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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1962

Page

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Indiana 25 realignment land talks at Delphi

Norman Edwards of the Indiana State Highway Commission visits Delphi this week to negotiate land for a proposed re routing of Indiana 25 east of town. The land sits north of the Wabash Railroad between current highway 25 and the railroad, with further purchases planned later. Other local notes cover a Madrid Spain Delphi grads gathering, a dinner for Tech Sgt Frank Seedorf Jr., and community petitions on a Utilities Board.

Norman Edwards Division of Land Purchase Indiana State Highway Commission Delphi Edwards Delphi High School Madrid Spain Carl Haines and Tech Frank Seedorf, Jr Sargosa Paul Gushwa Sgt Seedorf Torrejos Afb

Judith Chadd Wins Divorce in Carroll Court

Judith Chadd awarded divorce from Charles Chadd on cruelty charges in Carroll circuit court. Custody of a minor daughter awarded to Chadd. Robert Roth appeared for the plaintiff and Dean Overholser represented the state in the uncontested action.

Judith Chadd Carroll Circuit Court Charles Chadd Robert Roth Dean Overholser

Baum and Margowski Family Visit at Kentucky Military Academy

Mr and Mrs David R Baum and Mrs Lawrence Margowski spent Saturday with John Margowski at the Kentucky Military Academy in Lexington.

David R. Baum Lawrence Margowski John Margowski Kentucky Military Academy Lyndon, Ky

Editorial Response to Cuba Crisis and Press Role

The writer argues against relying on editorials for foreign policy and urges thoughtful, independent judgment on Cuba. It critiques political talking points by Donald Bruce and Homer Capehart and stresses intelligent, courageous leadership from President Kennedy, urging public steadiness and prayer for guidance.

United States John F. Dulles Dean Rusks Indianapolis News and Star Mr. Kennedy Donald Bruce Assunine 11Th Channel 6 Cuba Kennedy Michael Popoff Washington Daily Press Homer Capehart Homer Eisenhower Homer Capeharts

Carroll County United Fund Reaches Quarter of Goal

The Carroll County United Fund has reached about 25 percent of its $16 000 goal, based on funds deposited in four county banks. Art McDowell, the fund drive chair man, said reports from most townships are still pending as canvassing continues. The drive’s original Oct 15 27 window is extended indefinitely. Workers should report to their township chairmen this Friday and inform McDowell by Saturday of progress.

Carroll County United Fund Art McDowell Carroll County McDowell

Two Townships Vote on White County School Reorganization

Voters in Jefferson and Adams townships will decide on joining the White County School Consolidation. Ballots prepared end of last week and now with the Election Board. If approved, the two townships will become part of the Twin Lakes School Corporation which includes Monticello. Printing costs billed to the affected district.

Jefferson and Adams Township White County Election Board Twin Lakes Monticello

Flora man charged in fatal crash at North Judson

Wayne A. Yoder, 37, of Flora, is charged with manslaughter after Perry Lucas, 62, of route 2 North Judson, was killed when Lucas’s car was struck by a semi at the Indiana 8 and 39 junction. Braman says Yoder ignored a stop sign. Lucas, a 35 year teacher from La Crosse, was en route to visit a hospital sister.

Flora Starke County Perry Lucas North Judson Ray A. Braman Wayne A. Yoder Flora Lucas Yoder Indiana 8 Indiana 39 Knox Lucas la Crosse

Legislative Clinic at Lafayette Preview Meeting

A pre legislative clinic preview on 1963 state and local government issues will be held at 4 45 p m on November 1 at Sunnyside Junior High Lafayette announced by Bill Bradshaw president of the Delphi Chamber of Commerce co sponsor The session aims to inform participants before and during the 1963 state legislature Members of the legislature legislative candidates and chamber members are invited to attend.

Sunnyside Lafayette Bill Bradshaw Delphi Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Family Gathering Held by Mrs Josie Merrell

Mrs Josie Merrell entertained ten brothers and sisters to a turkey and ham dinner on Sunday October 14. Attending were Mrs Rozella Stuart Pittsburg Messrs and Mesdames Harold Trapp Flora Dale Trapp Wabash Virgil Trapp and Dutch Flora Basil Trapp David and Alice Flora Raymond Cowen Nancy Karen and Bob Ockley Boyd Trapp Jerry Delphi Ralph Dyke Bill Deer Creek Mrs Kenneth Miller Kimberly Deer Creek and Mart Trapp Delphi.

