source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 15, 1983 - page 5, column 1:
According to a legal notice, in December 1983 Raymond Scott Ford filed a petition in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # C 12 83-436) to change his name to Raymond Scott Dugan. Because he was under the age of 21, the petition was filed on his behalf by Marialisa V. Dugan. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court on February 8, 1984.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Hendricks County residents who graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute (1960)
source: Coatesville Herald (Coatesville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 9, 1960 - page 1, column 4:
NOTE: Indiana State Teachers College later changed its name to Indiana State University.
AMO:
--Dana Jeanne Sechman - Bachelor of Arts in Music and Latin
BROWNSBURG:
--John E. Hinkle - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
COATESVILLE:
--Millard R. Trout - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
DANVILLE:
--Robert Lee Cochran - Master of Science in Elementary Teacher
--Harold Clifford Wilson - Master of Science in Departmental and Industrial Education
--Linda Sue Owens - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Jean King Kisner - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Crafts and English
--Beverly K. Threlkeld - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Mary B. Furry - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Martha Swope Helton - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Harold Duane Wilson - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Mathematics
--Imogene Patrick Wilson - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
PITTSBORO:
--Bonner Newlin Allee - Master of Arts in Secondary School Principal
PLAINFIELD:
--Danna Jean Collier - Master of Science in Elementary School Principal
--Max H. Park - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
STILESVILLE:
--Betty Ann Musgrave - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
NOTE: Indiana State Teachers College later changed its name to Indiana State University.
AMO:
--Dana Jeanne Sechman - Bachelor of Arts in Music and Latin
BROWNSBURG:
--John E. Hinkle - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
COATESVILLE:
--Millard R. Trout - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
DANVILLE:
--Robert Lee Cochran - Master of Science in Elementary Teacher
--Harold Clifford Wilson - Master of Science in Departmental and Industrial Education
--Linda Sue Owens - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Jean King Kisner - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Crafts and English
--Beverly K. Threlkeld - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Mary B. Furry - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Martha Swope Helton - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Harold Duane Wilson - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Mathematics
--Imogene Patrick Wilson - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
PITTSBORO:
--Bonner Newlin Allee - Master of Arts in Secondary School Principal
PLAINFIELD:
--Danna Jean Collier - Master of Science in Elementary School Principal
--Max H. Park - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
STILESVILLE:
--Betty Ann Musgrave - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Adoption of Jeremy Wayne BONE (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 24, 1983 - page 5, column 4:
According to a legal notice, in November 1983 Daniel L. Tucker filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 11 83-51) to adopt minor child Jeremy Wayne Bone. His biological father was listed as Steven Wayne Bone, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in November 1983 Daniel L. Tucker filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 11 83-51) to adopt minor child Jeremy Wayne Bone. His biological father was listed as Steven Wayne Bone, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
US 36 in Danville designated as Main Street (1960)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 8, 1960 - page 1, columns 6-7:
According to a newspaper article, in December 1960 the Hendricks County Commissioners passed an ordinance designating US 36 as "Main Street" throughout Danville. Washington Street in Danville was to be the crossroads for US 36 - all of US 36 to the west of Washington Street was to be known as "West Main Street"; all of US 36 to the east of Washington Street was to be known as "East Main Street."
The ordinance also directed the postal service to use a numbering system for houses along US 36/Main Street. The numbering system would start with the number 1000 and each one-mile section would be another 1000 consecutively. Addresses on the north side of US 36 would have even numbers.
According to a newspaper article, in December 1960 the Hendricks County Commissioners passed an ordinance designating US 36 as "Main Street" throughout Danville. Washington Street in Danville was to be the crossroads for US 36 - all of US 36 to the west of Washington Street was to be known as "West Main Street"; all of US 36 to the east of Washington Street was to be known as "East Main Street."
The ordinance also directed the postal service to use a numbering system for houses along US 36/Main Street. The numbering system would start with the number 1000 and each one-mile section would be another 1000 consecutively. Addresses on the north side of US 36 would have even numbers.
