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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
1
A tall, handsome young man filled in for regular mail carriers on Main Street last summer in Delphi. He later took over a Standard Oil route in the same town and became known for his gracious manners and pleasing personality.
Several weeks ago a young man suffered grave injuries and surgeons fear he may never walk. He remains a patient at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as parents and friends fight to lift his spirits and fund a long, costly recovery.
A March 25 benefit at the Delphi Armory will feature two independent basketball games and a high school band. An auction of baked goods will raise all proceeds to help Jim Cole regain his health.
The piece praises a group of eager Delphi men organizing a benefit and urges Main Street residents to attend on Thursday night March 25. Details will be announced next week, but the event is described as a truly good cause.
County Superintendent J C Yonker plans to seek an Indiana Attorney General interpretation. He believes the decision, as reported, could end religious education in the county next year if the ruling stands as newspapers describe.
The passage notes that time is assigned to religious teaching after regular hours, funded by county churches with no taxpayer expense, yet the Supreme Court ruled that time cannot be set aside for religious instruction in public schools.
Pauline Moore received a congratulatory birth card addressed to Mr and Mrs Robert Moore of East Franklin Street Delphi. She learned the card was meant for another Robert Moore couple in Delphi who welcomed a son this week.
Some township trustees use tax assessing time to visit homes and ask the head of the house for opinions on serious local school problems. After rounds, it is likely decisions will follow.
A local pep parade featured Simon Bros. trucks from Peru bringing up the rear during Friday festivities. The appearance highlighted regional business participation in the community celebration.
A Delphi resident notes Blythe Furniture Store employee Jim Bardon may hold a county record for longevity and linoleum laying. Bardon has served at Blythe’s for 50 years across three generations of the family business.
Frank Kerker Jr the lone Delphi athlete named to the Indianapolis News All-State Regional Squad. Wayne Guthrie notes in his column the Adams Township Home Economics Club Roll Call on How to Starve the Garbage Pail, referenced from The Citizen weeks earlier.
Friday night Girl Scout review at the school building. If not appealing, the Has Been Will Be game at the Armory. Tri Kappa Art Show at the Library Sunday afternoon 2 to 5. Pay Federal Taxes before midnight Monday March 15.
A local sports quip reflects on Logansport’s loss to Peru last Saturday night and warns Delphi to brace for an even bigger Wabash River crowd if tears continue.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Crowden Jr purchase a residence in Lafayette with plans to move there in the near future.
Delphi high school seniors face the Will-Bees in the annual Armory classic Friday night with a pre game by fifth and sixth graders at 7 p.m. The has been squad includes Frank Kerker Jr Eddie Dickinson C J Hyman Charles Davis Bill Myers Roy Sheets Bob Schooler. The will be stars Tom Ives Doug Hatton John Zartman John Hawn Don Pauley Bob Roach Bob Cassell Leonard Brummett and others. Admission is 15 cents with proceeds for team entertainment after tournaments in Indiana.
Sherman Welch of Rock Creek township announces his run for Carroll County Recorder marking the open filing period. Several Republicans announce bids for sheriff treasurer clerk and commissioner while others enter GOP convention delegate races. Prospective candidates have until April 3 to file for the primary.
Tipwa Grange presents a play titled Leave It To Grandma at the Delphi high school gym tonight at 8 p.m. It is sponsored by the Tipwa Grange of Pittsburg and features cast members Buddy Holloway Jo Rockhill Lois Pratt Ronnie Nipple Wanetta Bush Jack Ward Ivan Phillips Marjorie Norris Edith Phillips Harry Hefner and Geraldine Geslee as Grandma.
The last will of William Viney of Flora was filed for probate in Carroll circuit court. It leaves all personal property to his widow Matilda Viney with a life estate in Flora property and 25 acres for her widowhood, an 80 acre farm to be sold with proceeds shared by his children Ed and William Viney named co executors, dated January 17 1933 and admitted on Wednesday with A D Bishop as witness.
Miss Dorothy Newell, Robert Mills and Bill Slagle attended the Artur Rubinstein convocation at Purdue Hall of Music on Monday night with many others present.
Delphi Chamber of Commerce members adopted a year schedule of store hours and holidays. Stores close at noon on Wednesdays except for Thanksgiving eve and a pre Christmas window. Extended hours apply April to September with 10 pm Saturday openings. Major holidays observed with reduced hours or closures.
