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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1951
Page
1
Community clash over overcrowding at Carson and Yeoman schools prompts another meeting with Leo Craig moderating. Delphi AAU basketball team ends tour and heads home after 86-82 win over Arkansas. Golf course at Delphi Country Club to reopen when weather allows amid expense concerns.
Ray Best files for divorce from Alta Best. court grants a divorce in a contested action. The record notes the action as a trainog divorce from the pain.
The Yeoman junior high basketball squad, county junior tournament champions, were honored Monday at Green Gables near Reynolds. Miss Charlene Phillips toasted the team and J. C. Yunker spoke as county superintendent. About 68 attended. A second party at Yeoman school followed with cake and ice cream.
Elmer Watkins and Ernie Davis lease Midway Gardens in West Delphi from Art Rider and Robert Ratcliff and plan a restaurant opening around April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will manage the business.
Melson tendered his resignation to Prudential Insurance after twelve years with the firm. He will remain in the insurance business in Delphi, having signed with The Franklin Life Insurance Company of Springfield Illinois. He also serves as trustee of Deer Creek township.
Delphi youth plan to travel to Taylor University in Up land Indiana for the 18th annual Youth Conference opening Friday night and running through Sunday. Attendees include Wilma Yates Marian Reed Bob Hawkins Ralph Hawkins Wayne Duncan Dale Duncan Joan Ward and Phyllis Crowel. Noted speakers include Dr Marion F Boyd of Seattle Miss Betty Hu of Hong Kong and Dr Ross J McLennan of Saginaw Michigan.
Sixteen Delphi students traveled to Indianapolis for the All State Solo and Ensemble contest. Eight earned first division awards, with Dinty Johnson winning another first division rating for Carnival of Venice on trumpet and baritone horn. Ann Johnson accompanied. The Delphi octet and other ensembles also earned top honors, marking improvement over last year.
Dr R V Matteson D V M and Dr J M Haggard of Delphi veterinary practice receive orders to report April 16 to Ft. Bliss Texas. Matteson holds reserve commission in Field Artillery and will serve as a first lieutenant. He plans a visit to Old Mexico with his wife and daughter Gretchen before reporting. Haggard will keep the office open in his absence with Tuesday evening hours only.
Delphi's Bill Jackson was honored at the Hoosier Conference dinner in West Lafayette, selected for the first five on the All Conference team. Other first and second five members from Flora West Lafayette and surrounding schools were listed, with Ray Eddy and Glen Bahler as guests.
Plans advance for Delphi City Association sponsored Handicap Bowling Tourney sanctioned by the ABA. Dates April 19 to May 19 with entries due March 31. events include 5 man, two man, individual and all events. Entries to Gamette Smith. Matches Thursdays through Saturdays for a month. Mr Crosby urges wide participation and notes ABC awards for top games and series.
The text mentions a daughter Mary Ellen and parents Rev and Mrs R C Dillman of Brazil. It notes Mrs Lee was a resident here and member of the Igo-Ugo Bridge Club.
Delphi band parents will meet Monday night March 26 in the band room of the local school building. Abner Bowen and Charles Melson will give reports. All band parents are urged to attend the meeting which starts at 7 30 p m.
A closing notice states the ae com and Trust Company will observe Friday March 23 and will reopen for business afterward. It notes the bank will be closed on that day and return to normal hours thereafter.
By a completed transaction last Thursday Earl Hyman of Delphi became sole owner of the Regal Store on West Main Street formerly owned by Hyman and Frank Lee. Hyman has purchased the business, while Swain retires from the operation.
At the Earl Humbarger farm south of town last Wednesday an enraged bull attacked two people, injuring Devon Humbarger and his mother Mrs. Fred Humbarger. The family aided in capturing the animal before the elder Humbarger fired to rescue them. The bull was finally killed after breaking loose and turning on the farmer though no further details are provided.
1951 Red Cross drive appeals to Carroll County citizens as an obligation amid wartime emergency. Increase goal due to national needs. donations to Frank Fitch Delphi chair Robert Wood or Miss Mary Jock. Regular Red Cross meeting scheduled Monday March 26 at 2 30 p m. chairmen may leave their names at the meeting.
C J Hyman of the U S Navy stationed at Los Alamitos California was selected as a member of the first five on the all tournament squad for the 11th Naval District He starred for the Los Alamitos team which reached the district championship scoring 32 points in one game 22 in another and 15 in the final Hyman a 1948 Io New ae graduate has served in the Navy for about three years and was a member of the Oracle basketball and football teams
Delphi and county students are enjoying their annual Spring vacation this weekend, marking a break in classes and activities across the district.
Judge grants a divorce to Ethel Milburn Smith of Jasper from Jasper Smith on charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. Former name Ethel Milburn is restored.
The Delphia Country Club to hold its annual dinner and stockholders meeting at the Club House on March 26 at 6 30 p m. Election of directors is on the order of business and plans for 1951 will be discussed during the gathering.
Dr. L. C. Lucas, Delphi dentist, will report April 15 to Fort Dix New Jersey for extended active service with the United States Army Dental Corps. Details on his assignment follow.
Delphi nurse Esther C. Gregg runs for election to the board of directors of the Indiana State Nurses Association. Elections occur at the annual meeting April 5–7 in Indianapolis Claypool Hotel. Gregg is a public health nurse and St Luke’s graduate with postgrad study at Butler, Chicago, Indiana and Purdue Universities.
The Carroll County schools with the Carroll County Ministerial Association initiate a guidance program for juniors and seniors. A battery of aptitude tests will be administered at each school by the Employment Service. Pupils indicate job interests and results will be summarized for discussion with each student.
Carroll county gears up for the second annual Music Festival to be held in Delphi with guest conductors. The event will feature a 345 voice chorus and a 204 member band under direction of county teachers and school leaders.
Mrs. John Sanderson of Delphi chairs the Carroll county American Cancer Society drive inviting Tri Pals sorority and home economics clubs as co sponsors. A kickoff tea on March 29 at Mrs. Robert’s home features Miss Else, a state cancer society worker, as guest speaker. The county quota remains $2200 with 40 percent kept locally, 40 percent for the state, and 20 percent for the national campaign. The county society funds education and a cancer research scholarship, and donates to the County Medical Society for patient care. Officers include Mrs. Sanderson and vice presidents Dr. C. C. Crampton and Mrs. Hubert G.
More than 100 guests and 90 Girl Scouts attended a tea on Sunday honoring Juliette Gordon Low founder of the United States Girl Scouting movement. Brownie and Girl Scout troops were represented. A play directed by Mrs. John Sanderson featured leading parts by girls. Five-year pins were presented to 12 of the original 16 troop founders and to adult leaders Mrs. Sanderson Mrs. Merle Mullendere Mrs. Robert Wood and Mrs. William Oswald.
The Carroll County Rural Youth group schedules its monthly meeting on March 26 at 8 p.m. in Delphi. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and community projects.
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