Local News Note Promotes Courtesy Visits
A community notice asks readers to inform the Citizen of incoming and outgoing guests so visits can be mentioned. The page stresses courtesy in local social reporting and invites participation.
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
5
A community notice asks readers to inform the Citizen of incoming and outgoing guests so visits can be mentioned. The page stresses courtesy in local social reporting and invites participation.
Miss Esther Shirk hosts Miss Violet Foster of Hudson Michigan as guest. The Hayse family reunion was at French Post Park last Sunday. William Moorman is named night agent for the Wabash Railroad. Mrs. Cartwright confined to home with neuritis. A daughter born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Ray Burgett, their eleventh child. Frank Pencebaker anniversary observed. Arnold city clerk recovering in Indianapolis hospital. Mrs. Mayhill held a porch bridge party Monday evening.
Local residents announce moves and visits including Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbons moving to Mrs. Malia’s residence on North Union street. Miss Lucille Crosby visits relative in Delphi. Forest camp meeting cancels Methodist service. Several injuries and illnesses reported from falls and hospital stays. Weekend excursions promoted by Safeway Bus Lines to Lake Freeman and Shafer. Various road trips and social visits to Dayton, Seattle, Ypsilanti, Monticello, and Lake Geneva. Community events include baptisms, picnics, and school-related activities at Deer Creek dam and Lake Freeman.
Misa Goldie and Florence Scott moved from the Blanchard farm to their home on Madison Street in Homer Myers and family moved from the Scott property to the Fethers property. Mrs Virgil Hatfield and daughter Barbara joined Mr Hatfield in South Bend. A daughter Sarah Annette was born July 20 to Mr and Mrs William Hoover of Washington DC. Dr Henry McLean and Sam Grathwell named as speakers for the County Teachers Institute this month. Caroline Johnson visiting Delphi connections in Connersville and Battle Creek.
Rev O P Manker visited Delphi en route home from Battle Ground and stayed with Rev and Mrs Rist after union services at the Baptist church. Mrs O J Grainger of Lynchburg // Va. visits sister Mrs J C Downey. Miss Gertrude Grainger of the University of Illinois library to visit Delphi. Dr Grainger to join them later. Miss Jessie Ruffing of Chicago visits Miss Naomi Johnson coterminous with Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith and Miss Mary Pierce. Kitty Pierce to join for a month. Wall Paper bargains at Margowski to half price for two weeks at Rexall. Deed recorded for sale of the old Presbyterian church property on Union street to Morris B Gray and wife for 1500, former price 6000, hatchery in use. Sixty youths meet at the Lutheran church in Camden for chorus practice for Old Settlers on August 8 and state convention in Noblesville in October. Mrs Holmes of Flora directs, Pauline Fouts accompanist. Chorus practice Friday at Flora Christian church. George Best replaces Will Hefling as caretaker at the Deer Creek swimming pool.
A historic note announces a community Old Settlers Day with a $1 gift for each citizen, emphasizing local celebration and civic spirit.
A promotional note invites readers to join the Heatrala Free Coal Club celebrating a 10th anniversary. It touts a special Intensi-Fire Air Duct and hints at reasons behind its marketing, inviting customers to visit.
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