Telethon aids cerebral palsy and Cubs aid drive
Indianapolis WFBM TV held its first telethon to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy over two days, with stars working through the night and into Sunday afternoon. Local Delphi Cub Scouts canvassed neighborhoods, raising 127.33 dollars in about an hour, aided by several volunteers and wire contributions. The piece notes the goat theft at Naval Academy and West Point, mentions John Zartman’s West Point soccer team, recalls beloved teacher Goldie Scott who died, and ends with a county home Thanksgiving menu presented by Warnier Mullendore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wfbm-Tv
Cub Scouts of
Delphi
Byram Crosby
Joe Coomey
Billy Harris
Billy Coomey
Sammye
Fontinel
John Dean Sanderson
Johnny Yeoman
Skippy McMurray
Billy Blythe
Mickey Packard
Naval Academy
West Point Military Academy
West Point
John Zartman
John
Carrollton girl and Flora girl place in Angus contest in Chicago
In Chicago this week Carroll county did not win top honors but two girls performed well. Mary Jo Thompson from Flora secured 7th place among 48 with her Angus steer entry and Pat Meade of Carrollton township took 12th in a field of 92 with her Angus entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carroll County
Mary Jo Thompson
Flora
Angus Steer
Pat Meade
Carrollton Township
Angus
Plaque to Honor Donor Harve Lynch at Local Church
A plaque will be dedicated at the Christian church and later placed at the Christian parsonage on West Main Street. Open house for the parsonage runs from 2 to 4 p m. The plaque honors Harve Lynch who donated the parsonage as a memorial to his wife who is long deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
West Main Street
Harve Lynch
Policemen Attend Kokomo Funeral Procession
DELPHI police Chief Dempsey and Patrolmen McCreary and Britton joined a Monday funeral service for a Kokomo officer killed last Friday. Seventy one cars led the procession with uniformed officers from many Indiana communities. The Citizen will stop printing Christmas cards from December 5 though stock remains. Also, income tax withholding drops to 18 percent January 1 1954 while social security rises from 1 to 2 percent.
Police Order Urges Removal of Refrigerator Locks
Delphi Chief of Police Jack R. Dempsey orders that any unused or exterior refrigerator or ice box must have its door lock or catch removed. The notice warns that compliance may save a child’s life and is directed to all on premises or outside buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Dempsey
Delphi
Santa to Pay Hurryed Visit Here Saturday
Santa Claus arrives by plane Saturday afternoon at 2 p m in Delphi to host a brief visit and parade. Charles Flora, Delphi Chamber of Commerce president, directs a reception with the school band and art class float. Santa will give candy and apples to preschool children and hold brief interviews at the courthouse square. Merchants offer gifts, special prices, and free kiddie gifts during the day while ads in the Citizen urge families to visit town for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Charles Flora
Delphi
George Schnepp
South Delphi
Court House
Clause
The
Citizen
Retired Camden Postman Honored By Patrons
Camden Rural Route 1 patrons honored Kenneth Bohannon at the Camden Community Building on his retirement after 37 years as mail carrier. The event featured remarks of gratitude, songs, a skit, and a lounge chair gift from patrons, with Bohannon sharing memories of delivering mail to multiple generations and his rope splicing talent learned in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bohannon
Camden
Mr. Bohannon
Route 1
Bohannon
Kenny
Navy
Cher
Lower
Deer Creek
Russel. Oyler
Paul Oyler
Robert Fuget
Ralph Peterson
J.s
Orton Peters
Charles Jones
Arthur Appleton
Walter Sprinkle
Solomon Wickard
Lewis Deardorff
Grand jurors issue report after session in Carroll county jail
The Carroll county Grand Jury issued its annual report after a three day session read by foreman Harry Cree. It recommends renovating the county home porch and walls, buying doors and fire hose, and extending the corn crib. It commends Mr and Mrs Mullendere for caring for residents. It also urges razing the unsafe jail and selling the real estate, remodeling the courthouse assembly room into a county lockup and sheriff's office, and continued study of suitable living quarters for the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Grand Jury
Harry Cree
Warnie Mullendere
Court House
County Council
Lamb Brehmer wedding at Delphi Presbyterian Church
Esther Lamb and Howard C. Brehmer wed at Delphi's Presbyterian Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. James William Rankin. The bride wore lace over white taffeta with a fingertip veil. the groom is son of Mrs. G. V. Brehmer. After a reception at the church, the couple plans to reside at 166 North Cass Street, Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi’s Presbyterian Church
Esther Lamb
Howard C. Brehmer
James William Rankin
Virginia Pletcher Delaney
Patricia Brewer
Duane Lamb
Joyce
Carol Ann Lamb
Robert Hathaway
Frank Lamb
G. V. Brehmer
North
Cass Street
Peru
Indiana to widen State Road 22 from Kokomo to Burlington
