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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
1
Carroll county residents learned the state would return about 50000 dollars for county highways and commissioners faced a flood of requests to blacktop favored routes. The pressure favors those who can apply the most influence, leaving others waiting.
Opinion holds that the county should have started annual road improvements to blacktop most routes. Now widespread pressure emerges as residents seek paving for roads near their homes.
Citizens urge the Board of Commissioners to base summer blacktopping on vehicle usage and rural service needs. Emphasis falls on roads used by rural mail carriers and school buses to maximize beneficiary impact.
The article notes the ultimate decision rests with the commissioners and emphasizes the difficulty of their role. It reflects the weight of the fiduciary responsibility and the public scrutiny they face in reaching a verdict.
A photo shows Governors Dewey and Warren by a farm gate at the Dewey farm in Pawling New York. The caption claims Dewey discusses farm problems with Warren while observers note the gate is upside down, suggesting ongoing worries with corralling shouts.
Mrs. John Rowe of near Delphi collected clippings about Carroll County soldiers mostly from The Citizen during the war years. She bound the “Men In-Service” pictures and sketches into a scrapbook and donated it to the Delphi Library where librarian Miss Mary Cochrane had it rebound.
A resident asks Main Street to publish a notice about her husband without naming either party. The paper will proceed with the article only if requested by interested parties, preserving privacy.
A local man, famed as an avid fisherman, dislikes worms so intensely that he uses rubber gloves and pliers to bait his hook on fishing trips. His wife notes his passion for fishing over meals.
Pilot Everett Gruber, fresh from Egypt, notes stricter wartime flying rules in the Holy Land. The Cairo air lane is controlled, and pilots risk search delays for any reading material found during landing inspections by inspectors combing through baggage.
Harold Russell owns a dog with unusual ancestry. The mother was native to Okinawa. She met the father in Shanghai, China, and the dog now resides with Harold in San Francisco.
Carroll County schools begin September 3 while Delphi, delaying opening to after the Indiana State Fair, sets September 10 as the start date. Delphi postponed to accommodate fair events and local schedules.
The Ro t ary Club plans a donkey softball game at Deer Creek Park on July 25 to raise funds for the Delphi Boy Scouts. Merchants again oppose the Rotarians.
The newly formed fraternal order of Eagles in Delphi will be instituted Friday night at 7 30 p m in the Tipwa Grange Hall at Pittsburg. Ray C. Brook of the Grand Lodge will serve as installing officer. Subscribe for The Citizen.
Farmers across Carroll county start wheat harvests as fields average 35 bushels per acre at the Harry Maxwell farm in Madison township. Elevators report 15 carloads shipped. first deliveries include Joe McFarland with 41 bushels per acre and Lee Maxwell with 58 to 59 pounds moisture.
One man, William W. Hamm, 72, of near Rossville, was arrested for reckless driving after a 1947 Chevrolet and a 1938 International truck collided at the intersection of highways 39 18 and 25 on the west edge of Delphi. Taylor’s car was damaged $350 while the truck had minor damages.
Gamma Alpha chapter of Tri Kappa initiated thirteen pledges in a formal ceremony at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening. The event featured a dinner with pastel floral tables, decorative place cards, and a skit titled Manana. Speakers included Tri Kappa president Mary Jane Garver province officer Hilda Bowen future president Faye Wood and patroness Arlene Bradshaw.
Twenty eight players competed in the Flag Tourney at The Delphi Country Club on Sunday. Paul Jones took first place and Bill Wood second with Byram Crosby Joe Coomey and Charles Wood Jr tying for third. Golf balls were awarded to winners. July 18 is the last qualifying day for the Club handicap tourney, with the low sixteen advancing to match play next week.
Jerone Lipsett of Frankfort is visiting her aunt Mrs Enid Rule and Rule family for a brief stay.
Deputy Sheriff Sparkey Carey rushed to the McCreary residence after Mrs McCreary warned of gangsters shooting in the area. George Roback Ernest Fensternecker and a Delphi juvenile faced charges after two Chicago youths admitted to firing in the countryside causing fear and property danger. Roback and Fensternecker paid $10 total fines each while the juvenile awaited juvenile court.
Inclement weather prompts the 28th Hilltoppers gathering to be held at Delphi City Park. Conrad Dawson is named president succeeding Clement Ducknall with officers Don May Leonard Blythe Ollie Limp Mrs Gilbert Underhill and John Klepinger.
Mr and Mrs Morris Skiles buy a lot in South Delphi near Loren Ayres prop and plan soon start on a new house construction reporting the real estate move for the local community.
Elmer McCall will coach Ventura Junior College next autumn with at least three former players. Bill Wood son of Delphi mayor plans to transfer from Western State College. Francis Sebring son of Mrs Mae Fair and Frank Kerker Jr a 1948 Delphi graduate intend to enroll in California school. Sebring discharged from Marines in 1943 and starred in basketball here.
William Stumbaugh 77 dies after a two week illness at his Camden home. Funeral rites conducted Thursday at Camden Baptist Church with Rev. W G La Masters officiating. Burial in Clymers cemetery. Surviving daughter Margaret Graves and sister Mrs John Clawson. Wife Annabelle Martin preceded him.
Emerson Fetterhoff former Delphi resident dies at 54 in Ft Wayne after six weeks illness. He married Pearl Michaels in 1916. she died in 1919. Survived by wife Hazel Clawson a son Robert Huntington a daughter Mrs Darlene Critchey a brother Raymond and sisters Mrs Stella Rohrabaugh and Mrs Faye Whittleberry. Burial in Colburn Cemetery.
