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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1951

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Delphi Defeats Royerton 39-7 In Oracles Football Night

Inspired Delphi humbles Eaton 39-7 in a decisive late season clash. Delphi's offense clicked despite losses to Crone and Wingard with Tom Crosby throwing two TD passes and Royerton's big play halted by stout Oracle defense.

Delphi Ae Humbles Eaton Delphi Rogerto Jerry Crone Marion Wingard Oracles Royerton Wingard Crone Claude Clawson Oracle Ron Richardson Tom Crosby Bill Jackson Charlie Wilcox Larry Hitchcock Bob Miller Acon Joe Weaver Clawson Ken Wallace Crosby Jackson Weaver Wallace Richardson Chuck Wilcox Dick Riggin Riggin

Delphi Lads Defeat Frankfort In First Cross Country Meet

Delphi's cross country team edged Frankfort 23 to 33 at the Country Club in the season opener. Individual tops included Connor of Frankfort clocking 11 54 for 2 miles. several Delphi runners placed high, with Wilcox, Korb, and Newhart among the top finishers.

Delphi Frankfort Connor Burkhalter Thorp Johnson Emery C. Wilcox Nichols R. Korb Reigel J. Korb Newhart D. Wilcox

Ridgway Granted Divorce in Carroll Court

Juanita Ruth Ridgway was awarded custody of five children Caroline Lucille Linda Mae Baz zle Collie Jr Judith Kay and Sallie Joe in a Carroll circuit court divorce from Bazzle Collie Ridgway. The defendant was ordered ae a week for the support.

Juanita Ruth Ridgway Carroll Circuit Court Bazzle Collie Ridgway Caroline Lucille Linda Mae Bazzle Collie, Jr Judith Kay Sellie Joe

Grandson of Le Couple Expires at Logansport Hospital

John Rex Bowman age 10 months son of John and Mabel Bowman of Logansport died Sunday night at St Josephs hospital Logansport after surgery. He leaves a new sister Susanne and grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Bowman of Delphi Route 3 Mr and Mrs Claude Nelson of Americus two great grandmothers Mrs Bessie Coble of Rockfield and Warner Bowman of Rockfield. Funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoon in Logansport with burial in Mt Hope cemetery.

John Rex Bowman John Mabel Nelson) Bowman Logansport St. Joseph’s Hospital Susanne Robertowman Route 3 Delphi Claude Nelson Americus Bessie Coble Rockfield Warner Bowman Mt. Hope Cemetery

Kinnaman Divorce Granted in Carroll Court

Helen Kinnaman of Logansport was granted a divorce from Richard Kinnon in Carroll circuit court. She was awarded custody of a minor daughter and the case was moved from Cass county on a change of venue.

Helen Kinnaman Logansport Carroll Circuit Court Richard Kinnaman Cass Circuit Court

Former Delphi students urged to claim money from used books

Former Delphi high school students who left used books for resale are advised to contact the principal’s office to collect their money.

Delphi High School

Correction notice on WALK radio broadcast time

The Thayer Daily Star erred in reporting that the Genes broadcast over WALK Lafayette aired at 7 45 a m. The program actually broadcasts at 7 15 a m.

Thayer Daily Walk Lafayette

The Citizen To Participate In WIBC Broadcasts

The Delphi The Citizen participates in WIBC public service series The Hometown Editor Speaks airing 1 30 Sunday afternoon September 30 on WIBC Indianapolis 1070. Host Steven C Noland editor is joined by Horace E Abbott Nelson Swift and Paul R Young to discuss rural Marion County annexation by Indianapolis.

Delphi WIBC Indianapolis Steven C. Noland Marion County Mail Horace E. Abbott Marion County Nelson Swift Perry Township Paul R. Young Marion County Home Rule League Noland George Young

Harold Wray of Delphi Elected State Adjusters President

Harold Wray, Delphi adjuster for American Farmers Insurance Papany, was elected president of the Indiana State Adjusters Association at a Ft Wayne meeting last weekend. The honor surprised him. he also serves as president of the district association and will lead state sessions and manage his own duties as well.