Merrell Rozella Stuart Pittsburg Messers and Mesdames Harold Trapp Flora Dale Trapp Wabash Virgil Trapp Dutch Basil Trapp David Alice Raymond Cowen Nancy Karen Bob Ockley Boyd Trapp Jerry Delphi Ralph Dyke Bill Deer Creek Kenneth Miller Kimberly Mart Trapp

Mrs Milt Tyner Hosts Bridge Club Dinner

Mrs Milt Tyner entertained her bridge club at a dinner Tuesday night at her home.

Out of Hospital Delphi Resident Dismissed To Relative Home

Ed Lynch a Delphi resident in Home hospital Lafayette was dismissed Tuesday and taken to the home of his niece Mrs. Donald Chapman in West Lafayette.

Ed Lynch Delphi Lafayette Donald Chapman West Lafayette

Plan Stag Supper For Post 75 Members Monday Night

Harry Bohannon plans a stag supper at Post 75 for members and invites all candidates to attend the meal and evening festivities.

Harry Bohannon

Little hosts friends before Delphi Rensselaer game

Mr and Mrs Jack Little entertained several friends from Rensselaer before the Delphi Rensselaer game on Friday night. Also visiting last week was Mrs Arthur Robbins, the Little's mother, from near Chicago.

Jack Little Rensselaer Little Home Arthur Robbins Chicago

Dale Houser Sues Over Barn Fire Damages in Carroll Court

Dale Houser files suit in Carroll circuit court seeking 60000 dollars in damages from defendants John Allen Hayden William Paul Ozanus Buddy Lee Holliday Jack Leon Snider Robert Eugene Hunt and Kenneth L Felker for willful and reckless conduct causing the Nov 20 1960 barn fire damaging his farm and machinery. Ives and Ives represent the plaintiff.

Dale Houser Carroll John Allen Hayden William Paul Ozanus Buddy Lee Holliday Jack Leon Snider Robert Eugene Hunt Kenneth L. Felker Houser Ives

County Treasurer announces extended tax payment hours

County Treasurer Sparkey Carey says the office in the courthouse will stay open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday October 31 and Saturday November 3 to aid taxpayers. The last day to pay taxes is Monday November 5 and only 228851.07 has been paid so far this fall installment period.

C. L. Carey Sparkey Carey Court House

Building permit issued for Vera Cain garage project

City Clerk Treasurer Jesse Patrick reports one building permit this week. Vera Cain received a permit to erect a garage at her South Delphi residence.

Jesse Patrick Vera Cain South Delphi

County Clerk Opens In-Person Absentee Voting at Court House

County Clerk Frank Wilcox reminds residents who will be absent on election day they may vote in person at his office in the courthouse from October 27 through November 3.

Frank Wilcox Court House

Curtis McCain Heads to Lakeland for Winter

Curtis McCain began a winter retreat after leaving Saturday for Lakeland, Florida, to spend the season away from home.

Curtis McCain Lakeland, Fla

Snoeberger Wins Corn Championship at Moews Show

Roy E. Snoeberger and son John Snoeberger attended Granville Michigan last Friday where Roy won Grand Champion with Moews 14 DR ten ears of corn. It marks his third title after 1958 and 1961. More than 700 entries from 13 states competed judged by Prof. Hackleman of Illinois.

Roy E. Snoeberger Delphi Granville Moew Snoeberger Moews DR Corn John Snoeberger Roy Middle West Hackleman The University of Ilinois

Democratic Rally at Burlington Opens Campaign Event

The Burlington Township Democratic organization invites the public to an open house Friday night Oct 26 from 7 to 9 39 p.m. at the American Legion Home Burlington. Local and county Democratic candidates will attend. James H. Berg deputy commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration will speak. The Democratic Central Committee will attend and the evening ends with refreshments and a social hour for voters to question the candidates.

Burlington Township Democratic American Legion Burlington James H. Berg Department of Administration Indiana Berg Welsh Democratic Central Committee

Presbyterians To Buy South Delphi Manse

The Delphi Presbyterian Manse Relocation Committee announced the purchase of the Mrs. Mary Lamb Leéitzke property on Summit Street in South Delphi. The purchase was approved at a called Deacons and Elders meeting. Rev. James Rankin and his wife will move once the current occupants depart, after which the church will surrender the present manse to First Federal Savings and Loan for demolition and new construction to expand facilities.

