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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
1
The local Selective Service Board reports a surge in August pre induction physicals from two to seven after months of quiet. Mail contains orders to forward selectees, indicating a broader mobilization.
Carl E. May aged 48 dies at Memorial hospital at 11 am on a Wednesday after years of ill health. Survived by his widow and two sons plus his parents. Body at Eikenberry funeral home with rites pending.
The Automatic Equipment Company led by Paul H. McMurray, a Delphi venture, produced the central farrowing Farm-O-Matic unit featuring expandable sides, manure auger removal, automatic sow waterers, separate pig feeding, enhanced sanitation, and birth protection. Over 300 units sold since December with plans for larger orders and jobber distribution. Robert Corrigan, IU graduate and former IU football tackle, joins as business manager after six months of training. the Corrigan family now resides in Lafayette.
Two transport trucks collided on the so called killer curves east of Delphi between the Monon and Wabash viaducts on Monday morning. Damage exceeded 20000 dollars. Both drivers fled the scene to avoid possible burns from spilled gasoline. Over 900 gallons leaked from Sprout and Davis tanker carrying 8000 gallons. Guards warned motorists after debris was cleared at noon. Slippery pavement blamed. highway 25 traffic detoured via country roads.
In the Cecilia Mullendore versus Frank Mullendore Jr case the defendant was arraigned in circuit court on contempt of court. He was found over $1,000 in arrears in support and ordered to spend weekends in the county jail until payments are made. Mullendore missed last weekend’s jail time.
Despite heavy weekly rains at Flora attendance dropped at the Carroll county fair but judging continued with major winner results. Myron Sink won grand champion in swine with a 182 lb barrow, Ward Frey took reserve, and Jeff Moss earned junior showmanship second. Senior showman Darryl Sink led with James Hodges and Richard Newell placed third. First year garden judging saw Linda Dickinson win with Don Fountain as reserve. advance gardening crowned Mary Jo Lane with Roberta Loman as reserve.
William Riley, after 11 years as Meridian Mutual Insurance area adjuster in Lafayette, will become the resident manager in Michigan. He starts August 21 after training at Weil Technical Institute in Blairsville Pennsylvania. The Rileys plan to sell their Delphi property and move to Charlotte Michigan near Lansing. Mrs Riley serves as Delphi Psi Iota Xi chapter president and both have been active in Delphi Methodist church.
Dr. and Mrs. John Vankirk attended a Burlington farewell party as the physician prepares to open a new medical office in West Lafayette.
A bulldozer struck an 8 inch gas main at Blanche Balser farm east of Delphi on highway 25 causing a large natural gas leak. Repairs delayed by mud and rain. Gary and Logansport crews assisted, working through the night and into Tuesday morning. Gas flow to Delphi remained uninterrupted and warnings were posted for motorists.
Camden telephone subscribers will switch to dial service at 12 01 a m on Sunday August 6 announced by W O Pettiner president of the firm Workmen are finishing the new system delayed by striking parts suppliers Free service to Delphi Flora Deer Creek and Burrows will be instituted Subscribers will not be billed until the next billing date after the cut over The new directory shows the new numbers and dialing Officials named include Claude R Wickard Lloyd Yerkes Harold L Wyatt John McCain Hanna Appleton and Forrest Appleton The company has a new building in Camden for the equipment.
Beverly Ann Petry 33 wife of Dr T Neal Petry of Delphi was found drowned in her bathtub Friday morning at the North Street home. She had been ill for years and leaves three children Tom 6 Kimberly 3 Kathryne 1 and her husband. Private funeral rites were held Sunday at the Christian church with Rev Milton Mikesell officiating. burial followed in the Masonic cemetery. Jackson funeral home in charge.
Mrs. John Pas tor, also known as Mary Clawson, will teach English at Logansport High School next year. She previously taught in Flora schools and now joins the city’s secondary faculty.
Mr and Mrs Sam Copeland and their family are relocating from Virginia to Indianapolis where Mr Copeland will work. They spent the weekend with Mrs Copeland’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Rozhon.
Mrs. Mabel A. Brewer announces the call for physical examinations rises from two to seven, with notices mailed this week for those to report August 17. She also states new office hours 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday Tuesday and Friday.
The Carroll County Old Settlers Association schedules the 106th annual meeting for Saturday August 12 at Delphi City Park with a centennial Civil War theme Judge William B. Smith will narrate events from 1861 in Delphi A century certificates will honor descendants of Gould Milroy and Schermerhorn who captained 1861 companies Arthur Bradshaw leads the association Miss Smock and Mrs Sims hold vice president and secretary roles The oldest attendees receive prizes The museum will be open Friday August 11 noon to 4 pm and closed Saturday The nominating committee chaired by Mrs John E Walker includes Mayor Wood and Don Kelley Three directors will be chosen Next the four day Baker’s United Shows carnival begins Wednesday evening.
Marcos F. da Silva from Brazil will arrive this week to begin a year long stay in Delphi. He plans to be a senior at the local school and will reside with the Charles Bradshaw family.
Miss Patricia Ritchey and Miss Marilyn Hendrix graduate from Holy Cross Central School of Nursing at St Marys College in South Bend. Daughters of Mr and Mrs Ritchey and Mr and Mrs Hendrix, they are Burlington High School alumni.
Rev and Mrs David Strang and their son are on vacation through August 7 and plan to visit relatives in Illinois. Ernest Garber of Fowler, lay leader of the Fowler Methodist church, will speak Sunday morning at Yeoman Methodist church.
Carroll County ASC announces township elections August 14 to 18 to elect local ASC committees. Voting occurs at night meetings and secret ballots under current procedure. man and wife may vote together if joint owners. The elected township chairmen join county delegates to the August 28 county convention in Delphi to elect the county committee.
Harley L. Stuntz 94, father of Edgar F. Stuntz of Delphi, died last Tuesday in a Chicago hospital after a long illness following a winter accident. He spent decades in railroad and accounting work, served as assistant to the president and controller of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, and held roles with the Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Canal Railroad. Survived by 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. services were in Chicago with interment in Marshalltown Iowa.
John Van Meter of Burlington was arrested Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Fred Dillon on an assault and battery charge. The complaining witness was his wife. He was arraigned before JP Lee Stone and paid a fine and costs totaling $25.09.
Ralph O. Smith who operated a barber shop in the Medley building on East Main Street has closed the shop and taken employment in Indianapolis. His family will join him there for residence as soon as their property here is disposed of. The shop is for sale or lease.
Samuel Brandenburg, 21, and Rex Hackerd, 57, both of Frankfort, were cited Tuesday by city police for public intoxication. They were arraigned Wednesday before JP Lee Stone, each fined $10 and costs, and remanded to the county jail for nonpayment.
The Delphi high school graduating class of 1933 will hold a reunion and dinner on Sunday August 13 at the Country Club.
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