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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

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Park Recreation Schedule Promises Two Weeks of Games

J Robert Miller outlines Deer Creek park activities for two weeks with programs for junior and senior boys and girls, Brownie girls, and Junior Legion baseball. Scheduled events include junior and senior ballgames, a Lafayette trip, and a Walton junior Legion BB clash.

J. Robert Miller Deer Creek Park Miller Lafayette Junior Legion Rensselaer Stockwell Walton

Mrs Neya Pix Plans Daytona Beach Trip

Mrs Neya Pix will leave Friday for Daytona Beach Florida after a week's a time with her daughter Mrs Leo Provo in attendance. The note reflects family travel plans and a brief domestic social item.

Neya Pix Daytona Beach Florida Leo Provo

Guthrie Son to Graduate D.V.M. at Obiotate Univ

Mrs. Florence Guthrie Blue travels to Cornea Ohio to witness her son Guthrie receive the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Obiotate University on Friday.

Florence Guthrie Blue Cornea Ohio Guthrie

Sunshine Girls Open Season at Camp Tecumseh

Over two hundred Indiana Sunshine Society girls arrived at Camp Tecumseh with leaders and counselors to begin a one week session. Boys from WMCA Anderson and Delphi youth will join on later dates with Indiana wide participation planned through July and August.

Sunshine Societies Indiana Camp Tecumseh L. O. Denio Sunshine Girls Tecumseh WMCA Anderson All Boys Delphi Bradshaw Insurance Agency

Mechanic's lien foreclosure suit filed by Emery Martin

Emery Martin sues Emily W Guthrie to foreclose a mechanic's lien and on an account owed. Julien and Kerlin filed the suit on the plaintiff's behalf.

Emery Martin Emily W. Guthrie Julien & Kerlin

Daily Vacation Bible School Opens at Pittsburg June 12

Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 12 at the Pittsburg Church of the Brethren. Sessions run from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Each day features teachers Mary Leatner Naomi Martin Caroline Cripe and instructors Marionerie Susie Storey Irene Harner Mildred Eis Dorothea Storey Eva Cripe Betty Huffman Ruth Schrader Effie Heiland Beulah Gray Blanche Wells Ruth Laprad Cornelia Cripe.

Pittsburg Church of the Brethren Mary Leatner Naomi Martin Caroline Cripe Marionerie Susie Storey Irene Harner Mildred Eis Dorothea Storey Eva Cripe Betty Huffman Ruth Schrader Effie Heiland Beulah Gray Blanche Wells Ruth Laprad Cornelia Cripe

Carl Shaeffer Named Local ANI Representative

The American National Insurance Company of Galveston Texas appoints Carl E. Shaeffer as local representative for college education plans family income and retirement pensions. Shaeffer is a 1942 Delphi High School graduate and former Indianapolis Olympians player with World War II service as a POW. He studied at Indiana University and the University of Alabama and is married to Mary Lee Zinn with one son.

The American National Insurance Company Galveston Texas Carl E. Shaeffer Rae Mr. Shaeffer Oracles Ind Carl. E

Boy Scouts Prepare for Jamboree at Camp Buffalo

Seven local Boy Scout troop members attended a pre jamboree training event at Camp Buffalo this weekend. They learned camping techniques tent pitching and marching signals before departing June 28 for the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge via W. E. C. and then on to the jamboree.

BOY Camp Buffalo Valley Forge Bob Moore Duane Johnson John Crone Donald Lear John Hanna Eddie Wagoner Jim Goff George Wagoner Robert Hanna Gene McCloskey George Biddle

New Credit Don Maris Named Summer Retail Manager

Don Maris of Tatanapolis has arrived to take over duties as manager of the local Retail at Roth Park for the summer months. He succeeds Bill Riley, who has accepted employment as an insurance adjuster.

NEW Credit Don Maris Tatanapolis Roth Park Bill Riley

Crampton Golden Wedding Event Attracts 750 Friends

Delphi observed Dr and Mrs Crampton s fiftieth wedding anniversary with about 750 attendees ranging from infants to centenarians. The Country Club hosted a lavish reception, yellow roses from distant cities, and a community display of gratitude for the couple s decades of service.

Crampton Mindwell Hilda Harrison Holmes Russell Mrs. Crampton Mindwell C. Wilson Delphi Indianapolis State Medical Society Legion Ned Detroit Lafayette Ft. Wayne Chicago New York

Dance Pupils of Marilyn Smith Present Revue at High School

Pupils of Marilyn Smith present a revue in the high school auditorium on Tuesday and Wednesday June 13 and 14. Mrs. Harold Weir accompanies. The program features many student performances including songs, dances, and skits led by Judy Kelly, Jane Ann Jones, Linda Rule, and others. The public is invited.

