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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
The piece recalls four days in the editor room of Citizen as student writers proof-readers and reporters. It notes a rumor about women teachers joining a Merchant Faculty game and quotes Bertha Noble on protecting her teeth for a basketball appearance.
Harry E Hughes of Delphi was arrested in Logansport on a Cass County fraud charge after a check for beer and whiskey bounced. He requested court appointment of counsel and remains in jail on a $1,000 bond after a vagrancy fine earlier.
The Union Bank and Trust Company will be closed all day Tuesday February 22 in observance of Washingtons Birthday.
County Assessor Earl Thompson of Delphi was injured last Thursday when his car was struck by a truck and sideswiped by another vehicle at the Cicott Street bridge in Logansport. He remains at home this week with back injuries after the collision while returning from a physician visit.
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the Fountain County ruling on the 1945 will of Mrs. Catherine A. Heineman of Attica. The will left nearly all assets to William Hamling with nominal $1 bequests to others, while omitting several relatives, sparking questions of capacity amid prolonged litigation that began after her 1945 death following illness.
James E. Crain a 22 year old Purdue student from Detroit was injured when his car’s left rear wheel came off causing loss of control on State road 25 one mile east of Rockfield. The vehicle rolled several times catching fire. Crain suffered a broken collar bone head cuts and bruises and was taken to St Elizabeth hospital. Ray Scott another Purdue student passenger helped extinguish the blaze before a wrecker arrived.
Delphi high school Camera club invites local fans to a Monday evening session at 7 p m in the high school auditorium. A lecture on Eastman Kodaks and colored photography will be given to members and community attendees.
Ruth B. Howell announces the local license branch will stay open all day February 22 to issue 1949 license plates. There is no extension of time for obtaining plates and the March deadline remains in force.
A group of high school students including Gingrich Ellen Clawson June Newell Joyce Norris Betty Lou Mahler Virginia Moore Charles Smith Bob Graham and Beverly Hanaway edited the school newspaper.
Art Rider and Robert Ratcliff of Delphi announce opening a cigar store and snack bar in a building owned by Ratcliff that was vacated by Cripe Motor Sales of Flora. Three pool tables will be in the rear. Harve Hoshaw, a local barber, rents a front room and will open a barber shop next Monday.
Delphi high school junior Darrell Zinn was elected HI-Y president at a meeting this week. Other officers for 1949 50 include Jerry Clawson as vice president James Clem as secretary Bob Hawkins as treasurer and Paul O Farrell as chaplain.
Duane Meador 21 of Lafayette rural route suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash at the Ockley Buck Creek and Dayton gravel roads intersection on February 14 at 7 50 am. Skiles driven Oldsmobile west on Ockley struck Meador northbound on Dayton. Meador was thrown clear and hospitalized. his car was a total loss and Skiles car damage was about 700 dollars.
The divorce action of Annabelle Scott versus Harold R. Scott has been venued to the Carroll circuit court from Clinton county. Power and Power represent the plaintiff and Frank 8. Pryor represents the defendant.
Delphi and Adams township open sectional play at Flora gym with Delphi drawing Adams township in the first game. Officials are Albright and Debusk. Adams township receives a one year probation after James Landis was ruled ineligible due to a February disruption.
One hundred season ticket holders will be drawn for sectional tourney tickets at a 7:30 p m drawing in the high school gym. Rules require season tickets to be deposited, tickets sold to those drawn or a family member, and a representative may attend with written authorization. Tickets cost 1.60 dollars.
The Delphi Hi Y Club will hold its annual Father and Son Banquet Tuesday night February 22 at 7 30 in the Home Economics room of the high school. Reverend Arthur Anderson will speak and new members will be inducted by retiring officers Tom Ives Doug Hatton Clark Carr and John Zartman.
Bill Hayes and Carl Haines of Rantoul Illinois spent the weekend with Carl Haines parents Mr. and Mrs Clark Haines.
A guidance day at the high school on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. will bring Indiana state college and vocational representatives for June graduates. Juniors and seniors will primarily attend with Purdue and Ball State mentors, nurses trainers, beauty college, and armed forces recruiters present for interviews and guidance.
Dean Charles M. Thompson former dean of the School of Commerce at the University of Illinois and national president of Delta Chi Fraternity will speak at the Delphi Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. The event on Thursday night February 24 at the Delphi Country Club includes a local talent musical program arranged by George Obear Paul Quick and Myron Johnson.
Rabess Studio, in operation here for the past year, will move March first to Rensselaer. Managers Mr and Mrs Wayne Erickson will relocate to Rensselaer and continue as managers.
The Delphi Rotary Club invites about sixty farmers and forty Rotary members to its annual dinner on Wednesday February 23 1949 at 12 15 PM at the Delphi Country Club. Speaker Bill Renshaw Indiana editor of Prairie Farmer will address guests. Renshaw helped award the 4 H plaque to Carroll county at Purdue last June.
The Delphi Jr High varsity rallied in the second half to defeat Attica Jr High 30 to 17 in the West Central Junior Conference final at Attica. Wingard and R Hawn sparked an 18-12 third quarter run, Crosby 5 baskets in the final period sealed the win, captain Joe Weaver receiving the trophy from Attica principal Harvey Orman.
A warrant has been issued by Carroll county officials for the driver of a hit and run vehicle that sideswiped a milk truck driven by Robert G. Wells of Flora last Thursday morning. Wells said the auto struck from behind near the junction of State Roads 29 and 18, causing $115 damage. James C. Boyer of Deer Creek followed the fleeing auto, obtained its license number, and the owner is now charged with fleeing the scene of an accident.
Brookston Bombers triumphed 52 45 as Camden staged a late rally but fell short. Spear led with 17 points, while Zook scored 15 and Shanks and Johnson added 14 apiece for the Red Devils.
Over fifty Carroll county farmers met February 11 to back forming a soil conservation district. John C. Peterson chaired. Howard McCarty explained aims and steps: petition by landowners, State Soil Conservation Committee hearing, then a referendum requiring 60 percent favorable votes from landowners. A committee led by Miles Martin was appointed to plan the district. Tentative referendum planned for this fall. petitions will be circulated at township Farm Bureau meetings and public farm gatherings.
Attica strong in season play as Delphi’s Oracles lose 49 32 to the Bomber squad. Rensselaer dominates with hot shooting and Delphi stalls early as Phegley Riley and Hayes lead the visitors in scoring while Bahler and Jackson pace the locals.
The Armory hosts a February 21 event pitting a faculty team led by Doc Haggard and Coach Ebriie against local businessmen including Herb Garver and the Mount brothers. Officials Dick Rainbolt and Art McDowell will referee while a small fee aids the Delphi F F A program. The game begins at 8 p.m. after a preliminary match.
The annual Carroll County Invitational basketball tournament will be staged in the Delphi armory this weekend starting Friday night with three games. A $50 prize will be awarded to the Galveston Buck Creek Telephone Company team. Three games will be played Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
Delphi's sixth grade Flashes defeated New Hope 29-24 Monday evening at the Delphi high school gym. Bobby Moore and Richey Miller led with 16 points combined as the team built a 19-11 halftime edge and maintained the lead to secure the victory.
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