Mr and Mrs Willard Reed entertained 19 friends Friday night at their home for the 36th birthday of their daughter Na omi Martin. Prizes were won by Pearl Buchanan Cornelia Cripe and Will Heiland. Refreshments were served.
Tri Kappa Sorority hosts an art show Sunday afternoon March 14 from 2 to 5 at the Delphi Library. The event will display prize oils purchased over 12 years from the Hoosier Art Salon, plus works by local artists Roy Trobaugh Dorothy Jeanne Bowen and Vaunita Haslet. Tea will be served and patrons will pour.
John I. Bowman and Garnette L. Smith of Delphi announce the formation of Spra-Clean Service a house washing company. They will operate from their homes using a water based cleaning compound at regulated pressure to wash oil painted wood brick and stone. An eight room house and garage can usually be finished in one day with costs from one fifth to one half the painting price.
Judge William B. Smith committed six youths from Delphi area to state institutions after hearings held behind closed doors. Five boys and one girl faced break ins and petty crimes. ages ranged from 12 to 16, with placements including White's Institute in Anderson and the Indiana Reformatory, while a 15-year-old girl went to the Girls Home in Anderson.
Delphi trooper Elmer Holtman assigned to the Lafayette State Police Post is at the department's Indianapolis headquarters this week for a refresher training program.
Delphi fell to Peru 45 44 in a hard fought regional basketball final. Captain Kerker led Delphi with stellar play and coach McCall earned praise for building a disciplined, resilient team.
Dr. Gertrude McCain of Delphi, a Morris Harvey College teacher, was injured Thursday when struck by a U S Mail truck while crossing a street. She suffered a fractured arm and cuts, was hospitalized then discharged Saturday, and has resumed teaching. The Institute of Family Living schedule includes dinners for teachers and ministers with Dr. Lesher and Dr. Tenant speaking on education for family life and sex character building. The public is invited to open sessions at the church, with closed dinners for teachers and clergy at 6 p m at Ranch House and Methodist church.
Walter Calhoun of Flora files in Carroll circuit court seeking 2000 dollars for unlawful detention of real estate and 750 for unpaid rent from Irvin Calhoun, son, with Grace Calhoun joined as owner. A second action orders 700 dollars on a promissory note due in January. Bishop and Lane represent Mr. Calhoun.
Franklin Noble and his wife of Lafayette and formerly of Logansport are jailed by Logansport Police in a Lafayette auto theft case. The car was left in front of the Charles Haslet residence on Cottage Avenue in Delphi after the Nobles traveled through Delphi and stopped at Harry Hammond’s home. Noble denies the charges, claiming his wife framed him.
Delphi Junior High principal George McCain names six weeks honor roll for eighth and seventh grades, with eighth graders Ruby Houser, Helen Hickman, Nancy Bowen, and others. seventh graders Shirley Bowman and Gwen Ferrier among others. High school lists seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen achieving A and B honors including Dorothy Newell Ruth Bowman Joan Bradshaw Irene Sims Betty Spring Mary Ann Sterzik Helen Wise Joan Wise Robert Wert and more.
Judge William B. Smith of the Carroll circuit court announced two year appointments to the Flora Library Board. Reappointed for two years were William M. Wingard and Beatrice I. Siegriest. Mark H. Carter succeeds Rev. William C Aschanhort and Ora Shirar succeeds D. E. Albaugh.
Mrs John Hickman of Delphi spent Monday in Lafayette for unspecified activities with no further details or outcomes reported.
George Oliver Taylor executive secretary of the Department of Religious Education of the Disciples of Christ has been chosen as guest speaker for the opening of the 23rd annual young people's conference. The County Youth Council announced the event set for March 26 7 30 p m with a special harp program by Mrs Herman Engles of Frankfort. The conference runs through March 27 with a closing session Saturday night and Friday's program open to youth and adults.
Jack Hammond Don Fontinel and Robert Quinn of Loy Roofing Co Delphi attended a lightning rod school in Goshen conducted by Independent Protection Company makers of copper lightning rod equipment. The article notes advances in the field and Loy’s 38 years of using this manufacturer. Mr. Loy plans to run ads urging readers to read and heed them.
The Senior Class Play announces the cast for A Date With Judy listing Bob Mills Dorothy Newell Bill Slagle Bob Hatter Marge Norris Geneva Hawkins Bill Myers Helen Wise Phyllis Cole Francis Wright Wilma Haslet Irene Sims Louise Nagele Betty Spring.
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