Great Patriotic Picture at Arc for Washington Birthday
Celebrate the Birthday of the Father of Our Country with the Great Patriotic Picture As No Man Has Loved at the Arc on Monday and Tuesday February 22 23. 50-21
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1926
Page
5
Celebrate the Birthday of the Father of Our Country with the Great Patriotic Picture As No Man Has Loved at the Arc on Monday and Tuesday February 22 23. 50-21
Delphians read briefs on visits and illnesses including James Weidner’s confinement at home and Mrs Myron Ives returning from Indianapolis Kokomo and Logansport. A stillborn son to Mr and Mrs Robert Andrews of South Delphi is reported with burial on Saturday.
Mrs Buell Emrick returns home from St Elizabeths hospital Lafayette as other items note social visits. Maude Wilson and Harry Haslet attend the Auto Show in Indianapolis. Jackson Township Farmers Institute names officers Howard Landis secretary Kenneth Cripe treasurer. Margaret E Ewald granted divorce from Herman O Ewald restoration of maiden DeBold.
Jack Swatts and Mahlon Kerlin, freshmen at Wabash college, were initiated into the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Crawfordsville last night. James Obear, attorney, purchased a Hupmobile-Six sedan. A cooperative church supper for the entire Christian church membership will be held next Monday at 6:30 pm, led by Mrs FE Wells' Sunday School class.
Mrs Mary Mason Kerlin and Miss Katherine Thomas traveled to Chicago to visit friends and see plays. Sol Tingley near Cutler is gravely ill with gangrene. one leg amputated, other at risk. Marriage licenses issued to Flora Rush and Frank Wilson Smith, and Jesse Grandstaff with Emma Isaac. A barn belonging to Phoebe Crecraft in Flora burned, destroying a Ford car and causing substantial losses.
Old equipment repair and oiling urged before rush season. Big stock of harnesses lines bridles collars pads and strap goods advertised at Delphi and Oliver Day hardware. Also reports Earl Oldfather's recapture and parole violation leading to return to Michigan City prison.
Tippecanoe Tribe No 505 met in special session with Great Sachem Larue of Indianapolis in attendance. An adoption degree was conferred on new candidates and refreshments served to over 100 members. The tribe plans to confer another degree in Logansport next Tuesday and join a Lafayette union meeting on February 24.
The Woman's Club hosts a tea on Wednesday afternoon February 24 at 3 in the library assembly room. The event features club business, roll call, year plan outlines, and new programs, followed by entertainment by Lois Underhill, Ann Gardner, and Jean Wilson from the High School.
The Ladies of the G A R held a Wednesday afternoon program in courthouse rooms honoring Lincoln and Washington. Readings by Mrs. Harry Arnold and Mrs. Julia Cowdin, a ladies quartet, a war drill by twelve boys, soloist Georgeanne Shilling, an orchestra of Anna Gardner Mary Roskuski and Mary L. Gerard, a doll drill by twelve girls, and a final America song closed the event. Mrs. Bess Wilson Carey presided. committee members included Mrs. Tom Malia and others. Monticello Circle hosted guests of the Circle yesterday.
The Rockfield Home Economics club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Raber’s home. A splendid program featured quotations from Lincoln and Washington. Mrs. Anna Bohannon spoke on Life of Lincoln and Miss Margaret Bowman on Life of Washington. Mrs. Galbreth delivered Gettysburg address with special patriotic music and demonstration work.
The Pleasure and Profit club of Rockfield met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Frank Kennedy as host. The home was decorated in patriotic month tones. Roll call covered miscellaneous facts and the lesson was George Washington. A social hour followed with refreshments.
The Junto club enjoyed a Tuesday gathering with Mr and Mrs Forrest Orr. Dinner at seven featured son Junior helping in serving. Abner Bowen spoke on Booth Tarkington and Mrs Clay Pearson read the Jabberwock. A Florida fruit gift from Mr and Mrs Studebaker to Mr and Mrs Wilson was shared with members.
The Carroll County Historical Society will hold a meeting Friday evening February 26 at the library. A fine program of music and readings has been arranged for attendees.
A Thursday afternoon gathering of the Auxiliary of the Eastern Star entertained over a hundred members and guests. The temple featured national colors with Lincoln and Washington depictions, a Valentine display, and February birthday themes. Miss Lela Gaddis of Purdue Extension spoke on university extension work and mutual learning.
The Delphi community marks Washington’s birth week with tea events at the Library hosted by the Charles Carroll Chapter D A R and a patriotic program. American Legion play and church gatherings fill evenings while card clubs meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Woman’s Club tea, Presbyterian church supper, Historical Society meeting, and monthly firemen social loom. A. B. C. and G O P bridge clubs host luncheons and gatherings, all themed around patriotism and community.
Mrs William N Loughry invites Delphi friends to a twelve o'clock breakfast at her Monticello home on February 27 summarizing a social invitation in a neighborhood notice.
Mr and Mrs L M Pletcher host Twin Six Bridge Club next Wednesday. Rockfield Church youth group met at Clarence Fidler home with Mrs Deel Bruce Starkey Emery Landis Fidler Coble Smith Mullendere present. Mrs Charles Wood plans bridge night in South Delphi Monday afternoon. Elbai cos class co op supper ran last evening with Griffith Wise committee. Make Merry class party postponed due to Mrs Kern illness.
Mr and Mrs Luther Grantham hosted a sumptuous dinner Wednesday evening at their country home with guests including Mr and Mrs FE Grimm Mr and Mrs Charles Cartwright Mr and Mrs Roy Clauser Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grantham and Mr and Mrs George Lyon.
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