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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1963

Page

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First Twenty Five License Numbers Listed in County

Thelma Sines announces the first twenty five license numbers in the county low license category with names assigned from No 1 Mike Morrow to No 25 John Guckien. County Clerk Frank Wilcox reports divorce action payments of $59,300.25 in 1962, up $6,009 from 1961.

Thelma Sines Mike Morrow Richard Eikenberry Robert Kearns John Roth Fred Dillon Raymond Crain George Wagoner Jerry Blue Claude Wickard Fred Humes Dale Reppert Jane Calloway Ruth Howell Margaret Mabbitt Paul Goyer Joe Starkey Nathaniel Starkey Dr. T. Neal Petry D. M. Bartlett Lee Reppert Frank Wilcox

Huffer Named to Welfare Board in Carroll County

Raymond Huffer, who became Burlington township trustee January 1, has been named by Judge William B. Smith as a new member of the Carroll county Welfare Board. He will succeed Orval Schock who retired January 1 as Jefferson township trustee. Huffer’s term runs to January 1, 1965.

Raymond Huffer Burlington Township William B. Smith Carroll County Welfare Board Huffer Orval Schock Jefferson Township Welfare Board

Mr and Mrs Raymond Todd Head to Florida Vacation

Mr and Mrs Raymond Todd left Wednesday for a two weeks vacation in Florida.

Mrs. Raymond Todd Florida

Tribute paid for artist Bradford Lambert dies in Muncie

The Lockport Church mourns Bradford Lambert a Boston born painter who died in Ball Memorial hospital Muncie in December 1962 at age 62 His ashes are interred in West Falmouth Cape Cod Mass A memorial service was held in Muncie with local clergy and musicians noting his work across Indiana and his portraits including leaders in industry and the Pentagon collection A Bradford Lambert Memorial Art Scholarship Fund will be established under his brother's guidance

Lambert Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie West Falmouth Cape Cod Mass Phillips Denver Colorado Robert D. Lambert Boston College Ave. Methodist Church Indiana M. J. Williams Lebanon Lockport Church Donald Barnes Roger Johnson Bach John Temple Clyde Bean Adams Two Essex House Indianapolis Muncie and Anderson Albert Schweitzer Library of the Greater Church Federation Chicago Mr. Lambert Dr. Schweitzer Brad Glen Clark CFO Minneapolis Minn God Bradford Lambert

Rites Today for Roy Benner at Burrows Church

Roy E. Benner 56 of Burrows died at Memorial hospital Tuesday. He worked with the County Highway Department and was a Burrows Presbyterian church trustee and Mt. Zion Lodge member. Survived by widow Ethel, children Thomas Joan and Gwendolyn, two grandchildren, and other relatives. Services at 2 p.m. today at Burrows Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Steiner. burial Keeps Creek cemetery. Gentry funeral home of Camden in charge.

Roy E. Benner Burrows Memorial Hospital County Highway Department Burrows Presbyterian Church Mt. Zion Lodge F A.M Camden This County Daniel W Lillie A. Farrow Benner Ethel Heiland Delphi Thomas E Muncie Joan Banning Lafayette Gwendolyn Blythe Akron Indiana Lillie Benner Fred Benner Logansport Estal Mullin Richard Steiner Keeps Creek Cemetery Gentry Funeral Home

Mrs Frank Wilcox Hosts Psi Iota Xi Auxiliary Tonight

Mrs Frank Wilcox will entertain the Auxiliary Chapter of Psi Iota Xi tonight at her home, hosting members in a social gathering expected to include refreshments and greetings.

Frank Wilcox Psi Iota Xi

Recorder reports on year 1962 deeds and mortgages

County recorder Mrs. Joan Jackson released 1446 mortgages totaling 5 666 504 with 204 city mortgages and 193 rural mortgages. The year recorded 633 deeds on property valued at 659 210 and 1828 mortgages totaling 7 724 947 with city rural school fund and chattel liens. Also 811 miscellaneous documents 348 no fee instruments and 34 certified copies were processed.

Joan Jackson County Recorder Recorder

Crowells Attend Washington Reception for Bayh

Mr and Mrs Gale Crowell of Adams township travelled by plane to Washington for a reception hosted by Governor and Mrs Matthew Welch in the Capitol building honoring Senator and Mrs Birch Bayh.

Gale Crowell Adams Township Washington Matthew Welch Birch Bayh Capitol Building

Vianco to Enter VA Hospital for Observation

Tom Vianco will enter the VA Hospital on West 10th Street in Indianapolis on Friday for observation and treatment.

