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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
5
The Carroll County Selective Service Board will close from June 7 through June 16 while the clerk is on annual leave. Emergency cases may be handled by contacting any Local Board member.
Enrollment for summer speech clinics is under way at the public health nurse’s office in Delphi courthouse. Esther Gregg is collecting names for children to attend. teacher Mrs. Pauline Summers, licensed speech therapist, will lead. Flora sessions start June 14 at the Flora Library for eight weeks, Delphi sessions begin June 16 at the Delphi Library for at least eight weeks.
Mrs. Clara Sims traveled to Lansing Michigan on Monday due to her daughter Irene Sims Smith’s illness. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. George Lucas and Mr. Lucas of Kokomo.
Tri Kappa sorority entertained pledges Tuesday night at Tipwa Grange hall Pittsburg. Edna Grimm welcomed members and pledges as Lois Brown and Laura Rankin sang. A baby-picture contest and auction honored winners Mildred Simons Rosemary Hannell Carolyn Johnson. Initiation set for June 8 at the Presbyterian church followed by a dance at the Country Club.
Betty Lou Wagoner of route 1 Flora files in Carroll circuit court for absolute divorce from Raymond Wagoner after a 1945 marriage and a May 23 separation. She seeks custody of two minor children, a 1953 automobile, 2000 dollars alimony and 30 dollars weekly support. Attorney George Obear represents the plaintiff.
Lucy J. Delong 81 of Delphi died Saturday at her East Monroe street home after a seven year illness. Born February 13 1873 in Pyrmont she married James A. Delong December 25 1890 celebrating their 63rd anniversary this year. Survived by husband Merle of Wabash grandson Richard of Chicago and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday at Eikenberry funeral home Rev Frank Briggs officiating with burial in Masonic cemetery.
West Delphi residents share weekend visits and travel plans as families from Peru Lafayette and Rossville gather. A Delphi couple welcomes a daughter at Home Hospital Lafayette. Cpl. Maurice Herr Jr returns from Korea and sails for a new post. Also noted are birthdays, a funeral, a hospital discharge, and multiple marriage licenses issued locally.
Enrollment for the five acre corn club is open at the County Extension Office with a June 1 deadline. Harold Berry reports 28 adult and 8 junior members this year in Carroll County where the program dates back to 1923. Last year’s high yield was 14344 bushels by John Harvey Todd. Medal awards go to yields over 85 bushels.
Dale Crowder received the team’s most valuable member award for the 1954 squad at a Monday banquet hosted by track team parents. The honor was presented by coach Norm Ebrite, with a brief remark from high school principal John Curry.
The Burrows Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a church dinner at noon on Wednesday June 2 with Ora Martin as chairman and committee members listed. Madison township Farm Bureau and the pet and hobby club will meet that evening at 8 p.m. at New Hope school with committee members named. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seese announce the birth of a daughter on May 22 at St. Elizabeth.
Edith Fitzgerald recalls Mindwell’s Mail Box notes and traces Baptist history. She mentions Van Cleves, Rev Clevenger, Rev Lemon, and Rev T C Probert who married her. notes Uncle Timothy Noland, and that forty three years will pass May 24 since Probert joined Emery and her in marriage. She thanks Mindwell and Mrs Smock for updates.
A notice states Pittsburg Grocery will open all day Monday. The announcement mentions May Li as a point of contact and clarifies shopping hours for customers.
Pvt Walter M Lantz son of Mrs Edith Lantz Flora Illinois serves with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. The Tropic Lightning division rushed to Korea in the war's early days and fought bitter battles on the peninsula now undergoing post trace training after enlisting last September and completing basic at Fort Knox Kentucky.
Tipwa Grange met at the Pittsboro hall to plan a June market. The program featured old time songs, tap dance by Pamella Ritter, and jokes by Raymond Todd Opal Sutter and Jesse Wise. The June 3 meeting will be run by Mr and Mrs William Spry Mr and Mrs Russell Jones Mrs Leila Ashba and Elaine Cunningham, with refreshments led by Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Mr and Mrs William Larimore Mr and Mrs Frank Vaughan Mr and Mrs Ray Rush.
An auto driven by James W. Burse, 35, of Indianapolis, was damaged for 325 dollars after missing a curve on a highway in South Delphi. The car skidded 285 feet. Burse was charged with reckless driving by Sheriff Carey.
Gravside rites were conducted Friday at Prymont cemetery for infant Vicki Elaine Gerard daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Jack Gerard. Rev. Wayne Carr officiated. The infant died shortly after birth at St Elizabeth hospital. Father stationed in Germany. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gerard of Delphi and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Pearson of Pyrmont. Mrs. B. B. Mayhill elected president of Tippecanoe chapter of Epsilon Sigma Omicron.
The Presbyterian Church of Delphi invites children and youths from 4th grade to 9th grade to a Vacation Church School starting June 7 from 9 to 11 30 a m daily through June 1 There will be study periods singing games handicraft and a good time for all who attend If you have no church home please join us June 7 9 a m at the Presbyterian church
Mrs Earl Thompson was summoned to Toledo Ohio on Tuesday due to the serious illness of her niece.
The Logan couple sue Ollie J. Titus for 2000 dollars in a Carroll circuit court damage action heard Monday and Tuesday before Judge Smith. Attorneys Lewis Mullin for the plaintiffs and Joseph T. Ives for the defendant completed arguments Tuesday evening and the judge took the matter under advisement.
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