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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

4

Woman Hurt In Unusual Accident Near Flora

Mrs. Glenn Disinger 36, of Romney, formerly Flora and Delphi, is hospitalized at Home hospital Lafayette after her husband's stalled car was rear ended by a northbound vehicle on Ind 75 two miles south of Flora. Her husband, Marjorie Disinger, sustained only bruises. Sheriff Roth investigated.

Glenn Disinger Romney Flora and Delphi Home Hospital Lafayette Ind Flora Sheriff Roth Disinger Marjorie Carl Douglas

Harness Estate Will Grants All to Widow Margaret Harness

The last will of Brewster Harness was admitted for probate in circuit court. Under the terms, the entire estate goes to widow Margaret Jane Harness, with John Fell of Kokomo acting as attorney for the executrix.

Brewster Harness Circuit Court Margaret Jane Harness John Fell Kokomo Harness

Drivers Cited After Lime Truck Paper Box Crash

On the Springboro bridge west of Delphi two trucks collided. Floyd Lehe 36 of Wolcott drove a lime truck and Jesse VanMeter 56 of Brookston drove a Jessup Paper Box Co truck. Lehe cited for driving after license expired VanMeter charged with driving left of center. Damages totaled 200 dollars.

Springboro Delphi John Roth Floyd Lehe Wolcott Jessup Paper Box Company West Lafayette Jesse VanMeter Brookston Roth Lehe VanMeter

Mt Olivet Church Plans Christmas Program

A Christmas program will be presented at Mt Olivet Church near Cutler on Sunday evening December 20 at 7 p m. The event invites the community to attend the seasonal performance and celebration.

Mt. Olivet Cutler

In Memoriam Mrs. Sarah Ellen Pruitt

In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Sarah Ellen Pruitt who died December 15 1957. She is missed by Audrey Jacklyn and Doug Duddy.

Sarah Ellen Pruitt Audrey Jacklyn Doug Duddy

Birth announcements from Delphi area families

Mr and Mrs R V Dinty John of Chicago announce a son Michael Walter born December 9 in Chicago with paternal grandparents Myron J Johnson of Delphi and Dr and Mrs Walter Milbacher of Aurora Ill. Kimberly Jo Alberts born Monday in Kokomo with parents Gary and Julie Alberts and grandparents Robert Alberts of Delphi and William Politz of Kokomo. James Nicholas Whelbe born December 14 in Lafayette at St Elizabeth Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Whelbe of Delphi. Twin daughters Jody Lynn and Judy Lenora born last week to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Calloway on Vic Swatts farm west of town. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Martin Miller of Delphi born in Memorial Hospital Logansport. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Norman Flory of Delphi born December 9 in Home Hospital Lafayette. A daughter Eunice Roberta to Mr and Mrs Cliff Thomson of Delphi born December 12 in Home Hospital Lafayette. A son to Mr and Mrs Donald Matthews of Flora born in Home Hospital Lafayette.

R. V Dinty) Johnson Chicago Michael Walter Myron J. Johnson Delphi Johnson Walter Milbacher Aurora Ill Gary Alberts Kokomo Aughter Kimberly Jo Robert Alberts Route 4 William Politz James Whelbe James Nicholas St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Kenneth Calloway Vic Swatts ‘Farm Jody Lynn Judy Lenora Martin Miller Route 3 Memorial Hospital Logansport Norman Flory Home Hospital Cliff Thomson Raymond Todd Eunice Roberta Donald Matthews Flora

Farm Bureau District Meeting Reports Membership Progress

The 3rd District Farm Bureau membership meeting and supper were held Thursday evening October 10 at Rothpar Dining Room with all eight counties represented. Cass County led the district in membership honors while the district ranked eighth in the state for 1969 to date. George Doup, state president, attended in Chicago with other state presidents prior to the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Conference December 13 to 17. Carroll County attendees included Carl Johnson and several residents.

