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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
3
Don Bowman and Raymond Todd launched Green Acre Soil Service in Delphi. Bowman outlined plans for the firm during Rotary Tuesday lunch, introduced by program chairman John Klepinger.
Colonel John Dempsey US Army Retired is home after a period of observation and treatment at Memorial hospital confirming his return from medical care and rest at home.
The Tri Kappa group announces a rummage sale on Saturday October 15 at 9 A M in the Court House Assembly Room 40 21. Proceeds benefit local charitable efforts.
Flora’s Badgeree nine captured the county crown last week by defeating Camden’s Red Devil team 6-5 at the Flora diamond to close the season. Camden earned their playoff spot by beating Burlington’s Polar Cubs 3-1. Mesdames Snoeberger hosted a shower at the former’s home Friday night for Miss Bernice Clifford of Delphi, who will wed Howard Eugene Snoeberger at St. Joseph’s church Saturday morning.
Several locals plan to attend a free horse show at Logansport State Hospital on Sunday October 16 starting at 12 30 p m. Visitors can inspect the hospital and proceeds from stands benefit patient entertainment. Public invited.
A Purdue student panel discussed teenage dating at the Carroll County 4-H Junior Leader meeting held at the REMC. Seventeen 4-H Junior Leaders, 15 boys and 53 girls, heard from Dorothy Myers chair and other members of the associated women students group with Mrs. Warrack present. The report also notes a 4-H Junior Leader Banquet set for October 24 at the Sportsman Hotel with about 140 leaders expected and finish of the 1955 program.
Delphi merchants finalize plans for the eighth annual Carroll County 4 H Adult Leaders recognition banquet set for Tuesday November 1 at the Sportsman Hotel. After dinner speaker Clarence Eyer, ex vocational agriculture teacher, will discuss Syria experiences. arrangements are led by Robert Hall and James Burns with John Klepinger as MC.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dunkin and their son of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Brown.
The County Treasurer's office will be open all day Wednesday October 26 and Wednesday November 2 to aid taxpayers. Robert Ferrier, County Treasurer.
About two hundred cast and committee members were hosted at a ham supper in the Presbyterian Church last Thursday. Representatives of Tri Kappa Psi Iota Xi American Legion and Delphi Lions praised the workers behind the Carroll County Holiday production. Certificates of appreciation were presented by the Old Settlers Association, and music and screening of centennial event photos followed the meal with door prizes awarded to Kate Weil Julie Pyle and Harriet Metzger.
One hundred nineteen women registered for the annual fall tea in the REMC auditorium hosted by Carroll County Federation of Clubs led by president Mrs Henry Eaton. Twenty five out of county guests attended along with district and state committee members. Music by Mrs Rolla Brim and the Home Demonstration Chorus directed by Mrs Daniel Brown. Mrs Velma Woodmansee of Converse presented readings. Tea served with county vice president Mrs John Rowe presiding. Eaton hosted a luncheon for twelve at the American Legion home prior to the program.
Army private first class John L Arvin of Idaville Indiana recently reached Uijongbu Korea and joined Battery B of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion. A Buffalo High School 1952 graduate and RCA Monticello employee, he enlisted in September 1954 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Miss Nellie Ehrman a nurse from Indianapolis visits sister Mrs Clarence Zartman. Mrs Pearl Smith near Kokomo spends Sunday with her brother and his wife. Don Welker undergoes observation at St Elizabeth hospital. Mr and Mrs S O Anderson of Monticello spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Turner.
The Auxiliary of Harry Bohan post 75 of the American Legion will convene at the Legion Home on Tuesday night October 18. Committee members include Ina Mitchell as chairwoman Monaurns Mari belle Mount Hazel Beard Mary H Clifford Helen Clifford Marie Mulligan Ruth Richardson and Wanda Wilson.
Sunshine Society plans initiation for new members at nah school auditorium on Tuesday night October 18. Twenty members with sponsor Mary Anna Bieber traveled to Crown Point Saturday for the District V convention with Dr. Carl Winters of Oak Park til as morning speaker. A teenage style show followed in the afternoon. Attendees included Justine Hackett Micky Lyons Colorita Vianco Betty Fife and others.
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will mail 2,000,000 registration applications for 1956 auto license plates. Commissioner Morris J. Carter urges auto owners who moved since 1955 to send postcards with their old and new addresses, including 1954 plate numbers, to Bureau of Motor Vehicles State House Indianapolis Indiana.
Mrs Emerson Cunninghams convalesces after heart attack at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs James Trent and son Johnnie with Verd Thompson visit Rochester with Mr and Mrs Ralph Thop son and family. Mrs E O Grimm hosts bridge afternoon for Mrs Kathleen Kerlin Curry of Winslow Arizona. Try A Citizen Classified
At a Pittsburg PSA gathering on Monday night Mrs. B B Mayhill spoke on Pittsburg history and unveiled her new book. A finance committee was formed including Morris Craig Bill Politz Al Coghill Glen Balkema Charles Myers Robert Maxwell and Robert Yates.
The Adams 4 H achievement banquet will be held Friday October 14 at 6 30 p m at Hickory Grove church. Louis Dunn Jr stationed with the Air Force at Knoxville Tennessee has been promoted to Airman Second Class.
Mrs Elmo Vaughan and daughter Bernice and Miss Frances McBree of Owensboro Kentucky will be weekend guests of Mrs Vaughan's son Harold Vaughan and his family.
Miss Louise Nagele of Delphi, a former Logansport teacher, was guest of honor at a bridal shower in Logansport. The event featured autumn decor, contests with prizes for Nagele and guests, and outlined her upcoming marriage to Lt. Larry Beehler on October 22. Also noted is Crosby leaving the University of Alabama for California seeking work.
We express heart felt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown at the passing of our beloved mother Mrs. Nellie Collins Greer.
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