Adoption of Stacy Lynn CHASE (1985)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 24, 1985- page B-2, columns 4-5:
According to a legal notice, in January 1985 Mark A. Hayden filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 1 85-1) to adopt minor child Stacy Lynn Chase. Her biological father was listed as Harry Lee Chase, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in January 1985 Mark A. Hayden filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 1 85-1) to adopt minor child Stacy Lynn Chase. Her biological father was listed as Harry Lee Chase, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Adoption of Marilynn Diane CONLEY (1960)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 25, 1960 - page 2, column 3:
According to a legal notice, in August 1960 there was a petition filed by Thomas E. Fleming in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case #259) to adopt Marilynn Diane Conley, a minor. Her biological mother, Lola Diane (Conley) Fleming, was Thomas' wife; her biological father, Lowell Hunter Conley, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 15, 1960.
According to a legal notice, in August 1960 there was a petition filed by Thomas E. Fleming in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case #259) to adopt Marilynn Diane Conley, a minor. Her biological mother, Lola Diane (Conley) Fleming, was Thomas' wife; her biological father, Lowell Hunter Conley, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 15, 1960.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Death of Donnell A. BAXTER (1974)
This obituary was shared by Karen Zach.
source: Crawfordsville Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana) - issue of Monday, August 26, 1974:
NORTH SALEM – Donnell A. Baxter, 71, of North Salem, who worked at Madden Furniture Co. at Indianapolis 40 years, died at 1:40 a.m. today in Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis. He had been a patient there about 10 days. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite.
He was born at Indianapolis on Jan. 14, 1903, a son of Joseph and Mae Lewis Baxter. He attended schools at Indianapolis and was married to Zella M. Russell of Greenfield on Dec. 4, 1929. She survives. Also surviving is a brother, Glenn of Indianapolis. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Porter Funeral Home at North Salem.
Burial will be in Washington Park East at Indianapolis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
source: Crawfordsville Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana) - issue of Monday, August 26, 1974:
NORTH SALEM – Donnell A. Baxter, 71, of North Salem, who worked at Madden Furniture Co. at Indianapolis 40 years, died at 1:40 a.m. today in Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis. He had been a patient there about 10 days. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite.
He was born at Indianapolis on Jan. 14, 1903, a son of Joseph and Mae Lewis Baxter. He attended schools at Indianapolis and was married to Zella M. Russell of Greenfield on Dec. 4, 1929. She survives. Also surviving is a brother, Glenn of Indianapolis. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Porter Funeral Home at North Salem.
Burial will be in Washington Park East at Indianapolis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Death of Violet Naomi (SOOTS) LEAK WILLIAMS (1974)
This obituary was submitted by Karen Zach.
source: Crawfordsville Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana) - issue of Tuesday, July 9, 1974:
NORTH SALEM – Mrs. Violet Naomi Williams, 57, died today in Hendricks County Hospital at Danville where she had been a patient since June 22. She had been employed by Allison Division of General Motors Corp. at Indianapolis, Curtis Wright at Indianapolis and the Golden Manor Nursing Home at Ladoga. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God at New Maysville. Born August 16, 1916, at North Salem, she was a daughter of Earl and Hazel Kersey Soots. She married Robert R. Leak in 1935. He died in 1970. She married Earl Williams on July 21, 1972. He survives. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Hazel Bonames of North Salem; a son, Robert Leak of Rt. 2, Roachdale; a daughter, Sharon Nichols of Connersville; a sister, Betty Ross of Plainfield; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, two sisters and a brother. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Porter Funeral Home here with the Rev. Kenneth Clark officiating. Burial will be in New Maysville Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
source: Crawfordsville Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana) - issue of Tuesday, July 9, 1974:
NORTH SALEM – Mrs. Violet Naomi Williams, 57, died today in Hendricks County Hospital at Danville where she had been a patient since June 22. She had been employed by Allison Division of General Motors Corp. at Indianapolis, Curtis Wright at Indianapolis and the Golden Manor Nursing Home at Ladoga. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God at New Maysville. Born August 16, 1916, at North Salem, she was a daughter of Earl and Hazel Kersey Soots. She married Robert R. Leak in 1935. He died in 1970. She married Earl Williams on July 21, 1972. He survives. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Hazel Bonames of North Salem; a son, Robert Leak of Rt. 2, Roachdale; a daughter, Sharon Nichols of Connersville; a sister, Betty Ross of Plainfield; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, two sisters and a brother. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Porter Funeral Home here with the Rev. Kenneth Clark officiating. Burial will be in New Maysville Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Hendricks County estate index updated for 1960-1961
An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in Hendricks County newspapers has been updated to include notices from the Coatesville Herald for 1960 and 1961 (the newspaper stopped being published in 1961). This index is in the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
This index now includes these Hendricks County newspapers:
This may not be a comprehensive list of all of the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.
