Delphi Body Works expands with Mammoth school buses
The Delphi firm notes a record season in school bus orders led by a large Ohio district contract. New larger buses cut per pupil costs, consolidate routes, and reflect a trend toward economies for townships. Trustees Perry Rule of Madison and Elmer Shaffer of Democrat townships adopt the Mammoth 47 seat bodies for New Hope and Cutler builds, signaling broader adoption.
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Ohio
Delphi Wagon Works
Delphi Body Works
Perry Rule
Madison Township
Carroll County
New Hope School
Rule
Elmer Shaffer
Democrat Township
Cutler
Shaffer
Carroll County Slashes Tax Rate Amid Budget Strains
County council and auditor J. L. Warenman cut the tax rate from 39 to 38 cents, with the gravel road fund reduced by one cent to 15 cents next year. Despite a drop in property valuation, officials faced higher expenses from new laws and education, health, and county services. The council, led by William Klepinger, credited for taxpayer savings and prudent public finances.
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Jie
Carroll County
Board of Cesuwners
J. L. Warenman
Trons
Mahin
Carrollton
General Assembly
Board of Education
William Klepinger
Jerome K. Stinebaugh
John H. Shulthers
Wesley Quinn
O. M. Wagoner
Irvin Humes
W. O. Martin
Whiteman
Man Arrested for Transporting Liquor at State Fair Grounds
James Morris Quinn, a former Rock Creek township farmer now living in Logansport, was arrested at the State Fair grounds in Indianapolis for transporting liquor. Officers seized twenty quarts of Canadian whiskey and the automobile. Quinn was charged with operating a blind tiger. His son Morris allegedly ran a drug or liquor venture in Logansport. The son was reportedly hijacked near the border, wounded, and driven to Logansport for treatment.
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James Morris Quinn
Rock Creek
Logansport
Indianapolis
Quinn
Carroll County
Rockfield
Aie
Morris
Haven
Canada
Jesse Shaffer Taken Into Custody On Resisting Arrest
Jesse Shaffer of near Flora was taken into custody by Flora Marshal Henry Pouell on a charge of resisting an officer during an arrest. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment, bond set at 500 dollars. Shaffer works on Bert Clifton’s farm in Carrollton township, delaying Clifton’s two week vacation until Shaffer’s hearing Tuesday.
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Jesse Shaffer
Flora
Marshal Henry Pouell
Shaffer
Bert Clifton
Carrollton Township
Clifton
Caldwell Featured in National Magazine Hobby Creates Double Corn Yield
Roy Caldwell of Camden is profiled in Capper's Farmer September issue. The article notes Caldwell's hobby of selecting and improving seed corn, claiming his care has practically doubled his corn yield.
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Roy. Caldwell
Camden
Caldwell
Capper
Topeka
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Mr. Caldwell
Revenue Men Make Delphi Short Visit
Revenue men tied to the Calumet operation entered Delphi with search warrants, visiting six sites in pursuit of liquor but failing to uncover any violations. The agents’ names were not published, and the town’s paper cautions that publishing property owners’ names would be an injustice if no crime occurred.
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Enite
Calumet
Lafayette
Trenty
Delphi
Republican Feast Attended by Few in Delphi
A Delphi Republican gathering drawn 250 to 500 people failed to meet expectations despite heavy promotion in Ninth district papers. Notable absences included Senators Watson Robinson and Governor Leslie, with Congressman Fred S. Purnell and George Harley delivering speeches.
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Delphi
Ninth
Watson
Robinson
Leslie
Greece
Fred S. Purnell
Elza Rogers
E. W. Bowen
Purnell
George Harley
Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Star
Forest Harness
Congress
The
American Legion
Moore Barn Fire Claims Hay and Oats Loss
Charles Moore’s large barn two miles east of Yeoman burned about 2 AM Tuesday. The fire destroyed several tons of hay and a large supply of oats. no livestock or implements were in the structure. Cause unknown though spontaneous combustion in the hay mow is suspected. Moore says part of the loss is covered by insurance.
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Chharles Moore
Yeoman
Moore
Field Examiners Review Township Records In County
Field Examiners Marsh and Dukes finish county official books and move to township trustees records. They expect two to three more weeks in Delhi before reporting to chief Lawrence Orr at the state house.
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Marsh
Dukes
Delphi
Flora
Delhi
Lawrence Orr
State House
Gardner at Camp Perry targets national shoot record note
Roy Gardner attends the National Guard target shoot at Camp Perry Ohio with prior qualification at Camp Knox two weeks earlier. Reports from Camp Perry indicate Lt a is achieving an excellent record as thousands of National Guard and regular army soldiers compete.
