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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
1
Delphi residents press for road safety as State Highway Commission official Whitehead warns that repairs on State Road 25 east of Delphi hinge on benefits exceeding costs. He also explains laws about parking near intersections and forbidden placements on sidewalks and near fire stations.
Delphi lines up two boulevard type signals at the Washington and Main intersection replacing the center light. Council heard little on why many no parking lines appear in the business district. American Legion post backs banning a list of objectionable comics including Crimes and Punishment and True Crime.
Readers in Clay township may be keeping an eye out for a deer after several Delphi residents returning from Frankfort reported spotting the animal this week. The column notes the sighting in the community and asks locals to share any further observations.
Floyd Julien and son Evan with Paul Jones and Ernie Gripe reported spotting a young deer near the Frankfort Golf Course on Sunday morning. The animal jumped a fence and disappeared, prompting speculation about hunting plans for the year.
Auditor Russell Harter of the county, despite illness, wrote personal letters this week to all disabled servicemen who had not filed mortgage exemption evidence, notifying them they must provide disability proof to continue the exemption. The act earned praise as a commendable public service.
Bill Campbell proudly debuts a new display in his Franklin Street window featuring a faucet pouring water into a soap basin advertising Culligan soft water. Onlookers question the water use but learn the system is a concealed pump circulating water.
The Citizen invites readers to view this week’s Senior Art display showcased in its windows. The notice suggests taking a moment to visit and enjoy the student artworks.
Seated at the luncheon table, Carroll County Home Economics Club women marked Home Demonstration Week at Flora Presbyterian church. The clockwise procession listed numerous members including Vivian Henderson, Taylor Fouts crowned Queen for a Day, Eva Goble, Lela Gaddis, Cora St Amand, Freida Burgitt, Fred Rodkey, Miles Martin, H B Wilson, Burton Honan, Jesse Yeager, Margaret Mabbitt, Cynthia Cunningham, and others as photographer Rabel documented the event.
Principal J Richard Shaffer releases a calendar for the senior class including a tea for mothers May 18 at the high school, Baccalaureate practice May 18 at Delphi Presbyterian Church, senior exams May 21, junior seniors banquet and prom May 21 with Eastern Star serving at the Masonic Temple and dancing at the Armory with Dick Mortendi Orchestra, Baccalaureate May 23 at the Presbyterian Church, and graduation May 28 at 8 p m at the Armory.
Mrs Roy Kessler and her son of Delphi prepare to join Major Kessler in Athens where he serves as military attaché. They recently had passport photos taken in Indianapolis and Fort Benjamin Harrison teams will pack furniture for shipment to Greece. Major Kressler left months ago to advise the government.
Miss Marjorie Eldridge of La Porte was a weekend guest of Mrs. Thomas Eastwood, staying at her home and sharing social hours.
Delphi's newest restaurant the Midway Cafe opened for business in the Lynch room on Main Street Wednesday night. Owned by Mrs. Mary Robertson the cafe will operate 24 hours a day seven days a week with ready to serve meals dinners ice cream and soda fountain service as specialties.
Birth notices list several newborns with parents in Camden Lafayette and Delphi. A son to Mr. and Mrs Everett Chapman route 2 Camden born Tuesday at Memorial hospital Logansport. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs Robert DeHaven route 1 Camden born Sunday at Memorial hospital. Judith Lynn named for last week’s baby girl to Mr. and Mrs Robert McKinley in Lafayette. Larry Dean named for the infant of Mr. and Mrs Fred Aveline of Lafayette. Robert Charles born May 10 at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welker. Mrs Welker formerly May Moss daughter of Henry Moss Star City.
Mrs. Robert VanNatta of Delphi reports 2631.09 raised for the Cancer Control Fund from township and city chairmen across the county.
Carroll County marked National Home Demonstration Week with a Flora Presbyterian church observance attended by about 150 women from eighteen Home Economics Clubs. Mrs Cornell St Amand presided at luncheon, with Mrs Marion Gibson of Flora chairing the program and Mrs Miles Martin of Camden providing piano accompaniment.
The Fort Wayne Civil Air Patrol Softball team wants to schedule games with local squads. Interested team managers should write to James E. Yaney at 11042 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Mary Garling of Francisville vacationing for several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Cc J Smith, at their home.
Flora's junior high track team wins the three-school meet at Deer Creek Park Monday evening, defeating Camden and Delphi with a score of Flora 691, Delphi 62, Camden 2144. Individual event results list Maxwell, Voorhees, Crone, McPherson among top placers and include times and distances across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays.
The People's Building and Loan Association won the bid for the old city building on North Union Street at the city council auction. Mayor Charles A. Wood acted as auctioneer, with the loan association bidding 4500 dollars after starting at 3000. Gearold Clawson of Chevrolet Sales placed the other bid at 4300. The building, currently housing Elmo Dotson Laundry, remains leased to Dotson and will house the loan association on the lower floor with the laundry continuing in the rear. Verde Thompson occupies the second floor apartment.
John Edward Berryman and Harold F. Huch received word from the regional Veterans Testing Service that they passed an eight hour exam entitling them to high school diplomas. Berryman lacked a science unit, preventing graduation under state law, and must take the GED or return to school. All veterans who served before December 18, 1846 may take the GED and obtain a diploma from their former or any willing high school.
