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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
1
Delphi announces adult education in February with classes in typing woodworking drawing crafts science cooking and more. Courses run 12 weeks at 6 dollars with nightly options Monday Tuesday or Thursday. registration by Feb 3 and start in mid February.
Delphi residents are invited to a free bean supper at the Armory Monday night January 16 at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Delphi National Guard Unit Company B 293rd Infantry Capt Dad W Clawson local commander announced the menu includes ham and beans corn bread salad coffee milk and butter The event honors community support for the Guard and caps a fall and winter recruiting drive Food service by the Mess Section under Lt Donald E Burkhalter and SFC Emmett W Frey Weapons displays coordinated by Lt Robert L Myers Guard recruiting officer Questions on Guard matters will be answered by CWO Francis E Cole. the evening promises an enjoyable program.
Lloyd Mikesell, Chairman of the Carroll County ASC Committee, announces that applications for the office manager position will be accepted at the County Office, 109 East Franklin Street, Delphi, Indiana, until 12 noon on Monday January 23, 1956. Forms and qualification standards are available at the County Office.
Carl Stoner Jr resignation ends brief tenure on Delphi police force after a single day of service. Charles Coghill, who resigned last Saturday, is re appointed and sworn in Thursday morning.
Milton Stone of West Lafayette began work Tuesday as a pharmacist at Wynkoop Pharmacy. He is a graduate of Purdue University School of Pharmacy.
Chief of Police Gib Underhill is credited with saving Delphi railroad worker Robert Duddy who attempted suicide by carbon monoxide. He found Duddy in a car on North Union street, unblocked the exhaust hose, and a patrol car window. Duddy was revived by ambulance crew and hospital treatment.
Six cars were stolen from outside the Pittsburg Church of the Brethren while attendees were inside Sunday night services. Victims included Vernon Kenworthy James Kenworthy Virgil Gray John Laprad Dean Cripe and Lois Schrader. Items taken included tools flashlights cash and other miscellaneous belongings. Lee Storey reported a tire dash was also taken but no valuables.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Zartman of route 4 Delphi have been notified of their son John Zartman s promotion to First Lieutenant He is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale Arizona a West Point graduate he now flies jets
Mr and Mrs J D Klepinger will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday January 22 with open house from 2 to 6 pm at 122 W North St Delphi. No invitations will be issued and all friends are invited to call.
Forest Lynch and his family spent Saturday in Indianapolis enjoying the city. They visited local sites and shared time together during a weekend excursion with no incidents reported.
Noon Sunday fire consumed the top floor of a seven room frame residence at Rinehart Street after an upstairs ammunition explosion alerted Mr and Mrs L D Pauley. Firemen arrived too late to save the upper story with only minimal items saved from the lower floor. Damage totaled over 7500 dollars, partially insured. The Pauleys moved salvaged belongings to the John and Ed Waymire home on Monroe Street and plan to rebuild later.
Birth notices list several area families welcoming new sons. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Spurgeon of Delphi route 3 announce a birth at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Delphi report a son born Jan 10 at Home hospital Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. David Sheehan welcome a son born Jan 10 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Roger Farrison of Bringhurst announce a son at Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Titus of Flora route 1 report a son born at St Joseph hospital Logansport.
Mr and Mrs Frank Fitch and daughter Kathy spent Sunday with friends in Marion.
About 200 Roy Trobaugh paintings will be sold at an auction February 12 in Indianapolis. Jessie Ashba executrix received authority to display the works at the Marrett Hotel before the sale. The estate originally had over 300 pieces valued above $13,000 with a professional firm in Indianapolis handling the auction.
James E. Graves 16 drove a car from Cutler with Donald and Richard Loveland and Robert Best as passengers. The auto collided with a Camden Cement Tile Co silo and plowed through its side destroying the vehicle. The walls collapsed but the occupants were uninjured. Graves was cited for reckless driving.
Jury commissioners Amel Spring and Frank Lybrook selected a panel for the January term. Names include Clayton F. Million Adams township Cora St Amand Monroe and many others across Deer Creek Madison Washington Jefferson Jackson and Burlington counties. Grand jury members were drawn but will not be published until after the term.
Washington township farmers along highway 29 near Logansport form the Rural Beautifying Association led by A. A. Newer to paint fence posts gates and poles white with red gate tops and enlist neighbor cooperation. The group aims for fall completion with prizes for most improved fences best arguments for the project and other incentives.
Directors of the People s Building and Loan Association were re elected Monday night at the annual meeting. B Wilson was re elected president for his 31st term. Paul Quick vice president Charles Melson secretary Ruth E Ayres assistant secretary Forrest Orr treasurer George Obear attorney. Other directors are Howard Brad shaw Haughey Mount and Curtis McCain.
R. V. Dinty Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson of Delphi has been notified of acceptance to Northwestern University Medical School effective next September. Dinty is a senior in pre med at DePauw University.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hammel have rented the John Emricks apartment and moved in on Tuesday.
A local booster letter urges Claude Wickard to run for United States Senate. It highlights his Carroll county roots, farming leadership, past REA leadership, and concern for farmer issues, while pledging support if he seeks office.
The Wings Over Jordan choir of 12 vocalists performs at 8:00 p m at the Methodist church in Delphi as a community service. The group, famed from national broadcasts and World War II service, offers spirituals that convey the American Negro story with depth. Admission is free with a free will offering.
The Soil Conservation District annual meeting opens with a fish fry on Thursday evening January 26. District Supervisors Raymond Nicoll Russell Jones Charles Harter and Robert McCarty plus assistant supervisors Samuel Sinn Delbert Eikenberry Robert Pullen Roger Neff and Lawrence Metzger circulate tickets. Fred OHair Greencastle banker and guest speaker will discuss Land and People, drawing on national conservation recognition among bankers dealers and farmers.
Paul E. Bechdolt of Camden was granted a divorce from Frances E. Bechdolt in Carroll circuit court on cruelty charges. Custody of three minor children awarded to Bechdolt under a pre-divorce settlement. visitation rights awarded to Frances Bechdolt. George Obear represented the plaintiff.
Mrs Morris Dunn and Mrs Myron Thompson of Cicero attended the funeral of Mrs Josephine Snoeberger on Friday.
Mr. Smith has been confined to his home since August by illness and welcomes visits. The Lions invite friends and acquaintances to shower him with cards letters small gifts and visits during the week.
Democrats of the Second District plan a Winamac meeting to hear Carroll county farmer and former Agriculture Secretary Claude Wickard state whether he will run for U S Senator. Writers predict he may enter the race and seek nomination at the state convention.
Richard Smidley announces Arthur McDowell as Zone I Oratorical contest chairman. The event occurs Friday March 16 at 2 15 p m in Delphi high school auditorium with all First Second and Third District schools represented. County and district winners will compete to determine Delphi entrant.
The first semester ends January 20 with a half day for students while teachers finalize grades and records. The second semester starts January 23 with new courses Sociology Economics and a focus on Literature in English classes.
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