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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

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County Trustees to probe indigent hospital charges

Carroll county trustees form a committee with Charles Melson Orton Peters and Hoy Musselman to investigate hospital charges for indigent patients. Hospitals have billed trustees eight dollars daily while some counties pay four or five. The committee will report at the November meeting.

Carroll County Charles Melson Orton Peters Hoy Musselman Carroll County Board of Ictation

Public square hosts queen candidates for homecoming

The event includes a pep session on the courthouse square and a court to crown the queen between halves at the homecoming game. Secret identity until the announcement. Candidates represent student groups: Sharon Hanna GAA council Mary McCarty band FFA Ruby Hathaway Future Homemakers Peggy Fischer Sunshine Society Shirley Hughes Hig Judy Hamiing D-men Sue Stewart senior class Bonnie Jackson junior class Deloris O Farrell Sophomore class Susan Roach freshman class Evelyn Brown 8th grade Nancy Echler 7th grade.

L Public Square Court House Square Sharon Hanna GAA Mary McCarty FFA Ruby Hathaway Peggy Fischer Sunshine Society Shirley Hughes Hig Judy Hamiing D-men Sue Stewart

Hickory Grove Church Plans Annual Homecoming Observance

The Hickory Grove Congregational Christian Church, tracing roots to 1860s community settlers, will hold its 15th annual homecoming on Sunday October 7 with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am worship. A basket dinner follows and a 1:30 pm piano concert features Dorothy Newell Mills with a program including a 50-year membership awards ceremony and a speech by Prof. R. H. Miller.

Samuels Dayton Ohio Robert Wearly New Light Christians Congregational Churches Hickory’Grove Congregational Christian Charles E. Looker Ralph Hanna Iva Holloway Ray Hawkins Dorothy Newell Mills Ruth Mills Rev. Looker Little White Church Walter Cas Brass Quartet R. H. Miller North Manchester College Mary Jo Chamberlain Aileen Dimmitt Cloyd Crown Ben Wakeland

Mrs John Shuey in Delphi in critical condition at home

Mrs John Shuey is critically ill at her Delphi home where relatives report her health severely deteriorated. Local authorities are coordinating care as family seeks medical attention and updates.

John Shuey Delphi

Jay L. Small Named Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager

Jay L. Small of Burrows is appointed manager of the Carroll County Farm Bureau Co op Association by the board. A Cass County native, he farmed near Walton, served in the navy, worked as an industrial engineer, and held roles at Redinger Manufacturing in Fairmount. He recently worked on Purdue University engineering projects and is a stockholder in Redinger. He and his wife Mrs Small, daughter Jean Ann and son Bobby J live in Burrows and attend the Burrows Presbyterian church. Jean Ann, age 10, earned a blue ribbon in 4-H clothing at Flora County Fair.

Jay L. Small Burrows Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-op Association Cass County Walton Indianapolis Navy Redinger Manufacturing Company Inc Fairmount Logansport Quansit Carroll Purdue University Small Henry Preiser Preiser Cass’ County Farm Bureau

Adams Township PTA Ladies Canning for Lunch Program

The Adams Township PTA ladies, led by purchasing chair Mrs. Leona Looker, canned 165 quarts of tomatoes for the school’s hot lunch program. Tomatoes were picked and donated by PTA president George Peterson.

Adams Township Pta Adams Township P. T.A Leona Looker George Peterson

Delphi Lions Cheer Club recognizes Pratt couple in illness clasp

The Delphi Lions Cheer Club lists Mr and Mrs Charles T Pratt of 116 East Summit as this week’s honorees. Ill for about two years, they have lived in Delphi 46 years and have two daughters, Delbert Chapman of Yeoman and Hilary Nichter near Delphi. Pratt worked for the county highway department, once at Crosby Hotel and later as a mail carrier. During cheer week the public is urged to send a card or visit, celebrating the couple with a small act of kindness.

Delphi Lion’s Charles T. Pratt East Summit Pratt Pratts Delbert Chapman Yeoman Hilary Nichter South of County Highway Department Crosby Charles Stewart Goodwill Nursing Home Camden Stewart

Hillcrest school opens in South Delphi

The six room Hillcrest school in South Delphi opened for instruction though not fully finished. Classes paused Tuesday while moving desks and books from Monroe Street and local churches. Landscaping contract awarded to Lakes Nursery of Monticello for 1196.50 with seeding and shrubs planned.

Hillcrest School South Delphi Monroe Street O. K the Lakes Nursery Monticello S Oath Nursery Pat Reifert Delphi Lowell A. Moore South Bend City of Reed Gushwa Walter Popejoy George Wagoner Paul Johnson Olaf Brown Charles Melson Supt Wayne Eikenberry

Delphi School To Open Monday With Central Cafeteria

Delphi's school cafeteria will open on Monday October 8 announced by Wayne Hikenberry superintendent. Meals will be prepared in a central Monroe street kitchen for students at the Hillcrest school and the Hill school and transported for service. Mrs Bertha Chissom will oversee the cafeteria. Meal price set at 25 cents for grade 1 students.

