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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
6
A Delphi reminiscence piece notes Pauline's Twelfth Day observance and a pastor recalling his grandfather’s handclasp and a bright red sled. It references Mrs Griffith supplying 140 diapers weekly to the incoming president’s baby and a Milwaukee dairy barn radio story.
A detailed reminiscence honors Ora Newcomer Shirk, widow of James A. Shirk, recalling Delphi social life, church, and friendships from late 19th to early 20th century. Relatives including Esther Ray, John Shirk, and Wason family figure in the heartfelt piece. The author reflects on memory, manners, and the Shirk residence legacy.
Open House will be held at the Oak Grove Christian Church parsonage in Jefferson Township from 2 to 5 PM next Sunday January 8. Pastor George Neil and his wife recently moved in after the $17 000 home was completed on Forrest Redding farm southeast of the church. The Parsonage Committee members are listed as Mr and Mrs Clayton Million Mr and Mrs C R Godlove Mr and Mrs Clifford Long Mr and Mrs Francis Marvin and Mr and Mrs Dwight Pratt. The Neils began their sixth year of ministry with Oak Grove on October 1. Visitors are welcome.
The Adams Township Home Demonstration Club met at Lockport church last Wednesday for its December session postponed a week due to bad weather. Twenty one members and one guest, Mrs Everett Stewart, attended. Hostesses included Mrs Fred Hershberger Mrs Pete Rodgers Mrs Dick Miller and Mrs Prather.
Morris Clem a State Farm local agent for Carroll County attended a national meeting in Indianapolis with 26 000 agents and staff. Adlai H Rust outlined a growing economy and rising insurance needs while announcing 1961 targets and a contest for agents.
Carroll County Indiana Carroll Circuit Court Cause No C 173 60 September Term 1960 Mary Doerr brings a quiet title petition for Lot 10 in Block 42 Samuel Grimes Addition Delphi asking defendants to appear March 10 1961 otherwise the complaint will be heard. Names include O C Plough Cora B Plough Katie Kenyon Robert Daily Alice Daily William Daily Stella McDowell Harry Kendall and unknown spouses heirs and legal representatives. Clerk Frank Wilcox signs with attorney Lewis N Mullin. 1t3
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