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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

1

True Detective Ad Teases Teen Love and Jailhouse Trouble

An item from True Detective promotes a July issue with an exclusive by Frances Delk about a Chicago high school girl and a teenage bandit tale. The narrative spans Delphi Indiana sheriffs, a jail break, a deputy beaten, a marriage proposal in Mississippi, and a possible life term for Johnny Delk.

True Detective All Newstands Chicago Frances Delk Johnny Glen Rita Prophet Delphi Indiana Johnny Delk Mississippi Herb Smith

Weil couple to celebrate 50th anniversary at Delphi home

Mr and Mrs Charles Weil hold an open house from 2 to 5 p m Sunday at 416 West Main Street Delphi to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to call and gifts are requested to be omitted.

Charles Weil West Main Street Delphi

Hi Y Club Elects New Delphi Officers

New Delphi Hi Y club officers are Bob Delaney president David Beale vice president Joe Porter secretary Rex Sage treasurer and Bob Randolph chaplain.

Delphi Hi-Y Club Bob Delaney David Beale Joe Porter Rex Sage Bob Randolph

Local Births Reported in Waukegan and Delphi

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Clausen of 721 Porter Street Waukegan Indiana welcomed a son Carl Eric born May 9 at Victory Memorial hospital. Mrs Clausen is Nancy Rush daughter of Louise Rush of Delphi. In Delphi region a son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Rush on Delphi route 1 at White County Memorial hospital Monticello. Further births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Allen of Rockfield at Memorial hospital Logansport and a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Dickinson of Flora born May 7 at Home hospital. Grandparents noted for Lester Dickinson of Madison township and Jack Kirkpatrick of Lafayette with Maggie Kirkpatrick of Delphi as paternal grandmother. A daughter born May 8 to Mr and Mrs Richard Cowdin of Gloucester New Jersey. grandparents Gerald Crowel of route 1 Delphi and Mayme Cowdin of Delphi. Crowel has gone to New Jersey to be with her daughter.

Kenneth Clausen Porter Street Waukegan Carl Eric Victory Memorial Hospital Clausen Nancy Rush Louise Rush Delphi Robert Rush Logansport James Dickinson Flora Home Hospital Lester Dickinson Madison Township Jack Kirkpatrick Lafayette Maggie Kirkpatrick Richard Cowdin Gloucester New Jersey Gerald Crowel Route 1 Mayme Cowdin Crowel

Dr George Wagoner elected president of Indiana University fathers group

Dr George Wagoner of Delphi has been elected president of a men s organization made up of fathers of Phi Delta Theta members at Indiana University. He and Mrs Wagoner and their daughter joined Mr and Mrs Gerald Clawson for Sunday at the IU fraternity where Mrs Wagoner was a guest of her son Ed and Mrs Clawson was a guest of her son Joe at Mothers Day festivities.

George Wagoner Delphi Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Indiana University Wagoner Gearold Clawson Clawson Joe

The WinnaH: Funkhouser Wins By Lot In Township Tie

In Democrat township a two way tie for a three member advisory board was settled by drawing lots. Funkhouser drew his own name on the ninth slip while Wilson, represented by his mother, drew the tenth. Other candidates included Joe Cook and Vernon Hausenfluck.

Democrat Richard Funkhouser Donald J. Wilson Funkhouser Wilson Election Board Democratic Advisory Board Democrat Township Joe Cook Vernon Hausenfluck

Registration Starts For Voter Officers Renewal

Registration of voters has begun after the primary. All deputy registration officers must be certified to the election board. One deputy per precinct and two at large are permitted.

Election Board

Martinsville visit by Opal Rusie and Clara Sims

Mrs Opal Rusie of Martinsville spent the weekend visiting her sister Mrs Clara Sims.

