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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
6
John Bradshaw argues that literacy alone does not ensure citizenship. He warns that statistics can mislead when audiences accept impressive numbers without critical analysis. The piece calls for careful scrutiny of data and the mathematics behind public discourse.
Keith Mullin argues that despite 1950 tensions, war threats, and a coal strike, the coming decades offer opportunities. He urges youth to step up, try boldly, and shape a more bountiful future for the nation.
The Mail Box column reflects Delphi life as Delphi High School seniors edit The Citizen and Julie Ann Smith, a 16 year old singer, stars in events. Ada Dern recalls 1906 to present, wedding dress memories, and local church ties. Ada Dern praises a home dedication and Letter from Rodeo echoes years of friendship with Judge William B. Smith. The piece links youth, parish life, and local history with notes on a Valentine week program.
The writer recalls W C Smith a judge and church member who moved to Delphi in 1883 with Julia Ann Gwin and Ada Smith Dern notes the family’s church changes. They cherish memories of the Smiths and a cherished teapot with John Wesley’s grace. Ada, aunt to Julia Ann, is hoped to possess it now.
Mrs. Drue Cripe of Flora hosted relatives Sunday for a cooperative dinner in Carroll County honoring her niece Mrs. Tom Miller and Mr Miller of Los Angeles visiting relatives. Attendees included John and Ruth Knecht Rushville Rev E L Kitzmiller Montpelier and many Delphi area families.
Talbert Roskuski Girl Scout troops 2 and 4 hold a bake sale Saturday February 11 at 10 in the Assembly Room of the Court House with B P W and Scout mothers supplying treats. Myers Gerbens Brownie troop 11 visits the Court House Museum this week and other troops plan flag-raising at local ball games on February 10 and February 17.
About 125 people attended the annual inspection of Carroll, Rose and Deer Creek Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. Lucille Geyer, Worthy Grand Matron of the Indiana Grand Chapter, inspected the event. Nineteen babies were dedicated, and Mrs. Emma Obear of Delphi received a fifty year pin. A 6:30 p.m. dinner followed for Grand Officers and members.
Tippecanoe Township Home Ec Club will host Miss Freida Burgitt Ida Nelson Birdie Nelson and Mrs Margaret Maxwell for a special lesson on consumer buying An apron pattern exchange will occur at roll call followed by an apron parade
Stanley Keith Metsger from Cutler received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and Frederick Ira Boyer from Camden received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering at Purdue University’s 93rd commencement in the Hall of Music Sunday afternoon.
Melvin Bowman is at home in Pittsburg following his dismissal from St. Elizabeth Hospital.
The last will of George W Brewer of Rochester has been filed in Fulton County Circuit Court. He leaves personal property and a life estate in a 267 acre farm to his wife Laura. upon her death, the farm goes to nephews and nieces Marie Brewer of Chicago Harry Brewer George Brewer and Ruth Howell of Delphi. Julien and Kerlin serve as attorneys for George Brewer executor of the estate.
Mr and Mrs Tosh Odano plan to return home after three years in Japan. Mrs Odano formerly Mary Jean Hildebrandt is due home early March. She is the daughter of Mrs Faye Hildebrandt.
Mrs. W. E. Rix is visiting in the home of her daughter Mrs. Carlyle Branham in Dayton Ohio. She plans to visit with other family members before returning home.
Camden's Red Devils, unbeaten in the season, host Northwestern of Howard Somer at the local armory tonight in a high school basketball clash.
Mrs George Loy suffered a hip fracture after a fall at her home on Saturday morning. She was taken to St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette and underwent surgery on Monday.
Mrs Eva Jackson visited Mrs Martha Bowman who is ill with the flu and Mrs Esther Virgil who suffered a broken shoulder and several ribs from an automobile accident. All three reside in Pittsburg.
Mr and Mrs Paul Quinn of Chicago celebrated Mr Quinns birthday with his mother Mrs Andrew at her home Sn evening They returned to their Chicago residence Sunday.
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