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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
2
The Citizen congratulates Ward Oaks and Jim Shaffer on the grand opening of a new Standard Oil Service Station in downtown. The upgraded facility will serve travelers and locals, replacing older stations as part of a community asset and is expected to thrive for years.
A community note praises the expanded high school sports staff covering many youth baseball leagues. It credits coaches, managers, umpires, scorers, announcers, and volunteers, and invites local input for game reports to help cover all teams.
A state trooper stops a motorist for no taillight but the driver reveals a missing trailer wife. The tale moves through Delphi social clubs as Rose Chapter marks 83 and the Indiana University 132nd commencement is noted. Nancy Jeanne Herrman graduates at a Washington DC ceremony as family histories intertwine with local reunions and memories.
Friday evening event hosted by Sit. Joseph Church runs 5 to 8 pm at Delphi City Park. Adults pay 1.25 dollars and children 65 cents. Proceeds support church programs.
Carroll County will send three boys and three girls to the State Junior Leader Training Conference at DePauw June 21 to 24. Delegates include Myra Johnson Mary Jane Fisher Jennie Gerard Charles Meade John Vinard and Darryl Sink. The Delphi Limestone Co sponsors the delegation and transportation. The program focuses on recreation leadership citizenship and training to work with 4 H clubs.
Don T. Trobaugh guardian for John T. Hollinsworth sues in Carroll Circuit Court to quiet title to 80 acres in Taylor Township Howard County. Deed from 1959 to Francis E. Mugg and Winfred Louise Mugg held for $32,000 not paid. George J. Hollinsworth counters claim he bought the property on contract and that title is his.
Clarence Wiles Post No 222 of Flora elects officers for 1961 62. Earl A Parks commander Emerson McKinley first vice Joe Ayres second vice Ralph Sparks adjutant Wayne Crook finance officer Robert Cripe service officer Dr C N Wilson historian and John Helvie sergeant at arms Dr Wilson has 40 years service as historian. New officers to be installed by the Second District Commander at the first meeting night in August. Mrs Irma Scowden Springer of Pompano Beach Florida visits her father Noah Scowden and local relatives including sister Mrs James McCormick and family.
A Church News recap highlights a Sunday worship report with two ladies singing a duet The column thanks readers who wrote in from Florida Michigan Camden Logan sport and others about Eunice Gardner Smith Mindwell quoted in the Star and memories from Glee Club days The note acknowledges warm messages and appreciation aiding ongoing church activities.
Rita Wingard officiates as installing officer for Psi Iota Xi with Jeanne Riley named President and a full slate of officers. Social hour features punch and cookies at a blue and gold candlelit table. Beta Psi Chapter held final business meeting with Rita Wingard retiring. Total philanthropy gifts reach 1136.99 including to HEALTH at Lafayette and Exceptional Children's School. Mental Health drive raised over 200. Magazine sales add 305.88 for ambulatory equipment. Initiation Thursday at Presbyterian church for four pledges. A sorority dance follows at the Country Club.
Linda L. Nape files for divorce and custody from Jack L. Nape in circuit court. The couple married February 14, 1957 and separated June 13, 1961. Watson C. McCormick represents the plaintiff.
A distressed call for aid prompts urgent inquiries into events on page five. The notice urges readers to report information to authorities and to remain vigilant while investigations continue.
Farmers are advised to explore a Federal Land Bank loan with repayable anytime and no penalties or extra charges. The message warns against long term loans with high interest or penalties and invites attention at the Delphi PCA Office every Wednesday morning.
Mrs Verne Huntley the court house matron fell at the courthouse and was taken to St Hilizabeth hospital Lafayette for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs John Mount will leave Friday for Casa Grande Arizona to visit their son Hollie his wife and baby daughter Mary Jane
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