Tom Vianco West 10Th Street Indianapolis

Fortune 10 Tells Citizens of Tax Problems

The Delphi Citizen publisher announces a weekly series by William L Fortune and Myron J Johnson on tax developments in the 1963 Indiana General Assembly. The nine column run will focus on property taxes school population and rising governmental expenditures in a stormy session amid political jockeying between Governor Matthew E Welsh and the Republican controlled General Assembly.

Indiana General Assembly Delphi William L. Fortune Myron J. Johnson Fortune General Assembly Matthew E. Welsh

Rites Friday for Mrs Robert Conn in Delphi

Mrs Sarah Catherine Conn 86 of Delphi dies in Beloit Wisconsin after long illness. Born July 10 1879 in Rossville to Alfred and Mary Bowen she married Robert Conn in 1899. Surviving are seven children and numerous grandchildren. services Friday at Pilgrim Holiness church with Rev George Blice. Burial in Rossville cemetery.

Sarah Catherine Conn Delphi Carraville Rest Home Beloit Wisconsin Rossville Alfred Mary Grismer Bowen Robert Conn Pilgrim Holiness Church Walter Harry Rockford Illinois Bowen Syracuse Indiana Amy Bormuth Laporte Mary Greenwalt Kokomo Cleo Roadruck Brookston Faith Conn Aurora Paul Lois Amy Washler Pleasanton Kansas Madge Hufford Ocean Grove California Jackson Funeral Home George Blice Rossville Cemetery

Meeting of Girl Scouts at Flora

The Carroll County Neighborhood Girl Scout Council meets Tuesday January 15 at 7 30 in the Flora Library. Mrs Ada Miller council president will speak on Putting Outing Back Into Scouting. All leaders committee women Brownie leaders and others are invited.

Carroll County Girl Scout Council Flora Library Ada Miller

Masonic Officers Installed at Mt Olivet Lodge No 48

Mt Olivet Lodge No 48 F and A M installed new officers led by Walter Clawson as WM and William Weaver as SW. Other officers include Floyd Hodges JW John Sanderson treasurer and John T Smith secretary. Installing officer Carl R Jones and Marshall John Snoeberger conducted the ceremony after a covered dish supper.

Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 48 F and A.M Walter Clawson William Weaver Floyd Hodges John Sanderson John T. Smith George Funderok Wendell Rutledge Robert Huff Clarence Foster O. P. Manker Robert Gearish Tyler Carl R. Jones

Annexation debate in Delphi council delays final action

Delphi city council and Board of Works discussed annexing surrounding areas but will wait for County Surveyor Charles Ritzler to finish a map of disputed boundary lines. Gasoline bids were awarded to Bassett and Talbert Foster Shell and Union Oil. Patrolman Fred Clark sought permission to drive a city bus off duty and was approved to work extra time for January. Police Chief Lee Thompson presented two reprimands to patrolmen. letters filed and not part of minutes.

Board of Works Delphi Charles Ritzler Boundry Bassett & Talbert Foster Shell Union Oil Company Fred Clark Council Lee Thompson

Ritzler Quits GOP Posts in Delphi and Carroll County

Charles Ritzler resigns as Delphi City Republican Chairman effective January 15 1963 and Delmar Bailey steps down after five years as Carroll County GOP chairman The Carroll County precinct committeemen will elect a new county chairman at 1 30 Saturday to succeed Bailey Ritzler cites time pressures from county engineer duties and surveyor office as reasons for stepping down and thanks party workers for support in prior campaigns

Carroll County Delmar Bailey Charles Ritzler Delphi City Iris McCain Delphi

Amended Complaint Seeks Absolute Divorce in Myers Case

Elsie Myers files amended complaint for absolute divorce from Robert Myers. Her attorney David R. Baum notes a restraining order remains in effect prohibiting the defendant from visiting their residence or molesting her.

Elsie Robert Myers David R. Baum

Judge appoints new Camden Library Board members

Judge William B. Smith in the Car roll circuit court on Tuesday re named Evelyn Sharp and John Frank Kesner to the Camden Library Board. He also named Miss Anna Case a new member of the Board.

William B. Smith Carroll Circuit Court Evelyn Sharp John Frank Kesner Camden Library Board Miss Anna Case

Mrs John T Kirkpatrick Undergoes Hand Surgery

Mrs John T Kirkpatrick of Delphi entered Community Hospital Kokomo on Monday and underwent surgery on her right hand on Tuesday. A year ago a finger was caught in a car door and failed to heal. She expects about a week of hospitalization.

