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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

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GOP TO HEAR CONGRESSMAN AT BANQUET

Carroll County Republicans will host their Lincoln banquet at Delphi Methodist Church on Friday February 11 at 6 30 pm Congressman E Ross Adair of Indiana s Fourth Congressional District will be the guest speaker The event is sponsored by the Carroll County Women s Republican Club with a full slate of committees handling arrangements tickets priced at 165 per person

Carroll County Mabel Craig Marie Burns Fern Cahee Rith Tol Iris McCain Marie Sinc Robert Ferrier C. Yunker Ruby E Trent Sylvia Whistler Jean Gros Phoebe Peters Lillian Melin Minnie Roach Naomi Wheephile Moss Melson Mary Smith Ruth Rainbolt Dora TF. Mayhill

Eighteen Carroll servicemen return to civies in January

Eighteen Carroll county servicemen were returned to civilian status during January, per Mrs. Mabel Brewer, Local Board No. 7 secretary. Certificates of Appreciation were issued to twenty named individuals from the Air Force Navy Army and Marine Corps including Leonard P. Brummett, Delphi, and Ronald F. Nipple, Monticello, with others from Flora, Burlington, Battle Ground, Walkerton, Kokomo, and Camden.

Carroll County Mabel Brewer Leonard P. Brummett Charles E. Seewden George E. Sheehan Delphi William H. Adams Flora Myron D. Brubaker Burlington Lloyd Rowe Walkerton Air Force James R. Wilson Battle Ground Alan L. Fross Camden Navy Ronald F. Nipple Monticello Billy J. Starneys Heyton Mississippi Robert C. Zook Kenneth C. Perkins Steven B. Mills Charles E. Smith Burrows Raymond L. Brummfett David L. Burge Kokomo Allen P. Patty Army Keith D. Johns Marine Corps

Officer Jones Appointed Executive Officer at Ft McClellan

Lt William E Jones has completed the basic officers course at the Chemical Corps school Ft McClellan Alabama and is named executive officer of Company A at the base. Company A includes about 200 officers and 20 enlisted personnel. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Russell D Jones of 417 North Union Street Delphi.

William E. Jones Chemical Corps School Ft. McClellan Ldbama Company A Jones J Russell D. Jones North Union Street Delphi

Weekend high school games schedule listed

This week's schedule includes Deer Creek at Burlington and Delphi at Rensselaer on Friday, Carrollton at Monterey, Sheridan at Flora, Prairie Township at Cutler, Camden at Rossville, and Deer Creek at Metea Monday with Sheridan at Delphi and Buck Creek at Burlington, Jackson Township at Cutler, Otterbein at Camden on other days.

Deer Creek Burlington Delphi Rensselaer Carrollton Monterey Sheridan Flora Prairie Cutler

One Induction From County This January

Richard Carter of Flora was inducted into the army on January 27 and sent to St. Leonard Wood Missouri for basic training. The county January induction tally stood at one man.

Mark Richard Carter Mark Carter Flora St. Leonard Wood Missouri

Music Contest This Saturday For Delphi Students

Delphi music students will go to Fowler on Saturday to participate in the district instrument and vocal contest. Representing the local school in solo events will be Nancy Hall Vocal Larry Felix alto sax Judy Henderson alto sax Mary Lou Parks tenor sax Corrine Keisling trombone Sara Jane Johnson flute LaNeta Martin clarinet Joyce Logan clarinet Carole Welch clarinet Virginia Pesson bass clarinet Richard Spinger cornet Bob Myers cornet In the ensemble division will be Lois Young Barbara Dillman Helen Crosby vocal trio with Ann Sullivan accompanying Susan ach Nancy Hall Judy Henderson vocal trio Nancy Hall Susan Roach Helen Crosby Judy Henderson Bill Gros Ted Williams Mike Johnson Paul Laprad mixed octette Nancy Simmons Nancy O Rule Sara Jane Johnson Mary Lou Parks Ned Ruile Jim Landis Ed Wagoner and Ray Stokes Atty Myers is the accompanist for both octets cornet duet Lar Ron Caldwell clarinet trio Susan ach Janet Heiland and Phyllis Fibra clarinet trio Susan Johnson LaNeta Martin and Carolyn Peterson

Delphi Music Ray Stokes Tty Myers Lar- Ron Caldwell Susan Ach Janet Heiland Phyllis Fibra Susan Johnson LaNeta Martin Carolyn Peterson

Temples Buy Angus Cows From Lester Schutz

Forrest and Dorothy Temple of Delphi route 2 purchased six purebred Aberdeen Angus cows from Lester L Schutz of Lefay ette.

