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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

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Wheels of Delphi plan targets parking violators

The Wheels of Delphi Inc seek city approval to mimic a New York City scheme by placing courtesy nickels in meters and providing envelopes with a note to show an officer. If the violation exceeds one hour, the envelope is removed and the fine collected. Flora hosts a large fish fry to raise funds for the County 4-H Fair, expecting 1200 pounds perch and hundreds of attendees. The event may move to the Community Building if rain.

Newae Wheels of Delphi, Inc The Wheels, of Delphi, Inc Flora Garden City Dale Boller

Mrs Forrest Sprague and Mrs Brice Adams Attend Two Parties

Mrs Forrest Sprague and Mrs Brice Adams attend gatherings at the Sprague home on Thursday and Friday nights.

Forrest Sprague Brice Adams Sprague

Family visit from Fairmount figures noted in brief

Mrs. Scott Sowers and two children of Fairmount Virginia visit her parents Dr and Mrs Walter Gochenour. Mrs Clarence Thurlton of Terre Haute also spends time this week with Mr and Mrs Harve Hoshaw.

Scott. Sowers Fairmount, Va Walter Gochenour Clarence Thurlton Terre Haut Mr. and Harve Hoshaw

Patty Agnew Recovers After Second Riley Operation

Patty Agnew of west of Delphi Indiana, after a second Riley operation, shows improvement at the hospital in Indianapolis.

Patty Agnew Delphi Riley. Hospital Indianapolis

Personal Property Valuation Drops in County Down

County assessments this spring show a total loss of over one million dollars in personal property values. Only Jefferson and Jackson townships posted gains, while declines appear across horses, milk cows, sheep, autos and trucks, farm implements, tractors, sows and poultry. Assessor Earle Thompson notes the average value decreased in each category, shaping the countywide drop.

Jefferson Jackson Townships Earle Thompson Tion Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Liberty Madison Monroe K Creek Tippecanoe Washington Camden Flora Yeoman Delphi

Youth Vesper Service Set for July 2

The Carroll County Youth Vesper and Campfire Service will be at Delphi City Park on Song evening July 2 at 8 30 p m. Lewis Wakeland county youth president will preside. Rev Virgil Feerer of Oak Grove church leads group singing. Louann Hanna handles devotions. Melody Men of Delphi provide special music.

Carroll County Young People’s Organization of Delphi City Park Lewis Wakeland Voite Virgil Feerer Oak Grove Louann Hanna Melody Men of Delphi Merrill B. McFall Eryene Peopl

Orrs Visit Salt Lake City Doctor’s Family Trip

Dr. Jack Orr of Salt Lake City Utah travels with Mrs Orr and daughter Judy visiting relatives. The brief item notes a family trip and locations tied to Utah.

Jack Orr Salt, Lake City, Utah Orr Judy Rela

Roach Receives State Tri Kappa Scholarship

Robert Roach, a 1950 graduate, was awarded the State Tri Kappa Scholarship of 300 dollars. The announcement notes Roach’s ties to the local high school and mentions W. M. Haggard, a local veterinarian, in connection with the event.

Bob Roach Robert Roach Gig W. M. Haggard

Elyria Woman Visits Parents in Cleveland Area

Mrs Raymond W Novatney of Elyria Ohio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Garfield Shafter.

Mrs Raymond W Novatney Elyria, Ohio Garfield Shatfer

Enrollment Up in 4-H Clubs Across County

Enrollment in 4-H clubs rises to 478 girls and 276 boys, with total project enrollment at 1458 the highest on record. Twenty six townships participate under 28 adult leaders and 110 junior leaders, plus 4 H parents and sponsors.

Adams Burlington Carrollton Deer Creek Democrat Sackson Doesais Jefferson Liberty Oo Madison Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington Russell Pearson Raymond Nicall Ed Bernardi Betty Cox F. Snider Fermen Reed Clay Richard Bhisinger Rex Chittick William Holmes W. S. Weaver Harold Wilson Robert Shanks

Delphi Flood Wall Project Inches Toward Bid Negotiations

The Paul R. Jeffers Company, Inc. topped three bids with 102 083 10 for the Delphi flood wall work along state highway 39 in West Delphi. Army engineers estimated 92 117 00 without contractor profit, and work should start this summer pending negotiations.

