Main Street School Exhibit Delights Town and Schools
A lively week long school exhibit impressed townspeople with colorful displays of maps art cooking and crafts. Teachers and students labored weeks and months to produce a varied show that even pleased heavy taxpayers. The piece notes a grad by John Moyer at Annapolis next week with Roosevelt addressed and recalls prior family ties. A scooter accident at Hargraves garage ends a fun day, and local hikers Eddie Wingard Charles Wood and Charles Crowdin enjoyed a Lafayette trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Eddie Wingard
Charles Wood
Charles Crowdin
Lafayette
Funeral Held Tuesday For Mrs. Ruby Zerfas
Mrs. Ruby Baird Zerfas aged 50 died Saturday night at her home near Klondike Indiana from a heart attack. Surviving are her husband Ralph two daughters Mrs Howard Kaser of Detroit and Hilda of Indianapolis two sons Gordon of Detroit and Howard at home her father O S Baird of Pittsburg three brothers DO S Baird Jr Yeoman Merton of Ft Wayne and Byron of Detroit two sisters Mrs Roy Gilpin of Kokomo and Mrs George Blinn of Washington Indiana Funeral rites were held from Farmers Chapel Clinton county Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Bunnell cemetery Grimm and Sons were in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Baird Zerfas
Klondike
Ind
Ralph
Howard Kaser
Detroit
Hilda
Indianapolis
Gordon
Howard
O. S. Baird
Pittsburg
DO. S. Baird, Jr
Yeoman
Merton
Ft. ‘Wayne
Byron
Roy Gilpin
Kokomo
George Blinn
Washington
Indiana
Farmer’s Chapel
Clinton County
Bunnell
Grimm and Sons
Raymond Ringer and Opal Mullin Wed in Rockfield Home Ceremony
Miss Opal M. Mullin daughter of Roscoe Mullin and a Pittsburg teacher married Raymond G. Ringer of near Rockfield in a single ring ceremony at their new Rockfield area home. Rev H Hugo officiated with Hazel Stockhahn as bridesmaid and Harold Ringer as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal M. Mullin
Roscoe Mullin
Delphi
Pittsburg
Raymond G. Ringer
Rockfield
Jenkins Rites Held for Cass County Lawyer Al Jenkins
Judge E E Pruitt and Joseph T Ives attended funeral services in Logansport for Al Jenkins 78 dean of the Cass county bar association and well known in Carroll county for numerous local court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pruitt
Joseph T. Ives
Logansport
al Jenkins
Cass County Bar Association
Mr. Jenkins
Carroll County
Methodist Church Class Market at Gamble Monument Works
The Rain or Shine Sunday notes a Saturday sale by the School Class of the Methodist Church at the Gamble Monument Works on May 13 at 10 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Gamble
R Irvin Myers 54 Dies Painter at Home in Monticello
R Irvin Myers 54 Yeoman Painter died unexpectedly at his Monticello home Monday evening after working that day. Survived by eight Monticello children Gilbert Robert Virgil Roselene Gene Alice Vera Jack a brother Jesse Francesville and two sisters Fern Spicer Indianapolis and Carrie Vaughan Delphi. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Prevo funeral home in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Irvin Myers
Yeoman
Gilbert
Robert
Virgil
Roselene
Gene
Alice
Vera
Jack
Monticello
Jesse
Francesville
Fern Spicer
Indianapolis
Carrie Vaughan
Delphi
Prevo
Tree and Shrub Planting Completed for Delphi Year
The Tree and Shrub Planting Committee led by Miss Hilda Bowen completed spring planting near the Delphi library and along Deer Creek. Redbud, dogwood, and flowering shrubs were set, with grass seed and a barberry hedge, aided by about $50 from local groups. the grounds will develop from year to year.
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Hilda Bowen
Delphi
Deer Creek
Eight Students Enter Dame Oratorical Contest
Eight high school students will compete tonight in the Dame Oratorical and Reading contest in the high school auditorium. The program begins at 7:30 p m. Boys presenting orations are Paul Schmitter Loyal Cripe and Junior Jackson. Girls representing are Letha Thompson Vanita Clawson Irene Vaughan Laura Austin and Marjorie Todd. The public is invited to attend.
