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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
1
Local residents report strangers posing as educational program recruiters from a national encyclopedias firm phone homes to locate families with children. The caller hangs up when no children are present, prompting concern.
At the Carroll County Chapter annual meeting officers were named for the year. Chairman is Mrs. Byram T. Crosby with first vice chair Mrs. Charles Melson and second vice Mrs. Woodrow Whiteman. Third vice is Mrs. R. E. Thomson, fourth vice Mrs. Joseph Henderson, treasurer Miss Ruth E. Ayres, and secretary Mrs. Walter Clawson.
Two members of Delphi Boy Scout Troop Jerry Johnson and Dick Laprad were inducted into the Order of Arrow during weekend festivities at Camp Buffalo. The honor is conferred by unit selection and the two were voted in by their troop peers.
The Delphi high school band hosted its annual swimming party on Wednesday night at Franks Fort. After swimming the group moved to Fraziers for refreshments. The party is organized each year by the Delphi Chamber of Commerce.
Officers and men of Company B at Camp Grayling report arrival by convoy at 4 30 p m Sunday July 18 in private cars at 9 a m Sunday no incidents sickness or accidents. First week activities include range firing and the Fifth Army inspection with ratings excellent or better. Governor Craig reviewed Division troops at the parade ground. Training will continue with three days bivouac and no one reported sick. Clement Duckwall, Delphi Bowling Alleys manager, was a supper guest Wednesday. The unit plans to leave Camp Grayling at 10 p m Saturday July 31 arriving back in Delphi at 4 30 p m Sunday August 1.
Mr and Mrs F A Hennigan of Muncie announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Jane to Richard L Lucas son of Mr and Mrs W K Lucas of Delphi The wedding is planned for September 4 at St Lawrence church Muncie Miss Hennigan a Muncie Central graduate works in Muncie Lucas a Delphi high and Ball State College graduate was commissioned as second lieutenant in ARCTC He belongs to Sigma Tau Gamma and will teach as Pittsburg elementary school principal in Tippecanoe township this fall.
Hiaine Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Cunningham has won a Ball State Teachers College scholarship based on personal quality future promise and principal John C Curry’s recommendation. She has been an excellent high school music student.
Plans move forward for a reception sponsored by Harry Bohannon Post 75 of the American Legion honoring Wayne Talbert of Delphi who was recently elected Northern Vice Commander. The event at 8 p.m. Monday August 2 will be held at the Legion home with invitations sent to over 50 Second District posts and many Northern State posts. Past State Commanders receive special invitations and some are expected to attend.
The Landis agency in Delphi owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Landis will close indefinitely from August 1 as inventory is prepared for the sale of the business. The ad notes the owners plan to move to another state.
Miss Thelma Davis and Larry Danford wed in a Sunday ceremony at Pilgrim Holiness Church Monon officiated by Rev Estel Echart. The bride wore a nylon gown with red rose corsage and the reception followed at the bride’s parents home with Doroth y Randle and Mrs C S Redding hosting.
Miss Delores Jean Wiltse and Ray Edward Phillips united in marriage on Tuesday July 20 at Yeoman Methodist Church in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. George Wright. The couple resides in a Tioga Park trailer and Mr Phillips works at Gros Motor Sales in Monticello.
At a Flora apartment a drunken fight left William C. Aderholt with serious injuries and Tulion Thomas of Bringhurst arrested. Aderholt received facial and head injuries. Thomas pled guilty, paid a $20 fine with costs, and received a six month suspended sentence to the State Farm, plus medical expenses.
The last will of Frank E. Morrow was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court. Mrs. Morrow, Bertha E. Morrow, receives all real and personal property after the payment of debts, with Watson McCormick as attorney for the executrix.
Mrs Zoa J Hagans clerk of the Carroll County Selective Service Board resigns effective August 28 She will move with her husband Richard Hagans to Seymour for future residence.
Ray Kenens of Delphi, a noted stock car racer, won the Monticello feature in car number 110 on Saturday night and the Kokomo feature on Sunday. He now has eight season feature wins to date.
The Flora 4-H Fair announced county champions in baking clothing and more. Frances Redman of Madison township won grand champion baker and Anita Douglas of Monroe township grand champion in clothing exhibits. Additional champions include Barbara Browne Jefferson swine showmanship David Knop Clay and Jerry Williams Burlington among others.
Carroll County Young Democrats announce a free watermelon feed to kick off the fall campaign. The August 6 event at Grantham park near Delphi starts 6:30 PM with invitations to all county and township candidates and guests including James Berg of Logansport. A committee led by Dick Grantham and others will run the evening.
