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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
1
The first checks from the Veterans Administration for GI insurance overcharges arrive at the Carroll post office. About 2600 WWII vets in the county will receive roughly 125 dollars each, totaling about 345000, with Marvin Brehmer and Jack Walters as the first recipients.
Two examiners from the State Board of Accounts are close to completing their review of records across county units. They have been in residence for several months and expect to conclude their work within the next month. They are presently auditing Justice of the Peace returns and township trustees.
In an interview, examiners dissect township expenses, noting Indianapolis Star's stance against township trustees. The main question centers on high cemetery maintenance charges paid by several townships, a figure not fully understood.
One township pays $1600 annually for cemetery upkeep. The trustee faced questions over the charge and was warned he may have to repay if the law is ruled unconstitutional. He now faces pressure from his own finances and his constituents.
Every item spent by public officials is tracked by examiners. The department reports are not published yet as they have not been returned to the county.
A home gathering north of Delphi turned into laughter when Homer Wilson received a gallon of vegetable soup instead of ice cream. A Penguin clerk misdirected staff to a back freezer, and John Waymire’s reminder led to the mix being identified. Guests eventually enjoyed the treats. The week also sees real estate moves including Harley Davis house sale to Dr. Tom Brown, a new Forrest Sprague home on Main Street, and the George Todd farm sale to Alfred Burton.
Elmer McCall's Ventura squad stays undefeated after a 55-53 win over rival Compton last week. The American Legion Post warns residents against magazine salesmen using the post in a subscription drive, clarifying no sponsorship. Homer Capehart to speak at Lincoln Day event in Flora February 16.
Harry Bohannon Post 175 American Legion sponsors Max Wallace and Wayne Lee Myers for the Kokomo Golden Gloves in February. Myers previously boxed in the Indianapolis event, losing by decision last Friday. The Post also allocated $10 to Polio fund and formed a committee led by Duane Lamb to plan a new Legion home this year.
Mrs. Delos Wood spent the weekend in Kokomo visiting friends and relaxing. The visit highlighted social ties in the community and provided a brief personal update.
The front row lists Lowery Jervis Smith Gangner R Draper and Principal Joseph Rodkey with Colach Manford Kistler J Draper Hathaway Cook Mitchell and Enoch. Student manager Harshbarger holds the basketball awarded to the runner-up.
A Burlington gathering Tuesday night at the school formed a PTA organizing group. Mrs. John T. Johnson presided and a committee including Mrs. John H. Todd, Mrs. Fred Rodkey, Joe Eastman and Florence Bowman was named to arrange a February meeting when the district officer of the PTA will attend.
The Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority in Delphi marks its second anniversary with a Tuesday night event on January 24 at Mrs. Tom McCain’s home. A cooperative dinner will be served at 6 30.
Dr. Gordon Julien of Pueblo Colorado will visit here February 2 en route to Chicago for the mid winter Dental Clinic. He will call on Mr and Mrs Frank Zinn during his stay.
Carroll County AAA lists township sign-up meetings with dates for Adams Burling ton Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Liberty Madison Monroe Jackson Jefferson Rock Creek Tippecanoe and Waboe districts. A bid deadline for lime a u for truckers is set for January 23.
Mrs. Bowen Conn of Ft. Wayne former Kitty Pierce of Delphi suffered facial burns when an oil furnace exploded at her home this week. She was rushed to the hospital and has returned home. She is the daughter in law of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conn of Delphi.
The Lafayette Journal and Courier last Friday erroneously listed Robert Mullendore, 19, as from Delphi when city police confirmed he is a Lafayette resident. The correction notes the initial item misattributed his hometown.
Gaylord Archibald of Carrollton township has enrolled at the Midwestern Conservatory of Music in Chicago to major in voice training. He will begin a four year term on January 23.
Mr and Mrs Will Schock of Yeoman and Mr and Mrs Charles Mourer of near Idaville were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Harold Fansler and their son Stephen in Monticello.
Three damage suits arising from the West Delphi auto crash of November 12 were settled in Carroll circuit court. William Kimble, administrator of Alice M. Kimble’s estate, received 750 dollars for her death. Joan Hoagland and Phyllis E. Kimble each obtained 50 dollars for injuries. Bow man and Wilma Bowman were the defendants.
