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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
1
A city council push for executive overreach drew criticism over law and order. A local wife’s laundromat tale spurs distrust, while vandalism and a reward offer highlight ongoing community tensions. Armistice Day ceremonies plan flagpole dedications. Road, rail, and local business notes follow with brief updates.
Hershell Tink Bennett captured the Seniors title at Carroll County Country Club by defeating Joseph Ives 6 and 4 in the final on Saturday afternoon. Ives reached the final by beating Thompson and Johnson, while Bennett previously defeated W. O. Pettiner Bob Bowman and McGlothlin to advance.
The Carroll County Court house will be closed on Tuesday October 10 for a special election and again on Thursday October 12 for Discovery Day by order of the County Commissioners.
In Car roll county twenty three precincts vote on a school reorganization with all inspectors from the GOP as the last election decides who fills inspector roles. The Democratic and Republican members of the County Election Board resigned. Quick was renamed to a commission post and both intend to resign after the election. Bailey denies agreeing inspectors would be nonpartisan.
A county wide meeting for World War I veterans and their wives or widows is set for Tuesday night October 10 at 7 p.m. at the Delphi American Legion Home. An explanation of veteran benefits will be given and a Barracks of the World War I Veteran Organization may be formed with district and state officers in attendance. All World War I veterans are invited regardless of current memberships.
Joe Henderson of Madison township suffered the loss of the little finger on his right hand and may lose the ring finger after a cement block weighing about 200 pounds fell on his hand at the Ockley church Monday afternoon. He was taken to St. Elizabeth hospital for treatment.
The Chain of Missions sponsored union service will be held at the Delphi Presbyterian church on Oct. 16. The speaker is Robert Marmar an African native studying in the United States to become a physician.
Rev. George Neil, pastor of Oak Grove Christian Church for many years, submitted his resignation on Sunday effective November 26. He plans to retire from the ministry.
A Democratic party workshop will be held at the Lincoln School on East Broadway in Logansport at 8 p.m. Friday October 6. All Democratic workers and interested parties are invited to attend.
Robert Clawson head of Carroll County REMC accepts the Boy Scouts Fund Drive chairmanship. He will choose assistants as a kickoff breakfast at 7 a.m. October 14 in the REMC auditorium signals the campaign start.
Ball Hill Methodist Church will observe homecoming on Sunday October 8 with a carry in dinner at noon and a program in the afternoon following.
Three juvenile boys from Peru were rounded up by City Police at midnight Monday in a stolen vehicle. The auto had been stolen earlier in Peru. They were held for Miami County Authorities.
Mrs Mildred M Smith was rushed by Eikenberry ambulance Saturday morning to St Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
The Carroll County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 8:00 Friday evening October 6 in the REMC auditorium Delphi. Policies from townships will guide the discussion led by the county policy development committee. County officers and delegates to the State Farm Bureau convention will be elected. Entertainment and refreshments planned.
Delphi Psi Iota Xi sorority sponsors a chicken barbecue Saturday October 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Delphi Methodist Church. Tickets are available from any Psi lot member or at the door.
The Rinehart Auction and Real Estate Co. of Flora reports the sale of the Lova Clingenpeel home in Flora to Edward Glenn, both Flora residents. On September 30, the Rozzie Spitler house on North Center Street was sold at auction to James Dickinson of Flora.
Charles Stoner of Indianapolis will begin dance classes in Delphi on October 16, with sessions in the rooms over the REMC auditorium. He teaches in Rensselaer and aids Civic Theater in Indianapolis and is a Butler University graduate. Marilyn H. Smith urged the new venture. Registration begins October 10 at the school.
County GOP Chairman Delmar Bailey announced the election boards for the special vote. Democratic boards were not named at press time. Read lists by township showing inspector, judge, clerk and sheriff for Burlington Carrollton Deer Creek Jackson Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe and Washington districts.
Four finalists in the Homecoming Queen contest were chosen by ballot at Delphi High School. Alexis Smith represents the band, Carolyn White FFA, Maxine Rodgers Varsity D club, and Babs Bell the senior class. The queen will be crowned at half time during the Delphi Southwestern game Friday. Escorts are Dick Skiles Pat Benner Marcus DiSilva and Bill Sieber. Drivers are Eric McCormick Mick Packard Evan Berninger and Mick Merrell. Arrangements are coordinated by Kay Witter Georganna Bradshaw Carolyn White Sharon Dunham Bill Pearson and Jim Scott.
Eleven area youths have volunteered for four year Marine Corps service. Floyd J. Emmitt 18 son of Mr and Mrs William Emmitt Rockfield and Jerry A Harner 20 son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harner Delphi are named among the volunteers.
Tim Brummett three years old, son of Mr and Mrs Lavern Brummett near Wea, sustained fractures to his right leg in three places when a feed truck toppled onto him at the South Raub elevator. He is in traction at St Elizabeth hospital.
Mr and Mrs Bill Thompson and family relocate to Martha Apts on Monroe Street while Mr and Mrs Etter and family move from their residence to Lafayette this week.
An editorial urging support for a county election on interfund sharing to fund education. It argues that high quality schools require strong teachers and facilities, notes varying local tax rates, acknowledges transfer tuition, and appeals to readers to vote Yes for better schools prioritizing children’s future. McD.
Flora Gros Bradshaw 89 prominent Delphi resident died Saturday at her East Main Street apartment after over a year of illness. Civic leader and benefactor with husband William H. Bradshaw they funded school prizes in English and landscaping. Born Sept 18 1872 south of Delphi she married 1896 and survived by three sons Robert Howard and Charles. Funeral services were held Monday at Hickenberry chapel with burial in IOOF Cemetery crypt.
Farmers may attend night meetings tonight and Friday to learn about the 1962 Wheat Stabilization Program and sign forms indicating intent to participate. Meetings open at 7 p.m. across Carroll county townships with locations at Yeoman school Camden gym Kroger building basement Flora New Hope school Carrollton and Washington townships and other sites. About half of the diversion payment will be issued from the county office after signups.
CROP canvass schedule announced at a meeting of township chairmen. Key dates include Nov 4 submission of canvassers to Rev Smith Flora, Nov 16 kickoff supper, Nov 19 CROP Sunday, canvass days Nov 20 21 22, Nov 25 first progress report, and Dec 1 canvass completion.
Special city council minutes show Mayor Wood presiding as Wilbur Miller was proposed for re appointment and made chief of Delphi Police on October 1 1961. The previous meeting minutes were ordered not to be read amid claims the action was unlawful and no notice waivers were given. Mayor and editors attended a caucus before an irregular adjournment and unresolved statements clouded police department changes.
During a two day session the Board of County Commissioners hired Fred Humes of Flora as assistant county road superintendent to fill a vacancy. A contract for courthouse elevator maintenance will move to Fairhill Elevator Co of Lafayette for $25 monthly savings, after legal work. Co V Milligan of Rockfield won a $3 000 sand blast and paint job on three county bridges. A petition from George Flora and others sought a new blacktop road in Carrollton to Date Witter farm, Monroe township, 3 1/2 miles. no action taken. Mrs Mildred Parrett of near Camden was employed as a part-
Delphi Athletic Boosters sponsor a fish fry Friday 4 30 to 7 30 at the Delphi Armory. Adults 1 25, children under 12 75 cents. Tickets at local outlets or via George C Crumbo. Fry precedes 8 p m homecoming game against Southwestern.
Mrs Larry Boone spent last week visiting her daughter Mrs Glen Calvert Jr and family in Newcastle.
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