Graveside services for James E. Flora 20 were conducted at Musselman cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Morris Wagoner leading. Lester Funeral Home arranged. Flora son of Joseph and Lydia Flora grew up with aunt Arzula Flora. survivors include the aunt, father of Camden, and siblings Mose Camden Mrs. Mary Filburn Dayton Ohio Mr. Amanda Skiles Delphi Mrs. Marcillis Bowser Greenville Ohio Monroe Camden Merle Dayton Ohio Mrs. Viola Holsinger Wisconsin and Mrs. Susie Clark Ligonier.
Harry Cooper, a Ball State Teachers college attendee and industrial arts teacher at the local school, spent Sunday in Delphi.
Trustee Raymond Barber of Burlington township announced that Nick Yacuk of Benton county was employed as basketball coach and commercial teacher for Burlington schools for next year. Yacuk taught last year in Pine township and is at Purdue this summer. he holds a B S from Canterbury College.
Carroll county authorities hold Herschel Henry Tucker 43 of Russiaville route 1 in Delphi on forgery charges. Arrested Monday by Kokomo police at request of Carroll officials, Tucker allegedly passed a $60 check written on Burlington bank. The check was traced to Alex Lytle, Tucker’s employer, who had no account. Tucker, a Knoxville Tennessee native, previously served 18 months of a 2 1/2 year sentence for forgery. Bond set at $1000. arraignment today in circuit court.
The Delphi-Deer Creek Township School Board names John Robert Miller of Lafayette as athletic director and head coach for basketball football and track. Miller a Purdue graduate and former Army Air Corps veteran replaces Elmer McCall who will teach in Ventura California next autumn.
An Indiana Department of Revenue study by Frank T. Mills shows Carroll County 1946 gross income tax payers total 2,336, reporting 4,962,111.08 in salaries for an average 2,124.19, below the state average of 2,552.38. Bracket details range from under 1,000 to above 10,000 with totals and counts, and neighboring counties’ averages are listed for comparison.
At The Globe Valve Corporation the buffing polishing and plating departments voted on joining the International Metal Buffers Polishers Platers and Helpers union A F L With 36 votes cast 25 were against and 11 in favor The election occurred under a National Labor Relations Board supervisor
Mr and Mrs Dick Thompson spent the latter part of last week traveling through Michigan and Canada. Returning they took the Lake Shore drive through Wisconsin and Illinois.
Dr Thomas C Brown announces the opening of a general medical practice at his home 201 West North Street South Delphi. A Sullivan Indiana native and Indiana University School of Medicine graduate he interned at General Hospital Indianapolis and recently served two years as a Navy doctor at Marion VA Hospital.
Carroll County Old Settlers officers designated Century Club members are asked to attend a meeting on Saturday evening July 17 at the Delphi Armory. The session starts at 8 p m and if a member cannot attend a family member should be sent in their place.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday night July 20 at the Legion Home on Front Street. Installation of officers will be held and committees appointed by incoming president Mrs. Josephine M Brown.
Delphi city council merged the water works superintendent and street commissioner roles. Clyde Robbins, previously water works chief, was appointed to the new post by Mayor Charles A. Wood. Budget allocates 40 weekly from the water fund and 20 from city revenue. Robbins oversees both departments and reports to the mayor. A 45 hour week for street workers and salaries of 40 for drivers and 35 for helpers were approved. Smith Construction Co. of Flora won the resurfacing bid for 21 blocks on a cost-plus basis.
Dr. Claude M. McClure, chaplain of Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, will deliver the main address at the Delphi City Park youth vesper and campfire Sunday evening July 25 at 8 30. The Carroll County Young People’s Organization sponsors the event with social hour and refreshments to follow. Adults are invited as guests and all former Youth Organization members are urged to attend.
Annual picnic for Governor Morton Circle Grand Army of the Republic members will be held at Deer Creek Park in the afternoon of July.
Carroll County Council called meeting on July 26 27 to reallocate $52 000 in cigarette tax revenue to the county home and roads plans. Additional $1 500 to buy snow plows and gravel screen. Other transfers include $1 000 for the county map fund and $950 for election supplies. Allocations detail road funding: labor 8000 material 32000 gasoline 3000 fuel oil 500 sewer pipe 500 bridge repair 1302.24 truck hire 1000 gravel 1000. County home needs 1300 transferred between funds for equipment repair stock and help.
The Undertakers top the local league with a .714 record as Elmer Mc Call reports full standings and leading batters. Bedbugs, Browns, Flubs, and others split wins in recent games, with Powell and Parks key for the Undertakers and Crone/Hayes notable for Bedbugs and Flubs respectively. The Delphi Independents beat Camden American Legion 11 5, Hicks homered for Camden, Brummett and Hatton paced Delphi.
Mrs. Margaret Lillibridge of Clay Township files for divorce from Edward Lillibridge on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. She has a restraining order preventing contact at her residence. A hearing is set for August 19.
Congress raised postal salaries prompting a pay boost for Delphi mail workers. Clerks and carriers earning 3100 annually rise to 3550 under the new law. The retirement deduction increases to six percent from five percent.
Mrs Bess Carey and Mrs Josephine M Brown of Delphi Miss Florence Miller of Lafayette and Mrs Beth Conrad of Frankfort will travel to French Lick this weekend to attend the State Court Reporters Convention.
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