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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
2
The editor honors Dora Thomas Mayhill for decades of local history work and museum curation. Her anecdotes shaped county memory from the Old Settlers centennial to school programs, preserving priceless items and stories for future historians.
A patriotic reflection enumerates national symbols people and places from July 4 1776 birth to modern era. It invokes figures like Washington Jefferson Hale Revere Franklin Hancock and Kennedy and landmarks such as Independence Hall Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Canyon. The voice pledges freedom courage and hope to keep the nation unshackled.
The writer reflects on Thanksgiving and December mood amid the JFK assassination turmoil. Acknowledges the shock at the Senate catastrophe, the nation’s mourning, and tributes from lawmakers. Describes the Capitol events, the lone red rose on Kennedy's desk, and calls for unity and forward progress.
Flora officers warn of an unapproved fundraiser claiming to aid the Tippett family. Officer Leo Root reports a man visited his home on Wednesday and left after being told to wait for her husband. Residents urged to avoid donating to unknown solicitors.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Robbins of near Chicago were Thanksgiving guests of her son Jack Little and family. The brief note records a family gathering with extended relatives during the holiday season.
Parole violator Dennis Smith has been picked up by Deputy Sheriff Bill Baum and Flora Police Chief Leo Root in Flora. He is held for Des Moines authorities who say he faces up to ten more years in prison.
Miss Nancy Hall and Bill Deland of New York City spent Thanksgiving and the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hall. Mrs. Harold Vaughan and daughter Sara visited Mr. and Mrs. John C. McDowell in Fowler with several others for Thanksgiving.
Wally Dodson and his mother Mrs. Belle Dodson of Bloomington Illinois stayed with Mr. and Mrs. F H Orr Jr and daughter for the Thanksgiving weekend. Mrs. F H Orr Sr also joined as a Thanksgiving Day guest at the Orr home.
A humorous verse by R L Hunter mocks olden beauty habits. It contrasts curling irons and kitchen lamps with constant permanents and weekly hair sets. The speaker notes men may enjoy the result while himself avoiding smoking.
Monday barbecue pork on buns with buttered broccoli pork and beans applesauce milk. Tuesday oven fried chicken buttered corn celery sticks Jello dessert bread and butter milk. Wednesday meat loaf gravy green beans cabbage and carrot salad sweetened cherries bread and butter milk. Thursday chicken and noodles buttered potatoes tossed salad apricots bread and butter milk. Friday baked ham on macaroni and cheese buttered succotash peach half chocolate cake bread and butter milk.
State Representative Duane Ostrum will present the film At The Edge in Delphi on Wednesday December 11 at 7 00 p m The program in the American Legion Home east room is narrated by Henry Fonda and supported by March of Dimes Chairman Morris W Clem The film covers birth defects and arthritis and invites all interested residents.
The family of Ben Johnson expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after his death. They thank Rev. John Laprad pallbearers and the West Side Flower Club for contributions, the Pittsburgh Church of the Brethren, neighbors and friends, card and floral offerings, Jackson Funeral Home, organist Mrs. Farr, and Dr. Leese for their support.
Mrs Santa Claus lists bulk holiday items including cemetery wreaths over 500 pieces and 50 styles of table decorations. The inventory covers light sets ornaments and candles for trees plus holly illuminated décor and artificial poinsettias. Nativity scenes Santas candles snowmen and revolving lights are offered along with grave blankets mistletoe and roping. Located at Garden Shop Monticello at Norway.
Postmaster Robert L. Lieber urges early mailing with tips to ease holiday volume. Correct mailing lists, parcel packing, use DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS labeling, buy stamps now, use 5 cent First Class cards, insure parcels, and use ZIP codes to reduce loss. Free supplies available to separate local and out of town mail. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Indiana State Highway Commission met in Indianapolis on November 26 to review bids for projects including flashing beacons on State Road 29 and State Road 22 at Burlington. No bids met the engineer's estimate, so no contract was awarded.
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