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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

7

Make Merry Class Elects Officers for New Year at Methodist Church

The Make Merry class of the Methodist Sunday school held its annual meeting in the church social rooms with hosts Mrs. Edythe Dickison and others. Paul Welker and eleven music students attended dinner and performed. Officers named include President Earl M. Sweet and Secretary Mrs. Blanche Balser. Committees were formed for program remembrance and membership to guide future work and plans for February entertainments.

Methodist Sunday School Edythe Dickison Clarke Haines Dan Hufford Harry Hatton George McCain Paul Welker Earl M. Sweet Earl Thompson Blanche Balser C. O. Julius H. B. Wilson George

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Harry Bohannon Unit

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary of Harry Bohannon Unit No. 75 met last Tuesday at the Legion Home with refreshments served.

American Legion Auxiliary Harry Bohannon Legion

Iris State plans and veterans party at district meeting

The meeting opened with a flag salute and national anthem. Ruth Hatton, Blanche Balser, and Eve Davidson reported on legislation and Knightstown Home. Two Juniors were sent to Iris State in June. Mildred Smith announced the Veterans Birthday Party on February 11 at 1 pm. The Auxiliary reported net gains from a magazine drive and purchased a collapsible wheel stop. Faye Haines thanked supporters of Christmas ecards. Birthdays listed for the month include Lillian Thompson Mary Lee Lore Naomi Theophile and Sue Scarff. Various prize winners were named for bridge euchre door prizes and an evening entertainment committee was listed.

Ruth Hatton Blanche Balser Knightstown Eve Davidson Mildred Smith Marion Edith Farr Sue Beale Sue Wingard Faye Ebrie Rita Wingard Naomi Theophile Mary Vianco Elizabeth Ratcliff Ruth Richardson Lola Parks Daisy Welker Flora Crampton Helen Clifford Katherine McDowell Dorothy Wingard Mildred Messick Martha Schooler

Rotary Club notes speaker urges Christian education

The Rev. William McClean, pastor of Delphi Christian Church, spoke at the Rotary luncheon noting the need for Christian education and Bible study in schools and linking parental delinquency to youth offenses. Fren Musselman joined the Delphi club after returning from Kent, Ohio, with eighteen years as a Rotarian and perfect attendance unless ill. Robert VanNatta announced the annual Farmers Rotary meeting on February 14, and Robert Julius of Flora Rotary attended as a guest.

Rotary Club William McClean Delphi Christian Church Rotary Yanus Wells McLean Fren Musselman Kent Ohio Delphi Club Musselman Robert VanNatta Farmers Rotary Robert Julius Flora Rotary

Business Women Host Valentine Party at New East Columbia Home

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club enjoyed a Valentine gathering Monday night at Mrs. Jean Riley’s new East Columbia Street home. Hearts honors went to Ruth Kirkpatrick Lola Parks Dorothy Waymire Betty Merrell Mildred Smith and Rova Fisher. A strawberry shortcake heart dessert preceded card play and a brief business meeting amended by laws.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Jean Riley East Columbia Street Ruth Kirkpatrick Lola Parks Dorothy Waymire Betty Merrell Mildred Smith Rova Fisher

Theta Rho installs officers and plans weekly card parties

Theta Rho girls installed Shirley Hobaugh as president Loralie Henderson as vice president Carol Henderson as secretary Carol Heaton as treasurer Norma Westly as chaplain Carol Lane as past president. The group voted to hold public card parties each Thursday night in the IOOF basement to raise money for their club. The next meeting is set for February 6.

Theta Rho Shirley Hobaugh Loralie Henderson Carol Henderson Carol Heaton Norma Westly Carol Lane IOOF

Tiowa Grange Raises 10 50 for Polio at March of Dimes

The Tiowa Grange raised $10.50 at a March of Dimes stunt featuring the Melody Men and Lewis Dock. They voted for a bake sale on Saturday January 27 at Herb Smith's and plan a consignment sale on February 28. Entertainers include Mr and Mrs Hobaugh Kennard with refreshments led by Earl Thompson and Roy Fry.

