Democrats Sweep City Council And Clerk Treasurer Posts
Main Street reels as Democrats gain a council majority and win the city clerk treasurer seat. Theories swirl from GOP anger over national policy to a CIO-PAC intruding for a day, labeled an utter falsehood by the Citizen editor. Mabel Fraser calls the result “This could only happen in America.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
GOP
Cio-Pac
Citizen
Mabel Fraser
GOP County
America
National Education Week Observed by Delphi Public Schools
Delphi Public Schools will observe National Education Week November 9 to 15 along with thousands of other schools. Local officials expect many visitors Thursday and Friday next week to view crowded classes amid a critical shortage of classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Public
America
Education Week Theme and Origins in 1921 Proclamation
The article notes Educa tion Week with the theme The Schools Are Yours. It cites President Harding's 1921 proclamation which first set apart a week for American Education Week and highlighted postwar education challenges such as illiteracy and physical unfitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presiden Harding
Public support urged for school needs statement
The NEA urged public backing in the same year to address current school needs, citing better buildings and equipment, and improved vocational education as priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Local Plea to Be Voiced by Lowell Thomas at Roxy
During the week of November 9 15 Lowell Thomas will deliver a local plea at the Roxy Theater. Delphi high school bought this short movie to encourage thinking about education amid rising divorce rates delinquency and family stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Thomas
Roxy Theater
Delphi High School
School Open House Promises Better Citizenship Knowledge
The piece urges visiting the school next week to meet teachers and see how the system works. It argues the school must foster psychological growth and emotional maturity for quality citizenship along Main Street and to ensure democracy survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
War veteran Julian Garrison finds town welcoming despite injury
The 22 year old Julian Garrison, a war veteran, arrived with a group of Arkansas itinerants to work at Lutz Canning Company. He could not secure a job due to his physical handicap but praised Delphi and Globe Valve officials and sent for his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Globe Valve
Julian Garrison
Arkansas
Lutz Canning Company
Julian
Globe hires injured man for seated assembly work
Globe officials learned of his case last week and offered him a job he can perform while seated due to a badly injured leg. He was placed in the assembly room where he can work without standing, meeting his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
War hero YOUNG GARRISON earns multiple decorations
YOUNG GARRISON, a member of the 82nd Airborne, was twice wounded in the recent war. He wears the Silver Star the Bronze Star the Presidential Citation with cluster the Combat Infantryman’s Badge the Soldier’s Medal the ETO ribbon with three battle stars the Victory Medal the American Theater Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal whenever he can find room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Garrison
82Nd Airborne
Garrison Injured by Mounted Saw Post Discharge
Garrison suffered a severe leg injury when a mounted saw his father bought dislodged during a logs cutting attempt after discharge. The saw struck his leg near the knee, nearly severing it. He has worn a cast and uses crutches since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
War veteran's widow seeks housing in Carroll County
An urgent appeal from Joe Toléen Carroll county Veteran's Service Officer asks for a house in Carroll County for a World War II veteran's widow and her five children. The widow lives in Flora but will move anywhere in the county. If you know of a suitable home notify Mr Tolén immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Toléen
Carroll County
Flora
Tolen
Mindwell Wilson Elected Associate member of Theta Sigma Phi
Mrs H B Wilson known as Mindwell to Citizen readers is notified of her election as an associate member of Theta Sigma Phi, the national professional and honorary fraternity for women in journalism. Associates are selected for profess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wilson
Mindwell
Theta Sigma Phi
Carroll County Home Superintendent resigns effective March 1 1948
Carroll County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Ervil Aldridge as superintendent of the county home effective March 1 1948. Aldridge has served since March 1 1945 and plans to move to his own farm. Commissioners also advertised bids for the Flora county highway garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Carroll County Commissioners
Ervil Aldridge
Carroll County
Aldridge
Flora
Citizen
School Board Approves Driving Course For Students
The Delphi Deer Creek Township School Board approved an AAA driving course for students to begin in September 1948 due to budget limits. A qualified teacher must be found, cars donated by Ford and Chevrolet will be used, and maintenance paid by the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi-Deer Creek Township
American Automobile Association
E. E. Glenn
Indiana
Ford
Chevrolet Auto
Purdue University
Ben H. Watt
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Watt
Burnettsville Home Talent Show Set For November 24
Anita Ruth Breitweiser announces Burnettsville school hosts a home talent show Monday November 24 at 7 30 p m in the school. Open to Burnettsville area including Jackson township and surrounding townships in Carroll Cass White counties. Two groups A and B for experienced and first time performers. No age limit. Entrants provide accompanist. Enrollment due by November 14. Cash prizes awarded to top entries in each group with further prize counts to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Ruth Breitweiser
Burnettsville
Jackson Township
Lincoln
Adams
Carroll County
Jefferson
Cass County
Cass
White County
Breitweiser
Federal inspection of guard unit rescheduled to November 13
Captain Foster Haines of the Indiana National Guard announced postponing the Federal Inspection of the local unit from November 7 to November 13. Upon completion, the unit expects federal recognition and pay for training periods. He added that enlistees who later become NCOs within the first three pay grades will be eligible for promotion to commissioned officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Haines
Indiana National Guard
Haines
Guard
Delphi High School Basketball Dinner and Lawrence Show
Delphi high school invites the basketball team and their parents to a cooperative supper at the school tonight. After the meal the Junior Class hosts the Mysterious Lawrence show in the auditorium for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Suit on Note Filed in Carroll Court
Joe Ruegamer and others sue Claude Oyler and others in Carroll circuit court seeking 146.00 due on a promissory note. Bishop and Lane represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ruegamer
Et. Ux
Carroll Circuit
Claude Oyler
Bishop and
Lane
Mysteryous Lawrences Junior Class Presentation
The Junior Class presents the Mysteri ous Lawrences tonight at the school building. Plans mention the first basketball game Friday night and note Thanksgiving in 21 days with Christmas in 48 days.
