Delphi Chamber Plans New Sign Slogan For Town
Delphi Chamber of Commerce board votes to erect signs bearing the familiar Del ph i motto Look Her Over The romance of a Carroll county couple is set for June 23 on the bride and groom program aired from California Details to follow Senior class at Delphi High stages The Campbells Are Coming farce praised for acting directing and casting Zartman Ives Cowdin Hatton Myers Newell Moore Allen Stoner Brookshire lead female roles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Director
Delphi
Carroll County
California
Zartman
Ives
Cowdin
Hatton
Myers
June Newell
Virginia Moore
Helen Allen
Joan Stoner
Patty Brookshire
Community theater fills house both nights
Word of mouth proves show popularity as Friday and Thursday performances reach full houses. Tom McCormick and student helpers receive praise for an excellent production. Also notes a ceremonial move of a field piece from the Legion Home lawn and Chamber of Commerce landscaping plans. John Klepinger observes a car left running at the bank for several hours in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCormick
Court House
Legion Home
Chamber of Commerce
John Klepinger
Motor left running leads to confession at store scene
John turned off the motor and summoned Jim. Jim admitted it was his motor and thanked the banker. He said he hurried to open the store and forgot to switch the motor off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jimmy Clifford
Jim
Treacherous State Road 25 prompts call for highway fix
Readers report a dangerous section of State Road 25 between Delphi and Lafayette Indiana with multiple berm problems causing accidents and a fatal crash involving Howard Cleaver. They urge the Highway Commission to study remedies promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lafayette
Indiana
Berm
Howard Cleaver
Highway Commission
Births Report From Indiana Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert L Pettiner of Indianapolis a son on May 17. The father is the son of Mr and Mrs W O Pettiner of Camden. Mr and Mrs Claude Linn of Camden are the parents of a daughter born May 15 at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Keith Wertz of daughter born May 16 at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Fred J Stewart of route 4 Bedford are the parents of a son born this morning at the Bedford hospital. Mrs Stewart is the former Nina Irene Vaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Vaughan of route 2 Delphi. Mr and Mrs William D Coffey have named their new son Robert Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Pettiner
Indianapolis
W. O. Pettiner
Camden
Claude Linn
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Keith Wertz
Fred J. Stewart
Route 4
Bedford
Bedford Hospital
Stewart
Nina Irene Vaughan
Charles Davis Vaughan
Delphi
William D. Coffey
Robert Charles
Granted divorce in Carroll circuit court for Edith Hemmig Gee
Mrs Edith Hemmig Gee of Delphi was granted a divorce in Carroll circuit court from John T Gee the action was uncontested she received custody of a minor son and $10 per week child support she is barred from remarrying for two years Hanna and Hanna represented the plaintiff Baum appeared for the defense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hemmig Gee
Delphi
Carroll Circuit Court
John T
Jack) Gee
New International Harvester Plant Opens Under Landis
The New International Harvester building ness has been held and is now open with Robert Landis of Flora as manager. The local company and Flora outlet are owned and controlled by E. E. Landis, a prom...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Delphi
Landis Equipment Company
International Harvester Company
Busi
Tom Brown
Robert Landis
E. E. Landis
Tom Ives
Virginia Gregg to Wed Joe Taber Carter at Purdue Church
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Virginia Ann Gregg daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Franklin Gregg to Joe Taber Carter. The ceremony will be Sunday afternoon June 5 at 2 p.m. at University Church Purdue with a reception to follow at Duncan Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ann Gregg
Roy Franklin Gregg
Joe Taber Carter
University Church
Purdue
Duncan Hall
Million-Cox Nuptials Highlight Monticello Sunday
