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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

9

Oracles Win Delphi Invitational Cross Country Meet

Delphi Oracles claim the 7th annual Delphi Invitational cross country title with Gale Lundquist BG setting a new meet record. Top individuals include Jim Wilson D 10:18 two miles and Lundquist 9:59.7, with West Lafayette and Battle Ground strong contenders in Hoosier Conference action.

Frankfort Oracles Delphi Lafayette Jeff Clinton Prairie Clinton Central Lebanon Crawfordsville Southwestern Carroll and Rossville Jim Wilson Jerry Martin Joe Smith John Allen Max Burkhalter Delphi Oracles Gale Lundquist Battle Ground West Lafayette Red Devils Crown Point Jeff Lafayette Attica Dayton Knox Northwestern Monticello Carroll Steve Taylor Ralph Stadleman Bob Burris Bill Platt Linley Dan Walkey Tom Brake Greiner Lundquist Hoosier Carroll Country Club Wilson

Local Birth Announcements from Delphi Area Families

Perth couple Robert and Mrs Elrod of Indianapolis welcomed daughter Brenda Kay born Oct 14 at St Francis hospital Beach Grove. Grandparents are Clarence Cleaver and others. Several other Delphi area families reported births in October at St Elizabeth and Memorial hospitals.

Robert Elrod Indianapolis Brenda Kay St. Francis Hospital Beach Grove Clarence Cleaver Route 4 Charles Mullendere Near Lebanon Martin David Nancy Martin Deer Creek Mullendore Larry Mullendore Lafayette Jack Hekle Dayton Ohio Hekle Nancy Hoskins Eddie Phebus Brookston Battle Ground Roland Hein Flora St. Elizabeth Hospital Donald Matthews Cutler St. Elizabeth Mark Reifert Ft. Wayne Reifert Delphi Earl MclIlrath Frankfort R.R Byron Gilbert Near Flora Memorial Hospital Gilbert MclIlirath Kenneth Peterson

Two Marion girls held after runaway incident

Two girls aged 15 and 17 from Marion were picked up by County and State Police as runaways. They were held in the county jail overnight until Marion juvenile authorities arrived to take custody.

Marion

Harmony Home Demonstra tion Club Meeting Notice

Clay Harmony Home Demonstra tion Club will meet Oct. 25 at 1 30 at the home of August Burkhalter Fern Metzger will give devotions and the lesson on party refreshments is to be given by Margie Welch and Olive Yuill Audrey Livingston and Fern Metzger will assist the hostess.

Clay Harmony Home Demonstration Club August Burkhalter Fern Metzger Margie Welch Olive Yuill Audrey Livingston

Notable Attendees at Fall Conference in Indianapolis

At the Fall Conference of the American Legion in Indianapolis last weekend, attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Talbert, Art McDowell, and Earl Parks of Flora. Also mentioned, Mrs. G. W. Brehmer of Delphi was hospitalized Tuesday after hip injuries from yard work.

The American Legion Indianapolis Wayne Talbert Art McDowell Earl Parks Flora G. W. Brehmer Delphi Jackson Lafayette

Hungary Aflame film shown at Delphi Church Sunday

A documentary assembled from actual Hungarian revolt photos will be shown at 7 30 p m Sunday October 29 at the Delphi Christian Church. Sponsored by Carroll County Anti Communism Study Groups the event aims to show the uprising from demonstrations to its suppression.

Budapest Delphi Christian Church Russia Hungary West Germany United Nations Carroll County Christian Church Don Richardson Claude Johnson Marvin Henderson

Hettinger 40 Acre Farm Sold Near Star City

Rinehart Auction and Real Estate Company of Flora reports the Charles Hettinger 40 acre home and personal property sale held Saturday October 14 near Star City. Real estate offered at 10 30 a m with opening bid 8000 00 and bids rising to 12500 before being relisted for a final sale of 14750 to Albert J Weaver of Winamac.

Rinehart Auction and Real Estate Company of Flora Charles Hettinger Star City Albert J. Weaver Winamac

Divorce suit filed in Carroll court over cruelty

Bertie Kemp Turner sues for divorce from HenryClay Turner in Carroll circuit court charging cruelty. They wed June 25 1955 and separated Oct 18 1961. Attorneys Frank Pryor and Ives and Ives represent the plaintiff. Another Gossett divorce trial date set for Dec 5 1961.

