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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1962

Page

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Real estate Board of Review Hearings Grow as Complaints Surge

A steady stream of visitors fills the County Commissioner chambers as John Segrist and Vic Porter hear complaints about the latest real estate valuation raises. Over 590 complaints filed and about 16 cases daily imply roughly three months to finish hearings, with Jefferson township not yet receiving notices.

Court House John Segrist Vic Porter County Board of Review Board of Review Jefferson Township

Plans Readied for Delaney Property Office Building

Don Willy of Farm Bureau Co-Op Insurance reports plans for a new office on the Delaney site at Monroe and Washington streets are completed and headed to Indianapolis for approval before bids are sought from contractors.

Delaney Monroe and Washington Street Don Willy Farm Bureau Co-Op Insurance Company Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Carl Million Return From Florida Wintering

Mr and Mrs Carl Million who spent the winter in Florida are enroute home. The brief item notes their travel back and residence in the local area.

Carl Million Florida

Engagements announced for Barbara Eberhart and Peggy Howell and Joan Rogers

Three engagements are announced. Barbara Lynn Eberhart to Dale Edward Myers with a July 28 wedding in Indiana. Peggy Marie Howell to C. L. Gaynon with a June wedding planned. Joan Rogers to Dr. Richard F. Hatton with a June 2, 1962 ceremony in Houston.

Carroll County Court House Observes Good Friday Holiday

The Carroll County Court House in Delphi will observe Good Friday as a legal holiday and all offices will be closed by order of the County Commissioners.

Carroll County Court House Delphi

Easter Sunrise Services at Delphi and Area Churches

Sunrise services are set for 6 30 a m at Delphi Presbyterian Delphi Christian Radnor Methodist Yeoman Methodist and a joint Camden Rockfield service at Camden school gym with combined choirs Music will include the eastern cantata Behold Your King sung by the Delphi Christian Church adult choir directed by Carol Laughlin with Sarah Foubister on accompaniment Wayne Pearson as narrator Public invited

Delphi Presbyterian Delphi Christan Church Radnor Methodist Yeoman Methodist Camden Rockfield Camden School Delphi Carol Laughlin Sarah Foubister Wayne Pearson

Devon Smith Is Given Promotion to San Diego Post

Devon Smith, brother of Herb Smith of Delphi and son of the late Mrs Fannie Smith, is promoted to manager of industrial relations with National Steel and Ship Building Company in San Diego California. He has long been tied to Kaiser Fleetwing Company in Bristol Pa as superintendent of industrial relations. Edgar F Kaiser announced the promotion.

Devon Smith Herb Smith Delphi Fannie Smith National Steel and Shipbuilding Company San Diego California Smith Delphi High School Western Michigan Kaiser Fleetwing Company Bristol National Kaiser Edgar F. Kaiser

Therese to be Presented by Delphi High School

Delphi High School will stage Therese a two act murder drama on April 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale from cast and crew or at the door and a single ticket will cover both nights. The 19th century France set play centers on the murder of Therese husband and the moral downshift of two ordinary people.

Theresa Delphi High School Therese Morris Buck France Purdue University Margaret Farner Laurant Ed Cook Mom Raquin Lynda McCain Mom Louise Georgianna Bradshaw Miss Suzanne Sharon Hensley Grivet Joe Fowler Chaud Tom Goff Camille Bill Sieber Nancy Jackson

Two resignations at Indiana Soldiers Home in Lafayette

Captain and Mrs. Robert David Son have submitted resignations to the Commandant of the Indiana Soldiers Home in Lafayette effective September 1. They plan to move to Delphi and have served ten years as administrative assistant and assistant recreational director. Mrs. Davidson is named editor of the Hoosier Girls State paper to be published at Bloomington this summer.

Robert Davidson Indiana Soldiers Home Lafayette Delphi

Delphi Jaycees to meet and launch seatbelt safety drive

Delphi Jaycees will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Library inviting all eligible young men. They will start a local safety campaign with seatbelt sales led by Ted Williams Wayne Pearson Jerry Wagner Dave Hanna and Abel Alvarez.

Delphi Jaycees Jaycees Ted Williams Wayne Pearson Jerry Wagner Dave Hanna Abel Alverez

Delphi Armory Sought as City Building YMCA Plan

A local group considers converting the Delphi armory into a YMCA. A steering committee estimates 85 000 dollars needed for pool heating and facilities with annual upkeep around 25 000 dollars. A community survey and April 23 meeting at the city building will decide if the project proceeds.

YMCA Keith Pegg State “Y Pegg T. Neal Petry Charles Bradshaw E. E. Johnson, Jr Camden Delphi

Delphi farmer John McCouch dies after fishing incident

John McCouch a retired farmer living in Delphi died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday afternoon. He had been fishing along Robinsons Run north of the Wabash overpass on highway 25 east of town and as he pulled his car from a stump it lodged and the attack occurred during the tow. A passerby Mrs Paul Haner witnessed and notified authorities. He is survived by a son Dennis E at home and two daughters Mrs Alvin Buck of Lafayette and Lucille McCouch of Logansport. Sheriff Roth City Police and Coroner Richard Eikenberry investigated. Rites are pending at the Jackson funeral home.

