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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
1
Gerald Murphy announced on Tuesday his bid for re nomination and re election on the Democratic ticket for county assessor. The article notes other announces are expected to follow.
Hundreds of patrons toured the new Carroll Consolidated High School east of Flora on highway 18. The 1.4 million facility features a vast campus with an Olympic size pool, modern science and speech labs, a farm and industrial arts shop, a large cafeteria, and pastel designed classrooms showcasing the latest equipment. Mrs. Cora St Amand heads home economics. demonstrations by students highlighted Sunday.
In a special session the County Commissioners awarded contracts for two dump trucks from Lahr Motors for 5954.00 each with Hile bodies. A Mann Chevrolet bid of 5954.00 matched the truck price. A county highway supervisor auto was bought from Mann Chevrolet for 1942.72. A broom went to Reed Holcomb at 1395.00, with Deeds equipment higher at 1505. A snow plow contract went to Reed Holcomb for 925, Deeds bid 1005.
Pack 365 of the Cub Scouts will sell popcorn Saturday morning offering a two pound package for 35 cents and a six pound bundle for one dollar.
The text reflects on longtime readers Mrs Rohrabaugh and Bing, known since high school and as loyal The Citizen subscribers from Delphi and Rockfield, whose influence is mourned as they are missed.
Carroll county residents will attend a Tillage and Watershed school Friday February 2 in the Flora Methodist church basement. Henry Galloway will discuss results of the State Minimum Tillage Field Day and test plots on Max Chambers farm Cass county with a schedule including talks by George Gettinger and a soil district annual meeting followed by a panel of watershed experts and a Q&A session. The public is invited.
The Delphi Art Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the REMC auditorium. Members should bring paints with two arrangements set up or bring their own painting. Lois Bowman and Betty Smith are in charge of arrangements. John A Godby of Lafayette was arrested Monday on improper registration of his auto. He was arraigned before JP Stone, fined 25 plus costs.
The Delphi schools hosted a well received Winter Pop concert led by Dick Laughlin. The 52 piece Junior High Cadet band, High School Dance Band, Jug Band and 68 member High School Concert Band performed with praise for Miss Jane Smith and drummer Dave Johnson.
Aunt Jemima the pancake expert will visit Hall's IGA Foodliner in Delphi on Saturday February 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bob Hall owner invites friends neighbors and customers to meet her and sample her famous pancakes.
Smith Construction Company of Flora won the state contract for widening and resurfacing US 421 and SR 39. The bid was 128 316 33 dollars, below an engineers estimate of 172 868 70. Work covers 1 834 miles from the Tippecanoe River bridge area southeast to Patton and 2 750 miles from SR 39 and US 421 to Summit street in Delphi. Contracts awarded Tuesday by the State Highway Commission.
The Veterans' Affairs Office in the Delphi courthouse closes February 5 to 17 for annual leave. Robert Morrow's Veterans' Service Office also closes as he takes vacation in Old Mexico. Urgent matters may be addressed at the VA offices in Logansport or Lafayette.
Mrs. Mabel Brewer of the Selective Service Board announced three men ordered for induction on February 8. The inductees are Robert L. Sowers formerly of Ockley now address unknown, Richard F. Michael formerly of Burlington now Garrett with induction postponed to March 1, and Jerry L. Burton formerly of Rockfield now Logansport. No physical examination calls are planned for February.
William G. Myers of Delphi known as manager of the Indiana Rendering Company is a patient at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He was taken there Saturday for observation and treatment of a heart condition. His brother in law George Ottinger handles company duties during his absence.
William A. Bing Noble of Delphi died Wednesday morning at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after a heart attack. He had been hospitalized after surgery and passed away Monday night with his wife Bertha Moore at his side. The body returns to Eikenberry funeral home with rites pending. Mrs Frank Fitch accompanied Mrs Noble to Cleveland to bring him home.
Vernon Childs announces Delphi High School honor rolls for the recent grading period. Names span seniors Bonnie Maxwell Dick Welch Barbara Adams Babs Bell Evan Berninger and others across all grades from 8th to 12th with multiple lists for highest honors and honor students.
Mrs. Mary Hall Rowan of Palo Alto California died December 26 1961 after a illness. She was born Delphi Indiana May 3 1900 daughter of Lewis and Lydia Hall. Survived by husband Reid M Rowan three children Lynn and John H Rowan of Palo Alto and Jane Rowan of Carmel and three grandchildren. Funeral December 29 1961 in Palo Alto with burial in Menlo Park.
Friday games feature Attica at Delphi Camden at Brookston N Western at Carroll. Saturday matchups include Delphi at Clinton Central Carroll at Bunker Hill. Last week Camden beat Kentland 57 to 52 while Rensselaer defeated Delphi 57 to 54 and Sheridan topped Carroll 70 to 54.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hamilton returned to their Lafayette home Tuesday evening after visiting Rochester Minnesota for Mayo Clinic treatment. Mr and Mrs Henry S Eaton cared for the Hamilton children during the absence.
Thirty five Scouts from Troop 35 received Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star and Merit Badges at a Court of Honor held at the REMC auditorium. Mayor Wood and District Commissioner Sanderson attended as officers presented badges and welcomed new leaders. National Boy Scout Sunday was announced for February 11 and refreshments were shared after the ceremony.
The Delphi High School music contest drew about 650 students across piano, string, and vocal divisions. Division I awarded superior ratings to several groups including octet and various quartets, while Division II and III honored piano duets and individual performers such as Dianne Minneman and Marie Rhine.
When the river rose, 34 neighbors and Civilian Defense police helped Wilmer Schock of Delphi route 1 move 3000 bushels of corn and herd livestock to high ground. Dozens named aided in flood mitigation and safety on the farm.
The Carroll School Re-Organization Committee met at Flora grade school with all nine members present. They voted to update data for all schools, with timing set to October 1 1961 or February 1 1962 as available. Albert Verrill said a revised plan could not be ready for the May primary. The group will reconvene February 26 at Flora.
Mr and Mrs Jean Beck of Burlington exchange their house and lot for an 80 acre farm near Bloomfield Indiana. The farm lies beside one owned by their son Tom. The Becks will relocate to Bloomfield and make it their home. He is a former trustee of Burlington township and both are longtime county residents.
Mr and Mrs L O Johnston Mr and Mrs Bill Afflis and two children of Indianapolis visited Mrs Earl Clawson at St Elizabeth hospital. Mrs Clawson will be returned to her home in Delphi Saturday.
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