John T. Kirkpatrick Delphi Community Hospital Kokomo

Delphi Deer Creek School Board Approves Motor Maintenance Bids

The Delphi Deer Creek Township School Board met Monday night to hear claims and approve bids for motor maintenance for the coming year. The low bid came from Bassett and Talbert.

Delphi-Deer Creek Township Bassett and Talbert

Leadership Training School set for Delphi church start

A series of religious classes begins Monday January 14 at Delphi Methodist Church. Courses run each Monday and Thursday through February 1, with two 50 minute classes and a 30 minute worship. Teachers include Mrs. Milton Craig, Rev. David Strang, Mrs. J R McLaughlin, Mrs. C H Chapin, Rev. William Bushee, and Rev. Devon Hodges. Local congregations contribute 12 dollars. nursery is provided and several ministers lead worship.

Ership Training School Delphi Methodist Church Milton Craig David Strang Yeoman Methodist Church J. R. McLaughlin C. H. Chapin Lyle Harvey Association of Christian Churches Indiana Lowell Ritchey Lower Deer Creek Bachelor Run Churches of the Brethren Harvey Glenn Ramsey Flora Presbyterian Church Thomas Richards St. Peter's Lutheran Church Camden Carroll County Leadership Training School H. C. Chapin H.C. Chapin Devon Hodges William H. Bushee David M. Strang Milton L. Mikesell Citizen Polaroid Marrall

Commissioners Award Contracts for County Supplies

County Commissioners awarded contracts for highway department supplies after last Thursday's meeting. Bidders include Logansport Metal Culvert and Wheeling Corrugated for sewer pipe, Martin-Marietta for drain pipe, Paper-Calmenson and Co. and American Steel for grader blades, High Point Oil and Farm Bureau for gas, Cline Oil for diesel, Standard Oil for motor oil grease brush killer and alcohol, Gamble Store and others for small tools, Morton Salt for salt, Dow Chemical for calcium chloride, Mac Machine and several auto supply firms for truck repair parts. Printing bids went to Haywood Printing for classes 1–3 and to Delphi Citizens, Delphi Journal and Young's Printing for classes 4–5.

Logansport Wheeling Corregated Co Jeffersonville Martin-Marietta Co Lafayette Paper Standard Oil High Point Oil Co Gamble Store Camden Phil Anderson Columbus Wood Co Columbus Ohio Morton Salt Company Dow Chemical Co Mac Machine Co Flora Auto Supply Delphi Auto Supply Monticello Auto Supply

Fire department resignations prompt replacement in Delphi area

Fire Chief Ted Williams and George Lamb resign from the Delphi and Tri Township Fire Departments effective immediately. Mayor Wood names Charles P. McCain to replace Lamb. The council reports 16 city calls and 50 rural calls in the past year with 29 in Deer Creek, 19 in Tippecanoe, 6 in Madison, and 5 in other townships. Total fire losses reach 154000 with the Gray Hatchery the largest. One fatality reported. The township fire truck now has all Indiana Rating Bureau recommended devices.

Ted Williams George Lamb Delphi Tri Township Charles P. McCain Wood Lamb Gene Roskuski Deer Creek Tippecanoe Madison Roskuski Indiana Rating Bureau

Youth speakers to address Hickory Grove Youth Fellowship

Hiett and Laura Ives, children of Major General and Mrs. John H. Ives, will speak at the Hickory Grove church Youth Fellowship meeting Sunday evening January 13 at 6 30. They share impressions of church life and English youth, with experiences from their time in England. Local youths are invited to attend.

Hiett Laura Ives John H. Ives Hickory Grove England

Yearly Carroll County Sheriff Report Details 1962 Fatalities

Six died in Carroll County crashes during 1962 and one in an incorporated town. The sheriff’s department logged 172 auto accidents with 99 personal injuries and $103320 property damage. 277 prisoners were jailed, meals served rose to 2258, 20 patients sent to Logansport state hospital, 8 walkaways returned, and inmates sent to Putnamville, Pendleton, and Plainfield. 169 arrests led to jail, 56 traffic arrests, 307 circuit papers served, and $1079.15 in county and other county fees collected. One drowning occurred. two grand juries and four petit juries summoned.

