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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

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Main Street Dialogues Touch On Beef War and Local Crime

Main Street topics this week include the King and Queen Argentine beef and baseball. Police nabbed two Bedford youths with a stolen maroon car near Oakdale dam, the pair jailed in Bedford. A white colt foal was born to Dr. John Kirkpatrick's mare, promising spirited future runs.

Carroll County Argentina Loren Ayres Marion Robbins Linden Oakdale Dam Bedford John Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick

George Brewer's Zephyr Repainted Garnet Red

The Zephyr owned by George Brewer was repainted garnet red. It was officially denied today that Fire Chief John Delaney had made Brewer an offer on the car.

George Brewer John Delaney Brewer

Delphi campus editors named from three university students

Three Delphi university students Tom Mayhill Georgann Schilling and Jack Orr were chosen as editors of campus publications last week. Dr Hubert Gros climbed a tree by the Tippecanoe river to view a red horse and fell when a limb broke. He searched for red horse fish without success. Herb Smith notes that cows milk improves with radio in barns though gains come slowly. The Legion drum and bugle corps impressed as guardsmen from Company G drilled in the street. London parks add bomb shelters while Delphi adds playground equipment. Mayor Pearson oversaw the installation of the ocean wave sculpture at the city park.

Delphi Tom Mayhill Georgann Schilling Jack Orr Hubert Gros Tippecanoe River London Pearson

St Joseph Graduation Set for May 23 at Delphi High

Graduation exercises for St Joseph's Parochial School will be held Tuesday night May 23 at the Delphi high school auditorium after the play Camouflage. Four boys Robert Morrow Charles Fife Maurice Clifford and Joseph Sales will graduate. Father Simeon Schmitt will preside. The public is invited.

St. Joseph’s Parochial School Delphi High School Robert Morrow Charles Fife Maurice Clifford Joseph Sales Simeon Schmitt

Indiana Supreme Court Bars Cole From Practice Without License

The Indiana Supreme Court enjoined Flora chiropractor George Cole from practicing medicine without a license. It reversed Carroll circuit court’s denial of an injunction and upheld the 1927 licensing law as constitutional, preventing Cole from treating patients until licensed.

Indiana Supreme Court George Cole Supreme Court E E. Pruitt Carroll Circuit Cole Indiana State Board of Medical Registration and Examination John Smock State Board Smock James Northam Attorney General Carroll Circuit Court High Court Indiana

William Lane Fined After Crash On 39

William Lane Jr of Bringhurst R F 1 was arrested by state police for failing to stop at the intersection of state road 39 and New Hope gravel road after a collision with Isaac Baughman on TAOL Frankfort. Lane was fined 1.50 and costs. Baughman and his son Virgil were hospitalized with arm and rib injuries.

William Lane, Jr Bringhurst Jack Fisher New Hope Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern Lane Isaac Baughman Taol Frankfort Baughman

Students win free passes to Roxy theatre tickets

Free passes to the Roxy theatre were awarded to top ticket sellers from the grade school operetta. Read list includes Cynthia Hall Carrie Lou Dock Douglass Hatton Joan Bradshaw Dale Cleaver Robert C. Smith Dick Grantham Billy Afflis Barbara Weaver Carmen Randle Willa Bowen and Esther Lamb.

Roxy Theatre Cynthia Hall Carrie Lou Dock Douglass Hatton Joan Bradshaw Dale Cleaver Robert C. Smith Dick Grantham Billy Afflis Barbara Weaver Carmen Randle Willa Bowen Esther Lamb

Delphi Track Team Heads to State Meet

Five Delphi sprinters and jumpers coached by Pete Williams travel to Indianapolis for the state high school track and field meet. The Weaver brothers Elmer and Mainord, along with Dick Downs, join Max Craig and John Bowman as they qualified last Saturday at Lafayette. Mainord Weaver is viewed as a top contender in the 440 and high jump, while Elmer competes in pole vault and Downs in high jump.

Pete” Williams Delphi Max Craig Elmer Weaver Mainard Weaver Dick Downs John Bowman Weaver Brothers Downs Indianapolis Mainord Weaver Lafayette

Legion to Manage Old Settlers Day in Delphi

The Drum and Bugle Corps of Har ry Bohannon post No. 75 American Legion will oversee the Delphi Old Settlers celebration in August. Vernie Doc Brown will supervise plans. profits fund trips to the state convention in Bloomington and the national convention in Chicago. The corps will handle concessions and free attractions with the Old Settlers association directing the park program.

Drum and Bugle Corps Harry Bohannon No. 75 American Legion Delphi Old Settlers Vernie Doc”) Brown Old Settlers’ Association State Legion Convention Bloomington National Legion Convention Chicago

Tri Kappas Announce Rummage Sale Plans

The Tri Kappas will hold a spring rummage sale at the assembly room of the courthouse on Saturday May 20 starting at 9 30 A M. Children and adults clothing and many other items will be offered at low prices with coats shoes curtains and dishes among the goods. Those contributing articles may call Mrs Dorothy Squires or Mrs Jeanne Bailey and a car will be sent.

