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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

4

Carroll County Bridge Luncheon Hosted at VanNatta Home

Mrs. Robert VanNatta and Mrs. Lorimer Adams entertained a large company at an all o'clock luncheon six miles northwest of Delphi. Pink and yellow decorations complemented spring flowers as guests enjoyed bridge with honors awarded to several Delphi and Lafayette attendees.

Robert VanNatta Lorimer Adams VanNatta Delphi Fred Patty Frankfort Clarence Shigley Chester B. Gaugh Fay Fontainne Sutton Lafayette John Best Millard Quinn Leo Ulm William Kleppinger E. P. Beadle W. T. Brackenridge Carlyle Kirkpatrick John C. Nagle Bert Hinkle Eva Lena Sutton Fred Parker Melvin Deeter John C John G. Nagle Brookston E. M. Cripe Curtis McCain Camden

Tri Kappa Attends State Meeting in Indianapolis

A local Tri Kappa sorority number attended the state meeting in Indianapolis over Friday and Saturday. Members listed include Mrs Minnie Roach Miss Catherine McCain Mrs Josephine Ulm Mrs Mary Kerlin Mrs Frances Martin Mrs Maud Beadle and others from Delphi and DePauw University. The Delphi girls performed A Young Man's Fancy at the Friday session. An afternoon tea was held at the governor's mansion hosted by Mrs Lesliey and 665 guests enjoyed a banquet at the Claypool hotel.

Tri Kappa Indianapolis Minnie Roach Catherine McCain Josephine Ulm Mary Kerlin Frances Martin Maud Beadle Meredith Carney Mary Margowski Naomi Pruitt Roberta Gardner Delphi Jean Wilson DePauw University Governor’s Mansion Lesliey Claypool William C. Cowdin Mary Hinkle

Jefferson Grange Plans Flower Show At Friday Meeting

Jefferson Grange to hold its regular meeting Friday evening. A committee of Mrs. W H Casad Mrs Mable Kennard Mrs Gertrude Kennard Mrs Artie Million and Mrs George Hamill will formulate plans for a summer flower show and all members may exhibit. Come and hear what they have to offer Friday.

Jefferson Grange W. H. Casad Mable Kennard Gertrude Kennard Artie Million George Hamill

Community Club Met At Mrs Hawley Home For Social

The Community club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Pearl Hawley home with Mrs Bertha Cripe as assistant hostess. Laura Zinn and Mildred Wilson led the program. The gathering included games and a social time followed by ice cream and cake refreshments.

Pearl Hawley Bertha Cripe Laura Zinn Mildred Wilson

Good Samaritan Church to stage Mary's Castle in the Air play

The Good Samaritan class of Colburn United Brethren Church presents the play Mary's Castle in the Air at Yeoman Schoolhouse on Wednesday evening May 1. Cast includes Anna Callins Effie Woods Omar Woods Ada Lehman Edna Hallar Minnie Hallar Hillary Nichter LeRoy Boothe Harold Packer Jr Joe Erb and Lena Erb.

Good Samaritan Colburn United Brethern Church

DAR chapter to elect officers in Saturday meeting

Charles Carroll chapter of the D.A.R. will hold a Saturday afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. H. Bradshaw's home. Officers will be elected and reports on the Continental Congress will be presented by Mrs. Henry B. Wilson and Mrs. Charles Wellington. Assistant hostess will be mentioned.

Charles Carroll W. H. Bradshaw Continental Congress Henry B. Wilson Charles Wellington

Mrs Harriett Gros and Two Others

Mrs Harriett Gros, Mrs W L Cow din, and Mrs William Gros are named in a local society notice. The item highlights their roles in upcoming charity events and social gatherings.

Harriett Gros W. L. Cowdin William Gros

Delph i Country Club Dance Opens May 3

An informal dance will open the Delphi Country club season on Friday evening May 3 at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served later that evening. The committee in charge includes Mr and Mrs Joseph Ives Mr and Mrs Abner Bowen Mr and Mrs Edwin Ruffing and Mr and Mrs Byran Miller.

Delphi Country Club Joseph Ives Abner Bowen Edwin Ruffing Byran Miller

Birthday party for Marjorie Dean Manker

Mrs. O P Manker hosted a Tuesday afternoon party from 3 30 to 5 30 in honor of her daughter Marjorie Dean Manker eight birthday. Guests included Lujean Loy Mildred Marie Taylor Betty Lee Wilkinson Jean Nuff Agnes Hamilton Ruth Elizabeth Dobbins and Rose Mary Smith.