Marilyn Smith School of Ee Harold Weir Judy Kelly Jane Ann Jones Linda Rule Pamela Woods Jill Flora Sandra Jackson Peggy Howell Marcia Chapin Miss Rule Judy Thompson Rita Sue Medley Julie Fullmer Shirley Judy Carol Vianco Guckien Fredonna Lesh Charlens Johnson Kay Clawson Mary Elizabeth Vander Volgen Nancy Temple Sara Jane Vaughan Patty Bob Bill Myers Glenda Lee Weckerly Dearie Susan Roach Miriam Parks M Kay Lieber Angela Flora Joyce Lucas Bobby Connelly Carolyn Talbert Mary Carol Crosby Ann Johnson Deanna Whiteman Carol Sue Underhill Lois Young Patty Myers Mary Elizabeth Temple Linda Weckerly Linda Coomey Chattanooga

Doug Hatton Elected to Butler Sophomore Honor Society

Doug Hatton, Butler University freshman and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hatton of 106 East North Street, has been pledged to Utes the sophomore men's activity honorary. Selection is based on scholastic standing activities and interest. initiation occurs in their sophomore year. He attends Delph i High School graduate and is member of Phi Delta Theta YMCA and the Student Union.

Indianapolis Douglas Duane Hatton Butler University Harry Hatton East North Street Utes Hatton Delphi High School University College Phi ‘Delta ‘Theta National Social Fraternity YMCA The Student Union

Legion Members to Attend 40 and 8 Meeting in Lafayette

Ten American Legion members from the county will attend the Lafayette 40 and 8 meeting this Saturday. From Delphi are Fred Mitchell Leo Richardson David Ey Dr A L C Mahson Lucas Kerlin Clifford and William G Cowdin. From Flora are Briar Giltner Wayne Crook and Robert Dunkin.

American Legion Delphi Flora Lafayette Fred Mitchell Leo S. Richardson David Ey Dr. AL Cc. Mahson “ . Lucas Kerlin, Clifford Wiliam G. Cowdin Briar Giltner Wayne Crook Robert Dunkin

Balser to Receive Master of Science at Penn State

Dick Balser visits his mother Mrs Blanche Balser east of Delphi. he will return to Penn State College and on June 12 will receive his Master of Science degree at the graduation scene. He will continue studies there for another degree. Mrs Balser will be at the back east and attend graduation services.

Dick Balser Blanche Balser Delphi Penn State College Pennylvania

Check forger sentenced to state prison in Indiana case

John Lawson, 47, of no fixed address, received a 2 to 14 year term at the Indiana State Prison and a $1000 fine in Carroll county court. He pled guilty to forgery after issuing two fraudulent checks at Gray's Hatchery and the Whiteman elevator, and was described by state police as the state’s top check forger. Lawson, a known bigamist, faces further action in Terre Haute after this sentence.

John Lawson Indiana State Carroll Circuit Court William B. Smith Lawson Gray’s Hatchery Whiteman Indiana David Baum

Guthrie Blue to Receive Veterinary Medicine Degree

J Guthrie Blue son of Mrs Florence G Blue of Carrollton township will graduate from Ohio State University Columbus Ohio on Friday with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree He received the Ladies Auxiliary award at Honors Day Convocation for advancing the Veterinary College on campus He has served three years on the Student Senate and Athletic Board and held roles in the National Students Association He also placed second in the Moss Essay Contest on Ethics in Veterinary Medicine and chaired the Campus Chest Drive.Metical Ampieletion

J. Guthrie Blue Florence G. Blue Carrollton Township Ohio State University Columbus Ohio American Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary College Blue College of Veterinary Medicine National Students’ Association Guthrie Lambda Veterinary

Delphi Baseball Drops Two Games In Week

Delphi's baseball team lost twice, 17-5 at Otterbein and 11-6 at Delphi against Walton. Pitcher Hitchcock lasted five innings versus Walton, surrendering six hits and eight runs. Crone relieved in the sixth, allowing three hits and three runs. The team made nine errors while collecting eight hits.

Delphi Otterbein Walton Hitchcock Crone

GE Cooking School Offered at Delphi Roxy Theater

Ladies of the community invited to a General Electric Cooking School this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Roxy Theater in Delphi. Sponsored by Walter Clawson, with Mrs. Glenadyn Pierce of Indiana conducting. Door prizes include a GE mixer, GE Steam Iron, and GE automatic iron. The school is free.

General Electric Roxy Theater Delphi Walter Clawson Glenadyn Pierce Indiana Ree

Straw Fibre Fire Apparent but Not Serious

A small blaze involving straw fiber materials in Tri Township Fire Department response was reported as not serious with no injuries or major damage. Firefighters contained the incident and cleared the scene.

Tri Township

Ayres Beauty Salon Hiring Stated Employment

A notice states employment opportunities at Ayres Beauty Salon. No further details are provided in the readable text.

The Ayres Beauty Salon

Liberty Bell Replica Visits Carroll County Next Thursday

The Liberty Bell replica will stop in Flora at 8 45 a m and Delphi at 9 30 a m on a state tour to boost Savings Bond sales. Donated to the treasury, the copper bell weighs over a ton and travels on a truck with a public address system.

