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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1948

Page

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Township Crop Drives Support For Syrian Refugees Aid

Tipwa Grange launches clothing and cash drives after Clarence Eyer reports Syrian refugees in need. Countywide response urged. drive ends October 30 with collection at Grange Hall Pittsburg or The Citizen office. Also notices on corn contest and pre election voting. Local promotions at Kaiser Fleetwings linked to Sears growth.

Tipwa Grange Clarence Eyer Clarence Carroll County Grange Hall Pittsburg Main Street Dick Shaffer Bell

24th Achievement Day Program to Be Held Oct 28

The 24th annual Achievement Day for Carroll County Home Economics clubs will occur Oct 28 at Delphi Presbyterian church with a morning organ recital, registered guests, and group singing. Luncheon at Masonic Temple, 400 tickets on sale by Oct 22. Includes remarks by Howard McCarty and various reports, a fashion parade, and Harvest Time finale.

Carroll County Delphi Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple Eastern Star Edith Farr Junior Shanks Don Mitchell Home Economics Club Clarence Eyer County Extension Office Charles Raber Rock Creek Township Basil. Kestle Jefferson Township Earl Heckathorn Tippecanoe Township John Rowe Deer Creek Township Howard McCarty Phyllis Irmeyer Betty Chamberlain Joanna Spitler Mary Alice Long Democrat Township Fae Loman Russell Oyler Hassil Schenck Orpha Meade Fred Rodkey Frieda Burgitt Cornwell St. Amand Carlton Jones Kenneth Cripe Paul Oyler Ralph Peterson Henry B. Wilson Kem Thomas Harry Wilson County Clayton Million Freida Burgitt Loyd Zook Million Mitchell Walter Barnhart Lewis Morrison Robert VanNatta Robert Baum Frank Shepard Madie Thompson Dale Maxwell Albert Burkle Mack Snyder Raymond Huffer Eddie Wise Endeavor Club Dorothy Beard Clay Township Club

Delphi Monticello Faces Tie With Plainfield In Homecoming

The Delphi Monticello Oracles and Plainfield Panthers battled to a 7 all tie as a late rally and a goal line stand defined a tense homecoming game. Delphi rushed 246 yards while Plainfield managed 88, with key plays by Cowdin Hatton and Ives.

Oracle Dick Cowdin Oracles Ives Graham Plainfield Doug Hatton Panthers Millermen Cowdin Hatton Roach Hawn John Zartman Pantherman Delphi Zartman Randle Lucas J. Bradshaw

Grand Opening of Herb Smith's Store This Saturday

The remodeled Herb Smith furniture and appliance store plans a grand opening this Saturday. The store features natural wood walls display windows and model home rooms upstairs with the latest furniture. Prizes will be awarded to registrants on opening day.

Herb Smith

Drum and Bugle Corps to Close Season at Halloween Carnival

The Drum and Bugle Corps of Harry Bohannon Post American Legion will present the final concert of the season on Saturday night October 30 at the Hallowe en carnival in Wolcott.

The Drum and Bugle Corp Harry Bohannon Post American Legion Wolcott

Christmas in October Observance for Mooseheart Gifts

Women of the Moose plan Mooseheart Chapter night on Thursday October 23 at Mooseheart Illinois. Members urged to bring unwrapped gifts for children ages 2 to 18 to be shipped November 1. Following the session a social hour and formal initiation will take place. Committee: Mrs Lela Underhill Irma Crosby Gail Dawson.

Women of the Moose Mooseheart Illinois The Moose Lodge Lela Underhill Irma Crosby Gail Dawson

Delphi Knights Observe 50th Anniversary Banquet

Delphi Knights Templar members mark the orders fiftieth anniversary with a 7 p m banquet and program at the Masonic Temple. Sir Knight Max Fowler guest of honor. Rev O P Manker speaker. Mary Jo Rockhill and others perform numbers including a tap dance by Mrs Garnett Smith.

Delphi Knights Templar Masonic Temple Max Fowler The Commandry Eastern Star O. P. Manker Winamac Delphi Mary Jo Rockhill Yeoman Joanna Spitler Flora Robert Wise Shirley Sprinkle Camden Martha Patty Pat Wise Carol Bryan Clarence Hyman David Clifford Hubert Clifford Garnett Smith Miss Rockhill

Indianapolis Reception Attended by Howell Hoshaw Guests

Mrs Ruth B Howell and Mrs Florence Hoshaw of Delphi attended a reception in Indianapolis on Friday honoring President Harry S Truman. Mr and Mrs Guy Coplen of Camden also joined the event.

