Red Cross Roll Call Leaders Named in County Drive
Thirteen township roll call chairmen were chosen to lead the Red Cross annual drive. Mrs. Millard Quinn is county Roll Call chairman with an 800 membership quota assigned to townships. 1934 chairmen include Adams Mrs Cecil Million Burlington Mrs Stella Naylor and Fred Rodkey Carrollton Miss Pauline Fouts Clay Mrs Mary Hufford Mrs Faye Gord Eli Wagoner Democrat Mrs Nellie Wilson Deer Creek Miss Hilda Bowen Jackson Mrs Eva Dillon Jefferson Mrs Roy Coble Madison Mrs Carl Buck Mrs Ruth Rule Monroe Mrs Walter Barnard and Mrs Harry Quinn Rock Creek Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Wm Smock and Mrs Izey Welch Tippecanoe Miss Vivian Henderson Washington Mrs Cecil Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Millard Quinn
County
Roh Call
Millard Inn
Reed C. Schermerhorn
Adams
Cecil Million
Burlington
Stella Naylor
Fred Rodkey
Carrollton
Pauline Fouts
Clay
Mary Hufford
Faye Gord
Eli Wagoner
Democrat
Nellie Wilson
Deer Creek
Hilda Bowen
Jackson
Eva Dillon
Jefferson
Roy Coble
Madison
Carl Buck
Ruth Rule
Monroe
Walter Barnard
Harry Quinn
Rock Creek
Roy Thomas
Wm. Smock
Izey Welch
Tippecanoe
Vivian Henderson
Washington
Cecil. Stephens
Democrats Name Frankfort Mayor for Senate Race
Clifford E. Crawford the present mayor of Frankfort and former Clinton county farmer was chosen by the three county Democratic convention to oppose Russ Harter of Bringhurst for the state senate seat once held by Claude Wickard. A report said Wickard resigned but this was unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford E. Crawford
Frankfort
Clinton County
Carroll, White
Clinton
Russ Harter
Bringhurst
Claude Wickard
Wickard
Mrs Stella Crockett Dies in Kansas Homegoing Rites Set
Mrs Stella Crockett 57 former Delphi resident dies in Lawrence Kansas after a year long illness. She was a Methodist and well regarded in Delphi. Body returns Friday with funeral at Blythe Saturday. Interment in Masonic cemetery. Survived by four children Renwick Robert Ruth Paul. two sisters Mrs Arnold and Mrs J E Holland Indianapolis. daughter in law Mrs Paul Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Crockett
George Arnold
Delphi
Lawrence
Kansas
Methodist Church of
Blythe Funeral Home
Masonic Cemetery
Renwick
Robert
Ruth
Paul
Arnold
J. E. Holland
Indianapolis
Paul Crockett
Reverend Rist Delegates to M E Tercentenary
Rev Rist and daughter Francis Hatfield depart to attend the Tercentenary celebration of Methodism in Baltimore Maryland with President Roosevelt speaking. The delegate from Indiana will visit Washington DC before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Rist
Francis Hatfield
France
Baltimore
Maryland
Roosevelt
Rev. Rist
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Hamling couple welcomes third daughter in Carroll County
Mr and Mrs John H Hamling announce the birth of their third daughter born Monday afternoon. The Hamlings also have daughters Jean eight and Joan two. Hamling is the Democratic candidate for judge of the Carroll County Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hamling
Hamling
Carroll County
Jean
Joan
Five Carroll youths chosen for CCC camps
Five Carroll county youths have been chosen for enrollment in CCC camps. They are Myron Thomas from Clay township Ford Sm Adams township Raymond Pea from Deer Creek Owen Delaney from Deer Creek Meredith Shaffer from Jackson alternates Lewis Welker and Russell Powell from Deer Creek. Miss Mary Shaffer hosted a position in the office of J Vent and began work yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
CCC
Myron Thomas
Clay Township
Ford
Adams Township
Raymond Pea
Deer Creek
Owen Delaney
Meredith Shaffer
Jackson
Lewis Welker
Russell Powell
Mary Shaffer
J. Vent
Water rent deadline set for October 10
Notice from Talmar Arnold, Water Agent, states all flat rate water rents must be paid by October 10 to avoid penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmar Arnold
Local Youth Sued for 3000 Damages in Auto Crash
Charles E. McKinley sues Robert J. Roach of Delphi for 3000 in Boone county alleging injuries from a March 10 1933 automobile collision near the state roads 29 Rosston intersection. The complaint claims Roach was 13 and operated the car illegally without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. McKinley
Robert J E. Roach
Delphi
Rosston
Boone County
Clarence Jackson to speak at Camden on tax program
