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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

4

Golden Anniversary for Carroll County Couple O'Connor

Mr and Mrs John C O Connor of Delphi celebrate fifty years of marriage with family in a January 5 1881 ceremony at St Josephs church. The couple longtime residents with five sons. anniversary honors included a noon dinner and a high mass thanksgiving at St Josephs.

John C. O’connor Delphi John Bleckmann Mary Brown Cowan E. P. Honan George W.W. Pigman Brown South Wabash Street Roscoe Shelley

China Topic Discussed At Baptist Missionary Meeting

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society held the first year meeting at Mrs. Harry Arnold's home. Mrs. N. J. Howe spoke on China and Nationalist government modernization challenges. Grace Hefner led devotions on Isaiah. Mrs. Bradshaw organized a short social. forty members attended.

China Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Harry Arnold William Westfall William Holmes N. J. Howe Grace Hefner Isaiah W. H. Bradshaw

Woman's Club schedules changes for meeting duties

The January and May committees switch serving months with the February group handling the January meeting and the May committee taking the February session. Mrs. Myron Ives reports on a state child welfare conference in Indianapolis, invited by Governor Leslie, with Mrs. Will S. Smith chairing the child welfare group and assistants listed.

Woman’s Club Myron Ives Carroll County Indianapolis Leslie Will S.smith James P. Wason Harry Haugh James Goff William Corns J. C. Downey

Dance Draws Large Turnout with Upcoming January Dance

Eve event drew over forty numbers sold and pleased attendees. An additional dance is planned for Wednesday January 14 with many expressing enjoyment.

Miss Isabel Smock Weds Caswell Unger in Lafayette

Miss Isabel Smock daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Smock and Caswell Lee Unger son of Mr and Mrs C J Unger of Lafayette were married last Thursday noon at the Presbyterian manse by Rev C J Grimes. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner at the bride’s home attended by Miss Mary Smock and Miss Ruth Unger. Mrs Unger is a Delphi high school graduate who attended Purdue University and business college. Mr Unger is a show card designer who will work in Indianapolis after Feb 1 and establish home there.

Isabel Smock Ed Smock Caswell Lee Unger C. J. Unger Lafayette C. J. Grimes Presbyterian Manse Mary Smock Ruth Unger Unger

Miss Lucas Tops Candidates For Lafayette Movie Ball Queen

Miss Alice Jo Lucas of Delphi vies for queen of the January 15 1931 masquerade ball at Lafayette armory under Logan Taylor Women’s Relief Corps No 4 G A R. Other contenders include Miss Thelma Malcolm Monticello Miss Mildred Cruthers Chalmers and Miss Eleanor Biddle Brookston.

Alice Jo Lucas Delphi Lafayette Armory Lafayette Logan Taylor Women’s’ Relief Corps Thelma Malcolm Monticello Mildred Cruthers Chalmers Eleanor Biddle Brookston

Mrs Clauser Speaks at Delphi Home Economics Club

Mrs A C Clauser was principal speaker at the January meeting of the Home Economics Club held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Curtis McCain’s home. She discussed Following Day Into the West and shared vivid highlights from her recent western states trip. Mrs Fred Case led the program.

A C. Clauser Delphi Home Economics Club Curtis McCain

Rockfield Home Economics Club Plans January Meeting

The Rockfield Home Economics Club meets Friday January 16 at 2 oclock at Hattie Temple s home with Faye Mellinger assistant hostess. Marie Logan will present a paper on McKinley. Josephine Gregg leads entertainment. The opening song is Jingle Bells and Bible verses follow roll call. Faye Mellinger will read a poem.

Rockfield Home Economics Club Hattie Temple Faye. Mellinger McKinley Marie Logan Josephine Gregg Roll Call Faye Mellinger

Ladies Aid plans social to raise funds for parlor redecorating

The organizing committee led by Mrs. Emma O' Bear Mrs. J. M. Gardner Miss Blanche Calvert and Mrs. Laura Breining will host a party. Proceeds fund redecorating of the parlor rooms and related facilities.

