Surprising Primary Results Highlight County Race Notes
In Carroll County many races produced surprises as results showed strong machine influence in some areas and direct support for Landis and Robinson in others. Delegates to the state convention favored Landis allies, while Hoovers gains and party strength defined county outcomes.
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Citizen
Carroll County
O. K
Deer Creek Township
Watson
Hoover
Indiana
Jim
Kansas City
Schortemeier
Fred B. Landis
Logansport
Deer Creek
Mr. Landis
Schoritemeier
Black
Bradshaw
Julien
Obear
Shirk
Sink
Robinson
Guilliam
Purnell
Forest Harness
Jesse Clawson
John E Fredrick
Dailey
Earl Crawford
Wells
Albert Stump
United States
Myers
Curry
Harry Reed
Clary
Cass County
Gus A. Hall
William C. Smith
Oscar Baird
Recorder
Metsker
Mr. Bush
Irvin Flora
Raseal Wagoner
L. C. Shanks
Mr. Flora
Sheriff
Albert Clifton
Henry E
Lester Dickinson
Robert F. Johnson
Mr. Dickinson
Oonce Aagven
Ouscoet
Jef
Marriage Licenses for John B Snider and Harriet M Cole
John B Snider an engineer of Rushville wed Harriet M Cole a teacher of Adams township in a marriage license filing. A brief notice outlines new suits featuring James Bingham against Carroll County Loan Trust and Savings Co with advertising copy about service and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Snider
Rushville
Harriet M. Cole
Adams Township
James Bingham
Carroll County Loan, Trust and Savings Co
Two Die as Traction Car Hits Auto Near Park Stop
Mrs. John R. Cunningham of Americas died instantly when a westbound interurban struck the Ford coach carrying her and James Runkel near Stop 35 in Mortonsville last Saturday afternoon. Runkel died hours later from skull fractures after being taken to Lafayette hospital. both victims were in their 60s or 70s. The accident drew comments about speed and crossings from locals, with funerals held in Americus and Colburn.
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John R. Cunningham
Americas
James Runkel
Mortonsville
Cunningham
Cottage Avenue
Ford Coach
Runkel
Kelly
F. H. Robinson
Agnes Smith
Blythe Funeral
Americus
Battle Ground
Colburn
Gilbert Lewis Pleads Guilty in Circuit Court
Gilbert Lewis arraigned on receiving stolen goods charges pleaded guilty and was fined 25 and costs plus eight months on the penal farm. Sheriff Sink transported him to the farm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Lewis
Sheriff Sink
Lewis
Democratic delegate contest in Jackson township outcome
In Jackson township only, Brent Cripe defeated James Harrison for the Democratic delegate slot to the state convention by 87 to 77 votes. The result highlights a narrow local primary preference within the township.
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Jackson
Brent Cripe
James Harrison
School Board Hires Old Teachers Amid Tenure Debate
A consolidated school board meeting discussed next year’s staffing and signed contracts with most veteran teachers, except two who will delay due to pursuing further study. The tenure law is questioned as it may shield teachers who sign sixth contracts after years elsewhere, and many trustees and the state association seek repeal.
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Consolidated School Board
General Assembly
Ralph Maggart Named County Agent in County Board Action
May session of the county board of education, led by Superintendent C. A. Bailey, elected Ralph Maggart as county agent with thirteen of fourteen votes. Maggart, a Carroll County native and Purdue graduate, pledged to work with the Farm Bureau to fulfill the role creditably. Continues on page four.
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May
County Board of Education
C. A. Bailey
Flora
Harry Ackerson
Ralph Maggart
Farm Bureau
Mr. Maggart
Carroll County
Democrat Township
Lebanon High School
Purdue University
Purdue Experiment Station
Safeguards urged after Delphi interurban crossings deaths
The Delphi city council is urged to act quickly to install automatic safety devices at interurban crossings after four fatalities. The Citizen argues life on highways belongs to the people and calls for cooperation between city management and interurban officials to protect the public. Jean Wilson of DePauw University will spend Sunday with her parents, Russell and Mrs. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Jean Wilson
DePauw University
Will
Russ Wilson
District chairmen to meet in Delphi for county and district chairmen
W C Dunham of Kempton announces a May 19 Delphi gathering for district chairmen of the Ninth district. Clinton Howard Hamilton Fountain Montgomery Boone and Carroll counties to be represented. John Kerlin calls for precinct committeemen to elect a county chairman and name township vice chairs. Republican district meeting set for May 15 in Delphi.
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W. C. Dunham
Kempton
Delphi
John E. Fredrick
Ninth District
Commissioners’ Court Room
Clinton
Howard
Hamilton
Fountain
Montgomery
Boone
Carroll
John Kerlin
Kerlin
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John Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Waterloo
W. T. Brackenridge
Walter Casad
Demos
Downham
Harl JH. Crawford
Frank C. Dailey
George
Dale
George E. Hershman
Olin R. Holt Lea Ee
L.william Carty
Yee
Walter Myers Oe
Albert
Stump
Alonzo I. Clary
Circuit Court Oas
Piet
Willigar
Smith
A Sc
Auda Gee Studebaker
Irvin
Mi Blora
Leonadis Clay Shanks
Rascal F. Wagoner
County Recorder
Oscar S. Baird
Src
Gop
Wilson E. Bush
Fletcher D. Metsker
Morris W. Ayres
Edward T. Beard
Albert G. Clifton
Henry M. Crone
William Plantee
Henry Powell
Joseph C
Cab
John
Sinks
Lester D. Dickinson
Robert
Herbert Clark Hoover
James E. Watson
Thomas H. Adams
D. Burns Douglass
Jesse E. Eschbach
Charles S. Ewry
Charles W. Jewett
Fredrick
Ulysses
Lesh
Harry G.ce
Alvah J. Rucker
Frederick E
Arthur Clowes
Solon
Carter
Arthur BR
Forest A. Harness
John G. Ie
Glenn R. Slenker
Carl R. Shaffer
Ie County
Lora
Canes
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