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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

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Local Delphi News Highlights Include Time Change and Art Show

Calendar notes mark Sunday as the start of daylight saving time with clocks set forward on April 29. May 1 is the Spring property tax deadline while the treasurer’s office remains closed Saturday afternoon. Delphi events include Our Town at the high school and the annual art show drawing 1,000 visitors with prizes awarded to local and visiting artists.

Delphi Jack Sanders E. Matthew Lewis Jack Gladys Pearson Griffith Herb Smith Carrollton Bridge Barbara Clawson Walker Jesus Dick Widner Sanders Tri Kappa Robert Gates Columbia City Robert Quinn Mainard Weaver

Eastern Star Grand Chapter attendees listed in Indianapolis

Dorthea Shaffer serves as grand page along with Alice Shank Helen Aikens Laura Parks and Margaret Hodges for sessions April 25 26 27 in Indianapolis. Thursday meetings include Elizabeth Peterson Ellen Dempsey Agnes Smith Harriet Weaver Jessie Gianoulis and Blanche Balser.

The Order For Eastern Star Indianapolis Dorthea Shaffer Alice Shank Helen Aikens Laura Parks Margaret Hodges Elizabeth Peterson Ellen Dempsey Agnes Smith Harriet Weaver Jessie Gianoulis Blanche Balser

Father Dies in Reynolds at Home

Clarence Bir of Reynolds died early Wednesday at his Reynolds home from a heart attack. He was the father of Mrs. Carl Buschman of route 2 Delphi.

Clarence Bir Reynolds Carl Buschman Route 2 Delphi

Delphi Senior Wins State Scholarship for 1961 62

Virginia Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Lionel Smith of Delphi a Delphi High School senior has won a state scholarship to Ball State Teachers College for 1961 62 The scholarship may be renewed after the first year.

Virginia. Smith Lionel Smith Delphi Delphi High School Ball State Teachers College

Widow’s Death Sparks Interest in Local Family Heirship

Community mourns a woman once known for her kindness as relatives and neighbors seek to count offspring and heirs believed to trace their lineage to her. The inquiry aims to map family connections and genealogical ties within the area.

Carroll Council of Churches Spring Banquet and Meeting

The Carroll Council of Churches will host its spring banquet and business meeting at Flora Christian church Friday at 6 30 pm est. The church ladies will prepare the meal and reports from the Bible Training Teacher and the youth organization will be delivered. Rev. Thomas Russell will speak. All churches interested in the released Bible time are urged to send representatives.

Carroll Council of Churches Flora Christian Church Thomas Russell

Carroll Drivers Lose Licenses in BMV Bulletin

Alfred Glass of Flora had license suspended until June 7, 1962 for driving while suspended. B W Mills and Lloyd R Beckner of Flora route 2 lost licenses until March 1963 for driving while intoxicated.

Carroll Bureau of Motor Vehicles Alfred Glass Flora B. W. Mills Route Lloyd R. Beckner

Course Opens At Par 3 Golf Area Near Yeoman

Mr and Mrs Garnette Smith opened a Par 3 golf course near Yeoman for summer operations. The facility includes miniature golf a driving range and a snack bar for visitors seeking recreation.

Garnette Smith Yeoman

Delphi High School Parents Meeting Sets Next Year Program

On Monday May 1 at 7 30 p m a meeting for parents of sixth and seventh graders will be held in Delphi High School auditorium. The aim is to outline next years study program and let parents meet staff members who will teach their children. A social hour hosted by the Future Homemakers club will close the evening.

Delphi High School Future Homemakers Club

Lutherans Hire Church Architect for New Building

At a recent congregational meeting St. Matthew's Lutheran Church voted to employ Roy D. Murphy of Urbana Illinois as architect. He will draft plans for the church structure and a first unit including a chapel and Sunday School wing. Timing depends on drawing approvals.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Roy D. Murphy Murphy Urbana Illinois Creative Buildings, Inc

Mothers' Day program set by Carroll County Home Demonstration

Mrs. Fred Thrush of Wabash will present a Mothers' Day program titled White Lilacs at the annual Carroll County Home Demonstration Tea on Wednesday May 3 at 8:00 p.m. at the REMC auditorium. The program includes a scene of felt using black lights and a humorous enactment Ma Peasely.

Fred Thrush Wabash Carrol, County Home Remc Auditorium Home Demonstration County Chorus Aim-Hi Burlington Carrollton Elaine E. Kull

Xray Unit Screens 1043 County Residents Last Week

During the Mobile Chest X Ray unit visit 1043 county residents were X rayed. Snow prevented Burlington stop. Yeoman 61 Flora 339 Camden 112 and Delphi 531 locations. Results mailed after reading and diagnosis. reading financed by Christmas Seals sale. Oldest man and woman to be named. firms with 100 percent employee X rays to be announced.

Opal Gerard Carroll County TB and Health Association Burlington Yeoman Flora Camden Delphi Gerard

Lafayette Jury Hears 62000 Personal Injury Suit

A federal jury in Lafayette presides over a $62,000 personal injury case filed in U. S. District Court. Plaintiffs are Mr. and Mrs. Aaron W. Richardson of Toledo Ohio, and defendant is Gerald W. Acheson of route 12 Lafayette. Juror Alice L. Harner of route 2 Delphi serves on the panel.

U. S. District Court Lafayette Aaron W. Richardson Toledo Ohio Gerald W. Acheson Route 12 Alice L. Harner Route 2 Delphi

Young Father Die in Ohio Turnpike Crash

Wayne Acheson 24 of Delphi route 2 died in a turnpike crash near Freemont Ohio while driving a load of 150 hogs for Ide Trucking Company of Logansport. His three tier truck demolished. fifty hogs killed. two others injured in the wreck. Funeral services were held at Burrows Presbyterian church with burial in Masonic cemetery, Delphi.

