Delphi Radio Mishap Showed Echoes Behind the Iron Curtain
WSAL reporters recount a Moscow embassy letter about their air transmission reaching the USSR. The note notes the oddity of a banded pigeon report and highlights Delphi Little League champions the Globe Valve White Sox with manager Crosby winning 13 4 over the Indians at Little League Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSAL
Logansport
Delphi
State Department
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Moscow
Ussr
John Foster
Bob Crosby
Bill Freeman
Globe Valve White Sox
Crosby
Herb Smith
Little League Park
Istrow
Dickie Dillman
Herbie Kidwell
Terry Lamb
Doug Cripe
Mike van Sickle
Jimmy Jones
R. Floyd Emmitt
Dick Widner
Bill Shhockley
Mickey Merrell
Ronnie Crumbo
Jimmy Wilson
Frank Farris
Dick Welch
Jess Widner
Henry Rozhon
Duane Smith
Globe Valve
Byram Crosby
Joe Coomey
Eikenberry Indians
White Sox
Paul Goyer
Lions Cubs
Indians
Delphi Lions name Lewis Sales Cheer Club member of the week
The Delphi Lions select Lewis Sales of Delphi Indiana as the Cheer Club member of the week. Sales, longtime local auto mechanic, has been confined to home and hospital for several months by illness. Lions urge friends to send cards letters and short visits during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Indiana
Mr. Sales
The
Lions
Methodist Youth Kickoff Banquet Opens Delphi MYF Year
The Delphi Methodist Youth Fellowship starts its year with a Sunday Sept 9 banquet at 6 p.m. in the church dining room. Judge William B. Smith hosts, Bob Chancellor leads singing, and radio star Pruth McFarlin performs. A short playlet Presentations of MYF Activities will be presented. All Methodist youth are welcome. no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of Delphi
WSCS
William B. Smith
Bob Chancellor
Lafayette
MYF
Pruth McFarlin
Delphi High School
Reed Estate Probate Finds Will Valid
Effie Reed's last will was probated on Wednesday with Lewis N. Mullin and James E. Kenworthy as subscribing witnesses. The will bequeaths furniture to husband Willard Reed, $100 to son Harold Isaacs, and the remainder to Lola Koning Basil Isaacs Naomi Martin and Marjorie Baker for their children’s education. Zollie Martin named executor with a $4500 bond. estate valued at $3000 real and $500 personal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Reed
Lewis N. Mullin
James E. Kenworthy
Lola Koning
Basil Isaacs
Naomi Martin
Marjorie Baker
Zollie Martin
Assault Charge Traced to Delphi Man
Earl Warren of Delphi was arrested Monday evening by city police on assault and battery after a warrant signed by his wife Velda. Warren will be arraigned in JP court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Warren
Delphi
Velda
Warren
JP Court
Cloyd Moss Elected Kiwanis District Official in Indiana
Cloyd Moss was elected Kiwanis Lt. Governor of the 10th division at the State Convention in Lafayette. The division includes clubs in Brazil Linton Bedford Bloomington Greencastle and two Terre Haute clubs. Moss led Greencastle as president in 1955 and has served on state and division committees. He moved to Greencastle in 1939 to manage J C Penney and is a Purdue graduate. He is the son of Frank and Mrs Moss of Cutler and is married to Mary Hylton of Flora with two sons Jack and Jim, one of whom attends DePauw University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Moss
Kiwanis
Indiana
Lafayette
Brazil
Linton
Bedford
Bloomington
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Moss
J. C. Penny Company
Frank Moss
Cutler
Cutler High School
Purdue
Mary Hylton
East of Flora
Jack
Burlington
Jim
DePauw
Deer Creek Club Plans All Day Fish Fry
The Deer Creek Conservation club will hold its annual membership fish fry on Monday September 3. Attendees should bring covered dish and table service. The membership drive starts at 2 p.m. An evening ball game and a trap shoot will cap an all day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek Conservation Club
Harris siblings fly home after sister's death
Eugene Harris and sister Pauline Schock traveled by plane from the city to their home in Phoenix Arizona following the death of their sister Mrs Glenn Ackerman who had summoned them here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Harris
Pauline Schock
Glenn Ackerman
Phoenix
Arizona
Soper and Rankin on Naval Reserve duty in Norfolk
A. J. Soper and Rev. James Wm Rankin are in Norfolk Virginia for two weeks of active duty with the Naval Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Soper
