Auto Plate Buyers Flood County License Bureau
Ruth Brewer Howell reports that 4 377 county auto owners bought regulation plates 51 bought special number plates and 965 truck owners purchased 1949 tags. The last issued plate numbers range from 739 001 to 1743 378 for autos and T 143 101 to T 143 064 for trucks. Carroll county's treasury improves as taxes paid for 1949 by Feb 28 amounting to 4940 20 with 98 percent paid by plate purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brewer Howell
Carroll County
Charles L. Bell
Local Red Cross drive brings bicycle for fundraiser
Mrs Howele announced new office hours 9 to 4:30 daily except Wednesday 9 to noon Wednesday. Wayne Norris reports how Red Cross aid arrived Saturday when Jesse Patrick appointed Frank Armstrong township chair, gifting a bicycle for drive travel after his accident. Frank returned to work and will use a car for soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Norris
Yeoman
the Citizen
Red Cross
Jesse Patrick
Frank Armstrong
Jefferson Township
Frank
Lafayette
Pat
Flora Fans set for bonfire as Sectional Journey fails
Supporters arranged a large bonfire to celebrate Flora’s Sectional Journey victory but the win did not materialize on Saturday night. Fans removed the debris quickly and quietly after the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Boxing gloves vanish at local high school
A burst of glove theft hits the community with 35 pairs missing from the high school this week. Four pairs were returned after police were called, leaving the rest unaccounted as officers investigate the incident.
State Senator Roy Conrad Enjoys Outdoors and Cow Moo Horn
The Indianapolis column notes State Senator Roy Conrad who represents Carroll White and Clinton counties in the legislature adores the outdoors. He has outfitted his Cadillac with a horn that sounds like a cow’s moo, which the columnist says fools even the cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Conrad
Carroll
White
Clinton
Indianapolis
New Goat Fence Law Sees Support From Neighbors
Neighbors urged enforcement of a new state rule on fenced goats as Billy McCain faced a trespassing incident. Last Thursday a large Billy goat stood on his porch admiring its reflection in the storm door and would have entered Bill’s home if police hadn’t intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy McCain
Bill
Rockfield Style Show next Wednesday at church
Rockfield Home Economics Club invites the public to a style show next Wednesday evening at Rockfield Presbyterian Church. Flora scouts notes from Logansport sectional Saturday night are in question if given to Camden mentor Albert Verrill. Ben Widner’s place displays a new sign as Indiana-Michigan Power removes its neon sign Wednesday. Camden fans have absorbed 575 regional tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Flora
Logansport
Albert Verrill
Camden
Ben Widner
Indiana-Michigan Power Company
Quotable Quote by Clinton Wagoner on Dewey Loss
Mishawaka journalist Clinton Wagoner, formerly of Delphi, contends that Dewey failed to secure sufficient votes and therefore was not elected. He emphasizes the voting shortage as the decisive factor in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Wagoner
Mishawaka
Delphi
Dewey
Rain and Shine class party date at Delphi church
Members of the Rain and Shine class from Delphi Methodist Church plan a 7 30 PM gathering on Tuesday March 8 at Mrs Ames Spring home. Helpers Mrs Paul Ashba and Mrs George Beale will assist the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Methodist Church
Ames Spring
Paul Ashba
George Beale
Principal Speaker Set for Purdue District Meeting
J C Yunker county superintendent of schools will be the principal speaker at a district meeting of county attendance officers held Friday afternoon at Purdue. The event brings together officials to discuss school attendance issues and district policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Yunker
Purdue
Skru Ball Benefit Night At Delphi Armory
Delphi high school band hosts a skru ball event at the Delphi Armory Monday at 7 00 p m Proceeds fund travel to contests. The program includes a hockey match Psi Iota Xi sorority versus Girls Athletic Association and a senior boys faculty intramural basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Delphi
Psi Iota Xi
Girls’ Athletic Association
Two Car Wreck Injures Donald Lesh in Indiana Wreck
