Delphi residents back park dam project with pledges
A Delphian citizen meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce advanced a plan to build a dam across Deer Greek and establish a second park. Attendees pledged near 5000 and many volunteered labor, with Bowen and Cartwright land gifts and multiple organizations joining in fundraising and support.
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Camp Tecumsel
Delphies
Chamber of Commerce
Deer Greek
O. P.-.manker
Presbyterian Church
Schoenberger
Inmer
Eli. P. Beadle
Association
E. E. Prutt
Bradshaw
Chamber of Commerce Ice
Park’ Board
Yanus Wells
Lot
Delphi
Indiana Service Corporation
Davies Oil Company
Cartwright, Wason & Carr
Wason
Bar Association
Gus A’ Hall
William “Grant
Smith
Leo Craig
Toys' “Gatton
Amo
Obstre Watch
Som Commerce
Norrteseh
American
Woman's Club
Eastern Star Auxiliary
Tri Kappas
Indiana Motrics Corporation
W. H. Bradshaw
Delphi Journal
Delphi Motor
Co. O. Julius & Son
Daug Saccail Gaitel Pelephone Gospiers
Teeslee Davies Oil Co
N. W. Bowen
E. W. Bowen
Allftters
Sint and A
Pledge Drive for Deer Creek Dam Development
The page describes a pledge appeal for the Deer Creek dam project in Delphi Indiana. It invites former county and city residents living abroad to contribute, asking them to fill a blank and mail the pledge to Delphi.
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Delphi
Yak Delphi
Indiana
Local Boat Factory Show Attracts Officials In Chicago
The Boyd Martin Company plans new boat models shown at the Boat Mart in Chicago this week. Fred Martin Edward Hempstead Arthur Stubbs A W Dailey and A Gibbs represent the firm as production cuts reduce staff and markets seek improved demand after the show ends next Sunday. Local plant may build one or two new models and resume full capacity once production starts again.
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Chicago
Boyd-Martin Company
Fred Martin
Edward ‘Hempstead
Arthur: Stubbs
A. W. Dailey
Dailey
Metropolis
Boat Mart
Agai
Camden library receives donation of books and encyclopedias
A Camden library receives a gift of two bundles from an estate with a collection of fifty six volumes including Columbian encyclopedias histories and notable works of literature.
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Camden Ibrar
Bunday Im Cc. E. Ie
Local Play Delivers Humorous Household Scene
An archival theater piece notes the cast and standout moments of a play. Dungy Weeoue and Dulcy appear in key roles while Bill Perigo and Bob Schrader entertain with a dramatic piano solo. Roth Perigo and Schrader also shine as basketball stars transitioning to stage. The review highlights the Mrs. managing her husband and the family setting as the central, mildly humorous focus.
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Dungy
Weeoue
Bagowell
Roth
Perigo
Schrader
Local Legion Post Reports Membership Rise After Drive
The Post of the American Legion closes its membership drive with 106 members on the roster. Commander Fred Bassett and Adjutant Jesse Rendel credit the effort, noting prior connections to Rossville and Flora posts that drew some soldiers away.
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Rossville
Flora
Population shifts hit Delphi in new census report
District Director Irwin of Frankfort notes Delphi has fallen from 2,087 to 4,931 in ten years, a loss of 156, while Deer Creek township shows 1,266 residents, down 33. The city boundary excludes several hundred nearby residents, including West Side Martensville South Delphi and Pittsburg, diluting Delphi's apparent population.
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Delphi
Irwin
Prankfore
Deer Creek
Martensville
Pittsburg
Court House
State Road Head Invites Committee To Conference
Be Wilson chairs the highway committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The group plans a May 21 conference in Indianapolis with Secretary J J Brown to urge early improvements on the Monticello north project and hard surface work on State Road 25 from Logansport to Lafayette. Committee members include Judge EB Pruitt Buel Ulm W E Bradshaw and Gus A Halk.
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Wilson
The
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
J. J. Brown
State.commission
Brown Lin
Monticello
Logansport
Lafayette
EB. EB. Pruitt
Buel Ulm
W. E. Bradshaw
Gus
A. Halk
Miss Mildred Whiteman Improves in Indianapolis Hospital
Relatives report Miss Mildred Whiteman who has been confined in an Indianapolis hospital for several weeks shows slight improvement. Grover C Whiteman and J J Whiteman families plan to visit Indianapolis on Sunday, and Miss Whiteman's father will be at the hospital with Mr and Mrs Oliver Stoneee on Wednesday.
