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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1959

Page

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Delphi Armory Purchase Talks Gain Green Light

Mayors Clauser and Hanna in Indianapolis won State Board approval to negotiate with the State Armory Board for Delphi armory half purchase. Re-advertising and funding decisions will stretch over weeks before sale finalization. Parishioners urge donations to the Delphi Public Library redecoration project led by Don Kelly of Kroger.

Roy Clauser Ralph Hanna State Board of Accounts State Board of Tax Commissioners State Armory Board Delphi Indianapolis Delphi Jaycees Jaycees Don Kelly Kroger

Bank Holiday Notice for Columbus Day at Union Bank

Union Bank and Trust Company of Delphi will observe Monday October 12 Columbus Day as a legal holiday and will not be open for business.

Union Bank and Trust Company of Delphi

Delphi Laundromat to Open Next Week With Free First Wash

Delphi Laun dromat owners Bob Johnson and Ted Ingmire announce a grand opening next week at 210 West Main Street Delphi. Hours 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Saturday with self service outside. Free wash and dry coupons offered with today issue. The facility features Frigidaire and Westinghouse machines, 50 pound dryers, 20 cent washes, 19 cent ten minute dries and rear parking. Johnson and Ingmire also operate laundries in Logansport Peru and Kokomo.

West Main Street Delphi Delphi Laundromat The Citizen Bob Johnson Ted Ingmire Logansport Johnson Ingmire Peru Kokomo

Public intoxication arrest leads to fine in city court

Lincoln Fraser of Monticello was arraigned for public intoxication after a Friday arrest in Upper Sunset Park. Mayor Clauser fined him $15 with $17 in costs, totaling $32. The piece also notes a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Ethel Balser for several guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schilling and others from Hammond Lafayette and Kansas City.

Lincoln Fraser Monticello Fraser Upper Sunset Park Clauser Ethel Balser Gene Schilling Hammond Paul Schilling Lafayette Richard Balser Kansas City Blanche Balser Josephine Brown

Bridge Opens in County Courthouse Meeting

The county commissioners announced the Middlefork bridge over Wildcat Creek is completed and opened to traffic. The bridge was built by Russell Hornbeck of Monticello and final payment was approved at the Tuesday meeting.

Court House Middlefork Wildcat Creek Russell Hornbeck Monticello

Delphi Moose Women Plan Christmas Party and Gift Drive

The Delphi Women of the Moose meet tonight for a Mooseheart Christmas party. Attendees bring a gift for Mooseheart and share sandwiches or salads for the event.

Delphi Women of the Moose Mooseheart

Delphi Lions Cheer Club picks Leroy Cheeseman as member of the week

The Delphi Lions announce Leroy Cheeseman of St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Indiana as the Cheer Club member of the week. He has been hospitalized for months after severe burns from a flash fire at his parents home south of Delphi. Lions urge friends to send cards letters small gifts and visits.

Delphi Lions Leroy Cheeseman St. Elizabeth Hos Lafayette Indiana Leroy Delphi Lions Club

West Delphi Market Receives Beer Carry-Out Permit

The State Alcoholic Beverage Commission granted a dealers permit for carry-out beer to Hazel Hyman owner of the West Delphi Drive-In Market. A local board approved the application by 3 to 1 after discussion of a survey of the surrounding area.

State Alcoholic Beverage Commission Hazel Hyman West Delphi Drive-In

Groninger Named Carroll County ASC Chairman

Ren C Groninger a Rock Creek township farmer was elected chairman of the Carroll County ASC at a county convention of township delegates held last Wednesday in the ASC office He succeeds Lloyd Mikesell who became vice chairman Also named as officers were Thomas Elston Fred C Martin Clarence Cleaver with terms to October 1 1960 Ralph Tyler serving as county ASC office manager.

Ren C. Groninger Rock Creek Township Carroll County ASC Groninger Lloyd Mikesell Thomas Elston Fred C. Martin Clarence Cleaver Ralph Tyler

Homecoming Friday Night in Delphi Awaited by Community

Delphi’s Oracles to close regular season with a Homecoming tilt against Tippecanoe county’s Southwestern team. Half time will crown a new Homecoming queen from Colleen Bailey, Alice Berninger, Sandy Cook, Becky Lamb, and Treva Wilson. Central Catholic 25 Delphi 21 in Tuesday game at Lafayette.