The Home Builders' Circle of the Delphi Methodist church meets Wednesday evening May 19 at 7 30 with Mrs John Earl Walker presiding. Mrs Thomas Eastwood leads devotions and Mrs Ward Oakes gives the lesson.
Richard P. Smith, son of Judge and Mrs. William B. Smith of Delphi, received a state scholarship worth $60 for the coming year at Indiana University where he will be a sophomore. Dick is a 1947 graduate of the local high school.
Herman Ostamyer of Indiana polis was arrested Sunday afternoon near Burlington for passing three autos in a no passing zone. Deputy Sheriff Sparkey Carey made the arrest. Ostamyer was ordered to appear Friday in city court before Mayor Charles A. Wood.
Mrs Enid Rule and her family spent Mother’s Day with her parents Mr and Mrs O A Trent of Peru.
Carroll County leaders and officers of the Girl Scout Association will attend an all day instructional meeting in Frankfort on Wednesday May 19. Mrs Ben Merritt of Frankfort will lead discussions on summer camping activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A prior important meeting for leaders and association members is set for Monday May 17 at 2 p.m. in the Girl Scout rooms.
A five member Indiana School Study Commission group will visit Carroll County on Friday May 14 to confer with Delphi and Flora officials and citizens. They will meet at the Welcome Inn Delphi at 6 PM CDT and at the Flora Community Building at 8 PM. The panel includes Dr Edgar L Morphet Dr George D Strayer O M Swihart Joe Rice and J C Yunker. They study organization and administration of Indiana schools and seek public input on improving education. Carroll County is among nine counties visited May 12 13 14 and includes Rush Greensburg Washington Vincennes Terre Haute Benton Winamac Knox and Knox Starke.
F H Orr Jr returns from Rockford Illinois to Delphi to partner with his father in the Orr Drug Store. A Delphi high school and Purdue graduate, he is a registered pharmacist ready to serve the community.
Coplen of Camden, former Carroll County Democratic Chairman, was unanimously re-elected Second District Democratic Chairman for two years. He will oversee Judge Ted Smith’s campaign to defeat Charles Halleck, and also runs Harry McClain’s gubernatorial bid. GOP meetings in Winamac and Delphi elected Fraser as Republican State Vice Chairman, McCain as county chairman, Cohee as county vice chairman, with Lindley secretary and Kerlin treasurer. All officers were chosen without opposition and campaign plans were set.
A Carroll circuit court jury hears evidence in Julia E. Fouts versus Ida M. Wallace et al over Rebecca Fox's will. About 50 000 is at stake as Fouts challenges the will that left most to Wallace and nieces and nephews while giving her only 50. Prospective veniremen were largely interviewed, and the selected panel includes Mary Browning Ivan Hicks Mary Overholser William Ginn Harley Barber Floyd Menaugh Blanche Riley Veronica Schmitter Harley Landis Mary Heise Vernon Flattery and Walter Hawkins. The plaintiff is represented by Joseph Ives and Mahlon Kerlin with Bishop Lane and Charles Vaughan for the defendants. The case likely will carry over to next week.
Pittsburg students feature a variety closing program with acts from all grades. James Riley delivers the welcome while first and second graders present Busy Bees and Farmer Lassies Going Fishing. Sixth graders perform Daniel Boone and Cinderella, with other selections and several stage roles.
The Junto Club will spend Sunday at Turkey Run State Park. Mr and Mrs Edgar Stuntz are in charge of the day's program.
Mrs Robert VanNatta will host the Charles Carroll chapter D A R on May 21 with assistant hostesses Mrs E W Bowen Mrs E O Grimm and Mrs James Obear. New officers will be elected.
Girl Scout troop members acted in a D A R radio program on WKMO at 115 yesterday narrating a Delphi area history hike. The script featured Linda Rule Mary Lou Thorpe Carolyn Anne Johnson Pearl Hayden Joan Hildebrandt and leaders Mrs Pastor and Mrs Stuntz with scenes of the Robinson family and Delphi landmarks.
Delphi Moose Lodge announces its softball squad plans to hold the first practice tonight at Deer Creek park. All players must attend. A business meeting follows at the Moose Home. The team seeks games with local teams. contact Byram T. Crosby, manager, or call 678 Delphi for details.
Miss Emily Parker daughter of Rev Harry Parker graduates from the Silver Cross Hospital school of nursing Joliet with the class of 17 The commencement is Thursday May 13 at 8 o clock in Christ Episcopal church Rev Charles E Bennison to deliver the address Parker is vice president of the senior class Her father a former Delphi pastor now serving Kirklin Ind honors Mother's Day events were observed with mothers walking with graduates in the proessional at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church.
The Cripe Motor Sales, owned by Homer Cripe of Flora, opens in the former A. C. A. room on Flora’s square west side. The firm is a Pontiac dealer with three new models on display Saturday. Used cars, Pontiac parts, and accessories will be sold. Robert V. Heffner leads the sales department.
Mr and Mrs Willard Reed were entertained Sunday at the home of Mrs Reed s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs William Baker in honor of Mothers peak Those me Lie were Mr and Mrs William Koning and daughters Mr and Mrs Gordon Dexter and daughter Mr and Mrs Mollie Martin and daughter and Mrs Georgianna Baker.
Joe Harter of Auburn Indiana will spend the weekend with his father Russell Harter the county auditor.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Kelly and their grandchildren from Sharpsville Indiana spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Delos Wood.
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