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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
1
News of two GIs finding a “great German fortune” in a ruined castle near Rimberg stirs Delphi. Cpl. Charles Briggs known as Clay Briggs credited, with companion Robert Awe. AP misidentified last name. Also notes on a Delphi gar age build, Phi Sigma Kappa pledge David Allen Wood, and Navy sailor Bob Walters whose leave was canceled. Armistice Day window ad ends item.
Lloyd M. Unger a 56 year old Carroll county farmer died after injuries from a corn picker accident. He suffered mangled feet and hand while freeing stalks and died at Home Hospital Lafayette after being transported from Cutler area. He was active in several agricultural and fraternal organizations. Funeral details noted with burial in Geetingsville cemetery.
Mothers of the Second World War are invited to finish a quilt arranged in the G A R room at Delphi courthouse. The quilt is a Christmas project and War Mothers may quilt on days other than the first and third Wednesdays when the G A R meets. The matron will unlock the door.
Pvt. Owen J. Schweiger 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Schweiger of Delphi, died of injuries from a train accident in France on August 18 while serving with the 108th General Hospital Unit. He had a long military record from 1938, trained in field medicine, and arrived in England last October before being sent to France after D-Day.
The Sixth War Loan Drive begins November 20 and runs through December 16. Indiana’s goal is 14 billion dollars with Carroll County set at 239 million and 620 thousand for the campaign. The notice urges substantial purchases of the nation’s securities to support Allied efforts in Europe and the Pacific, promising guidance on security options and offering local assistance.
The text outlines Series G Savings Bonds at 2.5 percent and Treasury 214s from 1966 to 1971, with semi annual compounding and maturity holdings. It notes deferred income for Series E and F bonds for tax purposes and estate tax handling at death for Series G and Treasury 214s. It also mentions gifts with Series E or other issues tailored to recipient needs.
Series E bonds are the top buy for the average investor. They come in denominations of 25 50 100 500 and 1000 and sell for 75 percent of maturity value. They pay 4 for every 3 invested if held ten years from issue. Redeemable after 60 days at fixed values. Annual holding limit is 5000 in maturity value per person.
Mrs Paul Betty Wilkinson Andrew is critically ill at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after giving birth to daughter Paula Elizabeth more than a week ago. Doctors on Thursday said only a remote chance remained that a blood clot at the brain base would dissolve. She is sister of Mrs Clyde Robbins Delphi.
The Carroll Telephone Company and district officials hosted a dinner meeting at the Masonic temple in Delphi with 92 officials and chief operators from 24 Indiana cities. Speakers included W. H. Beck and John Harbaugh of the Indiana Telephone Association and Harry Karns of Associated Telephone Companies.
Twenty one Carroll county men will leave for service with eighteen to report for pre induction physical exams this month. The list includes Willard Gross John Thompson Joseph Felix Don Driggs Ralph Gerbens Edward Kite Jr Hardesty Wray Wheeler Buchanan Logan Heathcote Shanks Hayden Helvie Isaacs Ward Matthews Meador Bowman Wagoner and others. Local officials note only one call has been made in November and W O Pettiner was appointed administrator of Alice Wilsons estate with bond of two thousand dollars.
Delphi GI Cpl. Clay Briggs finds diamonds pearls and gold in a four story Rimburg castle recess with fellow soldier St Robert Awe. The discovery adds wonder to his wartime diary as the castle's ruined state shadows the find near the Dutch border.
Judge William B. Smith dismissed the divorce case of Cletus Haldman and Elizabeth Morrow Holdman upon the plaintiff's motion. Attorney Mark Thompson represented the plaintiff, and Prosecutor Watson McCormick spoke for Mrs. Holdman.
Delphi stores will stay open all day Wednesday November 22 and close Thursday Thanksgiving Day. No other changes announced.
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