Panther Mystery Baffles Delphi Youths Near Ab Bowen Farm
Five boys report seeing a panther near the Ab Bowen farm south of town and bring two footprints to the office for identification. Some say the prints resemble a raccoon or lynx, while others claim a tall coal black animal leaped a fence. The town invites readers to weigh in on the prints. Eve Davidson as Harve Booth led a successful auction at the Eastern Star sale, tallying $46.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lowery
Russell Heiland
Joe Clawson
Wayne Pearson
Billy Pearson
Ab Bowen
Russ Harter
Harter
Flora
Eve Davidson
Harve Booth
Harve Hoshaw
Ray Booth
White Elephant
Eastern Star
Eve
Woman learns of aging label after lecture in Indianapolis
After a university talk in Indianapolis she is startled to read that a woman two years older than fifty and her husband are labeled an elderly couple. The report contrasts the speaker’s remark on life expectancy with a later newspaper description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Esther Gregg
Disabled War Veteran Receives Community Aid After Prayers
A wounded veteran denied admission at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville due to full capacity rode a freight to Delphi. There he collapsed and prayed in a local church, prompting visible community help and support in his time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration Hospital
Danville
Ilinois
Delphi
Veterans advocate discovers youth in coal yard and hospital entry planned
The next morning Bob Davidson, a longtime veterans rights champion, found the youth at his coal yard. A doctor was summoned and an investigation started. Arrangements via the Legion and Veterans Service Office arranged entry to Cold Springs Road Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. We hope he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davidson
Legion
Veterans Service Office
Cold Springs Road Veterans Hospital
Indianapolis
Library Week Observance With Window Exhibits
The library will partner with state agencies for National Library Week April 23 to 29. Special exhibits will be displayed in the windows of Bradshaw Insurance Agency and Indiana Michigan Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw Insurance Agency
Indiana-Michigan Power Company
Wray Purchase Seals Delphi Residence Deal
Mr and Mrs Harold D Wray of 321 North Indiana Street Delphi have purchased the William Widner residence in South Delphi. The closing was handled by Jim Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Wray
Indiana Street
Delphi
William Widner
South Delphi
Jim Roth
Reed Couple Return From Florida Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reed have returned home after a visit to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Reed
Florida
Arbor Day Observed Here With Tree Planting Ceremony
Arbor Day was celebrated last Friday with two trees planted in the courthouse yard. The Citizen captured Boy Scouts John Laprad Wayne Hathaway Homer Myers as master of ceremonies and other scouts leading planting. County Commissioners Charles Guard and Tom McCurdy appear in the background with Chief of Police Frank Lamb Jr. in the lower left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Yard
John Laprad
Wayne Hathaway
Homer Myers
Barry Sanderson
Neil Eikenberry
Garry Weaver
Ted Williams
John Hanna
Jim Goff
Ed Wagoner
Charles Guard
Tom McCurdy
Frank Lamb, Jr
Mindwell Leads Carroll County Home Economics Chorus Show
Minister reframes education as ongoing like a brook while Mindwell C Wilson details an Em Cee role at two Carroll County Home Economics Clubs chorus shows under Mrs J P Shanks Flora. Not all clubs joined yet the chorus drew eager singers and quick reward. Mindwell appears on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Home Economics Clubs
Carroll County
J. P. Shanks
Flora
Mindwell
Rites Set for Daniel Royer Local Man
