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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

1

Sheriff seeks temporary housing as jail repairs loom

County commissioners told Sheriff Carey to find a temporary home until repairs are done or a new jail is built. Rent inquiries may be made at the jail or courthouse. Senator Nixon will pass through on the Wabash between 9 and 10:30 a.m. today with an 11:15 a.m. Lafayette whistle stop speech.

Carey Richard Nixon Wabash Wabash Railroad Mr. Nixon Lafayette Franklin Street Harris-Weckerly W. Douglas Elwood Elwood Barce

Xray Techniques Course Enrolled At Purdue University

Mary E. Robinson of Delphi has enrolled in a basic x-ray techniques course at Purdue University Lafayette. The second weeks students include technicians from Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri and Wisconsin. Miss Robinson works in the office of Dr. George Wagoner M D.

Lafayette Ind Mary E. Robinson R. N Delphi Purdue University Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri Wisconsin Miss Robinson George Wagoner

EscapEE Apprehended by City Police in Hotel Coffee Shop

Venice Riley, 43, of Elwood Indiana an escapee from Logansport state hospital was found in the Ratcliff Hotel Coffee Shop early Tuesday morning. Sheriff Carey and city police returned him to the hospital.

Venice Riley Elwood Indiana State Hospital Logansport Ratcliff Hotel Carey

Address for Bob Ulm in Delphi family note

Friends may write to Lt. (jg) R. B. Ulm, HS-2 Detach., USS Rendova, FPO San Francisco California, care of Leo S. Ulm.

Bob Ulm Leo S. Ulm Delphi R. B. Ulm Rendova FPO San Francisco California

Queen Elizabeth IVes Crowned Homecoming Queen

Miss Elizabeth Ives daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ives of Delphi was elected homecoming queen by classmates. A pep session and downtown parade preceded the crowning by Mayor Charles Wood after Friday night festivities.

Elizabeth Ives Joseph T. Ives Delphi Miss Ives Don Charles Wood Jamie Robinson Bobby Packard

Thieves Steal $106 in Camden School Break-In

Thieves visited Camden school Tuesday night and stole $106 from a locked file in the principal’s office. Janitor Keith Wertz found the break-in Wednesday morning after entry through a south side door. Sheriff Carey and State Detective Freed investigate the incident.

Camden Keith Wertz Carey Freed

Sixty-Two Confirmed At Catholic Rite In Lafayette

The Most Rev. J. G. Bennett Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese confirmed 62 members at St. Joseph's Church on Tuesday night. Forty-seven children and 15 adults received the sacrament with assistors Fathers Kienly and Hol land and deacons Jeldo Schiavone John McPartlan Robert Fosselman and Charles Muller among others. A preceding dinner at the parish hall hosted by Father Kienly accompanied the rite.

J. G. Bennett Lafayette St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bennett Francis Kienly J. Edward Holland Remington Robert Fosselman Monticello Charles Muller Reynolds Jeldo Schiavone John McPartlan Logansport Arthur Sego Father Kienly Bishop Bennett

Ayres Will Filed for Probate in Circuit Court

The last will of John E. Ayres is probated in circuit court. Debts are to be paid first and the estate to be converted to cash. Minnie Ross receives 100 for services. George Ayres 1 and to his children 1 each. Remaining estate divided among Elmer Ayres Basil Ayres Maude Woods Minnie Ross Ancil Ayres. Basil Ayres named executor. estate valued at 9000 in personal property and 50000 in real estate. Wilbur Lane represents the executor.

John E. Ayres Elmer Ayres Basil Ayres Maude Woods Minnie Ross Ancil Ayres Wilbur Lane

Sunshine Initiation Event Planned for October 21

Initiation of Sunshine members set for Monday evening October 21 at 7 30 in the school building with mothers of members as guests. Guest speaker will be Miss Elizabeth Kressler of Rensselaer.

Sunshine Mothers of Sunshine Elizabeth Kressler Rensselaer

Hillcrest Students Visit Local Fire Department

Second grade pupils from Hillcrest School visited the fire department last Friday. Fire Chief John Delaney explained department details and led an inspection of the two fire trucks.