O. P. Manker Little Friends Marjorie Dean Manker Lujean Loy Mildred Marie Taylor Betty Lee Wilkinson Jean Nuff Agnes Hamilton Ruth Elizabeth Dobbins Rose Mary Smith

Oracle Club annual dinner elects new officers

The Oracle club held its annual dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John Mount on Monday evening. New officers were elected: President Mrs W B Wason first vice president Mrs N J Howe second vice president Mrs Fred Martin secretary Mrs Joseph Ives and treasurer Robert Bradshaw.

Oracle Club John Mount W. B. Wason N.J .Howe Fred Martin Joseph Ives Robert Bradshaw

Madison Home Economics Club Hosts Second Lesson

The Madison township Home Economics club met at New Hope school last Wednesday for the second lesson led by Mrs. Blanche Calvert and Mrs. Glen Stair. A vegetable dinner was prepared and served. The next meeting is slated for Wednesday May 8.

Madison Township Home Economics Club New Hope School Blanche Calvert Glen Stair

Local Legion Members Attend Ninth District Meeting in Flora

A number of American Legion and Auxiliary members attended the Ninth district meeting held at Flora last evening. Frederick Landid s of Logansport gave a splendid talk and Flora high school furnished music.

American Legion and Auxiliary Flora Frederick Landis Logansport Flora High School

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Paul Ashba Attended by Local Families

Mrs Paul Ashba held a Sunday dinner in honor of her husband’s birthday. Guests included families of Dr John Carney Charles Weil Clarence Cole John McCouch William Ashba Nellie Haughey and Roy Trobaugh.

Paul Ashba John Carney Charles Weil Clarence Cole John McCouch William Ashba Nellie Haughey Roy Trobaugh

Carroll County Tuberculosis Association Meets in Delphi

The regular board meeting of the Carroll County Tuberculosis Association will be held Friday afternoon in Delphi. Dr. Arbaugh of Indianapolis will attend as a guest of the association.

Carroll County Tuberculosis Association Delphi Arbaugh Indianapolis

Mrs Cartwright Hosts A B C Club At Home

Mrs J A Cartwright entertained the A B C club and friends at her East Franklin street residence Tuesday afternoon. She planned another visit with more friends this afternoon. Mrs Joseph Sims hosted the G O P club southeast of Delphi Monday afternoon with an evening luncheon at the Casa Del Mar cafe.

J. A. Cartwright A. B. C. Club East Franklin Street Joseph Sims G. O. P. Club Delphi Casa del Mar

Honor guest Miss Elizabeth Troxel feted at surprise supper

Eight friends surprised Miss Elizabeth Troxel at her home Sunday for a birthday anniversary celebration.

Elizabeth Troxel

Ladies of the G A R to Meet in G A R Rooms

The Ladies of the G A R will meet in the G A R rooms Wednesday afternoon May 1. A good attendance is desired as important business is to be transacted.

Sunsh ine Society seeks old newspapers and magazines

The Sunshine Society requests donations of old newspapers and magazines on Saturday April 27. Members will call at various homes for collections. Camden High School alumni reunion was held at the Camden Gymnasium Saturday evening with a banquet and an interesting program.

Sunshine Society Camden High School Camden Gymnasium

Supper Club Meeting At Carrollton Home

The Supper club will meet with Mr and Mrs Van C Blue at their country home in Carrollton township on Monday evening.

van C. Blue Carrollton Township

Ladies Bridge Luncheon In South Delphi

Mrs. Anna Snyder and daughter Mrs. W G Cowdin will host a 1 o'clock lunch bridge at their South Delphi home on Wednesday May 1 for a company of ladies.

Anna Snyder W. G. Cowdin South Delphi

Camden Woman's Club Hosts Delphi Group at Mrs. Wyatt Home

The Camden Woman's Literary Club entertained the Delphi Woman's Club at the home of Mrs. Effie Wyatt in Camden last evening.

Camden Literary Club Camden Woman’s Literary Club Delphi Woman's Club

Carroll County Sunday School Convention at Flora Methodist

Sunday school convention to be held at Flora Methodist church on May 15 and 16. Mr and Mrs Clay Pearson will entertain the Junto club Thursday evening May 2.

