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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
1
Carroll County leaders may keep courthouse clocks on Central Standard Time all summer while offices run on CST. Local merchants likely won’t alter hours. The Delphi schools receive a three page state aid breakdown showing ADA units and teaching allocations under the new law with 23 total teaching units after transfers.
Under a new system Delphi will get about 55 552 33 dollars from the state for tuition support and operating expenses the state allows 1000 dollars per teaching unit but tax units must set a 60 cent tax rate to qualify so Delphi will tax 34 322 95 dollars and receive no state aid for operating expenses
Transportation figures show a gain of 300.66 in local tax for transportation under a new system with no state aid. A separate item recounts Charlotte Cartwright of Greens castle reading a poem in the Saturday Evening Post and sending in a playful jingle that the magazine accepted with a $20 check.
Miss Mary Frances Greene says her latest writing centers on Chicago not Delphi. She asks publication to correct the error to prevent gossip in town.
Residents with boats aided in the search for William Brummett's body, working Sunday and Monday until the body was recovered. The community praises the effort as a job well done.
Delphi high school to honor Bill Perigo at a April 21 community banquet at the Delphi Armory. The event, sponsored by Harry Bohannon Post No 75 American Legion, will feature meals by Yeoman church ladies and remarks by Bob Miller with special guests including past teammates and Paul Lostutter.
Hundreds of visitors joined 25 bands from the district in Delphi last Saturday for band orchestra and vocal contests at the Armory and high school auditorium. Over 1500 students competed with ratings across classes CC C BB and junior high, naming Otterbein Kewanna Pulaski Star City Monon Bremen Culver Plymouth Rochester Rensselaer Delphi Akron Kentland and more.
The Sophomore team scored 61 points to take the Inter-Class Track and Field meet at Deer Creek Park. Baldwin led with wins in high jump broad jump high hurdles and mile relay while Tharp earned two sprint titles as the meet aligned with a upcoming triangular at Deer Creek Park featuring West Lafayette Logans and Delphi.
Eugene Kelly seven, son of Mr and Mrs Verne Kelly of Delphi sustained a minor leg injury last Thursday evening after being struck by a car driven by Ray Day of route 1 Delphi on North Washington Street during a downpour. Day said he did not see the boy due to blinding rain but halted after noting an object under the vehicle. the tires did not pass over him.
Rotary Club led by Mayor Charles A Wood launches an early bird breakfast fund drive at Delphi Country Club to raise 961 for local Boy Scout troops. Rotarians will contact Delphi residents Tuesday to complete the campaign, supporting Troop 35 Cub Pack 301 Sea Scout Ship 535 and Explorer unit 235 in Three Rivers council.
The Delphi Senior Class presents Campbell's Are Coming at the high school auditorium on May 12 and 13. Leading roles went to Patty Brookshire Helen Allen Joan Stoner June Newell Bob Myer Doug Hatton Dick Cowdin John Hartman and Tom Ives with student directors Mary Ellen Kempf Doris Bowman and Janis Grassmyer and stage managers Bud Weidner Forrest Brehmer Bob Graham Ellen Clawson Joyce Norris Ruth Gushwa and Ruth McKinley.
An educational soil meeting for all county farmers will be held Monday night April 11 at 7 30 p m at Delphi high school. Films on soil treatment including lime legumes rock phosphate and potash will be shown followed by a discussion period.
Tri-Township fire dept responded to a grass fire at the Charles Hornbeck farm near Chariton hill last Saturday afternoon. Sparks ignited the barn but firefighters saved the structure with only minor damage. No insurance was carried on the building.
Kenneth Black was re-elected Governor of Delphi Moose Lodge No. 1041 in a spirited election held Wednesday from 3 to 8 pm. Other candidates for Governor included Bernard Schmitter Richard Wagoner and Lee Stone. Frank Hanaway was elected junior governor defeating Russell Miller Charles Ward and Don Fontinel. Paul Goyer defeated John Fife for Prelate Elmer Watkins was elected treasurer against Byram Crosby. Trustees elected were Max Daugherty Floyd Julien with a tie for third trustee between Harve Hoshaw and Jesse Clawson to be resolved later.