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Paul Schmitter
Loyal Cripe
Junior Jackson
Letha Thompson
Vanita Clawson
Irene Vaughan
Laura Austin
Marjorie Todd
City Workers Mark Parking Lines Here
City street employees remark parking spaces in the business district. After Main street and state road 39 lost spots, Washington street near the Wabash railroad gains spaces with diagonal parking along the street.
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State Highway Commission
Main Street
Washington Street
Wabash Railroad
Yeater Rites Held for Bringhurst Man
Funeral services for Charles Lewis Yeater of Bringhurst were held Thursday with the Rev. Ray Zook of the Church of the Brethren officiating. Burial followed in Moss Cemetery.
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Charles Lewis Yeater
Bringhurst
Ray Zook
Church of the Brethren
Moss Cemetery
Funeral Held Monday For Adolph Houk 76
Adolph Houk 76 longtime Delphi resident died Friday night after a short illness. Born in Germany he came to the United States as a child and became a familiar Delphi figure working many years at Dame Laundry. Surviving are his widow three sons Edward Logansport Joseph Indianapolis and William Terre Haute one daughter Mrs Josephine Charles Greentown Funeral services were held Monday at St Joseph Catholic church with Rev Simeon Schmitt officiating Burial was in Catholic cemetery Blythe and Sons in charge of arrangements.
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Adolph Houk
Delphi
Mr. Houk
Germany
Dame Laundry
Edward
Logansport
Joseph
Indianapolis
William
Terre Haute
Josephine Charles
Greentown
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Simeon Schmitt
Blythe and Sons
Baer Plans Storage Building and Truck Terminal Move
Harry Baer a Delphi trucker bought the Gustaves building on Indiana street now housing Duffy and Sons stock yards He plans to remodel it into a truck terminal and storage facility for private and commercial use He is the only Democratic city council member and has eyed such a plan for years Fred Squires says stock yards plans remain uncertain Hargraves Motor Sales adds a new 80 by 60 foot concrete block building opposite its current site on West Franklin Street expected to be finished within 60 days
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Harry Baer
Delphi
Trucker
Gustaves
Indiana Street
1. Duffy and Sons
Baer
Fred Squires
Duffy Company
Hargraves
Hargraves Motor Sales
Hargraves Garage
West
Franklin Street
W. H. Bradshaw
Sons of Legion Plan 25 Piece Band and Baseball Team
Sons of the Legion to form a 25 member band with Melvin Hemmig as director. Lloyd Porter chosen captain for the year. officers named include Richard Swickard Robert Ulm Richard Quick Aaron Julien and others. The group also plans a Legion softball team with Daughters of the Auxiliary organizing one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the Legion
Legion Rooms
Melvin Hemmig
Lloyd Porter
Richard Swickard
Robert Ulm
Richard Quick
Aaron Julien
Richard Clifford
Jimmie Marvin
Daughters of the Auxiliary
Legion
Paul Marvin
C. C. Crampton
Harry Parker
Anthony Hanrahan
Roy Reppert
Delphi Post Office Ranked 26th in Savings Bond Sales
Secretary Morgenthau announced nationwide Savings Bond sales through March 31, 1939 totaling 2 457 108 850 in maturity value with about 1 564 608 investors. The Delphi post office ranked 26th among second class offices for sales in the past year.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Delphi
Infant Jimmy Lee Root Dies Moments After Birth
Infant Jimmy Lee Root son of Mr and Mrs Lee Root of Flora died three hours after birth on Tuesday May 2 Burial held Wednesday from the home of the child’s maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Root.
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Jimmy Lee Root
Lee Root
Flora
William Root
Funeral attendees from distance for Adolph Houk
Those from a distance who were here for the funeral of Adolph Houk were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Houk and family of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. William Houk and family of Terre Haute, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Houk and family of Logansport and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Charles of Greentown.
