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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
1
Morris Buck and a devoted cast and crew meet after school hours to rehearse and build for the Barretts of Wimpole Street stage production. Wardrobe workers create 19th century gowns while students paint, mold, and assemble set pieces with pride and teamwork.
The Post Office announces changes to City route number 2 in Delphi. Residents in several East Franklin and nearby streets will see mail about 2 to 14 hours later than current, with some areas shifted to afternoon delivery around 12 to 1 30 p.m. The new schedule takes effect Monday, November 14.
The American Legion in Delphi plans a busy weekend with Veterans Day services at 11 AM Friday at the Court House Square led by Rev. Frederick Lanan, a members only dance Saturday, and the second district meeting Sunday in Valparaiso at 2 PM. The Monday meeting will discuss sponsoring a Boy Scout troop with Tom Spence of Galveston and Donald Orth of Delphi representing Three Rivers Council.
In Tuesday's election Democratic trustees won eight offices four uncontested while Republicans claimed six with one uncontested. Clay and Democratic Townships each had one advisory board tie. Winners are listed with names and vote tallies. Veterans Day observance notes Burlington school closure Friday November 11.
In observance of American Education Week parents of Delphi schools are invited to Open House at Hillcrest High on Monday and Tuesday evenings next week. The program starts 7 PM Monday in the Auditorium with ten minute class sessions, refreshments in the cafeteria, and a library exhibit. Hillcrest parents visit their children’s rooms 7 to 8 30 PM Tuesday. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes between Hillcrest and the Armory to view temporary third grade classrooms.
Carroll County elected most Republican candidates in county offices while a few Democrats survived. Murphy edged Barnes for county assessor with 3922 to 3389, and Martin beat Ellis 915 to 821 for county council. Sheriff Coghill led votes 4404 to 3017. Turnout reached about 70 percent of 10 500 registered voters.
The 1966 Delphi Oracle football team known as the miracle team closed 1966 with a 27-6 victory over Lafayette Central Catholic, finishing 10-0 and extending the state’s longest winning streak to 30. Craig Groninger scored three TDs as Steve Brehmer added a rushing PAT and a late 14 yard score sealed the win. Delph i held CC to 39 points all season and dominated on the ground.
WSAL will broadcast from Delphi Community High School at 1 45 PM honoring the Oracle football team. Principal James Hertling, Coach Tony Berto, co captains Steve Brehmer and Ron Israel, cheerleaders, band, Youngtowne Singers, and school officials will participate. Sponsors include the Delphi Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
The annual Football Banquet for Oracle teams and their families will be held in the cafeteria at Delphi Community High School at 6 30 Thursday evening November 17. Members of all football teams cheerleaders and their families are invited. A program will follow the carry in supper. Diners should provide baskets and their own table service.
Miss Myrtle Ferrier aged 93 was transferred from Scott Nursing Home in Lafayette to St. Elizabeth Hospital and is in room 372.
The Rev. David Bickett will be installed as pastor of the Rockfield and Burrows Presbyterian Churches by Presbytery at the Burrows Church at eight o'clock Sunday, November 20. He will preach his first sermons Sunday, November 13, at 9 30 at Rockfield and at 11 o'clock at Bar TOWS. He is a native of Zenia Ohio, married with five daughters, and holds degrees from Muskingum College Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The Bicketts will live in Burrows after 15 years in Plumville Ohio.
Earl Plumb, 68, of route 1, was wounded in the right arm Sunday noon by a neighbor. He remains in satisfactory condition at Home Hospital, Lafayette, with buckshot in the arm. Henry, 57, fired a shotgun at Plumb and is held in the county jail.
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