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Page 2 TROi TROY ITEMS School News amous full trailing mower be 1 and to the EASTER PARADE of AT OUR DRUG STORE The Committee APRIL 21 CARA NOME You'll like It SUPER S3 HOLIDAY LOUPf SEE 'exatfl CAN DEPEND YOU of to INEST CANDY OR EASTER GIVING GLAMOROUS WITH YOUR EASTER GARB! with colored plates showing the Swiss native dress rank Simpson advised the com mittee that it will probably not be difficult to obtain permission for the use of a special cancellation mark by the Tell City post office however a sketch of the proposed cancellation must be approved by postal officials Mr Simpson will again talk to John Hess assist ant post master to find out if we must furnish the natal plate for the cancellation machine The secretary was instructed to write to Dr Lee Norvelle head URNITURE 'APPLIANCES TELL CITY INDIANA i A The Pep Club of Troy high school will hold a bake sale on Saturday April 20 at 9:30 am in the Variety Shoppe in Troy Various baked ar ticles will be on sale Buy on Satur day for Easter 1 The senior class of Troy high school is well on its way with re hearsals for a play entitled Be Plan to see this hi larious production on May 8 Re served seats 75c regular admission 50c children 35c On Tuesday April 23 at 7:30 the Troy TA will meet in the Troy high school gym An interesting meeting is being planned and grades one through seven are pre paring a good program Remem ber Tuesday April 23 riday May 3 will be pre enroll ment day at Troy public schools for those who will be in grade one next year This will be a half day program held during the afternoon 3 Mucm omoied ot the different it will mokelo your ban io havo floor covered with one of these beautiful broodloom rugs before you buy Come in and ee it TODAY MINUTES SECOND TELL CITY CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING (Continued from Page 1) sion of the Soard of Directors the Chamber of Commerce as how much support they are willing to give to the proposed joint head quarters The question was tabled until the May meeting Bill Ress reported that he and Mr Wittmer had enjoyed a most interesting visit to the home of Mrs Emma Phillips who showed them a part of the large collection of material on old Tell City which she has or) file Mrs Phillips ex ilained that she could not accept the responsibility of chairman of the Historical Committee but that she will work with the committee and do everything possible to aid in the centennial plans but she re quests that all of her material re main in her hands Mrs Phillips was asked to name people who would be valuable as members of the Historical Committee and the following names are her sugges tions: Charles Schreiber Bert enn Mrs Ed Harrer Mrs Willa Mae Niemczyk and Mrs Edgar Schergens All were approved by the General Committee A chair man yill be named later and more names may be added The Gener al Committee hopes that Mrs Phil lips will accept the honorary title of Official Historian to the Centen nial because no other person can approach her knowledge of Tell history Mr Schergens showed two sketches submitted for considera tion as insignia for the centennial The artist jvill send other drawings later Pastor Schroeder offered to bring sketches of his own to the next meeting and Johnny Protsman will do the same Mr Clemens will ask Arlin McRae high school art instructor to sketch his ideas of an appropriate centennial motif The committee hopes to choose one drawing from those submitted to be used as the official insignia A motion was made by rank Clemens and seconded by Ed Schergensthat local organizations be encouraged to sponsor activities4 as a part of the centennial celebra tion but that all such activities be cleared and approved by the Gen eral Committee to avoid conflict and confusion The Committee has decided against making a beard growing contest one of its func tions but any group wishing to d0 so may sponsor this or any other activity by seeking clearance from the General Committee The Chair man explained that in time there will be a committee set up to schedule and coordinate ail events held during the period of celebra tion Types of costumes were discuss ed and it was suggested that be cause each canton or district in Switzerland uses a different cos tume and headdress the various organizations in our community might adopt one oLthese and en courage their members to dress in that fashion during Centennial Week Mrs Phillips has a book even better wnc you drive it of the Dramaties Department of Indiana University to ask if the University hai any facilities for di recting a historical pageant with a cast ot local people Sugar Creek Ohio a Swiss set tied town has offered to send us information about the pageant which they present annually Montana a book on ama teur theatricals was described by Pastor Schroeder The Secretary wil try to obtain a copy AU