Park and Dam Fund Grows With Broad City Support
The park and dam fund attracts large gifts and pledges from many owners and groups. E R Smock serves as trustee as plans for a reinforced concrete dam are drawn up and a two year option on additional land is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escro
E. W. Bowen
Cartwright
Mickley
Sidenbender
Brewery
E. R. Smock
Sutton van Pelt
Oakdale
William H. Bradshaw
Pendleton
Laying Concrete on State Road 39 Progress Report
Dunsweiler Construction started concrete pours on State Road 39 south of the city after winter shutdown. The slab extends several hundred feet toward William H. Ashba’s barn, with hopes to remove the detour in three to four weeks and finish to Rossville by August 1. Local officials and firms listed in the notice accompany the project update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsweiler Construction Company
William H. Ashba
Rossville
Western style hold up at Cox pool room in Burlington
Two unmasked highwaymen robbed the Cox pool room in Burlington last Friday night about 10:30. They demanded customers and staff surrender, taking $40 from the till and equal amount from patrons, plus five or six watches. Police pursue suspects Golden and Smith, linked to a nearby farm house theft, with ties to Dayton, Crawfordsville, and Montgomery county jail escape by Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Pool
Burlington
Ives
Clawson
Crawfordsville
Golden
Smith
Dayton
Kokomo
Carroll County
William Ellis
Montgomery County
Lynch Brothers Consolidate Barber Shops On Main and Franklin
Harvey Lynch sells his Main street barber shop to his brother Ed. Ed will move equipment from Franklin street and consolidate the two shops creating five chairs. The Franklin street building is leased to Jesse Retherford for an electrical shop. the Lynch brothers end a 35 year barber partnership. Ed will operate the new electrical shop with the leased Franklin street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey~Lynch
Harvey Lynch
Main Street
Franklin Street
James Goff
Frank Morrow
Ed Lynch
Jesse Retherford
Lynch Brothers
Joseph Archer Dies at Home in Pyrmont Area
Joseph Archer 71 died at his home west of Pyrmont Sunday. He is survived by his wife and son George of Cleveland Ohio. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 PM from United Brothers church in Pyrmont with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Archer
Pyrmont
George
Cleveland
Ohio
United Brothers’ Church
Jason Been Captures City Views for Directory Engravings
Jason Been photographed from an airplane over the city last Monday. The aircraft, chartered by an aircraft company and piloted by a representative, yielded several photographs to be used for engravings in a directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Been
Jason
Frankfort
Aircraft Company
Tractor overturns nearly kills Clarence Beard in field
Clarence Beard near Ockley suffered severe bruises and burns when a tractor overturned onto him in a field last Saturday. Boiling oil from the crankcase spilled on his leg as neighbors freed him with help from James Troxell and others. Dr. A. C Clauser treated him and he walked on crutches by Friday. The incident echoed a previous fatal tractor accident near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence ‘Beard
Ockley
Mr. Beard
James Troxell
A. C Clauser
Delphin
Ray Shaffer
Lane urged for district Legion commander post
H W Lane commander of Flora Legion post gains high district support. Friends in Carroll county and district push to elect him Ninth district commander this fall. Lane of Bringhurst praised as a live wire and poplar organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Legion
Carroll County
Lane
Bringhurst
A & Erc Legion
Narrow Ford plunges into canal on West Franklin street
Blueford Shockley of the north side had a narrow escape when his Ford careened into the canal on West Franklin street last Saturday afternoon. He steered to avoid a machine driven by Robert Hefleng. Hefleng’s car submerged but its occupant escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blueford Shockley
West Franklin Street
Blueford
Robert Hefleng
Car stolen from B. B. May hill and wrecked near cemetery
The Chrysler sedan of B. B. May hill of the Journal was stolen from in front of his plot business last Monday night and wrecked on the road near the Catholic cemetery, where it was found Tuesday morning and brought to the Delphi Motor Sales. The fenders were badly bent, lights broken, radiator crushed and other damage done that will total between $50 and $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Mayhill
The
Journal
Delphi Motor Sales
Plunkett and Lucas Granted Flora Marriage License
Robert F. Plunkett a trucker of Flora and Esther L Lucas also of Flora obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Plunkett
Trucker
Flora
Esther L.lucas
Worst of three is Bumble Bee Sting
A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs George Swatts of Delphi area, has survived three sensational mishaps in a short time. He fell from a second story window with no injuries, swallowed a spin without harm, and later suffered a bumipte incident amid household furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swatts
