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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
1
The Carroll County Commissioners move to seek $18 000 more for a $105 000 Pyrmont bridge project after allocating $87 000 previously. Final construction details remain undisclosed.
The county requests 18000 for a bridge, about 12000 in per diem and repairs to the county home and jail, plus 3000 to reallocate revenue for officers per diem. The largest ask is over 65000 in additional Gas Tax appropriations for gravel road equipment and related needs.
Residents rumor a buying spree of clocks and watches to manage time this year. They argue at least two clocks and two watches are needed to stay on schedule amid the evolving time plan.
AIndiana committee settles on observing the last time schedule with a Sunday midnight switch. Logansport Lafayette Frankfort Monticello Kokomo will adopt Daylight Saving Time, reducing confusion for workers merchants and tourists across Lafayette Logansport Monticello and nearby cities.
The Local chapter of Radio Hams started with a donation to the American Heart Fund in memory of Lynn Brookbank who died last week of a heart attack. The group chose flowers replaced by charity to honor Lynn and support future heart ailment research.
Russell Holmes, resting at home for days with an injured leg, went fishing near the Deer Creek dam and quickly caught his limit of six black bass, marking a proud moment along Main Street this week.
After hours of calls the Oracle-Perigo banquet program is set in Indianapolis. Purdue Concert choir cannot attend. Hoosier Harmonizers secured via the Logansport Barber Shop Quartet association for vocal numbers. Prof Walkey and George Kinsler of Lafayette will perform clown numbers.
Seven Carroll County students advance to the finals at Indiana University on Saturday. Participants include Gordon Jones Camden Na dine Austin Burlington Robert Simmons Carrollton Medford Harmon Cutler Marjorie Schnepf Margaret McLaughlin Flora Max Douglas Flora in geometry algebra Latin and comprehensive math events.
Delphi Rotary Club elected Howard McCarty R E Thomson and Arthur Ritchey as directors at a meeting held Tuesday at Delphi Country Club. Loganport speaker Robert Justice attended as guest. The new board will take office July 1 with Earl Heckathorn president Richard Rainbolt vice president Howard McCarty secretary and Melvin Jackson sergeant at arms.
Martha A. Pearson granted a divorce from Raymond G. Pearson in Carroll circuit court. She receives custody of their minor daughter and the defendant is ordered to pay $8.00 weekly child support.
Mrs. Aaron Randle and other Modern Homemakers show two chairs in Delphi as part of Home Demonstration Week May 2 6. One chair cost 175 plus 12 in supplies with a found item inside. another chair redid in chartreuse fringe and green fabric.
Mrs Stella Gertrud McDowell Kerlin 83 widow of John Kerlin longtime Rockfield pioneer and county figure died after brief illness at St Joseph hospital Logansport Born July 2 1865 in Rock Creek township she survived by daughter Mrs Roy Snoeberger son Frank Kerlin eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Funeral held at Baker funeral home Camden burial in IOOF Rockfield cemetery The Kerlin home explosion of February 15 1912 spared her life and remains a noted local history point.
In a recent business move Robert Hall Beco becomes sole owner and manager of Hall's IGA Super Market on Franklin Street Delphi. He acquires his late father George H. Hall's interest in the business for continued operation by the family firm.
R. H. Shaffer of Bloomington elected secretary of the American College Personnel Association during the Guidance and Personnel Association meeting in Chicago. He is a Delphi native and brother of J. Richard Shaffer, local high school principal.
Memorial service for Dora Wagoner, who died March 24, will be held by Pitts Brethren Church members at 7 30 p m on the March 24 date. Mrs Glen of Peru is survived by the service attendees.
Mrs Elmer Watkins is home again after a period at Home hospital Lafayette where she underwent observation and treatment.
Burnettsville gym hosts the annual spring concert Friday April 22 at 7 30 p m honoring senior class musicians with an award for the most active musician. The Tonette group will receive diplomas toward the Beginners Band while the school chorus and bands perform. Public invited.
The Tri-C Club presents a memorial book to the Delphi Library honoring John A. Shaeffer. The volume is Our Plundered Planet by Fairfield Osborne, added as a tribute to his memory.
Mrs. Harry Arnold has been returned to her home from St. Elizabeth hospital. Mrs. Carl McDonald, who underwent major surgery last week at St. Elizabeth hospital, is now improving.
