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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

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CIMCO 44 Title Selection Expands Carroll County Efforts

Hoosier Democrat editor Al Moss of Flora notes CIMCO 44 stands for Carroll Improvement Membership Committee of 44. Public Relations Committee of the Farm Bureau votes to expand membership and invite three leaders from each township with a June 5 meeting to plan county unification and county projects.

Cimco 44 al Moss Hoosier Democrat Flora Carroll Improvement Membership Committee The Farm Bureau

Judge sentences man to weekend jail time

William Lasley of Delphi pleaded guilty to public intoxication in city court before Judge Joseph T. Ives Jr. He was fined $10 and costs and received a 90 day jail term suspended to run on weekends for three months.

William Lasley Delphi Joseph T. Ives, Jr Lasley

Free Polio Vaccine Shots Offered by Carroll County Doctors

Carroll County Medical Society doctors will offer free Salk polio vaccine injections next Monday May 8 from 5 to 6 pm in their offices Delphi Flora Camden and Burlington. The program targets residents who have not yet been immunized, especially those aged 20 to 40, with the vaccine funded by the county society to protect the community from a crippling disease.

Carroll County Medical Society Carroll County Delphi Flora Camden Burlington County Medical Society

County Officials Reappointed in School and Attendance Roles

Russell D. Callane is reappointed county superintendent for a four year term following a February 1959 appointment to fill the late Harry Hatton’s unexpired term. Bertha Noble is reappointed county attendance officer with a term extending four years after prior annual renewals. Orval Schock is re-elected Jefferson township trustee to the County Tax Adjustment Board.

County Board of Education Russell D. Callane Bertha Noble Callane Harry Hatton Orval Schock Jefferson Township

Delphi teacher from Austria to speak at Hillcrest School

Mrs. Barbara Walker invites the public to Hillcrest School on Tuesday May 9 at 8 p.m. to hear Mrs. Kathrina Hatfield a Delphi Schools teacher and displaced person from Austria recount her escape from a subjugated country. Mrs. Dean Overholser and Mrs. Monte Alderfer will handle refreshments.

Barbara Walker American Field Service Hillcrest School Kathrina Hatfield Austria Hatfield Delphi Dean Overholser Monte Alderfer

School Board Reverses Consolidation Plan

The school board voted 3 to 2 last Wednesday to rescind the consolidation order. Junior high students will be transported to Flora for classes under the new arrangement.

Flora

Dr. Fisher to retire from Purdue as emeritus professor

Dr. Loyal W. Fisher of Rossville, formerly of Delphi, will retire as associate professor of biological sciences at Purdue Fort Wayne and be named professor emeritus next fall. A Purdue graduate, he opened a Delphi lab in 1935, developed legume antisera and soil bacteria, and has taught in Fort Wayne since 1955.

C. G. Crampton Delphi Purdue Union Building Loyal W. Fisher Rossville Ft. Wayne Center Fisher Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne

Viewers Named to Consider Vacating Alleys in North Delphi

The Board of County Commissioners named Herman Theophile of Delphi Delmar Galbreth of Rockfield and Lawrence Yerkes of Camden as viewers at their Monday meeting in the matter of the petition of freeholders to vacate certain alleys and public highways in North Delphi.

North Delphi Board of County Commissioners Herman Theophile Delphi Delmar Galbreth Rockfield Lawrence Yerkes Camden

Reappointed Fred Humes to Carroll County Alcoholic Beverage Board

Fred Humes of Flora was re-appointed Monday as a member of the Carroll County Alcoholic Beverage Board representing the Carroll County Commissioners. The action confirms his continued role on the local regulatory panel.

Fred Humes Flora Carroll County Alcoholic Beverage Board Humes Carroll County Commissioners

Harve Lynch Returns Home After Mayo Clinic Surgery

Harve Lynch has returned home Monday after undergoing surgery at the Mayo Clinic. George Minne-

Harve Lynch Mayo Clinic George Minne

Dance Pupils to Present Program at Delphi High

Mrs. Marilyn Holloway Smith will present her dance pupils in recital Saturday night May 6 at 8 pm in the Delphi high school auditorium. Miss Marcia Mason accompanies and David Goyer performs before curtain. The program features a long list of pupils and the public is invited.

Berdina Paris Delphi High School Delphi Riley Park Sandy Hill Alexis Smith Babs Bell Paris Marilyn Holloway Smith Marcia Mason David Goyer Barbara Lahr Mary Kay Geheb Gail Riley Sherry Maxwell Teresa Ebrite David Sieber Wendy Wood Ann Bowman Mary Weaver Jan Myer Susan Ives Marilyn Hancock Janine Sieber Ellen Rhine Susan

Safety Car Checks Set by Sheriff and Flora Police

Sheriff John Roth and Flora Chief Bill Baum announce a schedule for automobile safety inspections. Camden residents may bring cars May 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Camden Community Park. Flora inspections run May 9 and May 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Flora parking lot, and May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burlington American Legion Lot.