Carroll County Flora Methodist Church Mrs. Clay Pearson Junto Club

Presbyt erial Meet Largely Attended in Delphi

The fifty third meeting of the Womans Missionary Society of the Crawfordsville Presbyterial drew wide local and visiting attendance in Delphi at the Presbyterian church. Mrs James A Peterson of Darlington presided with speakers Catherine Gladfelter and L D Heminger of Efilen Africa and Mrs Lee M Manker of Hamadan Persia.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Crawfordsville E. E. Barnard William S. Smith Delphi Carroll County John Kerlin Rockfield Cecil Atkinson Cutler C. H. Gros Presbyterian Church Flora Lafayette Presbyterial Frank Coulter Frankfort Lester Jones Lebanon R. R. Pollgm Darlington Garfield Shaffer H. C. Chatterson Africa

Caroline Cripe Dies After Two Weeks Ill at 75

Mrs. Caroline Cripe aged 75 died Friday evening after a two week illness at her north Washington street home. She was a native of Ohio long resident of Delphi and part of a golden wedding couple last year. Survived by husband David L. Cripe a daughter Anna Cheesman of Delphi a son Elmer Cripe of Lafayette a brother John Holsapple of Chalmers twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Brethren church Pyrmont with Rev. John Root and Rev. P E Coblentz officiating burial Pyrmont cemetery.

Caroline Cripe David L. Cripe North Washington Street Canal Ohio Delphi Cripe Anna Cheesman Elmer Cripe Lafayette John Holsapple Chalmers Brethern Church Pyrmont John Root P. E. Coblentz

Delphi Chamber Names Committee for Monticello Meeting

A Delphi Chamber of Commerce committee of five was named to join Monticello and Monticello Menominee representatives to discuss advertising and promoting lakes and rivers near the three cities. Delphi attendees are W. B. Wason C. T. Amick H. B. Wilson Harry Rouch and E. P. Beadle.

Monticello Delphi Chamber of Commerce Menon Delphi W. B. Wason C. i T. Amick H. B. Wilson Harry Rouch E. P. Beadle

Colburn Sunday School Class Presents Play

The Good Samaritan Sunday school class of Colburn United Brothers church staged a three act play titled Mary’s Tie in the Air at Colburn gym last Wednesday to a large audience. The cast excelled and a repeat at New Hope school on April 30 and Yeoman on May 1 is planned. Proceeds of thirty dollars will go to church repairs.

Good Samaritan Colburn United Brothers Church Colburn Et Asium New Hope School Yeoman Colburn

Elks to Stage Fight Card Next Thursday

Logansport Elks manager Charles Hackmeyer announces the season finale fight card at the club next Thursday evening. Eddie Blake of Delphi is expected to appear, bringing a large following.

ELKS Charles Hackmeyer Logansport Elks Club Eddie Blake Delphi

Democratic women to meet in Logan for luncheon

Democratic women from across the state will gather in Log Insport on May 1 for a luncheon at the Legion home. Samuel Jackson of Fort Wayne will give the address and State Chairman Earl Peters and other state committee members, both men and women, plan to attend.

Log Insport Legion Home Samuel Jackson Fort Wayne Earl Peters State Committee

We X L Club Hosts Event At Mrs Brewer’s Home

Mrs A H Brewer will host the We X L club at her West Main Street home next Thursday evening.

A. H. Brewer West Main Street

Mrs William Pearson Hosts Euchre Evening West of Delphi

Mrs William Pearson entertained a company of friends Tuesday evening at her home west of Delphi with a euchre party.

William Pearson Delphi Euchré

Bridge of San Louis Rey at Arc Theatre Next Week

The Arc theatre presents The Bridge of San Louis Rey next Monday and Tuesday, followed by Sue Carol in It Can Be Done on Wednesday and Thursday, and Tom Mix and Tony in Son of the Golden West on Friday and Saturday.

Bridge of San Louis Rey Arc Theatre Sue Carol Tom Mix Tony

Elks Initiate Robert Davidson At Lafayette Lodge

Robert Davidson was initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Lafayette last Thursday night with eight other candidates. A luncheon followed the initiatory service in honor of the new members. Several Delphi residents traveled to see Davidson don the antlers.

Robert Davidson Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lafayette Delphi Mr. Davidson

Ray Hunter Paints Ventilators at Court House Afterwards

Ray Hunter works for several days painting the ventilators and lock houses atop the court house. Custodian Albert Pitzer will inspect the roof after the job is finished.

Ray Hunter Court House Albert Pitzer

Farm Bureau to Consider Life Insurance Dept

Indiana Farm Bureau board meets in Indianapolis to discuss adding a life insurance department. The move follows the success of the auto division and aims to extend member protections. Also on the agenda are 1929 departmental budgets and first quarter reports. President W. H. Settle returns from Washington to report on farm relief legislation status.

