Delphi Signage and National Politics Spur Civic and Party Debate
A Delphi reader laments faded town signs and urges funds to replace them, while commentary from Drew Pearson and Drew Pearson’s Merry-Go-Round highlights Charlie Halleck’s rise, industry ties, and presidential backing amid a tense national political climate. The Indianapolis Times voices demand for calmer Congress and a focused post convention return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Halleck
Philadelphia
Drew Pearson
Mail Box memories and Delphi social notes mix
A nostalgic Missive details Delphi residents and guests recalling Eunice Smith’s breakfast party with springs delivered mid event. Mary Sample from Arcata praises the Mail Box. readers swap stories of high society hats, Delphi High School alumni, and local Democrat tea chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Noland Fitzgerald
Split
Mindwell
Mary Sample
Arcata
California
Mindwell Jose
Mary
Tam Ian
Citizen
Tom McCormick
Arthur McDowell
Arthur
Kansas City
M.C. W
Tom
Eunice Smith
Althom
Eunice
Kent
Ohio
Josephine
Long Beach
Calif
Tucson
Ariz
Logansport
Delphi
Indiana
Eva Smock Braden
Florence Guthrie Blue
Estella Gardner Norris
Mary Davies
Delphi High School
Copper Cliff
Ontario
Democrat
Camden
Jones
Smith
Lily Dache
Josephi
Beverly Hills
Frederick
Lily Cade
Six From Carroll County Earn Purdue Degrees
Six Carroll County students received degrees at Purdue University during the 88th Commencement in the Hall of Music on Sunday afternoon June 13. About 1500 graduates completed work for the semester ending June 12. The Carroll County honorees were Russell C. Miller Jr. and Jack Killion both B S mechanical engineering, Ross Anderson B S Forestry, Robert J Eastman Burlington B S chemical engineering, and Mr Killion now residing in Rochester after living in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Purdue University
Russell C. Miller, Jr
Jack Killion
Ross Anderson
Robert J. Eastman
Burlington
Killion
Delphi
Rochester
Mindwell column notes long career milestone for Cartwright Ives
The column snippet marks Ss Josephine Cartwright Ives receiving her 50th year certificate and references a 55 year graduation, with a brief aside about saving space for Myron and a playful remark about another piece. The tone suggests a local society column celebrating long service and friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Cartwright Ives
Myron
Mindwell
Notice of Estate Settlement in Carroll County
Notice from Carroll County Indiana that the estate of Deane H. Adams late of Carroll County is to be settled. Layton Claire Adams is named Administrator with Obear & Obear attorneys for the administrator. Dated June 1, 1948.
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Mary Sample
Deane H. Adams
Carroll County
Indiana
Layton Claire Adams
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