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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

Page

8

Wentzel nuptials at Delphi Methodist church

Mr and Mrs Wayne O Wentzel reside in Rockfield after their February 12 wedding in Delphi's Methodist church Rev Toby Rendleman and Rev Robert Wilburn officiated. The ceremony featured white and orchid stock, seven branched candelabra, and a lace tiara veil for the bride. Attendants included Mrs Dale Clark as matron of honor and Leonard Wentzel as best man. A reception followed with a four tier cake, the couple's backgrounds noted, and both families celebrated.

Wayne O. Wentzel Rockfield Delphi’s Methodist Church Toby Rendleman Robert Wilburn Virginia Pletcher Brookbank Dale Clark Peru Sara Jane Vaughan Alice Berninger Beth Brehmer Leonard Wentzel David Smith Burrows James Landis Richard Wentzel Norman Wentzel Robert Sullivan Charles Orme Indianapolis Duane Lamb Lawrence Mays Richard Stonebraker Carolyn Thomson Pat Elaine Talbert Delphi High School Wedekind Beauty College Logansport Richard's A. E. Wentzel’s Route 4 Delphi Acme Technical Institute of Kokomo Globe Valve Photo Rodkey

Thanks for kindness after George VanOstran death

The VanOstran family thanks relatives, neighbors, and friends for sympathy and numerous kindnesses during the illness and passing of George E. VanOstran. Special acknowledgment to Mrs. George VanOstran and sisters Mrs. A. J. Andrew and Mrs. Ralph T. Caldwell.

George E. VanOstran George VanOstran Eleanor Williams Dorothy Wise Gertrude Ruckel Emert V. van Ostran Violet Hobbs Mary van Ostran Margaret McDowell A. J. Andrew Ralph T. Caldwel

Card of Thanks from Grover D. Kite

Grover D. Kite expresses sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for gifts cards and visits received during his hospital stay.

Grover D. Kite

Thank You Note From Harold H. Brewer

Harold H. Brewer expresses gratitude for cards, flowers, and kindness received during hospitalization and after returning home, saying the thoughtful gestures will be remembered.

Thanks for cards flowers and visits Velma Brown

Velma Brown expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers and visits received during hospital stay and after returning home in a brief thanks note.

Velma Brown

Athletic Boosters to Meet Monday

Delphi Athletic Booster Club schedules a February 27 meeting at the Country Club. All members and supporters urged to attend as committees report job progress and floor suggestions will be considered.

Delphi Athletic Booster Club Country Club

Steinman Family Guests From Watseka Ill

Mr and Mrs Harry Steinman Jr and family of Watseka Illinois were Sunday guests of Mrs Harry Steinman Sr and Mr and Mrs Russell Craig.

Harry Steinman, Jr Watseka, Illinois Harry Steinman, Sr Russell Craig

Cheer Club names William S. Smith of Delphi as member of the week

The Delphi Lions select William S. Smith of 510 E. Franklin Delphi as Cheer Club member of the week. A retired mail carrier and former Globe Valve employee, he has been confined to his home since injuries from an August 1959 accident and has lost his eyesight in the past year. Friends are urged to send cards visits letters and small gifts this week.

Delphi Lions William Smith E. Franklin Delphi Globe Valve

Local Families Welcome Newborns Across Indiana Towns

Mr and Mrs John Haruch of Urbana announce a son born at White County Memorial hospital. Mrs Haruch is Connie Hefley daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hefley of Foosland. Rex L Bell of Monticello and Delbert Bell of Radnor celebrate a daughter and a son respectively. Robert L Clawson of Monticello welcomes a son at White County Hospital. Donald Stoner of Delphi and Arthur Bishop of Rockfield greet daughters born February 20 at Home hospital. Richard DePoy of Flora and William Bone of Delphi announce sons born at St Joseph hospital Logansport and St Elizabeth hospital. Marion Starbuck of Delphi reports a son born at Memorial hospital.