Indianapolis Ruth B. Howell Florence Hoshaw Delphi Harry S. Truman United States Guy Coplen Camden

Indiana Supreme Court Records Osta Pruitt Lawyers Withdraw

George B. Buck of Lafayette withdraws from representing the defendant in the case State of Indiana versus Osta Leo Pruitt. Pruitt has been jailed since last June on a charge of assault and battery.

George B. Buck Lafayette State of Indiana Osta Leo Pruitt Pruitt

Two PTA Organizations Form At Delphi School

Two PTA groups were organized at Delphi School to serve grades 1 6 and grades 7 12. Temporary leaders included Mrs Howard Bradshaw and Watson C McCormick with plans for monthly meetings and upcoming officer elections on November 4.

PTA Howard Bradshaw Watson C. McCormick W. B. Smith Marian Coble George McCain Louis A. Kent William Stoner Robert Pearson Tom McCain Mayme Cowdin John Klepinger Verl D. Wagoner Charles Bradshaw Nolan Howell Joseph Peterson George Wagoner E. E. Glenn Joseph Rice Frankfort C. H. Boyer Lafayette J. R. Shaffer

Welfare Finance Company Sues Local Resident

The Welfare Finance Corporation filed suit in Carroll circuit court against Francis E. Fife on a promissory note seeking $103.59. William W. Andrews of Lafayette serves as attorney for the plaintiff.

The Welfare Finance Corporation Carroll Circuit Francis E. Fife William W. Andrews Lafayette

Dilling Family Guests Stay With Foster In Hudson

Mr and Mrs Harvey Dilling and Mrs Woodrow Dilling visited Hudson Michigan last week staying with Mrs Sally Foster sister of Mrs Dilling and Mrs Smith.

Harvey Dilling Woodrow Dilling Betty Smith Hudson, Michigan Sally Foster Dilling Smith

Flora Banker and wife injured in county crash

G H Haines of Bright National Bank Flora and his wife were injured in a crash on a county highway near Carrollton school when their car collided with Dr. Dallas E. Smoyer’s vehicle. Haines suffered fractured ribs and cuts while Mrs. Haines had a broken leg and rib injuries. Damages were estimated at 800 dollars for the Haines car and 700 for the Smoyer auto.

G. H. Haines Bright National Bank of Flora Haines Smoyer

Appointment of Dr. Hubert Gros as Assistant Medical Examiner

Dr. Hubert Gros of Delphi has been appointed Assistant Medical Examiner for the Carroll White County Selective Service Board.

Hubert Gros of Delphi Carroll-White County

Child Care Course Offered in Delphi Schools

Seventeen girls sign up for a six lesson child care course in Delphi High and Junior High with R N Mrs. Paul Johnson leading. Classes meet during activity periods Monday Wednesday and Friday using live models to teach practical child care skills for Girl Scout leaders and others with small children. Enrolled students include Jeanette Isaacs Joan Hughes Pauline Dawson Julie Smith Betty Simons Dorothy Duddy Anna Marie Lucas Roberta Herr Dana Busch Joan Hefner Carolyn Randolph Dorothy Disinger Sue Miller Pearl Hayden and Barbara Kenworthy.

Paul Johnson R. N Johnson Jeanette Isaacs Joan Hughes Pauline Dawson Julie Smith Betty Simons Dorothy Duddy Anna Marie Lucas Roberta Herr Dana Busch Joan Hefner Carolyn Randolph Dorothy Disinger Sue Miller Pearl Hayden Barbara Kenworthy

Scouts Plan Washington Carrollton Paper Drive

Everett Chapman scout master of Deer Creek Boy Scouts Troop No. 46 leads a paper drive on October 22 for Washington and Carrollton townships. Residents should bundle papers and place them at doors so they can be seen from the road.

Washington Carrollton Everett Chapman Deer Creek Boy Scouts

Six Delphi youths arrested for break in at Berlin elevator

Six Delphi juveniles were apprehended by city and county officers this week and confessed to the Berlin elevator break in last week plus other petty crimes in the community. They are to be arraigned in juvenile court Friday afternoon.

Delphi Berlin

Open Safe Door but Fail to Get Loot in Tuesday Night

Carroll county officers describe a Tuesday night raid by a gang of break-in artists targeting one Cass county establishment and three in Clinton county. The W. H. Todd and Son Hybrid Seed Company in Burlington was entered via a side window. the safe door opened but the inner door held, leaving nothing missing. Investigating are Sheriff Sanford Allen, State Technician Fred Swick, and Deputy Sparkey Carey.

Carroll County Cass County Clinton County W. H. Todd and Son Hybrid Seed Company Burlington Todd Sanford Allen Fred Swick Sparkey Carey Mr. Allen

Fun For You Legion Benefit At High School Auditorium

A Legion benefit show titled Fun For You is set for tonight and Friday at the High School Auditorium. Local talent performs radio and stage parodies with prizes from merchants, silver dollars from the Union Bank, and nylon hose for funny hats.

