Burling ton merchant robbed at midnight hold up
Houston Dunn, a Burling ton merchant, was held up near his store last Saturday night. Two young men, one masked, pistol whipped him and took about 50 dollars in silver and checks totaling around 300 dollars, while Dunn clutched a roll of hundreds. They fled in a car toward the north. pursuit failed and a partial recovery of an 85 dollar check is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Dunn
Burlington
Neca
Dale Haun
Mr. Dunn
Education Board To Meet Monday
The county board of education will hold its first meeting in two months at the office of County Superintendent Bailey next Monday. All trustees are expected to attend. no meeting since October due to election board duties. Bailey says only routine business is anticipated and no special topics have been advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Bailey
Well Known Citizen Catherine Moore Peirce Dies at 76
Mrs. Catherine Moore Peirce, a Delphi resident for 71 years, died suddenly Sunday at age 76 from indigestion and heart attack. Survived by daughters Mrs Wayne Smith and Mary, sons George and John, seven grandchildren, a sister Mrs D P O Mara, and half brother Frank Dunker. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Moore Peirce
West Fein Street
Wayne Smith
Philadelphia
Mary
George Peirce
Granite City
Ill
John
George Peirce Clark
D. P. O’mara
Indianapolis
Frank Dunker
Clearwater
Ohio
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father C.J. Reed
Weekend Chill Brings Freezing Nights in Local Area
The thermometer fell to 18 degrees above zero on Sunday morning but clear skies offered hope for warmer weather, which arrived only on Monday. Sunday night saw a low of 12 degrees above zero.
Pearson's Meat Market Advertising Motto
An old style ad presents a slogan focused on quality service and customer satisfaction. It lists Pearson's Meat Market and provides a phone number 162 as contact. The snippet emphasizes their commitment to quality and service in a concise business message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Meat Market
State road man invited to Delphi dinner meeting
Jesse Murden, member of the state highway commission, has been invited to attend a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Delphi on Thursday evening, December 6. A Peru resident, he recently joined the commission and has shown strong interest in highways, including a possible state road between Lafayette and Logansport after a commission inspection tour through Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Murden
State Highway Commission
Delphi
Chamber of Commerce
Murden
Peru Ana
Carroll County
Lafayette
Logansport
Campaign Expense Totals Reported by Local Parties
Mary Haugh and EH R Smock with John L Hanna filed campaign returns with County Clerk Floyd Julien. Haugh reports receipts of 1041 and expenses 945.50 leaving 116.06. Hanna shows 416.05 received 210 spent leaving 206. Smock began with 157.94, collected 1701 and holds 884.94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haugh
Democratic Central Committee
EH. R. Smock
John L. Hanna
Democratic Club
Floyd Julien
Hanna
Elks Lodge Plans December 13 Social for Delphi Antlers Guests
Lafayette Lodge of Elks invites Delphi Antlers members to a December 13 party with Buck as event head and a welfare committee to assist visiting brethern. Several Delphi members are named as lodge supporters and Col. A. J. Crampton is noted as a former Citizen editor now in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Lodge of Elks
Delphi
Ruler Buck
Lafayette Lodge
Order
John L. Hanna
Gus A. Hall
C. C. Crampton
John Hamling, Sr
E. M. Rhinehart
Lorenz Grimm
Anthony Hanrahan
James Sullivan
E. P. Beadle
Col
A. J. Crampton
The
Citizen
Benevolent Fraternity
Indianapolis
Suit to Set Aside Guardian Report Heard in Court
A circuit court session began with a suit to set aside the final report of Grover C. Sink guardian of Isabelle Everman. Special Judge Billings of Williamsport presided. Attorneys foresaw completing evidence by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. Counsel for plaintiff L. D. Boyd and William Robinson of Frankfort were joined by Linkare Cartwright Wason and Joseph C. Heron of Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Sink
Isabelle Everman
Circuit Court
Billings
Williamsport
Broadlick Opens New Bakery in Irvington
Frank Broadlick opens a new bakery in Irvington suburb east of Indianapolis. He reports business exceeds expectations and prospects for continued patronage look favorable. The bakery operates under the firm name Broadlick & Riser with a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadlick
Irvington
Frank Broadlick
Indianapolis
Delphi
Broadlick & Riser
Annual Carroll County Farm Bureau Meeting Details
