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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
6
A columnist urges strict state police action to curb rising road deaths, noting drivers’ laxity and the need to arrest violators. The piece stresses no mercy for offenders as safety campaigns fail to lower accident rates and highway fatalities rise. It also honors Radnor correspondent Madge Bougher, who recently passed.
The writer recalls Mackinac Island history and travel scenes from a 1953 trip. Bicycles and horse drawn surreys mark island transport while vivid notes describe Grand Hotel porches, Fort Mackinac, arch rock and Sugar Loaf. The piece weaves personal history with the island’s enduring charm and figures such as Governor Williams and Father Marquette.
Three prominent corn belt researchers will address Hoosier farmers at the thirty third Purdue Swine Day on Friday September 18 in the Purdue Hall of Music. D E Brady S W Terrill and N J Volk will discuss leaner hogs progress farming research and why continue agricultural research. Tours at the Livestock Experimental Farm run from 8 to 10 a m with demonstrations on antibiotics feeding leaner hogs and pasture supplements. Indiana faces a bumper corn crop with storage and price considerations affecting harvest decisions and the on farm storage push by U S C A. storage costs and seasonal price changes will influence farmer choices under price support programs.
Firestone dealer Delphin announces tire services for tractors and heavy equipment at Bassett and Talbert locations.
Yeoman residents join picnics at Spring Mill Park near Mitchell Indiana with Elva Jackson Glen Davis and friends. Cincinnati trips and Indianapolis visits follow. Obituary notes Florence Armstrong former Yeoman resident dies after long illness. funeral held in Hickory Grove cemetery. Others host guests, attend WSCS picnic at Sandy Beach, and report births and health updates across the community.
Bill Landis visits his parents in Adams township and James McGreevey is home on 10 day leave. Both completed basic training at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and will depart for Camp Kilmer New Jersey after furlough. From Kilmer they will ship to Germany for duty.
Dick Robinson has returned to his Chicago home after visiting his brother Ralph Robinson and sisters Mrs. Martin Gerbens and Mrs. Harry Steinman Sr. The trip involved family time with relatives in the area.
Arnold O. Guy, minister, leads worship and communion at 9 30 a m on Sunday September 7 1953. The sermon titled A Cherished Possession of Life will be followed by Sunday School at 7 30 p m.
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