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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
1
In Delphi a Christmas mood blends with grim 1941 war outlook. Local residents, including Gov Elect Schricker guests, note wartime letters from Betty Wason in Greece Italian front, and selectees like Tom Mayhill prepare for January service. The piece reflects Anglophile labels and wartime bonds across the community.
The Yeoman Telephone Co. annual stockholders meeting will be held at the Yeoman school building on Monday January 6, 1940 at 1 p.m. Election of officers and other business to come before the meeting. W. G. Million, Pres.
Arthur Arnott director and Mrs. Austin Cochran S and E director of the third district Farm Bureau spoke at the Democrat Township Farm Bureau meeting held at the Cutler school building on December 19.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown with Mrs. Et ta Brown and Mrs. Emma Balser entertained Mrs. Lula J. McDowell and her family at Christmas dinner on Wednesday.
Metered and flat water rents are due January 1. A penalty will apply if not paid by January 10. Curtis McCain, Water Agent.
Russell Rogers of Yeoman was sentenced by Judge E. E. Pruitt to 90 days in the Indiana State Farm after pleading guilty to issuing a fraudulent check. The sentence was suspended with a $15 fine, and terms require abstaining from intoxicants, avoiding taverns, obeying laws, and reporting biweekly to probation officer Ruth E. Ayres.
The Paul Johnson home in Elmwood Gardens won first prize of 20 dollars in Delphi’s annual Christmas lighting contest. Judges from the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce announced results Sunday night after inspecting all entries.
County Auditor Wade Farr completed the December distribution totaling 20766.83 to state county and township units. Allocations include State tax 6625.56 common school revenue 8920.48 teachers retirement 2889.90 and many other funds such as township and welfare funds, tuition, school buildings and park funds.
Mrs. Margaret Afflis, manager of the Delphi auto license bureau, disclosed Tuesday that approximately one third of the license plates assigned to the county have been sold. Don Stiver, head of the state police, said the December 31 deadline will be enforced. Several mayors including Delphi’s Mayor C. Clay Pearson urged city police to be lenient with those without 1941 plates from January 1 to March.
All 1941 Farm Bureau directors and S. and E. directors are invited to attend a county meeting at the county agent's office on December 31.
Earl Berry plans to bring back the Pittsburg sawmill from Danville Missouri and have it running by the start of January. Berry will return to Pittsburg this January to oversee reopening and operations.
A large crowd is expected at the Tri Kappa Charity Ball Saturday night December 28 at the local armory. Dancing runs from 10 to 1 with Paul Barker and band performing led by soloist Damaris. The committee includes Mrs Charles Wilson Miss Edith Baum Miss Meredith Mary El Kirkpatrick Mrs Jack Grimm Mrs Rosemary Ruffing and Miss Virginia Pletcher.
Judge E. E. Pruitt has scheduled multiple trials for the January term starting January 13. Cases include Earl C. Smith vs Harold Tully set February 3 1941 and Charles Cline et al vs Tony Snoeberger February 18 1941, among others for actions on accounts and foreclosures.
The Globe Valve Corporation presented all employees with Christmas gift checks. Steve Young stated that gifts were sent to city firemen ministers and other local residents. December payroll is expected to rise 25 percent above prior peaks. The plant closes only on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The Delphi resident Rio Thompson attended the Rochester ceremony Tuesday night for Maxine Ambler and Ralph Thompson with best man Larry Margowski. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Trent and Verde Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Huntsinger of Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Don Chapman and daughter of Decatur Indiana spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Lynch and Mrs Stella Givler, reflecting close community ties and family gatherings in the area.
S. Smith of Charleston Indiana returns home for the holidays to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Will S Smith.
Delphi Oracles visit Brookston Friday night in a high anticipated game drawing holiday fans. Delphi lost to Monon 30 to 22 after a 16-12 halftime lead, overtime scoreless. Monon defeated Monticello 33 to 31 last Friday as part of a tight sectional race.
