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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
1
Carroll County community appeals for immediate aid for the George White family. Eleven children lack winter clothing, shoes, bedding, and proper shelter, living in a tent and lean-to with a half roof as cold weather arrives. Local charities face limited funds to cover the rehabilitation costs.
George White works hard yet earns little as his family fights to survive after a summer fire destroyed their possessions. They struggle to afford food while attempting to rebuild their lives.
An urgent county appeal seeks housing for a family of 11 children before winter. They request a home under one roof and donations of furniture bedding cooking utensils and similar essentials once a residence is secured.
The Union Bank and Trust Company of Delphi will serve as trustee for a fund aiding the White family. Send checks to the bank in Delphi or to The Delphi Citizen. Clothing donations for children ages 4 to 15 are accepted at The Citizen office. please keep garments clean and pin size to each item.
Residents are urged to support a local family in need, reflecting the old adage that charity starts at home as Carroll County comes together to help.
The association began the year with 1129.00 in debt. Bob Miller, the athletic director, eliminated the debt and left a balance of 9.79. He sold over 700.00 in season football tickets, with total football season sales at 839.18 and basketball season sales at 325.00. Kenworthy donated 20.00 to football and insurance refunds added 3.40. After the first football game, expenses cleared, fully paying the debt.
Several local residents recall South Bend coach Baughman addressing his players Friday night. The speech framed the town as modest and the school as small, prompting reflection on the coach’s mindset after the game.
The Tuesday night event at Yeoman featured teachers Miss Luna Tune Wurl itzer music, Miss Sara June Eversingle arithmetic, and Miss Usa Map history, among attendees.
Jefferson township resident E. E. Scott celebrated his 85th birthday on Saturday in town. He noted he has been a subscriber to The Citizen for 67 years, asking if anyone has longer service with the paper.
County assessor Earl Thompson says field work is about 90 percent complete and data compilation is 25 percent done. With current figures Delphi valuation may rise about 1 percent while Democrat township's valuation is up 10.64 percent.
Effective immediately the long dormant curfew ordinance in Delphi will be enforced. Children under 16 must be off the streets by 9 30 p m unless accompanied by parents or attending a school function. The measure follows several incidents involving juveniles.
Clarence Shock has returned to California after visiting relatives here and told friends he intends to marry a California lady within a few weeks.
Cutler's WSCS of Mt Olivet Church announces a September 27 program featuring a "Flour Sack Style Show" with twenty cotton bag outfits, a playlet "Tattle Tale Grey Wedding," musical numbers, and a public 7:30 p.m. event in the Cutler gym. Tickets cost 40 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
Members of the Delphi Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday for the regular meeting. They will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Longcliffe tour with transportation provided and a good attendance urged. Members should be at the Delphi library by 1 p.m. EST.
Delphi native John R. Smock now an FBI agent stationed in Logansport was the guest speaker at Rotary's Tuesday lunch meeting discussing the agency's peace-time duties. Visitors included Raymond Curry of Winslow Arizona chapter of Rotary and Professor Fren Musselman of Kent Ohio.
County Superintendent J. C. Yunker announces extension courses to be held in the Delphi school building for county teachers and others. Dr. T. Malan of Terre Haute Seers College will teach social studies at 3:45 P. M. Mondays, while Grace E. Brandt and Mary Tone of Ball State will teach audio-visual education at 5:30 P. M. Mondays. Interested individuals should contact Mr. Yunker.
Judge William B. Smith announced the resignation of Robert Kite as court bailiff due to health issues. William L. Ashba of Delphi was named to succeed him, effective immediately. Ashba operates the Maude Schaeffer farm south of town and was injured this summer, forcing him to leave farming.
An important session of the Girl Scout Association will be held Monday afternoon at 2 p m in the Scout rooms in the courthouse. All members are urged to be present.
The Roxy Theater in Del presents Roseanna Mc Coy next Tuesday and Wednesday. The re enacted Hatfield McCoy feud drama stars Charles Bickford and Raymond Massey with newcomer Joan Evans.
Delphi 39 South Bend 0 as The Oracles debut under Bob Miller featured players from freshmen to seniors in a dominant win at Deer Creek Park. Dick Hatton led with 204 yards, while Brummett Roach Crone Vianco and Wingard contributed in a high powered offensive display and strong team blocking. The win cements high expectations ahead of Friday 7:30 pm home clash with Sheridan and Tuesday 7 pm matchup against Alexandria Trojans.
Raymond L. Myers a 17 year old Kokomo youth will be arraigned in Carroll circuit court this afternoon on a breaking and entering charge. The case dates to last March when he and other Kokomo youths were arrested for entering business places in Burlington and Deer Creek. Myers was released to his parents last spring and later joined the army. He was later arrested in Kokomo on an assault and battery charge and handed to Military Police at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Army authorities had a warrant in this county and will release him to county prosecution.
Mrs. Ruth Rainbolt is appointed State Director of Public Relations by Tri Kappa Council President Elizabeth Osborn. Her committee includes ten new provincial officers across the state.
Mrs Audrey Gipson entertained 21 guests at a cooperative dinner Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Sheets Miss Helen Dice Mrs William Biele and daughter Mr and Mrs Loren Haas and son Mr and Mrs Gilbert Shaw and family Mr and Mrs I E Hartman of Indianapolis Mrs Josephine Jones and family Ralph Dawkins and Mr and Mrs Charles McCain.
The Charles Carroll chapter D A R holds its first year meeting Friday at regent Mrs Monroe Meade home in Carrollton township. A dessert course is served at one o'clock before a Constitution Day program.
