Delphi news roundup mixes church quip and civic notes
A Delphi page carries a mix of local chatter from Rev. Lynn Garth about bridge players in the Methodist fold to Rankin challenges. It lists Turtle fry crowd, packing civic business, birthdays, and public safety ideas while detailing election filings and county committee posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Garth
Delphi
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
James Rankin
Hannas
Siebers
Floras
Kerlins
Klepingers
McCormicks
Dillon and Wilcox announce Carroll County campaigns
Fred W. Dillon of Washington Township enters the Democratic sheriff race in Carroll County with prior deputy experience under John F. Roth and active in local clubs. Frank Wilcox, Carroll Circuit Court clerk, seeks re election to a second term pledging honorable service and impartial duties. Judge William B. Smith also files for re election, praising his service and commitment to high standards for the bench and bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Dillon
Washington Township
Carroll County
Dillon
Mary J
Nat Dillon
Frank Wilcox
Carroll Circuit Court
Frank
William B. Smith
Purdue pledges announce two new sorority members
Jane Wasson, a Purdue sophomore, pledged to Kappa Epsilon honorary pharmaceutical fraternity. Janice Roach, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roach, pledged to Alpha Xi Delta sorority after completing her freshman year. Blood bank in Flora Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wasson
Purdue
Kappa Epsilon
Virgil Wasson
Delphi
Janice Roach
Robert C. Roach
Alpha Xi Delta
Purdue University
Social Security Rep to Speak at Delphi Rotary Lunch
John Kimpel, field representative for Social Security, will present at the Delphi Rotary Club noon program on Tuesday March 3. After the luncheon at 12 05 the public can hear him at 12 35 at the Delphi Country Club for current Social Security information and Q A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Rotary Club
John Kimpel
Social Security
Delphi Country Club
Kimpel
Rotary Club
Our fault apology over scholarship mix up
The department apologizes for a scholarship error affecting Richard Newell. It attributes the slip to overconfidence and haste, expresses regret, and takes responsibility for the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Newell
Richard
Delphi Bowler Families Attend State Legion Tourney
Four Delphi bowling teams joined a large Indiana field at Fort Wayne for the State Legion meet. Local couples and guests included the Talberts Ritzlers Wagoners Kemps Granthams and other locals with Mayor Harold Zies hosting at a Saturday hockey game. Wayne Talbert as state commander delivered the opening roll and scored a perfect strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
State Legion
Fort Wayne
Wayne Talbert
Charles Ritzler
George Wagoner
Herman Kempf
Richard Grantham
William Finley
Norm Ebriie
Lawrence Delaney
Joe Ward
Claude Robinson
Jack Janz
Henry Rozhon
Charles Moore
Oscar Kirkpatrick
al Burkle
Roy Patton
Kenny Brown
Noel van Sickle
Ben Hart
Russell Dill
Post
Antwerp
Ohio
Talberts
Ritzlers
Wagoners Kemps
Granthams
Harold Zies
Wagoners
Arthur McDowell
Wayne
Special Matinee Friday at Roxy Promotes New Bike Giveaway
A matinee at the Roxy Theatre Friday will feature Jerry Lewis’ color film Who’s Minding the Store. A new bike will be raffled to a lucky youngster. doors open 2:00 p.m., show starts 2:30 and ends 5:00 with box office closing at 3:30. regular admission prices apply.
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Roxy Theatre
Jerry Lewis
Delphi High to stage The Crucible in March
Delphi High School drama recycles The Crucible by Arthur Miller for March 13 and 14 performances at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Cast includes Kay Guckien Sarah Sheets Erika Osterlein Shirley Vianco Bob Brooks Mary Ellen Dwyer Gene Kidwell Dusty Jones and Erika Osterlein under Morris Buck as director with tickets on sale March 2 priced 75 cents for adults and 40 cents for students.
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Delphi High School
Arthur Miller
Crucible
Kay Guckien
Sarah Sheets
Erika Osterlein
Shirley Vianco
Bob Brooks
Mary Ellen Dwyer
Gene Kidwell
Dusty Jones
Morris Buck
Delphi
Cheer Club honors Sylvia Whistler as weekly member
The Delphi Lions name Mrs. Sylvia Whistler of 218 W. Franklin Street as the week’s cheer club member. Though homebound recently, she is able to receive visitors and the club invites a shower of cards flowers and small gifts this week.
