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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1950

Page

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Oil Firms Rush Land for Drilling in Madison Township

The Lafayette and Flora firms begin oil prospecting, signing at least 10 farms south and west of Ockley as a well nears 800 feet. City considers mandatory grade A milk sale for grocers and dairies. Delphi’s Betty Wason helps launch a worldwide broadcast, while local news covers hunting licenses, a pheasant mishap, theater visits, and obituaries.

Carroll County Ed Voorhees Flora D. Preston Calvert Lafayette Madison Township Ockley W. E. Adams and Son Company Barney Calvert Hubert Gros

Tay A Cees, Classsied A for Best Results

Tay A Cees places an item in the classified section seeking best results. The ad emphasizes effective placement and visibility to attract inquiries and offers for a quick sale.

Tay A Cees

Scottish Rite Members to Meet Tonight for Banquet and Election

Members of the Carroll County Scottish Rite will gather tonight at the Gaeneen Methodist church for a banquet and officer elections. Honored guests include Thrice Potent Master and Mrs. Clarence T. Drayer and Most Wise Master and Mrs. Richard H. Dye of Indianapolis. Banquet service at 6 30.

Carroll County Scottish Rite Gainéen Methodist Church Clarence T. . Drayer Richard H. Dye Indianapolis

Debs Initiate Kay Black Patricia Coble and Gwen

Sub Debs initiation completed for Kay Black Patricia Coble and Gwen. The event began informally with a rough welcome followed by a formal ceremony and dance at the Coun t venue.

Kay Black Patricia Coble Gwen

Flora couple welcomes daughter at St Elizabeth Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Marvin of Flora announce the birth of a daughter on November 13 at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr Marvin is a former resident of the area.

Jimmy Marvin Flora St. Elizabeth Hospital Agaia Marvin

Two Local Seniors Named Speech Contest Representatives

Julie Smith and Bob Hawkins, seniors at the local high school, were chosen to represent their school at the Central Indiana Speech contest tonight at Jefferson High School in Lafayette. Smith will present From Whence Cometh My Help while Hawkins speaks on The Atom Life Abundant or Death. Other schools competing include Lafayette West Lafayette Frankfort and Lebanon. the public is invited.

Julie Smith Bob Hawkins

Choir Directors Conference Attendance Report

Mrs Hubert Clifford attended a directors conference with Francis Bh and Actes Eatena St over Thursday Friday and Saturday. The reenference Was Bacar Sagaten by the eee Camoue 26 Music.

Hubert Clifford Francis Bh Actes Eatena Bacar” Sagaten Eee Camoue 26 Music

Oracles Open 1950 61 Season Against Sheridan Netters

Delph i Oracles under Coach John Robert Miller host Sheridan netters Friday at the armory. Preliminary at 7 p.m. with the A team game at 8 15. Miller seeks improvement on last season 4 17 record. Core players Hatton Crone Crosby Jackson Johnson lead a young squad.

John Robert Miller Delphi Oracles Armory Larry Hobbs Sheridan Netters Miller Oracles Cabot Young Dome Bob Roach Harold Sprague Dick Hatton Bob Draper Bill Wilcox Herb Parks Clifford Baldwin Jerry Crone Bill Jackson Dinty Johnson

Union Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church

A Union Thanksgiving Service of the Baptist Christian Methodist and Presbyterian churches will be held in the Baptist church Wednesday evening November 22 at 7 30 p m The Reverend We McClean of the Christian pease will deliver the sermon.

Baptist Christian Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Church We McClean The Christian Pease

George Beale Ends Life at Home of Son in Delphi Area

The 64 year old Delphi carpenter George Beale killed himself with a .22 rifle at his son Charles Beale’s farm south of Delphi. He had been in poor health and was found in a barn at noon after he did not join dinner. This followed a prior Beale farm death two weeks earlier. He was born January 1 1886 and survived by Susie his widow three children and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at Pat ok Me aceway with Rev. te o Lhd Was.

George Beale Delphi Charles Beale Beale Farm Charles Beale James Alidia (Gruber) Beale Susie Smith Burrows Presbyterian Church Moose Lodge Gilbert, Underhill South of Town Paul Guy South Bend Roy Pennsylvania Mildred Mann Mable Wingfield Indianapolis Patok Me Aceway

Ina Hunter Dies at 71 Wife of Carroll County Coroner

Mrs Ina V Hunter 71 longtime resident and wife of Carroll County coroner died at her East Front street home at 1 am Wednesday after a 15 year illness. She was married to Dr Dc W Hunter and survived by son Edwin and daughter Kathleen McGuire with two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced by Patrick funeral home.