Harold Wray Erican Farmers Insurance Papany South Delphi State VanOrman Fortayne Wray District Adjusters Association

Local Couple Announce Joy Calvert Dempsey Engagement

Mr and Mrs Glenn Calvert of Delphi announce the engagement of their daughter Joy to Jack Dempsey son of Lt Col John Dempsey now in Japan and Mrs Dempsey of Pittsburg An early November wedding is planned Miss Calvert a Delphi High School graduate has worked at Wynkoop Pharmacy since graduation Dempsey attended the University of Illinois and serves as a city police officer and lieutenant in the local National Guard unit

Glenn Calvert Delphi Joy Jack Dempsey John Dempsey Japan Dempsey Pittsburg Miss Calvert Wynkoop Pharmacy University Ofllinois National Guard

Engagement of Ruth Ann Mullendore to Pvt Donald Broson

Mr and Mrs Evert Mullendore of Delphi announce the engagement of Ruth Ann Mullendore to Pvt Donald IL Brosman of Monticello formerly Bloomington. No date for the wedding has been set. Ruth Ann is a clerk stenographer in Carroll County Department of Public Welfare.

Evert Mullendore Route 1 Delphi Ruth Ann Donald IL. Broson Andy Brosman Monticello Bloomington Miss Mullendore Carroll County

Extension Classes Training Flora School for Teachers

Ball State Extension classes organized Monday night by inter teachers at Flora Schoolling. The course this year focuses on physical education with graduate or undergraduate credit available. Enrollment open for teachers and others, meeting Mondays at 6 p m at Flora school.

Ball State Flora Flora School

Kenworthy Anniversary Observed Quietly at Delphi Home

Mr and Mrs James Kenworthy Sr of Delphi marked their 39th wedding anniversary at home on Wednesday due to Mr Kenworthy illness. Family members Vernon Kenworthy and James Kenworthy Jr visited during the day.

James Kenworthy Delphi Kenworthy Vernon Kenworthy James Kenworthy, Jr

Delphi School Adopts Screen Magazine Service

The Delphi school subscribes to the Screen Magazine Service offering educational films. Films will be sent to the local institution for classroom use and student instruction.

NEW Film Delphi Screen Magazine

Carroll County names David Baum head for Crusade for Freedom

David Baum of Delphi has been named local chairman of the 1951 Crusade For Freedom campaign in Carroll County. The drive, sponsored by the American Legion, aims to enroll Hoosiers and raise 175000 in voluntary contributions through September and October to combat Communism.

David BR. Baum Delphi Sakae Carroll County Cable G. Ball Lafayette State Crusade Glen R. Hillis Crganize Indiana American Legion Legion’s Auxiliary Radio Free Europe

Selective Service Board Actions On 27 Carroll County Cases

At a Monday night meeting the Carroll County Selective Service Board reviewed 27 cases. The board classified six as 1-A and others as 1-C enlisted five in 1-C inducted five in 3-A dependents four in 4-A unfit four-F and continued one 2-A(S) deferment. A case returned from the National Board of Appeals kept in 1-A.

Draft Board Selective Service Board of Carroll County Fred Morrison Walter B. Popéjoy Mills E. McKinley Urence .Mummert National Board of Appeals

Wallace Jones 71 Flora resident dies of heart attack

Wallace Jones 71, of Flora, died Tuesday evening of a heart attack. Born in North Judson he married Elsie Hazlitt Wikle in 1921. A World War I veteran and Flora American Legion member, he was a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad tower watchman. Surviving are his widow, a son George at home, stepchildren Fern Geib and Todd Wikle of Remington, brother Burl Jones of Kokomo, and sister Mamie Lenon of Camden.

Wallace Jones Flora North Judson Elsie Hazlitt Wikle Flora American Legion Pennsylvania Railroad George Fern Geib Todd Wikle Remington Burl Jones Kokomo Mamie Lenon Camden

County Chorus Elects Officers and Sets Appearance Dates

At a Carroll County Chorus meeting, Mrs C G Loman of Cutler was elected president with officers including Mrs Orton Zook vice president, Mrs Vera Eller secretary treasurer, and Mrs Robert Rees publicity chairman. The chorus will sing at the Achievement Day program on Oct 4 and has an October radio appearance on WIOU.

Carroll County Chorus C. G. Loman Cutler Orton Zook Vera Eller Robert Rees WIOU

Nine Registrants Sent From Local Board No 7 for Physicals

Registrants sent from Local Board No. 7 on September 19 for armed forces physical examinations were Ralph H. Jenkins Las G Ward Herbert W. Wilson Benjamin H. Young James L. Tribbett Donald D. Pauley William J. Rordon Hayes L. Borden and Thomas G. Sibbitt who led the group. David E. Morris requested a transfer and will be examined with a party from Local Board No. 39 at Franklin Indiana.

Armed Forces Ralph H. Jenkins Silas G. Ward Herbert W. Wilson Benjamin H. Young James L. Tribbett Donald D. Pauley William J. Rordon Hayes L. Borden Thomas G. Sibbitt David E. Morris A. P Franklin Indiana

County PMA Announces 1951 Grain Loan Rates

Ross F. Wagoner, county PMA chairman, announces the loan rates effective on 1951 crops. The release lists the new rates applicable to farmers borrowing against grain, detailing terms and conditions set by the county PMA office.

