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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
1
Community reports Halloween vandalism as energy shifts to snipping TV antenna leads and other mischief. City police boost patrols. Mrs Douglas recalls a car sighting, a deputy chief notes extra detectives in town. A playful windfall tale ends with a weather balloon incident and a biker surviving a drop.
Nellie Waymire enjoyed an escorted tour of a Battle Creek cereal plant and praised the experience ending with ice cream, while a guide reacted with a smile at her compliment. Northern Indiana Public Service Co reports dam repairs at Norway and Oakdale completed with gates to be lowered next week. A 13 1 4 pound white mushroom was found on the Wildcat near Pyrmont by Virgil Irmeger.
Tony Packard has accepted employment in the meat department at the Kroger store in Monticello and will begin work there Monday.
Delphi P T A schedules a regular meeting on Wednesday November 6 to coordinate with visitation day. Parents visit classrooms from 115 to 215 then attend a 230 program at Monroe Street auditorium featuring the 6th grade chorus and a showing of the movie Farewell to Childhood about a junior high student.
Marian Peterson files for divorce from Robert W. Ing citing cruelty in Carroll circuit court. She seeks custody of two minor children. Married November 17, 1946, they separated October 10 this year. Wilburn Lane represents the plaintiff.
Cecelia Wallace of Camden, 8, daughter of Cecil and Mrs Wallace, is named Cheer Club member of the week at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette where she is recovering from polio surgery and casted from neck to toe. Residents of Carroll County are urged to send cards letters small gifts and visits during her hospital stay and recovery.
Neighbors and friends gathered Monday at Pete Furst Farm east of Delphi to pick corn for the injured man. Workers listed include Zook, Bowman, Boone, Robbins, Peterson, Greider, Mears, Yost, Isaacs, Gilland, Ogler, Eikenberg, Kerfoot, and others aiding in the day’s effort.
Season tickets go on sale Monday November 1 at the high school office of Principal Harold Dick. Adult tickets are five dollars and student tickets two dollars. Season tickets are reserved for adults.
William Myers newly named manager of the Shell Station at Illinois and Main to take over November 1 from Charles Fullmer. Mr and Mrs Charles E Moore of Delphi announce birth of daughter Marilyn Jane Wednesday at Home Hospital Lafayette.
County Democratic Chairman John Merrell and Republican Chairman George Obear certify workers for precinct voting places across the county. Listings include Adams Township and multiple Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek districts with paired Democrat and Republican names for judges clerks sheriffs inspectors and other roles.
Rev. John McNeel B A longtime missionary in India for the Associate Presbyterian church in America and the Secession Church in Scotland died in Scotland after a traffic injury and heart attack at age about 87. He was born in Tippecanoe township and spent his life in India.
President Allen Wentzel and officers Pat Penn and Bill Gros attended the district Hi Y convention for officers in Monon Tuesday night. Nathan Wooden, Indiana state secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, spoke on officer duties. Sponsors Dick Trent and Tom McCormick accompanied them.
Brice Adams a Delphi druggist was taken to St Elizabeth hospital by Jackson ambulance after a relapse following a return from the Mayo clinic last week. He remains gravely ill.
Clerk Joe Tolen reports 10,939 eligible voters for the November 2 election, up from 10,111 in the primary and above 1952 and 1950 totals. Absentee ballots total 151 cast in 1952 election with 275 mailed. 20 voted in person this week. Deadline to apply is Saturday noon.
Claude Wickard former Agriculture Secretary and REA Administrator will close the Democratic campaign in Carroll County speaking at 7 30 PM in the REMC auditorium Dell He will be introduced by John Merrell Democratic chairman Candidates will be introduced Wickard a Carroll County native has campaigned statewide on the Democratic farm issues The public is invited to attend the rally.
Final plans for a corn gleaning drive to aid crop relief were set by the Jay Club Christian Cru ders Premiers and Right Jolly Workers. Volunteers from youth groups and pastors will meet at Delphi Presbyterian Church at 8 am with packed lunches, a supervision plan, and transport from listed area churches to fields. If weather delays occur the event will be postponed.
Edgar Fountain Jr. escaped serious harm when his tractor overturned last Friday evening. He was thrown clear and suffered severe facial lacerations needing many stitches to close.
Mrs Marybelle Phillips and her mother Mrs Grunau of LaPorte formerly of pelea visited friends here on Sunday.
The Union Bank and Trust Co will observe Election Day on Tuesday November 2 as a legal holiday and will not open for business.
Delphi hosts a political rally as Democrats plan Claude Wickard as guest at the REMC auditorium. Republicans conclude campaigns with Congressman Charles Halleck set for the Armory in Delphi. Voters head to polls next Tuesday for a nationwide off year election including county and township races.
Home demonstration women gather in Delphi for the annual Achievement Day program. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with musical numbers and talks planned by Mrs. Gale Crowell and others. In the afternoon a home demonstration chorus performs under Mrs. Daniel Brown, and guests are introduced by Mrs. Anthony Hanrahan. Voting places and township races are listed along with county officials and ballot guidance.
Ace Motor Sales of Delphi led by general manager F O'Brien announces a grand opening Friday October 29 through Sunday October 31. The firm, owner of Landis Buick Sales, will display the new 1955 Pontiac and offer full service including repairs radiator overhauling. Open house hours Friday and Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm Sunday 12 noon to 8 pm with door prizes entertainment and refreshments.
Robert Hawkins appeared before the City Council Tuesday night to discuss a housing project on the Weckerly land at the foot of Mill and Cottage avenues. The plan aims to plot a new development in Mortonville.
Miss Beverly Dillman of Indiana University Bloomington is shown with the Indiana Bells in October Life magazine. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Dillmann.
The Delphi Music Parents organization hosts a Saturday Tag Day to fund the band and chorus. Volunteers will canvass residential districts from 9 o clock to noon with solicitations starting at 9 30. Local chairmen and district coverage areas are listed, urging residents to contribute. John Klepinger announced the volunteer leaders.
Howard Johnsen of Indianapolis, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grantham, was injured when a 700 pound shipping crate fell on him at Modern Equipment Company. He suffered brain concussion, facial injuries, nose fracture, and eyesight impairment. He is improving in Methodist Hospital room 200 A. Curt and Dick Johnsen visit from grandparents. Mrs Johnsen is Mary Catherine Grantham.
County treasurer Robert Ferrier urges taxpayers to pay by Monday November 1 to avoid penalties. He notes Tuesday was a peak day with total receipts of 61,763.64, including a 19,088.71 check from Northern Indiana Public Service Company for Jefferson township property.
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