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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

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Local license bureau headweed likely January

Ruth Brewer Howell is expected to become head of the local license bureau on January first replacing Mabel Sites Fraser. The move would relocate the office to a building under remodeling and ties to other political appointments including highway sub superintendent and postmaster nominations. Agnes Margowski long-time county deputy clerk is expected to stay.

Ruth Brewer Howell Howell Mabel Sites Fraser Murray Tesh Camden Claude Linn Agnes Margowski Joe Tolen Siniaiaie

Mrs Ernie Gripe Hosts Will A Gree Club Meeting

Mrs. Ernie Gripe will entertain at her home tonight for members of the Will A Gree Club.

Ernie Gripe

Intermediate Youth Conference Set For Saturday December 4

The fifteenth annual Intermediate Youth Conference sponsored by the Carroll County Young Peoples' Organization will be held at Radnor Methodist church on Saturday December 4. The event gathers sixth through eighth graders with high school students welcome. Theme Following Jesus includes group discussions musical program and motion pictures. It opens 8 45 a m and ends 3 45 p m with a noon banquet. Registration is one dollar for all sessions and banquet.

Carroll County Young Peoples’ Organization Radnor Methodist Church Jesus J.raymond Skelton Burnettsville Harry R. Rea Young America

Mrs Eva Tisch Dies in Delphi Home After Lingering Illness

Mrs. Eva Hanna Tisch, nee Eva Hanna, died Saturday at 2 30 a m November 13 1948 at the Delphi home 610 East Franklin Street after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Joseph W and Amelia Moore Hanna and widow of Dr H E Tisch who died May 7 1933. She leaves sisters Lola and Pearl Hanna of Delphi and Mrs George L Marley of Detroit and a sister in law Mrs John L Hanna of Delphi plus nephews and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the Patrick Funeral Home with Rev Howard Jenkins of the Christian church officiating and interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Henry E. Tisch Eva Hanna East Franklin Street Joseph W Amelia Moore Hanna H. E. Tisch Wheatland Wyoming Delphi Tisch The Christian Church Elizabeth Ramsey D A. R Order of Eastern Star W. T. K. Club Lola Pearl Hanna George L. Marley Detroit Michigan John L. Hanna Roger J. Hanna Jackson Ralph E Robert L. Hanna Hanna John L. Marley Allan, Lowell Richard John R. Joseph Sharon Jerry Ralph E. Hanna Howard Jenkins Patrick Funeral Home Odd Fellows Cemetery

Bridwell Family Weekend Visit in Delphi

Dr and Mrs Edgar Bridwell and their son of Bedford spent the weekend in Delphi with Mrs Mary Wilson and her family, visiting relatives and enjoying time together.

Edgar Bridwell Bedford Delphi Mary Wilson

Delphi Couple Wed In Radnor Methodist Ceremony

Miss Mary Anne Sterzik and Max Dean Zook wed in a double ring ceremony at Radnor Methodist Church. Rev. Homer Farthing officiated. The bride wore grey with red roses. attendants wore brown. Afterward a church reception followed. the couple will reside in Delphi after a trip to Washington, D. C.

Radnor Methodist Church Mary Anne Sterzik Raymond Sterzik Delphi Max Dean Zook Orton Zook Ockley Homer Farthing Dorothy Newell Lloyd L. Anderson Anderson Wayne Zook Orton Zook, Jr Bonnie Foster Joan Bradshaw Joan Clifford

Marriage of Viola Emrick and Louis Nunnally in Kokomo

Viola Emrick daughter of Mr and Mrs John Emrick of Delphi wed Louis Gabe Nun nally Delphi chief of police on November 3 at South Side Christian Parsonage Kokomo with Rev Stanley Shippey officiating Attending were Margaret Pence groom’s daughter and Mary Sheets bride’s sister They reside in Delphi now as a married couple.

