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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

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Mrs. Kirkpatrick Named State Chairman for Christmas Gift 1957

Announcement in Indianapolis tonight will name Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick of Delphi as State Chairman for the Christmas Gift program for 1957. The program supports mentally ill residents and has gained statewide support, aided by Kirkpatrick’s prior work at Logansport State Hospital.

Indianapolis John T. Kirkpatrick Delphi Indiana Association For Mental Health Logansport State Hospital Kirkpatrick

Carol Bowman Weds Dick Martin In Yeoman Church Rite

Carol Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bowman of Delphi married Richard E Martin son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Martin of Logansport at Yeoman Church. The ceremony featured gladioli and mums with organ music and a double ring ceremony. The couple will live in Logansport where the groom works in the family insurance business.

Carol Bowman Dick Martin Yeoman Church Yeoman’s Methodist Church John I. Bowman Delphi Richard E. Martin Mr. Martin Douglas Martin Logansport Miss Barlow Lawrence Mays Mays Justine Hackett Rosemary Clark Jeanette Wilson Carolyn Fisher Kay Pratt Betty Brown Garnette Smith Jack Goslee Wheatland Avenue

Divorce Granted to Edwin Cunningham in Carroll Court

Edwin Cunningham of Delphi was granted a divorce in Carroll circuit court on Monday from Iris Cunningham on the charge of cruelty. Lewis N Mullin represented the plaintiff in the uncontested action.

Edwin Cunningham Delphi Carroll Circuit Iris Cunningham Lewis N.mullin Plaintff

Pastor Resigns to Move Family to Akron

Rev. Robert Jordan resigns as pastor of Rockfield Church of Christ and plans relocation with his family to Akron Ohio.

Robert Jordan Rockfield

Rotary picks Joe Hanna as Junior Rotarian of the week

Joe Hanna attended Rotary on Tuesday named Junior Rotarian of the week. The event highlighted his involvement with club activities and community service in the area.

Joe Hanna Rotary

Time Inc and Coy announce sale of KOB radio and TV station

Time Inc and Wayne Coy announce the cash sale of KOB and KOB-TV Albuquerque to KSTP Inc for 1.5 million dollars subject to FCC approval. Coy a former Delphi Citizen publisher and ex FCC chairman will remain associated with Time Inc management. The stations are NBC affiliates and the deal follows Time Inc negotiations for WFBM AM TV in Indianapolis Minneapolis and Grand Rapids.

Time, Inc New York City Wayne Coy Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Broadcasting Company Federal Communications Commission KOB Kob-Tv Kstp, Inc Minneapolis-St. Paul Mr. Coy Delphi Citizen NBC Coy FCC Time Inc Time, Inc. Management WFBM Indiananois Minnepolis Grand Rapids

Bequest to St Joseph Church in Margowski Will

Caesar Margowski's will filed in Carroll circuit court provides a $500 bequest to the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette for St Joseph church in Delphi. One half of Delphi real estate goes to nephew Larry Margowski and niece Mary Strasburger, with remainder to sister Agnes Margowski. Larry Margowski is executor with a $3,000 bond. estate valued at $3,000 real estate and $2,500 personal property. Hanna and Hanna represent the executor.

Caesar Margowski Carroll Circuit Court

Capital Banquet Hosts Indiana Legislators And Guests

Leaders from county chapters of the Indiana Association for Mental Health will host state legislators at the biennial legislative dinner in Indianapolis tonight. Carroll chapter president Mrs. John T. Kirkpatrick announced guests Rep. and Mrs. Mahlon Kerlin and Sen. and Mrs. Roy Conrad, plus attendees Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Charles Kerlin, and David R. Baum.

Indiana Association For Mental Health Association Indianapolis John, T. Kirkpatrick Carroll Mahlon Kerlin Roy Conrad Kirkpatrick Charles Kerlin David R. Baum

February Call for Inductees From Four Cities

Mrs. Mabel Brewer of the local selective service office announces a February 6 induction for three registrants and a 15 man group for physical examinations. The contingent will depart Delphi Courthouse at 6 a m, with registrants from Rochester Logansport and Frankfort.

Mabel Brewer Selective Service Office Delphi Rochester Logansport Frankfort

Plan Fox Drive Sponsored by Burrows Fox Hunters

The Burrows fox hunters sponsor a fox drive on Saturday January 19 meeting at Randolph’s Grocery at 8 30 a m. Shotguns only. Luncheon will be served by the Christian church Ladies Aid.

