Neon signs spark dispute over office canopy and interference
Neighbors praised the new neon display until a fault in one sign caused radio interference. Ernie Sylvester of the Radio Shop identified the faulty unit after neighbors complained. The shop replaced the sign and the area returned to normal. A separate note describes a cheese company salesman winning $80 then $600 in on-site poker games at a convention, with fellow executives urging him to join again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Sylvester
Ernie
Land deal leads to highway right of way offer near Logansport
A salesman paid 600 toward a 6000 plus land purchase near Logansport. The State Highway Commission then offered 6000 for a right of way through the same property, a concession that did not greatly affect the seller's land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
State Highway Commission
Alumni Celebrate Long-Ago Grads At Depauw University
Mrs. Wason of Delphi and her sisters attended alumni festivities at Depauw University in Greencastle. They were honored as graduates, with certificates noting 55, 50, 58, and 51 years since graduation for four women. Mrs. Bowen accompanied them from Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wason
Delphi
James A. Shirk
Syracuse
New York
Josephine Ives
John Best
Depauw University
Wason
Shirk
Best
Greencastle
Charles Bowen
Champaign
Illinois
Ives
Owl Slaughters Chickens After Open Door Incident
Morning visit to the chicken house reveals 270 head remaining from 300 with 30 hens killed by a hoot owl. The door was left open due to heat, allowing the predator entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloe Shaffer
Shrouder House
Plane lands in countryside during honeymoon flight
Mr and Mrs Herbert Jervis of near Cutler report a plane alighting in their field this week. They found a newly married couple Mr and Mrs Bush of Louisville Kentucky had been flying to their honeymoon when the plane ran out of gas and landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Jervis
Near
Cutler
Mrs. Bush
Louisville
County Auditor Prepares June Tax Distribution Totals
County Auditor Russell Hart announces June tax distribution totaling 461391.43 dollars. The spring collection is reported as 80968.17 dollars to be allocated to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Harter
Two Receive Burns In Oil Explosion At Delphi Plant
Bernard Schmitter of Delphi and D H Palmer of Cincinnati were burned at Delphi Body Works last Thursday afternoon when an oil refiner they were testing exploded. They were taken to St Elizabeth hospital and are improving. Schmitter suffered burns to hands arms knees and feet while Palmar burns were less serious. Origin of the explosion is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Schmitter
Delphi
D.H. Palmer
Cincinnati
Ohio
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Schmitter
Palmer
New Priest Appointed for St Joseph Parish Delphi
Rev Joseph Suelzer of Ft Wayne is assigned to St Joseph parish Delphi replacing Rev C C McGrath who has served seven months as substitute after Rev Paul Anderson’s retirement. Suelzer will take up duties next Wednesday as announced by Bishop John Joseph Bennett Lafayette Diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Suelzer
Ft. Wayne
St. Joseph
Delphi
John Joseph Bennett
Lafayette
Suelzer
C. C. McGrath
Paul Anderson
Ross Anderson Accepts Chicago Production Engineer Post
Ross Anderson of Delphi will depart June 25 for Chicago to take a production engineer role with General Box Company. He earned a forestry degree at Purdue Sunday and will work for several months in each of the firm’s 28 plants. His wife Genevieve Vianco is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vianco of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Anderson
Delphi
Chicago
General Box Company
Anderson
Purdue University
Genevieve Vianco
John Vianco
Harvey Weaver Enters Western Michigan College as Freshman
Harvey Weaver, recently discharged from the Army, has been admitted to Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo. He will begin as a freshman student in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Weaver
Western Michigan College
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Robert V. Johnson Selected for Indiana Music Clinic
