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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
2
In a hometown welcome Col. John Glenn tearfully declared it great to be American and to be home. The writer lauds his fervent pride in the flag country and family, noting it as a bold articulation of shared national devotion.
A reader notes lighthearted items from newspapers and letters from Indiana and Missouri. The column highlights a Delph i Delphi citizen note about 23 babies in a traveling cradle and a long letter from Mary Morrison Wightman describing Florissant life, family milestones, and work at The Indianapolis Star, ending with Enid’s night shift and family news.
Monday to Friday meals listed with main dish sides and desserts. March 12 beef and noodles. March 13 baked wieners. March 14 pork and gravy. March 15 macaroni and beef casserole. March 16 baked beans and ham salad sandwiches. Milk and bread appear daily.
Myrtle Calvert hosts a birthday gathering as Clara Robinson Dick Robinson Ad die Crosby and Mr and Mrs Marion Buskirk arrive with ice cream and cake to celebrate.
The family of Charles Ray Gilliam expresses gratitude for floral tributes cards visits and other acts of kindness during the illness and death.
The article notes Maine law allows prompt local tax collection with escalating penalties and early sale of property for delinquent taxes. Two coastal towns held identical meetings to decide collection methods, one stopping interest after October 1 for payments by then, the other charging stepped rates from September to five percent thereafter. Notices appeared in the local newspaper. It also covers a community club meeting and Girl Scout Week proclamation by Delphi Mayor Charles A. Wood.
The Rain or Shine class of Delphi Methodist church will meet March 13 at 7 30 in the social room with members bringing readings poems songs or jokes. Florence Buskirk Addie Crosby and Grace Menaugh lead arrangements with Marie Plant guiding devotions. Associate Tri Kappa gathers March 13 at 7 45 p m at the home of Jean Gros and Zelpha Kramer.
Real estate transfers list numerous pairs and entities including Carroll School Corporation to Miles M Fry and Upright Building Inc to Lowell C Roberts along with others. A hospital thank you note and thanks for support appear. Public notice opens bids for 2 4 D herbicide weed control along LaPorte District state roads with bids due March 20 1962.
Vernon Lund of the Lafayette Social Security Office warns ministers must file a waiver with the local IRS by April 16 to participate in social security credits. He notes the choice rests with the minister and provides a leaflet and contact details for information. About 70 percent of eligible full-time ministers have elected coverage, and missing the deadline bars participation.
The Past Noble Grand Club of Adina Rebekah Lodge will meet Monday, March 12 at 7 30 p m at the home of Lelia Ashba 830 S Smith. Mae Thompson will assist.
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