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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

8

Deaths Mrs Willard Reed 68 Delphi resident

Mrs Willard Effie Reed 68 a Delphi resident died Friday at St Elizabeth hospital after a lengthy illness. Born Rockfield June 2 1888 she was daughter of William and Emma Tribbett married to Willard Reed in 1929 and member of Pittsburg Church of the Brethren. Surviving husband five children two sisters a brother and four stepchildren. Funeral at Jackson funeral home officiated by Rev John Laprad with burial at Morning Heights cemetery.

Willard Effie) Reed Delphi St. Elizabeth Hospital Reed Rockfield William and Emma Mullendore Tribbett Pittsburg Jackson Funeral Home John Laprad Morning Heights Cemetery

Sudden Death Takes Lake Alfred Resident Glae Cook

Glae Cook 63 of Lake Alfred died Monday evening from a heart seizure. A Flora native and longtime county resident, he moved to Lake Alfred eight years ago. Survived by his widow Ruth Cline and brother Locke Cook, funeral plans were announced with relatives traveling from Flora to attend.

Lake Alfred Florida Glae Cook Flora Curtis McCain Carroll County Ration Board Ruth Cline Locke Cook East of Flora

Death of Bert W Boyd at 43 Reverberates Delphi

Mr Bert W Boyd 43 dear nephew of H B Wilson dies prompting calls from Hancock County. Survived by wife Virginia and daughter Nancy Susan. sister Mrs A N Stevens of Delphi. brother Glen. A Masonic Lodge member attended Delphi meetings. Funeral services held in Greenfield. Earl Sweet and daughters attended.

Bert W. Boyd H. B. Wilson Hancock County Boyd A. N. Stevens Delphi Virginia Boyd Nancy Susan Glen Masonic Lodge Earl Sweet Greenfield

Mrs Mary Crockett 73 Dies. Widow

Mrs. Mary Crockett, 73, widow, passed away leaving family and friends. Her death notice appears in today’s obituary column.

Mary Croockett Mary Crockett

Death of Mrs. Crockett at Deer Creek

Mrs. John C. Crockett was found dead at her Deer Creek home Monday afternoon by neighbor Glen Fouts. Born April 2, 1883 in Cass county, she was the widow of John C. Crockett who died in 1953. Surviving are a daughter, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held in Logansport with Rev. Jack Varian. burial at Center UB cemetery.

John C. Crockett Deer Creek Glen Fouts

Funeral rites set for Ira G Ward 88 in Camden

Ira Grenville Ward 88 dies at Goodwill nursing home Camden after a lingering illness. Retired railroad worker born Monticello March 12 1868 son of Grenville and Catherine Ward. He was active in White County history and resided in Camden since 1941 with widow Clara DeWolfe and sister Mrs H W Greist Monticello. Burial at Greenwood cemetery Michgan City. Reverend Herman E Dirks will officiate.

Ira G. Ward Ira Grenville Ward Gentry Camden Herman E. Dirks Monticello Greenwood Cemetery Michigan City Mr. Ward Goodwill Grenville Catherine Rawlins Ward Presbyterian Church Clara DeWolfe

Hickmans and Cantrells Attend LaFayette Funeral

West Delphi notes Mrs Everett Cantrell funeral at St Ann Catholic LaFayette with John Hickman Mrs Ollie Myers and others present. Cantrell died after heart illness following his wife’s funeral and had been ill in hospital. Bill Crook visiting family near Yeoman from Vancouver Washington. Linda Hayden celebrated 9th birthday with friends. Several local residents visit relatives in Kentucky Wisconsin and Michigan. Citizens subscription urged.

John Hickman Ollie Myers Everett Cantrell St. Ann Catholic Church Lafayette Cantrell Bill Crook Vancouver Washington Yeoman Donnie Coghill Paul. Crook Linda Hayden Gerald Walters Susan Jane St. Elizabeth Hospital Lou Dunn Joe Rodenbarger Kentucky Bill Brewer St. Joe Mich Wm. Schrader Logansport Ben Johnson Milwaukee Wisconsin Helen Hickman Gene Cochrane Rensselaer Leonard Hickman Randy Elizabeth Johnson Lonnie Brooks Peru

Cancer Campaign Report Is Given Memorials Mentioned

Carroll County Cancer Society members met at the library with Mrs. Joan Rule presiding. The funds campaign yielded 3064.47 this year from direct solicitation versus 1465.24 by mail last year. Memorials were given for Ralph Patterson, Robert VanNatta, Mrs. C A Davies, Carl E Reppert, Rossie Dern and John Connelly. Township reports list chairmen and amounts raised, including Adams 88.41, Burlington 111.55, Burlington Two 86.30, Carrollton 151.68, Clay 112.40, Deer Creek 146.98, Delphi 717.97, Democrat 143.05, Monroe 200.00, Flora 323.27, Jackson 102.43, Camden 159.35, Jefferson 230.25, Liberty 81.50, Madison 133.00, Rock Creek 20.50, Rockfield 32.80, Tippecanoe 95.53, Washington 136.80.

