YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED NEAR DELPHI MONDAY
A one year old boy, George Wayne Beale, was killed when a truck operated by Manson Campbell ran over him at the Beale home in Delphi. The accident occurred Monday at 8:30 am as Campbell finished welding a cart and drove away. The child, who had just learned to walk, died instantly. He is survived by parents Charles and Alberta Beale, two brothers, two sisters, and grandparents. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Patrick Mortuary with burial in IOOF cemetery at Rockfield.
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George Wayne Beale
Charles Beale
Route 4
Delphi
Beale
Manson Campbell
Campbell
C. W. Hunter
Charles
Alberta (Kerlin) Beale
David
John
Sheryl
Sue
Frank Kerlin
Flora
George Beale
Patrick Mortuary
Frank Briggs
IOOF
Rockfield
Gerald Quinn Honored at Dinner Party
Mrs. Troy Quinn hosted a Sunday dinner for her son Gerald before his departure for service. Guests from Frankfort Delphi Indianapolis and Michigan towns attended and Gerald, a music teacher at Young America and Deacon schools, was given a leather toilet case.
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Troy Quinn
Gerald
Harry Quinn
Young America
Deacon
Carroll County Court House Observes Legal Holidays
The Carroll County Court house will observe Tuesday November 7 and Saturday November 1 as legal holidays and will not be open for the transaction of legal business.
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Carroll County
Bank observes Legal Holiday on November 7
The Union Bank and Trust Company will observe a legal holiday on Tuesday November 7 and will be closed for business.
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The
Union Bank and Trust Company
Youth Confesses Auto Theft Hoax In Delphi
Willard Ashley, 21, of Flora, arraigned in City Court after admitting the tale of his car being stolen was a hoax. He was fined $1 and costs, license suspended 60 days, and ordered to pay $300 damages to Charles Hildebrandt. Officers found a wrecked 1937 Chevrolet near the Hildebrandt vehicle after the crash.
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Flora
Delphi
Charles
Camden
Charles Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt
Willard Ashley
Sheriff’s Office
Baum
Ashley
Delphi school cafeteria to serve 450 students
Approximately 450 Delphi students will eat in the new school cafeteria when it opens next Wednesday morning. Wayne Eikenberry says lunch periods are 11:30 to 12:30 for grades 1–6 and 12:10 to 1:10 for grades 7–12. Meal tickets, priced at 1.25 per week, go on sale Monday. Mrs. Bertha Chissom will manage the cafeteria with Mrs. William Holmes supervising.
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Delphi
Wayne Eikenberry
Bertha Chissom
William Holmes
Burlington Township Farmer Returns Home After Major Surgery
Robert F. Johnson, a Burlington township farmer, underwent major surgery at Memorial Hospital two weeks ago and was released to return home on Tuesday.
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Robert F. Johnson
Burlington Township
Memorial Hospital
Democrats Rally and Dance Tonight in Carroll County
Democrats stage a campaign rally in Carroll County at 8 p.m. to feature Dale Beck a congressional candidate and Tommy De Purdue, with state officials including Governor and Mrs Afflis attending. A dinner at Methae Church precedes the event followed by a free dance at the Armory.
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Ocrats
Central Committee
Tommy de Purdue
Dale Beck
Congress
Indiana
Margaret A. Afflis
Delphi
Schricker
Afflis
Johnston
Ruth B. Howell
Methae
Beck
Charles Habeck
Orval Schock
Arthur McDowell
Jack Sledge
Cutler
Questions for Halleck at Saturday campaign stop
A local letter questions Congressman Halleck about Cadillac ownership, Rumely defense, Dupont ties, and Kerr gas bill. It asks why he campaigned with an ex-con lobbyist and why he supported higher gas prices when his district has only consumers. The writer invites candid answers Saturday night.
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Mr. Halleck
Kerr
Oklahoma
Texas
Burlington PTA Plans Home Talent Show in November
Plans are underway for a Burlington home talent show sponsored by the Burlington PTA in the last week of November. Entertainers should contact Mrs John Harvey Todd in Burlington. Prizes will be furnished by local Burlington merchants.
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Burlington Pta
John Harvey Todd
Burlington
Brewer Heads to Florida for Week Long Vacation
George Brewer departed Wednesday morning for a seven day vacation in Florida.
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George Brewer
Florida
Engagement of Joan Newby and William Zook
Mr and Mrs Everett Newby announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Joan to William Zook of Camden. They will wed Sunday November 5 at 3 30 PM in Camden Baptist Church. Both are 1950 Camden High School graduates and work at Camden Elevator Company.
Spry Couple Plans Winter Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs William Spry will depart next week to spend the winter months in Florida.