Viola Emrick John Emrick Delphi Louis Gabe) Nunnally South Side Christian Parsonage Kokomo Stanley Shippey Margaret Pence Mary Sheets

Charles Gish Named Vice President of Senior Dental Class

Charles Willis Gish from Delphi Indiana, student at Indiana University School of Dentistry, has been elected vice president of the senior class in an announcement by Dean Maynard K Klin. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd M Gish.

Charles Willis Gish Delphi Route 3 Indiana University School of Dentistry Maynard K. Klin Charles Floyd M. Gish

Volunteer Firemen Save Yeoman House Fire

The Charles Owens residence in Yeoman was badly damaged by fire at noon Tuesday. The fire started in the kitchen when a cardboard box behind the stove caught fire. Employees of the Lumber Company at Yeoman used extinguishers and Hargraves chemical unit to put out the blaze. Loss was covered by insurance.

Charles Owens Yeoman

Sheridan Triumphs Over Delphi Oracles 38-36 on Home Court

Sheridan defeats Delphi Oracles 38 36 in a close Hoosier Conference thriller at the local gym. Cassell leads Delphi with 17 points while Campbell tops Sheridan with 14 as the game ends with a late Oracle surge coming up short. Delphi travels to Lebanon Friday for their third game of the season with both A and B teams scheduled.

Delphi Oracles Sheridan Quintet Little Oracles Sheridan J. Richard Shaffer Lebanon Campbell Glen Hobbs Pitts Cassell Pauley Ives Sheridan Gang Hoosier Hobb’s O’farrell Hartman Kerker Hawn Hatton Roach McClay Bishop Gary Glenn Hayden Baldwin Holloway Sprague Clem Fowell Draper Brummett Pickett Wallace Coppess Billingsley Stafford Foster

Two Break-Ins Net Thieves Twenty Cents Hack Saw

Sheriff Sanford Allen investigated two break-ins netting twenty cents and a hack-saw. At Burlington Monday night thieves broke a rear door glass at Smith Hardware and forced a steel bar, taking twenty cents from a cash register. Ockley Grain Co. break-in Wednesday morning saw a broken office window and a unlocked window allowing entry. the safe remained intact and only a hack-saw was missing.

Burlington Ockley Sanford Allen Smith Hardware Company Allen Sparkey Carey Herman Freed Ockley Grain Company Duckwall and Swick Sheriff Allen

Clarence Hyman Buys Roberson Interest in Local Snack Shack

Clarence Hyman of Camden has purchased Ralph Robersons share in the Delphi Snack Shack and becomes sole owner. The two had co owned the business since its founding. Hyman appointed Clyde and Carl Spear as managers who have begun their duties.

Clarence Hyman Roberson Camden Ralph Roberson Delphi Hyman Mr. Hyman Clyde Carl Spear

Fifth and Sixth Graders Practice Basketball Saturday

Norman Ebriie, assistant Delphi coach, will lead fifth and sixth grade boys basketball practice on Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a m in the high school gym.

Norman Ebriie Delphi

Kasten Family Visit Ties Oaklawn To Chicago Student

Mr and Mrs Harold Kasten and daughter of Oaklawn Illinois spent the weekend with Harold's parents Mr and Mrs Leon Kasten. Harold attends school in Chicago and will graduate next March.

Harold Kasten Oaklawn, Illinois Leon Kasten Harold Chicago

Mr and Mrs Amick Spend Saturday in Indianapolis

Mr C T Amick and Mrs Amick spent the past Saturday visiting Indianapolis enjoying the city and local sights.

Mrs. C. T. Amick Indianapolis

Scout Executive to Address Delphi Group Monday Evening

M C Finnell of Logansport a field supervisor for the Three Rivers Council will speak at 7 30 p m Monday at the Delphi Library about reorganizing Boy Scouting in the community Parents of interested boys and their guardians are urged to attend Joe Brown has taken leadership and local troops are being re established The Delphi Rotary Club sponsors Scouting in Delphi.

