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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1945

Page

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Main Street News Digest Reflects Holiday Print Gaps

Over the holidays the paper saves items for next week while readers get a glimpse of wartime strain. Navy men stranded by strikes share boredom in San Francisco and a bond sales report places Carroll County near the bottom nationally. The Aluminum Company resumes after a strike with a ten cent pay rise. Darrell Zinn of Delphi will participate in the Allen School of Dancing program on WASK Lafayette.

Aluminum Company of America Lafayette Darrell Zinn Dewey Zinn Delphi Allen School of Dancing

Thanksgiving Dinner Plans Across Indiana Nordic Local Families

Holiday locals and families in Delphi Logansport Indianapolis Lafayette Frankfort Carrollton township Remington Battle Ground Delphi Hoopeston extend Thanksgiving dinner invitations. Hosts include Mr Mrs Cloyd Thompson Mrs Nor a Hemmig Mrs Marjorie Childers and many relatives visiting or hosting on Thanksgiving Day with guests from multiple towns and cities.

Cloyd Thompson Delphi John E. Thompson Barbara Billy Betty Richard Thompson Judy K Sue Anne Richard, Jr Tommy Logansport Marjorie Childers Indianapolis Nora Hemmig Kenneth Bowman Lafayette Harold E. Nelson

Former Residents Die in Multiple Cities

Obituaries note the deaths of Lee H. Calhoun 48 of Delphi at Indianapolis Veterans Hospital list survivors Bernadine Wilmer Calhoun and five children. Also Nan Ulery 76 dies in Louisville with Camden and Flora connections, and Lona Wall 61 of Delphi dies in Indianapolis. Funeral rites in Kokomo and Flora. Thanksgiving gatherings referenced for local families across Delphi Flora Camden Kokomo Indianapolis.

Nan Ulery John Ulery Camden

Sixteen-Year-Old Confesses To Six Car Thefts In Ohio

Finley Carey 16, trustee at Boys Industrial School Lancaster, is arrested near Springboro on State Road 18 after confessing to stealing six cars. He disclosed multiple prior thefts across Troy Sidney Athens and Rushville, with escapes from the Lancaster school and federal charges under the Dyer Act pending.

Finley Carey Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Ohio Springboro Bridge Here Ducknall Troy Sugar Grove Carey Sidney Athens Rushville Indiana

Mrs. Emma Coster Taylor Ill in Los Angeles General Hospital

Former Delphi resident Mrs. Emma Coster Taylor, aged 91 or 92, now in Los Angeles General Hospital room 6000, is seriously ill. She grew up in Delphi, married Mr. Taylor, active in the Delphi Methodist church, was Grand Chief of the Indiana Pythian Sisters, and a charter member of Rose Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Her friends in Delphi are wished to write.

Joseph Taylor Los Angeles California Delphi General Hospital England Taylor

Carroll County Men Leave Service Discharges Listed

Army Navy and Marine Corps discharges recorded by Mrs Edith Retherford Farr county recorder include Richard Randall Swickard of Goshen discharged November 11 after service in the Marines from 1942 with action in Pacific battles May 1944 to September 1945. Kenneth L Vaughan of near Delphi granted terminal leave from Army Air Corps commission on October 23. commission earlier on June 27 1944. Charles Clay Briggs of Delphi rural route one discharged at Camp Atterbury November 15 after entering August 29 1942 and serving in Normandy Northern France Ardennes Rhine land and Central Europe. he holds the American Theater Ribbon the EAME ribbon with five bronze service stars and the Good Conduct Medal.

Charles Clay Briggs Edna Briggs Carmichael Delphi Camp Atterbury Normandy France Ardennes Rhine Land Central Europe EAME

Dole Leads European War Stock Liquidation Effort

Lt Col Robert A Dole is Army Branch Chief in Paris aiding the world’s largest salvage operation to dispose of billions of dollars in U S war stocks. He heads the Special Disposal Branch within the ANLC Sales Division, reporting to John C Virden as Central Field Commissioner for Europe. He has served over two years overseas after roles in the 9th Air Force and the 29th Tactical Air Command.

