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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1961
Page
1
City announces that MAIN STREET will convert from angle to parallel parking after April 12 following a State Highway Department notice. The change will reduce nine spaces per block for a total loss of 36 spaces citywide.
A high school group marks the season opening at Carroll County Country Club with spring plans for April 9. Breakfast 7 to 9 a.m. Members will see a new caddy house west of the road by tee one and dead elms removal improving safety. Jack Goslee returns as local pro and general manager.
All Delphi homeowners may have city trucks pick up trash if it is placed in containers, with the exception that brush is not included. The notice clarifies container requirements for curbside collection.
Delphi school district announces multiple retirements and resignations. Mayme Snyder Cowdin, a 27 year grade school teacher at Monroe Street and Hillcrest facilities, ends her service at year end. Librarian Miss Mary Anna Bieber also retires. Earl Clawson to retire June 20 after 25 years.
Eleven students in grades 7 through 12 earned A honor roll status per Vernon Childs high school principal. Names are listed by grade with seventh grade honorees Judy Jones Susan Leather Lora Bell Louise Cox and others across all grades. B honor roll includes students from seventh through twelfth grade such as Lora Bell Ned Delaney Carolyn Adcock Barbara Adams Evan Berninger and Colleen Bailey among others.
The Oracles defeated Flora 100 to 9 at Riley Oval in the season opener on Tuesday afternoon. Delphi athletes swept event wins including high jump, shot put, sprints, distance, and relays, leading a dominant team performance early in the year. The next meet features a home match against Peru thinlies on Friday.
Edward D. Hodge Sr of Frankfort died Tuesday in Frankfort. Funeral rites are at 1 30 today at the funeral home. Survived by his widow three sons four daughters a brother J Ben Bates and a sister Miss Eva Bates of Radnor.
Mrs. Margaret Dillon announces the Carroll County Democratic Women's Club will not meet this month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday June 12 at the REMC in Delphi.
Ranger dealers from across the United States gather at the new Delphi Armory for a two day sales session. An open house Friday 7 to 10 p m and Saturday 1 to 5 p m invites the public to view Ranger products with A O Smith Company representatives present to explain the articles.
Ruth E Murphy of near Bringhurst announces the engagement of daughter Carolyn Ann to Richard H Rose of Lafayette. They plan a June 11 wedding at Trinity Methodist in Lafayette. Nancy Sue Eller and Dean Peterson also announce their engagement with an early fall wedding planned. Shirley A Hewitt to Jack Hallam announce a July 16 wedding.
Dr and Mrs Robert M Seese will speak Sunday night at 7 in the Pittsburg Church of the Brethren sharing what they learned at the Brethren Adult Seminar in Washington and New York. They were among 100 delegates from 13 states. The seminar theme was Government is the Christian's Business and examined U S government and the United Nations.
About 150 children took part in the JAYCEE sponsored Foster egg hunt at Riley Park Sunday afternoon. Don Kelly chaired the event with help from William Duff Arthur Bradshaw and others. John Mike Lines won first prize Kirk Yates took second and Doug Duff finished third.
Farms belonging to the estate of the late William and Elizabeth Angle were sold at auction last weekend. The Spitlers bought 30 acres for 16 980 dollars and 80 acres of the William Angle farm for 2 000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Donald E Fife purchased additional property.
The Carroll County Federation of Clubs schedules its 38th annual convention for April 12 at Cutler Presbyterian church. Registration begins 9:30 am with sessions led by county and district officers, a memorial service, lunch, and afternoon talks on youth and federation topics.
Carroll County Farm Bureau hosts a Public Relations Committee session with farmers and town leaders including Ted Brown Delphi Marion Langston Burlington Art McDowell Dale Easten Delphi Pauline Robeson Washington Norwood Gentry Camden. Attendees discussed juvenile delinquency school consolidation guidance scholarships air strips county markets and urban farming relations with plans to meet again in May.
Delphi's 33rd annual art show is set for April 23-25 in the REMC auditorium with co chairs Mrs John Sander and Jack Sanders. Exhibits feature Delphi school student artwork, Hoosier Salon pieces, Delphi Art Club members, and works by Ball State faculty. Paintings and sculptures may be purchased. opening tea on April 23 and public invitations are noted.
Robert Sullivan of route 4 DelphI, who had major surgery at St Marys Hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Saturday, is improving according to his sister in law Mrs Wayne Wentzel. Also at the hospital are his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Sullivan his wife and his mother in law Mrs Duane Lamb.
The residence of Mr and Mrs Roy Houmard near Metzger Lumber company was badly damaged by fire at 10 p m Tuesday night. The family was away from home when discovered.
Two Indianapolis men William E. James age 29 and L B Foster age 31 were jailed at Frankfort Saturday afternoon on public intoxication charges and held for larceny investigation. Police suspect them of looting the cash register at the Pratt Service Station near Yeoman. They were stopped at Kirklin after a description of their car was broadcast.
Robert Popejoy owner of Delphi Produce and Delphi Locker Plant announces this week the combining of the two firms to operate from the Delphi Locker Plant. The produce business will move from the Mrs John Smith building on South Washington Street to the locker plant on North Washington Street.
The Burlington Junior Class stages It's A Great Life on April 13 and 14 with cast members Weldon Hicks Phyllis Washington Linda Langston Sandy Avery Sue Shedron Dorothy Barnard Rita Oyler Alice Trapp Julia.
Rudolph Minneman was elected president of Delphi Little League at the Civic Building. Wayne Long is vice president, Joseph Ives Jr. secretary, Joseph Fowler treasurer, and A. J. Soper player agent. Managers include Paul Goyer, Jack Little, Harold Goyer, and Jim Kirkpatrick. Sign-up Friday at City Building. try-outs April 8 to April 16 with age groups 9 10 and 11 12 years old. Approximately 20 boys expected to move to majors. Public meeting April 18 at Hillcrest school to announce names. Opening day set for May 13.
Mr and Mrs Miles T Martin will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary April 16 at their home east of Camden with open house from 2 to 5 p m gifts omitted They married April 12 1911 at the Gardner home with Rev Morgan L Webb
County Auditor J. Dewey Zinn has completed distribution of 526.50 in surplus dog funds but the account remains 719.10 in the red. The county must apply to the State Auditor for funds needed to complete payment.
The Delphi Lions recognize Rueben Myers R. BR. 3 Indiana as Cheer Club member of the week. Rube has returned home from the hospital but will remain at home for a period. The Lions invite friends to send cards letters and visits during the week.
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