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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

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Probation Officer Urges Community Aid For Youth

In Carroll County a Rotary luncheon hosts Rev. Frederic Chandler, new probation officer, who explains pre sentence investigations and youth counseling. He notes costs of juvenile and adult corrections, stresses parental responsibility and earned trust to steer youth away from reformatories. He ends with a reminder that judgment others reflects on oneself.

Rotary Dean Overholser Frederic Chandler Carroll County Rev. Chandler Mr. Chandler

Divorce Granted in Tippecanoe Court

Dorothy Disinger wins divorce from William G. Isley in Tippecanoe Superior Court. Custody of two minor children awarded to the plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay $20 weekly child support.

Dorothy Disinger Isley Tippecanoe Superior Court William G. Isley

Diamond Ring Downfall Ties Two to Tour Crime Spree

Two Delphi men linked to a western crime spree face multiple charges after a stolen credit card funded a November road trip. Richard Keil, 21, held on attempted armed robbery charges. James Aldrich, in Frankfort jail, faces burglary counts and later extradition to St. Louis. Authorities recovered loot including revolvers, watches, jewelry, and a diamond ring with limited details on the ring’s origin.

Clinton County St. Louis Roth Richard Keil Route 4 Delphi James Aldrich Aldrich Frankfort Keil Flora Police Tom Pitstick Robert Cripe George W. Springmeyer Mexican American Hat Company Clifford Springmeyer St.Louis Tuzon Nogales Arizona Sheriff Roth

County Sheriff Office Needs Extra Help, Says Citizen

The Citizen endorses adding a full time clerk for the sheriff's office and a night operator for radio duties in the jail. It argues sheriff duties are 24 seven and current staff is inadequate, requiring state or city police support for serious incidents. The Delphi city help would cover after hours, with taxpayers bearing a small cost.

Carroll County Sheriff's Department Court House City of Delphi

Final Bloodmobile visit set for Carroll County

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will make its final year visit to the Camden community building on Monday December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is Carroll County’s last chance to reach the 125 pint quota for the year as holiday demand rises and collection days thin. Give blood the gift of life this season.

Carroll County Camden

Carroll County Country Club Directorship Ballot

At a dinner meeting the Carroll County Country Club elected Ralph Hanna Robert Pettiner and Tom Peters as directors. Hold over directors are Jack Brown Gene Brim John Chittick Robert Fitzgerald George Revington and William Myers.

Carroll County Country Club Ralph Hanna Robert Pettiner Tom Peters Jack, Brown Gene Brim John Chittick Robert Fitzgerald George Revington William Myers

90th Birthday for Mrs. Catherine Brackenridge in Delphi

Delphi resident Mrs. Catherine Brackenridge will observe her 90th birthday on December 10. Her son William and wife from Cleveland will visit with her and Reed C. Brackenridge for the weekend. The Citizen joins friends in extending congratulations on her milestone.

Catherine Brackenridge Delphi William Cleveland Ohio Brackenridge Reed C. Brackenridge

Wilson Improves After Curb Fall in Delphi

H. B. Wilson of Delphi broke a left leg below the hip socket when he fell from a broken curb in downtown Delphi last Tuesday. He underwent Wednesday surgery to reduce the fracture and is convalescing at St. Elizabeth hospital.

H. B. Wilson Delphi

Rockfield Woman Hospitalized For Leg Fracture

Mrs. Josie Stauffer of Rockfield is confined to a Logansport hospital with a fractured leg awaiting treatment and recovery.

Josie Stauffer Rockfield Logansport

Action to Mandate Salaries Is Filed

The State of Indiana on the relation of Russell D Callane and Bertha J Noble has filed suit in Carroll circuit court against the Carroll County Council to mandate salaries. The plaintiffs claim salaries are set by the Carroll County Board of Education and argue the County Council lacks power to reduce appropriations. Callane seeks $500 back and Noble seeks $200 restored after prior cuts. Ives and Ives represent the plaintiffs.

State of Indiana Russell D. Callang Bertha J. Noble Carroll Carroll County Council Noble Carroll County Board of Education Callane Ives

Carroll County Ball State attendees corrected

Editor notes an error in the Nov 19 issue listing Carroll County students at Ball State. The corrected Camden teachers college attendees include Danny L. Hizer, Barbara A. Johnson, Jo Etta M. Joyce, Colleen A. Kerkhove, Jerry Dean Lenon, M A. Sharp, Shirley L. Skiles, Thomas W. Sullivan and Rhonda K. Ross. We regret the mistake.

Ball State Carroll County Camden Teachers’ College Danny L. Hizer Barbara A. Johnson Jo- Etta M. Joyce Colleen A. Kerkhove Jerry Dean Lenon M . A. Sharp Shirley L. Skiles Thomas W. Sullivan Rhonda K. Ross

Brethren Service Preparations For Miss Replogle

Miss Jane Replogle daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Replogle of near Camden leaves Saturday for New Windsor Maryland to begin Brethren Volunteer Service training. She will stay two months at New Windsor then transfer to another station for ten months of training. She attended Manchester College after Camden High School.