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Delphi Lions
Sylvia Whistler
W. Franklin Street
Delphi
Metz divorce suit filed for cruelty by Burlington woman
Patricia L. Metz of Burlington sues Oscar F. Metz for divorce claiming cruelty. The action was filed by Bolinger and Kodrea of Ko komo law firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia L. Metz
Burlington
Oscar F. Metz
Bolinger and Kodrea
Kokomo
What's Your Hobby Collecting Lighters By Herb Garver
Herbert Garver of Delphi collects lighters with donor names on the back. He has about 200 items gathered in seven years from friends, including a six inch plus tall piece and a very small one atop a cabinet. Garver came to Delphi in 1935, played on the 1935-36 sectional champion basketball team, and married Mary Jane Mount in 1940. He seeks more donations of new or used lighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Garver
Delphi
Herb
Mary Jane Mount
Fatal Collision Near Pyrmont Leaves Pastor and Wife Injured
Two-car crash near Pyrmont left Rev. Herbert William LePage, 63, and Mrs. Charles E. Myers, route 2, with injuries while Mrs. Myers’ husband died. LePage, pastor of EUB Churches at Pyrmont, Colburn and Ockley, driven left of center, suffered multiple injuries. Mrs. Myers receives head and leg injuries and is in Home Hospital with her husband dead from the collision.
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Pyrmont
Fair
Charles E. Myers
Herbert William LePage
Women's Physical Fitness Class Promises Health Benefits
Joyce Ghere invites women to join Tuesday 8 15 pm fitness sessions aiming to reduce midsection fat, boost energy and brighten eyes. No enrollment deadline, no attendance rule, no fee. around twelve regulars, plus occasional events like a skating party on March 3 and a March swim.
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Joyce Ghere
Parks to Retire March 1st as Loan Firm Manager
After more than 30 years as manager of Leavell and Bates loan firm, Edrie Parks will retire on March 1. He came to Delphi in 1933 from Sharpsville where he served as assistant cashier of the local bank.
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Edrie Parks
Leavell and Bates
March 1
Parks
Delphi
Sharpsville
Sharpsville Bank
William A. Parks
Eddie Parks
Laura G. Chambers
Russiaville
Tourney Outlook for Sectional Play In Frankfort
The Delphi Oracles are underdogs against Lauramie Rockets in the opening game Friday night. Frankfort Hot Dogs are favored due to a rugged schedule. Predictions favor Rossville over Jefferson Township and Clinton Prairie repeatedly over Clinton Central, Delphi, Frankfort, and Dayton.
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Delphi Oracles
Oracles
Lauramie Rockets
Frankfort
Frankfort Hot Dogs
Clinton
Dayton
Lauramie
Delphi
Rossville
Jefferson Township
Clinton Prairie
Clinton Central
Trustee Lotie F Haslet Ill at St Elizabeth Hospital
Trustee Lotie F Haslet of Madison Township fell ill Tuesday morning and was rushed to St Elizabeth Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Lotie F. Haslet
Madison Township
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Linda Gerbens Returns to Chicago after Visit
Miss Linda Gerbens has returned to Chicago with her parents Mr Ralph Gerbens and Mrs Gerbens after a visit here.
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Linda Gerbens
Chicago
Mrs
Ralph Gerbens
Carroll Groups Elect Officers and Fund Drive Report
Bob Mills was elected president of the United Fund of Carroll County at the annual meeting on February 19. New officers include Carl Baker as vice president, Mrs. Dale McCurdy as secretary, and Ruth Ayres as treasurer. Directors for three-year terms are Douglas Million, Paul Miller, Mark Porter, and Robert Clawson. Final 1963 campaign distributions totaled $16,005 with $295 in expenses. The drive honored James Davis for chairing and highlighted agencies aided, while 1963-64 AFS goals seek $1400 to send Delphi students abroad and host foreign students here.
