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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
1
Delphi unveils ambitious Christmas lights on the south side of the square with large bulb patterns surpassing previous years. Citywide displays on the east and west sides follow as Mayor Pearson plans additions, plus home lighting to outshine last year.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lane retire from the clerk office after eight years of service earning the affection and respect of Carroll county residents as they depart. An odd odor incident reports a skunk scent drifting through the courthouse prompting a search. Ray Trapp and family from West Side hosted 71 Thanksgiving guests, not surpassing last year’s 75.
Rev. Wilbur V. Day announced that Sunday December 1 will be Veterans Day at Delphi Methodist Church. The sermon theme is Veterans of the Cross and will honor armed services members.
William B. Smith was sworn in Tuesday as judge of Carroll circuit court by County Clerk Wilbur Lane. The oath took place in the court room with William C. Smith, dean of the Carroll County Bar Association, among witnesses. Smith-elect receives commission and will assume office January 1.
Delphi suffered two losses at strong teams. Logansport Berries beat Delphi 41 to 17 with Hitchens led scoring and the Delphi defense struggled. Jefferson Broncos updated Delphi 31 to 24 as Ulm starred for Jeff. Delphi second team also fell to Jeff reserves 20 to 9.
The Democratic and Republican central committees filed receipts and expenditures with County Clerk Wilbur Lane. Democrats show a $70 deficit after $1,736.85 received and $1,806.85 spent. Republicans report $2,162.04 received and $1,414.98 spent, leaving $747.06. Several candidates have already filed expense accounts, including Democrats George Zebrowski, John T Johnson, Robert Kearns, William Roth, William B. Smith, Rolla Brim, and Republicans Charles L. Bell, Andrew Gerbens, Ed Sommer.
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce sponsors a second annual Christmas Lighting Contest for private residences and businesses. Total prizes reach 100, with 70 for homes and 30 for business buildings, judging during December 17 to 25. Entries due by December 14. Santa visits county children. date likely December 14.
The Ramparts We Watch, March of Time's first full length feature, will be shown at the Roxy in Delphi on Monday and Tuesday. It portrays America 1914 18 with Woodrow Wilson Pershing Hoover Roosevelt and others, examining causes of war and postwar peace while highlighting preparedness and unity.
Ruth E Ayres Carroll County Probation officer says Roy Wyant, parolee from State Farm at Putnamville, is returned to the farm for parole violation. He was taken back today by parole agent W T Purdue after Clinton county arrest for alleged check forgery. Wyant had served time on a 1 to 10 year Clinton county sentence and now faces nine more years.
The Harry Bohannon Post No 75 and Auxiliary will host its annual Christmas party at the Legion rooms in the courthouse on Tuesday night December 3 at 6 30 p m Members should bring well filled baskets and their own service plus contributions for Christmas baskets for needy veterans The committee includes Mrs Mildred Smith Mrs Bessie Roskuski Mrs Jean Gumder Mrs Marie Swickard Mrs Hilda Holmes Mrs Mabel Clawson Mrs Isabelle Johnson Mrs Naomi Theophile leads the program
Dick Norris son of Mr and Mrs Rube Norris of Logansport and formerly of Delphi has enlisted in the U S Marines and will depart soon for San Diego where he will be stationed He has been living in Indianapolis where he was employed He is a nephew of Mrs Fred Craven Smith near Delphi.
Cars driven by Dick Coble of Delphi and Robert Latta of Detroit collided five miles east of Delphi on state highway 25 last Wednesday night as the Coble car attempted to leave the road. Mrs Willie Latta, accompanying her son, was treated for wounds to legs and face. other occupants of the Cable car, Bob Balser, Lloyd Porter, and Aaron Julien, escaped with minor injuries.
St John Lutheran members held a Tuesday evening farewell at Mrs. John Shulthers home in Pyrmont for Rev. B. L. Stroup and his family who will move to Walton where he has been called.
Elmer Weaver of Delphi faced a charge of reckless driving in a justice court before Rossie L. Dern. The trial was postponed due to illness of witness Marjorie Wise of near Camden.
Dr. Hubert Gros of Delphi, a First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps and Carroll County coroner, was notified he will be called into active service in the U S Army. He expects to receive formal notice early next month and will be stationed at an as yet unspecified location.
Copper wire valued at 192.50 was taken from the REMC storage rooms behind the Harry Baer Storage house in Delphi. The break in was discovered at 8 oclock when employees Robert Clawson and John Cohee found two locks forced on the front door. State Detective Paul Rule and local officers investigate after a prior theft at the Baer building.