Emma O’bear J. M. Gardner Blanche Calvert Laura Breining

Twelfth Anniversary Meeting Of The Junto Club

The Junto Club will celebrate its twelfth anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Wheeler. The 1931 club paper The Jabberwock will be read. Charles Cartwright will discuss Hello World and review Alexander Graham Bell life with gathered material. The club recently joined the Indiana Federation of Club.

Junto Club Fred Wheeler Charles A. Cartwright Hello World Alexander Graham Bell Indiana Federation of Club

First Meeting of Year for Deer Creek Home Economics Club

The Deer Creek Home Economics Club opens its year with Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. John Carney’s home. Roll call responses ask members to share their favorite magazine and reason, with committee members Ruth Mount, Lola Dern, Cora Barnard, May Donkeck, and Mae Arnott in charge.

Tipwa Grange Pittsburg Star In the West Grange Tipna Grange Delphi K. of C. Hall Deer Creek Home Economics Club John Carney Roll Call Ruth Mount Lola Dern Cora Barnard May Donkeck Mae Arnott

Madison Township Home Economics Club Meeting Notice

The Madison Township Home Economics Club will meet Wednesday afternoon January 14 at Mrs J McCormick's home. Members will work on a comfort project. All ladies invited to come early and bring scissors and paper for patterns. Hostesses are Mrs Russell Clawen and Miss Ida Porter.

Madison T. H.E. Club Madison Township Home Economics Club J. McCormick Russell Clawen Ida Porter

Slumber Party Guests After Friday Night Basketball Game

Misses Merle O Connell Martha Jane Risser Ema Gene Prevo Margaret Rice Barbara Baker Lucille Roth of Monticello Miss Merle Williams of Chicago and Ruth Smith of this city attended a slumber party at the home of Miss Lucille Brewer after the basketball game Friday night.

Merle O’connell Martha Jane Risser Ema Gene Prevo Margaret Rice Barbara Baker Lucille Roth Monticello Merle Williams Chicago Ruth Smith Lucille Brewer

Oracle Club Meets To Study Southern Literature

The Oracle Club will gather next Monday evening at Mrs. F. H. Robinsons home. Mrs. A. C. Clauser presents a survey of southern literature and Robert Bradshaw reviews a book as the club begins a seven session study of southern writing.

Oracle Club F. H. Robinson A. C. Clauser Robert Bradshaw

Missionary Society Meeting at Rockfield Church

The Young Woman's Missionary Society met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Joe Turner with assistant hostess Mrs. Dewey Zinn. Mrs. Will Martin and Mrs. Everett Flora led the lesson while Miss Ruth Snoeberger conducted the devotional service.

Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the Rockfield Presbyterian Church Joe Turner Dewey Zinn Will Martin Everett Flora Ruth Snoeberger

Smock and O'Hair Wedding Announced

The marriage of John Smock son of Mr and Mrs Ed Smock of Delphi and Miss Margaret Ann O'Hair of Greencastle occurred on October 11 and its announcement is reported.

John Smock Ed Smock Delphi Margaret Ann O’hair Greencastle

Smock Continues Work at Indiana University

The article notes Smock continuing his duties at Indiana University as part of ongoing assignments.

Smock Indiana University

Missionary Meeting Held at Mrs Weckerlly Home

The January missionary gathering of the Christian Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Weckerly Thursday afternoon January 8. Mrs Wayne Lee will lead the program with Mrs J L Hanna as assistant hostess.

Carroll Telephone managers host New Year dinner

Charles A. Cartwright and Mrs. Cartwright entertained Carroll Telephone Co employees at a New Year's Day dinner at the Methodist church.

Charles A. Cartwright The Carroll Telephone Co

Euchre Club Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Frey

The Owasco Euchre Club held a New Year Eve gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Frey. Sixteen people attended the event.

Owasco

Monroe H E Club Meeting At Mrs Kingery’s Home

Monroe Township Home Economics group met Tuesday January 6 at Mrs Fannie Kingery house for a regular session. Mrs Sarah Shoff led the general discussion.