Donald Lesh twenty of route one Camden sustained knee injuries when his 1947 Ford collided with Richard McCain's 1948 truck at State Road 18 Gravel Hill schoolhouse road intersection. Deputy Sparkey Carey investigated the crash. Damages were estimated at 190 dollars for the truck and 328 dollars for Lesh's car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lesh
Route 1
Camden
Richard McCain
Flora
Sparkey Carey
Lesh
Shaeffer Couple and Roach to Attend Louisville Tourney
Mrs Lee Shaeffer Mrs Carl Shaeffer Bobby Roach and Darrell Zinn will travel to Louisville Kentucky today for sessions of the Southeastern Conference Basketball tournament The University of Alabama with Carl Lee Shaeffer faces Tulane in an opening tilt The group will return to Delphi after the tournament ends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shaeffer
Carl L. Shaeffer
Bobby Roach
Darrell Zinn
Louisville
Kentucky
Carl Lee Shaeffer
University of Alabama
Tulane
Pocketbook Recovered At Delphi Court House Rest Room
The pocketbook lost in the ladies’ room of the Delphi courthouse has been recovered and returned to the owner Mrs Norman Heckman of Lafayette. Sheriff Sanford confirms the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Delphi
Norman Heckman
Lafayette
Sheriff Sanford All
March of Dimes Drive Ends With Total of 1408
Carroll county's March of Dimes drive by the Psi Iota Xi sorority ended with a reported total of 1408.53 raised in the annual campaign. Co chairs Mrs. Asa Cohee and Mrs. Harold Vaughan noted expenses of 58.67 for drive containers. Delphi's 511.67 led donations with Adams 30.20 and Monroe township 259.75 among many listed sub totals. Funds were turned over to the Carroll County Infantile Paralysis Committee and the drive was described as highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Psi Iota Xi
Asa Cohee
Harold Vaughan
Delphi
Adams
Burlington
Cutler
Yeoman
Pittsburg
Madison Township
Monroe Township
Owasco
Pyrmont
Carson School
Burrows
Carrollton
Rockfield
Deer Creek Township
Camden
Carroll County Infantile Paralysis Committee
Burrows Fox Hunters Plan Fish Fry and Entertainment
The Burrows Rockfield Fox Hunters announce an annual fish fry and entertainment set for Saturday evening March 5 at 6 pm in the Burrows community building. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrows Fox Hunters
Burrows-Rockfield
Fox Hunters
Burrows
Government Class Attends Indiana Legislature Session
A high school government class led by instructor Norm an Ebrite travels to Indianapolis to observe sessions of the Indiana Legislature. Eighteen members participate in the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ebrite
Indianapolis
Indiana Legislature
Barber Herbert Hunt Joins Hoshaw Shop on Market Street
Herbert Hunt of Buffalo starts work as a barber at the Hoshaw Barber Shop in the Ratcliff building on Market Street. He began duties Monday. Mrs. Hunt teaches in Pulaski County Schools and Mr. Hunt is the brother-in-law of Russell Popejoy of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hunt
Buffalo
Hoshaw
Ratcliff
Market Street
Hunt
Pulaski County
Mr. Hunt
Russel Popejoy
Delphi
Jackson Day Banquet Attended by Hanna Couple
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanna of Delphi attended the Jackson Day banquet in Indianapolis on Saturday evening. Mrs C J Smith is visiting Fort Wayne for the week with Mr and Mrs Ed Erb and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hanna
Delphi
Indianapolis
Mrs. C. J. Smith
Fort Wayne
Ed Erb
Moving Shifts Hit Delphi Farms in Spring Transfers
Francis Humbarger resigns from Globe Valve in Delphi to join Laura and Fanny Stevenson farm near Zion cemetery managed by Will Klepinger. Several Delphi area families relocate farms, including Lee, Craig, Talbert, Liebert, Gingrich, Minniear, Schmitter, Temple, Jervis, and others, with moves detailing new residences and employment changes across Madison township and Deer Creek Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Humbarger
Delphi
Globe Valve Corporation
Laura and Fanny Stevenson
Zion Cemetery
Will G. Klepinger
Roger Neff
Stevenson
Lee Mason
Madison Township
J. J. Lee
Mason Farm
Route 1
Mulberry
Lee’s
Morris Craig
Lee Craig
Fred Gerard
State Highway 39
Shorty Talbert
Myron Ives
Deer Creek Prairie
Ives
Lafayette
Virgil Liebert
Dobbins
John Gingrich
Liebert
Gingrich
Dobbins Place
Kile Minniear
Minnear
Farm Bureau
Bernard Schmitter
South
Schmitter
Forrest Temple
C. T. Amick Farm
Gordon Jervis
Cutler
Rinehart Farm
Quinn Farm
