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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

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Doctor recalls army shots in Fargo and council on rising costs

An Army doctor, Dr. Cory Crampton, recalls giving injections in Fargo while a North Dakota National Guard member sits nearby at a Lafayette 40 et 8 Raspberry dinner. City council notes rising garbage costs from 7 000 to 14 400 for a three year contract and county salaries are listed for officials.

Cory Crampton Fargo North Dakota North Dakota National Guard Lafayette Doc Dr. Crampton

Attica Rumor of Delayed Damage Dismissed

The Attica principal told Noel Douglass that only a small mirror was broken after last Friday's game, calling rumors of Delphi players causing extensive dressing room damage unfounded and urging support instead of complaint for the remaining 1957 season.

Delphi Attica Noel Douglass

County seeks reward for sign vandalism information

NOTI REWARD $50.00 reward will be paid for information leading to arrest and conviction of any person or persons for removing, defacing or destroying county highway safety signs. By Order of the County Commissioners Carroll County.

NOTI Carroll County

Local births recorded from Delphi area families

The list records newborns from Delphi and nearby towns with parents and delivery hospitals. Entries include Biriias Mocher man and others, noting a daughter or son born February dates at White County Memorial and Home hospitals in Logansport Lafayette and related locales.

Russell Mocherman Cutler St. Joseph Hospital Logansport Ralph Sharkey Delphi White County Memorial Hospital Leroy Wright Burlington Memorial Hospital Charles Biddle John Patrick Ockley Home Hospital Earl Warren St. Elizabeth Hospital Lewis Lear George Livesey White County Memorial Clyde Crown Robert Cruea Lafayette

Delphi Lions Cheer Club selects Mrs Stewart Welker as member of the week

The Delphi Indiana group names Mrs Stewart Welker of Delphi as Cheer Club member of the week. Illness confines her to home for over a month. friends and acquaintances are urged to send cards gifts and letters during the week.

Delphi Lions Stewart Welker Delphi Indiana

Frankfort National Farm Loan Association officers elected

Officers re elected at Frankfort by the association include Herschell Wharry as president Earl Stewart of Rockfield as vice president Lois Staton as secretary treasurer Mrs Marjorie Johnson as assistant and Dale Maxwell of Tippecanoe township re elected as director to the concern.

Frankfort National Farm Loan ‘Association Frankfort Herschell Wharry Earl Stewart Rockfield Lois Staton Marjorie Johnson Dale Maxwell Tippecanoe Township

Methodist Men Breakfast Features Air Force Chaplain

Methodist men will hold a church breakfast on Sunday February 17 at 8 am Captain Morgan chaplain of the Bunker Hill Air Force Base will be the guest speaker.

Air Force Morgan Bunker Hill Air Force Base

Burlington Man Dies Instantly In Early Morning Crash

David Lee Shuler 27, of Burlington and father of three, died instantly in a 3:45 a.m. crash on highway 22 two miles east of Burlington. Officials believe he fell asleep at the wheel causing the vehicle to overturn after leaving the road. a bread truck driver found him. Survived by his widow Joretta Snyder and three children, his mother Elvira Harness and nine siblings. Funeral services were held at Burlington Christian church with burial in Burlington cemetery. Carters funeral home in charge.

David Lee Shuler Burlington Shuler Chrysler Kokomo Howard County Harrison Elvira ‘Shuler

Bloodmobile to Visit Delphi February 22 to Collect 127 Pints

Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the REMC auditorium in Delphi on February 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive aims to collect 127 pints. Donors 18 to 59 in good health may give with parental consent for those under 21. Contact recruiters Mrs. Joe Henderson or Mrs. Lee Shaeffer for details.

Red Cross Bloodmobile REMC Delphi Carroll County Red Cross Joe Henderson Lee Shaeffer

Two hurt in head on crash near Lafayette

Mr and Mrs Ruben Myer of route 3 Lafayette were injured in a Sunday night two car crash when Mrs Myer driving south on highway 25 attempted a left onto Flora road and collided head on with Delton Budrow 49 of Fowler. Mrs Myer fractured wrist and facial lacerations while Mr Myer had severe facial lacerations. Budrow suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized. State Police investigated and cited a headlight outage as a contributing factor.

Ruben Myer Lafayette Delphi Myer Delton Budrow Fowler St. Elizabeth Hospital Jackson Budrow

Farmer Days Open House Set by Bassett Talbert Dealers

Bassett and Talbert, local Firestone dealers, announce a three day open house this Thursday Friday and Saturday. Free coffee and donuts, door prizes, and balloons for children will be provided.

