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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
1
A Washington quip on inaugural ceremonies sparks humor while Carroll County readers learn about school TV access, fundraising for a basement project, a Mayo Clinic visit for Dean Sledge, a note to lift his spirits, a joke about descent from apes, new Indiana bills, and a family trip to Florida with a return via Indianapolis.
The Delphi Lions name 36 year old Mrs Wilma Taylor of Rural Route 4 Delphi Indiana as the cheer club member of the week. She has been a semi invalid for ten years and the community is urged to send cards letters visits or small gifts to cheer her.
A Delphi community event features a portrait of Mrs W H Bradshaw and a gathering of familiar local ladies. The assembled women include Mrs George Cartwharf Smith, Mrs Eunice Gardner Smith, Mrs Flora G Bradshaw, Mrs Ida Gustavel, Mrs Yarnus Wells, plus several others from Lafayette Champaign and nearby towns.
Flora auctioneer Ralph Rinehart was elected president of the Indiana Auctioneers Association at a meeting in Arcadia Indiana. He will serve until January 1954 succeeding Col R C Foland of Noblesville who led since the group’s 1950 founding. A Cicero IOOF hall benefit auction judged him leading state auctioneer by a 4 point system based on personality standing in the community civic interest and attitude toward competitors.
Westminster Fellowship groups of the Delphi Presbyterian church announce a county wide Presbyterian Youth Rally on Sunday February 1 at 4:00 p m in the Delphi church. The program includes four features of special importance, supper and social recreation led by Harold Berry as part of Youth Week.
Christena Kaufman sues Ned R. Kaufman for divorce in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of two minor children. They married February 26, 1936 and separated January 13 of this year. Wilbur Lane represents the plaintiff. John Roach is spending several weeks vacationing in Florida.
At a congregational meeting Delphi Presbyterian Church elected Sun day School superintendent Francis Humbarger and a slate of elders led by Humbarger George Obear Joseph Peterson Homer Wilson Levi Furst Paul Quick Sam Sites William S Smith Sr Charles Flora Edgar Fountain Sr John Blepinger and Miles T Martin Deacons chosen include Charles Black Jr Robert Brown Wayne Eikenberry Jack Grimm Curtis McCain Watson C McCormick Jesse Patrick John Peterson Charles Rice George Schnepp BA Saisele 8 Trustees named for one year are Robert Quinn Albert Burkle and Robert VanNatta.
Delphi Lions Club sent two teams to the State Lions Bowling tournament in Anderson last Sunday. The Western Auto Store bowling team finished 10th in the team event. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clement Ducknall, Mr and Mrs Earl Hyman, Dr George Wagoner, and others.
Sheriff Carey investigates an attempted breakin at the Spencer store in Patton on Monday night at 1 B:15. Mr and Mrs Spencer were away. their children heard someone trying to enter and the intruder fled when the children investigated.
An eight day community drive organized by the Delphi Presbyterian Women's Association raised over 400 pounds of warm clothing and funded much of a 58 cent postage bill. About 20 workers sorted and packed the gifts and sent 20 boxes and bags to Jesse Wilson in Delphi for delivery to the orphans.
Bishop Noll, a Catholic high school from Hammond, faces the Delphi Oracles at the Delphi Armory in the opening encounter. Delphi struggled with shooting and rebounds, while West Side players Snelling and Nicol led with 18 and 12 points as the Devils edged the Oracles 47-44.
Friday schedule features Deer Creek at Idaville Burnettsville, Cutler at New Waverly, Flora at Winamac, Camden at Otterbein. Delphi PTA sponsors Plymouth Adventure screening at Roxy Theater, delayed from January 21 22 to January 27 28. students selling tickets.
Mrs Wayne Eikenberry presents high school students in a piano recital at the Delphi Presbyterian church on Sunday January 25 at 3 PM. Students listed include Ann Johnson JoEtta Henderson Mary Crosby Phyllis Flora Patricia Maggart Doris Shulthers Patty Meyers Lois Young and Ned Rule. Parents relatives friends and piano lovers are invited.