John Haruch W. Clark Street Urbana Illinois Haruch Connie Hefley Paul Hefley Foosland Delphi Rex L. Bell Monticello White County Memorial Hospital Delbert Bell Radnor Robert L. Clawson White County Hospital Donald Stoner Home Hospital Arthur Bishop Rockfield Richard DePoy Flora St. Joseph Hospital Logansport William Bone St. Elizabeth Hospital Marion Starbuck Route 3 Memorial Hospital

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk

County Clerk Frank Wilcox issued marriage licenses to Dennis Lee Fagan and Susan Nell Sage. Stanley Dziacko and Carol Sue McFatridge. Dale Leon Sanders Jr and Pamela Sue Downham.

Frank Wilcox Dennis Lee Fagan Lafayette Susan Nell Sage Monticello Stanley Dziacko Bunker Hill Carol Sue McFatridge Camden Dale Leon Sanders, Jr Delphi Pamela Sue Downham

New Soil Conservationist Arrives in Carroll County

Don Ferguson of Shelbyville arrives to assume duties as soil conservationist and assistant to Kenneth Pyle. The Ferguson family plans to move here after finding housing. He is a University of Tennessee graduate who has farmed near Shelbyville and sold seed corn.

Don Ferguson Shelbyville Kenneth Pyle Carroll County Soil Conservation District

Fred and Mrs Martin celebrate 50 years in quiet anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred C Martin of route 3 Delphi observed their golden wedding anniversary at home on February 22 They were married at Burrows at the home of the bride's parents Attendants were Mrs Susie Smith Beale and Turpie Martin Rev McNeeley officiated They have one daughter Mrs John Snoeberger of Delphi and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren No celebration due to Mrs Martins ill health

Fred C. Martin Route 3 Delphi Rock Creek Township Burrows John Smith Susie Smith Beale Turpie Martin McNeeley Marion Indiana Martin Route 2

Trap Shoot At Carroll County Club Sundays

The Carroll County Conservation club will hold a trap shoot Sunday February 26 at the club grounds south of Delphi. Traps open at 12 noon daylight savings time. Public invited. Shells and lunch available.

Carroll County Conservation Club South O Delphi

Hosch Family Visit Noted in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Ronald Hosch and their daughter of Des Moines Iowa spent several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Wick Brown and family Delphi WCTU will meet Tuesday evening February 28 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Frank Rodkey.

Ronald Hosch Des Moines Iowa Wick Brown Delphi Wctu Frank Rodkey

Delphi senior named Finalist in National Merit Scholars

David Lee Peterson of Delphi High School earned Finalist status in the 1960-61 National Merit Scholarship Program for strong test performance and high grades. About 9800 Finalists exist nationwide. Merit Scholars will be announced April 27, 1961 and receive scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and sponsors. Additionally, local news notes travel and family updates including the Clawson and Gregory families, and John Disinger’s recovery from surgery at St Elizabeth hospital returning to work.

David Lee Peterson Delphi High School United States National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Mrs H E Ratcliff Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs H E Ratcliff came home Saturday from St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette where she had surgery and is improving. Mr and Mrs Edgar McKinley of Lafayette were Sunday dinner guests at Paul Julien’s home.

H. E. Ratcliff St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Edgar McKinley Paul’ Julien McKinley Julien Della Bush Ray Monnett Francesville Stella Mullendore Monnett

Wingard Brothers Improve After Weekend Hospital Stay

Edward S. Wingard of Delphi and his sister Nellie Wingard, both patients at St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette, show improvement after extended treatment. Edward underwent further surgery on Friday and remains in intensive care while Nellie recovers from a three week stay. Dr. R L Balser of Kansas City visited over the weekend with his mother Mrs Burr Balser.

Edward S. Wingard Delphi St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Nellie Wingard R. L. Balser Kansas City Burr Balser

Adina Rebekah Lodge Set Friday Meeting With Birthday Party

Adina Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting on Friday February 24 followed by a birthday party for members. The event welcomes all members and attendees to celebrate.