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Lawrences
Oracle Season Opens Friday Night At Armory
Delphi opens its basketball season Friday at the Armory facing Brookston Bombers in a sell out predicted game. Friday's prelim features Brookston Bees against Delphi Bees at 7 pm with seating painted green and numbered for reserved patrons. Next week Delphi meets Rossville in Hoosier Conference action.
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Oracle
Phia Armory
Brookston Bombers
Bombers
J. Richard Shaffer
Mack Club
Carrollton
Flora
Cutler
Ervin
Cutler Camden
Deer Creek
Camden
Delphi
Hoosier
Rossville
Armory
Brookston
Bees
Delphi Bee’s
Delphi Sunshine Society Initiates Forty-Four Members
Forty four new members were initiated into the Delphi Sunshine Society during a candle light ceremony at the Methodist church attended by freshmen girls from Delphi high school. Kathryn Fife led as president with other officers and a tea followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Sunshine Society
Lovely Rite
Sunshine Scieties
Delphi High School
Methodist Church
Kathleen Fife
Marjorie Norris
Geneva Hawkins
Doris Fross
Betty Spring
Rosella Kerlin
Barbara Larimore
Aat Randle
Helen Wise
Mary Alice Carrier
Carrie Lou Dock
Helen Allen
Sunshine Girl
Dorothy Newell
Robert Christopher
South Bend Business College
Jean
Bertha Noble
Mary Ellen
Clemens
Phyllis Ayres
Carol Clawson
Helen Cleaver
Helen Clifford
Carolyn Coble
Carolyn Cripe
Dorothy Davis
Rachel Dishon
Helen Downing
Roberta Dunn
Shirley Fesler
Patty Fentinel
Ruth Furst
Beverly George
Joanne Groninger
Edna Hancock
Thelma Hayden
Laralee Henderson
Patty Herron
Maxine Houser
Carolyn Horsewood
Joan Hughes
Wanda Hughes
Gertrude Johns
Alda Kesler
Joan Larimore
Rosemary Merrill
Martha Myers
Ruth McGuire
Mildred Parr
Sylvia Pearson
Dorothy Pence
Joy Redman
Barbara Shepard
Carolyn Shulthers
Julie Smith
Peggy Starkey
Donna'Timmons
Helen Ward
Norma Wesley
Diane Becker
Vivian Brummett
Patricia Miller
Disorderly Conduct Charge Filed Against Sanitarium Operator
Frank M. Sigley of Kokomo was arrested by Carroll county officers after causing trouble at Otto Platt’s Burlington area home while seeking directions. He faced disorderly conduct and public intoxication charges, posted a total of 38.15 dollars, and 13.75 dollars respectively, before being sent toward Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Sigley
Kokomo
Carroll County
Otto Platt
Burlington
Allen
Sigley
Ohio
Platt
Mr. Platt
Richard Wedekind
Indianapolis
Carey
Justice of the Peace
Rossie L. Dern
Fellowship evening at Radnor Methodist church
A fellowship evening is planned for Saturday evening November 7 at Radnor Methodist church. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches. Public invitation extended.