P.M.A Ross F. Wagoner PMA

Home Economics Achievement Day Set at Delphi REMC Auditorium

Countywide event at the REMC Auditorium Delphi marks its annual Home Economics Achievement Day on October 4 with Dr Cleo Fitzsimmons of the University headlining. A morning program runs 9 30 to 3 30 featuring officers, a documentary, and an Afternoon Cotton fashion show by the National Cotton Council of America.

All County REMC Delphi Cleo ‘Fitzsimmons University Jackson Aim-Hi Dr. Fitzsimmons Nations Cotton Council of America Aes

Stuntz-Yeoman Quarry Adds Silos Above Delphi Plant

Herb Smith's photo shows the Stuntz-Yeoman Quarry and crushing plant a mile west of Delphi opened in 1944 to supply agricultural lime and other uses. The facility serves seven counties with varied stone sizes, features new storage bins, and emphasizes ongoing modernization and community farm youth awards by the firm led by B. E. F. Stuntz J. C. Stuntz Earl L. Heckathorne.

Herb Smith Delphi Stuntz-Yeoman Company Town Indianapolis Kokomo BE. F Stuntz J.C. Stuntz Eesman Earl L. Heckathorn Stone Or Allied Industries Delphi Chamber of Commerce Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association Heckathorn Associated General Contractors of America United States Chamber of Commerce National Agricultural Limestone Association Mr. Heckathorn

Carroll County Reverts to Central Standard Time

All clocks in Carroll county will be set to Central Standard Time at midnight on Saturday September 29. Most communities in the county are on daylight saving time and will be affected by the turn back. White County remains on CST, while nearby counties except White County switch time this Saturday. After this week, all Citizen items will be CST.

Carroll County White County

Daughter of former Delphi resident dies in South Bend

Mrs. Geraldine Schrader Taylor 430 died Sunday night in South Bend after a brain hemorrhage. Born in Logansport, she was daughter of John and Oreana Schrader. Survived by husband Ray, daughter Jill, and son Wayne. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Logansport with burial at Jers Hope Cemetery.

South Bend Geraldine Schrader Taylor Taylor Logansport John and Oreana Merrill) Schrader Delphi Ray Taylor Jill Wayne McCloskey-Hamilton Jers Hope Cemetery Logans Port

Young Girl Breaks Leg at Deer Creek Park

Miriam Skiles an 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Skiles east of Delphi broke her leg during noon recess at Deer Creek Park while sliding down a slide she fell after going down too fast. She attends the local school and was among other students at the park.

Miriam Skiles John Skiles East of Delphi Deer Creek Park

Pittsburg Girl Scouts Elect New Officers

The Pittsburg Girl Scouts held their first meeting and elected Nancy Temple president Patty Myers vice president Judy Dow secretary Connie Franklin news cookie Sandra Jones song leader.

Pittsburg

Piano Recital by Mrs Spry Students at Methodist Church

Students of Mrs William Spry performed in a Sunday afternoon piano recital in the Methodist church parlors. Participants included Mary and others in the class under the teacher’s guidance.

William Spry Mary

Petit Jury To Hear Damage Suit In Carroll Court

The September term petit jury is summoned to Carroll circuit court to hear evidence in the civil action of S. S. and Ruth Frybarger against Robert J. Wright. The plaintiffs claim $25,950 in damages from a crash involving their car and Wright’s in Howard county.

Carroll Circuit Court S. S Ruth Frybarger Robert J. Wright Howard Circuit Court Fell Life and

Flora Youth Faces Theft Charge After Flora Arrest

A 17 year old Flora youth with prior juvenile record was arrested by Sheriff Sparkey Carey and Deputy Bob Ferrier. He is charged with stealing a tire from Landis and Eller station in Flora and selling it to Lloyd Draper in Pittsburg for ten dollars. The tire was returned after Draper recovered his payment.

Flora Sparkey Carey Bob Ferrier Landis and Eller Pittsburg Lloyd Draper Carey Draper

Granted Divorce For Mrs Martha L Mocherman Williams

Martha L Mocherman Williams of Flora was granted a divorce in Carroll circuit court on Wednesday afternoon from Kenneth F Williams. She was awarded custody of a minor daughter FreDona and the defendant was ordered to pay 10 dollars per week support for the daughter. Hanna and Hanna represented the plaintiff and Floyd J Julien appeared as deputy prose cutne attorney in the uncontested case.

