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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
1
With the cumulative building fund assured, Delphi school officials look for property for a future Grade school. Board members favor a 20 acre plot for expansion as Wayne Eiikenberry, the superintendent, travels to Indianapolis to confer with the State School Building Engineer.
The article notes Halloween mischief at a school with egg splatters and broken milk bottles, urging parents to monitor children. It also features a cat owned by Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCain of Delphi that jumps into a mirror after looking in it. The Welfare Department may reduce visitors due to a drop of over 100 cases.
It is debatable who drew more jibes this week Joe Tolen or Forrest Sprague. Sprague started for Kirklin Friday night and ended up at Kentland with his party in a Wrong Way Corrigan moment. Joe Tolen faced jokes about a peculiar forehead mark and wild theories about Ash Wednesday being moved to October or him peering through a keyhole.
A local minister phoned The Citizen asking for help recalling his sermon topic after submitting church notes. He said he could not remember what he planned to discuss next Sunday, prompting this unusual request.
Mrs Jack Churchill of Lafay ette spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs Ed Lynch in a local family gathering.
Mr and Mrs William JL Cowdin of Delphi celebrate a golden wedding anniversary with open house at the Cowdin home 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm after a 1899 marriage by Rev James Omelvena at the brides parents home Delphis notable social prominence and family details including a daughter in Pasadena and a late son. A large guest list from Delphi Logansport Muncie and Chicago attends with several relatives assisting. Photo by Herb Smith.
Four American Legion Posts in Carroll County plan to form a County Council to address general questions of interest. The council would not affect individual post operations. Kenneth Calloway and Doug McKinley attended the meeting and Clarence Hipsher explained the plan.
Robert H Shaffer of Delphi native and assistant Dean of Students at Indiana University is named to the editorial board of Occupations a monthly vocational guidance magazine. He will assist in selecting manuscripts for publication in the magazine.
A family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Olaf Brown marked the 89th birthday of Mrs J J Roskuski the mother of Mrs Brown. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Roskuski Mr and Mrs Fred Roskuski Mr and Mrs Homer Hanna Mr and Mrs Ora Pullen and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth Newell and family Mr and Mrs Will Warneke and family Mr and Mrs Donald Fife and family and Mrs O C Crume.
The Street Department will begin cleaning leaves from all streets with curb and gutters on November 7. Residents are asked to rake and burn leaves before that date if they want them collected, announced Mayor Chas. A. Wood.
Mr and Mrs Bert Studebaker observed their 50th anniversary with twenty eight relatives at their east of Delphi home. Bert born 187? joined in marriage to Fannie Gipson at Pittsburg home. They lost two children but have daughter Mary Scott and two grandchildren. Both are in fair health at 71 and 76.
Mrs Stella Givler of Delphi reports a letter from her son Major Donald Chapman now with the American Military Government in Germany. He will transfer to Paris to work with the Military Aid Program recently authorized by Congress for smaller European nations. Mrs Chapman and daughters Jean and Jane will join him in Paris as housing becomes available after already moving overseas last May.
William H Best 22 of Flora is jailed in Carroll County Indiana on a forgery charge. He could not post the $1000 bond and awaits arraignment. Eight bad checks with forged signatures were issued at Delphi locations including Sandwich shop Easter s tavern Silver Grill and Flora Cigar Store.
Jimmie King, a local Boy Scout, was installed into the Order of the Arrow at Camp Buffalo. The Lafayette Chapter conducted the installation ceremony Friday night, recognizing King’s achievements in scouting.
Mrs Clarence Hyman a teacher in Camden and Clymers schools is listed as a patient in Memorial hospital Logansport undergoing treatment for high blood pressure.
Delphi's freshman team travels to face Jeff at the local field this evening. Kickoff is set for 4 p m with the contest expected to showcase early-season talent.
The IOOF hall in Delphi plans a debt free celebration with a 6 pm supper for members Rebekah lodge and families. The event marks repayment of funds used to buy downtown properties and to fund improvements, followed by a dance. attendees should bring table service.
The September Carroll County Grand Jury finished a four day meeting and reported to Judge William B. Smith. They commended the sheriff and Mrs. Allen for jail upkeep, urged repairs and a drainage system, praised Mr. and Mrs. Mullendore at the county home, and recommended a water filter, fire extinguishers, and a new corn crib. After reviewing the State case against Glenn Weckerly for embezzlement, the panel returned no indictment following testimony from 23 witnesses.
Rev O D Williams pastor announces a week long revival at the Pilgrim Holiness Church with nightly services through Sunday night. Rev Tom leads the evening outreach and prayer meetings during the revival period.
Tipwa Grange members plan a dance and card party at the Sutter garage in Delphi on Thursday evening October 27. Attendees must be masked or dressed for a hard time party. donuts will be served. At the last meeting Cecelia Craig Opal Sutter Opal Wise Geneva Todd and Opal Peterson were named to assist the Home Economics Committee planning the kitchen of the new Grange Hall.
Elizabeth M. Taylor qualified as administratrix of the estate of Lawrence M. Taylor by furnishing a $2000 bond. Julien and Kerlin serve as attorneys for the administratrix.
Jack Good son of Mrs Hazel Good from east of Delphi and a Manchester college senior has been chosen a senator in the representative government at Blakewood Hall a men’s residence hall on campus.
