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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
1
Audit shows city volunteer firefighters earn 352 per year, risking loss of volunteer status under Indiana law if pay exceeds 300. Council plans to pay November stipend then meet with fire department to seek a fix while potential resignations loom.
The Second District American Legion schedules a meeting for Sunday October 21 at 2 p.m. at the North Judson Legion Home. District Commander Wayne Talbert leads the district as several locals plan to attend.
Lee Davis of route 2 Delphi is jailed on illegal possession of alcoholic beverages charges. He was arraigned Tuesday in circuit court and requested a postponement so his attorney Frank Pryor can prepare the defense.
Delphi Oracles overcome a 13 point deficit in the third quarter to beat West Lafayette 14 13. Key players include Dick Widner Mike Chapman and Ron Crumbo with Widner rushing for 141 yards and Crumbo handling the offense as Delphi seizes momentum in the second half and moves toward a final drive. Chapman adds 65 rushing yards and a 7 point PAT while setting school records with 1249 rushing yards and 110 points this season. Delphi improves to 6 2 as they prepare to visit Rennselaer Friday night for a 7 30 matchup.
Farmers Union members are urged to attend a meeting tonight at 7 30 at the REMC. Election of officers will be held and refreshments served. Bring a friend or neighbor.
The civil damage action of Frances Sutherland against Leslie H. Kenworthy, seeking $50,000 for an Kokomo accident on January 27, 1961, has been sent to the Carroll circuit court on a venue change from Howard Circuit court. Cook, Cook, Bayliff and
The Delphi City Council overruled a prior ruling deeming a special meeting illegal. City Attorney McCormick stated all members were present when minutes were read, so the meeting was legal. The minutes show Wilbur Miller reappointed police chief effective Oct 1, 1961, by unanimous vote.
Delphi hosts Hallowe en Parade Friday October 27 at 7 30 p m in downtown with Voodoo Days on Oct 27 28. Cham ber of Commerce sponsors announce prizes 10 00 grand deposited in Union Bank account 3 00 2 00 in each category. Categories include best family group prettiest costume most unusual costume best witch and ghost cowboys and Indians clowns and miscellaneous. Parade forms 7 p m at city building judging on court house square mayor Charles Wood master of ceremonies.
Weldon Hicks was elected president of the Carroll High School Future Farmers of America chapter. He previously served as vice president of the Burlington chapter last year. Other officers include Dean Beckner as vice president Charles Adams as secretary Tom Williams as treasurer Don Myers as reporter Richard Skiles as sentinel. Steve Mills serves as advisor.
Virginia D. Tearman administratrix of Clifford M. Tearman sues Donald A. Garrison doing business as Garrison Grain Transport Company for negligence alleged to have caused Tearman death on October 11, 1960 in Benton County. William K. Bennett of Lafayette acts as attorney for the plaintiff.
County schools will close next Wednesday and reopen on Monday October 30. Teachers will attend the annual State Teachers Institute on Thursday and Friday.
A jury trial is ordered in Car roll circuit court on Monday to hear the civil action of H. L. Reese doing business as LBH Construction Company against M. E. Foster doing business as M. E. Foster Construction Company. The demand is 130000, and the suit was venued from Howard County.
A collision between a Pearson Gas Company truck driven by John Leslie Smith of route 2 Delphi and an auto driven by Mrs Phyllis Jean Morris of route 2 Flora left two injured. Mrs Morris and her daughter Carol Ann were treated. damage estimated at $600. Sheriff Roth investigated.
Mrs. Frances Herron Benge 32 of Frankfort native of Cutler choked to death eating a peanut butter sandwich Tuesday morning at her home 456 Kelly Road Frankfort Oxygen failed to revive her Fire department aided physician said death from asphyxiation She was born April 14 1928 in Cutler daughter of Thomas and Martha Williams Herron Survived by husband Richard two daughters Sandra Kay and Kathy Ann a sister Don Clingeneel Flora two brothers Tom Herron Bringhurst and Frank Herron Delphi Funeral 1:30 p m Goodwin Frankfort burial Greenlawn Cemetery
Purdue University selects Delphi schools for a pilot in school administration. Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry announces a one year contract to jointly employ Ted Hughes of Logansport as business manager. Hughes works two days weekly in Delphi and three days at Purdue while pursuing a PhD.
Max Peterson, long time part time administrative assistant at the Delphi armory, resigns to take a full time post at the Armory in Danville Indiana. He also served as an assistant mail carrier in Delphi. Walter Cochrane announces Dean Sledge will replace Peterson as Delphi administrative assistant.