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Roy Gardner
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Guard
Camp Knox
Regular Army
Lieutenant A
Four Injured When Auto Wreck Near Idaville
Four persons were injured about 4 PM Tuesday when Charles Moorer’s car, carrying his in laws Mr. and Mrs. William Schock, turned over twice after striking a rough spot near Remington. Mrs. Schock suffered a crushed back and Mr. Schock lacerations and bruises. Mrs. Moorer and Mr. Moorer endured bruises and a crushed shoulder. The Moorer daughter was cut over the eye. their son escaped unhurt. Dr. C. W. Reiff treated the injured before transport to the Moorer home. Mrs. Schock is sister of Mrs. Vernon Whittlesey.
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Charles Moorer
Idaville
Remington
Mrs Baker Dies After Long Illness in Delphi
Mrs Mary Ann Baker aged 69 died at her home on South Hamilton Street Delphi after a long illness. Survived by daughter Miss Lula Woodley of Chicago and son John Woodley of Delphi. Body at Blythe funeral home. funeral service Friday at 2 PM at Colburn Lutheran Church. Burial in Delphi Masonic Cemetery.
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Mary Ann .Baker
Hamilton Street
Delphi
Lula Woodley
Chicago
John Woodley
Blythe Funeral Home
Otlock
Allen
Colburn Lutheran Church
Delphi Masonic Cemetery
Commissioners Visit Liebert Ditch in Deer Creek Township
County commissioners toured the Liebert ditch in southwest Deer Creek township as their first official act. The ditch needs repair and bed under the county line road carries water away from the roadside. Residents seek the board’s aid for repairs and a petition to the commissioners may be required.
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Board of County Commissioners
Liebert
Deer Creek
Council ends busy session with ice cream treat
Auditor Jay L. Whiteman treated county council members to a liberal supply of ice cream as a fitting climax to a two day meeting.
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Jay L. Whiteman
Pontiac Fire Destroys Interior Near Cutler
George Shaffer of two miles south of Cutler returned home from Flora to find his Pontiac sedan engulfed in flames at about 9 am Tuesday. Interior ruined before neighbors could extinguish it. Cause unknown, possibly shorted wires, leaving Shaffer out several hundred dollars.
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George Shaffer
Cutler
Purnell and Metzger clash over farm relief policy
At the Carroll County Farm Bureau picnic in Flora last Friday, C. M. Metzger and Rep. Fred S. Purnell voiced opposing views on farm relief. Metzger supported the relief law and credit to Hoover and the farm board if successful, but blamed them if it failed. Purnell argued farmers should be held responsible, not the President or his board.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau
Flora
Department of the
C. M. Metzger
Fred S. ‘Purnell
Metzger
Illinois State Farm Bureau
Hoover
Farm Board
Purnell
Legal Notices and Court Filings Summary
Cases listed include Reuben Harter versus Frank E. Hon ecker and Martin Hannell versus Charles Hannell on note. James O Obear and William C Smith represent plaintiffs. Bright National Bank sues Gerald B Caldwell on note for $206. Ive Ayers seeks divorce. Hanna & Hanna listed as attorneys.
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Reuben Harter
Frank E. Honecker
James O. Obear
Martin Hannell
Charles Hannell
Bright National Bank
Gerald B. Caldwell
William C. Smith
Ive Ayers
Arthur Ayers
Hanna & Hanna
Two Road Contracts Let by County Court
County commissioners opened bids on two road projects in Jackson township and Burlington. Five bidders for the Charles Sanderson road submitted estimates with William Mahoney of Lafayette winning the Sanderson contract. Bernard Parker secured the Chapman road contract with the lowest bid among seven.
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Charles Sanderson Road
Jackson Township
Chapman Road
Burlington
Sanderson Road
Charles FW. Davis
Lamar Browning
Charles M. Harvey
William Mahoney
Mahoney
Lafayette
Glen O. Smith
Flora
General Assembly
Bernard Parker
San Browning
Davis
Wess Ae
Past Week's Dry Weather Fires Corn Across County
Across the county farmers report the past week of hot dry conditions has badly fired the corn and cut the crop shorter than expected. Grain is expected to be light and chaffy, with the only noted effect being reduced frost risk for the remaining corn.
