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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
1
The Delphi FFA chapter, advised by W. S. Weaver, reportedly earned a silver medal for efficiency and varied projects at the National Convention in Kansas City. The award, not yet officially confirmed, places Delphi among 24 national recipients.
Mr. Weaver entered the chapter’s progress in the convention though no local boys attended. The honor stands out as a distinct achievement that gives the school pride.
A chapter gathers funds through group work without solicitation. They tend an orchard and corn plot ready for harvest and carry out pest eradications to raise money. In a recent effort, 34 boys answered Paul Brown near Burrows and picked tomatoes for a day.
The Tipwa Grange at Pittsburg aims to replace its hall with a new building. Lacking funds, the group began raising money and recently started selling hot lunches at farm sales as part of their fundraising efforts.
The Moose Benefit game features Doxie Moore as mentor for the Sheboygan Redskins and Bill Perrigo, Benton Harbor Michigan basketball coach, as an opposing player this Sunday night on November 2.
Pat H Curley of Danville Illinois appeared at the county clerk’s office seeking a fishing license after hearing of a large Spoonbill catfish reportedly caught near Oakdale Dam. The fish weighed 44 pounds and measured 56 inches, but the catcher’s name is unknown and readers are asked to share any further details.
Friends recount a striking incident involving Minnie Roach that many have shared, suggesting a humorous or remarkable event worthy of wide retelling. The anecdote stands out as a memorable moment circulating in social circles.
Minnie Roach searched for her son Bill after he failed to return from the Monticello- Delphi football game. She checked his horn coat and hat, then drove around before finding him in bed two hours after his mother began worrying and waiting.
Rotary plans a Wednesday banquet on November 5 to honor the local high school football team after its first season in years. Home economics girls will prepare the meal and pictures of the Rose Bowl game will be shown.
The county football team earned a share of the title as a Deer Creek park stadium project gains support. A group of businessmen may form a holding company to raise funds for the proposed stadium after the Deer Creek county championship.
When it comes to seeing a good thing many men have second sight they never see it first.
Last week in Carroll court Mrs Mildred Stankard was granted a divorce from Edward Stankard. Custody of two minor children was awarded to Mrs Stankard.
The Tri Kappa rummage sale opens November 1 at 9 in the morning. Proceeds go to community charity projects and scholarships.
County Agricultural Agent A. P. Nelson announced the annual Agricultural Outlook will be held Wednesday November 5 at 7 30 p m Invited attendees include farmers homemakers professionals business people and all interested persons Purdue economist M Paul Mitchell will discuss the current economic picture and factors affecting farm commodities next year Topics include short corn crop Marshall plan industrial activity consumer prices four or forty dollar steers and full or restricted farm operation The meeting place will be announced next week
Authorities report no trace of burglars who hit the Hoyt Mann garage in Flora early Saturday and stole an 800 pound safe from the firm’s auto. A 1947 Buick was found abandoned five miles northwest of Flora. More than $1700 in cash was taken. four or more men are suspected.
The Carroll County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at Delphi Presbyterian Church on Tuesday October 28 at 745 p m. Louise Rorabacher of Purdue English directs the teaching of women in Japan and will give an address. The program includes music reports and elections with members urged to attend and participate.
Delphi caps a 2 1 0 season with a 15 6 victory over Monticello at the Monticello stadium in front of 1700 fans. Davis emerged as the standout for Delphi as the Oracles begin basketball preparations with first practice and a new Hoosier Conference schedule.
Delphi resident Charles Moore was arrested by State Patrolman Elmer Holtman for DWI. He appeared in city court before Mayor Charles A. Wood, pled guilty, was fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling 25 dollars, and received a 90 day license suspension.
Home Economics Club members attending the Achievement Day program at Pyrmont on November 6 are urged to reserve lunch with Mrs. Walter Barnhart route 4 Delvehi or Buck Creek line. Luncheon reservations by October 27 cost fifty cents.