Ina V. Hunter Carroll County East Front Street Hunter Hunter Chiropractic Christian Church Dc. W. Na Edwin Kathleen McGuire Lafayette Patrick IOOP

Polish War Bride Guest Speaker At Oracle Meeting

A Polish war bride, Mrs. Albert Bishop of Frankfort, spoke to the Oracle Club at the Earlhurst home in Lafayette. She recounted her experiences under German and Russian rule in Poland and Germany, her faith that brought blessings, and her impressions of America after two years in the United States.

Albert Bishop Frankfort Oracle Club Earlhurst A. C. Chlauser Lafayette Edgar P. Stuntz Bishop Poland Germany America

Betty Horn Granted Divorce in Carroll Circuit Court

Betty Horn was granted a divorce from Charles Horn in Carroll circuit court on their complaint of error based Hanna. Hanna represented the plaintiff with Jul en and Kerlin appearing for the respondents.

Betty Horn Carroll Circuit Court Charles Horn Errel Hanna Kerlin

Second Chance film shown at Burrows church

The religious feature film Second Chance will be shown Sunday evening November 19 at 7 30 p m at Burrows Presbyterian church. The public séance was held last Sunday at the church, with attendees invited to watch the film.

Burrows Presbyterian Church

Country Club Receives Liquor License After Hearing

The Carroll County Liquor License Board approved a Delphi Country Club permit with a basement bar room for sale and consumption. Protests from the WCTU Delphi Ministerial Association and others cited club use by many groups, including the school, but state approval remains required.

Liquor Board Carroll County. Liquor License Board Delphi Country Club, Inc Country Club WCTU Delphi Ministerial Association Delphi Schools Fred Hale C. H. Orr Munson

Tipwa Grange elects Russell Craig Master and new officers

Russell Craig was elected Master of Tipwa Grange during an evening meeting. New officers include Jakie Steward, Everett Cunningham as assistant steward, Mrs. Jakie Combs as chaplain, Jens Gruber as treasurer, Mrs. M Henderson as see keeper, Elaine Cunningham as Ceres, Mrs. Bill Myers as Pomona, Mary Furst as Flora, Mrs. Ethel orgine as lady assistant steward, C R Clawson as executive committeeman. Marvin and Dorothy Henderson named to the upcoming program committee. Marvin Bullock and Gorman Loveless named for the refreshment group. members asked to bring sandwiches.

Russell Craig Tippecanoe Township Tipwa Grange Jakie Steward Everett Cunningham Jakie Combs Jens Gruber M Henderson Elaine Cunningham Ceres Bill Myers Pomona Mary Furst Flora Ethel Orgine C. R. Clawson Dorothy Myers Marvin Henderson Marvin Bullock Gorman Loveless

Cross Complaint Filed in Jones Divorce Case

In the divorce action Josephine M. Jones vs Floyd Jones, the defendant through attorney A D Bishop filed a cross complaint. At a hearing the court ordered the defendant to pay Mrs Jones five dollars weekly alimony.

Josephine M. Jones Floyd Jones A. D. Bishop

Birthday Chili Supper Honors Pittsburg Family

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ward and daughter Jean of Pittsburg hosted relatives and friends Monday night for a chilli supper celebrating Sandra Louise Ward's fourth birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morrow and family, Mrs Deloris Thomson and daughters, Joan Stoner Pandle, and Mrs. Charles Gardiner and family of Brooksden.

Joe Ward Jean Pittsburg Sandra Louise Frank Morrow

New Position for Robert Myers at Delphi Hospital

Robert Myers of Delphi has been appointed as a hospital clerk in the local facility. Details on duties and start date are pending official notification.

Robert Myers Delphi

Death of Mrs GW Hunter Reported

A report notes the death of Mrs. GW Hunter, detailing the passing and any announced funeral arrangements.

GW. Hunter

The Citizen Plans Family Dinners Feature

The Citizen will publish a feature on family dinners planned for the day. Readers are asked to notify the newspaper if they plan a dinner and list their guests. Copy is due by Tuesday morning.

Dick Hatton Voted Valuable Player by Delphi High Team

Delphi high school football honors Dick Hatton for 1951 season ending November 3 with a 7 win 2 loss record. Hatton rushed 78 times for 632 yards and 75 points, receiving a trophy as team MVP amid a mothers’ cooperative supper. Co-captains Bob Bradshaw and Bill Jackson named for Oracle squad. coach J Robert Miller presided.

