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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1957

Page

4

Jefferson Township Farm Bureau Meeting Notice

Jefferson township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday night April 16 at 7 30 in the Carson school. Tom Pugh from the County Soil Conservation office speaks on soil conservation and community betterment. Raymond Nichols explains the pasture contest. Mary Ann DuVall covers the district training school at Lafayette. Oak Grove singers provide music. The pet and hobby club will meet and zinnia seed will be distributed. Planning group includes Lewis Crowell Ralph Davis Henry Fair Jerry Lilly Jack Reynolds and their families.

Jefferson Township Farm Bureau Carson Tom Pugh County Soil Conservation Office Raymond Nichols Mary Ann DuVall Lafayette Oak Grove Singers Pet and Hobby Club Zinnia Lewis Crowel Ralph Davis Henry Fair Jerry Lilly Jack Reynolds

Deer Creek Farm Bureau to Meet with Veg Devotions and Remc Film

Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau will meet on Monday April 15 in the REMC. Truman Spitler will give devotions and Mary Ann Newell will perform a piano solo. Virginia Peterson will deliver her Rotary speech contest oration. Robert Clawson will show an REMC film. Committee in charge includes Milt Bowman Kenneth Newell Charles Dillman Francis O’Farrell and Truman Spitler.

Deer Creek Township

Utilities Bear Brunt Of Sleet Storm In County

A destructive ice and sleet storm crippled REMC lines across the county with over three quarters out of service and three substations damaged. Crews repaired most lines by Thursday evening aided by a two man Knox County REMC team. Telephone poles were down countywide and several exchanges reported emergency service through parts of the storm.

REMC Robert Clawson Knox County Remc Vincennes Clawson Idaville Exchange Carroll Telephone Company

DePauw Students Present Drama and Worship at Delphi

The Methodist Student Movement at DePauw University will stage a special program of drama and worship at Delphi Methodist Church on Sunday April 14 at 7 30 p m. The entire community is invited to attend.

DePauw University Delphi Methodist Church

Indiana seeks withdrawal of estate claim against Edythe Timmons

The State of Indiana represented by deputy attorney general F. F. Knachel petitions Carroll circuit court to withdraw a claim against the estate of Edythe Timmons in the amount of $5049.29.

State of Indiana F. F. Knachel Carroll Circuit Court Edythe Timmons

Property to be sold by court order in Camden

The Lottie L. Hunt property in Camden will be offered for sale by orders of the Court. Inspection of the property can be made by calling in person at the home on East Main St. in Camden on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, April 13 and 14, and again on the weekend April 27 and 28, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. 15-21

Lottie L. Hunt Camden East Main St

Presbyterians of Rockfield Hold Easter Revival

The Rockfield Presbyterian church plans a pre Easter revival from Sunday April 14 to Easter Sunday morning with services at 7 30 daily. Rev Ellsworth Coleman will deliver the messages and a Communion service is set for Thursday evening. On Easter morning several members seek to unite with the church and a class will be received.

Rockfield

Plan Banquet At Carroll Country Club

The Delphi Lions Club schedules a Father Son banquet for April 17 at the Carroll Country Club. An appropriate program has been arranged by chairman Robert Clawson with Wayne Talbert and Morris W. Clem.

Delphi Lions Club Carroll Country Club Robert Clawson Wayne Talbert Morris W. Clem

Bowen sisters to attend Kap pa Kappa Kappa State Convention

Mrs Abner Bowen and Miss Hilda Bowen will attend the Kap pa Kappa Kappa State Convention from Thursday through Saturday at the French Lick-Sheraton Hotel in French Lick.

Abner Bowen Hilda Bowen French Lick-Sheraton French Lick

Baum to Attend National Resources Conference in Kansas

David R. Baum, Lt. Col. USA (Ret.), departs Sunday for Hutchinson Kansas to attend a 15 day school and National Resources conference run by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

David R. Baum USA Hutchinson Kansas Industrial College of the Armed Forces

Mrs. Berdina Calhoon Enters St. Joseph Hospital for Surgery

Berdina Calhoon has entered St. Joseph hospital in Kokomo for surgery. The event notes her admission and upcoming procedure without detailing specifics.

Berdina Calhoon St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo

Trooper Douglass Attends ISP Refresher Course

Trooper Dale Douglass returned Tuesday evening after a two day refresher course offered by the Indiana State Police at Indiana University. Mrs Douglass and two children David and Karen spent the days with her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence OConnell in Rochester.

Dale Douglass Indiana State Police Indiana University

Delphian Teen Leads Marshalltown Sale Contest

Bob Underhill 15 of Delphi attends school in Marshalltown Iowa and leads a magazine and newspaper subscription sale contest. If he wins he will receive a vacation this summer at a Colorado resort.