The Carroll County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Delphi on Tuesday December 11. The agenda includes reports on the year’s business and the election of officers for the coming year. The program committee lists George Peterson Ralph J Maggart and Mary M Kerlin as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Delphi
George Peterson
Ralph J. Maggart
Mary M. Kerlin
Booster Day Revival Planned by Delphi Merchants
Delphi merchants form a committee including L. M. Pletcher and Hubert Clifford to revive booster days on December 21 and 22. Shoppers are urged to inquire at local retail establishments about the event and to expect genuine bargains from participating merchants through the week leading up to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
L. M. Pletcher
Hubert Clifford
C. C. Pearson
William Heflong
Chamber of Commerce
Nos
Counnter
Boosters
City Hall Furnishings Highlight New Offices and Rest Rooms
The new city hall is outfitted with offices and rest rooms, including a central mayor’s desk and a custom counter by City Clerk Talmar Arnold. A diverse committee has supplied wicker furniture in light green for women and burnt orange for men, with attractive rugs and a coordinated color scheme praised for good taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Hall
Talmar Arnold
City Council
W. W. Godenour
Charles Cartwright
Garfield Shaffer
Council
Benjamin H. Drake
Harry Arnold
Yanus Wells
Woman's Club
School Property Case Argued in Clinton Court
Attorneys James P. Wason and James O. Obear for the defendant and L. D. Boyd for the plaintiff traveled to Frankfort last Thursday to argue legal points in the suit over the citys purchase of school property. Judge DeVol had heard evidence months ago and the court gave no hint on when a ruling would come. Delphi participants included Garfield Shaffer C. C. McFarland Gerald Clawson and Theodore Baum.
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James P. Wason
James O. Obear
L. D. Boyd
Frankfort
DeVol
Delphi
Garfield Shaffer
C. C. McFarland
Gerald Clawson
Theodore Baum
Carroll County Nurse Conducts School Health Visit
Mrs. Roy Gregg Carroll County health nurse visited Cutler school and isolated several pupils with skin disease until they produced certificates of recovery. In Burlington she treated scarlet fever cases and began the annual inspection of all grade school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gregg
Carroll County
Cutler School
Burlington
Drives His Own Car At Age of Eighty Two
Mr and Mrs Lewis Moss of Flora visited Delphi on Tuesday. Moss though past eighty two years old operates his automobile with the skill of a younger man and plans to be active in politics again two years hence despite his party's defeat in the latest election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Moss
Flora
Delphi
Moss
Court docket items list several civil actions
Docket shows Raymond R. Snyder and others versus Nellie Cox with a judgment cancellation. William H. Dehaven and others versus Quincy and Ethel M. Downman, note demanded $300. Jenkins and Jenkins represent plaintiffs. Charles Moore sues Freeman A. Haines from White County with Thomas J. Hanna as attorney. Albert Gushwa and others versus William Davis et al for quiet title, with Cartwright and Wason as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Snyder
Nellie Cox
William H. Dehaven
Quincy
Ethel M. Downman
Frehk C. White
State of
Indiana
Donald Day
Robert Bruce McCain
Guardian of
Charlotte
Garver
gNew
Albert Gushwa
William Davis
Charles Maeood
White
O. Snyder
Nettie Cox
DeHaven
Quincy D Dowce
Elmér Chaffe
New Pontiac Six Promised By Local Auto Dealer
Willis Jackson, local Oakland and Pontiac distributor, says a new Pontiac six is nearly ready for market. A $150 model-wide cut was recently announced and production is underway at the Oakland factory and Fisher body works in Detroit. Rumors point to a bigger, smarter, more luxurious Pontiac with features matching small six prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Jackson
Oakland
Pontiac Automobiles
Pontiac
Jack” Jackson
Fisher Body
Detroit
Chevrolet
Sato
Christmas Seal Sale to Begin Saturday in Indiana
Christmas Seals will be sold in 92 counties of Indiana during December to fund the fight against tuberculosis. Indiana leads the Mississippi Valley in seal totals and aims for a $200,000 goal to support sanatoria, fresh air schools, nursing, nutrition, housing, and public education. The statewide drive relies on a volunteer army and broad public participation to maintain progress since 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tuberculosis Association
Hoosierdam
We Will Not Print Anonymous Letters Policy
The Citizen refuses to print unsigned letters or articles. It states editors require the contributor's name or at least a signed article. Anonymous submissions are rejected to maintain accountability.