The hearing to organize a Carroll County soil conservation district is set for Tuesday evening April 12 at 8 00 pm at the Delphi Presbyterian church. Tilas Martin will chair the meeting with a state committee member present to hear farmers and civic leaders.
The Citizen begins a multiweek advertisement series to promote shopping with local merchants under the Shop Delphi First banner. Sponsored by the Delphi Chamber of Commerce committee, the effort lists Otto Schmidt as chairman and members Myron J. Johnson Richard Rainbolt Gib Underhill and Frank Fitch.
Wilbur T. Bitler qualified as executor of his mother Pearl B. Bitler's estate with a $1000 bond. The will, probated Tuesday in Carroll circuit court by Judge William B. Smith, leaves all personal property to husband Clifford C. Bitler with a life estate in the real estate to Bitler's son after Clifford's death. Julien and he serve as attorneys.
Women of the Moose will gather at the Moose Home on Thursday April 14 at 8 00 PM all members urged to attend.
Madonna Kurtz two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Kurtz was injured in a Sunday plane crash near here. She is reported not seriously hurt with a skull fracture and no brain injury. Pilot R C Clawson of Delphi crashed in a garden plot after attempting a short ride from a field near the Globe Valve Factory. Dick Kurtz suffered a broken cheek bone and was discharged after setting the bone.
William Brummett of Pittsburg drowns after falling from an outboard boat on the Wabash River. A two day search by local residents and state police ends when Brummett's body is found by his son Russell downstream near the Vianco landing. He was born January 16 1893, married to Maude Stark, and survived by eleven children and multiple relatives. Funeral at Delphi Methodist Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery Lafayette.
Camden correspondents note Lloyd Beauty and Barber Shop marks a quarter century in Camden this Sunday. Mr and Mrs Winfrey Lloyd purchased the shop in 1924, moving to the present site after five years. The Lloyds, now serving third generation patrons, hope to remain in Camden for 25 more years, though not in barbering.
Mrs Roy F Gregg of Delphi announces the engagement of Virginia Ann Gregg to Joe Taber Carter of Cincinnati. Carter is a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati and the couple will marry June 5 at University Presbyterian Church in West Lafayette. Virginia Ann Gregg is a Purdue alumna.
Miss Jo Ellen Lyon and Carl R. Johnson wed in Hammond with Reverend Emerald Olson officiating at 7:30 p.m. in Plymouth Church parlors. Family members from San Bernardino and Chicago sent regards as attendees enjoyed cake and coffee before the couple plans to farm near Marshalltown, Iowa.
Attorney Lloyd McClure of Ko komo appeared in Carroll circuit court on Wednesday to assume jurisdiction in the matter of the Petition of John Siegrist and others for the vacation of a street and alley in Bringhurst.
Indiana National Guard unit held a Fathers Banquet at the Armory with Captain Foster Haines as master of ceremonies and Dr. C L Lucas as speaker. Films were shown, an equipment display was set up, and several officials attended. Meals were prepared by the mess department.
The Colburn Home Economics club chorus of eleven voices will perform pre Easter and Easter pageants next week. On Wednesday April 13 the cantata The Thorn Crowned King will be at Evangelical Lutheran Church Colburn and April 14 at Fairview. Easter Dawn service at Evangelical Lutheran Church Colburn features Easter Angels. Mrs Alfred Rush accompanies and Mrs Dean Rice directs.
Rossville juniors stage Grandad Steps Out a three act comedy Friday at 8 p m in Rossville high school gym directed by Mrs Edna Wilson. Cast includes Stanley Judd as Grandad with Emily Reavis Barbara Wampler Ava Ann Catron Jack Hufford and others.
