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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1954

Page

4

Knights of Columbus Host Christmas Parties at Cherry Hill

The Knights of Columbus held their annual Christmas events with a Sunday afternoon children's party chaired by Haugh and aided by Dewey and Jones. Santa distributed candy and fruit, and a 40-member dinner followed with cards in the social hour.

Knights of Columbus Chailerry Haugh Charles Dewey Ebert Jones Santa Aid A Charles Mr Robert Delaney Dick Clifford

STOP SERVICE For Quality Building

Delphi lumber company, Delphi Ind material supplier, lists phone 728 and address 04 N Market St.

Delphi Lumber Co N. Market St Delphi, Ind

Christmas Ram At Dybara Stroh And Ed Music Directors

Students assemble Thursday morning under Dybara Stroh and Ed music directors for Christmas songs. The Nine Students band will practice at 9 a.m. and resume after vacation through January.

Dybara Stroh Ale

Christmas Gatherings Span Local Families in West Delphi

Mr and Mrs Charley Jaes entertain their family on Christmas day marking their 34th wedding anniversary. Several households plan holiday meals with relatives in Burrows Bloomin Lafay and surrounding areas as ill relatives recover and travel arrangements are made for Christmas Sunday dinners and gifts exchanged.

Charley Jaes Walter Callins Jack Walters aSee Cuhnin Bobningham Floyd. Schrader My Larry Johnson Harold Hayd Chris Albert Brewer Burrows Jim Plunkett Ittebures Bill Duffin Logans Ben Johnson Judith Ann. Phillips Jim Johnson Robert Mill Tedoe Anl Bloomin Bill Brew Ruse Lafaystmas

Sanderson Completes Preliminary Exam In Science Talent Search

Sanderson girl Virginia, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sanderson of Delphi, took a preliminary exam for the 14th annual Science Talent Search by Westinghouse and Clubs of America. She wrote a 1000 word piece on My Scientific Act about the birds of Carroll County, after 44 Delphi trips. About 40 other students will be tested next spring.

Sanderson Carroll County Delphi

Modesta visitors with Meador family excursion

Ivan Meador from Pyrmont visits Modesto for a month with Mrs. Chester Brovant and siblings. Mr and Mrs Ruel host along with Duane Meador and a sister during the stay with their cats.

Laer Ivan, Meador Chin

Tri Kappa Charity Dance at American Legion Home

A charity dance hosted by Tri Kappa at the American Legion Home on Tuesday December 28 from 10:00 to 1:00 A.M. Proceeds support the chapter’s charitable activities with admission details listed in the event notice.

TRI Kappa American Legion

Brewer-Benjamin wedding in West Lafayette church

Miss Patricia Lou Brewer of Delphi will wed David Walsh Benjamin son of Hudson Falls New York in a 2 30 pm Sunday ceremony at University Presbyterian church West Lafayette Reverend H Richard Rasmussen will officiate Attendants include Helen Wyer Nancy Clawson and Kristyle Krieg A reception follows at Lafayette County Club Assisting are Mae Hunt Cox Nancy Cox Noland Howell and Frances M Brewer

Brewer-Benjamin Patricia Lou Brewer Frank Brewer Delphi David Walsh Benjamin Joseph L. Shanahan Hudson Falls New York University Presbyterian Church West Lafayette H. Richard Rasmuisson Donald Krieg Lafayette Horn Helen Wyer Howe Indiana Nancy J. Clawson Penny Peggy Howell Kristyle Suzanne Krieg Walter Mikesell Norland Howell Lafayette County Club Mae Hunt Cox Nancy Cox Noland Howell Robert Clawson Frances M. Brewer

Families Plan Christmas Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Wiley Cassell and their sons Bob and Dana left Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Clyde Ploughe in Tallahassee Florida Mrs Vanchie Crumpacker left Tuesday night to spend the holidays with her daughter Mrs Gerald Carlson and family and her granddaughter Mrs Harold Hartman and family in Rockford Illinois Mr and Mrs C T Amick Mr and Mrs Spurgeon Johnson Jane Tom and Miss Marilyn McCormick of Indianapolis will be Watson McCormick

Wiley Cassell Bob Dana Clyde Ploughe Tallahassee, Florida Vanchie Crumpacker Gerald Carlson Harold Hartman Rockford, Tl C. T. Amick

Christmas Guests From Lafayette Visit Heinmiller Home

Mr and Mrs Bill Kerlin and Sammy join Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson and daughters Susan and Carolyn from Northwestern for Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs E M Heinmiller in Lafayette.

