Legislative Bills Move Through Indiana Assembly
The Indiana Legislature passed bills including Senate Bill 391 on city court clerks, House Bills 64 and 18 on budget transfers and safety flags for slow farm equipment, and Senate Bill 332 on checks under 50 dollars. The article notes local reports on county commission procedures, a jail visit for support money, a Bonnets breakfast fundraiser for the Indianapolis Symphony, a church society event in Delphi, and Toastmasters representation in Ames along with a possible Ross Gear strike vote outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Delphi
Purdue Union
Indianapolis Symphony
Indiana Bell Adds Long Distance Circuits
Indiana Bell's Lafayette center begins a project to add a circuit to Delphi and five to Indianapolis. Technicians install transmission gear to establish one new Delphi circuit and five new Indianapolis circuits. Current totals are 19 Delphi circuits and 74 Indianapolis circuits. Completion is expected in April at a cost of 26000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Lafayette
Delphi
Western Electric Company
Indianapolis
Indiana Bell
Jeff of Lafayette Takes Top Honors in Forensic Event
Jeff of Lafayette won top honors at the District 8 Forensic Contest held Thursday in Flora. Flora students earned zone contest qualification with wins by Steve Boler, Ruth Ann Hausenfluck, Sandy Lesh, Bill Lowe, Bill Pickart, and Wendy Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Lafayette
Jefferson
Flora
Monticello
West Lafayette
Lincoln of Monticello
Southwestern
Delphi High School
Frankfort High School
IHSFA
Steve Boler
Ruth Ann Hausenfluck
Sandy Lesh
Bill Lowe
Bill Pickart
Wendy Briggs
Terry Allen
Terry Bright
Mary C. Pastor
District Eight
Fred Gerard
Lionel Smith
Morris Buck
Art McDowell
Delphi
Margaret Tinsman
Becky Hikenberry
Roselyn Boller
Chloris Frazee
Sonja Chapman
Wayne Crook
Studio Ticket Foul-Up Causes Showtime Delay
A ticketing mishap at the studio led to delays in showtime. Officials blamed the error on a distribution glitch and coordinated rescheduled seating for affected attendees.
Red Cross Seeks 3966 in Funds During Drive
The 1961 Red Cross membership campaign in Carroll county opens led by Rev. Toby Rendleman as fund drive chairman. County quota is 3966 dollars with listed township and branch chairmen. missing chairs urged to contact Rev. Beadieman. Additional chairmen named for Flora Branch in Burlington Carrollton Democrat and Monroe areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Carroll County
Toby Rendleman
Delphi
Adams Township
Dick Grantham
Clay
Elmer Patrick
Deer Creek
George Sites
John T. Kirkpatrick
Delphi Business District
W. H. Brown
Court House
Jackson
Esther Gregg
Jefferson
Donald Davis
Dean Goslee
Madison
Duane Ward
Lowell Ward
Washington
Dallas Landrum
Liberty
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Beadieman
Neil Flora
Flora
Milly Barber
Burlington
Frances Pullen
Carrollton
Mill McCurdy
Democrat
Opal Porter
Lena Eikenberry
Monroe
Perry Seeks Divorce in Carroll Circuit Court
George J. Perry has filed for divorce from Lanette Perry in Carroll County Circuit Court. Attorney Charles Boomershine represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Perry
Carroll Circuit
Lanette Perry
Charles Boomershine
Arthur McDowell to Speak at Legion Birthday Party
Arthur McDowell will be guest speaker at the 42nd Legion Birthday Party hosted by the SBroad Ripple American Legion Post in Indianapolis on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McDowell
42Nd Legion
SBroad_ Ripple American Legion Post
Indianapolis
Mrs Charles Hildebrandt Patient at St Elizabeth Hospital
Mrs. Charles Hildebrandt is a patient at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette. The notice provides location and patient status without further conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hildebrandt
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
City Council Deliberates on Budgets Trees and Water Needs
The Delphi city council discussed the dump, dogs, streets, lighting, and the next year's budget. They noted Earl Plumb's resignation as dump watchman and considered a county dog pound and gutter repairs for spring. Mayor Wood urged water system upgrades and an 8 inch main to the industrial area with a $17000 estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Plumb
Thompson
Williams
Purdue
Wood
Clyde Williams Associates
Water Department
Water Qompany
Delphi
Mayor Wood
Galloway shines on Ball State freshman squad
Ball State Freshman basketball finishes 1960-61 with a 7-2 record. Delphi’s Ron Galloway ranks sixth in scoring, averaging 9.6 points per game and totaling 86 points. He made 35 of 82 field goal attempts and 16 of 22 free throws, adding 15 rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball State
Ron Galloway
Delphi
Estate settlement authorized for Calhoun heirs case
Co administrators A D Bishop and Charles D Boomershine were authorized by heirs and the court to settle claims against the estate. Helen Morrison is to receive 16750 and Louis Morris 10000, totaling 15000 as the aggregate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Calhoun
A. D. Bishop
Charles D. Boomershine
Helen Morrison
Louis Morris
Rush Divorce Granted in Carroll Court
Connie L. Rush received a divorce from Robert E. Rush in Carroll Circuit Court on cruelty grounds. She was awarded custody of their two minor daughters and, due to the defendant’s unknown whereabouts, is barred from remarrying for two years. Briggs and Briggs represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie L. Rush
Carroll Circuit Court
Robert E. Rush
Briggs
Camden and Pittsburg Reach Grade Tourney Final
In Yeo man semis Pittsburg overwhelmed New Hope 52 29 with Bowen and Rishel scoring 15 each. Camden defeated Yeoman 50 44 led by Edgings with 14 and Lucas 13. Final set for Camden vs Pittsburg. consolation Yeo man vs New Hope Friday 6 30 EST.
