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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
1
Main Street bustles as the 92nd Old Settlers edition of The Citizen prepares to mail. Vendors entice crowds near Cuban Mack's joint while linotype shifts and a squeaky fan signals a summer day. The town anticipates the August carnival excitement rivaling a three ring circus.
On Wednesday morning at Orr's Drug Store a toy train was being readied as 27 youngsters and 17 adults watched the mechanic. The scene echoed the crowd-filled mid-way grounds with steady surprises this year.
Readers note a brochure promising a "Life" show at the Lieber building corner on Franklin and Market, describing evolution from embryo to full term and calling it a clean and clear show. The item becomes a Saturday must for locals.
In our editorial welcome to Old Settlers week the piece recalls days when families rode wagons to town for a day trip. Bill Holmes and Bill Cowdin flew back from Tulsa in their plane to join their families and mark the celebration. The trip took five and a half hours, contrasting with Burlington to Delphi by horse and buggy in earlier eras.
Cal Heck recounts an odd mishap this week. He fetched a nickel from a teapot hiding place then headed to the store only to realize the teapot was still in his possession and the nickel remained on the shelf.
The last sign of wartime austerity fades as meat sugar and shoes return and Coca Cola permits unlimited purchases for the first time since 1941. Retailers note fresh supplies and wider consumer access as other staples resume normal limits.
SGT Loren Ayres explains a law effective after 1947 acts are distributed that requires doctors to report every heart attack fainting spell epilepsy and arteriosclerosis to the Indiana State Board of Health. The Board will notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles which will revoke the patient’s driving permit.
County Commissioners vote to levy a 7.50 weekly charge on inmates at the county home with costs borne by individuals or township trustees. A resolution shifts the home away from housing elderly mentally incompetent or chronically ill residents. Pensioners may be barred unless the home meets state nursing home standards, prompting calls to upgrade facilities to reduce costs from 90 to about 35 dollars monthly.
Indiana Service Corporation workers receive new uniforms. Deer Creek Park hosts a Kid's Pet show next Thursday. A six-year-old objects to shorts citing a bra as a “rack.” A church group stages a style show at a picnic featuring attendees including Haughey Mount, Russell Hawkins and Jack Bloyd.
A brief clipping recalls a quip about summer by McD inviting readers to the Life Show, noting the casual remark and upcoming event. The remark hints at weather hopes and local entertainment.
The Citizen reports county budget estimates showing rising levies for next year. In Adams township, for example, taxation for township purposes grows from 10 950 to a higher figure as salaries for teachers and school costs drive the increase.
The Monon Melody Four, professional radio singers, will appear at the Old Settlers meeting Saturday afternoon at the Delphi Armory and at the courthouse square bandstand later. The event coincides with Monon’s 100th anniversary celebration and a Centennial Show train appearance. Tax figures show 1948 estimated needs across townships and entities, totaling far more than 1947, with polls and property levies outlined for each district and the Delphi-Deer Creek Consolidated School and city entities awaiting tax adjustment board approval.
The Hoshaw Barber Shop now owned by John Pearson moved from the Howard Bradshaw building to the James Goff building on East Franklin. The Darragh Appliance Store moved from the Goff room to the Bradshaw building. The barber shop is open at the new site, while the appliance store undergoes renovations. Mr. Darragh bought the beauty shop from Mr. Pearson as part of the deal.
Mr and Mrs Wallace FE Buck Smith of Peru announce the engagement of their two daughters Elaine and Shirley Smith Elaine will wed Charles Burkhardt of Lafayette and Shirley will wed Roger Newhart of Lafayette No wedding date set for Elaine while Shirley is to marry in November The brides attended Delphi High School and now work in Lafayette
Mrs. David Wood of Delphi wife of Earl Hubbard Wood and daughter-in-law of Mayor Charles A Wood is in critical condition at St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after Saturday admission for phlebitis. She has undergone a blood transfusion and may need another. type 2 A donors could be required.
Herb Smith of Delphi has remodeled his Washington street studio into a modern photo shop. Ruth Sines, 16, daughter of Mrs Hazel Lines, is photographed with new Photogenic lighting and a Wabash Sylvanic Electro-flash camera costing 540 dollars plus 270 for lease. Miss Lines is a Delphi High School junior and Roxy Theater cashier.