Farm Reau Roth Par Cass County George Doup Chicago Doup State Farm Bureau American Farm Bureau Federation Carroll County Carl Johnson James Key Fannie Blue Donald Willy Junior Snider Rex Hinkle Clayton Million Eleanor Wilkins John Peterson Marion Langston Eldon Robeson Artus Rodenbarger Mary’s Flora

Dr Edgar W Thomas Died After Ill Health At Home

Dr Edgar W Thomas a chiropractor osteopath born 1874 Carroll county died Friday at his home 124 Sunset Lane West Lafayette He practiced in Lafayette and Otterbein later farmed his wife Maude and sister Mrs R J Hunt survive Services were held at Bradshaw funeral home Lafayette Rev Wilson Singer Beech Grove presided Private burial in Grand View Cemetery Lafayette

Edgar W. Thomas Sunset Lane West Lafayette Dr. Thomas Carroll County Frazier Hadassah Thomas Lafayette Otterbein Maude R. J. Hunt Logansport Bradshaw Funeral Home Wilson Singer Beech Grove Grand View Cemetery

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mabel B. Moore in Delphi

Funeral services conducted Monday at the Jackson funeral home in Delphi for Mrs. Mabel B. Moore 80 Battle Ground resident with Rev. Charles Sites presiding. Burial followed at Battle Ground. She died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Battle Ground. Born June 2 1879 in Battle Ground she was the daughter of John and Nancy McClean. She was married to John Moore who died earlier this year and was a member of the Eastern Star and the Methodist church. Surviving are her daughter a brother James of Pomona California two sisters Mrs. Louisa Harte of San Diego and Mrs. Mary Smith of Battle Ground.

Jackson Delphi Mabel B. Moore Battle Ground Charles The Methodist Church James Pomona Calif Louisa Harte San Diego Mary Smith

Ross Jervis 75 former Cutler teacher dies near Marion

Ross Jervis 75 longtime Cutler area resident and former Carroll County school teacher died Saturday at his Marion area home born near Cutler. Survived by widow May Hiatt five children five sisters Mrs Robert Sheagley Mrs Eddie Davis Mrs Laura Bosworth Mrs Roy Barlow Mrs Niles Bosworth and Emerson Jervis a brother of South Bend. Funeral rites and burial were at Marion.

Ross Jervis Cutler Marion Carroll County May Hiatt Robert Sheagley Eddie Davis Near Cutler Laura Bosworth Kansas City Kansas Roy Barlow Niles Bosworth Sedalia Emerson Jervis South Bend

Death of Former Delphi Resident Mrs Minnie Davis

Mrs Minnie Davis 75 a former Delphi resident died Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran home in Mulberry. She had lived there since the death of her husband William Davis and suffered two fractured hips in falls. A brother Burton Good of Indianapolis survives. Funeral rites were held Saturday morning in Mulberry with graveside services at the Delphi Masonic cemetery.

Minnie Davis Delphi Mulberry

Christmas Party Elects Delphian Officers at Church

The Couples Class of Delphi Christian Church held a Christmas party and dinner. Officers elected: Richard Sheldon president, Robert Blickenstaff vice president, Mrs. George Nelson secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dale Birley cheer chairman, and Mrs. Lionel Smith reporter. They voted to continue support for an adopted Fort Wayne hospital patient and to provide canteen cards. They will sponsor Girl Scout Troop 18 led by Mrs. Robert Alberts. A troop Christmas party is planned at Mrs. Lionel Smith’s home with hosts assisting.

Delphi Christian Church Robert Blickenstaff Lionel] Smith Richard Sheldon George Nelson Dale Birley Lionel Smith Fort Wayne Hospital Robert Alberts

Globe Valve Core Room Holds Christmas Party at REMC

Globe Valve Core room employees held their annual Christmas party Saturday night at the REMC auditorium. Mr and Mrs Paul Quick shared news of a South America trip after a cooperative supper. A gift exchange occurred. Charles Foreman is foreman of the core room staff.

Globe Valve Core Room Remc Auditorium Paul Quick South America Charles Foreman Core Room

Rotary Christmas Party Brings Flora Delphi Couples

Ninety eight Rotarians and spouses from Flora and Delphi attended the annual Christmas party at the Delphi Country Club. A turkey dinner was served and special guests were introduced including Fren Musselman of Camden, Rev. Dumond of Flora, Rev. O. P. Manker at the piano, and Esther Kem Thomas of Lebanon who presented poetry and thoughts on living. Favors were carnation shoulder bouquets.

Flora Delphi Country Club Maurice Clifford Fren Musselman Camden Rev. Dumond Raymond Todd O. P. Manker Esther Kem Thomas Lebanon John Klepinger

Divorce Granted in Carroll County Court

Helen Smith was granted a divorce from Ossie Smith in Carroll circuit court Wednesday morning. She received custody of two minor children and Ossie was ordered to pay $25 weekly for support. A property settlement was made out of court. The parties reside in Washington township.

Helen Smith Carroll Circuit Ossie Smith Cook Bayliff

Mrs Hoan Honored At Pleasant Luncheon In Milwaukee

Mrs Fred C. Smith hosted a group of ladies for a Monday luncheon at her home in a gesture of hospitality for Mrs Frank Hoan who will soon depart to spend the rest of the winter in Florida.