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Adolph Houk
Joseph Houk
Indianapolis
William Houk
Terre Haute
Ed ‘Houk
Logansport
Harry Charles
Greentown
Visit of Mrs Smock and relatives Tallied in Santa Fe
Mr and Mrs Taylor Julien of Santa Fe New Mexico are visiting his sister in law Mrs James C Smock and other relatives for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Julien
Santa Fe
New Mexico
James C. Smock
Miss Lorene Hinkle Ill With Severe Cold
Miss Lorene Hinkle of Lafayette was ill with a severe cold at her home here Monday and Tuesday. She returned to Lafayette on Wednesday.
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Lorene Hinkle
Lafayette
Roy Ellis Family Weekend Visit in Goshen and Wabash
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis spent the weekend visiting relatives in Goshen and Wabash. The trip highlights family ties and travel between Indiana towns.
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Mrs
Roy Ellis
Goshen and
Wabash
Uniforms For Delphi Firemen Aims To Boost Morale
Delphi city approves new fire department uniforms for ten local firefighters. Hats hip boots and heavy blue coats will be worn to distinguish them from big league departments. The gear ordered is due within ten days and each member will store equipment at home or nearby. Fire Chief John Delaney attended the council meeting.
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Delphi
John Delaney
Alta Kite to Wed Marvin Packard in Delphi Sunday
Miss Alta Mildred Kite daughter of Grover D Kite of Delphi will marry Marvin T Packard son of William E Packard of Logansport in a 3 PM Sunday ceremony at the Delphi Methodist Church. The couple plans a single ring marriage with Rev Wilbur V Day officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Mildred Kite
Grover D. Kite
East Franklin Street
Delphi
Marvin T. Packard
William E. Packard
Logansport
Methodist Church
Wilbur V. Day
Miss Kite
Delphi High School
Pletcher Hardware Company
Tri Kappa
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Rose
Marion Robey
Ruth J S
Lucille Brewer
Lloyd Sargent
Peru
Donald Kite
Robey
Packard
James Englebrecht
Joe Herron
Joe Moritz
Earl Gust
Josephine Ulm
Kite
Former sheriff's wife dies in Mishawaka
Mrs. Martin Popejoy aged 58 wife of former Carroll County sheriff M M Popejoy died Tuesday at her Mishawaka home from dropsy Surviving is husband and a daughter Dorothy Funeral services are held this afternoon in Mishawaka with burial there.
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Martin Popejoy
M. M. Popejoy
Carroll County
Mishawaka
Dorothy
Paul George to Reopen Edgewood Cafe in Delphi Area
Paul George of Frankfort on Mon day purchased the Edgewood Cafe from Mrs. Margaret Gerard. The establishment was closed recently. As soon as redecorating is completed, Mr. George will re opening the cafe. Mr. and Mrs., George and family will move to Delphi. Mrs. Alice Hoshaw will spend the weekend in Rensselaer with her son, Loyal, and family.
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Paul George
Frankfort
Edgewood
Margaret Gerard
George
Delphi
Alice Hoshaw
Rensselaer
Local 4-H Farm Book Winners Win $110 in National Contest
Nine Carroll County 4-H boys earned awards in the Fifth National Farm Accounting contest for 1938-39. Prizes ranged from 5 to 25 dollars, provided by International Harvester. Winners include Gene Maxwell, Ernest N. Scott, Donald Bowman, Wayne Rule, Robert D. Austin, Edgar Fountain Jr, Kenneth L. Vaughan, Charles J. Hufford, and William B. Schnepp, all Delphi Vocational Agriculture students under Stuart Guthrie. Carroll County led area in winners and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
State Extension Service
Gene Maxwell
Battle Ground
Ernest N. Scott
Delphi
Donald Bowman
Wayne Rule
Bringhurst
Robert D. Austin
Edgar Fountain, Jr
Kenneth L. Vaughan
Flora
Charles J. Hufford
William B. Schnepp
International Harvester Company
Stuart Guthrie
Ernest Scott
Guthrie
Hodgen announces Evelyn Hodgen engagement to William Kerlin
Mrs Anna Hodgen of Frankfort announces the engagement of her daughter Evelyn Hodgen to William Kerlin son of Mr and Mrs Cloud Kerlin of Delphi The wedding is planned June 17 at the bride’s home Evelyn attended Madame Blaker's School and Butler University and has taught at Riley School in Frankfort William Kerlin and brother Charles run the Kerlin Elevator He attended Indiana University and belonged to Delta Tau Delta Evelyn is sister of Mrs Paul Johnson of Delphi.
