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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

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Receiver named for Cripe Motors in Flora case

An action in Carroll County Circuit Court named C R Ryan of Flora as receiver for Cripe Motors Inc Flora automotive agency. Plaintiffs Verne D Rider Jr and Mary Cripe alleged the firm owes 2400 dollars and that no capable manager exists. Ryan posted 30000 dollar bond as part of the appointment.

Carroll Circuit Court Cripe Motors, Inc Flora Automotive Agency Verne D. Rider, Jr Mary Cripe C. R. Ryan Flora A. D. Bishop

Cheer Club selects Mrs Frank Hedderich of Camden

The Delphi Lions name Mrs Frank Hedderich of Camden Indiana Cheer Club member of the week after a long illness. She has been in Lafay ette home hospital for six weeks and now rests at her Camden home. She belongs to Flora Presbyterian church Eastern Star Jackson township Home Economics club and the WLS home department research staff. Friends are urged to shower her with cards letters small gifts and visits next week.

Baa Camden Indiana

Delphi Parents Invited To Visit School See Film

Delphi Parent-Teachers Association marks National Education Week November 1-8. On November 4, all parents of Delphi students may visit their child’s classroom from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the group will view the film Skipppy and the 3Rs, shown to illustrate how children learn and use the 3Rs naturally. PTA president Mrs. Joseph Peterson encourages participation.

Delphi Parent-Teachers Association Delphi Skippy Delphi and County National Education Association Joseph Peterson PTA Ilm

Commissioners award blinds and road contract in Carroll County

At a special meeting the Carroll County Commissioners awarded Oakford Construction Company the Oak Tree Road project for 15,032.25 dollars, with 16,000 dollars appropriated. The low bid for courthouse blinds was 1,041.50 dollars from Woraverien Kiger d Company of Indianapolis, though architect estimates had priced blinds at 2,000 dollars.

Board of Carroll County Commissioners Court House Oak Tree Road Democrat Township Woraverien Kiger d Company, Inc Indianapolis Oakford Construction Company

Reppert Divorce Case Sees Cross Complaint Filed

In the action of Richard M. Reppert versus Clara Reppert the defense through counsel files a cross complaint seeking separation from bed and board.

Richard M. Reppert Clara Reppert

Mrs Frances Gripe Resigns as Secretary to Attorney Ives

Mrs Frances Gripe resigns from her post as secretary to Attorney Joseph T Ives and leaves for Detroit Michigan to establish her future residence.

Frances Gripe Joseph T. Ives Detroit Michigan

Hawkins Welcomes Daughter LuAnn At St Elizabeth

A daughter named LuAnn was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Robert Hawkins at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette. The birth adds a new member to the Hawkins family.

Robert Hawkins St. Elizabeth’ Hospital Lafayette LuAnn

Boxing show thrives under Tiny Bland in Indianapolis gym

For 68 weeks on air the program runs from Transport Building with Tiny Bland and Norm Updyke directing. Children rush to the gym each Saturday night for free boxing lessons driven by Bland’s passion and Updyke’s MC duties. Rotary co-chairs Paul R Quick and Robert Van Natta organize Monday night’s intermission auction.

Tiny” Bland Norm Updyke Recreation Directors Indianapolis Transportation Bland’s Tiny Paul R. Quick Robert van- Natta Rotary

Gordon to Issue Basketball Togs Saturday Morning

Coach Robert Gordon calls all varsity and second team players to meet Saturday morning at the Armory for equipment issues and the first practice. Teams span from 7th grade to varsity with Bill Schooler, Ed Nordahl, Tony Berto, and Gordon in coaching roles. First game set for Wednesday November 18 at Brookston. season tickets go on sale Monday for $4.50 adults and $2.25 students.

Robert Gordon Gordon Bill Schooler Ed Nordahl Tony Berto Brookston John Curry

County youths to pick corn for CROP program

Young people in the county will pick corn on Saturday October 31 to aid the CROP program. They meet at Floral Methodist church at 8 30 a.m. Wagons or tractors provided. Refreshments at 3 p.m. Bring lunch. Notify gleaning fields contact JoEtta Henderson John Ward Bob Adams or Mary Blue with routes.