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Bob Mills
Jefferson Township
United Fund of
Carroll County
REMC
Carl Baker
Jackson Township
Dale McCurdy
Burlington Township
Ruth Ayres
Red Cross
Douglas Million
Adams Township
Paul Miller
Clay Township
Mark Porter
Madison Township
Robert Clawson
Tippecanoe Township
James Davis
Davis
Pete Hoffman
Monroe Township
Red Cross, Cancer Society
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
USC, Mental Health Association
The
Carroll County Ministerial Association
American Field Service
Delphi
AFS
John Peterson
Route 1
Marcos de Silva
Brazil
Gabriele K. Adler
Germany
John E. Walker
Diane Mullin
Estal Mullin
Burrows
United States
Temple Releases 1963 CROP Figures
John Temple, chairman of the 1963 CROP drive, releases the township totals showing Adams 472.38 dollars, Burlington 237.22, Carrollton 526.62, Clay 190, Deer Creek 323.98, Democrat 292.83, Jackson 0, Jefferson 0, Liberty 319.07. The report lists individuals and their township contributions.
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John Temple
Adams Township
Burlington Township
Ralph Toler
Carrollton Township
Raymond Dillman
Clay Township
Deer Creek
Clarence Cleaver
Democrat
Artus Rodenbarger
Girl Scout Cookies On Sale Tomorrow In Various Townships
Girl Scouts begin cookie orders Friday February 28 with a week long selling window through March 6. Public can place orders via the troop and expect delivery and payment during April 7 to 14. The text lists township names and a total amount of 3747.32 with multiple sponsors and civic groups noted in the record.
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Girls In Green
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout
Fire at Pittsburg church damages Sunday school room
Fire at the Pittsburg Southern Baptist Missionary Church early Sunday morning was blamed on an overheated furnace. Delphi firefighters arrived at 4 00 a m and confined the blaze to the Sunday School room, which was destroyed, while the main building suffered smoke damage. Total damages about 6000 dollars, partially insured, and church services were held as usual. Mr and Mrs Robert Moore of Chicago visited Mrs Pauline Moore for the weekend.
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Pittsburg
Southern Baptist Missionary Church
Delphi
Annual Spring Exhibit Entrant Rules Outline
Entrants must notify Mrs George Obear before March 20. Entries must be original created within the past year and signed. Each entry should be suitably framed ready to hang and delivered to the REMC auditorium no later than April 5 6 7.
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George Obear
REMC
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Florida State University
School of Music
Kassee
Gene M. Simons
Florida
Charles
Binnie E.) Briggs
Flora
Cutler
Warren
Mary L.) Wilson
Julia Hoard
East Main Street
Karen Markley
Loren Markleys
Legion
Joe Kirkhoff
Joe Kampster
Monitor
Daisy Welker
Ray Sheets
Ockley
South Pack Cubs
Claude
Audra Beck
Neptune Funeral’ Directors
Welsh
Department of Conservation
Flood Control and Water Resources Commission
Department of Administration
Lafayette
Fowler-Van Orman
Lafayette Wildcat Creek
Verde Thompson
Clinton County Hospital
Jim Trent
Verde
Citizen
Demos
Helen Hyman
Fred Dillon
Carl H. Dittman
Timothy A. Jones
Carroll
Calvin L. Carey
Byron Jervis
Anna L. Johnson
James F. Coghill
Matthew E. Jackson
John J. McManus
Jerry Lee Blue
Robert D. Calloway
Richard N. DePoy
Raymond Crain
Burton Ad Menan
Thelma L. Lines
Joan L. Jackson
Herbert Smith
Paul E. Smith
Ben C. Groninger
Mabel S. Fraser
Edward S. Emerson
Monroe
James E. Maxwell
Jackson
Margaret Williams
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Deer Creek Conservation Club
Sugar Creek Conservation Club
John F. Roth
WM. B. Smith
Rotary
OUR
Oracle
Marion
Anderson
Indianapolis
Charles Popejoy
Doxie Moore
Ernest Gripe
Charles Kerlin
Robert Hanna
Newt Short
Herbert Parks
TU Medical School
Houston
Texas
Donald Hedrick
Ball State
Arlington
Indiana
Lonnie Woods
Terre Haute
Delphi Methodist Church
Delphi Lions Club
Tipton
Edrite
Edrite Parks
Tourney Outlook
Mills
Carroll United Fund
Temple
Carl Dittman
John Crowell
Liberty Township
Lawrence Ways
Mills McKinley
Rock Creek Township
Tippecanoe
Pittsburg Church
Robert Moore
Pauline Moore
Jack Sanders
Richard Hanaway
Robert VoanNatta
Joe Weaver
Robert Brookbank
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