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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

8

Purdue sorority student to attend state observance weekend events

Miss Georgann Schilling daughter of Mrs Julia Schilling Delphi will represent Chi Omega Purdue at the State Day Observance Saturday in the Marott Hotel Indianapolis. She will also attend the Wild Oats Ball at the Indianapolis Athletic Club Saturday evening. Mrs Margaret Afflis will attend the Democratic State Committee meeting February 19 in Indianapolis with a banquet at six o clock in the Riley room of the Claypool Hotel for the Statehouse Women's Democratic Club.

Georgann Schilling Julia Schilling Delphi Chi Omega Purdue Marott Hotel Indianapolis Margaret Afflis Democratic State Committee State Committee Riley Claypool Statehouse Women’s Democratic Club

New Restroom for Boys at Almeda Popejoy Junior High

The junior high reports a newly equipped boys' restroom fulfilling a long felt need. About a quarter of students have had flu or mumps this week. A special reading class opens this semester for students needing reading help, meeting Mondays with Homer Myers.

Homer Myers

Orchid of the Sacred Sleep in Philippine Legend

A roving correspondent chronicles a Philippine legend about Saguy Yepyep, a fatal flower said to control an island tribe’s destiny. The feature appears in The American Weekly distributed with Chicago Herald American.

Chicago Herald-American

Examination announced to fill welfare job in Carroll County

Ruth E. Ayres announces an examination for Junior Visitor to fill vacancies in the Carroll County Department of Public Welfare. Applicants must be US citizens and county residents. apply by February 26 at 5 p.m. The salary ranges from 80 to 85 dollars, not including travel. prerequisites include age 21, two years related experience and two years college, or college graduation.

Ruth E. Ayres Carroll County Department of Public Welfare State Department of Public Welfare South Meridian Street Indianapolis United States Bureau of Personnel

Two Burrows Couples Mark Anniversaries

Mr and Mrs James Lowe of Burrows celebrated their golden wedding at home February 4 with a family dinner and open house. The Lows aged 74 and 69 have long ties to Burrows and Carroll county and are Burrows Christian church members. They have four sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Raymond R Lyman of Burrows marked their 52nd anniversary January 30 with an oyster supper after relatives surprised them. Lyman is 79 and his wife 69.

James Lowe Burrows Lowe Carroll County Burrows Christian Church Harry Canada William Rymondville Texas Jay Logansport Lester Wisconsin Dortha Brown Esta Bebe Raymond R. Lyman Mr. Lyman

Court Dismisses 2 Suits For Divorce Sets Date Of Third

In Carroll circuit court two divorce cases were dismissed on Tuesday for lack of representation and costs were assessed against the plaintiffs. A third case was set for trial with no immediate action noted.

Carroll Circuit Willowdene Lloyd Gaylord Lloyd Camden Pruitt Martin V. Kite Julien and Kerlin Maude E. (Rowe) Kite

Schnepp Divorce Suit Set For Thursday Trial

The divorce suit of Genevieve Schnepp versus Harold Schnepp was scheduled for trial Thursday afternoon February 15 at 1 30 p m. The case appears in the public docket and may proceed in the usual court session.

Genevieve Schnepp Harold Schnepp

Safety quiz and school notices from Miss Carrigan room

The piece notes a safety quiz where John Mullin misses one question and Leeta Adams misses none. Delphi representatives Martha? No, Leeta Adams and John Mullin are named with Barbara Thompson hosting a Lincoln quiz. A brief mention of a move to Ohio for Junior Hugo and snow birds bathing in melted snow appears alongside Valentine box filling.

Delphi High School West Lafayette Miss Scott Loya Baker Benjamin Franklin Miss Carrigen John Mullin Leeta Adams Delphi Billy Mullin John Leeta Barbara Thompson Lincoln

Obituary for Charles L. Nagele of Delphi area

Charles L. Nagele died at his home northeast of Delphi on February 8 at 8 45 am. Born January 18 1873 near Sheldon Illinois he was the son of Joseph and Caroline Nagele. He married Cecil B Gray of Sheldon on December 18 1895 and lived on farms near Sheldon before moving to the Delphi area where he resided until his death. He leaves Cecil his widow two sons Lawrence and Gray two granddaughters Carolyn Louise and Norma Lee two brothers Walter and Arthur of Sheldon and one sister Mrs Berta O Grady of Kentland.

Charles L. Nagele Delphi Sheldon Illinois Joseph Caroline Nagele Cecil B. Gray Lawrence Gray Carolyn Louise Norma Lee Walter Arthur Berta O'Brian Kentland

Only Americans Mind Cold Rooms In Rome

Betty Wason describes Rome in The Indianapolis Star noting the city is gay yet cold. She details fixtures, heating, and climate, with Americans adapting by staying outdoors, while one hotel keeps a room warm with hot water.

Rome Betty Wason Delphi Indianapolis Star Italy

Funeral Wednesday For John Quinn 75

John L. Quinn a former Flora resident aged 75 died Sunday in Kissimmee Florida after an 18 month illness. Surviving children include Charles M. Quinn Lake Wales Florida Mrs Okie Barber near Flora Mrs Gerald Caldwell Camden Ralph Quinn Indianapolis and Kenneth Quinn. He belonged to Wheeling Presbyterian Church and was known in Flora Wheeling areas. Funeral rites were held Wednesday at Leiter Funeral Home Flora with Rev J E Yarida officiating and burial followed at Sharon church cemetery.

John L. Quinn Flora Carroll County Kissimmee Florida Flora-Bringhurst Road Carrollton Township Charles M. Quinn Lake Wales Okie Barber Near Flora Gerald Caldwell Camden Ralph and Kenneth Quinn Indianapolis Quinn Wheeling Presbyterian Church Wheeling Leiter J. E. Yarida Sharon Baptist Church Sharon Church

Italy’s Duce Admired Amid War Echoes and Comforts

A fragment reflects a light tone praising Italian devotion to Mussolini, noting pretty uniforms a shining city and plenty to eat. The writer contrasts comfort with distant war news up North.

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