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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
1
Since the new zoning ordinance took effect, no building permits have been issued because no printed permit forms exist. City Clerk Jesse Patrick says the council never designed a standard form, prompting delays for hopeful builders on Main Street.
The Delphi Lions designate Theodore H Baum of R BR 4 Delphi Indiana as Cheer Club member of the week. Baum has been confined to St Elizabeth hospital and his home for several months by illness. Lions urge friends to send cards letters and email gifts during the week.
Mary Alice Caldwell of Camden starts an eight week journey from Chicago by jet to Los Angeles then to Honolulu. She will visit Tokyo Taipei Hong Kong Manila Saigon Indo China Siem Reap Bangkok Rangoon Calcutta Katmandu Delhi Pakistan Lebanon Jerusalem Cairo Rome and Frankfurt before returning. She travels with about 20 Lafayette College students and works in Logansport.
During a Sunday Indiana Democratic meeting in Indianapolis Ray J Madden First District Representative was named chairman of the Indiana Delegation to the National Convention in Los Angeles. Margaret Afflis Johnston of Indianapolis formerly of Delphi was named vice chairman of the Indiana Delegation.
David Boyd Garrett of Flora was arraigned in city court before Judge Joseph T. Ives Jr. on wife desertion. found guilty, fined $1.00 and costs, six months at the state farm with sentence suspended if he pays support. Unable to pay, he will spend seven weekends in jail in lieu of payment and must seek employment during the week.
Mrs. Sarah McGill Griffith of Waverly New York dies at 102 after long invalid period. She is widow of William R. Griffith of South Delphi and stepmother to Mrs. Ethel G. Shaffer and Harry Griffith of Delphi.
Carol Casey aged 23 of route 3 Delphi was arraigned in city court Monday night on petit larceny charges. She pleaded not guilty and was released on a $100 bond.
The Zook Larman and Rhine families announce a reunion to be held Sunday July 3 at City Park Delphi with a 12 30 gathering at Flora Park.
At a Sunday evening meeting St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Camden voted to pursue a program leading to a new church. The Building Committee, led by Charles Jones, has studied the situation for 18 months and includes several couples. Reverend William Moschell is the new pastor amid an earlier parish hall addition.
Delphi will host the district all star tourney for four Little League teams at Little League Park on July 21 22 and 23. A J Soper is tourney manager with Jack Little and Henry Rozhon as co managers for Delphi. Teams from Fowler Flora West Lafayette and Delphi compete. Games start at 6 00 pm. The Delphi entry will include players from each participating club.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis of 804 E Monroe Delphi were honored by 42 family members for their 67th anniversary last Sunday. They wed in Wabash Indiana and moved to Delphi in 1918. Attendants include daughter Ethel Baker and son Hale Ellis with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
An undetermined amount of cash cigarettes and a pint of strawberries were stolen in a Wednesday night break at the Human Drive In Market in West Delphi. Entry was gained by a broken window, owner is Mrs Hazel Hyman. Deputies say the thieves also took a gallon of milk and left in a hurry after taking the berries.
The Yeoman Methodist men announce a fish supper on July 15 in the Yeoman school gym. After prior rainy night attempts they are ready to serve rain or shine and urge readers to watch the paper for details.
Wayne Eikenberry served as installing officer for Delphi Rotary as George Schnepp succeeds Maurice Clifford as president. Walter Clawson becomes vice president and Ralph Melin takes secretary treasurer duties.
Chief Petty Officer Charles E. Moore, U S Navy Reserve, was recalled to active duty on June 15 for sixty days. He reported to the Indianapolis Naval Armory and will duties at the base.
Robert Popejoy completed negotiations with Mel Denton to acquire the Delphi Locker Plant. Popejoy also runs Popejoy's Produce on South Washington Street and will continue operating the produce business alongside the locker plant. The Citizen carries the official transaction notice elsewhere in this issue.
Plans to form the Delphi Leaguettes softball league for girls in grades five to nine with captains Sandy Hill and Mary Ruth Burk halter and Dorothy Bunnell as manager. A meeting is set for 2 p m Saturday at Pony League park to establish rules and organize fundraising efforts.
Mrs. Maurine Bassett was elected president of Unit 75 of the Delphi American Legion Auxiliary at a Tuesday night meeting. She succeeds Mrs. Robert Popejoy. Other officers elected include Betty Huffman first vice Mary Anne Robinson second vice Jamita Benefield third vice Helen Roskusk i recording secretary Geneiva McCain secretary Mary Ford Jr Dorothy Eldridge historian Vera Ward chaplain Harriet Reeder assistant chaplain Eve Davidson parliamentarian Martha Popejoy Opal Bowman and Hazelle Kirkpatrick on the executive board.
The last will of Blanche B. Wilde dated September 1 1955 was probated in circuit court on Margaret Brookbank's testimony. Beneficiaries include Ruth Brookbank Schaller of Highland Indiana grandniece. Raymond J. Taylor and Sharon Marie Taylor and Marlene Ann Taylor of Greenville Michigan. Margaret Brookbank. and six equal shares to Greeneville First Methodist Church trustees John David Brookbank Robert Lynn Brookbank Virginia Ruth Brookbank Schaller Stella Brookbank Meyer and Mayme Snyder Cowdin. Administration bonds set at 30000 with Margaret Brookbank as executrix. Estate valued at 26000 personal property plus unrevealed real property. Floyd J. Julien attorney.