Bill Kerlin Sammy Paul Johnson Susan Carolyn Northwestern E. M. Heinmiller Lafayette

Christmas Holiday Guest List At Local Homes

Mrs E W Bowen and daughter Hilda travel to Champaign Illinois to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen. Miss Patricia Bowen flies home from California for the holidays. Grace Garrison hosts Christmas Day with daughter and son in law J Harry Brewer and granddaughters Laralee and Carol Henderson with David Morris as guest. Mary Jo Cole Elizabeth Troxell attend. Robert Musselman of Houston Texas visits county relatives and joins Musselman dinner. Mr and Mrs Dick McClean and their son from Topeka Kansas stay with Mr and Mrs James McClean. Okal Trent of South Bend and Mrs Sarah Trent join Christmas Day with Mrs A Trent for a buffet at Enid Rule’s home. Others at supper include Paul Dickison and family Robert Anderson and sons David Morrison and Julie J H Lipsett and family James Trent Meon Johnnie Jim W Trent and Shel He.

E. W. Bowen Hilda Champaign Charles Bowen Patricia Bowen California Grace Garrison North Union Street Robert Musselman Houston Texas Musselman Mrs. Hoy Musselman Okal ‘Trent South Bend Sarah Trent A. Trent Richard Enid Rule Paul Dickison Robert Anderson David Morrison Julie West Lafayette J. H. Lipsett Frankfort James Trent Meon Johnnie Jim W. Trent Shel- He Delphi

Roach Family Vacation Trip To Florida

Mr and Mrs Robert Roach and their family have left for a vacation in Florida. The trip includes time away from home and will include sightseeing and rest.

Robert Roach Florida

Mrs Mamie Hefleng Plans Christmas in Rensselaer

Mrs Mamie Hefleng will spend Christmas in Rensselaer with her brother Homer Hendrickson and his wife.

Mamie Hefleng Rensselaer Homer Hendrickson

Acheson Family Attends Ft. Recovery Wedding

Mr and Mrs Wayne Acheson of Idaville and Mr and Mrs Howard Acheson with their daughter of Rockfield spent the weekend in Ft Recovery Ohio with Mrs and Mrs Arthur Acheson to attend the wedding of their nephew James Acheson.

Wayne Acheson Idaville Howard Acheson Rockfield Ft. Recovery Ohio Arthur Acheson James Acheson

Mrs Jerry Robertson Married In Rockfield nuptials

Mrs Jerry Robertson and Marybelle Wilburn were united in marriage on Saturday evening at Rockfield with Rev Lloyd Dalquist officiating. The couple have rented the John Hmrick apartment in Delphie and have moved there.

Jerry Robertson Lloyd Dalquist Rockfield John Hmrick Delphie Marybelle Wilburn

Christmas Day Guests Named for Flora Family Home

Mrs. Bertha Flora and Lois Jean of Indianapolis join Mrs. Maude Jones of Camden and Mrs. Jessie Flora of Delphi as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Flora and family on Christmas Day.

Bertha Flora Lois Jean Indianapolis Maude Jones Camden Jessie Flora Delphi Lee F. Flora

Piano Recital by Mary H Turner Features Local Students

Mary H Turner, piano teacher, held a Sunday recital at her home with solos duets and various numbers. The Christmas decor and gift exchange complemented performances by Virginia and June Story Patty Jane Carolyn Thomson DonaldRodabaugh Judy Pritchard Donna Welker and Mrs J Story.

Mary H. Turner Virginia June Story Patty Jane Carolyn Thomson Donald Rodabaugh Judy Pritchard Donna Welker J. Story

Cub Pack Meeting Scheduled for Monday Evening

A Cub Scout Pack meeting is set for Monday night December 27 at 7 p m in the REMC. Parents are urged to attend and a social hour will follow the session.

REMC

Christmas Party With Rev Smitley at Clay Farm Bureau

Rev Keith Smitley will be the guest speaker at the Clay Town Ship Farm Bureau meeting on Monday evening December 27. The event includes a Christmas party and a varied program.

