Delphi to host new Junior Chamber of Commerce
The column notes plans to organize a Delphi Jaycees with Monticello Jaycees involvement and Jim Partington of the Roxy Theater among organizers. Val Williams, state president, may attend inaugurations. It also reports a lost bed for the Carroll County Polio Committee and local sports notes including Jerry Crone’s football injury and two Johnson children injuring arms after tree falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Delphi
Monticello Jaycees
Anderson
Jim Partington
Roxy Theater
The
Jaycees
Val Williams
Freshman Initiation at School Ends in Supper Tribute
Freshman initiation this year proved a success as boys and girls dressed in outlandish costumes were paraded through a mock ceremony at the school building on Tuesday. The event ended with a supper hosted by the sophomore class who themselves endured similar indignities last year.
Wreck of Four Diesel Units Prompt Townspeople Reaction
In Monon on Monday night witnesses described a terrific crash that destroyed four diesel units. An expressman recalled fleeing toward a field as the oncoming train approached, then realizing he had not turned to run the other way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Local Notes and Vignettes From Marion County
A letter from Roy T. Combs, county auditor, is discussed but contains church meeting publicity rather than official business. A missing ten dollars suspected swallowed by a dog leads to a laxative remedy and the family’s clean up. Other items report Wayne Eikenberry doubts a new building will be ready by Monday and Duane Lamb’s illness after a heart attack. The sheriff’s radio system, a painted water tower, and the opening of Frank Fitch’s drug store are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy T. Combs
Marion County
Combs
Bill Campbell
Bill
Campbell
Wayne Eikenberry
City Sch
Duane Lamb
Home Hospital
Frank Fitch
Classified Ad in the Citizen for Best Results
A concise notice invites readers to place classified ads in The Citizen with an emphasis on best results. It notes available categories, contact details, and deadline for submission. The ad aims to attract buyers and sellers through clear, timely listings.
H. D. A. Announces Resignation From Duties In County
Miss Jeanne Muller county home demonstration agent resigns effective November 1 after a year of service. She will marry in December and a farewell pot luck is set for October 29 at 6 30 p m in Delphi REMC auditorium. The Carroll County Home Economics Council outlines upcoming events dues rise and new project plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Muller
Carroll County Home Economics Council
Muller
Delphi
Home Economics Club
Frieda Burgitt
Tippecanoe
Deer Creek
Ethel Lybrook
Cutler
Camden
Carrollton
Washington
Ruth Bordner
Miss Burgitt
REMC
Rider Jennings Engagement Arranged for September Wedding
Mr and Mrs Everett Rider of Delphi announce the engagement of Phyllis Jean Rider to Richard Jennings of Lafayette. The wedding is to be held Friday evening September 28 at the Mennonite church in Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Rider
Delphi
Phyllis Jean
Richard Jennings
Lafayette
Mennonite
Red Cross Meeting Postponed by County Chapter
The annual Red Cross meeting of the county chapter is postponed from Monday September 24 due to a Purdue University meeting and will now be held Monday October 1. Any contributor of $1.00 or more is a member and invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Red Cross
Seliniggh County
Girl Scout Leaders Needed at Court House Meeting
All women interested in Girl Scouting are urged to attend an important meeting in the Girl Scout rooms in the court house at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Four men leaders and co-leaders are needed by the Girl Scouts and interested women should attend this meeting to learn details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Girl Scouts
Divorce Granted in Carroll Circuit Court
Mrs Schultz of Burrows received a divorce from Milton Schultz for cruel and inhuman treatment. She was awarded custody of a minor daughter and barred from remarriage for two years. The case lists Hanna as related parties in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit
Milton Schultz
Schultz
Burrows
Phone
Sre
Hanna
Moving couple from Pyrmont to Clar a apartments on Franklin
Mr and Mrs a of Pyrmont relocate to the Clar a apartments on Franklin. The short item notes a domestic move without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrmont
Clara Apartments
Franklin
Cheer Club picks Mrs. George Julien of Delphi
Mrs. George Julien of 316 North Union Street Delphi is named Lions Cheer Club member for the week. A longtime shut in and former Methodist church worker, she is the widow of attorney George Julien who practiced in Delphi until his 1928 death. The public is urged to mail cards or visit during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Julien
North Union Street
Delphi
Lions
Julien
Levi Rothenberger
Cheer Club
Lions Club
Psi Iota Xi gives funds to band and plans events
