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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
2
The Citizen argues Delphi must address sewage alongside water works and warns that delaying sewer construction will worsen Flooding north end and raise costs. It urges combining water system upgrades with sewer expansion to avoid repeating street work and to foster growth led by residents of the neglected area.
Winter vacation closes Delphi schools. School meals for Feb 27 to Mar 2 include spaghetti, hot dogs, turkey sandwiches, and oven fried fish with milk. Fire at Lafayette Soldiers Home cafeteria destroys the building. several women employees were rescued from the burning facility.
Mrs. Harry C. Steinman spent several days last week visiting her son Harry Jr and family in Watseka Illinois.
A Delphi church hosts Race Relations Day and Cub Scout Day with Rev. W. M. Edwards of Christ Missionary Baptist Church Indiana polis delivering Christ or Nothing. Young Scouts and clerics join Miss Hannell and Rev. Van Dyke in a joyful service followed by an impromptu concert. The piece recalls Mount Vernon Ladies Association history and a broader reflection on community harmony.
The Mourers write from Bradenton Florida arriving November 27 and planning to stay until April first. They describe warm weather with rare freezes, open doors without heat, and their appreciation for flowers and welcoming notes. They mention concern over ice jam damage back home and recall visits from friends and trips.
James E. Pollard explains how courts and postal rules define bona fide newspapers. Primary tests include a paid, reader-followed circulation and a focus on news and editorial content over ads. Public notices rely on such legitimate publications for wide, lawful publicity.
Sixteen colleges and universities attended DePauw University for the 15th annual debate tournament on Saturday. The theme was Resolved that Labor Organizations Should be Under the Jurisdiction of Anti-Trust Legislation. Among the Depauw debaters was Miss Virginia Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Peterson of Delphi.
A minister visits a doctor who prescribes brandy as medicine for a mild heart issue. The minister, a teetotaler, questions the advice but follows it as medicine. A month later the son explains the father’s health improved yet he now shaves three times daily, puzzling the family.
Heinold Hog Market set a record year in 1961 with 1,544,264 hogs traded across 16 markets in Indiana Illinois and Iowa. The total surpassed all but six U S terminal markets, led by East St Louis St Paul Omaha Sioux City Chicago and Indianapolis. Harold Heinold said unit costs fell while volume rose, with Tipton Hopedale and Girard adding markets mid year.
Late Wednesday, extensive damage struck the Oscar Garrison residence on Route 1 Delphi after the Garrisons returned from a prayer meeting at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren. The blaze, likely starting at the kitchen cook stove, primarily damaged the kitchen dining area walls and upstairs bedroom walls, with heavy smoke and water damage. The Tri Township fire department responded. The house, formerly the Fauber home, sits on State Road 18 at Fauber's corner.
In loving memory of Louann A Neff who died February 27 1961. Just when her life was brightest she was called from this world of sorrow to her home in heaven. She loved life so much and all it offered. Mother Dad and brothers share in the quiet grief and remembrance.
Robert White of route 1 Camden and his wife Betty Ann White were arraigned in JP court on petit larceny charges after a Delphi store clothing theft. Each fined 25 dollars plus 41 dollars costs and jailed for nonpayment. he sent to State Farm and she to Indiana Women's Prison.
Morris W. Clem reports Carroll County Savings Bonds sales in January reached 94300 dollars, up from 45630 a year earlier. Statewide January sales rose to 15185172 dollars, an 8.7 percent gain from 13966058. Fifty one of ninety two counties posted increases.
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