Gene Stoner seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stoner near Pat Holloway's cottages on the Tippecanoe sustained a fractured right leg last Sunday when a bicycle he rode was struck by an auto driven by Mrs. Marilyn Smith of Delphi. He darted from a lane into the car's path, was thrown to the pavement, and a deep gash requiring seven stitches opened to the bone. He was treated by a local physician, placed in a cast, and returned home.
The Eleventh Indiana Council or District Medical Association will hold its 82nd semi annual meeting at the Delphi Armory on Wednesday September 21. About 75 doctors and their wives are expected. The auxiliary and county society will host events with a hobby exhibit golf and a 6:30 p m banquet at the Masonic Temple. The program features addresses and lectures by noted physicians and officers of the district and county societies.
The Carroll County Welfare Board, in a special session, voted to appeal to the State Tax Commissioners to restore cuts in the 1950 budget. The council trimmed Aid to Dependent Children by $2,000, cut $400 from the public ward budget, and reduced salaries for visitors and directors, though state-scale salaries limit further reductions. The proposed 1950 welfare rate is 15 cents after 17 cents last year.
Carroll County PTA organizations plan an information conference September 22 at the Delphi Public Library. Led by Lafayette district leader Mrs Walter L Braun the event runs 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with a noon luncheon. Reservations handled by Mrs Charles Black Jr and arrangements chaired by Mrs Robert Pearson.
Mrs. Lois M. Spitler files for divorce from Charles G. Spitler in Carroll circuit court charging cruel and inhuman treatment. Attorneys Hanna and Hanna represent the plaintiff. Mrs. Meredith Julien Stephenson files for divorce from Clay Stephenson Jr. also for cruel and inhuman treatment. Joseph T. Ives represents the plaintiff.
The Junto Club will assemble Thursday evening at Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith’s home with a Country Club dinner before the gathering. New year books will be distributed. John Earl Walker heads the club this year with Earl Heckathorn Dr. L. H. Smith and Ralph Melin on the Program committee.
A Carrollton township family of man wife and eleven children lost their home when a fire destroyed the Wright Hendryx farm house last spring. With 13 mouths to feed, they live in a tent and a lean-to shed, lacking bathing and washing facilities. Children are not in school due to hardship, though they are willing to attend if housing and sanitation can be provided. The family asks for any available rental housing in or near Carroll county or notice to The Citizen.
Carroll County Tax Adjustment board held its fall session led by Chairman Bert McCain at the County Auditor's office. All budgets from governmental units received swift approval with no objections. Budgets were sent to Indianapolis for State Board action. final levies depend on state assessment figures for utilities and transport firms.
Carroll County investors hold 3 848 000 in U S Savings Bonds earning 106 000 yearly in interest. Savings bond program peaks in 1949 and counties may gain economic lift if needed. Indiana state director cites over one billion invested statewide and about 32 million annual interest.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Janz of Delphi hosted a Sunday gathering for relatives and friends at their home. Guests included Mrs. Robert Janz and son George and Charlotte Wheeler of Bay City Michigan, Mrs. S Janz and daughter of Kawkawlin Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell and son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delaney, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Cunningham, Carl Stoner, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Janz and family, Rhoda Sebring, Beatrice Hunt and Margaret Kempf all of Delphi.
Mr and Mrs William F Afflis announce the birth of daughter Judith Ann on August 7 1949 at St Vincent s Hospital Indianapolis Patricia Ann Cave is the mother s maiden name She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul D Cave Indianapolis Bills parentage traced to Margaret A Afflis of Indianapolis formerly Delphi Indiana
Amel Spring and Verde Thompson travel to Tower Iota for a short fishing trip lasting a few days. They plan quiet days by the water and to return with stories of local spots and catches.
Eighty six first graders enrolled on the first day of school last Friday. Eleven joined the parochial school of St. Joseph under Father Joseph Kienly with listed names. City school enrollments followed under Wayne Eikenberry with multiple classrooms and student names from Miss Virginia Shindler and Mrs. Irene Mason.
St. Joseph School opened its year with Mass in honor of God the Holy Ghost. After Mass the flag was raised by David Clifford and Jerry Hanna and the pledge of allegiance read by Carol Crosby. Students recited the pledge and began the school day with the same routine.
Tri C Club members will gather on Wednesday September 21 at 2 pm with Mrs Ben Rice as host. Assistant hostess will be Mrs Merritt Johnson and the program will be arranged by Mrs Charles Black Jr and Mrs Milton Bowman.
Delphi's school enrollment reaches a record 806 students prompting moves. Superintendent Wayne Eikenberry will relocate his office to the art room and the art room will shift to the basement to expand the library. Freshman class numbers total 95 with 512 in eight grades and 294 in the high school.
J C Yonker county superintendent reports total county school enrollment at 2087 students with 258 in first year. The 7 student increase over 1948-49 is shown across schools including Adams township 76 grades1-8 and 8 first graders, and Flora 427 grades1-12 with 52 first graders, among others.
Stage star Bob King known as Robert Kingery visits Burlington to perform a benefit show for the Burlington school. He travels with his wife and family to visit Mr and Mrs Gus Clingenpeel along with other relatives and friends in the community.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pearson of Delphi Indiana report their son Millard is a patient at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette with a mild polio case. He is recovering and hopes to return home soon. Other Pearson children have returned to Battle Ground schools after the illness outcome.
Mr and Mrs Robert Osborne and family of Marion visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Claude Trobaugh and were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Buchanon and their son.
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