Delphi Jean Kramer Gros First Federal Lee Flora Morris Skiles Charles Flora Charess Black Robert Clawson Manse

Barn at Ed Stuntz Farm Destroyed by Fire

A pole barn at the Ed Stuntz farm on the north edge of Delphi near the limestone quarry burned Monday afternoon in high winds. The hay-filled building and contents worth about 8000 dollars were lost, along with a manure spreader and hand tools. Stuntz and workers were at the farm adding cattle feed lots when the fire started.

Ed Stuntz Wells Street Delphi Mr. Stuntz

Free Fried Chicken Supper At Pittsburg Grange Hall

Tippecanoe Township Republican Committee invites township voters to a free fried chicken supper at Pittsburg Tipwa Grange Hall tonight at 5 30 p m State Senator Roy Conrad will be the speaker

Tippecanoe Township Republican Committee Pittsburg Tipwa Grange Hall Roy Conrad

Carroll County church youth host paper drive

The Carroll County Church Youth Council plans a paper drive on Saturday October 27. To donate contact Pat Wagner at Cutler 268-2577 or Dianne Duff Flora 967-3241 Dianne Mullin Burrows 68-W Jane Downham Deer Creek 26-50 Marlene Todd Burlington Johnson 6-3463 Donna Minneman Delphi LO 4-3515 by Friday evening October 26.

Carroll County Church Youth Council Pat Wagner Cutler Dianne Duff Flora Dianne Mullin Burrows Jane Downham Deer Creek Marlene Todd Burlington Johnson Donna Minneman Delphi

Banes Estate Grants Letters of Administration

Letters of administration issued in circuit court for Anna Banes. Kathryn Horn qualified with a $10,000 bond. Watson C. McCormick serves as counsel for the administrator.

Anna Banes Kathryn Horn Watson C. McCormick

Devinney Seeks Divorce in Circuit Court

Joyce Devinney files for divorce from Tommy Ned Devinney on cruelty grounds in circuit court. Bishop and Bishop represent the plaintiff.

Joyce Devinney Circuit Court Tommy Ned Devinney Bishop

Purchase of 120 acre Yeoman area farm completed

Mrs. Jean Fountain and her brother Carl Landes Jr. have purchased the 120 acre farm belonging to the Mrs. Albert Ellis estate east of Yeoman.

Jean Fountain Carl Landes, Jr Albert Ellis Yeoman

Auto Fire on State Road 25 Near Americus Reported

Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on state road 25 near Americus at 9 p.m. Tuesday night. No injuries reported and cause under investigation by local authorities.

Tri-Township Americus

Hartke Reception Draws 400 Guests in Carrollton Ohio

A Sunday open house at the specious country home of Mr and Mrs Claude Wickard in Carrollton Township Carroll County drew more than four hundred attendees including Senator Vance Hartke and Indiana candidates Birch Bayh and family along with local Democratic leaders. The event featured photo opportunities with Hartke and a visit to the Log Cabin near the Wickard residence with civil defense volunteers assisting traffic control.

Claude Wickard Carrollton Township Carroll County Carroll Pearl Mabbitt Fred Blue Vance Hartke Marvella Bayh Indiana Birch Bayh Frederick E. Rakestraw Supreme Court Fifth Allen Shafer Cass Counties Howard Wen Raymond Crain Fred Flora Leroy O. Johnston Fred Striker Margaret Mabbitt Jerry Blue Leo Bowman Robert Farmer Robert Dittman John Guckien M. E. Jackson John T. Kirkpatrick Robert L. Hanna

Delphi Oracles rout Rensselaer Bombers 47 to 12

Delphi Oracles improve to seven wins and two losses behind a dominant performance. Mike Chapman rushed 53 yards for the opening score and finished with 238 rushing yards as Delphi built a 41-6 halftime lead. George Isley added 19 points with two touchdowns and a PAT, while Tom Popejoy and Jack Little chipped in scores and extra points. The Bombers posted a kickoff return for a score but could not keep pace. Mitch Oberman caught a seven yard touchdown from Steve Scharf late in the game as the final tally reached 47-12.

Tony Berto Delphi Oracles Rensselaer Bombers Monticello Morocco Oracles Mike Chapman Popejoy Bombers Bill Norton Rensselaer Delphi George Isley Tom Popejoy Jack Little S. Isley Isley Steve Scharf Mitch Oberman

Flora Town Names Officer Root New Chief of Police

Flora town board announced Officer Leo Root is named Chief of Police and Chief Bill Baum is demoted to patrolman. Baum had served as chief since the early 1960s.