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Mrs. Wiliam Spry
Florida
Halleck to Close Campaign in Carroll County Rally
Congressman Charles A. Halleck will close his campaign schedule with a Carroll County Republican rally in Delphi Saturday at 8 p.m. The event, hosted by the Carroll County Young Republican Organization, includes a Purdue Musical Organizations variety show directed by Al Stewart. Featured performers include Mary Mitchell Marvin Karasek Ann Pero Darrell Eubank and a noted barbershop quartet.
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Charles A. Halleck
Carroll County
Delphi
Young Republican Organization
Representative Halleck
Purdue
al Stewart
Robert Pettiner
Young Republican
Pettiner
Stewart
Mary Mitchell
Marvin Karasek
Ann Pera Per
Artis
Oracles Travel To Knox For Final Friday Night Game
The Delphi Oracles travel to Knox Friday night to face the Knox Warriors in the season’s final game. It is a first meeting and expected to be close as both teams are evenly matched. Delphi seeks its seventh win against one loss in a standout season, with seniors McNeal Hatton Calvert Cunningham Bradshaw Lane Loveless McGreevey making their final appearances. The game starts at 8 p.m. in Knox on Highway 35, north of Winamac, Starke County.
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Delphi Oracles
Knox Warriors
Knox
Oracles
McNeal
Hatton
Calvert
Cunningham
Bill Bradshaw
Lane
Highway 35
Winamac
Starke County
New District Commercial Manager Named for Associated Telephone
Eddie Gochenour, son of Dr and Mrs W W Gochenour of Delphi, becomes district commercial manager for Associated Telephone Company North Manchester District. He has worked with the company in Lafayette for three years and will move with his parents to North Manchester shortly.
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Eddie Gochenour
W. W. Gochenour
Delphi
Associated Telephone Company
North Manchester
Lafayette
Gochenour
Bankart Family Visits Daughter in Chicago for Notre Dame Game
Mr and Mrs John Bankart of Chicago spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Steve Young and granddaughter Lois. They attended the Notre Dame game in South Bend on Saturday.
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John Bankart
Chicago
Steve Young
Lois
Notre Dame
South Bend
Dorothy Newell to Wed Robert D Mills on Thanksgiving Day
Announcement says Miss Dorothy Newell and Robert D Mills of Delphi will wed at 3 30 pm November 23 in University Presbyterian Chapel West Lafayette. Newell is Purdue Home Economics junior daughter of Earl and Mrs Newell. Mills is son of Dean Mills and works for Spicer Gierke Jewelers in West Lafayette.
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Dorothy Newell
Robert D. Mills
Delphi
University Presbyterian Chapel
West Lafayette
Miss Newell
Earl B. Newell
School of Home Economics
Purdue University
Mr. Mills
Dean Mills
North of Delphi
Spicer- Gierke Manufacturing Jewelers
Hallowe'en Event Draws Record Crowd at Delphi Armory
A large crowd gathered for a Delphi Hallowe'en parade and judging at the armory. The event featured a city square parade led by the Delphi high school band, with traffic control by police and National Guard. Prizes went to numerous named participants, followed by cider, donuts, games, and contests run by Rural Youth and Tipwa Grange. Dick Rainbolt acted as M. D. with judges including Mrs. Ralph Melin and Art McDowell.
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Delphi Armory
Hallowe’en
Armory
City Square
Delphi High School
National Guard
Bill Disinger
Anna Brown
Paul Wray
Jimmie Yates
Larry Joe
Joyce Ann Felix
Butch Jones
Patty Jones
Diana Schaft
Marjorie Sanderson
Betty Brown
Judy Kelly
Joyce Gregg
Judy Brothers
Charles Boone
Jerry Pattengale
Susan
Jane Walker
Ned Rule
Barbara Sanderson
Nancy Bradshaw
Donna Kite
Judy Thompson
Jerry Kenworthy
Sue Thompson
Kay McMurray
Pamie
Penny Wood
Roxie Pattengale
Phil Kramer
Joe Messick
Carolyn Lou Randle
Judy Weaver
Jean Ann Taylor
Dorothy Disinger
Hope
Joan
Dan McCain
Julia Harner
Valarie Clark
Jane Runkle
Eddie Crosby
John Flora
Tipwa Grange
Dick Rainbolt
Ralph Melin
Woodrow Whiteman
Art McDowell
Freshmen and Junior High Netters Open Season Nov 9
Bill Schooler announces the freshmen and junior high basketball schedule opening November 9 with Flora. The slate includes home and away games against Rossville Monticello Frankfort Attica Lebanon Lafayette Camden and tournaments through February with junior high and freshman matchups and two tourneys listed.
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Bill Schooler
Flora
Rossville
Monticello
Frankfort
Attica
Lebanon
Eresh
Lafayette
Camden
Camden Entertainers Win First Prize on WFBM Show
Robert Wise and Shirley Sprinkle won first prize on the Stokely Van Camp television show aired over radio WFBM Indianapolis Monday night October 23. They received a $50 watch as the prize and will travel to Indianapolis again. Shirley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Sprinkle of Camden.