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Yeoman
Pittsburg
Pirates
New Hope
Bowen
Rishel
Camden
Lucas
Burrows
Rockfield
Adams
Lake Cicott
City Delays Delphi SR 25 Relocation Cost Over $1 Million
Delphi mayor reported a state reply to a city resolution urging action on SR 25 relocation and improvements east of Delphi. The Indiana Highway Department cites a 1.5 mile project with three structures and a cost just over $1 million, to be considered in the 1962 63 biennial program as funds allow.
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Highway 29
Delphi
Wood
Matt Welsh
George M. Foster
State Highway Department of
Indiana
Matthew E. Welsh
City of
Robinson Run
Monon Railroad
Wabash Railroad
Career Night at High School Held Friday Evening
College Career night starts at 7 10 PM in the high school auditorium inviting all parents and students. Volunteer helpers include Barbara Adams Bonnie Maxwell Joyce Snoeberger Carolyn White Virginia Smith and others. A social hour follows in the home economics department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Adams
Bonnie Maxwell
Joyce Snoeberger
Carolyn White
Virginia Smith
Jack Klepinger
Kay Witter
Carolyn Verrill
Joe Smith
Ron Slavens
Jennie Gerard
David Peterson
Sharon Dunham
Jim Scott
Patricia Martin
Pat Talbert
Russ Landis
Appearance filed in Indiana case against James Darnell
State of Indiana versus James Darnell on petit larceny charges where the defendant pled guilty through attorneys Littell and Carey. Case referred to probation officer for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
James Darnell
Littell and Carey
Holy Week Observance Planned by Churches in March
The article notes that Holy Week will be observed by all churches during the last week of March, detailing a coordinated period of services across congregations.
My How Times Have Changed At Delphi School Visit
The editor recalls a 1934 English class at Delphi and notes knitting in Home Ec, modern teaching methods, and student participation. Recounts Spanish and commercial classes, modern two day visit impressions, and appreciation for Superintendent Eikenberry and Principal Childs guiding students toward college paths.
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Delphi
Grace Stanton
Madam LaFarge
Josephine Shealey
Goldie Scott
Tom McCormick
DHS
Eikenberry
Childs
Monday Storm Causes Widespread Farm Damage
A Monday morning storm with winds near tornado strength hit Delphi and surrounding areas, tearing off Hillcrest School flushing and damaging sheds, barns, and outbuildings. Farms including Kennard and McLeland reported losses, with sheep killed and hogs spared. neighbors aided cleanup as multiple farms near Burlington also reported damage.
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Delphi
Hillcrest
South Delphi
Wayne Hikenberry
Joe Rodenbarger
John Kennard
Yeoman
McLeland Farm
Burlington
Dick and Lois Lehman
Charles Mummert
Burton O.billiard
John Alec Hardy
Evening Program for Carroll County Youth Conference
The annual Carroll County Youth Conference program for March 19 opens at 6 30 p m at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren. A 7 to 710 p m song fest precedes the invocation by Rev Toby Rendleman. Special numbers by the Top Twenty precede guest speaker Rev Martin McCann national director of the Brethren Youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Pittsburg
Church of the Brethren
Toby Rendleman
Martin McCann
The
Brethren Youth
No March Induction Calls Announced for Selective Service
Mrs Harold Brewer clerk of the Selective Service Board announces no call for inductions or pre physical examinations has been received for March. She will attend the State Conference for Selective Service workers March 23 and 24 and her office will be closed.
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Harold Brewer
Selective Service Board
Case Dismissed in Williams vs Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad
Vera Williams filed suit in Carroll circuit court against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad. On motion of the plaintiff the case was dismissed after a settlement out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Williams
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad
Carroll
Roths file for divorce in Tippecanoe Court
Dale M. Roth sues for divorce from Margaret Roth in Tippecanoe circuit court. Mrs. Roth is identified as a former Delphi resident.
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Dale M. Roth
Tippecanoe Circuit Court
Margaret Roth
Mrs. Roth
Delphi
Huffords to observe 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emerson Hufford celebrate their golden anniversary with an open house March 12 from 2 to 4 p m at their home on US 421 south of Ockley The couple wed March 8 1911 in Pyr mont by Rev Jerry Barnhart They have three children and seven grandchildren No invitations issued. all friends and relatives invited to call.
