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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

5

Ellis Reunion Marks 22nd Annual Gathering in Delphi Park

The Ellis family held its twenty second annual reunion at Delphi city park on Sunday August 19 with a noon dinner for 105 relatives and friends. A program followed including vocal solo readings piano and duet performances. A business meeting retained officers and committees. A letter from Ellis Lawrence and Phebe Lawrence Warden of Indianapolis was read. The historian reported six marriages five births and three deaths since the last reunion. Distances represented include Chicago and Lockland Ohio along with several Indiana locales. Ice cream was served after the meeting.

Ellis Delphi City Park Emerald Metz Frances Greenwalt Thelma Phillips Gene Phillips Frances Lee Maxine Phillips Florence Armstrong T. W. Armstrong Sara Ellis Ellis Lawrence Phebe Lawrence Warden Indianapolis Delana Price Frank Alice Greer John Reed Ralph Lee Francis Anna Mary Ralph Jr Cloyd Price John Logan Price Chicago Car .Clem Lockland Ohio Indiana

Delphi Reunion Set for August 1929 at Delphi City Park

The list of attendees includes Delphi Monticello Yeoman Cutler Wolcott Flora Royal Center Anderson and Argos. The next reunion will be held on the third Sunday in August 1929 at the Delphi city park.

Delphi Monticello Yeoman Cutler Wolcott Flora Royal Center Anderson Argos Delphi City Park

Birthday tribute for Walter Gipson draws seventy relatives, friends

Walter Gipson of near Delphi receives a large birthday gathering Sunday with seventy relatives and friends bringing baskets for a bountiful dinner. The afternoon includes games and conversation before everyone departs content with the pleasant day.

Walter Gipson Delphi Lee Roudebush Frances Agnes Harold Harry Roudebush Oxford William McCoy Forrest Oilar Esther Bonnie Yvonne Vera Bobbie Willard Culver Glenn Ray Ivan Marjorie Jack Culver Virginia James Chalmers James Gipson Robert Gipson Manford Gipson Robert Lulu Mae William Osler Brookston Minnie Lincoln Fowler John Gipson Vernie Gipson James Robert

Local Unger Family Reunion Call Notes

Afternoon visitors from Middlefork include Mr and Mrs Robert Unger with children Roberta Eva Mae Ade line and Martin who stopped by to greet the household.

Ternoon Robert Unger Roberta Eva Mae Adeline Martin Middlefork

Premiers Host Delphi Park Meeting With Youth Leaders

In Delphi shelter house Monday evening the Premiers held talks by Everett Flora Ralph Reagan and Miss Ruth Irelan on the Older Girls Conference at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Seventy seven girls represented two countries and twenty states.

Shelter House Delphi Park Everett Flora Rockfield Ralph Reagan Ruth Irelan Delphi Mary Heiland Francis Reed Paul Jacoby Ernest Gripe Irene Jacoby Christian Church of Delphi

Tea for Mrs Clendaniel visits from Chestertown Md

Mrs J P Wason hosted a Monday tea at her East Front Street home for a party of ladies including house guest Mrs John H Clendaniel of Chestertown Maryland. Music was provided by Misses Betty Wason Dorothy Mae Lyon Irene Jacoby and Mrs William Frasier in Gypsy costumes.

J. P. Wason East Front Street John H. Clendaniel Chestertown Betty Wason Dorothy Mae Lyon Irene Jacoby William Frasier John Burr Joseph Clark J. H. Cartwright H. B. Wilson Mary Margowski Hilda Bowen Mary Joe Arnold Mary Louise Wason Ruth Bowen Wason Esther Shirk

Fifteenth Keeps Creek School Reunion Planned

The fifteenth annual Keeps Creek school reunion will be held in Sam Benner grove on Sunday August 26. Judge John Marshall of Topeka Kansas will deliver the principal address. Committees are named for program refreshment coffee grove publicity and more with Martin Justice president and Mrs Lillie Benner secretary. Picnic dinner at noon no invitations issued.

Keeps Creek Sam Benner John Marshall Topeka Kan Henry Brown John Benner Martin Justice Milroy Justice Frank Porter Jess Fred Benner Edwin Ahead Grove George Kleppinger Zeba Lesh Robert Justice John Bending

Local Dinner Honors Visiters From Scranton

Mr and Mrs J H Cartwright and others hosted a fish dinner at Russ Wilsons home Friday night in honor of Mr and Mrs I N Myer who have summered with Mrs T C Bonebrake at Cutler and depart this weekend for Scranton Pennsylvania.

J. H. Cartwright John Carney Cal Carney Myron Ives Guy Thomas Russ Wilson I. N. Myer T. C. Bonebrake Cutler Scranton

Twenty seventh Haynes reunion held at Delphi park

Sixty three attended the twenty seventh annual Haynes reunion at the Delphi park last Sunday. Following the bountious noon basket dinner a short program was rendered. New officers elected were Frank Stranahan, Delphi, president, Willard Fitzer, Logansport, vice president, Ada Nelson, Logansport, secretary and Mrs. Rachel Smith, Galveston, treasurer.

