Valley town erupts in a wild shooting drama
An explosive afternoon in a Carroll County town drew an immense police response as Sheriff Carey and others were targeted in a chaotic incident. state police and volunteers flooded the area, aiding the jail. Mrs Miller and two young women linked to Delk and Prophet faced intense scrutiny. tips poured in while Red Cross volunteers fed weary responders.
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Valcano
Hardy
Sheriff Carey
Beauty Miller
Froixi
Indiana
Cithers
Delk
Prophet
Chicago
Jap Downham
Miller
Americas
Downham
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Gansport
Richard Eikenberry
Jack Brown
West Delphi
Carroll County
Dale Douglass
Earl Kahler
Oh Se
Frantz
Ous
Amer
Inot
Gers
Harold Zeis
E. V. Lohrman
Buck Creek
Cpl
Gilbert Holt
Robert F Mynre
Ivan J. Miller
Tippecanoe County
Prophet and
Carey
Madison Township
Democrat
Rophet
Carror
State Reformatory
Clinton
Derk
Carroll
Langston to Oppose Kerlin in Cass Carroll GOP Race
Filing reports show Langston of Burlington township challenging incumbent Mahlon Kerlin for state representative representing Cass and Carroll counties. Langston, a farmer, seeks a second nomination after a defeat two years prior. Other races include Marvin Jervis seeking county commissioner in the third district on the Republican ticket against Ira Fisher, plus petitions for prosecuting attorney and multiple township and district posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Carroll Counties
Marion Langston
Burlington Township
Mahlon Kerlin
Langston
Kerlin
Marvin Jervis
Liberty Township
Russell Sink
Richard McCarty
Robert A. Martin
Truman Sanders
Rock Creek Township
Fern Cohee
Paul’ Mikesell
Robert Wige
Devon Hamburger
Marie. Burns
Mae ‘Chittick
Maurice Cripe
Delmar Bailey
Sheriff Shot During Prisoner Transport In Carroll County
Sheriff Carey survived a stomach wound after a midafternoon shooting during a transport in West Delphi. Prophets and Delk, Chicago suspects linked to Cutler and New Hope school break ins, were captured after a manhunt. both face second degree burglary charges and additional counts in Tippecanoe and Chicago authorities. Deputy Miller, injured during the struggle, returns to duty as the investigation continues.
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Sheriff Carey
Glen Prophet
John Monroe Delk
Chicago
Cutler
New Hope
John “Diller
Delphi
Prophet
Delk
Milley
Miller
Sparkey
John
Carey
William Justice
Route 2
Carroll Circuit Court
McCormick
Tippecanoe County
Desk
Bernard Clayton exits Matson Lines for PR role
Bernard Clayton Jr., son in law of Delphi residents, resigns as public relations director of Matson Lines effective May 1 and joins P K Macker and Company in San Francisco as vice president and head of public relations. Clayton started in 1949 after Time Life Fortune work, with postings in New York and overseas.
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Bernard Clayton, Jr
Inlaw
Harry Roach
Delphi
Matson Steamship, Lines and
Exerity Vica
P. K. Macker
Fix m
Clayton
Matson Lines
Time Life
Fortune
Luce Publications
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
Tokyo
United States
Europe
Pacific
Lisbon
Melbourne
Randolph Sevier
Bernie
Matson
DePauw Student Wins Southern Art Contest First Place
Martha Obear, a DePauw University Del ph i senior from Greencastle Ind, wins the stop oil painting award in a national Kappa Pi contest by the Mississippi State College for Women. She seascape earns first place with honorable mention to Sarah Elizabeth Rose of Indianapolis. Jayne Rohner of Appleton, Wisconsin, earns a Kanpa Pi exhibit selection.
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Greencastle
Ind
Delphi
DePauw University
Martha Obear
Kappa Pi
Mississippi State College For Women
Miss Obear
Sarah Elizabeth Rose
Indianapolis
DePauw
Jayne Rochr
Appleton
Mrs Ida Titlow Ill at Porter Nursing Home
Mrs Ida Titlow is reported gravely ill and confined to Porter nursing home where her condition is being monitored by medical staff. The notice provides no further details on prognosis or care assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Titlow
Porter Nursing Home
Annual Junior High Basketball Awards and Program
Parents entertained the junior high freshman B team and varsity players at a cooperative supper then attended an awards program in the school auditorium. Wayne Wentzel was named most valuable member of the 1957-58 varsity. Ron Galloway earned Hoosier All-Conference honors. Trophies for free throw percentage were awarded to top teams. Carrie McNulty, Elwood coach and former Purdue star, spoke on What Makes A Good Athlete. Women of the Moose plan Chapter Night and initiation. attendees to bring sandwiches or salads.
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Wayne Wentzel
Ron Galloway
Hoosier
Hill Coomey
Bob Small
Porter
Carrie McNulty
Elwood
Purdue
McNulty
Mannies
Mary Pastor Named Candidate For IU Alumni Post
Mrs John Pastor an English and Speech teacher and Delphi resident is among 15 Indiana University alumni nominated for the executive council of the IU Alumni Association. Nomination period runs until April 10 ballots go to members by May 10. The association serves over 100000 graduates and former students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pastor
W. Summit St
Delphi
Indiana University
I.U. Alumni Association
Pastor
Claude Rich
Hoosier University
Democratic party meeting draws large attendance at REMC
A large arid enthusiastic turnout filled REMC auditorium Monday night for a Democratic party meeting. County Chairman John Merrell opened the session with township and ticket discussions while U S Senator candidate Hon Vance Hartke spoke briefly. Plans for a Jefferson Day banquet were considered as refreshments were served at the close.
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REMC
John Merrell
Vance Hartke
Flyansville
School board opens bids for Monroe Street annex work
Delphi-Deer Creek Township School board lists bids on the proposed annex at Monroe Street building. Seven contractors bid general construction from 153000 to 179000 dollars. Four bidders sought heating and plumbing and ventilating, five for electrical work, and two for kitchen equipment.
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Delphi-Deer Creek Township
Monroe Street
Notice to Dog Owners in Delphi on Rabies Control
Notice warns Delphi residents of rabies outbreaks in Indiana and urges action to protect children. The city will not operate a dog pound due to costs. dogs found at large will be disposed of under existing ordinances on March 6, 1958. Public agencies advise enforcement to prevent outbreaks.
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Indiana
Delphi
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Johnn Miller
Trvine
Denchter
Shane
George Wagoner
Purrows
St. ‘Elshath
Wiener
Dell
Carroll Chapter
The
American Red Cross
Mrs. Delk
Johnny
Mr. Delk
Wes
Main Street
Herb Smith
Délix
Punk
Mrs. Prophet
Art McDowell
Citizen
Carrell County
Butley
Max
Sue Ellen
Wabash
Larry Wagenknech
John Park
State Police
Fuen Tive
Deth
John Miller
Sheriffs Office
Court House
Eva Honecker
Route 1
Camden
Milo
Robert Haugh
Som Stephen
Bernard Clayton
Women of the Moose
Democrats
Pi PH
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