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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1926
Page
1
A jumble of satirical musings on marriage, class, and manners from a newspaper page. Fragments touch on lazy husbands, polite speech, intimate visits, fashion, doctors, and modern life with playful wordplay and odd juxtapositions. The piece weaves humor through assorted vignettes and stray lines.
The Senior Class play Honor Bright was staged at the high school auditorium on Thursday and Friday evenings to full houses. John Smock played the rich young man Richard Barrington with Katharine Jacoby as his mother and Catherine Morton as the book agent who later impersonates the stage girl. The cast included Ferne Holsinger, Paul Benner, Rev. William Carton, Ruby Thompson, George Obear, Tom McCain, Eugene Cripe, Loren Ayres, Geneva Ginn, Joy Draper, Harold Leslie, Paul Shaffer, and Paul Ireland, with two intermissions of singing and a banjo solo, plus musical readings by Edith McCouch and Jean Wilson, backed by the high school orchestra.
The North West District American War Mothers hold an all day spring meeting on April 22 at the Memorial Home in Logansport Indiana Cass County chapter plans a fine program. Members are to be cared for at the noon hour at no cost and every World War Mother in Carroll County is urged to attend and learn about aid for the sick and needy veterans.
The Methodist church building committee approved remodeling plans. Architects will complete detailed drawings and blueprints by May. A new parish house will be added at the rear with brick veneer and a new east entrance. The auditorium will face west.
Rev John Walton of Burling ton M E church withdraws from the White Carroll district court race saying he chose ministry where he could do the most good A D O Bear of Camden becomes unopposed for the Republican nomination John Rothrock of Monticello is the Democratic candidate for the office
The Citizen this week shows official posts to be filled and the candidates for the offices. The balance of the scene item election presents few contests with only one noted.
Floyd Gresham plans a Delphi visit with relatives tomorrow after a winter spent in Mexico and Texas.
The Ladies of St. A Church will hold a market this season featuring handmade goods and baked items to support church programs. Proceeds benefit parish outreach and youth activities at the community center.
The Tri Kappa sorority of Delphi met at the home of Miss Thelma Thompson on Tuesday evening. Mrs Will Cowdin hosted the A B C Bridge Club and friends Tuesday afternoon at her West Main street residence. Mrs Cowdin plans a trip to Norfolk Virginia to visit her daughter and family starting May 3.
Miss Elizabeth Troxell entertained Tuesday evening at her East Franklin home with a social dinner. Attending were Mrs. M. Sterling, Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Eva Dooley, Mrs. Sarah Culler, Mrs. Minnie Robertson and Mrs. Sarah Clauser. The Loyal Ladies class of the Christian church in Rockfield met Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Johns for a lesson and social hour.
A Grange gathering will meet at Burrows school house Monday evening April 19 and at Yeoman school house Friday evening April 23. Frank Brown will address both events and attendees should assemble at 7 30 p m.
The Elbaicos class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held its monthly social in the church parlors Friday evening. Hosts and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crowell and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin.
Mrs. Fred Smith hosted twenty young girls Monday at her Franklin Street home to celebrate Agnes Louise Smith’s tenth birthday with games and refreshments.
Mrs. Virgil Stinebaugh entertained four children on Saturday afternoon for the seventh birthday of her daughter Miss Marjorie. The guests included Marjorie Roach Helen Smith Rosemary Ruffing and Marybelle Adams.
Mrs Olive Logan of Mortonsville hosted a Tuesday evening party for thirty six friends and relatives honoring her thirtieth birthday. Many guests came from Rockfield and enjoyed games and a song performed by Naomi Isaacs and Helen Blickenstaff titled An April Song. Sandwiches pickles cake and coffee were served as guests departed wishing her many more happy birthdays.
The Sunshine Society of Flora High School earned more than $25 with a basement cafeteria dinner held in the Community Building. Proceeds will cover expenses for the student delegate traveling to the State Sun event, with continued coverage on page five.
The City Council met in regular session with all members present. Engineer Brosman of Indianapolis reported on the Post lighting system. A resolution adopting plans and payment methods was approved. Bids for the post lighting system are expected in May.
