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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
1
Main Street residents and others oppose the proposed wall and plan a mass meeting at the school agricultural room next Monday at 7 30 p m to decide action. Opponents contend the wall threatens property and objections will be filed in Carroll circuit court against the flood control district.
A large majority of objectors argue a wall should be built on what is now called the Al McCain levee. They contend the measure would help all residents on this side of the river.
Last Friday morning the Coffee Club gathering at the Welcome Inn was interrupted by an Indiana Motor Bus delivering six fur-coated women wearing dark glasses. The group, led by Kay Francis identifiable by initials on her handbag, sparked lively speculation about their identities as middle aged men watched in curiosity.
The entertainer Miss Francis performed her State Of The Union show at Purdue to solid praise though she was too tired for interviews or autographs. The article hints she is a trustworthy figure for women readers and notes her public persona.
A nine pound newborn at St Elizabeth hospital Danville Illinois born 12 06 a m January 1 is Vermilion County 1948 Baby Derby winner. Prize bundle includes 30 quarts milk plastic nursery seat baby bunting wool set shawl Birdseye diapers cash and savings bond. Father is Edward Herr Mellinger Attica Indiana son of Mr and Mrs C B Mellinger.
Will Mussellman aged 91 of Camden entertained his Sunday School class for his birthday anniversary. He baked cookies for the gathering and the small cakes were reported as delicious by the company.
The Delphi School teachers contributed thirty one dollars to the National Education Association. NEA will pass the funds to struggling teachers overseas.
Mrs Florence Bowman county attendance officer chairs the March of Dimes launch with Sunshine Societies of local high schools acting as township solicitors and Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Delphi managing the drive. The county committee reports more than 600 dollars spent last year on polio afflicted residents.
The Lincoln Day Banquet will be held at Flora with Mrs J C Yonker as general chairman. The speaker is expected to be a nationally prominent figure, likely a congressman. Hazel Shaffer Whipple, formerly of Delphi, is in Athens with her husband Clayton Whipple an Embassy attaché. Hazel reports the Greek plight is unbelievable.
If friends wear frowns today do not worry. It marks the final day for some taxpayers to submit payments to the federal government as part of annual income tax obligations.
The Yeoman Boy Scouts schedule a house warming at their hall in Yeoman during Boy Scout Week on February 44. Committees named by the Green Bars include Mrs. Lillian Hankins in charge of the cats, Bob Hankins, Rev. Clarence Bigler, and Ivan Phillips handling the program.
State officers will be guests at an all-day Union Pomona Grange session in Radnor at Welcome In Grange Hall on Tuesday January 20 starting 10 a m Fourth degree members are invited and area officers are urged to attend A basket dinner will be served at noon Attendees should bring table service John B McCormick is master Opal Wise is secretary
Mrs. Carrie Jones age 70 a former Delphi resident died Thursday evening at her daughter Opal Williamson in Palo Alto California after months of ill health. Survived by three grandchildren and sister Mrs Myrtle Wilson of Glendale California the body was cremated ashes to be returned to Delphi for burial in Pittsburg cemetery Grimm Funeral Home in charge.
Dennis O'Farrell 84 longtime Delphi resident died Wednesday at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after months of illness. Born January 23 1863 in this county to Patrick and Bridget Kelly O Farrell Irish immigrants he leaves three sons Tom Harry and Fred a daughter Mrs Mary Scott ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body at Patrick Mortuary for calling. Funeral Saturday 10 a m from St Joseph Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs Clara B Dern of Delphi dies at her home at 5 30 am after short illness. Born near Pittsburg March 17 1864, she was daughter of B and Helen Brookbank Carpenter. Her husband Simon Dern died 58 years ago. Survived by sister Blanche Wilde of Greenville Michigan, nephew Lynn Brookbank Delphi and niece Stella Myers Wheaton Illinois. Friends may call Grimm Funeral Home Friday afternoon. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm at the funeral home Rev Merlin Schwein officiating. Burial in Pittsburg cemetery.
