joe Blanchard Boris Volkoff Nicoli Volkoff Johnnie Weaver and Dick Steinborn with tickets at Wynkoop Pharmacy in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick the Bruiser
Dick Afflis
Monticello
White County Council
Joe Blanchard
Boris and
Nicoli Volkoff
Johnnie Weaver
Dick Steinborn
Wynkoop Pharmacy
Delphi
Bus maintenance contracts awarded to Sinclair and McCain
Delphi-Deer Creek township school buses will be serviced under maintenance contracts awarded at the Tuesday night board meeting. Downing Sinclair and Charles P. McCain received the awards for the upkeep and servicing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi-Deer Creek Township
Downing Sinclair
Charles P. McCain
Estate sale report of 23 acres to the Greenwalts
John McManus as administrator for Albert Hail reports the sale of 23 acres of real estate to Mr and Mrs John Greenwalt Jr. The transaction completes the estate disposal and records the transfer of property to the buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McManus
Albert Hail
John Greenwalt
WIFE DESERTION CHARGES FILED IN CARROLL CIRCUIT COURT
The State of Indiana filed wife desertion charges in Carroll circuit court against Allen Joseph in AMdetwe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carroll
Allen Joseph
Summer Play Program to Start Monday
The summer recreation program, announced by Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry, opens registration at the high school gym and runs morning activities at Riley Park starting June 18. The program includes baseball leagues for ages 8–12 and 13–15, daily arts and games, a new junior fitness test with certificates, weight training, a weekly swimming party, and girls swim instruction July 25–29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Eikenberry
Tony Berto
Mary Lou Parks
Susan Johnson
Riley Park
Columbian
Park
Lafayette
Jack Belshaw
Camp Tecumseh
Tom Breitweiser
Delphi Lions Club
Indiana University Hosts High School Science Institute
David Lee Peterson R R J Del phi and Bobby Jay Smail Burrows among 120 students chosen from over 400 applicants for IU June 19 to July 2 program. They will observe lectures and perform lab and field work under IU scientists. NSF funds the project. About 40 may stay for six weeks in a research participation program with stipend room and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lee Peterson
Delphi
Bobby Jay Smail
Burrows
Indiana University
I. U
National Science Foundation
Paul Klinge
I.A
Phillip Fordyce
Oak Park
Iil
Frances Gourley
LaPorte High School
Free Golf Lessons For Youth At Local Country Club
Beginning June 21 Jack Goslee, the local pro, offers free six week golf lessons for boys and girls aged 8 to 17 at the country club. Sessions split by age groups 8–11 12–14 and 14–17 with weekly Tuesday meetings. Enrollment through the pro shop LO 4-3441.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Goslee
Carroll County Council to Elect Harley Mummert Successor
Carroll County council meets Thursday morning at 109 am in the county commission room to elect a successor to the late Harley Mummert who served on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Council
County Commission
G Toom
Harley Mummert
Triplet Daughters Born at Memorial to Flora Family
Triplet girls Linda Sue Mary Lou and Betty Ann were born at Memorial hospital in Lo Sansport to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Flora joining a family of eight. Linda weighed 4 pounds 4 ounces, Mary Lou 4 pounds 6 ounces and Betty Ann 4 pounds 6? ounces. All three remained in incubator for protection from drafts and were reported doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Lo Sansport
Lloyd Flora
Flora
Linda Sue
Mary Lou
Betty Ann
Linda
Owasco School to Close in Consolidation Plan
Rossville Consolidated School District announces 1930 61 reorganizations closing the Owasco grade school. Grades 1 4 remain in each township while Pyrmont hosts Clay township grades 1 4. Grades 5 6 at Oweh Elementary. grades 7 12 at Rossville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Clinton County