Floral Method

Farm Sold in Maxwell Estate West of Delphi

In the matter of the estate of Mary A Maxwell records in Carroll circuit court show the sale of her 200 acre farm west of Delphi to her son J Daleavel and grandson James M Maxwell for 45000 dollars.

Mary A. Maxwell Carroll Circuit Court Delphi J. Daleavel James M. Maxwell

Breakin Probed at Harold's Drive In Cafe

County and State Police investigate a break in at Harold's Drive In Cafe West Delphi. Entry was made by forcing a rear window and thieves stole a cigarette machine and several cartons of cigarettes.

Breakin West Delphi

Crop Show Dates Set by Carroll County 4 H and FFA

Carroll County 4 H and FFA Crops show sponsored by Delphi Chamber of Commerce will be held at the REMC in Delphi December 3 5. Entries due by 12 noon December 3 and released December 5 from 8 to 10 30 a m. Exhibits left will be sold for the International Farm Youth Exchange fund. Committees include Registration Rex Hinkle Fred Blue Don Bowman Dave Morehouse Show Lloyd Burgitt Eddie Carr Mark Porter Boxes and traps Lloyd Burgitt Tables W S Weaver Mark Porter. A Crops School will be held December 3 with O C Lee Purdue on chemical weed control and K E Beeson Purdue on nitrogen use for greatest returns.

Carroll County Delphi Chamber of Commerce REMC Delphi International Farm Youth Exchange Fund Rex Hinkle Fred Blue Don Bowman Dave Morehouse Lloyd Burgitt Eddie Carr Mark

Granddaughter of Mrs E W Bowen In Plane Crash

Patricia Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen of Champaign Illinois and granddaughter of Mrs E W Bowen of Delphi was in a private plane crash while returning from Berkeley to Long Beach California. The crash occurred on a mountain side south of San Francisco. She sustained the loss of seven teeth while others were shaken but uninjured.

Patricia Bowen Charles Bowen Champaign E. W. Bowen Delphi San Francisco California Long Beach Patricia Berkley Southern Cal University of California Miss Bowen

Clarence Cleaver Repeats as Carrol County Farm Bureau Head

Clarence Cleaver, prominent Deer Creek township farmer, was reelected president of the Carrol County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held Friday night in the REMC auditorium. Over 200 attended. officers include Ray Robertson as vice president and Mrs. James Viney as Social and Educational Director. A cooperative ham supper preceded the meeting, with entertainment by Doris Shulthers Rural Youth Chorus and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pyle.

Clarence Cleaver Deer Creek Township Carroll County Farm Bureau REMC Ray Robertson James Viney Charles Hughes Mary Ellen Kempf Doris Shulthers Kenneth Pyle J’s

Youth urged to pep up Premiers youth group meeting

Religious leaders from Deer Creek Madison and Tippecanoe townships call youth to revitalize the interdenominational Premiers youth organization. A meeting at Delphi Christian church Monday night November 2 begins at 7 30 p m with Mr McMillian discussing teenage problems and folk games led by Miss Virginia Esten. Refreshments will be served. Officers will be elected.

Deer Creek Madison Tippecanoe Delphi Christian Church McMillian Delphi High School Virginia Esten

Morgan Sues Skiles for 1000 Damages in Ockley Crash

Dale R. Morgan files a damage suit in Carroll circuit court against Amos Skiles seeking 1000 for car damages from an accident on September 10 near Ockley. Suit filed by attorney D. J. Bolinger of Kokomo.

Dale R. Morgan Carroll Circuit Amos Skiles Ockley Mr. Morgan D. J. Bolinger Kokomo

Suit on Account Filed Against Russell and Harmon

Russell and Nola Harmon face a court action in Carroll circuit court on account for 1445.22 with 200 attorney fees sought. The suit was filed by attorney R. E. Million.

Russell Hornback Carroll Circuit Nola Harmon R. E. Million

Oracles to close football season Friday at Monticello

The Oracles meet Monticello in the final 1953 football game at Monticello field Friday night. Delphi hopes a season finale upset will erase a dismal year as Gene Simons leads the marching band and the team toward a possible last win. Delphi played West Lafayette last week, losing 33 to 14, but put up spirited defense and notable rushing totals.

