Local Ladies of the G A R and Junto Club Fellows Recall Socials
The Ladies of the G A R held a meeting with officers Mrs Gertrude Fox Mrs Nora Etire and Mrs Mattie Miller as guests. Junto Club hosted a Halloween themed supper for ladies at Arcata Lake Freeman with games and rose gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Fox
Fort Wayne
Nora Etire
Loegansport
Mattie. Miller
Logansport
Thomas Malia
Frank Lyon
E. E Maxwell
Marilynn
Rosemary Sparks
Ruth Trelan
Arcata
Lake Freeman
Ie A Cartwright
H. B. Wilson
Hi. E. Studebaker
Hallowe’en l
Notice to road contractors for Indiana highway bids
Sealed bids for F. A. 243 B State Road No. 25 Americus to Delphi in Tippecanoe and Carroll counties must be received by the State Highway Commission in Indianapolis by 10 00 A M CST on November 24 1931. Plans and specifications priced at 2 50 per set with 7 50 full plan set. proposals require a corporate surety bond of 1 percent of bid. Awards go to the lowest or best bidder with right to reject any bid. J J Brown Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State House
North
Senate Avenue
Indianapolis
Americus
Delphi
Tippecanoe
Carroll
Eats State Highway Commission
Senate “Avenue
State Board OF Accounts OF
E . Furble
Indiana
J. J. Brown
Party Honors Bride Mrs Ruth Irelan At Home
Miss Martha Hall hosted a Monday evening gathering for bride elect Miss Ruth Irelan. The chrysanthemums decor brightened the home as four tables hosted games. Favors were given by Mrs Wayne Coy and Miss Naomi Johnson. Cupid and heart iced treats complemented the yellow theme. Gifts for the bride’s new home were presented by the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hall
Ruth Irelan
Wayne Coy
Naomi Johnson
Co operative Supper At Delphi Welcomes New Homeowners
Fifty members of the 40 or 8 of La fayette and Delphi with their wives and sweethearts enjoyed a coeective supper Saturday evening at the home of Miss Tess Matthew and Anthony Hanrahan near Delphi. Hallowe en decorations were used for the party with dancing and card playing as entertainment. This marks the first large gathering in the Hanrahan residence since its completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative
Lafayette
Delphi
Tess
Matthew
Anthony Hanrahan
Hallowe’en
Hanrahan
Masquerade Party for Dorothy Bowen Hosts Nine Guests
Dorothy Jean Bowen eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Abner Bowen held a masquerade party Friday evening at her home for nine little girls. Guests included Carolyn Pearson Carolyn Bliss Jacquline Ruf fing Marilynn Sparks Rosemary Sparks Jane Ulm Barbara Martin Dorothy Dock and Willa Bowen. The event ran from seven to nine with Halloween themed decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jean Bowen
Abner Bowen
Carolyn Pearson
Carolyn Bliss
Jacquline Ruffing
Marilynn
Rosemary Sparks
Jane Ulm
Barbara Martin
Dorothy Dock
Willa Bowen
Hallowe’en
Rockfield Missionary Society Meets at President's Home
The Rockfield Missionary Society held a Thursday meeting at the home of president Mrs. Will Schnepp with Mrs. Dean Adams as assistant hostess. Mrs. Joe Turner and Mrs. Charles Raber led the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield Missionary Society
Will Schnepp
Dean Adams
Joe Turner
Charles Raber
Igo Ugo Club Hosts Afternoon Bridge Event
The Igo Ugo club met Friday at the home of Mrs. John Hamling Jr. Mrs. Frank Sink of Flora attended as a guest. Honors were awarded to Mrs. Robert Roach, Mrs. Opal Woods and Mrs. Hugh Davies for bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igo-Ugo Club
John Hamling, Jr
Frank Sink
Flora
Robert Roach
Opal Woods
Hugh Davies
Bates Celebrate Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversaries
Mr and Mrs William Bates celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their daughter Mrs John Good and husband marked a silver anniversary with a family dinner at the Bates home in Mulberry last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bates
John Good
Husband
Bates
Mulberry
Meeting of Baptist Missionary Society Postponed
The Baptist Missionary Society meeting planned for Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. James Smock's home was postponed due to the funeral services for L. D. Boyd at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
James Smock
L. D. Boyd
Madison Township Economics Club Meeting Notice
The Madison Township Economics club will meet on Wednesday November 11 at the home of Miss Theresa Hanrahan. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. Charles Hannell and Mrs. Clarence Shultheis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Economics Club
Theresa Hanrahan
Charles Hannell
Clarence Shultheis
Postponed Card Party Cited By Basketball Games
The card party scheduled for Wednesday evening at the K of C Hall was postponed until this evening due to basketball league games.
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K. of C. Hall
Carroll County War Mothers Meet In Burrows
The Carroll County Chapell of American War Mothers will meet Tuesday November 10 with Mrs J Lowe in Burrows. Members are asked to bring lunch and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
J Lowe
Burrows
Pythian Sisters Plan Pot Luck Supper Next Tuesday
The Pythian Sisters announce a pot-luck supper and meeting next Tuesday night. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and one cover dish.
