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14 Feb 1925
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Delphi Citizen in Delphi, Indiana
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
1
Village Life and the Right Number Dilemma
A bulb of local humor notes daily calm in village life and a quip about requesting a drug store by saying Gimme the right number, highlighting simple chats and miscommunications in small communities.
Poetic musings on duties, thrift, and memory in a cemetery
A fragmentary verse atmosphere muses on postal rates and congressional care, a teacher lamenting lack of marriage after seven years, thrift and dining with sharp knives, and strolling a cemetery while reading stone inscriptions about the dead.
Oakdale Hydro Electric Plant Progress Notes
Coxie reports slow changes in plans by east engineers delaying cement pours but little time lost. Foremen in the river bed faced high water then cold wave alerts easing flood prep. Concrete tower work on day and night shifts advances while carpenters finish forms. Excavation nears completion on L. E. Myers side as machinery and structural steel arrive for the power house. Only minor accidents and few illnesses observed despite warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxie
L. E. Myers
Pas-Time Hall Manager Hires Fit Applicants for Gangs
Future employment of men for the labor gangs has been placed in charge of Pas-Time Hall manager Bob Burtin whose business it is to hire only the physically fit applicants for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burtin
Sunday Visitors Help Oakdale Camp Dig Out in Mud
Sunday visitors swelled the Oakdale camp with thaw conditions. Many visiting cars stuck in mud holes required help to extricate. Monday crews hauled cinders sand and rock to fill soft ruts and parking was moved to firmer ground. Dinky trains slowed to a crawl and ballast crews repaired spots to avoid derailing. No trains ran Monday night due to derailment risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Legion
Dinkey Railroad
General Manager Collins Returns to Oakdale Construction Site
Collins of Chicago, confined at home recovering from an operation, visited Oakdale on Monday and was welcomed back. About one thousand workers are now employed at Oakdale with new arrivals daily to replace quitters and boost the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Chicago
Oakdale
Mr. Collins
New Walks Earn High Praise as Thaw Turns Grounds Muddy
The thawout turned the grounds to mud until new walks from the bunk houses to the main buildings were completed. Workers praise the improvement as the men appreciate safer easier passage and reduced mud in daily routines.
Waldun Becomes Newest Addition to Delphi Family
Assistant Superintendent E O Waldun arrived late to camp on Saturday due to the arrival of a new boy at the Waldun home in Delphi. The news spread quickly and Waldun received many hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 0
Waldun
Delphi
No Sponging Closed at Myers Camp by Ring
Joe Ring, former Oakdale dam employee, stood before Justice Musselman on a charge of beating the construction company out of a board bill. Ring was discharged recently but remained at the camp dining with company personnel. The judge delivered a stern lecture and imposed a jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ring
Oakdale Dam
Justice Musselman
Ring
Musselman
Wabash Railway Introduces Two New Trains Through Delphi
The Wabash Railroad adds two local trains through Delphi this week. One heads east at 1 27 P M and the other west at 10 35 A M. Existing fast trains No 1 and No 4 have altered times with No 1 now at 1 47 P M and No 4 at 2 54 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Delphi
No. 1
No. 4
County Recorder Reports Mortgage and Deed Totals for 1924
Recorder Roy Gardner’s annual report to Charles Kettleborough details 1924 mortgage filings totaling 753 with farm and lot splits, chattel and lien categories, and 629 mortgage releases. Deed filings fell to 510 from 545, with total 1924 receipts $1749.50 and recorder salary around $1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gardner
Charles Kettleborough
Legislative Bureau
Camden Institute Farmers Institute Display Awards
At Camden on Wednesday a farmers institute exhibit showcased corn, manual training products, and domestic science items. Winners include Willis Penn first in single ear corn, Vernie Housenfluck second. Vernie Housenfluck first in ten ear corn, Carl Penn second, Joe Wagoner third. Bennett Gardner first in class one manual training, Leo Griffey second. Robert Thompson first in class two, Sol Lesh second. Donald Lesh capital prize in class three. domestic science winners Mable Hawkins first, Neva Rienier second, Jesse Lane third, Neva Cook fourth, Martha Myers fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Camden
Willis Penn
Vernie Housenfluck
Carl Penn
Joe Wagoner
Bennett Gardner
Leo Griffey
Robert Thompson
Sol Les
Huffman Public Sale Adds Farm Items for Feb 26
Charles Huffman lists additions to his public sale on Feb 26 including 1200 bushels of corn 25 Barred Rock roosters Thompson Ringlet strain 1 large oats straw pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Huffman
Huffman
Dairy Barn Sale Foreclosure Auction Notice