Oracles Monticello Delphi Gene Simons Delphi High School West Lafayette Knox Red Devils T. D West Side W. L W.L Jerry Hanna Rex Bell Roddy Rodkey Don Robbins John Hanna Landis Crowder

Visitation Program Set at Delphi Christian Church

A church visitation program planned by the Indiana Christian Missionary Association and United Christian Missionary Society will occur Tuesday November 3 at Delphi Christian Church. D O L Shelton Butler University religion dean Mrs Shelton and Lyle Harvey lead a fellowship dinner worship hour and panels including the women's group church officials youth group and workers.

Indiana Christian Missionary Association United Christian Missionary Society Delphi Christian Church D. O. L. Shelton School of Religion Butler Shelton Lyle Harvey Disciples of Christ Charles Melson Delphi

Missionary Rev John Hill to Speak at Rockfield Church

Special service announced by Rockfield Church of Christ featuring Rev John Hill a Korean missionary at 10 a m Sunday November 1. Public invited to attend and hear the speaker.

John Hill Korea Rockfield Church of Christ

Local families visit Flora Ferling after Tuesday surgery

Mrs Lot Summers of Belvedere Illinois Mrs William Swickard and son Dick of Goshen are here to be near their mother and grandmother Mrs Flora Ferling who submitted to surgery Tuesday at Home hospital.

Lot Summers Belvedere Illinois William Swickard Goshen Flora Ferling Home Hospital

Five Ladies Complete Grey Lady Course at Logansport

Five Delphi women Mesdames Robert Wood Tom Peters Robert Bradshaw Harry Foote Jr and R E Thomson completed the Red Cross Grey Lady Course at Logansport State hospital after a 12 hour instruction program They must render 80 hours annually aiding hospital activities and errands to keep their rating.

Delphi Mesdames Robert Wood Tom Peters Robert Bradshaw Harry Foote, Jr R. E. Thomson Red Cross Logansport State Hospital

Farm Bureau Sponsors Bloodmobile Visit In Delphi

The Carroll County Farm Bureau will sponsor the Red Cross Bloodmobile on November 13 at the REMC auditorium in Delphi from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors aged 18 to 59 are urged to give a pint. ages 18 to 21 need parental consent. Lunch will be served and donor cards should be mailed to the County Red Cross office by November 6.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Carroll County Farm Bureau James Viney Yeoman County Farm Bureau S and E REMC Delphi Viney Farm Bureau County Red Cross Remc Auditorium

Harold Anderson promoted to comptroller at Linden GM plant

Harold Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Lytle Anderson west of town has received a promotion with General Motors. He will serve as comptroller at the Linden New Jersey plant after leaving Detroit to assume duties. He is a graduate of the local high school and International Business College Ft Wayne. His wife and family will join him soon in the East.

Harold Anderson Lytle Anderson West of Town General Motors Company Anderson Detroit Linden New Jersey General Motors Harold International Business College Ft. Wayne

Mullin Sues Over Promissory Note for 550 Dollars

Clayton A. Mullin filed suit against Ava Roberts Anna Ray Fred and Aneta Youngberg seeking payment on a promissory note of 550 dollars. He claims 350 dollars plus 83 dollars interest is due. Action filed by Attorney Lewis N. Mullin.

Clayton A. Mullin Carroll Circuit Ava Roberts Anna Ray Fred Aneta Youngberg Lewis N. Mullin

Delphi Mothers Host Car Ride In Sup Pearl Banquet

Mothers of the Delphi football team will sponsor a car ride in supper honoring their sons on Monday night at Delphi High School.

Delphi

Des Moines Man Visits Mother Over Weekend

Dr Richard Balser of Des Moines Iowa spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Burr Balser.