Hickory Grove church on route 1 Delphi begins Palm Sunday to Easter services with the color film Out of the Night showing Sunday at 7 30 pm. Holy Communion Thursday evening and a Sunrise Easter service are scheduled. Public invited to all events in the church auditorium.
Munson Brewster of Burlington was re appointed a member of the Carroll County Alcoholics Bever age Board by the County Commissioners Tuesday. His appointment runs from May 1 of this year to May 1, 1950. Grocery contracts were awarded to Halls Super Market, Delphi, and drug contracts were awarded Wynkoop's Pharmacy, Delphi.
County Superintendent J. C. Yunker and City School Superintendent E. E. Glenn along with township school principals will travel to Crawfordsville today to attend a district meeting.
Mrs. St. Amand notes four weekly articles on what Home Ec Extension work means to homes. She praises cooperation and cites benefits such as disease prevention, food handling, milk care, money management, clothing care, and self education for homemakers.
The Delphi Christian Church engages Rev Irving Phillips from Youngstown Ohio to lead Sunday services in April and May. He is pursuing a Masters in Religion at Butler. Rev Chester Parker and his wife plan to begin work June 1 succeeding Rev Howard Jenkins who moved to Greentown.
Reverend Frank H. Collier of Flora qualified in Carroll circuit court as administrator with the will annexed of his deceased wife Lora L. Collier. The will grants him a life estate in all property, then to nieces and nephews. Bond set at $10 000. Obear and Obear represent the estate.
Elizabeth C Conklin was granted a divorce from David C Conklin in Carroll circuit court on Tuesday. Her maiden name Elizabeth C Daugherty was restored. Conrad Dawson represented the plaintiff and George W Obear appeared for Mr Conklin.
The County Commissioners in session appointed viewers to study the Taylor Fouts Road case in Carrollton Township. Ora Downham George Flora and Clyde Langston were named as the viewers.
The Delphi School Board accepted the resignations of Mrs. Bertha Noble music and art instructor and Miss Mary Alice Brown girls' athletic instructor. Noble will leave at year end. Brown is to marry next Thursday. The board kept the current salary schedule and aligned it with the state system, adding up to 24 years experience. It set September 9 as the start date for next year and discussed New Year tourney details. Ground re seeding at Deer Creek park and trading surplus motors in the Agriculture Department were approved.
Mrs. Pearl Bitler 62, longtime Delphi resident, died Saturday evening at St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after asthma and a heart attack. Born February 12, 1887, she married Clifford Bitler in 1910 and lived in the community. Survived by husband, son Wilbur, two granddaughters, sister Arres Lytle Anderson. Funeral at Grimm funeral home Delphi Monday afternoon with Rev Miles Allen Freeman. burial in Pleasant Run cemetery.
Mrs Ida E Patrick 75 died Sunday noon at Kennedy Nursing Home Flora after confinement since November She was born in Illinois November 3 1873 married to William B Patrick on December 24 1893 He died in 1929 She was a member of Flora German Baptist church Surviving include four daughters two sons one step daughter and two step sons with 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Burial Tuesday at Flora German Baptist church Maple Lawn cemetery Patrick Mortuary of Delphi in charge
William M. Kohl of Cutler died Sunday at home after a weeklong illness. Born March 18, 1861 in Cass county, he was a retired brick mason and former Columbus coal dealer for 27 years. Survived by wife Sarah Gaumer, two children Chalmer Loman and Max, three grandsons and four great grandchildren. son Grover predeceased in 1944. Rev Edwin Morris officiated. burial Burlington cemetery. Carter funeral home handled arrangements.
The last will and testament of Delphi businessman George D Hall was probated in Carroll circuit court on testimony by George W Obear. The will leaves all Hall property to his widow Jennie.
William Shaffer was granted a divorce from Alice J. Shaffer in Carroll circuit court on cruelty and inhuman treatment. David R. Baum represented the plaintiff and Charles Siford of Monticello appeared for the defendant.
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