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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

4

Delphi Track Team Set for April Meets and Relays

Blythe Woods Wagner Wentzel lead in distance events as the Delphi track squad announces openers. The toe squad starts at Peru on April 3 with home meet April 5 against Sheridan. Upcoming meets include Attica April 10, Hoosier Conference April 24, and the 24th annual Delphia Relays April 28. Lettermen back are Hathaway Wentzel Sprowl Hanna Johnson Landis Blythe Woods plus many others.

Blythe Lonnie Woods Jerry Wagner Léonard Wentzel Ronald Rodkey Leonard Wentzel Wayne Hathaway Jim’ Blythe Willard Sprowl Peru Sheridan Delphi Attica Hoosier Delphia Jeff Lafayette Monticello Frankfort Camden Gary Alberts Dave Smith Wayne Wentzel Jack Tribbett Terry Berryman Jim Cowen Bob Delaney Arthur Fross Jerry Johnson Bill and John Myers Robert Randolph Larry Schrader Bill Schock Dwight Seward Ron Waymire Dean Nulf Rex Parr Garrett Kurtz Charles Anderson Dwaine Underhill

Shaffer and Birley to Wed in Delphi Church Ceremony

Miss Mary Jo Shaffer will wed Donald L. Birley at 10 o clock Saturday afternoon in the Christian church of Delphi. A reception will follow in the church parlors.

Mary Jo Shaffer Donald L. Birley Christian Church Delphi

Brownie Troops Reach Fly-Up to Intermediate Scouts

Brownie groups Troops 20 21 from Hillcrest and Monroe Street schools Delphi receive fly-up wings and pins for advancing to Intermediate Scouts. Fifteen girls from Troop 18 also receive 2nd class badges. leaders include Mrs. Tolen Walker England Rex Hunt Beale Alberts.

Hillcrest Monroe Street Delphi Joe Tolen John Walker Cheryl Cripe Christina Bartlow Thelma Furst Pat Leitzke Sandra Hill Sandra Hathaway

Willis funeral attended by Rotary leaders and family

Mr and Mrs Fren Musselman traveled to Angola for the funeral of Raymond E Willis a former Rotary district governor and United States Senator Present district governor Musselman met by Herman Phillips past district governor They visited Mrs Willis who has been an invalid for 45 years Willis served Rotary 1934 1935 and spoke at the recent district meeting in Elkhart They also visited the Herman Phillips home at Lake James before returning home

Willis Fren Musselman Angola Raymond E. Willis Rotary United States Musselman Herman Philips Phillips Raymond Willis Elkhart Musselmans Herman Phillips Lake James

April term petit jurors selected by county officials

Jury Commissioners Frank Lybrook and Amel Spring with County Clerk Joe Tolen chosen the April term petit and grand jury panels. Petit jurors include Martha Ward and Forest Barnhart among many from Deer Creek, Adams, Carrollton, Monroe, Jackson, and other townships. Additional names listed as alternates or extras follow in the same counties and towns.

Frank Lybrook Amel Spring Joe Tolen Adams Township Forest O. Barnhart Carrollton Ethel M. Lybrook Tippecanoe W. O. Pettiner Jackson John E. McGreevey Deer Creek Arthur Ritchey John L. Moore Burlington Charles Allbaugh Monroe E. O. Grimm Henry Hobaugh Liberty Price Tees Hazel Gates Robert Rees Adams Clark A. Metzger Bernard Minneman Washington F. G. Schnepf Charles B. Munson Rock Creek Ray Hawkins Jefferson C. M. Meade Horace M. Oaks Clay Christopher Brummett Arthur J. Shank George Arnold Glen Crowel Forest G. Temple Cecil Dyer Charles Guckin Rolla Kingery Clark Ginn John E. Pastor Mark Garrison Chalmer Peterson Irvin Calhoun Jesse R. Clawson Walter H. Barnhart Charles L. Burge Robert E. Dillon Joe R. Vaughan Madison Roy Gregg Orris Dimmitt Kenneth H. Myers Charles J. Weil John Ord Yater Guy C. Kendrick Henry Robertson Lloyd Burgitt Blanche Balser Orval Hinkle

