Court Action Adverse to School Board in Deer Creek
Judge B F Carr ruling in Carroll Circuit Court blocks issuing bonds without township advisory consent and limits how costs for a new high school are apportioned by student numbers. The decision also touches on property purchases, gym construction, and future Supreme Court appeals amid local political maneuvering affecting Delphi and township schools.
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Deer Creek
B F. Carr
Catroll
Township Advisory Board
Carr
Quick
Miles Martin
Delphi
Johnson Named Trustee in Washington Township
Ora A. Johnson was appointed trustee of Washington township to succeed Ross Fry, who resigned due to ill health. The selection followed petitions and Auditor Whiteman’s process, with Johnson winning as a Democrat. The article discusses school financing, consolidation dissolution, and potential transfers between Delphi and the township, seeking independent operation for each unit.
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Ora A. Johnson
Washington Township
Ross Fry
Whiteman
Johnson
City of
Delphi
Consolidated School Board
Delphia
Tawl Palinkage
Bagh
Teachers Surprise Friends by Announcing Marriage
Benjamin F. Drake and Miss Ruth Quakenbush disclosed their marriage, solemnized October 23 in Indianapolis, after keeping it secret. Drake, a Delphi high school science teacher, and Mrs Drake, formerly in the domestic science department, faced health concerns with hospital treatment and possible blood transfusion. Drake accompanied his wife to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Drake
Ruth Quakenbush
Indianapolis
Mr. Drake
Delphi High School
Drake
Change of Publication Day For The Delphi Citizen
The Delphi Citizen announces a shift to Thursday publication starting next issue. The move, urged by advertisers and readers, aims to give readers ample time to read Saturday bargains and merchants better exposure. Correspondents should mail letters by Tuesday or Wednesday. Ministers and organizations are asked to note the new schedule.
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Citizen
Hoshaw and Reppert Annual Sale Set for March 29
Hoshaw and Reppert announce their annual sale to be held Tuesday March 29 at farm No 1 a half mile west of Ockley. The county event features about 100 head cattle 182 hogs 15 horses and mules with farm implements harness hay and grain. Auctioneers Harve Hoshaw A L Clark Bob Catron and Harry Shigley. clerks William Campbell and Walter Gee. All roads lead to the sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Hoshaw
Delphi
A. L. Clark
Lafayette
Bob Catron
Burlington
Harry Shigley
Monticello
William Campbell
Walter Gee
Ockley
West Side Residence Destroyed by Fire
The Arthur Ryder property on the west side occupied by John A Haun was destroyed by fire around 7 30 Wednesday evening. Neighbors carried out most contents and insurance partly covers the loss. The fire department was notified but became confused and went to the town’s east part. Firefighters would have been unable to drive the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ryder
John A. Haun
High Waters Cause Widespread Damage Across Carroll County
Heavy ten day rain sent streams including the Wabash and Tippecanoe to flood levels threatening property along riverbanks. Interurban service to Logansport faced delays. highways and bridge approaches suffered damage. The Carrollton bridge project stalled, a derrick was swept away, a pile driver sank, and falsework was damaged. Monticello logged 3.10 inches in 24 hours, Oakdale and Norway dams opened gates to relieve flooding.
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Carroll County
Wabash
Tippecanoe
Here
Logansport
Delphi
Carrollton Bridge
Bridge Construction
Monticello
Oakdale
Norway
Local Man Beaten in Logansport Jail
William Riley a bridge worker from near Delphi was arrested in Logansport after a call claimed he frightened a woman. While jailed he allegedly attacked a fellow prisoner and was beaten by several inmates, suffering facial injuries. Deputies investigated and contacted Cass County authorities. mental state unclear.
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Logansport
William Riley
Delphi
Riley
Cass County
Riley Sink
Logans
Demente l
Will Contest Hearing Set in Frankfort May Ninth
The will contest suit Haugh versus Haugh moved to Clinton County Circuit Court is scheduled for a hearing in Frankfort on May 9 after a venue change.
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Haugh Vs. Haugh
Clinton County
Frankfort
Directors to Meet Saturday Afternoon in April
T B directors schedule a meeting for Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock on April 1 to discuss ongoing business and next steps.
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T. B
Plan to Change State Road in Carroll County
Surveyors for the State Highway department map a new Delphi to Rossville route aimed at shortening the trip by two and a half miles and removing two Monon Railroad crossings. The plan includes a northward alignment from Rossville, connection to state road 39 near Ashba farm, and a new Wildcat Creek bridge with fewer curves to cut maintenance costs and rail crossings.
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State Highway Department
Titus
Delphi
Rossville
Monon
Radnor
Ashba Farm
Wild‘Cat
Industrial Board Hearing Held in Delphi on Dam Accidents
State Industrial Board member Riley visited Delphi and heard several cases arising from Oakdale dam accidents. Two L. E. Myers Company actions by William Binney and Emanuel Mobery proceeded differently, with Binney continued and Mobery under advisement. Joseph Riggle vs A. B. Cohee & Co. also under advisement. Counsel listed as Pollard Cartwright & Wason for plaintiffs and J O O'Bear and Thomas M. Ryan for defendants.
