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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1964
Page
2
The trend toward compact prefab aluminum school rooms from Florida spreads to northern Indiana. Delphi explores one room facility for Hillcrest at cost, with 30 to 40 students and full heating plumbing, promising quick setup and savings over a traditional build.
A new effort aims to move a voluntary wheat acreage plan tied to cotton policy. Farmers enrolling would receive certificates worth about 70 cents per bushel on four-fifths of their allotment yield, boosting returns to about $2 per bushel, while nonparticipants forego price supports. The proposal mirrors Senator McGovern's plan and echoes long running debates on reducing government farming involvement. Indiana farmers show mixed appetite for less government interference amid intertwined wheat and cotton bills supported by textile interests.
The Carroll County Democrat Women's Club will meet Friday March 6 at 7 30 p m at REMC Delphi. Members are urged to attend as plans are made for the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner.
In a column of notes and reader letters, readers from Florida California Indiana Wisconsin Phoenix and beyond share greetings. Mentions include March predictions on emergences and weather, updates on moving plans and new homes, a school science talent finalist, and a report on a Phoenix water worry and Goodyear’s growth near Sun City.
About 90 Delphi High School students in grades nine through twelve will take part in the 1964 annual high school mathematics examination sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America and the Society of Actuaries. Top scorers earn local pins and form a team for national competition. results are released next summer.
Approximately one hundred Cub Scouts, parents, and friends attended the Blue and Gold banquet at the REMC on Monday February 17 to mark the 54th anniversary of Scouting in the United States. Den mothers led singing and cake ceremonies. Ted Brown and Les Erlandson presented awards and the 1964 pack charter.
Tipwa Grange will host a membership supper at six this Thursday evening March 5. Mrs. Ray Bougher chairs Group I, with the program committee including Mr. and Mrs. Pat O’Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mears, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pritchard, and Mrs. Evelyn Phillips.
Anna L. Johnson declares for the Republican nomination for Carroll County recorder ahead of the May 5 primary. She previously served eight years as county recorder, elected 1948 and 1952, led the State Recorder's Association, and held roles in precinct leadership and the auto license office. Now at Sears, Roebuck in Lafayette, she has lived in Delphi over 30 years with son Duane, his wife Helen Whiteman, and two granddaughters.
A poem by R. L. Hunter humorously contrasts Rockefeller and Carnegie with everyday beneficiaries. It traces wealth’s many roots in business, sports, and music, noting blessings of hope health and happiness while acknowledging most money never reached the common person. The piece ends with a pointed remark about the money paid to Judas.
Readers notice The Citizen's new design with larger column heads and brighter type. The note humorously warns not to overlook changes in spouses or hairstyles while joking about Beatleburgers and Beatles influence in the Midwest.
Marilyn J. Kaniewski files for divorce from Arthur D. Kaniewski claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married March 10 1963 and separated May 24 1963. Attorney David R. Baum represents the plaintiff.
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