Flora Leo Root Bill Baum Baum

Runaways Return to Parents After Wednesday Escape

Three local boys who ran away from home Wednesday were returned to their parents Thursday night. Two boys were found in Americus and one in Lafayette.

Americus Lafayette

Athletic Boosters Meet of Delphi High School

The Athletic Boosters of Delphi High School will gather Monday night October 29 at 7 30 at the Country Club to discuss upcoming events and support activities.

Delphi High School

Marriage Licenses Issued To Local Pairs

Marriage licenses granted to Harry D. Lucas Jr 20 of Flora and Vonda M. Williams 19 of Camden both factory employees. Also license issued to Joseph A. Miller 22 of Colburn and Pamela I. Schwartz 16.

Harry D. Lucas, Jr Flora Vonda M. Williams Route 1 Camden Joseph A. Miller Colburn Pamela I. Schwartz Delphi

4-H Adult Leader Banquet Set for November in Delphi

The 15th annual 4 H Adult Leader Recognition Banquet will be at Delphi Country Club on Thursday November 1 at 6 30 pm. Rev Joe Wick will be main speaker with Delphi merchants sponsoring. Recipients include W S Weaver for 25 years of service and multiple leaders honored with pearl silver and year pins.

Delphi Country Club Delphi Merchants Joe Wick First Christian Church Lafayette Bassett & Tal Bert Delphi A & P Kelly’s Cardinal Store Hall’s IGA Eikenberry’s Funeral Home

UNICEF Drive Organized by Local Churches

Halloween events in area churches promote Trick or Treat for UNICEF with a global aim to aid children. Spacemen and witches will knock on doors urging donations, each penny funding five glasses of milk for overseas children. Junior citizens meet at 6 p.m. at Christian and Methodist churches for canvassing and a penny counting party.

Unicef Hallowe’en Unicef Christian Methodist Presbyterian Brethren Delphi

Democratic Calendar Gusts of Local Events and Election Day

A slate of community political events listed by date includes Oct 26 free will supper at Oak Grove Christian Church in Jefferson township, Oct 26 open house at Burlington Legion Home, Oct 27 public fish fry at Camden Community Building, Oct 29 stag dinner for candidates at Delphi, Nov 3 smorgasbord supper at Flora Community Building with Judge Walter Myers Jr as speaker, and Nov 6 election day urging all to vote.

Oak Grove Christian Church Jefferson ‘Township Burlington Legion Home Camden Washington Township Parents Club Harry Bohannon Post Delphi Flora Carroll County Democratic Organization Walter Myers, Jr

County Schools Set Two Day Break For Teacher Convention

County schools announce a two day vacation on Thursday and Friday as teachers attend the Indiana State Teachers Association convention in Indianapolis. Classes will resume on Monday.

Indianapolis Indiana State Teachers Association

Peters Improves After Heart Attack at St Elizabeth

Tom Peters Delphi manufacturer remains in St Elizabeth hospital showing improvement after a heart attack. Doctors expect discharge next Monday and a lengthy convalescence at home.

Tom Peters Delphi St. Elizabeth Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clyde Myers Myers Municipal League of Indiana County Election Board Larry Gruber Ralph Rinehart and Sons Auction and Real Estate Company of Charles Gibbs Helen Hayes Maurice Evans Edward C. Elliott Purdue James Royer Royer Roger Fred McCain Mercedes Hurst Carroll County Home Demonstration Club United Fund Jefferson Adams Flora Man Legislative Clinic Gene Hamburger Kathy Shriver Duane Pullen Judy Snider Richard Newell Tom Wagner Harold Herr Jerry Brown Josie Merrell James Berg Purchase Farm Hartke Carroll County Civil Defense Unit Sheriff's Department Carrollton, Jackson and Washington Township Democrats Lipa Oracles Tromp Rensselaer Delphi Rensselaer Darilee Peters Keith Sink Raymond Huffer Paul Cripe Dwaine Ward Fred Collins, Jr Raymond Zink Richard Pearson Robert Bordner Devon Hamburger Ronald Perry Voris Chapman Doyal Jervis Raymond Huse Norwood Gentry Carolyn Peterson Clyde DuVall Vaughn Snider Richard Brethren Church Mary Leatner Ruth Leese Democrat Peters
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