Delphi Park Frank Stranahan Delphi Willard Fitzer Logansport Ada Nelson Rachel Smith Galveston

Grange Picnic At Delphi Park Hosts Election Of Officers

The Grange picnic at Delphi Park on Wednesday featured a noon dinner followed by a program including addresses by Prof. T. A. Coleman of Purdue and Jesse Newsom state master, musical numbers by Brown Garrison Trio and Orpha Jackson, and sketches such as spirit of progress. Lloyd Zook was named chairman Eli Craig vice chairman and Carl Smith treasurer as the group voted to continue annual picnics.

Lloyd Zook Eli Craig Carl Smith

Picnic Dinner and Dance at Country Club

The August event featured a dinner and dance last Friday evening at the Country Club. Music was provided by the Melody Makers orchestra of Delphi. Ralph E. Hanna chaired the committee and was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ives, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ulm, Mr. and Mrs. John Hamling Jr., Misses Jean Wilson, Mary Louise Gerard, and Bowen Robinson.

Country Club Melody Makers Orchestra of Delphi Ralph E. Hanna Joseph Ives Leo Ulm John Hamling, Jr Jean Wilson Mary Louise Gerard Bowen Robinson

Pupils of Mrs Charles Stewart Plan Recital Friday Evening

The pupils of Mrs Charles Stewart will give a recital at the Methodist church on Friday evening August twenty fourth at eight o clock. The program includes vocal and instrumental items by the students under Mrs Stewart's direction.

Charles Stewart Methodist Church

Fall Opening Men’s Wear at Ward Fitting Showcase

Fall opening events Friday and Saturday August 24 25 feature Mr Paul Ward at our store with full length fall woolen samples for tailor made suits and expert measuring. He offers new fall and winter shades and fittings. Don’t forget the dates. Quick and clever better suits for less money.

Paul Ward Quick & Cry

Twelve Reunions At Flora Park Draw Large Attendance

Twelve reunions gathered at Flora park last Sunday with an estimated crowd of 1 800 to 2 000. All agreed to return next year except the Seiber reunion which will meet in Delphi. Attendance ranged from 47 to 125 at various reunions.

Flora Park Seiber Delphi John Leiber David Zartman Clingenpeel James Calhoon Briggs Peterson Moody Garrison Gilliam Harrison

Epworth League Carnival Draws Town Interest

The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosted a carnival Tuesday evening with music by the Sunday school orchestra. Various booths attracted many patrons and refreshments including cake ice cream and lemonade were enjoyed.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Grimm’s West Main Home

Mrs E O Grimm hosted the Social Twelve bridge club at her West Main street home on Tuesday afternoon. Honors were awarded to Mrs Cal Carney and Miss Kathleen Kerlin.

E.O. Grimm Twelve Bridge Club West Main Street Cal Carney Kathleen Kerlin

Mrs Carney Honored With Bridge At Cal Carney Home

Miss Ruth Carney hosted a small bridge gathering Tuesday evening at her parents home Dr and Mrs Cal Carney to honor Mrs Carney of Indianapolis.

Ruth Carney Bridge Mrs Cal Carney Carney Indianapolis

Haas Reunion Set for August 26 at Pyrmont Area Home

The Haas reunion will be held at Ben Metzger's home located a half mile west of Pyrmont on Sunday August 26. W. C. Dubes serves as secretary for the event.

Haas Ben Metzger Pyrmont W. C. Dubes

Delphi Friends Attend Bridge Party at Miss Deeter’s Home

Miss Margaret Deeter hosted a bridge gathering for a Lafayette group of Delphi friends at her residence on Monday evening.

Margaret Deeter Delphi Lafayette

Lybrook Family Reunion Set for September 2 at Spencer Park

The sixth annual Lybrook family reunion will be held at Spencer Park in Logansport on Sunday September 2. Frank Lybrook of Delphi is secretary.

Lybrook Spencer Park Logansport Frank Lybrook Delphi

Large assortment of boys clothing at C O Julius

A wide range of boys garments including cap, sweater, golf hose, knickers, long hose, belt and underwear offered at C O Julius. Local shoppers are urged to browse the assortment for school and play wear.

C. O. Julius

G A R Ladies Host Cooperative Supper at Court House

Governor Morton Circle G A R ladies announce a cooperative supper on Saturday September 1 at 6 30 PM in the G A R room at the courthouse. Members urged to attend with guests and bring covered dish and own service. Old soldiers invited. A program follows. Committee: Mrs Charles Preston Mrs Myrtle Malia Mrs Leslie Shaffer.

Governor Morton G A. R Court House Charles Preston Myrtle Malia Leslie Shaffer

Tri Kappa Plans Mothers Night at Methodist Church

Tri Kappa will entertain their mothers on Tuesday August 28 at 7 00 PM in the church parlors. Contact 474 by Sunday to RSVP.