Rev
James Wm. Rankin
Norfolk, Va
Naval Reserve
Chorus to Sing at Indiana State Fair Massed Chorus
County Home Demonstration Chorus members travel to the Indiana State Fair Colisbum on Sunday for a massed performance directed by Al Stewart of Purdei With about 3000 Indiana women expected to participate William Hutchins Jr from the State Department will record and film the program for 80 foreign countries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colisbum
Indiana
al Stewart
Purdie
William Hutchins, Jr
Department of State
Washington
Two Receive 110 Year Sentences for Burglaries
William Richard Voss and Howard Eugene Waddups of Logansport were arraigned in Carroll circuit court and pled guilty to breaking and entering. Judge William B. Smith sentenced them to custody and control of the Indiana Reformatory for one to ten years and disqualified them from voting for three years. They admitted 17 burglaries in nearby counties and will be transported to the Reformatory by Sheriff Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richard Voss
Howard Eugéne Waddups
Logansport
Carroll
William B. Smith
Smith
Board of Trustees
Indiana Reformatory
Voss
Waddups
Carey
P-TA to Honor All Delphi Teachers
Delphi public schools teachers will be honored at a public reception on Thursday evening September 6 at 8 p m in the REMC auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Delphi P-TA, invites the public to attend and meet the teachers. Ross Tipton, new superintendent, will install the new PTA officers: Mrs Stanley Cornelius president, Mrs Robert Pearson and Mrs Paul Goyer vice presidents, Mrs John Sanderson secretary, Mrs Claude Robinson treasurer. A program is planned and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
REMC
Delphi P-Ta
Ross Tipton
PTA
Stanley Cornelius
Robert Pearson
Paul Goyer
John Sanderson
Claude Robinson
Lafayette man arrested for driving without permit
Edwin Martin of Lafayette was arrested Tuesday evening by city police on a charge of driving without an operator's permit. He was arraigned in JP Herman Theophile's court and fined a total of $38.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Martin
Lafayette
Herman Theophile
Miss Lou Ann Overmyer Leaves Chicago for Los Angeles
Miss Lou Ann Overmyer travels from Chicago by plane to join her mother Mrs. Margaret Overmyer in Los Angeles after a stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Hedde near Burrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ann Overmyer
Robert Heddé
Near Burrows
Chicago
Margaret Overmyer
Los Angeles
City Water Granted North Of Limits To Brewer Street
City council approved a contract to supply water to residents north of the city limits on Brewer Street. Six initial investors funded the ditch and pipe extension from the North Washington street main. Tap fees were reduced to 25 dollars for the original six, with later taps at 75 dollars plus proportionate share of main costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Street
Washington Street
Plan Institute For Teachers Of Delphi County
A combined fall institute for Delphi and county teachers will be held Friday at the Delphi high school auditorium. The program runs 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registrations, invocations, group meetings led by district teachers, health talks, and a Ball State speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Harry Hatton
Ross Tipton
R. P. Minneman
Esther Gregg
Lois Metzger
Marie S. Nagosky
Smith Higgins
Kokomo
W. R. VanDer Mosch
Norman Beatty Memorial Hospital
Westville
Teachers’ Federation
County Federation
Joe Wagoner
Ball State
Two 4 H Tenure Awardees Named for Indiana State Fair
Janet Lou Joyce of Washington township and Martin Rinehart of Monroe township will receive Indiana Farm Bureau 4 H Tenure awards at the State Fair. The honors honor a decade of club work with demonstrations judging and leadership, presented after the Sept. 6 parade beside the Grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Lou Joyce
Washington Township
Martin Rinehart
Monroe Township
Miss Joyce
Rinehart
Indiana Farm Bureau
Jury Commissioners to Meet for September Jury Draw
Jury commissioners Frank Lybrook and Amel Spring will meet Friday August 31 at 10 a m with County Clerk Joe Tolen to draw grand and petit jurors for the September term of court. The term opens Monday September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lybrook
