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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
In Delphi, home room 36 students raise money to repaint their plain walls rather than rely on taxpayers. The article notes plans for decorations, upcoming social events, and local activities including band fundraisers, political teas, and a journalism conference with speakers from major papers.
Prosecutor elect David Baum reported to authorities that between late Saturday night and Monday morning a party of unknown individuals broke into his office and ransacked it. The neighboring office of attorney Conrad Dawson was tampered with but not forcibly entered. nothing was reported missing.
Joyce Zook Bob Hatter and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick were chosen yell leaders at a local high school meeting held Friday. The selection was made by Elmer McCall the high school coach Robert Barton the band director and four basketball lettermen Dale Craig Bill Schooler Jack Kirkpatrick and Bill Wood.
Mrs. Alice Andrew of Delphi learns of the sudden death of her son-in-law, Mrs. George Popejoy, sister of Mrs. Ruben Lindsey of Columbus. Lindsey, the former Katherine Segrist of Delphi, informed Mrs. Andrew by telephone last Friday. Mrs. Popejoy departed for Columbus and will return today as Mrs. Lindsey’s sister Mrs. Fanny Smith stays with Mrs. Andrew.
Mr and Mrs Foster Haines have moved into their partially completed residence on Lafayette street signaling completion steps and occupancy plans in the local area.
Mrs Perry Crowder hosted a Sunday gathering honoring her daughter Patty Sue and her father Henry Martin who had a birthday last week. Mrs Henry Martin is ill at her home.
John Peterson of Delphi was reelected president of the Carroll County Farm Bureau at a Flora Brethren church meeting. Co officers include Oren Eikenberry as vice president and Mrs. Miles T. Martin as county social and educational director. The chapter reports 917 enrolled, a record high, with delegates named for the state convention in Indianapolis November 13 14 and 15.
Judge William B. Smith of the Carroll circuit court was chosen as special judge in Tippecanoe county to hear the state trial of Donald Lee Fidler on a second degree burglary charge. The selection followed a request for a venue change from the Tippecanoe county trial judge.
A group traveled to Indianapolis last Friday night for the State Youth Rally. Among the attendees were Mr and Mrs Francis Humburger Mrs Edgar Stuntz Mary Ellen Johnson Betty Larimore Deloris Larimore Joan Hannell Virginia Rat Mary Elise Heckathorn Jesse Wilson and James Maxwell who came by car.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ed I rs C J Smith and their son John and Eric and son in Ft Wayne.
Fred Case aged 60, a Camden magnate and manager of the Wertheimer Cattle Company, died of a heart attack in a Kansas City hotel room during a business trip. His son John left for Kansas City to bring the body to Baker Funeral Home in Camden. Funeral rites are pending. Surviving are Sophia his widow, John his son, Anna his Indiana University student daughter, plus a brother and two sisters.
The Carroll County Boy Scouts annual district meeting will be at Delphi Armory on Tuesday evening October 29 at 7 30 p m Host Sea Scout Ship 535 will usher The program features assembly call colors and pledges by named scouts Demonstrations include fire building archery wheel barrow race first aid and knot displays by various troops Cub packs and Sea Scout Ship 535 will display scouts at sea with exhibits The closing ceremony will include Scout Vesper Taps and Lord’s Prayer Read more about the program committee and organizers.
Elsie May Oaks 60, wife of David Oaks, dies from injuries suffered in an auto crash at the state roads 18 and 35 intersection near Bringhurst. Four other women are injured. the collision involved a northbound semi truck. The group had been returning from a missionary conference in Peru.
Howard Anderson of Lafayette escaped serious injury after a car he drove at high speed left State Road 25 near Delphi, struck a guard post, sailed about 150 feet over a wheat field, then rolled and crushed its frame. Passers by freed him and he was treated at a Lafayette hospital.
Attorney George Smith and his daughter Mrs. John Crone have returned from Knox Indiana where they were called by the death of Mrs Frances Rogers sister of Mr Smith.
Mrs. Harley Roach hosts a Democratic Women’s Tea on Wednesday October 30 at her Jefferson township home. All women invited to hear Mrs. Margaret NA Afflis candidate for Congress from the Second District speak. Event begins 1 45 p m with all candidates present.
Wayne and Harold Talbert return from Wichita after their sister Mrs Berniece Moore dies there. Funeral rites and burial were held in Wichita as the Talbert brothers travel with their parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Talbert of Kokomo.
Sgt. Campbell stationed at Boca Raton Florida halted with his parents Mr and Mrs Manson Campbell. He passes through en route to Omaha Nebraska to escort prisoners back to Florida. He expects discharge from the army at Christmastime.
The Idaville community honors Mr and Mrs Wilbur Timmons on their Golden Wedding at a church dinner with open house at their home. Delphi area FFA chapter grows to 56 members hosting a District V leadership training event October 29 with 28 departments expected and 100 boys anticipated.
Mrs Mildaréa Brimm of Flora announces committee lines for a Delphi tea and meeting in the courthouse assembly room on Wednesday October 29 at 2 p m. Speakers include Mrs Oliver Belden Lewis of Indianapolis and Mrs Margaret A Afflis of Delphi with Mrs Brimm presiding.
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