This index now includes these Hendricks County newspapers:
- Coatesville Herald - 1945 through 1961 (the newspaper stopped being published in 1961)
- Danville Gazette - 1945 through 1984
- The Republican (Danville) - 1945 through 1984
- The Friday Caller (Plainfield) - 1945 through 1951
- Plainfield Messenger - 1945 through 1947
This may not be a comprehensive list of all of the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Adoption of Loren Eugene McKINLEY (1960)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 6, 1960 - page 3, column 7:
According to a legal notice, in October 1960 there was a petition filed by John L. Redding and Opal Redding in the Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Loren Eugene McKinley, a minor. His biological father, Loren E. McKinley, was listed as whereabouts unknown, that he had not been heard from for more than 6 years. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on December 7, 1960.
According to a legal notice, in October 1960 there was a petition filed by John L. Redding and Opal Redding in the Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Loren Eugene McKinley, a minor. His biological father, Loren E. McKinley, was listed as whereabouts unknown, that he had not been heard from for more than 6 years. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on December 7, 1960.
Adoption of Amber Rae Angel RICH (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 15, 1983 - page 5, column 5:
According to a legal notice, in June 1983 Donald S. Angel and Charlotte M. Angel filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 6 83-28) to adopt minor child Amber Rae Angel Rich. Her biological father was listed as Charles Raymond Rich, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in June 1983 Donald S. Angel and Charlotte M. Angel filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 6 83-28) to adopt minor child Amber Rae Angel Rich. Her biological father was listed as Charles Raymond Rich, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Hendricks County residents who graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute (1959)
source: Coatesville Herald (Coatesville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 11, 1959 - page 1, column 4:
NOTE: Indiana State Teachers College later changed its name to Indiana State University.
BROWNSBURG:
--Eugene R. Karsner - Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education; Biological Science
CLAYTON:
--Kathleen W. Hudson - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Elizabeth Ann West - Diploma in Nursing, St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing
COATESVILLE:
--Ralph Stewart - Bachelor of Science in Music
DANVILLE:
--Wilma Furr Mann - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Mildred T. Higgins - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
NORTH SALEM:
--Richard L. Davidson - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Mathematics
PLAINFIELD:
--Ruth B. O'Brien - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
NOTE: Indiana State Teachers College later changed its name to Indiana State University.