Nellie Francis 68 of Battle Ground died Friday night at St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a brief illness. She was a Battle Ground native, member of the Eastern Star and Methodist church. Survived by husband Jesse Francis and several cousins. Funeral Monday from Battle Ground Methodist church with burial in Battle Ground cemetery. Grimm Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Rebecca Ann Carson age 87, lifelong Yeoman resident, died Saturday night at her daughter’s home in Hobart. Born July 17, 1860 in Carroll county to Luke and Elizabeth Misner, she married Joseph A. Carson who died in 1936. Survived by three daughters, a brother, 23 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Yeoman Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Bigler. burial in Yeoman Cemetery. Grimm Funeral home in charge.
Nora E. Knettle 72, a retired Flora realtor and farmer, died at the family home Monday evening after a day stroke. Born near Flora June 3, 1875, she was the son of John A. and Mrs. Knettle. She married Mary M. Davis December 1, 1897, who survives. The family moved from farm to Flora sixteen years ago.
Delphi's boxing team opens January 20 at Muncie in the Golden Gloves tourney. Team members include Art Lane Jim Plunkett Wayne Lee Myers Bill Thompson Ray Smith Bob Perkins Junior Seedorf Jimmy Hayden Charles Widner Junior Fessler Leroy Smith Max Wallace Clayton Combs Bill Hendryx Jack Bowman. Second bout set January 24 at the Delphi Armory. Culver Military Academy reserves visit for a bout series.
Deer Creek Township Home Economics Club women voted to sponsor a hot lunch program at the Delphi Deer Creek township consolidated school but lack room to install a kitchen and cafe. A tour found the industrial arts room suitable, but moving machines or building a quonset hut were the only alternatives. The plan hinges on public support and school board action. Members listed include Mrs. John Peterson, Mrs. Paul Sims, Mrs. Jesse Wise, Mrs. William Freitag, and Mrs. Earl Newell.
More than sixty people attended the Carroll County Farm Bureau officers training conference at the Flora Methodist church. Indiana Farm Bureau district director Lewis Deardorff led the session with Vivian Henderson John DeLaCroix Donald Mullin and John Peterson assisting. Directors elected John Peterson and Artus Rodenbarger as delegates to the Producers Marketing Association meeting in Indianapolis March 26 with Oren Eikenberry and Miles Martin named alternates.
The HI Y Chapter of Delphi High School organized the convocation on Wednesday and showed the full length film How Green Is My Valley. Mr. Sheeran of the Monon railroad presented Up and Down the Monon and discussed Monon Delphi relations.
Local fire department answered a call to the Jack Pritchard home on the Bowen farm at the city edge Wednesday evening. The blaze centered on the chimney and caused only slight damage, covered by insurance.
Adult evening classes for farmers start next Monday at the Agriculture room in Delphi school. W. S Weaver, vocational agriculture teacher, will lead the sessions open to all farmers at 7 30 p m.
Dr. W H Lane in San Francisco reports a daughter born to Commando Countryman and Cora Eagle Valley Lord. Cora, a junior 3 year old, posted about 15500 pounds milk and 778 pounds butter fat, a potential state champion in her class pending official confirmation by the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Lane and son Richard co-own the Lane Guernsey herd and celebrate Cora and her calf.
Carroll county cooks and menu planners are invited to a Delphi conference room session from 1 30 to 3 30 p m with Miss Leila Ogle and Mr. McCoy of the Indiana State Board of Health. The program includes food value preservation, menu substitutions, sanitation topics, a film, and a records demonstration by an experienced keeper.
Neighbors called the fire department Thursday night as smoke poured from the Bud Baer home on North Indiana Street. Damages are estimated at 2000 dollars with the kitchen and back porch most affected due to defective wiring. The loss is partially insured and smoke and water damage extend through the residence.
Delphi Spartans chapter broadcasts next Monday at 9 45 AM on WASK Lafayette. The feature covers Farm Safety with discussions planned by the Future Farmers of America group.
Jack Orr of Delphi, an auto mechanic, has accepted employment at the Mann Eaton Company in Flora and has already assumed his new duties. Orr was employed in Flora before moving here seven years ago.