Mrs Mary J Walker Perry 83 prominent Delphi family member and daughter of Carroll Telephone founder died in St Petersburg Florida after pneumonia complications. Born Delphi October 26 1865 she inherited the firm with brother Earl Walker and nephew John Earl Walker as principal stockholders. Surviving nephews John Earl Walker Edward Walker and ee Walker. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at Patrick Mortuary with burial in IOOF Cemetery.
Wayne C Daggy 45 a Flora native and former Delphi book keeper for Paul Johnson Sales and Service died of a heart attack last week in Macon Georgia where he had resided for years He was prominent in I O O F Lodge and a World War II veteran.
Mrs Emma I Gray 72 wife of Harry L Gray route 6 Logansport died at her daughter's home here Sunday night after being brought here weeks earlier following a stroke Surviving are husband a daughter Mrs Thelma Lamb of Delphi two sons Ballard and Ivan both of Logansport and daughter Mrs Ruth Pier of Indianapolis Funeral rites were held Tuesday at Pisgah church with Rev Miles Freeman of Delphi Presbyterian officiating burial followed in adjoining cemetery
Am Corn, 75, a retired farmer from route 1, Delphi, died Monday morning in Logansport. Born June 9, 1873 in Tipton County, he was the son of John and unknown Corn. Surviving are five daughters Mabel Hayden Hazel Regal Gertrude Risser Sarah Hill Ruth Wardlow. two sons Reed Burnettsville William Mill Creek. brother Walter and sister Emma Dick Connersville.
Tickets go on sale May 2 at Wynkoop Pharmacy for the senior class play The Campbells Are Coming, produced by Douglas Hatton. The show runs May 12 and 13 at the high school auditorium with rehearsals underway. Props include a live chicken, a squealing pig, fishworms, and an egg broken on Augusta Kingston's head, a role played by Patty Brookshire.
A 14 year old Burlington girl was arrested by Sheriff Sanford Allen and Deputy Sparkey Carey for stealing a billfold from a display case at Alter Drug Store. She is to be sent to juvenile court after also being linked to a recent Burlington theft of a sweater.
Miss Betty Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Hodge celebrated her seventeenth birthday Sunday April 17 with friends at her home Betty Brubaker Doris Sturdivent Mary McDowell Donnabe He Brown Jackie Beamer. Refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream were served.
County Treasurer Charles L. Bell said Saturday morning and Monday were the heaviest tax paying days of the year with over 36000 entering county coffers. Weather kept many to daytime hours. Globe Value of Delphi paid 3000 as the largest spring installment. Mrs Watson McCormick and Mrs Paul Ashba were hired to assist the treasurer's office during the period.
The Delphi county soil conservation hearing drew about 150 farm leaders April 12 to hear if a county referendum on forming a soil district should proceed. L. E. Hoffman reported to the state committee, and a fall referendum would require 60 percent landowners and 60 percent of those voting to approve.
An overflow crowd attended the Easter Dawn Service at the Low er Deer Creek Church of the Brethren last Sunday. The Union Easter Service was led by a choir from four churches and four pastors Rev W H LeMasters Camden Baptist Richard Recher Camden ace Rev Floyd Stephens Camden Methodist and Herbert Fisher Church of the Brethren with Recher as principal speaker. Special vocal numbers were sung by Cora Wallace Meth church of Camden and John McCain Lutheran church.
Charles Williams age 60 a tenant on the Jesse Clawson farm south of Delphi sustained painful but not serious injuries Monday noon when his 1946 Chevrolet Tudor collided with Joe Vaughn 56 of route 2 Flora driving a 1936 Pontiac at the intersection of Township Road and Dayton Road four miles south of Delphi. Officers Sheriff Allen and Deputy Carey investigated the crash which caused over 500 dollars in damage. Williams bore a cut over his left eye and chest injuries.
Doris Fross was elected president of the Delphi High Sunshine Society for 1949 50 at a meeting Tuesday. Other officers elected include Joan Hamling as vice president, Shirley Hughes as recording secretary, Wanda Hughes as corresponding secretary, and Carol Clawson as treasurer.
