Weekend social roundup near Monon and Freeman Lake
Patton, Miss Thyrza Henry, Miss Ella Stover visited Mrs. Carl Metz on Saturday. Many families from Rensselaer, Goodland, Yeoman and Monticello attended gatherings at Ponce's Place and the lake. Purdue commencement noted with Lowell Wayne Austin joining Weirton Steel July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thyrza Henry
Ella Stover
Carl Metz
Don Roth
Monon
Wilbur Brady
Delcie Dee
Rensselaer
Brady
Fannie Curtis
Frank Arthur
Ponce’s Place
Ray Prue
Chester Boekma
Goodland
Fred Gaumer
Harry Overly
Yeoman
Pearl Ballard
Lawrence Fry
Clark Diener
Baby
Monticello
Eugene Weaver
Delphi
Donald Fites
Elain
Iss Mary McMillian
West Lafayette
Lake
Pat. Gingrich
Constance Fry
LaPorte
Earl Reynolds
Harvey Dilling
Richard and
Betty
Oak Grove
Alfred Lilly
Jerry
Robert Burke
Donnie and
Kay
Burke
Ralph Coffing
Macy
Mr. Burke
Frank Robbins
Ft. Wayne
Julia Curtis
Mary Devering
Helen Steward
Indianapolis
Curtis Cottage
Lake Freeman
Stanley Stahl
Maryland
Weirton Steel Co
Weirton
West Virginia
Fred Schock
Letters to the Editor Flora Indiana on Security Loan
A June 12 1948 letter from Ora F Shiraz in Flora Indiana urges Carroll County residents to buy United States bonds. It outlines a security loan drive with 300000 goal, 117495 sold by June 1 and 182505 left. The author warns against complacency and calls for investment to support peace and national debt management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Indiana
Carroll County
USA
Treasury Dept
United States
Ora F. Shiraz
Golf Course Sees Busy Weekend at Delphi Club
Delphi Country Club caretaker Stewart Welker reported 48 golfers and 25 visitors played last Sunday. He noted considerable activity midweek with Menon officials visiting for a round robin event and Monday afternoon rounds continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Welker
Delphi Country Club
Welker
Judge hears contested divorce in Car roll circuit court
Judge William B. Smith presided Wednesday over the divorce action Elsie versus Walter Lod s in Car roll circuit court. The case originated from a change of venue from Tippecanoe county and ruling was set for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Smith
Carroll Circuit Court
Elsie
Walter Lods
Tippecanoe County
Barbers of Carroll County Set Friday Fish Fry Meeting
The Barbers of Carroll County plan a Friday night meeting in Pittsburg to organize and discuss increases in haircut prices to 75 cents and shares rising to 50 cents. The gathering will also serve as the group’s organizational meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Pittsburg
Graduate Leaves for Marine Training
A 1948 Delphi high school graduate Boy Sheets of Ockley departed Wednesday for Parris Island North Carolina to begin boot training with the U S Marine Corps. Pittsburg Bible School Graduation Exercise The Pittsburg Church of the Brethren Bible School will hold its program and exhibit at the school house in Pittsburg Friday night June 18 at 8 p m. The public is invited to attend. Teenagers Will Meet Friday Afternoon All community boys between 10 and 13 inclusive are asked to meet at Deer Creek Park Friday afternoon June 18 at 3 p m to form softball teams. Mrs Carl McDonald of near Monticello formerly of Delphi entered St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette Tuesday night and underwent a second major operation Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Sheets of
Pittsburg
Bible School
Church of the Brethren Bible School
Deer Creek
Elmer McCall
Carl McDonald
Monticello
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Ette
Elaine Smith
Waldo E. Smith
Peru
Charles J. Burkhardt
O. Edward Burkhardt
Thomas O. Heiland
Mary Ellen Clawson
James Metzger
William Clawson
Roger Newhart
Leo Hession
James Neubauer
Purdue Union
Christian Church Service and Camps Highlight Local Notices
Pastor Howard G. Jenkins leads a Sunday program with Bible School Worship and a baptismal service to close the day. The Pioneer Class picnic occurs Sunday afternoon by the creek east of Delphi. Gwendolyn Ferrier and Carolyn Isaacs prepare for Intermedi ate Camp in Winona Lake in June 2025.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Howard G. Jenkins
Ralph Reagan
Delphi
Gwendolyn Ferrier
Carolyn Isaacs
Chicago
Winona Lake
Bethany
Indianapolis
Carroll County
Country Club
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
June brides brides across Indiana venues
Multiple wedding notices across Delphi Lafayette Flora and Burlington highlight marriages of Elaine Smith and Charles Burkhardt, Dena Scott and Bud Kesling, and Mary Lee Ratcliff and Carrol Stout. Details include ceremony venues, attired attendants, music, receptions, and future residences.