Popejoy and Collie Teddy Debut on Stage in Eoganport
George Popejoy and his white Collie Teddy make their first theatre appearance at the Luna in Eoganport this week. Popejoy previously showcased the dog at the Carroll County fair last fall where his act drew wide praise from all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Popejoy
Teddy
Gansport
the Luna
Reading Test To Be Administered To All County Children
The silent reading test will be given to all grade and high school children in Carrollton public schools. Tests are in the county superintendent’s office and will be distributed soon to all schools. The aim is to allow officials and teachers to check progress and compare work across schools in this key subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Charles Wilson Takes Position at Julius Clothing Store
Charles Wilson has taken a position in the clothing store of C/O Julius and will serve there until after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Wilson
C/O. Julius
Commissioners to Meet Monday in Carroll County
Carroll County’s board of commissioners will hold its last regular session of the year next Monday. Jacob Kingery, Republican member, retires at month end after a three year term. Charles Black, elected in the late election, will succeed him on January 1. The political balance remains Republican this year, with Frederick Raber to replace Charles Billings next January. Auditor Jay Whiteman says little business is expected besides usual claims and bids for blank books and printing for next year. An estimated county farm cooker is to be bought with possible several hundred dollar cost. models vary with multiple ovens and fire boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Board’ of Commissioners
Jacob Kingery
Kingery
Charles Black
Black
Frederick Raber
Charles Billings
Jay Whiteman
Teachers Club Seeks IHSAA Berth For Principal Yunker
The Superintendents and Principals club nominated Camden Principal J. C. Yunker for a three year term on the Indiana High School Athletic Association legislative body. Election by mail runs December 1 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School Athletic Association
J. C. Yunker
Camden Schools
Yunker
Ghost Bird mystery play to be staged by junior class
Advance tickets for the Ghost Bird the mystery play to be presented by the junior class of the local high school will be offered for sale the latter part of next week. Tickets sold by class members who will canvass the city. The Ghost Bird is a new type for this city a four act mystery comedy with amusing situations thrills and mystery.
Former Delphi Resident Ida Gordon Dies in Indianapolis
Miss Ida Gordon died Monday morning at Central hospital in Indianapolis after years there. She was 60 and formerly lived in Delphi. Her body was brought home Wednesday and funeral services were at St Joseph's Catholic church at 10 o clock with Rev. C. J. Reed presiding, burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Gordon
Central Hospital
Indianapolis
Miss Gordon
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
C. J. Reed
Banks Change Hours for Opening Doors
The Citizens National and Delphi State banks and Carroll County Loan & Trust will observe bi hours from 8 30 to 4 9 on December 1. An official of the A T Bowen bank said no change would be made in its opening hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National and
Delphi State
Carroll’ ‘County Loan & Trust Company
A. T. Bowen Bank
Perfects corn planter fertilizer attachment
Charles Chambers of Carrolls County has perfected and applied for a patent on an attachment for corn planters. The device places fertilizer in the ground below the seed, which Chambers says improves effectiveness compared to the usual method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chambers
Carrolls County
Chambers
Liza Girard Dies After Monday Afternoon Illness
Liza Girard, 75, died Monday at 3 PM at the county farm. She had many Delphi ties from former residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM at Blythe Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Reed officiating and burial in the Masonic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liza Girard
County School Men Hold Monthly Meet at Rockfield
The Carroll County group held their monthly meeting at Rockfield school with state school inspector Virgil Stinebaugh present He spoke on the new course of study and the administrations handbook from the state department Dinner was served by Rockfield high school's home economics class under Miss Dorothy Andrix Attendance included principals J A Barnett J W Hoge C R Young George McCain C A Smith A L Bliss and others plus County Superintendent Bailey and Delphi Superintendent Amick and trustee Jesse McCarty
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aCrroll County
Rockfield
Virgil Stinebaugh
State Department
Burlington School
Rockfield High School
Dorothy Andrix
J. A. Barnett
Cutler
J. W. Hoge
Burlington
C. R. Young
Flora
George McCain
C. A. Smith
Delphi
A L. Beard
Carrollton
Forrest J. Hummell
Deer Creek
F. S. Christian
Adams Township
A. L. Bliss
J. C. Yonker
Camden
Bailey
C. T. Amick
Jesse McCarty
Napoleon at the Arc Theatre Featuring Betsy Ross Story
