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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
1
The local Welfare Board will require itemized drug bills before approving claims for Medical Aid for Old Age and Dependent Children. Mrs Ethel Gardner reports 10 percent of medical costs go to drugs with a 50 percent rise in 1948 vs 1947. Some county bills cover drugs used by other household members. doctors are cutting fees but itemization remains mandatory.
Local merchants form The Wheels to aid Delphi welfare with a pool at a park as first project. July 25 extended deadline for Fourth of July parade photo judging. entries welcome in black and white or color. A Delphi Wednesday morning incident prompts new municipal ordinance.
A septic tank cleaner dumped leaking sludge from his honey wagon into a lot near Tom McCain by the ice plant and fled. The spill polluted North Wilson street and spread through town as street traffic carried refuse, leaving Delphi smelling foul.
The council debated a plan at its Tuesday night session to require all itinerant workers to register so they can be located if such occurrences recur.
The Delphi council debated the state of railroad crossings on Main Street and urged railroads to act soon to reduce blowout incidents and stop local complaints.
A banner on Bob Hall's front window proclaimed a baby boy named John David Orr born Friday night to Ray and Helen Orr. Ray, an employee of the Hall store, and the community greet the newborn with celebrations in the sign saying the treats are on Ray.
George Price, son in law of Mrs Catherine Easter of Delphi and vice president of the National Homes Corporation of Lafayette, survived a cabin cruiser explosion at Beardstown Illinois. He aided another passenger before leaping overboard and is hospitalized in Lafayette with second degree burns. He is married to Eleanor Easter of Delphi.
Olaf Brown of Deer Creek township won a unanimous re election to a two year term on the local school board. Brown, a Democrat, was praised by the advisory board whose Republican majority lauded his two year record and qualifications.
Carroll County reports 83 497 39 in KE series bonds sold from April 1 to June 25. Ora F. Shiraz, local Savings Bonds Division chairman, says this covers 80 percent of the county quota in the Opportunity Drive and sales through July 16 will still count toward the goal.
Miss McCormick receives the oath of office in Bloomington during a Governors gathering. She will depart in August to represent Indiana at the National Girls State in Washington and is slated to address the State American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Indianapolis later this month.
Robert Brown Carroll county surveyor elected president of the Hilltoppers at the annual picnic on the Don May lawn in South Delphi. Carlyle Kirkpatrick named vice president with Mrs Leo Craig secretary Jack Bloyd treasurer Mrs George McCain historian and Mrs Della Jeffries flower committee chair. The event featured fried chicken, group singing led by Brown and a Stardusters music program followed by a mock wedding with Dr Tom Brown and others participating.
Earl Hyman and Frank Swaim owners of the Standard Market in Delphi have joined Regal, renaming the store The Regal Market. The move brings brands like Del Monte and Libby’s, with savings passed to customers. The market is modernized with self serve layout, nest-baskets, and a 12 foot refrigerated display.
Several members of the old Company G 151st Infantry Indiana National Guard attended the funeral of S/Sgt Ernest J Donato in Logansport. Donato left the community January 17 1941 for Camp Shelby Mississippi and later served in another outfit. Pallbearers included Charles McCain John Waymire Frank Lamb Jr John Delaney and Reed Case Brackenridge. Donato was a nephew of Clarence Marocco formerly of Delphi.
The annual country club golf championship begins with qualification rounds next week under greens chairman Charles Shank. All rounds must be played with at least three other golfers present, and after qualifications pairings will be announced.
Juanita Hall spent a few days recently with Beth Draper, sharing time at Draper household and touring local sites. The visit highlighted friendly ties between the two families and offered a chance to socialize and catch up.
Delphi Athletics Inc and the Delphi-Deer Creek township School Board met Monday to address a $2100 overdraft in the athletic fund. They proposed an early sale of football and basketball tickets to restore financial health under a policy overseen by the athletic director, principal, assistant coaches, and a faculty member.