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Emerson Hufford
US 421
Ockley
Hufford
Orpha Fetterhoff
Mr. Hufford
Pyrmont
Jerry Barnhart
Doyle
Mary Elizabeth) Reagan
William L. Hufford
Lafayette
Glendene E. Hufford
Kokomo
Burrows Community Club March Activities
Burrows community club announces events for March including a play night March 11 from 7 30 to 10 30 p m a grade school record hop March 17 7 30 to 10 p m a card party March 23 at 8 30 p m and a teenage record hop March 25 with Jack Myers from WSAL as DJ.
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Burrows
Jack Myers
WSAL
Coy Shanks and wife honored on 41st wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Coy Shanks of route 1 Camden were surprised Friday evening March 3 as they celebrated their 41st anniversary. A bouquet of red and white carnations was given, bingo was played, and refreshments were served to a group of Camden residents and relatives from Flora Kokomo Logansport and Logansport.
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Coy Shanks
Route 1
Camden
Shanks
Messers
Charles Cline
Robert Dunkin
Fred Wagoner
Paul Hedderich
W. O. Pettiner
Earl Myer
Ross Wagoner
Kenneth Bo
Neffs Rally To Clear Debris After Tragic Farm Fire
Neffs neighbors and friends gathered at the Herman Neff farm near Bringhurst to clear debris left by a recent tragic fire. Community members helped remove wreckage and support the family in the aftermath.
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Herman Neff
Bringhurst
Tyner Family Attends All Campus Sing in Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Milton Tyner traveled to Terre Haute Saturday night for the All Campus sing. Their son Bob performed in the winning group taking first place at the event.
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Milton Tyner
Terre Haute
Bob
Commissioners Clear Duties of Surveyor and County Roads Plan
County commissioners tabled a surveyor reappointment issue and named Dwight Schlegelmilch of Monticello as engineer for Federal Aid work. A new salary up to 6880 plus 750 mileage and 5000 in extra engineering fees were proposed, with the current surveyor handling non Federal projects. Also authorized sewer pipe purchases for Paint Creek Drain, and ordered crossings at Burrows closed with flasher signals pending Wabash installation. Hall’s IGA Foodliner awarded county home grocery contract. other road actions noted.
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Court House
Bureau of Public Roads
Dwight Schlegelmilch
Monticello
Schlegelmilch
Paint Creek Drain
Paint Creek
Clarence Forgey
Forgey Place
Cass-Carroll Line
Willard Campbell
Burrows
Wabash Railroad
Washington Street
Hall
IGA Foodliner
Delphi
Melvin Fisher
Ed Sibbitt
Junior Rinehart to Speak at Annual Livestock Banquet
Flora resident Junior Rinehart will address the annual Livestock Breeders and Seed Producers Banquet at Delphi Methodist Church on Monday night March 13. A 7 p.m. meal precedes talks about his South American trip. Gold Medal and 5-acre coin medals will be awarded. tickets from county extension or listed organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Rinehart
Flora
Delphi Methodist Church
Rinehart
South America
Raymond Nicoll
Charles Meade
Lewis Funkhouser
Ralph Maggart
Visit Lafayette group tours Lafayette Life Insurance office
Delphi students toured Lafayette Life Insurance Company in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon to preview office procedures and business machine operations.Participants included Larry Bell Marilyn Beard Martha Beard Michele Bowen Susan Crone Diana Goyer Marilyn Harner Jane Morris Pearl Martin Marlene Medley Mary Kay NiTHER Burdena Paris Alice Rohl Jane Underhill Sharone Wallace Judy Wray and accompanying adults Mrs Vernon Childs Mrs Robert Sieber Mrs Abel Alvarez and Miss Dorothy Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lafayette Life Insurance Company
Lafayette
Larry Bell
Marilyn Beard
Martha Beard
Michele Bowen
Susan Crone
Diana Goyer
Marilyn Harner
Jane Morris
Pearl Martin
Marlene Medley
Mary Kay Nichter
Burdena Paris
Alice Rohl
Jane Underhill
Sharone Wallace
Judy Wray
Vernon Childs
Robert Sieber
Abel Alverez
Dorothy Johnson
Estate matter seeks court direction over Pontiac car sale
Albert Coghill as administrator of Orliff B Coghill estate files in circuit court asking direction on selling a 1960 Pontiac owned by the decedent. The car is in possession of Josephine Merrell and sale is needed to raise assets for debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Coghill
Orliff B. Coghill
Circuit Court
Orliff Coghill
Josephine Merrell
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Lyman Smith
Light and Love Circles of Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Wilburn
Bill Roach
Harry Roach
Hodge Avenue
Ames
Iowa
Toastmaster’s Club
Toastmasters International
Roach
Holiday House
Ross Gear
Max Miller, Jr
Chicago
Charles Geheb
Patty Talbert
Dave Porter
Bill Mullin
Dale Kasten
Jim Bolin
Bolin
Robert Hedde, Sr
Lawrence Johnson
Washington Township
Limit Farm
BELL
Galloway
Jrides
Russel Bryan
Alverez
Marion Briggs
Mayme Cowdin
Emerson Huffords
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