Jane Replogie Ralph Replogile Camden New Windsor Maryland The Brethren Volunteer Services Miss Replogle

Mahlon Kerlin and Steve Young Return From Europe Trip

Mahlon Kerlin and Steve Young have returned home after a business trip to Europe. They toured several cities and met with clients to discuss expansion plans and partnerships.

Mahlon Kerlin Steve Young Europe

Logansport Man Sues for 15000 Damages in Circuit Court

Stephen J. Wallace of Logansport sues Harvey Lynch and Robert L. Hanna of Delphi for 15000 in Carroll circuit court alleging arrest on Feb 22 1957 for acting as a real estate broker without a license. He claims damage to credit reputation humiliation and loss of happiness. Orr and Bridwell represent the plaintiff.

Stephen J. Wallace Logansport Carroll Harvey Lynch Robert L. Hanna Delphi

Benefit Dance for Children's Christmas Party at Delphi Armory

A benefit dance hosted by the Delphi American Legion will be held Saturday night December 19 at the new Delphi Armory to support the Children's Christmas party later in December. Tickets cost $2.00 and are sold by Legion members or at the Legion home. Baby Jones from South Bend and his band will provide the music.

New Delphi Armory The Delphi American Legion Legion Baby” Jones South Bend

Will Probated for Flora Man Harry Sibray Estate

The last will of Harry Sibray of Flora was probated in Carroll circuit court. Witnesses Geneva Harmon and A. D. Bishop saw the document. Debts are to be paid and the remainder divided equally between son Charles M. Sibray and daughter Myrtle M. Draper. Estate valued at 13000 in real property and 2768.46 in personal property. Bishop to represent the co executors.

Harry Sibray Flora Carroll Circuit Court Geneva Harmon A. D. Bishop

Local High School Basketball Schedule and Scores

Coming games list for Friday and next days includes Brookston at Delphi and W Lafayette at Flora with several matchups. Last week's results show Delphi 49 Camden 48 and Flora 71 Royal Center 61 among others.

Friday Brookston Delphi W. Lafayette Flora Burlington Camden Rossville Sheridan Monticello Flora Camden Galveston East Tipp Royal Center Brookston Lucerne

Johnson Named Building Loan Secretary Here

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Delphi will replace People's Building and Loan, adopting one set of by laws to avoid dual audits. Paul H. Johnson, Delphi auto dealer, elected secretary treasurer succeeding Charles Melson, with Raymond Todd named director. Dividend of 3 percent declared for the second half and $9,215.59 distributed to 105 Christmas Club members as the new club begins.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Delphi People’s Building and Loan Association Washington Secretary of State County Recorder Paul H. Johnson Delphi Auto Charles Melson Raymond Todd Henry B. Wilson Paul Quick George Obear Ruth Ayres Jean Gros Howard Bradshaw R. L. Lieber Curtis McCain Haughey Mount Johnson The Concern Paul Johnson George Schnepp First Federal

Mystery Farm identification rewards winners named

Mrs. Edward J. Wingard and Mrs. Maude Carr were first to identify last week's Mystery Farm as Will C. Smock's property with Dale Craig as tenant. Others correct were Ethel Lybrook Jack Grimm and Edgar Fountain Sr. The weekly feature offers free classified ads for the first two correct respondents. The new Mystery Farm photo is on page 2.

Edward J. Wingard Maude Carr Will C. Smock Dale Craig Ethel Lybrook Jack Grimm Edgar Fountain Citizen

Delphi girl to sing in Chicago choir concert

Madonna Whistler daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlyle Whistler of Delphi will perform with the Presbyterian St Luke Nurses Choir in a December 6 concert at Orchestra Hall Chicago. The 60 member choir will sing several numbers including the Hallelujah Chorus and the event will be televised at 8 p m on a Chicago TV station.

Madonna Whistler Carlyle Whistler Delphi Presbyterian-St. Luke Nurses Choir Orchestra Hall Chicago Halleludah Chorus

Engagement announced for Carol Sue Frey and Everett Felix

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Frey announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Sue to Everett Harold Felix of Colburn. No wedding date has been set.

Kenneth Frey Carol Sue Everett Harold Felix Colburn

Clothing drive for Delphi residents by Church World Service

The Church World Service Truck will collect good used clothing at Dr. Robert Seese's home in Delphi on Monday December 7.

Church World Service Robert Seese Delphi

Methodist Youth Drive Planned in Delphi

The Methodist Youth Fellowship conducts a power drive on Saturday December 5 in Delphi. Call Dave Beale at 595 or Mary Myers at 181 or the Methodist church at 791 for pickup service.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Delphi Dave Beale Mary Myers The Methodist Church

Carroll County 4-H Corn Yield Champion 177 Bu Per Acre

Richard Long of Burlington township tops Carroll County 4 H and 5 Acre corn yields with 177 bushels per acre to win the 1959 championship. He receives the Brad Shaw Insurance 5-Acre trophy at the county crops school December 3.