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The American Red Cross urges volunteers to donate a pint of blood to support the National Blood Program. A blood mobile will visit Delphi on February 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants aged 21 to 59 may donate every two months, with total yearly donations capped at five. Donations require health checks and windows of light meals prior.
Multiple engagements announced including Martha Mullin to Melvin Lee Spencer with March 1 wedding planned in Camden Mississippi. Margaret Louise Harner to John L Best and Ann Elizabeth Bollhauve to Russell Prange Jr among others from Delphi Winamac Lay ee r ay area with Navy service and Ball State connections.
Carroll County Rural Youth will sponsor a public square dance at the Camden Community Building on January 31 with all proceeds to the polio fund. Home Economies clubs and the Psi Iota Xi sorority plan the Mothers March on Polio for January 29 from 7 to 8 PM, with a lighted porch light signaling support.
R. E. Grubb 64 of Carrollton township died of a heart attack in his barn Tuesday afternoon after a period of ill health. Born October 22, 1888 in Pekin Indiana, he was a farmer and stock dealer. Surviving include his widow Laura Criswell Brose three children and two stepchildren plus a sister. Funeral at Sharon Baptist church Friday at 2 pm with Rev. Jack Yarian officiating. Burial Maple Lawn cemetery. Leiter Funeral Home in charge.
Rev. Calvin Chao, renowned Chin ese evangelist and former top China Christian worker, will lecture at Delphi Baptist Church Sunday evening January 25. He led China Native Evangelistic Crusade and now heads CNEU's southeastern Asia program, with a background across the Orient.
Mrs Wilbur Grantham is confined to her home north of Delphi with a broken right foot. She sustained the injury Friday night when she fell from a porch at a friend's home. Mr and Mrs Dick Grantham and family have stayed at the Grantham home this week assisting with her care.
Carl Krieger of the Eagles attended Delphi Aerie 2868 as Ray Robinson appointed Francis Fife as a trustee. The February Selective Service call ordered induction for six locally, with four leaving to fill January quota. The Delphi Music Parents Club meets January 26 at 7 30 in the armory for department numbers and business.
Six men at the Peking conference were named as enemies of the Chinese Communist Government and fled China. The meeting at the Baptist church is open to the public and Rev Chao, president of the Singapore Bible Seminary, will speak.
Mrs Ada Roach county auditor received a check for 40630.14 as the county share of the first quarterly state gas tax. Mr and Mrs Ray Miller bought a 40 acre farm in Democrat township from Grace E Joetes. The sale was handled by Ralph Rinehart Flora auctioneer and realtor.
Indianapolis native Mrs. Margaret Johnston faces dismissal as state director of probation by Governor Craig. friction centers on how the probation commission hires and fires the director. Dr. E. C. Lindsay alleges he was removed after a dispute with the governor’s aide, while the commission plans to reorganize and consult on a replacement.
The Delphi Lions Club sponsors an all events handicap sweepstakes with first place cash prizes. Entries at $5.50 cover entry fees, bowling, and tournament expenses. Sign up with Harold Goyer or John Toole by Saturday night for February 1 start at Delphi Bowling Alleys.
The Peoples Building and Loan Association of Delphi held its annual stockholders meeting and elected directors Henry B. Wilson Paul Quick Forrest Orr Haughey Mount Howard Bradshaw and George Obear for its 49th year. Officers named were president Henry B. Wilson vice president Paul Quick secretary Curtis McCain treasurer Forrest Orr attorney George Obear and assistant secretary Ruth Ayres.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lucas have leased the Rat cliff Hotel coffee shop and will open this morning. They also own the Delphi Taxi and will continue that business. Mary Reifert, who operated the coffee shop, has resigned to take a job at Kroger.
Final arrangements for the Chamber of Commerce banquet set for February 2 at the Delphi Country Club. The Delphi Odette will provide entertainment and a noted speaker is secured. Charles Flora leads ticket sales and reservations by phone.
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