Forrest Dorothy Temple Delphi Route 2 Lester L. Schutz Lefayette

Munson Brewster Named Director of Town & Country Mutual

Burlington insurance agent Munson P. Brewster has been appointed director of Town & Country Mutual Insurance Company of Indianapolis. The announcement comes from Earl L. Cooper, president, with Brewster bringing prior work for Indiana Farmers Mutual. Other officers include Frank R. Baker chair, Harry P. Cowry secretary, and Earl H. Mien executive VP and treasurer in Indianapolis.

Nson P. Brewster Burlington Town & Country Mutual Insurance Company Indianapolis Earl L. Cooper Meridian St Town & Country Mutual Indiana Indiana Farmers Mutual Ae Fire Win Storm Auto Ility Brewster The Town & ‘Country Company Burlington Community Club Th First Brethren Church Burlinton Masonic Lodge Town Country Mutual Frank R. Baker Harry P. Coo Wr Secreta Earl H. Mien Executive Vic All

Chief Marshall Fox Guest At Lafayette Rotary Meeting

Raymond Todd introduced Marshall Fox general manager of the Lafayette Chiefs at Rotary. The club's team recently joined the Farm League of the Cleveland Indians to develop players aged 20 and 21 who may reach the big leagues. Tickets for Lafayette's first game were distributed and a World Series highlights film was shown. Luncheon followed at the Country Club.

Raymond Todd Rotary Marshall Fox Lafayette Chiefs Cleveland Indians Lafayette Country Club Presbyterian Church

Hospitalized Sergeant Kerker in South Dakota

First Class Robert Kerker, son of Frank Kerker Sr. of west of town, is a patient at Elsworth Air Force Base hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. He has been hospitalized since returning to his base after a December furlough over the holidays.

Robert Kerker Frank Kerker West of Town Elsworth Air Force Base Rapid City South Dakota Kerker

Mothers Collect Over $1000 During Porch Light Drive

More than $1000 was raised in Camden Flora Bringhurst Delphi and Pittsburg during the annual Porch Light drive for the polio fund. Preliminary totals show Flora 350, Pittsburg 36, Camden 132.27, Delphi 560 with Psi Iota Xi sorority coordinating a house to house canvas and Legion Auxiliary serving refreshments at the Legion home.

Camden Flora Bringhurst Delphi Pittsburg Psi Iota Xi Legion

Officials of Carroll County Report Salaries and Fees

County and township officials report salaries and fees to Ada Roach, county auditor, under Indiana 1952 acts. Sheriff Sparkey Carey tops with 5616.49, while Joe Brown the surveyor shows 2591.66. Other totals include County Clerk 4025.50, Auditor 4150.00, Treasurer 4337.72, Recorder 2865.82, Prosecuting Attorney 4282.92, Assessor 4847.20, and county council members each 80.00.

Carroll County Ada Roach State Board of Accounts Indiana Sparkey Carey Joe Brown Joe Tolen Ada Robert Ferrier Anna L. Johnson Sheriff Carey David R Baum EH Eikenberry Phillips and Langston Earl Thompson Adams Township Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jefferson Liberty Madison Monroe Tippecanoe Washington Herman Theophile Justice of the Peace

Boy Scouts Honor National Week February Sixteen

Boy Scout groups plan activities for National Scout Week February 6 to 13. A Monday pot-luck and court of honor start at 6 30 p m in the high school. Events include a pancake fry February 12 a camp-out on the courthouse lawn and a first aid demonstration. All Scouts to attend church February 13 in uniform.

National Organization of Scouts Herb Smith Court House Troup Committee John Sanderson Royce Kurtz Myron Johnson Sec.treas Davids Baum Harold, Goyer Ray Marler Bill Myers Clyde Robbins Jerry Boone

Local stock car driver Kenens wins 50 lap feature

Ray Kenens won the 50 lap feature at Ft Wayne Zoliner Stadium on Sunday night driving a Crosley hardtop owned by a local Ft Wayne businessman.

Ray Kenens Ft. Wayne Zoliner Stadium Kenens Crosley Ft. Wayne

Medical Blitz At Camden Conquers Scarlet Fever

Camden faced a scarlet fever outbreak as 70 children were absent. A Camden physician and Principal Albert Verrill authorized mass medication for five school days, reaching 4100 tablets given under health officer consent. Absenteeism dropped to 20 and only one case occurred among treated children.