American Legion Union Bank and Trust Company Tom Brenneman William B. Smith Harry von Zell Frank Fitch Dr. I. Q Arthur McDowell Joe Kelly Joe Kelly; Dr. L. C. Lucas Uncle Ezra Richard Rainbolt Duke of Peggy Howell Lloyd Phillips Teddy Ratcliff Wanda Ray Susan Johnson Dorothy Mae Laird Doris Helen Smith Nancy Rule Judy Johnson Nancy Simmon Sue Ann Thompson Cora Ellen Herr Janice Matthews Betty Jane Hafey Elizabeth Plunkett Carol Ann Hawn Doris Houser Carol Goins Kay Clawson Marsha Kauffman Bill Shank Gary Medley Clifford Curtis Joan Doris Bowman Janet Stoner Roberta Dunn Norma Kirkpatrick Joyce Norris JoAnn Larimore Carol Clawson Virginia Moore Barbara McCormick Bill Cowdin Bill Horn Bill Holmes Paul Harrington Merrill Plummer Maurice Clifford Bob Horn Hoosier Ramblers

Delphi to Host Homecoming Clash Monticello Indians

Delphi High School plans a homecoming parade and night game on Saturday October 23 at Deer Creek Park. The Oracles meet the Monticello Indians in the final home game of Coach Bob Miller's season with a postgame dance and band-led pep parade downtown.

Delphi High School Deer Creek Park Oracles Monticello Indians Bob’ Miller Oracle Monticello Delphi Betty Jo McCarty June Newell Ruth Ann Mullendore Beverly George Marjorie Rex Delphia Clifford Grocery

New Priest at St. Joseph's Church Delphi

Father Francis Kienly from Logansport begins duties as priest at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Delphi replacing Father Suelzer, after coming from Anderson.

ST. Joseph’s Church Francis Kienly Logansport St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Delphi Father Kienly Anderson Father Suelzer

Anthony Hanrahan To Return Home From Hospital

Anthony J. Hanrahan, recently at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette, will be brought home south of Delphi Friday morning. He remains in serious condition and will be attended by two registered nurses.

Anthony J. HanrAhan St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Delphi Mr. HanrAhan

Thirty Six Camden Ladies Tour Chicago

Thirty six members of the Jackson Township Home Economics club toured Chicago after leaving Camden at 1 30 a m They breakfasted at Tiffani s and attended a Breakfast Club meeting with Don McNeil as MC They visited the science and industry building coal mines Lunch at the science building cafeteria then attended the Ladies Be Seated program hosted by Tom Moore They toured Merchandise Mart including Chinatown Hull House and the foreign section The tour ended with supper at Kentland and a return trip Read names of several attendees including Faye Edging Glendora Newby Evelyn Sanderson and others.

Jackson Township Chicago Camden Tiffani’s Don McNeil Science Tom Moore Merchandise Mart Chinatown Hull House Kentland Faye Edging Glendora Newby Evelyn Sanderson Fredah Gardner Inah Caldwell Opal Randolph Lulu Sanderson Jeanette Myers

Group Attends Luncheon for Henry Schricker Candidate

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hanna and others attended a Saturday lunch at the Roth Park Hotel for Henry Schricker the Democratic candidate for Governor. Schricker was the featured speaker at a Monticello rally Saturday afternoon.

Schricker Ralph Hanna Robert Hanna Mary Rafferty Ruth Howell Florence Hoshaw Hope Coomey Orvel Schock Myron Johnson Arthur McDowell Roth Park Hotel Henry Schricker Mr. Schricker Monticello

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Abie, Isaac & Sam Dick Lucas Tom Ives the Citizen Whiteman Brothers Elevator Citizen Jon Haines Foster Haines the Conservation Department Sam Hallowe’en Postal Department Devon Smith Fannie Smith Kaiser Fleetwings, Inc Bristol Sears, Roebuck and Company Sears Fred Hannell Christian Rural Overseas Program National Crop Organization Douglas Million Adams Township Jake Harness Burlington Township Elmer Spitler Carrollton Township Lawrence Metzger Clay Township Clarence Cleaver Hazel Draper Coy Shanks Charles Hanna Jefferson Lloyd Zook Madison Fritz Schnepf Monroe Richard Wysong Rock Creek Levi Furst Tippecanoe John T. Downham Mount’s Mount Hardware Store Garfield Shaffer Dean Cripe Jean Anderson Dormeyer Ed. Bush the China and Gift Department of the Mount and Son Hardware Concern Rodkey Delphi - Monticello Welfare Finance Company Flora Banker Parade Anthony Hanrahan
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