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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
1
Behind locked doors the three county commissioners debate a missing 2263 needed to finish the Pyrmont bridge. A clerical error inflated costs but completion hinges on federal grant aid and local funding constraints.
Delphi's band and concert chorus earned first division ratings at the District contest held Saturday in Remington. Rensselaer also won first division honors in the B division. Camden's band, directed by Clarence Marocco, won first division honors in Class CC and will compete in the Knox contest. Burlington's band and chorus won second division ratings.
Oracle Club hosted Indiana University Theater's cast of The Guardsman after a Saturday performance at the Delphi school auditorium. Members joined the cast, crew, and director Professor Scammon for a library reception with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eikenberry and Mr. and Mrs. Fren Musselman.
Roland Wilson and his son Herb gathered 39 edible mushrooms Tuesday night, bringing in the season’s first fungi to the Citizen office. Herb previously found the season’s firstDesita sies specimen in February 1953.
Walter Evans of Delphi faced circuit court arraignment on fraudulent check charges. He pled guilty and received a 1 to 5 year term at the State Reformatory, suspended with restitution to victims and compliance with court rules.
Gregg Weaver five year old son of Mr and Mrs Pete Weaver continues under care at St Elizabeth hospital after two weeks of measles complications and is expected to stay another week for observation and treatment.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pauley establish residence at 1124 Broadway Street Indianapolis after a Saturday ceremony at First Christian church Lafayette Rev Peace officiated the double ring rite Attendants included Don Pauley Kenneth Howard and Mrs Jack Cox The couple met relatives at a church reception Both were described with detailed outfits and flowers The bride, a Jefferson high school graduate, works as a secretary in Lafayette The groom, Delphi high school and DePauw University alumnus, is a Firestone Rubber Company supervisor in Indianapolis
George Hunt 81 a retired farmer and Camden resident died Tuesday at his home after months of illness Born in Franklin County Virginia October 26 1872 he moved to this county in 1895 He married Lottie Cole in 1904 He leaves his widow four children Richard Roger Paul and Robert two brothers and two sisters Julia Law T O Hunt Charles and Josie Flora A daughter Margaret preceded him in death Funeral services will be Friday at 1030 am at the Camden Methodist Church Rev Floyd Stephens officiating Burial will be in Camden Cemetery Gentry Funeral Home in charge
WSCS president Mrs Verl Wagoner was elected at a Delphi Methodist church meeting Tuesday. She and other officers will be installed May 4 when all the church’s women's societies meet. The district WSCS meeting is slated for Delphi on April 21.
County Commissioners met and approved the grocery bid for County Home services going to Max Daugherty's Pittsburg store.
In the matter of Orton Reynolds et al v Ola I Roach et al the trial date of April 19 is set aside and the case reassigned for hearing May 10 in circuit court. A jury will hear the evidence in the case.
Pauline E. McCaw was granted a divorce from Charles McCaw in Carroll circuit court on cruelty grounds. She receives care and custody of the minor children.
The 39th annual RMD track and field meet will be held Tuesday at 3 p m on the Delphi oval in Riley Park with Rensselaer Mon ticello facing the Delphi Oracles. Preceding events include the Oratorical and Reading contest at 1 p m in the high school auditorium. Delphi has begun the season strong, winning two meets led by Dale Crowder with multiple firsts, while the town prepares for a three-way meet with Attica and Sheridan and a triangular meet in West Lafayette on Thursday.
Carroll County TB and Health Association held a banquet at Flora Presbyterian church last Wednesday electing officers for 1954. Names include Mrs. Robert Bradshaw president and Lena Hannell executive secretary with several vice presidents and advisors. Financial report shows 1953 Seal Sale totals across townships and communities amounting to 3146.79.
Delphi residents are urged to leave porch lights on Tuesday night, April 13, from 6 to 7 30 p m to raise funds for the Cancer Control Society. Tri Kappa members will meet at the Armory after the drive for a brief business meeting.
