Christmas Nativity at Pyle Farm Draws Community
The article describes a live Nativity scene at the Pyle farm near town as part of the Methodist Church Christmas program, featuring candlelit farm wagons, a manger cave with the Holy Family, a pony, two goats, and a lamb. It notes anonymous poetry, local window displays, holiday returns, carolers, and plans affecting the Citizen newspaper office during the holiday period. It also mentions Purdue and Delphi marching bands in the Tournament of Roses events and a personal anecdote about an engagement ring found by John Crone.
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Pyle
Methodist Church
John Crone
Judy Schultz
Hillcrest students display handmade holiday trees
First and second graders in Miss Shindler's Hillcrest School room present green paper trees and tiny decorations. Students Martha Callaway Mia Weddell Susan Abbott Alan Bush Eddie George participate under Ruben McQueen art supervision. Twenty four trees, including New Hope's seventh and eighth graders, brighten homes for shut ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Shindler
Hillcrest School
Martha Callaway
Mia Weddell
Susan Abbott
Alan Bush
Eddie George
Mia
Alan
Nicholson
Miss Shhindler
Ruben McQueen
Shutins
New Hope
Hillcrest
Purdue students host Carroll County kids for holiday party
Last Thursday evening Benjamin Harrison Hall hosted 07 Carroll County children for a festive party with a chicken dinner puppet show Santa gifts and snapshots. Each child met a Purdue student and his date as their adopted parents for the night and left with a basket of food goodies and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Purdue
Benjamin Harrison Hall
Court House
Jim Foley
J. W. Barwell
Elmo Everett
Campbell
Tolen
Tri Kappa
Herb Smith
Carroll Countians Plan Rose Bowl Trip With Friends
Reported plans include Jane Wasson a Purdue pharmacy student traveling with friends for a five day tour. Mr and Mrs Ralph E Hanna of Flora and Donna Welker reserve a coast trip. The Citizen Gang wishes a Merry Christmas from Myron and Eilee Art Clara Randy Ruth Helen Bob Ginny.
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Carroll
Rose Bowl
Jane Wasson
Purdue Pharmacy
Ralph E. Hanna
Flora
Donna Welker
Marriage Licenses Issued in Delphi Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to Gilbert Pugh 61 and Mary Margaret Owens 40 both of Delphi to Thomas Daniel McCain 26 and Virginia Arlene Waymire 19 both of Delphi to David C. Lie bert 19 route 4 Delphi and Teresa Marie Pearson 17 Delphi.
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Gilbert Pugh
Mary Margaret Owens
Delphi
Thomas Daniel McCain
Virginia Arlene Waymire
David C. Liebert
Route 4
Teresa Marie Pearson
The Nativity Narrative in Luke Chapter Two
The Gospel according to Luke recounts Caesar Augustus ordering a census, Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem, Mary giving birth to Jesus in a manger, angels announcing the birth, shepherds visiting, and all who heard marveling at what occurred.
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Caesar Augustus
Cyrinus
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Heaven
A Quiet Christmas Wish From Camden Parents
A Camden letter from a mother laments a changed Christmas as children outgrow toys and dolls. She imagines a quieter home with no noisy rockets or rough play and longs to relive the prior chaos of holiday mornings for one more night. The note reflects memories and longing rather than material requests.
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Santa
Mommy
Camden
Local Girl Cripe Killed In West Lafayette Bus Crash
Cheryl Ann Cripe 20 of Pine Manor West Lafayette died when her car skidded into an empty school bus near East Tipp High School. The Delphi High School graduate and CTS Research technician was killed instantly. Glen Bell the bus driver suffered a knee injury. Burial followed at Masonic Cemetery after services at Cornell Funeral Home.
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Cheryl Ann ‘Cripe
Pine ‘Manor
West Lafayette
East Tipp High School
Robert Anderson
Miss Cripe
Heath Road
Glen Bell
CTS Research, Inc
Logansport
Delphi High School
Methodist Church
Lloyd Cripe
Mildred Cripe
Delphi
Douglas
Lafayette
Dennis
Vietnam
Cynthia
Daniel Cripe
Camden
Walter Woods
Frederick Chandler
Cornell Funeral
Masonic Cemetery
Rotary to Organize New Scout Troop
The Delphi Rotary Club plans to form a Boy Scout troop and will hold a meeting for all boys and parents on Thursday evening, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the REMC Auditorium. All are invited and urged to attend. adults may still join in organizing roles.