Burrows Fox Hunters Randolph’s Grocery Christian Church Ladies Aid

Twenty Two Selected for Manchester College String Symphony

The Manchester College String Symphony names 22 members for the season. Raymond Stokes a Delphi sophomore is listed as a bass player in the group.

Manchester College String Symphony Raymond Stokes Delphi

Winners Named In Doubles Bowling Tourney

Winners in the mixed doubles bowling tourney last weekend at the local alleys were M. Miller and Paul Daniels 1146 G. Hoagland and T. Vianco 1142 D. Jackson and H. Pearson 1135 C. Sass and E. Sass 1125 H. Mc Murray and A. Randle 1110 P. Hildebrand and P. Daniels 1116 H. Coomey and J. Coomey 1109 R. Wallace and B. Hughes 1104. Lamps donated by Herb Smith were won on actual series by Opal Bowman 504 and Aaron Randle 580. The Women's Bowling Association thanks all entrants.

M. Miller Paul Daniels G. Hoagland T. Vianco D. Jackson H. Pearson C. Sass E. Sass H. McMurray A. Randle P. Hildebrand P. Daniels H. Coomey J. Coomey R. Wallace B. Hughes Herb Smith Opal Bowman Aaron Randle Women’s Bowling Association

Indianapolis Speaker Set for Delphi Chamber Supper

R. J. Kryter of Indianapolis will speak at the Delphi Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday January 30. He will narrate Footloose In Europe describing a family car trip through Spain Italy France Wales Scotland and the Swiss Alps with no guides. Dinner tickets are 1.75 and available from listed organizers and sponsors.

R. J. Kryter Indianapolis Delphi Chamber of Commerce Masonic Temple Europe Mediterranean Sicily Italy Swiss Alps France Wales Scotland Leo C. Craig Frank Fitch Forrest Orr, Jr Robert Coomey Robert Fitzgerald Charles Flora George Schnepp Ray Todd Harold Talbert Charles A. Wood Dean Overholser Maurice Cofford Robert Ratcliff Myron Johnson Richard Eikenberry Gene Lahr

Engagement of Billie Jean Hill to Lt John Bradshaw

Mrs G W Hill of Aurora Illinois announces the engagement of her daughter Billie Jean Hill to First Lieutenant John Ballard Bradshaw son of Mr and Mrs Robert G Bradshaw of Delphi The wedding is set for January 19 at Emmanuel Methodist Denver Colorado Miss Hill a West Aurora High School graduate attended McMurray College and the University of Illinois and works in Denver as a secretary for Hamilton Watch Co Mr Bradshaw a Delphi High School and Indiana University graduate serves on active duty with the United States Air Force The couple will live in Denver until late February then visit grandparents before moving to a Germany assignment

G. W. Hill Aurora Illinois Billie Jean John Ballard Bradshaw Robert G. Bradshaw Delphi Emmanuel Methodist Church Denver Colo Miss Hill West Aurora High School McMurray College University of Ilinois Hamilton Watchco Bradshaw Delphi High School Indiana University United States Air Force Germany

Engagement of Martha Kerlin and James Clifford Announced

Frank Kerlin of Flora announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Martha L. to James R. Clifford of Delphi. The couple plan a February 16 wedding at St. Joseph's in Delphi with a breakfast at Roth Park Hotel and a 2 p.m. reception. Martha is a Flora high school alumna and former Veterans Administration employee now with Royal McBee in Indianapolis. Clifford is a Delphi high school graduate, World War II and Korea veteran, and co owner of the Clifford Clothing Store in Delphi with Maurice Clifford.

Kerlin Clifford Frank Kerlin Flora Martha L James R Dick”) Clifford James Clifford Delphi St. Joseph’s Church Roth Park Miss Kerlin Flora High School Veterans’ Administration Royal McBee Corp Indianapolis Delphi High School Indiana University Maurice Clifford Clothing

Eva v Hill custody modification request in Carroll court

In the divorce action Eva vs H Wayne Hill the defendant petitions Carroll circuit court to modify a custody decree. Hearing is set for January 24 at 2 PM. Hill seeks custody of three minor children. David R Baum represents the defendant.

Eva H. Wayne Hill Carroll Circuit Hill David R. Baum Mr. Hill

Suit Filed in Carroll for Foreclosure of Chattel Mortgage

Wayne Loan Corporation sues Leo Logsdon and Georgia Logsdon in Carroll circuit court to foreclose a chattel mortgage to secure a $500 note. Watson C. McCormick represents the plaintiff.