Ogden moves to present corruption charges for governorship bid
Indiana Attorney General James M. Ogden pursues evidence before Marion grand jury, aiming to boost his GOP governor bid amid claims of local corruption. Observers note ties to Negro-voter strategy and past sensational accusations. Marion leaders demand substantiation and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James M. Ogden
Indiana
Marion
National Association For the Advancement of the Colored People
South Bend
Ogden
Lafayette
Jack Edwards
Indiana Leaders Seek Statewide Fuel Tax Probe
Representatives of major oil distributors push for a broad inquiry into bootlegging and sale of motor fuels in Indiana. They ask Governor Harry G. Leslie and State Auditor Floyd E. Williamson to order a complete audit of gasoline tax collections since the law began and to pursue evaders with vigorous prosecutions. Affidavits from retailers will be checked against sales quantities to ensure accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ogden
Illinois
Chicago Daily News
Whiting
Archie Bobb Li
Indiana
Harry G. Leslie
Floyd E. Williamson
Hih
Mayor Dale Announces Candidacy for Governor Nomination
Mayor George R. Dale declares he seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The fire-eater known for energy vows to “turn the rascals out” and restore government to the people. He promises to shift the statehouse mood from “The Gang’s All Here” to “Home, Sweet Home.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Dale
Muncie
Mr. Dale
Republicans consider shifting local government control to county officials
The story notes speculation that the Republican party may adopt a tax reform plank by placing local government activities under county officials. It mentions trial balloons from various Republicans and favorable remarks by Senator James E. Watson, with latest advocates including Dr. William F. King and William A. Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
William F. King
State Board of Health
William A. Hough
State Tax Board
Printing contracts bid process draws scrutiny
The awarding of state printing contracts draws interest as bids set for November 19 amid suspicions of past sleight of hand. A list of eighty items carried loose requirements allowing bidders to game the totals, lowering some items while overpricing others to win the award.
Women push for prohibition and political parity in state news
W C T U delegates in Lafayette proposed dry platforms and harsher enforcement, deportation of foreigners, jail for liquor violators, landlord penalties, and censorship of wet press. Pro prohibition reform groups urged party conventions to address the issue nationwide. Indiana meetings urged expanded women’s political representation and fair officer appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Wet
Woman’s Organization of Prohibition Reform
Subi
Indiana
Meredith Nicholson’ Jr
National War Party
Indianapolis
County unit in local government under fire
Debate grows over the county unit plan as speakers urge abolition rather than gradual implementation, signaling a shift from the long discussed blueprint to a possible end of the unit approach. Local officials weigh the implications for governance and fiscal policy.
Delphi School Notes Junior class play planned and magazine drives
The Junior class selects its play and plans tryouts this week while the Senior class organizes magazine subscriptions to Ladies Home Journal Country Gentleman and Saturday Evening Post. Leaders Tom Hannell and Loren Grimes head the two contest groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Saturday Evening Post
Tom Hannell
Loren Grimes
Elsie Perigo
Sheridan
Sealy Watson
Pauline Imler
Rena Brookshire
Freda Long
Baptist Young Peoples Convention
Crawford
Hope Robbins
Irene Gilliam
Ruth Coble
Mary Crooks
Marjorie Thompson
Mary Louise Vianco
Schoolroom duties and sports plans noted
The Civic Club assigns Mrs Barkers to school grounds and urges student cooperation in desk upkeep. Room 1 hosts visits and events, while athletics prep includes Hi Y club helpers, yell leaders, and pep sessions. Season ticket sales lag at half of last year, prompting a push to boost sales.
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Civic ‘Club
Charlie's Place Serves Noted Good Coffee
Readable notes say Charlie's Place offers consistently good coffee, attracting locals and visitors seeking a warm, welcoming cafe experience during daytime hours.
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Carroll County Club and Society News
Junto Club
Adams Township Home Economics Club
Adams School
Mary Mullin
Fred Hershberger
Faye Henry
Leone McManus
Bert Moore
County Odd Fellows
Delphi Lodge
Ralph E. Downham
Morse Lodge
Deer Creek
Carrolltgn
Camden
Rockfield
Cutler
Gorner
Inquire Delphi Citizen
E. E. Maxwell
Francis Wilson
Poland
China
Berlin
Smoeberger
C. F. Ebershoff
Main St
Citizen Office
Chas. W. Hargraves
Yeoman
E ‘Hosan
People’s Building & Loan Association
Marry Arnold
Geo. M. Smith, Secy
Madison H. E. Club
New York
J. T. Ives ;& Sons CO
William Webster
Dale
Rascals
Junior High News
Harriet Schurbroch
Tippecsance Township
Edna Mae Brown
Deer Creek Township
Zinn
Quick
Clawson
Nate Ss
Joe Dean Clingpeel
Audry Lou Roskuski
Spencer
A. Grimm & Sons
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