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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1926
Page
5
The notice requests readers to tele phone item submissions to number 14 as a courteous gesture. It frames reader submissions about visits and social calls as a friendly community courtesy in the Delphi Citizen.
T. J. Clyne traveled to Indianapolis on business Monday and Tuesday. A daughter named Mary Jane was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. John Woodley. Ireneus Shortridge moved into rooms at the Walters' Washington Street home. Melvin Scarff and Mrs. Scarff of Toledo visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roach. Mrs. Claude Garrison of Lincoln, Indiana visits her sister Mrs. J. Reid McCain in Delphi. Mrs. Robert O Connor of Ft. Wayne weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O Connor. Miss Margaret Deeter left Saturday for a Chicago visit with friends.
Bring your old harness for repair and oiling and prepare for spring work before the rush. Also offering auto top repairing and a large stock of new harness lines bridles cellars pads halters and strap goods from E W Embrhee in Delphi.
Community notices list garden seed bulk sale at The Pharmacy Adams and Pearson and wallpaper at 10c per roll. Various residents spend weekends with relatives as Willard Cartwright visits his mother Mrs George Cartwright while others attend family gatherings and celebrate birthdays. Mrs Nellie Williams marks her thirty first birthday with relatives.
Miss Aileen Delaney of Chicago gave several readings from the W. M. A. Q. broadcasting station on Thursday night. Royal Scepter Coffee and Smith's Groce are noted in the brief.
Community updates include a Feb 24 church market in Embree’s Harness Shop with Christian Endeavor volunteers, several visits among local families from Russiaville to Adams and Delphi, Federation of Clubs plans in Lebanon, and a Monticello hearing for Ed Hathaway on April 16. Also notes on lacquer paints at The Pharmacy and three Democratic congressional candidates Roy Adney, David Ferguson, and William Snodgrass.
Word reached relatives Thursday of last week that John Shaffer, once living near Flora, brother of Jess Shaffer and Mrs. Charles Wilcox and Mrs. Bert Clifton, was killed in an accident at his North Dakota home.
Mrs John Roush of Frankfort was named women's chairman for the Ninth District to back Judge Earl Stroup for the Republican nomination. Maurice Petty named Clinton county chair for Stroup. Several locals attended Shrine meeting in Indianapolis. Rev R B Kern initiated. Mrs Albert Hodgson of Muncie, formerly of this city, could not be operated on in Cleveland due to high heart action, but had two minor procedures and returned home.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen daughter of William Jennings Bryan launched her bid for the Fourth Florida district congressional seat speaking before the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce in Miami Florida. Settlement completed for the Ralston Wilber store with 5140 dollars to creditors and 2149 to expenses leaving 3140 for common claims. Rockfield High School Sophomore class held a party at the president Miss Jean Coble's home with a cooperative supper and dance attended by Mildred Knight Jean Coble Pauline Been Helen Stewart Bernice Been Homer Edging John Bowman John Snoe berger Truman McCarty Walter Robison and Francis Randolph.
A smoldering fire between the second and third floors of the H. Wiler & Company furniture store in Logansport Saturday afternoon caused near 50000 dollars in damage. Water accounted for 80 percent of the loss while over a hundred mattresses were destroyed. Firemen faced a tough blaze as investigators could not determine origin beyond possible defective wiring. The building is owned by Raub and Will Hanley, proprietors Vic Wiler and associates.
The Wall Paper season is here with new designs on display at The Pharmacy. Explore fresh patterns and textures as shoppers preview the latest wallpaper offerings and color palettes for rooms.
Dean of men at Purdue University Dean Stanley Coulter retires July 1 1926 after thirty nine years on the faculty He has led biology since 1895 served as dean of the school of science since 1907 and has been a prominent Indiana figure in science conservation and education Professor M L Fisher succeeds him as dean of men and agronomy leader Professor Mary L Matthews to become dean of the reorganized school of home economics next fall
Mrs. Ed Blythe travels to Spice land Indiana tomorrow to visit her father James W. Anderson.
Miss Lillian Blythe traveled to Crawfordsville to be with her uncle J. H. Bradshaw who was injured in an automobile accident in Lafayette Monday evening.
Marriage licenses issued Wednesday include Steven D. Lowell and Loda M. VanMeter of Burlington, and Lowell Devere Henderson and Lee Elizabeth Giles of Tippecanoe township. Henderson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henderson and the bride is the daughter of Nelson Giles.
The county meeting of the home economies club convened in Delphi yesterday with Miss Lela Martin of Purdue giving instruction in second year sewing projects. Two members from each township attended and a business session was set to elect officers.
