Speeding youths threaten pedestrians in downtown Wreckless tag racing prompts police crackdown
A group of young drivers in the community engage in dangerous downtown tag racing, narrowly missing two high school girls and prompting police to warn of an imminent crackdown. Other items note local sympathy for two residents injured in home accidents, a charity auction by Tri Kappa, and upcoming events including a Second Annual Home Show with a band preview and a no-charge wrestling match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Knox
Children Recovering After Illness At Delphi Hospital
Mary and Bobby Roskuski of Delphi were dismissed from St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after rheumatic fever illness. Doctors reported no heart damage from the disease and said several weeks of rest and medical observation are required for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Bobby Roskuski
Robert Rosae
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Bothildren
Reed attends state insurance agents congress in Indianapolis
Harry EB Reed attended a state conference of insurance agents in Indianapolis this week, joining peers for the event. He and fellow attendees discussed industry issues and regulatory topics as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry EB. Reed
Indianapolis
Kokomo Youth Injured in Union Street Crossing Crash
Donald Lee Wright aged 22 of Kokomo was injured when his 1949 Nash collided with the Union Street railroad crossing at night. Witnesses said the car bounced and dropped onto the tracks after hitting the crossing at about 15 mph. Wright was treated by a local doctor and then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Donald Lee Wright
Kokomo
Charles Coghill
Wright
Chicago Couple Visits Daly Family After Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs James Waddick of Chicago spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dan Daly. Daly recently returned home from St Elizabeth hospital after a fall from his bed damaged his left shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Waddick
Chicago
Dan Daly
Daly
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Mr. Daly
Fea
Mrs Zelpha Kramer Moves to Daughter’s Home
Mrs Zelpha Kramer who had lived with the Frushour sisters for years has moved to the home of her daughter Mrs Hubert Gros for future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelpha Kramer
Frushour Sisters
Hubert Gros
Delphi Deer Creek school board cuts route and awards six bus contracts
The Delphi Deer Creek township Consolidated School Board eliminated one bus route and awarded four year contracts to six drivers. Wayne Hikenberry said higher bids will be offset by route elimination, estimating about 22 cents per pupil per day for transportation. Successful bidders include George Hanaway route 1 Clyde Buchanan route 2 Hansel McHardie route 3 Veil Weaver route 4 Gene Roskuski route 5 Clement Duckwall route 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi-Deer Creek Township
Wayne Hikenberry
George Hanaway
Clyde Buchanan
Hansel McHardie
Veil Weaver
Gene Roskuski
Clement Duckwall
New Teacher Hired to Finish Term in Greencastle
Lloyd O'Haver of Greencastle is employed to finish the term for John Neuen schwander who leaves Friday for U.S. Army duty. O'Haver has taught in a country school nearby and will complete the current school year in the local system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd O’haver
Greencastle
John Neuenschwander
U.S. Army
O’haver
County Women Set Home Ec Week Activities in Carroll
Carroll County Home Economics Club marks National Home Demonstration Week from April 29 to May 5 with events including a May 1 demonstration contest at the REMC auditorium and a May 4 library program at Delphi Library. Two radio broadcasts are planned on WIOU May 1 and WBAA May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Home Economics Club
REMC
Delphi
WIOU
WBAA
Doyle Jervis
Rose Pullen
Friendly Circle
Reed
Weaver
Doug Million
John Price
Happy Homebuilders
Dorothy Beard
Clay
Orvel Shank
Monroe
Daniel Brown
Flora
Fred Collins
Home Endeavor
Glen Kennard
Jefferson
John Graham
Eec
L Shepard
Tippecanoe
Wade Southam
Rock Creek
Jeanne ‘Mules
Eanneer
Eos Hawkinson
Clinton County
Local students win top honors in RMD reading and oratorical contest
Peggy Fischer of Delphi won first in the girls division at the RMD reading and oratorical contest held last Thursday at the local school. Roger Cain of Delphi placed second in the boys oratorical contest with Ileen Gillespie of Monticello second and Norma Fesler of Iaer third in the girls division. Tom Capper of Monticello won first in the oratorical contest and Jack Nesbit of Rennselaer took third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Fischer
Delphi
RMD
Roger Cain
Ileen Gillespie
Monticello
Norma Fesler
Iaer
Tom Capper
Jack Nesbit
Rennselaer
Psi Iota Xi Hosts Mothers Night at Delphi Country Club