Keith Smitley Clay Township Farm Bureau

Mrs Lottie Clifford and Farn Be In Delphi Goodland Visit

Mrs Lottie Clifford and family of Delphi and Mr and Mrs Eugene Farrell of Goodland will be with Paul Williams and family in Goodland.

Lottie Clifford Delphi Eusgene Farrell Goodland Paul Williams

Mrs Enid Rule and party return Linda Rule to Terre Haute

Mrs Enid Rule Dick Trent and Faye Hitchcock traveled to Terre Haute Friday afternoon to return Linda J Rule for the holidays. Miss Rule studies at Indiana State Teachers College.

Enid Rule Dick Trent Faye Hitchcock Terre Haute Linda J. Rule Miss Rule Indiana State Teachers , College

Christmas visit planned with Smiths and Pyles in Indianapolis

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pyle and son Mike will be guests of Judge and Mrs. William B. Smith. On Christmas evening the group will travel to Indianapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith.

Kenneth Pyle Mike William B. Smith Indianapolis Robert Smith

Christmas gathering of the Kirkpatrick family hosts

Mr and Mrs Richard Sears and family will host the annual Christmas gathering at their home in Anderson. Guests include Mr and Mrs Dale Calvert of Lafayette and Dr and Mrs John Kirkpatrick of Delphi.

Richard Sears Kirkpatrick Anderson Dale Calvert Lafayette John Kirkpatrick Delphi

Wilbur Hall to Spend Holidays with Findlay Family

Wilbur Hall and his son from Findlay Ohio will join his mother Mrs Archie Nelson and Mr Nelson for the holiday period. The group will include Jesse Patrick.

Wilbur Hall and Son Findlay Ohio Archie Nelson Nelson Jesse Patrick

Smocks Spend Holiday In Rowan With Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Smock travel to Rowan Iowa to visit daughter Mrs. Boyd Wickman and family during the holiday.

Will C. Smock Rowan Iowa Mrs Boyd Wickman

Local families plan Christmas gatherings across Delphi and Lafayette

A list of numerous households from Delphi West Lafayette Chesterton Indianapolis and Purdue announce Christmas visits. Families including Ritcheys Snoeberg Hagaman Stokes Bowen Ives Clifford and others will spend Christmas with relatives such as the Lieber Bowen Ives Clawson and Clifford households. Some guests will stay for extended visits.

Wagoner Family Christmas Visit Plans Reported

Dr and Mrs George W Wagoner and family will be Christmas guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Kasch in Logansport. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Tony Packard Mrs Donald ite and aun rs of Logansport Mr and Mrs Grover Kite of Delphi for a turkey dinner on Christmas day. Mrs Freda Engle of Lafayette Mary Cochrane and Nellie Haughey will be Christmas supper guests of Mr and Mrs Abner Bowen.

George W. Wagoner Otto Kasch Logansport Tony Packard Donald Ite Aunrs. Nae An Ughree Grover Kite Delphi Freda Engle Lafayette Mary Cochrane Nellie Haughey Abner Bowen

Carolyn Gardner 71 Camden Resident Dies at Memorial Hospital

Carolyn F Gardner 71 Camden resident died Sunday morning after a three week hospital stay. Born January 14 1883 she was daughter of Zu and ??? Bennett. Survived by husband Harry K and children Bennett James and two daughters including Mrs Pirtle. Funeral at Gentry Funeral Home with burial in Camden cemetery.

Carolyn F. Gardner Memorial Hospital Robert Pirtle Norfolk Camden This County Zu Bennett Mishawaka Robert McKeever Florida Pirtle Daisy Kennedy Gentry V. E. Hinton Camden Cemetery Joe Sullivan James Sharp Delton McVay Joe Fouts Charles Gardner John Case

Christmas Programs Held This Week in Clay Township

Clever Christmas programs in Clay township schools Pyrmont and Owasco proceed this week. Lotha Hurley John Finley and Naomi Theophile lead Pyrmont program. Mary Finley Georgia Ferguson and Mrs Theophile arrange. Owasco features A Home Made Santa Claus instrumental solos girls chorus and Bible Story in Scriptu and Song with Phyllis Dunk solo.

