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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
1
Trustees will meet Monday in the office of J C Yonker for their regular monthly session. Major items include appointment of the county superintendent for a four year term and the county attendance officer for a one year term.
With Republicans controlling 9 of 14 trustee seats, the superintendent post may go to a Republican. A Republican principal reportedly seeks the job held by Mr. Yunker and may gain Democratic backing. If he wins two GOP votes, he could be chosen to succeed Yunker.
The piece argues against a Democratic-Republican coalition to remove Mr. Yunker, praising him as a good school man and urging a status quo until a Democrat can replace him. Main Street recommends stability in the current leadership on education matters.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the group passed a resolution urging the Delphi City Council to adopt an ordinance restricting parking to two hours daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sundays and holidays.
The Directors argue the measure is needed to stimulate local buying and to create shopper parking. They note merchants and downtown workers currently occupy all-day parking on the courthouse square for pool traffic to Lafayette, leaving cars in the shopping area all day.
A group urges a parking expansion claiming no merchant hardships and noting improved facilities for local and visiting shoppers. They argue the two hour shopping window supports business gains while other activities are inactive. Some merchants oppose, but a poll shows push for action to address the issue.
The Woman's Club of Delphi hosted Russian refugee Madam Kolensky last Thursday. She spoke on life in Russia and appeared with her friend Mrs George Wagoner. They were greeted by Mrs E W Bowen at her home. Kolensky wore a black veil and displayed a limp.
The Citizen features a partial group photo of graduates from 1937 38 with teacher Sadie Keever identified among the back row. Names include Betty Mohler Betty Coghill Helen Oyler Norma Nagele Mary Ellen Kempf Doris Bowman Andrea Pruitt and others with several unknowns noted.
Delphi high school senior Dick Cowdin placed second in the high jump at the State Track and Field Meet in Indianapolis. He tied for second at the six foot mark with Burke of Warsaw, while Harper of Hammond won the event with a jump of feet 2 inches. Cowdin was Delphi’s sole entrant this year and also competed last year without a placing.
Mrs Merritt Johnson is in Home hospital Lafayette with a fractured vertebrae. She suffered the injury when she fell into the basement of the barn through the hay chute.
Mrs Ronald Oskins of Camden resigns as clerk of the Selective Service Board effective June 10. She and her two sons will move to Los Angeles California around June 15 to make their future home. The board will operate part time with Ruth Tolen as interim clerk.
Miss Mary E Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Robinson will graduate from the Nurses graduating class of St Elizabeth hospital Chicago Illinois Graduation ceremonies will be held at Loyola University on June 8 She is a Delphi High School and Miami Jacobs Business College graduate and veteran of World War II having served 16 months in the Air Service Command Dayton Ohio and 2 years as a WAVE in the U S Navy
Tim Conner aged 47 of Washington township is jailed on forgery allegations after Mary Donahue says he issued a fraudulent $5 check. Police arrested him Monday in Lafayette and returned him to the county jail.
Mrs Charles Wood Jr entertains at her South Delphi home on Tuesday June 7 with a luncheon honoring Mrs Ivan Rector of Lafayette.
E. E. Glenn announced three new teachers for Delphi High School for 1949 50 Paul G Welker from Hebron becomes band instructor replacing Robert Barton Welker a North Side Fort Wayne and Valparaiso graduate now pursuing a Chicago University master s degree and veteran of the Army Air Force Band Jack H Sanderson Honey Creek Indiana named art teacher replacing Bertha Noble Ball State graduate will work in New Castle Hubert A Shroyer Muncie named mathematics teacher replacing Ed Zarse Ball State graduate also pursuing a Ball State master s degree with additional University of Michigan study veteran and former Ball State student advisor
J C Yunker county superintendent of schools was initiated into Alpha Mu chapter of Phi Delta Kappa at a Saturday night rite at Purdue. The fraternity is an honorary National Education organization.