BROWNSBURG:
--Eugene R. Karsner - Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education; Biological Science
CLAYTON:
--Kathleen W. Hudson - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Elizabeth Ann West - Diploma in Nursing, St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing
COATESVILLE:
--Ralph Stewart - Bachelor of Science in Music
DANVILLE:
--Wilma Furr Mann - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Mildred T. Higgins - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
NORTH SALEM:
--Richard L. Davidson - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Mathematics
PLAINFIELD:
--Ruth B. O'Brien - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Monday, March 27, 2017
Adoption of Amber Marie RIGGLE (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 1, 1983 - page 5, column 7:
According to a legal notice, in August 1983 William Thomas Bennett Justus filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 8 83-36) to adopt minor child Amber Marie Riggle. Her biological father was listed as Gregory Allen Riggle, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in August 1983 William Thomas Bennett Justus filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 8 83-36) to adopt minor child Amber Marie Riggle. Her biological father was listed as Gregory Allen Riggle, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Adoption of Chanda Marie TRENT (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 26, 1983 - page 7, column 1:
According to a legal notice, in November 1982 David A. Kannianen filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 82-36) to adopt minor child Chanda Marie Trent. Her biological father was listed as Steven A. Trent, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in November 1982 David A. Kannianen filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 82-36) to adopt minor child Chanda Marie Trent. Her biological father was listed as Steven A. Trent, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
List of Middle Township landowners in 1925 added
An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1925 has been added to the Land Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Adoption of Shanara Jo OVERSHINER (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 4, 1983 - page 7, column 5:
According to a legal notice, in July 1983 Rick Allan McCommon and Jerrilyn Lee McCommon filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 7 83-34) to adopt minor child Shanara Jo Overshiner. Her biological father (unnamed) was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in July 1983 Rick Allan McCommon and Jerrilyn Lee McCommon filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 7 83-34) to adopt minor child Shanara Jo Overshiner. Her biological father (unnamed) was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Adoption of John Mills NOE and Adam Trent NOE (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 12, 1983 - page 5, column 6:
According to a legal notice, in May 1983 William S. Keezer, Jr. filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 5 83-22) to adopt minor children John Mills Noe and Adam Trent Noe. Their biological father was listed as Roger A. Noe, who was said to have abandoned and deserted them and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in May 1983 William S. Keezer, Jr. filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 5 83-22) to adopt minor children John Mills Noe and Adam Trent Noe. Their biological father was listed as Roger A. Noe, who was said to have abandoned and deserted them and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Ground broken for Cascade High School (1963)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 19, 1963 - page 1, columns 4-5:
According to a newspaper article, on Saturday, September 14, 1963 a groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Mill Creek Community School Corporation (which represented Liberty Township, Clay Township and Franklin Township) for the new Cascade High School in Clayton. The building was to cost $1.5 million and when completed would serve the students from the former high schools of Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.
The site of the new school was described in the article as being on Jacktown Road (aka County Road 200 West), north of US 40.
According to a newspaper article, on Saturday, September 14, 1963 a groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Mill Creek Community School Corporation (which represented Liberty Township, Clay Township and Franklin Township) for the new Cascade High School in Clayton. The building was to cost $1.5 million and when completed would serve the students from the former high schools of Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.
The site of the new school was described in the article as being on Jacktown Road (aka County Road 200 West), north of US 40.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Adoption of Clarissa Mae PRIDEMORE (1983)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 12, 1983 - page 5, column 4:
According to a legal notice, in April 1983 Charles E. Reeves, Sr. filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 4 83-21) to adopt minor child Clarissa Mae Pridemore. Her biological father was listed as Garry Wayne Pridemore, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
According to a legal notice, in April 1983 Charles E. Reeves, Sr. filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 4 83-21) to adopt minor child Clarissa Mae Pridemore. Her biological father was listed as Garry Wayne Pridemore, who was said to have abandoned and deserted her and could not be found. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.
Danville gets a 5 digit zip code (1963)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 27, 1963 - page 1, columns 4-5:
According to a newspaper article, effective July 1, 1963 Danville would get a 5-digit zip code, 46122, which was to be used in addressing mail. This was part of a new nationwide postal delivery system designed to speed up delivery. The first digit of a 5-digit zip code identified the geographical area, the second and third digits identified the major city or sectional center, and the fourth and fifth digits identified the delivery unit.
According to a newspaper article, effective July 1, 1963 Danville would get a 5-digit zip code, 46122, which was to be used in addressing mail. This was part of a new nationwide postal delivery system designed to speed up delivery. The first digit of a 5-digit zip code identified the geographical area, the second and third digits identified the major city or sectional center, and the fourth and fifth digits identified the delivery unit.
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