Sibbitt
Delphi
Wood Corner
Whi
Clauser
Population loss in eight townships reported in county census
W A Irwin reports eight of thirteen townships show population declines. Washington leads with 117 and Rock Creek with 114. Total county loss outside cities in these eight townships is 610, with Clay least and Deer Creek at 38. The report notes 199 farms lost and warns remaining townships may reach about 400 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Irwin
Washington Township
Rock Creek
Deer Creek
Mr. Irwin
Washington
Indiana university to honor athletes in swimming wrestling and basketball
Robert Hanna is named among those to receive athletic awards at Indiana University announced by Z G Clevenger director of athletics. Awards cover swimming wrestling and basketball abilities. Hanna earned his freshman numeral in basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanna
Indiana University
Z. G. Clevenger
Hanna
Dell High School Graduation Plans Announced
Dell High School schedules commencement for 48 graduates in the school gym Friday May 23 with Major N C Imrie Culver Military Academy delivering the address. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday 7:30 pm at the Presbyterian church by Rev C J Grimes. Activities include seniors tea mothers, Sunshine Society event, Junior Senior reception and a campus picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dell High School
N. O. Imrie
Culver Military Academy
Raymond Ber
William Perigo
Ruth Benjamin
Helen Peters
Juanita Berkshire
Charles Popejoy
Vera Black
Lavaune Retherford
Florence Gamble
Stella Thompson
Evelyn Harrison
Robert Trobaugh
Robert Haugh Lloyd Vansc¢oy
Dora Hemmig
Joe Henderson
Howard Hunter
Naomi Isaacs
Robert Julius
Margaret Rice
John Reth
Robert Schrader
S—I
Dorothy Shaffer
Ladies Roark
Ruth Kempf
Margaret Leiber
Shirley Lieber
John Maxwell
Helen MaeDowe
Ruby Perigo
Presbyterian Church
C. J. Grimes
Harry Milroy
Sunshine Society
Dame oratorical contest at high school crowns winners
The annual Dame oratorical contest at the high school assembly featured six contestants. Cash awards from Mrs. E. H. Dame honored Lieut. Elmer Bucher. In the boys division John Sanderson won first, Wilbur Holsinger second, Fred Sites third. in reading Genevieve Wise won first, Katherine Pierce second, Irene Haslet third, Dorothy Mason fourth. Judges were J. C. Downey John Hamling and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dame
Elmer Bucher
John Sanderson
Wilbur Holsinger
Fred Sites
Genevieve Wise
Katherine Pierce
Irene Haslet
Dorothy Mason
J. C. Downey
John Hamling
Henry B. Wilson
farmer Thomas Lemon dies at 65 near Idaville
Thomas Lemon, 65, a farmer living near Idaville, died Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette after a period as a patient. The body was taken to Idaville for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lemon
Idaville
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Up the River of Time A Native Narratives of Early Settler Life
The piece recalls frontier life with constant labor and moments of home centered amusements. It describes home crafts, nut gathering rituals, and socializing by the fireplace, plus the inapt detail of a pioneer nutting anecdote including bareback riding and nut sacks on horses.
Hermitage Leased for Summer Hotel Operations
The Hermitage hotel on Lake Delphi in Sunset Park's north section has been leased by Indianapolis parties who will start improvements. Promoters plan to run a hotel and offer weekly and Sunday dinners at a popular 75 cent price for chicken dinners on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermitage
Lake Delphi
Sunset Park
Indianapolis
Garrett Heads Democratic District Committee
Grover Garrett, four-year Clinton county chairman and Frankfort street commissioner, was unanimously chosen district chair for Iowa Ninth district at Tipton meeting. Officers named include Grace Schwin as vice chair and Lucy Elliott as secretary, Claude Louks as treasurer. Harry L. Matlock addressed the gathering, highlighting his congressional candidacy and farming background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Garrett
Clinton County
Frankfort
Tipton
Garrett
Denham
Kempton
Carroll County
Grace Schwin
Covington
Lucy Elliott
Claude Louks
Harry L. Matlock
Congress
Matlock
Howard County
Carroll County School Census Shows Declines In Units
A full census of children aged 6 to 21 across Carroll county reports a total of 3 900 residents, up 32 from last year. Thirteen townships enumerate 3 185 people while Flora has 805. Delphi 427. Four colored children are listed, males exceed females by 92, and funds are allocated by enumeration with Delphi as the congressional township fund and the state common school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Delphi
Carrollton
Democrat
Jefferson
Monroe
Rock Creek
Deer Creek
Madison
Flora
Deer Creek Township
Congressional Township Fund
State Common School Fund
Holt and Butler Found Guilty in Prohibition Case