Wayne Acheson Delphi Freemont Ohio Acheson Ide Trucking Company Logansport

Bridge-O-Rama Winners Named

Tri Kappa's event concluded with prize winners announced. Grand prize of 75 dollars went to Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna. Second prize of 50 dollars to Mrs. Evelyn Kerlin and Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan. Third prize of 25 dollars to Mrs. Donnabelle Sieber and Mrs. Helen Honan. Additional prize groups listed with multiple entrants.

Tri Kappa Bridge-O-Rama David Hanna Evelyn Kerlin Elizabeth Sullivan Donnabelle Sieber Helen Honan Willa Bowen Minnie Roach Tom Ives Edith Kahle Faye Wood Ruth Tolen

Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner Speaker John Bailey

National Democratic Chairman John Bailey will speak at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Indianapolis at the Murat Temple on May 6. Tickets cost 25 dollars and are available from chairman John Merrell or the License Bureau in Delphi.

John Bailey Murat Temple Indianapolis Cont John Merrell Delphi

Mortgage exemptions due with county auditor by May 1 1961

Notice from J. Dewey Zinn County Auditor states mortgage exemptions must be filed with the county auditor on or before May 1 1961.

J. Dewey Zinn

Dr Fern Cook Dies at 74 in Deer Creek Community

Dr Fern Cook a Carroll county veterinarian for 52 years and Deer Creek resident died Tuesday afternoon at his home after a brief illness following a morning business call. Born March 14 1887 in Burlington he was married to Effie Brown in 1910 and leaves his widow two daughters Crystal Brehmer and Mary Mattox one son Joe Cook a brother Jesse Cook and a sister Ivy Kite. Rites set 2 p.m. est Friday at Deer Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev Donald H Schambow officiating and burial in Deer Creek cemetery. Gentry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Turnpike Acheson Ralph Nehling Freemont Nehling Burt Johnson Ypsilanti Michigan Howard Juanita Berkshire Acheson Marilyn Popejoy Route 2 Deliphi Cynthia Melinda Ricky Joe Janice Houser Delphi Fred Berkshire Royal Center Burrows Presbyterian Church Richard Stenner Masonic Cemetery Gentry Fern Cook Carroll County Deer Creek Cook Burlington Sam Florence Bell Cook Effie Brown Church of the Brethren Mary Mattox Pompano Beach Florida Crystal Brehmer Mt. Clements Joe Cook Jesse Cook Clarkston Washington Ivy Kite Frankfort Donald H. Schambow Gentry Funeral Home

Dolly Madison Home Demonstration Club Hosts 25 Patients

The Dolly Madison Home Demonstration club will entertain 25 patients from Logansport State Hospital on May 2 at 12 noon. Luncheon to be served in the basement of Radnor Methodist Church.

Dolly Madison Home Logansport State Hospital Radnor Methodist Church

Woodrum Estate Opened in Circuit Court

Letters of administration issued in circuit court for John Wilbur Woodrum names Lee A. Woodrum and Hubert D. Woodrum as co administrators. Bond set at $8000. Estate valued at $8000 personal and $50000 real property with two sons as sole heirs. Obear and Overholser represent the co administrators.

John Wilbur Woodrum Lee A. Woodrum Hubert D. Woodrum Obear Overholser

Umpire School Announces Delphi Little League Sessions

Delphi Little League calls all interested persons to attend umpire school on Tuesday night May 2 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Wilson Harford chief umpire asks volunteers to report for the sessions.

Delphi Little League Wilson Harford

Clark seeks venue change in Delphi patrolman case

Fred Clark files mandamus action in circuit court asking for reassignment of venue away from the judge in the dispute with the City of Delphi over reinstatement as a city patrolman.

Fred Clark City of Delphi Clark Circuit Court

Stephen Lynch Stricken Ill at Home

Stephen Lynch is reported ill at his residence with unspecified symptoms and no further medical updates available.

Stephen Lynch

Delphi Relays Set for Saturday at Riley Park

The 29th Delphi Relays will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Riley Park with 18 schools in A and B divisions. Hobart and Peru headline strong classes, with notable sprinters and hurdlers from Attica, West Lafayette, Rensselaer, Delphi, and others competing for individual and relay honors.

Riley Park Norm Ebrite Calumet Gary Culver Military Academy South Side Ft. Wayne Frankfort Hobart Jeff Lafayette Attica Boswell Burris Muscie Knox Mt. Ayr Peru Plymouth Rensselaer Rochester Tippecanoe County West Lafayette Delphi Jim Marler Phil Newhouse Ebriie F. Wayne Maude Burris Carl Johnson Ray Zenor Attic Randy Geyer Bernie Claxton Tom Young

Masonic Honor To Ed Smock In Delphi

Edward Reed Smock received a fifty year service certificate from the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Indiana in a private Delphi ceremony on April 21. John E. Dempsey presented the honor for Grand Commander Marvin M. Foulke and noted Smock as Delphi’s first 50 year member and a former Worshipful Master, High Priest, and Eminent Commander.

Delphi Edward Reed Smock Knights Templar Indiana John E. Dempsey Marvin M. Foulke Terre Haute Masonic Organization of Smock Mt. Olive

Lafayette Man James Darnell Arraigned For Petit Larceny

James Darnell of Lafayette was arraigned in circuit court on petit larceny charges. He was sentenced to 365 days at the Indiana State Farm and fined $100. Darnell had prior theft allegations involving Mrs Harold, Delphi. Attorney Joseph Carey represented him.

James Darnell Lafayette Darnell Indiana State Farm Harold Son Delphi Joseph Carey

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