Bassett & Talbert Firestone

Farm Auction Slated for February 20 at Fetherson Farm

Ross and Hazel Fetherson announce a public auction at their farm next Wednesday February 20 disposing of all farm and household equipment livestock and their 110 acre farm. The couple plans a Florida trip and a visit to Anderson for business interests after the sale.

Ross Hazel Fetherson Mrs. Fetherston Florida Anderson

Change of venue in Hudson divorce case moved to Carroll court

The divorce action of Alena V. Hudson vs. Douglas Hudson was sent to Carroll circuit court on Wednesday from Tippecanoe circuit court.

Alena

University Head to Speak at Flora Grace Church

Dr. Bob Jones Jr president of Bob Jones University in Greenville South Carolina will be the special speaker at meetings at Flora Grace Brethren Church on Friday Saturday and Sunday February 15 16 and 17 services start at 7 30 p m each evening Bob Jones University is an inter denominational school.

Bob Jones, Jr Bob .Jones University Greenville South Carolina Flora Grace Brethren Church Bob Jones University

Three Appointed to Zoning Board in Delphi

Delphi City Council moved Zoning Ordinance forward by naming two council members Robert Wilson and Henry Rozhon to a city board seat for representation. Clyde Spear will represent city employees, with four citizen members to be appointed by Mayor Roy Clauser on a nonpartisan basis later this week. The council also discussed a caretaker for Riley Park to replace Harold Sprague and opened early bids for garbage hauling with Floyd Rider the sole bidder at 14,400 for a three year contract.

Delphi Robert Wilson Henry Rozhon Clyde Spear Roy Clauser Riley Park Harold Sprague Floyd Rider Cornc

Work Parties Assigned Duties on Cattle Barn

Construction plans for a 4 H Pole Barn at the 4 H Fair Grounds were outlined at the County Farm Bureau Co op meeting. C M Meade directed, with detailed daily township duties and volunteer supervision assignments across multiple townships to finish on the seventh day. Volunteers urged to contact township directors. work starts upon weather permits.

County Farm Bureau Co-op C. M. Meade Jack Goslee Peed Goslee Don Roth Harold Tully Frank Mullin Lee Flora Carrollton Burlington Township Rex Hinkle Adams Township Russell Pearson Clay Township Kenneth Frey Madison Township Liberty Township Jefferson Township Roy Slavens Tippecanoe Township James Riley Jackson Township Harry Wilson Deer Creek Township Charles Black Washington Democratic Leroy Robeson Rev E. E. Morris

Four Indiana U. Delphi students pledged to sororities

Four Delphi residents from Indiana University were pledged to campus sororities in Bloomington. Each rushee needed a C plus grade average and at least second semester freshman status. Pledged are Mary C. Tipton Kaye McMurray Lois Young and Elizabeth A. Sullivan to four different sororities Alpha Omicron Pi Chi Omega Kappa Alpha Theta Pi Beta Phi.

Indiana University Delphi Bloomington Mary C. Tipton Hamilton Alpha Omicron Pi Kaye McMurray E. Summit Chi Omega Lois Young E. Monroe Kappa Alpha Theta Elizabeth A. Sullivan Pi Beta Phi

Youth Hurts When Car Skids Into Ditch Near Francesville

Freddie Collins 20 of Delphi escaped with minor injuries after his car left the road two miles south of Francesville and crashed into a ditch. He was treated at a Francesville physician for a slight head wound. Vehicle damage estimated at 250 dollars.

Freddie Collins Fred Collins Delphi Francesville

Delphi Wins In Monticello Fifth and Sixth Grade Hoops

The Delphi 6th graders defeated Monticello 24 to 12 while the 5th graders fell 11 to 20. The winners dominated the Monticello matchup in an away morning junior league contest.

Delphi Monticello

Delphi High Plans State Solo and Ensemble Bid

Eleven ensembles and seven soloists from Delphi high school advance to the state solo and ensemble contest in Indianapolis after winning district divisions. The list includes multiple quartets trios duets and vocal and instrumental ensembles led by Mary Jane Ginn Jim Blythe Sara Johnson Nancy Simons and others with solo entries for Bill Méfllion Virginia Peterson and Sara Johnson among others.

Delphi High School Indianapolis Mary Jane Ginn Ron Caldwell Gary Medley Mary Lou Parks Alice Berninger Maxine Pullen Sue Ann Lieber Sara Johnson Jim Blythe Carole Welch Elsie Echler Virginia Peterson Jergy Daniels George Rodgers Dick Klepinger Janet Bailey Susan Johnson Marta Porter SueAnn Sieber Nancy Simons Nancy Rule JoAnn Coomey Louise Gros Helen Crosby Pamela Woods Bill Million Betty Bitler Patty Talbert Odette Joe Clawson Jerry Daniels John Gerard Soles Bill Méfllion Virginia Fisher Stephen Peterson

Two inducted and three called for March in wartime draft

Floyd L. Oakes of Cutler and Robert R. Brant of Camden were inducted February 6 and begin basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood. Mrs. Mabel Brewer said the county will provide three registrants for March 14 induction, leaving the courthouse by special bus at 6 45 a.m. with Rochester, Winamac, Monticello and Frankfort registrants.