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Anna Hodgen
Frankfort
Evelyn
William Kerlin
Cloud Kerlin
Delphi
Miss Hodgen
Madame Blaker
Butler University
Indianapolis
Riley School
Kerlin
Charles
Indiana University
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Paul Johnson
James Pierce Named to Attend Boys State by 40 and 8
James Pierce a Delphi high school junior has been chosen by the Lafayette Voiture of the 40 and 8 American Legion to attend Boys State next month with expenses paid by the organization. The selection cites scholarship and citizenship as criteria. Boys State brings hundreds of Indiana boys to learn government fundamentals through a seven day session with elected governor and legislative bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pierce
Delphi
Lafayette
American Legion
Pierce
Indiana
The
Legion
Dern's Wagon Off Street Debate Looms in Delphi Council
The Delphi city council continued the case of Bill Dern and his hot dog wagon after petition by 158 locals asking to keep it at its Washington street location or 20 feet north. Mayor C. Clay Pearson presided as members prepared for a full debate May 23, with the wagon moved temporarily and likely to stay off the street.
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Bill Dern
the World
Delphi
C. Clay Pearson
Curtis McCain
Dern
Washington Street
Pearson
30 Miles Of Poles Set On REMC Lines
Approximately 30 miles of poles have been set on the Carroll County REMC electric lines. Construction started near Burnettsville and will run south toward Delphi. After northwest work is done, A A Electric Contracting will move to Camden to start north east and south of that community. Poles cover much of the 118 miles planned with completion around July 15.
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Carroll County Remc
Burnettsville
Delphi
A. A. Electric Contracting Company
Camden
Delphi Vocational Agriculture Class Visits Purdue Open House
Sixteen Delphi Vocational Agriculture students attended Purdue University Open House for high schoolers and toured the campus before watching the Indiana Purdue baseball game. The group included Donald Bowman Ivan Ashby Wayne Rule Edward Kite Robert Schnepp John Bowman Robert Farmer Vernon Isley Fred Newman Ernest Scott Dick Swickard Kenneth Vaughn James Pierce Bud Shoup William Schnepp and Charles Hufford with instructor Stuart Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Vocational Agrriculture Department
Purdue
Indiana-Purdue
Donald Bowman
Ivan Ashby
Wayne Rule
Edward Kite
Robert Schnepp
Ohn Bowman
Robert Farmer
Vernon Isley
Fred Newman
Ernest Scott
Dick Swickard
Kenneth Vaughn
James Pierce
Bud Shoup
William Schnepp
Charles Hufford
Stuart Guthrie
Charles Mundy Dies After Long Illness
Charles Robert Mundy 16 son of Mr and Mrs W A Mundy of Delphi died Monday at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a four year illness. Father is Manon agent in Delphi. family moved from Greencastle a year ago. Survived by two sisters Irene Duncan Green Castle Lavonne Mundy Terre Haute and brother Herbert Mundy Greencastle. Funeral held Wednesday at Rector funeral home Greencastle with burial there.