Dinty Johnson travels from Delphi to Bloomington for seven days at Indiana University Music Clinic for advanced high school students and teachers. Clinic overseen by C. L. Kingsbury with a final concert at University Hall featuring all state band orchestra and chorus. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Myron J Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert V
Dinty) Johnson
Bloomington
Indiana University
C. L. Kingsbury
University Hall of Music
Dinty
Myron J. Johnson
Delphi
Flubs Fall Twice in Local Softball League Action
The Flubs lost 17 to 5 to the Undertakers on Wednesday as Powell, Hayden, and Thompson starred for the winners. The Bedbugs beat the Browns 7-2 with Baldwin homering. In a 10-8 thriller the Undertakers edged the Bedbugs while the Browns routed the Flubs 28-3. Andrews and Powell each had three hits for the Undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flubs
Undertakers
Powell
J. Hayden
Thompson
Bedbugs
Browns
Baldwin
Hitchcock
Andrews
Redbugs
Wingard
Bowen
Hildebrandt
I. Undertakers
Tennis Court Ready for Public Use at Deer Creek Park
Elmer McCall the city recreation director announced the Deer Creek Park tennis court has been recon ditioned with new lining and a hung net and is now open to local players for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
McCall
Deer Creek Park
Delphi Boys to Camp at Tecumseh Next Week
Six Delphi boys have signed up for Camp Tecumseh second period starting June 29 and ending July 4. Others from Delphi may register this week. Delphi campers will join youths from Frankfort Lafayette Gary Michigan City and Anderson at the YMCA run camp with periods filled by different groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Tecumseh
Delphi
Frankfort
Lafayette
Gary
Michigan City
Hubert Schmitter
Charles Kerlin, Jr
William and
Charles Hargraves
Circus to stage two night stand in Delphi
The Serles Brothers circus and Wild West Show presents a two night stand in Delphi starting Tuesday June 22 with a repeat performance Wednesday June 23. The program features 20 acts including trapeze artists trained dogs horses mules ponies knife throwers and clowns. The Merrell grounds north of the Menon Depot are leased for the event with no side shows. Admission charges will be popular with circus fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serles Brothers Circus
Delphi
Merrell
Menon Depot
Clarence Zartman Sued Twice Over Deer Creek Auto Crash
Two friendly suits for damages were filed in Carroll circuit court this week against Clarence Zartman, a Deer Creek township farmer. Meador sought $500 and Wagoner $200 after a January ice skid near Delphi involving Meador’s car and Zartman’s vehicle. Bishop and Lane represented the plaintiffs, Hanna and Hanna defended Zartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit
Clarence Zartman
Deer Creek Township
Delphi
Zartman
Ivan C. Meador
Rossville
Meador
Paul C. Meador
Keith L. Wagoner
Bishop
Lane
Hanna
Two Embalming Students Leave for Indianapolis School
Joe Trobaugh and Robert Stankard, both of Delphi, depart Monday to enroll at the Indiana School of Embalming in Indianapolis. Trobaugh has worked for Carroll County Beverage Co. for years, recently Army discharged, and completed a semester at Indiana University extension school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Trobaugh
Robert Stankard
Delphi
Indianapolis
Indiana School of Embalming
Trobaugh
Carroll County Beverage Co
Indiana University Extension School
Delph i man arrested after Saturday night knife fight
A melee near the Carroll county courthouse left two men stabbed and three officers hurt. Osta Leo Pruitt of Delphi attacked Kenny Dukes amid a scuffle with Robert Pearson and Raymond High. Pruitt was restrained and faces assault with intent to commit a felony charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Court House
Pearson Sales Company
Osta Leo Pruitt
Delphi
Ben’s
Kenny Dukes
Pruitt
State Farm
Dukes
Homer Brennaman
Armont
Brennaman
Jack Dempsey
Dubes
Pearson
Robert Pearson
Raymond High
High
Ers Clawson
Goyer
Clawson
Sanford Allen
New Ford to be Shown Here Friday
