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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
1
Following last Wednesday morning’s flash flood along the lower Tippecanoe, the record number of cottages and year round homes on sale climbs as residents near Oakdale seek safeguards. Township meetings push toward resolutions for action by trustees as a public warning system is discussed.
Art Hoover, 44, of Denver Indiana formerly of Delphi, is in critical condition at Dukes Hospital Peru after a train auto crash near Mexico Indiana Sunday. Ed Seimer, 54, of East Alton Illinois, died instantly when his car, traveling at high speed, was struck by a Pennsylvania train. The car skidded 116 feet before impact and the wreckage was dragged 840 feet along the tracks. Hoover sustained a back injury and is linked to Delphi residents Mrs. John McGreevey and Mrs. Forrest Temple.
A Lockport church, built in 1895 and renamed Lockport Union, advances a remodeling plan funded by a $4,000 goal with a $1,000 loan and local pledges. The project moves the structure back 20 feet, adds a basement, and grows the active membership from sparse to a robust 30 with Easter attendance at 113.
Larry Brandon former vice president of the Indiana Farm Bureau will be the guest speaker at the Carroll County Farm Bureau picnic. The event is Thursday August 1 at 12 noon in Flora Community Park with 4 H exhibitors and Pet and Hobby clubs invited. Attendees should bring well filled baskets and table service.
Members of the Delphi High School graduating class of 1950 will hold their annual reunion on Sunday August 4 at 1 p m at the Rothrk Hotel picnic grounds.
Ralph Johnston and James Guinnup were arrested Tuesday night in Lafayette on driving while intoxicated charges. Both men were released on cash bond and will be arraigned later. Arrests were made by Trooper Gene Mills and City Patrolman Coghill.
Lt. Col. Wayne Rhodes head of the Indiana State Selective Service Division met Tuesday afternoon with Carroll County Draft Board members Tom Peters and Roger Rohrabaugh to iron out differences that led to the resignation of three of the five board members last week. Rhodes said draft boards are on a stand by basis as drafting slackens and noted FBI reports could influence action. he explained Peters enlisted in the National Guard on February 23 despite being 22, a figure hard to reconcile with prior 18-year-old recruitment limits. A further meeting with the board and the three resignations is planned for next week to seek attendance of the former members.
Robert Sprunger of Decatur Indiana has been named manager of the Carroll County Production Credit Association. He will replace Charles Mays of Monticello who has supervised both the Monticello and Delphi PCA offices. Sprunger a Purdue graduate earned a masters in agriculture economics in 1956. He was an International Farm Youth Exchange student in 1953 and served in Germany in the counter intelligence corps. He is president of the Indiana International Farm Youth Exchange Alumni and a member of Purdue honorary groups Alpha Zeta and Ceres. He will move to an apartment here.
The Indiana National Guard unit based in Delphi under Captain Dan Clawson will depart Delphi at 12:01 Sunday by chartered bus for Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Two weeks of field training await the unit, returning August 11. An advance party led by Master Sergeant Edward Blake and Corporal Don Ragan leaves Friday, with Lt Robert Myers and Sergeants Thomas Armstrong Richard Davis John Herron and Jerry Sneathen joining Saturday. Both groups will prepare barracks mess hall and supply buildings and secure equipment for the main body.
The Delphi Lions Club sponsors an antique show and sale at the Delphi Armory during the Old Settlers carnival from August 7 to August 10. Manson Campbell named manager of the show with displays from across Indiana and neighboring states for the event.
Robert Doerr departs Sunday for an extended southern tour. He plans to visit multiple cities and perform engagements across the region, signaling a major professional and personal travel commitment.
One hundred and thirty Indiana students entering Purdue University as freshmen receive State Scholarships. The awards, funded by the General Assembly, waive $65 per semester in fees and are potentially renewable with satisfactory scholastic achievement. Three scholars from this county are Joseph R. Maxwell of Delphi route 4, Brenda Kay McKinley of Flora, and Thomas J. Tesh of Camden.
Four young men including 19 year old Richard Keil and three juveniles broke into the Delphi Country Club early Wednesday. They consumed beer and pie, took golf gear and cigars, damaged the building, and used butcher knives during a mumblety peg game. Keil allegedly named accomplices as officers arrived. two juveniles were caught and Flora’s chief later detained the remaining suspect. Police continue questioning on possible further break ins.
Mr and Mrs Sol Randolph Logansport welcome a daughter at St Joseph hospital. Mr and Mrs William Smith Deer Creek have a son born at St Joseph. Several other families from Delphi Flora Lafayette Burlington and Rossville report newborns with hospital of birth and dates in July.
Carroll County announces its annual 4-H Fair at Flora Community Park from July 29 to August 3. Eight hundred eighty-five 4-H club members are completing 2,103 projects for exhibit. Agriculture and Home Economics leaders and Junior Leaders meet July 27 to set up facilities for Monday entries starting at 6 a.m.
County Auditor Hoy Musselman announced 1957 total valuation for Carroll County at 39 532 303 with public utility valuations at 4 390 310, up from 4 333 210 last year. Utility valuations by taxing units and fair preparations follow, including livestock judging, pre-registration, health checks, weigh-ins, and 4-H fair sponsorship by local clubs and farm bureaus.
Mrs Anna Wise Rule aged 82 widow of Perry Rule died at her West Franklin street Delphi home at 10 45 a m Wednesday after two years illness and a heart condition. Born October 24 1874 she was daughter of Isaac and Susannah Wise Her marriage to Perry Rule occurred March 4 1874 He served as a State Legislator elected in 1915 and held township trustee roles in Jackson and Madison townships The Rule family named their triplet sons in honor of James Whitcomb Riley Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p m at Eikenberry funeral home with Rev Ralph Petry of Pyrmont Church. Burial Camden Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Birmingham hosted a summer wedding at 10:30 a m when Nina Jane Emerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Grady Emerson and Thomas Pelton Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Byram Crosby of Delphi exchanged vows. Father Sadler officiated and the altar featured white pompoms gladioli and cathedral tapers. After the ceremony the couple hosted a breakfast at Vestavia and then moved into a Tuscaloosa apartment gifted by the bride's parents. Both are University of Alabama students. she belongs to Phi Mu and he to Delta Tau Delta.
Judith Ann Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Kelly of Delphi Indiana married Charles Arthur Martin son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Martin of Camden Indiana. The ceremony Friday July 19 at 3 30 PM at Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Indianapolis Rev Richard Recher officiated. Mrs Recher cousin of the groom witnessed. Mrs Martin attended Delphi High School. The groom works at Mann Chevrolet in Flora and the couple will reside in Flora.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth P Bowman of Lafayette announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia A Bowman to Richard A Post of Lafayette They will wed July 27 at 230 pm in Central Presbyterian Church Lafayette Patricia is a Purdue student and granddaughter of Nora Hemmig of Delphi Richard Post works at Duncan Meter Company They plan to reside in Lafayette
Carroll County 4 H leaders and contestants gathered at Frankfort school for a combined demonstration and judging contest. Virginia Fisher and Glenda Fisher won the District Demonstration with Save A Life, while Patricia Meade took first in Home Improvement. County winners also earned top placements in Food Preservation, Electric, and other categories with hopes to advance to state contests at the State Fair.
Flora's All-Star team faces Frankfort's all-stars in the Delphi Little League final on Friday at 6 p m at the Delphi park. The winner advances to Clinton Indiana next week. Flora beat Delphi 3 1 Monday in a rain affected game. Frankfort beat West Lafayette 3 1 Tuesday with one hit allowed. Jack Little manages the local tournament.
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