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Mildred Whiteman
Indianapolis
Grover. C
J. J. Whiteman
Miss Whiteman
Oliver Stoneee
Marriage Licenses for Marshall Wingard and Opal Eikenberry
Camden factory worker Marshall W. Wingard and Opal J. Eikenberry are joined in marriage according to a local license report. The pair were listed in a brief record of recent nuptials.
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Marshall W. Wingard
Camden
Opal J. Eikenberry
Public Park Project Payment Schedule Noted
A public park project of about ten acres on the south side of Deer Creek is to be paid to Edward R Smock at the Delphi State Bank in four equal installments. The due dates are August 1 1980 November 1 1980 February 1 1981 and April 1 1981.
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Deer Creek
Edward R
Delphi'State Bank
County urged to advance spring tax installment
State treasury exhausted prompting pressure on Carroll County to advance 20000 dollars for the semi annual settlement due in June but requested by May 5. Treasurer Flora plans to comply as the funds come from spring tax collections yielding public depository interest and the delay risks small losses given the short period ahead.
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Carroll
Flora
Timmons of Madison Stricken by Severe Mumps Case
The Citizen reports resident Timmons of Madison township is confined to the Bonte with a severe bout of mumps. The notice appears in a historical local column.
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Timmons
Madison Township
Sale Notice for Property of Late Th Rohde Estate
Attorneys Gus A Halaré announce sale of real estate belonging to the late Th Rohde. The sale begins May 19 at the office of MP Hall. The building is a large ground-floor storefront in the city, with prime location and ample space.
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Amelia Ohde
Eran
Th Rohde
Ts Advertisi
Herlehg” Bakery
Hanna & Hating
Gus A. ‘Halaré
Te Jeatate
MP. Hall
Clearing and Beer Piles and Plow Struggles in Early Farm Life
The text describes a hoosier term clearin meaning a timbered plot cleared of trees but still with brush and waste. It recalls the hardship of early farming as fields were prepared with girdled trees, tangled roots, and stubborn plows. It notes harsh language among boys during tough plow work and polemics on farm life.
Rockfield Store Burglary Reported with Theft
A damaged OCR fragment notes a burglary at Rockfield Store with thieves entering the premises. Details are unclear but suggest a break in occurred on or around a Monday, with mention of possible items seized and an investigation ongoing.
Robbery at Pixslt 73 F383 Filling Station
A safe at the Pixslt 73 F383 filling station was robbed of 115 dollars and papers after a nighttime break in. A nitro glycerin charged explosion blew open the door to the rear office, scattering bottles and oil as the safe contents were taken and the area damaged. Night Watchman Al Gurley reported the incident and found a light in the station after the blast.
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al Gurley
Death of Delphi man tied to pneumonia recalled
Bernard Gerard, a two year Delphi resident, died Sunday at his home from pneumonia after a two week illness. Survived by wife, Mildred, two brothers Hobi of this city and Bert of Indianapolis, and a sister Mrs J Ly e s. Services held with lodge honors, neighbors and friends in attendance.
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Bernard
Gerard
Delphi
Hadi
Eifarm
Carroll
Bor
FTN
Harry
Kokémo
Fred
Réger-ot
Bert
Indianapolle
J. Ly
Lions Club Plans Major Park Development Meeting
At Tuesday night’s Lions Club gathering a substantial sum was approved for the development of eta Ree Park. Committees were formed to advance the project while concerns and complaints from residents were voiced and noted.
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Tokar
Delphi
Ea -Notienlyidig
Lionsklub
Eta Ree Park
Piet
Biving
John
Steines Stie Rene Thas
Faign
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James O
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William Givler
Indiane Service Corporation
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Davies. Oil Company
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Sivve
EB. Bowen
Miranda
Wilh Peggae
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Roy Clauser
Buel
Tim
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Weckerly
Billy Sap
Benga
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Ferro Deli
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TIME
WM. C. Smith
Carroll County
Historica Society
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Hala Bitin
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Rockfield
Caine
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Atte
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Sollee
Sthita Mage
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