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The Citizen invites Carroll County readers to send letters to the editor with brickbats or bouquets about local coverage. It outlines policy on local focus, Delphi items, county news, farm reporting, photos, and community input, promising careful consideration of all suggestions.
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Indiana Republicans endorse state rights amid federal aid debate
The Indiana General Assembly debated self sufficiency with federal funds. A resolution by Lothair Teeter praised by GOP business leaders faced questions about possible loss of school lunch and veterans programs. The Indiana Dept of Conservation tied wildlife restoration to Pittman Robertson federal funds, highlighting perceived double standards.
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George Refuses Nomination for Second Ward Councilman
A Times report recalls a conversation between Young Boss Hurley and a second ward notable. George says he does not want office but hints he would accept if nominated, promising to back street improvements to the Odd Fellows cemetery, yet he is not nominated.
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Death of Annie Wikle in Monroe township district death
Miss Annie Wikle aged about 13 met death last Thursday evening about 10 oclock in a sad singular manner. She lived with grandparents Mr and Mrs Stephen Vorhees and attended the district school. In the days before she had been preparing for the last day of school exercises.
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Girl Dies After Poisoning Belief Arsenic Beautifies Skin
A student died after ingesting poison believed to be arsenic in pursuit of beauty. Groans and last agony were observed in her room before aid arrived. An inquiry found she had been told arsenic would improve complexion and whiten skin. She was buried Sunday in Zion cemetery.
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Ruralizing D. W. Ross and a buggy shaft disaster
Dr. Trobaugh’s new horse grew weary and lay down, wrecking the buggy shafts. Mrs. Herron teaches her daughter Gracie the alphabet with the letter G proving a stumper until the family suggests Charlie Gee, now used as a mnemonic.
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Charlie Gee
Wedding Invitation Advice From a Logansport Printer
Acknowledges invitation to the wedding of B Fr Loutham of Logansport Pharos and Mrs Tillie Emslie daughter of Ex Sheriff John Davis. Regrets illness and urgent business prevent attendance. Offers printer’s guidance on publishing: never go to press until forms are locked up, keep shooting stick handy, and present a clean sheet with each issue.
Wordplay hints in old carpentry ad phrase book
A vintage style notice uses puns about chasing, quoins and mn braces as home use advice. It hints at personal work and prints or im prints, suggesting a tongue in cheek guide to carpentry terms and family mentions.
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Mayor Walker's Inaugural Address Moves Parishioners
The piece notes Mayor Walker's inaugural talk moved listeners to tears while ex-Marshal Roach received Wal Steele's office badge and the Persuader, and Baptist churchgoers showed confidence in their pastor. Dr Robinson's lively hymn wake-up led to a vigorous remainder of the sermon.
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Non-resident notice filed in Carroll Circuit Court
Plaintiff Hanna and Hanna files a complaint in Carroll Circuit Court 1947 term asserting Kathleen E. Blohm is not a resident of Indiana and that she may reside in Washington state per affidavit from plaintiff and a disinterested person.
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Divorce Notice in Carroll Circuit Court Delph i Indiana
Defendant Kathleen F Blohm resides Auburn Washington. Action for absolute divorce filed. She must appear June 2 1947 at Delphi Court House to answer or defenses. Dated March 20 1947. (SEAL) Chas L Bell Clerk Hanna and Hanna Attys for Plaintiff.
Kaylor and Davies Couple Visit Danville Friends
Mr and Mrs C M Kaylor and Mr and Mrs Hugh Davies spent Sunday with friends in Danville Illinois.
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Danville, Ilinois
Tastes Divide Jeb and Lud Over Beer and Cider
In a lively discussion about preferences Jeb reaches for beer while Lud chooses cider. The narrator notes that personal taste ends most disputes and that there is little room for argument when it comes to individual likes.
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