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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
3
Joe Cook of Delphi pleaded guilty Monday to leaving the scene of the Burlington accident that killed Richard Burg of Plymouth. Judge E E Pritt deferred sentencing until Bruce Calhoun's trial, set for May 22.
George McCain, current Burlington high school principal for two years, will become principal of Rockfield high school next year succeeding George Brown. He previously served as superintendent of Carroll County schools.
Tom Mayhill of Delphi Indiana was elected editor of The Daily Illini at a board meeting. The junior, Beta Theta Pi member and two year Illini staffer is praised by current editor Dave Buschman for strong political editorials and news reporting and a bright future under his leadership.
Mrs Grace Patton a prominent Delphi resident and Paul Menaugh a Deer Creek township farmer were married Saturday morning in Lafayette at Rev Charles Harper home. The single ring ceremony was conducted and the couple reside southwest of Delphi at the Menaugh residence. Following the wedding guests included the McMeely families from Ellettsville Greencastle and Delphi.
Featured Allan Lane and Sally Killers in They Made Her a Spy at the Roxy theatre Tuesday night. Bing Sroshy and Joan Blonde will appear in East Side of Heaven Sunday and Monday at the Roxy.
Grade 2 student June Newell achieved a perfect spelling record. Several pupils across grades 4 and 5 are listed with perfect spelling papers. The Junior High will host its annual field and track meet at Riley Park with participants across 8th to 6th grades in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, and relays. Editors Mr and Mrs Larue Coble hosted guests including Mrs Harry Hastings and Miss Bess Hastings of Idaville.
Delphi wins its inaugural sectional championship at Purdue stadium scoring 331 2/3 points. Mainard Weaver and Dick Downs lead with multiple events, qualifier for Indianapolis state meet alongside Elmer Weaver. Notable finishes include the mile relay in third and Craig unable to participate. Coach Williams to accompany three boys to Indianapolis.
Local listing advertises 24 hour service from Boone and Ulm in Delphi. The entry hints at a general handyman or automotive repairs offering around the clock assistance. No further details or contact information are provided.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Colburn Lutheran Church for Mrs. Lucinda Dubes 81 who died Saturday at her Madison township home. Surviving are four sons Curt Delphi Joe Lafayette Clay L Ta coma Wash and Raymond Ockley two daughters Mrs Garfield Newell Fulton and Mrs Lawrence Reich ard Edna Mills. She was the widow of Alexander Dubes. She had been ill for months. Grimm and Sons handled arrangements.
Cedric Wireman of Atwood Illinois and Miss Anita Wilkinson of Danville Indiana were married Sunday at 1 pm in Delphi Methodist Church with Rev. Wilbur V. Day officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Keith Romine of Delphi, Romine a cousin of the groom.
West of Delphi notes include Paul Julien and family hosting guests with Mr and Mrs William Cole and Mrs Gene Ruppe of Lafayette visiting. Mrs Minnie Julien remains ill with heart trouble while Mrs Ben Rush suffered a stroke. Everett Lewis returns from St Elizabeth hospital to Hendryx home. Paul Julien and family and Ila Bush attend a Friday dinner at Mr and Mrs. The article records family health updates and local visits.
In Indianapolis veteran driver Kelly Petillo, famed for winning the 1935 classic, plans to unveil a new motor and well tested car for the upcoming 500 mile race. Reporters note Petillo’s high tempo and confident view of cracking the lap speeds.
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