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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

7

Legion Auxiliary to Hold February Meeting at Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary regular February meeting will be held February 21 at the Legion home. Betty Smith will report on the school essay contest and a musical program is planned. Committee members include Ruth Kirkpatrick Lola Parks Josephine Lathrope Florence Harris Thelma Dotson Ann Wilkinson Esther Gregg Blanche Burroughs Lillian Thayer Leona Deardorff Lillian Thompson Mae Foster.

American Legion Legion Betty Smith Ruth Kirkpatrick Lola Parks Josephine Lathrope Jose- Florence Harris Thelma Dotson Ann Wilkinson Esther Gregg Blanche Burroughs Lillian Thayer Leona Deardorff Lillian Thompson Mae Foster

Bowling Team Sets Three-Game and Individual Records

Last week at the local lanes the C team posted a new three game team high of 2 682 pins and Jim Castrale set the individual three game high with 631 pins. The evening also featured the C team three game high of 906 pins and B Stoner of Walter Clawson's with 232 pins for the top single game.

Jim Castrale B. Stoner Walter Clawson

Public Auction: 140 Acre Farm and Stock Near Burlington

A public sale begins at 10 o clock on State Road 29 one mile south of Burlington. Real estate sells first with 20 percent down and 30 to 60 days for balance. owner carries 40 to 50 percent at 5 percent. Livestock include 25 cattle with registered Brown Swiss and Holstein stock, 110 hogs with sows and gilts, plus 100 bushels corn 400 bushels oats 100 bales clover hay and miscellaneous farm buildings and equipment. See tenant Mr Cox or L F Crume for details.

Burlington LaGrange Illinois

Loyal Workers class and church groups gather for lessons and meals

Mrs. Vera Gilbert leads the Loyal Workers class at the Methodist church with Mrs. Carl Shanks and others giving lessons and devotions. Memorial service for Anna Langolf and Fern Douglas. Whatsoever Class meets at Christian Church Wednesday night. Hostesses include Mrs. Don Weston and others. Golden Rule class hosts supper after prepared foods sale. Missionary Society hosts families at Brethren church. Lieut. Brewster Harness family arrives from Germany visiting local members.

Vera Gilbert Methodist Church Carl Shanks Oscar Harmon Cecil Stephens Lula Powell Louise Timmons Clyde Langston Anna Langolf Fern Douglas Christian Church Don Weston Dale Rodkey Harley Bowman Fred Rodkey Floyd Bronson Marion Thomas The Missionary Society Brethren Church Brewster Harness Germany Jessie Harness Atlanta Brewster Marve Byrum

Delphian Social Notes Highlight Visits And Plans

Helen Norris hosts and visiting family updates fill the weekend as Dwain Wigner and Roberta Thompson join Indianapolis visitors. Canadian guests from Alvinston arrive to see Roy Bogue’s family while Ralph Owens, discharged from the Army Air Corps in Albuquerque, plans later reenlistment. Lawrence Davis has an appendectomy at Home hospital Lafayette and remains in satisfactory condition. A four table dessert-bridge hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Million, plus birthday anniversaries for Mrs William Schooler John Klepinger and Bob Sieber in Delphi. A Father and Son Banquet is planned at the Methodist church on Wednesday February 22 hosted by church ladies.

Helen Norris Dwain Wigner Franke Wigner Jim Thompson Indianapolis J. D. Munro Alvinston Ontario Canada Roy Bogue Ralph Red’ Owens Army Air Corps Albuquerque New Mexico Charles Owens Lawrence Davis Home Lafayette Robert Million Valentine William Schooler John Klepinger Bob Sieber Delphi Methodist Church

Tipwa Grange Literary Program and Upcoming Meetings

At the Tipwa Grange meeting the literary program featured Louise Fountain Ethel Cunningham Russell Craig Larry Grubber Chris Brummett Jake Combs Elva Randle Jane Downing Mark Hefner Jesse Wise Maxine Henderson and Roscoe Quick. Surprise packages went to Cecelia Craig and Larry Gruber. Committees include Jesse Wise and John Gingrich on program and John Kennard C R Clawson Lois Seward on refreshments. Officers plan a meeting February 14 and lunch at Nelson Giles sale February 16. Mabel Fraser departed Friday for Washington and returns to Delphi next Wednesday.