M. C. Finnell Logansport Three Rivers Council The Boy Scouts Delphi Joe Brown

Legion Fetes Delphi Team Fathers At Banquet

The American Legion Harry Bohannan Post held a fish fry and entertainment at Delphi Methodist Church for 97 Delphi high school football players and their fathers. Guests included senior players Frank Hildebrandt Leonard Brummett Forrest Brehmer Tom Ives Doug Hatton Bill Randle Dick Lucas Don Pauley Dick Cowdin Bob Graham Dick Weidner John Zartman Quentin Clem John Hawn and their fathers or guests. The event featured a two course meal and films of Purdue Marquette and Delphi Plainfield games with short talks by local officials and a piano solo by Mrs. Helen Hamling. The senior table displayed gold and bronze mums and large candles with decorations in school colors. The organizing committee was Art McDowell chair Bill Holmes Eddie Wingard Jr Clark Haines Marvin Brehmer Howard Brehmer Bill Horn Raymond Logan Guy Macak Jr Glen Harner Morris Benefield and Ralph Nulf.

Helen Hamling Arthur McDowell Bob Miller Norm Ebrite Dick Lucas Art McDowell Bill Holmes Eddie Wingard,Jr Clark Haines Marvin Brehmer Howard Brehmer Bill Horn Raymond Logan Guy Macak, Jr Glen Harner Morris Benefield Ralph Nulf

Two Hundred Parents Visit Delphi School During Education Week

Over 200 parents toured Delphi Public Schools as American Education Week events showcased student work. Teachers and parents discussed cooperative programs for the child’s benefit, and classrooms demonstrated group projects prepared by students for peer review under teacher guidance.

U. S Delphi

Donald Mullin Named Local Representative of Insurance Firm

Donald Mullin, a noted local insurance agent, was named the local representative for People’s Life Insurance Company of Frankfort. He will work with Floyd Foreman Agency of Logansport and has already begun duties after leaving Farm Bureau Insurance. Mullin is a Rockfield High School graduate, son of Herman and Mrs Mullin, and a member of the American Legion, Masonic Order and Camden Lutheran Church. He completed the Purdue Life Insurance course in 1947.

Donald Mullin People’s Life Insurance Company Frankfort Mullin Floyd Foreman Agency Logansport Farm Bureau Insurance Company Herman Mullin Route 3 Delphi Rockfield American Legion The Masonic Order Camden Lutheran Church Purdue Life Insurance

Delphi Band to Attend Valparaiso Clinic

The Delphi High School band travels to Valparaiso College on Friday for the Northern Indiana School Band Orchestra and Vocal Association clinic. They will perform at 1 30 p m.

Valparaiso Delphi High Valparaiso College Northern Indiana Orchestra and Vocal Association

Independent Games At Armory Friday

Delphi Legion and Moose meet out of town teams in two ball games at the Delphi Armory Friday night. First game tipped off at 7 p.m.

Armory Delphi Legion Moose Delphi Armory

Notice to Correspondents on Thanksgiving Publication

The Citizen will publish one day early next Thursday due to Thanksgiving. News should be submitted to the office one day earlier than usual.

Crop Drive in County to End December

Carroll county will complete the Christian Rural Overseas Program drive on December 2 and 3 with township solicitors collecting grain donations to be sent overseas. Collecting points designate Delphi to serve Bringhurst and Camden elevators. Cash and produce tallies include 1354.50 in cash and 103 bushels wheat, 1495 corn, 49 soy beans. Tippecanoe, Washington and Rock Creek townships have not reported.

Carroll County Delphi Kerlin Bringhurst Camden Flora Fred Hannell Madison Township F. M. Modesitt Logansport Tippecanoe Washington Rock Creek Adams Russell Pearson John Temple Clayton Million Douglas Million Burlington Paul Johnson Ray Robertson Claude Remaly Democrat Robert McCarty Don Mitchell Carlyle Humes Cleon Carter Phillip Miller Hazel Draper Noah Flora Robert Bordner Dorothy Allen Miriam Lohrman Mortie Pullen Frank Moss Ralph Overholser Jackson Township Charles Sanderson Rosa Roth Zopher Humrickhouse Fred Jones Rev Wm. LeMasters George Hunt Harold

Delphi Elementary PTA Names Executive Committees

The Delphi Elementary PTA executive committee announces new committees effective immediately. Program committee is led by Mrs. Robert Pearson with Mrs. Irene Mason and Mrs. Donald Chapman as members. Hospitality and Membership committees follow with listed chairmen and members. Budget and Finance names George Obear as chairman and Freeman Reda and Marvin Packard as members.

