Poliomyelitis case reported in Delphi
Mrs Esther Gregg Riley Hospital officials informed of Leola Belle Barnett 23 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Barnett of 502 West Franklin Delphi contracted polio during a weekend trip with her parents. She was rushed to Riley Danville physician confirmed diagnosis not in an iron lung not critical. Gregg urged parents to keep under 10s from crowds seek physician if symptoms appear while school plans to open Friday Dr Hubert Gros will consult State Board of Health but doubts one case will close the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Esther Gregg
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Leola
Belle Barnett
James Barnett
West Franklin St
Hubert Gros
State Board of Health
West Delphi water supply survey planned after wells run dry
Dr Gros announced that the State Board of Health surveyed West Delphi to assess a shrinking water supply. The State Engineer recommends drilling two or three deep wells, while Valparaiso engineers will soon conduct further surveys to locate the cause and possible remedies.
Delphi Woman Describes Lightning Striking Home
Mrs. Anna Titlow of Delphi recounts an electrical storm when lightning struck her house. The bolt burned out electrical fixtures and caused general havoc to the living room and dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Titlow
Delphi
Mysterious Recovery After Lightning Shock Hypothesized
A woman named Mrs Titlow suffered a leg injury weeks before a storm. The leg pain intensified but vanished soon after she recovered from the lightning shock, and has not returned. The observer notes the odd coincidence and wonders at the cause.
Grass Might Be Greener Across The Fence
A brief remark reflects on the old saying that the grass is greener elsewhere, noting how a recent discussion appears to confirm the idea in a general sense.
Man seeks wife after two remarriages in county clerk office
In the county clerk office, a divorced man reports his wife remarried during a two year restriction not contested at the hearing. The husband says she now wishes to return to him, claiming she never loved husband two and is willing to reunite, after years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Bell
Suspense over annulment delays remarriage plans
Husband No 1 pressed Mr Bell for an immediate annulment to wed his ex wife again but the miracle healer said he could not grant the order and advised seeking an attorney before taking the matter to court to settle the entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bell
Carroll County Ranked High in War Era Corn and Hog Output
Figures from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics show Carroll County as a leading corn county in Indiana during 1942 46, ranking high per square mile and trailing only Rush Benton Tipton Clinton Union. In hog production Carroll County placed eighth, behind Rush Union Tipton Fayette Clinton Wayne and Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Carroll County
Indiana
Rush
Benton
Tipton
Clinton
Union
Fayette
Wayne
Montgomery
Myron J. Johnson to Return From Hospital Stay
Myron J. Johnson publisher of The Citizen will return today from Methodist hospital Indianapolis where he has been confined since Sunday for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron J. Johnson
the Citizen
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
City ordinance bans gar bage with glass matter
City ordinance prohibits garbage containing foreign material such as glass. Garbage in that condition will not be collected. Charles A. Wood, Mayor. Subscribe to The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Wood
Caroline Ayres Will Filed for Probate in Carroll Circuit Court
The last will of Caroline Ayres was filed for probate Wednesday afternoon in Carroll circuit court. Executor Wilbur Lane qualified with a $10,000 bond. estate valued at $3,000 personal property and $8,000 real estate. Bequests include Una Thompson, William H. Ayres, Verla Peterson and others in fractional shares. Real property to be converted to cash for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ayres
Carroll Circuit Court
Wilbur Lane
Mildred Thompson
Kenneth Thompson
Mary Dunn
Morris M. Wise
Tom
Vacation ends as Carroll county schools open
County and city schools resume after vacation with 19 county schools starting Friday and a 3 to 4 month term ahead. Superintendent B E Glenn anticipates record enrollment around 71 first graders registered and total enrollment 30 to 40 higher than last year. County rural schools hold enrollment day and start Monday under J C Yonker, with most classes at about 8 30 CST. Teaching staff filled. retirement and contract issues involve H J Eastman. Delphi teachers plan a used book sale for student benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