Public notice from Bert Lane Dairy announces lease expiration on March 1 and sale of the dairy at public auction. No further milk deliveries after Thursday February 19. Delphi Citizen reflects a community notice with thanks to patrons and an annual subscription price of 1.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lane Dairy
Farm Bureau Meeting at Delphi High School
Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau will meet Wednesday February 18 at 7 30 P M in the Delphi High School Auditorium. The program opens with music followed by a two reel educational film Giving the pig a square deal. A fertilizer discussion will proceed, with a state speaker and illustrated lecture by Mr Jack Hatch of Standard Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek Twp
Deer Creek ‘Township Farm Bureau
Delphi High School
Jack Hatch
Standard Oil Company
EB. Wolf
Junto Clubes Dinner Sketch Night With Bowen Couple
The Junto Club will meet Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Abner Bowen for seven o'clock dinner and program. Members will dress as historical characters and present sketches of the person represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junto Club
Abner Bowen
Mrs. C. O. Julius Hosts Idlers Club Valentine Party
Mrs. C. O. Julius was hostess to the Idlers Club yesterday afternoon for a Valentine party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Julius
Idlers Club
Valentine party hosted by Hinkle sisters for Tri Kappa
The Tri Kappa Sorority was entertained Tuesday evening at Misses Lorene and Mary Hinkle home with a Valentine party. Hearts were played and heart themed refreshments were served. A market was planned for the Saturday before Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Lorene
Mary Hinkle
Charles Carroll Chapter D A R Meets Friday
The Charles Carroll Chapter D A R will meet Friday at Mrs H B Gros home. Assistant hostesses are Mrs Will Cowdin Mrs J M Gardner and Mrs S W Barnett. Mrs N W Bowen will speak on Wakefield birthplace of George Washington and Mrs Eva J Dooley will discuss Washington's election as first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carroll
H. B. Gros
Will Cowdin
J. M. Gardner
S. W. Barnett
N. W. Bowen
Wakefield
George Washington
Eva J. Dooley
Washington
United States
Knights of Pythias Anniversary Bask et Supper
On Wednesday evening February 18 the Knights of Pythias with Pythian Sisters celebrate their annual anniversary. A basket supper at 6 30 for Knights Sisters and families followed by a fine program. Bring a well filled basket and enjoy a social evening.
Four Times Four Club Box Supper Auction Held
Mrs. Edna Briggs hosted a Four Times Four Club box supper at Mrs. William Givler's home on Wednesday. Grover Kite acted as auctioneer selling boxes to the highest bidders. Guests enjoyed games including horseshoe and corn. The valentine themed decor featured heart cakes and ice cream served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Briggs
Four Times Four
William Givler
Grover Kite
Ninth District Federation Meetings Set Dates
Mrs. L. H. Smith, county chairman of the Federation of Clubs, attended a ninth district meeting in Frankfort. The Carroll county Federation meeting at Cutler is set for April 10 and the ninth district meeting will be in Delphi on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Smith
The
Federation of Clubs
Ninth District
Frankfort
Carroll County Federation
Cutler
Ninth District Federation
Delphi
Make Merry class social invites issued
Invitations were issued Sunday to members of the Make Merry class of the Methodist Sunday school for the February social held last evening February 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Julius. The committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Julius, Mr. and Mrs. Merle De Long, Mr. and Mrs. Gwin Smith and Dr. and Mrs. W. Gochenour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
C. O. Julius
Julius
Merle De-Long
Gwin Smith
W. Gochenour
Ladies of the G A R mark birthdays of McKinley Lincoln Washington
Governor Morton Circle will observe the birth days of McKinley Lincoln and Washington at the next meeting Wednesday afternoon February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
McKinley
Lincoln
Washington
Imogene Zook and Jean Sanders Host Church Fellowship
Following a meeting of the King's Heralds in the Methodist Church par lors Wednesday evening, Imogene Zook and Jean Sanders entertained the members at Dame's Restaurant. Ice cream cake and candies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Heralds
Imogene Zook
Jean Sanders
Dame’s
Local Social Clubs Host Dinners and Card Games
Mr and Mrs Fred Martin entertained the Dinner Bridge Club at their home for dinner and cards last evening. Mrs Joseph Sims entertained the We XL club at Mrs J J Shultz home Saturday night. Perry Frasier and Charles Wilson entertained the B B club at the Wilson home Wednesday evening. Karl Grimm hosted the H S boys and girls Five Hundred club at his parents home Monday night. Mrs Roy Clauser hosted the Social Twelve bridge club Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Martin
Joseph Sims
J. J. Shultz
Perry Frasier
Charles Wilson
B. B
Wilson
Karl“ Grimm
H. S. Boys
Roy Clauser
Delphi Commandery Hosts Grand Officers and Guests