Camden Albert Verrill Camden School Army-General Verrill J. €. Yunker

Delphi Oracles Beat Culver 62 to 44 in Hard Fought Showdown

Delphi Oracles snap a five game skid with a 62 44 win over Culver led by Pearson 18 and Hanna 10 as Flora Badgers overpower Flora later 69 45 with Kearns 14 in a separate matchup.

Delphi Culver Delphi Oracles John Hanna Calhoun Tony Berto Oracle Joe Hanna Mulligan Pearson Wagoner Gerard McCain Washburn B. Curtis Berger Schmidt Shafer W. Curtis Williams McCarthy Flora Badgers Oracles Ason Kearns Flora Badgers J. Garrison Ie T. Garrison Collins Day

Delphi High School Receives Repeated Accredited Rating

The Indiana State Committee of the North Central Association has again awarded Delphi High School the unqualified recommendation rating the highest given by the association. The rating reflects all aspects including labor faculty curricular and extracurricular activities and has been awarded to Delphi for several years.

Indiana State Committee North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Delphi High School Association Delphi

Wason Takes Over Carteriaence Agency in Flora

George Wason assumes management of the Carteriaence Agency in Floreland effective February 1 after years of ownership and service as trustee of Monroe. He plans to focus on strengthening local business and client services.

George Wason Carteriaence Agency Flora Land H, Ness Wason Monroe i Vember

Calvert Enlists in Air Force Training

Don Calvert of route 4 Delphi has joined the Air Force and reported to Eland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas to begin basic training.

AIR Force Don Calvert Barney Calvert Route 4 Delphi Eland Afb San Antonio Texas

Barton R. Pogue Charms Delphi Audience With Witty Life Observations

Bart on Rees Pogue, Indiana writer and former minister, entertained Delphi Chamber of Commerce members at the Country Club. The program featured his verse from Half Street, reminiscences of Hancock County and Deer Creek, and readings from The Post Office Pen. The German Band provided five numbers, receiving warm reception for a well staged evening.

Minda C. Wilson Barton Rees Pogue Upland Indiana Wayne Talbert American Legion Bassett & Talbert Wayne Dick Rainbolt Mr. Pogue Barton Reede Pogue Chamber of Commerce Delahi Frank Rees Delphi Deer Creek Wabash H. B. Wilson John Milton Pogue Pogues Wilsons Hancock County Barton Rees Walter Popejoy Barton Pogue Mr. Casassa David Eis Charles Mulligan Jim Blythe Ray Stokes Dick Klepinger

Green Pasture Contest Planned by County Officials

The Iroll County Soil Conservation District announced a two division Green Pasture contest at its annual Camden meeting. Co-sponsors Stuntz Yeoman of Delphi offer two loads of driveway stone for first place and one load for second in both divisions. Prize details available from Soil Conservation and ASC offices.

Iroll County Soil Conservation District Camden Raymond Nicol Stuntz -Yeoman Company of Delphi Soil Conservation Office Ie Asc County Extension Russell Jones Helmut Kohnke H. F. Helfenbein Scs

Train Hits Car Near Flora. Father Saves Son

Edwin S. Sampson a 33 year old of Flora and his young son escaped injury last Friday when their car stalled on a railroad crossing as a north bound Pennsylvania Railroad train approached. Sampson grabbed his son and exited the vehicle as the auto was demolished.

Edwin S. Sampson Flora Sampson Camden-Flor

John T. Smith Spends Weekend in Chicago with Friends

John T. Smith spent the week end in Chicago visiting friends and sightseeing. He was seen enjoying local scenes and dining at popular spots during the trip.

John T. Smith Chicago

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General Assembly Francis Wilson C. C. Crampton Albert Gerbens Basil Isaacs Phoenix Arizona Martin Gerbens Albert Gerbens Diane Isaacs Social Security Administration Social Security Agency Main Street Lisa Gay Smith Robert C. Smith Lisa Gay Gop Congressman FFA Woodrow Whiteman Ralph Maypart Alford Burton Tom Armstrong Sentinel Carol Flora Raymond Ward John Furst Dean Burton Roger Wilson W. S. Weaver Mr. Whiteman Maggart Burton Lewis Penn Phyllis Ellen Donald Ray Myers A.iRay Myers Camden High Miss Penn Logansport Navy School of Music Washington, D. C Civies Munson Brewster Insurance Co Boy Scouts Flora Squad Bombers Larry Hobbs Sheridan Hawks Barton R. Pogue Pogue Brandywine Riley Half Street Indiana University Upland Town Board Browning Formosa Green Pasture
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