Robert Dole Army Paris France Robert A. Dole Delphi Indiana U.S Army-Navy John C. Virden Cleveland Phine Ives ANSC Erly Cambridge, Mass Col Dole

Shaeffer to Speak at Methodist Youth Fellowship

Dick Shaeffer will address the Methodist Youth Fellowship on Sunday November 25 at 4 p m in the church. A former technical sergeant in the Army he recently returned from duty in China Burma and India and will lecture on China with colored slides from the Orient. He previously taught in Afghanistan before enlisting in Delhi. The public is cordially invited.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Shaeffer Techni Cal China Burma India

Studebaker Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration in Miami

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Studebaker of Miami Florida former Delphi residents celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary and Mrs Studebaker's birthday on Thanksgiving Day November 22. They host a turkey dinner for eighteen including guests from Vermont and will attend the Miami high school versus Edison high school football game that evening.

Carlyle Kirkpatrick Richard Sears Edna Kirkpatrick Delphi H. E. Studebaker Miami, Florida Miami High School Edison Studebakers N. W

Sara Lee Eikenberry Bride Of Navy Man In Church Ceremony

Sara Lee Eikenberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Eikenberry Bringhurst became the bride of Robert M Eaton Pharmacist's Mate second class son of Henry S Eaton Flora in a double ring ceremony at 6 30 oclock Tuesday evening The Bringhurst Methodist church was decorated with ferns greenery and white chrysanthemums Rev C O Medaris officiated Only attendants were the bride's sister Mrs Jack Briggs matron of honor and James Eaton best man

Sara Lee Eikenberry Lee Eiikenberry Mrs Glenn Eikenberry Bringhurst Robert M Bringhurst Methodist Church C. O. Medaris Jack Briggs James ,Eaton

County Farm Bureau members active at Indiana convention

Carroll county Farm Bureau president John C. Peterson led ten county delegates on the State Resolutions Committee at the 27th Indiana Farm Bureau convention in Indianapolis November 15 to 17. The article notes wedding observers, bios of attendees, and various county participants and guests.

Indiana Iana Farm Bureau, Inc Murat Theatre Indianapolis

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Listed by Mrs Shaffer

Mrs Ethel Shaffer of East Front street will host Thanksgiving with a large guest list including Mr and Mrs William Ashba and family Nancy Paul and families Dick Shaffer Will Martin Walter Leslie and others from Indianapolis Benton Harbor Bloomington Ft Wayne Lafayette and Delphi. Also Mr and Mrs Joe Krajic have returned from Cleveland to reside here.

Dale Calvert Lafayette Will Klepinger J. D. Klepinger John Klepinger Delphi Paul Carr Battle Ground Russell Stella Taylor Ethel Shaffer East Front Street William Ashba Paul Ashba Nancy Dick Shaffer Will Martin Walter Leslie Robert Shaffer Bloomington Audrey Shaffer Dick Yost Sylvan Smith Ft. Wayne Howard Shaffer Joe Krajic Cleveland Ohio

Ill With Rabbit Fever At Delphi Woman

Mrs. Lee Orr of Delphi is ill at her East Main street home with tularemia rabbit fever. She is thought to have contracted the disease while cleaning tame rabbits. Her condition is not serious.

Lee Orr Delphi East Main Street Orr

Little Oracles Fall to Jefferson High in Hard Playoff

Delphi's Little Oracles lost 61 to 27 to the Jefferson Broncos of Lafayette on home court Friday. The taller Jeffmen dominated with height and early scoring while Delphi fought to the end, holding the Broncos to 10 points in the final quarter as Marion Crawley substituted freely.

Little Oracles Big Jeffmen Delphi High Jefferson High Lafayette Delphi Jeff Five Broncos Oracles Jefferson Boys Marion

SGT Robert Mohler Declared Dead In Official Message

Staff Sgt. Robert N. Mohler died in the European theater on April 23 1944. The War Department noted the B 17 crew member was shot down near Sopron Yugoslavia after bombs away over Wiener Neustadt Austria. Death officially recorded Nov 5 1945. Mrs Dorothy Mohler of Delphi, with son Robert, receives posthumous decoration.

