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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1961
Page
1
The report shows the county balance of 243 407 81 dollars, Delphi with 21 484 64 and Flora totaling 229 616 46 as of December 31. The piece also notes four local generals and a plan for a Dog and Suds drive in South Delphi amid several fires and a science talent award for David L. Peterson of Indiana.
Delphi high school seniors Bob Small and Carolyn Verrill placed third in the Lafayette Elks leadership and scholastic contest. Ten schools competed and each received $15 prizes. They were accompanied by Dorothy Johnson and by Mr and Mrs Verrill.
The Carroll County Democratic Women's Club meets Monday February 6 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion home on North Center Street Flora. Mrs. Margaret Dillon serves as club president.
The Fourth Bridge-O-Rama finished with top prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ives for first place, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph for second, and Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna for third.
Tenor: In Delphi Indiana the annual mid winter instrumental concert impressed parents and friends. Dick Laughlin led junior high and high school bands through marches overtures and Gershwin. The event highlighted future talent and pride for the music program.
Delphi Chapter of the American Field Service announces approval to host a foreign student for the next school year. Families must interview and volunteer through committee members Mrs. George Wagoner Mrs. James Coghill and Mr. Rudolph Minneman for eligibility and application.
Carroll County plans a Youth Conference at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren on Sunday March 19 with the theme Because I Live You Will Live Also. Afternoon and evening sessions are planned with Arlene Frazee as president and a long list of Youth Council members including Pat Talbert Darlene Frazee Myra Johnson Mary Jane Fisher Betty Chittick Patty Todd Bob Small and many others.
Mr and Mrs Edward Gwartney of Lafayette have assumed management of the Coffee Shop at Lester’s Hotel Motel in Delphi and took over duties Monday. Mrs. Gwartney will run the dining room and kitchen.
The local license branch opened with a full Democratic staff for the first time in ten years. Former workers Mrs. Mildred Wilson and Mrs. Carrie Bailey were discontinued last Saturday. Current employees include Norma Brewer from Jefferson Township wife of Don E. Brewer a 1960 Democratic candidate for Commissioner in the 1st District, Louise Whiteman a Deer Creek Township precinct vice chair, Katherine Little a Deer Creek precinct vice chair and Democratic Central Committee secretary, Jolene Ward extra stenographer from Madison Township, and Mrs. Thelma Sines as manager. Additional hires may follow.
Mrs Madeline Kesner of Camden is named deputy county clerk replacing Mrs Justine Cunningham who resigned to join Union Bank and Trust Company. Kesner, a Camden resident and St Peters Lutheran member, has banking and secretarial experience in Indiana California and is married to Frank Kesner with two daughters Judy and Mary Lois.
Ray Patton of Delphi led with 824 actual pins in the two weekend Lions Club Bowling Tournament at the Delphi alleys. Ed Pierson of Lafayette and Charles Lucas of Kokomo trailed with 823 each in the actual division. In handicap. Harold Regsby Arcadia led 910, Roy Wood Lafayette 886, Jim Robins Thorntown 882, Jim Fisher Kokomo 867. Claude Robinson Delphi 834 and Vernon Kenworthy Delphi 848 among others. Claude Robinson chaired the event for the Lions Club.
Sheriff Roth reports five cottages in Rossitter's Addition along the Tippecanoe River were burglarized by breaking windows and ripping out screens. Indiana State Police assist as owners, residing away, have been notified but not yet arrived to assess losses. Clarence Hayes nearby discovered the breakins.
At the Tipna Grange meeting Mr and Mrs Gene Page received a wall clock and their children a Juvenile Grange gift. The Pages plan to move to Tucson Arizona for residence. Earlier the Pages donated a new gavel as a going away token. Iowa will meet tonight at 7 30 est with Russell Craig in charge of the program.
Carolyn White, a Delphi High junior, was crowned Queen of Hearts at the Heartbeat Bop in the Camden Community Building sponsored by the Junior Heart Committee. The 140 attendees enjoyed Mark IV of Delphi with Richard Laughlin piano Mike Packard bass Dave Johnson drums Jerry Daniels trumpet guest.
A 1953 Lincoln was found abandoned on highway 421 between New Hope School and Radnor. It had been reported stolen in Dayton. Later a teenage boy and girl were captured at Frankfort by Clinton county authorities and admitted stealing the car. The FBI took over the case.
Lafayette man James Sliger was arrested Saturday on charges of disordely conduct and drunkenness. He appeared in JP Lee Stone's court, fined $43.50 in fines and costs, unable to pay, and remanded to jail. On Monday Deputy Sheriff Dillon took him to the State Farm to lay out the fine.
Forest Lynch is confined to his home due to illness, with limited mobility and medical care at his residence.
Robert Ferrier named temporary guardian of Albert and Nellie Ellis. He posted a $15 000 bond. The action by Claude Ellis Anne Rodruck and Ralph Ellis seeks guardianship for the ill couple. Ellis property valued at about $85 200 for Mr Ellis and about $82 320 for Mrs Ellis. Obear and Overholser represent the relatives.
Mrs Eva Arnold who suffered a broken vertebrae in a recent fall has returned to her Delphi home from the Home hospital.
The Delphi Athletic Booster Club plans two major projects to aid the Hillcrest athletic field and football program. Members agreed to raise over 1500 dollars for track season readiness and a new football scoreboard, with dues set at 1.50 per person.
John Peterson was re elected chairman of the County Extension Committee at its annual meeting in the REMC auditorium. Charles Black was elected vice chairman and Pauline Robeson secretary. Bill Duff joined the executive committee along with Fannie Blue, Robert Hedde and Fred Hannell. The group adopted a revised constitution after discussions on county problems and Extension improvements. Dr Paul Crooks Purdue Extension supervisor led reviews and slides from 1960. Dale Kasten presented a 1961 outline and calendar. Luncheon was provided by Lafayette Production Credit with Ted Brown as agent.
Clyde Myers Delphi city councilman and Public Service Company employee was stricken while cutting wires at the Myers Shell Station during a fire. He was treated by a local doctor and transported by Jackson ambulance to Home Hospital where his condition was reported somewhat improved.
Two Delphi women suffered slight injuries in a Tuesday evening single car crash on highway 421 north of town near the Nelson farm. Mrs Leonard Downing and Mrs Agnes Reed were treated at the scene.
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