Floyd L. Oakes Cutler Robert R. Brant Camden Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Mabel Brewer Selective Service Board Rochester Winamac Monticello Frankfort

County Residents Face $6.4 Million Federal Tax Burden

Indiana counties must shoulder about $6,395,944 of the $71.8 billion federal budget level for next year under congressional review. The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce calculated the county share at 2.62 percent of total federal taxes, with Indiana totals far exceeding the 1957 state budget. Jack Reich notes rising domestic programs and federal school construction involvement amid security costs.

Carroll County Congress Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Chamber Indiana Jack E. Reich State Chamber

Out of court cash settlement ends damage suit

A 50 000 personal injury suit in Tippecanoe Lafayette circuit court ended when Earl Speer of Yeoman and Monon Railroad reached a compromise settlement out of court after a directed verdict motion was denied. The case involved injuries from a Monon train striking Speer's car at Yeoman on September 1 1952. The jury was dismissed.

Tippecanoe Lafayette Earl Speer Yeoman Monon Railroad Monon Paul D. Ewan

Library appointee named to Flora board in circuit ruling

Judge William B. Smith in Car roll circuit court appointed Mrs. Richard Landis of Flora to the Flora Library Board. She succeeds Beatrice Irene Siegrist who resigned. Landis had served on the board as Flora town board appointee and is expected to keep the secretary role.

William B. Smith Carroll Circuit Court Richard Landis Flora Flora Library Board Landis Beatrice Irene Siegrist Flora Town Board Marie Burns

Crusaders Plan Waste Paper Drive at Delphi Methodist

The Crusaders class of Delphi Methodist Church will collect waste paper on Saturday February 16. Put bundles on porch or curb by 8 a m. To ensure collection, call 64 or 308 by 6 p m Friday, and call these numbers for help carrying out paper.

Crusaders Delphi Methodist Church

Tax Revenue for Year Takes Jump

Carrell county taxpayers paid 29189.83 more in 1956 local taxes than 1955 per County Auditor Ada Roach. Total county taxing unit revenue reached 2077466.41, with 1955 at 2038276.58. Disbursements totaled 1788974.52 and year end balance 289233.52. first-of-year balance 322988.25.

Carrell County Ada Roach Cemetery

Seven year old Flora pupil admits theft spree

A Flora first grader, seven, confessed to stealing from E. E. Landis in Flora and two other sites including a Flora saw mill office and Voorhees lumber company. Deputies surveilled the firms and caught him with 90 cents in a cash register. He apologized and will not be prosecuted. restitution promised.

Flora E. E. Landis Company Voorhees Lumber Company Landis John Miller

Green seeks divorce in Carroll circuit court

Nora Hoagland Green of Burrows has filed suit in Carroll circuit court for divorce from Russell O. Green charging cruelty. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.

Nora Hoagland Green Burrows Carroll Circuit Russell O. Green Hanna and Hanna

Five Injured in Tuesday Snowstorm Auto Crashes

Five people were injured in two Tuesday morning crashes during a snow storm near Logansport. Ruth Small 35 and Robert D. Smith 39 were treated with injuries including fractures and head lacerations. Wilbur and Mrs. Miller suffered minor to serious injuries. Basil Trapp 44 remained in serious condition with a brain concussion and a broken leg.

Memorial Hospital Logansport Ruth Small Burrows Jay Small Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op Small Robert D. Smith Monticello Grover Mulligan Delphi Wilbur Miller Camden Basil Trapp Route 1 Flora Smith

Lafayette Youth Caught After Auto Theft Spree

A Lafayette youth and a Monticello youth were turned over to juvenile authorities after stealing two cars in Lafayette and Monticello Sunday night. Night Patrolman Cree chased one vehicle on Main Street and Camden road before apprehending the suspect near City Cemetery. Others involved were later arrested and handed to local authorities.

Lafayette Manon White Tippecanoe Monticello Delphi Kroger Cree East Main Street Main Camden Camden Road City Cemetery Chief Underhill Boone Trailer Court

Half Time Exhibition By Del PhI North Judson

During the half time of the Delphi North Judson game Tony Berto will present the 7th 8th freshman and sophomore classes in physical education in an exhibition involving about 170 boys.

Delphi-North Judson Tony Berto

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