Pyrmont Owasco Clay Township Lotha Hurley John Finley Naomi Theophile Mary Finley Georgia Ferguson Theophile Phyllis Dunk Toy Orchestra David Bowen Gile Chorus

Lions Hear Talk On Soil Conservation District Work

Kenneth Pyle spoke to the Carroll County Lions at a Wednesday meeting about soil protection and better use. He urged land owners to use Conservation 1 services available in the area.

Kenneth Pyle Carroll County

Pur ue students host weekend guest Jim Yundt

Jim Yundt was a weekend guest of Bill Roach at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Boy Both are students at Pur ue.

Jim Yundt Bill Roach Harry Boy Purue

Local families to visit J. D. Klepinger home

Mr and Mrs John Klepinger host their relatives including sons Dick and Jack and Mrs Maude Neel of Norfolk Va Mrs Will Klepinger of Delphi and Mr and Mrs Harold Neel of Norfolk Va and Mr and Mrs Allan Stratton of Indianapolis for a gathering at J D Klepingers residence

John Klepinger Jack Harold Neel Norfolk, Va Allan Stratton Indianapolis Will Klepinger Delphi Maude Neel Ande J. D. Klepinger

Communion and baptism at church service schedule

A church announces a morning communion at 10 o clock and Sunday evening service at 6 with prayer and baptism. It notes a return or continuation of regular worship activities.

Delphi Sub Debs Christmas Party At Pat Magegart Home

The Delphi Sub-Debs held a Christmas party at Pat Magegart's home on December 16 with a brief business meeting led by Susan Roach. Plans for the Christmas Alumni dance were finalized for the Country Club on December 23. A gift exchange and refreshments followed the meeting.

Delphi Pat Magegart Susan Roach Rigtmas

Purdue expert to discuss Social Security at Delphi Tax School

A. M. Nichter of Purdue will discuss how Social Security affects farmers and new income tax regulations at the Tax School in the REMC auditorium Delphi on Thursday December 23 at 1 p m. Wives invited as these rules impact farm families and Nichter will answer farmers questions on old age survivors insurance.

A. M. Nichter Purdue REMC Delphi Nichter

Christmas guests announced by Wagoner family

Mr and Mrs John Wagoner host as Christmas guests Mr and Mrs Don Catron and son Mr and Mrs Ervin Deal Dr and Mrs John Wagoner and family plan visitation with Mr and Mrs Dwight Wagoner during the holiday season

John E. Wagoner Don Catron and Son Ervin Deal John Wagoner Dwight Wagoner

James Moore Dies in Local Hospital at 48

James Moore 48 a well known resident died Monday morning of a heart attack at St Elizabeth hospital where he had been a patient for 10 days. He was survived by his widow Ruth and parents Mr and Mrs Elmer T Moore along with two brothers Francis of Monon and Carl of Lafayette. He was a nephew of Mrs Lottie Clifford Joel Turner and Alice Carrier of Delphi.

James Moore St. ‘Elizabeth Hospital Elmer T. Moore Ruth Francis Monon Carl Lafayette Lottie Clifford Joel Turner Alice Carrier Delphi

Infant Pamela Beckner Dies After Birth at Memorial

Pamela Jean Beckner infant daughter of Robert L. and Norma (Curry) Beckner died Monday at Memorial hospital, one day after birth. Funeral rites were held Tuesday from Leiter funeral home and burial was in Zion cemetery. Surviving are the parents and one brother Michael, plus grandparents Arthur Beckner of Flora and L. J. LaVanway of Ottawa Illinois. Christmas visitors include Mr and Mrs E O Grimm and family, Mr and Mrs William Large of Plainfield, Mr and Mrs Elmer Kauffman of Lafayette, Miss Ida Frushour, Mr and Mrs Escott of Detroit, and Mrs Ada Hinkle and Mary.

Beckner Pamela Jean Beckner Robert L Norma (Curry) Beckner Memorial Hospital Leiter Zion Cemetery Michael Arthur Beckner Flora L. J. LaVanway Ottawa Illinois E. O. Grimm Jack Grimm William Large Plainfield Elmer Kauffman Lafayette Ida Frushour Escott Detroit Ada Hinkle Mary

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