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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
1
County clubs and private bars dismantle slot machines after Governor Schricker’s order to use excise and state police if local authorities fail. The crackdown also closes Catholic Bingo and other public bingo games.
Mrs. Iva J. Neff funds in the Delphi library a feature on the town house now housing McQueen's Antique Shop on Main Street built by shoemaker John Burr around 1843 and later home to Commodore Bowman. City Council splits on dumpruck tailgate with bid specifications for a truck body. memorial shelf capacity grows at Delphi Public Library in Dr. Hubert Gros tribute.
Mr and Mrs Morris W Clem attended the State convention of State Farm Insurance Companies on April 2 and 3. Mr Clem received a service pin marking five years of service.
The Carroll County Historical Museum will be open Friday from noon until 4 00 PM. Visitors can explore local exhibits and learn about regional history during the afternoon hours.
The Citizen is produced by 20 senior students under advisor Tom McCormick and editor-in-chief Miss Carol Clawson. Staff pictured include Jeanette Isaacs Peggy Starkey Carolyn Shulthers Joan Groninger Donna Timmons Arlene Godlove and Helen Clifford Barbara Shepard.
Mrs. Della E. Craig 77 died Monday at St Joseph hospital Kokomo after surgery in Lafayette. Born July 13 1873 in Carroll county she lived there all her life. Survivors include three sons Dr R A Craig Kokomo Leo C Craig Delphi Russell E Craig Tippecanoe Twp seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren a half sister and half brother. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Pyrmont Church of the Brethren with Rev G L Wine officiating. Maple Lawn cemetery burial Leiter Funeral Home in charge.
Local Board No 7 has received a call for six registrants to be delivered for induction April 17. Those who are to report are Bob by J. Wertz, Clarence J. Vanden Vender, Roy G. Woodhouse, Robert E. Wood, James K. Kidwell and Richard L. Smith.
The track meet between Delphi and Monticello, scheduled for Tuesday evening April 10, was postponed due to a muddy field.
Mr and Mrs George Schnepp are the parents of a daughter born Sunday morning at St Elizabeth hospital. The baby was named Elizabeth Bet.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crockett long time Deer Creek residents celebrate their golden wedding with an open house on Sunday April 15. They wed April 14 1801 in Cass county at Pleasant Valley church and lived much of their married life in Cass and Carroll counties. They have two children one survivor Mrs. Clay Shanks of Flora and two grandsons.
Mrs. Burton Honan president and Miss Mary Heflong secretary of the Diocese of Lafayette spoke at the Indianapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women annual convention at the Claypool Hotel. Honan also spoke Monday morning at the Rural Life Workshop Conference connected to the program.
Mrs. Robert Davidson headlined as an honored guest at a luncheon last Sunday hosted by Mrs. George Huish in East Chicago. Also attending were Mrs. Marie Steele of Illinois National President of the Legion Auxiliary and Mrs. Lila Edwards of Portland Oregon National Chapeau of 8 et 40.
Five parcels of delinquent tax property sold at the county Treasurer's office at 10 00 a m Monday. Six parcels were offered but one drew no bid.
S/Sgt and Mrs Carl Haines of Rapid City South Dakota announce the birth of their son Douglas Gregory Haines born last week in Rapid City. The announcement notes Mrs Haines as the former arot away daughter of George and Sgt Hans.
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce directors resolve to observe Daylight Saving Time from 2 a m April 29 1951 to 2 a m September 30 1951 aligning with other Indiana towns. Signed by secretary Howard W. Bradshaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dilling of Idaville route 1 will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday April 14. Open house Sunday April 15 from 2 to 4 pm. The couple married April 14 1901 at Rockfield Presbyterian parsonage and spent most of their life in Carroll county. They have two daughters and three sons, three survivors named Martha Maddock Clarence Dilling and Dale Dilling, plus twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Joyce Skinner, a local high school senior, earned a scholarship to Indiana State Teachers' College on the basis of her record and principal's recommendation. Roger Cain, another senior, won a Purdue scholarship from Sears Roebuck for outstanding Future Farmers work, after placing third in the State FFA oratorical contest.
The Lions Club of Delphi will fete varsity track basketball and football letter winners on April 18 at the Country Club. A plaque for an outstanding senior will be presented and kept at Delphi High School. Speaker Ward Bigey Lambert, former Purdue coach, will give remarks.
A county wide Old Fashioned Hymn Sing will be held at the Flora Church of the Brethren Sunday April 15 at 2 pm John Engstrom manager of the Purdue Glee Club will be the song leader Everyone welcome.
Tickets for the American Legion banquet honoring the basketball team remain available tonight. Organizers urge supporters to attend at the legion hall to recognize the team's achievements and support community activities.
American Legion hosts tonight a banquet to honor et High School athletes and yell leaders at the tenian church. Phil Eskew principal of Wabash High School will speak as an honored dinner speaker. The meal will be served by the ladies of the mh church with prayers from parents and Legionnaires.
Carroll County Federated Clubs will convene for their twenty eighth annual convention Thursday April 19 at Camden Lutheran Church. Registration opens at 9:00. Mrs B D Mitchell president of Ninth District Indiana Federated Clubs will give the principal address Our Challenge. Morning program includes Mrs Frank Smith Mrs Charles Harter Rev Richard Recher and others. Prof Roger Magoss of Purdue will deliver the main afternoon address on Diplomatic History of the Far East. Officers for 1950 51 are president Mrs John S Oakes first vice president Mrs Ollie Limp second vice president Mrs Fred Case secretary treasurer Mrs John Siegrist directors include Mrs Charles Raber Mrs Gearold Clawson and Mrs Cornwell St Amand.