Wayne Loan Corporation Carroll Circuit Leo Logsdon Georgia Logsdon Watson C. McCormick

March of Dimes drive kicks off in Carroll County

The 1957 campaign opens with over 2500 mailed letters to rural Carroll County residents seeking donations. Delphi High School students folded sorted and mailed the letters under Louis Kent direction. Total startup funds of 150 come from the Delphi Psi Iota Xi chapter. Plans for a Mothers March across towns are set for January 30 with many communities already organized. The drive features blue crutch symbols sold by Delphi Sunshine Society and aims to fund polio aid including Salk vaccine for financially hardship families. Mayor Arthur McDowell leads as Carroll County Infantile Paralysis chapter director, with funds to be mailed to Box 180 Delphi.

Carroll County Commercial Department Delphi High School Louis Kent Delphi Psi Iota Xi Yeoman Cub Scouts Burlington Flora American Legion Auxiliary Camden Pyrmont Orville Shulthers Burrows Jay Small Ockley Radnor Cutler Deer Creek Rockfield Bringhurst McDowell

Loan Association Adds Two Directors

Paul Johnson and Robert L. Sieber were elected as two additional members of the Building and Loan Association at the annual meeting. A total of nine directors were elected. Officers for the coming year are Henry B. Wilson president Paul R. Quick first vice Curtis McCain second vice Forrest Orr treasurer George Obear attorney Charles Melson secretary Ruth E. Ayres assistant secretary. Other directors include Haughey Mount Howard Bradshaw Mr. Sieber and Mr. Johnson.

Paul Johnson Robert L. Sieber Building and Loan Association Henry B. Wilson Paul R. Quick Curtis McCain Forrest Orr George Obear Charles Melson Ruth E. Ayres Haughey Mount Howard Bradshaw

Coomeys Buy Midway Cafe in Delphi Opening Feb 1

Mr and Mrs Joseph Coomey of Delphi purchase the Midway cafe equipment and plan a February 1 opening. Mrs Coomey will run the restaurant and resigns as assistant to the city clerk treasurer effective January 31. The cafe, once Mary Robertson’s, sits in the Harve Lynch building on Main Street.

Joseph Coomey Delphi Coomey Mary Robertson Harve Lynch Main Street

Delphi Commandery No 40 Installs Officers

Delphi Commandery No 40 stalled the installation of officers led by Grover D. Kite Commander and John W. Sanderson capt. general at its Monday meeting. New officers slated to take office February 11 include John Snoeberger 3rd guard and Noland Howell grand marshal among others.

Delphi Commandery No. 40 Grover D. Kite Walter M. Clawson Generalissimo John W. Sanderson J. Edward Gerard John E. Dempsey, Jr Harry E. Reed Wm. S. Smith Treas John T. Smith Recorder Cecilia Jeffries St. B Russell Rockhill Sw. B Robert Gearish

First Chairs Named at Purdue All Star Band Clinic

At the Purdue All Star Band Reading Clinic last Saturday Jim Blythe Dick Klepinger and Gary Medley each earned first chair positions in the 120 member band. They outperformed leading high school musicians from across the state in a strong showing.

Purdue Jim Blythe Dick Klepinger Gary Medley

Delphi Crawfordsville Basketball Tickets Available

All seats for the Delphi Crawfordsville game are reserved. Delphi has 150 student and adult tickets available for purchase at the high school principal's office. Student tickets cost 40 cents and adult tickets 60 cents. Game times are 6 30 for the B team and 8 00 for the varsity.

Delphi- Crawfordsville Delphi

Enrollment of 124 Frosh Seen

A prospective enrollment of 124 freshman students for the 1957 58 school year was announced by school officials. Fifty nine will come from eight grade groups Yeoman Pittsburg New Hope Burrows and St. Joseph Delphi. sixty five from the Delphi school. Under Dan McMillen the visitors spent the day tests in classrooms and analyzing upcoming problems. Readouts list visiting freshmen by locality and name.

