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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
1
More than 150 veterans and their spouses gathered at the Legion home on Front Street for Armistice Day dinner and dance. The event highlighted harmony between World War I and World War II members and their partners, followed by dancing at the Country Club.
Robert Houchin remains jailed on first degree murder charges awaiting trial which locals believe would mark the first time a young boy faces such a grave offense in Indiana. Odds and Ends note campaign expense deadlines December 5 and clerk fees, water outage 1 to 3 pm except Hilltoppers, plus social and travel updates from Lafayette Delphi and surrounding areas.
William Cadid Smith 89 retired local attorney and Carroll County Bar Association dean died in his sleep at the home of his son Judge William B. Smith Tuesday morning. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Delphi Methodist Church with burial in Masonic Cemetery. he helped found the Great Western Canning Factory and authored several books on farming and Carroll County history.
Carrollton High School announces the junior class play My Cousin From Texas to be presented for two nights, November 21 and 22, in the Carrollton gym. The farce is from Samuel French Company with a cast including Joann South, Margie Dillon, Glenn Thicke, Janet Draper, Carl Landes, Emma Jean Perkins, Harold Monler, Richard Fouts, Richard Wagner, Bilk Seward, and Mary Louise Snell, directed by Effie.
Burlington juniors present the three act comedy Brother Goose on Tuesday and Wednesday nights November 19 and 20. Cast includes Rosemary Bowman as Hyacinth Rosalee Bowman as Carol Myron Brubaker as Wes Gayle Lauchner as Jeff Joan Grant as Lenore Treva Snodgrass as Lenore Arnetha McGill as Eve Roma Coapstick as Peggy Making Unger as Mrs Trimmer B I Miller as Sarah Rosemary Slate as Helen and Harvey Bartley as the truck driver. Public invited.
Merlin Schwein and Jesse Patrick announce a Cub Leaders Training Program at Delphi Methodist church parlors on Monday November 18. District office representatives from Logansport will lead and show motion pictures. All leaders parents and interested persons urged to attend especially Den Mothers Den Chiefs and committee members.
The Oracles head to Lafayette Friday to face the Jeff Broncos after a two week lull. Principal J Richard Shaffer says tickets are scarce and must be bought in advance from his office. Delphi is allotted a small batch at fifty cents each. The doubleheader opens at 6 45 with Oracle B and Jeff B teams.
The State of Indiana versus 18 year old Robert Houchin, charged with first degree murder of his ward Imo jean Louderback, will be heard in Carroll circuit court after a transfer from White County. The case stems from the July 29, 1946 shooting at the Louderback residence.
Local equestrians gathered at the Delphi courthouse to form a saddle club. Officers elected were Erval Aldrich president Albert Coghill vice president and Robert Roach secretary treasurer. Membership favors horse owners. monthly meetings set with social activities and plans for spring and midsummer horse shows.
The Flora Christian church will hold the annual Christian Youth Fellowship Meet on Sunday November 17 from 1 30 p m to 9 p m The theme is Together Lord We Are Able The event invites young people and intermediates from Cass Carroll Pulaski Fulton White and Miami counties to attend with devotions worship inspiration recreation and fellowship.
Mrs. Florence Bowman Carroll county Attendance Officer will direct the March of Dimes drive in January in this county. She succeeds J. C. Yonker the county superintendent of schools who asked to be relieved of duties.
Members are reminded of a Thursday 8 p m business meeting in the Delphi library. Important matters will be addressed. Mr and Mrs Charles Harner and Mr and Mrs William Pearson will depart later this week for an indefinite stay in California.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Macy and daughter LaDonna of Scott Field Illinois spent the holiday with Mrs Macy s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Smith and other relatives in Delphi.
Mrs Minnie Roach Grace Grantham and Oscar Leatherman joined Mr and Mrs Grover Kite in Cicero on Sunday visiting Walter Dobbins who is with his daughter Mrs Morris Dunn. Dobbins shows slow improvement.
Mrs Edward Busch of Main Street is ill at her home. Mr and Mrs John Roberts of Chicago visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jack Grimm.
Water service will be turned off in Delphi from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon November 17. The outage does not apply to residents of South Delphi.
Members of District 11 will meet on Tuesday night November 19 at Rockfield hall. First degree will be given by Merger Lodge No 5 of Lafayette. All lodge members in the district are urged to attend.