The Indiana State Highway Department will open bids on December 22 for three widening and resurfacing contracts and two new construction jobs. About 13 miles of State Road 22 in Carroll and Howard counties will be widened from 18 to 22 feet from Burlington to the west edge of Kokomo, weather permitting. If awarded, work could start by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Highway Department
Carroll
Howard Counties
Burlington
Kokomo
Crowe Stuntz Wedding Invitations Issued
Dr. and Mrs. Neal F. Crowe of Delavan Wisconsin announce the wedding of their daughter Ruth Elma to Edgar Cheadler Stuntz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stuntz of Delphi. The ceremony is set for Monday December 28 at 4 pm in the Congregational church Delavan with a reception to follow at Lake Lawn Lodge Delavan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal F. Crowe
Delavan
Wisconsin
Ruth Elma
Edgar Cheadler Stuntz
Edgar Stuntz
Delphi
Congregational
Lake Lawn Lodge
Crops Show Opens Today in REMC Auditorium Delphi
The Carroll County Crops Show opens in the REMC auditorium in Delphi with 4-H sweepstakes and county corn yield trophies to be awarded at session close. Purdue specialists O. C. Lee and Keller Beeson discuss weeds and fertilizers at 1 p.m. The public may view displays Thursday and Friday. releases are planned for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
REMC
Delphi
O. C. Lee
Keller Beeson
Purdue
Book Week Observed In Local School
Children in Delphi schools celebrated National Children s Book Week with an extra story hour. First and second graders from Hillcrest rode buses with teachers to the library for the event. Mrs Ethel Browns and Mrs Kathleen Baums first grades from Monroe also joined. Eight high school girls directed by English teacher Thomas McCormick volunteered as storytellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Hillcrest
Irene Mason
Virginia Shindler
Ethel Brown
Kathleen Baum
Monroe School
Thomas McCormick
Polio Drive Meeting Scheduled in Delphi on December 11
Health and Safety chairmen of county Home Demonstration clubs will meet at the REMC auditorium in Delphi on Friday December 11 at 1 30 p m to pick up supplies for the January 1954 Polio drive. An interesting program is planned with tea following. Anyone participating or interested in Infantile Paralysis is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REMC
Delphi
Thanksgiving wedding ties Hill and Hildebrand in Delphi
Miss Phyllis Jean Hill married SFC Frank Hildebrand in a Delphi Methodist Church ceremony attended by family and friends. Rev. Frank Briggs officiated as Mary Helen Mears sang, with organist Lena Hannell. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a cathedral train, veil, and seed pearl bodice, and carried white roses. Attendant Janet Cassell Ploughe wore blue velvetine. Best man James Patrick O’Farrell, ushers Bill Myers Joe Hildebrandt and Bill Duff. Reception followed, a three tier cake served. Hildebrand leaves Sunday for Ft. Lewis Washington for assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hannell
Janet Cassell Ploughe
James Patrick O’farrell
Bill Myers
Joe Hildebrandt
Bill Duff
SFC
Legion Auxiliary Decorates Delphi Tree for Mental Illness Gifts
The American Legion Auxiliary decorates the Public Service Company window in Delphi and invites gifts for the mentally ill. Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick urges everyone to donate small wrapped gifts with cards noting recipient gender. Receiving depots are in Camden Burlington and Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Public Service Company
Delphi
John T. Kirkpatrick
Camden
Burlington
Flora
Pletcher Named Guardian for Mrs Gros in Carroll Court
L. M. Pletcher appointed guardian of Mrs. Lillie R. Gros in Carroll circuit court. Court records note the guardianship action and mention a payment of $15,000 related to the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Pletcher
Lillie R. Gros
Carroll Circuit Court
Pletcher
State larceny charges filed in Carroll court
The State of Indiana has charged four individuals in Carroll circuit court with larceny. George Allen Edwards of Lafayette faces grand larceny for stealing beans from the John Scott farm. John David Storey Vernon W. Green and Donald Harmon are charged with petit larceny for stealing a fence charger from the Jason Been farm. Bonds set at $1000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carroll
George Allen Edwards
Lafayette
John Scott
John David Storey
Vernon W. Green
Donald Harmon
Jason Been
State to Sell Share of Delphi Armory for Funds
The state announced it will sell five Indiana National Guard armories including its Delphi share to raise money for new facilities. The Delphi armory, half owned by the city, may go to the Delphi-Deer Creek School Corporation which finds the current $55,000 asking price too high. A local appraisal board may set a price. the Armory Board will decide December 10 to declare the building surplus. Money from the sale will be used to match federal funds for a new armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Delphi
Delphi-Deer Creek School Corporation
State Armory Board
Local Cadet Is Honor Student At West Point
John R. Zartman of Delphi Indiana was named to the West Point Dean's list for outstanding achievement and proficiency. A first classman studying military engineering and related subjects, he attended Ventura Junior College before his appointment by Senator Jenner.