Opal Rusie Martinsville Clara Sims

Pony League Forms With Four Teams and Managers

Four Pony League clubs are created this week with Bud Foster leading the Indians and Jim Kirkpatrick as assistant. Bill Benefiel steers the Braves with Don Hathaway as coach, Van Lewis heads the White Sox with Bob Kauffman as coach, and Don Moore manages the Cubs with Don Burkhalter as coach. Team rosters include Cubs players such as Charles Davis and Richard Simons. White Sox with John Margowski and Mike Wilcox. Braves featuring Billy Hathaway and Jeff Smith. Indians led by Dennis Hafey and Kevin Hart.

Pony League Bud Foster Indians Jim Kirkpatrick Bill Benefiel Braves Don Hathaway van Lewis White Sox Bob Kauffman Don Moore Cub Don Burkhalter Cubs Charles Davis Richard Simons Carlyle Whistler Larry Delaney Jon Haines Charles Simons Donny Moore Mike Reifert Amos Hoard Garry Haines Fred Haines Baker Douglass Robert Tolen Jackie Moore George Collins Stephen Wood Mike Wingard Tie Ebrite Eddie Cox John Margowski Mike Wilcox Phil Kauffman Rickey Phillips van Kauffman Dwight Lane John Orr Dennis Buschman Randall Carl Grimm Dennis Hafey Kevin Hart Floyd Fultz Larry Schmitter Ronald Schwartz Richard Propes David Houser Bob Politz Glen Ackerman Charles Pearson Tom Bolinger Jimmy Propes Harold Garrison James Borden Ray Lamb Bruce Ford Buddy Foster John Haggard Barry Hart

Near perfect grades bring Harmon honors at Purdue

A 26 year old Camden senior Buddy Gene Harmon, Purdue agriculture student, won the 1958 bronze medal from the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association for outstanding senior scholarship and activity. Chester Biddle presented the award at the annual Chili supper. Harmon is Navy veteran, father of two, Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Zeta member, Hoof and Horn participant, with a 5.88 index after seven semesters.

Camden Purdue Purdue Agricultural Alumni School of Agriculture Buddy Gene Harmon Chester Biddle Remington Association Yarmon Navy Phi Eta Sigma Alpha Zeta

DePauw Awards 34 Women Music Scholarships

Thirty four incoming freshman women at DePauw University in Greencastle Ind awarded President's Music Scholarships totaling 150000 dollars this year. Scholarships up to 400 dollars per year recognize scholastic promise character and leadership potential. Sara Jane Johnson of Delphi was among three girls earning music scholarships from the School of Music based on teacher recommendations exams and auditions.

Greencastle Ind DePauw University John Wittich DePauw Sara Jane Johnson Myron J. Johnson N. Wilson Delphi

Exemptions Claimed by 65 Year Olds to Raise County Taxes

About 300 Carroll county residents filed affidavits under a new state law allowing up to 1000 exemptions for seniors with income under 2250. The total requests total nearly 300000, some under 1000 in real estate value. Exemptions expected to raise the county tax rate by about five cents per 100 valuation on roughly 40 million in real estate.

Carroll County Hoy Musselman Mussleman

Mrs Mae Rothrock Heads to Indiana Dealers Convention

Mrs Mae Rothrock leaves Sunday for French Lick to attend a four day convention of the Indiana Coal Dealers Association. She will represent local dealers and participate in meetings and programs during the gathering.

Mae Rothrock French Lick Indiana ‘Coa]Dealers‘Association

Delphi High names 1958 59 class officers

DHS lists new officers by class for 1958 59 at Delphi High School Seniors include Terry Berryman president Susan Johnson vice president Gwen Benner treasurer David Abbott secretary Judy Justice student council Juniors are Dennis Zook president Judy Huffman vice Kathy Hurlburt secretary Hollie Mount treasurer Joe Porter student Sophomores list Dave Porter president Rita Crook vice Marilyn Snyder secretary Colleen Bailey treasurer Donna Hodges student