Paul R. Jeffers Delphi West Delphi

Jury Selected In Powell vs Ellis Will Contest

A petit jury was chosen in record time Monday to hear the civil action Bernard Powell vs Freda S Ellis et al a contest of Flora Kirkpatrick Powell s will. The case, moved here from Howard County, is expected to be lengthy as many witnesses gather to testify about the disputed property and related claims.

Bernard Powell Freda S. Ellis Flora Kirkpatrick Powell Howard County Powell Pam

Psi Iota Xi Beta Psi Members Attend 47th Convention

Mrs. Bertha Noble president and Mrs. Harold Vaughan corresponding secretary will serve as delegates of Beta Psi chapter at the 47th national Psi Iota Xi convention in Purdue Lafayette this Friday and Saturday. Attending from Brookston are Mrs. Robert Million Mrs. Melvin Jackson Mrs. William Schooler and Mrs. Charles M. Flora with Brookston members hosting. Mrs. John Hughes will be general chairman. Beta Psi will provide corsages and bouquets for Grand Council banquet and seating.

Bertha Noble Harold Vaughan Beta Psi Psi’ Iota Xi Sorority Ito Op Purdue Building We Lafayette Robert Million Melvin Jackson William Schooler Charles M. Flora Thi Brookston John Hughes Beta Psi Chapter

Adams Township Lady to Observe 90th Birthday

Eva Temple of Adams Township Lockport will celebrate her 90th birthday at home. She arrived from Ohio at age eight and has lived in Lockport her entire life. Her husband Lewis D. Temple died in 1936. They had children Irene Temple Miller Valparaiso John and Gertrude Skelton Los Angeles, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She uses crutches after a past fall and enjoys reading sewing and radio. The pioneer family plans a quiet celebration with two sisters nearby and a brief visit to Valparaiso with the Miller family.

Eva Temple Adams Township Lockport Lewis D. Temple Temple Irene Temple Miller Valparaiso John Gertrude Skelton Los Angeles Celesion Ad Mdstaff Logansport Elsie Gates Ae Pee Laura Miller

German youths to live on Indiana farm under democracy program

Mr and Mrs Charles Harter of aioliton township host a German boy for a year while six German youths arrive nationwide to experience democracy. Ages 16 to 19, they come via Farm Bureau with four boys and two girls selected from German states to live on American farms attend local schools and participate in daily farm life as part of a government orientation effort.

Charles Harter Aioliton Township Indiana Farm Bureau Organization Germany U.S. Office of Military Government State Department United States Lala Detec J. C. Yunker Carroll County H. H. Remmers Purdue Yunker Mr. Yunker

County Auditors to Attend Bloomington Workshop

Panel County Auditor Russell Harter will travel to Bloomington on Friday to serve as one of two county auditors at the Intiang Workshop in State and Local Government. The event, an anniversary gathering, is sponsored by the University.

Russell Harter Bloomington Intiang Unive

Mrs Emma Overholser Granted Divorce in Carroll Court

Mrs Emma Overholser wins divorce from John Overholser in Carroll circuit court. Her former name Lowe is restored and she receives 650 dollars in lieu of alimony.

Emma Overholser Carroll Circuit Court John Overholser Lowe Ovlser

Dayton couple named as parents in hospital notice

Mr and Mrs Charles Simmons of Dayton Ohio are reported as the parents in a hospital notice for a newborn. The fragmentary text confirms the family linkage and location, with limited additional detail available from the OCR snippet.

Charles Simmons Dayton Ohio L Samari Hospital SFR Sunaie Opr Bar

Community Raises 1820 for School Lunch Program

Donations totaling 1820 were pledged to restart the school lunch program next fall. The gifts came from groups including the Eagles Lodge and Legion Auxiliary, with PTA and other organizations coordinating with superintendent Wayne Eikenberry to outfit a kitchen and dining area in the lower school halls.