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Charles Robert Mundy
W. A. Mundy
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Manon
Greencastle
Irene Duncan
Lavonne Mundy
Terre Haute
Herbert Mundy
Rector Funeral Home
Delphi Graduate Devon Smith Rehired as Dowagiac AD
Devon Smith, a Delphi High School graduate and son of Mrs. Fannie Smith of Delphi, is rehired as athletic director for Dowagiac schools in Michigan with a reported $200 salary raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Smith
Delphi
Fannie Smith
Dowagiac
Michigan
Harold Hansen Arrested for Public Intoxication in Delphi
Harold Hansen of Delphi was arrested Monday by Chief of Police Charles Randle and charged with public intoxication. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern, was fined $1.00 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hansen
Delphi
Charles Randle
Justice of the Peace
Rossie L. Dern
Mrs Lula McDowell Examined at St Elizabeths Hospital
Mrs Lula J McDowell and Miss Josephine McDowell visited Lafayette on Wednesday where Mrs McDowell underwent medical examination at St Elizabeths hospital with Vernie Brown present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula J. McDowell
Josephine McDowell
Vernie Brown
Lafayette
McDowell
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lyons to Spend Weekend in Lafayette as Guest
Mrs. C. B. Lyons will spend the weekend in Lafayette as a guest of Mrs. Reno Isherwood.
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C. B. Lyons
Lafayette
Delphi trackmen to enter sectional meet at Lafayette
Fifteen Delphi Oracle athletes will compete at the sectional meet Saturday at Purdue stadium in Lafayette. Coach Pete Williams hopes Mainard Weaver leads a strong showing with several others expected to qualify for the state meet in Indianapolis on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lafayette
Pete” ‘Williams
Purdue Stadium
Mainard
Elmer Weaver
Dick Downs
Joan Bowman
Max Craig
Franklin Hanaway
Ed Kite
Robert Ulm
Robert Farmer
Vernon Isley
Hercel Long
Ralph Parks
Rodney Rishel
James Stewart
Robert Turner
Technical High School
Indianapolis
Mainard Weaver
Oracle
Oracles
Grace
Frankfort
Price
Monticello
May 10 Referendum Outlook For Wheat Farmers
May 10 marks the May crop report release as the Farm Act ties a national wheat marketing quota to supply prospects. If supply appears excessive, Secretary Wallace must proclaim a quota by May 15 and a nationwide referendum is held by June 10. Two thirds voting yes makes the quota effective.
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Wallace
Death of Floyd D. Martin in Cass county
Floyd D. Martin 22 died Monday at Cass county hospital from heart disease. Doctors found his heart located on the right side of his body. He was a Deer Creek high school graduate, class of 1935, and had worked in Logansport. Surviving: parents Charles and (Mrs.) Martin. siblings Fred Carl Helen. maternal grandparents H. B. Downham. Funeral services were held at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church and burial in Deer Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd D. Martin
Washington Township
Cass County Hospital
Martin
Deer Creek
Logansport
Charles Martin
Fred
Carl
Helen
H. B. Downham
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
R. H. Thomas
Deer Creek Cemetery
Baer successor named at Camp Tecumseh
Owen Delaney succeeds John Baer as custodian of Camp Tecumseh and began duties this week. Camp director Merle Carver also arrived to plan the summer opening and make arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Delaney
John Baer
Camp Tecumseh
Merle Carver
St Josephs School to Stage Camo uflague Comedy
The children of St Josephs school will present the comedy Camo uflague at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening May 23. Every child in the school will be in the cast and a number of features are planned. The public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Court House
Dorothy Squires
Margaret Smock
Squires
Jeanne Bailey
St. Joseph's School
Mrs. Jennie Marquess Moves In With Lafayette Sister
Mrs. Jennie Marquess traveled from her Lafayette home to join her sister Mrs. Adolph Houk and make her home with the Houk family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Marquess
Lafayette
Adolph Houk
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Joseph Clarke
John Moyer
Annapolis
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Daryll Zinn
Bobby Aldrich
Ruby Zerfas
Raymond Ringer
Opal Mullin
Jenkins
DAME
Sons OF Legion
U.S
COUN
Marvin Packard
Evelyn Hodgen
Bride
REMC
TRI Kappas
Charles Mundy
Weaver
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