John Roth Flora Bill Baum Camden Community Park Camden Burlington American Legion

Lafayette Man Arrested on Fraudulent Check Charges

Coy Eslinger, 72, of Lafayette, was arrested by Tippecanoe county authorities and jailed on fraud checks charges. He was arraigned before JP Lee Stone and given until Tuesday to make good the checks.

Coy Eslinger Lafayette Tippecanoe JP Lee Stone Eslinger

Baldwins Begin New Home South of Delphi

Mr and Mrs Dick Baldwin are building a new residence south of Delphi near the Charles Melson and Raymond Todd homes. Camden contractors Sulli van and George are handling the project.

Dick Baldwin Delphi Charles Melson Raymond Todd Sullivan and George Camden

New Delphi Clean-O-Rama to Open with Coin-Operated Dry Cleaning

Construction begins on a 40 by 95 foot stone and cement block building on the Jerry Haugh property to house Delphi's Clean-O-Rama. Jack Little of Carroll Cleaners leads the venture with a 10 year lease and plans to move the cleaning plant there by July 4 for coin-operated service alongside professional cleaning. Don Larimore and Sons erect the building as Little’s Delphi operation becomes the first coin-operated plant this side of Indianapolis.

Delphi Jack Little Carroll Cleaners Jerry Haugh Little Franklin Street Hall IGA Foodliner Indianapolis Don Larimore and Sons Bradshaw Main Street

Delphic Thespians Earn Praise for Our Town

The Delphi Thespians presented Thorton Wilder's Our Town with strong casting and superb staging. While the production moved slowly at times reflecting a small early 1900s town, the cast delivered heartfelt scenes including the George Gibbs and Emily Webb romance and the cemetery moment, though audience turnout was low.

Thorton Wilder Delphi Thespians Morris Buck George Gibbs Dick Skiles Emily Webb Pat Jones

Norton fined for driving while intoxicated in Logansport

Raymond D. Norton of route 2 Logansport was arrested by city police early Wednesday for driving while intoxicated. He was arraigned before Judge Ives in city court, fined 10 dollars plus costs, and given a one year license suspension.

Raymond D. Norton Logansport Ives Norton

Nab Runaways: Two Lafayette Teens Apprehended by Police

Two Lafayette teenage boys were captured by city police Wednesday morning at 5 30 after running away from home. The Lafayette probation officer retrieved the youths later in the day.

Lafayette

Bowen Divorce Action Heard in Circuit Court

Barbara Bowen sued Hubert Bowen in circuit court. The divorce case was heard Tuesday and the matter was taken under advisement with a ruling pending.

Barbara Hubert Bowen Circuit Court

Farm Lands Set Top Prices in County Reappraisal

A called session of township trustees and appointed appraisers with the State Tax Board and County Assessor Gerry Murphy set top prices for farm lands and rural property. Farm land tops at 300 per acre for Group A. other categories follow. Lots and roads receive varied valuations, with final assessed value at one third of true cash value. lists of deputies and appraisers across towns are named.

State Tax Board Gerald Murphy Adams Paul Smith Charles L. Maorer Walter E. Wakeland Burlington Clarence Crain Jean Beck Ralph Rinehart Carrollton Dale Myers Russell Seward Max Landis Clay Elwood Burkle John G. Frantz Kenneth C. Frey Deer Creek Raymond Tood Max Daughtery Dean Ratcliff Chris Brummett Monroe George Wason Ee. Be Patty E. A. Myer Elmer L. Siple Rock Creek Clarence Hyman C. R. Walters Robert Ferrier Tippecanoe Frank Swain Fred Gerard Frank Shepard

Rev. MacNab Resigns Camden Baptist for Brookston Church

In his seventh year, Rev. Duncan J. MacNab leaves the First Baptist Church of Camden to assume pastoral duties at the Federated Church in Brookston. He helped organize youth programs, guided facility upgrades, and served in local ministries. he and his wife have five children. The Camden ministry ends May 14. Brookston begins May 21 with a 400-member church and 200 in Sunday School.

