Past present and future call for measures in Delphi
The editorial urges Delphi citizens to act on a long list of city needs including sewage disposal, water works renovation, park upgrades with a pool, downtown parking, new street lights, a youth recreation center, annexation, and new housing sites. It calls for committees to boost stores farm-city understanding, tree planting, a city market, sidewalks, and free county telephone exchange, noting only lasting pride and potential tax increases can fund the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Chamber of Commerce
West Delphi pays tribute to longtime correspondent Della Johnson
This tribute notes Della Johnson who wrote the West Delphi news for years and recently died after a year long illness. It recalls fellow correspondents Thyrza Henry and Madge Boucher and emphasizes the value of community reporting and the sorrow of her loss. The piece ends with a verse reflecting lasting friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Delphi
Della Mrs. Johnson
Della
Thyrza Henry
Patton
Madge Boucher
Madison Township
Mrs. Johnson
Della Johnsons
Anna Barbauld
Rooster accident prompts farmer to test crowing pledge
A Carroll County auto driver hits a rooster and offers to replace it. The farmer responds with a challenge to crow, while a long Delphian news note recounts holiday greetings and letters from readers across the nation and abroad, highlighting memories and church news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Mount Joy editor celebrates 25 years in newspaper work
Letters from readers in Mount Joy Pa and Florida congratulate Art on twenty five years with the paper. Dorothy Eaton from Gulf Breeze notes postal delivery concerns while Dick Rainbolt of Ft. Myers recalls Delphi days and warm hometown ties. Another correspondent mentions Mindwell’s column and Jack Grimm’s grandson while reflecting on long careers and hometown friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Delphi
Pennsylvania
Carroll County
Dick Rainbolt
Postal Service
Henry
Citizen
Mindwell
Jack Grimm
New Year Wishes From Readers Around The World
A heartfelt message closes the page as editors extend love and best wishes for a peaceful, happy New Year to readers and friends across many parts of the old world.
Hargraves Schmidt letter recalls family and memories
A personal note recounts aging, a son near adulthood, and a daughter's college plans. The writer mentions warm weather, moving a hi fi, missing Spring, and mourning Pearl Briney whose writings pleased her. She signs as Ethel Hargraves Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Mary Washington College
Virginia
Purdue
Hargraves
Mindwell
Pearl Briney
Ethel Hargraves Schmidt
Army Reserve Officer to Attend Washington Seminar
Lt. Col. David R. Baum will travel to Washington D C for a three day seminar then proceed to Evansville to serve as instructor at a fifteen day training session for reserve officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Baum
U. S. Army Reserve
Washington
D.C
Evansville
Banquet for Livestock Breeders and Seed Producers Set
The Carrell County Pure bred Livestock Breeders and Seed Producers Banquet will be at Delphi Methodist Church on Monday March 13 at 6:00 PM CST. Junior Rinehart of Flora will be the guest speaker and medal winners will be announced. Tickets in advance. committees listed. Mrs. Troy Quinn visited relatives in Lapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell County
Delphi Methodist Church
Kenneth Frye
Junior Rinehart
Flora
South America
Keith Sink
Adams
Raymond Nicoll
Aoelington
Marion Langston
Carrollton
Charles Meade
Clay
Maurice Cripe
Deer Creek
Lewis Funkhouser
Ralph Maggart
Jackson
Car Washing Free Pickup and Delivery Service
S. and S. Standard Service offers car washing with free pickup and delivery. The item appears as a brief service note or advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. & S. Standard Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Durpat
E. Franklin Delphi
Indiana
Myron Johnson
Arthur M. McDowell
Greater Weeklies
Amerca
Cerroll County
Chamber of Commerce Action
Young's Supply CO
Idaville, Indiana
B. Ck
Vila
Delhi
Rome
India
Federation of Malaya
United States
Wilson
Hazel Shaffer
C. B. Shaffers
Uncle Sam
Hazel
Baker
Louis Kent
Prescott
Arizona
Hugh Clifford
Navasota
Texas
Merlin Schwein
Connersville
Forest Howell
Indianapolis
Wilbur Day
Wabash
R. B. Kern
River Park Methodist Church
South Bend
Russell Kern
Menon
Hazel Nace Hollon
Second Ave
Saint Petersburg
Florida
Christ Methodist Church
St. Petersburg
Friends of the Hollows
Small World Department
Margaret Abbott
Gregory
Andrew
Phillip
Virginia Abbott
John Everett Hollon
Frank Hoans
Hoan
Anne Butler
A. J. Denks
Dania
Paul Quicks
Edinburg
Helen
Mercury
Curtis McCain
Lakeland
Polk County
Lakeland Ledger
Curtis
Haughey
Georgann Schilling Kessler
Julia Schilling
Jack
Georgann
Georganne
Roy Kessler
Meade Ave
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Kesslers
Roy
Craig
Kevin
Immaculate Catholic High
Missy
Chris
L Georgans
Red Cross
Fort Leavenworth Woman’s Club
Immaculata Mother's Club
International Group
Command and General Staff College
Grandmother Schilling
Mount Joy, Pa
Ft. Myers, Florida
Dorothy
Mrs. Henry) Eaton
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Paul Brovont
Camden
Yeoman Auto Repair
Morris W. Clem
Auto - Life - Fire & Casualty
Picker
Weaver Popcorn CO
Fieldman
van Buren, Indiana
Harry Wilson
Roy Richter
Liberty
John Benner
Mike Guckien
Monroe
Fritz Schnepf, Sr
Tippecanoe
James Riley
Tom Forgey
Eldon Robeson
Troy Quinn
Lapel
Son
Gerald
Klumpp
R Creek
Dnata Indiana, Inc
Union Bank & Trust Company
Delphi, Indiana
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Wama Edes
Ute
Fort Wayne
U.S
Indiana Motor Truck Association, Inc
N. Meridian Street
James E. Nicholas
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