Delphi Oracles Tippecanoe County Colleen Bailey Alice Berninger Sandy Cook Becky Lamb Treva Wilson Central Catholic Lafayette Galloway Dick Widner Knights Lambe Hubertz Mugg

Presbyterian Men to Meet at Cutler Church

The Carroll County Presbyterian Brotherhood convenes Thursday evening October 15 at 6 p m in Cutler Presbyterian church. Tickets can be purchased at area churches. Rev Erving Phillips of Logansport Calvary Presbyterian church will speak. Fred McCain serves as Brotherhood president.

Carroll County Presbyterian Brotherhood Cutler Presbyterian Church Erving Phillips Logansport Calvary, Presbyterian Church Fred McCain

Engagement of Sue Hopper to Buddy Holloway

Mr and Mrs James Hopper of Monticello announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Buddy Holloway son of Mr and Mrs Pat Holloway of Jefferson township. The wedding is set for Friday at 8 p m in Yeoman Methodist church with friends invited.

James Hopper Monticello Sue Buddy E. Holloway Pat Holloway Jefferson Township Yeoman Methodist Church

Woods Engagement Announced for Pamela Sue Woods

Mr and Mrs Robert W Woods of 109 E Summit Street Delphi announce the engagement of daughter Pamela Sue to Gary McGinnis son of Dr and Mrs Harold McGinnis Lafayette The couple plan to marry after Pamela’s fresh man year at Indiana University Gary is a sophomore at IU and a Lafayette graduate No wedding date is set.

Raymond A. Temple Route 2 Delphi Nancy Ann Rex Wayne Ferguson Charles O. Ferguson Lafayette Miss Temple Robert Leese Robert W. Woods E. Summit Street Pamela Sue Gary McGinnis Harold McGinnis Miss Woods Delphi High School Indiana University

William R MaHanna Chosen Tippecanoe County Census Leader

Lafayette attorney and former Delphi resident William R MaHanna was named crew leader for Tippecanoe County in the upcoming agricultural census. MaHanna also serves as president of the Tippecanoe Young Republican Club.

William R. MaHanna Lafayette Delphi Tippecanoe County MaHanna Republican

Local Girl Receives Diploma and Begins Insurance Career

Miss LaNeta Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Zollie Martin earned a diploma as a clerk typist from Lafayette Business College and will start work at Lafayette Life Insurance Company on October 12.

LaNeta Martin Zollie Martin Lafayette Business College Lafayette Life Insurance Company

James Miller arraigned for assault in Delphi court

James Richard Miller of Delphi was arraigned in city court before Mayor Roy Clauser on assault and battery charges filed by his wife. He was fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 19 dollars and ordered sent to the Indiana State Farm for four months.

James Richard Miller Delphi Roy Clauser Miller Indiana State Farm

Carroll Veteran Revisited Holland with 101st Vet Group

Robert Risley 49 of near Camden and 85 of his 101st Airborne unit retraced liberating corridors in Holland for 12 days. Veterans were hosted by Dutch cities from Eindhover to Arnhem with royal greetings, wreath layings, cemetery visits, and a flight to scatter dirt from the 49 states. Each veteran paid $226 round trip. rest covered by Phillips Manufacturing of Holland.

Europe Robert Risley Camden Daily Press Risley 101St Airborne Infantry Division Holland 101St Division Eindhover Arnhem Wilhelmina U. S. Congress 101St Phillips Manufacturing Company of

Long-Time Communion Steward Neva Rothenberger Dies

Neva Rothenberger, 98, longtime Delphi Methodist Church Communion Steward, died Sunday after a life of service spanning more than five decades. She helped prepare bread and wine, mentored helpers, and remained active in church and community, with daughters Bess and Mamie sharing in caring for her during illness.