Robert Bordner
Court Finds For Defendants In Will Contest
The court ruled for the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and others, determining that Frank Reuter had testamentary capacity at death and that the will was valid. Plaintiffs Pauline F. Fife Hilary P. Nichter and Margaret F. Vianco of Delphi were represented by Vaughan Vaughan and Bishop Lane while defense counsel included Covington Ives and Stuart DeVol Braning Ball and Ricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Reuter
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, Incorporated
William B. Smith
Frank Reuter
Pauline F. Fife
Hilary P. Nichter
Margaret F. Vianco
Delphi
Vaughan & Vaughan
Bishop & Lane
Haden C. Covington
Joseph T. Ives
Stuart, DeVol, Branigan, Ball & Ricks
Minor liquor purchase arrest leads to fine
Richard E. Suddoth, 23, of Delphi was arrested Sunday by city police on a charge of purchasing liquor for minors. He was taken before Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern and fined $20 with costs totaling $28.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Suddoth
Delphi
Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern
Income Tax Help Arrives in Delphi for Filing Aid
An Internal Revenue Service representative will be in Delphi on March 3, 8, and 10 to assist with federal income tax returns. He will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the County Agent's rooms at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Delphi
Chili Supper Planned by Delphi High School Society
The Sunshine Society of Delphi High School will sponsor a chili supper in the home economics room of the school on Thursday night March 10. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Delphi High School
Eagle Court of Honor Planned for March 8 at Deer Creek Club
An Eagle Court of Honor will be held at the Deer Creek Conservation Club on Tuesday night March 8 to honor Joe Fouts of Deer Creek Troop for his Eagle Scout award. A carry-in supper starts at 6 30 p m. The event is the first in 1949 for Three Rivers Council. M C Finnell of Monticello is coordinating arrangements. A colored film The Fears Between will be shown during the program. All scouts and leaders are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek Conservation Club
Joe Fouts
Deer Creek
Three Rivers Council
M. C. Finnell
Monticello
Three Rivers
Delphi Oracles Release Track Meet Schedule
Delphi high school announces the track season schedule starting April 1 with an inter class meet and ending May 13 with the sectional at Kokomo. The Delphi Relays are April 30 with 20 plus schools and new entrants Burris Muncie Hobart Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ebriie
Delphi High School
Oracles
Kokomo
Delphi
Burris
Muncie
Hobart
Crown Point
Logan W. Lafayette
Flora
Peru
Sheridan
RMD
Rensselaer
Attica
Hoosier
Central Indiana
Sectional
Speech Awards To Be Memorial For Deceased Veteran
The Robert Balser Speech Awards will be given annually at Delphi High School commencements to three boys and three girls from the graduating class outstanding in speech activities. Awards honor Balser’s memory and extend over multiple years if fewer than six recipients meet criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Balser
Delphi High School
Delphi
Blanche A Has
REMC Annual Meeting Draws Largest Crowd Yet
More than 1000 people attended the Delphi Armory session of the REMC annual meeting. R. E. Thomson announced the crowd as the largest ever. Directors Joe Snyder Enos Berkshire Cleo Metzger and Loyd Zook were reelected for three years. Prizes included electric stove electric comforter electric popcorn popper electric iron electric clock and electric coffee maker awarded to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REMC
Delphi Armory
R. E. Thomson
Joe Snyder
Enos Berkshire
Cleo Metzger
Loyd Zook
Mr. Thomson
Coy Shanks
Joe Peterson
Miles Martin
Howard McCarty
W. P. Gates
Monticello
Bert Hayes
Logansport
Herman Wieland
Delphi
Paul G. Kirkpatrick
Bringhurst
Roland C. Shanks
Camden
John Kennard
S. E. Skees
Gilt brings 170 at Snyder-Rinehart Duroc sale
The top gilt owned by Snyder sold for 170 dollars at the Snyder Rinehart pure bred Duroc sale held last Wednesday. Ten other Snyder gilts averaged 136 dollars. Ralph Rinehart served as the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder-Rinehart
Snyder
Ralph Rinehart
Noel Family Heads to Ohio for Evangelistic Visit