Carroll County Ora Shiraz Flora Carsick Savings Bond Delphi Treasury Department Shiraz Borgi

Minister Edgar Doering Arrives in Vandalia Parish

Edgar Doering aged 27 of Vandalia Illinois arrives to assume charges of church services at 9 am Sundays at the Episcopal perch publicist for the national Lutheran magazine. He preaches alternate Sundays at Colburn and Pettit and served as a Naval Air Pilot in the recent war. He rooms at Frushour Sisters residence on West Main Street for the summer and may be contacted there.

Edgar Doering Vandalia Illinois National Lutheran Magazine Colburn Pettit Frushour Sisters West Main Street

Pur due freshman Dick Cowdin earns track sweater and letter

Dick Cowdin a Pur due freshman has been awarded a track sweater and letter by the university athletic department. He has competed in several meets this year as a high jumper and Saturday will travel to Muncie to participate in the State AAU meet.

Dick Cowdin Purdue Muncie

Bowling Alleys Close for Summer Season Reopens in August

Delphi Bowling Alleys Inc. close for summer after a successful season. Manager Clem ent Ducknall says facilities will be refinished and parking improved, with revival for league play in September. Five pin boys join a Chicago trip to visit museum and aquarium, with a Sunday double header.

Delphi Bowling Alleys Inc Clement Ducknall Chicago Museum Aquarium Jimmie Carrier Charles Clifford Dick Munson Stanley Starrett Edwin Stangle Mr. Duckwall

Grays Chicks Win Top Honors in State Contest

Gray's Hatcheries of Delphi earned three top placings in Purdue University and A and P Tea Company’s Chicken of Tomorrow contest held Friday in Lafayette. White Rock won heaviest class first and Barred Rock from Gray's swept first to third. Attendees included Howard McCarty county agent and local residents Virgil Gray Morris Gray Russell Williams. the contest used Gray’s chickens raised by Mr and Mrs Williams.

Gray’s Hatcheries of Delphi Purdue University Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Lafayette Howard McCarty Virgil Gray Morris Gray Russell Williams

Band and Chorus Summer Practice Hours Announced

Paul Welker, band and chorus director, announces summer practice times. Chorus meets Thursday nights at 7 45 and band on Tuesday nights at 7 45. High school students including incoming freshmen may join chorus. Band concerts on the public square run Saturday, June 10, from 8 to 9 p m.

Paul Welker

Students Return Home for Summer Break

Among the students, Dick Smith and Ruthanne from Indiana University have returned home to spend the summer.

Dick Smith Ruthanne Eee Indiana Univer

Delphi Armory to host first home show weekend

Delphi Armory opens Sunday at 2 30 for the first Home Show staged by Band Parents with large attendance planned. A Hepp Cats Stardusters Melody Men and Carroll County Home Economics Chorus sing and merchants hold drawings with $50 and $25 prizes.

Delphi Armory Delphi Band Parents Organization Twiet Paul Welker Delphi High School Stardusters Carroll County Home Economics Club Melody Men Spotli SS Uaae Peng Cee Charaieters Carroll ‘County ‘Home Economics Chorus

Zartman Wins Honors at Ventura College Awards Day

John Zartman son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Zartman route 4 Delphi received top scholastic honors at Ventura Junior College Awards Day as a freshman. He earned the Rotary Geharaoshin medal for highest class average and was elected to Alpha Gamma Sigma California honor scholarship society. Zartman plans Catalina Island visit before returning home June 15 and will enter a state university next year after a 1949 Delphi High School graduation.

Zartman Ventura College John Zartman Clarence Zartman Route 4 Delphi Ventura Junior College Rotary

Graduation Honors at annual commencement exercises

The piece notes graduation honors awarded during the annual exercises held last term and on award day. Marilyn McCormick received top honors, including the Jones Balser and Bradshaw prize, Melvin Jackson science award, and one of the Robert Balser speech awards. She was also elected to the National Honor Society.

Ment Marilyn McCormick Jones Balser Melvin Jackson Robert Balser

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Carrollton Town Monroe Township Grover Link Russell Harter Hoy Musselman Harter Carrollton Monroe Link State Board of Vocational Education Deer Creek Township State Board of Accounts Dee Ane Will Klepinger C. H Dad) Orr Monon Thadd Hanaway Lawrence Margowski Johnnie Margowski Johnnie Wabash Station Indiana Dential CIAL Fiora State A.G National Guard Oners Court House Sunshine Denio Carl Shaeffer ANI ST. Joseph St. Joseph’s Parochial School Kienly John Shepard David Clifford Jerry Hanna William Carrier Mary Ann McGreevey Mary Crosby Doug Hatton Butler Guthrie Blue Ohio State Liberty Bell PIN Boys Armory
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