Consolidation talks in Delphi-Deer Creek area
Trustees of Liberty Madison Tippecanoe and Rock Creek townships plan a September 9 meeting with the Delphi Deer Creek Township School Board to initiate consolidation of two districts into one corporation. Residents debated the plan, with a majority signing a consolidation petition despite some opposition. Meanwhile the county council closed its three day budget session criticizing state salary hikes. Loren Ayres leaves IU Safety Institute for Purdue, moving to Lafayette. Traffic stake: heavy Labor Day weekend, Delphi stop light failed all day Sunday, prompting cautious driving and reported accidents. State Police arrested 24 speeders on highway 421 near Delphi. Mrs. Lytle Anderson hosted a Presbyterian circle, power outage forced coffee to be prepared offsite. Local builders Sacha and Little praised for downtown Delphi improvements. H. B. and Mindwell Wilson celebrate 51st wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
Liberty
Delphi
Highway 421
Camden Woman Recovers From Delicate Heart Operation
Mrs. Robert Wise of Camden thanks friends for cards while convalescing at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. Former Sue Keyes she entered Aug 17 for correction of a congenital heart abnormality. Surgery performed by Doctors Beck and Elder noted for heart procedures. Family plan to bring her home after Mr Wise resumes teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wise
Camden
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Cleveland
Ohio
Delegates Named for American Legion Convention in Atlantic City
Art McDowell and Wayne Talbert along with Don Huffman and Fred Mitchell and their spouses will travel to Atlantic City New Jersey for the National convention of the American Legion. McDowell and Talbert serve as delegates from the Second District. R E Davidson of the State Soldiers Home will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art McDowell
Wayne Talbert
Don Huffman
Fred Mitchell
Atlantic City
New Jersey
The
American Legion
McDowell
Talbert
R. E. Davidson
State Soldiers Home
Mr and Mrs Wilson Plan 51st Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs Wilson will spend their 51st wedding trip in Wisconsin. The notice notes a milestone anniversary and travel plans without listing additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wilson
Wisconsin
King of Kings boar claims dual state fair grand titles
Ralph Rinehart & Sons of Flora win with meat type Durves at Indiana State Fair. King of Kings earns grand champion boar, also top boar at Ohio State Fair last week, first boar to win the triple championships in the same year. Rinehart entry also takes junior champion Duroc sow and reserve titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rinehart & Sons of
Flora
Ohio
Rineharts
Durocson
Duroc
Neighbors Help Bob Connelly Family Build New Home
On Labor Day neighbors from Rockfield to Burrows gathered for a home raising at the Bob Connelly residence. Harold Ringer Dale Allen Gerald Fry Charles Ward Frank Wayne Bill Mullin Mrs Pearl Mullin Melvin Kahler Paul Sipes Estal Mullin William Mullin and Lewis Mullin and their families assisted with hammers saws and abundant food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Connelly
Rockfield
Burrows
Connelly
Harold Ringer
Dale Allen
Gerald Fry
Charles Ward
Frank Wayne
Bill Mullin
Pearl Mullin
Melvin Kahler
Paul Sipes
Estal Mullin
William Mullin
Lewis Mullin
Eagles Move to New Quarters in Clarence Kite Building
The Delphi Aerie of Eagles announces a move to the Clarence Kite building on West Franklin Street over the weekend. They relocate from the Margowski building and plan to operate above the Cowdin and Leatner shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Aerie of
Eagles
Clarence Kite
West
Franklin Street
Cowdin and Leatner
Margowski
Delphi Woman Heads District American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick of Delphi has been installed as president of the Second District American Legion Auxiliary at the state convention in French Lick. She will lead about 50 district units and conduct five meetings. Delphi members Burt Balser and others hold district posts. Art McDowell leads the district Legion as commander this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Kirkpatrick
Delphi
American Legion Auxiliary
French Lick
Kirkpatrick
Ris
Claud Noel
Galveston
Harry Bohannon
Burt Balser
Jurors Chosen for Carroll Circuit Court Petit Panel
