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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
1
Sunday congestion along highway 421 near Monticello saw heavy flow with many vehicles and reports of 24 000 passing a spot in hours. Police logged six wrecks and five arrests for following too closely as crowds formed for the Farm Progress Show and lake-viewing.
Purdue University economist A. M. Nichter told the Carroll County Outlook gathering that general business activity remains near mid-1954 levels with uneven regional gains and persistent unemployment. He forecast cash farm receipts to fall 3 to 6 percent in 1955 with farm real estate prices stabilizing, while hog prices slide and beef returns stay weak.
At the annual Carroll County Infantile Paralysis committee meeting Frieda Burgitt of Pittsburg was named president succeeding Mrs. Harry G. Foote Jr. Other officers elected include Mrs. Robert Julius first vice president Arthur McDowell second vice president Mrs. Robert Bradshaw secretary Andrea Clements treasurer and several directors for 1 to 3 year terms. Dr John Wagoner and Mrs Gregg joined the medical advisory committee.
Lena Hannell announces the Xray unit and diabetes screening tour in Carroll County for October 11 to 15. locations include Burlington School Building Flora Community Building Delphi REMC Bldg Camden Gym with daily afternoon and morning slots. adults urged to test. indicators warn diabetes and TB risk particularly in ages 15 and up.
George Pete Furst, injured last Tuesday when he fell into a combine, underwent major surgery Monday at St. Elizabeth hospital to remove three fourths of his mangled foot. He was on the operating table five hours and remains in shock with a fair condition.
Rev. Joseph N. Radabaugh, pastor of Delphi Lutheran parish, will attend the United Lutheran Church’s 19th biennial convention in Toronto October 6 13 representing the Indiana Synod. Rev. Rassmussen of Edinburgh will conduct the service on Sunday October 10 at St Matthews Lutheran church in his absence.
Miss Patricia Reifert, who began this month as a student nurse at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, has withdrawn from the program and returned home.
The Delphi Christian Church will host the Disciples of Christ Churches district gathering covering six counties Carroll White Fulton Pulaski Miami and Cass with twenty seven churches represented Ministers and members will attend Registration begins 2 p m and the convention starts 2 30 p m The year 1954 55 is Our Year Of Christian Stewardship The afternoon theme will be presented by Rev George Whipple Flora and messages will come from Rev Ronald Nowlin Royal Center Rev James E Kimsey Rochester and Ralph Reagan Delphi Banquet at 5 30 p m speaker will be Rev W Robert Lewis Butler University School of Religion The evening service features Rev Lavon Fisher Marion Other ministers assisting include Rev John Bergman Wolcott Rev Virgil Willits Oak Grove Rev Kenneth Brady Logansport Rev Donald Weston Burlington and host Rev A O Guy Flora choir will sing Presentations to class departments include Rev Doyle Mullen adult department Rev C D Barringer youth leaders and Mrs Virgil Willits children's workers
Margaret Mitchell's classic is shown at the Roxy Sunday and Monday on the new wide screen. Showings include 3 pm and 7 pm on Sunday and 7 pm on Monday with no advance price.
Four freshmen from Delphi have been announced as sorority pledges. Carolyn Johnson at Northwestern joined Kappa Alpha Theta. At DePauw Ann Johnson and Mary B. Crosby pledged to Kappa Alpha Theta and Martha Obear to Delta Delta Delta.
Robert L. Wise from Camden, a sophomore clarinetist, is in this year’s Indiana University band the Marching Hundred. Mr and Mrs Frank Hoan are spending several days in Champaign and Chicago Illinois this week.
Members of Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 and the local Moose lodge will sell apples on Delphi streets Saturday. Donations fund the Delphi Armory Christmas party hosted annually by the two groups with help from the Legion Auxiliary.
Rensselaer Bombers improve to 31 and 0 with a 31 to 14 win over the Delphi Oracles at Riley Park. Delphi had opened its home season slowly while Rensselaer used passing and a series of late scores, including DeWeese and Clouse touchdowns, to secure the win. Bill Calvert sparked the Delphi offense with a 53 yard punt setup and scored a late TD, but the Oracles could not overcome the early deficit as Rensselaer stayed undefeated.
The Carroll County Farm Bureau Inc will hold its annual meeting at the REMC auditorium tonight at 7 30 p m to elect officers and discuss business matters. After the session the Walker Brothers of Purdue will provide entertainment and refreshments of coffee and donuts will be served.
Ira Lyons commander of the American Legion Indiana announces Arthur McDowell editor of The Citizen to the Department Board of Publications for two years. Stephen Copland of Indianapolis is chairman of the board.
With the Farm Progress Show approaching, local hotels and tourist rooms are expected to fill. Those with overnight rooms should call Ratcliff Hotel and leave names rates and phone numbers.
Mrs Molly Storey aged 85 died Wednesday morning at her home on route 1 Delphi after a heart attack. The body is at Eikenberry funeral home where funeral rites are pending.
Hosts Mr and Mrs Miles T Martin prepare to welcome about 100000 guests to the WLS Prairie Farmer Farm Progress Show on October 7 at their 900 acre Camden Indiana site four miles east on Route 218. The event runs all day with machinery demos contests and fashion shows plus a barn dance stops and a tractor driving contest.
Camden State Bank prepares to grand open its new building on October 1 and 2 from 3 to 9 p m. The Bedford stone structure features a white acoustic ceiling, walnut counters, two private offices, and a modern safety deposit vault with private inspection booths. The bank traces to 1870 with Elijah C Rice and Andrew Thomas, later evolving from a private bank into The Camden State Bank in 1919, with five shareholders including E C Rice as president.
The Shell Oil Company hosts a luncheon for press members and the Achievement Day committee on Friday October 15 at the Rat cliff Hotel. Travel director Miss Carol Lane will speak.
Notice that due to limited manpower and funds the city cannot remove trees brush or large trims from private property. Property owners who have such work done are responsible for removal of the debris themselves.
Red Cross officials report 64 pints donated during the Bloodmobile visit to the REMC. Seventy volunteers offered, six were rejected, and the next drive is set for December 9 at the REMC. Mrs. George Wagoner chairs Carroll county efforts and thanks donors and assisting organizations.
Mrs Edna Curtis of Indianapolis is spending the week with her sister Mrs Mae Rothrock.
George William McCain 63 Delphi City Clerk Treasurer and longtime Carroll County educator died at his South Delphi home of a heart attack after asking a doctor to visit. Born 1885 Carrollton township he married Leonora Barnhart in 1913 and held posts from Flora superintendent to Delphi junior high principal before retirement. He served as county superintendent of schools and was a Methodist church trustee and choir member with Masonic and Torch Club affiliations. He is survived by wife Leonora two sons Charles David Howard daughter Katherine and siblings.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth DeWitt of Delphi are jailed in Princeton Kentucky charged with armed robbery. The 22 year old former Wanda Deardorff confessed to stealing $1 from a hitchhiker to feed their hungry son and admitted another $4.50 theft from a Chanute Field soldier on September 20. They also allegedly robbed Lloyd Beach hitch hiking home to Arkansas after discharge at Ft Knox. They traveled with their four year old son. Bond set at $500 each.
The Delphi Lions Club hosts George McDaniel District 25C Lions International on Wednesday October 6 at 6 30 PM at the Delphi Country Club. He will advise President W S Weaver and Secretary John P Reagan and other officers on Lions administration. McDaniel is an appliance and TV dealer based in Lebanon and active in the Lebanon Lions Club.
A luncheon event hosted by the ladies group has been postponed. No rescheduled date is announced in the readable text.
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