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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1961
Page
2
Friends and former students mourn the death of Louis Kent in Prescott Arizona. Known as Louie he taught in Delphi from 1940 and kept ties with the community he loved, even sending transplanted roses from his Main Street house to Arizona. His Delphi friends offer condolences to his family.
Community notice calls for all parents and spectators to attend every Little League ball game to support players, uphold fair play, and maintain team spirit across the season.
Farmers are urged to consider a flexible Federal Land Bank loan with no penalty for early repayment. Emphasizes avoiding today’s high long term loan rates and refinancing charges. Information session at the Delphi PCA Office each Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Raymond Huse was named president of the Band Parents’ Organization of the Carroll Consolidation at Flora school. Officers include Robert Julius as 1st vice president, Mrs. Keith Snyder as vice president, Mrs. John Myler as secretary, Earl Rodkey as treasurer, and Mrs. Keith Link as publicity chair. Thirty-three attended as Kenneth Cooke welcomed all and introduced consolidated music instructors Robert Wise and Olin Hardy. A food stand at the 4-H Fair was approved to fund uniforms for the Carroll High School Band. Proceeds will support band uniforms.
Mr and Mrs Bud Knitter depart Friday for a two week trip ending with a visit to their son Lt Wayne Knitter in Albuquerque New Mexico The intention is to spend time with him during their travels.
In loving memory of our dear husband father and grandfather Lewis Ward who passed away three years ago June 25 1958. A happy home we once enjoyed how sweet the memory still though death has left a loneliness. Sadly missed by his wife children and grandchildren. Mrs Vera Ward Mrs Juanita Benefiel and family Mrs Rozella Pearson and family.
Manford Houser 75 of Burnettsville died of a heart attack at his home Friday night. Funeral services were held Monday at Burnettsville Baptist Church with Rev. Virden Graham officiating. burial followed in Davis Cemetery. Houser, longtime Davis Cemetery sexton and church member, is survived by wife Clara Ballard Houser (d. 1957), two sons Dale and Fred, four daughters Mabel Brandt Velma Hall Lena Martin and Beulah Rynearson, 42 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and three sisters.
Robert Wood 65 of Burnettsville died Saturday morning after a heart attack. He formerly lived on route 2 Brookston and was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital Logansport. A World War I veteran and retired farmer, he belonged to the Delphi American Legion. Surviving: two sons Robert E. and John both of Burnettsville. two daughters Mary Coble of Burnettsville and Charlene Woodhouse of Idaville. Rites held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from Miller chapel Monticello with Rev. Virden Graham officiating. Burial in Davis Cemetery.
Funeral rites were held Thursday afternoon at Francesville for Mrs Mary Garling age 94 mother of the late Mrs C J Smith of Delphi who had often visited in Delphi Survivors include two daughters Mrs Carrie Koebcke Francesville and Mrs Ida Dannaman Monon Grandson John T Smith of Delphi and granddaughter Mrs Ruth Smith Erb Ft Wayne Mr and Mrs Ray Ort and son left Friday for Wilkes Barre Pa to visit Mr and Mrs Walter Pope joy and family
A young Clay township man who fled Logansport State Hospital four weeks ago was nabbed late Wednesday in a stolen car south of Yeoman on US 421. Deputy Dillon, heading to Roth Park for a boat tragedy probe, spotted the vehicle and identified the fugitive, whose car had been stolen in Frankfort the day before.
The Lake Paradise store on State Road 29 near Deer Creek was entered last Wednesday night. Entry was gained by prying the front door lock and fishing gear, cigarettes, and candy were stolen. Deputy Sheriff Fred Dillon and State Trooper Dale Douglass assisted the investigation.
Mr and Mrs Sonny Phillips Mrs John Phillips and son Rick are visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Maxwell and family in Norfolk Virginia. The trip highlights familial ties and a short stay in the city with local hospitality noted.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cohee of Ft. Lauderdale Florida visit his mother Mrs. Mollie Milroy and other friends and relatives in Monticello alongside her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ensinger.
In Carroll County Indiana the court appoints Mary E Ferrier and James L Guthrie on June 21 1961 as Administrators with the will annexed of the estate of Lahrie A due They must file claims with six months from first publication or be barred The notice is dated Delphi Indiana June 21 1961 Frank Wilcox Clerk Floyd J Julien Attorney for estate
The Welcome Inn Cafe advertises hamburgers with a distinctive blend inviting customers to sample the menu. Patrons are invited to visit and try the establishment’s signature offerings and casual dining atmosphere.
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