Carroll county voters reject marketing quotas for 1955 wheat with 88 against and 69 for. Nationally 73.3 percent approved, meeting a two thirds requirement, leading to acreage allotments and penalties for excess production. 175 of 408 eligible Carroll farmers voted.
Miss Ethel D Arcy known as the queen of the air will headline the Old Settlers celebration starting Wednesday August 11. The aerialist will perform high on a trapeze and a swaying pole with a life slide while hanging by her teeth on the courthouse lawn. Performances begin 6 PM Wednesday and continue during the four day event free to the public.
Impressive rites were conducted Monday evening at seven o’clock in the Odd Fellows cemetery for Mrs Dora Healey Lyon who died in California. Her ashes were brought to Delphi by her daughters Nina Lyon Dean and Lucille Lyon. Attendees included old Delphi friends, relatives, and Blanche Lyon and Gertrude Lyon King of Lafayette. Rev. James W. Rankin of the Presbyterian church led the service with Scripture readings and comforting words.
Mr and Mrs Pat Holloway of route 2 Monticello announce their son Buddy is enroute home from Korea where he served with the 79th Engineer Construction Battalion since June 1953. He spent 9 days at the R and R camp in Yokohama Japan.
Eva E. Hill of Camden filed for divorce in Carroll circuit court from E Wayrie Hill. They wed October 2, 1948 and separated July 27, 1954. She seeks custody of three minor children and $500 alimony. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.
Herschel Ike Myers of Ockley visiting his daughter Mrs William Orman and husband was reported somewhat improved after illness soon after arriving at his daughter's home. He underwent blood transfusions at a hospital and spoke by phone to Pete Jackson of Jefferson township saying he could start home in easy stages soon. Myers was born and raised in Yeoman community.
John C. Curry, longtime Delphi high school principal, resigns to take Franklin Indiana's principal post. He will move with his wife and two children once housing is found, starting August 16. New hires include two third grade teachers and Dick Hagans leaves Hillcrest to lead Washington grade school Seymour.
Kids will be kings at the Old Settlers Carnival opening on the Public Square at 6 PM Wednesday August 11. Tom L. Baker will provide midway attractions with the Ethel D Arcy High Act on the Court House lawn. Tickets drop to twelve for one dollar for children under twelve, with a coupon available in the paper or local stores. All ages are invited to enjoy the midway and rides.
Four men from the county were inducted into the Armed Forces in July. They are Dwight Sherman, Richard Lee Wingard, Gene Franklin Carney and James David McCain. The latter three were volunteers. Two men have been ordered for induction on August 26 and five men will report for examination on the same date.
Miss Mary Shaffer bride elect of Dan Clawson will be honored at a shower at the REMC auditorium on Friday night August 6 by a group of friends in a pre wedding event.
Jerry Dexter Schultz, 21, of Lafayette, drowned in shoulder-deep water at Roth Park six miles north of Delphi Wednesday morning. His body was recovered at 12:36 p.m. by James Hess after his companion Philip Amos, 24, Lafayette, reported the incident. Despite artificial respiration, Schultz died. coroner ruled death saddeningly due to drowning.
Miss Dorthea Shaffer acted as mayor pro tem at the Tuesday city council session while Mayor Wood and family travel to California. The council heard that a new large water pump is in service, boosting supply, and discussed ordinances and air conditioning for the city building, with no final actions taken.
Bernard Mills 42 of near Flora escaped serious injury when his Piper Cub crashed in a field at Frank Shepard farm north of Delphi. CAA investigated and found Mills’ license expired. No state action, but officers said the plane had buzzed rural areas before the crash. Plane was badly damaged. fuel exhaustion suspected.
Community children are invited to enter their pets in the annual pet show sponsored by Mayor Charles A. Wood. The event on August 5 at 7 p.m. at Riley Park offers $35 in cash prizes across classes including ponies, dogs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, goats, cats, decorated bikes and tricycles. Separate bike races will feature two age groups under 10 and 11 to 14.
Sandra Cassell of Flora and Jerry Daniels of Delphi with the Three J's of Deer Creek performed for disabled veterans at Marion Hospital Indiana on a Sunday afternoon. They will appear at the Reynolds 4-H Fair on August 13 with the Shady Acres gang.
Miss Margaret and Will Coomey report the death of Miss Mary Gallagher formerly of Delphi. Gallagher, who often visited the Coomey home, is survived by three brothers Hugh and Joe of California and another brother in Santa Monica, California.
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