Logansport Woman Fatally Injured in Fall to State Road
Frances McSheehy 58 of Logansport dies in a vehicle incident near Burrows while en route to Delphi. Officials rule accidental death after she opened a car door, was pulled by wind, and fell headfirst onto the roadway. autopsy confirms skull fracture.
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Hubert Gros
Carroll County
Frances McSheehy
Logansport
John Mills
Burrows
McSheehy
W. B. Barnett
Youth gets term for petit larceny and oil station robbery
Raymond Ensinger a 19 year old from southeast of Delphi was sentenced to one to five years in the Indiana Reformatory at Pendleton for petit larceny. He confessed to taking part in a February Monticello oil station robbery that netted 1 25 in change.
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Raymond Ensinger
Delphi
Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
Ensinger
Monticello
Harry Shigley
White County
Easinger
Ralph McClurg
Hugh Widner
Young Ensinger
McClurg
Aline
Hendersons welcome 13-pound son Marvin on Monroe Street
Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson welcomed a 13 pound son named Marvin born Tuesday morning at their Monroe Street home. The baby has one brother and two sisters, none among the siblings unusually large at birth.
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Robert Henderson
Monroe Street
Marvin
Delphi students debate boys in housework win for boys
Delphi jun ior high pupils argued that boys should be trained in housework at a PTA meeting in the Methodist church. The boys Robert Mount Jerry Parker Carl Shaffer and Dick Coble won the debate defeating Jo Ann Griffith Jo Ann Hyman Mary Clawson and Barbara Martin, under teacher Miss Goldie Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Methodist Church
Robert Mount
Jerry Parker
Carl Shaffer
Dick Coble
Jo Ann Griffith
Jo Ann Hyman
Mary Clawson
Barbara Martin
Goldie
Scott
Citizens race for Delphi Gift election prizes ends March 27
The Delphi Citizen gift election enters its final period as subscriptions gain bonus votes before 9 p.m. Saturday March 27. Final period votes count as the last stage, with sealed ballot box casting and prizes tied to points, urging readers to act now for a better score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Smaalset
Winhmate
Advisory Board Delays School Bond Decision
The Deer Creek township advisory board will wait for an official ruling from the attorney general before acting on bonds to fund a high school building addition. The decision came after a school board and advisory board meeting at Trustee Harry Baum's home, with no action to be taken yet.
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Deer Creek Township
Harry Baum
Spring Opening At Ideal Beach Sunday
The ideal Beach Shafer lake opens Sunday March 21 with Tiny Hill and his orchestra starting the 1937 season. Admission 10 cents, dance 5 cents per dance or 50 cents per couple for all evening. A 650-foot pier with a 12-foot walk around the bathing beach awaits 1,000 seats along the promenade.
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Ideal Beach
Shafer Lake
Hill
Rossville Rockets Earn Big Sportsmanship Show Honor
A crowd of 1 750 at Rossville gym honored the Hornets and Coach Carl Adams after defeating Lebanon 40 to 35 and losing 45 to 25 to Jeff Lafayette in the regional tourney. Frankfort officials praised Rossville's fighting spirit. music from both schools and shared cheers capped the event.
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Rossville
Clinton County
Rossville Hornets
Carl Adams
Frankfort
C. R. Young
Everett Case
M. N. O'Bannon
Lafayette
Jeff
Lebanon
Seer Creek Physician Featured in International Journal
Dr. A. G. Moore of Deer Creek earned fresh recognition with a March publication in the International Medical Journal. The article, based on a Dallas address from last October, adds to two prior heart disease pieces by Moore in the same journal. He plans to practice in Flora after April 1.
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A. G. Moore
Deer Creek
International Medical Journal
Dallas
Texas
Moore
Indianapolis
Lying In Hospital
New York City
Doctor Moore
Flora
Chamber Of Commerce Banquet To Feature FBI Guest Speaker
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce plans an annual banquet on April 6 with a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent as guest speaker. Harold Nathan, assistant director of the FBI, has confirmed FBI representation for the event. The gathering will be held at the Presbyterian church hall.
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Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Harold Nathan
Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Dunn to Stand Trial on Fraudulent Check Charge
Arthur Dunn of Logansport faces a Carroll circuit court trial Monday March 22 on issuing fraudulent checks to several Carroll county farmers. Indicted November 25 1936 the case was set for February 22 with a continuance sought. Dunn pleaded not guilty at arraignment Bond was set at 2000 with Jenkins and Jenkins as defense attorneys and Prosecutor John Smock for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dunn
Logansport
Carroll
Carroll County
Dunn
E. E. Pruitt
Jenkins and
Jenkins
John Smock
Widner Committed to Plainfield School
Jack Widner, arrested Monday for stealing a car, was committed to Plainfield Boys' School on Tuesday. Sheriff Arthur Anderson will transport the youth to Plainfield Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Widner
Plainfield School
Plainfield
Arthur Anderson
Farm soil base to be assigned in Carrell County
Distribution of soil depleting bases and corn acreage limits for the 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program in Carrell County will be allocated by local committee with guidance from Ralph Magrart county agent. County totals show a soil depleting base of 138000 acres and a corn quota of 62917 acres.
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Carrell County
Ralph Magrart
Return of Bert Mayhill Dominates Main Street News
Bert B. Mayhill roams the old haunts and calls this session tougher than 1935. Wayne Coy confirms plans to depart for the Philippines. John C. McDowell reports three robins in his garden puzzling over a possible connection. Dr C C Crampton says the Legion birthday party was a huge success and Bob Coomey recalls breaking big news as the new post office interior shines with oriental incense noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert B. Mayhill
C. C. Crampton
Legion
Bob Coomey
Razor Blades Glass Feed For Pigs Debate
The Delphi Woman's Club and City Council campaign to warn housewives that razor blades and broken glass are not pig feed. A garbage collector reports losing hogs due to nails glass and blades in trash. They urge residents to remove foreign articles to avoid higher garbage removal costs.