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West Point
N. Y
John R.zartman
Clarence R. Zartman
Route 4
Delphi Ind
U. S. Military Academy
Zartman
Ventura
Calif
Academy
William E. Jenner
Indiana
Army
Air Force
Smith to resign Delphi city clerk duties January 1
John T. Smith resigns as Delphi city clerk treasurer effective January 1, 1954 after serving since September 1949. He will join Carroll County Abstract Company headed by Floyd J. Julien. George McCain, a retired teacher and former County Superintendent, is appointed to fill the vacancy. Both are Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Smith
Delphi
Wood
Smith
Carroll County Abstract Company
Floyd J. Julien
George McCain
McCain
Mr. Smith
Mrs Georgann Kessler Receives Word From Korea
Lt Col Roy M Kessler reports from Taegu Korea with the U S Military Advisory Group for Korea The colonels duties include planning for and advising the Korean Army Now the fourth largest in the world He left in September flew via Japan and Canada and before his assignment toured Korean schools and training units He and his three children Craig Kevin and Michele live with his mother Mrs Julia Schilling while he serves in the Far East
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Georgann Schilling Kessler
Roy M. Kessler
Taegu
United States Military Advisory Group
Col. Kessler
British Columbia
Japan
Canadian
Mrs Cripe Stricken After Heart Attack at Camden
Mrs Flora Cripe widow of E M Cripe former Camden post master suffered a heart attack Monday night at the Camden Community Building. She had gone to attend a ceremony for Kenneth Bohannon and was rushed to Memorial hospital Logansport where her condition was described as somewhat improved by her sister Mrs B B Mayhill of Delphi.
Local Marriage License Issued to Frankfort Pair
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Freak Vrzina aged 23 of Frankfort and Mildred Dugger aged 25 of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freak Vrzina
Frankfort
Mildred Dugger
Terre Haute
Oracles Travel to Knox Friday Lose to Jefferson
Delphi faces Knox Friday in the old Knox gym with limited seating. Tickets are allotted, 150 for adults, at Wynkoop pharmacy or the high school. children pick up at the high school. Delphi beat Camden 72 63 last Wednesday as Spear and Underhill led with 18 each, Moore 16. The Oracle B squad won 41 29. Jeff Lafayette Bronchos defeated Delphi 68 38 in a Tuesday away game led by Bob Clark with 19 points. Delphi’s top scorer was Jack Nape with 10.
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Oracles
Knox
John Curry
Delphi
Wynkoop
Camden
Spear
Underhill
Bob Moore
Sanderson
Shhock
Oracle
Jeff
Lafayette
Marion Crawley
Indiana
Bob Clark
Jack Nape
Cloyd Spear
Jim McCain
Clark
Goodnight
Neal, J
Semmes
Pavlor Se
Costello
Q Becker
Martin
Pittle
Moore Acs Ee
Smith Use
Raderstorf
Spear Sok
McCain
Nabe
Volunteers Needed to Repaint Girl Scout Rooms
Volunteers are requested to redecorate the Girl Scout rooms in the courthouse. Painting will occur Monday night at 7 p.m. If enough volunteers attend, the job can be finished in one evening. Remember the date, time, and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mrs Joe Schnepp Discharged From Home Hospital Lafayette
Mrs. Joe Schnepp has been discharged from Home Hospital in Lafayette. The notice confirms the patient release and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Schnepp
Home Hospital
Lafayette
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Planned for Delphi
Captain Hubert Rawlin announces the annual Salvation Army Christmas appeal in Delphi will run by letter from November 29 to December 6, during National Salvation Army Week. Funds support Christmas Baskets for Carroll County's needy. applications for help are to be sent to The Salvation Army, General Delivery, Delphi, Indiana, with a December 19 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Rawlin
Salvation Army
Carroll County
Delphi
National Salvation Army
United States
General Delivery
Indiana
Nursing Home Operator Arzula Flora Faces Charges
Miss Arzula Flora, operator of the Flora nursing home, is charged in City Court with drawing a deadly weapon assault and battery after a wage dispute of 180 dollars. A 32 caliber pistol was reportedly fired at Mrs Pearl Sadler who sought back wages. The case prompts a state licensing probe that could revoke the home’s license.