The first showing of the 1949 Ford in Delphi will be Friday morning, says local Ford dealer Paul Johnson. He notes new standards of beauty comfort economy and performance place the 1949 Fords ahead in the low priced field and invites all in the trading area to see the car Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Paul Johnson
Ford
Johnson
National Guard unit seeks more enlistments here
Local Indiana National Guard unit invites men to enlist, noting exemptions under a proposed draft law being considered by Congress. Lt. Haines says eligibility requires joining before the law takes effect, with three year terms and longevity pay for veterans. The unit lists officers and numerous privates and sergeants, inviting interested men to contact St. Haines at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Congress
Haines
Indiana National Guard
Army
Navy
Marine
Alfred H. Abner
Charles L., Combs
Richard L. Cope
Corley E. Craig
Merle Cree
Richard L. Downing
Cecil E. Drink
Robert L. Foster
Lester Goin
Robert Graham, Jr
Carl L. Haines
Harold Hammond
John A. Hawn
Albert C. Hayden
Pvts
William._L. Heath
John L. Hickman
Ray F. Hildebrand
David E
June Brides Feature Week Of Weddings In Community
Two weddings highlighted: Betty Coghill to Ralph Wolf at Monticello parsonage with reception at the Crook home. Marilou Rodenbeck to Joseph Carey at North Methodist church Indianapolis with Lake James trip and plans to reside in Bloomington. Groom attends Indiana University. bride also an IU alumna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake James
East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington
Indiana University
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
I. U
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Burbage Robbins Tie in Delphi Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs F W Knight of Rockfield announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann Burbage to Robert Wayne Robbins son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Robbins of route 3 Delphi. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev A Freeman at 3 pm Tuesday June 15 in Delphi Presbyterian Church. Patricia is a Rockfield High School graduate class 1947 and works at Timberlakes Gift Shop in Logansport. Robert is a 1943 Delphi graduate and a farmer. They will reside on a farm east of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orliff Coghill
R. 3
Lafayette
Betty
Ralph Wolf
Ed Wolf
Route 3
Meyer A. Madsen
Monticello Christian Parsonage
Paul Crook
Delphi
Buck Creek High School
Crooks
Burbage-Robbins
F. W. Knight
Rockfield
Patricia Ann Burbage
Robert Wayne Robbins
Arthur Robbins
Es A. Freeman
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Rockfield High School
Timberlakes
Logansport
SMITH-BURKHARDT JUNE BRIDES AT ST MARYS CATHEDRAL Lafay
A June wedding notice lists SMITH and BURKHARDT tied in marriage at St Marys Cathedral in Lafay with plans announced for their ceremony and reception details.
Schricker Named State Democratic Ticket Leader at Convention
Former Governor Henry F. Schricker was chosen to head the Indiana Democratic ticket, defeating Harry F. McClain 1029 to 354. John Watkins won the Lieutenant Governor nomination, while FP. Shirley Walcox captured state treasurer. Several incumbents were nominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Schricker
Schricker
Harry F. McClain
Carroll
Benton
Cass
Fulton
McClain
John Watkins
Bloomfield
Walter Mybeck
Crown Point
Mybeck
Watkins
James M. Propst
Supreme Court
Paul G. Jasper
Warren W. Martin
E. Leroy Wiltrout
Dean E. Walker
Eudora Kelley
Ralph Hanna
Carroll County
Ruth Brewer Howell
Numerous Business Changes Announced in Delphi
Several transactions unfold in Delphi this week with some completed and others pending. Cripe Motor Sales leases remaining half of Ratcliff building. Homer Cripe plans expansion. Mrs. Sue Justice buys Mrs. Cunnington’s Delphinium Drive In stake and shifts hours to 4 to 11 daily except Monday. Rockfield Elevator’s Earl Hubbard negotiating to sell Reliable Coal Co. Campbell Tin Shop buyers eyed. Campbells retain Culligan Soft Water Service. AAA moves from courthouse to Sieberl building basement with Market street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Cripe
Charles Campbell
Manson Campbell
Campbell Tin
Franklin Street
Market Street
Purdue Honors Dr Willfred B Young With Honorary Degree