Thanksgiving night the Arc Theatre presents Napoleon a grand feature film with pageantry and a Napoleonic love story between Napoleon and Josephine. It follows with The Flag about Betsy Ross and the creation of the first American flag. Francis X. Bushman and Alice Calhoun star in the production promising something extraordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arc Theatre
Napoleon
Josephine
Betsy Ross
Francis X. Bushman
Alice Calhoun
Announcement Party for Dillman and Lee Engagement
Mrs. Deane Craig and Miss Garnet Craig hosted an engagement party in Flora for Miss Wiladeen Dillman and Wayne Lee of Delphi. The event featured games and dances by Miss Jean Spitler, with bridal bouquets given to guests. Dillman is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Dillman and Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee, Delphi Chevrolet sales manager. The couple will wed on December 22, and Lee will bring his bride to the Crone apartment on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Craig
Garnet Craig
Craig
Flora
Wiladéan Dillman
Wayne Lee
Delphi
Jean Spitler
Jean
Miss Dillman
R. C. Dillman
The
Flora High School
Christian Church
Mr. Lee
Ray Lee
Delphi Chevrolet
Crone
Main Street
Lee
Mrs Ellen Brooke Dies After Operation in Lafayette
Mrs Ellen Brooke aged 68 of North Delphi died at 9 pm Friday at St Elizabeths hospital Lafayette after an operation Friday morning. She leaves husband Frank Brooke four daughters Floss Yeater Elizabeth Morrow Hazel Lines Josephine Toole and one son Bert Brooke fifteen grandchildren. Funeral 10 30 Monday Holiness church with Rev Davis presiding burial Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Brooke
North Delphi
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Frank Brooke
Floss Yeater
Flora
Elizabeth Morrow
West Delphi
Hazel Lines
Valparaiso
Josephine Toole
Huntington
W. Va
Burlington Bears Organize Independent Basketball Team
Burlington fans organize an independent basketball squad named the Bears made up largely of former high school players with hopes of strong early results in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Bears
Grand Jury Called For Next Monday In Local Case
The grand jury is summoned to convene next Monday by Judge EB E Pruitt amid ongoing investigations in the neighborhood. A deputy state fire marshal led the inquiry and any bearing on the grand jury call remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb.e. Pruitt
Delphi Body Works replaces Delphi Wagon Works at New Year
A long familiar Delphi firm will change its name on January 1, becoming the Delphi Body Works rather than the Delphi Wagon Works. The change is associated with William Hiyaseeny and sons, Robert and H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
William Hiyaseeny
Robert and
Mrs John Girard Sustains Broken Wrist After Fall
Mrs. John Girard fell near her home Monday morning and suffered a broken left wrist causing considerable pain. Public safety notes report no further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Girard
Delphi to clash with Bainbridge on Friday night
Delphi meets Bainbridge at the new armory gym Friday in a highly anticipated game. Bainbridge, long reputed for toughness, is entering with a strong past season and several players who reached college teams, while Delphi's lads are in good form and expected to finish on top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Armory Gymnasium
Eostutter
Quinete
Bainbridge
Bainbridge Jads
Flora Wins Close Game Over Peru Tigers
Flora quintet upset the Peru Tigers 35 to 34 in a hard fought battle in Peru last Friday night. Both teams traded leads, with Flora briefly pulling away to eight points before Peru surged back. The halftime score stood 21 to 20 in Peru’s favor as the intense second half swung the lead back and forth until the final buzzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Flora
Peru Tigers
Tigers
Monticello Defeats Idaville In Season Opener
Monticello high school beat Idaville 21 to 3 on home floor to open the season as Coach Koontz sees a strong start fade in the second half with Idaville rallying to stay within striking distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Daville
Monticello High School
Idaville
Koontz
Deer Creek Tops Lincoln High 31 to 23 at Home
Deer Creek defeated Lincoln high school 31 to 23 on its home floor. The score was 17 to 15 at halftime with Deer Creek pulling away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Lincoln
Lincoln High School
Court Notes summarize real estate and probate actions
Court notes record multiple judgments quieting title and partition orders for real estate, appointments of commissioners to sell, and sales reports. Guardians reported on ward property, wills admitted to probate, administrators appointed, and several cases filed or ongoing. An inheritance tax line and a divorce note conclude the item. Elmér Chaffe subscribed for The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz A. Grimm
Sarah L. Aikens
Lua C.mcgill
James O. Obear
Gus. A. Hall
Arthur N. Brown
William Griffin
State of Indiana
Robert McKay
Sarah R. Linton
Francis Stephen
J L. Whiteman
Wilbert Whiteman
Samuel P. Zeck
Sarah Urich
Mary S. More
Joshua J. Hufford
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Annual Farm Bureau
Clinton
E Ss
Eogansport Theatre
Julius
Teachers Club
Goming
Lafayette Hospital
Abe
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