B. E. Glenn
Delphi
Glerin
J. C. Yonker
All County
Yunker
Walter Sprinkle
Jackson Township
H. J. Eastman
Camden
Yonker
Rotary Lillies of the Valley Softball Draws Huge Throng
Mae West Joe Louis and other famed figures appeared as donkeys in a Deer Creek Park charity softball game in Delphi last Thursday night. Rotarians and Judge William B. Smith won 1-0 in a three inning tilt, followed by Moose and Globe Valve teams also losing 1-0 amid a lively crowd of about 1000 and playful chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae West
Joe Louis
Alexander Bumstead
Lana Turner
Rotary Lillies of
Smith
Globe Valve
Moose
Moosemen
Elton Wills
Ball Park
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Coghill at Delphi Home
A stork shower for Mrs. Paul Coghill was held at her sister Mrs. Albert Gerbens home in Delphi. The living room was decorated, prizes were awarded to Carlee Walters and Adaline Blake, and attendees helped hem a dozen diapers. Refreshments included ice cream cake iced tea and stork favors. June received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Coghill
Albert Gerbens
Delphi
Carlee Walters
Adaline Blake
June
Marriage licenses issued for four Warsaw and Hammond couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to James C Bast 21 of Warsaw and Violet D Grubbs 19 of Warsaw to Cecil M McMahan 32 of Hammond and Rosmarie Metcalf 23 of Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Bast
Warsaw
Violet D. Grubbs
Cecil M. McMahan
Hammond
Rosmarie Metcalf
Draper Joins Delphi Citizen Editorial Staff
Bill Draper of Cutler recently discharged from the Army has taken a temporary editorial position at the Delphi Citizen. A Purdue University alumnus, he plans to enroll in a journalism program next February to further his career while gaining field experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Draper
Cutler
The
Delphi Citizen
Draper
Purdue University
Handling and Storing of Soft Corn on the Farm
County Agent A. P. Nelson reports receipt of a United States Department of Agriculture bulletin titled Handling and Storing of Soft Corn on the Farm. Local farmers may obtain a copy by contacting the County Extension office in the Federal Building or by mailing a postcard requesting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
A. P. Nelson
United States Department of Agriculture
Nelson
Federal Building
Funeral rites for Albert Crews in Delphi
Funeral rites for Albert Crews were held at the Grimm funeral home in Delphi at 2:00 p m Saturday with Rev. Miles Freeman of Delphi officiating. Crews died Tuesday night from injuries suffered August 25 when struck by an automobile on Main Street. Burial was in I O O F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crews
Albert Crews
Grimm
Delphi
Miles Freeman
Niece of Local People Attends Karachi Reception for Statesmen
A Delphi couple's niece Mrs. F D Leatherman wife of the American Vice Consul in Karachi describes royal and official gatherings. She and others met Lord and Lady Mountbatten and Jinnah at receptions with outfits noted and a fireworks display from the United States. Government house events now ban liquor, with juices and soft drinks replacing it. The Wellses report their address now reads Karachi Pakistan replacing India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
Yanus Wells
Delphi
F. D. Leatherman
Pakistan
India
Aid-De-Camp
Lady Mountbatten
Jinnah
Jinnahs
Mountbattens
Government House
Carroll County to Revert to Central Standard Time
Saturday midnight Delphi towns switch to Central Standard Time clocks set back one hour for extra rest. Court house clocks already moved last Sunday by county commission. Local churches observe Central Standard Time except St. Joseph's which keeps Daylight Time at 8 and 10 am masses. St. Joseph's church and school revert Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Carroll County
Court House
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph’s
Petit Jurors Drawn For September Term Of Court
Carroll Circuit Court jury commissioners Charles Hargraves and Harry Baum held session to select petit and grand jurors for the September term opening Monday September 8. Grand jurors withheld until after meeting. petit jurors listed by township and name, including Albert W. Jackson Dora Price Robert Ratcliff Frank E. Miller Tom Bowman Wilbur Gates Arthur Appleton Asa Cree Clarence Shields Horace M. Oaks Raymond L. Penn Earl Craig Walter Coble Joe Shaf ee Clay Lawrence Herr Washing on Others listed: Edward Grimm Carl E. Eikenberry Glen L. Musselman Ben Tribbitt Larry Landis Claude E. Patty Harry W. Shaffer William L. Garrison John W. Ball Harvey L. Lynch William Moore Ed Allen R. H. Million Earl Archer Jesse Been Frank L. Shepard Jennings Popejoy George W. Peterson George McCain John Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hargraves
