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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
1
The article records a spoof and real warning about a long-running confidence ruse, noting Dr. L. C. Lucas as a victim who turned the letter over to the FBI. It includes quoted solicitation from a Mexico City contact and warns readers to report similar messages. It also contains community sketches and local notes about events in Delphi and surrounding areas.
The Union Bank and Trust Company will observe Discovery Day on Wednesday October 12 as a legal holiday and will not be open for business.
In Democrat township vigilantes on a multi night stakeout cornered a thief at a farm gas tank. William Prophet, paroled after a 194? burglary, fled in a car after Johnson and neighbors opened fire. A second stolen car linked to Prophet, who remains missing along with the vehicle as deputies probe the incident. A Wesleyan Service Guilds district meeting is set for Delphi Methodist on Monday October 10 at 9 30 am.
The Royal Comrades class of Rossville Methodist Church will sponsor a fish fry at the church Saturday evening October 8 from 4 30 to 8 p m. Meals priced at 1 00 for adults and 50 cents for children. Leonard and Frank Shoup attended the funeral of their uncle at Lafayette Sunday.
The Citizen reports a countywide generosity drive to aid the George White family of Carrollton township, with $860.90 raised to fund a lot, house, and well. Donations came from Carroll county citizens and groups, the Union Bank and Trust Company managing funds, and local businesses supplying materials. The home will be moved to the lot this weekend and fully furnished, with pickup for items once occupancy occurs next week.
Delphi's Oracles, coming off a 19-0 victory over Royerton, travel to Edison East Gary Saturday night. The 7:30 p.m. kickoff will be at Hobart High School Field in Hobart Indiana as Delphi seeks their third win of the year.
Delphi-Deer Creek township School Board moved to rent the local armory from Delphi City Council for the coming year at 1800 dollars. The contract covers heat and janitor service. Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry said the school will pay for initial floor refinishing with future refinishing handled by the city.
The Junior and Senior High School PTA will meet Monday night October 10 at 7 30 p m in the high school assembly. Principal John Curry will discuss changes in the high school curriculum and their effects on junior and senior students. All high and junior high parents are urged to attend. George Obear announced an election to name the group president. Saran vuayier and William R Tyler divorce proceedings occurred in Carroll circuit court with custody awarded to the mother. Margar et Lacey granted a divorce from C Lacey on cruelty charges. second divorce for the Laceys.
Mrs. Martha Cartwright of Delphi was notified Sunday of the death in Hollywood California of Mrs. Grace Stair Severson native of Battle Ground and former Delphi resident. She died Sunday morning after a lingering illness having been hospitalized Friday. She and her sister Miss Kate Stair lived with the late Mrs. John Carney and daughter Meredith for years then returned to California. They own substantial property in Tippecanoe county. Surviving with the sister is a brother Charles Stair of Lafayette Funeral rites were held Tuesday at the Wee Church of the Heather Hollywood with burial in Forrest Lawn cemetery.
Harry Bohannon Post 45 of the American Legion donated $350 to fund a feasibility survey and engineer supervision for a proposed Delphi swimming pool. Clyde E B Williams and Associates of South Bend will conduct earth borings flood risk drainage and layout studies, with a detailed report due in about 30 days. The Wheels of Delphi to lead fundraising if the survey is favorable.
Tipwa Grange presents Big Baby Revue on Friday October 7 at 8 15 PM in Delphi High School gym. Miss Eunyce Voelz oversees show setup. Gladys Spry the sole female in the cast leads a long list of named performers including Louis Dock Roscoe Quick Bert Sweet Harry Hefner Jesse Wise Pat Holloway Marvin Bullock Levi Furst Raymond Todd John Foster Gorman Loveless Mark Heiner Walter Lowther Donald Mulfin Chris Brummett Francis Wright Bill Larimore Russell Miller Lil Abner Victor Swatts Mae Russell Craig Miss Secondfiddle John Gingrich the Minister Aaron Randle Mae West Bill Spry and Dr J M Haggard. Proceeds aid the Pittsburg new Grange hall. Florida job for Dr J Richard Lundquist to Pensacola State Board of Health. he leaves next week after Air Corps service.
County agents report 961 votes cast in the county soil conservation referendum with about 2100 needed. Township participation varies and several areas lag. organizers urge canvassing and collection of uncanvassed votes within two weeks. The district would be run by a five member farmer board and provide optional conservation engineer services.
As Delphi prepares to open the new bowling alleys in October, league play is scheduled to begin Monday October 31. Managers and players held meetings to set teams, leagues, and nightly schedules including Moose Lodge on Mondays, Welcome Inn, Tuesday mixed leagues, women’s leagues Wednesday, Fraternal league Thursday, and City league Friday with open bowling daily.
At a dinner of seven Carroll County coaches and principals, a unanimous vote to petition the Indiana High School Athletic Association for a county sectional tournament. If allowed, the event would be hosted by Burlington with Delphi handling concessions and no rent for the arena.
The Mooseheart Committee and Mooseheart Alumni Committee of the Ladies of the Moose announce a rummage sale this Saturday from 9 a m to 5 p m in the courthouse assembly room. Donations invited by calling Mrs Earl Hubbard or Mrs Byram Crosby.
At Tuesday afternoon meeting the 14 trustees unanimously petitioned the County Board of Commissioners for additional space for the County Superintendent of Schools. They asked to use the large room now occupied by the Ladies of Governor Morton Circle GAR.
The Amen corner revival returns to Hickory Grove Christian Church with lamps lighting the service and an old fashioned organ replacing the piano. Eldest members lead the choir and a water pitcher stands for youngsters. Rev. Homer J. Hunsinger of Wingate will preach a traditional hell fire sermon. Attendance incentives include a New Testament prize for the promoter of the most attendees.
Coroner Dr C W Hunter plans to file a verdict of death by own action in the Delphi elevator owner and grain dealer case. A knife and a roll of bills were found. investigations note a clean incised neck wound and a 60 foot distance from the elevator as the scene. Whiteman, born 1884, leaves two sons Woodrow and Grover C Jr and a daughter Ruby Roth. funeral at Patrick Mortuary with Rev Frank Briggs.
Frankfort resident George Stockrahm, 32, was arrested on a complaint of assault and battery lodged by his wife. The Burrows Lunch operator arraigned before Justice Rossie L. Dern and pled not guilty. He posted a $500 bond and awaits a later court date.
Grover C. Whiteman Jr and W Woodrow Whiteman named co administrators of their father Grover C Whiteman estate after letters testamentary issued Wednesday afternoon. Bond set as required by state law. Subscribe to the Citizen.
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