Fred C. Smith Frank Hoan Florida

Sailor Jerry Cook Sends Word From Asia Tour

Jerry Cook son of Mr and Mrs Joe Cook reports his travels in Asia. He lists Hong Kong Tokyo Yokosuka Kagoshima Formosa and Naha Okinawa with plans to reach Kagoshima on December 24.

Jerry Cook Joe Cook Orient Kagoshima Hong Kong Tokyo Yokosuka Japan Formosa Naha Okinawa

Hospital patient recovers after leg amputation

Carlyle Kirkpatrick at the VA Hospital Indianapolis advances satisfactorily after amputation of his right leg last Wednesday. Henry B. Wilson, who fractured his left leg November 24 and has been at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette, plans to return home today. Charles Hargraves at Princeton University will visit this weekend to spend holidays with his parents. Mrs Myron J Johnson in Chicago assists with care of her new grandson Michael Walter Johnson at the Johnson home.

Leroy Cheeseman St. Elizabeth Hospital Leroy Harold Cheeseman Lafayette Carlyle Kirkpatrick West 10Th Street Indianapolis Charles Hargraves Princeton University Carl Hargraces Myron J. Johnson Chicago Michael Walter Johnson Robert V. Johnson Henry B. Wilson

Christ Gifts and Sunday School Supplies at Marys Shoppe

Marys Shoppe east of Flora school building offers Christ themed gifts and a large selection for Sunday School classes suitable for all ages starting at 3c.

McCormick Family Holiday Visit Planned in Delphi

William McCormick of Los Angeles Calif arrives Wednesday night by plane for a holiday visit with his brothers Watson and Tom McCormick in Delphi.

William McCormick Los Angeles California Watson Tom McCormick Delphi

Thanks for the flowers and cards during illness

A note of gratitude to all who sent flowers and cards during a recent illness. The writer expresses appreciation for the kind remembrance from friends and neighbors.

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Harness Estate MT. Olivet Service Memoriam Robert Popejoy S. Washington St SRD District F. B Columbia Siashon Tru Remington Norelco Eisenberg Sweden Kreisler Spiedel and Kreisler Bulova Elgin E. Main St Delphi, Indiana Logansport State Hospital Marilyn Fisher Alice Preston Janet Rodgers Treva Wilson To R Susan Sage Sara Jane Vaughan Becky Lamb Sandra Cook Edgar Thomas Mabel Moore Rotary Party Pittsburg School Association Fred Craven Smith R. T. Norris Dr. Craven Smith Smith John D. Carmichael Virginia James Henry India Standard Oil Donald McKinley Phoenix Arizona McKinley Edgar McKinley Ralph Gerbens Delphi Limestone Company Junto Club Noland Howells Edgar F. Stuntz L. H. Smith Claude Wickard Jerry L. Daniels Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Indiana State Teachers College Joe Daniels Cora Daniels Ray H. Smith Terre Haute ISTC Jerry William R. Thompson Patricia Anne LaFon Radios & TV Acessories & Service Paul Goyer W. Wilson Duane Lathb Local Finance Corporation Indiana Corporation Indiana Michigan State E. Franklin St Delphinium Pearson Barber Shop Clawson Chevrolet S. &S. Standard Delphi Limestone Delphi Lumber Darby Shoe Store Delphi Laundromat Elmwood Grocery Ranger Equipment Hargraves Oldsmobile Popejoy Produce Stark’s Beauty Shop Hall’s IGA Orr’s Pharmacy Joe’s Drive-In Tri Kappa Psi Iota Xi Whiteman Elevator Melvin Jackson Wallace Chix van Sickle Paint Shop Pearson Appliances Downing’s Sinclair Harts Key & Lock Lions Club Hutton Hill Top Service Lanes Union Oil Fitzgerald Jewelry Green Acres Kenworthy Grocery Eikenberry Furniture Mounts Hardware Jack Brown Buick Pontiac Bassett & Talbert Clifford Clothing Delphi Journal Delphi Citizen Bowman Fish House Burkle Plumbing Burlington Barnard Lumber Todd Hybrid Brewster Insurance Camden Carter’s Grocery Johnson Grocery Norma’s Beauty Shop Green Tree Feeds Co-op Oilers Cutler Cutler Elevator Flora Mann Chevrolet Landis RCA M. E. Gibson Co Modern Feed Esserman Tire Service Flora Legion Sauce Ayres Oil Co Monticello Conrad
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