Bob Underhill Eddie Underhill Delphi Marshalltown Iowa Colorado

Appreciation for PTA fish fry committees

The writer thanks the committees that ran the PTA fish fry, naming Mrs. Robert Quinn as chairperson and praising their efficient work.

PTA Robert Quinn Chm

Sublime Health Advice and Pharmacy Cooperation

When health is good daily life joys, troubles fade and a happy tomorrow is expected. Guard health, visit a physician at first sign of illness, and let him help you live a more sublime life. We cooperate by carefully compounding any prescribed medications.

Delphi To Host Forensic League Contest Tuesday

The Delphi High School National Forensic League chapter hosts a district speech contest next Tuesday with finalists advancing to semi state on April 26 at Peru and state finals May 4 in Indianapolis. Participants include Virginia Peterson Marge Sanderson Rodney Dill Carole Welch Sara Johnson Kay Clawson Sue Brandaway Nancy Rule Eleanor Wilken Karen Smith Betty Bell Mary Lou Parks Steve Peterson Joe Clawson Bob Delaney Elsie Echler Linda Bowen Nancy Bradshaw Mary Temple Nancy Snipes LaNeta Martin Bill Million Sue Ann Sieber David Eis and entries from Jefferson Lafay ette West Lafayette Monticello Boswell Montmorenci Southwestern high schools. The event starts at 4:00 p m with FHA serving supper and the public invited to attend.

Delphi High School National Forensic League Peru Indianapolis Delphi Virginia Peterson Marge Sanderson Rodney Dill Carole Welch Sara Johnson Kay Clawson Sue Brandaway Nancy Rule Virginia Fisher Eleanor Wilken Karen Smith Betty Bell Mary Lou Parks Steve Peterson Joe Clawson Bob Delaney Elsie Echler Linda Bowen Nancy Bradshaw Mary Temple Nancy Snipes LaNeta Martin Bill Million Sue Ann Sieber David Eis Jefferson of Lafayette West Lafayette Monticello Boswell Montmorenci Southwestern High FHA

Delphi Rainbow Assembly Plans Spring Activities

The Delphi Rainbow Assembly with over 40 girls outlined upcoming events. They will entertain Eastern Star on April 15 and host a luncheon for the Chamber of Commerce on April 24. A church visit is set for April 28 chosen by Worthy Advisor Sandra Jones, followed by a Mothers Day party May 10 led by Carole Welch Carol Hawn and Maria Porter. Officers will be elected May 13, and on May 24 a Rainbow group will program for the White Shrine in Lafayette, with many girls aiming to attend the Grand Assembly at Indiana University in June.

Delphi Rainbow Assembly Rainbow Eastern Star Chamber of Commerce Christian Church Sandra Jones Carole Welch Carol Hawn Maria Porter Lafayette Grand Assembly Indiana University

Mrs Irvin Cruea Visits Huntington Week with Floyd

Mrs Irvin Cruea of Huntington is spending the week with Mrs Emmett Floyd. The visit highlights social ties and local hospitality as the two households host each other for the duration.

Mrs Irvin Cruea of Huntington Emmett Floyd

Notice to Heirs Creditors Monroe Browning Estate Final Settlement

In Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1957 Robert A Ferrier as Administrator filed final settlement of Mary G Browning deceased. The 25 April 1957 examination date requires all heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Reid McCain Delphi Indiana seals the court. Lewis N Mullin attorney for Administrator.

Mary G. Browning Carroll Circuit Court Robert A. Ferrier Circuit Court Delphi Indiana

Walter Leslie Receives 50-Year IOOF Pin

Delphi Lodge No 28 hosts 11th district meeting as Walter Leslie is honored with a fifty year pin presented by Haughey Mount. A. E. Eichelberger leads the district session with participation from Lafayette, Rockfield, Logansport, Rensselaer, Oxford, Rainsville, Monticello and Battle Ground lodges. Rockfield to host district event June 18 at IOOF hall.

Delphi Lodge Walter Leslie Lafayette Rockfield Logansport Rensselaer Oxford Rainsville Monticello Battle Ground IOOF

Regular Rose Chapter OES Meeting With Rainbow Program

Rose Chapter OES holds regular stated meeting Monday April 15 at 7 30 PM in the Masonic temple. An affiliation service and social hour follow with officers in charge. April birthday members honored. Miss Dorothea Shaffer supervises the program with Rainbow girls participating.