Delphi Wayne Hikenberry Monroe Street Hillcrest Hill School Bertha Chissom Sue Eee Anne Phillips Carol June Phillips

Recruit Chief Petty Officer Honor for Richard P. Smith

Richard P. Smith son of Judge William B. Smith and Mrs Smith at the San Diego naval base was selected recruit chief petty officer for leadership. He completes boot training October 13 and will be sent to another station for further duties.

Richard P. Smith William B. Smith Naval Base San Diego California Smith Pri Anoths

Crash reports and injuries across region with multiple arrests

Reports recount several traffic incidents. Phi and Emma C Clawson of Radnor suffer injuries after a collision at Fair Grounds road and highway 421. Busch fined for failure to yield and license suspended. Flora residents Jack Mitchell and James Powell injured in a jeep crash on road 18 near Brookston. Powell remains hospitalized with internal injuries. Leota Lybrook injured in a Carrollton township crash. vehicle demolished. A teen, Wayne Hile, unharmed after a rollover near Washington township following his mother’s death. A second crash near Wheeling involves Nancy Exmeyer and Carroll A Farmer with $280 in damages.

Phi Emma C. Clawson Radnor Delphi Fair Grounds Road Busch Clausen Justice of the Lee Stone Jack Mitchell James Powell Flora Powell Brookston Mitchell Mike Mitchell Veterans* Hospital Indianapolis Wayne Voorhees Monon Young Powell Alfred Powell St. Elizabeth Hospital Leota M. Lybrook Bringhurst Roy Studebaker Carrollton Township Lybrook Joseph Lybrook Wayne A. Hile Fred McCloskey Washington Township Nancy A. Exmeyer Route 1 Galveston Carroll A. Farmer Morriston Tennesee Wheeling Farmer Miss Exmeyer

Farm Bureau Plans Drive to Add New Members

Carroll County Farm Bureau captains met at the Delphi Country Club for a kick-off supper with 44 attendees. They aim to reach a county quota of 1418 members by October 20 and are assigning township targets based on the past three years' memberships.

Carroll County Farm Bureau Delphi Country Club Miles T. Martin Adams—Russell ‘Pearson Burlington Beryl Beckner Carrollton Charles Meade Sisk

Carroll County Youth Conference Set for October 19–20

The Carroll County Youth Conference will be held October 19 and 20 at the Camden churches. Young people are invited and urged to attend this event. The banquet registration fee is $1.50.

Carroll County Camden

Carroll County Selective Service Board issues 8 calls

The Carroll County Selective Service Board No 7 announces eight calls to furnish six men for induction on October 16 and forwards fifteen men for physicals, part of a prior order increased this week from nineteen.

Barbara etes pledged to Phi Beta Phi sorority at De

Barbara of Flore is pledged to the Fi Bets Phi sorority at Delaware College. Members welcome the new pledge listing and celebrate in campus events.

Barbara Flore

Landis Named Maintenance Manger for Two Delphi Schools

Robert Landis, formerly with Burkle and C firm in Delphi, was hired by the Delphi Deer Creek Consolidated School board as full time maintenance man. He will oversee all equipment and building upkeep at the Monroe Street building and Hillcrest school, a position created recently. Landis began duties November 1 after a board meeting Monday night.

Robert Landis Burkle and C Delphi Delphi-Deer Creek

Home Economics Achievement Day Program Listed

Carroll County Home Economics clubs gather in Delphi for their annual Achievement Day in the REMC auditorium. The schedule includes registration, group singing, flag salute, devotion, year in review, nominations, film, a fashion show, lunch, afternoon music, attendance prizes, and an address by Dr. Cleo Fitzsimmons.

Carroll County Delphi REMC Harry Wilson Daniel Brown Lloyd Campbell Walter Creed Truman Plank Frieda Burgitt Edward Morrie Robert Ratcliff George Peterson Joe Peterson Roy Bowman Ivan Meeker Grace Cete Methodist Ecu Allbaugh County Home Ec Lenna Oyler Paul Oyler Opal Cripe Cleo Fitzsimmons

Delphi Man Struts for Indiana Legion Band Honor

Dr. John T. Kirkpatrick of Delphi is chosen as Drum Major for the Indiana State American Legion Band. He will lead the band in the National 40 and 8 parade in Miami Beach and the National American Legion Parade in Miami, returning October 22. He travels with Mr. Davidson and Harp Rogers, with Mrs. Davidson a state auxiliary delegate, quarters arranged at the Cambridge Hotel Miami.

John T. Kirkpatrick Delphi Indiana State American Legion KirkPatrick Legion Post Miami Florida Miami Beach National American Legion Robert BE. Davidson Harp Rogers Brookston Davidson Rogers American Legion Auxiliary Convention Cambridge

County Officials Probe Quarter Claim By Grand Army Ladies

County Commissioners in session again tackle the request for additional quarters by the County Board of Education for the county superintendent. They ordered the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic to prove their claim to the room in the courthouse as plans call for smaller rooms.