Dr Willfred B Young dean of the Connecticut State College in Storrs received an honorary Doctor of Agriculture at Purdue Universitys 88th commencement last Sunday. He is an uncle of Mrs Foster Haines of Delphi and a native of the Frankfort area. A reception in Lafayette Sunday afternoon hosted by Mrs C A Young honored him and Mrs Haines helped as a hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willfred B. Young
Connecticut State College
Storrs
Conn
Purdue University
Young
Foster Haines
Delphi
Frankfort
C. A. Young
Lafayette
Delphi High Sharks to Host Flora Independents Thursday Night
Delphi High School softball team meets Flora Independents under lights at Deer Creek Park tonight at 8 p.m. Coach Elmer McCall lists players Dick Cowdin John Zartman Tom Ives Don Pauley Leonard Brummett John Hawn Doug Hatton Bill Randle Bob Graham Bud Weidner Forrest Brehmer Donnie Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Flora Independents
Deer Creek Park
Delphi
Elmer McCall
City Recreation Leader
Dick Cowdin
John Zartman
Tom Ives
Don Pauley
Leonard Brummett
John Hawn
Doug Hatton
Bill Randle
Bob Graham
Bud Weidner
Forrest Brehmer
Donnie Holmes
Matilda Quinn Trust Petition Filed in Carroll Circuit Court
Matilda O. Quinn of Bringhurst petitions Carroll Circuit Court to establish the Matilda O. Quinn Trust. G. H. Haines of Flora has qualified as trustee. A bond of 15500 dollars was furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Quinn
Matilda O. Quinn
Bringhurst
Carroll Circuit Court
Deaths of Mrs.June Coghill and Mrs.Alice Presho
Mrs June Coghill 63 of Logansport died in a two car wreck on State Road 15 near Silver Lake while en route to a weekend party. The car skidded behind a truck and was struck broadside by a southbound vehicle driven by Marcus Kline of Silver Lake. Funeral rites were held in Logansport with burial in Rockfield cemetery. Mrs Alice Presho 83 of Flora died at St Joseph hospital ten days after her son Jesse’s death. She fractured a hip in April and was widow of Eli Presho. Funeral rites were at Leiter Funeral Home Flora with burial at Maple Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Coghill
Sinnett Coghill
Logansport
Rockfield
Silver Lake
Coghill
Marcus Kline
Kline
Thomas and
Belle (Wilson) Beale
George Beale
Delphi
Alice Presho
Alice F. Presho
Flora
St. Joseph Hospital
Jesse
Mrs Clara Clark 75 Dies at Kokomo Home
Mrs Clara Clark aged 75 of Flora died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Kenneth Crook’s home in Kokomo where she had lived since illness began months ago. Born in Camden she married Albert M. Clark in 1890. he died in 1921. She was a Brethren church member. Surviving daughter Camden and son Scott preceded her in death. Funeral rites and burial were in Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Clark
Flora
Kenneth Crook
Kokomo
Camden
Albert M. Clark
Brethren Church
Scott
Infant Michael C. Martin Dies in Kokomo Hospital
Michael Craig Martin the four month old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Martin of Logansport formerly Flora died Saturday afternoon in St Joseph hospital Kokomo He is survived by his parents and a brother Richard Burial took place in Flora cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael C. Martin
Michael Craig Martin
Richard Martin
Logansport
Flora
St. Joseph Hospital
Kokomo
Richard
Flora Cemetery
Bridgeport Man Visits Father and Friends in Delphi
Bill Stewart of Bridgeport Connecticut spent several hours in Delphi on Wednesday visiting his father Charles Stewart and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stewart
Bridgeport
Conn
Delphi
Charles Stewart
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Main Street
Standard Oil Company
Wildcat Creek
Highway 75
Bert Potts
J. R. Cooper
H. G. Oakes
Adm
George Stevenson
C. E. Vogelsang
H. D. Hartman
State Road 25
Wabash R.R
Public Roads Adm
ST. Joseph Parish
Robert V. Johnson
Indiana Music Clinic
Tecumseh
Circus
Leo Pruitt
Coghill-Wolf
Gretchen Ann Moffitt
Frank L. Rodenbeck
Teddy Tavender
Gas City
Betty Shockley
Miss Tavender
Gayne McLaughlin
Monticello
Frank J. Rodenbeck
Dick Grantham
Arthur King
Swayzee
Mary Weidner
William Weidner
South Delphi
Indiana State Teachers College
Terre Haute
Miss Weidner
Honolulu
William B. Kinney
Captain Kinney
Islands
Purdue
W. B. Young
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