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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
1
A new banking system will photograph all checks in miniature, stored in indexed rolls for future reference. A projector and screen will let staff study checks in their original form, reducing the need for old detailed records.
Jack Grimm and his bride Yvonne De Burton tour and clean a space for their forthcoming Baer Brothers storage and transfer building. More than 100 Delphi residents toured the Globe Valve factory during last week’s two visiting days. The Daughertys’ recently remodeled living room is highlighted as a cheerful town example.
Bids for 29 miles of REMC line in Carroll County were opened in Indianapolis. Harding and Scott of New Albany bid 21098.18, low by about 7000. The contract is signed and sent to REA for approval. Staking is one third complete and canvassing will seek new signers for electric service. A meeting in Flora at 7 30 p m will involve directors and wives to recruit members.
Special to The Citizen Indianapolis reports WPA spending in Carroll county over the past year totaled 121 934, lifting total WPA disbursements since 1935 to 483 622. FEDERAL and Civil Works funds add 302 893 to bring overall work relief spend to 786 515.08.
Wilbur Zeigler aged 45 dies in New Orleans and funeral services are held at Carter funeral home in Cutler this afternoon at 2 with burial at Ball Hill cemetery. Survived by widow Berniece Humes Zeiger and his mother Victoria Haymaker of Indianapolis.
Delphi business houses will stay open until 10 p m each night from Monday until Christmas, officials announced today.
Amistad class of the Presbyterian church hosts a December 15 Christmas party at Robert Denk's home with Elsie Bucklew assisting. Pythian Sisters and families hold a Monday Christmas gathering in Delphi rooms. Edith Retherford attends despite illness, Gertrude King also present. Gift exchange, euchre honors to Jennie Kite and Jess Patrick, tree decorations, refreshments including a children's special treat.
The Adults of the Yeoman Methodist church will entertain the children at a Christmas party at the church on Tuesday evening, December 19, at 7 30 o clock. A program featuring readings drills duets and orchestra.
Men of the Oracle club hosted a Monday evening Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Yanus Wells. Red and white decorations framed a white Christmas tree scene. Yantis Wells chaired an unusual program with C T Amick, Tom McCormick, Harry Parker and Allen Bailey, followed by refreshment service and festive favors.
The Delphi Oracles were routed by the Gary Horsemen 59 to 13 at Horace Mann gym. Delphi played without center John Bowman due to illness as Gary built a 30 to 7 halftime lead and pulled away.
An auxiliary of the Carroll County Medical Society was formed in Delphi Tuesday night with Mrs. Charles C. Crampton as president and officers including Mrs. Charles Wise, Camden, vice president, Mrs. E. H. Brubaker, Flora, treasurer, and Mrs. H. Y. Mullin, Rockfield, secretary. The group will meet monthly with the medical society. The regular association meeting occurred at the library after a dinner at the Methodist church where Dr. C. E. Carney of Delphi was elected president for the coming year, Dr. G. W. Brookie of Flora as vice president, and Dr. Charles Wise of Camden as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Frank Peyton of Lafayette spoke as guest. Mrs. Peyton accompanied him to Delphi.
Tri Kappa sorority announces its second annual Charity Ball to be held Friday evening December 29 at the Delphi armory. The gym will become a Christmas ballroom with waxed floors for dancing and a well known band directed by Fred Weas. Proceeds fund the Charity Fund for milk oranges staple foods used in local charitable enterprises. Tickets are one dollar per couple, sold by sorority members. Floyd Hargraves chairs the event with assistants Mrs Marvin Packard Miss Lucille Brewer Miss Betty Wilson and Miss Doris Doolittle.
Miss Virginia Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Monti cello and formerly of Delphi will marry Edward Thoma Sunday at 3 30 PM in Monticello Presbyterian church. Attendants include Miss Betty Fisher Helen Smith Esther Thoma. Smith, a Monticello High School graduate and former student nurse, will wed Thoma, an instructor at Purdue University.
John Badger a 62 year old farmer northwest of Deer Creek hanged himself in the barn on the Badger farm Wednesday evening. His body was found about 11 o’clock that night by his brother in law Leonard Shanks and James Shanks. An invalid wife survives and Corner Hubert Gros is investigating the death.
Mrs Rowene Hargraves will entertain the Chatter-Box bridge club at her home in South Delphi on Monday night December 18. A gift exchange will be held and a cooperative supper served.
Van C. Blue a well known Carrollton township farmer and landowner is reported critically ill at his Indianapolis home.
Dr and Mrs C C Crampton entertained at Crosby Cafe Friday night honoring Jack Bonnett's birthday.
The Rev Bishop C C Hughes formerly of Delphi and Carroll county Oregon based The Church now lives in Portland. He visited his old homestead after 30 years away and reflected on his family's life there while a photographer captured his somber return and his sign reading The Runaway's Return.
The Delphic Chamber of Commerce announces an extra four days for the outdoor Christmas lighting contest. Eleven homes have entered so far, with December 16 now the final filing date. Winners receive cash prizes from 20 to 2 dollars, judged December 18 through 21 by a panel including Rev Simeon Schmitt and two others.