Miss Alice Jean Million daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Million of route 2 Monticello became the bride of Richard D Cox son of Mrs Agnes Cox of Monticello at Oak Grove Christian church. Rev Jack Noel officiated as music by Russell Bundy and Mrs Ralph Miller accompanied. The bride wore a white organdy over taffeta gown with train and orange blossom tiara. Matron of honor Mrs Roy Wirls Jr wore pale pink net and carried pink carnations. Best man Jack Parry Gary and ushers included Dean Ireland Pat Million Charles Allen and Keith Bowsher. A reception followed at the Million home and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a Smoky Mountains trip. The bride is a Monticello high school graduate and Indiana University attendee now employed in Monticello. Mr Cox is Monticello high school graduate and World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Christian Church
Alice Jean, Million
Cecil Million
Route 2
Monticello
Richard D. Cox
Agnes Cox
Jack Noel
Russell Bundy
Ralph Miller
Roy Wirls, Jr
Muncesgas
Jackie Sue Million
Jack Parry
Gary
Dean Ireland
Pat Million
Charles Allen
Keith Bowsher
Million
Clayton Million
Richard Million
Ruth Kepp
Bill Kilmer
Bud Hanna
Eugene Weaver
Smoky Mountains
Monticello High School
Indiana Universe
Cox
Red Cross Executive Committee to Meet in Court House
Carroll County Red Cross members of the Executive Committee will hold a business session Monday May 23 in the Red Cross Rooms at the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Carroll County Red Cross
Court House
Student Bob Mills Back Home For Two Week Visit
Bob Mills, a student in California, returns home for a two week vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Dean Mills of Adams township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mills
California
Dean Mills
Adams Township
Bond drive launched here with 110000 quota
The 1949 Spring Bond drive opened locally and nationally Monday and runs to June 30. Carroll county quota is 110058, state 28220000, nation 1040000000. Ora Shirar to lead, with Ralph Melin and others forming a county committee. They plan to promote Opportunity in Your Future and save where you work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Ora Shirar
Flora
Ralph Melin
Payroll Savings
Robert Julius
J. C. Yunker
Ralph Reagan
John Klepinger
Harold Talbert
Arthur M. McDowell
Flora Rotary Club
Harris Food Locker Returns to Florence Harris Control
Through arrangements completed Saturday Mrs. Florence Harris has again assumed control of the Harris Food Locker on North Washington street. She took over from Glen Weckerly who had managed the locker for the past year and three months. Most rents are due June 6 and a few boxes remain for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Harris
Harris
North Washington Street
Glen Weckerly
Delphi school exhibit closes tonight with final art show
Tonight is the final showing of Delphi's annual school exhibit featuring agriculture library home economics biology and industrial arts. The Junior High and High School works are on display from 7 30 p m with an emphasis on the senior picture collection the exhibit marks Mrs Bertha Noble's final year before resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Agriculture Department
Bertha Noble
Time changes for Kokomo Midget Auto races Sunday
The Kokomo Midget Auto races shift schedule with time trials at 6 30 DST and first race at 8 30 DST. The change differs from the ad on page 6 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Auxiliary of Harry Bohan Post cancels May meeting
The Auxiliary of Harry Bohan Post No. 75 American Legion has cancelled plans for the May meeting and it will not be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Ralph Thorp Named President Of School PTA
Ralph Thorp was elected president of the Junior Senior High School PTA for the 1949-50 year. Officers include George Obear and George McCain as vice presidents Don May as treasurer and Mrs. Martin Fisher as secretary. Principal J R Shaffer led a discussion on Controversial Issues addressing social functions, mingling of students, activity limits, athletic policies, and post game meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thorp
P.T.A
Shaffer
Two Hundred Visit Stone Quarry On State Wide Tour
More than 200 visitors toured the Stuntz-Yeoman Stone Quarry north of Delphi during the Third Annual Indiana Geological Field Conference led by Professor Ralph E. Esarey. Attendees came from as far as Calgary and Boston with a mix of professors students geologists and state surveyors touring Deer Creek formations and the quarry site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuntz-Yeoman
Delphi
Indiana
Department of Geology
Indiana University
Front Street
Deer Creek
Stuntz-Yeoman Company
Ralph E. Esarey
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Boston
Mass
Fort Worth
Texas
