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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
4
Locals were surprised when Shorty Johnson returned from Center City with a giant St Bernard for his kids. The dog’s size impressed, but friends learned Shorty is tolerant and open minded about neighbors opinions, a trait common in their town.
Committees have been appointed to run the September 9 Fish Fry sponsored by the Community Club. Names cover cashiers, bread fish, pop, fish fry, clean potatoes, set up tables, coffee, serve fish and potatoes, get tables ready, trays, serving tables, thaw fish, pie, food ordering and advertising, with numerous volunteers listed.
Camden Legion Auxiliary 413 has moved to September 5 for new officer installations and a Girls State report by Fredonna Lesh. Second District meet follows on September 6 at Remington. hosts are Esther Beamer Faye Edging and Sue Wertz. A Labor Day fish fry and covered dish supper for members and prospective members at Deer Creek Conservation Club.
Rev and Mrs William Moschell and family were guests of honor at a farewell party held Thursday night at the Lutheran Parish Hall. The event featured an Hawaiian theme with yellow leis and palm plants. A carry in supper preceded gifts including leis for the pastor and his family and a going away present for the couple.
The choir director Mary Alice Caldwell surprised the honored couple by gathering members to sing a selection featuring Mrs. Moschell as soloist. A pictorial visit back to Camden followed, showcasing the Sycamores parks churches and beloved homes. Marilyn McCain and Caldwell closed with May the Lord Bless and Keep You, piano accompaniment by Carol Sue Sanderson.
Misses Judy Kesner and Linda McFatridge were guests for several days of Judy Kesner's grandparents Mr and Mrs John Kesner in Marshall Indiana.
Miss Sara Fultz of Ann Arbor Michigan visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Fultz during a weekend trip.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Replogle announce the birth of a son Rozor Wayne born August 25 at St Joseph hospital Logansport Mrs Replogle is the former Carol Klepinger
A sectional junior high retreat for Church of the Brethren members will be held Sunday from 3 30 to 6 p m at the Pittsburg church. A camp fire will be a feature and a weiner roast will be held. Attendees are to bring enough weiners and buns for their own use.
Miss Patricia Williams and Keith Baker were married on Saturday at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Goodland. Attending were Mr and Mrs Denzell Dennis and the Cliffords including Robert and Nellette Clifford.
The Adams Two Home Demonstration club and neighbors express sincere thanks for food flowers acts of kindness and sympathy after the death of Milton Crowell. Special appreciation to Rev. Virden Graham Miller Funeral Home Mrs. Miller for music pallbearers and helpers.
Notice announces Lewis N. Mullin appointed administrator of Cora A. Wingard estate on August 30 1961 in Carroll County Indiana. Creditors must file claims in the circuit court within six months from first publication to avoid bar. Frank Wilcox Clerk Delphi Indiana. Lewis N. Mullin Attorney for Administrator.
John S. Kellered of Hanna Divinity College will deliver the morning sermon at the Lutheran church on Sunday September 3 at 10 30 a.m.
Members of the Brethren Friends Class of the Lower Deer Creek church enjoyed a homemade ice cream and cake social at David Myers home on Thursday evening. Jud Bailey conducted the devotions.
Reminder for readers to have their items in by Saturday of this week to accommodate the Labor Day deadline. It emphasizes the upcoming holiday and a tightened processing window for submissions.
Mr and Mrs William Riley and daughter relocate to Michigan for future residence. Mr and Mrs Leonard Brouillette will move into the Riley home from the Delmain Apartments.
Lisa Cochrane age year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Cochrane of Manon suffered facial and arm burns after she upset a cup of coffee. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Hickman of West Delphi.
Mrs. Fred Heélke of Ohio visited last week with her sisters Mrs. Eddie Phebus of near Brookston and Mrs. David Miller of Battle Ground.
Art McDowell of Delphi attended Bluffton's annual American Legion Day as an honored guest on Saturday afternoon and evening. Roscoe Rhine and family departed Monday for Phoenix Arizona to make their home. Mrs Rhine is Dorothy Disinger Isley. Richard Haugh leaves next week for Denver Colorado to attend sessions of the National American Legion Convention.
Delphi and Clay township residents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clauser and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clauser, travel to Anderson for the wedding of Marilyn Chopson to Mark Leany. Other notes mention W A Noble’s address at the VA Hospital and Wayne VanSickle visiting Harlan Snow and touring Freedomland USA with Elsie the cow.
West Delphi residents Mr and Mrs Vernon Kelly and family along with Mr and Mrs John Johnson and son Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs David James and family spent Sunday at Shady Acres. An ambulance from Dorothy’s Buck Creek home took her to her son Kenneth’s home where she is bedfast and welcomes cards. Seaman John Robert Rodenger leaves Sept 6 for a new post in Charleston South Carolina.
A. P. Theophile and Mr and Mrs Wendy Groves of Flint Michigan have been guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Theophile. Mr and Mrs Ray Marler have returned from Texas visiting their son David in the Air Force.
Tina Wray entertained the Delphi Junior Class at a welcome home party last Thursday on the Wray lawn. Thirty five students attended and enjoyed dancing and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Harold Talbert were surprised honored guests at the Sports man Hotel on Monday night to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with friends and family in attendance.
Mr and Mrs William Schooler plan to travel this weekend to Cumberland Indiana where both work as teachers at Warren Central High School.
Mr and Mrs H B Wilson plan to return Friday after a 10 day vacation in Boulder Junction Wisconsin with travel details and destination noted.
Miss Donna Walter and Jerry Edwards with his niece Diane Ford toured St Louis and parts of Arkansas visiting Edwards family members during a several day trip with relatives.
A fish fry fundraiser for the Lockport church scheduled for Saturday September 9 from 5 p m. Adults pay 1.00 while children attend for free. The event features a serving line and music by the Sang group.
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