Alfred Hawn an 11 year old Radnor youth suffered a possible skull fracture and head injuries after a fall while playing on the grounds of New Hope school late Wednesday noon. He was rushed by Grimm ambulance to Clinton County Hospital Frankfort. He is the son of John Hawn of Frankfort and Mrs Catherine Hawn of Radnor.
As the September term of the Carroll Circuit Court ends, several cases have been set for trial to conclude before July 1. Dorothy Brown versus Chester Brown divorce set for December 13, 1940. Adolph Oaken versus Gertrude Armstrong replevin from Howard County set for December 12. Judge Pruitt to hear motion for a new trial in Lacie Tatman versus JohnW. Jackman case dated earlier this year. The Campbell Fetterhoff heirs suit set for December. Russell Benjamin v Raymond Schlosser evicts salt action scheduled for December 4 from Clinton Circuit Court. Pryor and Davids, Hamling and Smock for plaintiff. Robinson and Robinson, Ives and Hillis for defendant.
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual banquet at 6:30 PM Thursday December 12 as part of the 1940 Carroll County corn show on December 11 and 12. 4-H club boys vocational rural students and 4-H grain contest winners attend. awards include Bradshaw trophy for high yield Five Acre contest and Growers Association prizes. Tickets available via local chamber of commerce agriculture teachers and Growers' Association. Purdue University professor George Davis will read James Whitcomb Riley poems after dinner.
Carroll County starts its annual Christmas Seal Sale with 2500 letters mailed to residents to raise funds for tuberculosis education and health programs in schools. The drive runs through Christmas, led by Father Simeon Schmitt with talks planned by Judge E E Pruitt and others to promote tuberculin awareness and prevention.
Indiana's statewide draft plan allocates 47 398 gross slots with 21 087 net to fill by July 1 1941 after credits for men already serving. Carroll County's net quota stands at 32 with 143 credits from active service reducing the county figure. The first call produced 395 inductees. second call expected in January to include 800–900 from Indiana. third call likely higher.
Dale V. Wilhoit minister of Second Church of Christ Ill will lead a revival at Burnettsville Church beginning December 2. Wilhoit is a former speaker and well known in the era. The public is invited to attend the services.
Mr and Mrs W G Colbath of Lafayette have leased the York Dry Cleaning establishment in Delphi and have assumed operation of the plant. Colbath is formerly connected with the Old Gold company and is well known locally. The Colbath couple have taken residence here.
The Rockfield Church of Christ young people's department sponsors playlets for the regular evening service. The playlet titled The Wrong Ticket will be presented Sunday evening. Everyone is invited.
The Wild Cat Rod and Gun Club of Cutler held a trap shoot on September 24 with merchandise prizes awarded to the winners.
The last will of A J Cook MD of Flora was entered for probate in Carroll circuit court on Wednesday. He leaves 500 to his brother Jesse M Cook and 80 acres of land to Chas Locke Cook and Gine Cook each after debts. Residue goes to the three as co executors. Will dated March 25 1939. Watson C McCormick attorney.
Miss Georgia Blake daughter of Mrs Mae Blake of Pittsburg wed Jetse Gerbens son of Mr and Mrs Martin Gerbens in a single ring ceremony at the Delphi Methodist parsonage Rev Wilbur V Day officiating The couple planned to live in newly furnished rooms in the George Treadgold property near Delphi Both attended Delphi high school He is employed by the Fairfield Company in Lafayette
Miss Mildred Lorene Scales of Indianapolis will wed John Edward Thurston in a December ceremony at Broadway Methodist Church. The couple will host a reception at the Scales home, with Mildred a Butler University alumna active in campus affairs.
Private funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoon at the family home for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pullen of Flora. The baby died Monday afternoon at Coleman hospital in Indianapolis.
Miss Jane Witter daughter of Mr and Mrs John Witter of Camden will marry Eugene Titus son of Mrs David Ringer of Wheeling on Friday afternoon December 13 The couple plan to reside in Frankfort Mrs Titus is a Camden High School graduate class of 1987 and works at Garrison Oil Camden aides include Clarabelle Witter as attendant and Richard Hunt as best man Delores Wise and Lenores McCarty are additional local club and Farm Bureau affiliates.
Judge E E Pruitt ordered liquidation assets of the Cutler Bank sold to the highest bidder. Watson C McCormick as liquidating agent filed the petition. Howard Huddleston Carl Overholser and Wilbert Kenrick named as appraisers to report December 4. Sale run through December 23. Mrs Mary McCain of Springhurst was transported to St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette for treatment.
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