The Delphi Commandery Knights Templar entertained Monday evening grand officers from Indiana including Edward P. Scoonover of Indianapolis grand commander and Judge Mead Vestal of Noblesville grand sword bearer, with visiting knights from Logansport Frankfort and Monon. A four course dinner was served by Eastern Star ladies, followed by Red Cross degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Knights Templar
Knights Templar of
Indiana
Edward P. Scoonover
Indianapolis
Mead Vestal
Noblesville
Logansport
Frankfort
Monon
Lodge
Eastern Star
Red Cross
O. E. S. Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The O E S Auxiliary will meet at 2 30 Thursday afternoon February 19 in the Temple parlors with a committee in charge led by Mrs Jennie Hall as chairman and including Mrs Martha Klepinger Mrs Agnes Smith Mrs Kate Gerard Mrs Mary Mae Thompson Mrs Laura Ruffing Mrs Mable Page Mrs Grace B Shaffer Mrs Fannie Carney Mrs Dorothy Orr and Mrs Lavina Roach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Temple
Jennie Hall
Martha Klepinger
Agnes Smith
Kate Gerard
Mary Mae Thompson
Laura Ruffing
Mable Page
Grace B. Shaffer
Fannie Carney
Dorothy Orr
Lavina Roach
Flora music club joins national federation
Delta Mu Sigma of Flora has become a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Officers include Mrs. Glee Cook president Mrs. T C Stone vice president and chair man of Public School Music Supervisor's Department Mrs Fred Brown secretary Miss Esther Myer treasurer and Mrs. Charles Bell librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Mu Sigma
Flora
National Federation of Music Clubs
Flora Club
Glee Cook
T. C. Stone
Fred Brown
Esther Myer
Charles Bell
Rockfield Home Economics Club Meeting Planned
The Rockfield Home Economics club will meet at 1 PM Friday February 20 at Mrs. Fred Miller's home. Members will answer roll call with Household Hints. A Washington life feature paper will be read and Reed Work instructions will be given by Miss Edythe Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield
Fred Miller
Life of
Washington
Edythe Timmons
Valentine Social Planned by Christian Endeavor at Church
The Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church will hold a Valentine social Monday evening February 16 at 7 30 all young people invited. The group also plans a debate Sunday evening February 22 on the topic Resolved that the scientific theory of evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Coxie Entertains Chamber of Commerce at February Meeting
About one hundred chamber members attended a February gathering at Dame's Hotel with brief reports. L M Pletcher served as secretary. funds from the Christmas tree program totaled 470 dollars with a small balance. C C Bumgarner known as Coxie read poems about kid life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dame’s Hotel
L. M. Pletcher
Dean Smith
State Senate
Pletcher
Harry Brewer
Delphi
Oakdale Dam
Cann
Reeder
Public Services Commission
Garnashee
Bradshaw
Ill health cited in death of Civil War veteran
Co. D Ward a Civil War veteran aged 81 shot himself due to despondency and ill health. He had farmed in McLean County before moving to Indiana and living near Delphi. A letter to family dated February 7 1925 explained his suffering and request that no flowers be sent. Burial followed in Delphi with survivors including two sons Guy O and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ward
Ward
Carroll County
Lafayette
Delphi
Ind
C. D. Ward
Lee Ward
McLean Co
Indiana
Guy O
Charles
Rockfield
New Sign Sparks Debate at Court House Corner
Local debate centers on a new directional sign at the Washington and Main streets intersection listing distances to Delphi Lake Rossville Frankfort Indianapolis and other cities. Supporters praise traveler information and aesthetics while opponents argue it blocks views and harms the courthouse lawn. A protest may be filed even as many urge retaining the sign. Also noted is the sale of a Delphi residence to H S Rohraugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Oakdale Dam
Monticello
Washington
Main Streets
Lake Delphi
Chicago
Rossville
Frankfort
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Danville
St. Louis
Camden
Logansport
Ft. Wayne
Delphi
Court House
Rexall Birthday Sale At Margowski’s Rexall Drug Store
Rexall birthday sale runs February 5 to 15 at Margowski’s Rexall Drug Store. Customers urged to attend and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Margowski
Rexall Drug Store
Conkey's and Full Pepper Chick Starting Mash
Conkey's and Full Pepper Chick start in a mash setting as Baum's feed drives the action. Local teams test lineup depth in a loose, competitive exchange with early season stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey
Mindwell column notes from letters on travel and radio life
A reader shares four letters from across the country, including experiences in Washington Philadelphia and Atlantic City and thoughts on travels and radio life. The writer cites costs of a Washington trip and compares a Chinese bill joke, highlighting audience letters to The Citizen dated February 8 1925 from Indianapolis and Carroll County sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Washington
Whndwel
San Francisco
Carroll County
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Wabash Railway
Farm Bureau
TRI Kappa
Delta MU
H. E
Baum
Luther .McCain
H. S. Rohrabaugh
Mindwell
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