Richard Balser Des Moines, Iowa Burr Bal Ser

John Cartwright Dies of Heart Attack in Delphi

John A. Cartwright 55 a Delphi native and Indiana official died of a heart attack Tuesday noon en route to St Elizabeth hospital after visiting his mother Mrs Blanche Cartwright in South Delphi He directed the Indiana Department of Public Works and Supply overseeing roughly 100 million dollars in state purchases Gov George Craig mourned his loss stating Cartwright was loyal tireless in public service Born August 22 1898 he was a WWI veteran DePauw alum and former coal dealer Surviving are his widow two sons his mother and a brother Funeral held Thursday at Rector funeral home Greencastle with DePauw President Dr Russell Humbert officiating army pallbearers included Statehouse associates Burial at Forest Hill cemetery Greencastle.

John A. Cartwright Delphi George Craig Cartwright Indiana George O Blanche Gillisen Cartwright Delphi High School DePauw University Charlotte Chance Greencastle American Legion Southern National Public Relations Commission John A. Cartwright, Jr Los Angeles Frank C. Cartwright Dayton Ohio Blanche Cartwright Willard Cartwright Palo Alto Calif Rector Funeral Russel Humbert Statehouse William Sayer William Clarkson Craig Frederick Shaley

Cutler Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Manneil celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their Cutler country home. Married October 31 1903 at the Cutler parsonage by Rev O L Prentice they have five children, ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter. They reside in Cutler and Flora areas and are active members of the Cutler Presbyterian Church.

Charles Manneil Mar Cutler Cutler Orange County Cutler Parsonage O. L. Prentice Alva Sibbitt Hazel Harrell Horace Tinkle Bringhurst Blanche Sibbitt William Emma Sibbitt Mann Robert Ella Mann Carroll County Russell Shaffer Robert Mann Cutler, Hoyte Dick Mann Ray Cloe Flora The Cutler Presbyterian Church

Klepinger elected president of Delphi Music Parents

John Klepinger, cashier of Union Bank and Trust, was elected president of the Delphi Music Parents for the coming year at a Monday night meeting. George Lamb became vice president, Mrs. Edrie Parks secretary, and Mrs. Robert Landis treasurer.

John Klepinger Union Bank and Trust Company Delphi Music Parents Organization George Lamb Edrie Parks Robert Landis Stephen Peterson Barbara Dillman Phyllis Flora Gene Simons John Sanderson Delphi Simons

Driver Fined After DUI Arrest in Delphi

Thomas Robert Carr of Chicago was arrested by Delphi City Police for driving under the influence. He was arraigned in Justice Rossie L. Dern's court, fined $25 and costs, with a one year license suspension.

Thomas Robert Carr Chicago Delphi City Justice of the Peace Rossie L. Dern

Limited divorce action filed by Avis M Fishel

Avis M Fishel of route 2 Mon ticello Jefferson township files for limited divorce from Virden Fishel claiming cruelty. She seeks custody of four children and support. Action brought by Hanna and Hanna attorneys.

Avis M. Fishel Route 2 Monticello Jefferson Township Virden Fishel Hanna

Delaneys Move Into Purchased Bow en Court Home

Mr and Mrs John Delaney Jr will move Friday into the home they recently bought from Mr and Mrs Forrest Sprague in Bow en Court. The Spragues will relocate to the lower apartment of the Delaney property they are vacating.

John Delaney, Jr Forrest Sprague Bowen Court Sprague Delaneys

Reagan couple marks Silver Wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph Reagan celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary with a quiet observance as they left Monday for a week in New York City. The couple wed at the Bachelor Run church near Flora with the Rev Will Angle. They have two daughters Mrs Arnold Teel of Delphi and Marjorie at home.

Ralph Reagan New York City Bachelor Run Flora Will Angle Arnold Teel Delphi Marjorie

Camden Seniors Stage Papa Says No Play

Camden seniors will present Papa Says No in the new Camden gym on Thursday and Friday nights at 8 p m. Mrs Marjorie Wasson is director of the production.

Camden Marjorie Wasson

Tour highlights Mrs Connelly and Mrs Wise return home

Mrs L M Connelly of Delphi and Mrs Faye B Wise of Camden returned home after a nine day Miller tour through the Southern states and New Orleans.

L. M. Connelly Delphi Faye B. Wise Camden New Orleans

Sisters of St. Joseph Visit Winamac School Holiday Event

The Sisters of St. Joseph spotted during a school holiday visit in Winamac last week, engaging with students and sharing a community message.

The Sisters of St. Joseph Winamac

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