Amel Spring
Joe Tolen
Camden man attends Acacia 28th biennial conclave at A and M
Larry D. Jones of route 1 Camden attends the 28th biennial Acacia fraternity conclave held this week at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater. Jones is a Purdue chapter member and son of Mr and Mrs Charles P Jones of Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry D. Jones
Route 1
Camden
Acacia
Oklahoma A and M College
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Jones
Purdue
Charles P. Jones
Sprague Family and Friends Visit In Indiana
Mr and Mrs Chester Sprague of Anderson and Mr and Mrs James Sprague with daughter Lorna and friend Daisy Hartley of Frank ton Indiana visited Mrs Lettie C Whiteman and Ruth and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Templin and son Lloyd Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Sprague
Anderson
James Sprague
Lorna
Daisy Hartley
Frankton
Indiana
Lettie C. Whiteman
Ruth
Lloyd Templin
Lloyd Lee
Hyman Confirmed to Delphi City Council Vacancy
Mayor Roy Clauser with council approval appointed Earl Hyman to fill the vacancy from Robert Fitzgerald's resignation. The appointment was confirmed at Monday’s meeting. Hyman, a West Main Street resident and Democrat, owns West Delphi Drive In Market and formerly ran Standard Market and Hyman’s Grocery. The council also approved continued leasing of a tractor from George Todd Implement, purchased a heavy duty loader and blade, and planned bids after the new year for a city owned tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Clauser
Delphi
Earl Hyman
Robert Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
South Delphi
Hyman
West Main Street
West Delphi Drive
Standard Market
Hyman’s
George Todd Implement Company
County to Hold Tax Hearings and Budget Sessions
The County Council meets September 4 5 and 6 to review annual budget requests from taxing units. On September 10 the Tax Adjustment Board will set final levies. Commissioners plan their monthly meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
Indiana University Extends Teacher Development Class to Delphi
Kokomo Center of Indiana University announced a new extension course for teachers in Delphi on child development. Dr. Smith Higgins says the class meets Tuesday evenings at Delphi High School with Dr. Richard G. Kroenke from Valparaiso University as instructor. Enrollment on September 10 at 7 to 8 p.m. at Delphi High School, or September 11 and 12 at the Kokomo Center, 1200 16 West Sycamore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Kokomo Center
Indiana University
Smith Higgins
Delphi High School
Higgins
Richard G. Kroenke
Valparaiso University
Indiana University Center
Kokomo
Ind
West
Sycamore Street
Mrs Kline’s Birthday Noted in Jackson Family Reunion
Mrs Walter Kline of Jackson Michigan called on Mrs Fred Craven Smith after visiting her sister Mrs Cora Price A family reunion marked her 82nd birthday which occurred Sunday Walter Price observed the birthday Mrs Kline is the former Mary Studebaker of near Camden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kline
Jackson
Michigan
Fred Craven Smith
Cora Price
Walter Price
Weekend Guest Visit Of Lakewood Man At Steinman Home
Joseph McCauley of Lakewood Ohio spent a weekend as a guest of his aunt Mrs Harry C Steinman at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCauley
Lakewood, Ohio
Harry C. Steinman
Carroll County Soil Contest Names Winners
Carroll County's Green Pasture contest concluded in a close race reflecting widespread soil conservation efforts. First place in Rotation Pasture went to John McManus Adams township who receives 14 tons of road stone with top five earning road stone or free soil tests donated by Delphi Limestone Co. Winners include Doug Million, Jim Hallar, Richard Metzger, Ray Robertson and others from Adams Burlington Madison Deer Creek Tippecanoe. Tillman Snipes won first in permanent pasture seeding and will receive 14 tons of road stone. Judges listed include Crutchfield Elevator managers and SCS staff supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
County Soil Conservation District
John McManus
Adams Township
Doug Million
Jim Hallar
Richard Metzger
Burlington Township
Ray Robertson
Burlington
Delphi Limestone Co
John McCormick
Madison
Richard Mears
Deer Creek
Russell Craig
Tippecanoe
John Ward
Adams
Clayton Million
Ken Pyle
Tillman Snipes
Democrat Township
Dave Crutchfield