Duncan J. MacNab First Baptist Church of Camden Federated Church Brookston Camden Church MacNab County Ministerial Association Camden Lions Camden Hi-V Judson Association of Baptist Churches

Weekend Travels Mentioned In Ohio And Washington

Mr and Mrs Dean Mills spent the weekend in Lima Ohio with his aunt Mrs C S Armstrong Mrs Ella Jones was a guest several days last week of Mrs Beatrice Johnson in Logansport Dr Jack E B Orr left Monday for his home in Seattle Washington after a weekend visit with his mother Mrs F H Orr Sr and other relatives Dr Orr.

Dean Mills Lima Ohio C. S. Armstrong Ella Jones Beatrice Johnson Logansport Jack EB. Orr Seattle Washington F. H. Orr Orr

Fifth grade softball meeting and bake sale plans

All girls in the fifth to ninth grade who want to play softball should meet Thursday May 11 from 7 00 to 8 30 at the civic building old armory. The group aims to raise money for equipment with a bake sale scheduled for Saturday morning May 13.

Civic Building Old Armory

Teacher Salary Schedule Adopted by Del Phi-Deer Creek Board

The Del Phi-Deer Creek Township School Board adopted a teacher salary schedule for the coming year with about a $200 annual raise for all teachers. Beginning AB degree salaries rise from 4300 to 4419 and the term extends from nine to nine and a half months for next year. The plan also outlines 1962-63 AM degree pay scales based on extra credits, and new extra curricular pay rates include athletic director 600 and various coaching and supervision roles.

Delphi-Deer Creek Township Wayne Leikenberry Hillcrest

Three Firms Bid for City Police Car Project

City Council heard bids from Clawson Chevrolet $1600 Wasson Buick Pontiac $1395.57 and Lahr Motors $1350 for a new police car with $1500 budget. Tonight council to discuss award and study alternate bids.

Clawson Chevrolet Wasson Buick Pontiac Lahr Motors David Williams Monte Alderfer Second Street Masonic Hamilton Streets Wabash Street Ralph Melin Public Service Company Front Street Purdue Riley Coomey Water Works Milroy Spring

Carroll County Junior Leaders Tour Jail and Court House

Carroll County Junior Leaders plan a May 9 meeting at the REMC at 8 p.m. The group will split for tours of the county jail and courthouse followed by a regular business session and recreation.

Carroll County Court House REMC

Public Meeting Called To Explain Carroll County School Plan

Gardner E. Martin announces a preliminary hearing on May 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the Delphi High School auditorium to present findings on proposed Carroll County school reorganizations. A question period will invite suggestions for revision before the State Commission analyzes compliance with the 1959 act.

Gardner E. Martin Carroll County Committee Delphi High School Pice Carroll County State Commission State Reorganization Commission

Delphi Students Present Afternoon of Music Concert

Delphi music students perform an afternoon concert in the high school gym on Sunday May 7 at 2 p m directed by Richard Laughlin. The program features high school concert band choir and cadet bands with soloists and selections from standard musical pieces.

Delphi Music Richard Laughlin Spain John Neff Ben Hur

Delphi School-Home Association Meeting Planned

The Delphi School-Home Association will meet Monday May 8 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. An attendance award will go to the class with the most parents present. A film on Rheumatic Fever and nominating committee report are on the program. The Science Lab will reopen for those who missed the open house. Refreshments will be served.

Delphi School-Home Association

Illness Strikes Grand Chapter Meeting in Indianapolis

Wednesday night Mrs. Lei ter became violently ill at Grand Chapter in Indianapolis. About 20 others, mainly grand officers of OES, also fell ill. The cause remains undetermined, listed as food poisoning or a 24-hour virus. Mr Leiter accompanied his wife home, where she showed great improvement.

Grand Chapter Indianapolis Leiter OES

Parks Attend Founders Day Events in Bloomington

Mr and Mrs Edrie Parks visited Bloomington on Wednesday for Founders Day activities. They and their daughter Mary Lou Parks joined a two hour program by the Indiana Belles.伴

Edrie Parks Bloomington Indiana Belles Mary Lou Omar Ridenour Kokomo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrells County C. L. Carey Delphys Jesse L. Patrick Clyde Myers Clyde Robert L. Lieber Union Bank and Trust Company Richard Mitchell Elwood Carroll Mitchell Ray Eddy Carroll Con Lane Bill Schnepp Michael Dyer Jeff Kelly Tommy Petry Timmy Haggard Jack Stoner Christina Young Ann Schnepp Debra Borden Gail Overholser Lisa Miller Mark Eikenberry Scott Peters Larry Pyle Anita Clawson Jeanie Rankin Diane Cunningham Karen Douglass Virginia Brookbank Rodkey Wood DR. Fisher Jack Laud Thespians Rev. MacNab Camden Baptist Church Delphi School and Home Association
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