Adina Rebekah Lodge

Tri Kappa Plans Tuesday Meeting and Party

Tri Kappa Sorority will hold a business meeting and party next Tuesday evening February 28 at 7 30 p m in the REMC auditorium. Mr and Mrs Karl Grimm of Pittsburgh Pa were called here by the death of his cousin Edward R Grimm. Mrs Troy Quinn has contracted for the purchase of the late Mrs Etta Klepinger property in South Delphi and plans to move there later in the spring. Mr and Mrs Henry Eaton who are spending the winter at Ft Myers Beach Florida entertained Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lentz of Monticello for three days last week. Other recent callers have been Mr and Mrs Charles Eikenberry of Logansport Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lane Mr and Mrs Ross Eikenberry of Flora. The Eatons expect to return April 1. Mr and Mrs Charles Hicks are at the Eaton home during their absence.

Junior Mannies Oracles Winamac New Goal Hall Ramblers Attica West Lafayette Kokomo Wildcats Joe Platt Newcastle Muncie Central Delphi Dick Welch Ron Malchow Walch Crumbo Landis Porter Small Pearson Coomey Slavens Ash Malchow Podell Stockdale Huber Robinson Tri Kappa Sorority REMC Troy Quinn Etta Klepinger South Delphi Henry Eaton Ft. Myers Beach Florida Lloyd Lentz Monticello Charles Eikenberry Logansport Wilbur Lane Ross Eikenberry Flora Eatons Charles Hicks Eaton Home

Woodrow White to Host Delphi Fire Dept Steak Dinner

Mr and Mrs Woodrow White will entertain members of the Delphi Fire Department with a steak dinner Saturday night at the local Legion home.

Woodrow Whiteman Delphi Fire Department Legion Home

Local Couple Records Visit with Air Force Kin in Indiana

Mr and Mrs John J Sales and family of Louisville Kentucky spent several days and the past weekend with his father Joseph Sales of Delphi John Sales has just returned from Anchorage Alaska where he was on active duty with the Air Force and participated in the operation Willow Freeze.

John J. Sales Louisville Joseph Sales Delphi John Sales Anchorage Alaska Air Force

Military personnel from Delphi region recognized in Pacific and training notices

Kenneth W. Boone, Boatswain’s Mate Third Class USN, son of Delphi residents, part of Beachmaster Unit One Yokosuka Japan, to participate in February 20 ceremonies marking the Pacific establishment anniversary. Army Pvt. William A. Adams of Bringhurst completed Fort Leonard Wood food service course January 27. Jeffery J. Snavely of Delphi graduated recruit training February 3 at Naval Training Center Great Lakes, marking nine weeks of boot camp and a transition to Navy Bluejacket.

Yokosuka FHTNC Kenneth W. Boone USN Larry E. Boone Delphi Western Pacific Japan Pacific Ernest J. King Howard A. Yeager Fort Leonard Wood, MO AHTNC Army William A. Adams Cecil Adams Bringhurst Food Service Fort Leonard Wood Adams Camden High School Great Lakes Jeffery J. Snavely Robert H. Snavely Route 3 Naval Training Center

Mrs Edna Quinn Visits Crawfordsville With Wilcoxes

Mrs Edna Quinn is visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Laben Wilcox in Crawfordsville. The guests are staying at a local residence and social events are planned.

Edna Quinn Mrs Laben Wilcox Crawfordsville

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Royce Adams Winamac Papooses John Sumpter John Allen MR. and Mrs. Wayne Wentzel Harold H. Brewer Lowell E. Franklin St. Delphi, Ind Gay Jersey Dacron Cotton Jack Goslee Carroll County Gre Club Logansport Livestock Yards Joseph J. Smith Dan McCain N. Washington St John Merrell Horseshoe Bend Reed McCain Fred Martins Robert Clawson Dallas Houston Texas Clawson NBA Hazel Hyman John Disinger Alcoa Karl Grimm Pittsburgh, Pa Edward R. Grimm U. S S & S Standard Service Kroger Esilve OUR Frozen Fish Department Ron Washington Maine Ammar Arora Incmel Waxamariaa Araluable Delvet Row Kroger Pepen Say Kroger Cremelite Coke Devils Foods Kroger Toasted Pecan Ring Vanity Fair Merron Ie al Cou Kreger
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