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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
1
Indiana IRS figures show year end collections at 1.62340 million and 1.3528 billion for 1952. wagering income, distilled spirits, and corporate taxes highlighted. Also reports Catherine Bowen Stokes and Lt James Stokes in Kyushu Japan amid flood news and a Purdue gathering noting the hardest year to hire teachers.
Trene K. Martin of Camden was granted a divorce from George L. Martin after he withdrew his cross-complaint. They settled property: she got the Camden house and three lots, plus furnishings. he received a 40 acre farm. Custody to Mrs. Martin in school months, to Mr. Martin in summer, with visitation. Mrs. Martin receives $25 weekly child support and $1250 in attorney fees.
Mr and Mrs John Crone are traveling in Wisconsin on a defined trip. The couple appears to be visiting the state for leisure and sightseeing.
Delphi lads competed in the Logansport Soap Box Derby. Jackie Hallam reached the A division semi finals, with Joe Clawson winning two heats. Bill Howard won a heat and Jerry Daniels won a heat in the B division. Aldridge wrecked his car but walked away unhurt. varias sponsors include Kerlin's Hatchery and Feed Mill Lions Club Mount & Son special and Carroll County Block Factory entry.
Charles Jack son Van Riggle 18 months died of a crushed skull when a truck ran over him at his grandparents Fred Roskuski farm SW of Flora. He died at Flora physician's office. Survivors include parents Donald and Frances Robertson and grandparents Walter Van Riggle and the Robertsons.
The 4-H Dress Revue will be held at Camden gymnasium tomorrow night at 8 30 p m dst. Mrs John Downham 4 H leader from Washington township will moderate with assistance from 4 H leaders committees. 4 H girls will model outfits they made this year while Mrs Walter Scott will judge the private dress revue. A Home Economics committee will prepare corsages for winners.
The last will of John L. Mc Dowell of Delphi was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court in vacation. He directs debts be paid and distributes his farm east of Delphi to his deceased brother William and George’s children, with multiple monetary bequests to relatives and a final residue to the children of William D. and George. George Lucas of Kokomo named executor with Hanna and Hanna representing.
Mrs Kate Tragin of Rural Route 4 Delphi Indiana is this week’s Cheer Club representative. Mrs Trawin who had been hospitalized three weeks was discharged June 14 and has returned to her farm home. cards gifts and personal calls would aid her convalescence.
State police join county sheriff and Delphi city police for a courtesy auto inspection on Washington street hill in Delphi tomorrow from 2 p m to 5 p m. Cars will be checked for brakes lights steering horn wipers tires glass areas muffler and driver licenses and registrations.
John L McDowell 78 a Delphi resident and retired farmer died at his home on North Washington Street Saturday afternoon after several months of failing health He was born August 26 1874 to Alfred and Nancy Jane Davis McDowell He moved to town in 1927 with his brother Charles and never married He is survived by a brother George of Delphi and Kokomo and several nieces and nephews Preceded by two brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held Tuesday at Eikenberry funeral home with Rev Harry Parker of Dayton and burial followed at Morning Heights Cemetery
In the past week during vacation, estates opened include John B. Thompson who died in Indianapolis with $1000 in personal property. Joseph K. Erb as executor and Joseph T. Ives as attorney. Harold Primmer named administrator for his father Clifton O. Primmer with $4250 personal and $3000 real property. Gladys B. Purcell named administratrix for George B. Purcell estate valued at $3000 personal property with Ives as attorney. George and Carl McCain named administrators for Ella McCain estate valued at $1250 personal and $6000 real property.
The Union Bank and Trust Co of Delphi won the $140,000 bond sale by Carroll County Commissioners to fund the Pyrmont bridge. Bonds mature in 14 years with payments of $10,000 annually in two equal installments at 2.54 percent interest. City Securities of Indianapolis offered the next lowest bid at 2.34 percent.
Jim Cope travels to Albuquerque as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vaughan. In August he will return with the Vaughans who are coming to Delphi to visit.
Mrs. Alice Kenworthy and her sister Ethel Wells have returned from a vacation in South Dakota, sharing travel details and experiences from their trip.
Cass county coroner Dr. M. B. Stewart urged Carroll county authorities to investigate the death of Ruby Lee Hollis 15 who died May 13 in Logansport after an auto crash driven by her sister Mrs. Anne Banks Lewis The inquest was held in Logansport with the accident occurring in Carroll county Mrs Lewis pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Charles Wood He recommended permanent suspension of her driving privilege and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Tommy Stemm 17, grandson of Mr and Mrs C H Gardner of Camden, was accidentally shot and killed Saturday in Elkhart. He was the son of William and Florence Gardner Stemm. Brother Billy is returning from Munich Germany. Camden uncles Floyd and Charlies Gardner are named relatives.
The Delphi school musical organizations presented a 40 voice summer chorus at Columbian Park Tuesday night under Gene Simons. They performed The Time Is Now Cherubim Song Go Not Far From Me Praise the Lord O My Soul Madame Jeanette Alouette and Now The Day Is Over. The Octet sang Joshua Fit Psalm 150 and Sunflower. Beverly Dillman accompanied JoEtta Henderson who sang A Heart That’s Free and One Kiss.