Robert Pearson Irene Mason Donald Chapman Robert Lieber James Kenworthy George Wagoner Paul Johnson Robert Moore Charles Beale George Obear Freeman Reda Marvin Packard

National Book Week Observed at Delphi Library Story Hour Planned

National Book Week is observed at the Delphi Library this week. Miss Mary Cochrane the librarian has arranged new books and posters and announces story hours for grades one through six on Friday. Helpers include Mrs. Robert Sieber Helen Allen Patty Brookshire Carrie Dock and Joyce Lybrook.

Delphi Mary Cochrane

Logan attorney to represent physician in limited divorce

Leland Smith of Logansport has entered his appearance for the defendant in the Mary versus Charles Wise case from Camden. Carroll Circuit Court will hear arguments on the suit and support money this Thursday afternoon.

Logan Attorney Leland Smith Logansport Mary Charles Wise Camden Carroll Circuit Court

Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting

Carroll County Red Cross will meet Monday afternoon November 22 at the Red Cross room in the courthouse.

RED Cross Carroll County Court House

Longest Ear of Corn Contest Ends November 27

The Whiteman Elevator and The Delphi Citizen sponsor the county contest to find the longest ear of corn. County Agent Howard McCarty will choose winners on Saturday November 27. Prizes total 15 dollars for first, 10 for second, 5 for third plus seven one year subscriptions to the Citizen.

Whiteman Elevator Delphi Citizen Howard McCarty

Ten taxing units receive boosting rates for 1949

Carroll county to raise taxes in 1949 for ten tax units after State Tax Board certification. Jackson township and Yeoman faced initial delay but gains include a 10 cent per 100 building fund for schools and street repair funding. Increases applied to Clay, Deer Creek, Democrat, Jackson, Rock Creek townships and the towns of Camden, Delphi, Flora, Yeoman.

Carroll County Russell Harter State Tax Board Jackson Township Yeoman Clay Township Deer Creek Township Democrat Township Rock Creek Township Camden Delphi Flora State Board Adams A Eee Burlington Ee Ieee Ee Carrollton SS RT Ec Ala Clay Ee Deer Creek Democrat Sige Jackson Jefferson Gil SS Ae Delphi Flora Yeoman Pr Seelem

Carrollton PTA Supper Honors Teachers in School Event

About 150 people from Carrollton's school community attended a PTA supper at the Carrollton school on Tuesday evening November 9. The program in the high school auditorium featured George Flora as president, musical performances by the Carrollton band and a trumpet solo by Louis Powell, and Rev. Jack Yarian spoke on community responsibility. A mixed teachers quartet and pianist Elma Robertson performed, with committees led by Mrs. Margaret Johns and others handling entertainment and refreshments.

Carrollton PTA Carrollton School George Flora Clarence Marocco Carrollton Band Louis Powell Jack Yarian Community Commonwealth Wilma Rusk Raynes Wyatt Frank McCain Frank Hood Elma Robertson Margaret Johns Marie Zimmerman Miriam Myers Nellie Sink Mildred Barnard Ethel Dyer Dorothea Blue

Rockfield Girl to Perform on Amateur Hour Sunday

Roselyn Marie Roberts a 15 year old Rockfield Indiana student will sing The Lords Prayer as a contestant on Morris B Sachs Amateur Hour Sunday November 21 from 1230 to 130 pm on WENR ABC Civic Studio Indianapolis she studied voice at Jordan Conservatory of Music for 2 1/2 years and plays multiple instruments including piano violin cornet trombone and mellophone

Roselyn Marie Roberts Ava Roberts Rockfield Indiana Morris B. Sachs WENR ABC Civic Civic Opera Jordan Conservatory of Music Indianapolis Roselyn

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Tonight at Jean Riley Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild will gather at 7:30 p m tonight at Jean Riley's home with Katherine Freitag assisting. Mary Shaffer leads a round table discussion on "Thanks" as the main program.