Rev and Mrs Jack Noel and their baby left Monday for Ohio to visit his mother and assist in an evangelistic meeting. They plan to move soon to Oak Grove's new parsonage in Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jack Noel
Baby of Patton
Noels
Oak Grove
Patton
Watson McCormick and Klepinger Hosted Dinner
Mr and Mrs Watson McCormick and Mr and Mrs John Klepinger attended a dinner party Sunday. Mr and Mrs E O Grimm returned Tuesday from St Peters burg Florida where they have
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson McCormick
John Klepinger
E. O. Grimm
St. Petersburg
Florida
Camden Red Devils win sectional crown over Flora
Camden's Red Devils upset Flora 47 41 to claim the Carroll County Sectional title finale at Flora. The victory capped a four game run after defeating Carrollton 44 30 and Cutler 31 23 while Flora beat Delphi 45 40 and Deer Creek 43 32 to reach the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Red Devils
Flora Badgers
Carroll County
Flora
Delphi
Carrollton
Cutler
Deer Creek
Devils
Big Don Shanks
Jones
Cree
Willy
Johnson
Zook
Shanks
Flora— Smith
Albaugh
Michael
Burton
Bishop
Gibson
McCracken
Adams Township Tigers
Hartman
Wilcox
Hawn
O’farrell
Ives
Cowdin
Hatton
Road
Pauley
Cassell
Adams Township
R. Burris
Dud Frye
Shaffer
Duncan
Potts
Hershberger
Bill Landis
Tom Burris
Don Frye
Former Camden Boys Reunite After 50 Years in California
Arthur Spivey and George H. Sturgeon, once Camden friends, met in Paso Robles after decades apart. Both men pursued different paths, Spivey becoming a physician and Sturgeon settling in California. A letter to The Citizen recounts their surprising reunion and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Paso Robles
Cal
Arthur Spivey
George H. Sturgeon
Arthur
George
California
Citizen
Mr. Sturgeon
Felows
Miles Martin
Local girl struck by stray .22 bullet amid gun ban
Nine year old Linda Coomey was hit on the arm while riding a bicycle in Delphi. Although the bullet did not penetrate skin, a red mark appeared on her sleeve. Sheriff and father searched the area for the shooter without success. Police warn that air gun use within city limits will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Coomey
Robert Coomey
Delphi
Coomey
Allen
Mr. Coomey
Splintered hip lands Mrs Miller in St Elizabeth Hospital
Mrs Frank Miller suffered a splintered hip at home and was transported by ambulance to St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette where she is recuperating. She is mother of Clyde and Frank Buchanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Mrs. Chalmer Loman Named Area Cancer Fund Chair
Mrs. Chalmer Loman of Cutler has been appointed chairman of the Cancer Fund Drive for Cass Carroll Pulaski and White counties. A district meeting will be held at Pe ue at 10:30 a m on March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmer Loman
Cutler
Cass
Carroll
Pulaski
White Counties
Pe Ue
Friday Night Tilt: Deer Creek Falls to Rockfield 39-20
Pullen Crickets defeated the Deer Creek Indians 39-20 in Friday action. Deer Creek led 23-8 at halftime before Rockfield surged to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Rockfield
Pullen
Indians
All Tourney Selection Highlights Local Standouts
The list shows edge matches and honorees across Flora Delphi Camden Deer Creek and Burlington. Notable pairings include Albaugh Flora Hawn Delphi Shanks Camden Ives Delphi and Bishop Flora Zook Camden Lucas Cutler plus Larimore Deer Creek Hatton Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edging
Camden
Albaugh
Flora Hawn
Delphi
Shanks
Ives
Bishop — Flora
Zook
Lucas — Cutler
Phillips
Burlington Johnson
Camden Michaels
Flora Sheagley
Cutler
John Larimore
Deer Creek
Hatton
Oracles Fall to Flora Badgers in Tight Tourney Clash
Delphi Hawne 11 and Ives 13 lead Delphi while Flora Badgers boost with Smith 5 Albaugh 8 Michael 7 Burton 10 Bishop 13 in a hard fought 45 40 win. Deer Creek Battice and Rockfield Wilburn also listed with multiple scorers in the setback filled roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Battice
J. Larimore
M. Larimore
John Larimore
Dillon
Harmon
Hood
Appleton
Hinkle
B. Dillon
Rockfield
Wilburn
Roberts
Kuszmaul
Munson
Watson
Spence
Camden Edges Cutler In Tight Afternoon Tilt
Camden defeated Cutler 31 to 23 as Cutler struggled from the floor tallying seven field goals. Camden led 18 to 11 at halftime and maintained control with balanced scoring from Sibbett Draper and Lucas while Camdens 7 players contributed. Flora Badgers routed Deer Creek 43 to 32 behind strong play from Burton Day and Buttice. Deer Creek saw Larimore and Dillon lead with double figures in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Red Devils