Daniel Royer 75 farmer of east of Delphi died at noon Tuesday after a long illness. Born June 1 1874 in Starke County Ohio to Levi and Julie Royer he is survived by his wife Dora and children Albert James Owen Ruth Annie Ruth Luke and Mark plus siblings and in laws. The body returned from Patrick Mortuary to the residence. Funeral processions depart Saturday for Musselman Cemetery with rites at the Old Brethren German Baptist Church near Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Royer
Delphi
Starke County
Ohio
Levi
Julie
Ebie) Royer
Dora
Albert
James
Route 3
Owen
Goshen
Henry
Ruth Riddle
Annie Reed
Luke Krase
Mark
California
Elkhart
Lizzie Smith
Ella Smith
Annie Willis
W. W. Aitken
Patrick Mortuary
Musselman Cemetery
Old Brethren German Baptist
Rural Youth Meeting Set at Delphi School Building
Carroll County Rural Youth plans its monthly meeting Monday night at Delphi High School at 8 00 p m est The event honors Carroll County High School Seniors Max McReynolds from Purdue University will assist with entertainment and mixers Eldon Robeson will speak on Our Rural Youth Club Devotions by Mrs Doris Hanawalt and J Carolyn Shulthers leads special numbers Open to all Carroll County High School Seniors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Rural Youth
Delphi High School
Carroll County High School
Max McReynolds
Purdue University
Eldon Robeson
Doris Hanawalt
J Carolyn Shulthers
District cattle judging contest chambers 14 counties
More than 120 students from 14 counties gathered at the Luther Cohee farm in Washington township for a district cattle judging contest. Howard County Agent Johnson oversaw the event. Eighteen head of registered Holstein cattle were judged by the young contestants. Results will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Cohee
Washington Township
Howard County
Johnson
Cohee Farm
Wiley Cassell Resigns From Metzger Lumber to Start Contracting
Wiley Cassell, employed by the Metzger Lumber Company as mill man for six years, has resigned and will enter the contracting business on his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Cassell
Metzger Lumber Company
Training School for 4 H Officers Set for April 26
The 41H officers training School for Delphi area clubs is scheduled for Wednesday April 26 at Delphi High School. All clubs with full officer attendance will win mahogany presidential gavels donated by Union Bank and Trust Company. Jack Ralston of the State 4 H Club Office will attend to meet adult leaders. refreshments are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Union Bank and Trust Company of
Delphi
Jack Ralston
Union Bank and Trust Company
Hiccoughing woman dies after Colorado visit
Mrs Wayne Sutton formerly Gladys Goslee died Tuesday in Bluffton Indiana from a cerebral hemorrhage. Her husband and daughter Judy were with her after returning to Indiana from Majonica Huntington County to plan a move to Colorado. Funeral services will be held in Huntington with Yeoman neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiccougher
Wayne Sutton
Gladys Goslee
Colorado
Bluffton
Indiana
Majonica
Huntington County
Judy
Huntington
Sutton
Yeoman
Easter and Callendar Family Return from Florida Winter
Mrs. Catherine Easter and her brother Fred Callendar returned Monday from Hollywood Florida where they spent the winter months. Mr Callendar plans an indefinite stay with his sisters Mrs Easter and Mrs Reeder while Mrs Reeder remains in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Easter
Fred Callendar
Hollywood
Florida
Mr. Callendar
Mrs. Easter
Harriet Reeder
Grimm Couple Spent Weekend in Chicago
Mr and Mrs E O Grimm spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago with no further details provided about the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. O. Grimm
Chicago
Delphi Deer Creek and St. Joseph schools adopt new time schedule
Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry and Father Francis Keinsly announce a unified start time for Delphi Dear Creek and St. Joseph Parochial schools. The plan lists central and daylight times with Grade 1-6 and High School 7-12 daily starts and noon hours. Buses run after dismissal, with specific departure times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Eikenberry