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Robert Wise
Shirley Sprinkle
WFBM
Indianapolis
Mary Wise
Shirley
Walter Sprinkle
Camden
Plans for Mothers Chapter meeting at the library
The American War Mothers chapter plans a Nov 10 meeting at 7 30 p m at the library. Eligible women with sons in WWI WWII or in service may attend. Mrs Gladys Thomas and Mrs J J Breedlove will conduct the session and outline aims. inquiries to Mrs L D Allen.
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Delphi
Eimear
Gg Etka
Gladys Thomas
el West Lafayette
J. J. Breedlove
Indianapolis
Ee Pal
L. D. Allen
Carroll County Historical Museum Opens in Court House
The Carroll County Historical Museum will open in the court house on Thursday afternoon November 9 from 12 to 4 p m. The event invites local residents to visit and view exhibits.
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Carroll County ‘Historical Museum
Court House
Election boards named by both parties for Tuesday
County records list party designated election boards for next Tuesday with Republicans naming inspectors judges clerks and sheriffs in Adams Burlington Burlington 2 Carrollton 1 Carrollton 2 Clay 2 Deer Creek 1. Local contests include Halleck Beck and other state offices.
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Halleck
David Baum
Charles L. Bell
Tom Brown
Dale Beck
Calvin Carey
Clay Shanks
Ada Roach
Everett Flora
Earl Thompson
Earl Stewart
Joe Brown
Delmar Gilmore
Luther Ross
Charles Phillips
Walter Martin
Orval Hinkle
George Obear
GOP
Orval Schock
Adams
James Caughell
James Peterson
del McVay
Paul Smith
W. E. Wakeland
Cecil M. Brown
Lewis Pritts
Burlington
Munson Brewster
Ralph Phillips
Beryle Beckner
Grace Jones
Hubert Bozworth
Charles Miller
Sam Davis
Raymond Barber
George Erdman
Harold Morrison
Mary Rhine
William Lane
Charles Overholser
Fred Allen
Carrollton
Carl McCain
J. Earl Fouts
Grant Wagoner
Ed Sommers
Clyde Sheets
Dorothy Miller
Ethel Chittick
Bill Mellinger
Ray Smith
Deer Creek
Raymond Todd
Clint Hunsinger Golden Wedding Observance
Mr and Mrs Clint Hunsinger will host an open house at their east of Flora home from 1 to 5 p m Sunday November 5 to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary They were married November 1 1900 Mrs Hunsinger born September 26 1878 in Howard County daughter of Calvin and Mary Jones McCracken She was a practical nurse for many years He born November 23 1865 in Howard County son of John Martha Hunsinger an interior decorator They belong to the Christian Church at America and have one son Ted
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Clint Hunsinger
Flora
Hunsinger
Howard County
Calvin
Mary (Jones) McCracken
Mr. Hunsinger
John
Martha
Early) Hunsinger
The
Christian Church
Ae America
Ted
Flames Destroy Stoner Cottage On Tippecanoe
The five room cottage on Tippecanoe below Oakdale dam owned by Sam Minardo and home to the William Stoner family was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Furniture and clothing belonging to the Stoner family were lost and the damage was not insured. Mrs. Stoner spotted smoke from the yard and called for help but the blaze worsened before responders arrived. The Stoners have moved to the Forrest Sprague cottage.
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Tippecanoe
Oakdale Dam
Sam Minardo
William Stoner
Stoner
Pat Holloway
Edo
Vir
Wabash Alpha Phi Omega pledges 26 members
Freshman John R. Carney of 423 W Front St Delphi joined 25 other pledges in the Wabash College Alpha Phi Omega chapter. The national service fraternity pledged 26 men in a campus ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Carney
W. Front St
Delphi
Wabash College
Alpha Phi Omega
National Honorary Service Fraternity
First Latvian Displaced Family Finds Hope in Delphi
Mrs Arnolds Starpins and her family, Latvia natives brought under the Displaced Persons law, move to a furnished Delphi apartment after fleeing war and oppression. Neighbors rally with donations, a Welcome Inn dinner, and a radio to ease ten years of fear as they start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Starpins
Delphi
Starping
Arnolds Starping
Wilma
Anita
Charles
Burrows
Laverne Golf
Riga
Latvia
New York
Cone
Starpins
Arrang
Herb Smith
Welcome Inn
Otto Schmidt
Germany
Hamburg
Siberia
America
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Warren Messick
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Abner Bowen
Gerald Quinn
Marocco
Tommy Johnston
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Charlie
Congressman Halleck
Drew Pearson
Elec Ah Rumély
DuPont
House
Rumely
Second District
Dupont’s
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Midwest
Democrats
O. Earl Stewart
Everett E. Flora
Hallowe'en
Stoner Cottage
Democrat
Waltis
Martin County
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