Rockfield Notes and Local Visits Amid Weekend Events
The Rock Creek Home Demonstration club will meet this Thursday afternoon with Willow Stewart. A large crowd attended the Nagele Henry wedding at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Drake and family visited relatives in Middletown Ohio over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bennet attended trial races at Indianapolis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mellinger of Attica, former locals, called on old friends Thursday. Mrs. Reynolds Lake, in Washington, left after her mother Mary Nipple fell ill in Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Koontz of Walcottville visit with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Little. Roy Burton of North Dakota visits Mr. and Mrs. Harley Smith. Mrs. Gladys Thomas, Doris Smith and Mildred Sanders spent Friday in Lafayette.
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Rock Creek
Reynolds Lake
Washington
Mary Nipple
Memorial Hospital
Roy. Koontz
Walcottville
Everett Little
Roy Burton
North Dakota
Harley Smith
Gladys Thomas
Doris Smith
Mildred Sanders
Lafayette
Burlington Legion Auxiliary schedules May events
The American Legion Auxiliary meets May 26 at 8 p m with Mesdames Clark Metzger Elizabeth Stephens and Myrtle Perkins. They will sell Poppies May 21 and 22. The Union Service is May 27 at the Methodist church with Rev Don Weston as speaker. Union Vacation Bible School begins May 24 at three churches with Darwin and Koro Methodist churches assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mesdames Clark Metzger
Elizabeth Stephens
Myrtle Perkins
Methodist Church
Don Weston
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Darwin
Koro
Mrs Maude Wilson Admitted For Observation At St Elizabeth
Mrs Maude Wilson has again entered St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette for observation and treatment.
Eastern Star Rose Chapter Initiates Evaleen Phillips and Fern Connelly
At a stated Rose Chapter meeting in Delphi Evaleen Phillips and Fern Connelly received an initiatory service. Plans were set for the 75th jubilee on June 21 with a cooperative supper and program. Mothers tea followed with gifts to oldest and youngest mothers and latest grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Chapter
Evaleen Phillips
Fern Connelly
Delphi
Charles Harner
Evelyn Mullin
Ruth Rockhill
Marie Haslet
Opal Bowman
Florence Nicewander
Blanche Ball
Ruth Carney
Mary Lou Chapman
Edna Davis
Edna Grimm
Mary Jo Hughes
Beulah
Frank Armstrong
Ida
Emma Frushour
Nellie Haughey
Naomi Johnson
Edna Kerlin
Marybelle Mount
Marilyn Smith
Mae McClean
Ethel Justice
Lorene Kauffman
Ada Million
Worthy
Mothers Party Held by Madison Township Home Demonstration Club
The Mothers guest day meeting of the Madison township Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Anthony Hanrahan's home with June Lowther and Mrs Robert Ratcliff among the guests. Betty Anderson of Lafayette Travel Service screened a Europe tour film with the Purdue Glee Club. Mrs Brown and Mrs Rohra baugh led the lesson and Fran Fisher read a tribute to Mother by Edgar A Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township Home Demonstration Club
Anthony HanrAhan
June Lowther
Robert Ratcliff
County Home Ec. Council
Betty Anderson
Lafayette Travel Service
Europe
Purdue Glee Club
Thomas Brown
Roger Rohrabaugh
Fran Fisher
Edgar A. Guest
Hanrahan
Joseph Henderson
What's Cookin 4-H Club Meeting at New Hope School
Members of What's Cookin 4-H club gathered May 5 at New Hope School with 20 members present. Demonstrations featured Marilyn Fisher on banana salad Joetta Henderson on measuring a hem and Janet Bailey on pineapple cheese salad. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for May 21 at 8 pm with Frances Redman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope School
Marilyn Fisher
Joetta Henderson
Janet Bailey
Frances Redman
Jefferson Township Home Demonstration Club Luncheon in Monticello
The Jefferson Township Home Demonstration Club met May 13 at the Holiday Inn Monticello for a noon luncheon. Ada Million presided as 31 members answered roll call. A memorial service was led by Blanche Viney and Esther Austin. Members Emerald Mummert Ruth Mills Marjorie Pearson Maxine Bryant Louise Dimmitt attended. The group planned a Chicago trip for June 23.
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Jefferson Township
Holiday Inn
Monticello
Esther Austin
Blanche Viney
Deva Covall
Alice Hargraves
Lara Wise
Ada Million
Austin
Emerald Mummert
Ruth Mills
Marjorie Pearson
Maxine Bryant
Louise Dimmitt
Chicago
Clay Township 4-H Club Meets at Don Brenneman Home
The Clay township 4-H club held its meeting on May 11 at Don Brenneman's home. After the business session, a social hour was enjoyed. Reporter: Lloyd Templin.
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Clay
Clay Township
Don Brenneman
Duncan Allbaugh wedding in Camden Baptist Church
Miss Dolores Mae Duncan became bride of Dean Edward Allbaugh in Camden's Baptist church with a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Myron Hinton and Rev W H LeMasters. The couple will reside at 2213 Noble Street Anderson after June 1 following a two week Florida honeymoon.