business firms and organlza tions in the city will be sent a letter asking them to publicize the centennial in their advertising Businesses will also be asked to furnish a short history of their op erations which may be published in booklet form Organizations wilt be urged to invite district meetings tq come to Tell City during 1958 Minutes bf meeting of the Gen eral Committee will be duplicated and each member will be mailed a copy of the minutes as soon a possible after each meeting Co pies will also be sent to Mrs Phil lips Roland Brewer and Pastor Schroeder Mr Brewer has ben in vited to attend committee meet ings The treasurer reported a balance of $3900 Among the committees to be activated in the near future will be a committee bn Music It waf suggested that the Tell City high school band could start now to learn special music for the centen nial The Committee would like for William Tell Overture to become a musical theme for pub lic gatherings in Tell City Another committee might plan a property improvement and city beautifying competition for the centennial year The next regular meeting of the General Committee will be on May 7 at 7:30 pm at the ederal Sav ings and Loan Building The meeting was adjourned by the chairman Ralph Poehlein Secretary Ruth Anne Werner Secretary ST PIUS TA ELECTS OICERS At the April meeting of the St Pius TA the following officers for the coining year were elected: iresident James Davis vice pres ident Maurice Linne 'secretary Mrs Earl Hess treasurer Mrs Leo Kessans Watch this column for a meeting in the near future for all members of the TA Parents having children in the first grade next year are also urged to attend With the combined efforts and talents of all members we hope to make each school year more successful Plan now to attend this meeting where you may feci free to ex press your ideas and help form a closer parent teacher relationship in the round table discussions which arc held Wl William Cotton SPRAY LESS and PAY LESS for effective fly control in dairy barns THE TELL CITY (IND) NEWS: riday April 19 GUOY AGRICULTURAl CHEMICAL! DivWo ti Gwjy CIimmmI CsrporatiM As Advertised in ARM HOME SECTION DAUBY HARDWARE Out On Eleventh TELL CITY DRENE SHAMPOO 34 ounces OQC daughter! and Sltss Golcfa Talbott were in Grandview Sunday to hear the cantata Last Words" presented by the choir of the Grandview Methodist church Sonie facts Kxnit cancer: It is estimated that if present rates con tinue cancer will strike one in four Americans Cancer is the num ber two killer of men women and children radiation and surgery will cure many cancers if treat ment is started in timeLast year approximately 150000 men women and children were saved from dying of cancer by early de tection and prompt treztment Soli citation for contributions to the American Cancer Society will made next week EUCHRE PARTY The St Pius TA will sponsor a euchre pjirty on Sunday April 28 at 7:30 pm M4et your friends in 'he basem*nt ofet Pius school for another euchre party co*kes tot dogs wi'l be Served 3 3l 3 ORIGINAL COLGATE DENTAL CREAM Qc Giant Tube EMULSION 6 ounces Phone No 1 or ree Delivery SCHREIBER DRUG STORE The "Rexall Store" TELL CITY SYLVANIA LASHBULBS $1 59 Carton of 12 Mew Idea SCHREIBER'S Drug Store TELL CITY REE! Scatter Rug and Pad with SAO95 9x12 BROADLOOM RUG OT Thit year pray lest end pay Ims for effective fly control Kill flier the eay modern way with Diazinon Remember one spraying of Diazinon retain ih fly killing power 4 8 week That means real economy and convenience Come 1 BL in and ask for long residual Diazinon today ollow directions on label SEAMLESS Reinforced heel and toe Extra snag resistance OO Dress sheer IW pair STRETCH ashionably sheer it every leg and foot 119pair 10000 new books are puhiit the on the ayerU Year with some 75 million co peing sold Who says AmenX read? CONVENTION The 19th annual convention of 'he Indianapolis Archdiocesan Council of the National Council of Catholic Women will be held April and 29 at rench Lick Ind The 'heme of the convention id Thy Neighbor As The workshop sessions which are of general interest will be held on Monday the 29th Those interested attending should contact Mrs Birchler of Canneltono register and should contact Mrs David Sprinkle of Troy in regard to transportation 3 3 3 each 110 4' each 125 11 ounces 189 512 ounces 150 79 149 79 369 179 each 59 49 35 85 Plus ederal Tax on Some Items ACID INDIGESTION? Get the RIGHT Remedy for Acid Upset Stomachi BISMA REX Powder Neutralizes excess stomach acid more effectively by laboratory tests than 3 other leading brands 4 ounces 89 Also available In liquid and tablet farm Come in now and get your ADVANCE SHOPPING LIST Reserve your mer chandiss in advance while stecks are complete Pick it up during sale APRIL 79 an MAY 1 9 1 Monday thre Saturday NeighborTSav your new Olds sure looks like a lot of car! Olds Owner: 1 hat's nothing