Delphi High School Terry Berryman Susan Johnson Gwen Benner David Abbott Judy Justice Dennis Zook Judy Huffman Kathy Hurlburt Hollie Mount Joe Porter Dave Porter Rita Crook Marilyn Snyder Colleen Bailey Donna Hodges Paul Vollenweider Merrell Virginia Fisher JoAnn Coamey Kay Clawson Thomas McCormick Mary Nell Kadlace Genzier Ettola Armstrong James H. Blyth Janice D. Brewer Linda L. Brown Janice A. Buchanan Michael J. Buttice Linda L. Cabie Kay I. Cain Patricia L. Coghill Richard L. Cornell Gale R.cripe Ronald E. Cripe Lee T. Davis Shirley M. Diiling Robert L. Ferrier Betty L. Fife Peter Furst David M. Garrigus Connie A. Gerbens Mary Jane Ginn Lois Groninger Louise Gros Jackie L. Hallam Carol A. Hawn Cora E. Herr Doris L. Houser William L. Howard Jerry Tonilée Politz Thomas L. Porter Ronald E. Pritchard Mary M. Pullen Kathryn E. Quinn Mary D. Ringer Rodney E. Rishel Ronald F. Rodkey Marion B. Rossetter Nancy Ov Rule Wendell P. Rutledge Don RK. Scott Jerry L. Sayre Charles Wm. Shank SueAnne Sieber Nancy Jo Simons

Dewey Zinn to Run for County Auditor in November

Dewey Zinn a Rock Creek township farmer and longtime county resident won unanimous Democratic endorsement for County Auditor. He will appear on the ballot after formalities, facing Hoy Musselman of Flora who was appointed to fill the unexpired term.

Dewey Zinn J. Dewey Zinn Rock Creek Township Zinn Rockfield Presbyterian Church Royal Arch Knights Templar Delphi Farm Bureau Carl Shaeffer Indianapolis Darrell Zinn University of Southern California Hoy Musselman Flora Ada J. Roach

183 Register for After Prom Party Held by Parents

A total of 183 juniors and seniors registered for the gala after prom party Saturday night at the REMC. Bouncin Bob Baker entertained from 1 30 until 5 30 a m with breakfast served by parents. Prizes funded by senior parents went to Judy Carlyle and others. cash prizes were awarded to Charles Jenkins and several peers.

REMC Bouncin Bob Baker Indianapolis John Klepinger Judy Carlyle Jerry Daniels Kay McKinney Wendell Rutledge Jerry Lee Sayre Doris Houser Ronald Rodkey John Hill Sandra Cook Hollie Mount Betty Lou Bell Ronald Pritchard Mary Lou Parks Robert Toole Pam Woods Eleanor Wilkens Lloyd Phillips Virginia Peterson Dean Slavens Ron Scott Karen Smith Jack Hallam Madonna Whistler Donna Kite Patty Martin Betty Martin Sam Benner Charles Hathaway Jerry Jeffries Judy Weaver Mary Vander Volgen Charles Jenkins Deanna Maxwell Bob Bonnell Dixie Wells Linda Lyons Bob White Darlene Davis Don Scott

Headquarters Close at Delphi Democratic Center

Democratic headquarters at the Catholic Community Center in Delphi will close today and reopen on August 15 in the same location.

Democratic Delphi

Wickard defends quote mix up with Time Magazine

In a Kansas City interview Claude Wickard explains Time Magazine lifted parts from his remarks. He notes he did not claim his Camden farm was making money hand over fist nor say Santa Claus justified high hog prices. He cautions prices reflect market factors, not Benson, and warns of coming market impact next year.

United States Secretary of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration United States Democrat Claude Wickard Camden Time Magazine Time U.S. Senate Indiana Homer Capehart Claude R. Wickard Eisenhower U. S Franklin Roosevelt Kansas City Wickard Santa Claus The Citizen Benson Mr. Benson Daily Press

Delphi Commencement Set for May 23 at Armory

Delphi plans a May 23 commencement at the Armory for 89 graduates led by salutatorian Virginia Fisher and president Paul Volleneuveider. Baccalaureate services precede on May 18 at 3 p m with Rev. Frederic Chandler delivering the address.