University of Michigan
Ohio State
Northwestern
Illinois University
Miami University
Notre Dame
University of St. Louis
Oklahoma
Mid-Western States
Middle Western States
Grandchild of Wickard Seriously Burned
Patricia Ann Bryant eight months old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Wickard of Carrollton Township and Washington is reported improving at Memorial Hospital Logansport of burns suffered Tuesday. The baby is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bryant of Chicago who have been visiting at the Wickard farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricial Ann Bryant
Claude Wickard
Carrollton Township
Washington
Memorial Hospital
Logansport
Harry Bryant
Chicago
Wickard
Coach Swank Resigns to Lead Morocco Team Next Year
Donald Swank resigns after two seasons as Cutler High School coach and will take over coaching duties at Morocco next year. Trustee Bill Enoch received the resignation and noted the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Swank
The
Cutler High School
Bill Enoch
Swank
Morocco
Painful Nose Injury at Lafayette Worksite
Edgar McKinley of Lafayette suffered a severe nose injury when a steel piece struck him at his workplace. He required multiple stitches and was treated at a clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar McKinley
Lafayette
Howard Cleaver killed in State Highway 25 crash
Mrs. Howard Cleaver 70 of Delphi was seriously injured in a two car crash that killed her husband, on State Highway 25 near Battle Ground Road Friday afternoon. Earl Guise and passengers suffered injuries. Cleaver died at Home hospital Lafayette two hours after the crash. Funeral services were held at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren with burial in Masonic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cleaver
Delphi
Home Hospital
Lafayette
Cleaver
Battle Ground Road
Berm
Earl Guise
Niles
Michigan
Guise
Rethel
Carman Spencer
Fulton
Carrie Spencer
Mr. Cleaver
Penn Township
Tippecanoe County
Mahlon
Mary Cleaver
Flora Spitler
Tippecanoe
Carroll Counties
United Brethren Church
Clarence
Russell
Albany
Oregon
Clifford
Nellie Goss
Jesse
Pyrmont
Legion to honor nine Delphi High boxers with Golden Gloves
Post 75 of the American Legion will award miniature Golden Gloves to nine Delphi High School boxers who competed against Culver Military Academy this year. The June 3 Award Day ceremony at the high school will feature James Harker Kenny Ward Ken Wallace Bill Penn Don Calvert Don Allbaugh Lee Walters Max Wallace and Art Lane receiving honors from Post Commander Dr. L C Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Delphi High School
Culver Military Academy
J. R. Shaffer
Indiana
James Harker
Kenny Ward
Kenny Wallace
Bill Penn
Don Calvert
Don Allbaugh
Lee Walters
Max Wallace
Art Lane
L. C. Lucas
Nine Firms Bid On Sale Of Trucks In County Meeting
Nine firms submitted bids for two county highway trucks at a called Board of County Commissioners session. All bids were reviewed and the decision was taken under advisement. A separate bid for an old bridge in Carrollton township and the North End Junk yard of Lafay on was accepted at $100.00, with the buyers seeking county involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Carrollton Township
North End
Widner seeks annulment of 1948 marriage in Carroll court
E. E. Widner filed for an annulment against Nancy Yvonne Sterner Wi in Carroll circuit court. The marriage occurred on December 9, 1948. David Baum represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Widner
Carroll
Nancy Yvonne Sterner Wi
White County
Widner
David Baum
Miss Mary Clauser pledged to Omicron Nu sorority
Miss Mary Clauser daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Clauser of Delphi has been pledged to Omicron Nu national home economics honorary sorority based on scholastic achievement personality and promise of future achievement She is at his where she will graduate in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clauser
Roy Clauser
Delphi
Omicron Nu
Miss Clauser
Dis
May procession at St Josephs Church honors Blessed Virgin
The children of the parochial school carried flowers in a May procession at St. Josephs Church. May Queen Kathleen Clifford placed a wreath on the Holy Mother statue. Pages Donny Provo and Jerry Lee Vianco. banner bearer Ann Manning Johnson. flower girls Shirley Walter and others. Mrs. Hubert Clifford led the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Virgin Mary
Kathleen Clifford
Carol Ann Schmitter
Donny Provo
Jerry Lee Vianco
Ann Manning Johnson
Shirley Walter
Kathryn Little