Tri Kappas Court House Dorothy Squires Jeanne Bailey

Mrs Clarence Beard Ockley Named Postmistress

Mrs Clarence Beard of Ockley is appointed permanent postmistress of the Ockley post office. She succeeds the late Mrs Effie Baker. Mrs John Kirkpatrick served temporarily after the death of her aunt.

Clarence Beard Ockley Beard Effie Baker John Kirkpatrick

Pike Release Reported In Lake Freeman

Game Warden A L Hansen said 300000 wall eyed pike were released in Lake Freeman by the state department of conservation. Herman Weaver of Yeoman aided Hansen in the planting. The fish were hatched at the Tri Lakes hatchery near Columbus.

A. L. Hansen Lake Freeman State Department of Conservation Herman Weaver Yeoman Mr. Hansen Tri- Lakes Columbus

Phi Delta Theta names Gilbert Bailey as proctor

Gilbert Bailey of Delphi has been named proctor of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Indiana University. He will direct freshman studies at the fraternity next year as a graduate student.

Gilbert ‘Bailey Delphi Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Indiana University

Purdue Exponent names Georgann Schilling co editor

Georgann Schilling, daughter of Mrs. Julia Schilling of Delphi, elected co editor of Purdue Exponent daily, after three years on staff and prior experience as associate editor. She is pledged by Mortar Board and member of Chi Omega Gold Peppers and Scrivener club.

Georgann Schilling Purdue Julia Schilling Delphi Purdue Exponent Exponent Miss Schilling Chi Omega Scrivener Club Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis

Spencer to Testify at Congressional Hearing

Robert Spencer of Monticello state president of the Indiana Farmers Guild testifies in Washington at hearings by Senate and House on the Hog Processing Tax Recovery bill. The measure seeks to recover processing taxes indirectly paid by hog producers through lower hog prices during the tax period that was ruled unconstitutional.

Robert Spencer Monticello Indiana Farmers Guild Washington, D. C Senate House

Knife Attack Injures Delphi Man on Franklin Street

Woodrow Cole of Delphi was knifed in a street fight on Franklin Street last night. He suffered deep facial wounds and received medical treatment. Two men were involved in the assault.

Woodrow Cole Delphi Franklin Street

Spurgeon Johnsons Visit Indianapolis Couple This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Spurgeon Johnson of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C T Amick delivering a social note of travel and friendship within the community.

Mrs. Spurgeon Johnson Indianapolis Mrs. C. T. Amick

Flora and Dietz wedding ties Delphi to North Manchester

Charles A. Dietz trustee of Washington township announced the marriage of his daughter Eileen Dietz to Charles M. Flora of Delphi son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Flora of Cutler. The ceremony took place April 26 in North Manchester Indiana. Dietz graduate of Deer Creek High School and the Indiana University Training School for Nurses. She works at Gass County Hospital in Logansport. Flora is secretary treasurer of the Camden National Farm Loan Association and works in the insurance business in Delphi. He is a Cutler High School graduate.

Charles A. Dietz Washington Township Eileen Charles M. Flora Delphi Irvin M. Flora Cutler North Manchester Indiana Miss Dietz Deer Creek High School Indiana University Training School Gass County Hospital Logansport Flora Camden National Farm Loan Association Cutler High School

Dreisbach Nominated as Ft. Wayne Postmaster

Col Clyde F. Dreisbach a 59 year old National Guard officer and Delphi figure is nominated as Ft. Wayne postmaster by Allen county Democrat precinct committeemen. He ranked among the top civil service candidates and is expected to be approved in Washington. He is Indiana University trained and spoke at a Delphi Junto club meeting last year.

Clyde F. Dreisbach Delphi National Guard Ft. Wayne Allen County Col Dreisbach Civil Service Commission Washington Col. Dreishbach Indiana University Junto Club

Board Delays Signing New Basketball Coach

The Delphi-Deer Creek township school board postponed the coach selection for next year after a protest by a basketball committee led by Elmer Weaver. The committee urged reconsideration of the decision to not renew Coach Pete Williams contract, with action delayed to a later meeting.

Delphi-Deer Creek Township Pete” Williams Elmer Weaver

Divorce Granted in White County Court

Judge Russell Gordon granted a divorce to Mrs. Jennie Timmons of Carroll County from Don ald Timmons. Alimony of 750 dollars awarded and custody of a minor child given to Mrs. Timmons. Case moved from Carroll circuit court to White County court.

Russell Gordon White Circuit Court Jennie Timmons Carroll County Donald Timmons White County Carroll Circuit Court Timmons

Football accident at Riley Park injures Coble and Hemmig

Delphi teen Dick Coble son of Mr and Mrs Larue Coble lost an eye tooth in a football collision at Riley park Tuesday evening. He collided with Brian Hemmig who also sustained a scalp wound during the play.