Clarence Jackson head of the State Gross Income Tax Department is scheduled to speak at the Camden opera house Wednesday evening October 10 at 8 o'clock. He will review the state and national tax program focusing on the broadening program in which his department is a major feature. Camden expects taxpayers from the county. the talk is sponsored by the Democratic central committee with the Jackson Township Women's Democratic Club in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jackson
Stajte
Camden Opera House
State Gross Income Tax Department
Jackson
State Will Add 5000 More To County Coffers
Carroll county will receive $5214 55 as its share of state intangibles tax distributions Oct. 15 from the state tax board of tax commissioners. The distribution will exceed last October by $3763. Of the total distribution, schools will receive three fourths or 910.91 and the remainder stays in the county general fund. The state deducts ten percent before distributing. In 1933 34 Carroll schools received $55720 33 in intangibles gross income and excise taxes. Distribution bases vary by property valuation and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
State Tax Board of Tax Commissioners
County General Fund
Burlington Woman Amanda Myer Dies at Home
Amanda Myer 61 wife of Lewis Myer and a longtime Burlington resident died at her home Saturday morning after a long illness. She was a Brethren church member and survived by her husband and several relatives in Dunn and nearby communities. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Walnut Street Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Myer
Is Myer
Dunn
Brethren Church
Heters
Esta’ Crume
Roxy Brubaker
Howard Negus
Sarah Nelson
Edwars
Lavonie
Chicago
Sgt
Frank and Dalta
Burlington
Robert
Florida
Walnut Stump
John Mills Named Head of Hoosier Tax Association
John Mills of Camden, active in local tax groups, was elected president of the Hoosier Taxpayers Association at a reorganizational meeting Saturday in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mills
Hoosier
TAX Association
Camden
Hoosier Taxpay Association
Ft. Wayne
Margaret Deeter Weds Herbert Gardner in Indianapolis
Miss Margaret Deeter formerly of Delphi and Herbert Gardner of Washington DC were married September first in Indianapolis. Mrs. Gardner is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Deeter. After November 1 the couple will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Deeter
Delphi
Herbert Gardner
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
Cafeteria Supper At Presbyterian Church Thursday
A cafeteria supper will be held at the Presbyterian church on Thursday October 11. Parties and clubs will be provided for. Radio tubes Herb Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Chirch
Herb. Smith
Robert Wood resigns Standard Oil post for Carroll County T C
Robert Wood resigns his position at the Standard Oil filling station to take a job with the Carroll County Telephone Company. Chris Ridder, previously with Mid-Continental Petroleum in Lafayette, returns to his former position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wood
Standard Oil
Carroll County Telephone Company
Chris Ridder
Lafayette
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Radish Grown Near Pyrmont Weighs 2 1 2 Pounds
J D Wagoner of near Pyrmont grows a remarkable radish weighing 2 1 2 pounds and measuring 15 inches on his farm. The oversized root highlights local agricultural quirks and farmyard pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wagoner
Pyrmont
Rites Held For 83 Year Old Pyrmont Farmer John Price
John Price eighty three year old retired farmer of Pyrmont died February 2 at his home after six weeks of illness. Survived by widow and three sons Warren Madison South Dakota Roy Indianapolis and Claude near Green Hill. Funeral Sunday from Pyrmont Brethren church with burial at Rossville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Price
Pyrmont
Warren
Madison, S. D
Roy
Indianapolis
Claude
Near
Green Hill
Political Highlights October Campaign Events in Camden County
Clarence Jackson head of the State Gross Income Tax Department will speak at the Camden Opera House. Albert Stump twice Democratic nominee for senator will address the County Young Democrats at Flora Community Building. Clarence Pat Manion scheduled for final pre election address at Delphi Armory. Young Democrats to close with a Halloween masquerade at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County
Young Democrats’ Club
Albert Stump
Flora
Clarence
Pat” Manion