Carroll County Cancer Society Joan Rule Rule Ralph Patterson Robert VanNatta C. A. Davies Carl E. Reppert Rossie Dern John Connelly Adams Richard Grantham Burlington Harvey Todd Burlington Two Keith Sink Carrollton Kenneth Cook Margaret Mabbitt Clay Lena Burkle Nina James Deer Creek Robert Smith Melvin Victor Ross Featherston Virgil Liebert Floyd Gish Delphi Tri Kappa Sorority Betty Cripe Democrat Wesley Draper Mocherman Monroe James Collins Flora Fred McPherson Jackson Walter Sprinkle Camden Claude Linn The Lions Club Jefferson Dean Goslee Robert Wise Liberty Earl Slagle Madison Mark Porter Bill Sieber Rock Creek Earl Stewart Rockfield Fred Kuszmaul Tippecanoe Harold Patton Dale Maxwell Washington Thomas Forgey

Fitzgerald Jewelry Women League Meeting Notice

There will be a meeting of the Monday Night Fitzgerald Jewelry Women s League at the bowling alleys on Friday August 31 at 7 30 p m All women interested in forming teams and present team members are urged to attend. Dick Haugh left Tuesday by train for San Francisco and from there will go to Los Angeles to attend the National American Legion convention.

Fitzgerald Jewelry Dick Haugh San Francisco Los Angeles National American Legion

For Sale Cows with Calves and Gilts Near Farrow

Classified notice offers registered cows with calves for sale and ten gilts to farrow soon. Also reports social visits and travel notes from Royal Center and Delphi, including residents and out of town relatives visiting Indiana and Texas. Adolph Timmons returns home after hospital stay.

Farrow Rossville

RIW To Meet Right Jolly Workers Of District 2

District 2 RIW members will hold a meeting Monday September 3 at 7 30 p m at Mt Pisgah Lutheran church. A Burmese student will speak and the public is invited.

RIW Jolly Workers Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church Burma

Teacher Assignments Updated for Hillcrest and Monroe Street

Delphi lists corrected staffing for next term with Miss Catherine Shoemaker from third grade to Hillcrest and Mrs Betty McCormick assigned as fourth grade at Monroe Street school.

Delphi Catherine Shoemaker Hillcrest Betty McCormick Monroe Street

Local visitors and a hospital patient noted in Norfolk and Indianapolis

Locals Mr. and Mrs. Sam Quinn of Norfolk Virginia visit Mrs Joseph Lyons and relatives. Mrs Helen Maria Davis of Indianapolis formerly Delphi is a General Hospital patient with a fractured shoulder and broken hip after a stair fall. Harry Reed and Mr and Mrs Carl Jones with daughter take a three weeks Florida vacation.

Sam Quinn Norfolk, Va Joseph Lyons Helen Maria Davis Indianapolis Delphi General Hospital Davis Harry. E. Reed Carl Jones Florida

Miss Elizabeth Best Plans Return to Washington Teaching Duties

Miss Elizabeth Best will leave next week for Washington D C to resume teaching after spending the summer with her mother Mrs John Best in the area.

Elizabeth Best Washington, D. C John Best

Henzie stationed in England as Kurtz family ties noted

Lt and Mrs Lowell Henzie are stationed at Westgate Kent England. Mrs Frances L Kurtz daughter of Clifford and Mrs Kurtz of Delphi. Clifford Kurtz and family were weekend guests of Byrle Henzie in Lawrenceburg. Marriage licenses issued Monday for William G Wiley 59 Peru and Hazel Freundt 56 Howard County William E Lantz 20 and Pauline M Peterson 19 Flora.

Lowell Henzie Westgate Kent England Clifford Kurtz Byrle Heniie Lawrenceburg William G. Wiley Peru Hazel Freundt Howard County William E. Lantz Pauline M. Peterson Flora

Mrs Kirkpatrick Assists In Crawfordsville Before Public Sale

Mrs John T Kirkpatrick aids Mrs Peg Kirby this week in dismantling her home ahead of a public sale of household goods. George Fletemeyer of Tampa Florida visits with daughter Mrs Jack Clark and two Indianapolis children hosted by sister Mrs Harry Hillhouse and husband.

John .T. Kirkpatrick Crawfordsville Peg Kirby George Fletemeyer Tampa Florida Jack Clark Indianapolis

Guest preacher to lead service at First Presbyterian Church

James Wm Rankin and University Presbyterian Church pastor Dr Richard Rasmussen will preach at 10 a m service on Sunday Sept 2 as Rev Rankin serves with the Naval Reserve. Sunday School follows the service.