Russell Holmes Delphi postman was hit at 8 30 this morning by a car driven by Vaughan Anderson of Salem as he crossed Main Street near the stop light. Holmes suffered a broken nose and bruises. It is the second pedestrian accident at ington corner in three weeks.
John Moyer is named captain aboard the U S Wichita. He is the son of Mrs. Joseph Clark and son in law of Mrs. May Sibbitt of Delphi and formerly held the rank of commander.
The Flora Ministerial Association sponsors a free Saturday afternoon program at the Flora theatre on December 16. The feature is a Hop Along Cassidy picture with shorts, and children are asked to bring canned goods to fill charity baskets for the poor.
The Carroll County Farm Bureau Carroll County Co op and Carroll County REMC hosted an annual Yule party Saturday at Delphi Methodist church with 138 attendees. An oyster supper began at 6 45 p.m. Clay Township orchestra provided music. Darrell Zinn Mary Ann Hyman Mary Hedde and Betty Jo Logan performed songs. Santa distributed gifts as Monroe Meade and Mrs Nona G Logan oversaw the program.
Carroll county farmers show keen interest in AAA corn loans as J. Dewey Zinn chairs the county agricultural conservation committee. Applicants must visit the county conservation office to apply and provide details on expected corn quantity, number of sealed cribs, legal description, insurance, and building size.
Carroll county will hold its annual basketball tournament in Flora at the community building on January 18, 19 and 20. A drawing for the tourney will be held a week prior. Officials named are Homer Lowry of Walton and Buzz Mertz of Converse.
William Cooper filed a civil suit in Carroll circuit court against Clarence 8. Kaufman and Emma P. Kaufman venued from Howard county. The case is before Judge E. E. Pruitt with a petit jury hearing the matter.
Walter Popejoy Charles Rohrabaugh and Donald Mears Smith of Delphi have enlisted in the U S Navy and will depart about December 14 for training at the Great Lakes Training School.
Mrs. Millard Quinn charity chair for Tri Kappa announces a complete relief family list for Christmas baskets. Organizations and donors are asked to call for names to avoid duplicates as baskets are prepared for distribution on Christmas Eve.
Delphi Chamber of Commerce and Roxy theatre host a Christmas party for county children on Saturday December 23. First six grades receive tickets to a matinée showing Shirley Temple in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm plus The Three Bears color cartoon. Tickets distributed through local schools. treat at theater door after the show.
Delphi recreation department asks for worn toys to be repaired in the workshop for distribution to needy children at Christmas. Despite many donations, more are needed to prevent a last minute rush. Toys may be brought to the recreation room on Main Street or a pick up will be arranged by recreation workers.
Delphi announces the engagement of Verna Long to Vernon Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Mansfield of Chalmers. The wedding will be held in Brookston on December 31 with Mr and Mrs Russell Meadors of Lafayette as attendants.
Russell Staley aged 46 received ten years in Michigan City state prison after pleading guilty to first degree burglary and a $100 fine. Ruby Staley his wife drew one to 14 years in the Indianapolis state women's prison after pleading guilty to grand larceny.
The Carroll County AAA committee announced a time change for Everybody's Farm Hour from Saturdays to Fridays at 11 45 CTS. The move aims to boost the listening audience and engagement.
Courtney Clawson a Tippecanoe township farmer will join the Carroll County board of commissioners January first succeeding Democrat Lahrie Guthrie. The board will shift from Democratic to Republican control with further appointments including county road superintendent and county attorney. Other posts to be filled later include courthouse custodian poor farm superintendent and courthouse matron. The piece notes a spoils system tradition and cites no official comment.
Two Carroll County schools present the Christmas Cantata The Music of Bethlehem. Camden High School with junior choir and sixth graders performs December 17 at 8 p m at Camden Baptist Church with about 75 participants. Rockfield School follows December 20 at the Presbyterian Church with a girls glee club and a 30 voice junior choir. Public invited.
Mildred Million and Mary Alice Brown with Betty Shideler from Rockfield high school will sing on the Morris B Sachs radio hour on WENR Chicago Sunday. The trio, known in Carroll county, traveled to Chicago Wednesday to rehearse for the 5 o clock program.
Wheeler H. Young was arrested Friday after a crash with Bernard S. Roth. He was arraigned Saturday in Rossie Dern's court and fined 34.50. Young admitted driving while intoxicated and received a one year license suspension.
Charles and Ruth Flagler, formerly of the Radio Inn, told friends in Carroll County they may be heard at 4 30 p m on Mondays and Fridays on the Iowa network. Local listeners may receive the broadcast at 600 or 60 on the dial.
Carroll county commissioners consider equipping two wards at the county farm to care for elderly relief recipients. The plan, urged by county welfare director Ruth Ayres, would avoid hospital treatment and aim for lower costs and better care. A central home for aged patients is proposed with a nurse to serve all admitted patients.
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