Carroll County Sheriff's Department John F. Roth Roth Logansport State Hospital Indiana State Farm Putnamville Indiana Reformatory Pendleton Plainfield

Funeral for Buddy Rider 17 in Cottage Grove Oregon

Funeral rites were held in Cottage Grove for Floyd Leroy Buddy Rider 17 son of Russell and Dorothy Rider. The high school senior died in a one car crash near Cottage Grove Friday morning when his auto struck a cement abutment. Burial was in Eugene. Survivors include his parents stepmother three sisters and a brother with grandparents and relatives attending from Delphi Flora Yeoman and Oregon.

Cottage Grove Oregon Floyd Leroy Buddy” Rider Russell Rider Rider Delphi Cottage Grove High School Russell Dorothy (Kerlin) Rider Bud” Rider Marjorie Norris Rider Meredith JoElla Rider Joyce Lantz Flora Byron Rider Floyd Rider Frank Kerlin Wayne Norris Yeoman Eugene, Oregon

Johnson will admitted to probate in Carroll Circuit Court

The last will of Henry Bruce Johnson dated June 29 1956 is admitted for probate in Carroll circuit court. It directs that all personal property in the home go to widow Fannie Johnson with all other personal property sold and half the proceeds to the widow. Debts are paid from the other half and the remaining funds go to sons Charles and Merle Johnson who inherit all real property. The widow and Merle Johnson are named co executors with a $2000 bond. Obear and Overholser represent the co executors.

Henry Bruce Johnson Carroll Circuit Court Merle Johnson Obear Overholser

Larimore Family Spends Holidays in Florida

Mr and Mrs Donald Larimore and family spent the holidays in Florida visiting relatives and enjoying warm weather.

Donald Larimore Florida

101 Year Old Veteran Charley Gibson Dies in Indiana Rites Friday

Charley Gibson 101 oldest Carroll county resident and Spanish American War veteran died Tuesday night at 8 30 in Soldiers Home. Born Sept 1 1861 in Tennessee, he retired as a Kansas rancher and had long Army service. Rites Friday 9 am at St Joseph Church Delphi with burial in Liberty Chapel Cairo Indiana. American Legion to conduct graveside rites. rosary tonight at 8 pm. viewing Thursday after 2 pm.

Charley Gibson Carroll County United States Kansas Hamilton County Tennessee Walter Scott Lavina Gibson Evy Day St. Ann’s Church Lafayette Audrey Minnie Gibson St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Delphi Msgr Arthur Sego Liberty Chapel Cairo Indiana American Legion of Delphi Eikenberry

Kokomo Sectional Assigns Teams for IHSAA Tourney

Officials this week announced tourney sites for the sectional tourney with Carroll area teams assigned to the Kokomo sectional and regional. Participating schools include Camden Carroll Delphi Eastern Kokomo Northwestern Western Sharpsville and Windfall.

IHSAA Carroll Kokomo Camden Delphi Eastern Northwestern Western Sharpsville Windfall

Local Hoops Weekends Standings and Scores

Friday games featured Carroll at Winamac Fowler at Camden Western at Delphi. Saturday results include Monticello at Carroll and Rossville at Delphi. Monon defeated Camden 78 71, Camden B 36 31 Camden edged Camden B 59 57.

Carroll Winamac Fowler Camden Western Delphi Monticello Carroll Rossville Monon Camden Attica Royal Center

Darby Shoe Store Moves to Peru With Sale

Bud Darby owner of the Darby Shoe Store in Delphi announces moving to Broadway Plaza Peru and launching a giant stock reduction sale this weekend. He hopes to open in the new location by March 1 while the Darby family remains in Delphi.

Bud Darby Darby Delphi Broadway Plaza Peru

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Tony Drew Home Hospital Kelly Ann Kincade Kelly Ann Ernest Kincade Marshfield Tony Leon Drew Hoopeston Kincade Fire Department Don Moore Deerfield Beach Moore Don Don Larimore Moores Larimores Court House Bill Dern Armory Justice of the Peace Bill Jesse Patrick Rockfield United Press-International Mary Jane Torp Jackson South Carolina Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bob Ferrier Mary Jane Glen Harner Glen Shine) Wilburn Claude Bart) Patty Stanley Lyon France Harvard New England Calvin Coolidge Ignace Paderewski Thomas A. Edison Cordell M Hull Colin Kelly George Washington Carver J. C. Penny Harvey Firestone Thomas Edison U.S.O Pentagon Washington, D.C General Patton New Mexico Hanover College Burrows Church Roy Benner Fortune 10 Bill Fortune Mrs Chuck Ritzler GOP Republican Party Buddy Rider Johnson Soldiers Home Darby Shoe Store
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