James Wm. Rankin Richard Rasmussen University Presbyterian Church West Lafayette Rev Rankin Naval Reserve

Trespass Alert Near McGreevey Pond on North Market Street

Property owners warn trespassers on the J Merrell tract known as McGreevey pond and pasture along North Market Street in Delphi that arrest and fines may follow. Fishing requires permission only.

J. Merrell North Market Street Delphi McGreevey

Red Cross Township Report of 1956 Fund Drive

The county Red Cross drive total receipts were 4120.00 with 2100 sent to the National Red Cross and 1353.33 to the county chapter. Township breakdown lists Adams 107.59 Burlington 244.61 Carrollton 176.80 Clay 1143.60 Deer Creek 176.33 Democrat 173.56 Camden and Jackson 362.05 Jefferson 336.40 Liberty 109.75 Madison 165.05 Monroe 196.75 Rock Creek 87.00 Tippecanoe 127.50 Washington 190.10 Delphi 1220.66 Flora 302.25.

Red Cross National Red Cross Flora Branch Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Camden Jackson Jefferson Liberty Madison Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington Delphi Flora

Farm Bureau meeting set for September 4 at Pittsburg school

Tippecanoe township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday evening September 4 at 8 p m in the Pittsburg school. Committee members planning the event are Frank Lybrook Fred Gerard Alta Wright Homer Lanie Eugene Walters Tom Vianco and families.

Tippecanoe Township

Zollie Martin Appointed Executor in Carroll County Will

In Carroll County Indiana ZOL LIE MARTIN was named executor of Effie Reed deceased on August 29 1956. Creditors must file claims in the circuit court Delphi within six months from first publication or be barred. JOE R. TOLEN Clerk Lewis N. Mullin attorney for the executor.

Circuit Court Carroll County Indiana Zollie Martin Effie Reed Delphi Joe R. Tolen Lewis N. Mullin

Methodist WSCS Circles Schedule for Delphi Church

Delphi Methodist Church circles meet Tuesday September 4 with Faith Circle at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Meredith Burge 526 W Summit Sr and others. Truth Circle at 8 p m with Mrs Fred Simons on Route 2. Hope Circle at 8 p m at Main and Robinson. Light Circle at 2 p m with Mrs J Lloyd Shaffer 134 E Vine. Love Circle at 2 p m with Mrs Fern Dock Route 2 and Mrs John Garrison assistant hostess attendance by Ruth Edging of Camden will be noted.

WSCS Delphi Methodist Church Faith Circle Meredith Burge W. Summit Sr Burr Balser Helen Cree Truth Circle Fred Simons John Beach Hope Circle Wayne Myers Main Robinson Homer Myers

Presbyterian Women Circles Set Meetings for Sept 4

Circles of the Presbyterian Women meet Tuesday September 4 with four groups at specific times and hostesses including Rachel with Mrs E W Bowen Ruth with Mrs Lytle Anderson Esther with Mrs Leonard Blythe and Mary Martha with Mrs Raymond Todd.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Rachel E. W. Bowen Ruth Lytle Anderson Esther Leonard Blythe Mary Martha Raymond Todd

Mrs Garling Visits Daughter in Francesville

Mrs Mary Garling of Francesville is visiting her daughter Mrs C J Smith.

Mary Garling Francesville Mrs. C., J. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willard Reed Delphi Lumber Co N. Market St Ind Roth Park Steve Young Mahlon Kerlin Fisherman’s 19Th Hole ROTHS S. Rd Monticello, Ind West Delphi Eeikenberry Richard L.’ Eikenberry Blythe & Son Cancer Campaign Elva Randle Manson Campbell State Road Francis Wright White Charles T. Black R. R Green Glenn Parish Royal Center John Pearson Cynthia Mr. Pearson Ralph Dayton Ohio Adolph Timmons Arvel Flora West Front Street John Merrell Claude Wickard Indiana Democratic Editorial Association French Lick Marion J. Wingard Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Mackinaw Island Christie Coleman Texarkana Texas Helen Sumrow Sybil California Edna Kirkpatrick John Kirkpatrick Bob Popejoy First Presbyterian Church Margaret B. Weckerly West Front St. Delphi Hanna & Hanna, Attys RED Cross Township Tippecanoe Bureau Clarence Frey Clay Township Earl Staley Frey William P. Cameron Buzzards Bay Mass Schenectady Cape Cod New York City Princeton New Jersey Chilords Methodist Hays Orchard Cey SWIFT Jolly Farmer Stark & Wetzel Robert Halls L. M. Pletcher Hardware Delphi, Indiana Crr’s Drug Store Benjamin Disraeli
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