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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
2
County Clerk Charles L. Bell issued a marriage license to Daniel Ervin Boyles 22 of Delphi son of Hazel Boyles of Frankfort and Mary Jane Thompson 16 daughter of Hugh Widner of Delphi.
Carroll county residents contributed 2210.84 in the 1941 Red Cross roll call, surpassing last year by 646.81. Reed Schermerhorn, county Red Cross chairman, lists township totals including Adams 61.49, Burlington 111.67, Carrollton 114.57, Clay 50.45, Deer Creek 107.60, Democrat 118.86, Jackson 175.00, Jefferson 80.65, Liberty 51.97, Monroe 158.72, Madison 81.82, Rock Creek 52.00, Washington 101.32, Tippecanoe 50.01.
Miss Minerva Metzger a Rossville resident and longtime China missionary died after a two week illness at Home hospital. Sent by the Church of the Brethren in 1910 she served in the foreign field until March 19. She lived with sister Mrs Edward Blickenstaff near Mulberry and was born in Madison township. Survived by sister and brother Ira Metzger. Funeral at Church of the Brethren followed by burial in Pleasant View cemetery.
Larry E. Boone of Delphi was fined six dollars for speeding in Lafayette city court presided by Judge D Emmett Ferguson.
Ashba announces pre holiday mail deadlines to ensure delivery as post offices and rail cars face Christmas rush. He notes heavier express traffic and troop movements require faster parcel and card dispatch with dates by region from December 15 to December 20. Dec. 19 mentions Alabama and Delaware as well. George Treida was taken to Home hospital in Lafayette Thursday in the Grimm ambulance.
Mrs Charles Tansey announces the third district S and E leaders annual meeting December 18 at Delphi library from 10 am to 3 pm to organize S and E programs for the coming year. Alma Armstrong state department will speak. A luncheon banquet at Deluxe cafe follows with guests including Mrs Austin Cochran district leader Arthur Kronott Miles Martin Ralph Maggart Mrs Mary Mullin and Cooperative Association members.
Members will meet at Mrs. Lloyd Beard home on Tuesday December 16 for a cooperative noon dinner. An afternoon Christmas program and a gift exchange follow. Marjorie Noble aged 16 returns home to Delphi from Cass county hospital Thursday afternoon.
The Carroll County Farm Bureau and REMC employees gathered December 6 at Camden community hall for a complimentary meal, singing, and speeches by Arthur Arnott Ralph Maggart Miles Martin and Arthur Mullin. Seventy five attended the New Hope school turkey supper December 3 in honor of Madison Township's 1942 drive. Over one hundred thirty attended Monroe Township meeting with Miles Martin and Rev Ivey speaking as 1942 officers were installed. Both townships surpassed last year in membership and awards were presented.
Turkey suppers by the County Farm Bureau feature Rev. Roy Sturm as speaker and Mrs. Walter Ayres giving devotions at the Delphi library. Decorations are by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Newell and Mr. and Mrs. Miles Martin. Ten cent gift exchange for children accompanies a program of music and readings.
The Democrat Township Farm Bureau will host a turkey supper tonight at 6 30 at the Cutler school building for members and families. The Meldy Kings with Kenneth O'Dell Billy Lane and Harold Maggart will provide music. Mrs Manfred German returned home north of Delphi from St Elizabeth hospital after a head on collision on November 23 near Pittsburg on state road 39.
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