Delphi-Deer Creek
Francis Keinsly
St. Joseph
Otee
Brookston Man Heads State Essay Contest Judging Panel
Howard T. Brockway of Brookston was named chairman of judges for the Indiana American Legion Auxiliary essay contest. He can name two associate judges, Wellman France and Homer Allen, Purdue instructors. District judging is done with four district winners per district, totaling forty four essays to be judged in the final. Winners, a girl and boy from senior and junior high schools, will receive cash prizes. The essay topic is The Rights We Defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard T. Brockway
Brookston
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Indiana
Brockway
Eve Davidson
Department Americanism
Delphi
Wellman France
Homer Allen
Purdue University
Indiana
Relative Dies of Elmer Rinehart at 83 in South Bend
Mrs. Eliza J. Wolfe reports the death of her cousin Elmer Rinehart 83. He died Tuesday in South Bend. The body will be taken to Attica for rites Friday. Surviving daughter Mrs. Cora Fields of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza. J. Wolfe
Elmer Rinehart
South Bend
Attica
Cora Fields
Philadelphia
Home Demonstration Week Plans Broadcast
Mrs. Robert Ratcliffe of Delphi Mrs. Kenneth Newell of Delphi R. 4 and Mrs. Coraell St. Amand home demonstration agent will broadcast over WBAA at 1 00 p m April 25 concerning activities planned for celebrating Home Demonstration Week in Carroll County April 30 to May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ratcliffe
Delphi
Kenneth Newell
Delphi R
Coraell St. Amand
WBAA
Carroll County
Delphi boy treated for pneumonia at St Elizabeth Hospital
Michael Reifert the small son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Reifert of Delphi was taken to St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette Wednesday night suffering with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reifert
Marcus Reifert
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Eight Million Increase Noted in Carroll County Sales
Census figures show 1948 retail sales in Carroll County at 11.015 million, up from 3.5 million in 1939. Wholesale sales reached 9.1 million in 1948, with service trades at 357 thousand. employment rose from 459 to 639 for the period, with 129 retail establishments and 20 plus wholesale firms detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Bureau of the Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
Burlington Man Elected Head of Legion Council
Harold Morrison, a World War II veteran from Burlington, was elected commander of the Carroll County American Legion Council at Flora Post. He will serve until September when officers for the new year are elected. Junior vice commanders include Russell Parker Burlington Doug McKinley Flora Wm H Holmes Delphi and Kenneth Calloway Camden. Other officers elected were Ralph Rohrabaugh Jr Camden adjutant John Merrell Delphi finance officer and Elwood Lear Flora chaplain. The council has three members from each post and will meet as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Morrison
Burlington
Carroll County American Legion Council
Flora Legion
Morrison
Legion
Russell Parker
Doug McKinley
Flora
Wm. H. Holmes
Delphi
Kenneth Calloway
Camden
Ralph Rohrabaugh, Jr
John Merrell
Elwood
Pre-School Clinic Schedule In Carroll County
The Carroll County Medical Society and county health nurse Mrs Esther Gregg with county dentists hold pre school clinics this week and next. On Monday Burrows and Yeoman area children will be examined at Yeoman and Monday may be the opening date. The Burrows children are listed for examination on Wednesday Burling ton Thursday and May 1 Camden and May 2 Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Medical Society
Esther Gregg
Carson and Yeoman
Yeoman
Burrows
Burlington
Camden