The will of Grace Davis probate in Carroll circuit court leaves all household goods to sister Margaret Hill. Cash bequests include 500 to Rossville Cemetery Association 2000 to Rossville Methodist church 500 to Herman Flora 50 to Nancy Gerald and David Flora 200 to Robert W Siever 25 to Gen Eva Johnson. Residue split half to Nellie Sheets and remaining heirs Glen Davis Lavon Davis Beatrice Sallee and Anna Johnson. Robert Silverton named executor.
In Car rall circuit court the claim by Flettie Parrish against the estate of Lemuel J. Fetterhoff was settled for 8000 dollars plus costs after Parrish sought 28600 dollars for services rendered to the deceased.
Tony Berto city recreational director says the weekly Swimming party at Columbian Park Lafayette will be today Thursday instead of Friday. Those going to Lafayette should meet at Riley Park by 1 p m this afternoon and pay the usual charge.
The Old Settlers program in Delphi City Park will explore "A History of the Courts of Carroll County" with Donna Belle Sieber as president and researchers including David Baum Judge William B. Smith and George Obear compiling material. The meeting is scheduled for August 8.
Carroll County 4-H Club members totaling 786 will exhibit over 1600 projects at the Flora Community Park fair week of July 27 to August 1. Beef projects lead the way with 131 steers entered by 71 members, and a beef auction is set for July 30 at 8:00 p.m. with over 90 steers expected.
A series of weddings across Delphi and surrounding towns is detailed. Mary Dodge Shattuck and Joseph Ives Jr. wed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves with maid of honor Elizabeth Ives and a reception in church parlors. The couple plans a Maryland residence during his military service. The report also notes nuptials of Donnabelle and Melvin Brown, Maxine Brown and Henry Kaen, Joanne Groninger and Dean Ratcliff, and other local unions with attendants, dresses, bouquets, and wedding trips.
Rossie Dern fell from a ladder while painting the Robert Hall slaughter house. He injured his ribs and shoulder and is recovering at the Hall home under a doctor's care.
Announcement lists the marriage of Mrs. Belle Zimmerman of Camden to James Calloway of Royal Center on June 6. The ceremony, in the Cutler church manse, was conducted by Rev. E. E. Morris with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rohrabaugh attending as parents of the bride and groom. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s farm route 1, Royal Center.
Nedra Brunner and Carl J. Stoner Jr. were married in a double ring ceremony at 8 p m on June 13 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Rev W D Wyatt of First Baptist Church officiated with Dorothy Logue as matron of honor and Donald Dolly as best man. The brides blue suit with white accessories and the matron of honor gold suit with brown accessories described the wedding party attire.
Monticello hosts its fourth annual Open at Tippecanoe Country Club on Lake Shafer Tuesday July 21. A field of 50 Indiana pros and 100 amateurs will compete for 1450 in cash and prizes. Don Welker of Delphi is the only Delphi entrant so far.
The local Cub Scouts softball team traveled to Flora and defeated the Flora Cubs 34 to 10. They then played at Monticello, losing 4 to 3 to White County. Harris and Crosby played for Delphi as battery partners.
The People's Building and Loan Association of Delphi sues Ancil Burnsworth and wife for $3871.58 on a promissory note and to foreclose the mortgage on their real estate. The suit alleges several months of missed payments on an original $4,000 loan. George Obear represents the plaintiff.
On July 18 Delores Grasso of Sarasota will marry Charles Howard Fischer of Lafayette. Delores is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Grasso. Charles is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Fischer of Lafayette and works as a fireman for the Monon railroad. The couple will reside in Lafayette.
Ralph Hawn grandson of Mrs. Frank Mason of East Main Street has come back to Delphi after five years in the U S Navy most time spent at an air base in Greenland He was discharged at Norfolk Virginia and arrived in Indianapolis by plane on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Pete Weaver and Mr and Mrs Reed Weaver and Mr and Mrs Glen Parish of Delphi with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Weaver of Lafayette have returned from a week long fishing trip to Spooner Wisconsin.
The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce reports Carroll county residents paid about 7.26 million dollars in 1952 in federal, state and local taxes, averaging 453.31 per person. Federal taxes totaled 5.22 million, with state and local levies at 2.04 million.
Katherine Timmons Ni barger 60 a Rockfield native died instantly in a two car crash near Elwood Tuesday afternoon. She had lived in Elwood for years and was a member of the Eastern Star and Presbyterian church. Surviving brothers and sisters include Ruby Timmins Delphi T D Timmons Rockfield Don Timmons Delphi Edith Timmons Logansport Ruth Clarkson Florence Koontz Delphi and a predeceased sister Chloe Shaffer Adams township. Funeral Friday at 2 p m First Presbyterian Elwood with burial Pendleton cemetery. Friends may call York funeral home Elwood.
Fourteen 4-H clubs will participate in the Home Economics Community Judging beginning Monday July 20. Exhibits span baking food prep food preservation clothing crafts and home improvement. Judging by Mrs. June Lowther with Harris Food Locker freezing of baking.
City Council voted to fog the city again to destroy mosquitos. Work will start once a contractor is contacted to perform the job.
Rockfield high school alumni plan the annual reunion and banquet at Rockfield Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening July 18. The Friendship Circle of the church will serve the banquet.
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