Voters warned of a whispering campaign in Carroll County
A local notice denounces a whispering campaign aimed at misrepresenting the Democratic stand on the 18th amendment. It argues for repealing the amendment through proper constitutional process, defends temperance, and counters Republican claims. The piece urges dry Democrats to think carefully before acting on the misleading whispers.
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Carroll County
Congress
Republican Party
United States
Bishop Hughes
Methodist Church
United Hotels Corporation of America
Democrat Party
Indiana
Tax Hearing In Carroll County On Tax Levy Reductions
The Tax Adjustment Board met October 10 and heard appeals Thursday afternoon in the courthouse with Bert May of the State Tax Board presiding and over 100 taxpayers present. John Mills and Edward A. Stinson represented local and state tax groups. Proposals to cut items under jurisdiction were discussed with a decision due after November 8.
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Carroll County
Tax Adjustment Board
Commissioners
Court House
Bert May
Crawfordsville
State Tax Board
Taxpayers Association Group
John Mills
Camden
County Tax Association
Edward A. Stinson
Clinton County
State Tax Association
Walter Brown
The
Mills
May
Adjustment Board
Monroe
Washington
Samuel R. Dyer Seeks Re Election as Carroll County Surveyor
Samuel R. Dyer, candidate for re election as Surveyor of Carroll County, cites heavy office workload for limited campaign contact. He pledges continued courteous and efficient service and asks Carroll County voters for support next Tuesday.
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Samuel R. Dyer
Carroll County
Red Cross Roll Call Begins Armistice Day Drive
Delphi residents hear Rev G E Jones recount the Red Cross evolution from Christ to Clara Barton. 1952 efforts noted include nurse support, dresses and waists produced, Christmas bags for soldiers, care for ex soldiers, garden seeds shipped, large flour and cotton donations distributed countywide, and plans for socks and overalls. One dollar membership urged as Armistice Sunday set for November 6 at 7 PM.
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Red Cross
Delphi Methodist Church
G. E. Jones
Noblesville
Florence Nightingale
Clara Barton
J. C. Dickison
Mary Harper Smith
Mabel Fraser
Robert Bradshaw
C. C. Crampton
Charles Schnepp
Home Service
Schnepp
Delphi
Carroll County
Great American Red Cross
Christian Church
Frederick campaign chairman backs McNutt and Democratic ticket
William Groscovdin, county chairman of the John E. Frederick primary campaign, declares the best man won and urges voters to back Paul V. McNutt and the entire Democratic ticket 100 percent, stating the county ticket was chosen by the people and not by any group.
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Democrat Party
John E. Frederick
Paul V. McNutty
Demerat
William Groscowdin
State Teachers President to Address Voters Club Rally
The Young Democratic Voters Club Rally is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Delphi Armory with music and entertainment. Robert Hougham of Franklin, recently elected President of the State Teachers Association and Johnson County school superintendent, will speak. A parade starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Young Democratic Voters Club
Delphi
Robert Hougham
Franklin
State Teachers’ Association
Joohnson County
Washington Township hearing on levy appeal held before board
Taxpayers challenged expenditures and proposed reductions as the tax adjustment board reviews the Washington Township levy. Several demanded enforcement of the $1.50 limit while the total rate remains $2.08. A decision is postponed until after the election.
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Washington
Washington Township
Frenner
Tax Adjustment Board
Adjustment Board
Hargraves and Chapman Urged for Reelection in Carroll County
Voters are urged by the Democratic party to reelect Charles Hargraves and elect Earl Chapman to keep Democratic commissioners in office for two more years. The plea cites road department records showing fewer claims and lower total costs in the past ten months under Democratic control, compared with the prior Republican period, arguing taxpayers benefit from broader distribution of funds and more employment.
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Carroll County
Nexi
Charles Hargraves
Earl Chapman
Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer Rob F Johnson
Robert F Johnson a Burlington township farmer and stock buyer seeks the county treasurer post on the Democratic ticket. Born on the Johnson homestead he is 62, husband of a Ross descendant with three children and a Methodist church member.
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Robert F. Johnson
Burlington Township
John T. Johnson
Flora
Johnson
Burlington
Mr.ohnson
James N. A. Ross
Near
Bringurst
Robis F. Johnson
Carroll County voters urged to elect Bert Clifton sheriff
Albert G. Clifton of Carrollton announces his Democratic bid for county sheriff. He highlights long residence in Carroll County, a helpful disposition, and pledges a square deal with no special promises. Voters are urged to mark his name next Tuesday.
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Albert G. Clifton
Carrollton
Carroll County
Bert
Election Day Poll Hours And Voter Transport Policy
Polls open Tuesday November 8 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting urged. Those unable to walk may be ferried to polling places by telephone to Democrat headquarters number 67. Cars will be provided for transportation.
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Emocrat Headquarters No
How to vote straight Democratic ticket guidance
Instructions warn voters to mark the circle around the rooster to vote the straight Democratic ticket. The notice explains ballot layout with state and local tickets on the left, and lists seven state and national parties while stressing the correct X placement and avoiding partial marks.
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Hballot
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Socialist Labor Party
Communist Party
National Party
Indiana Voters To Decide Two Constitutional Amendments
Indiana voters on November 8 face two amendments: one to authorize an income tax and another to strike Section 21 of Article VII removing the requirement for bar admission. Backers include the farm bureau and lawyers, with support from the bar association and supreme court cooperation.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Bar Association
Supreme Court
Preachers Urged to Expound on Republicanism
Indiana Republican leaders press clergy to discuss moral and political issues from pulpits this Sunday and at midweek meetings. The letter from the Claypool Hotel warns that without a Republican victory the saloon may return, urging prayer for righteous government under God-fearing leaders.
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Republican Committee
Claypool
Morgan
Indiana
Republican State Committee
Charles Hargraves Seeks Re election for Commissioner District One
Charles Hargraves runs on the Democrat ticket for re election to Commissioner First District. He cites an excellent record and honest, efficient service during his term and predicts his re election by a grateful community.
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Charles Hargraves
Charlie” Hargraves
Prosperity Return Questioned Over Elwood Plant Reopening
A photostatic paycheck shows Oscar Tubbs earning $3.63 for two weeks at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Plant Elwood, illustrating alleged Hoover plan impact. Critics call the reopening a smoke screen while arguing wages remain far below prior levels and unemployment persists.
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Indiana
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Elwood
Indianapolis
Oscar Tubbs
American Sheet of Tin Plate
Hoover
Democratic County Ticket Dominates Indiana Outreach
A Carroll County ticket advocates a full Democratic slate for county and state offices ahead of next Tuesday’s election. The piece highlights leaders like county chairman William Ashba and notes national figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Garner, contrasting relief proposals and the Hoover campaign with a call for a “new deal.”
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Carroll County
Indiana
William Ashba
Margaret Afflis
Ralph E. Hanna
William Cowdin
Hoover
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Frank Mayr, JR
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William Storen
Scottsburge
Floyd E. Williamson
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Lawrenceburg
James P. Hughes
Greencastle
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Michael L. Fansler
Logansport
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