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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
1
Residents on Main Street discuss OPA price ceilings, dairy milk prices, and the impact on local farmers and merchants. Rail shortages and coal strikes threaten shipments and stock. Election results stir uncertainty as power centers re-evaluate candidates and loyalties.
Thirteen young members of St. Joseph church in Delphi received first communion in a Sunday morning ceremony with Father Paul Anderson officiating. Names include Michael Johnson Lois Young Charles DeWitt Robert Henderson and others. They were enrolled in the scapular at an evening service.
The Minutes of Music program continues to draw attendees, with ongoing events highlighted in Around Town. Continued coverage on page eight provides additional details and upcoming dates.
Ralph Melin of the Indiana Service Corporation in Delphi said Carroll and Delphi counties need not join brown out communities unless coal supplies worsen. He noted a stockpile lasting weeks and urged voluntary electricity reduction. several northern Indiana towns already curtail power, with lights limited to 2 pm to 6 pm and theaters closed.
Joseph Messick Jr. fell 30 feet through an unfastened coal chute trap door at the county courthouse while playing in the yard. He was treated for shock and bruises at St Elizabeth hospital and released home after x rays showed no broken bones. Mrs Flora Feathers will host the Philanthea Bible Class tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Whiteman traveled to Rochester Minnesota where Mr Whiteman entered the Mayo Clinic for a physical examination.
Mrs Steve Young is confined to her home on East Monroe street and is reported suffering from nervous exhaustion.
Mrs. Forrest Orr Jr and daughter Eleanor depart Friday for Rockford Illinois after visiting her husband s parents Mr and Mrs F H Orr Sr in this city.
Walter F. Allen Bringhurst and Evelyn Ruth Goss Delphi win Carroll County scholarships to Purdue University under state law. Dr. H. H. Remmers of Purdue announces the awards. Scholarships pay $30 per semester for one year starting in September term.
Edward M. Cripe, 71, prominent Carroll county resident and Camden postmaster for 10 years, died at his Camden home after weeks of illness. He served the Democratic party for nearly 50 years and advised county chairmen though never an elected official. Born November 13, 1874 in Walkerton Indiana, he married Flora Thomas in 1896. Surviving are his widow, son Russell T. of Glendale California, daughter Mary Mussellman of Poland Ohio, three grandchildren, and brother Brent Cripe of near Delphi. Funeral service today at 3 p.m. at his residence, burial in Camden cemetery. Baker funeral home in charge.
Frank S. Girard 85 farmer and former Carroll county treasurer died Wednesday at his Adams township home. A Republican, he was elected county treasurer on November 2, 1920 and served 1921 to 1924. Born October 25 1860 in Piqua Ohio he was the son of William and Amanda Statler Girard. Surviving Katie his widow daughter Edna Good of Dearborn Michigan three sons Paul Plainfield Joseph Boulder Colora.
Delphi Armory hosts graduation Friday night May 24 with sixty three diploma recipients. Ex servicemen among the class include four in school and one out of service. Absentia diplomas awarded to Walter Wilson and Robert Stankard in Navy service. Students also include Indiana University enrollees Paul Gushwa Tom Mills and Max Smith. Senior girls and boys named with numerous graduates.
Curtis McCain of Delphi will represent the Three Rivers Boy Scout Council at the 36th Annual national meeting in St. Louis on May 16 and 17. Speakers include former Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and General Joseph W. Stillwell.
Judge Smith thanks Carroll County voters and family for support during his first term and bid for re election. He recalls World War I service, family roles, and long partnership with his father in law practice. He says neighbors spirit will guide his campaign efforts.
The Delphi high school Student Council announces the Logansport Shrine Minstrel Show to be held in the school auditorium on Tuesday night May 14. Don Anderson says the program begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds will fund a moving picture machine for the local school.