Mr and Mrs William Townsend and daughter Deborah of Detroit are guests of Mrs Flora Feathers and other local relatives for a family visit confirming ties with area residents and travel plans.
Marshall Cole 86 a Delphi resident for years died by his own hand Sunday evening at his daughter Irene Graham's home near Monitor Tippecanoe county A .32 caliber pistol was found nearby Born December 5 1862 in Tippecanoe county he was a retired farmer Christian church member He had lived with his son Arthur in Delphi since his wife Sarah died in 1945 Survivors include two daughters Mrs Graham and Mrs Letha Glass of Lafayette five sons Russell Raymond Arthur Clarence of Delphi and Verne of Rochester NY Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Baptist church with Rev William Rix officiating Burial in Masonic cemetery Grimm funeral home in charge
Robert Herron age 51 of Delphi narrowly escaped serious injury when his 1937 Ford overturned two miles south of Delphi on State Road 39. He admitted to police he drove while intoxicated, was arraigned and fined 18.75 dollars with six month license suspension.
Mrs. Chalmer Loman of Cutler, county chairman, released final fund drive results in a letter to The Citizen. Township totals include Adams 37.80, Burlington 174.60, Carrollton 182.40, Clay 123.75, Democrat 142.07, Deer Creek 88.00, Jackson 311.15, Jefferson 204.05, Liberty 40.00, Madison 109.75, Monroe 98.37, Rock Creek 69.05, Washington 142.43, Flora 416.80, Delphi 519.18.
Robert E. Nossett, 38, of Chicago, was arrested Saturday by city police on a public intoxication charge. He appeared in city court, was fined $1.00 plus costs, total $11.75.
Robert Barton lists summer practice sessions for the school band effective June 8. Weekly plan includes junior band and instrument slots from 8 to 12 on Monday and Wednesday, with private lessons and library on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday mirroring Wednesday. Saturday concerts run 8 to 9 p m.
Camden and Delphi troops plan a two day outing June 6 and 7 at Rotary Park near Battle Ground. Twenty five girls plus counselors start at the courthouse at 9 a.m. for departure. Camp roles include bird badges arts crafts and cooking with a large team of co chairs instructors and chaperons guiding the event.
Bulletin reports Miss Naomi Johnson of Delphi found unconscious in her Walker building apartment this morning. She was transported by Patrick ambulance to St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette for treatment.
Mr and Mrs David Rhine and daughters Mary and Betty spent Sunday near Kewanna Indiana with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Rhine and family.
Sixty four seniors will complete 12 years of schooling at the Delphi high school 77th annual Commencement Exercises Friday night at the Delphi Armory. The program will begin at 8 p m DST.
John and Ellen Boyer of Burlington file suit in Carroll circuit court as defendants including their daughter Winifred Garrigues and family. They seek to quiet title reconveyance and possession of a 101 acre farm and return of Burlington property title, alleging failure of annual $500 payments and eviction threats. A ready transfer by Owen Boyer is noted but blocked by Mrs. Garrigues.
The last will of Mary E Blake was probated Wednesday in Carroll circuit court. Debts are paid first, then $1 each to husband Joseph W Blake and to children Archie H Suddoth Laura Shackelford Hazel Wilson Rosie Carpenter and Charles E Widner. Rest of estate left to executor John E Widner. letters not yet issued.
John W. Tapman 21 of Brookston route 1 was arrested by Sheriff Sanford Allen on a DWI charge. He was arraigned in city court, fined 10 dollars with costs totaling 20.25 dollars, and his license suspended for 90 days.
A warrant in Carroll circuit court charges Glen R. Weckerly of Delphi with embezzlement for conversion. State detective Abe Taylor found meat parcels from plant patrons stored in Brookston rented lockers leading to arraignment and investigation.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sieber and family prepare to travel next week to Boston to visit her brother John Arthur Ritchey and enjoy a family trip.
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