Harry Baum
Carroll Circuit Court
Albert W. Jackson
Tippecanoe Township
Dora Price
Rock Creek Township
Robert Ratcliff
Deer Creek
Frank E. Miller
Democrat
Tom Bowman
Carrollton
Wilbur Gates
Jefferson
Gish Weekend Guest of Delphi Parents
Howard Gish of City Hospital Indianapolis spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Gish of Delphi rural route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gish
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Floyd Gish
Delphi
Eggman Seeks Divorce From Roy Eggman In Delphi Court
Judith A. Eggman files suit in circuit court in Delphi for divorce from Roy J. Eggman former Roxy Theater manager now with Alliance Theater Corporation in Frankfort. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment seeks 5000 alimony and fifty dollars weekly support until resolution. Attorneys Burton McCormick and George Obear represent plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith A. Eggman
Circuit Court
Delphi
Roy J. Eggman
Roxy Theater
Alliance Theater Corporation
Frankfort
Eggman
Burton McCormick
Anderson
George Obear
Estate opened for Alva O. Goslee in circuit court
The estate of Alva O Goslee opened in circuit court on vacation with widow Adie E Goslee named administratrix. Personal property valued at 6500 and real estate at 10000. Attorneys for the estate are Hanna and Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva O. Goslee
Adie E. Goslee
Hanna and
Hanna
Pastor Rev William McFarlin Joins Delphi Pilgrim Church
Rev William McFarlin has assumed the pastorate of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Delphi, moving there with Mrs McFarlin. He succeeds Rev Irvin King, who has been moved to Morgantown Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McFarlin
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Delphi
Mrs. McFarlin
Rev. McFarlin
Irvin King
Morgantown
Indiana
Estate administrator sues for $10000 in Crews death
Myron Miller administrator of the Albert Crews estate filed a Carroll Circuit Court suit seeking $10000 damages for Crews death after an accident on Main Street Delphi. Defendants are Albert and Norman Smith. Crews died when struck by a car driven by Norman Smith. plaintiff alleges speeding and carelessness. Attorney Conrad Dawson represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Miller
Albert Crews
Carroll Circuit
Crews
Albert
Norman Smith
Mr. Crews
Main Street
Delphi
Rockfield Man Wounded After All Day Drinking Party
Ray E. Quinn of Rockfield, 31, was hospitalized in Lafayette in critical condition with an abdominal shotgun wound from an all day drinking party at Clifford Rishel’s Lafayette home. Rishel, 38, and witness George Yost were detained on assault charges as authorities investigated the Tuesday night shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Hospital
Ray Quinn
Rockfield
Ray E. Quinn
Lafayette
Clifford Rishel
Route 5
Rishel
Quinn
Yost
Mrs Downey Ill at Home in Delphi
Mrs John Downey of Delphi a beloved retired Delphi school teacher is seriously ill at her home. Mrs Downey has been an invalid for many years. Mr Downey died August 23 while attending a reunion at Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
John Downey
Delphi
Globe Schedules Three Game Softball Series at Deer Creek Park
The Globe Valve Softball team and the Delphi Moose Lodge clash in a three game series under the lights at Deer Creek Park. The opener ended 10 to 5 in favor of the Globemen. Remaining games are set for Friday September 5 and Monday September 8. On Tuesday September 9 the Globe team faces the Logansport VFW at the local park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
Globe Valve
Delphi Moose Lodge
Deer Creek Park
Globemen
Moosers
Logansport Vfw
Father Charles Garner Dies in Brownsburg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall and daughters of Delphi were called to Brownsburg Monday morning by the death of Charles Garner, father of Mrs. Hall. Funeral rites and burial were at Brownsburg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hall
Delphi
Brownsburg
Charles Garner
Hall
Suit on Account Filed Against William Fite and Metzger Lumber
Roy Metzger and Metzger Lumber Company sue in Delaware circuit court for 940.28 on account. Obear and Obear represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Metzger