Dismissals From St. Elizabeth Hospital Reported

Dismissals from St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette include Harve Lynch and Ruben Myers as listed in the period’s discharge notes.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Harve Lynch Ruben Myers

Notice to bidders for Delphi-Deer Creek school buses

The Delphi-Deer Creek Township Consolidated School Corporation invites sealed bids by May 6 1957 8 00 PM for a new forty eight or fifty four passenger school bus body and chassis. Bids may cover chassis body or combined units with mounting. Lowest and best bid basis. 10 percent bid bond. non collusion affidavit. delivery time required.

Delphi-Deer Creek Township State Board of Accounts Indiana Delphi-Deer Creeker Ship Consolidated School Corporation Oi

Landscape school to discuss lawn care and tree planting

The County Landscape school will hold a morning session Friday April 21 at REMC starting 9 30 with Harold Berry county agent. The afternoon program at 12 30 features H W Gilbert and Norman Marty on selection planting and care of trees shrubs and evergreens. The public is invited. Emmett Floyd is a patient at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette for heart ailment. Mrs John T Kirkpatrick hosts Delphi Sub Delts dinner tonight at Legion Home followed by officer elections. Mr and Mrs Claude Trobaugh return from Florida to Delphi.

REMC Harold Berry H. W. Gilbert Norman Marty John T. Kirkpatrick Delphi Legion Home

Ned Rule to take Rector Scholarship Examinations in Greencastle

Ned Rule will spend the week end in Greencastle to take the Rector Scholarship Examinations on Saturday. He will be the guest of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity while there.

Ned Rule Greencastle Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Bradshaws Return From Caribbean Vacation

Mr and Mrs Howard Bradshaw returned Wednesday after a vacation in the Virgin Islands. Pvt Melvin A Brown is in basic training at Ft Carson Colorado His wife Donnabelle lives at 411 North Market St and may be written to at Ft Carson address Also noted Mr and Mrs James French of Lafayette are the parents of a daughter born April 5 at Home hospital with maternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Leo C Craig of Delphi.

Howard Bradshaw Virgin Islands Melvin A. Brown Ft. Carson Colorado Donnabelle North Market St Inf James French Lafayette Home Hospital Leo C. Craig Delphi

Tri Kappa convention attendees listed for French Lick event

Those planning to attend the State Convention of Tri Kappa this weekend at French Lick include Mary Pastor, Isabelle Freeman, Betty Kent, Gwen Mangus, Faye Wood, Willa Bowen, Hilda Bowen.

Tri Kappa French Lick Mary Pastor Isabelle Freeman Betty Kent Gwen Mangus Faye Wood Willa Bowen Hilda Bowen

City Council approves insurance and repairs. plans planning meeting

The council awarded auto insurance for city vehicles to the Delphi Insurance Committee. A new furnace was bought from Burkle Plumbing and Heating for 685 dollars. Douglas Ballard's salary increased by 50 dollars monthly. Four hundred feet of fire hose was purchased. A planning commission organizational meeting is set for Monday night April 29.

Delphi Insurance Committee Bradshaw Flora and Reed Skiles Burkle Plumbing Douglas Ballard Carroll, White Cass City Planning Commission

Women leaders attend Central States Welfare Conference in Indianapolis

Mrs. Lola Parks and Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick joined Jerre Haugh in Indianapolis for the Central States Regional Welfare Conference drawing attendees from nine states.

Lola Parks John T. Kirkpatrick Jerre Haugh Indianapolis

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set For April 16 At Legion Home

The Auxiliary of Harry Bohan non Post No. 75 of the American Legion will meet Tuesday evening April 16 at the Legion Home. The theme this month is Pan Americanism with hostesses Pat Myer Marie Mulligan Gladys Madison Shirley Ottinger Lola Parks Marge Plummer Martha Popejoy Elizabeth Rat cliff Ruth Richardson Jean Riley Ada Roach and Amelia Rowe.

Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 The American Legion Legion Pat Myer Marie Mulligan Gladys Madison Shirley Ottinger Lola Parks Marge Plummer Martha Popejoy Elizabeth Ratcliff Ruth Richardson Jean Riley Ada Roach Amelia Rowe

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Deer Creek Bureau Delphi Lumber Co N. Market St Delphi, Ind Cliffords Url Lothe South White Stag Specialty Telephone Presbyterians OF Orr’'S Drug Store Henry W. Longfellow Rainbow Girls Rose Chapter Oes Ligueu Paul H. Johnson Truman Spitler Charles E. Melson City Superintendent of Schools Board of School Trustees Just Landscape Claude Trobaugh Florida Legion Auxiliary Catholic Community Center Rosary Society General Motors Training Center Cincinnati Ohio Chas. P McCain McCain Auto E. Main Home Pizza Bob Smart Denk Shoe Store Delphi Moose Lodge Goodyear Tires Clinton Atl
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