The Lutz Canning Company in Delphi finished a busy season at about 60 percent of normal due to unseasonable weather. Manager Fred Alkire hosted all employees for a fish supper at Sammy Richardson's in Pittsburg followed by an evening of cards at the Alkire home.
Miss Carol Yerkes of Rockfield has been appointed by the Welfare Board of Iroll county as clerk typist in the local welfare office. She replaces Mrs Enda Raber Weaver who resigns effective November 15. Yerkes is a Camden High School and Logansport Business College graduate and formerly worked at Allison's in Indianapolis.
William Orth Hughes was arraigned in Carroll circuit court on charges of driving while intoxicated and no operator’s license. He pled guilty, receiving 365 days and a $500 fine on the first count, both suspended, and 180 days with a $500 fine on the second count, also suspended in exchange for three years of no driving and compliance with laws.
John R. Harness, a Carroll Clinton county farmer near Burlington, said 350 to 400 bushels of wheat were stolen from his granary between October 15 and his Wisconsin trip. Sheriff Sanford Allen Deputy Sparkey Carey and State Police Detective Herman Freed are investigating.
Edward Black, 17, remained unconscious at Memorial hospital in Logansport after a crash last Thursday that killed Oscar Bukach, 36. Fellow rider Wayne Yates was released from the hospital Monday. Coroner M B Stewart holds an inquest with witnesses called. Black’s condition may obscure the accident details.
Co J Hyman a Logansport high school senior and star on the 1947 football team was rushed to St Joseph hospital Logansport Wednesday after suffering a broken nose in the Monticello Delphi game Monday night.
Mrs. Florence Bowman Carroll county Attendance Officer was named to the nomination committee for the State Attendance Officers and Visiting Teachers at the Indiana State Teachers Convention in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Margaret Carey wife of the Carroll County Deputy Sheriff is assigned to teach the second and part of the third grades at Burlington. The class was formed to ease crowding in the grades.
Democratic candidates in Delphi unveil a platform pledging efficient, economical city government. They promise street repairs by need, safety first, potential city owned repair equipment, improved alleys, garbage management, open school board meetings, expanded parks and inclusive governance.
Thirty-five veniremen were examined in Carroll circuit court this week and 10 more summoned in the civil action of Shetterly et al vs Porter. Attorneys had objected to 23 jurors and the case was settled. The late Mary Ann Porter’s will was set aside for undue influence and the estate will be settled as intestate. Agnes Shetterly Nellie Rance and Thomas Porter signed the agreement.
Sixteen hybrid corn varieties will be compared at the Corn Variety Demonstration meeting set for November 3 at the Earl Newell farm four miles southeast of Delphi. The session starts at 1 PM and includes remarks by Mr. George Enfield Extension Agronomist of Purdue University.
Earl Johnson from Delphi post office was hospitalized for observation and treatment at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon. Ivan Popejoy will substitute on the route during his absence.
Democratic candidates for Delphi city offices are profiled. Roy C. Clauser, for mayor, owns Clauser Coal and was a 1929 to 1934 city council member. Walter B. Popejoy seeks city Clerk Treasurer and runs a Delphi beauty shop with Lucille Cohee. WWI veteran aboard the West Virginia and Pearl Harbor survivor. Carl R. Hargraves runs Hargraves Motor Sales. Jesse E. Patrick heads Patrick Mortuary. Haughey D. Mount runs Mount & Son Hardware with two sons in the business. Gilbert O. Underhill operates Underhill Appliance Store. All are long-time Delphi residents active in civic groups.
Mrs. Josephine Mears spent a day recently with Mrs. Mary G. Brown ing in Rock Creek, sharing time together in a friendly social call.
The 23rd annual Father and Son Banquet takes place Monday evening November 10 at Hickory Grove church. Committee members George Sites Charles Wise and Gerald Crowell promise a good program and invite the public.
Dr and Mrs John T Kirkpatrick have returned from a several days visit with Mr and Mrs Thayer Max and son Randy of Connors e.
Frances Craig of Delphi a freshman at Indiana University has been appointed to serve on the clerical committee of the Association of Women Students.
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