Bertie Kemp Turner Carroll Circuit Court Henry Clay Turner Frank Pryor Ives and Ives

Miss Bradshaw and David Nelson Honored at Lafayettе Party

Miss Joan Bradshaw and her fiancé David Nelson were honored at a Sunday night shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Braune in Lafayette. Hosts were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. William Sieber and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills, with 20 guests including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ives Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bradshaw of Delphi.

Joan Bradshaw David Nelson Joseph Braune Lafayette

Bowman to Attend Fertilizer Industry Marketing Clinic

Donald H. Bowman will represent Green Acres Soil Service Delphi at a two day clinic on fertilizer industry marketing October 23-24 at the Marott Hotel Indianapolis. Sponsored by International Minerals and Chemical Corporation the event covers market analysis farmer services soil management crop records and farmer dealer meetings.

Donald H. Bowman Green Acres Soil Service Delphi Marott Hotel Indianapolis International Minerals and Chemical Corporation

Dolly Madison Home Demonstration Club Met in October

The Dolly Madison Home Demonstration Club met October 9 at Mrs. Carl Mays home with Maxine Hathaway and Betty Spear assisting. Mary Ellen Shaffer led devotions and officers were elected: Marlene Ramsay president, Mary Ellen Shaffer vice, Marilyn Kasten treasurer, JoEtta Flora publicity, and Maxine Hathaway song leader. A tour is planned for October 25 and a previous October 16 Tupperware party was held at Martha Henderson’s. Guests for a turkey ham dinner included many Trapp and related families from multiple towns. several absent due to illness.

Dolly Madison Carl Mays Maxine Hathaway Betty Spear Mary Ellen Shaffer Jean Mays Marilyn Kasten Martha Henderson Marlene Ramsey JoEtta Flora

Emerson Johns Ill at Home South of Town

Mr and Mrs Emerson Johns are confined to their home by illness. Mr and Mrs Marvin Henderson assist in their care at the residence south of town.

Emerson Johns Marvin Henderson

Creees Purchase Elmwood Gardens Property on Columbia

Mr and Mrs Merle Cree have bought the Dan Clawson property at 757 East Columbia in Elmwood Gardens and have resided there for several months.

Merle Cree Dan Clawson Columbia Elmwood Gardens

Brouillette Couple Buy William Riley Property on Columbia Street

Mr and Mrs L F Brouillette have purchased the William Riley property on Columbia Street and recently moved in. The sale was handled by Charles Flora the local realtor.

L. F. Brouillette William Riley Columbia Street Charles Flora

Hawns Buy Wehlage Property on Columbia Street

Mr and Mrs Richard Hawn purchase the James Wehlage property on Columbia street and plan to move from the Switzer property on Front Street. A marriage license was issued at Lafayette to Dwight Beard 45 of Rossville route 1 farmer and Nancy Sue Adams 31 of 112 S Salisbury West Lafayette secretary.

Richard Hawn James Wehlage Columbia Street Switzer Front Street Lafayette Dwight Beard Rossville Route 1 Nancy Sue Adams S. Salisbury West Lafayette

Homecoming at Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren

Sunday services mark homecoming on October 22 with Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am led by Rev Dolar Ritchey A basket dinner follows at noon The 1 30 pm program features Rev Carroll Petry pastor of Wabash church as guest speaker Special music is planned All welcome

Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Dolar Ritchey Carroll Petry Wabash Church

Close Out on Mums Near Rockfield

Late and early varieties all blooming. Mrs. Ben C. Groninger reports mums two miles northwest of Rockfield. 42-12 for a

Ben C. Groninger Rockfield

Death of William Sidebotham Linked to Delphi Roots

Word reached here of the death in Burbank California of William Sidebotham formerly of Delphi. He was the father of Mrs Don May and lived with the May family here before moving to Burbank. Funeral rites and burial were held Wednesday in Forest Lawn cemetery in Burbank.

Burbank California William Sidebotham Delphi Sidebotham Don May May Forest Lawn Cemetery

Marie Hazelgrove Returns Home From California Visit

Marie Hazelgrove returns to Pittsburg after visiting her daughter Alice Daily and family in California for several weeks.

Marie Hazelgrove Pittsburg Alice Daily California

New Room Added at Ray Booth Farm House

A new room is being built onto the Ray Booth farm house currently occupied by the Bob Sterrett family, signaling ongoing expansion on the property.