Metzger Lumber Company
Delphi
William Fite
Et.al
Obear
Three Carroll families seek return of WWII war dead
Three Carroll county families have applied through the Quartermaster Corps for the return of their sons buried overseas, with arrangements to be made for reburial in the family plots. Next of kin are being contacted, and the process includes notification of the chosen undertaker and possible military funeral rites by American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars teams. Further details will follow as arrivals are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
Caroll County
County Veterans Counsellor
Joseph Tolen
War Department
Quartermaster Branch
Service
Tolen
Henri Chappelle
Belgium
States
Normandy
Continent
Chappelle
Carroll County
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Welfare Budget Slashed as Council Ends Two Day Meet
Carroll County Council trimmed the Welfare Department proposal by 17 920 to 57 569 for next year. Funds cut include 12 500 from Old Age Assistance 5 000 from Aid to Dependent Children 200 from burial 220 from Destitute Children. Other smaller cuts touched 4-H club work county agent salaries and court fees. The Welfare Board will appeal to the State Board. Bert McCain chaired. Chester Joyce vice chair. The Tax Adjustment Board meets Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Council
Welfare Department
Welfare Board
Bert McCain
Chester Joyce
Paul R. Quick
Frank Smeltzer
Robert F. Johnson
Glenn Kennard
Walter Martin
Raymond Coble
Delphi Woman Ida E Newell Dies at 82
Ida E Newell 82 well known Delphi resident died at home on East Franklin Street Wednesday night at 5 p m after months of heart illness. Born June 7 1885 in the county she was daughter of John L and Lydia Baum pioneer locals. She married Ernest Newell October 23 1884 and they lived on a farm near Delphi until his 1941 death. Survived by son Earl Newell Delphi rural route daughter May Scott Yeoman brother Theodore Baum Delphi sister Maude Shaeffer Delphi. Body at Patrick Mortuary Delphi pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida E. Newell
Delphi
East Franklin Street
Newell
John L
Lydia (Helser) Baum
Ernest Newell
The
Baptist Church
Rebecca Lodge
Earl Newell
May Scott
Yeoman
Theodore Baum
Maude Shaeffer
Patrick Mortuary
John Mabbitt 89 Dies. Funeral Held in Flora
John A. Mabbitt aged 89 lifelong resident of the county died Sunday night at his daughter’s home east of Bringhurst after six weeks of illness. Born May 25, 1858, he was son of William and Elizabeth Mabbitt. Surviving are two daughters Bertha Peterson Michigantown and Ethel Lantz Flora, a son Orval Phoenix, two brothers Oris and Edward Indianapolis, and his wife Mary Frances Crume predeceased him in 1931. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Lester Funeral Home Flora with Rev. Sylvester Whetstone officiating. Burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mabbitt
John A. Mabbitt
Gertrude Viney
Bringhurst
William and
Elizabeth (Burn) Mabbitt
Mary Frances Crume
First Brethren Church
Bertha Peterson
Michigantown
Ethel Lantz
Flora
Orval
Phoenix
Arizona
Oris
Edward
Indianapolis
Lester Funeral Home
Sylvester Whetstone
Maple Lawn Cemetery
Caroline Ayres 96 longtime Flora resident dies
Mrs Caroline Ayres aged 96 and possibly Carroll county's oldest resident died at Kennedy hospital Flora after a brief illness. Born March 28 1851 near Cutler she married John Ayres in 1867 who preceded her in 1909. Surviving sons Ora Clayton John daughters Loretta Maggart Mildred Thompson 13 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren four great great grandchildren brother Warren Pindle. Funeral at Ball Hill Methodist church officiated by Rev William N Wheat burial Ball Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ayres
Carroll County
Kennedy Hospital
Flora
Ayres
Cutler
Isaac
Mahala
Douben) Pindle
John Ayres
Eva Wagoner dies at 68 in Logansport home
Mrs Eva Wagoner 68 of Camden died early Wednesday at 3 30 am at her daughter Mrs John Gibson's home in Logansport Born January 30 1879 she was daughter of Isaac and Susanna Wise and widow of John Wagoner Survived by nine children including Mrs Gibson Mrs Orval Shank Mrs Frank George Mrs Ted Shanks Mrs Merle Lenon and Mrs Lee Durant. obituary notes other details in Deaths page five
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wagoner
Camden
John Gibson
Logansport
County
Isaac and
Susanna (Metzger) Wise
John Wagoner
Gibson
Orval Shank
Bringhurst
Frank George
Ted Shanks
Center Point
Indiana
Merle Lenon
Roundup
Montana
Lee
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