Lafayette man arrested on gaming equipment charge
Homer L. Siefer of Lafayette and Milner Novelty Co was arrested last Thursday by Sheriff Allen on possession of illegal gaming equipment. He pled not guilty before Justice Rossie L. Dern and posted a $500 bond. He will stand trial before Justice Dern tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Siefer
Lafayette
Milner Novelty Company
Allen
Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern
Justice Dern
Mothers of World War II Meet November Seventh
The Delphi Unit of Mothers of World War II will meet Friday afternoon November 7 at 1 PM in the GAR rooms in the courthouse. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
GAR
Court House
Recreational Leaders Urged to Attend Purdue Conference
County Agent A. P. Nelson urges rural youth leaders 4 H clubs Future Farmers church groups home economics clubs and farm bureau members to attend a one day recreational conference at Purdue Union Building Monday November 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. F. M. McReynolds will lead the program and the general public is invited free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Nelson
Farm Bureau
Purdue
Purdue Union
F. M. McReynolds
Ralph Cheadle Wins Frankfort Mayor Race by 25 Vote Margin
Ralph Cheadle of Frankfort and known in Delphi as a Shaffer Grocery salesman won the mayoral race in the Gem City. The Democratic candidate defeated his Republican opponent by 25 votes in his second bid for the office. Cheadle is married to Delphi native Alice Kennard and is father of Mrs. Edgar Stuntz of Delphi.
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Ralph Cheadle
Frankfort
Delphi
Shaffer
Gem City
Cheadle
Alice Kennard
Edgar Stuntz
Rabbit hunting season opens November 10
County conservation officer Glenn Watts reminds local hunters the rabbit season begins Monday November 10 with a daily bag limit of five rabbits. He also notes there will be no pheasant season until 1948.
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Glenn Watts
Watts
Home Economics Club Meeting Announced
The Clay Tome Home Economics club schedules a Wednesday gathering on November 12 at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Martin Irmegar to discuss club matters and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Tome
Martin Irmegar
Mrs Richard Thompson Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Mrs. Richard Thompson, patient at a Lafayette hospital, underwent an emergency appendectomy. Her condition is not reported as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thompson
Lafayette Hospital
Webb Lucas Named 1948 Captain of Oracle Football Team
Webb Lucas, tackle on the 1947 high school squad, was chosen by teammates as 1948 captain of the Oracles at a Delphi Rotary Club banquet. Coach Harry Cooper paid tribute to the team and volunteers, and Captain Smith announced next year’s captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb” Lucas
Oracles
Delphi Rotary Club
Robert VanNatta
J. Richard Shaffer
Floyd J. Julién
E. E. Glenn
Harry Cooper
Oracle
Miles Allen Freeman
Charles “Chuck” Shank
Cooper
Smith
Charles
Bowen
Illinois
University of Ilinois
Thief Steals $417 From Roach Service Station
John Roach reports $417.67 in cash and checks missing from the safe at Roach Service Station on West Main near the 25 39 junction Delphi. The safe was on day lock when the robbery occurred as staff were busy at the drive. State police and local authorities are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roach
Roach
West Main Street
Delphi
Case Transfer Would Move Delinquency Charge to City Court
A charge of contributing to the delinquency of a child against Lloyd Mohr of Camden was dismissed in Tippecanoe Circuit Court in Lafayette after a noise motion and refiled in a local city court. Mohr pleaded not guilty in the lower court through his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe
Lloyd Mohr
Camden
Lafayette
Mohr
Lynn Parkinson
Tippecanoe County
Carroll County Singing Convention at Bachelor Run Church
The Carroll County Singing Convention will meet Sunday afternoon November 9 at 2 30 p m at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren. Congregational singing will be enjoyed and the public is invited.
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Carroll County
Bachelor Run
Church of the Brethren
Mrs William Grant Smith Injured In Fall At Home
Mrs William Grant Smith remains in Home hospital Lafayette after a fall Friday afternoon last week that caused a fractured vertebra. She was recovering from a recent major operation at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grant Smith
Home Hospital
Lafayette
Democrats Take Majority Of City Offices Tuesday
In Delphi three precincts turnout exceeded 75 percent as voters elected a Democratic majority to the city council and chose Walter B. Popejoy as city clerk treasurer. Mayor Charles A. Wood won a four year term and two Republicans joined the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Charles A. Wood
Walter B. Popejoy
Curtis McCain
Popejoy
Benjamin Drake
Jesse E. Patrick
Haughey D. Mount
Gilbert Underhill
Charles Harner
Carl “Pete” Hargraves
Willi S. Kerlin
Wood
Roy Clauser
Lafayette
Armistice Day Observance and Legion Supper Planned
No formal Armistice Day event is scheduled here next Tuesday. At 11 a.m. residents will pause for a moment of memory for World War I servicemen. Harry Bohannon Post American Legion proposes a 6:30 p.m. cooperative supper, then a 9 to midnight dance at the Delphi Country Club. Legion members and former servicemen are invited with guests allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon Post
American Legion
the Legion Post
Delphi Country Club
Legion
Monon Friendship Car to Stop at Delphi for Food Relief
In cooperation with President Truman the Monon Railroad will run special cars along the Hoosier Line the week of November 10 13 to collect food for abroad relief. The train will be at Monon Station Delphi on Wednesday November 12 from 3 PM to 330 PM. Residents should bring wheat products macaroni sugar soya beans dried peas and beans by that time. Canned goods are discouraged due to packing needs.