At a recent business meeting Psi Iota Xi sorority voted 50 dollars to the high school band for expenses. President Mrs Woodrow Whiteman announced the gift. The anniversary party is set for September 27 at the Sportsman Hotel with an planned program. The Northern Province meeting will be held October 13 at Lafayette Country Club with Brookston Chi Chapter as entertaining chapter. Some members will attend a lecture October at the Methodist church featuring Mrs Spencer Tracy, founder of the John Tracy clinic. The chapter also voted a contribution to Mrs Tracy's clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psi Iotaxi Sorority
Woodrow Whiteman
Sportsman Hotel
Lafayette Country Club
Chi Chapter
Brookston
Spencer Tracy
John Tracy
Tracy
Delphi Octet expands for winter public appearances
The Delphi Octet opened its season with a Tuesday performance for the American Legion Auxiliary and sang Wednesday for the Lions Club at the Country Club. With growing engagements Loganport Lions attended. Paul Welker formed three octets to boost winter appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions Club
Logansport Lions
Paul Welker
Local Veteran Henry Rozhon Returns Home From Air Force
Henry JL Rozhon son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rozhon of Delphi is discharged and returns home Sunday He was recalled to active duty last September and stationed at Norton Air Base San Bernardino The text mentions election related duties for a city clerk treasurer candidate later in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry JL. Rozhon
Henry Rozhon
Delphi
Air Force
Rozhon
Cann dl
Air Force Reserves
Norton Air Base
San Bernadino
Eea Oe
Tucson
Arizona
Treasurvg
Cassell Boy Hurt Sliding on Protruding Pipe in Yard
Bill Cassell son of Mr and Mrs Ward Cassell recently moved from Delphi to Flora is confined at home with a severe knee injury. He fell in the Cassell yard on a bean protruding from a pipe, causing a deep wound requiring stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cassell
Ward Cassell
Delphi
Flora
Cassell
Husband of Former Woman Receives Call as Ordnance Engineer
Paul M. Coleman of Texarkana formerly of Delphi has been called to the Red River Ordnance Installation, the nation’s largest ordnance facility. A Georgia Tech graduate, he served as World War I artillery captain and earned the Croix de Guerre with two palms. During World War II he worked as a coastal defense consultant for the government. He and his wife visited her brothers Carlyle and John Kirkpatrick and sister Edna Kirkpatrick here earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Coleman
Texarkana
Delphi
Red River
Mr. Coleman
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Georgia
Coleman
Carlyle
John Kirkpatrick
Miss Edna Kirkpatrick
Sheridan Tops Oracles in season-ending win
The Sheridan Blackhawks rallied from a 19 6 deficit to beat Delphi Oracles 26 25 Friday night. Oracle senior quarterback Jerry Crone injured his knee and is out for the season, with Birdie Wingard sidelined two weeks. Crone Jackson connection and Bud Stafford sparked Sheridan in the second half as injuries plagued both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Blackhawks
Delphi Oracles
Oracles
Jerry Crone
Crone
Birdie Wingard
Crone’s
Sheridan
Claude Clawson
Bob Landis
Bud Stafford
Oracle
Stafford
Jackson
Wallace
Delphi
Wingard
Weaver
Clawson
T. D
Jerry
Charles Crone
Farmers weigh Farm Policy review and subsidies impact
In a preface to a debate on the Farm Family Policy Review, readers question farm subsidies and parity payments under the Production and Marketing Administration. They note farmers attend a meeting in Carroll County, criticize party press bias, and urge independent farmer judgment without GOP pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carroll County
Agriculture Department
GOP
Brannan
Star
Washington
Production and Marketing Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Camden Classes Elect Officers For School Year
Camden school held class meetings this week and elected officers for each grade. Seniors chose Bill Curts as president and Demetrit Hartman as vice president with Esther Brown as secretary and Betty Sanderson as reporter. sponsors were Mrs. Marjorie Wasson and Albert Verrill. Juniors elected Ralph Replogle president and Laura Tesh vice president with Sue Keyes as treasurer and Max Ruge as secretary. sponsor is Mr. Parks. Freshmen chose Joyce Sprinkle president and Bill Roberts as vice president with Jim Schock as secretary and Shelby Fincher as reporter. sponsor is Mr. Parks. Eighth grade elected Peter Wagoner president and Keith Parrett vice president with Marilyn Roberts as secretary and Shirley Skiles as treasurer. Colleen Serene served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden School
Bill Curts
Demetrit Hartman
Esther Brown
Betty Sanderson
Betty Brubaker
Marjorie Wasson
Albert Verrill
Ralph Replogle
Laura Tesh
Eres
Sue Keyes
Max Rge
Joyce Sprinkle
Sergeant Clifford Discharged From Marine Service
Maurice Clifford, who spent the past year with the U S Marines at Camp LeJeune, has received his discharge and was expected home today. He had been recalled to active duty last September as a Marine reserve. His wife Mary Hedde of Camden had joined him at Camp LeJeune and returned to her parents near Camden. Clifford is the son of Mr and Mrs James A Clifford of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Clifford
U. S. Marines
Camp LeJeune