Carroll County Richard Long Verlin Long Burlington Township Long Bradshaw Insurance County Crops School Carroll Co Todd Dean Todd Ralph Maggart Walter Earl Downham Richard Claude Wickard Carrollton Robert Maxwell Charles Black Kim Black Deer Creek Chester Joyce Washington Burlington Carl Mays Madison Roy Snoeberger John Snoeberger Rock Creek Marlene Todd Richard Newell Meredith Ayres Democrat Chas. T. Billings Patty Todd Craig Martin Wash Stephen Peterson Max Snider Henry Wayne Milburn Terry Snider Danny Burke Jeff Joe Huse Roger Frey Clay Robert Hicks Ward Frey Duane Pullen Dwight Pullen Eric McCormick Richard Hicks Ed Scott Dale Hamburger Bill Clawson Darryl Sink Ron Murphy Eddie Langston James Carter Jerry Williams Darrell Elsen Harold Herr Emmett Herr Mike Clawson John Myer Monroe Jim Myers Chas. Scott Jefferson Dwaine Ward Donald Billings Ron Dickinson Chas. Snider Tom Melltrath Richard Crume Weldon Hicks Tom Langston Janet Scott

Mrs Musselman in South Side Hospital after Akron crash

Mrs. Paul Musselman of Poland Ohio formerly Mary Cripe of Camden is in South Side Hospital Youngstown after an auto accident near Akron. She has a fractured wrist broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

Paul Musselman Poland Ohio Mary Cripe Camden South Side Hospital Youngstown Akron Musselman

Christmas edition of The Citizen ships to 2500 homes

The Citizen distributes a special Christmas edition to about 2,500 nonsubscribe homes inviting readers to Shop Delphi First. It promises festive ideas and urges locals to support area retailers.

Citizen the Citizen Delphi

Delphi City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Plan Report

The Delphi City Council will meet Monday December 14 at 7 30 p m in the City Building to hear the final report of the Delphi City Plan Commission. See legal notice elsewhere in this week's Citizen.

Delphi Delphi City Plan Commission

Smith Beckner Announce Major Appointments

Smith and Beckner announce major county appointments as they take control from Republicans. Lyman Smith, replacing Carl Ekenberry, joins January 1 with Beryl Beckner, shifting the Board to Democratic.

Beryl Beckner Board of County Commissioners Lyman Smith Carl Ekenberry Smith Beckner Charles Phillips Jefferson Township Lewis N. Mullin Delphi David R. Baum Vaughan Snider Monroe Township Murray Tesh Robert McCarty Jack Eugene Burkhalter Clay Township Orton Zook Henry Hobaugh Burrows Court House Russell Cole Vern (Elmer) Huntley Near Cutler Ethel Balser Robert Morrow Veterans’ Service Milo Atkins

Farmers Invited To Extension Tax School December 15

County agricultural agent Harold Berry announces a County Extension School on Farmers' Social Security and Income Tax Problems to be held at the REMC in Delphi at 1 09 p m on Tuesday December 15 A M Nichter of Purdue University will conduct the program The session covers leasing for social security reporting farm record summaries tax treatment of machinery purchases and sales co op patronage dividends and strategies to minimize taxes A Social Security Administration representative will also be present for personal consultations with farmers and their wives.

Harold Berry REMC Delphi A. M. Nichter Department of Agricultural Economics Purdue University Berry Social Security Administration

Two Years Later State Trooper Remains Unconscious

Two years after a 1957 crash that left State Trooper Gene Mills unconscious, he shows no improvement. The collision occurred on State Road 18 near Flora en route to Delphi, smashing his state car into a corn crib. He received long hospital care in Lafayette and Gary while Mrs Mills and their four children stay in Hobart and her vigil continues.

Gene Mills Mills Flora Delphi Charles Black St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette St. Mary of Mercy Hospital Gary

Married couples tie knot in Indiana ceremonies

Richard EB. Miller 26 of Idaville and Nora M. Holmes 47 of Logansport wed Friday evening in Delphi officiated by J. P. Lee Stone. Earlier Stone presided at the marriage of Donald R. Hanson and Alma Mildred Berryman, both of Lafayette, on Wednesday night.

Richard EB. Miller Idaville Nora M. Holmes Logansport J. P. Lee Stone Delphi Stone Donald R. Hanson Alma Mildred Berryman Lafayette

Also Mentioned on This Page

Diamond Ring Tip Chillicothe Federal Pen Gib Underhill Charles M. Johnson Patricia Ann Craig McCain John McCain Route 1 Miss Johnson Camden High School RED Cross Bloodmobile Wilson Brethren Service Orr and Bridwell Mellon World Service Pat Clifford Blaine Harter Pat Maurice Clifford Mr. Harter Bulletin Delphi JayCees JayCees Delphi Psi Yota Xi Delphi Women of the Moose Delphi Tri Kappa Delphi JayCee Library Fund c/o Ind Dobbin Boulevard Washington Street Jesse Zook Clifford Joyce Jackson Carl Johnson Kenneth Newell C. M. Meade Marvin Miller Eldon Robeson J. W. Pickart Harold Meader Leroy Robeson Robert Burke Janet Bailey Virginia Peterson
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