Hillcrest School Freda Eller John Delaney

Camden Benefit Features Captain Stubby at Camden Gym

Captain Stubby and His Buccaneers of Radio Station WLS Chicago visit Camden for a Friday night October 17 entertainment. The show is a benefit for the Camden band. Captain Stubby is the former Tom Fouts of Deer Creek.

Captain Stubby Buccaneers WLS Chicago Camden Gym Camden Tom Fouts Deer Creek

Eikenberry Heads Delphi Boy Scout Fund Drive

Mayor appoints Wayne Eikenberry to lead the Delphi Boy Scout financial drive set for October 17 with a $1000 goal. Over 150 letters go to firms and citizens October 16 seeking substantial donations. contributions may be sent to Wayne Eikenberry, Box 96 Delphi, Ind. Invest in the future of America.

Charles Wood Wayne Eikenberry Delphi Eikenberry Boy Scouts of America Chm Ind Future of America Boy Scout Fund

Semi Wreck Near Deer Creek Causes $12,000 Damage

Two tractors pulling semi trailers were destroyed in a 10 p m crash near Deer Creek Presbyterian church on State Road 29. Ferris G. Kazma 49 of Grand Rapids Mich treated for bruises and shock Virgil A. Gains 31 of Ora Indiana drove the other truck and told officers it skidded on wet pavement, wheel hit rough spot and led to collision while Kazma slept in the parked semi. officers Sheriff Carey and Deputy Stone estimated total damage at $12 000.

Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Ferris G. Kazma Grand Rapids Michigan Carey Stone Virgil A. Gains Ora Indiana Kazma

Hall seeks divorce and child custody in Carroll court

Lena M. Hall files for divorce from Vernon H. Hall in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of a minor child. Marriage dated May 7, 1948, separated October 5, 1952. Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff.

Lena M. Hall Carroll Circuit Vernon H. Hall Hanna

Suit Heard in Carroll Circuit Court over Wrongful Death

Civil action between Don Hardin and The Smith Construction Company and others was heard this week by Judge William B Smith. The verdict awarded Hardin 300 dollars in damages for the wrongful death of his minor son.

Don Hardin The Smith Construction Company Ect Carroll Circuit William B Smith

Bond Sales Rise in Carroll County and Statewide

Bond sales in Carroll County during September totaled 30726 dollars, up from 9011 dollars a year earlier. Statewide sales for September reached 10025322 dollars, up from 7457914 dollars last September, a gain exceeding 34 percent.

Ralph Reagan Carroll County

Weavers Buy Paul Aikens Property on North Indiana Street

Mr and Mrs Eugene Weaver purchase the Paul Aikens property located on North Indiana Street in a local real estate transfer. The deal confirms ownership transfer to the Weavers by deed recorded in the county records.

Eugene. Weaver Paul Aikens North Indiana Street

Mrs Hanrahan Returns From Michigan Visit

Mrs Marie Hanrahan came back Tuesday night after visiting friends at Grosse Point Farms in Michigan.

Marie Hanrahan Grosse Point Farms Michigan

Rites Today For Clarence Newell Retired Farmer

Clarence Hop Newell 79 of route 1 Delphi died Monday night at Deer Creek Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born March 7 1873 he was the son of William Curtis and Dorothy Miller Newell. He never married and is survived by 18 nieces and nephews. Funeral rites will be held Thursday at 2 p m from Eikenberry Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Dalquist officiating. Burial in Masonic Cemetery.

Clarence “Hop” Newell Route 1 Delphi Deer Creek William Curtis Dorothy (Miller) Newell Ioof Lodge Newell Eikenberry Lloyd Dalquist Masonic Cemetery

Apple Sale to Fund Community Christmas Party Drive

The American Legion Post and Delphi Moose Lodge will hold an annual apple sale Saturday to raise funds for the community Christmas party for local children. The Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose assist, with apples sold at downtown Delphi spots and contributions directed to a special Christmas Party fund at the local bank.