Tipwa Grange Louise Fountain Ethel Cunningham Russell Craig Larry Grubber Chris Brummett Jake Combs Elva Randle Jane Downing Mark Hefner Jesse Wise Maxine Henderson Roscoe Quick Cecelia Craig Larry Gruber John Gingrich John Kennard C. R. Clawson Lois Seward The Grange Nelson Giles Sale

Ten Teams Compete for AAU Sectional Crown at Local Armory

The AAU Sectional Basketball Tourney visits the local armory on February 11 and 12 with ten teams, including Legion and Pittsburg Grocers, from Reynolds, Monticello, Logansport, Lafayette, Burlington, Carrollton, Battle Ground, and Buck Creek. The sectional winner advances to state finals for a shot at nationals in Denver. Wayne Ross, State AAU Chairman, will present trophies and sportsmanship awards after Sunday’s final.

The Legion Pittsburg Grocers Reynolds Monticello Logansport Lafayette Burlington Carrollton Battle Ground Buck Creek Terre Haute Kokomo Indianapolis Denver Colorado Wayne Ross

Surplus commodities distributed to Carroll County schools

From September 17 to January 16 Carroll County School System received 8684.83 dollars worth of surplus commodities from the Federal Government. Items included cheddar cheese 4680 lbs, pears 112 cases, strained honey 312 gal, canned peaches 1188 gal, baskets of apples 311 bu, canned tomatoes 984 gal, Irish potatoes 13900 lbs, butter 768 lbs, dried eggs 900 lbs, tomato paste 354 gal and peanut butter 210 gal. Remaining products were used across the county hot lunch programs in multiple schools.

Carroll County

Rock Creek Home Ec Club Plans February 16 Meeting

The Rock Creek Home Ec Club will meet Thursday February 16 with Mrs John Snoeberger. Assisting will be Mrs Fred Martin and Mrs Truman Sanders. The project lesson on consumer buying will be given by Mrs Cora St Amand county home demonstration agent. An apron parade is planned with each member to wear an apron and share its history. Mrs Paul Gregg will lead devotions and Mrs Carl Baker will plan entertainment.

Rock Creek Ec. Club John Snoeberger Fred Martin Truman Sanders Cora St. Amand Paul Gregg Carl Baker

Public Hearing Set on Alcohol Permits in Delphi Indiana

The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Carroll County Indiana schedules a public hearing at 2 p.m. February 27 1950 in Delphi to investigate applications for beer and wine permits. Applicants include Raymond Clawson Yeoman Indiana for a restaurant and The Kroger Company Delphi Indiana for beer and wine sales. Public participation is requested and information will be gathered on fitness and propriety.

Alcoholic Beverage Board Carroll County Indiana Court .House Delphi Raymond Clawson Main St Yeoman Ind Kroger Company West Main St Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission John F. Noonan Sec Bernard E. Doyle Sea

Sunday Visits And Illness Across West Delphi Area

West Delphi resident West Delphi visits John Schlang and family Sunday. Billy Phillips ill but improving. Hugh Decker and Lafayette family spent Sunday with Bill Brewer and family. William Schrader and Ben Johnson visited in Kokomo. J R King family moved to Kokomo. Harold Cheeseman ill with flu. Brewer Hayden families visited Elbert Brewer in Burrows. Rose Cheeseman’s Lafay ette parents entertained. Blanche Bunch of Brooks ton dined with Madge Hickman family. Camilla Cunningham Kokomo spent Sunday with mother Cynthia Cunningham. John Hickman visited relatives in Otterbean Sunday. Fred Boise hosted relatives Sunday.