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Duncan
Joe Ellers
Kokomo
Deniece Duncan
Bessie Adams
Dayton
Ohio
Kathryn Walters
Rochester
Joe Barnard
Adams
Walter
Mrs. Barnard
Carolyn Duncan
Sherman Boweman
Donald Allbaugh
Delphi
Jerry Allbaugh
Lafayette
Donald Calvert
Donald Duncan
Meredith Carter
Cutler
Richard Rether
Logansport
Ruby Fulks
Anderson
Billy Cree
Wayne Hill
William Rude
Jean George
Nancy Shafer
St. Petersburg
Florida
Noble Street
Modern Mrs Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Modern Mrs Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Robert Woods's home with Ruth Anderson presiding. Minutes were read by Marthabelle Temple, and the amended constitution discussed. Helen Roskuski led a lesson and hosted a movie quiz. Refreshments were by the hostess and assistants Betty Hanaway and Marthabelle Temple. Next meeting set for May 25 at Maxine Brown's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.Home Demonstration Club
Robert Woods
Ruth Anderson
Marthabelle Temple
Helen Roskuski
Betty Hanaway
Maxine Brown
Monticello Speedway Race Notes and Winners
Thirty eight cars qualified with Jim Kirby fastest. Heat race wins went to Marv Pick, Runt Bauman, Charlie Fortune, Ray Kennens, and Bobby Brown. A crash took out No 157 Charlie Faren. 18 starters, 9 finished. Semi final 15 laps halted after 12 due to George Crissinger, No 50, wreck. Shirm Cook won. Kirby of Frankfort received a May 1 feature trophy. Ray Kennens of Delphi earned May 8 trophy. Willie Hauser won the 25 lap feature in car 78. Jimmy’s car No 113 broke the track record since 1952. Kirby’s time 12.40 set May 8.
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Monticello Speedway
Jim Kirby
Wihners
Marv Picket
Runt Bauman
Charlie Fortune
Ray Kennens
Delphi
Bobby Brown
Charlie Faren
George Crissinger
Star City
Shirm Cook
Frankfort
Hargraves Motor Sales
Willie Hauser
Jimmy
Don Anderson
Culver
Kirby
Delphi Resident Hospitalized After Relapse
Cal Heiland of Delphi was admitted to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette after a relapse from a prior illness. He had previously returned home but worsened and is now reported improving under care.
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Cal Heiland
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Pretend
Past Presidents Parley Plans Benefit Card Party
Members of the Past Presidents Parley of Harry Bohannon Post American Legion Auxiliary met at Frieda Been’s home to finalize arrangements for a benefit card party on May 24 at the Legion Home. Proceeds support the Parley’s charity. Edith Farr reported wax paper sales. A birthday greeting was sung to president Mrs. Sue Wingard, with next meeting set for August led by Wingard Beale and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Bohannon Post
American Legion
Frieda Been
Legion
Edith Farr
Sue Wingard
Sue Beale
Mildred Smith
Tri Kappa Hosts Mother Guest Party at Country Club
Tri Kappa held its annual mother guest party on May 16 at the Country Club. Mary Anna Bieber was toastmistress with Edna Grimm welcoming. Entertainment by Ann Johnson Mary Helen Mears and Shirley Eis followed dinner. Forty members and guests saw table decor with carnations. committee included Bowman Shaffer Roach Bieber Clifford. Guests visited the REMC art exhibit after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa
Country Club
Mary Anna Bieber
Edna Grimm
Ann Johnson
Mary Helen Mears
Shirley Eis
Marjorie Bowman
Beverlee Shaffer
Alene Roach
Kathleen Clifford
The
REMC
Isaacs to Return Home from Phoenix Vacation
Mr and Mrs Basil Isaacs plan to return about June 1 from a vacation in Phoenix Arizona.
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Basil Isaacs
the Isaacs
Phoenix
Arizona
Property Reassessments Hearings Set in Carroll County Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners will hold hearings May 24 1954 at 7 00 a m CST in the County Auditor’s office Carroll County Court House to consider reassessment petitions for real estate and improvements in townships listed See posted lists at county courthouse assessor and township offices Petitioners must appear with cause to support reassessment or hearings may be canceled by the Board Chairman Wm H Hardwick Secretary Official notice posted by county tax authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Carroll County
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana State Board OF Tax Commissioners
Wm. H. Hardwick
Alcoholic Beverage Board
C.S.T
Court House
Delphi
Ni Locati Jamesons
Wynkoop Pharmacy Inc
S. Washington St
Delphi student earns 100 dollar Manchester College scholarship
Carol Scott daughter of Mrs Mary Scott of Delphi received a 100 scholarship to Manchester College North Manchester for superior high school academic achievement. Major and Mrs Jack Swickard and family visiting from Louisiana will depart May 25 by boat for London England where Major Swickard will begin a tour of duty with the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Scott
Mary Scott
Delphi
Manchester College
North Manchester
Delphi High School
Carol
Jack Swickard
Louisana
Flora Ferling
Dan Caldwell
Swickards
London
England
Major Swickard
Air Force
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Ratcliff Hotel
Ralph Smith
Pest Control Headquarters
Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op
Bringhurst
Camden
Yeoman
Deer Creek Conservation Club
D.S.T
Dad
Young
T. E. Young
Flora
ANS
Pye
Wolf's
Pyrmont
Buck Creek
Rockfield
Burlington
Charles Mummert
Timmons Sisters
Popejoy Produce
S. Market St
Purina
Onan
America
Bassett & Talbert
John Deere & Firestone Dealers
Delphi, Ind
Madison Club
Carole Welch
Jefferson
Lloyd Templin
UNICO
Unico Chest Freezer
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Mothers’s Party
Reductions
Adams i
Deer Creek
Monroe
Tippecanoe
Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Sovhron
G. Walmer
H. Dewitt Owen
MOOSE
Dwight Neff and His
Velvetones
Loyal Order OF
Delphi Lodge
Orr’s Drug Store
Delphi Indiana
Graefes
L. M. Pletcher
Leavell & Bates Loan CO
Main Street
Edrite Parks
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