William Coppock of near Yeoman welcomed about 24 relatives at his home on Sunday for a birthday celebration. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marion Briney, Mrs. Lulu Robbins and three Delphi children, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Briney and family of Monticello, and Mr. and Mrs. Wright Barker of Delphi. A noon dinner was served.
The Flora senior class will present And Home Came Ted on April 27 in Flora. The selected cast includes Skeet Kelly Joe Clingenpeel Mollie Macklin Florence Swihart Diana Garwood Delilah Riggle Mr. Mann Carl Richardson Ora J. Stone Paul Rule Aunt Jubilee Mildred Flora Jim Ryker Joe Lines Elsie McCorkle the bride Martha Pearson Ted her husband Howard Linton Henrietta from Honolulu Naomi Davis the Senator Noah Yeater.
Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Flora and Mrs. Annie Flora of Rockfield traveled to Indianapolis. Annie Flora underwent cancer surgery while Arvil Flora had gallbladder surgery.
Mrs Roy E Gardner advertises mortgage exemption services at the County Recorder's office focusing on specialized handling of exemption documents.
Miss Margaret Schoener faculty sponsor of the Sunshine Society in Delphi along with Ruth Pierce society president and Kathryn McDowell spent the weekend in Madison for a state Sunshine societies gathering.
The Pleasure and Profit club of Rockfield will meet at Mrs. Perry Van Gundy's home next Wednesday afternoon. Roll call responses will be "Your Favorite Flower." The lesson is "Flowers" led by Mrs. Frank Sanderson.
The Rockfield Home Economics Club changes its April meeting date to April 21 at Ollie Snyder's home. Members should answer Roll Call with house cleaning tips. Edith Timmons speaks on raising ducks. Dessie Million on making house cleaning easier. Mrs. Fred Miller on a well planned garden. delegates report on project work. Bring a visitor.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will meet Tuesday April 20 at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs Ernest Newell. Members are requested to bring thimbles and needles for sewing.
The I O R M Tippecanoe Tribe No 505 met last Tuesday with good attendance. It was decided to confer three degrees on several candidates next Tuesday, starting at 7:00 o'clock. A good attendance is desired and refreshments will be served after the degree work.
Carroll Lodge No. 1741 I O O F will mark the 107th anniversary of its founding on Monday night April 26 at eight o'clock. Committee in charge includes C. E. Caldwell L. L. Neff W. H. Trawin W. H. Jacoby Grover Kite.
The Carroll County War Mothers met at Mrs. C. E. Baker’s Camden home on Thursday April 8 with Mrs. Perry Van Gundy presiding as new president. They thanked Carroll Co. Mothers for cookies donated for Easter boxes sent to disabled boys in Marion hospital. The group will sell carnations made by disabled War Veterans for Mother’s Day and plans to host Gold Star Mothers at Delphi next meeting. A pink carnation was presented to retiring president Mrs. Annie Bohannon by Meridith Jean Kirkpatrick.
District No. 4 of the Young People's Sunday School Association plans a meeting next Tuesday at 8 pm in Delphi Methodist church to organize. Mrs. Fred Miller of Rockfield will preside.
Good overalls feature heavy weight denim with roomy fit and comfort. Strong brands highlighted for men seeking durable workwear and practical wearability in daily tasks.
Advert says Royal Scepter Coffee and Smiths Groe. Subcribe for The Citizen.
The Rev. W. A. (Billy) Sunday told a Cincinnati audience he would run for president if both major parties nominate wet candidates. He said his platform would be on hell with booze and criticized city policies while praising the country overall.
A short verse reflects on delayed spring and lingering rain as a lesson from God. The speaker Harold Isaacs notes fish in brooks and farmers’ sadness, urging resilience and a hopeful outlook for better weather and growth.
Mrs. Ralph A. Merley of West Lafayette is in serious condition at Home hospital following an apparent suicide attempt by drinking carbolic acid at her brother Virgil Hire’s home. She had been under a physician’s care after a nervous collapse months ago and had dined with Hire before the act. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in this city.
Mrs Barbara Greenwalt returned to her Delphi home on Thursday after spending the winter in Lafayette.
Madame Louise of Chicago outlines trends for spring adornment including long pointed gold fingernails with metal protectors for evening wear and daytime practicality. Detachable hair curls or waves attach to hats to soften boyish bob styles as professionals urge natural tones and twenty shades of rouge for every hour and occasion.
Windsor castle residents recount a two ton carpet covering the Waterloo chamber floor. It must be removed outside and beaten by sixty workers during house cleaning. The 80 by 40 foot textile was woven in India by Agra prisoners who worked on it for seven years.
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