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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
1
The Citizen endorses the Delphi school upgrading program led by Superintendent Eikenberry, stressing that education matters more than school sports. It notes a new gym, calls for hard work to earn a diploma, and mentions state police fix proof tickets along with local notices and names.
The Second District American Legion plans a Sunday meeting on January 11 at North Judson with several local members expected to attend.
County commissioners announce permanent Wednesday afternoon closure of the courthouse after noons.
The January term jury panel is announced by commissioners Frank Lybrook and Amel Spring. Grand jurors include Howard Bradshaw Raymond Barber Fred D Allbaugh Blanche Bowen Clifford Joiyce and others from Deer Creek Democrat Jefferson Monroe Washington and nearby areas. Petit jurors include Mary Pastor Carl Hanna Esther C Gregg Richard W Todd Charles R Martin Donald L Gasaway Teester D Dickinson and many more across multiple townships.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Allen of Flora have a son born at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Gerald Flora of Camden have a daughter born January 1 in Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Carroll Tharp of Delphi have a son born at White County Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe Jr Barnard of Camden have a son born at St Joseph hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs William Howard of Rochester announce a son Robert Dale born December 31 at Woodlawn hospital Rochester. Mrs Howard is former Barbra Sanderson. Mrs Edyth Dickison and Mrs Marie Sterett of Delphi are great grandmothers. Mr and Mrs Robert E Seabridge of Manchester NH are parents of a son Robert Charles born December 31. Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of Delphi are the maternal grandparents.
Mrs. Fern Brown of Rockfield announces the engagement of her daughter Jean to Martin L. Sherman son of Mr and Mrs Foster Sherman of Clymers. No wedding date set. Jean Brown a Camden high school and International Business College Ft Wayne graduate employed in Lafayette. Sherman a Logansport high school graduate employed in Logansport.
The Monroe Street cafeteria will open Monday January 12 with Mary Powell in charge assisted by Ty Welch and Malvina Goyer. Ralph Hill is hired as cashier for the cafe.
Tri Kappa offers a six session bridge course starting Monday January 12 at the Catholic Youth Center Main Street. Beginners 7:30 to 8:30 p m intermediate 8:45 to 9:45 p m full series $5.00. Instructor Mrs Charles Viney, Logansport physician’s wife, will teach the Gerfen system.
J C Yunker former Carroll County Schools superintendent and Flora resident is in critical condition at General Hospital Indianapolis after a stroke Saturday night. Family members have stayed at his bedside. he has been Marion County assistant superintendent in recent years.
The Rev. Gerald L. Claudius, rector of Trinity in Logansport and St. Mary’s in Delphi, has accepted the rectorship of St. John’s in Kansas City Missouri. He leaves Logansport January 17 and begins duties January 25. He has led the two churches since December 15, 1950.
After a two day session the Carroll County Commissioners announced appointments for the coming year. Re appointments include Russell Cole as courthouse custodian Orton Zook as county home custodian and matron Murray Tesh as highway superintendent Robert Morrow as Veterans Service Officer Mrs Ethel Balser as courthouse matron and David R Baum as county attorney Carl Eikenberry was elected President of the Board with Charles Phillips and Beryl Beckner as other members. Contracts for highway supplies were awarded to Ayres Hardware Delphi Auto Supply Morton Salt Art Lillie and others with blades and equipment from Deeds American Steel Logansport Metal Culvert Shell Standard Oil and High Point Oil firms.
Rev Charles Damon of Carroll County School of Christian Living schedules Monday and Thursday evenings January 12 to 29 1959 at the Delphi First Presbyterian Church hosted by Rev James Rankin. Dr Eric Dean of Wabash College Crawfordsville and Dr Halliday of Manchester College headline the lectures with Mrs Halliday speaking on Church World Service Overseas. No enrollment fees. participating churches pay 10 dollars to Rev E E Morris Cutler, five dollars less than prior years.
Delphi School Board adopts a graduation overhaul effective with the class of 1960. The plan raises total credits from 32 to 35 and adds physical education and orientation. Students will choose between academic and vocational tracks after guidance review, with two diploma types upon graduation.
The Monroe Street school opens its new gym housing the athletic department cafeteria band and music rooms study hall and supervised play for all elementary students. Built for 263 330 dollars it will host open house January 12 and hosts two basketball courts with a large curtain for multi use seating for 1400 plus future expansion.
Two additional deputies have been named by Carroll County officials. Thelma Galloway Sines of Delphi is named the second deputy in County Auditor J Dewey Zinns office. Joan Hannell McCain of Madison township is named part time deputy in County Assessor Gerald Murphys office.
The Delphi City Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff's Department announce a joint system. Calls will be received at Phone 90 or Phone 13 and sheriff’s radio facilities will contact city officers for immediate response.
At a Rotary luncheon at the Country Club junior Margaret Lee was chosen to represent Delphi in the district speech contest January 9 at 6 p m in Flora. Contestants included Dick Delaney Laprad and Robert Delaney. Declamations centered on Education Is The Answer. Morris Buck introduced the speakers.
Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick was injured Monday morning in a two car crash near Indianapolis and returned home to South Delphi Monday evening. She is confined to bed with numerous cuts and bruises after treatment at Methodist Hospital. Her coach was also involved and her head narrowly avoided being run over by a wheel.
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