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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
4
Family expresses deep gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness sympathy and floral tributes received after the passing of their loved one Mrs Wayne Acheson and family Mr and Mrs Howard Acheson Janice Houser and family Mr and Mrs J H Popejoy
Grades 7 1 and 7 3 will present two comedys in the high school auditorium on Wednesday May 17 at 10 am. Parents and friends are invited. Grade 7 3 will perform The Will with a large cast including Sam Kerlin Tom Freeman Larry Clark Randy Bair Lora Bell Charles Smith Mary Ann Newell Jean Ward Debbie Sales Dianne Minne man Donnie Coghill Clark Adams Norma Webb Steve Hutton Beth Robinson Terry Beach Rosemary Lee and Tom Quinn. Grade 7 1 will perform Pedro and The Burro with cast members Chris Strantz George Griffey Doug Matthews Don Schroeder Lyle Porter Greg Bidle Sandra Duffey Rosa Smith Sharon Kellogg Brenda Wilson Melody Kenworthy Kathy Crone Linda Wilson Joyce Felix Elaine Zerfas and Roberta Popejoy.
West Delphi reports welcome a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Doug McDaniels of Kokomo with maternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John Pearson. Several residents visit relatives including Mrs Ethel Rose who fractured her elbow and will need care, plus guests and birthday celebrations for Ben Johnson Max Rodenbarger and Harry Rodenbarger.
Judge William B. Smith in Car roll Circuit Court hears evidence this week in the civil action Franklin Sisson et al vs Gaddis Corp. Plaintiffs seek $5,000 for alleged damages to the Sisson home in Flora due to sewer construction. Bishop and Bishop represent plaintiffs Obear and Overholser for defense.
Delphi Music Boosters call a meeting Thursday May 18 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. All parents of students in the music program are invited and urged to attend.
Eighth grade members held a Friday party in the high school cafeteria with an Oriental Fantasy theme and a king and queen. Seventh grade named a prince and princess with Sandra Ward as queen and Steve Hancock as king, plus attendants. Freshmen and Sophomores also hosted gatherings with sponsors and chaperones in attendance. entertainment included songs, a pantomime, and a monologue. refreshments were served.
Mrs Mary Sheets spent the weekend with her son Roy and family in San Pierre. Fern Whiteman returned home from Home hospital Lafayette. Lotie Haslet and family visited daughter Virginia Hawkins in Indianapolis. Wayne Zook and family of Delphi joined the Orton Zooks. Enoch and Parr families from Cutler and Lafayette visited Roy Larimore and Dewey Parr families. Ockley Ladies Aid hosted at Mary Jackson’s with sixteen members and four visitors. Arnold Teele and family from Mooresville and Ralph Reagan visited James Shaffer family. Jack Britton and daughter from Camden stayed with Russell Whiteman. Jack Ray from Russiaville with B A Shaffer.
Sunday visitors include Rev and Mrs Ralph Petry and family with Cleo Metzger and Stan. Lula Smoker is bed fast at daughter Ray Daniels home in Delphi. Lafayette churchgoers from route 3 attend Brethren services and dine with Ruth Stong. Baccalaureate at Rossville well attended. Kenneth Miller sprained ankle from last week.
The executrix of Mart Vernon Crim invites private bids starting May 20 1961 at Ralph E Hanna’s law offices Delphi Indiana for Tracts 1 through 8 in the Commercial Club Addition near Globe Value plant. Cash highest bids at or above appraised values with 20 percent down and balance within 60 days. Tract 1 includes a 1 1/2 story residence with basement while other tracts are vacant residential lots. sale subject to Carroll Circuit Court confirmation. Abstract provided only for Tract 1. Immediate possession for Tract 1 upon down payment. others after full payment and court approval.
The Adams township Home Demonstration club will meet Wednesday May 17 at the Lockport church. Hostesses are Mrs Harry Nicoll Mrs Hazel Coble Mrs Asa Cree and Mrs Robert Ward. Devotions will be given by Mrs Vern Stoffer and Mrs Fred Hershberger will have charge of the program. Dinner will be served at 12 noon. Visitors are welcome.
Jerry Sneathen expresses gratitude to those who sent cards letters and visits during his months in the hospital and thanks the American Legion for loaning a hospital bed.
The office will be closed until May 25, 1961 while I am away on a trip. The period covers administrative duties and may affect regular services and communications.
Radnor households report weekend guests including Mahlon Clawson Elmer Clawson and families Parsons Looker Widner Heffley Herrii plus Florida trip return by Smith and a Flora family visit. 4-H Club members led a program at the Radnor church with local families and visitors.
The Carroll County Committee for the Reorganization of School Corporations will hold a public hearing on May 22, 1961, at 8:00 p.m. CDT in Delphi High School auditorium to explain the proposed countywide reorganization plan. Residents of Carroll or affected adjacent counties may be heard on the changes. Gardner E. Martin, Chairman.
Union Bank and Trust Company as administrator presents final settlement in the Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1961. The examination is set for May 26 1961 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Frank Wilcox Clerk Lewis N Mullin Attorney May 9 1961
A brief church notice notes morning activities Sunday after Sunday School and the worship service, indicating continued services and attendance context.
In Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1961 Jean Hamling Strantz sues City of Delphi to vacate the east sixty feet of an alley from Washington Street to Market Street between Lots 12 and 13 in the South Addition now city of Delphi Carroll County Indiana. A hearing on the issues will be held at 9 30 A M May 25 1961 in the Carroll Circuit Court Court Room Delphi Indiana. Frank Wilcox Clerk Ives and Ives Attorneys for Petitioners.
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