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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1942

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Mother Hubbard Licenses in Delphi Schools Highlight Era

George McCain receives a Delphi teaching contract as one of the last Indiana holders of the all subjects teaching license known as a Mother Hubbard license. Ada Gochenour Martin, born in World War I, has a naval family link and a daughter due as her husband ships out. A Hollywood squib on MacDonald Carey notes his Marine enlistment and a real sergeant’s salute scene. Byron Kent resigns from Delphi teaching to work at a Diesel plant near Peru. John H Hamling and family plan a move to Denver after government training and posting.

Barbara Ada Boyd Martin U. S. Navy John H. Hamling Jean Joan Judith Denver Colorado Hamling Washington, D. C

Carroll AAA Erects Wheat Storage Bins

J. Dewey Zinn head of Carroll county AAA announced thirteen 2000 bushel steel bins have been erected in the county and 26 110 bushels of 1941 wheat moved from local elevators to the new bins. With 26 000 acres of soybeans seeded and good growing conditions a large crop is expected. Two car loads of prefabricated bins await use by CCC or sale to producers. Soy beans of grade and 14 percent moisture qualify for a loan with a 7 cent per bushel storage allowance when stored on farm or in elevators.

J. Dewey Zinn Carroll County AAA Zinn Commodity Credit Corporation

Emerson Aldrich Resigns Delphi Post for Hammond Teaching

Emerson Aldrich, social studies and mathematics teacher at Delphi High School for four years, submitted his resignation to the Delphi Deer Creek township school board. He will leave soon for Hammond to take a teaching position at Morton Junior High School in the Hammond school system. Aldrich has been active in school and community affairs, sponsoring the Junior Hi Y and Senior Hi Y groups in recent years.

Phi High School Delphi-Deer Creek Township Hammond Morton Aldrich

Pittsburg Reunion of Classmates Picturesque Affair

The seventh annual Pittsburg school reunion drew about two hundred fifty attendees at the Pittsburg school house. Highlights included a noon dinner, readings, music by Bettie and Bobbie Brewer, and a lively Old Village Choir. Prizes honored long-distance guests, oldest teachers, and the oldest married couple amidst memories of the old frame school.

Pittsburg Howard Jenkins

Federation of Clubs names department chairmen for year

Mrs. H Y Mullin of Rockfield announces the 1942 43 department appointments for the Carroll county Federation of Clubs. The list includes Mrs. Monroe Meade Camden American citizenship Mrs Roy Sturm Delphi American home Mrs James Sharp Camden education John Segrist Bringhurst legislation Mrs Julia Ireland Delphi international relations Mrs Ben Been Burrows public welfare. Division chairs are Mrs Robert Van Natta Delphi art Mrs Mark Carter Flora music Mrs Joy Edging Camden literature. Special committee chairs include Miss Pearl Ledman Flora student loan Latin American fellowship Mrs Martha Galbreth Rockfield Clubwoman magazine Mrs Fred C Smith Delphi conservation of natural resources and gardens Mrs Lawrence Whistler Bringhurst cooperation for the blind and blind memorial fund Defense divisions include Mrs Arthur Mullin Camden agriculture Mrs Monroe Meade Camden Americanization Mrs Martha Galbreith Rockfield aviation Mrs Fred C Smith Delphi censer.

H. Y. Mullin Rockfield Carroll County Federation of Clubs Monroe Meade Camden Roy Sturm Delphi James Sharp John Segrist Bringhurst Julia Ireland Ben Been Burrows Robert van Natta Mark Carter Flora Joy Edging Arthur Mullin Agriculture Martha Galbreith Fred C. Smith Censer

Divorce Suit Filed in Carroll Circuit Court

Adelma Hallam of Rockfield filed for divorce from Charles E. Hallam in Carroll circuit court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. Married August 1938, separated August 9, 1942. She seeks custody of a minor son. Attorneys Edward E. Pruitt and Joseph T. Ives represent the plaintiff.

Adelma Hallam Rockfield Carroll Circuit Charles E. Hallam

Delphi Band to Attend Camp Tecumseh Three Days

The Delphi high school band led by Clarence Marocco will spend August 24 to 26 at Camp Tecumseh. Members listed include Dick Grantham Joe Carey Charles Heiland Bob Adams James Clawson Tommy Mills Billy Mills Walter Wilson Wayne Andrews Bill Cowdin Bill Holmes Eddie Wingard Mary Louise Reppert Elizabeth Smock Virginia Clawson Virginia Gregg Willa Catherine Bowen Esther Lamb Marian Coble Annadell Craig Lois Martin LaDonna Macy Jim Cole Martha Fountain Helen Swaim Patty Brewer Dale Cleaver Jackie Ruffing Jerry Biney Norma McCarty. The group arrives Monday noon and returns Thursday noon. beds must be self supplied. The band will cover expenses while Camp Tecumseh provides other provisions.