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Delphi Rotary Club
REMC
Delphi Council Grants 1967 Gas Contract
The Delphi City Council awarded the 1967 gasoline contract for city vehicles to Heyde Oil Company by a bid two cents under pump price. Heyde, run by Russell Miller, was the sole bidder. Dale Kasten explained the County Planning Commission operations as Delphi may join the commission as the Area Planning Commission. The next meeting is Wednesday January 4.
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Delphi
Heyde Oil Company
Heyde
Russell Miller
Dale Kasten
County Planning Commission
Area Planning Commission
Kasten
Adult Education Classes May Be Cancelled
Interest remains below required enrollment for offered courses. Current totals show Modern math 1, English 2, Typing 9, Bookkeeping 4, Shorthand 6, Sewing 2, Driver Training 4, Art 4, with no class meeting the minimum of 10 participants. Therefore classes cannot be held this year.
Christmas Services At Delphi Churches
Christmas services are planned across Delphi churches with multiple choirs, readings, and a pastor’s message. First Presbyterian Church hosts a 10 o clock morning service December 25 featuring the Adult and Lyric Choirs and a Christmas story from Matthew. Delphi Methodist Church offers a candlelight carol service at 10 p.m. December 24 with six sections and The Chancel Choir. St Joseph Catholic Church will hold Sunday morning Masses and a midnight Christmas Mass.
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First Presbyterian Church of
Delphi
Lyric Choir
John Klepinger
Robert Mills
Fred Lanan
Robert Brookbank
Bethlehem
Manger
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Delinquent Tax Figures Released
Bill Million of Santa Barbara California will arrive Christmas Day for a few days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Million of Yeoman and relatives in the community. Jack Wasson and Joe Smith will spend the Christmas holidays with friends in Florida.
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Bill Million
Santa Barbara
California
Robert Million
Yeoman
Jack Wasson
Joe Smith
Florida
Court House And Library Announce Holiday Hours
The Carroll County Court House will close at noon Saturday December 24 and reopen Tuesday morning. The Delphi Public Library will be closed all day Saturday December 24 through Monday December 26 but will remain open Saturday December 31 and Monday January 2 at usual hours for students.
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Purdue
Delphi
Frank Merson
Ed Merson
Lafayette
Denver
Salt Lake City
Las Vegas
Nevada
Pasadena
Hollywood
Disneyland
Los Angeles
Carroll County Court
Delphi Public Library
Postal workers thank patrons for sorted mail and ZIP codes
A Delphi Post Office memo thanks patrons for sorting mail and using ZIP codes noting faster delivery. It reports 35 Letters to Santa received as of Saturday December 17.
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Delphi J
Delphi
Santa Claus
Yeoman Telephone directors host Christmas party in Monticello
Members of the Yeoman Telephone Co. board and their spouses and staff attended a Christmas party at Anglers Restaurant in Monticello Monday evening. After dinner, the group was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Million. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ives of Delphi and Tom Carter of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Telephone Co
Anglers
Monticello
Robert Million
Joseph Ives
Delphi
Tom Carter
Oracles Win Three and Reach Holiday Finals
The Delphi Oracles overwhelmed Williamsport 84 55 to open the Battle Ground Holiday tournament and advance to face Pine Village in the final. George Collins led with 16 points, Steve Brehmer 16, while Ron Israel 13 and Wayne Biggs 11.
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Delphi Oracles
Battle Ground
Williamsport
Oracles
Pine Village
George Collins
Steve Brehmer
Delphi
Ron Israel
Wayne Biggs
Oracle
Hoosier
Clinton Prairie
Twin Lakes Indians
Clinton Prairie Gophers
Mike Emmons
Mike
East Tipp
Twin Lakes
Nets
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Ralph. Hanna
Arthur Weddell
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Dalton Foundries, Inc
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Delphi Community High School
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