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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
The last will of Harry R Burns has been filed for probate in Carroll Circuit Court. He provided for paying all debts and left his property to his son J George Burns in trust for his widow Ada R Burns. Upon her death the property is to be divided equally among the four surviving children. J George Burns named executor and qualified with a $62 000 bond.
Nine Delphi students are among the 1890 registered for the second semester at DePauw University. Registered names include Mary Crosby, William Gros, Gerard Hanna, Elizabeth Ives, Ann and Robert Johnson, Judith and Martha Obear, and Marion Wingsard along with their street addresses.
The Pittsburg Church of the Brethren schedules a week of evangelistic services March 12 to 18 led by Rev. Howard Keim. Evening topics include Jesus Calls Us and Such A Great Salvation with services at 7 30 each night.
The Rain or Shine class of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlors. Midge Childers Fanny Smith Laura Furst and Mary Benjamin will be in charge with Miss Benjamin giving devotions.
An advertisement from Wayne Loan Corp at 8 E Main Flora urges customers to consult about planned purchases and loan needs. It promises loans to help buyers keep pace with rising living standards.
Misses Janet Alice Heiland Mary Lynn Orr Beverly Ann Bitler of Delphi and Nancy Carol Martin of Camden received caps at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing exercises in the hospital auditorium. The 115 first year students, largest class in the school’s history, will graduate in 1958. Dr Harold C Ochsner praised nursing as a premier profession for young women. The event included candle lighting and Florence Nightingale pledge. Parents joined a reception afterward.
The Burlington Tip-Top 4-H club met Wednesday Feb. 29 with leader Mrs. Edwin Thomas. Linda Langston and Joellen Garrison led the pledge to the Flag, Bethan Gage led the group singing, and Barbara Barnes gave the safety lesson. Betty Moyer performed a flute solo with Deanna Deardorff on piano, while Mrs. Thomas distributed record books and led project discussions. Food preparation groups met with junior leaders.
Clay township Home Demonstration club will meet Wednesday March 14 at 1 p m with Mrs Lotie Haslet assisting. Mrs Woodrow James will aid the hostess and Mrs Ota Roth with lessons on sewing while Mrs James offers devotions.
Obe Campbell of Delphi R 4 was proclaimed county corn growing champion at an Indianapolis banquet honoring Indian corn growing champions. His yield of 105.74 bushels per acre was the top in Carroll county in 1955, earning him a place on the National Selected Five in the DeKalb Corn Growing contest.
I wish to thank those who sewed cards flowers and gifts while I was a patient in the hospital and to thank the neighbors and friends who have been so kind and helpful before and since my returning home.
Edith May Lowther has filed a petition in Carroll Circuit Court to determine her birth time and place. The hearing is scheduled for 3 30 p m on March 9 1956. Clerk Joe R Tolen dated March 3 1956.
Army Cpl. Robert C. Wingard Jr. of Flora Indiana participates in Exercise Lodestar Baker a three month winter maneuver at Camp Hale Colorado The 4th Field Artillery Pack Battalion member regular Fort Carson station Wingard enlisted June 1953 attended Purdue University and Kaw basic training at Fort Riley The cold area sees temperatures down to 40 degrees below zero
Donald Barnett arraigned in City Court before Mayor Roy Clauser on driving with a suspended license. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 90 days at the Indiana State Farm, with the sentence suspended upon compliance with state laws.
The note expresses gratitude for the cards gifts and personal visits received during hospital stay and after returning home. Dean Cripe acknowledges the thoughtful generosity and support.
The Adina Rebekah Lodge announces a rummage and bake sale on Saturday March 17 at 9 AM in the Court House Assembly Room. Help needed to replace equipment lost in a fire and donations are welcome. Call 435 White or 750 Black for contributions.
Pittsburg police captured a teenage suspect who admitted breaking into the Leo McKay home and stealing a coin purse containing $13.00 on Friday afternoon. The youth had prior run ins with the law.
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