Carroll county farmers joined statewide efforts delivering about 50 000 bushels to the Commodity Credit Corporation by noon Wednesday. Elevators report heavy receipts, limited railcar availability, and extended hours to handle grain as Delph i and other local elevators record substantial totals. The CCC plans daily reports as the 30 cent premium is set to end once the 50 million bushel national goal is met. Wheat receipts also noted, totaling 1 909 bushels by Tuesday noon.
Judge William B. Smith orders the Carroll county petit jury to report Monday morning May 13 at 9 am to hear the State of Indiana versus Virgil Gray. The indictment was returned by the Carroll County Grand Jury. The April term jurors include Raymond Dimmitt Orville Harmon Ross Garrison Hays S Guckien Floyd Rider Kenneth Galloway J Dale Maxwell Forrest Redding Russell Reppert Okie G Barber Leo Campbell Ray W Conway Monroe F Fidler W Gale Crowell Monroe Fidler Orris E Dimmitt Charles Groninger Earl J Jordan W O Pearson Gearold Clawson Charles Dillon.
Students from St Joseph parochial school traveled to Tipton on Wednesday to attend the May Day pageant at St Josephs academy. They were joined by Sister Cecilia and Sister Agnes of the local school along with Mrs John Shepherd Jean and Mrs John Hamling Jr C J McGreevey and Mildred Weaver.
Ellis Aldrich a 14 year old student and son of Mr and Mrs Ervil Aldrich custodians at Carroll County Farm suffered a broken right leg last Friday when the horse he rode fell and pinned him. A walking cast was applied and he returned to school.
Citywide rule barring shooting airguns and rifles within Delphi limits. Violators will be prosecuted per mayor Chas. A. Wood posted notice.
Betty Jo Lane a Flora high school graduate and 96 nurses in training at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis will graduate May 19. Her parents and sister attend the ceremony along with Mr Lane who was a former county clerk. Primary results show light turnout with GOP contests dominating.
Final rites were held Sunday at Flora church of the Brethren for Eli U. Craig born December 6 1868 southeast of Bringhurst. He died Thursday at St Joseph hospital Kokomo after a long illness. Surviving are three sons two daughters and a sister. Burial followed at Maple Lawn cemetery with Lester funeral home in charge. He was a farmer and longtime Republican, member of Pyrmont Church of the Brethren Welcome Inn Grange and contributed on the Madison township advisory board.
The Mills Brothers three ring circus led by Burma the performing elephant will visit Delphi for a one day show on Thursday May 30. Charles Fullmer Marvin Packard and Moose Lodge members announced the fundraiser for lodge building with 50 percent of advanced ticket sales and a share of gate receipts. The program includes acrobats clowns aerialists a circus band and a big top at the Cunningham property in West Delphi.
Miss Mary Cochrane, the Delphi Public Library librarian, announces a year long subscription to the Christian Herald donated by Mrs Edwin Baum. The gift supports local readers and enhances the library’s periodical collection.
Ensign Jack E. Orr stationed with the Navy in New York will be discharged about June 1 and resume teaching duties at the University of Ohio at Columbus. Ohio native William Harper Smith, grandson of W. C. Smith of Delphi, is recovering from an appendectomy performed last week at Home Hospital in Lafayette.
Mrs Jennie Wolf of near Delphi has entered St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette for a physical examination and treatment.
Joseph J. Cripe, longtime assistant manager, is named manager succeeding Henry T. Davis who led the bureau for 23 years. Cripe, born in Owasco, educated at Delphi, Indiana, and Butler, resides in Indianapolis with his wife and 6 year old daughter. He heads the bureau with memberships in multiple civic and fraternal groups.
Mrs. John S. Moyer attended a Friday gathering in Indianapolis with university classmates at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Egbert.
Floyd Lohrman closes out garage sale nine miles east of Monticello on Tuesday May 14 with Shigley and Winyard as auctioneers. Forest Davis holds a household goods sale at 802 North Union Delphi on Wednesday May 15 with Harvey Hoshaw as auctioneer.
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