TO CALIFORNIA Ww. M. Mac Johnson son of Mr and Mrs E E Johnson Sr of Camden and a resident of Lafayette is leaving this week for Los Angeles California where he has been assigned to the Vernon Works of ALCOA Johnson has been technical supervisor in the Extrusion Division at Lafayette ALCOA and will move up to process supervisor at the Vernon Plant He joined ALCOA in Sept 1945 and since then has served as a time study man industrial engineer and technical supervisor.
Mrs. Everett Linton of Jefferson township sustained a facial cut and leg injury in a Tuesday afternoon crash at the Patton Road intersection. Her auto collided with a car driven by Dewey Reynolds, also of Jefferson township. State Patrolman Tom Pittstick and Deputy Sheriff Gibe Underhill investigated.
Adult basketball tickets for Rossville Hornet home games go on sale Monday at 6 30 p m at the Rossville gym on a first come first served basis Tickets are priced at 4 50. At 7 p m Monday fans receive a preview of the 1961 62 Hornets in an exhibition game at the gym.
Fifteen graduates of Delphi high school class of 1911 celebrated their 50th reunion with a dinner at the Country Club in Delphi. Haughey Mount presided. a roll call noted attendees and absentees, with reflections on past years and a planned yearly reunion.
A public reception is planned for Saturday night October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delphi American Legion. It honors Arthur M. McDowell editor of The Citizen recently named National Executive Committeeman of the American Legion Wayne Talbert former Northern Vice Commander and current Second District Commander Col Harold Shhindler named commandant of the Indiana Soldiers Home Rev Toby Rendleman will speak with music by the Milford Auxiliary Chorus first place in the State Auxiliary Contest. Indiana Legion dignitaries from across the state are expected including Robert Fritz Bluffton Department Commander Frank Myers Department Adjutant Dr Joe Beatty Indianapolis Grand Chef de Gare of the Indiana 40 et 8 and others. Public invited.
Delphi Thespians rehearse for their first show of the year See How They Run to be staged Friday and Saturday Nov. 3 and 4 at the high school auditorium. Cast includes Lea Jeffrey Tina Wray Bill Harris Bob Packard Dick Skiles Lynda McCain Tom Goff and Bob Wilburn. Student director Jennie Gerard and director Morris Buck lead.
Michael Coffey aged 41 of Delphi is jailed on charges of driving while intoxicated driving without an operator's license and parole violation after arrest by Sheriff Roth and State Trooper Dale Douglass. He will be cited into city court and later returned to prison as a parole violator.
Senator Vance Hartke announced that the Rural Electrification Administration granted a loan of 432000 dollars to the Camden Telephone Company. The funds will finance 189 miles of new lines for 254 new subscribers and upgrade service to 580 existing users. Proceeds cover construction of new dial central offices in Deer Creek and Burrows after the company recently bought both exchanges.
Carroll County Young Adults schedule a Hallowe en party at Darilee Peters home nine miles north of Delphi on October 26 at 7 30 p m. Attendees should wear masks and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Call LO 4 3169 for details.
Plans are underway for a Halloween gala in Burlington on Saturday October 28. The Burlington Community Club sponsors the event featuring rides, concessions, stands, a clown and parade with prizes for best mask. A fish fry starts at 5 p.m. with the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department frying the fish.
Mrs. Willard Weese of Lebanon visited her former Delphi high school classmate Mrs. Merle Cree. Weese, formerly Mary Harden, and Cree were longtime school companions.
Delphi council voted unanimously to increase street light bulbs from 1000 to 2500 lumes and replace Admiral Hat globes with radial wave reflectors to improve intersection illumination. The change, costing about 660 dollars yearly, should be completed by November 15.
Luella Blythe and Ollie Limp were married in a home ceremony on October 14 at 7 30 p m performed by Rev William Peterson of Wabash. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and many relatives from Delphi Kokomo North Manchester Galveston and surrounding areas. The bride wore olive silk shantung with pink Queen Elizabeth roses and a buffet supper followed. The couple planned a week long southern states honeymoon visiting his mother.
Miss Carolyn Kincade of Marshfield Indiana and Leon Drew of Delphi will wed Friday night at the Methodist church in Peace Indiana. The couple will live at the Charles Weir apartment on Main Street. Drew is an employee of The Delphi Citizen and son of Simeon P. Drew and Mrs. Drew of Attica. Kincade is the daughter of Ernest R. Kincade and Mrs. Kincade of Marshfield.
The Carroll high school band will travel to IU Band Day on Saturday October 21 wearing identical sweatshirts. The group includes 8 seniors 7 juniors 8 sophomores and 29 freshmen. Four buses will transport students from both Senior and Junior High. Band Boosters discussed uniforms to be ordered soon with money needed and a potential benefit project planned.
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