Julie Smith captured first in practical declamation at the Indiana High School Forensic Association contest held last Saturday at Jeff School. Delphi winners included Sharon Hanna fourth in poetry, Linda Rule fifth in dramatic declamation. The Delphi Debating team was named alternate to the state finals at Newcastle on April 28.
Tri Kappa prepares a benefit auction at Delphi Armory on April 28 featuring donated furniture toys dishes tools and more. Ray Booth auctioneer and Robert Million clerk offer their services free with Mary Davies Veronica Clauser and Willa Bowen arranging pickups and donations. Proceeds go to Red Cross Cancer Society Infantile Paralysis Fund Tuberculosis and Health Association Heart Fund and local needy families in Carroll County.
Police reported two traffic accidents Saturday at Market and Franklin in Delphi. Clarence Jackson 19 of Radnor and Donald Welker 83 of Delphi drove the first car. damages about 75 dollars. The second involved Jap Downam 68 of Delphi and Orval Talbert. total damages 200 dollars. no injuries.
Charles Knott age 30 of Delphi was arrested Saturday night by city police on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern and fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling the amount.
Candalario Montzia an American Indian will be speaker at the Young People's Service at 6 45 PM and the Sunday evening service at 7 30 PM at Pilgrim Holiness Church.
A notable woman from Chicago will discuss teen topics at a Flora Youth Rally on Sunday April 15 at the Flora Community Building. The two session program runs 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for youth and 7:00 PM for parents and youth, with panels featuring local students and adults and a question session with Dr. Duvall.
Remember these dates to join a free blood typing drive. Flora Library basement hosts April 12 and 13 from 9 30 a m to 4 00 p m with noon hour, while the Delphi Red Cross room at Court House holds April 19 and 20 in the same hours.
Delphi establishes St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church on April 8 with by-laws adopted. Dr Fred M Hanes presided as Indiana Synod president. A six member church council was elected with Letha Connelly as secretary and Earl Heckathorn named as official delegate to the Indiana Synod Convention at Batesville May 7 8 9. Charles Mullin and Don Stough to lead services April 22 at 10 30 a m in Delphi Episcopal Church.
Ralph Reagan was elected president of the Delphi high school and elementary PTA on April 4. Officers chosen include first vice president Mrs. Robert Pearson and second vice president George McCain secretary Mrs. Harold Kaser and treasurer Mrs. Reed Weaver. A panel discussion by Wayne Eikenberry and school board members covered Delphi School Board policies and regulations. Light refreshments followed.
Raymond Todd president announces Delphi Chamber of Commerce committees with members by department. Shop committee includes Delphi Aubrey Potter chair and others. Old Settlers led by Max Daugherty and Roy Clauser with co directors. band concert chaired by Paul Johnson. Christmas lighting coordinated by Haughey Mount and Charles Campbell. industrial led by Robert Landis. business hours directed by Clarence Darragh. membership led by Ralph Melin. agricultural chaired by Earl Heckathorn. Fourth of July chaired by Frank Fitch. real estate led by Earl Heckathorn. school name contest led by Richarddir Myron se Howard.
Col Perry Whipker formerly guided a Delphins-on-the-farm class and now spends a week with his family before reporting to Quantico Virginia next Monday to begin six months of Officer Candidate School. He will be commissioned as a second lieutenant afterward.
Mr and Mrs Fred Craven Smith and Miss Charlotte Gorton RN of Los Angeles came back to Delphi Thursday after months in Monrovia California. Mrs Smith and Miss Gorton were roommates at the Battle [illegible] Nursing.
Nellie May Harmon aged 67 died suddenly from a heart attack at her Burlington home Saturday. A native of Carroll county born near Cutler October 3, 1884 she was daughter of Lewis A and Sarah Miller Tinkle. Survived by husband William Oscar Harmon daughter Edith Vivian Davis sister Mrs Carl Bowlby. Funeral services were held in Burlington with burial there.
Mr and Mrs Albert Verrill have purchased the George Treida farm near Pittsburg. They do not plan to move to the property until later in the year.
Delphi Cub Scouts announce a paper drive to be held next Wednesday. Please place paper on the front doorstep for collection and support the local scouting group.
Purdue University junior Bill Cowdin was pledged Thursday to the Chandelle Squadron, marking his formal entry into the aviation unit.
Delphi officials discuss wages and a water tower inspection. The council granted a $5 weekly raise to Ralph Gerbens, referred a 10 percent citywide raise to the finance committee, ordered bids for a new dump truck, and hired a graduate engineer to inspect the water tower before painting. Jim Clem temporarily acted as mayor to adjourn the meeting.
Wayne E. Swihart, pastor of the Burlington Brethren church, resigns after eight years of service to the church and will leave as Camden Public School principal at May’s end. He taught at Burlington 1943 45, led Carrollton school 1945 47, moved to Camden in 1947, and earned a Master of Arts from Ohio State in 1945. He pursued a Doctor of Education at Indiana University in 1947 and helped organize the Carroll County Council of Churches and the Carroll County Teachers Association, serving as president of each.
John Swartz age 88 died at a Logansport hospital at 3 10 a m Tuesday born March 24 1863 son of John and Esther Swartz He lived mostly in Carroll county near Pyrmont Survived by one daughter and three grandchildren The body moved from Jackson funeral home to his daughter's home after 3 p m Friends may call Funeral services at Pyrmont EUB church at 2 p m Thursday Burial Zion cemetery Tippecanoe county Funeral home in charge
The County-Wide Cub Scout Kite Flying contest scheduled for Flora park last Sunday is postponed to Sunday April 15 at 2 00 pm. Prizes will be awarded and Jack Douglass of Flora will demonstrate a model plane if possible.
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