Wesleyan Service Guild Jean Riley Katherine Freitag Mary Shaffer

Balser Visit At State College Mentioned In House Notes

Charles Rozhon and Bob Mor row visit Dick Balser, instructor at State College Pennsylvania. Mrs Blanche Balser left Wednesday to visit her son.

Charles Rozhon Bob Morrow State College, Pa Dick Balser Blanche Balser

Mrs Florence Harris Visits Relatives in Arkansas

Mrs Florence Harris travels to Arkansas for a visit with relatives, as noted in local society notes.

Florence Harris Arkansas Relaives

Citizen adds new NOWADAYS magazine section weekly

The Citizen unveils NOWADAYS a new weekly magazine section starting with issue No 1. Paul McGinnis contributes an exclusive Pacific islands progress story and other features, with recipes for Thanksgiving and a Christmas preview. Dr. R H Felix will lead a future emotional health report.

Eve Field Paul McGinnis Pacific U. S McGinnis R. H. Felix U. S. Public Health Service

Five Pass Physicals Inductees Named for Army Start

Five of seventeen sent to Lafayette for pre induction physicals were passed by the Army. The five are Russell Snell Donald Wakeland Charles E. Myers Garland R. Snoeberger and William Ross Garrison. Three will leave next week for induction with Floyd Dean Bruce and Keith E. Dunlap scheduled Monday and Jack Kelly Friday. They will go to Lafayette first then to army training centers.

Lafayette Army Ronald Oskins Selective Service Russell Snell Donald Wakeland Charles E. Myers Garland R. Snoeberger William Ross Garrison

Burnettsville Churches Unite for Union Thanksgiving Service

Four Burnettsville churches join for a union Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Sunday November 21 in the Burnettsville Christian church. Children from each church participate with a musical number by youth and older groups. Rev. Robert H. Sebert of the Brethren church will give the Thanksgiving message. Public invited.

Burnettsville Christian Church Robert H. Sebert The Brethren Church

Moyers Move to Coronado California for New Home

Mr and Mrs John S Moyer and their family head to Coronado California to establish their future home. Mr Moyer has left already and Mrs Moyer and the family will follow soon accompanied by Mrs Marian Moyer. Mrs R H Loudon and son Frank will occupy the Moyer residence in South Delphi.

Inez M Dunn Weds Monon Resident In Michigan City

Miss Inez M Dunn and R P Ehlert of Monon married Nov 5 in Michigan City. Dunn faces an indictment in Carroll circuit court for reckless homicide tied to pedestrian deaths in White County years ago. case moved here on change of venue from White County.

Inez M. Dunn R. P. Ehlert Monon Michigan City Miss Dunn Carroll Circuit Court White County

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Ernest Sylvester North Pole Ernie Presbyterian Women’s Organization Purdue Fred Waring Repub Bc Bob Tam Tom Sylvia Judy Stewart University Chorus Purdue Hall of Music Bell Ld Fossnock Harve Hoshaw Legion Will Wed Howard M. Gish Carl A. Osterman Lake Avenue Fort Wayne Margaret Louise Howard Milton Gish Trinity English Lutheran North Side High School Ft. Wayne Ward-Belmont College Nashville Tenn Indiana University Mr. Gish Camden High School Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Margaret Louise Osterman Eva. Tisch Sterzik ZOOK Delphi High School Stuntz-Yeoman Company Navy Farm Bureau Washington, D. C Emrick Nunnally Charles Gish Yeoman House Tuese Delphi Methodist Church Harry Bohannan Post Insurance Company PTA Executive Council Delphi Elementary Parents Teachers’ Organization Rockfield Girl Citizen R. L. Sieber & Company Delphi, Indiana
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