Mrs. Carolyn Bess Ridder 40 of Crown Point and former Delphi resident died after a Pennsylvanian freight train passed over her body. Engineer A L Saunders said she crossed the track and tried to stop the train butcould not. Survived by husband Chris Ridder and son Dick, her Logansport parents, and sister Marie Hall Beshear. Burial held in Logansport after private rites.
David L Barnhart 73 of Pyrmont died Monday at Home Hospital Lafayette after a three week illness. He was born October 11 1876 in Virginia and married Cora Barnhart in 1899. He leaves a widow three sons two daughters three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at Pyrmont Church of the Brethren with burial in Pyrmont Cemetery. Grimm Funeral Home in charge.
J William Douglas 81 a Carroll County farmer and stock-raiser died suddenly at his son’s home Saturday while helping in the barn. Born April 20 1868 he was the son of James A and Barbara Douglas. He married Minnie Clingenpeel who died in 1922 and served as bachelor Run church trustee for over 25 years. Funeral services were held Monday at Bachelor Run church with Rev. Herbert Fisher and Rev. William Angle officiating.
James Harry Trobaugh, 67, of Delphi origin, died Friday in Methodist Hospital Peoria after a two year illness. He once ran a restaurant in Peoria and was a Knights of Pythias member. Survived by brother Roy of Delphi and half-brother Samuel of Chicago. Funeral rites Sunday at Patrick Mortuary. burial in Masonic Cemetery.
Adolph Endress of Monroe township, a farmer, died Saturday at Memorial hospital after months of illness. Born in Cincinnati, he wed Abbie Metzger in 1898 and was a member of the Flora German Baptist church. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Charles Ely of Kokomo and Jesse E. Endress of route 1 Camden. Funeral rites and burial were at Flora.
Miss Myrtle Hoff 69 a practical nurse and county resident died Wednesday morning at St. Josephs hospital Kokomo where she had been a patient since Sunday evening She was born May 18 1880 near Flora the daughter of Martin and Susannah Hoff She is survived by one sister Mrs Gertrude Sink of Kokomo and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Charles Smith of Pittsburg Friends may call at the Leiter funeral home Flora until one hour before the services Friday then be taken to the Flora Church of the Brethren for rites at 1 30 p m Rev Harlan Smith will officiate and burial will be in Maple Lawn cemetery
Burrows Christian church will observe homecoming on October 23. A basket dinner will be served at noon, with services held in morning and afternoon sessions.
County Red Cross members will meet in executive session on Monday October 24 at 2 30 p m in the Red Cross rooms of the courthouse.
Harry Bohannon Post voted at its Monday meeting to purchase an album of Americanism Records to be released by the National American Legion. The post is first in Indiana to buy them, with the recordings available to county schools and other groups. Mrs Eve Davidson leads sale efforts. records arrive mid November.
The Carroll County soil conservation referendum results show 1965 ballots cast of 2965 eligible, 88.9 percent for district formation and 11.1 percent against, with 66.2 percent participation. Officials Miles Martin Coy Shanks Fred Hannell and Enos Berkshire oversaw polling. County turnout by township ranged from 42 to 81 percent. Next steps include electing directors and locating a soil conservation office with state and local appointees.
Miss Lois Purcell joined the local high school as an additional teacher, teaching English and Biology to ease workloads. Her arrival enables a guidance program to be organized, supporting educational and vocational aims as encouraged by the State Department of Education. Wayne Eikenberry, the superintendent, notes the PTA will assist with vocational aspects.
Iiam Brady paid a $31.05 fine to Justice of the Peace Bossie L Dern on Tuesday after being arrested for failing to have a hunting and fishing license. He pled guilty and asked for time to raise the money, but when it did not arrive, arrest was ordered and Deputy Carey went to Kokomo to fetch him.
James D. Cates sues Charles Osborn in Carroll circuit court seeking immediate eviction from real estate and $500 damages. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
Edward Pearson of Radnor was returned Tuesday to the Rockville Sanitarium after a furlough at his home. Deputy Sheriff Sparkey Carey escorted Mr. Pearson to the hospital facility.
Joan Groninger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Groninger of Burrows, a Delphi junior, will be crowned homecoming queen at Friday night’s Deer Creek Park game pitting Delphi Ora cles against Logansport Berries. John Bradshaw will crown her at halftime.
State Tax Board hearings set county revenue rate at 45 cents for 1950, with welfare budget appeals delaying final decision. Major cuts included Democrat township tuition funds and several township and corporation rates. Several units show reduced rates from proposed figures, with Flora and Yeoman among those lowered.
The 4th District Indiana Saving and Loan League met at Roth Park Hotel on October 13 with C. E. Seddlemeyer of Goodland as chairman. Sixty officials attended. Curtis McCain was elected director of the State League for the next two years, succeeding Harold R. Raub.
Joe Nolan and Wade Head, both of Dayton, were arraigned on petit larceny after stealing a tire and rim from Earl Clem’s auto near Cutler. Nolan fined $5 plus costs $15 total and 30 days suspended. Head paid $1 plus costs $13.85.
Earl Sneathen files action in Carroll circuit court against Jesse Clawson and Gearold Clawson to quiet title to specific real estate. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
Woody Mocherman of Flora oversaw the distribution of 144 full grown cock pheasants to four county conservation clubs. The Deer Creek, Carroll County, Sugar Creek and Jefferson Township clubs received the birds and organizers Orville Hinkle Don Draper Homer Brenneman and John Sayers moved them to release sites. Open pheasant season runs November 10 to 12 with a daily limit of one bird.
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