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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
8
Cutler beat Rockfield 28 to 23 in overtime after holding an 18 to 7 halftime lead. Rockfield’s Gal Breth and Noble were fouled out late as Kirkham led Rockfield and White led Cutler in scoring.
William O Hefleng aged 64 public accountant and former Hefleng Bakery proprietor died at his home in Delphi on Tuesday after a four day illness. Born February 24, 1872 in Carroll County near Delphi he was the son of William and Mary Jane Hefleng. He worked with Delphi Lumber Co New York Store and Clifford's Grocery before his bakery venture. He belonged to St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Surviving are his widow one daughter Mary one sister Mrs Ella Fuller Albany Indiana and two brothers Leo Frankfort and Bernard Delphi. Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Catholic Church and burial followed in St Joseph's cemetery.
A large Catholic Youth Organization convention gathered at St Marys School in Lafayette with many attendees including Bur ton Florence Gertrude Honan Matt Hanrahan James Clifford and numerous others. Delphi chapter forms with officers led by Josephine Lathrope Matthew Hanrahan as president Bernice Arnott as vice president Ruth Kempf as secretary Lorraine Clark as treasurer and Don L Hoover as recorder.
The notice lists poultry items such as Hens Springs and Young Ducks with 4 percent and over 4 percent readings, Cream Eggs and Pullet Eggs, hides, and stock price shifts. It also shows corn and oats prices, with changes and trade subject to Thursday sessions.
Postmaster William Ashbay and attorney C. Smith staged a brief cornerstone rite on Wednesday for the new Delphi post office. A mortar setting and a single side inscription mark the stone among similar blocks in the foundation.
The Denk Shoe Store in Delphi will demonstrate Scholl scientific shoes on Wednesday December 9. A. J. Denk says the latest X Ray model will be used to fit the shoes and show style plus comfort in wear.
Clyde Jones of Battle Ground is named manager of the Cutler elevator replacing retired Orth Quinn. Jones previously served as cashier at the Battle Ground bank and led the Battle Ground Crabb Reynolds Taylor elevator branch.
Harold Sering of Bringhurst, student at Ball State College, is making progress as a guard and returning letterman on the Ball State basketball team. Coach Branch McCracken notes the team faces one of the school’s most strenuous schedules in history.
Funeral rites were held Friday for Mrs. John Brough a resident of Soldiers Home near Lafayette who died Tuesday. She was the niece of Mrs. Sarah Rogers of Delphi.
The Colburn Lutheran Ladies Aid Society furnishes a bazaar on Saturday evening December 5 at the Colburn school building. Supper will be served. Fancy work aprons and similar items will be offered for sale.
The Parent-Teachers Association met Tuesday evening in legion rooms. The chapter was presented with its charter by the state office. Mrs. Leo Ulm spoke on Christmas Toys for Children.
The second annual banquet of the Delphi High School Alumni Association will be held at the Presbyterian church Monday evening December 28. Forrest Orr is president of the association.
Ernest Zahn, 28, of Chicago, was arrested Monday in South Bend after being brought there for arraignment on a U S Commissioner Thad M Talcott. The arrest is believed to solve the theft of mail sacks from railroad stations in Delphi and Monticello in August.
Sylvester T. Guckien a 43 year married farmer and landowner in Washington township Carroll county died of a heart attack in his farm home. He leaves Mary his widow four sons Hayes William Daniel and Charles and Eleanor their daughter plus siblings and four grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday at St Vincent's church with burial in St Vincent's cemetery. Out of town relatives attended from Fort Wayne South Bend Hamilton Ohio Chicago Peru and Logansport.
The Carroll county Sunday School Convention is being held today at the Church of the Brethren in Flora. Opening at 9:30 AM, afternoon at 1:00 PM, and final at 7:15 PM, with E T Albertson and Nellie C Young assisting.
Fire discovered Monday evening by Mrs. Herman Theophile who lives above the Denk Shoe Store. Damage was limited to the furnace area with only slight smoke and water effects reported.
William F. Reifert of Montmorénci died at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette after several weeks illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at No. 10 chapel near Lafayette. He leaves a son Marcus (Pat) Reifert of Delphi and sister Mrs. Clara Kuhnert of Lafayette along with relatives in California.
Earl Gipson of Delphi was indicted on a charge of child neglect. The Grand Jury alleged he refused to buy clothing and school books for his three children Marion 13 Raymond 12 and Finis 10.
Paul Ashba accepts a bookkeeper position at Clawson Chevrolet Sales. Joe Clingenpeel resigns from Clawson Sales to take a similar role with Buick Pontiac Sales in Kokomo.
Classified items include three spring colts and one work horse offered by Clarence Leslie four miles south of Burnettsville, and a grain offer from Ockley Grain Co. Also watch and clock repair by Francis Wilson in Delphi. A doctor’s bill appeal urges prompt payment to keep medical professionals attracting talent. Wallpaper and insurance services advertised by Stargowaki Wallpaper Headquarters and Taban Insurance Agency.
A Carroll County widow, husband long dead and a child showing early tuberculosis signs, receives milk and cod liver oil from the Anti Tuberculosis Society after a director’s meeting. The story underscores how local funds prevent tragedy and encourage Christmas Seal donations.
The Sunshine society met on Tuesday November 24 with a short business session followed by a program. Wanita Sheagley led scripture, a Joan Rodenbarger Jeanne Sibbitt and Joyce Unger trio sang, Mabel Purcell gave a Thanksgiving talk, and Winifred Dyer read a Thanksgiving poem. Committee meetings occurred, Richard Nevin was absent due to illness, the sophomore class held a party at Hilma Angers, and the junior play Full of Youth is set for December 3 and 4.
Miss Mary Cochrane organized National Book Week activities with school groups visiting the library. Winners include Barbara Clawson Barbara Martin Jane Ulm Dorothy Jean Bowen Bobbie Mount in junior high and Betty Smith in high school. Mrs J M Gardner gave tickets to Mid Summer Night's Dream to each winner.
The Delphi Market and Indiana Service opening week of play in the new league ends with Indiana Service claiming two of three games. Blythes and Halls split, Crosby's sweeps Crosby's 3–0, Krogers takes Delphi Market 3–0, and The Citizen defeats Indiana Service 2–3.
Izaak Walton League members plan an evening gathering at Dr. C. C. Cramp ton s Friendship Lodge on the Tippe canoe river Monday December 7 with an expected social program and discussion.
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