Pro Jack Goslee at Carroll County Country Club unveils a 36 hole event over two weekends from July 2 to July 19. Prizes cover grass and net divisions. entry fees are $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Open to all with no extra greens fees for Delphi course players.
Don M. Julien 66 vice president of Foster and Davies Inc in Cleveland died from a heart ailment at St Luke's hospital. A Delphi native he was born to George and Mary Julien and served as WWI artillery captain. He lived in Shaker Heights and led a musical life as a French horn player. Rites were in Shaker Heights.
Atlas Construction Company of Wabash won the bid to renovate the Delphi Methodist church. The trustees authorized a cash outlay of 6485 dollars for tuckpointing sand blasting brickwork and painting trim. Work is expected to start within two weeks.
Mrs Margarete Reef 41 of Radnor died at 5 am Wednesday in Methodist hospital Indianapolis after a lingering illness. Born December 24 1918 in Lafayette she was daughter of Vernon and (name unavailable) Calvert. Survived by husband Charles L Rees a brother Edwin Calvert two aunts two parents and a daughter preceded in death. Funeral at Eikenberry funeral home Friday 2 pm officiated by Rev Ralph Perry. Burial Maple Lawn cemetery Flora.
On Sunday, July 3, Delphi Methodist Church begins its new summer timetable with worship at 9 30 a m for 45 minutes, followed by Sunday School from 10 15 to 10 45. The change, approved at the June board meeting, aims to end services early for summer activities and hot weather. A nursery will open July 10 under supervision of Mr and Mrs Dale Kasten as part of the Commission on Education.
A late model automobile owned by an unnamed individual is identified for recovery. The notice seeks to locate the vehicle and return it to the rightful owner or authorized party.
Jim Vianco and Dick Widner were chosen to attend major league tryouts in Logansport next month. Milwaukee scouts will run a two day school and assessments. The Delphi American Legion Post will sponsor the boys with $200 allocated to HEALTH for Lafayette hospitals.
Lewis Brubaker Carl Morris and Dr R L Stucky form a new corporation to manufacture bulk storage and handling equipment. Brubaker and Morris resign from Ranger Products Delphi and will staff a small initial factory in the Robert Ratcliff building atop Falling Springs hill west of Delphi on highway 25 with operations starting next week.
Carroll County 4-H members paraded 115 participants in a Home Economics Judging Contest at Flora School. Senior class winners advance to the Frankfort district on July 13, with Kay Shriver and Jane Ann Ward among top foods performers and Ann Guckien leading in clothing.
Mr and Mrs Frank Herron welcome son Frank Jr born June 26 in Clinton county hospital Fort Frank fort. Mrs Martha Wagoner of Delphi is paternal grandmother. Mr and Mrs Frank Hildebrand of Lafayette announce a son born June 27 in St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Mrs Hildebrand is Phyllis Hill daughter of Mrs Dorothy Hill. Mr and Mrs Tom Porter of Madison township are parents of daughter Sherri Lynn born June 28 in St Elizabeth. Mr and Mrs John Toole of Delphi and Mr and Mrs Mark Porter of Madison township are grandparents. Mr and Mrs Doual Robertson of Flora have a son born June 27 in St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs Tommy Devinney of Flora have a son born in Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs John Buttice of Burrows have a daughter born in St Joseph hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Robert Rush of Delphi have a daughter born in St Elizabeth hospital. A son was born June 26 in St Elizabeth hospital.
Delphi plans a Friday night fireworks display at Riley Park with a rain date of Saturday at 9 30. The city hosts three days of coupon days led by local merchants. The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts an ice cream social at the park starting 7 30 with homemade ice cream and coffee. Don Bowman and Don Kelly organize the fireworks show featuring patriotic designs.
Idaville prepares a three night centennial pageant July 1 to 3 at 8 30 pm on school grounds featuring about 275 cast from Lincoln Cass Adams and Jefferson townships The show includes 12 episodes a prologue epilogue three extra scenes plus period costumes horse drawn vehicles old cars and dances and is produced by local citizens Proceeds benefit the community fire department Parking police protection and a full sound system are arranged Tickets 1 00 adults and teens 50 cents children 5 to 12 The event invites the public to celebrate Idaville history
Mrs. Jesse T. Johnson of 212 South Center Street Flora died at 5 a.m. Wednesday after a three year illness. Born Bessie Bishop February 11, 1882 in Koscuisko County she was married in 1905 to Mr. Johnson. She leaves three daughters Alice Hess Dover Mabel Schanlaub Flora Ruth Knannlein Indianapolis and two sons Robert B. New York City Richard L. Cutler along with a rural route. Funeral services Thursday from the residence at 2 p.m. Rev. F Kaye Bass officiating. Burial Maple Lawn Cemetery Gentry Funeral Home in charge.
Burlington hosts its annual Fireworks display and fish fry at the American Legion Field on Monday July 4. Sponsored by local rides and Kokomo National Guard Army equipment exhibit, the fish fry runs 5 to 8 pm. Deer Creek Conservation Club prepares the fish. Fireworks light the sky around 9 pm followed by a Legion Home dance with music by the Burlington high school Swing Band.
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