Carroll circuit court to open September term
The Carroll circuit court will convene next Monday for a September term that may run until next year’s summer vacation. Judge E B Pruitt presides. Sheriff Jesse Clawsorf Ralph Hill riding bailiff and Mrs George Lyon reporter will remain in place. The docket includes at least one murder case, that of Frank Heist involving Andrew Thompson’s death. The grand jury has been drawn and names will be announced after convening. Court work includes twelve extra juror names for contingencies. Custodian Albert Pitzer and assistants prepared the court room for the term.
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Carroll Circuit Court
EB. E.pruitt
Jesse Clawsorf
Ralph Hill
Baliff
W. Acheson
George Lyon
Frank Heist
Andrew Thompson
Qld
J. W. Weidner
Charles Buckley
James Tyner
Adams Township
Charles T. Moore
Washington
George W. Cohee
Jackson
John H. Fisher
Madison
Lawrence Fisher
William R. Caldwell
Henry Cree
Deer Creek
Charles D. Vaughan
Tippecanoe
George R. Smock
Ed Crowell
George B. Leach
George V. Brown
Monroe
Vernon D. Flattery
James H. Curtis
Dora L. Wingard
Claude E. Ellis
Jefferson
Samuel Yeakley
William T.shockley
Clarence Forgey
Eli C. Ritchey
Clay Harry Austin
Democrat
Leroy Robbins
Ward E. Eikenberry
Glen Kennard
Albert Pitzer
Kokomo Man Arrested for Intoxication Near Carrollton Bridge
Monroe Hunt of Kokomo was arrested Sunday near the Carrollton bridge on intoxication charges. He pleaded guilty before Judge Pruitt and was fined 20 dollars plus costs about five dollars. failure to pay could send him to the penal farm for over a month. Prosecutor James O. Obear represented the state.
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Monroe Hunt
Kokomo
Jesse Clawson
Carrollton Bridge
Hunt
Pruitt
Delphi
James O. Obear
Joseph Smith Civil War Veteran Dies at 91 in Rockfield
Joseph Smith, Civil War veteran and one of Carroll county's oldest soldiers, died at his son William's home in Rockfield last Thursday at age 91 from age related complications. He served in Company K, 151st Regiment, was Ohio native, married Clarinda Reams in 1866, and left nine children including James of Chicago and William of Rockfield. Surviving relatives include two half sisters Mrs. Heams of Headlee and Mrs. Martha McCloud of Kansas. Funeral services were held Saturday at Indian.
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Joseph Smith
Carroll County
William
Rockfield
Mr. Smith
Ohio
151St Regiment
Clarinda Reams
James
Chicago
Rosa Wise
Lois Kistler
South Bend
Josie Wise
Canada
Mary Heams
Headlee
Martha McCloud
Kansas
Ford Touring Car Stolen From Streets of Frankfort
Oval Burns of Cutler reported a Ford touring car stolen from its parking place on the streets of Frankfort last Saturday night. Officers investigated but could not locate the missing vehicle.
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Oval Burns
Cutler
Frankfort
Carroll County Council Debates Agricultural Association Funding
The Carroll county council trims the budget and cuts the agricultural fair allowance from 1500 to 1300 dollars, sparking concern the fair may be abandoned. Debates center on legal requirements for a 1 cent per hundred dollar levy and whether to mandate higher aid, with differing legal interpretations among council members and association boosters.
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Carroll County
Lake Delphi and Tippecanoe River Attract Holiday Crowds
Lake Delphi and the Tippecanoe River were packed with visitors for Labor Day weekend. Hundreds of cars streamed from across the state as cottages, tents, and improvised shelters filled every available spot. Boats lined the water and beaches displayed a rainbow of bathing suits while families enjoyed ham and eggs and fish meals.
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Lake Delphi
Tippecanoe River
Delphi
John Collins Loses License For One Year
John Collins, serving a term at the state farm on a charge of driving while intoxicated, has his automobile driver's license revoked. The action, first Carroll county resident to face such action, was taken this week in the secretary of State's office in Indianapolis. Collins will not be permitted to drive after release from the penal farm for a period of one year.
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John Collins
State Farm
Pruitt Recentyy
Carroll County
Secretary of State
Indianapolis
Collins
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Robert
Howard
Indiana
William Bradshaw
Jacob Fisher
Dunkle and Kilgore
Bradshaw
State Fair
Morris Quinn
Rock Creek Township
Marshal Pouell
Roy Caldwell
National Magazine
United States
Mary Ann Baker
Parker
FORD
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