Oracle Club Meets At Siebers For March Evening

Delphi Oracle club gathered Monday night March 26 at Mr and Mrs Robert L Sieber home on East Monroe Street. Mrs Watson McCormick reviewed No Wings in the Manse by Betty Frist. Delicious refreshments were served. Next meeting April 9 at Yanus Wells home with George Obear in charge.

Robert L. Sieber Delphi Oracle Club East Monroe Street Watson McCormick Betty Frist Yanus Wells George Obear

Rankin to Speak at Annual Purdue Ag Alumni Meeting

Dave Rankin Purdue head track coach and former versatile student athlete will speak at the Carroll County Purdue Ag Alumni meeting. The event Friday April 6 at 7 p m in Flora Library includes a chili supper and Rankin on Athletics At Purdue. Tickets from local county extension office members.

Dave Rankin Purdue Carroll County Purdue Ag Flora Library Rankin Robert Bordner Democrat Township Lee Bowman Deer Creek Charles Jones Jackson Eldon Robeson Washington Bill. Dickinson Madison Charles Black Richard Roach Jefferson Dick Grantham Adams County Extension Office

Fire chiefs attend John Bean school in Lansing

John Mount the local fire chief and colleagues Leonard Downing Frank Van Sickle and Gene Roskuski left Tuesday for Lansing Michigan to attend the John Bean school for firemen. They will learn the operation of the new Tri Township fire truck and bring it back upon their Friday return.

John Mount Leonard Downing Frank van Sickle Gene Roskuski Lansing Michigan John Bean Tri Township

Mrs. Elsie Crundwell Stays With Bradshaws During California Trip

Mrs. Elsie Crundwell has returned from California and is visiting the Charles Bradshaw home while the Bradshaws take a southern trip.

Elsie Crundwell California Charles Bradshaw Bradshaws

Herrington Kerker Rites Planned for April 21

Miss Anne Herrington daughter of Mrs John Herrington Otterbein will wed Frank Kerker Jr son of Fr Kerker Sr route 2 Brookston in a ceremony at St Charles church Otterbein on Saturday April 21 The couple plan to reside in Delphi

Anne Herrington John Herrington Otterbein Frank Kerker, Jr Fr. Kerker, Sr Route 2 Brookston St. Charles Church Delphi

Metropolitan Opera Broadcast of Manon Lescaut This Saturday

The Metropolitan Opera presents Puccini's tragic love story Manon Lescaut on Saturday afternoon March 31. Lucia Albanese and Jussi Björling star with conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos. WFBM and WLS will carry the 1 p.m. broadcast.

Puccini Manon Lescant Metropolitan Opera Company Manon Lescan

Two Elected For Queen's Court At Manchester College

Miss Kay Barnhart a Delphi route 4 sophomore and Miss Carol Petry a Delphi route 4 senior have been elected to the Queen of the May court with Miss Wordie Younis as the May Day queen. Festivities are set for May 4 and 5 on campus.

Kay Barnhart Delphi Carol Petry Route 4 Manchester College Wordie Younis

Break-in at Bosworth Texaco Station in Burlington

Sheriff Carey Deputy Miller and State Detective Dale McCur dy were called to Burlington Tuesday morning to investigate a break-in at the Bosworth Texaco service station. Entry was made Monday night by breaking a window. Five cartons of cigarettes a flashlight about $45 in bills and silver were stolen.

Burlington Carey Miller Dale McCurdy Bosworth Texaco

Guest Luncheon at Carroll County Country Club Thursday

Ladies of the Carroll County Country Club host a guest luncheon at the clubhouse on Thursday April 5 at 12 30 p.m. Members urged to attend with a short program and cards to follow. Committee members include Mrs Richard Grantham Mrs Stanley Cor fhelius Mrs Dale Yeoman and Mrs James Burns.