Monroe H. E. Club Monroe Township Home Economics Fannie Kingery Sarah Shoff

New Year's Eve Party At Country Club Delights Attendees

A Country Club watch party on New Year’s Eve featured a four piece orchestra providing dancing music. The grand march was led by Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Carney and guests received favors of caps horns and serpentine.

C. E. Carney

Local Social Event Hosts A-List Guests Attend

The affair’s organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Robert Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Charles A Cartwright and Mr and Mrs H E Studebaker. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Carl Creamer of Champaign Ill with Mr and Mrs Joseph Ives Dr and Mrs John Carney of Monticello Raymond Novotney of Cleveland with Miss Helen Louise Shaffer Miss Virginia Hitchcock and Miss Alice Duff of Indianapolis with Charles Bradshaw and Robert Broaddrick of Indianapolis Dr and Mrs Guy Thomas Lafayette.

Robert Bradshaw Charles A. Cartwright H. E. Studebaker Carl ‘Creamer Champaign Ill Joseph Ives John Carney Monticello Raymond Novatney Cleveland Helen Louise Shaffer Virginia . Hitchcock Alice Duff Indianapolis Charles Bradshaw Robert Broadrick Guy Thomas Lafayette

Couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs J C Wolf of Cutler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Thursday. Mr Wolf is 74 and Mrs Wolf 72. They have six children living.

J. C. Wolf Cutler Mr. Wolf Mrs. Wolf

Dinner honors Beadles before Delphi departure

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Studebaker and Mr. and Mrs. Deane Rice hosted a dinner last Saturday in tribute to Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Beadle who plan to leave Delphi soon.

H. E. Studebaker Deane Rice E. P. Beadle Delphi

Bridge Party for Faculty at Naomi Pruitt Home

Miss Naomi Pruitt will host a bridge party at her home Thursday evening for the lady members of the grade and high school faculty.

Naomi Pruitt

Rains or Shine Class Social Meeting at Church Parlor

The Rains or Shine class of the local Methodist church will hold its regular social meeting Thursday evening in the church parlors.

Methodist Church

Music Professor Moore Dies at 80 in Barrstown

Prof. A. Sam Moore, 80, veteran music instructor and Car roll County pioneer, died at his Barrstown home on Christmas morning. He was brother of William E. Moore of Wheeling.

A. Sam Moore Carroll County Barrstown

Luncheon Bridges Club Guests at Mrs. Carrie Jones Home

Members of the Luncheon Bridge and East End Bridge clubs were entertained Monday evening at Mrs. Carrie Jones's home. The gathering featured socializing and a bridge session among local GOP club members.

G. O. P. Bridge Club Carrie Jones Jones East End Bridge Club

Delphi Methodist Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Hostess

Mrs Crampton acted as hostess Tuesday for the Foreign Missionary Society of the Delphi Methodist Church. Mrs Lorenz Grimm led the devotional service and lecture on The Teacher was discussed by Mrs Gorman Pritchett.

Crampton C. Crampton Foreign Missionary Society of the Delphi” Metholodist‘ Church Lorenz Grimm Jesson Gorman Pritchett

Delp Rockfield Home Economics Club Meeting Held

The Delp Rockfield Home Economics Club planned a summer meeting date at a Rockfield gathering on Friday December 19 at Martha Galbreth's home. Twenty members and two guests Mrs Breiny and Mrs Elmer Moore attended. Mrs Josephine Gregg sang two songs. Radio service was provided by Herb Smith.

Delp Rockfield Home Economics Club Rockfield Club Martha Galbreth Breiny Elmer Moore Delphi Josephine Gregg

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John Robert Maurice Maurice O’connor Robert O’connor Ft. Wayne Dick O'Connor Margaret Coffey Mary Margowski Conn Curtin William’ Donlin Mary William O’connor J. C. O'Connor & Sons, Contractors Stewart Gochenour Rockfield H. E. Club Auc Rockfield Society Bridg Radio Service Herb. Smith Essex Lewis & Schweiger Roy Good, Flora W. W. Snoeberger Camden New York
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