Dale Swihart of Kokomo son of Mr and Mrs O M Swihart spent the past week with his grandfather J H M and family in Adams Supt H A Mourer of Bedford also spent the weekend with his father J H Mourer in Bedford
The Adina Rebekah Lodge announces a local lodge hail day on a Thursday. The event will feature the local team coordinating tasks and presenting planned work activities.
Confusion swirls as Delphi undecided on time observance with merchants voting for fast time while offices, trains, and buses align to different standards. Schools and churches weigh CST versus DST amid state law limits and evolving bus schedules. The new DST plan takes effect April 24 with all times following daylight time.
More than 225 4-H officers from township clubs gathered at Delphi High School for an officers training session. Leaders trained officers by role, with recognition banners awarded to clubs achieving 100 percent officer attendance.
William Haslet son of Lotie and Haslet of Clay Township leaves for Scottsbluff Nebraska to take over as manager of the Consumers Cooperative Association Canning and Bottling Plant He will spend time in Kansas City before reporting for duties The former Stokley Van Camp employee resigned from Indianapolis post and plans to move with family to Scottsbluff in June
Harold West of New York will lead a Scout training course at Camp Buffalo starting Friday at 6 30 pm and ending Sunday afternoon. Local attendees include Gilbert Schroeder Clyde Robbins E E Glenn Delphi Murray Tesh Camden Mark McCracken Flora and Joe Fouts Deer Creek.
At the Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 American Legion meeting on Monday night, donations of 25 dollars to the Boy Scout Drive and 10 dollars to the Cancer Control Fund were made. Final banquet plans honoring the Oracles and Bill Perigo were approved.
Richard Weidner, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Weidner of Delphi, a local high school senior, has been awarded a State scholastic scholarship to Purdue University for 1948 49.
The court orders the plaintiff William Mary Ellen Schnepp to pay support of 8.00 per week and 208 Sieecenens, plus attorney fees totaling 37.50. The action outlines divorce proceedings and required payments.
Delphi and Flora advance from Carroll county judging to district contest in Frankfort on April 20. Delphi fields two crops teams two poultry and egg teams and one livestock team coached by W S Weaver. Flora led by Harold Thompson sends two dairy and one livestock team.
Trustee Frank Swaim has appointed Mrs Russell Jones to fill the vacancy caused by Lynn Brookbank's death in Pittsburg schools. Jones will teach until relieved by Mrs Lewis Kent of Delphi who will finish the year. Kent will take over after leaving Delphi junior high duties where she replaces ee McCain.
Charles L. Lehner of the State School Inspectors Office tours county schools this week. It marks the first inspection of county schools since 1946, accompanied by county superintendent J. C. Yunker on the rounds.
William and Gladys Spry have purchased the Effie Jacoby property in South on contract for a consideration of $5,000.
The Delphi City Council will consider a Chamber of Commerce petition to establish two hour parking downtown around the courthouse square and one block off each side daylight hours. The chamber backed the request after farmers and others complained of scarce spaces taken by merchants and employees.
The Delphi Women's Club hosts the Spring Federation of Clubs Convention at Delphi Methodist Church on Friday April 29. Registration at 9 AM, opening at 9:30 AM with reports from club presidents and department chairs. Key speakers include Mrs. Charles W. Cook and Mrs. Floyd Jones of West Lafayette.
Mr and Mrs Roy C Clauser of Delphi announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Carolyn to Joseph J Rossbach Jr son of Mr and Mrs J J Rossbach of Ohaha Nebraska. No wedding date set. Mary Carolyn is a Purdue senior in Home Economics active in Newman Club and Tri Kappa. Rossbach is a Purdue senior in Civil Engineering active in varsity debate and ASCE.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Mary Watt to Justus Musselman of Delphi. They wed Thursday night April 14 at the First Presbyterian church with Reverend Miles Allen Freeman presiding. Attendants included Wade Farr and his wife. The couple plans a Detroit wedding trip and reside on West Franklin Street. Mrs Musselman is a longtime bookkeeper at Indiana Michigan Power. Mr Musselman is a salesman.
Announcements from Paso Robles California report the engagement of Dwight A. Martin Jr and Miss Helen Perrien of Paso Robles. Plans for a June wedding were shared at a dinner at the bride elects parents home Mr and Mrs R L Perrien. Dwight Martins Camden roots link him to Miles T Martin.
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