American Legion Post Delphi

4 H Junior Leaders Feted at Achievement Banquet

Seventy eight Carroll County 4 H Junior Leaders attended the Achievement Banquet at Delphi Country Club. Derrick Booth and Olive Carr led the list of winners for the Chicago Achievement Trip while Olive Carr Anita Douglas Gene Appleton and Richard Porter earned trips. Sixty eight reserve bus seats were made for the Purdue Michigan State game on November 1.

Carroll County 4-H Delphi Country Club Mary Helen Mears Shelby Fincher Joyce Sprinkle Shirley Sprinkle Rawleigh Fosbrink School of Agriculture Derrick Booth England June Lowther Harold Berry Chicago Farm Bureau Olive Carr Anita Douglas Gene Appleton Richard Porter

Flora youth first in Carroll for Exposition entries

Deen Todd of Flora Carroll county becomes the first resident of the county to enter for the 53rd International Live Stock Exposition. He will display yellow dent corn in the Grain and Hay Show, held with the Exposition. The show opens November 29.

Chicago Deen | Todd Flora Carroll County

Carroll County Selective Service Induction Call

State Headquarters issued Call No. 31 to the Carroll County Selective Service Board. Seven men are ordered to report for induction on November 21. No Armed Forces Physical Examination calls have been received for October or November.

Carroll County Selective Service Board

Delphi Oracles edge Kirklin 14 6 in homecoming clash

Delphi Oracles defeated Kirklin 14 to 6 on their home field in front of about 2000 fans. Wingard led Delphi with 94 rushing yards, while Kirklin's lone score came on a blocked punt return in the final period. Delphi held a 229 rushing advantage and outgained Kirklin overall.

Delphi Oracles Knox West Side of Lafayette Red Devils Devils Delphi Oracles Kirklin Wingard Hildebrandt Landis Buntin Crosby Ron Harshman Crowder Hackett

Wood Seeks Separate Bed and Board in Carroll Court

Marilyn Wood files suit in Carroll circuit court for separate bed and board from Grover Wood. She seeks custody of a minor son and 2500 alimony plus separation for five years, with Julien and Kerlin representing the plaintiff.

Marilyn Wood Carroll Circuit Court Grover Wood

Rural Youth Bake Sale Run by Carroll County group

The Carroll County Rural Youth host a bake sale on Saturday October 18 at 9 00 a m at the Herb Smith appliance store to raise funds.

Carroll County Herb Smith

Blood Mobile visit seeks donors in Delphi October 24

The Red Cross blood mobile will be at the REMC auditorium in Delphi from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 24. Local fraternal and women’s organizations are asked to rally volunteers and contact their leaders about appointment hours. The message urges repeat donations up to three to five times yearly and emphasizes blood plasma reserves for emergencies.

REMC Delphi Red Cross Blood Bank Red Cross Delphi 440

Corn moisture high in Carroll County five-acre plots

Harold Berry announces five Carroll County five acre corn plots show moisture contents ranging from 22.5 to 43 percent with most above 30 percent. All yield over 100 bushels per acre. Fifteen of thirty corn club members request yield checks. One five acre soybean plot yields 43 bushels per acre.

Carroll County Harold Berry Corn Club Berry

Livestock Breeders Plan Carroll County Meeting

A gathering of interested Livestock Breeders of Carroll County will meet October 21 at 7 30 p m in the County Extension Office to organize a Livestock Breeders Association.

Carroll County Livestock Breeders Association

Delphi Wins Hoosier Conference Cross Country Meet

Delphi captured the Hoosier Conference cross country title at the Delphi Country Club. Four schools competed in the two mile event with Delphi scoring 37 to Winamac 39 and Attica 45. West Lafayette 118. Don Harshman of Delphi won the individual title in about 10 24 despite poor weather as Charles Smith of Attica finished third.

Delphi Don Harshman Charles Smith Attica Don Stamper Allen Gaylor Ron Harshman Bob Moore Roddy Rodkey Bob Korb Jim McKinley Don Wilcox Logansport Frankfort Buffalo Mishawaka Indiana

Delphi Team Wins In Land Judging Contest

The Delphi team coached by W. S. Weaver won the Junior Land Judging contest held at W. A. Huntsinger farm with 49 bays competing. Team members were Gerald Fry Danny Lybrook Roger Wilson and Robert Browne. Gerald Fry was high individual judge. Flora and Burlington teams placed second and third. Sponsored by the Soil Conservation District and Extension service.

