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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

4

Clawson Chevrolet Employees Celebrate Christmas Event

Jesse and Gearold Clawson entertained Monday night at the Sportsman Hotel for Clawson Chevrolet Sales staff and families. Music by The Noteables included Joe Clawson as a member. Theophile couple hosted Herman and Mrs. Jean Ferrier at Christmas dinner. Jim Ferrier, home from Indiana University, will attend Eisenhower's inauguration in Washington January 20 with the university's Marching 100 Band.

Jesse Gearold Clawson Sportsman Hotel Clawson Chevrolet Sales Joe Clawson Herman Theophile Jean, Ferrier Jim Gwen Jim Ferrier Indiana University General Eisenhower Washington

Christmas Eve Dinner With Quinn Family

Mrs. Troy Quinn hosted a family dinner on Christmas Eve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quinn and son Tommy Richard and Gerald Quinn Miss Helen Sparks of Carthage Mr. and Mrs. Jay Taylor and daughters Jeannie Ann and Cheryl. Santa delivered gifts at the nearby home of Mrs. George Loy with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Loy.

Troy Quinn Robert Quinn Tommy Richard Gerald Quinn Helen Sparks Carthage Jay Taylor Jeannie Ann Cheryl Joseph Loy George Loy Santa

Sweet Family Hosts Christmas Dinner and Buffet

Mr and Mrs Earl M Sweet entertained at Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs John D Carmichael of Bombay and son James from the University of Virginia Rev and Mrs Frank R Briggs Dr and Mrs C C Crampton and Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson. The same group attended a Christmas buffet luncheon at The Barnette hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilson.

Earl M. Sweet John D. Carmichael Bombay India James University of Virginia Frank R. Briggs C. C. Crampton Henry B. Wilson Wilson Barnette

Stankard Family Spend Christmas in Fort Wayne

Mr and Mrs Robert Stankard and family of Ft Wayne visited his mother Mrs Mabel Stankard and other local relatives and friends for Christmas.

Robert Stankard Ft. Wayne Mabel Stankard

Tommy spends Christmas with Shultz family in West Point

Tommys daughter or son spent Christmas Day at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Shultz in West Point, sharing the holiday with the family.

Robert Quinn Tommy Charles Shultz West Point

McKinleys Visit Lafayette for Holiday Return

Mr and Mrs Robert McKinley and daughters Judy and Jackie of Encino California arrived home Sunday to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs Edgar McKinley in Lafayette.

Robert McKinley Judy Jackie Encino California Edgar McKinley Lafayette

Family Christmas Eve Visit After Holiday Gathering

Leo Draper and family along with Willa Foster and James Talbert spent Christmas Eve at the home of Paul Julien and his family, sharing in holiday warmth and fellowship.

Leo Draper Willa Foster James Talbert Paul Julien

Social Evening Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wysong

Mr and Mrs Richard Wysong of Rockfield entertained Sunday evening with guests Miss Joyce Norris of Yeoman and couples Mr and Mrs Jack Goslee Mr and Mrs Earl Bowman and Mr and Mrs John Bowman of Delphi.

Richard Wysong Rockfield Joyce Norris Yeoman Jack Goslee Earl E. Bowman John I. Bowman Delphi

Christmas Day Gatherings in Monticello and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lynch and daughter visited his mother Mrs. Cecil Reigle in Monticello for Christmas. Leo Draper and family joined Mrs. Draper’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William Coppock for Christmas celebrations.

Forrest Lynch Cecil Reigle Monticello Leo Draper

Social hosts honor Lafayette and Delphi guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Carrier entertained for Mrs. Nora Dorsam and Miss Phyllis Sheiler of Lafayette, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Renfro of Delphi.

George Carrier Nora Dorsam Phyllis Sheiler Lafayette Michael Renfro Delphi

Marines' Kerker Home Visit From Cherry Point

Frank Kerker U S Marines has arrived home from Cherry Point North Carolina to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kerker Sr at their home.

