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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
1
The 14 member County Board of Education divided 7 to 7 over Florence Bowman for attendance officer amid two absent, triggering a delay until July or a special meeting. Bowman's 8 years in post and recent salary boost are noted, with two other candidates named.
Lt. Billy Hendryx son of Mrs Grace Hendryx Pittsburg and Miss Dorothy Seelbinder of Ft Smith Arkansas wed May 2 in Camp Chaffee post chapel with Chaplain Carl Gunther officiating Attendants were Mrs Walter Wentzel and Lt Robert Stamper Bride a Ft Smith Junior College and Texas State College for Women graduate stenographer Husband a Delphi high school and Officers Training School Ft Benning Ga graduate commanding officer of Company D 15th Armored Infantry Camp Chaffee They reside at 521 May Avenue Ft Smith Arkansas.
County Agent Harold Berry and agronomist G P Walker report on wheat oats clover and pasture loss from the May storm. They advise plowing heavily damaged wheat into soybeans or corn with nitrogen, switching to early maturing hybrids after June 7, and using Lincoln Hawkeye or Blackhawk soybeans by dates. Oats show better recovery. Sudan grass serves as emergency hay. late summer seedings to legume grasses are recommended for next year.
The Carroll County Infantile Paralysis chapter will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon June 16 at 2 p m in Mrs Esther Gregg's office in the courthouse. All interested in the chapter's work are invited to attend.
Hertha Corn has been named administratrix of the estate of Jesse Marlett. The value of the estate lists 2000 dollars in personal property. Hanna and Hanna represent the administrator.
The Sisters of St. Joseph have returned to the Mother house in Tipton to spend the summer season, awaiting upcoming assignments and community activities.
Miles T. Martin of near Camden in Carroll County is hospitalized at Memorial after a tree fell on him while he was pulling away storm debris. He suffered a head injury and back strain but is reported slightly improved.
Carroll county doctors honor Dr and Mrs Thomas Brown at a farewell dinner in Delphi. Guests from Delphi Marion Camden Flora attend with gifts of linen. The Browns plan to leave about June 20 for Houston Texas awaiting Dr Seese to occupy their Delphi offices around July 1.
Gene Simons, school music director, announces a two month summer program for music students from June 11 to August 11. The band and choir remain intact and participate. Summer band concerts begin June 13 at 8 p.m. on the courthouse square. The chorus meets Tuesdays at 6 30 p.m. and the band Thursdays at 6 30 p.m. Individual lessons run Monday to Friday. Plans include a short out of town trip for both bands.
Thieves entered the Miller Service Station near Yeoman by breaking the glass in the front door during Thursday night or Friday morning. Three cartons of cigarettes were stolen and investigators from county and state levels are examining the case.
The Gale Crowells of Adams township hope to bring Alfredo Rodriguez and his Czech wife Martha and their daughter Lucia from Mexico City to live on their farm. After years of red tape and a new nonquota law aiding Latin Americans, immigration papers move forward and a hopeful ending appears within reach.
The Carroll County Council vetoed over 70 000 in extra appropriations including 10 000 for the jail building beyond 45 000 already allocated. The decision delays the jail project, cuts 7 000 for highway equipment, denies deputy salary increases, and approves a 400 raise for the prosecuting attorney while other appropriations were granted.
Joyce Lamb, daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Lamb of Delph i, will represent Brookston in the Miss Brookston contest held with the Brookston Centennial. A Brookston high school junior, she is a brunette and a strong local contender. Ballots come with centennial pageant tickets sold for June 23 to 27. Early ticket buyers before June 10 receive a bonus for the contestant.
Painters finish redecorating the Delphi Christian church with light green walls and an off white ceiling. Rev. Fred Wolff steps in as interim pastor after Rev. William McLean moves to Virginia while a permanent minister is sought.