Clay Township
Carroll County
Owasco
Pyrmont
Oweh
Mary Finley
Margaret L. Burkle
Albert Canine
Florence Dunk
Mabel Catron
Troy Fox
Dinty Johnson Set to Graduate From Northwestern Medical
Dinty Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Myron J Johnson of Delphi will graduate June 13 from Northwestern University Medical School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R- V
Dinty) Johnson
Myron J. Johnson
Delphi
Northwestern University Medical
Delphi youths win Purdue high distinction honors
Marvin B. Lodde of Delphi and Douglas C. McCain, both graduates from Purdue, earned the degree of Bachelor of Science with the honor of graduating with highest distinction. The awards go to the top 10 percent of engineering and other degree recipients with a strong scholastic index. Lodde is the son of Mrs. Joseph Maxwell of Delphi and McCain is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin B. Lodde
Joseph Maxwell
Route 1
Delphi
Purdue University
Lodde
Douglas C. McCain
McCain
Tom McCain
Purdue
Flora Chapter Pledges $300 to Health Drive
The Flora Chapter of Psi Iota Xi pledges $300 to the Health drive benefiting La Fayette hospitals. The sorority will pay in three installments of $100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Chapter
Psi Iota Xi
Health
Lafayette Hospitals
Flora Sorority
Mystery Farm Victory Trophy Text
Frances Britton and Mrs. Jack Stoner were the first to correctly identify the mystery farm puzzle. The ribbon and recognition were presented by the local garden club, celebrating accuracy in the community guessing game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Britton
Jack Stoner
Delphi Woman's Club Celebrates 41st Anniversary
The Delphi Woman's Club marked its 41st anniversary with a luncheon at the Methodist church attended by 64 members and guests. Past presidents, including two charter members, were honored, along with tributes to L H Smith and Mary Cochrane. Entertainment featured performances by Mary Helen Abbott Carolyn Verrill and Jackie Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Marion Moyer
Brackenridge
W. H. Bradshaw
Robert VanNatta
L. H. Smith
van Natta
C. T. Amick
O. P. Man
B. B.mayhill
George McCain
Wattson McCormick
Charles Raber
Margaret Limp
George Wagoner
Henry Eaton
L. H
Clarence McKinley
Mary Cochrane
Robert Wood
Grover Kite
Purdue University commencement honors 1600 graduates
Approximately 1,600 students completed work this semester and received degrees at Purdue University commencement in Elliott Hall. Dr. Frederick L. Hovde delivered the address and conferred degrees. Carroll County candidates included Camden’s Robert L. Hendrix, master of science in education. Delphi’s Nancy Jean Hall, Marvin B. Lodde, and Douglas C. McCain with bachelor and master degrees. Flora’s George E. Allen earned a bachelor of science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Edward C. Elliott
Frederick L. Hovde
Purdue
Carroll County
Camden
Robert L. Hendrix
Delphi
Nancy Jean Hall
Marvin B. Lodde
Douglas C. McCain
George E. Allen
E. Main St
Youth Hurt In Auto Accident Near Adams School
Robert M. Clark 16 of Burnettsville was hospitalized at Memorial Logansport after a one car crash Saturday night one mile north of Adams School. He lost control on loose gravel, ran into a ditch, struck two trees, and tore down seven rods of fence. He sustained a concussion back and left shoulder injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Clark
Burnettsville
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Adams School
Tom Pitstick
Women of the Moose Chapter Night Election
The Women of the Moose plan a Thursday meeting to conduct Chapter night activities and elect officers. Members will gather for the session and vote on leadership positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Wanted Parents and Spectators to Attend All Little League Ball
A notice invites parents and spectators to attend all Little League baseball events, urging community support and involvement for junior players and team activities.