Robert Mohler Dorothy Sterrett Mohler Delphi Goslavia

Township Farm Bureau Elects Officials Across Carroll County

Farm Bureau members in Carroll county elected officers for the coming year. Names include Adams as president and Gale Crowell as vice president in Carrollton, Cleo Metzer presiding in Clay, Miles T. Martin leading Deer Creek, Ralph Reagan as Democrat president, Lawrence Frey in Jefferson, Orville Ward in Madison, Raymond Dillman in Monroe, Levi Furst in Tippecanoe, Leroy Robeson in Washington, with respective treasurers and S E officers.

Carroll Circuit Court Busy with Divorce Actions

The Carroll circuit court, led by Judge William B. Smith, handles daily divorce filings and hearings. Edgar Jowers seeks divorce from Jane Jowers, amid a March separation and claims of cruel treatment. Lilian Hufford testifies against Charles Hufford in a divorce suit, while Gordon Moore's case awards Mrs. Moore support and attorney fees. Jacob Peters vs Florence Peters ends with dismissal due to Peters estate issues. Separate crime notes report Virgil Sanderfur and Grant Lauderdale facing DUI charges with fines and penalties.

Purdue Aide Dr George I Christie Stricken At Game

Dr George I Christie longtime Purdue agricultural director and Ontario Agricultural College president was stricken at a college football game and is in a Guelph hospital in critical condition. His condition is improving and hopes for full recovery are held. Christie is known in Carroll county as secretary of the State Corn Growers Association.

George I. Christie Purdue University Ontario Guelph Christie Carroll County State Corn Growers Association

Bitler Family Guests Named for Thursday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Clifford Bitler will host a Thursday visit with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bitler and their daughters as guests.

Clifford Bitler Wilbur Bitler

Heart Attack Claims Leonard Morgan Former Delphi Resident

Leonard J. Morgan 50 died of a heart attack at his Toledo home Wednesday evening. A World War I veteran, he had worked 16 years for the U S Post Office in Toledo after living in Delphi before his Army enlistment in 1917. Services were held Saturday in Toledo. Survivors include his widow Lillian, four sisters Myrtle Wise Elizabeth Day May Fair Mabel Stankard, and stepfather Frank Miller, all of Delphi. His mother died 18 months ago.

Toledo Ohio Leonard J. Morgan Delphi Morgan U. S. Post Office Department Myrtle Wise Elizabeth Day May Fair Mabel Stankard Frank Miller

Wason Couple Welcome Son William Martin at Cass County Hospital

Mr and Mrs George Wason of Flora welcomed a son William Martin born Sunday afternoon at Cass county hospital Logan sport The mother Helen Myer heads the Carroll county welfare department The father is son of Mr and Mrs W B Wason of Delphi The baby honors his uncle William Nick Wason killed on Bougainville in March 1944.

George Wason Flora William Martin Cass County Hospital Logansport Wason Helen Myer Carroll County Mr. Wason W. B. Wason Delphi William “Nick” Wason Bougainville

Delphi Parents Welcome Son Born Tuesday in City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wayne Clawson of Delphi are the parents of a son born Tuesday at St Elizabeth hospital. Local hospital staff report a healthy birth with the new arrival welcomed by family and friends.

Wayne Clawson Delphi St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette

Hall Dinner Hosts Mrs Gibbons and Family in Buffalo Visit

Mr and Mrs George Hall entertain Mrs Agnes L Gibbons and family of Buffalo New York at a turkey dinner at the Hall residence on Wednesday.