An injunction petition led by Andrew F. Bell and others halts Dunkin & Son from continuing work on the Burlington school house addition. The suit argues the township lacks authority for bonds, voters oppose a $48,000 bond for gym and auditorium features, and that costs will exceed estimates leaving the project unfinished. A hearing delays construction until June.
William Crampton, hospitalized at St Elizabeth’s in Lafayette, shows marked health improvement this week and is cheered by a large circle of friends celebrating his recovery.
Dr. Walter Gochenour of this city was named to the ad interim committee of the West Central Indiana Dental Society during a La Fayette meeting held recently.
Mrs. Frank Lyon district chairman notes a bus will leave Delphi court house square Tuesday at seven AM for Federation meeting in Lebanon, with connections in Frankfort to Interurban. Return arrival in Delphi about seven PM. Full program details appear on page three.
Invitations have been issued for the Make Merry class April party to be held Monday evening at the church parlors.
The notice calls a Democratic Central meeting on May 4 for election and other business. All Democrats are urged to attend. Baird is listed as chairman.
Local notice invites readers to Sugar Bowl on The Sunny Side Street. Event highlights include family fun, food stalls, and community entertainment amid daytime hours. Organizers emphasize safe, welcoming atmosphere.
Carroll County club presidents receive instruction from the Indiana Federation of clubs to educate members on International Relations and World Peace. Emphasis on mass meetings, informed talks, and celebrating Peace Day May 18 to foster cooperation and harmony among nations.
Carrollton high school will graduate seven pupils at exercises on Wednesday evening April 28. Dr. H. N. Sherwood, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, will deliver the address. The baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening April 25 will be given by Rev. Dillman at the Wheeling Presbyterian church.
Campbell from the Monticello Methodist church delivers baccalaureate at Hopedale on April 25. A junior-senior reception is planned for April 24 at the school. April 23 closes the term with a community dinner and pupil program. Adams township school begins its first year under the six six plan with Principal Kirby Payne.
The township school board rescinded prior resolutions and selected the Library site on Main Street for a new high school. Dr Quick and Miles Martin align on moving forward, with architects to be asked for preliminary plans next week.
The committee okays a quarter square lot on Main Street between Union and the Library for a future city building. They preview preliminary plans and consider revenue rooms, with a National Guard unit as a prospective renter. A trip to Indianapolis was made to discuss needs with state officials.
Plans for an art exhibit by Delphi High School pupils will be held Wednesday and Thursday, April 21 and 22, in the school gymnasium. The event, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Club, features reproductions of famous paintings. Proceeds will support the school.
John Greenwalt buys Homer Clawson's interest in the Lynch and Clawson barber shop on East Franklin Street. The shop will be conducted under the firm name with support from young people and all wish him success in his new business.
The Wall Paper at Margowskis comes from the best makers offering quality designs. Homeowners are urged to compare patterns and finishes from leading suppliers to enhance rooms with durable, stylish options.
The Indiana State Y M C A announces its 1926 camping plan under the slogan Camping for Character. Camps at Bedford and Tecumseh will run various sessions for boys and girls from affiliated cities and territories, with local associations listed in Muncie South Bend Fort Wayne Marion Richmond Huntington Evansville and Lafayette. Open dates include June 1 14 23 and August dates plus specialized sessions for Pioneer Farm and Hi Y programs.
A new bus line from Delphi to Frankfort began operation this week with a capacity of twenty four passengers. The service connects with the interurban at Frankfort for travel to Indianapolis.
Announcement from Long Beach California states the marriage of Walter F. Busteed eldest son of George Busteed of Delphi to Margaret Bittle of Long Beach. They will reside in Long Beach after a brief wedding trip to San Diego.
A letter describes a year with more than thirty conferences and congresses in Washington that invite attention and service. It notes preparations for a D A R Congress trip, including wardrobe plans and instructions, amid many calls and interruptions. The anecdote contrasts home duties with the anticipated East trip.
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