In the matter of Margaret Jane Helvie versus Harry Helvie the defendant appeared Tuesday to answer charges of arrears in support payments. He was remanded to jail until all arrearages and attorney fees are paid.
Mrs. Betty Merrell announces plans to open a home beauty shop west of Delphi on highway 18. She has converted her basement into a modern shop and invites friends to call. The official opening is set for Monday April 19.
Acme-Goodrich, Inc. sues Ralph Snoeberger in Carroll circuit court to collect 193.30 due on contract. R. E. Million represents the plaintiff. Mrs. Charles Bradshaw enters Culver hospital for major surgery, delaying the Bradshaws European tour.
Delphi FFA earns Gold Emblem in the State Chapter contest and takes top honors in the State Co contest sponsored by Farm Bureau. The awards include an all expense trip to New York for four members and advisor W S Weaver. Weaver will attend a State Farm Safety committee meeting in Indianapolis today representing FFA and other chapters.
Lester R. Hile 54 a Camden area farmer was found dead Monday in a wrecked car on his farm. Despondency over his wife’s 1951 death was blamed. Survived by four sons and three daughters, funeral at Chase-Miller chapel Logansport with burial in Deer Creek Cemetery.
Flora and Cutler won the No 1 and No 2 spots in the Carroll County Dairy Judging contest held at farms near Burlington. Gordon McCain of Flora led the high individual judging. Teams from Delphi Burlington Deer Creek Camden Carrollton and others placed, with district advancement set for April 15 at Camden and Longcliff.
Dale Duncan of Delphi Indiana is named the Cheer Club member of the week. He is a Monticello high school senior recovering from a two month lung infection after a stay at Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis. He is grandson of Orval and ? Schock of Jefferson township. Residents are asked to send cards and gifts. Also noted is Rev. William Grant Smith turning 90 today.
The Delphi community notes Blanche Cartwright's sale of her home to the Campbells and her plan to relocate to Greencastle with daughter in law Charlotte Cartwright. The 81 year old music teacher remains active, teaching and entertaining, with strong local ties and memories from Delphi.
At a Monday night meeting the Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 American Legion unanimously endorsed Wayne Talbert of Delphi for Northern Vice Commander for 1954 55. If approved at the April Second District meeting and the July State convention in Indianapolis, he will enter the race. Talbert, a former local commander, serves on the post board and leads a 500 member group, Delphi Chamber of Commerce president, and was a prior candidate who withdrew last year.
Sylvan Cunningham of Miami County sues Frank Amos Shanks in Carroll circuit court for 100000 and medical costs 3385 claiming injuries from a July 4, 1952 crash on highway 29 four miles south of Deer Creek. Cunningham alleges permanent spinal and nervous damage with left leg paralysis and ongoing medical bills. The suit is filed by ONeil and ONei of Logansport.
The Delphi Country Club golf course will open next Sunday April 11. Greens fees are 60 cents on weekdays and one dollar on Sundays and holidays, per greens keeper Stafford Bewley. county high school students may play free.
Royce Kurtz, named Delphi schools superintendent this week, spoke informally to Rotary Tuesday, delivering a short talk that was greatly enjoyed by members.
The April 14 stag party at Delphi Country Club has been canceled due to Holy Week observances, according to organizers.
Otto W. Langolf, 37, a blackman for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Bringhurst, confessed to a string of break ins in Burlington and surrounding areas. Police traced a car seen with Hamilton county plates and found burglary tools and loot at Langolf's Lebanon home. The incidents include IGA Burlington March 31 Cassell Lumber Bringhurst March 30 West Side Drive Inn Flora March 24 and more earlier thefts in Clinton county.
Two 16-year-old Michigan youths accused of robbing a filling station at San Pierre led officers on a high speed pursuit across 421 and 18. The chase ended south of Rossville after the youths fled to Pittsburg church lot and hid. A knife was sneaked out during search but the weapon was seized. They face charges for robberies in Monticello Monon San Pierre and the theft of the car and likely will be turned over to Michigan City authorities.
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