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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
1
Delphi residents discuss labor strikes school disputes and public matters after a week of meetings. A Sub Deb club visit to Indianapolis included a Bell auditorium talk on radar and radio. Local happenings include dog disturbances and conservation club notices with clock changes ahead.
Adult 4-H leaders met at Delphi county extension office with County Agent A P Nelson to set an officers training school for May 15 at Delphi high school and select delegates for the Kiwanis Junior Leadership Conference at Indiana Central College in June 1921. They approved county tours in beef, dairy and hogs with Purdue specialists, set dates for the Flora exhibit August 14 to 16, and discussed health rules requiring Bangs disease testing. Meanwhile township clubs in Clay and Madison townships elected officers, planned meetings and programs, and formed a Softball team. The Golden Wonders 4-H club elected officers on April 30 with dues of 10 cents per person for refreshments at meetings.
Sheriff Robert B. Moore announced the Red Cross Roll Call drive raised 6960.81, about 2000 over the county quota, thanking 20 plus volunteers who organized township reports led by Adams Douglas Million and Harold Kakeland.
Myron J. Johnson announces the sale of a one half interest in the Delphi Citizen to Jeanne B. Moyer, formerly his business partner. The transfer marks a change in ownership of the local business.
The Carroll County Council of Churches announced a resolution to set aside time in county public schools for Bible classes next fall. Rev. Wayne Swihart, president and Burlingston pastor, outlined plans and noted Indiana law 5 1-2 allows parents to opt a child into religious instruction for up to 120 minutes weekly. The council will hire a qualified teacher if the plan gains public support.
Jack Grimm, a well known Delphi resident and former dealer, has opened an office in the Bradshaw building on Main Street as he prepares to open a new furniture store. He recently left the Navy after over three years of service and has contracted to buy the former Margowski building on South Washington Street, now occupied by Delphi Woodcraft Company, which will move out soon.
Hugh Davies remains at home in Delphi under quarantine as his family isolates due to a mumps outbreak.
Elmer Beaver a 37 year old Delphi resident died of a heart attack Friday afternoon at the Ben Logan plumbing shop where he worked. Born April 16 1909 in Delphi he was the son of Alonzo and Laura May Beaver. Survived by widow Beatrice three sons and two sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at Blytthe funeral home with Rev Howard Jenkins officiating and burial in Pittsburg cemetery.
County officials forecast a very light primary vote amid little concern over absentee ballots and minimal campaign discussion. The county commissioners list voting sites by township and urge requesting absentee ballots by Saturday May 4.
Lt. (jg) Richard DeLong U S Navy on leave from Washington D C visits East Monroe Street Lebanon home of Mr and Mrs James A DeLong. He will attend the Gala Week festivities at Purdue next week in Indiana with his mother Mrs Jess DeLong.
Elmer McCall Delphi high school athletic coach and city recreation director will organize a summer recreation park program at Deer Creek park south of Delphi. Activities include softball leagues, organized play for grades 1–5, volleyball and tennis instruction, track and basketball clubs, and adult softball if turnout warrants. McCall seeks ages for grades 6–12 to form youth teams. program supported by Mayor Wood. He recently completed naval service and will move his wife and two daughters to Delphi within six weeks.
Joyce Zook and Bill Mullin lead the Grand March at the armory for the Junior-Senior Prom starting the social season for the graduating class. Grady James and his Lafayette orchestra perform. committee chairs organize decorations refreshments and invitations. Baccalaureate May 19 and Commencement May 24 with events and exhibits across the school.
Mrs Mary Cochran Delphi librarian announced a book gift to the library in memory of John A Best who died November 26 1944. Donors include local residents and friends from Delphi Mortonsville Elmwood Washington D C and Millburn New Jersey with titles ranging from history to gardening and architecture.
Eli A Craig 77 longtime farmer of Madison township died Thursday morning at 9 at St Joseph hospital Kokomo after a period as patient since November 14. Survived by his widow and three sons Dr R A Craig of Kokomo Russell and Leo Craig of Delphi. Funeral arrangements pending.
Harter accepts post as assistant editor of the Auburn Evening Star in Auburn DeKalb County. He will start Monday next week. Son of County Auditor Russell Harter, he is Flora High School and Wabash College alumnus, with prior Crawfordsville newspaper experience.
Chicago minister Dr Harry J Hager pastor of Bethany Reformed Church will address a Youth For Christ Rally at Delphi’s Baptist church Saturday May 4 at 7 30 p m He is renowned in the Midwest for evangelistic campaigns and radio work with Moody Bible Institute and WMBI He also runs a large daily Vacation Bible School and broadcasts on WAEF.
Eliza Fetterhoff 86 died Tuesday at her son Emerson Fetterhoff’s home in Huntington after months of illness. Born May 6 1886 in the county, she was the daughter of Philip and Mary Rohrabaugh and a Lutheran. Surviving are two sons and two daughters including Emerson, Raymond, Stella Rohrabaugh and Fay Whitteberry. Funeral services Friday at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Colburn. burial in church cemetery. Body at Raymond Fetterhoff’s home prior to the service. Grimm Funeral Home in charge.
Miss Goldie A. Scott, formerly a local schools teacher, will teach in Benton County Schools next year in an intermediate grade. She recently retired from the local system and has worked in Noblesville and Indianapolis, planning to resume Indianapolis work in the summer.
Miss Ruth Elizabeth Dobbins daughter of Walter Dobbins near Delphi has accepted the secretary to the district manager of Transcontinental and Western Airlines in Indianapolis. She has assumed her new position after former work at Wakeland General Hospital Camp Atterbury. Dobbins is a graduate of the local high school and Lafayette Business College.
Notice states Union Bank and Trust Co will be closed all day Tuesday May 1 for special election day a legal holiday.
Lt. Colonel Roy M. Kessler has been separated from Army service at Fort Mer Arthur Separation Center on April 22. A University of South Dakota graduate, he served in the Southwest Pacific with the 6th Infantry Division and earned the Combat Infantry Badge and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars. He is the husband of Georgam Schilling Kessler, formerly of Delphi.
Delphi Boy Scout Troop led by Paul Aitkens plans a wet paper drive this Saturday. Volunteers will start at 9 a.m. and residents are asked to place paper on doorsteps for collection.
The Ware Store reports the Pre itt building on Main Street remains vacant and awaiting disposition. Officials have not announced plans for demolition or repurposing.
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