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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
1
City county and state law officers warn Carroll county residents to beware a scam in which men present as State Fire Marshal inspectors, claim needed repairs, then bill homeowners. They say authorized reps may suggest work but do not perform repairs. Verify with sheriff before authorizing any service.
A fifty year celebration line from a wedding anniversary report notes a couple marked as 60th wedding date. They have a daughter Mrs. Orphin Goslee of Rossville route 1 a granddaughter Mrs. Charles Ramaly of Ft. Wayne and a great grandson Michael Allen Remaly of Ft. Wayne.
The Union Bank and Trust Company of Delphi will close for a legal holiday on Friday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday and will not open for business.
Ross Mabbitt 78 a Carryllton township farmer died of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon after fighting a trash fire near his farm home. Born January 27 1875 he was a lifelong resident of the farm seven miles northeast of Flora. He never married and lived with sister in law Mrs Pearl Mabbitt and his niece Margaret Mabbitt. He belonged to Young America F and A M Logansport Shrine Scottish Rite and Ft Wayne Shine. The body lay at the residence where calling was allowed. Funeral services were set for 2 pm Thursday at the residence Rev Jack Varian officiating burial Maple Lawn cemetery Lester funeral home in charge.
The Delphi Women Bowling Association announces a Mixed Doubles tournament at local alleys on March 13 14 20 and 21 with entry closes March 7. The $5 per couple fee covers bowling prize fund and expenses. entries require sanctioned bowlers and the highest average used.
Ray Smith arrived home Tuesday after spending 18 months in Japan. He joined his wife Betty Rhine and daughter Laronda at the Rhine family home. Mrs. Smith and daughter, with Rev. and Mrs. Pegg, met Sgt. Smith in Chicago.
Three divorce actions were filed in Carroll circuit court on Wednesday. Minnie Lou Herron of Cutler seeks absolute divorce from Tom Herron. married November 20, 1949, separated February 4 this year. Rolly A Shepard of Camden files against Anna M Shephard for cruelty. married January 1, 1948, separated February 9 this year. Margaret L Moore of Delphi sues Robert W Moore for absolute divorce with custody of two children and $200 medical aid for an unborn child plus a restraining order. married September 29, 1944, separated February 10, 1954. Hanna and Hanna represent Moore.
Charles A Halleck House Majority Leader and Second District representative will headline the Lincoln Day banquet at Flora Community Building tonight. Paul Cyr newly elected State GOP chairman joins the program. Mrs. Mabel Fraser Carroll County GOP women head presides after the 6 30 dinner.
Mrs Ada Roach and her daughter Susan and Mrs Anna Maxwell of Delphi traveled with Mrs Everett Welday of Rensselaer to Hines hospital in Chicago Sunday to visit Mr Welday. He is greatly improved, according to his sisters.
The city council approved drafting plans for fluoridating the water by 3 to 1 after debate over health and safety. The plan will go to the State Board of Health for review before installation.
Mrs. Lewis Mullin announces 1954 Carroll County Red Cross fund drive captains for Delphi Flora and townships. Delphi captains are Mrs Tom Peters and Mrs Bill Kerlin. Flora Mrs Paul Burns. Burlington Carrollton Democrat and Monroe townships Mr Wayne Crooks. Adams Mrs Charles Peterson. Clay Mrs Agnes Metzger. Deer Creek Mrs Bert Mears. Jackson Mrs E E Johnson Jr and Mrs Walter Skiles. Jefferson Mrs Lewis Crowell. Liberty Mrs Earl Slagle. Madison Mrs Ira Fisher. Rock Creek Mrs Wade Southam. Tippecanoe Mrs Marvin Henderson. Washington Miss Effie Guckie Mrs Ralph W Melin and Mrs Walter Clawson. Luncheon for all captains set at Ratcliff hotel in Delphi Feb 22 at 12 30 p m Speaker will be Mr Joseph Andrews of Lafayette.
The Current Population Survey will be conducted in this area during the week of February 15 according to Supervisor Fred W. Coil of the U S Census Bureau district office at Indianapolis. The survey provides up to date national figures on employment and unemployment and is used by business and government for labor force analysis. Interviews are handled by Mrs Rachel Hawk of Frankfort, Indiana.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs James Campbell of Battle Ground was buried there Wednesday morning. He was stillborn at Home hospital in Lafayette on Tuesday morning. Mrs Campbell formerly Jean Pauley daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Pauley of Delphi.