Neva Rothenberger Rothenberger Delphi Bert Mears Hazel Lines Old Presbyterian John Kerlin W. C. Smith Bess Mamie Old Settlers

Burrows Church Honors Founders 50th Anniversary Service

Burrows Presbyterian marked the 50th anniversary of its cornerstone with praise and recollections. Longtime families Been Justice Mullin Stewart Martin Sanderson Groninger were cited among founders as Pastor Keith Rinehart ends his tenure to teach full time at Logansport High School. A ritual of memories followed the service with music by Mrs Groninger and Lois, George Popejoy, Rev Leslie Whitcomb preaching, and a basket lunch.

Burrows Mr. Rinehart Logansport Charles Groninger Lois George Popejoy Leslie Whitcomb Elkhart Rinehart William Martin Jay Small Lois Groninger Merlin Mullin Fred Benner John Justice

Carroll County Tax Rates Hit Record High Amid Shifts

Tax hearings closed with Delphi and Rock Creek receiving tax relief while all other units, including Camden and Carrollton, posted rate increases for 1960. The State Board of Tax Commissioners cut Delphi rates from 6.22 to 6.20 due to welfare and school adjustments, while Tippecanoe township and Carroll Consolidated School also saw large reductions. Taxpayers protested the Carroll school and Tippecanoe rates as funds were redirected, with Delphi urged to defer tuition debt until 1960. Clay township awaits separate hearings.

Carroll Consolidated School Tippecanoe Township Delphi Tippecanoe Frank Swaim Swaim Rock Creek Township Court House Rock Creek Camden Carrollton Township State Board of Tax Commissioners Herbert Holmes Tax Board Holmes Flora Carroll School Clay Township Clinton County Rossville Consolidated School District Clay Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Jefferson Liberty Madison Monroe

Carroll County 4-H Junior Leaders to be Honored at Banquet

The Carroll County 4-H Junior Leader banquet is set for October 13 at 7 p.m. in the Pittsburg Grange hall. Of 232 leaders, 188 have completed projects and qualify for the banquet and Purdue football trip on November 14, funded by Todd Hybrids of Burlington. Dwight Lesh will speak on handwriting, with performances by Linda Adams Betty Adams JoAnn Cripe and Jeris Eikenberry.

Carroll County Pittsburg Grange Hall Purdue Todd Hybrids Burlington Dwight Lesh Burrows Linda Adams Betty Adams JoAnn Cripe Jeris Eikenberry Charles Meade Carrollton Two Harold Berry Elaine E. Kull

Retiring Stock by Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op

The Carroll County Farm Bureau Co-Op retires stock certificates issued in 1938 1939 and 1940. About 9125 dollars of certificates have been retired through August with 5900 dollars still outstanding. Holders should call at the Co-Op office in Delphi.

Carroll County

Sherry Mears Undergoes Major Surgery at Home Hospital

Sherry Mears had major surgery Wednesday morning at Home hospital in Lafayette, reflecting a significant medical procedure and ongoing care for the patient.

Sherry Mears Home Hospital Lafayette

Carroll County Court House Observes Columbus Day Holiday

All offices in the Carroll County Court House will observe Monday October 12 as a legal holiday and will not be open for business per order of the court.

Carroll County Court House

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Rochester John Roth Delmar Bailey GOP Jonas Club Akron Jim Rankin Delphi’s Presbyterian Church WSAL Gib Underhill Roth Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Bureau Carl Johnson Pearl Mabbitt Lloyd Metzger Orpha Meade Ben Metzger Earl Newell Deer Creek Clarence Frey Solomon Wickard Samuel Smith Artus Rodenbarger Paul Vollenweider George Sites Frank Barnhart Lloyd Beard John Billings Obe Campbell Roy Cornelison L. D. Dickinan William Douglass Hattie Henderson Burton Honan W. B. Kearns Miles T. Martin A. A. Newer Otto Platt Roy Richter Toby Rendleman Jack Goslee Tom Peters Toby Peters Rendleman Joseph Ives W. S. Weaver Ren Groninger Oracless Cutler Holloway Eee Woods McGinnis Carroll Mindwell C. Wilson Burrows Church Morris Clem Robert Quinn Myron Beesley Delphi Lions Club Indiana Agency For the Blind Lions
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