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Arzula Flora
Flora
Miss Flora
Department of Public Welfare
Pearl Sadler
Bradford
State Department
Carroll County Department of Public Welfare
George Obear
Delphi Lions Name Bill Carrier Week Cheer Club Member
The Delphi Lions designate 17 year old William Bill Carrier of 409 N Washington St Delphi Indiana as the Cheer Club member of the week. He has been homebound for months due to asthma and rheumatic fever and friends are urged to send gifts letters or cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Lions
William “Bill” Carrier
Washington St
Delphi
Indiana
Bill
Lions
Film Mr Texas to be shown at Flora church
The World’s first Christian western Mr Texas will be shown December 5 at 7 30 p m in Flora Methodist church. Sponsored by Flora Ministerial Association the film is Billy Graham Evangelistic Films first major production. Admission is free but an offering will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Flora Methodist Church
Flora Ministerial Association
Billy Graham Evangelistic Films, Inc
Suit to compel support moved to Carroll circuit court
Phyllis Speer sues Gene Hughes in a support action that has been transferred from Tippecanoe to Carroll circuit court. Theodore Smith represents the plaintiff and Vernon St. John the defendant in this local civil matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Speer
Gene Hughes
Carroll Circuit Court
Tippecanoe Circuit
Theodore Smith
Vernon St. John
All-State Band Selection Heralded for Miss JoEtta Henderson
Delphi high school senior JoEtta Henderson has been chosen to represent the Delphi band in the All-State band in Indianapolis on December 4. The ensemble, drawn from 24 counties, will perform for the Music Educators of Indiana in session. Mr Simons and Mrs Simons will accompany Henderson, with Mr Simons attending the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoEtta Henderson
Delphi
Indianapolis
Music Educators of Indiana
Gene Simons
Miss Henderson
Simons
New Hours At Carroll County Selective Service Office
Beginning Monday December 7 the Carroll County Selective Service office will observe new hours Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 30 a m to 4 p m Thursday 7 30 a m to 11 30 a m Closed Thursday afternoons Friday and Saturday All values are in local time and the office hours apply to the weekly schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Selective Service Office
Peters Family Thanksgiving Visit Highlights Smith Valley
Mr and Mrs Henry Peters spent Thanksgiving week in Smith Valley with their daughter Mrs Ray Bair Mr Bair and son Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Henry Peters
Smith Valley
Ray Bair
Mr. Bair
Mike
Goldie Scott Dies Retired Delphi Teacher
Miss Goldie A. Scott aged 69 longtime Delphi school system educator died at Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis after illness. Born March 13 1884 in Delphi she taught 35 years including 31 at the Delphi junior high retiring during World War II and later served as a governess. Survived by sister Mary Allen Flora two nephews and two nieces. Funeral services Friday at 2 p m Carter funeral home Flora with burial in Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie A. Scott
Delphi
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Thomas H
Ella (Heintz) Scott
Miss Scott
Ross
Mary) Allen
Flora
Carter Funeral Home
Masonic Cemetery
Former County Treasurer Dies In West Lafayette
Edward Sommers 73, former Carroll County treasurer, died Monday in Home Hospital after years of ill health. A Pyrmont native, he moved to West Lafayette last year and lived as a retired farmer and contractor. Survived by widow Katherine Engle, son Virgil H., two brothers, a sister and other relatives. Funeral at Pyrmont Church with burial in Pyrmont Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sommers
Carroll County
Home Hospital
West Lafayette
Mr. Sommers
Illinois
Pyrmont
Clay Township
Sommers
Church of the Brethren
Clothing Drive At Delphia Elementary December Week
During December 7 to 11 students at Delphia Elementary are asked to donate wearable clothing for Save The Children Federation. The drive aims for three million pounds with last year guiding effort totaling about five million garments. All clean clothing for babies children and adults is needed plus blankets sheets and usable shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphia
Save the Children Federation
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Main Street
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Mullendore
Barbara Ann Kenworthy
Vernon Kenworthy
Nathan R. Adams
Ponchatoula
Louisana
Lamb-Brehmer
STATE
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Dale Crowder
Tony Berto
Berto
Landis
Crowder
Rodkey
Chool Board
Jefferson
Aaderstorf
Moore Tle
Spear Ee
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McCain See Eae
Willy
Wise Eee Ee Ween
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Allen Eee Sens
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