Frank Kerker U. S Cherry Point North Carolina

Hanns Move to Brookston Farm Near Vacated Barrett Property

Mr and Mrs Richard Hann and their son of Monticello have moved to a farm east of Brookston that was recently vacated by the Elmer Barrett family. Mrs Hann is the former Martha Gay.

Richard Hann Monticello Brookston Elmer Barrett Hann Martha Gay

Hicks Family Christmas Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks were Christmas dinner guests of their daughter Mrs Luke Hunt and family.

Mrs Ed Hicks Luke Hunt

Family marks Christmas with Seymour relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lines and family spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Galloway of Seymour, sharing holiday time with the Seymour household.

Ralph Lines Walter Galloway Seymour

Christmas Family Gatherings Reported in Delphi Area

Chauncey Fouts visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Fouts in Delphi on Christmas Day. Several Delphi and nearby residents hosted or attended Christmas dinners with relatives from Chesterton Lafayette Flora Indianapolis Fort Wayne Logansport and Plainfield. Tom Smith, a patient in Indianapolis Veterans Hospital, is improving and uses a wheelchair daily.

Chauncey Fouts Négar Tom Smith Veterans Hospital Indianapolis J. B. Simpson Logansport Tom Hannell

Sheets Stapleton Engagement Planned in California

Chauncey Bridge of Delphi announces the engagement of Chester Junior Sheets son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sheets formerly of Delphi to Miss Carolyn Janet Stapleton of San Bernardino California daughter of Mr. and Mrs William M Stapleton The wedding is set for today at 3 PM in the First Christian Church San Bernardino The Sheets moved to California about 20 years ago and reside at 1208 Esperanza Avenue San Bernardino They invite friends to write if they wish to respond.

Stapleton Chauncey Bridge Route 1 Delphi Chester Junior Sheets Chester Sheets Carolyn Janet Stapleton San Bernardino California William M. Stapleton First Christian Church Sheets Esperanza Avenue

Your Firestone Dealer TRACTOR TIRE SERVICE BASSETT and TALBERT Delphi

A concise notice from a Firestone dealer listing BASSETT and TALBERT Delphi in Indiana. It identifies dealer service for tractor tires with model 21-521.

Firestone Tractor Tire Service Bassett and Talbert Delphi Ind

Mrs Briggs Heads to Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis for Foot Operation

Mrs. Frank R. Briggs departed Sunday for Minneapolis Minnesota to enter Abbott Hospital for a foot operation. Her son Frank Briggs administers the hospital. Another son Dr John Briggs of Waukesha Wisconsin met her in Milwaukee and hosted her overnight before continuing to Minneapolis.

Frank R. Briggs Minneapolis Minnesota Abbott Hospital Frank Briggs John Briggs Waukasha Wisconsin Milwaukee Briggs

Carmichael Family Heads to Calcutta for Three Years

Mr and Mrs John David Carmichael and son James of Bombay India leave after a week's visit with Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson. They fly from New York in April to Calcutta to stay three years while Mr Carmichael works for Standard Oil. Their son will study at the University of Virginia.

John David Carmichael James Bombay India New York Henry B. Wilson Carmichaels Calcutta Carmichael Standard Oil Company University of Virginia

Roach and Sprague Families Share Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Roach spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bernard Clayton Sr at Zionsville. Harold Sprague stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri spent Christmas Day with his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Sprague.

Harry Roach Bernard Clayton Zionsville Harold, Sprague Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Mrs Forrest Sprague

Christmas Visits By Cooper and Bridwell Families

Mr and Mrs Harry Cooper and family of Elkhart spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Haslet. Dr and Mrs Edgar Bridwell and two children of Bedford visited over the weekend with her mother Mrs Mary Wilson and family.

Harry Cooper Elkhart Charles Haslet Edgar Bridwell Bedford Mary Wilson

Loveland Family Spends Christmas in Montrose Area

Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Loveland of Terre Haute visit Montrose relatives for Christmas. The pastor of the Montrose Methodist church is joined by Miss Jean Loveland from Aurora who also spent the holiday with Jessie Loveland and Marion Buskirk families.