Flora
Notice to Parents on First Grade Enrollment Delphi Schools
Parents in Delphi or Deer Creek township must submit child name age date of birth and parent name to Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry. Information can be mailed on a penny postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Deer Creek Township
Wayne Eikenberry
Eikenberry
Delphi Band Parents Meet Urgently Monday Evening
The Delphi Band Parents group will gather Monday night April 24 at 7 30 in the school band room for an important meeting urging all eligible parents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Band
Home Demonstration Agent Plans September 1 Resignation
Mrs. Cora Zell St. Amand county home demonstration agent has announced plans to resign. She has served part time for almost four years and will complete duties through the summer 4 H club program before stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Zell St. Amand
County Home Economics Council
St. Amand
County Schools Digest Names 69 Seniors and Plans
County School Superintendent J C Yunker releases the senior lists from Camden Carrollton Flora Deer Creek Burlington Carrollton and Cutler with ceremonies set from April to May including Niagara Falls trips and speakers from Ball State and local churches. Notable graduates include Joseph Brubaker Ruth Davis and Bill Watson with 11 from Cutler and 14 from Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Yunker
Camden
Carrollton
Camden High School
Wayne Swihart
Niagara Falls
Robert Lee Crume
Bill D. Brown
Edward D. Quinn
Joseph L. Brubaker
Helen I. Cripe
Ruth I. Davis
Delores M. Duncan
Lowell B. Edging
Robert L. Edging
Evetta George
Marjorie Garrison
Mary J. Kerkhove
Peggy A. McClure
H. Gordon Jones
S. Joan Newby
Joe D. Shafer
Wayne Taylor
Bill D. Watson
Edward E. Willy
Bill J. Zook
Joseph Brupaker
Bill Watson
Joan Newby
Bob Crume
Ruth Davis
Flora
Joseph C. Wagoner
Ball State Teachers College
Bill Adams
Jerry Albaugh
Eleanor Beam
Conrad Burton
Dick Carter
Joan Draper
Jack Fulton
Dean Isaacs
Tom Jenkins
Paul Shields
Shirley Shoff
Jim Sharp
Mitchell Sanderson
Lavern Wiles
Deer Creek
Rev. Morris
First Christian Church
Tipton
John Butiice
Bobby Caldwell
Rita Deitz
Wayne Dillon
John Larimore
Phillip Run
Lottie Seward
Mary L. Snell
Wagoner
Cutler
Gerald Geiger
U. Church
Galveston
the Caeer
Betty Jo Constant
Mark D. Cook
Robert V. Draper
Robert J. Gangner
Thomas J. Hathaway
Norma Frances Lindley
Lois Jean Lucas
Mary Frances Mathews
Marjorie Ann Peterson
Margaret Ellen Plank
Beverly Bon Sherdon
Assistant Manager of Co op Resigns to Take Camden Job
Morris Skiles longtime assistant manager of the Farm Bureau Co op store in Delphi resigns and accepts a position at Myers Hardware Store in Camden. He and his wife will live in South Delphi. Robert Overly moves from Yeoman to Delphi Co op to replace Skiles, with his family remaining in Monticello for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Op
Camden
Morris Skiles
Farm Bureau Co-op
Delphi
Myers Hardware
Skiles
South Delphi
Robert Overly
Farm Bureau Lumber Department
Yeoman
Edwards Seeks Divorce in Carroll Circuit Court
Mrs. Phyllis Edwards files for divorce from Chalmer Edwards in Carroll circuit court with attorneys David R. Baum and Frank Pryor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Edwards
Carroll Circuit
Chalmer Edwards
Frankfort
David R. Baum
Frank Pryor
New Home Start for Klepinger Family on East Monroe Street
Work began this morning on a new residence for Mr and Mrs John Klepinger and their family. The house will be erected on the Klepinger lots on East Monroe Street in Elmwood addition. Duane Lamb is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klepinger
Klepinger
Monroe Street
Elmwood Addition
Duane Lamb
Brosius Estate Appoints Bessie M Kitchell Administratrix
Bessie M Kitchell named administratrix of Daniel Brosius estate valued at 2500 dollars in personal property and 5000 dollars in real estate. Julien and Kerlin represent the administratrix.