Cutler
Sparks
Cook
Sibbett
Draper
Sheagley
Lucas
Hathaway
Porter
Willy
Johnson
Shanks
Cree
Sharp
Flora
Badgers
Deer Creek
Flora—Smith
Albaugh
Michael
Burton
Bishop
Gibson
McCracken
Jordan
Mills
Buttice
Jr. Larimore
M. Larimore
John Larimore
Dillon
Harmonagg Appleton
Hinkle and
Dilon
Warrant Issued in Delphi City Court for Missing
Royalton Missing of Indianapolis faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly sideswiping a milk truck driven by Robert Wells on State Road 29 February 10. Wells provided the license number as Missing fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Royalton Missing
Indianapolis
Missing
Robert Wells
Wells
Marriage License Issued to Nunnally and Albaugh
A marriage license was issued to William Charles Nunnally aged 27 son of Lewis Nunnally and Phyllis J. Albaugh aged 21 daughter of Otis Albaugh of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Charles Nunnally
Lewis Nunnally
Phyllis J. Albaugh
Otis Albaugh
Delphi
Mary Lucas Hosts Stanley Party Entertainment
Mary Lucas entertained guests at a Stanley party on Wednesday, providing an evening of social gathering and informal celebration. The event centered on cordial conversations and light refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucas
Assessors Name Deputies Set for County Property Appraisals
Assessing of personal property holders in 14 townships and county corporations began Tuesday. Township assessors and deputies will visit taxpayers. several townships list specific assistants. Values for cattle hogs grain and autos are generally down reflecting lower markets. farm equipment and livestock prices show varied reductions. detailed per unit values for many categories listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Minnie Roach
Sylvia Whistler
Charles Randle
Jackson Township
Walter Sprinkle
Earl Myers
W. H
Lights Blind Lady Driver In Wreck Damages Two Autos
Mrs Shepard driving a 1939 Buick toward Delphi on State Road 218 near the Snoceberger residence was blinded by a glare and sideswiped Chalmer L Peterson’s car, causing both autos to be damaged. Peterson’s vehicle, parked near the Snoeberger home, sustained minor damage. Shepard’s car left the road and hit a culvert. Repairs were valued at $165 and $65 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Chalmer L. Peterson
Route 3
Delphi
Sparkey Carey
George Snoceberger
Peterson
Snoeberger
Trustees View Surplus Property At State Fair Grounds
A group of township trustees and County Superintendent of Schools J. C. Yunker travel to Indianapolis to inspect surplus government property at the Education building part of the State Fair grounds. The items are offered to schools at a small cost. Walter Sprinkle of Jackson accompanies Mr Yunker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Yunker
Indianapolis
Mr. Yunker
Walter Sprinkle
Jackson
Fire damages minimal at Hall's Super Market debris blaze
Delphi firemen were called Tuesday afternoon to Hall's Super Market when debris around an oil barrel caught fire. Little damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Hall’s Super Market
Cosby Seeks Divorce in Carroll Court
Dale D Cosby of Flora sues Betty Jean Cosby for divorce in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married August 25 1945 and separated February 14 of this year. Hanna -
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale D. Cosby
Flora
Carroll Circuit
Betty Jean Cosby
Hanna
Mrs H B Wilson Attends Indiana Convention
Mrs H B Wilson attends the state retail chamber dealers convention in Indianapolis this week with a group from the tenant sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B Wilson
State
Retail Chamber Dealers
Indianapolis
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Washington Township
Cass County
Berry Bowl
Joe Brubaker
Bud Willy
Don Shanks
Gordon Jones
Mary Jo Kerkhove
Evetta George
Carol Byran
Ing
Herb Smith
Bob Johnson
Albert Verdill
Ralph Cree
Robert Sharp
Joe Shaffer
Lowell Edging
Bill Zook
Deer Creek Club
Delphi Relays
Burlington’s .Polar Cubs
Sibbitt
Eiler
Parker
Beighler
Harness
Smith
Rhine
Brubaker
Barnard
Trapp
Neff
E. Flora
J. Flora
Perkins
Simmons
Thicke
Blackburn
Mrs. Loman
Flora Badger
Bishop Kosh
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