The Indiana Farm Bureau Indianapolis Farm Bureau Service Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company Federation W. H. Settle Washington, D. C Agricultural Committee Senate House

Baby and Pre School Clinics Planned in Carroll County

Dr Ada Schwertzer director of division of child hygiene Indiana state board of health notified Mrs Roy Gregg county nurse that Dr Arthur and Miss Welcho of Indianapolis will visit Carroll county for conferences starting May 20. Clinics will be held in each township for babies and pre school children. Mothers of children entering school next fall are urged to attend so corrections can be made this summer and children enter school in fine physical condition.

Ada Schwertzer Division of Child Hygiene Indiana State Board of Health Roy Gregg Arthur Miss Welcho Indianapolis Carroll County

District Latin contest at Indiana University boosts Cutler reps

James Crum of Cutler led the thirteenth district in division two of the state Latin contest at Bloomington University on April 12. Cutler students and teachers attended the banquet with Ruth Brown Elizabeth Flora John Flora Carl Davis and Miss Jackson among attendees.

James Crum Cutler Carroll County Bloomington Avere Ruth Brown Elizabeth Flora John Flora Indiana Carl Davis Miss Jackson

Commerce Dinner Postponed One Week

The Chamber of Commerce dinner at Welcome Inn Cafe scheduled for May 2 is postponed to May 9 by the executive committee. The change avoids overlapping with Presbyterian ladies serving dinner next Thursday evening.

Chamber of Commerce Welcome Inn Cafe

Benton Telephone Association committees meet in Delphi

A meeting of the two Benton Telephone Association committees was held in Delphi on Wednesday with Charles Cartwright, local manager. Attendees included T. E. Hanaway, Mr. Lantz of Monticello, Mr. Blim of Kokomo, Carl Snyder, Mr. Trivillin and John Taggart of Indianapolis. They were dinner guests of Cartwright.

Benton Telephone Association Delphi Charles Cartwright T. E. Hanaway Mr. Lantz Monticello Blim Kokomo Carl Snyder Trivillin John Taggart Indianapolis Cartwright

Discrimination Said to Be Made by Chamber of Commerce

Two hundred Ross gear works employees in Lafayette were reportedly discharged last week not due to slumping business but because they were non residents. The Lafayette Commercial club is said to have pressured local operators after checking workers in stores and factories for residency. A Delphi man in charge of a Lafayette store was reportedly fired for not living in the town.

Grimms Ross Gear Works Lafayette Ln& Week Lafayette Commercial Club Delphi

Jacoby Groninger Couple Quietly Wed in Logansport

Katharine Jacoby youngest daughter of South Delphi residents wed Charles Groninger of Burrows in a Logansport ceremony. The bride, a Delphi teen leader and Sunday school teacher, and the groom plan to reside with his parents after a lakeside visit.

Katharine Jacoby W.H. Jacoby South Delphi Charles Groninger Burrows Logansport Groninger Delphi Epworth League Methodist Frank Groninger Carroll County

Schoolteacher Thelma Dillen Marries Harold A. Jones

A marriage license was issued Saturday by County Clerk Floyd Julien to Harold A. Jones of Flora and Thelma Dillen of Camden. The bride has taught school in Jackson township the past year.

Floyd Julien Harold A. Jones Howard Jones Flora Thelma Dillen Marc Dillen Camden Jackson Township

Brewer's Shoe Store Free Leather Work Shoes Offer

Advertising copy notes good all leather work shoes and a free greasing service at Brewer's Shoe Store. Mentions not Brown Coffee Smiths Grocery as a separate entity in the ad.

Brewer’s Shoe Store Smiths Grocery

Adlerika Glycerin Mixture Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A druggist advertises Adlerika as a glycerin and buckthorn based mixture that cleanses both upper and lower bowels. It claims to relieve constipation in two hours by removing long stagnant waste, urging readers to switch from pills to Adlerika for a full cleaning.

W. S. Margowski

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Coopers Cooper’s Quick & Clifford Delphi’s Greatest Store Douglas MacLean HAM Sale Hall’s Meat Tri Kappa’s GRIMM A. Grimm & Sons Bridge Party District Legion Meeting Tuberculosis Board Colburn . S Democrat Logan Euchre Party ABC Smith’s Grocery W. H. Settles Washington State Board of Health Indiana University Commerce Roach’s Roach’s Bakery Delphi, Indiana Dillen Jones the Farmers Co-operative Delmar Galbreth Mgr Farmers Co-Operative Store Rockfield, Ind
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