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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
1
A community fundraising drive peaks with a collection table in front of local business to support infantile paralysis research. Psi Iota Xi sorority and Sunshine Society urge generous donations of dimes and dollars from residents, as this season’s Hoosier basketball madness continues.
Delphi and Camden among eight advancing teams in the Second District American Legion Sectional Basketball tourney at the Delphi armory. Final playoff set for Sunday with two double overtime games noted and public invited. tickets 40 cents adults 20 cents children.
Byron Moore a 39 year old Delphi native and head buyer for Sears Roebuck Chicago died of a heart attack at his work in Chicago last week. He was adopted son of Ira and the late Lillie Haslet Moore and was reared locally. Funeral rites were held in Chicago.
Mrs. Mabel Bloyer sues for divorce from George Bloyer in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed May 22, 1947 and separated November 20, 1948. She seeks $1500 and to regain her maiden name Bechdell. Attorney Joseph T. Ives represents the plaintiff. Mrs. Mamie I. Bush of Jefferson township files divorce from William C. Bush citing cruelty. Hanna and Hanna represent her.
Harry Boen of Russiaville filed the first Carroll county case under the Emergency Price Control act of 1942. He sues William and Fern Douglas alleging rent overcharge from 10 to 15 dollars per month without Area Rent Control approval, seeking 420 dollars damages and 125 dollars in attorney fees.
Word reached at 8 30 this morning that Harold Coble age 38 died earlier at Cook County Hospital Chicago Details of the death were not learned at press time He is the son of Mrs Raymond Coble His father Raymond Coble died last week The body is being returned to the Grimm funeral home
Delphi, also known as the Oracles, pulled two wins from three games as West Lafayette beat them 30 21 at Purdue, while Delphi edged Concordia of Fort Wayne 48 46 in overtime and then topped Flora 37 36.
Charles and Sanford Allen have sold their Standard Service Station in South Delphi to Charles Ward and Bill Myers of Delphi. Possession was given last Friday. The Allen brothers operated the business since 1938 and Charles Allen announces a new venture in an advertisement in this edition.
Mr and Mrs Edward P Troxel of Clay township will quietly observe their 55th wedding anniversary on February 14 No public celebration is planned but they will welcome greetings from friends.
Dr. Harold T. Christensen of Purdue will speak on marriage and family relations at Flora Christian Church Monday night January 31 at 8 00 pm. The event is sponsored by the Carroll County Social Hygiene Association. Christensen holds a PhD from Wisconsin with prior posts at Brigham Young University and Purdue and has published sociology articles and a forthcoming textbook The Challenge of Marriage. He is married with four children.
Carroll County Medical Society members met at the Delphi Country Club for dinner and a program. A gastric and duodenal ulcers symposium featured Dr. E. B. Ruschli of Lafayette Dr. George Colovaris of Johns Hopkins and Dr. John Johnson of Loyola University as guests with Dr. Hubert Gros presiding. Wives of members attended.
Mr and Mrs J D Klepinger and Mr and Mrs C O Julius spent Tuesday in Indianapolis for a brief trip.
Carroll County Farm Bureau Coop. Assn. plans a large growth program in Delphi with a new permanent home site south of town on State Road 39, including an implement repair shop. The annual meeting is set for February 9 at the Delphi Armory with guest speaker Herb Fledderjohn and entertainment by Red Blanchard and the Sage Riders.
The Citizen magazine section will shift to bi weekly distribution starting with issue 12. Issue 11 remains weekly this week, while issue 12 dated February 10 will be the first bi weekly edition. The change responds to newsprint shortages, aiming for a sixteen page issue every other week, with a return to weekly if supply allows, but not in 1949.
The Delphi school Elementary PTA marks Founder's Day on February 2 at 7 30 p m in the home economics room. Mrs Robert Pearson will present an article on the founder of the organization and an educational film will be shown. Parents are urged to attend and participate.
The WSCS of the Delphi Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening February 1 at the church parlors. Mothers of the Home Builders' Circle will lead devotions and the Wesleyan Service Guild will give the lesson.
Rev. Howard Jenkins, longtime pastor of the Delphi Christian church, announces resignation to accept a call from Greentown Meridian Street Christian church in Howard county. The resignation takes effect the last Sunday in March, with the couple remaining in Pittsburg until school ends. A committee including Breeman Redding and Norma Johnson will select Jenkins successor.
Howard Bradshaw and Tom Hannell were elected as directors of the Delphi Country Club at the annual stockholders meeting held Monday night at the clubhouse. Officers were not elected and another meeting will be held soon to complete officer selection.
Carrollton's Cardinals dominated Camden 42 to 33 at home Tuesday night. The Cards led 26 to 10 by halftime as Barnard tallied 15 and Flora 11. Camden won the B game 3 to 19.
County Assessor Earl Thompson outlined the Carroll County re assessment process based on a point system. Two person deputy teams will measure properties and assign points by property type with final valuations by the assessor.
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