Crutchfield
Merle Johnson
Ed Mercen
Glen Lantz
Kraft Foods Company
Willard Weiland
Flora
Joe Hays
Tom Pugh
SCS
Raymond Nichol
Bob McCarty
Charles Harter
Miles T. Martin
Three Inducted Into Army From Carroll County
Mrs. Mabel M. Brewer announces that William R. Thompson Robert G. Hawkins and Marion L. Starbuck were inducted into the Army in Indianapolis on August 24. They were sent to Ft Leonard Wood Missouri for basic training. Two Carroll county men have been issued orders to report for induction on Thursday September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
M. Brewer
County Selective Service Board
William R. Thompson
Robert G. Hawkins
Marion L. Starbuck
Army
Indianapolis
Ft. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Carroll County
Sheriff Probes Juvenile Ring In Auto Part Theft
Sheriff Carey and deputies investigate a group of county juveniles over thefts of auto hub caps and other items. The inquiry continues at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Carey
Clifford sisters take new teaching posts in two states
Miss Joan Clifford left for Los Angeles to resume teaching after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clifford. Miss Helen Clifford, formerly at Lebanon, departed this week to begin teaching in Dearborn, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Clifford
Los Angeles
California
James A. Clifford
Helen Clifford
Lebanon
Dearborn
Michigan
Best Results Try A Citizen Classified Ad
Civic readers are invited to test the newspaper classified section with a practical ad. Local residents can place simple notices about services sales or events to reach neighbors efficiently.
Health official asks Delphi to fluoridate water
Dr Charles Gish of the Indiana State Health Department urged Delphi officials to study water fluoridation at a council meeting. He cited a 60 to 65 percent reduction in tooth decay and AMA approval. The plan would cost about 1000 to 1500 dollars to install the dosing machinery. The council took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gish
Indiana State Health Department
Gish
Walter Gochenour
Kennth Smith
Floyd Gish
Route 3
Delphi
Dentistry
Department of Health
Dr. Gish
Indiana
American Medical Association
United States
Gochenour
Rotary
Council
Rev Guy Accepts Call To Lead Kentucky Church
Rev Arnold O Guy leaves Delphi Christian Church after over three years to become pastor of First Christian in Middlesboro Kentucky. During his tenure Delphi grew about 250 members and undertook major improvements including a new organ redecorated parsonage and Sunday School expansion. He departs Sept 10 with last service Sept 9. Middlesboro church has about 500 members in a city of 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold O. Guy
Delphi
Middlesboro
Indiana
Guy
Jack Bloyd
Christian Youth Fellowship
Lynchburg College
Butler University
Miadison County
Middleboro
Kentucky
Cline Estate Administers Bond Set At $20000
Letters of administration issued to Faye Ayres and Lenore Briggs for the Carrie Ann Cline estate with bond of $20000. Estate value listed at $9000 in real property and $1000 in personal property. Wilbur Lane represents the co administrators.
Barton couple buy Alvin Tiffin property in Delphi
Mr. and Mrs. Paige Barton have purchased the Alvin Tiffin property in South Delphi from Mrs. Troy Quinn on Franklin street. The Bartons plan to move to Arizona after the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige Barton
Troy Quinn
Franklin Street
Alvin Tiffin
South Delphi
Tiffin
Arizona
Plan Cafeteria At Delphi Presbyterian Church
The Delphi Presbyterian Church will sponsor a public cafeteria on Thursday night October 18. Community members invited to attend and enjoy meals served in a church setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Presbyterian Church
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Iron Curtain
Voice of America
Evert Mullendore
Mullendores
H. B. Wilson
Kangaroo Lodge
Baileys Harbor
Wisconsin
Ontario
Canada
Mindwell
Henry
Clyde Spear
Water Company
Charles Delaney
Sandy Orr
F. H. Orr, Jr
Sandy
Billy Coomey
Coomey
Sox
Welch
Widner
Pice
Harrd Goyer
Jack Brown
Buick Braves
Cubs
Floyd Emmitt
Braves
Sof
Delphi Lions
Lewis Sales
A R
Methodist
Reed Estate
Kiwanis Clubs
Plan Institute For Teachers OF
County
Noel Douglass
Douglass
Walcott
Monticello
Mr. Douglass
Harold Dick
Kentland Schools
Delphi Grocer
Delphi Council
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