The Citizen offers a renewal bargain on Old Settlers Day at the regular price of $2.00 despite higher newsprint costs. If your name is circled in red today, it signals it is time to renew.
Carroll County 4-H exhibits swing into Flora for August 11 14 fair. Home economics judged early with Joyce Pullen 1946 winner noted. livestock entries weigh and judge through Wednesday. Beefs, lambs, dairy cattle, and gardens showcased with W L S entertainers and Farm Bureau events culminating in beef calf sale Friday.
Fire of suspected spontaneous origin wiped out a frame barn at the Nelson sisters farm 444 miles northwest of Delphi Monday night. Estimated loss $7500, partially insured. the blaze also destroyed a small chicken house while the country home and other out buildings were spared. About 500 chickens ready for sale were lost along with new straw corn and baled hay stored in the barn.
June Newell daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Newell of Deer Creek Township won first place in Baking at the Lafayette district 4-H judging and demonstration contest held near Purdue. She will represent the district at the state judging contest on August 30. Lois Nethercutt of Adams Township took first in Demonstrations in the county and placed third in the district meet, as Lafayette district alternate to the state contest. Other participants from the county at Purdue include Joyce Skinner Marjorie Schnepf Patricia Lake Betty Chamberlain Joyce Pullen and Jo Anna Spitler.
Elder Wendell P Morton of Hopewell South Church will preach at Delphi Presbyterian Sunday at 10 30 am He chairs the New Life Movement for the Crawfordsville Presbytery part of a denominal effort to reach 1 000 000 new people for Christ by 1959 Local Elder Robert VanNatta will assist and supervise other arrangements Sunday School starts at 9 30 am.
Mrs Lafe Neff remains quite ill at her home near Delphi with family at her side as medical care continues.
Home economics clubs announce exhibits for the Flora 4 H Fair with displays on pressing equipment flower arrangements frozen foods good grooming party serving and table setting. The event runs Wednesday noon August 12 through Thursday August 13 at 3 p m with committee members from Carrollton Flora Jackson Washington townships and others.
Carroll County authorities issue an arrest warrant for Glen Foster tied to a $70 fraudulent check cashed at Ben's Place in Delphi. Foster, once employed by multiple locals including the Boone farm, allegedly signed Lucy Boone’s name to the check and fled southward after cashing it.
The State of Indiana files DUI charges in Carroll circuit court against William Orth Hughes of rural Rossville for June 7 on Jerkwater highway. A second complaint accuses him of driving without a driver’s permit. Bond set at $500 in both cases.
Mrs Walter Mac Johnson of Camden presents her pupils in a recital in Camden on Tuesday night August 12 at 8 30 p m She has several pupils from the community performing selections and pieces for the audience
Federal authority to activate Company K, 293 Infantry, was received this week by Lt. Foster Haines who was sworn in as commanding officer. Recruitment continues as the Armory National Guard office offers evening sessions for interested locals.
Carroll County sends 11 students to the Indiana University summer session announced by University Registrar Thomas A. Cook. The program runs until August 15 with a veteran and teachers short session August 15–30. Fall classes begin September 18 for new freshmen and September 20 for returnees.
Miss Dorothy Jeanne Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Abner Bowen of Delphi has a Governor Dwight Green invitation to the First Annual Old Northwest Territory Art Exhibit preview at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Her painting was accepted for exhibit marking the honor. The show welcomes Illinois Michigan Indiana Wisconsin and Ohio residents with prizes announced at tonight's event. Judges include Roland J McKinney John Reod and Sigmund Menckes.
Mr and Mrs Donald Zinn of Radnor welcomed a daughter Monday at Memorial Hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Paul Mikesell route 1 Delphi welcomed a daughter Monday at Memorial Hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Philip White of Delphi welcomed a son July 31 at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Martin Ridder of Lafayette welcomed a son August 4 at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette. Mrs Ridder is the former Gladys Jackson daughter of Reed Jackson of Delphi. Mr and Mrs Carl C Blickenstaff of Ames Iowa welcomed a son Jan Peter born August 2 in Ames. Mr Blickenstaff is son of Dr E F Blickenstaff formerly of Delphi. Mr and Mrs Francis Fife of Delphi welcomed a daughter Tuesday at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette.
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