County wide musical set for Delphi Armory Friday night
More than 350 county music students take part in a county wide concert at Delphi Armory 8 p.m. A 225 voice chorus and a 135 member band, directed by Valparaiso University’s Prof. Richard Schoenbohm, headline the event with guest conducting and expert insights on tone balance and cohesion. The program aims to unify county music departments and strengthen community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Armory
Richard Schoenbohm
Valparaiso University
Schoenbohm
Valparaiso
R. Schoenboe
Boston
Providence
Philadelphia
Chicago
Indianapolis
Sree Ean Leeti
Nile Hovey
Leonard
Delphi
Carroll County
John Curry
Clarence Marocco
Paul Welker
Supt. Yunker
Delphi Track Team Wins Three Meets This Week
Delphi's track season heats up with three victories in the past week. The team aims for RMD and Marion Relays crowns, with events at Monticello Friday and at the Marion Relays Saturday. Notable performances include Roach broad jump of 19 feet 5 1/4 inches and Baldwin high jump of 5 feet 10 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
RMD
Marion
Cass
Burlington
Young America
Flora
Camden
Sheridan
Roach
Peru
Baldwin
Stuber
Johnson
Slimmer
Tharp
Nix
Wilcox
Mooney
Carpenter
Wingard
Lovers
Crewe
McKinsey
Ferrier
Rail
Grebbling
Foy
Ratcliff
Good
Jarret
Clem
Wallace
Crane
Youngs America
Cameron
Jim McGreevey Heads Hi Y Plan Father Son Event
James McGreevey elected president of the Delph Hi Y club for 1950 51. The junior and varsity football guard has been captain elect for next year and belongs to FFA. Officers named include Charles Wilcox Bill Crook Robert Johnson and Herbert Parks. A father and son supper next Wednesday will introduce new members and install officers. Darrell Zinn retires from presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGreevey
John McGreevey
Delphi Hi
Darrell Zinn
Swisher and Russie Marry in Martinsville Easter Ceremony
Opal M. Swisher and Horace Russie, both of Martinsville, exchange vows on Easter Sunday. The couple, on a wedding trip to Florida, are joined by Mrs Russie’s father George McDowell of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal M. Swisher
Martinsville
Horace Russie
Florida
Russie
George McDowell
Delphi
Nelson Sues for Divorce in Carroll Court
Mrs. Maude E. Nelson files for divorce from Archie Nelson in Carroll circuit court accusing cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks restoration of her former name Maude Elliott. Attorney Joseph T. Ives represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude E. Nelson
Carroll Circuit
Archie Nelson
Maude Elliott
Joseph T. Ives
Scout Kite Contest At Delphi Country Club
Boy Scouts will join a kite flying contest at Delphi Country Club on Sunday at 1 PM. Three prizes will be given for largest kite smallest kite and highest flying kite. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Delphi Country Club
Rock Creek Farmer Bowman Hospitalized in Lafayette
Warner Bowman, a well known farmer of Rock Creek township, is a patient at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette receiving treatment ahead of a major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bowman
Rock Creek Township
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Clawson Home Hosts Guests From Philadelphia and Indianapolis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clawson of Philadelphia hosted guests at their home in Philadelphia with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clawson. On Tuesday night Mrs. Margaret A Afflis of Indianapolis joined as a guest at the Clawson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clawson
Philadelphia
Earl Clawson
Margaret A. Afflis
Indianapolis
Clawson
JR HIGH HONOR ROLL LIST RELEASED
George McCain junior high principal announces six weeks honor roll ending last Friday. Eighth grade members include Virginia Fischer Carolyn Isaacs Carolyn Johnson Mary Helen Mears Martha Obear Mar th a Reagan Carol Heaton Wayne Knitter and Patricia Reifert. Seventh grade honorees are Bill Perry and Virginia Ganderemn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCain
Virginia Fischer
Carolyn Isaacs
Carolyn Johnson
Mary Helen Mears
Martha Obear
Marjorie Reagan
Carol Heaton
Wayne Knitter
Patricia Reifert
Bill Perry
Virginia Ganderemn
Birthday Honors At East Monroe Home For 76th
A family gathering at East Monroe Street Sunday honored the 76th birthday of the guest of honor. Attending were Mr and Mrs Glen Ellis and Mr and Mrs David Ellis of Goshen, Mr and Mrs Russell Baker and daughter and Mrs Margaret Nemyer of Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Monroe Street
Glen Ellis
David Ellis
Goshen
Russell Baker
Margaret Nemyer
Wabash
Bank hours change at Union Bank Delphi Indiana
Beginning April 24 1959 and until further notice is given Union Bank and Trust Company Delphi Indiana will observe banking hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. all to 11:00 a.m. CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank and Trust Company
Delphi
Indiana
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Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Purchase House
Guard
Delphi Women’s Club
Blanche Balser
Ollie Limp
Robert Wood
Hubert Clifford
Delphi School Bldg
CSIT
D.S.T
Legion Council
AMD
Jim McGreevey
Swisher
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