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Council
Delphi Woman’s Club
City Council
Woman's Club
Rites Wednesday For Allen Huntsinger 77 Long Prominent Here
Allen Huntsinger 77 a retired insurance agent and longtime civic figure in Delphi died at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after several months illness. He was hospitalized about a week. His wife and two daughters preceded him in death. A son Ariel of Indianapolis, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Delphi Presbyterian church with Rev Cecil Atkinson of Lafayette officiating. Burial was in Camden cemetery.
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Allen Huntsinger
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Ariel
Indianapols
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Cecil Atkinson
Camden Cemetery
Three Delphi Stars Honored At Western
Kalamazoo Michigan March 17 three former Delphi high school stars were honored by the athletic board of control at Western State Teachers College for their basketball work this season. Devon Smith Louis Kirkpatrick and Herbert Garver received letters and awards for meritorious achievement. Smith has earned a third letter and joins Ward Bodden and others in honoring past three years of play. Kirkpatrick won a reserve award and Garver received freshman numerals for the nine game freshman team.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Delphi High School
Athletic Board of Control
Western State Teachers College
Devon Smith
Louis Kirkpatrick
Herbert Garver
Smith
Bodden “Smith
Dave “Arne Ae Sian
George Ward
Kirkpatrick
Garver
Imported Castile Soap at Ellesse and Orrs Drug Store
Four cakes of Castile soap advertised at Ellesse and Orrs Drug Store, priced at 33 cents each. Local listing notes availability among shop offerings.
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Orr’s
Smith Opposes Plan to Add On to Delphi High School
A letter to The Delphi Citizen from Fred Craven Smith argues against funding an addition to the Delphi high school. He questions bond use by the township to back new spending, notes existing $23 000 bond debt, and suggests finishing the current structure with paint, lockers and other basics without more bonds. The piece cites enrollment figures and standard room capacity before noting more details on page four.
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Smith
Delphi High School
Delphi
Fred Craven Smith
New York
Delphi Oracles Sponsor Dance At Recreation Room
The Delphi high school team known as the Delphi Oracles host a free hop at the recreation room Friday night. Wimpy St. John and his La Fayette band will perform starting at 8. Proceeds will fund the local team's trip to the state tournament.
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Delphi High School
Delphi Oracles
Wimpy St. John
Lafayette
Carroll County REMC Opens Bids For 365 Miles Of Lines
Carroll County REMC issues notices to contractors seeking bids for construction of 365 miles of electric lines in the county. Bids will be opened on Monday March 29 with tabulation and lowest bidder determination to follow. Officials expect work to start within a few weeks.
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Carroll County
REMC
Regional semi finals set for Logan Saturday
Four regional winners advance to the Logan semi finals for a chance at state. Hammond Wildcats vs Loganberry, and Rochester Zebras vs Jefferson high of Lafayette open the day at 2 pm. Monon Rail Roaders defeat Flora Badgers 33 to 17 as Flora exits regional contention.
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Logan
Rochester Zebras
Jefferson High School
Lafayette
Jeff
Abie “Mesters
The
Zebras
Lsosi
Logans- Dot
Flora Badgers
Carroll County
Monon
Railroaders
White County
Burroughs
Norbert Knnesley
Badgers
Delphi Legion Post marks 18th year as active institution
The Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 of the American Legion celebrated its eighteenth birthday with about 150 legionnaires in Delphi. Dr. Charles Crampton served as toastmaster and introduced past commanders who spoke briefly. Commander Curtis McCain and others reflected on wartime memories as Kenneth Bohannon praised the post, and principal C. A. Smith spoke on the Legion’s national accomplishments and future role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Charles. C. Crampton
Curtis McCain
Jason Been
Roy Gregg
Charles Wilson
Verne Brown
Lee Shaffer
Roy Gardner
Wiliam Mac Hanna
Fred Bassett
Jesse Randall
Roy Kent
William B. Smith
John Kirkpatrick
Anthony Hanrahan
Kenneth Bohannon
Delphi
C. A. Smith
Legion
Stove Made in 1843 Among Wason Articles
A wood stove from 1843, weighing 800 pounds when new, is among items in the W B Wason closing out sale. The Troy New York origin piece traveled via the canal and served in the store for 40 years, noted for its furnace like sturdiness and extra heating surface.
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WASON
W. B. Wason
Troy
New York
Indiana Motor Bus moves station to Welcome In Cafe
The Indiana Motor Bus Company has changed its station from Cros by Hotel to the Welcome In Cafe effective immediately. Phone 23.
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Indiana Motor Bus Company
Crosby Hotel
Welcome In Cafe
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Fre. Mills
Bob Henderson
PTA
Frankfort School
Rossville Gym
Seer Creek
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Philippines
Coy
John C. McDowell
Western
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Delphi Recreation Room
Chet Kessler
Hammond Wildcats
Cliff Wells
Logan Berrries
Hammond
Berries
Flora Myer
Briggs
Kirk
Chittick
Sparks
Harter
Thomas
Winegardner
Brimm
Ayres
Monon—McClure
Helfrick
Quasebarth
Kline
Hammel
Fausett
Robinson
Comus
Thompson
Delphi Legion
Bohannon
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