Delphi Eagles Lodge The Legion Auxiliary PTA Wayne Eikenberry Rebekah Lodge Cine Farm Bureau Women of Moose Moose Lodge Legion

Youth Dashes Into Roadway Struck by Auto Near Delphi

Five year old Floyd Leroy Rider was hit by Orlie Randle’s car while dashing from a ditch. He sustained broken legs above the knees, a concussion, and possible internal injuries. The accident occurred on the Al McCain farm area as his father mowed nearby. Randle stopped within 30 feet but could not avoid the child. Deputy Sparkey Carey investigated. no charges filed.

Floyd Leroy Rider Russell “Bud” Rider Delphi al McCain St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Orlie Randle Hickory Grove Randle Sparkey Carey Floyd Rider Frank Kerlin Flora

Fred Frye Wins Court House Roof Repair Bid

Flora contractor Fred Frye was the sole successful bidder for the court house roof repair at $19 040. County officials planned a $7 500 appropriation to cover the expense, adding to $12 000 already budgeted last year. Work should begin soon.

Fred Frye Flora Court House Frye

Change of Venue in Tuition Case Involving Flora High School

Attorneys for Flora state Indiana relation sought a change of venue in the Carrollton township tuition dispute. Judge Elwood Barce of Fowler had previously ordered the case sent to Clinton county for trial. The matter centers on tuition payments for Carrollton township children attending Flora High School.

Flora Indiana Eeton Nie Elwood Barce Fowler Clinton County Carrollton Township Flora High School

Carroll County Farm Bureau co op appoints Myron Beesley

Myron Beesley, a Boone county native and former Indiana Farm Bureau staffer, becomes Carroll County Farm Bureau Co op manager succeeding John De LaCroix. He brings army air corps service in the Middle East and Purdue training to his new post while Mrs. Beesley, a Ball State attendee, plans to teach at Camden.

Myron Beesley Boone County Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op, Inc Beesley John de LaCroix Clinton County Army Air Corps Purdue Shideler Indiana Indiana Farm Bureau Args Ball State Camden

Conventions To Draw 7 Democrat 11 GOP Delegates

Carroll county will send seven Democratic and 11 GOP delegates to conventions in Indianapolis next week. Democrats meet at the coliseum on Tuesday June 27 for the mid century state convention and Republicans meet there on Friday. Delegates include J Elmer Smith Sam Hurley Art McDowell John Merrill Bob Million Dick Grantham Claude Patty and others. Democratic delegates are unpledged though most favor Andrew Jacobs for the Senate nomination. GOP delegates are named with Homer Capehart favored by GOP ranks.

Carroll County Indianapolis Fairgrounds J. Elmer Smith Route 2 Cutler Sam Hurley Art McDowell John Merrill Delphi Bob Million Andrew Jacobs John McCain Munson Brewster George Porter Warnie Mullendere Mahlon Kerlin George Obear Lloyd van Scoy Hal Groninger Roy Gardner Lehman Lynn Clarence Watson GOP Homer Capehart

Piano Recital By Mrs George McCain At South Delphi Home

Mrs George McCain presented her boy pupils of piano in recital at her home in South Delphi last.

George McCain South Delphi

Ebriie Family Fishing Tap Draws Michigan Attention

Mr and Mrs Norm Ebriie week of fishing in northern Michigan draws local notice as residents share tips on catching fish and enjoying weekend getaways.

Norm. Ebriie Michigan

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Lynn Moss National Safety Council Deer ‘Creek Park National Guard George Sites P. M. Byrum Rockfield Tom McCormick Indianapo Tri Kappa Betty Wagoner Lela Underhill Gwen May Barbara Walker Faye Wood Citizen Staff Chamber of Commerce and Allied Organizations Deer Creek Park Otto Schmidt Earl Heckathorn Herb Garver Logans Port Col. Boyer Air Force Reserve John Leonard Delaney Downing Legion Post PSI Iota XI Beagyonitinge the Baptist Lam Riz Carroll Esti Hecksthorn Stuntz-Yeoman Firm Robert L. Hendrit Robert Simmons, Jr Heckathorn Wilma McDrath
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