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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
1
Sheriff Carey issued stern warnings that Halloween vandalism must stop and that parents will be held responsible for damages and repeat offenses. Complaints flood the sheriff’s office as toilets, windows, and autos are damaged in what officials describe as more than pranks.
Sunday October 21 is designated CROP Sunday in Carroll County to promote the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Churches will urge corn and cash contributions on October 22 and 23 to reach a goal of 10 200 bushels or its cash equivalent. Township chairmen are named to lead the drive.
Anson Thomas director of Tax and Legislative Department will speak at the Carroll County Farm Bureau annual meeting at Flora Community Building on Friday evening October 26 1951. County officers for 1952 will be elected and township and county officers will be installed.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Reagan visited Brown County last Saturday in a regional society note noting their appearance and local greetings with residents and officials.
Delphi School sent three baton twirlers Joan Jones Susan Roach and Miriam Parks to the State Twirling contest at Valparaiso High School Drill Field. As a trio they placed second in the division, while Jones earned the superior class and Parks Roach the excellent class as individuals. First place earns Jones a chance at the all state contest in Indianapolis next February.
Funeral rites for William O Pearson 69 retired farmer and Delphi resident will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at Hickory Grove church with Revs Rankin Looker officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery Friends may call at Jackson funeral home today Pearson known as Billy died Tuesday night at the family home on East Franklin Street Born July 11 1882 in Adams township he was the son of Oliver and Martha Pearson His marriage to Elsie Schock on December 23 1903 united the families who later moved to Delphi He was a member of the Presbyterian church Surviving are his widow two children Mrs Margaret Limp and Robert E Pearson both of Delphi a sister Mrs Wilbur Crowell Idaville and a brother Reed Pearson Delphi plus two grandchildren
Mrs. John E B Snoeberger of Delphi won a $100 savings bond from Youngstown Products awarded by district salesman R A Hubbard. Albert Burkle and Charles Campbell of the local firm also received a $100 bond. Snoeberger, second place in Indiana, entered the Band Parents Home Show with a 25 word pledge praising the Jet Tower Dishwasher.
State Patrolman George Hamburg arrested Donald D. Parker 17 and Leroy H. Case 26 of Lafayette. Parker was arraigned before Justice Rossie Dean and fined $1.00 with costs totaling $10.25. Case, repeatedly arrested, was turned over to Lafayette police for city court trial.
The Philco Cooking School sponsored by Herb Smith starts this Thursday at 2 p m in the REMC auditorium. Admission is free and valuable prizes will be awarded to participants.
Delphi's Oracles will idle this week with the Knox game postponed to October 30. They travel to Kirklin next Tuesday at 8 p.m. after a 13–0 victory over West Lafayette, powered by strong defense and a late touchdown drive.
Charles C. White and others sue Henry Hintz and others after a ditch crossing on farm land damaged growing crops. Case originated in Pulaski County and was transferred from the Cass Circuit Court to this county for adjudication.
A warrant was issued Wednesday afternoon for Hobart Larimer of Yeoman on a charge of reckless driving. The charge stems from a wild driving escapade in Yeoman last Sunday afternoon. He will be arraigned in Justice of the Peace court.
Mrs Helen Stevenson of Cutler filed for divorce in roll circuit court charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed March 12 1935 and separated October 16 of this year. She seeks custody of a minor daughter. Wilbur Lane represents the plaintiff.
Mrs. pigeon one i a pa tient in St Fayette. under observation and possible surgery.
Legion and Delphi Moose Lodge sponsor a Christmas party for county children. They will collect donations downtown on Saturday using apple tokens, with proceeds to a Legion Moose Children s Christmas Party Fund at Union Bank. Co chairs Lee Stone and Wayne Talbert announce a Halloween street dance and cake walk for October 27 to boost funds and events.
David R. Baum announces a county Crusade for Freedom drive October 20 through 30. Residents are urged to contribute at local collection boxes while officers including Curtis McCain as treasurer and co-chairs Delphi Wayne Talbert Wilbur Lane Morris Clem Earl Rodkey Robert Ferrier Luther Cohee Leo Richardson Ira Fisher and Mrs Benen are named to lead the effort supporting Radio Free Europe broadcasts against communism.
Delphi Band Parents plan their first meeting of the season Monday October 29 at 7 30 P M in the Band room Monroe Street building A nominating committee has prepared a slate of officers for the coming year Outgoing president Leonard Blythe will report on last year’s Band Parents activities and install the new officers All parents of instrumental students in grades 4 through 12 are automatically members and urged to attend with their children.
Fred Hannell of Madison township reports the death of Walter J Hannell age 53 of Everett Washington. Deceased is a brother of Madison township. He is survived by another brother William and sister Mrs Frank Sparks of Indianapolis and two daughters.
Miss Mary Davies retired Delphi school teacher broke her right wrist while washing her arm. A local doctor treated her and she returned home.
Mr and Mrs Max Miller Jr announce their forthcoming wedding at Bring- Saaret. The groom is the former son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Schwand Busch, tying families in a ceremony to be scheduled.
Kenneth Miller of Lafayette Indiana chosen as this week’s Cheer Club member for the Sanitorium. Miller, 45, is a Delphi Methodist church member and American Legion man who worked ten years at Brown Rubber Company as a foreman. He and his wife have a six year old son and a baby daughter born last Saturday. Cards visits and cheering actions are requested from the public.
Ralph Lee Hallam 16 of Brookston, ex Delphi resident, died when the car driven by Cecil R. Jones crashed into a cement post near Monticello speedway. He was born in Yeoman on September 4, 1935 and survived by parents, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Burial at Yeoman’s Clymers cemetery.
Bernard Clayton Jr of San Mateo sails from California for Australia to attend to business matters for Matson Lines where he is employed. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Harry Roach of Delphi.
Delphi school hosts a benefit for the Future Homemakers of America featuring numerous models ages 3 to 40s in dresses and coats. Mrs. William Holmes and staff organized the event to a capacity high school auditorium crowd with performances by Miss Mary Helen Mears and Bill Gros. Door prizes were awarded to both men and women including Bill Penn and Marjorie Miller.
Robert E. Lane hospitalman USN son of Mr and Mrs W E Lane Delph i R R 4 has arrived in the United States aboard the aircraft carrier USS Boxer after more than six months in Korean waters. Boxer's air group of seven squadrons has made over 7000 strikes on North Korean targets and 90 percent of Boxer's crew contributed to the Armed Forces while in Korean waters.
The last will of Charles E. Budrow of Flora was admitted for probate Wednesday in Carroll circuit court. The filing marks the official recognition of Budrow's estate disposition and sets the stage for subsequent probate proceedings.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Schmitter and their children of Upper Sunset Park Jefferson township were in an auto train collision in Monticello Saturday night. Mrs Schmitter was treated for lacerations and shock with minor injuries. the others had only minor cuts and bruises. The 1951 Ford Tudor was dragged about 70 feet after the freight train backed onto Main Street.
Cass County ministers join Cass County Ministerial Association in a tour of Longcliff at Logansport. Dr. Morrow and Dr. Larsen speak to the group and show the hospital’s latest equipment before a noon cafeteria dinner. Attendees include Rev. McLean Rev. Williams and Rev. Rankin of Delphi.
County schools will close next Wednesday afternoon through the week as teachers attend the Indiana State Teachers Association meetings in Indianapolis. Lois Metzger of the Fictions and Journalism group will represent at the convention.
Chicago October 15 The first Indiana entry for the International Grain and Hay Show arrived from Dean Todd a prominent crop producer from Flora Indiana.
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