Carroll circuit court reopens after vacation to begin September term. Jury commissioners Frank Lybrook and Amel Spring named a panel of petit jurors including E. E. Johnson Deer Creek Gearold Clawson Deer Creek Glen Shock Jefferson Irene Garrison Deer Creek Cecil E. Crum Democrat Chester Brown Liberty Ralph B. Loman Democrat Verlin Holloway Tippecanoe Raymond Duff Deer Creek Frank W. Hoan Deer Creek Eugene Chapman Jackson Russell A. Kuns Jefferson Bob L. Catron Burlington Mary M. McCormick Monroe Lawrence Vander Volgen Madison Wayne W. Vaney Jackson Keith M. Jordan Monroe Paul Quick Deer Creek Ora G. Pullen Carrollton Stanley E. Cornelius Deer Creek Alpha Madison Charles W. Drapp Burlington Wayne H. Butler Harry Hanaway Monroe Mildred Lesh Jackson John L. Bowman Clay Jay E. Rothenberger Clay Washington Freda Eller Monroe Charles L. Maurer Adams John T. Johnson Burlington Harold E. Washington Democrat Homer D. Brenneman Clay Ray Myer Clay Wayne VanSickle Carrie L. Million Deer Creek Frank Shoff Monroe John Maxwell Madison Martie M. Pullen Burlington Lee E. Alrey Monroe Carl M. Million Rock Creek Louis T. Dock Deer Creek John A. Patrick Clay Walter Hoagland Tippecanoe Jack Grimm Tippecanoe Howard Brewer Jefferson Lela Underhill Deer Creek Webb Robeson Jackson Frank Seedorf Deer Creek Roy Richter Jackson George E. Flora Carrollton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Frank W. Hoan
Eugene Chapman
Jackson
Russell A. Kuns
Jefferson
Bob L. Catron
Burlington
Mary M.mccormick
Monroe
Lawrence Vander Volgen
Madison
Wayne W. Vaney
Keith M. Jordan
Paul Quick
Ora G. Pullen
Carrollton
Stanley E. Cornelius
Alpha Agg
Wayne H. Butler
Harry Hanaway
Mildred Lesh
John L. Bowman
Clay
Jay E. Rothenberger
Clay Washington
Charles L. Maurer
Adams
John T. Johnson
Harold E. Washington
Democrat
Homer D. Brenneman
Ray Myer
Wayne VanSickle
Carrie L. Million
Frank Shoff
John Maxwell
Martie M. Pullen
Lee E. Alrey
Carl M. Million
Rock Creek
Louis T. Dock
John A. Patrick
Walter Hoagland
Tippecanoe
Jack Grimm
Howard Brewer
Lela Underhill
Webb Robeson
Frank Seedorf
Roy Richter
George E. Flora
Winners of Camden Park Tractor Contest Announced
Officials of the Quub announced results from the Camden Lions club sponsored sixth annual tractor pulling event at Camden Park. In lightweight class Don Eller took first with Dana Eller second and Robert Crites third. Heavyweight Saturday winners were Elmo Reddi first Russell Musall second and Larry Musall third. Additional prizes went to Hilda Musall Rob ert Reifel Jim Beighler Andrew Calloway and Dale Pettiner. Forty four tractors entered night one and 88 on night two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Lions Club
Quub
Don Eller
Dana Eller
Robert Crites
Elmo Reddi
Russell Musall
Larry Musall
Hilda Musall
Idaville
Robert Reifel
Jim Beighler
Andrew Calloway
Dale Pettiner
The
Lions Club
Mrs Bertha Bradley Announces Delphi Marriage
Mrs Bertha Bradley announces the marriage of her daughter Kay Bradley to Franklin J Smith son of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Delphi The couple wed Wednesday Aug 28 in New Albany A short wedding trip in Southern Indiana preceded their home at 412 West Monroe Delphi Both bride and groom attended Delphi high school and both work at Roth Park Hotel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bradley
Delphi
Kay
Franklin J. Smith
John Smith
New Albany
Indiana
West Monroe Street
Delphi High School
Roth Park Hotel
Kindergarten Opens Monday With Morning Classes
Memory Lane kindergarten will open September 9 at the home of teacher Mrs. Virginia Delaney on East Main Street. A mothers and children meeting is set for 2 p.m. September 6. This year study periods will be in the morning. Enrollments for 1957 58 include Chucky Ritzler Pam Pettiner Bruce Lahr Tommy Leitzke Madonna Clifford David Wingarth Kathy Fitch Jimmy Ebrite Sherryl Talbert David Douglass Leslie Bradshaw Danny Haggard Susan Vianco Dana Cassell Doug Wood Pam Todd Todd Fitzgerald Stephen Craig Sharon McCormick Charlotte Moore and Ray Kenans Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memory Lane
Virginia Delaney
East Main Street
Chucky Ritzler
Pam Pettiner
Bruce Lahr
Tommy Leitzke
Madonna Clifford
David Wingarth
Kathy Fitch
Jimmy Ebrite
Sherryl Talbert
David Douglass
Leslie Bradshaw
Danny Haggard
Susan Vianco
Dana Cassell
Doug Wood
Pam Todd
Todd Fitzgerald
Stephen Craig
Sharon McCormick
Charlotte Moore
Ray Kenans, Jr
Flora man survives 6,900-volt electrocution during house move