Mrs. William Trobaugh of Delphi learned on Wednesday of the death of her nephew Donald Barnard and his wife in a recent California crash. Barnard burned in the wreck while his wife was thrown from the plane. no other details were available. They lived in Portersville California. Barnard was son of the late James Barnard, a Carroll County native. An adopted son survives and is with his grandmother in Los Angeles.
Ralph Reagan a Delphi farmer was named general agent in Carroll County for the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies of Indiana. He is known for his Farm Bureau church and school work and has been a leading life insurance producer with the Farm Bureau. He was born near Delphi, attended local schools, is married with two children, and will open an office at Carroll County Farm Bureau in Delphi.
Veterans Service Officer Robert Morrow will be at the American Legion home in Delphi from 7 to 10 p m on Thursday night July 21 to help veterans fill out Indiana Bonus applications. He plans to visit other Legion posts in the county for similar service times.
Mr and Mrs Jim Walter and Albert L Walter arrived last Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Robert Walter and family. Albert Walter the father of a local resident remained for an extended visit with his son and wife Serum petroity Wednesday.
Carroll county will begin raising its share of the $1,000,000 Riley hospital drive to equip and staff a new children’s disease research center. The county quota is $7,500 with committees named for Tri Kappa Moose Lodge Farm Bureau and American Legion.
A bicycle stolen from the Lewis Lear home on Water Street last March was recovered Monday afternoon at Deer Creek Park when owner Donnie Lear identified the bike. Deputy Spark ey Carey questioned the youth who admitted stealing it after his bike broke down. He had abandoned the bike near the Deer Creek bridge. officers found other youths had stripped it for parts.
Bob Pauley, son of Mr and Mrs L D Pauley of Delphi, reports his first baseball game with an amateur league in Lincoln Nebraska. The Sunday match saw Pauley pitch and his team win 5 to 4 against a Lincoln unit.
Wanda Wicoff of Flora files for divorce from Paul Wicoff in Carroll circuit court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married on November 14, 1940 and separated July 7, 1948. Bishop and Lane represent the plaintiff.
Mr and Mrs Fred Voyles and son Ni Lee of Scottsburg and Mrs John travel to Delphi for a brief visit ending with a short family gathering and friendly remarks.
In Rockfield, Marjorie Deel Been injured when a metal hanger punctured her ear after a chair mishap. doctors in Indianapolis advised waiting to see if facial nerve function may recover. In Yeoman, Mrs. Lawrence Davis fractured a toe when a basket toppled from a chair during laundry.
Ralph Wilcox a 49 year oldLebanon resident died in a head on collision with a laundry truck on US highway 52 south of Lebanon at 7 p m last Saturday. He worked 11 years at Allison in Indianapolis. Survived by wife Kammer and eight children plus one grandson and a sister and two brothers. Funeral rites were in Lebanon.
Mrs. Meta Parker and Mrs. Eva Parker Jackson traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to attend funeral services for their grand-nephew James Bair 16 who died Saturday afternoon at the family home in Indiana. Parents James Richard Bair and his wife deny suicide noting no quarrel with his girlfriend and stating the youth fell in the basement while taking a shower and broke his neck. The sister heard a noise and found him dead with the father a native of this area.
Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Trent and Mrs. Sarah Trent attended funeral services in Elgin Illinois for Mrs. Orville Trent, daughter-in-law and sister-in-law to local residents. She died Monday morning after a stroke.
The Delphi Deer Creek township study recommends a 7 room grade school by 1951, another 7 room by 1957, and remodeling of the high school east wing by 1962 to handle rising pupil numbers. The full report stresses community planning and seeks patron support.
Lawrence M. Larry Taylor 55 of Delphi died Friday at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette from a bus auto collision northeast of Americas. Cause listed as fractured skull with chest injuries and a crushed leg. Taylor worked at Aluminum Company of America in Lafayette and rode with Ralph Dilling. Surviving: widow Elizabeth three sons Larry Jay Albert two brothers a sister. Funeral held at Patrick Mortuary with Rev Chester Parker officiating. Burial in IOOF cemetery.
