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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
4
Citizens urge the city council or chamber of commerce to install markers on main highways through Delphi. The letter notes inadequate directions at corners, calls for comprehensive signage, and credits H Brewer and George C Loy for already marking routes.
A community event invites all to a Tuesday August 21 gathering at 7 30 P M with a nickel admission to enjoy fortune telling by a real fortune teller, plus eats contests and music in a lively program for everyone.
Mrs Hama Greco of Route 3 Box 53 Denison Texas writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sonative Wash and Pills for Constipation restored her strength and nerve health enabling her to do any kind of work and to recommend the medicines to others.
Mrs. C B Shaffer returned from Centralia Illinois where Prof L W Hanna principal of Centralia High School died. Survived by wife Georgia Lewis son George Louis 18 months and other relatives. Interment at Hillcreek Memorial Park.
The Delphi Bar writes resolutions praising George Julien as courteous and honest. He never sought office, served once as city attorney long ago, supported Methodist church work, and aided many civil religious and charitable efforts. Funeral held August 12 with extensive out of town attendance.
The Woman's club hosts a market Saturday at 10 in the Schlosser Bros cream station room to boost funds for cash prizes in the yard contest and premiums for county fair flowers. Organizers Mrs. A. C. Clauser Mrs. Mary Haugh Mrs. D. L. Keene and Bess Rothenberger seek liberal donations from members and outsiders for community benefit.
Luther Gregg son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gregg of East Delphi has returned home for vacation. A senior at Indiana University he was appointed assistant chemistry teacher at the university this year. His friends congratulate him on this honor and a self made college man who supported his way through college.
Members of the local golf club were defeated in a Wednesday afternoon tournament held in Frankfort.
A Chamber of Commerce and Woman's Club judging panel awarded Mr. and Mrs. William Vianco the West Delphi Yard Beautification prize after a late start by contestants. Honorable mention went to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Booner, with praise for neat yards, good sod, varied plantings, and landscape efforts despite rocky soil.
Casa Del Mar restaurant and soft drink parlor opened last week by Mr and Mrs W H Arose. The couple invited guests to inspect the kitchen and equipment. Saturday’s capacity of fountain and dining room was taxed with Everett Shurr of Frankfort in charge. A new all electric radio was installed Monday from the Ruffing Shop.
The Mississippi Valley conference on tuberculosis will be held in Des Moines Iowa September 17 18 and 19 with strong Indiana attendance expected. District meetings stressed need for more hospital beds and sanatoriums. National Association awards go to 667 school rooms with full health records across 75 counties. Carroll County cooperated with pennants awarded to several schools.
Camden defeats Burrows 11 to 4 and Burlington tops Flora 10 to 5. Yeoman beats Burrows 28 to 5. Next Sunday Flora visits Yeoman and Burrows plays Camden while Burlington travels to Delphi.
Sommers and Newhouser opened a Willys Knight and Whippet agency in the Bradshaw building last Saturday. The display attracted large crowds and they report several sales with one unit delivered from the floor on opening day.
Mrs. George W. Julien and Ton M. Julien express sincere gratitude through the press for floral offerings and acts of love during their husband and father's illness. They thank neighbors for constant aid and recall the devotion as a memory to carry forward.
The message expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends along with Father C. J. Reed Miss Lamb organist and undertaker Mr. Grimm for kindness during a recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones.
A reunion of twenty descendants of John G. and Ruth Timmons gathered at Delphi city park last Sunday. Attendees included W. H. Sidenbender and S. O. Anderson families from Monticello, Pattons from Idaville, Ruth Timmons and family from New Castle, and Bowmans from Kentland and Delphi.
The Womans club sponsors a community picnic at Delphi park on Wednesday evening August 22. A picnic supper precedes a program featuring headliners including local singer Jack Swatts and traveler Prof. Bigbumpsky. Everyone is invited to attend.
Peter Kempf, a reliable farmer living north of the canal, planted a forty by one hundred thirty-two foot patch that yielded forty bushels of fine potatoes. He did so on Good Friday despite friends warning it was a sign of moonlight, but he believes soil and conditions, not the moon, determine growth.
Members of the National Soy Bean association toured Carroll County farms including Chester Joyce Roy Cauldwell Haines Brothers and Fouts Brothers. Taylor Fouts of Washington township serves as county president. The caravan then proceeded to Purdue for a conference.
Delphi's greatest store for men and boys offers 100 pairs of Star oxford shoes in black and tan for ages 5 to 14 at 20 percent off. Solid leather throughout makes them suitable for school and dress.
Miss Mary Angell Cartwright hosts Miss Emma Pearson Miss Jean Pearson both of Spencer Ohio Martha Booth of Cleveland Ohio and Betty Cauldwell of Chillicothe Ohio at Camp Quietude on the Tippecanoe this week. Mrs C E Angell acts as hostess and chaperone.
Dr and Mrs John Carney Jr Mr and Mrs J Boyle of Indianapolis Miss Cyrene Blackburn of Lebanon Miss Catherine Thomas of Lafayette Misses Meredith and Ruth Carney and Kathleen Kerlin are camping at Lindy Lodge at Oakdale this week.
Henry L. Carter of Delphi and Mrs B Elizabeth Eisenhart of Flora wed Friday at 8 PM in the Methodist parsonage with Rev O P Manker officiating. Carter is a familiar barber and Eisenhart ran a Flora millinery shop for years.
The Ellis family reunion will be held in Delphi city park Sunday. All members are invited. H. N. Ellis serves as president and Sadie Keever as secretary.
Adams and Rock Creek townships plan their annual homecoming for Saturday August 18 at French Post park. A noon basket dinner and program have been arranged by the committee.
Mrs J C O Connor was pleasantly surprised Monday evening by neighbors who gathered at her home to celebrate her birth day anniversary. The gathering featured card playing and refreshments.
The Grange picnic will be held at Delphi Park on Wednesday August 22. A basket dinner at noon and a literary program with good speakers have been arranged for the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church plans a beach party at Ideal Beach Monticello on Friday evening. Members are asked to meet at the church at five o clock bring bathing suits and 15 cents.
Mrs James P Wason will host an afternoon tea at her West Front Street home on Monday afternoon for her guest Mrs John H Clendaniel of Chestertown Maryland.
Perry Wilson superintendent of Camp Tecumseh met Delphi Hi Y members at the Methodist church Monday evening to finalize plans for the coming school year.
The odist church hosts an evening carnival on Tuesday August 21 at 7 30 featuring entertainment and public invites for all.
Ed Kennedy of Logansport is listed as the oldest living member and a descendant of both Kerlin and Kennedy families as the reunion gathers at Delphi park today.
The Social Twelve bridge club enjoyed an evening hosted by Mrs Royster at the home of her daughter Mrs Haughey Mount.
Mrs May Sibbitt and Mrs W T Brackenridge entertained a small company of friends at Cozy Cabin on the Tippecanoe Tuesday.
The Premiers will hold their regular meeting at Delphi city park Monday night at 8 o clock. An interesting program has been planned. Chatter and Stitch club members enjoyed a city park picnic last evening with mothers and a few friends in attendance.
A sale note lists Good heavy denim men’s overalls sizes 32 to 44 at Lana Coffee and Smith’s Grocery. Name 43 appears in the snippet, indicating a price or stock reference. The ad shows multiple shops offering the item in mid century diction.
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