Delphi Ruth Hatton Dick Hatton Doug Hatton Bob Bradshaw Bill Jackson Oracles Oracle Jim McGreevey J. Robert Miller Hancoat Miller Nereen Ct Hatton Labor Farack Bird Wingard Joe Weaver Ed. Carr Jerry Crone Lacie Jack Gerard Bib

CROP DRIVE TO OPEN NOVEMBER 20 IN COUNTY

Township workers are being selected for the annual CROP drive to launch in the county on Monday November 20 Farmers are asked to donate grain for overseas shipment CROP Sunday is set for November 19 with many churches planning offerings The drive offers city and town residents a chance to help If November 19 is inconvenient November 26 is alternative Rev Harlan Smith Flora district CROP director cites suffering abroad and urges support Ralph Maccart state box of?

Harlan Smith Flora Ralph Maccart Bo Xe

Two Youths Fined and Given Suspended Prisons Terms

Two youths faced charges of petit larceny and pleaded guilty. Each received a $25 fine plus costs and was sentenced to serve time in the State Reformatory, suspended on good behavior. This marked a second offense within a month for both individuals.

Major Charles Kod Ress State Reformatory

Delphi Chosen for Voice of America Broadcast

Delphi will host Voice of America recordings November 30 and December 1 to create a radio feature about a small town life. Betty Wason of Indianapolis will oversee interviews with random attendees at a Methodist luncheon, plus farm and city families.

Delphi Betty Wason Voice of America Department of State State Department Methodist Church Miss Wason Russell Holmes Ralph Melin Eee Voice of Ene da Marten Was Wason Jamies Pe .Wason Indianapolis Purdue University Miss .Wason Univer A United States

Rose Chapter to Hold Special Election for Associate Matron

Rose Chapter No. 36 C E S will hold a special election next Monday for the office of Associate Matron. The resignation of Mrs Opal Wood due to ill health was accepted.

C.E.S

Delphi to Host County 4 H Crop Show December 1 2

The Delphi Chamber of Commerce sponsors the County 4 H Vocational Agricultural Crop Show with a 150 dollar contribution. The annual exhibit runs December 1 2 in the Bassett and Talbert Show room Delphi. Entries must be registered by 11:00 a m Friday December 1. Judging follows and exhibits are open for viewing Friday and Saturday.

Delphi Chamber of Commerce Bassett and Talbert Delphi Chamber of Commerce

Charles Wood Selected TB Sale Chairman

Mayor Charles A. Wood of Delphi to lead the 44th annual Seal Sale for Carroll County TB and Health Association. November 20 kickoff with chairmen including Mrs Dale Crowell and Mrs Frank Austin from several towns and organizations.

Charles A. Wood Delphi Carroll County Deer Creek Hobart Deeds Democrat Guy. Coplen Jackson Lee Smith Liberty Geraldine Goslee Jefferson Psi Iota Xi Robert Julius Flora Nellie Deitz Monroe Richard Wysong Rock Creek Tippecanoe Everett Chapman Washington Tri Kappa Mary Davies Yanus Wells Mary Haugh Marion Coble Delphi School

Delphi Quintet Defeats Lafayette In AAU Opener

Delphi's AAU squad beat Lafayette 74 to 53 in the opener held Sunday at the local armory. Akron narrowly edged Culver 51 to 50 before a large crowd in the same venue. The South Bend team hosts next with listed scorers including Goslee and Kemp.

Delphi Lafayette Akron Culver Armory Ee Will Ee South Bend Iar Craig Goslee Victor Soke U Kemp Bee Spears Hathaway

School Girl Escapes Serious Injury After Auto Collision

Patricia Ann Cline, a six year old, was struck by an automobile while alighting from a school bus near her home by a canning factory. Deputy Sparkey Carey and Chief Frank Lamb stated she dropped and narrowly escaped serious harm as the vehicle approached.

Patricia. Ann Cline Patricia Ann Sparkey Carey Frank Lamb Canning Factory Mr. Keavert

Carroll County Intermediate Youth Conference Set for December

The 17th annual Carroll County Intermediate Youth Conference will be held Saturday December 2 at Burrows Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the Carroll County Young People’s Organization, it serves sixth seventh and eighth graders of the public schools with the theme Jesus My Example.

Carroll County Burrows Presbyterian Church Carroll County Young People’s Organization Jesus

Warrant Issued for Forged Checks Case Involving Two Suspects

A warrant has been issued for a individual suspected in a scheme that cashed forged checks at multiple locations. Investigators say the case involves several forged instruments and coordinated actions across nearby banks.

Wali

Aero and Mrs Wayne Smith and Mrs George a of Bab Darrel

Fragmentary OCR reads as a social notice mentioning Aero, Mrs Wayne Smith of a0 and Mrs George a of Bab Darrel in unclear context. Names and relations appear jumbled with no coherent event or date to anchor a clear item.

Aero Rs. Wayne Smith George A Darrel

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