James Ed Johnson 89 longtime Clinton county farmer died Sunday at his route 7 Frankfort home after an extended illness He taught in Clinton county schools and served four years as township trustee He married Daisy Thompson in 1892 and survived by sons Herman of Frankfort and Paul Delphi Ford dealer and school board member Funeral rites were held Tuesday in Frankfort with burial in Frankfort cemetery
Flora Badgers edged Sheridan Blackhawk 51 50 to clinch the Hoosier Conference Net Crown. Day sealed the win with two late free throws, then left the floor in cramps. Standings and leading scorers list Flora, Sheridan, Rossville, Winamac, Delphi, Attica, with Day and Lebo among top scorers.
Delphi Chamber of Commerce elected Maurice Clifford Robert Fitzger ald and Forrest Orr Jr as new directors at the annual meeting and dinner. They will replace Charles Flora Carl Hargraves and Frank Fitch whose terms expired. About 75 attended at the Country Club.
Cub Scouts of Delphi plan activities to support the Heart Foundation, selling miniature heart pins at shops this Saturday. They observe Boy Scout Week by wearing uniforms to school and attending church with parents. Troop No. 385 wins a silver loving cup from Three Rivers Council for membership gains in 1953.
Demonstrations featuring Snap Coupler and Power Crater Engines will be held at the Fred Wheeler establishment in Flora on Saturday February 13. Wheeler is the local distributor for Allis Chalmers farm machinery. All farmers are invited to attend. the event includes movies and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Pat Holloway are vacationing in Eau Gallie Florida enjoying a seaside stay. The couple plans to explore local attractions and sample regional cuisine during their trip.
Delphi's music students earned 26 first division honors at the district solo and ensemble contest in Fowler. Forty six events entered. Winners included Barbara Dillman Pat Myers David Eis Phyllis Flora Dick Klepinger Virginia Peterson Jim Blythe Judy Henderson Nancy Ashba Mary Lou Parks Anna Johnson Elaine Cunningham Steven Peterson Carolyn Isaacs Raymond Stokes and multiple ensemble groups with first and second division ratings led by several trios quartets and duets.
The Oracles close home season Friday night against Attica in a Hoosier Conference game. Half time exhibition by junior high and high school classes under Coach Tony Berto follows. Last week the Oracles lost 64 40 to Rensselaer on their floor with Moore 14 and Standish 19 leading scorers.
Mrs Clara Sims at Memorial hospital for 14 weeks is not convalescing satisfactorily. An Indianapolis specialist has been called and it may be necessary to transfer her to an Indianapolis hospital for bone surgery.
Verd Thompson, Delphi painter and decorator, announces candidacy for county assessor on the GOP ticket in the May Primary. Incumbent Earl Thompson seeks re election along with Ada Roach Calvin Carey and others with filing set from February 23 to March 25. Thompson is a lifelong county resident born in Camden, with past roles at Standard Oil Prairie Farmer and local newspapers.
Claude R. Wickard the former Secretary of Agriculture and current Carrollton resident will headline the Frankfort National Farm Loan Association annual meeting at First Christian Church Annex in Frankfort Saturday February 13 at 10 30 a m. Beachout will report on finances Staton will discuss the Federal Land Bank Shareholders Conference Gillan will present a summary of dividend checks totaling 6759 55 will be distributed Directors to fill three year terms include Reiff Moore and Ward Luncheon follows with music by the Coverettes of Boone County.
Eighteen schools competed in the Delphi Speech Festival last Saturday. Peru won first, Delphi took second, and Garfield of Terre Haute earned third with Komomo receiving honorable mention. Delphi earned multiple firsts to secure second overall as Robert Jerry directed the event.
Mrs. Howard Keisling remains at home unable to rise due to illness. The condition limits her activity and keeps her largely confined to bed with care to assist her recovery.
State Election Board ruling states Carroll County treasurer elected in 1952 will serve a four year term ending January 1, 1957. Ferrier would not be eligible for re election in 1956, despite 1956 election date.
George Arnold, longtime local farmer, joins his son James in the Arnold Shoe Repair shop at 214 West Franklin Street. The business, once 15 years with the family, has been renovated in the Clauser building opposite Hargraves Motor Sales. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Idaville residents present a home talent show You Cant Beat Fun as a two night fundraiser on February 17 and 18 at 7 27 p m in Lincoln Gym Monticello to raise money for school yard rights. tickets include adults and children and invite the public.
G L McCreary of Delphi announces he is now associated with Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Company of Indiana polis. The firm manufactures and sells fire extinguishers and provides service. His office is at his home and phone is Delphi 775.
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