Earlene Mountcastle
Mary Crosby
Carol Crosby
Mary Ann McGreevey
Hubert Clifford
25 Year Pins Awarded Staff At Indiana Michigan Power
Seven members of the Indiana Michigan Power Company Fort Wayne staff received long service pins at the 25-year club meeting. Ralph Melin earned a 30-year pin as manager, with Mary Watt Musselman Grover Kite Dan Hufford and Clark Haines each getting 25-year pins. Albert Van Dyke and George Simons were noted as 25-year recipients not present. Additional pins cited include Bill McCain and Al Newhouser 20 years. Orin Skinner C J McGreevey Clyde Myers Albert Gerbens 10 years. Fred Simons Don Kelly 5 years. Melin noted 15 years locally plus prior service in Hammond and Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana-Michigan Power Company
Fort Wayne
Ralph Melin
Mary Watt Musselman
Grover Kite
Dan Hufford
Clark Haines
Albert van Dyke
George Simons
Bill McCain
al Newhouser
Orin Skinner
C. J. McGreevey
Clyde Myers
Albert Gerbens
Fred Simons
Don Kelly
Melin
Hammond
Gary
Three Delphi Athletes Earn Kokomo Regional Trip
Delphi high school students Dick Cowdin Don Pauley and Bob Wilcox won sections at Kokomo sectional securing spots in the Kokomo regional track events. Cowdin soared 5 feet 9 inches to win high jump Pauley cleared 11 feet 3 inches in pole vault and Wilcox finished third in the mile. They travel with coaches Norm Ebrite and Bob Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Kokomo
Dick Cowdin
Don Pauley
Bob Wilcox
Cowdin
Pauley
Wilcox
Norm Ebrite
Bob Miller
Suit Seeks Mandate for Hwy Upkeep by County Commissioners
The State of Indiana on relation of Charles A Shaffer and Martha H Shaffer filed suit in Carroll circuit court against The Board of Carroll County Commissioners. The action seeks a court mandate to force the commissioners to take over repair and upkeep of a road in Adams township, essential for entry and exit from Shaffer land. The plaintiffs allege the commissioners refuse to assume highway upkeep responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Charles A. Shaffer
Martha H. Shaffer
Carroll Circuit Court
Board of
Carroll County Commissioners
Adams Township
Conrad Dawson
Shaffers
Kingery sues Ferguson over $1000 check for insufficient funds
Carl Kingery filed in Carroll circuit court a complaint seeking $1000 from Olin D. Ferguson on a bank check dated April 30 and presented May 7 at Bright National Bank denied due to insufficient funds. The check was in settlement of a debt. Attorney David R. Baum represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kingery
Carroll
Olin D. Ferguson
Kingery
Ferguson
Bright National Bank
David R. Baum
Clerks to Be Here for Second District Meeting
Joseph R. Tolen host clerk gathering for the Second District at the Welcome Inn Cafe. Attendees include Dewey Schmidt Judge William B. Smith Mrs Josephine Brown and Charles L Bell former clerk now county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Tolen
Carroll Circuit Court
Second District
Welcome Inn
Dewey Schmidt
Logansport
William B. Smith
Josephine Brown
Charles L. Bell
Jack Grimm Accepted by Realtor Group in Indiana
Jack Grimm, a local real estate dealer, was accepted into membership of the Real Estate Association of Indiana. The announcement was made here on Monday by the Racemece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grimm
Real Estate Association of Indiana
Racemece
Delphi Bowling Alleys Project Moves Toward Opening
Local builders plan a new 70 by 120 foot cement block and glazed tile bowling complex in West Delphi. Delphi Bowling Alleys Inc will house eight Brunswick lanes with semi automatic pin setters and electric foul indicator. Construction aims for completion by August with ample parking and leagues anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Delphi
Delphi Bowling Alleys, Inc
Rider
Delphi
Damage to Stored Pioneer Corn Reported in Flora
Pioneer Seed Corn Company manager George Horton notified Flora authorities of more than 1000 dollars in damage to 3500 to 4000 bushels of seed corn stored in the Flora Park Shelter House. Police found the corn dumped from sacks and strewn across the floor by more than 60 teenagers aged 8 to 16. Horton will not pursue prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horton
Pioneer Seed Corn Company of
Flora
Flora Park
Horton
Fleming Cites New Laws As Means Of Curbing Accidents
Indiana Secretary of State Charles Fleming addressed Rotary at the Country Club noting rising highway fatalities. He described new laws to take effect July 1 with heavier penalties for careless driving and measures against out of state truck owners who obtain plates without local property or tax contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fleming