Kilmer Peterson Engagement to Wed Next Spring
Mr and Mrs E R Kilmer of route 4 Monticello announce the engagement of their daughter Marlene Diana Kilmer to Robert Peterson son of Mr and Mrs George Peterson of Adams township A spring wedding is planned Miss Kilmer is a Buffalo high school graduate now employed as a secretary for the White County Prosecutor Mr Peterson is a Burnettsville high school graduate and a farmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram T. Crosby
Delphi
Helen Jane
Indianapolis
Gilbert A. Churchill, Jr
Churchills
North Parkside Avenue
Chicago
St. Joseph's Church
Miss Crosby
Indiana Business College
National Cash Register Co
School of Mechanical Engineering
Purdue
Indiana University
Ceneee Technical Institute
Kansasity
A. W. Rader
Camden
Route 1
Willie Mae
Ronald Lee Bechdolt
William Sailors
Logansport
Paul Bechdolt
Camden High School
E. S. Emerson
DVM
Greer Tree
E. R. Kilmer
Route 4
Monticello
Marlene Diana
Robert Peterson
George Peterson
Adams Township
Miss Kilmer
Buffalo High School
White County
Peterson
Burnettsville High School
Car Tractor Crash Report Near Deer Involving Dr Fern Cook
A vehicle driven by Dr Fern Cook route 1 Camden and a tractor with a corn planter collided near Deer. Frye received minor injuries and was cited for reckless driving by Trooper Pitstick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cook
Route 1
Camden
Fred R. Frye
Frye
Cook
Pitstick
Ranger Inc in Delphi Put Up For Sale by Stockholders
Stockholders at the Armory voted to authorize the board to pursue a sale after a Midwest farm equipment maker took a 60 day option on Ranger Inc. A $10,000 downpayment was paid with the balance due on exercise of the option. The buyer seeks anonymity. The local factory likely remains, and the IH trucks dealership was sold to Don Garrison of Flora. The purchase price was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger, Inc
Delphi
Armory
Midwest
Ranger
International Harvester
Don Garrison
Flora
West Delphi
County Audits Distribution of School Funds This Week
County Auditor J Dewey Zinn completed preliminary work on the June tax distribution and sent the papers to the State Auditor for approval. After approval, checks will be written to corporate units and county wide 25 cent school tuition levy funds will be distributed based on average daily attendance among townships, with listed amounts for each township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dewey Zinn
Adams Two
Stinebaugh 50th Anniversary Observance Planned in West Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Virgil R Stinebaugh celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at 801 Hayes Street West Lafayette on Sunday June 12 from 2 to 5 pm No formal invitations. They were married June 1 1910 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania by Rev Kerns both teachers in Carroll County schools later rural mail carrier Battle Ground and now residents of West Lafayette for three years. They have a son Ernest Howard and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil R. Stinebaugh
Hayes Street
West Lafayette
Stinebaugh
Virginia Julius
Delphia
Kerns
Carroll County
Battle Ground
Stinebaughs
Ernest Howard Stinebaugh
Galesburg
K OFC Elects Officer Slate for 1960 61 Term
The Delphi Council Knights of Columbus met Tuesday night and elected John Price Grand Knight for 1960 61. Other officers chosen include Leonard Brouilette deputy grand knight James A Clifford chancellor Orville Fife financial secretary Henry Rozhon treasurer Hayes Guckien advocate Robert Delaney warden Carlyle Whistler inside guard William Coomey outside guard and trustees Robert Coomey Jim Wehlage Lawrence Sturgeon. Price outlined plans to contact prospective new members and expand council activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Council
Knights of Columbus
John Price
Leonard Brouilette
James A. Clifford
Orville Fife
Henry Rozhon
Hayes Guckien
Robert Delaney
Carlyle Whistler
William Coomey
Robert Coomey
Jim Wehlage
Lawrence Sturgeon
Price
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New
Carroll Consolidated School
Bill
Alice Coomey
Mrs. Coomey
Father Boccard
R. E
Eve) Davidson
Portales
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University
National Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary
Jesse Patrick
Hillcrest
Construction Associates
Marvin Lodde
Doug McCain
Sara Jane
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Northwestern
Dinty
Jerry
Quantico
Virginia
The
Marines
Steven
Mike
San Jose College
California
Peterson, Small
Council
Memorial
Dinty Johnson
BR. V. Johnson School
Dr. Johnson
DePauw
Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital
Mystery Farm
David Peterson
John Peterson
Bob Small
Jay Small
Mike Bradshaw
Charles Bradshaw
American Legion
Rotary
Lions Club
Bloomington
Delphi Womans Club
America
Catherine Schemerdon Brackenridge
Fred Craven Smith
Ica
Kilmer - Peterson
Virgil Stinebaugh
K Ofc
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