Delphi High School Clarence Marocco Camp Tecumseh Dick Grantham Joe Carey Charles Heiland Bob Adams James Clawson Tommy Mills Billy Mills Walter Wilson Wayne Andrews Bill Cowdin Bill Holmes Eddie Wingard Mary Louise Reppert Elizabeth Smock Howard McCain Joan Patton Virginia Clawson Virginia Gregg Willa Catherine Bowen Esther Lamb Marian Coble Annadell Craig Lois Martin LaDonna Macy Jim Cole Martha Fountain Helen Swaim Patty Brewer Dale Cleaver Jackie Ruffing Jerry Biiney Norma McCarty

George McCain Appointed to Lead Delphi Junior High

George McCain of Delphi receives a contract to teach and serve as principal of the Delphi-Deer Creek township junior high school replacing Lloyd Wagoner who has resigned to work in a defense plant near Clinton. McCain has been principal at Rockfield high school and county superintendent of schools from 1933 to 1987 with prior leadership at Buglington and Flora schools. He is licensed to teach all subjects and will likely teach social studies as Wagoner did.

George McCain Delphi Delphi-Deer Creek McCain Rockfield Buglington Flora Lloyd Wagoner Clinton Wagoner L. Ll. Martin Darlington Charles Mourer Cecil Griggs Bloomingdale Adams Township Millard McGibbit

County Schools to Open on August 28 Statewide term begins

County schools will begin the 42 43 term on Friday August 28 with teachers meeting on the 27th for organization. The Delphi schools also open that date. State supplemental talk by C T Malan on August 25 titled America at the Crossroads. Several vacancies remain in county schools with new hires announced in Rockfield Pittsburg Adams township and Carrollton high schools.

Harry Hatton Delphi C. T. Malan America Malan

Tax Levy Valuations in Carroll County Rise for 1943

County Auditor Wade Farr reports 1943 tax levies based on total valuations of 26,564,990, up 1,311,680 from 1942. Urban and rural units listed include Delphi, Camden, Flora, Yeoman, Jefferson, and others with poll counts. utilities and telephones add to the total along with railroads and Pullman lines.

Carroll County Wade Farr Jefferson Township Delphi Camden Yeoman Flora Coun Utilities Pullman, Express and Telegraph REXMC Railroads

Kennard to Wed Orr in September at Yeoman Methodist

Maxine Kennard and Jack E. Orr announce their approaching marriage set for Sunday September 6 at Yeoman Methodist Church with Rev Kenneth Miller officiating. The couple plan to reside in Madison after the ceremony.

Maxine Kennard Jack E. Orr Yeoman Glen W. Kennard Maxine Forrest H. Orr Delphi Yeoman Methodist Church Kenneth Miller Woodrow Whiteman Marilyn Holloway

Old Settlers' Day Draws Largest Delphi Crowd in Years

A massive Old Settlers' celebration packed Delphi streets after Saturday night crowds. Professor Laurence Hadley spoke at City Park on Voices of the Night while the Delphi High School Band performed. Winners were named for oldest attendees, longest marriages, and farthest travelers from California. Bond sales neared $20,000 despite a canceled bomber appearance.

Delphi Court House Square Merry-Goround City Park Laurence Hadley Purdue Hadley George McCain Old Settlers’ Organization Jesse Wise Tom McCormick Jason Been Delphi High School Delphi Ladies’ Trio Paul Johnson Chamber of Commerce

Reverend Harry Parker resigns Delphi pastorate for graduate work

Reverend Harry B. Parker, longtime Delphi Presbyterian pastor since 1933, seeks release to pursue a doctor's degree in Hebrew mysticism at the University of Chicago. He will preach through September and relocate to Flossmoor, Illinois, with his family. son Jerome plans to enroll at the university and daughter Emily will enter Chicago Heights High School.

Harry B. Parker Delphi Presbyterian Church Parker Flossmore Chicago University of Chicago Jerome Parker Emily Chicago Heights Delphi Harry Bohannon American Legion

St Joseph Picnic Plans Fried Chicken Dinner Homecoming

St Joseph's Catholic church members announce an annual fried chicken dinner and homecoming celebration on Sunday August 30. Dining room coordinators are Mrs William Hefleng and Mrs Gillie Arnot. kitchen chiefs are Mrs John Delaney and Mrs Orville Fife. Public invitation extended.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church William Hefleng Gillie Arnott John Delaney Orville Fife

Tri Kappa Offers Scholarships For Secretarial Study

Mrs. Robert Sieber, president of the local Tri Kappa chapter, says the sorority with the state organization offers several scholarships for a fourteen month medical secretarial course. Norma Adams, Delphi High School class of 1942 graduate, won the first scholarship and entered Elkhart Business College for the course. Interested girls may apply through Hilda Bowen, scholarship chairman, or talk to sorority members.

Robert Sieber Tri Kappa Sorority Norma Adams Delphi High School Elkhart Business College Hilda Bowen Tri Kappa

Charles Wood Assigned to Atlantic Convoy

Mr and Mrs Charles Wood announce their son Charles has arrived at Norfolk Virginia and has been assigned to convoy duty in the Navy He recently graduated in July from the Naval Eagle School in San Diego California Miss Edith Hemmig visits Hammond for a week with relatives

Charles Wood Charles U. S. Navy Naval Base Norfolk Young Wood Naval Eagle School San Diego Calif

J. E. McKinney Killed in U S 52 Crash near Lafayette

Joseph E. McKinney a 37 year old Lafay ette resident and former Delphi man died in an auto accident on U S 52 six miles southeast of Lafay ette. Coroner says skull fracture caused death. He may have fallen asleep. Funeral set for Friday in Lafayette. Burial at Pond Grove cemetery.

Joseph E. McKinney Lafayette Delphi U. S. 52 John S. Morrison McKinney Nellie Macak McKinney Betty Cain Donald McKinney U. S. Navy Pond Grove Cemetery

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