Psi Iota Xi members plan a party tonight at Delphi Country Club inviting mothers and guests to enjoy an evening event with refreshments and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psi Iota Xi
Delphi Country Club
City and County Embrace Daylight Saving Time Plan
Officials plan to keep the county and city on Central Standard Time while many operations shift to DST. Court House hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DST, Delphi banks and public offices adjust. trains and buses run on DST with school hours set to DST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of Commissioners
Delphi Business Houses
Wabash
Monon
Delphi Public
Auto Wreck Damages Pontiac Suburban Near Delphi
A 1947 Pontiac owned and driven by Glen A. Brown 23 of route 4 Delphi was badly damaged Sunday night after striking a guard rail and sliding down a steep embankment near John Disinger’s Main Street home. Brown told patrolman Coghill he likely dozed off and lost control. Vehicle and Disinger property damage was estimated at 625 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen A. Brown
Route 4
Delphi
John Disinger
Main Street
Brown
Coghill
Disinger
Tea for workers closes County Cancer Control Drive
A round-up tea for workers in the County Cancer Control Drive will be held May 4 at 1 30 p m at the country home of Mrs Robert VanNatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert VanNatta
Latvian Minister Visit Highlights Make Merry Class Event
The Rev. Arnold Rautenslids, Latvia’s Lutheran pastor, attended Delphi’s Make Merry class supper. He shared experiences as a displaced person from Latvia, including life in a Polish concentration camp and later ministry in Chicago. The evening included the film Up and Down the Monon and observed wedding anniversaries and other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Rautenslids
Latvia
Arnold Starpins
Delphi
Rautenslids
W. B. Smith
Judge Smith
Poland
Arnold Rauteca
Starpins
New York
America
Sg ‘Smith
Monon
R. E. Thomson
REMC
Earl Sweet
Leo Craig
Cecil Jeffries
Dan Hufford
Leo Craigs
Harry Weil
Clarence Zartman
Lions Honor Dick Hatton at Banquet Scholarship Award
High school senior Dick Hatton received the Lions Club plaque at a country club banquet honoring varsity lettermen. The award recognizes scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership and will be left at the high school. Piggy Lambert of Pur ae spoke at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hatton
Lions Club
Piggy Lambert
Purae
Philco Cooking School Set for Armory on Tuesday
Mary Scott, noted food lecturer, will present a two hour Philco Cooking School program at Delphi Armory next Tuesday May 1 at 2 p m. She will demonstrate five complete meals using Philco freezer foods and prepare a 12 portion meal in 30 minutes. Admission is free and prizes will be awarded, sponsored locally by Herb Smith Carroll county's largest Philco dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Armory
Mary Scott
Plete
Philco
Scott
Philco Cooking School
Herb Smith
Carroll County
Three Delphi Students Injured In Auto Crash
Three Delphi high school students were hurt near noon Wednesday when a 1936 Chevrolet sedan driven by Leon Smith of Radnor slid on a slippery Dayton road curve, struck a cement abutment and overturned. Smith Jack Gerard and Bill Jackson were treated and released. all suffered shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Leon Smith
Radnor
Dayton
Smith
Jack Gerard
Bill Jackson
Oracle
Elmer Holtman
Dayton Road
Tom Brown
Alfred Burton
Valparaiso High School Band Plays Here This Afternoon
The Valparaiso high school band of sixty five members under Harold Rogers performs a concert at 2 15 this Thursday in the Delphi Armory. John Curry high school principal hopes local citizens attend. The free program, aimed mainly at Delphi students, is one of five out of town appearances this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso High School
Delphi Armory
Harold Rogers
Delphi
John Curry
Rogers
Tri Kappa Votes Funds For Cancer Control and Shower of Gold
At a Tuesday night meeting Tri Kappa Sorority voted 50 dollars to the Cancer Control Fund and 50 dollars to the Shower of Gold fund aiding Leota Loop’s Brown County home restoration. The home was a gift from Miss Loop to Tri Kappa. A Mother Guest Breakfast is planned for May 6 at the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Cancer Control Fund
Union Bank Notice Extends Hours in Delphi Indiana
Beginning April 30 1951 and until further notice the Union Bank and Trust Company Delphi Indiana will observe banking hours from 8 00 a m to 2 00 p m local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank and Trust Company
Delphi
Indiana
Carolyn Coble to reign queen at 19th Delphi Relays