Logansport John Schlang Billy Henry Phillips Hugh Decker Lafayette Bill Brewer William Schrader Ben Johnson Kokomo J. R. King Harold Cheeseman Harry Brewer Harold Hayden Elbert Brewer Burrows Clark Rose Cheeseman Blanche Bunch Brookston Madge Hickman Camilla Cunningham Cynthia Cunningham John Hickman Otterbeein Fred Boise

The Merry Makers 4-H Club Meeting Set for Feb 14

Liberty Township 4-H club led by Thelma Smith gathers at 7 PM on February 14 at her home for a Valentine exchange. Refreshments provided by Wilma Harmon and Evelyn Farris.

The Merry Makers Liberty Township Thelma Smith Wilma Harmon Evelyn Farris

Decatur Man Visits Grace Downs This Weekend

Charles Downs of Decatur Illinois spent the weekend with Mrs Grace Downs in a social visit that highlighted local family ties and community connections.

Charles Downs Decatur Illinois Mrs Grace Downs

Suit On Account Against Shaffer And Nathe Filed

Elevator Co. has filed suit for balance of debt against Charles A. Shaffer and Martha Nathe. Attorney for the plaintiff is F D Roberts of Monticello.

Suit ON Account Elevator Co Charles A. Shaffer Martha Nathe F.D. Roberts Monticello

Four Initiations Planned at Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Four candidates will be initiated into the Rebekah Lodge at the regular meeting Friday night. All members are urged to attend.

Rebekah Lodge

Lutheran Service at Episcopal Church on West Main Street

The Delphi Lutheran Church will hold Sunday service at 2 00 p m at the Episcopal Church on West Main Street. Reverend Richard Rasmussen of Colburn will be in charge of the service.

Delphi Lutheran Church Episcopal Church West Main Street Richard Rassmussen Colburn

St. Mary's Church Service Announcement

Rev. R. C. Holmes presides at St. Mary's Church on February 12 at 11 45 a m with Communion during Sunday morning services.

ST. Mary’s Church R. C. Holmes

Junto Club Host At Welcome Inn Dinner Then Program

Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson host the Junto Club Thursday evening next week Dinner at 6 30 at the Welcome Inn followed by a program at the Wilson home Mrs Lawrence Delaney entertained her weekend guest Barbara Dillman from Brookston

Henry B. Wilson Welcome Inn Wilson Lawrence Delaney Barbara Dillman Brookston

Mrs Coble Hosts Delco Guests At Sunday Dinner

Mrs L R Coble hosted Mr and Mrs Elmer Reiff Mr and Mrs C C Coble of Monticello Mrs Ann Smedley of South Bend and Mrs Ames Spring of Delphi at a Sunday dinner after noon in a social gathering with local residents.

L. R. Coble Elmer Reiff C. C. Coble Monticello Ann Smedley South Bend Ames Spring Delphi

Attica Man Attends Church Event at Julius Home

Frank H. Elliot of Attica spent Sunday night in the C. O. Julius home and attended the Methodist Family Night program with the Julius family. Elliot is noted as a former Wabash agent in the area.

Frank H. Elliot Attica C. O. Julius Mr. Elliot

Mrs Lillie Sheets Ill at Home

Mrs Lillie Sheets is reported ill at her residence with no additional details provided.

Norrises Welcome Daughter in Kokomo.a

Mr and Mrs Jack Norris of Kokomo welcomed a daughter. Mrs Norris is the former Margaret Vianco, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Vianco.

Jack Norris Kokomo Norris Margaret Vianco Frank Vianco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary NEW Records Henders Guernsey Farrow Howard Cox George J. Neher L. F. Crume Marion Langston Corman Mabel Fraser Washington Rock. Creek H. E. Club Fea America Veccoma Pipe Motors Flora West Delphi Carroll County Farm Bureau Charles Thompson Cutler Gray’s Hatcheries Len Haven Farm Len Haven Alvin Mohler E. and F. Sprague Delphi, Indiana
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