Mrs. Della Mae Conklin 48 died Friday at home on the E. Ww Bowen farm near the city. She was born Della Mae Roller of Royal Center and married David Conklin. Survived by husband three children two at home and Clarence of Logansport, her father John Roller of Royal Center and three brothers Warren Warren Roller Lake Cicott Millard Roller Burnettsville Alonzo Roller Winamac. Funeral Sunday at 1 p.m. Miller chapel Idaville with Rev Clyde Adams Rockfield officiating. Burial in Davis cemetery Burnettsville.
About 250 attended the Christmas party and formal opening at the Delphi recreation room on Saturday night with Mayor C. Clay Pearson and Mrs. Ruth Kirkpatrick among the guests. WPA workers repaired about 300 toys for Delphi Tri Kappa to distribute to needy families for Christmas. James Ayres of Chicago visited Miss Ruth E. Ayres for the holiday.
Fifty two gravel bids were submitted to Carroll county commissioners and all were accepted. Gasoline and oil bids selected Standard Oil for January February Cline Oil for March April Socony for May June Mid-Continent for July Shell for August Farm Bureau for September October High Point for November December. Other supplies contracts awarded to Camden Cement Tile Voorhees Lumber W. Q. O Neal Company Smith Construction Gallion Iron Works and Coulter Egg Case Company. Next meeting Friday to let December claims and decide a new county farm superintendent.
The Camden Red Devils meet Clarington Ohio at the Flora community building on Saturday December 28. The varsity game starts at 8 pm with a junior high prelim at 7 pm featuring Camden and Flora. Clarington plans a holiday schedule across the state.
The family of Charles Cox of Delphi is quarantined at home with diphtheria, the first cases of the disease reported in the area this year.
Chris Chamales manager of the Roxy theatre will leave this weekend for a one month vacation at West Beach Florida. During Chamales absence Papa Takis of pecs will supervise the local theatre.
Mrs. Carrie Jones travels to Louisville Kentucky to spend the holiday with her daughter Mrs. Russell Williamson and Major Williamson with plans to depart January 1 for the Hawaiian Islands.
Delphi library unveils a large new adult and children collection for Christmas with many acclaimed titles. Notable entries include Sapphira and the Slave Girl, You Can't Go Home Again, Oliver Wis t, The Heart A Lowly Hunter, For Whom the Bells Toll, Kitty Foyle, and The Bucharest Ballerina among others announced by Mary Cochrane.
Mae Mackenzie recalls her first big air fight over the Isle of Wight village and Southampton visit. From a wartime shelter, she notes rain storms, duck talk, and the sight of distant aircraft, with a fighter plane burning after an explosion and gunfire heard from shelters.
Judge E E Pruitt retired after 13 years on the Carroll circuit court with the September term ending December 24. William B. Smith of Delphi will become judge in January. The county bar gifted the judge at court chambers with other officials sending best wishes. Pruitt plans a brief vacation and likely resumes law practice in Delphi.
The last will of Paul Been who died at his Liberty township home on December 15 was entered for probate last week in the Carroll circuit court with Mr and Mrs Jesse Been as witnesses. Been left all personal property to his son Beatrice Gardner Been to pay debts and granted the widow the real estate for life. The fee simple of the real estate was bequeathed to his four children.
Forty percent of Indiana's commercial banks issued loans totaling 239000000 to businesses and individuals in the state during the first six months of 1940. The figure comes from the American Bankers Association semiannual survey of bank lending activity.
Mr and Mrs Manson Neher of Salt Lake City Utah are visiting friends and relatives here and in Rossville.
Burrows Community Club to dedicate the new building with a free Friday night dance at 8 30. Funds came from public subscription making the club house tax free. Burrows residents donated the construction work. Auditorium seats 200. floor and stage stone. Officers listed include Mrs George Wagoner president and John Benner treasurer. Committees cover organization building stoves heating finance and more.
Indiana collects lower motor fees than the national average. T. A. Dicus of the State Highway Commission cites 1939 figures showing Indiana at 35.72 dollars per registered vehicle, versus 40.31 nationally and varied amounts among neighboring states.
Mr and Mrs W H Bradshaw and relatives will host an open house at Peaceful Valley Farm on New Year’s Day from 2 to 5 30 in the afternoon. Mrs Elizabeth Murphy and Miss Jessie Murphy plan Christmas visit in Lafayette with Mrs Charles Zahn and family.
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