Mrs. Margaret Afflis Johnston installed new officers for the Psi Iota Xi sorority in Indianapolis last Thursday night. Officers named are Massie Melson president Lois Beesley vice president Sue Schnepp recording secretary Faye Ebrite treasurer Mary Clifford conductress. Lavonne Million played suitable piano pieces during the ceremony.
Mrs Effie Trapp selected as Cheer Club member of the week by the Delphi Lions Club. She is confined to her daughter's home in Ockley after a long illness and stroke. Cards gifts or visits are welcomed this week.
Coach Norm F Ebrite of Delphi has entered a team in the Indiana AAU track meet at Ball State Teachers College Muncie. Trials start 5 15 p m finals 6 p m. Team members include Don and Ron Harshman Delphi 880 relay Dale Crowder Delphi low hurdles Archie Adams Fort Wayne former national record holder 200 yard low hurdles. John Hill Rochester 3rd in 220 Ft Wayne Regionals in 880 relay. John Vernon Logansport state 100 yard dash runner in 100 and 880 relays.
Camden corresp. a large open house Sunday celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Leslie. About 256 guests attended from several Indiana towns and California, sharing cake and punch as well as numerous cards and gifts.
Carroll Garrison sues Byron Goyer in Carroll circuit court seeking payment on a $1000 remissory note dated May 27 1946. Plaintiff alleges $1550.00 due plus $180.00 attorney fees. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
Robert Gordon 31 of Winchester was named Delphi High School basketball coach for two years beginning with September term. Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry announced the appointment. Gordon, a Florida Southern alum and SMU masters student, will teach history in junior high and assist in football. He is unmarried.
The last will of Hanna E. Fetterhoff is filed in Carroll circuit court. It directs payment of debts and bequests to four children Orpha Hufford Lin D. Fetterhoff Georgia E. Metzger and Ren Fetterhoff. Ren Fetterhoff named executor and qualified with a $2 000 bond.
Mrs Leonard Clawson chair man of the Carroll County Cancer Control fund says the county failed to meet its quota. She urges all who have not contributed to do so immediately.
The Carroll County Selective office in the courthouse will close all day Thursday June 11 as the clerk attends a state meeting in Indianapolis.
Delphi Armory hosted the 81st commencement with 71 seniors receiving diplomas. Awards to 55 students included high honors for Kathleen Clifford Marion Wingard Elizabeth Ives and Beverly Dillman among many faculty named scholarships and medals.
John Sacha Sr 59 of Litchfield Illinois is believed murdered after his body was found in the Mississippi River near Alton. He was last seen May 29 leaving the Moose Lodge in Litchfield. autopsy found he died before being thrown into the river with his hands tied and a hemp cord about his neck. Funeral services were held in Litchfield.
Two Carroll county farmers near Burlington and Deer Creek township report army worm in corn. County Agent Harold Berry cites 60 percent toxaphene at one half to one gallon per acre as treatment. Worm is green with side stripes, 1 inch long, feeding on leaves then hiding in leaf folds.
Brookston's fourth annual fish fry will be held Friday night June 5 on the Brookston school grounds. Continuous entertainment and dancing by the Brookston community band are planned with Gladys Hendrickson Ruth Blinkhammer and Virginia Sheets in charge of the dance. Proceeds benefit the Brookston recreational program.
Mr and Mrs Jesse C Moore of Indianapolis celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The event was held at the Propyleeum Club with a 4 30 to 8 p m reception. Mr Moore left Delphi in the 1890s to make his home in Indianapolis. He married Frances Hershey of Sterling Illinois. They have a daughter Mrs Paul Hoffman of Birmingham Michigan.
Mrs Ruby Menaugh is employed as clerk stenographer in the Carroll County Department of Public Welfare. She succeeds Mabel Ashba Brewer who has moved to the book keeper position within the same department.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Pittsburg Church of the Brethren starts Monday June 8. Those seeking transportation may contact Mrs. Dean Cripe.
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