Tri Kappa’s

Mrs Hamling Hosts Chatter and Stitch Club

Mrs John Hamling Jr entertained Chatter and Stitch club members Tuesday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Malia.

John Hamling, Jr Chatter and Stitch Club Tom Malia

I O O F Excursion Train Planned From Lafayette

The Odd Fellows of Tippecanoe County will run an excursion train over the Big Four to Greensburg next Sunday. The trip leaves Lafayette at 7 15 A M and Greensburg at 4 30 P M. A number of Delphi members will go.

Odd Fellows Tippecanoe County Big Four Greensburg Lafayette Delphi

Loy Clawson Reunion at Columbia Park

The Loy and Clawson reunion is set for Sunday August 26 at Columbia Park in Lafayette. Attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets.

Loy and Clawson Columbia Park Lafayette

G O P Club Meets For Bridge This Afternoon

Mrs. William Kleppinger entertains the G O P club at a bridge gathering this afternoon. Local members attend the social event.

G. OO. P William Kleppinger G. O. P. Club Bridge

Trustees Announce List of Teachers Employed

Trustees in Rock Creek Jefferson and Clay townships reveal hired staff for Rockfield Atwood Bliss principal Vesta Cohee Latin and social science Dorothy Hendrix home economics and biology Russell Callane history English and coach Jeanette Telfer music and art James L Caughell junior high Ray Mond Mourer grades four five six Lena Welch grades one to three Burrows W B Ireland principal grades seven eight Alice Barnesdale grades five six Thelma Dillon grades three four Ruth Wagoner grades one two Estella Been music and art Woodville Fred Sanders Jefferson Township Yeoman Charles Dimmitt principal grades seven eight Naomi Horn grades five six Martha Sites grades three four Elizabeth Burke grades one two Carson Wilber Young grades five six seven eight Mabel Casad grades one two three four Pyrmont Grace Ulery grades five six seven eight Golden Rule grades one two three four Owasco Myrtle Vanatta grades five six Caroline Clauser grades one two three four

Rockfield Atwood Bliss Vesta Cohee Dorothy Hendrix Russell Callane Jeanette Telfer James L. Caughell Raymond Mourer Lena Welch Burrows W.B. Ireland Alice Barnesdale Thelma Dillon Ruth Wagoner Estella Been Woodville Fred Sanders Jefferson Township Charles Dimmitt Naomi Horn Martha Sites Elizabeth Burke Carson—Wilber Young Mabel Casad

Cooking Demonstration At Service Corporation

An interesting cooking demonstration was held Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the Indiana Service Corporation's local office. Miss Elizabeth Fox of Edison Electric Company of Chicago demonstrated numerous recipes on the Hotpoint electric range, much enjoyed by a large group of ladies. Ice cream and wafers were served. cakes and pastries prepared by the demonstrator were given as prizes.

Indiana Service Corporations Elizabeth Fox Edison Electric Company of Chicago Hotpoint Electric

Water in Barrels Report Has No Foundation

Circulation claims say the county courthouse basement barrels hold water instead of soap. A full check of every barrel and samples from each dispute the reports, confirming the Citizen's assertion that soap remains in the containers.

Court House

Pulpit Notice Announces Patterson Sermon in Washington

A Presbyterian church notice lists Rev. N. P. Patterson of Washington DC as preacher for Sunday morning services. A later message to George Hall says he cannot be in Delphi due to illness.

Presbyterian Church N. P. Patterson Washington, D. C George Hall Delphi

Delphi Defeats West Lafayette in Local Golf Match

Delphi won over West Lafayette 49 to 18 at the local course last Sunday afternoon. Several ladies accompanied the players from the city and were entertained in the club house by a local committee.

Delphi West Lafayette

Real Silk Hosiery at C. C. Julius Clothing Store

Advertises Real Silk line hose in many colors for women from size 8 to 104. Substandard pairs priced at 65 cents and first quality at 95 cents. Located at C. C. Julius Clothing Store with a trailing note about advertising in the Phos 54 publication.

C. C. Julius’ Clothing Store

Tax Levy Notice for Teachers Salaries and School Funds

Taxpayers are informed of levies for teachers salaries and the joint city township instruction funds. The notice lists amounts for supplies fuel water supervision and other school fund items with several figures such as 2260.00 1198.12 2100.00 1118.25 981.75 and 35.00. It notes tuition fund implications and operation costs under the township and city administrations.

Agerrno Oss Sn Ae Pos Saleen Siggy Bleseuskin Delphi Tasanon Lee Townehin State Board of Tax Commissioners State Board School Fund Vrotay Township Fund Poor Fund Echgol Bud Duce Fics Ncdoaisicok Seal Ceeai Ces Secrprirerey Teriudertomee Circlaciie Oa Wrolcu PSL Regeheed Ufmnglouto Socicindins Ewig Andi Power Ccc Cics Sencswes Lotr Dopary LGR Hans Pe Cecanen Sbesiyer Eevevere Teeeereerer Fass Fluhorer Eofseeshes

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