Bruce Moore 19 of Flora is jailed in Carroll County on an alleged motor theft at Berkey Dairy. Moore denies the theft, claiming he bought the motor from the dairy. Dairy owners deny selling the motor. Moore was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Carey, Patrolman Duckwall and Flora officer Wilson.
Robert Barton, organizer and instructor, resigns his local position this spring and accepts a similar post at Boswell. Mr and Mrs Barton plan to move to Boswell around August 1.
Delphi City officers Coghill and Mullendere attempted to stop Jack Mitchell of Flora for driving while intoxicated on Hamilton street. Mitchell fled, eight shots were fired, his car crashed in a Dayton road wheat field, he was chased on foot, caught, and jailed. He faced city court with fines totaling $79.50 including six months license suspension.
The last will of Flora C Martin of Deer Creek was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court in vacation. She bequeathed all real and personal property to her niece Minnie Mae Martin Showalter, directing payment of debts. The estate includes a 147% acre farm valued at $14,000 and $3,440 in personal property, with Mrs Showalter named executrix.
The C. J. Brown farm northwest of Burlington has been purchased by Clark Metzger of near Burlington.
The Delphi Drum and Bugle Corps of Harry Bohannon Post No 75 American Legion, a 33 member group, will appear at Legion Day at the Indiana Soldiers Home near Lafayette on July 17 and at the Flora 4-H Fair on August 3. The pictured members include Wingard the corps commander and players such as Wilkinson Sales Cripe Plummer Brehmer Horn Jewett and others.
William Funkhouser 80 longtime Rockfield farmer and Democrat in Indiana died at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after two months hospitalization. Survived by widow Emma Jones Funkhouser one son Lewis and grandson Richard. Funeral today at 2 p m Rockfield Presbyterian Church with Rev Floyd Bowerman and burial in Rockfield IOOF cemetery. Pallbearers Carl Coble Robert Bowman Greg Nagele Donald Mullendore Elmer Galbreth Hal Groninger. Grimm funeral home Delphi in charge of arrangements.
Bertha A Anderson Wiles 56 sister of Arthur and Frank Anderson of Delphi died Friday evening at her home in Indianapolis. She married Eldie E. Wiles in 1923. Survived by four brothers Arthur and Frank of Delphi Raymond of Peru Walter of Phoenix. two sisters Mrs Joseph Eiselman of Peru and Mrs May Yoder near Lafayette. Service Monday at Carter funeral home Flora Rev R S Kilmer officiating. Burial Maple Lawn Cemetery Flora.
Rosa Hemmerling 80 a Delphi native died at Clinton County Hospital Frankfort Friday evening from complications after a fall. She lived 44 years in Frankfort and was a St Marys Catholic member. Survived by sons Lawrence Charles Robert and daughter Anna Kraner, sisters Jane Lamb and Katherine Lamb. Funeral rites held in Frankfort Monday at St Josephs cemetery.
Mrs. Lillian Lillie Watts 64 of Washington township died Saturday at her home from a heart attack. Born October 6 1884 she was daughter of Alfred and Charlotte Showalter. She belonged to Mt Pisgah Lutheran Church. Surviving are husband a sister Mrs Ella Updegraf two brothers John and Elmer Showalter and Aer eee Thomas N Slusser. A daughter Elsie Slusser preceded her in death. Burial followed Monday at Rock cemetery after service at Mt Pisgah church officiated by Rev Theodore Hertenstein.
Seven Cutler youths escaped serious injury when a car driven by Dale Kelly veered off the road near Fowler and into mud at Little Pine Creek. Robert Gangner 17 was the most seriously hurt with cuts and bruises treated at Home hospital. other passengers included Dick Porter 17 Dick Jervis 16 Dick Sparks 18 Dale Michaels 18 and Gerald Aiken 16.
The Burlington Old Settlers celebration is scheduled for July 28 through 30. Sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary, the event will feature rides and other activities for attendees.
Mrs. Florence Bowmah of Carroll County is reported ill and admitted to Memorial hospital Logansport after being brought in Wednesday. Her condition and status were noted in the hospital bulletin.
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