you take a ride (1 fmr minuter later:) Neighbor: Man oh man whrrc'd all that power come from? never fell anything like that before! Olds Owner new 2 Rocket Engine! Neighbor: 51 that? Tell me bow it works Olds Owner: When driving under ordinary conditions it ues onlv one carburetor That means economy with a capital But when you need a sudden burst of power for safety's sake you jut pre ss fiie accelerator three quarters of the way down and two additional carburetors cut in! Neighbor: In other words with 2 you can have economy when you want it and power when you need it for me! Olds Owner: Better see your Olds dealer He's expecting you! of cod oo 08 otodoU the devotions and the lesson was given by Mrs Jess Zuelly Mrs red Rust was in charge of the contests and games Mrs Lula Pruess Tell City and Mrs Lillian Tieman and daughter of Dale were Visitors 3 3 3 ENTERTAIN JUNIOR CLASS Mr and Mrs Alfreff Snyder en tertained members of the junior class Tuesday night Plans were made for the Junior Senior Prom which will be held April 25 at 8:00 pm at Camp Koch Crippled Child hncmtal Invitations Prom' are being sent 3 3 DAUGHTER BORN Mr and Mrs Marlon Mills an nounce the birth of a daughter on April 7 at the Perry County Memo rial hospital The maternal grand parents are Mr nd Mrs Lawrence Braunecker and the paternal grand parents are Mr and Mrs Henry Mills She was christened Angela Rose on April 14 at St Cath olic church The sponsors were Ambrose Braunecker and Miss Car la Jean DeLorica 3 3 3 Mr and Mrs Charles Risse have received word that their son in law MSgt Pat has taken the job of irst Staff Sergeant of his company at Lewis Wash Pat still carries the rank of MSgt Mrs Cyril Hagedorn and son Gregory Mfs Harry Snyder Mrs George Leinenbach and Mrs Clara Richardson were in Evans ville Monday Mrs Victor Schutzius and Mrs Wiliam Simms were in Evansville Tuesday Mrs Kate Salm and Mrs Everett Young of Rockport spent Tuesdaf with Mrs Maud Wheeler Air and Mrs Paul Johnston and son Stevie of Whiteland visited her parents Mr and Mrs Judd Grass this weekend Mr and Mrs Ray Roach and family visited her father Henry Spath of St Marks Sunday Mrs Louisa Talbott and Mr and Mrs Rust and daughters of Tell City visited Mr and Mrs Ben Rust Sunday Mr and Mrs Charles Hall of rancisco visited her parents Mr and Airs rank Linne Saturday Mr and Mrs Albert Palmer and family Mrs Henrietta Ellis and Choice of cutter bar lift PTO power or hydraulic power 34" thick heavy duty cutter bar 1 9 hold dcwLciips and wear plates its any farm tractor AS ADVERTISED LN ARM HOME SECTION DAUBY MOTOR CO llth Sts Phone 281 TELL CITY INDIANA NATURAL CURL PERMANENT Longer lasting more natu ral looking Contains fa mous Neutralock neutral izer locks the wave in Choose Gentle Regular Super Little Girls' Pin Curl 150 WEST ORK By Mrs Tom Lavin Mrs Edward Esarey spent sm eral days last week with her dauvt famUy ROm an? Mr and Mrs Edward Esarey James Esarey called on Mr nn Mrs Vessie Shoemaker Mondav Mr and Mrs EM Eaton and fam ly called on his sister Sirs Mei Lie Shoemaker and family Sunday Mr and Mrs' Joe Kemp family visited his brother Sherman Kemp and family of New Alban jver the weekend nY Mr and Mrs Alva Myier ana family of Clarksville spent th? weekend with Mr and Mrs ett Clutinger TALBOTTS HOSTESSES TO WSCS SATURDAY The Collins Chapel WSCS met at the home of Mrs Louisa Tai with long residual DIAZINON One spraying kills flies 4 8 weeks JAKE APRIL 27 bott and daughter Golda" Saturday I evening The business session was The Ladies Auxiliary to the Troy in harge of the president Golda Chamber of Commerce sponsor! Talbott Mrs Albert Phi Ups led a bake sale in the Community Juilding on Saturday morning April 27 at 16:00 ladies are asked to bring their baked foods to the Community Building oy 9:30 in the morning 3 3 3 WE ILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION WITH PROESSIONAL PRECISION AMERICAN CUSTOM Chocolates What a delight to receive any time especially at Easter! Assorted dark and milk chocolates in a fanev traditional giftboxr i ib 200 easiest on and off CARA NOME PERMACREME LIPSTICKS 10 shades CARA NOME RADIANCE COMPACT POWDER 6 shades CARA NOME AST SET HAIR SPRAY Non lacquer CARA NOME DUSTING POWDER Pure white talc Mi 31 ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION Mouthwash gargleTTT77 UNGI REX or Athlete's oot Greaseless REXALL THRU Penetrating Analgesic or muscular pains MONACET APC TABLETS Bottle of 100 KANTLEEK HOT WATER BOTTLE Made in one piece leak! CAPE COD VACUUM BOTTLE Sturdy pint sizeREXALL DELUXE TOOTHBRUSHES 6 medically approved styles UriiYirriHrt HALIAN BALM 4 ounces SUCRETS 24's EASTMAN DUO PAK ILMS VP 127 7 9 ft I 4 i rrrsETT? fl A a m3? I 'X ED MOBILE 1 fl lOK I 1 W3OLJV rif rir 1 'SHIH' ML WeSI Vs THORIZED OLDSMOBILE QUALITY DEALER tfv BO MUM L' fl citail RIQH IN TUNfc WITH TOO I exalt YOU CAN 6yGRfffliICTHApEA'RS THE NAME i 11.