Dick Coble Larue Coble Delphi Riley Park Coble Brian Hemmig Hemmig

Orr Named Editor in Chief of Purdue Pharmacist

Jack E. Orr son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Orr of Delphi was elected editor in chief of the Purdue Pharmacist a bi monthly student publication distributed to Indiana druggists. He has served on the staff for three years and is a junior in the school of pharmacy. Orr joined Phi Lambda Upsilon and Kappa Psi fraternities.

Jack E. Orr Forrest Orr Delphi Purdue Pharmacist Indiana Orr School of Pharmacy Phi Lambda Upsilon Phi Lambda Kappa Psi

Rites for Frank Lyon Held Friday in Delphi

Frank Lyon 74 prominent Delphi resident and Carroll county pioneer died of a heart attack near his Front street home Wednesday at 3 PM. Survived by Dora Lyon widow and children Florence Lyman Warde Dean Lucille Lyon Joseph Lyon, nieces Josephine Ulm Frances Martin. Funeral Friday 2 PM Blythe and Sons with Rev Howard Jenkines officiating. Burial Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Frank Lyon Carroll County Delphi Mr. Lyon Lyon Old Fair Grounds John L Ann Cox Lyon Delphi City Park Delphi Christian Church Dora Florence Lyman Ypsilanti Michigan Warde Dean Indianapolis Lucille Lyon Hammond Joseph Josephine Boyd Ulm Frances Martin Columbus Ohio Blythe and Sons Funeral Home Howard Jenkines Odd Fellows Cemetery

Crittenberger Named Democratic Secretary

George D. Crittenberger publisher of The Anderson Bulletin and president of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association was unanimously elected secretary of the state Democratic committee at a district chairmen meeting. He succeeds James L. Beatty Jr. and will serve until reorganization next May without salary. Mrs. Margaret Afflis attended from Delphi as Democratic vice chairman.

George D. Crittenberger The Anderson Bulletin Indiana Democratic Editorial Association State Democratic Committee Crittenberger James L. Beatty, Jr Indianapolis State Committee Margaret Afflis Delphi

Minister Purchases Two Acres for River Cottage

Rev. Harry Parker, Delphi Presbyterian minister and state chaplain of the American Legion, bought two acres on the Tippecanoe river. He plans a cottage to be completed this summer.

Harry Parker Delphi

Delphi Senior Class In Spotlight As End Of Year Approaches

The 56 member Delphi senior class will be highlighted next week with a schedule of academic and social events. Senior Week opens with a Junior-Senior dance at the Country Club hosted by the junior class. The grand march features Mary Frances Richardson and Robert Ratcliff as escorts alongside Brian Hemmig and Marjorie Clifford. Baccalaureate Sunday features Rev. Harry Parker delivering the address at the Methodist church. Senior Mothers Tea and Our Neighbors stage a student cast including Max Craig and Rosemary Smith. Final exams are Tuesday and Wednesday, with Senior Day and awards Thursday. Class picnics follow at Freeman Park Camp Tecumseh and Monticello park. Commencement Friday May 26 at the armory with Dr. William Gear Spencer as speaker. Stuart Guthrie and Elsie Bucklew sponsor. high school orchestra performs without seniors.

Delphi Mary Frances’ Richardson Robert Ratcliff Brian Hemmig Freeman Park Camp Tecumseh Monticello Park Armory William Gear Spencer Franklin College Stuart Guthrie Elsie Bucklew Bertha Moore Leota Adams Carmen Allbaugh Annadell Craig Virginia Denk Alice Groninger John Mullin Merlin Mullin Jeanine ,Myers Willadean Myer Carolyn Pearson Mary Louise Reppert Dick Coble Evan Julien Richard Quick Frances Bowman Elizabeth Smock Virginia Clawson Foster Haines Robert Quinn Robert Smith Jerry Parker Dick Grantham Joe Carey Jerry Binney Jimmy Marvin Evelyn Cripe Roberta Shaffer Robert Jones Phyllis Craig Mary Clawson Paul Andrew Sarah McKinley Dick Clifford Dickie Robinson Lloyd Porter Robert Mount Jane Ulm Loyal Cripe Eddie Wingerd Mary K. Grantham Hershel Smith Jo Ann Griffith

W Judson Taylor Returns Home After Hospital Operation

W Judson Taylor has come home from St Elizabeths hospital Lafayette after a surgical operation.

W. Judson Taylor St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Lafayette

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MAIN Herb Smith Legion Company G St. Joseph William Lane Clarence Beard Ockley Spencer Congressional Charles Flora and Eileen Dietz Delphi Vocational Agriculture Kenneth Vaughan Ernest Scott Donald Bowman Wayne Rule William Schnepp Robert Austin Charles Hufford Gene Maxwell Edgar Fountain Maxwell Scott
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