Delphi Delphi Armory Delphi Presbyteriaan Frederic Chandler Gilbert Pegg Tobey Rendleman John Laprad Armory Carole A. Welch Virginia E. Peterson Ronald F. Rodkey Paul Vollenweider Virginia Fisher

Don Larimore’s National Science Fair trip recap

Don Larimore age 15 from Lafayette returned Sunday after five days at the National Science Fair in Flint Michigan with teacher Charles Geheb. His project Earth Satellite drew attention though no ribbons were awarded. He gained exposure to peers from across the country and abroad and compared progress with Lafayette fair participants.

Don Larimore Lafayette Charles Geheb Flint Michigan Don Larimore Japan Germany Geheb Hubert Schmitter Mike Dunn Jefferson High School R. W. Levering Jefferson J. E. Wiebers R. W. Schulz Purdue Lafayette Journal and Courier The Indiana Medical Association Purdue University

Brim Gravel Transit Mix Opens New Plant in Delphi

Brim Gravel Transit Mix Inc a Carroll county firm since 1923 opens its newest ready mix concrete plant one mile southwest of Delphi on State Road 25. The company also operates plants in Flora and Monticello with Joe Briggs named local plant manager.

Brim Gravel Transit Mix, Inc Carroll County Delphi Flora Monticello Joe Briggs

Delphi Lions name Richard L. Davis Cheer Club member

Richard L. Davis of Colburn Indiana is named Cheer Club member of the week by the Delphi Lions. Davis, an employee of Lahr Motors in Delphi, was injured in an auto wreck seven weeks ago and is homebound with a broken leg. friends are urged to send cards letters and small gifts during the week.

Colburn Indiana Davis Lahr Motors Delphi

Hospital Head to Be Delphi Speaker at May Meeting

Dr. Ernest Fogel superintendent of Logansport State Hospital will speak at the Delphi S H A meeting Monday evening May 19 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Gene Darby director of therapy will attend. New officers will be elected.

Ernest Fogel Logansport State Hospital Delphi S.H.A Gene Darby

Candidates must file primary election expense reports

County Clerk J Reid McCain reminds all candidates in the Pri mary election to file complete expense reports with his office by Friday June 6. A candidate must file the report regardless of any expenditures in the primary.

J. Reid McCain

Carroll County Court House Shifts To Summer Hours

The Carroll County Court House adopts summer schedule closing Wednesday and Saturday afternoons starting May 14.

Carroll County Court House

Frankfort Man Killed in Burlington Crash

A 53 year old Frankfort man Roy DeLawder died in a Monday morning crash on highway 29 at Burlington when his car left the road and hit a tree. He worked 22 years for the Nickle Plate Railroad and was active in the Coon Dog Breeders Association. He is survived by his wife Bessie, his mother, a son Phillip, and a burial followed at Green Lawn cemetery after services at Goodwin funeral home.

Frankfort Burlington Highway 29 Roy DeLawder Delander Richard Eikenberry Lelander Nickle Plate Railroad Coon Dog Breeders Association Indiana Frankfort Little League Bessie Bertha Delander Phillip Goodwin Funeral Home Rev C. H. Wallace Green Lawn Cemetery

Mrs N Akers and Daughter Visit Lybrooks in Florence

Mrs N Akers and her daughter from Florence Alabama are spending a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lybrook.

N. Akers Florence, Alabama Frank Lybrook

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T. Neal Perry William B. Smith Annie Park Winnie W. S.) Weaver Annie Mr. W Mrs. Park Frank Fitch Lowell Nussbaum Indianapolis Star Lowell Lafayette J & C True Detective Magazine Don Draper Esther Smith Edith Laurel Lehr Route 2 Cloverdale Albert Lehr Miss Smith Rossville High School Ratcliff Hotel I. U Winnah Harmon Sara Johnson DHS AAA Carrollton Township Rockfield Carroll County Aaa PMA New Democratic Central Committee John Merrell Thelma Galloway Lines Joan Hannell McCain Michael Guckien Delmar Bailey Fred McCain Charles Melson McCain Luther Cohee Charlene Bell -Landis St. Louis Brim Firm Delphi Lions Richard L. Davis
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