William Lauderdale, 29, of Flora, Howard County, is recovering at St Joseph hospital Kokomo after a near fatal incident. While moving a house between Lybrook farms on route 1 he was struck by a high voltage arc when wires touched a shovel held by Jeris Eikenberry. A Harrisburg man performed artificial respiration until Lauderdale breathed again, then he received oxygen and treatment for burns and a chest wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lauderdale
Flora
St. Joseph Hospital
Kokomo
Merle Lybrook
Kenneth Lybrook
Howard County
Harrisburg
Lauderdale
Young America
Jeris Eikenberry
T Pderdale
Bill Helvie
Harry Isenberger
Todd Names Six To Assist With Boy Scout Drive
Raymond Todd announces a six member leadership team for the Three Rivers Council Boy Scout drive set to raise 36201. Haughey Mount leads prospects and ratings, Ralph Melin handles advanced gifts, and Ralph Reagan heads four majors who appoint captains and 16 solicitor teams. Leo C Craig is publicity chair, Curtis McCain auditor, and C O Julius handles meetings. Kickoff breakfast October 15 marks the drive through October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Todd
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club
Carroll County
Three Rivers
Haughey Mount
Ralph Melin
Ralph Reagan
Leo C. Craig
Curtis McCain
C. O. Julius
Pittsburg Church Plans Homecoming and Corner Stone
Harvest homecoming observed Sunday September 8 at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren with Gordon Wagoner speaking at 10 30 worship and a noon basket dinner. Corner stone laying at 2 pm. Evangelistic services start September 7 and run through September 15 each evening at 7 30. Ralph Wagoner of Muskegon Michigan will speak. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Church of the Brethren
Gordon Wagoner
Ralph Wagoner
Muskegon
Michigan
Rossville
Naval graduate Ernest Messick heads to San Diego training
Ernest Messick recently finished at Great Lakes Naval Training School and departed Wednesday for further training in San Diego. He is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Warren Messick during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Messick
Great Lakes Naval Training School
San Diego
California
Mrs
Warren Messick
French Post Park Re-Dedicated With Simple Rites
The Rock Creek near Wabash County site French Post Park was rededicated last Sunday with modest ceremonies led by Rev. E E Coleman. Scouts wore uniforms, the Camden Legion Post donated a flag, and Ralph Rohrabaugh Jr spoke on Old Glory. Speakers praised Sheriff Carey and Deputy Miller, and reminiscences recalled 1885 camping by Dr Crampton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Post Park
Rock Creek
E. E. Coleman
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Rockfield
Legion Post
Camden
Ralph Rohrabaugh, Jr
Camden ‘Legion
Sheriff Carey
Deputy Miller
Coleman
Burrows
Delphi
Mary
Guthrie Ferrier
C. C Crampton
Harry E. Sharrer
Fred McReynolds
John Fawcett
Guthrie
Dr. Crampton
Mindwell Wilson
Benjamin F. Stuart
Wabash and
Stuart
Art McDowell
Tillman Leslie
John Sanderson
Oracles to Open Season at Park Friday Night
Coach Tony Berfo prepares the 1957 Oracles football squad for a season opener at Rileyfield Sheridan's Friday night. The Blackhawks, with one prior game, meet the Oracles in the 8 p.m. thriller as Berfo notes strong team conditioning after daily practice since August 15. Opening lineup unavailable at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Berfo
Oracles
Rileyfield
Sheridan
S. Blackhawks
Berto
Mother of Delaware teacher dies in Rensselaer
Gertrude Shindler, 72, of Rensselaer mother of Delphi teacher Virginia Shindler died Monday at Rensselaer hospital. Survived by a son Andrew of New York City and two sisters. Funeral rites were held Wednesday in Rensselaer with burial there. several locals attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Shindler
Rensselaer
Virginia Shindler
Delphi
Rensselaer Hospital
Andrew
New York City
Remsselaer
Hall estate probate seals share for Hall nephews and Beier
Edgar Hall's last will dated May 18 1938 with two codicils from February 10 1950 and December 14 1953 was admitted to probate in Carroll circuit court. Real and personal property are divided equally among nephew Robert Hall of Delphi Indiana nephew Wilbur Hall of Findlay Ohio and niece Isabelle H Beier of Hammond Indiana. Robert Hall is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hall
Carroll Circuit Court
Hall
Robert Hall
Delphi
Wilbur Hall
Findlay
Ohio
Isabelle H. Beier
Hammond
City dump closure announced in Delphi
The city of Delphi reports the municipal dump will be closed from 7 pm to 7 am. Residents are advised to plan waste disposal accordingly.