South Carolina
Sgt
Clifford
Mary Hedde
Camden
Camp le Jeune
Robert Hedde
Oe Set
James A. Clifford
Delphi
Mayo Clinic Needle of Ere Formerly of Delphi
A fragment refers to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and mentions Delphi in a historic context. The readable text points to the institution as a notable medical center with unclear surrounding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Clinic
Delphi
Rochester
Delphi High School elects class officers and appoints sponsors
The Delphi high school met this week to elect junior and seventh grade class officers. Sponsors for all classes were appointed by John Curry, the principal. Junior officers include Ed Carr president Regina Ice treasurer Bonnie Jackson secretary Claude Clawson student council rep with sponsors Mr Nordahl and Miss Bieber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
John Curry
Ed Carr
Regina Gg Ice
Bonnie Jackson
Claude Clawson
Nordahl
Miss Bieber
Eree Wayne Mullin
Pat Penn
Susan Roach
Patty Roth
Tom Brooks
Ned Rie
Ee Ee
Presi
Teacher Resigns. Kreig Leaves Local School for Anderson
Mrs Patricia Kressler Kreig longtime ad teacher resigns after two days of school and moves with her husband to Anderson for future residence. Mrs Charlotte Pursell replaces her and takes an apartment in the Sieber building where her husband is a Purdue student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Kressler Kreig
Anderson
Charlotte Pursell
Pursell
Purdue
Sieber
Welfare Board Appeals to Tax Group on Budget Cuts
The Welfare Board at the September session filed an appeal with the county auditor. Ada Roach will also file with the State Tax Board in Indianapolis, whose ruling will be final. The board seeks to restore cuts totaling 6,000 from Old Age Assistance and 5,700 from aid to dependent children, plus smaller reductions from burial funds hospital care funds the director and staff salaries. It also asks to replace social security funds for Welfare department employees after the County Council refused to provide such funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Roach
State Tax Board
Welfare Department
Darrah Afflis Wedding Linked to Packers Move
Betty Darrah and William Afflis wed in Chicago on July 27 after meeting as University of Nevada students. Afflis has joined the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay Wisconsin and plans to reside there October 1. Betty works for the Nevada Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrah-Afflis
C. T. Darrah
Chicago
Las Vegas
Nevada
Betty
William Afflis
Johnston
Indianapolis
University of Nevada
Afflis
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Nevada Extension Service
John McCormick Elected Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus
John McCormick of south of Delphi was elected Grand Knight at a Knights of Columbus meeting last week. Other officers include Larry Margowski deputy grand knight Orville Fife chancellor Joe Coomey recorder John McGreevey financial secretary Henry Rozhon treasurer Dr B C Kerkhove advocate Jerre Haugh lecturer James Clifford warder Hubert Clifford inside guard Robert Delaney outside guard Raym and Charles Delaney trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormick
South of Delphi
Knights of Columbus
Larry Margowski
Orville Fife
Joe Coomey
John McGreevey
Henry Rozhon
B. C. Kerkhove
Jerre Haugh
James Clifford
Hubert Clifford
Robert Delaney
Raym
Charles Delaney
Trus S
Delphi man in Washington for Point 4 program meetings
Abner H. Bowen of Delphi travels to Washington D C this week to attend committee meetings as a consultant on the governments Point 4 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abner H. Bowen
Delphi
D. C
Government
Chamber of Commerce Acquires Deer Creek Property
A called meeting authorized the purchase of a five acre tract owned by Charles Smith along Deer Creek. The plan includes clearing and leveling for Old Settlers carnivals, football parking, and a practice field with a future underpass to Deer Creek park. County road improvements and city backing were sought, with future expansion toward 18 and Dayton road. Mayor Charles Wood and directors Earl Heckathorn Howard Bradshaw and George Obear supported the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand Pa
Delon
Chamber of Commerce
Wed Bee
Charles Smith
Chamber
Washington Street
Hamilton Street
Deer Creek Park
Commerce
Chambers
Deer Creek
Hil
Dayton Road
Charles Wood
Earl Heckathorn
Howard Bradshaw
George Obear
Man Escapes Indiana Farm After 180 Day Sentence
Lloyd Scibes, held at Putnamville xate Farm, escaped Monday with a Kokomo youth Wayne Featherstone. Scibes had faced a 180 day suspended sentence for intoxication, later revoked for drinking, with a $10 fine and costs. Featherstone received a Madison County 1 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Scibes
Indiana
Xate
Putnamville
Sparkey Carey
Scibes
Wayne Featherstone
Kokomo
Wood
Alabama
Flora
Featherstone
Carey
Madison County
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J. C. Yunker
Phillips
Billy
West Delphi
Imjan
Bobbie
Ben Johnsons
Bobbie Johnson
Herb Smith
Magsie
Paul Heffley
Jennings
PSI Iota X1 Sorority
Royerton
By Dinty Johnson
Sgt. Clifford Out
Welfare Board
Business Group
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