Delphi Armory
Hallowe’ers
Registration drive in Carrol County targets 10000 voters
County Clerk Wilbur Lane estimates about 10000 eligible voters before registration ends at midnight Monday October 8. He praises officials for diligence and says the clerk's office closes at 5 pm and after that hour registrations must go through a deputy. Next week a precinct tally will be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Lane
Carro'l County
Lane
Fire Destroys Garage Of Edwin Ruffing Here
A Tuesday night garage fire of undetermined origin nearly destroyed Edwin Ruffing's structure. Insurance partially covered the loss. The blaze interrupted a Democratic meeting at the armory, echoing a prior disruption when Senator Robinson spoke as Frankfort legionaires arrived. No Republican conspiracy is suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ruffing
Armory
Senator Robinson
Frankfort
Rock Creek Young Democrats Meet Tonight at Rockfield School
The Rock Creek township Young Democrats will assemble at Rockfield school tonight to organize the township. Attorney William B. Smith will speak. John Roth chairs the local Young Democrats. The city of Delphi appeals a $1.10 tax rate as insufficient. proposed rate is $1.35. October 8 is the last day to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Township
Young Democrats
Rockfield
William B. Smith
John Roth
Tax Adjustment Board
Delphi
State Tax Board
Ex wife seeks $4000 alimony from ex-husband
Alice Jansen formerly Alice Hanaway sues John Hanaway in circuit court to recover 4000 dollars in back alimony claiming a 1929 court order required 14 dollars weekly payments but none have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jansen
Alice Hanaway
Circuit Court
John Hanaway
Apple King Predicts 30000 Bushels of Apples This Year
John Apple King Harness of near Burlington estimates a bumper crop with around 30000 bushels of apples expected this season. He notes favorable growing conditions and high yields across his orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Burlington
Divorce Suit Draws Crowd as Spouse Accuses Egg Incident
Eunice Stumbaugh versus Harvey Stumbaugh dominated a circuit court session drawing a large crowd. The defendant countered by recounting an event where the wife allegedly threw a boiled egg on the floor and smashed it with her foot, and he claimed she threatened to cut him in two with a butcher knife during a taunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Stumbaugh
Harvey Stumbaugh
Circuit Court
Engagement Announced for Marybeth Shields Ford
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Marybeth Shields of Indianapolis and Robert H. Ford of Indianapolis. Shields attended Butler and Indiana universities and belonged to Pi Beta Phi. Ford is a member of Alpha Tau Omega. The couple plans a fall wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marybeth Shields
Manford Shields
Robert H. Ford
8. M. Ford
Indianapolis
Sparks Largen wed in Rossville ceremony
The marriage of Wilbur H. Largen and Dorabee Spark occurred Saturday evening in Rossville. The couple, both from Indiana families, will reside in Flora where Largen works at a lumber yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur H. Largen
Ellis Largen
Flora
Dorabee Spark
Thomas D. Sparks O
Frankfort
Rossville
C. H. Loveland
Marriage Ties Form for Mrs Gertrude Martin and Charles King
The approaching marriage binds Mrs Gertrude Martin former Delphi resident to Charles King of Lafayette confirming a forthcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Martin
Delphi
Charles King
Lafayette
Flora postmaster names assistant at Flora
Chester Wagoner Flora postmaster selects Von Burton as assistant postmaster and Devere Hoffman as clerk in Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Chester Wagoner
von Burton
Devere Hoffman
Will of I H OrrFiled for probate in Cass county court
A will written in Delphi by I H Orr twenty six years ago has been filed for probate in Cass county court. The estate is left entirely to the widow. Attorneys are Smith and Smith of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Cass County
Smith and Smith of
McGuires Visit Delphi En Route From World’s Fair
Mr and Mrs Walter P McGuire stopped in Delphi Monday evening for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs E W McGuire and family. They were enroute from the World’s Fair to their home in St Petersburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. McGuire
Delphi
E. W. McGuire
