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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
2
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The Citizen staff explains the decision to stop publishing after 118 years due to staffing losses and lack of affordable presses. They cite no linotype operators, a single print shop, and space limits, noting consolidation will lower ad rates and boost subscriber value while they continue in job printing locally.
A brief letter from Leonor Vallejo an AFS exchange student from Colombia expresses holiday wishes to Delphians and nostalgia for the States also noting plans to return soon. followed by a card of thanks from Mrs Charles C Plant for hospital visits calls and flowers during recovery.
The article recalls the impact of Walt Disney on children and adults alike. It describes how Disney's work with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Snow White, Fantasia, and wildlife films shaped family entertainment for decades. It notes widespread sadness at his death and the lasting legacy of Disneyland dreams.
Mary Tutewiler Irwin laments a violent year ending in 1965 and greets the new year with a wary hope. The poem contrasts a weary world with a fresh new year symbolized by a cherub and festive scenes while seeking better days ahead.
Presbyterian Women circles meet on Tuesday January 3 with Elizabeth at 9:30 a.m. Ruth and Rachel at 2:30 p.m. Esther and Martha at 7:30 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Howard Bradshaw Mrs. George Obear Mrs. George Todd Mrs. Margaret Limp Mrs. Ray Orr and Mrs. Charles Black. Bible study by Rev. Lanan on January 5 at 7 p.m. chapters 2 and 3.
Dyson Boothroyd No. 280 meets at the REMC Tuesday January 3 at 7 30. New officers will be installed and candidates for initiation will be present.
A column urges self inventories and daily quiet time for spiritual growth. It cites 15 minutes morning and 10 minutes evening devotion using Teach Me to Pray by W. E. Sangster and references Luke 2 52 about Jesus increasing in wisdom and stature. The piece notes modern life distractions and promotes a personal faith project for the year ahead.
The Burkhalters thank organizations sororities churches and individuals for gifts and cheer baskets for 24 residents. They note carol singing and entertainment during Christmas added happiness at the Carroll County Home.
Mrs. Harriett Metzger and the Dubes family hosted Fay Dubes in Lafayette. The John Laprads hosted Adam Barnhart and Thomas Laprad in Delphi. Morris Wagoners visited the Shivelys near Rossville. Several families from Flora joined Dr. John Wagoners in Anderson. Eanos Houmard was released from Home Hospital to spend the day with kin. Alan Eller returns home from service for holidays with Morris and Verna Eller. A large crowd attended the school program Wednesday.
To all organizations church groups carolers and individuals who helped make this a Merry Christmas for the patients in our homes we extend our heartfelt thanks Fix Community Home Delphi and Flora.
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