Delphi schools enroll nearly 1000 as new term opens
Enrollment at Delphi schools reaches 997 pupils with expectations to exceed 1,000 after State Fair return. Grades show 512 in secondary and 485 in elementary, with detailed first grade counts and multiple classrooms in Monroe street and Hillcrest buildings. County data incomplete at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Ross Tipton
Tipton
Births noted in area hospitals with multiple families
Mr and Mrs John Ward welcome a son born Aug 27 at Home hospital. Mr and Mrs John Storey of Delphi have a son born Aug 27 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Pattengale Route 3 Lafayette formerly of Delphi greet a son born Aug 27 at St. hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronald Titus Camden route 1 announce a daughter born at St Joseph hospital Logansport. A son born posthumously to Mrs David Shuler Burlington at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Joe Snyder Burlington are the grandparents. Mr and Mrs Richard Smith Camden announce a son born at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Charles Hall Flora report a son born Aug 28 at Home hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Dillman Delphi announce a daughter born at St Elizabeth hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Plunkett West Delphi report a son born Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Home Hospital
John Storey
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Jack Pattengale
Lafayette
Ronald T. Titus
Camden
St. Joseph Hospital
Logansport
David
West Delphi
Jones seeks divorce and custody in Carroll Circuit Court
Bonita M. Jones files for divorce from Orville L. Jones in Carroll circuit court on grounds of cruelty and seeks custody of a minor daughter. Joseph T. Ives represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita M. Jones
Carroll Circuit
Orville L. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Joseph T. Ives
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Liberty Township
Ross Tifton
Paul Johnson
Paul Snipes
Lewis N. Mullin
Russell
Sink
John Mills
Floyd Shaffer
Loren Ayres
Safety Institute
Indiana University
Purdue
Joe
Ros
Bob Lieber
Bill Kerlin
Tippecanoe River
Ross
Bob
C. T. Amick
John Sacha
Jack Little
H. B
Mindwell C. Wilson
RED Cross
Maggie
REMC
Red Cross ‘Bank
Lee Shaeffer
Ted, Williams
Williams
Linda Snoeberger
Rodkey
Kinequart Farms
Legion Auxiliary
PETIT
Camden Park
Bradley-Smith
Bill Lauderdale
Todd
John Emmett Hoffman
Hoffman
Connie Lee Spitler
Truman Spitler
Route 4
Citizen
Joseph Lathrope
Rufus Magee
R. C. Kimberlin
City of
Harry Hatton
Rudolph Minneman
Monroe, Street
Hillcrest
South Delphi
Monroe Street
Kathleen Baum
James Allen
Esther Baer
Susan Becker
Gennie Riley
Douglas Roskuski
Beth Schnepp
Susan Smith
Glenda Webb
Marilyn Widner
Florence Doty
Larry Anderson
Kathy Buchanan
Deborant
Black
Terrence Bradshaw
Billy Cole
Susan Cox
Kathy Floyd
Wayne Garrison
Judy Godby
Kevin Goyer
Douglas Grant
Marilyn Hancock
Mary Kay Hannell
Tommy Harlan
Kathy Hayden
Deborah Hawkins
Roberta Lane
Adrian
Morris
Donald
Martin
Brenda Miller
Susan Nelson
Linda Pearson
Charles Randle
Ellen Rhine
James Robertson
Gary Sales
Donald Smith
Edward Stankard
Jeffrey Schnepp
Carol "Thompson
Irene Mason
Thomas Bowman
Diana Cable
Tommy Coghill
Jeffrey Cook
Daniel Cox
David Cunningham
Rebecca Darby
Brenda Davis
Brenda Duncan
Barry Emerson
Gary Foreman
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