C. H. Loveland Terre Haute Jessie Loveland Marion Buskirk Loveland Montrose Methodist Church Jean Loveland Aurora Indiana

Christmas Dinner Guests Share Festive Occasion

Mrs Burr Balser and her son Dr Richard Balser hosted Christmas dinner for Mrs Walter Murphy and son Ebert and for Mrs Ethel Balser Mr and Mrs W H Brown of Delphi and Miss Lura Van Scoy of South Bend Dr Balser recently visited his mother and left Tuesday for Jackson Mississippi On Saturday night Mrs Balser and son hosted Major and Mrs Don Chapman and their two daughters of West Lafayette.

Burr Balser Richard Balser Walter Murphy Ebert Ethel Balser W. H. Brown Delphi Lura van Scoy South Bend Balser Jackson Mississsippi Major Don Chapman West Lafayette

Delphi couple Welcomes Son David Delaney

Mr and Mrs John Delaney Jr of Delphi announce the birth of their son David born Sunday at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Miss Elizabeth Best of Washington DC is visiting her mother Mrs Emma R Best for the holidays.

John Delaney, Jr Delphi David St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Elizabeth Best Washington, D. C Emma R. Best

Mrs W S McClean Hosts Group One of CWF

Mrs W S McClean will entertain Group 1 of the CWF at her home on January 8. The Sisters of St Joseph left Friday for Tipton to spend the holidays. Numerous relatives and friends visited during Christmas at various homes in the area.

W. S. McClean CWF Sisters of St. Joseph Tipton

Local Social Roundup Notes Travel Plans and Births

Mr and Mrs Bill Galbreth will leave Wednesday for Valparaiso Florida to visit Hazel Weaver stationed at Elgin Field with the Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Mr and Mrs Arnold Teel plan a weekend Florida vacation. Mr and Mrs Pat Million announce the birth of daughter Susan Patricia on December 29. Mrs Million is Jane Newell daughter of Earl Newell of Delphi. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs W H Brown Mrs Lula McDowell and Sara Jane Vaughan in Attica with C B Mellinger. Christmas guests at Morris Herrs included Dale Craig Roberta Herr Alfred Fernando and Pvt Morris G Herr Jr at Indiantown Gap Pa. The occasion marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Herr. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Duff and children and Mr and Mrs William Duff and son Raymond Duff and son Robert.

Bill Galbreth Valparaiso Florida Hazel\Weaver Elgin Field Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Pat Million Monticello Route 2 Susan Patricia Million Jane Newell Earl Newell Route 4 Delphi Morris Herr Dale Craig Roberta Herr Alfred Fernando Fit. Wayne Morris G. Herr Indiantown Gap Herr

Local visitors attend Sunday gathering from multiple towns

Mrs. Newton Sunderland and daughter Mrs. Orville Russell of Rensselaer visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Jeffers and Nan Vallee of Lafayette at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bunnell joining in the family get together.

Newton Sunderland Orville Russell Rensselaer Virgil Jeffers Nan Vallee Lafayette John Bunnell

Christmas Visit Among Kokomo Families

Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Sheets of Kokomo and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nunally spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John Emrick.

Cleo Sheets Kokomo Louis Nunally John Emrick

Randle Family Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Randle

Mr and Mrs Henry Randle entertained the Randle family at Christmas dinner, gathering relatives for a festive holiday meal and seasonal cheer.

Carroll County Tax Duplicates 1953 Notice

Tax duplicates for state county townships schools and corporations in Carroll County for 1953 are in the hands of the County Treasurer. Taxes due January 1 1953 with rates per $100 on real and personal property and polls. Delinquent dates: first Monday in May for the first installment and first Monday in November for the second.

Carroll County

Carroll County Tax Collectables Certify Correct Copy

Auditor and treasurer certify that the above is a correct copy of all taxes collectable in the year. Robert A Ferrier and Ad J Roach sign as Carroll County officials.

Ad&j. Roach Carroll County Robert A. Ferrier Ana Y Roach Carroll

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