The Jay Club of District One meets Monday night January 19 at 7 30 p m at Oak Grove church. Rev John Laprad of Delphi will speak and Hickory Grove members will lead devotions. Subscribe for The Citizen.
Mrs. Robert Conn 69 of Delphi is a patient at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette with seven cracked ribs after a two car crash 242 miles west of Flora Friday night. The group in the Delphi car included Don Rhine and family. Felix of Flora drove the other vehicle. Felix reportedly submitted to a sobriety test with a negative result and was not injured badly.
West Lafayette officials invited Delphi-Deer Creek Township School Board secretary Minnie J. Roach and city schools superintendent E. E. Glenn to a luncheon. Burr N. Prentice extended the invitation as West Lafayette Board of Education secretary and Administrator Association regional chair. The post luncheon meeting will plan year activities for the Indiana association of town and city school administrators.
Richard 21 and Robert Ruffner sons of Mrs Sarah Ruffner Flora enlisted in the U S Navy for three year terms. Richard served 1% years in the Army previously. Both brothers enlisted the same day and were sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Center for boat training.
Florence Baer files for divorce from Harry Baer in Carroll circuit court. Married in 1940 and separated January 14. She seeks $3 000 alimony. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
Edward D. Lynch filed for divorce on Tuesday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint cites Hanna and Hanna as the representing law firm.
An oyster supper will open the Democrat Township Farm Bureau meeting on January 22 at 6 30 p m in the school building. County Agent Howard McCarty and the high school glee club will appear on the program.
Monticello's Indians edged the Delphi Oracles 45 to 44 in a close, night home game. Dickinson and Goslee led with 14 points each for Delphi and Monticello respectively while Ives, Hatton, and Kerker were among key scorers for the hosts. The win marks Monticello's lone victory of the season as Delphi faces Winamac next.
Walter V. Ayres, chairman of the Carroll County Agricultural Conservation Association, announces January 31, 1948, as the final date to file evidence for practices under the 1947 Agricultural Conservation Program. No evidence can be accepted after that date due to required computations.
Sponsorers for the High School on Parade radio feature broadcast last Saturday morning on WASE Lafayette were Goffs Margowski Durg Store Hall's Super Market L A McCain and Son Herb Smith Mount and Sons Davis and Foster Book Store Carroll County Farm Bureau Coop Welcome Inn and Loy Roofing Company.
Mrs. Joseph Coomey was elected president of the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Joseph's church in Delphi. Mrs. Hugh Davies became vice president and Berniece Arnott secretary-treasurer. Officers were chosen at the monthly meeting held Monday night at the parochial school.
Frank Swaim trustee of Tippecanoe Township buys a new stove and deep freeze unit for the hot lunch program at the local school. The equipment has been installed and is ready for use.
Charles L. Israel of Mill Street Delphi filed for divorce from Bernadine Israel on Wednesday in Carroll Circuit Court. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged. Attorneys are Hanna and Hanna.
Clarence Zartman a 44 year old Deer Creek township farmer injured in a New Year’s night automobile crash south of town was discharged from St Elizabeth hospital Saturday and sent home his condition greatly improved
Marilyn Smith the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Smith has been discharged from St Elizabeth hospital and is at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Omar Smith in Delphi. She had been confined to the hospital for two weeks. Abner Bowen will leave next week for a short vacation trip to Florida.
Col. Robert Rossow invites county and city officials from Car roll county to a February 4 law enforcement seminar at the Purdue University Union Building in West Lafayette. The all day session starts at 9 am with speakers from federal and state agencies and local officials attending.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Delphi Methodist Church will convene Wednesday evening January 21 at Mrs. Frank Wilcox's home. Important business matters are to be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
Jackson Bureau will host Producers' Marketing Association manager Bill Anderson on the program at the Jackson Township Farm Bureau meeting in Logansport on Wednesday evening January 21.
Firefighters were summoned to the Gerber Industries plant in West Delphi Saturday evening after an oil stove in the office overheated. No damage was reported.
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