Adams township veteran hurt in German battlefield fall
Larry Peterson, a 40 year old Adams township native with an American Legion delegation in Europe, fractured his hip in two places after falling into a shell hole while touring a memorial battlefield in Germany. He is showing steady improvement and may return home for Christmas. His mother, Mrs. Charles A. Peterson, has died.
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Larry Peterson
Adams Township
Germany
Europe
New York
Peterson
Charles A. Peterson
Adams Toownship
Achievement Day Program Planned for November 19
The county Home Economics Achievement Day will be held Friday November 19 at the Flora Community building starting at 9 00 am A noon meal will be served by Presbyterian ladies Two county speakers Miss Ruth Wimner Madison county home demonstration agent will discuss her work and Miss Meta Martin Purdue extension service will speak on How Women Dress in Other Lands The two 4 H girls Carolyn Hedderich and Helena Martin will report on the state fair school A pageant My Home My Hobby and a county chorus performance will close the morning and afternoon programs Turn to page eight.
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Flora
Mead
Ruth Wimner
Madison County
Purdue Extension Service
Wimner
Home Economics Club
State Fair School
Carolyn Hedderich
Helena Martin
America
Grand Jurors Called for Annual Session
Prosecutor John Smock announced the full list of grand jurors called for the regular annual session. Named jurors include Daniel L. Beshear Tessie M. Robinson Jacob H. Pullen William H. Allread Leonard Shanks and Charles V Sieber. The grand jury will convene Monday November 15.
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Daniel L. Beshear
Adams Township
Tessie M. Robinson
Jefferson
Jacob H. Pullen
Monroe
William H. Allread
Washington Township
Leonard Shanks
Charles V. Sieber
Deer Creek Township
Local Men Win State Izaak Walton Posts
Leo Craig a local school teacher and insurance man was re elected treasurer of the State Izaak Walton League at the state convention in Gary. The local group saw George Garrison named as a state director and Homer Myers elected district vice president. Craig was named temporary secretary to assist publicity. Mr Garrison spoke at the convention.
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Leo Craig
Izaak Walton League
Gary
George Garrison
Homer Myers
Craig
Garrison
Schricker Predicts Democratic Victory in Second District
Lieutenant Governor Henry F. Schricker told the Camden Women’s Democratic Club that the 1938 election will send a Democratic congressman from the second district to Washington. He credited gains since 1933 and praised President Roosevelt, urging continued support.
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Schricker
Washington
Henry F. Schricker
Democratic Club
Camden
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Seven Roads to the Moon Warn of War Costs
A Delphi high school poster argues that if nations had joined in cooperative road building instead of fighting World War they could have built seven concrete roads to the moon and still had funds left. Armistice Day programs in county schools highlight war costs in lives dollars and human values.
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Delphi High School
Delphi student Roberta Johnson in Varsity Show tryouts
Bloomington Indiana November 10 Roberta Johnson of Delphi and an Indiana University student is among the winners of preliminary tryouts for auditions in the NBC Varsity Show to be broadcast from the university campus Friday November 19. John A Roche New York radio representative will arrive early next week to select the final cast. Paul Dumont will be master of ceremonies for the Indiana University Varsity Show.
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Bloomington
Ind
Roberta Johnson
Delphi
Indiana University
NBC
John A. Roche
New York
Paul Dumont
Annual Father Son Banquet At Methodist Church Friday
The annual Father and Son banquet will be held at the Methodist church Friday evening. Professor Deammons of Purdue University will be the principal speaker. Special musical numbers will be presented by the Girls Glee Club under the direction of Miss Bertha Moore.
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Methodist Church
Professor Deammons
Purdue University
Girl’s Glee Club
Bertha Moore
Twenty Three Priests Attend St Josephs Forty Hour Devotional
Twenty three priests participated in the final service of the 40 hour devotional at St Josephs church this week. The visiting clergy joined the Tuesday evening service and were dinner guests of Father Simeon Schmitt at the parsonage.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Simeon Schmitt
English Picnic Tour Highlights Historic Sites
After months in England an American writer recalls a drizzly countryside outing with twenty five companions. They visit a Norman castle moat and Stonehenge then stop for tea at a roadside inn, praising autumn landscapes and British charm.
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Southampton
England
Stonehenge
Britain
Kitchell Trial Delayed to Next Term in Man Slaughter Case
Everett Kitchell of Deer Creek Township Cass County faces a postponed trial after the defense and prosecutors from Carroll Clinton counties agreed to delay. The case, arising from a fatal Michigantown traffic crash earlier this year, is set for the January term of the local court.
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Everett
Kitchell
Deer Creek Township
Cass County
Clinton County
Michigantown
Carroll
Clinton
Oracles Aim for Third Victory at Armory Tonight
The Oracles seek their third straight win as they host Royal Center at the armory. Royal Center and Cass County each bring undefeated records into the matchup, with Royal Center bringing a band and fans. Elmer Weaver may miss the start due to a back injury. Referees Porter and Dickerson officiate.
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Oracles
Armory
Royal Center
E. Weaver
Royal Center Five
Cass County Five
Logansport
Elmer Weaver
Porter and
Dickerson
Corn Loan Rules Outlined for Carroll County Farmers
Carroll county farmers may apply for 1938 corn loans at the Soil Conservation office in Delphi from December 1 to April 1. Loans depend on moisture tests not exceeding 20 percent. 50 cents per bushel with corn held as collateral. A schedule of township meetings through November 29 lists locations and times for operators and landowners.
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Carroll County
Washington
Dewey Zinn
Carroll County Soil Conservation Committee
Ralph Maggart
County Soil Conservation Office
Delphi
Zinn
Emile Zola At Arc Theatre In Delphi This Weekend
The Arc theatre in Delphi screens Emile Zola Sunday and Monday. Paul Muni is praised as one of cinema’s finest actors for his portrayal of Zola and his defense of Alfred Dreifus in a landmark court drama. Joseph Schildkraut also earns acclaim for his Dreifus performance.
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Emile Zola
Arc Theatre
Delphi
Paul Mui
Muni
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Louis Pasteur
Zola
Alfred Dreifus
Devil’s Island
Dreifus
Joseph Schildkraut
DeLuxe Ice Cream Opens Ballroom With Wurlitzer Box
The DeLuxe Ice Cream Company of Delphi opens a ballroom on West Franklin Street with a new Wurlitzer music box installed. The room is open for dancing every evening except Wednesday and there is no admission charge.
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DeLuxe Ice Cream Company of
Delphi
West Franklin Street
Delphi Honors War Dead Armistice Day Ceremony
Delphi and Carroll County observed Armistice Day with marching soldiers bugles and a tribute to fallen servicemen. Ralph Hanna public service counselor spoke at the high school as townspeople joined a Legion parade and a monument corner ceremony.
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Delphi
Carroll County
Ralph Hanna
Monument Corner
Hill Club Meeting With Miss Hilda Bowen
The Hill club gathered with Miss Hilda Bowen on Wednesday evening for a routine club activity and discussion.
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The
Hill Club
Hilda Bowen
Missing Barbara Black Still Unfound in Delphi
Barbara Black, 16, remains missing from her Delphi home after vanishing October 31. Police in three states are seeking leads with Daisy Myers of Yeoman, who witnessed the girl’s disappearance and was later returned from Lafayette.
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Barbara Black
Delphi
Daisy Myers
Yeoman
Miss Black
Lafayette
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