Yeoman Pittsburg New Hope Burrows St. Joseph School Delphi Dan McMillen Ronald Bear J. Cook Rita Crook Marlene Hampton Ronald Slavens Martha Beard Marilyn Beard Robert and Stella*Berry David Burkhardt Jim Coghill Judy Cox Norman Denny Ralph Dilling Jean Downing Johnny Franklin Patsy Fultz Paul Hale Linda Hathaway Nancy Hobaugh Don Huffman Charles Marchand Patty Martin Clarence McCormick Ronald Nelson Carl Shockley John Storey Carolyn Verrill Colleen Bailey Thea Chenoweth Judith Hoshaw Curtis Michael Sanford Pearson Charles Porter Ronald Roberts Don Rohrabaugh Alice Rohl Thomas Wagner Stanley Adsit Lawrence Bell Carol Berkshire Larry Brewer Lois Harmon Marvin Keeler Don Lane William E. Mullin Robert Small Marilyn Snyder Dixie Tribbett

Accident rate down during 1956 reveals sheriff report

Sheriff Sparkey Carey reports 145 accidents affecting 222 autos in the county during 1956. Three people died and 62 were injured. Vehicle damage totaled 103 413 dollars, with 15 203 dollars in other property damage. Investigations covered 40 by the sheriff, 81 by state police, and 24 jointly.

Sparkey Carey Sheriff’s Office Sheriff's Department Indiana State Police

Births Report from Multiple Indiana Areas

Lt and Mrs Larry Beehler of San Antonio Texas welcome a daughter born January 10. Mrs Beehler is Louise Nagele daughter of Gray and Mrs Nagele of Delphi route 3. Jackie Hammel and spouse of Delphi announce a daughter Cathy Michaele born at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Clyde Hendrickson and wife of Flora welcome a daughter born January 14 at St Elizabeth hospital. Jerry Blue and spouse of Flora report a daughter at Memorial hospital Logansport. Robert Wood and spouse of Burnettsville report a daughter at St Joseph hospital. Charles Snyder and wife of Flora announce a son at Memorial hospital. Charles Young and wife of Delphi report a son born January 11 at Home hospital. Norwood Gentry and wife of Camden are parents of Manuel Scott born at an Indianapolis hospital.

Larry Beehler San Antonio Texas Beehler Louise Nagele Gray Nagele Route 3 Delphi Jackie Hammel Cathy Michaele St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Clyde Hendrickson Flora Jerry Blue

City Council Approves Police Car Bid and Insurance Plan

The City Council adopted an insurance program and accepted two resignations. A new police car was awarded to Coghill Pontiac Sales for 536.40 with delivery in 30 days. Mayor Clauser announced district and at large council replacements.

Clauser Henry Rozhon William Walters Walters Elmwood Gardens Rozhon Hope Coomey Jesse Patrick Harold Sprague Riley Park City Street Department Public Service Company Coghill Pontiac Sales Coghill Gene Lahr Clawson Chevrolet Bradshaw Insurance Agency Charles Flora Agency Union Insurance Agency City Water Works Deer Creek Park Bath City Park

243 4-H Awards Planned For Monday Achievement Night

One hundred and ninety three 4-H awards will be presented at the Delphi high school auditorium Monday evening January 21 at 7 30 p m Harold Berry County Agent announced Linda Schermerhorn WaKaka National 4 H Achievement winner will speak on What 4 H Achievement Record Has Meant to Me Miss Schermerhorn a Purdue sophomore will be brought by Mary Frances Smith State 4 H Club Office Twenty seals will be presented to clubs rating standard and honor clubs to be affixed to charters these clubs now have Eighteen general recognitions 14 merchandise awards fifty medals to Home Ec members 69 medals to agriculture medals and thirteen trophies will be presented at the Achievement night program Winners were selected by awards committees in Home Demonstration and Agricultural club work with other awards given for show placings at the county exhibit

Delphi High School Harold Berry Linda Schermerhorn WaKaka Mary Frances Smith Schermerhorn Purdue

Camden Bank Elects Directors at Annual Meeting

Camden State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting with 380 of 500 shares represented. The president presented the 1956 business report and all directors were re-elected for 1957. Directors and officers reappointed: W O Pettiner president chairman, B Jesse Zook vice president, Robert L Pettiner vice president, Max Gish cashier, Lawrence Herr director, Harold L Wyatt director.

Camden State Bank W. O. Pettiner B. Jesse Zook Robert L. Pettiner Max Gish Lawrence Herr Harold L. Wyatt

Harness drain project set for reconstruction in Carroll County

In the Harry A Harness et al petition Judge William B Smith of Carroll circuit court appoints William Althert of White County as engineer for the repair and reconstruction. Alonzo B Krug of Clinton County and Clarence Crain of Burlington serve as ditch viewers for the project.

Harry A. Harness John R. Harness William B. Smith Carroll Circuit Court William Althert White County Alonzo B. Krug Clinton County Clarence Crain Burlington

Haughey Mounts Travel to Lakeland Florida

Mr and Mrs Haughey Mount have traveled to Lakeland Florida for unspecified visit details.

Mrs. Haughey Mount Lakeland, Florida

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