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Riley
State Industrial Board
Delphi
L. E. Myers Company
William Binney
Emanuel Mobery
Binney
Moberg
Oakdale Dam
Pollard,Cartwright & Wason
Joseph Riggle
A. B. Cohee & Co
J. O. O’bear
Thomas M. Ryan
Frankfort
Ives Admitted to Local Bar in Ann Arbor
Joseph Ives of this city and a student at Ann Arbor Michigan was admitted to the bar on Wednesday. He immediately went to Indianapolis to apply to Governor Jackson for the appointment of prosecuting attorney and was accompanied by E. W. Bowen.
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Joseph Ives
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ives
Indianapolis
Jackson
E. W. Bowen
Marriage Licenses Granted After Age Review
Loyd James of Delphi and Flossie Leslie of Delphi obtained a license after initial refusal for age, later granted by Judge Carr. Ralph J. Maggart of Cutler and Dorothea Nebeker of Camden also secured marriage papers.
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Loyd James
Delphi
Flossie Leslie
Julien
Carr
Ralph J. Maggart
Cutler
Dorothea Nebeker
Camden
Creditors Notified of Stephens Petition in Lafayette District Court
Creditors of Mrs. Grace B. Stephens of Camden are informed she has filed a petition in the district court at Lafayette seeking relief from debts. The filing initiates proceedings under the debtor relief process.
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Grace B. Stephens
Camden
Lafayette
Thirty-Four to Graduate From Local School in May
The Citizen reports that 34 graduates will receive diplomas from the local school on May 27. Engraved invitations have been ordered for the 1927 class.
Delphi Seeks Direct Power Link to Oakdale Norway Lines
A Delphi delegation asked the Public Service Commission in Indianapolis to connect Delphi directly with Interstate power lines at Oakdale and Norway, seeking same power access as Monticello. Interstate president VanArsdale promised to study feasibility while the commission backed the Interstate system as best suited for Delphi’s business needs. The group included E. E. Pruitt, W. H. Bradshaw, L. M. Pletcher, H. B. Wilson, G. A. Shaffer, Buel Ulm, T. R. Arnold, Paul Quick, J. B. Dickison and Dr W. W. Gochenour who assisted engineering work.
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Delphi
Indianapolis
Clyde Jones
Public Service Commission
Oakdale
Norway
Monticello
VanArsdale
Interstate
Jones
Fort Wayne
E. E. Pruitt
W. H. Bradshaw
L. M. Pletcher
H. B. Wilson
G. A. Shaffer
Buel Ulm
T. R. Arnold
Paul Quick
J. B. Dickison
W. W. Gochenour
State Department
Jackass Brandy Trouble Lands Flora Man in Court
Charles Walker, 20, was found guilty in circuit court of drunken driving after losing control of his car in Flora. He headed onto railroad tracks and had to be extricated by garage workers who removed tires. He faces thirty days in jail and a $10 fine.
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Charles Walker
Carr
Walker
Link
Flora
Sheriff Link
In the Service of the Queen photoplay at K of C hall
On Thursday evening March 31 at 8 o clock Ronald P Fahey presents In the Service of the Queen a photoplay featuring the Joyce Kilmer Players Chicago's leading Catholic dramatic guild at the K of C hall A special matinee for children will be given at 2 30 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald P. Fahey
Joyce Kilmer
Chicago
Catholic Dramatic Guild
K. of C. Hall
Bishop Leonard Dedicates New Delphi Church and Parish House
The Delphi Methodist church and parish house were dedicated in three services led by Bishop Adna Leonard of Buffalo. Donations reached 500 in cash with 10 000 in pledges for the building fund. A parish meal followed at both 1 PM and 5:30 PM and the community praised the new addition to the city.
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Delphi Methodist Church
Adna Leonard
Buffalo
N. Y
J. J. Wilson
Lafayette
Russell B. Kern
Leonard
Bishop Leonard
Ernest Wareing
Cincinnati
Ohio
Western Christian Advocate
Indiana
Don Julien
James Warden
Raymond Earl
Bringhurst
Dedication Notes for Delphi Church Build Plans
Dedication day featured the baptism of Billy Kern by Bishop Leonard and the Delphi male chorus debuting with 25 members led by Edith Sanderson. Clergy from area churches attended and offered greetings. Dr. Daugherty of Marion delivered the address. funds pledged include 7185 for building, 1050 from Make Merry Sunday School, 300 from Rain or Shine, with the organ gift from Allie Pollard to be installed later.
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Edith Sanderson
Delphi
Daugherty
Marion
W. P. McKinzie
Lebanon
Ladies Aid Society
Fleurette Rehearsals Underway by Delphi Tri Kappa
Rehearsals for Fleurette, a home talent production by the Delphi Tri Kappa girls, progress satisfactorily at the high school auditorium under Miss Arlyne Wishing. The story follows a pretty French shop girl in New York whose romance with a young lawyer is tested by a plot to temper her affection for her husband.
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Fleurette
Delphi Tri Kappa
Arlyne Wishing
Rogers
New York
Delphi
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