George Hall Agnes L. Gibbons Buffalo New York

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MAIN Tor Joe Navy San Francisco South Pacific Cisco San Francisco Gram WASK Hemmig of Lewis Miller Chal Mers Walter Fauber Harry Martin Frankfort Hobart Fauber Raymond Orr Carrollton Township Burr Balser Dean Balser Etta Brown W. H. Brown John Kirkpatrick Frank Hoshaw Remington Will L. Cowdin Mayme Cowdin Anna Snyder B. B. Mayhill Thomas Mayhill Hoopeston Illinois L. H. Calhoun Lee Harry Calhoun Veterans Hospital, Indianapolis Mr. Calhoun Bernadine Wilmer Calhoun Gloria Balsbaugh, Gordon Wayne and Lee Harry, Jr Phyllis Elmore Mary Frances Wray of Kokomo John Gish Louisville Kentucky Urday Quincy Wallace Vern Ulery Kate Randolph Cora Stinebaugh Ann Robinson John Cold Smith Lona ‘Wall Charles Wall City Hospital D. E. Overholser Charles’ Overholser Burlington D. B. Overholser Albert Holloway Yeoman Mary Kanable Homer Dice Rockfield Amos Clingenpeel Nesday Lester Funeral Maple Lawn Cemetery John C. McDowell Elkhart Lula McDowell John McDowell Fowler Alice Swope Harve Hoshaw Mary B. Thompson John R. Thompson Charles Fulmer Daught Ers Watson McCormick Marilyn Thomas McCormick C. T. Amick Spurgeon B. Johnson W. B. Smith Julie Chicago Sdon Pvt Robert Smith U. S. Marine George Beale Mrs. Beale John Smith Fred Martin John Snoeberger Gilbert Underhill Char James Clifford Clarence Eyer Orlo Rogers Lytle Anderson Robert Fox Paulding Harold Anderson Flint Michigan Stanley Newhart Stanley Newhart, Jr Glen Sense C. H Robert B. Moore Clement Emma Coster Delphi Methodist Church Rose Chapter Order of the Tay Lor Marine Corps Edith Retherford Farr County Recorder Richard _ Randall Swickard William Swickard Goshen Pacific Kenneth L. Vaughan Joe Vaughan Near Army Air Corps Vaughan Ing Continent ANLC Commissioner For Europe Col. Dole Mary Ives Dole Bob North Indiana Street Jose 9Th Air Force 29Th Tactical Air Command Dick Shaeffer Afhganistan Delhi H. E. Studebakers Niversary Mrs. Studebaker Thanksgiv Mong Ver Mont Will Miami Florida Miss Sara State Farm Bureau Convention John C. Peterson Farm Bureau The Ind Richard Leiter Briggs David Adams Town Ship School Gale Crowell Laverna Zook Carroll County Farm Bureau Insurance Claude Zook South of Queens of the State Convention Miss Zook Queens Carroll County Farm Bureau Mem Bers John C Ian Henderson Sanford Allen John de LaCroix Flora High School Psi Iota Xi Sorority Eaton International Business College Fort Wayne Lee Flora Emma Collum Lloyd Zook Miles T. .Martin Gale Paul R. Andrew Kehneh Seedorf Fred Gerard Levi Furst Clayton Lewis Deardorff A. A Sie Shaffer John Shafer Benton Harbor, Michigan And Crawley Jeff Rossville High Semmes Bill Wood Bol Reitemeir Bob Lennon Paul Gushwa Bill Smith Oracle Sopron Yugoslavia Robert N. Mohler Set. Mohler Italy Wiener Neustadt Austria Emy Sopron, Yu Robert Township Farm Bureau Clayton Million Alta Peterson Carrollton Elmer Spitler Lawrence Douglass Truman Plank S and Charles Harter Clay Cleo Metzer Clarence Frey Claude Ramaley Ruth Beard Deer Creek Miles T. Martin Clarence Zartman Joseph Peterson Ralph Reagan Dave C. Oaks Wesley E. Draper S& E Ben Fetterhoff Jefferson Lawrence Frey Charles Hanna Walter Casad Madison Orville Ward Mark Porter Orton Zook Lee Monroe Raymond Dillman Oren Eikenberry Fritz Schnepp Tippecanoe Courtney Clawson Charles Davis Vaughn Marvin Hender Washington Leroy Robeson O. C. Seward Marjorie White William J. Moore S & EH Freida Campbell William B Edgar Tr. Jowers Circuit Court Jane L. Jowers Jowers an@ Lane Lilian M. Huf Hufford Mr. Huf Ford Joseph T. Ives Mrs. Hufford Judge Smith Gordon Moore Wanda Moore Moore Lock O’neill Mrs. Moore and Conrad Dawson Mr. Moore Jacob Peters Florence Peters Peters Cass County Virgil Sanderfur Rob Ert Moore Clement Duckwall Justice of the Rossie L. Dern Landerfur Grant Lauderdale Duckwall Les A. Wood Wood DR. Christie III Leonard Morgan Lillian
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