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Truman
Monon Railroad
Hoosier Line
Monon
Delphi
Redskins Trim All Star Team at Armory
Delphi stars Dexie Moore and Bill Perigo received a standing ovation as Sheboygan Redskins All Star game drew 700 fans. Redskins won 78 to 62, with locals Fred and Dick Oyler contributing strongly for the All Stars.
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Redskins
Armory
Perigo
Moore
Delphi
Dexie Moore
Bill Perigo
Sheboygan Redskins
Oyler Brothers
Fred
Flora
Sheboygan
Harris
Deaton
Lucas
Todorovich
Gautt
Clyd
Bolyard
Suesen
Lloyd Zook Elected Chaplain at Indiana Grange Convention
Lloyd Zook of Delphi route 4 was elected chaplain of the Indiana State Grange at the state convention held one week at Mitchell Indiana. Zook is active in Welcome In Grange at Radnor and has long been associated with the Grange.
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Lloyd Zook
Indiana Grange
Delphi
Route 4
Indiana
Mitchell
Zoek
Welcome In Grange
Radnor
Grange
Improper plates lead to Logansport man arrest
Carl E. Frye twenty four of Logansport was arrested Monday by Sheriff Sanford Allen for having improper license plates on his truck. Rossie L. Dern was fined one dollar with costs totaling nine dollars seventy five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Frye
Logansport
Sanford Allen
Justice of the Peace
Rossie L. Dern
Gingrich Family Pays Northern and Kentucky Visits
Mr and Mrs John Gingrich and family spent several days last week visiting relatives and friends in southern Indiana. They also called on his daughter Mrs Garnett Perkins and family in Hodgenville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gingrich
Indiana
Garnett Perkins
Hodgenville
Kentucky
Schmitter Busald engage and plan Thanksgiving wedding
Mr and Mrs Francis Schmitter Jr of Delphi route 4 announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Therese to Raymond A Busald son of Mr and Mrs Albert Busald of Rushville. They will wed November 27 at 10 am in St Joseph church Delphi with a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home and a reception at the Schmitter residence. Mary Therese is a Delphi high school graduate class of 1946 and has attended Marion College. she is a soloist and Legion of Mary member. Raymond Busald is a Southport high school graduate and works in farming near Rushville where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schmitter, Jr
Delphi
Route 4
Mary Théresa
Raymond A. Busald
Albert Busald
Rushville
St. Joseph’s Church
Schmitter
Delphi High School
Marion College
Indianapolis
Legion of Mary
Busald
Southport High School
Calvert Engagement Sets Delphi Couple for Winter Wedding
Roberta Calvert of Fort Wayne is engaged to Robert G. Smith of Flora. The wedding is planned for December 27. Roberta, a South Side High School graduate, moved to Delphi to live with grandparents. Robert, a Flora High and Purdue graduate, served two years in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Calvert
Fort Wayne
Roberta
Jeanne
Delphi
Robert G. Smith
Glen Smith
Flora
Seise
Miss Calvert
South Side High School
Ft. Wayne
William Martin
Smith
Flora High School
Purdue
Navy
Jackson-Hammond wedding in Delphi on Oct 31
Mr and Mrs Clarence Jackson announce the marriage of their daughter Joan to Harry J Hammond son of Mr and Mrs Harry N Hammond of route 2 Delphi. The ceremony took place at Delphi Methodist church parsonage officiated by Rev Merlin Schwein. The couple plan to reside on route 2 Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport High School
U. S. Medical Corps
Adams’ Drug Store
Delphi
John R. Patrick
Bring Ned
Carroll County Court House Closed November 11, 1947
The Carroll County Court House at Delphi will be closed Tuesday November 11 1947 in observance of istice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Delphi
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Federal
Elmer McCall
Hyman
Ives
Cowdin
Pauley
Kerker
Hawn
Randle
Brummett
Hartman
Dickinson
Delphi Oracles
Family Service
Radnor Methodist Church
Webb Lucas
Clauser
Drake
Harner
Hargraves
Brown
Patrick
Larimore
Mount
Craig
Underhill
Kerlin
Monon Friendship Car
Calvert-Smith
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