Ray Booth Bob Sterrett

Mrs Julia Schilling Visits Daughter in Kansas

Mrs. Julia Schilling left for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Roy Kessler and family at 212 Medde Avenue Ft Leavenworth Kansas. Robert Mohler son of Mrs Dorothy Wilson has been accepted at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology University of St Louis to enter January 1962 majoring in aeronautical administration. He is a 1961 Delphi high school graduate.

Julia Schilling Roy Kessler Medde Avenue Ft. Leavenworth Kansas Robert Mohler Dorothy Wilson Parks College of Aeronautical Technology University of St. Louis Robert Delphi High School

Mrs Bernie Heflong Confined at Home by Illness

Mrs. Bernie Heflong has been confined to her home due to illness, remaining under care and observation as her condition is monitored.

Bernie Heflong

Pittsburg butcher suffers finger cut at shop Friday

Bud Vianco sustained a severe cut to the middle finger of his left hand at his Pittsburg butcher shop on Friday. He received treatment at a Lafayette hospital and then returned home.

Bud Vianco Pittsburg Lafayette

Visits Spread Across Bloomington and Bedford

Mr and Mrs Harold Vaughan and Mrs W H Brown spent Sunday in Bloomington visiting William H Vaughan They also visited Dr and Mrs Edgar Bridwell and family in Bedford Mrs Myron Johnson will leave Friday for Chicago to spend the weekend with her son Dr R V Johnson and family

Harold Vaughan W. H. Brown Bloomington William H. Vaughan Edgar Bridwell Bedford Myron Johnson Chicago R. V. Johnson

Flora to Undergo Surgery Today in Home Hospital

John Flora son of Mr and Mrs Charles Flora will undergo surgery today in Home hospital Lafayette.

John Flora Charles Flora Home Hospital Lafayette

Reunion Honors Howell Berkshire Family in Hickory Grove

A reunion honoring descendants of Samuel and Lydia Berkshire Howell gathered Sunday in the Hickory Grove church social rooms. Twenty six present represented four generations with Claude Ellis as oldest and Cathy Sue Rider, age one, as youngest. Walter Berkshire of Logansport shared a Berkshire family history back to 1807 near New Albany, Indiana.

William Buettner Riley Roues Grand Island Brunswick Nebraska Hickory Grove Ruth Buettner Margaret Rouse William Howell Samuel Lydia Berkshire Howell Claude Ellis Monticello Cathy Sue Rider Iva Howell Rider Delphi Walter Berkshire Logansport Berkshire New Albany Indiana

Weekend Guests From New York Visit In Indiana

Mr and Mrs Joe Ryan of New York City were weekend guests of his sister Mrs E O Grimm and husband Mrs Earl Clawson has returned home from St Elizabeth Ben Caylor is home from Home hospital after a brace fitting for a broken back Mrs Delores Thomas and daughters hosted a family dinner Sunday Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bill Beber of Independence Missouri Mr and Mrs Harold Bowker and family of Charubusco Mr and Mrs John Lieber and family of Lafayette Mr and Mrs John Gerard of Pine Village Mr and Mrs Wayne Rule and family of Brookston Mr and Mrs Dean Goslee and daughter Mrs Charles Sieber Mr and Mrs Bill Sieber and family Mr and Mrs Tom Porter and daughter Mr and Mrs Mark Porter and family and Miss Pam Segraves of Flora

Ben Caylor Delores Thomas Bill Beber Independence Missouri Harold Bowker Churubusco John Lieber Lafayette John Gerard Pine Village Wayne Rule Brookston Dean Goslee Charles Sieber Bill Sieber Tom Porter Mark Porter Pam Segraves Flora

Appreciation for sympathy after loss of wife and mother

The Jeffries family thanks friends and relatives for expressions of sympathy, floral offerings, and helping acts during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Cecil Jeffries Mr. and Mrs. James Eddy and family

Cecil Jeffries James Eddy

Delphi Tri Kappa Rose Chapter Rummage Sale Ad

A rummage sale is set for Saturday October 21 at 9 a.m. in the Court House Assembly Room. The event is sponsored by Delphi Tri Kappa Rose Chapter No 36 of OES. A stated meeting will be held Monday evening November 6 1961 with an election for Associate Conductress.

Court House Delphi Tri Kappa Rose O.es

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