The Carroll County Country Club Richard Grantham Stanley Corfhelius Dale Yeoman James Burns

Madison Township Farm Bureau Meets at New Hope School

The Madison Township Farm Bureau will gather at the New Hope school on Wednesday evening April 4 at 7 30. Kenneth Pyle will be the speaker. Committee members include Lee Flora E R Smock Leroy Biggs Kenneth Mears James Bougher Glenn Fisher Leonard Clawson and their families.

Madison Township Farm Bureau New Hope School Kenneth Pyle Lee Flora E.R. Smock Leroy Biggs Kenneth “Mears James Bougher Glenn Fisher Leonard Clawson

Locals visit Hancock county relatives over Sunday

Locals Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sweet with daughters Mina Jo and Susann spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wilson in Hancock County.

H. B. Wilson Earl Sweet Mina Jo Susann John T. Wilson Hancock County

Oshkosh Couple Granted Marriage License

A marriage license is issued to Samuel V. Dobbins, 41, and Germaine J. Holdren, 36, both of Oshkosh Wisconsin.

Samuel V. Dobbins Germaine J. Holdren Oshkosh Wisconsin

Burns Family Moves to Hawkins Property in Delphi Area

Mr and Mrs Jim Burns and family will move Saturday to the house they recently purchased from Mr and Mrs Russell Hawkins. Hawkins are erecting a new home in South Delphi. Mr and Mrs Fred Moore, who bought the Burns property, will move there from Logansport.

Jim Burns Russell Hawkins

Mr and Mrs Grover Kite Return From Florida Stay

Mr and Mrs Grover Kite returned home Sunday after a six weeks stay in Florida.

Grover Kite Florida

Great Books Club to Study Fear and Trembling Tuesday

The Great Books Club will meet Tuesday night in the Delphi Library to study Fear and Trembling by Seren Kierkegaard. Mobrary Powell and Mrs Marion Moyer will lead the discussion.

Great Books Club Delphi Library Seren Kierkegaard Mobray Powell Marion Moyer

Verd Thompson Confined by Illness at Daughter’s Home

Verd Thompson is confined to the home of his daughter Mrs. James Trent due to illness, marking a period of limited mobility and care at the family residence.

Verd Thompson James Trent

Duplex Transaction Ties North Washington Estates

Mr and Mrs Charles Holcomb buy the North Washington street duplex from Mr and Mrs George Vaughan who have purchased the Mrs Minta Buck property on North Washington and plan to move soon. Mr and Mrs Paul Quick return from Ocean Springs Mississippi. Miss Marjorie Boles formerly a Delphi teacher from Indianapolis attended the Senior class play as dinner guest of the Myron Johnsons.

Charles Holcomb North Washington Street George Vaughan Minta Buck Paul Quick Ocean Springs, Miss Marjorie Boles Indianapolis Delphi Myron Johnsons

Morehouse Family Visits Relatives for Easter Weekend

Mr and Mrs Robert Morehouse and their three children of Evansville will spend Easter weekend with her brothers John T Johnson near Burlington and Myron Johnson of Delphi.

Robert Morehouse Evansville John T. Johnson Burlington Myron Johnson Delphi

Local residents return from vacations and trips

Dr. John T. Kirkpatrick returned Sunday after a two weeks vacation in Florida. Robert Hall spent Sunday and Monday at the IGA headquarters in Chicago. Miss Ann Johnson and her DePauw ties plan a 10 day Easter trip to Cape Cod and New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McCain and Mr. and Mrs. Haughey Mount expected home Wednesday from six weeks in Land O Lakes Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Zartman visited Clarence Zartman and wife in Albuquerque. Mrs. E F Thornbrough of New Albany visiting her mother Mrs Casad in Lafayette spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs V H Brown.