Notice of Additional Appropriations in Tippecanoe Township
Taxpayers in Tippecanoe Township Carroll County Indiana are notified that the Township Trustee will hold a hearing at 7 30 PM on July 6 1948 at the Trustee office to consider several additional appropriations for special school funds to cover unexpected repair and equipment costs. The final enacted amounts will be referred to the State Board of Tax Commissioners with a further hearing to follow in Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Township
Carroll County
Indiana
USMCS
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Notice of Bus Driver Contract Let for Tippecanoe Township
Trustees and Advisory Board of Tippecanoe Township Carroll County Indiana announce a public contract negotiation for a school bus driver on route 1. Bids open July 6 1948 at 7 30 PM CDT and continue daily until award for a three year term 1948 1951. Bid details and required bond health certificate and insurance are on file for inspection. The board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe
Carroll County
Indiana
Trustee and Advisory Board
Tunpecanoe Township
Richard Shonk to Study in Mexico City
Richard Shonk, son of Mr and Mrs Orval Shonk of Bringhurst, will study in Mexico City at the Escula de Verano Summer School of the National University of Mexico. After the term ends in August he returns to Manchester College to complete his senior year as a modern language major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shonk
Mexico
Orval Shonk
Bringhurst
Mexico City
Escuela de Verano
National University of Mexico
Manchester College
Jefferson 4 H Club Hold Fifth Regular Meeting
The Jefferson townhip 4 H Club met at Yeo man school on June 8 for its fifth regular gathering. Members answered roll by years in 4 H work. Delores Cain, Thelma Davis, Faye Harley and Eileen Clawson demonstrated cake and table setting topics. Shirley Nicewander reported. Joy Lybrook hosted a Delphi Sub Delts party for senior members with gifts and cards. Joan Bradshaw and Betty Jo McCarty won bridge prizes. Eileen Clawson June Newell Joyce Norris assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonian
Jefferson Townhip
Yeoman
Delores Cain
Thelma Davis
Faye Harley
Eileen Clawson
Shirley Nicewander
Joy Lybrook
Delphi
Joan Bradshaw
Betty Jo McCarty
June Newell
Joyce Norris
Philadelphia visitors visit Mrs. Luther McCain
Mrs Grace Colladay and her daughter Mrs Edgar Hoag arrive in Philadelphia to visit Mrs Luther McCain and her two grandchildren Teddy and Susan during their trip from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Colladay
Edgar Hoag
Teddy
Susan
Philadelphia
Colladay
Luther McCain
Sheriff Serves on State Committee in Bloomington
Sheriff Sanford Allen, a member of the Legislative Committee of the Indiana Sheriffs Association, attended an afternoon and evening meeting of the committee in Bloomington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Allen
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association
Bloomington
Delphi Woman Sees Chicago's Merchandise Mart Tour
Miss Adah B. Smith of Delphi visited Chicago and toured the Merchandise Mart, then the world’s largest commercial building, which had been closed to public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah B. Smith
Delphi
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Flora hires and declines: Millner resigns as coach appointee
William Millner who accepted the Flora Parks and school athletic director post two weeks ago has resigned to take the Elkhart coaching job succeeding John Longfellow. Hoye Mussellman has not named a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
William “Bill” Millner
Flora Parks and School
Elkhart
John Longfellow
Hoye Mussellman
Rummage Sale At Court House Assembly Room
Psi Iota Xi Sorority announces a rummage sale on Saturday June 26 in the Assembly Room of the Court House from 9 to 5. Proceeds benefit sorority activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
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Tom Mills
Dean Mills
Adams Township
Albuquerque
New Mexico
The
Kokomo, Indiana
Cunnington
Elphinium
Mrs
Sue Justice
State Farm Insurance
D’s
Morris W. Clem
Barbers
Coronado
Gamble’s
Robert Hedde, Jr
Camden
June Sink
Naomi Flora
Flora High School
E. E. Landis Company
Kesling
Camden High School
Butler University
Stephanotis
Mrs. Ratcliff
Mrs. Stout
Wilbert Kenrick
Emil DeVinney
Leonard Reid
Walton
Martin Patterson
Clarence Shields
William Ayres
Burlington
Iwnship
Snack Shack
Roper
America
Walter Glawson
Delphi, Indiana
General Electric
Arizona
Singer
Pittsburg O. P
Robert Lank
Harve Hoshaw
Florence Hoshaw
Selles Bros
Wild West Show
Merrill’s Circus
Monon Depot
Philgas
Herb Smith
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