County Board of Education County Superintendent of Schools Grand Army of the Republic

Cowdin Promoted to Sergeant in U S Air Force

Dick Cowdin son of Mrs Mayme Cowdin of Delphi has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the U S Air Force Sgt Cowdin is stationed at Norton Air Force Base California and is awaiting further assignment orders.

Dick Cowdin Mayme Cowdin Delphi U. S. Air Force Sgt. Cowdin Norton Air Thas

Delphi Cross Country Beats Attica In 4 Way Meet

Delphi's cross country team earned a 25 to 30 victory over Attica in a four-way meet Tuesday at At Bea with top five finishes by Scott Thorpe Johnson Wilcox Parient Korb Reese Mattern. Friday at 4 pm Delphi hosts Grass Creek Buffalo and Pulaski at the local country club course in another four-way event.

Delphi At- Bea Scott Thorpe Johnson C. Wilcox Parient B. Korb Reese Mattern Grass Creek Buffalo Pulaski Logansport Frankfort

Anderson Nets 41-24 Upset Over Delphi

Anderson dominates Delphi with 41-24 victory after a slow first half. Delphi led 6-0 early on Casey’s kick, but Anderson surged with a 76 yard kickoff return by Jackson and key passes. The Indians outscored the Oracles 18-7 in the final half to seal the win.

Anderson Delphi Oracles Indians Royerton Jackson Crosby Casey Greencastle

100th Birthday to Be Observed by R A Masons

Royal Arch Masons Delphi Chapter No 21 plans centennial year events on Monday night Seen 29 hoping for at least 100 members in attendance A carry in supper will start the evening and Lawrence R Taylor Grand High Priest will speak Mr Taylor recently earned the 33rd degree in Boston He edits the Indiana Mason newspaper at Frankfort Officers installed by G A Shaffer include Melvin Hemmig H P Clyde Robbins K Clarence Roller 8 Albert Denk C H John Kennard R W G Walter Clawson recorder G A Shaffer treasurer Harry Reed P S Lloyd Shaffer MIV John Bowman M2V W S Smith MIV Ed coher sentinel The Royal Arch Mason degree will be conferred Thursday night October 41

Royal Arch Delphi Lawrence R. Taylor Grand Lodge Taylor Boston Indiana Ie Mason Frank Focal Order Melvin Hemmig H.P Clyde Robbins Clarence Roller Albert Denk C. H John Kennard Walter ‘Clawson G A Shaffer Harry Reed P. S Lloyd Shaffer MIV John ‘Bowman M2v

Outlook Meeting For Agriculture Scheduled Here

An Agriculture Outlook meeting is planned at Delphi REMC auditorium on October 18 at 7 30 p m announced by County Agricultural Agent Howard McCarty and Lee Flora president of the County Farm Management Association. Farmers and others with agricultural interests are invited to attend to hear discussions on prices prospects for 1952 and factors likely to affect farm costs and income. Topics include corn hog ration feed supplies and costs poultry prospects and farm land prices.

Delphi REMC Howard McCarty Lee Flora County Farm Management Association

Sub Debs Dance Initiation At Country Club Saturday

Delphi Sub-Debs will initiate eleven girls into their order with an initiation and dance at the Country Club. The Sharon Hanna chapter notes the following members to be initiated: Carolyn Johnson Martha Obear Judy Obear Mary Furst Delorisena Susan Gare Joan.

Delphi Sharon Hanna Core le Sgnants Club Fervace Carolyn Johnson Martha Judy Obear Mary Furst Deloris Ena Susan Gare Joan

Youngster Receives Two Blood Transfusions for Nephritis

A juvenile patient in need of treatment for nephritis with anemia has undergone two blood transfusions to stabilize condition.

Thorne Couple Headed to Florida after Tuesday Departure

Mr and Mrs Clifford Thorne departed on Tuesday and planned a Florida trip. The brief item notes their travel as part of a local social column.

Clifford Thorne Florida

Weidners sue Julian for damages over 1950 two car crash

Buff Weidner and his wife Mae Jordan Weidner file two suits in Carroll circuit court against Ben C. Julian and National Laboratories Corp. alleging negligence in a September 12 1950 collision near Cutler. Buff seeks 10000 for injuries and 5000 for loss of his wife's services. Mae seeks 10000 for injuries. Attorneys listed Julien Kerlin and Harry P. Schultz.

Charles “Buffalo Weidner Mae Jordan Weidner Carroll Ben C. Julian National Laboratories Corporation Julian Cutler Julien and Kerlin Harry P. Schultz

Bradshaws Start Two Week East Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Howard Bradshaw left Sunday for a two weeks motor trip through the east.

Howard Bradshaw

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