Indiana
Rotary
Country Club
Fleming
Herman Theophile
Morrow Escapes Injury In Wet Road Auto Crash
Carroll County Veterans Service Officer Robert Morrow narrowly escaped injury when his 1947 Oldsmobile skidded on wet pavement on State Highway 18 east of Flora. The car hit a fence, tipped onto its side twice, and Morrow was thrown from the vehicle with minor cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morrow
Carroll County
Veterans Service
Morrow
Indianapolis
Delphi
Flora
Mrs Thompson Burs Broken Hip Again at Greencastle
Word reaches here that Mrs. George Thompson, 86, formerly of Delphi, is confined to Putnam County hospital Greencastle with a broken hip from a fall at home last week. The same hip had been broken in a prior fall last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
George Thompson
Delphi
Putnam County Hospital
Greencastle
First Woman to Seek Office in Carroll Dies at 55
Mrs. Amy R Wolfe McDonald 55 prominent in Carroll GOP circles and the first woman to seek county office. A Delphi native, she was deputy county treasurer and ran in 1924 for treasurer losing by one vote. Survived by husband Carl and siblings, funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm at Patrick mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy R. Wolfe McDonald
Carroll County
Lake Freeman
Monticello
William Albert
Jennie (Rinehart) Wolfe
Delphi
Normal Teachers Training
Carl McDonald
Rebekah Lodge
Governor Morton Circle
GAR
The
Baptist Church
Eliza J. Wolfe
McDonald
Jennie Fettig
Logansport
Armina Weaver
John Wolfe
Cleveland
Earl Wolfe
Akron
Harry Wolfe
Ashtabula
Ohio
Patrick Mortuary
William Rix
Morning Heights Cemetery
Death of Delphi man Glenn Watts shocks county
Glenn Watts 53 a Delphi resident and former Carroll County conservation officer died of a heart attack in Camden last Thursday afternoon. He had been with the county highway department several months and was about to quit work when the attack struck. Born April 17 1896 in Monticello he was the son of Albert O and Anna Watts. He formerly lived in Tipton and belonged to the Masonic lodge. Surviving with his widow Hazel are a brother Gerald of Peru. Funeral services were held Monday at Logansport with Rev Howard Jenkins, burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Watts
Glen Watts
Delphi
Carroll County
Camden
Watts
Monticello
Albert O
Anna Watts
Tipton
Masonic Lodge
Hazel
Gerald
Peru
Logansport
Howard Jenkins
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles W Ayres 82 dies of stroke near Bringhurst
Charles W Ayres 82 retired farmer died of a stroke Wednesday at his Bringhurst area home. Born in the county in 1867 he was the son of James and Ellen Ayres and widower of Lorinda Bard. Surviving are his son Bert brother John Ayres daughter Hazel Garrison is deceased. Funeral home in Flora handling rites pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ayres
Bringhurst
James
Ellen Ayres
Lorinda Bard
Bert
John Ayres
Mrs ArDella Robinson Rites Immediatly Held
Mrs ArDella Robinson 73 lifelong Delphi resident died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs Greta Longs Lafayette home from a sudden heart attack. Born April 26 1876 she was married to Benjamin Robinson who died in 1937. Surviving two daughters a brother and a sister. Services Sunday at Grimm funeral home with Rev Frank Briggs officiating. Burial in IOOF cemetery with pallbearers and tribute bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardella Robinson
Delphi
Greta . Long
Lafayette
Robinson
Benjamin Robinson
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Long
Irene Beller
Indianapolis
William Harrison
Grace Beaver
Colorado Springs
Grimm
Frank Briggs
IOOF
William
Don
Russell Holmes
Merrill Plummer
Robert
Ernest Jenkins
Myrtle Pearson
Fern Bowman
Jessie Ashba
Mabel Clawson
Olive Logan
Julia Harner
Resignations at Legion Home Prompt New Appointments
Hugh Davies and Dick Kent resign as bartender and custodian of the Legion Home. The House Committee hires Leo Richardson and Fred Mitchell to assume duties. Change effective May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh .Davies
Dick Kent
Legion Home
House Committee
Leo Richardson
Fred]Mitchell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moose Lodge
NEW International Harvester Building
Ment Carroll
Gregg-Carter
Delphi Locker Plant
PTA
Legion
FT. Wayne
SUIT
Pioneer Company
Bob Morrow
Amy Wolfe McDonald
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