Martha L. Mocherman Williams Flora Carroll Circuit Court Kenneth F. Williams FreDona Hanna Floyd J. Julien

Irish-born Peter Leahy inducted into army at Gunnison

Peter Leahy, living with Mrs. Marie Hanrahan on route 4 Delphi, who came from Ireland years ago, was inducted into the army on Wednesday in Gunnison Colorado. He registered there while attending school and left for Colorado last week with Mrs. Hanrahan who visited her brother George Rooney and his wife.

John T.johnson Burlington Township Canada Munson Brewster Peter Leahy Marie Hanrahan Delphi Ireland Gunnison Colorado Mr. Leahy Hanrahan George Rooney

John Woodley Dies Former Delphi Resident

John Woodley former Delphi resident died Tuesday morning in Sturgis Kentucky. He had left Delphi years ago to take duties at the Soldiers Home in Lafayette. He was remembered by friends here for his service and years of residence.

John Woodley Delphi Sturgis Kentucky Mr. Woodley Soldiers Home Lafayette

Delphi Lions Cheer Club Seeks Cards for Charles Stewart

The Delphi Lions Cheer Club honors Charles Stewart c/o Goodwill Nursing Home Camden Indiana as this week’s cheer member. Stewart a retired Delphi businessman once ran a tailor shop and later the grocery trade. His family has thrived in Delphi for three generations with his father serving as city treasurer. Stewart is now ill and confined to the Camden facility. Local friends are urged to mail a card or visit when in Camden to show support and wish him a speedy recovery.

Delphi Lions Charles Stewart c/o Goodwill Nursing Home Camden Indiana Stewart Delphi Goodwill Charley George Julien

Prominent Speaker Addresses Inter City Lions Meet

The Delphi Lions Club hosted an Inter-City meeting with guest speaker Dr. Nilkanth Chavre of Foster Ohio. He spoke on Russia and the East in an inspiring manner to a gathering that included Vern French Howard Gillespie Harold Yeater and Bruce Logansport club president.

Nilkanth Chavre Foster Ohio Chavre India East Russia Vern French Veedersburg Howard Gillespie Lafayette Harold Yeater Lions International Beg Poe Bruce Logansport Nevabte Mulent

New Display Case Installed at Delphi Super Market

Serve Super Market in Delphi installed a Koch self service refrigerated vegetable display case with refrigerated storage bins beneath the display shelves. Robert Hall, owner, calls it the first equipment of its kind in the area.

Delphi Robert Hall

Homecoming Observed October Fifth With Parade

The Greencastle-Delphi football game on October 5 is set as the homecoming game. Student parade and rally are planned for Friday afternoon on the courthouse square, with merchants asked to decorate storefronts.

Greencastle-Delphi Courthouse Square

Board of Carroll County Welfare Board withdraws appeal

At a special meeting the Board ordered withdrawal of their appeal to restore funds cut from the 1952 budget by county council action. The board froze personnel salaries for 1952 at the July 1 1957 level and had previously directed Welfare director Lola Parks to appeal the cut, offering no explanation for the withdrawal.

Board of Carrollcy

Busch Contempt Charge In Divorce Case

Minnie sues for contempt in Carroll circuit court alleging Jacob Busch failed to pay $75 attorney fees as ordered. He was required to appear September 27 at 2 p m to answer the charge.

Minnie Jacob Busch Carroll Circuit Busch

Delphi P T A Plans First Meeting at Monroe Street School

The Delphi P T A will hold its first meeting on Wednesday evening October 3 at 7 30 in the home economics room of the Monroe street building. A musical program will be presented by Mr Welker s pupils. The discussion will address progress of their children in school.

Delphi P. T. A Delphi School Tion Monroe Street Welker

Council Officers Vote Set For New School Year

The high school Student Council met for its first meeting of the year with Dinty Johnson named president, Jerry Crone as vice president, and Sharon Hanna serving as secretary-treasurer. All officers are seniors.

Paiad

Plane crashes into tree to avoid wires near Delphi

George Schnepp of Delphi and Dave Harrison of Americus narrowly escaped serious injury when a plane pancaked into a tree late Sunday afternoon to miss utility wires.

George Schnepp Delphi Dave Harrison Americus

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Lola Parks GOP Welfare Board Welfare Duane Lamb Home Hospital Ronald Rodkey Jessie Ashba Sheriff’s Office Anderson By Dinty Johnson Indians Miller Hitchcock Logansport Hospital I Mullendore Brosman David Baum Freedo Carroll Texas Pecan Sealtest Ice Cream Company Yeoman Petit Jury John. Woodley Delphi Lions Club Delphi Country Ub
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