Carroll County W. A

Indianapolis Driver Arrested Over Faulty Brakes

Richard W. Allen aged 25 of Indianapolis was arrested Saturday on Main Street by Deputy Sheriff Lee Stone. He faced charges of driving an automobile with faulty brakes, was arraigned before Justice Rossie Dean and fined $1 plus costs.

Richard W. Allen Indianapolis Main Street Lee Stone Allen Justice of the Peace Rossie Dean

Schricker Campaign Talk Draws 1000 at Delphi Rally

Governor Schricker spoke to a mixed audience in Delphi about Democratic achievements in 20 years and farm programs while rebutting Nixon and Stevenson critiques. He highlighted his role in Stevenson’s nomination and mocked GOP financing. Local party leaders and county chairs introduced candidates and led the event with songs and performances.

Her F. Schricker Delphi Ory Carroll Schricker Ike Jenner McCarty Nixon Stevenson Illinois Chicago Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Myron J. Johnson The Citizen Democratic Party White Carroll Counties Marie North Brookston Ralph Hanna Delphi Patty Bobby Billy Myers Willard Hicks Carrollton Township Odette Gene Simons Alice Sledge of Cutler Schricker-Watkins Good Government Club

Achievement Day Fashion Show At Carroll County Event

Home Economics clubs of Carroll county will host their annual Achievement Day at the R E M C auditorium in Delphi on Thursday October 30. The program runs 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m and includes reports officer elections a fashion show by L S Ayres Indianapolis a chorus in the afternoon an illustrated talk Bicycle Through Europe by Miss Virginia Eston. 100 attendance 1952 will be recognized with hostesses Carrollton club handling dinner decorations by the Aim-Hi and other clubs coordinating.

Home Economics Clubs Carroll County R.E.M.C Delphi L. S. Ayres Indianapolis Home Economics Ugh Europe Virginia Eston Carrollton Home Economics Madison Robert Ratcliff Levi Furst Tippecanoe Club Clara Sims Deer

Delphi attendees at District Sunshine Convention

More than 600 girls attended the Camden event. Delphi participants included Justine Hackett Marilyn Ferguson Shirley Hawkins Regina Schlipf Juanita Humphrey Pat Gallagher Beverly Dillman Rose Wentzel Norma Brooks Delores O Farrell Phyllis Fife Elizabeth Goff Shirley Walter Betty Anderson Nan Smith Mildred Hughes and Joan Hildebrandt. The convention will be held in Delphi next year.

Delphi Sunshine Camden Justine Hackett Marilyn Ferguson Shirley Hawkins Regina Schlipf Juanita Humphrey Pat Gallagher Beverly Dillman Rose Wentzel Norma Brooks Delores O'Farrell Phyllis Fife Elizabeth Goff Shirley Walter Betty Anderson Nan Smith Mildred Hughes Joan Hildebrandt

Twirling Contests Shine for Roach Parks and Jones

Susan Roach Miriam Parks and Joan Jones competed in Valparaiso district twirling meet on Saturday. Each won first in solo division while the trio took second and the Miriam Joan duet also earned second. They advance to the state contest.

Susan Roach Miriam Parks Joan Jones Valparaiso Miriam Joan Parcopes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Grimm Jack Purdue University Linda Future Farmers of America Selec Tal Heiland N. Wilson St. Delphi, Ind Cheer Club Heiland Delphi Lions Mr. Heland Harshman Janice Brewer Judith Miller Janice Coghill Thelma Rogers Connie Spitler Linda Rule Loveland Ayres Will Fire Dept BOY Scout Clarence Newell West Side Oracle Elsie May Brehmer G.W. Brehmer Donald E. Burkhalter Jack Burkhalter Route 4 Delphi Presbyterian Church Blood Mobile Hoosier Huntsinger Farm American Red Cross Business Tele Armory
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