St. Petersburg
James Nelson 92 Celebrates Birthday at Delphi Home
The Delphi man James M. Nelson observed his ninety second birthday with a family dinner at his home north of Delphi. The event featured fall flowers, a brief program including a prayer by Rev. Wm Grant Smith, a vocal solo by Rev. Howard Jenkins, and two original poems by James Nelson Jr. The celebration also honored Mrs. Glae Clawson Miss Dorothy Gardner and Mrs. Benton Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Nelson
Delphi
Wm. Grant Smith
Howard Jenkins
James Nelson, Jr
Glae Clawson
Dorothy Gardner
Benton Nelson
Carroll Farmers Respond Readily to Relief Plans
Carroll County farmers showed a ready response to relief plans with about 12000 borrowed in corn loans, ranking 13th among 92 counties. They surpassed Cass Clinton and Howard counties and contracted to pasture 190 cattle from the drought region at one dollar per head per month, per Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief director Wayne Coy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Cass
Clinton
Howard
Wayne Coy
Governor’s Commission On
Young Democrats Name Chairmen and Upcoming Events
The Young Democrats met at the county courthouse to hear Alvin C. Johnson and to outline pre election activities. Township chairmen listed include Adams Cecil Manis Burlington Chalmer Bronson Carrollton Lawrence Douglas Clay Sam Hurley Deer Creek Robert Hanna Ruth Peters Jackson West Randolph Jefferson Robert Million Madison Dora Hemmig Monroe Robert Jones Rock Creek John Roth Tippecanoe Ralph Hornbeck Washington Lowell Shanks. Upcoming events include Albert Stump’s Flora address on October 22 and a Burlington meeting October 12 with plans for a Halloween masquerade on October 31. Township meetings are slated for Rockfield October 4 Camden October 5 Flora October 9 and Clay Township October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Alvin C. Johnson
Indiana
Adams Cecil
Manis
Burlington
Chalmer Bronson
Carrollton
Lawrence Douglas
Clay
Sam Hurley
Deer Creex
Robert Hanna
Ruth Peters
Jackson
West Randolph
Jefferson
Robert Million
Madison
Dora Hemmig
Monroe
Robert Jones
Rock Creek
John Roth
Tippecanoe
Ralph Hornbeck
Washington
Lowell Shanks
Young Democrats
Albert Stump
Flora
Widow Hatilda Creed Dies After Fall At Camden Home
Hatilda J Creed 82 of Camden died Monday morning at her home after a long illness from a broken hip suffered in a fall weeks earlier. She was one of Carroll county's oldest residents and lived most of her life in Camden. She leaves three sons Carl at home Earl of Kokomo Clarence of Camden and two daughters Delena Rice near Burrows and Golda Ronk of Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatilda J. Creed
Camden
Carroll County
Carl
Earl of
Kokomo
Clarence
Delena Rice
Near Burrows
Golda Ronk
Plymouth
Roskuski Brown Wedding At St Joseph Delphi Indiana
Carrie A Roskuski and Earl E Brown of Flora were married at St Joseph Catholic church Delphi by Rev Clifford Reed. Telka Roskuski was the brides attendant with Jack Roskuski as best man. They will live on the groom's farm east of Flora after October 1. Maytag Washers-Herb Smith. 4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie A. Roskuski
Earl E. Brown
Flora
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Delphi
Clifford Reed
Telka Roskuski
Jack Roskuski
F. P. Roskuski
Minton draws 2500 at Delphi Armory in victory praise
Democratic U S Senate hopeful Sherman Minton spoke to an overflow crowd of about 2500 at the Delphi Armory. He clamored for veterans rights and attacked Republican opposition, praising New Deal programs and the Road to Recovery while urging support for his campaign. The event featured a Flora chorus, a dance afterward, and strong crowd engagement throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Minton
Delphi
United States
Delphi Armory
Minton
Arthur Robinson
Roosevelt
Desl
W. E. Baker Sale Time Moved to Oct 12 Evening
The sale in Ockley has been rescheduled from 1 PM Thursday Oct 11 to 7 PM Thursday Oct 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Baker
Ockley
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Clifford Crawford
Harter
M. E. Tercentenary
TAX Authority
Lewis Myer
Chris Idder
Pyrmont-Brethren Church
Price
Xyoung Democrats
Martin-King
James Nelson
Carroll
Roskuski
Brown
Herb Smith
Margaret Afflis
Congress
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Moscow
Orvel C. Schock
Young Democrats’Club
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