Ed Thomson REMC manager announces five district meetings in Carroll County this month. Nominations will be in order of business with districts at Yeoman, Carrollton, Cutler, Pittsburg and Camden schools. Meetings start 6 30 PM with a cooperative supper. Ham, movies, REMC problem discussions and director nominations planned.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hedde Sr of Camden announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Louise to Maurice F. Clifford son of Mr and Mrs James A Clifford of Delphi The couple will wed at St Josephs Catholic Church Delphi on Monday February 20 at 9 30 in the morning They will reside in Delphi after the ceremony
Three breakins were reported to Sheriff Sanford Allen during the week. Burglars hit Camden and Deer Creek schools with minor thefts and entry via fire escapes. $20 plus taken from a hiding place in Camden. At Burge Filling Station in Rockfield, burglars forced the back door Tuesday night, taking cigarettes, candy, 6 cartons of cigarettes, a .22 pistol, and candy.
The Co-op Implement Department will display the E-4 three four plow tractor at the Farm Bureau store in Delphi on Friday January 27. Warren Woods manager announces the event with free coffee and doughnuts and moving pictures shown twice during the open house inviting the public to view the new implement.
Roy Cline bid 280 per acre to buy 40 acres from the Lettie Cline estate at auction. A 30 acre tract with buildings sold to John Albaugh for 358 per acre. L F Crume and Ralph Rinehart acted as auctioneers.
Miles Robeson, 51, of Camden, remains jailed in Carroll County under a $5,000 bond. Authorities await FBI action on possible Mann Act charges while Robeson faces a related delinquency charge carrying up to a $500 fine and six months in prison.
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Plummer and family traveled over the weekend visiting Windfall and Tipton, staying with relatives and enjoying local scenes.
Camden's Red Devils swept through the county tournament with decisive wins over Flora Cutler Deer Creek and Carrollton, led by Willy and Michaels. The team, praised as the county's strongest this season, seeks a sectional crown with a 38-25 win over Cutler and a 48-34 victory over Flora last Friday. Scorers include Willy 20 and Michaels 14 in the Flora game, Hathaway leading Cutler with 11 in their semi.
The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross extends appreciation for volunteers who assisted during the recent flood. Mrs Harold Thayer is Chapter Chairman and Gib Underhill Disaster Chairman.
The newly formed Carroll County Soil Conservation district held a planning meeting and elected Miles T. Martin as chairman Levi Furst as vice chairman and Taylor Fouts as secretary treasurer. Enos Berkshire and Charles Thompson join the five supervisors alongside Purdue consultant R O Cole and district staff to draft the program of work and organize the district with plans for spring operation and a trained technician.
Ray E. Smith formerly of this community won $10 000 in a double indemnity insurance suit against Prudential Life Insurance Company of America. The White County suit was moved to Tippecanoe circuit court where an 11 man and one woman jury deliberated 10 hours and awarded twice the face value of a $5 000 policy. The policy was issued to Robert Joe Smith who died November 3 1946 in an autos accident in the northern part of the state.
Frank Kerlin aged 61 of Flora and formerly of Rockfield and Delphi is hospitalized at Memorial in Logansport with a fractured pelvic bone after a Monday fall while employed by Hybrid Seed Corn Co. of Flora.
Rock Creek township patrons cut and cord wood from the Wingard farm to heat Rockfield school all winter. About 35 men and 11 women organized a wood-cutting bee with donations of tools and fuel, a dinner at the Presbyterian church basement, and praise for volunteers who saved coal costs and kept the school open despite shortages.
A youth about 14 and his mother visited Delphi last week cashing two checks for 31.50 each, signed by John Heming, and leaving town after the bank returned the payments. Officials warned merchants to insist on identification and watch for strangers amid rising bad checks in the county.
Winamac Indians edge Delphi Oracles 38 to 36 on a last second shot by Johnn Lebo who scored 21. Delphi tied 32 all in the final quarter before Lebo and Winamac pulled away. Hatton and Crone led Oracle scoring as West Side rivals clash in a tight armory bout. The Oracle B team won 31-23 and Delphi planned games with West Lafayette and a Purdue Station WBAA broadcast.
Rev. B. L. Stroup of Portland will be the guest minister at the Lutheran Church service to be held Sunday afternoon January 22 in the Episcopal church at Delphi.
All former service personnel in this community who might be interested in forming a Reserve Corps unit here are requested to contact Mond Todd.
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