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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
2
On July 4 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence The Liberty Bell rang out symbolizing liberty Now a day of remembrance becomes a day of rededication amid Cold War era fears of communism urging Americans to reaffirm freedom responsibilities and sacrifice
A visiting native notes gradual improvements downtown Delphi with new bank quarters a Sinclair station a dental office building a cleaning establishment a Standard Oil station a Legion Home addition a remodeled funeral home and library upgrades. Community praise urges continued repairs and fresh paint to match the progress.
Mrs Biddle of West Lafayette led a cooperative effort to catalog more than 21 000 volumes at the library. Mary Cochranes retirement and praise from Mrs Cochran emphasize how 1000 hours of volunteer work improved the library as a storehouse of great books for the community.
A June reminiscence recalls the 1908 Christian Church dedication in Delphi Indiana. Naomi Pruitt Theophile shares the dedication program with photos, notes on past pastors and building committee members, and memories of Lahrie Guthrie and Ben Stuart. The day ends with reflections at the Guthrie and Crampton family sites.
Thursday night a lightning strike hit the Jerry Bailey residence on the Tippecanoe river five miles west of Delphi. The five room house suffered a two foot roof hole and damage to light fixtures and appliances. Damage to the building was estimated at 400 dollars by Delphi fire department member Frank Van Sickle. REMC reported a tree fell on a highline north of Delphi causing area power outage for several hours until repairs.
Shirley A Johnson received a divorce from Glen N Johnson in Carroll circuit court on cruelty charges. The plaintiff is barred from remarrying for two years. Attorneys Obear and Overholser represented her with Floyd J Julien as deputy prosecuting attorney.
Mr and Mrs Richard McCarty of near Burrows have returned home after a fishing trip to South Dakota and Minnesota.
Paul Hay 64 of Flora died Friday morning at his home after a heart attack. Survived by widow five daughters two stepchildren and three sisters. Graveside military services by Delphi American Legion. Clyde Rhine born 1907 in Clinton county died Thursday. funeral at Burlington Methodist Church with burial in Burlington cemetery. Funeral home arranged the rites.
Cecil S. Rhine, 54, died of an apparent heart attack while driving a tractor at his farm one mile east of town. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The 67th annual Leikenberry family reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 9 at 12 30 p m at Flora Park. Glen Leikenberry serves as president of the organization.
Mrs. Alice Carrier relocates from her home on North Washington Street to 25 Lux Street in Logansport. She will dispose of her property here.
The Delphi Chapter of Gamma Gamma Nu sorority elected Marge Karns as president Shir ley Washington as first vice Phyllis Moore as second vice Juanita Breh mer as secretary Jerry Worl as treasurer Plans were made for a picnic in Lafayette on the second Saturday in September.
Attendees at the 2nd District American Legion gathering in Warsaw last weekend included Mr and Mrs Wayne Talbert Mr and Mrs Ray Marler Don Wilson Fred Mitchell Gene Roskuski Henry Rozhon Don Huffman Joe Ghere Oscar Kirkpatrick and Art McDowell.
Mrs. Pat Anderson of Chicago spent several days visiting in the home of Mrs. Josephine M. Brown. Mrs. Anderson is a sister in law of the Ralph Melin.
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