John McCouch Delphi McCouch Robinson’s Run Wabash Highway 25 Paul Haner Spear Street Logansport Dennis E Alvin Buck Lafayette Lucille McCouch Roth Richard Eikenberry Jackson Funeral Home

Bells Across The Nation To Ring For Unity

Commander Oscar Kirkpatrick of Delphia American Legion Post 75 urges April 19 nationwide bell ringing at 1 p.m. for four minutes to show American unity. National and local organizations support Bells Across The Nation with Adm. Arleigh Burk heading the committee and Major Charles A. Wood coordinating local participation. Flags are asked to be flown to honor Lexington and Concord and Paul Revere’s ride.

Oscar Kirkpatrick Delphi American Legion Kirkpatrick Legion America Charles L. Bacon The Adm Arleigh A. Burk US Ret Charles A. Wood Lexington Concord Paul Revere

Local Grocery Ads Featured This Week

Area shoppers can peruse grocery ads in The Citizen including A P Brosman Delphi Produce Hall s IGA Kelly s Cardinal and more.

the Citizen A&p Brosman Delphi Produce Hall IGA Kelly Cardinal

Friday Services Schedule Across Delphi Camden Yeoman

Good Friday services are planned in community churches. Delphi hosts a 1 30 p m service at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev Toby Rendleman delivering the message. Camden holds a 1 30 p m combined service at the Methodist church with area ministers. Yeoman hosts a 7 30 p m event with Rev Rendleman as guest speaker.

Delphi Pilgrim Holiness Church Toby Rendleman Camden Camden Methodist Church Camden Area Yeoman

Lt Governor to Speak at Legion Dinner in Delphi

Lt Governor Richard O. Ristine will address the Harry Bohannon Post No 75 American Legion dinner for business and professional men in Delphi. The April 30 event at 7 p.m. is invitational and non political. Wayne Talbert chairs and Art McDowell leads the program.

Richard O. Ristine Harry Bohannon Ted Wayne Talbert Art McDowell

Local pastor to become soldiers' home chaplain

Rev. Robert Wilburn pastor of Delphi Methodist Church has been offered and officially released to serve as Chaplain of the State Soldiers Home in Lafayette. Bishop Raines and Indiana Methodist Conference endorse the move. Wilburn will preach his last Delphi sermon June 6 before taking the Lafayette post.

Delphi Methodist Church Robert Wilburn State Soldiers Home Lafayette Raines Indiana Methodist Conference Wilburn Indiana National Guard Col Harold Schindler Methodist Church Bob Delphi Wilburns

Brief Delphi council session reports street work and water plans

An abbreviated city council meeting yielded little action. Mayor Wood said Smith Construction would review streets for repairs and summer black-top work. Discussions with nearby town boards and county officials covered a dog pound and county dump, plus water expansion plans at the old Ice Plant site.

Counci Board of Works Wood Smith Construction Company South Delphi Camden, and Flora Myers T. Neal Perry State Health Department

Two Easter Services Planned at Delphi Methodist Church

Delphi Methodist Church schedules two Easter Sunday worship services at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m to accommodate attendance. Nursery care will be provided at both services.

Delphi Methodist Church

Pony League Meeting for Boys Aged 13 to 16

A Pony League meeting for boys ages 13 through 16 will be held Friday April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the city building. Officers will be elected and boys may sign up. Both parents should attend.

Mr and Mrs E E Johnson Sr Return From California

Mr and Mrs E E Johnson Sr plan to return this week to their Camden home after visiting relatives in California.

E. E. Johnson ,Sr Camden California

Delphi Little League Eyes Lights at Park

Delphi Little League, serving more than 180 boys, plans six major and six minor teams and votes to erect lights at Little League Park. Donations already pledged. upcoming meeting set for 8 p.m. at the City Building. Officers named include Rudolph Minneman president Wayne Long vice president Tom Ives secretary Jim Keller treasurer Bill Soper player agent.

Delphi Little Legue Little League Delphi Rudolph Minneman Wayne Long Tom Ives Jim Keller Bill Soper

UF Directors Hold Meeting on Local Fund Drive

The Carroll County United Fund Board met with 13 to 14 directors and representatives from Red Cross Mental Health Association Cancer Society Girl and Boy Scout groups. Watros and Fritz of the Pulaski County UF Board discussed local operations while a Heart Fund representative noted it cannot cooperate with UF drives. The group aims to organize by October with 1963 funds targeted.

Carroll County United Fund Board REMC Red Cross Mental Health Association Cancer Society Girl Scout Boy Scout United Fund George Watros Marshall Fritz Pulaski County State Heart Fund Association Heart Fund Watros Fritz

Hearing Tests Offered In Delphi By Mobile Capitol Unit

The Capitol Hearing Aid Centers of Indiana will offer free hearing tests to the public on Tuesday April 24. The mobile unit will be at the corner of Washington and Franklin streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More details appear on page 10.

Capitol Hearing Aid Centers Indiana Delphi Washington and Franklin Streets

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