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The Tell City News from Tell City, Indiana (2024)

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What is Tell City Indiana famous for? ›

Tell City is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. Finley's Antiques, Collectibles and Custom Framing. Tell City Bowling Center.

Is Tell City Indiana named after William Tell? ›

Initially called Helvetia, it was soon renamed Tell City, a name easier to pronounce and remember for English-speaking people. It was named for the legendary Swiss hero and liberator, William Tell.

What is the crime rate in Tell City Indiana? ›

Tell City Annual Crimes
ViolentProperty
Number of Crimes18150
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)2.4220.14

What is the oldest street in Indiana? ›

The Historic Michigan Road is one of Indiana's earliest highways, built in the 1830s to connect the Ohio River to Indianapolis to Lake Michigan. You can still drive it from end to end today.

Is the William Tell story true? ›

There is no evidence, however, for the existence of Tell; but the story of the marksman's test is widely distributed in folklore. In the early Romantic era of nationalist revolutions, the Tell legend attained worldwide renown through the stirring play Wilhelm Tell (1804) by the German dramatist Friedrich von Schiller.

When did Tell City Furniture go out of business? ›

The company was founded as the Chair Makers Union in 1865, it became the Tell City Chair Company in 1924 and closed in 2011.

Why is William Tell a hero? ›

Wilhelm Tell had indeed freed the people of Switzerland from their oppressor, and townspeople hailed him as a hero. (A)After the people had been freed, some of the townspeople wanted to make him king.

Does Tell City still make furniture? ›

This pamphlet advertises dining room furniture, rockers, tables, and chairs from the Tell City Chair Company of Tell City, Indiana. It includes images and descriptions of their furniture line. The company was founded as the Chair Makers Union in 1865, it became the Tell City Chair Company in 1924 and closed in 2011.

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The city is known for its large steel mills and related industries. Once the second largest city in Indiana, the population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana.

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Indiana is known for: Vast farmlands. Agricultural production, especially corns and soybeans. The Indy 500.

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