Olin R. Holt and Ora Butler, both of Kokomo, were convicted by a federal jury in Indianapolis on charges of violating prohibition laws. They allegedly formed the Hoosier Protective association to aid bootleggers for weekly payments. Holt previously ran for governor and had ties to the Ku Klux Klan rhetoric in earlier campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin R. Holt
Ora Butler
Howard County
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Hoosier Protective Association
Holt
D. C. Stephenson
Stephenson
Carroll
Dr. McCulloch
Burrows Juvenile Band Set for Summer Concerts
The Burrows Juvenile Band will give its first summer concert next Saturday night. Led by Professor Lawson of T. O. Gansport, he will direct music for concerts each Saturday night throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrows Juvenile
Professor Lawson
T.0 Gansport
Mrs Jane Smoker Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jane Smoker 77 widow of Levi Smoker died at her Barlington Street home Friday after a long illness. Survived by two children, son Bert and daughter Mrs Minnie Mil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Smoker
Levi Smoker
Barlington
Bert
Minnie’ Mil
Ashba Heads Carroll County Democratic Committee
William H. Ashba was unanimously chosen county chairman by Carroll County Democratic workers in the commissioners court room. Susan E. Wason was named vice chair, Ralph Hanna secretary, and Harry E. Reed treasurer. The meeting praised retiring chairman John W. Kerlin and noted Ashba’s prior service as county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ashba
Democratic Party
Commissioners Court Room
Ashba
Susan E. Wason
Ralph Hanna
Harry E. Reed
John W. Kerlin
Kerlin
John Kerlin
Carroll County
Wason
Hanna
Reed
Wray Edges Heddy for Democratic Nomination in County
In concurrent sessions, Dr. B F Wray of Camden wins the Republican nomination over Roy Heddy of Washington township, with six votes for Heddy reported. E R Smock elected treasurer as the county committee leaves other officers to the new chairman. Wray, a veteran Carroll County political worker, is described as capable and dependable though noted as a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Commissioners Court Room
Riley Sink
B. F. Wray
Camden
Roy Heddy
Washington Township
Wray
Heddy
E. R. Smock
Dr. Wray
Carroll County
John Guard
General Assembly
Rogers Re elected Republican State Chairman In Indiana
Elza O. Rogers of Lebanon was re elected in Indianapolis without opposition. Miss Mary Sleeth was re elected vice chairman. The re organization favored the Watson machine. The Democratic state committee meets Friday with Earl Peters up for re election. A boom for Lee Bays of Sullivan for state chairman begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza O. Rogers
Lebanon
Indianapolis
Mary Sleeth
United States
James E. Watson
Democratic State Committee
Earl Peters
Lee Bays
Sullivan
Don Irwin Elected Republican District Chairman in Frankfort
Don Irwin of Frankfort was elected Republican district chairman at a Frankfort meeting of county chairmen and party workers on Tuesday. He ran unopposed. County Chairman B F Wray attended with E W Bowen and B B Mayhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Irwin
Frankfort
B. F. Wray
E. W. Bowen
B. B Mayhill
Sister’s Sudden Death Reported in Telegram
J. E. Chapman received a late telegram announcing the sudden death of his sister Mrs. Mary Double of Hoagland. At the time she was at the home of her daughter Mrs. Will Wood of Ohio. Death was caused by an unspecified condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Hoagland
Will. Wood
Ohio
Ea Cot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co. O. Julius
C. A. Davies
Chamber of Commerce American Legion
H. S. Athletic Association
Eastern Star Auxiliary
Indiana Service Corporation
Edwin Baum
Carroll Telephone Co
Davies
W. H. Bradshaw
W. B. Wason
Gus
Halls Meat Market
N. W
John Hamling, Sr
Bradshaw Bros
John Hamling, Jr
Jason M. Been
A. Hewes
H. G. Kerlin
William S.smith
William B. Smith
Roy C. Clauser
Ee ‘McDowell
B. Mayhill
Nellie” Haughey Ie Ce Haeabie Ae Oes
J. C. Dickinson
Quick & Clifford
Gastwrigh
Wenn & Gar
W. W. Gochenour
Sach Pas Ah Sas Gs Eae Aes
Ered
Ap Gow
Hunter & Hunter Sns Tn
Thomas & Wilson
Charles N. Wilson
Jack Downey Carroll
County Farm Bureau
Lynch & Carter Lewis & Schweiger
J. W. Weidner
William Vbiesse
L. H. Smith
Irwin M. Flora
Robert Oe Joseph Veg
Stewart “Gochenour
J. Whiteman
Charles W. “Hargraves
Dr. C.F Sheets
Ghris Ridder
Roy Trobaugh
Casera
Allen Huntsinger Ames
Wirehe
Floyd J. Julien
Jesse R. Clawson
Heiland & Baum
Luther McCain Do Keenes
L. Ruffing
Orville C. Schock
C. C. Crampton
Robert Conn
Steve
Beja
Sale
F. H Robinson
Georges
Emerson Howell
Dean Ong
Enieines
Crosby Hotel
Delphi Ice Coal & Supply
John
Sthea Y
Nelson
Austin Holmes
Austin
Lynches
Clarence Beard
H. W. Lane
Legion
Mayhill
Cyees Gois
Carolton
Yeoman
N. C. Imrie
Harola
Charles Bradshaw
Donald Chapman
Ralph Hornbeck
Doxie Maonre
Ralph Wagoner
Josephine Wagoner
Jonn “Schiauc
WM. C. Smith
DEM
Butler
Burrows
William Ashba
Workers
Rogers
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