John T. Kirkpatrick Florida Robert Hall IGA Chicago Ann Johnson Myron J. Johnson DePauw Cincinnati Friends Cape Cod Mass New York City Curtis McCain Haughey Mount Lakeland Grant Zartman Albuquerque, New Mexico Clarence Zartman E. F. Thornbrough New Albany Harry. Casad Lafayette V. H. Brown

Card of Thanks for Rickie Edward’s death

At the time of Rickie Edward's death we express our appreciation to Eirkenberry Funeral Home for their kindness Rev Perry for consoling words and to all friends and neighbors for their kindness. Mr and Mrs Jack Gerard Mr and Mrs Emmett Pearson Mr and Mrs Roger Gerard Listen to The Citizen news broadcast daily 11 40 A M WSAL Logansport.

Rickie Edward Eirkenberry Funeral Home Perry Jack Gerard Emmett Pearson Roger Gerard Citizen Logansport

Delphi Rotary hears Arthur McDowell on Broadcasting service

Arthur McDowell editor of The Citizen and WSAL broadcaster spoke to Delphi Rotary on broadcasting as a public service. Introduced by Attorney Joseph Ives, McDowell highlighted cooperation for maintenance of the service and shared reactions to rebroadcasts. Harold Dick announced an April anniversary party for Delphi Rotary with date to be announced.

Rotary Club Arthur McDowell The Citizen Logansport WSAL Rotary Joseph Ives McDowell Delphi Rotary Carroll County Old Settlers Harold Dick

Park Job Open in Delphi For Riley Park Caretaker

Applications are being received for the full timeCaretaker position of Riley Park in Delphi. Contact city clerk treasurer Jesse Patrick at the city building to file applications. Do not contact the mayor or city council. A house and all utilities are furnished with the job.

Riley Park Delphi Jesse Patrick

Mrs. Ruth Robbins Honored at Farewell Birthday Party

Ruth Robbins retired worthy matron of Rose chapter OES was guest of honor at a surprise birthday and farewell party last Thursday at the Masonic Temple dining room. The table featured a white and red cake with candles. 1955 Eastern Star officers presided and welcomed gifts to Mrs. Robbins.

Robbins Ruth Robbins Rose Chapter OES Masonic Temple Dorothy Shaffer Alice Shank Irene Sweet The Eastern Star

Dads Defeated by Lads in New Hope P TA Game

The New Hope Lads won 42 to 36 against the New Hope Dads in a Thursday night benefit game at the Delphi armory. A sizable crowd attended the New Hope P TA event and Dr C C Crampton examined the participants confirming their fitness.

New Hope New Hope Lads Delphi Armory C. C. Crampton Delphi Carl Spear Tom Witter Orville Don Hathaway Roger Neff Dale Fossneck Bill Dickinson Francis Pearson Francis Humbarber Wayne Clawson Mark Porter John McCormick Delmar Bailey

Local visitors call on Mrs. Herr and relatives

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mellinger with Master Sgt. and Mrs. Adam Koleczak and their two children visited Mrs. Cora Herr and other community members on Monday. The Koleczaks recently returned from a two year Japan tour. Mrs. Koleczak is the former Jeannette Mellinger.

C. B. Mellinger Adam Koleczak Cora Herr Koleczaks Japan Koleczak Jeannette Mellinger

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Farm Bureau Co-Op Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op Oracle Club LAGLE Don Collins Flora Badger Wayne Pearson Delphi Oracles Hoosier Conference West Lafayette High School Winamac Fireman School Queen’s Court Know Public Service Commission of Indiana Public Service Commission OF Indiana Public Service Company of Indiana, Inc Madison Bureau Bob Rosary and Altar Society Bake Sale Clawson Chevrolet West Side Flower Club Bob‘s Delphi Lumber Co N. Market St Delphi, Ind College of Pharmacy Crr's Drug Store Mark Twain Best Buy Barton Carroll County Farm Bureau Hatchery
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