Sheriff Robert B Moore announced the Delaware court house will close all Friday afternoon as Judge William B Smith is buried. All offices will close. those with county business should transact Friday morning.
Thomas Tim McCormick former Delphi chief of police is ill with influenza at his East Franklin Street home. His daughter Mrs Jack Knecht of Rushville arrived Wednesday to help care for him.
Mrs C O Julius entertained friends at her home last Friday afternoon in honor of house guest Mrs J H Herfert. The afternoon included contract bridge games.
The first Kaiser auto with advanced body lines wide seating and better visibility was delivered to Hanna Sales and Service, Kaiser Frazer agents, on Saturday. It features an all steel body safety glass, rigid box frame, wide rims for steering stability, new trigger operated exterior door handles, an overall length of 203 inches and a width of 64 1/2 inches at its widest. The Kaiser Frazer engine is an L head design with bore 3 1/8 inches and stroke 4 3/8 inches. Visitors may view it in the West Main street showroom daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Green Hands members of the Future Farmers of America were elevated to the degree of Chapter Farmer at a local school meeting. Recipients include Junior Zook Bill Rozhon Quentin Clem Jerry Albaugh Wayne Swatts Guy Armstutz Dick Wasson Jim Tribbitt Earl Penn Red Armstutz Dean Allbaugh Pat O Farrell Dale Brewer Jerry Wilson Bill Duff Bob Gerard Glen Calvert. The chapter sponsors a turkey giveaway to raise funds and plans a FFA quartet with selections soon. A committee was formed to organize the fundraiser and to donate money for band uniforms.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wedell of Caledonia Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. G McAfee of Chicago visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. William Spry indicating a social gathering among local families.
Mrs. Josephine Grimm and her son Walter of Winona Minnesota travel here after the death of Mrs. Grimm's brother Paul Sims.
Mrs Opal Swisher of Martinsville and Mr and Mrs George Lucas of Kokomo attended the funeral of Paul Sims a brother in law to Mrs Swisher and Mrs Lucas held Wednesday.
Charles W Thompson thanks Carroll County voters for support in the recent election and extends congratulations and best wishes to Luther Cohee.
Paul Sims 59 of Delphi area died Monday at his home after more than a month with illness. He underwent kidney surgery in Lafayette, suffered a stroke, and died unexpectedly after returning home. He served in WWI and was an adviser on Creek Township Advisory Board. He is survived by his widow Clara, daughter Irene, two sisters, and Ralph Sims of California. Funeral services were held at Grimm Funeral Home with military rites at O. O. F. cemetery.
Final services were held for James Emerson Everett 45 at Porter funeral home Flora after a heart attack at his home southwest of Cutler. Born July 29 101 he was son of James and spouse surviving wife Hilda Silbbitt and children James Stovall Elm Junior Charles Frances Lee Ann Thomas and William. He leaves siblings Oren Everett four sisters and extended relatives.
Morgan S. Dasher 86 longtime resident died Tuesday at 4 p m at his wife's home in Rochester after months of ill health. Born March 23 1860 in Missouri to Jacob and Sarah Dasher he moved to the area as a child then to Rochester after marriage. Survived by widow one daughter Mrs Lloyd Omas two grandchildren Mrs William Marocco and Meredith Thomas a nephew Haughey Mount one sister Mrs Mike Redding. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m Grimm Funeral Home officiated by Rev John Barkley with burial in the I O O F Cemetery.
Hazel E Ayres Garrison 55 of Bringhurst died Monday at home. Born October 24 1891 south of Bringhurst she was daughter of Charles and Lynda Ayres and married to Leroy D Garrison in 1912. Survived by husband eight children and siblings. Funeral at Grace Brethren Church Flora with burial Maple Lawn Cemetery. Carter funeral home in charge.
Elias Wagoner retired carpenter and painter of Pyrmont community died Tuesday night at Home hospital Lafayette after confinement. Native of Tippecanoe county he belonged to Pyrmont Church of the Brethren. Survived by two brothers David Lafayette Henry Buck Creek and a sister Miss Kate Wagoner Pyrmont. Funeral Friday at Pyrmont Church of Brethren with burial in Pyrmont cemetery. Friends may call at the sister’s home this afternoon. Grimm funeral home in charge.
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