Delphi high school senior Carolyn Coble will reign as queen at the 19th Delphi Relays set for Saturday at Deer Creek Park. Attendants include Mary Helen Mears Charlene Melson Judy Hamiing and Barbara Shepard with athletes from 21 schools competing under Norm Ebrite and starter Homer Allen of Pur due. The program lists numerous 1940s and 1950s event records across divisions and open events with entrants from Columbus Hobart Lafayette Logansport and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Coble
Delphi
Deer Creek Park
Mary Helen Mears
Charlene Melson
Judy Hamiing
Barbara Shepard
Norm Ebrite
Homer Allen
Purdue
Felow
Bishir
Marion
Ricker
Frankfort
Greene
Hobart
Jeff
Lafayette
Frakes
Greentown
Lawson
Attica
Kantz
West Lafayette
Burris
Muncie
Rensselaer
M. Weaver
Bartlett
Monticello
Halpin
M.weaver
Cowdin
Delphia
McCoy
Niembeller
Columbus
Moore
Logansport
Heninger
Peru
University School of Bloomington
Muncie Burris
Flora
Burlington
Western
Howard County
Boswell
Clay Township
Miami County
Tipton
Rochester
Wheatfield
Plainfield
Earl Park
Man Held for Non-Support Returns to Face Charge
John G. Armbruster age 56 of Indianapolis was brought back by Sheriff Carey Monday to face a non-support charge filed by his wife. Armbruster was arrested by Indianapolis police on a warrant issued from this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Armbruster
Indianapolis
Carey
Armbruster
Freshmen Lead A Honor List At Local School
The local school announces its fifth grading period honors with five freshmen earning A grades. Senior A honorees include Ruth Furst and Jeannette Isaacs for distinguished mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cry
Ruth Furst
Jeannette Isaacs
Bill Bradshaw
Roger Cain
Carol Clawson
Helen Cleaver
Helen Clifford
Carolyn Coble
Joanne Groninger
Dick Hatton
Gertrude Johns
Tom. Loveless
James McGreevey
Paul O’farrell
Herb Parks
Marjorie Reese
Bill Roach
Barbara Shepard
Carolyn Shulthers
Joyce Skinner
Peggy Starkey
Donna Timmons
Kenneth Clausen
Nancy Rush
Kenneth Wallace
Nancy Bowen
Jean Bowman
Elsie Brehmer
Sharon Carney
Olive Carr
Jerry Crone
Dick Funkhouser
Judy Hamling
Sharon Hanna
Helen Hickman
Shirley Hughes
Dinty Johnson
Joyce Pearson
Marjorie Treichel
Charles Wilcox
Marjorie
Patricia Reifert
Beverly Richardson
Carol Scott
Judith Crone
Kaye MccMurray
Patricia Maggart
Clara Perry
Virginia Sanderson
Bill Gros
Charles Hargraves
Noretta Herr
Susan Roach
Ann Sullivan
Ed Wagoner
Carol Bowman
Evelyn Brown
Marilyn Ferguson
James Gates
Justine Hackett
Wilfred Sprowl
Prison Youth Given 180-Day Sentence for Assault
Richard Lee Downing 21 of West Delphi was sentenced to 180 days at Indiana Penitentiary Farm and fined $100 plus costs by City Judge Wood. Downing pled guilty to assault and battery for beating Charles Smith 30 of Royal Center after an argument on a Flora trip. Smith, unconscious, was left roadside and later found by help. Carey and Duckwall made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Downing
West Delphi
Indiana
Wood
Downing
Charles Smith
Royal Center
Carey
Smith
Flora
Ote Hughes
Duckwall
Mrs Emma R Best Visits Tulsa Family
Mrs Emma R Best travels to Tulsa Oklahoma to visit her son John Best and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Best
Tulsa
Oklahoma
John Best
Raymond Dubes in Critical Condition after Gun Wound
Raymond Dubes 62 of route 2 Monticello and near Patton is in critical condition at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette from head wounds after a Monday morning shooting with a .22 rifle. He was found by his wife at the Dubes farm corn crib. State Patrolman George Humburg said he stumbled while shooting starlings and rats, the gun discharged, entering the left temple and exiting the top of the skull. He has been unconscious since arrival with little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dubes
Route 2
Monticello
Patton
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Dubes
George Humburg
Mayor names three to city health board
City Council meeting reveals Dr. Tom Brown named city health officer succeeding the late Dr. Hubert Gros. George Wagoner awarded a two year term and F H Orr Jr a three year term on the health board. Dr. Brown serves four years. Brief session also approves claims and hears request for two hour parking on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Wood
Tom Brown
Brown
Hubert Gros
George Wagoner
City Health Board
F. H. Orr, Jr
Washington Street
Front Street
Washington Street Bridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred Woods
South Delphi
Woods
Bob Smith
Adrian Smith
Bob
Balfour
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
God
Park Board
City Park
Bob Crosby
Moose Lodge
Indiana Police Association
Crosby
PFC
Dick Cowdin
Kessler Field
Missouri
Kessler
Mississippi College
New Orleans
Radar School
South
Pearl Arnold
East
Franklin ‘Street
George Arnold
Joe
Daddy
Tie Ebrite
Norm Eprite
Cliff Baldwin
Oracles
Don Burkhalter
Mulberry
Oracle Squad
Don
Eugene Burkhalter
Armory
U. S. Army
Wertz
James K. Kidwell
Robert W. Wood
Kers ‘Woodhouse
Richard L. Smith
Clarence J. Vandevender
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