Tiowa Grange March of Dimes Fund Grange Melody Men Lewis Dock Herb Smith Earl Thompson William Larimore Lela Ashba Henry Hobaugh John Kennard the Grange Roy Fry

Deer Creek Farm Bureau Meeting At School Building

About 150 people attended the Deer Creek township Farm Bureau gathering on January 15 at the school building. A ham supper preceded the meeting with piano by Helen Cleaver and group singing led by Clarence Cleaver. Rev. W. S. McLean gave devotions, James Wehlage and Ralph Reagan spoke, Hassil Schenck, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, gave the principal address. The pet and hobby club also met with Mildred Wilson as leader.

Deer Creek Farm Bureau Deer Creek Township Helen Cleaver Clarence Cleaver W.S. McLean Christian Church James Wehlage Ralph Reagan Insurance Department Hassil Schenck Indiana Farm Bureau Pet and Hobby Club Nce Mildred Wilson Eader

Madison Home Economics Club Holds January Meeting

Madison Township Home Economics Club met at Radnor Church in January. Kathleen Cleaver led group singing, Donna Simmons led the flag salute and devotions by Verne Ron avid Ore. Jeanne Mullier gave the sewing project lesson. Fresh meats were served to 31 members and two guests. Hostesses were Ruth Rule Verne Huntley Barbara Dickinson and Maxine Hathaway.

Madison Home EC Madison Township Radnor Church Kathleen Cleaver Donna Simmons Verneron Jeanne Mullier Ruth Rule Verne Huntley Barbara Dickinson Maxine Hathaway

Clay Township Home Economics Club Sees January Meeting

The Clay township Home Economics club held its January meeting with Mrs. Fleetie presiding. Parris.

Clay Home Clay Township Eicconomics Club Fleetie. Parris

Oracle Club Hosts Book Review On Indian Ethnography

Mrs. Robert Bradshaw reviews Here First by D Arcy Nichol in a Monday Oracle Club meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Watson McCormick. The talk covers Indian ethnography religion art law and economics ending with a glimpse of federal Indian legislation. Members discuss Indian art and education as they enjoy pie coffee tea and nuts then view Mr McCormick's electric train display.

Watson McCormick Oracle Club Robert Bradshaw D’arcy Nich Central Asia Bering Strait Bradshaw McCormick

Women of the Moose Plan Meeting and Conference

Women of the Moose will meet tonight and two candidates will be initiated. Members are to bring sandwiches. The mid winter conference for members will be held Sunday January 28 at the Moose Home in Lafayette with local women in charge of closing services.

Women of the Moose Moose Lafayette

Rainbow Initiates New Members at Masonic Temple

Rainbow to initiate new members into the Order of Rainbow for Girls at a meeting on Monday night January 29 at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple.

Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple

Local Notices on Job Change and Family Plans

Buster Phillips has accepted employment with the Robert Roskuski construction firm. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Julius of Flora will leave Sunday for two weeks in Florida. Their daughter Cynthia Ann will visit with grandparents in Flora Litton and with maternal grandparents in Litton during their absence. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Loro, recently back from Cheyenne, plan Lafayette as home. Loro is the former Mary Lee Smith.

Buster Phillips Robert Roskuski Robert Julius Flora Florida Cynthia Ann C. O. Julius George Huber Litton Orlando Loro Cheyenne Wyoming Omar Smith Lafayette Loro Mary Lee Smith

Local notices from DeKalb and nearby communities

Social updates list Mrs. Edgar Kernodle visiting her mother Mrs. Laura Tracht in DeKalb Illinois. Ed Erb and family from Fort Wayne spent the weekend with Mrs. C J Smith and son John. Meon Trent recovering from an auto accident has cast removed and braces soon. Robert Haugh of Lafayette visited his mother Mrs Mary Haugh. Mrs Glen Smith hospitalized after two strokes. daughter Mrs Joseph Pilarski stays nearby. Lt Don Bowman spent weekend with parents near Rockfield then left for San Francisco and overseas. Pvt Richard Taffy Sales on 15 day delay to Camp Stowman California then Japan. John Hawn returned from copper mines in Montana for induction exam. The Roskuski family will move to the Journal building apartment. Robert Wilson confined by influenza. Sayco Valve officials Steve Young and Mahlon Kerlin returned from Washington DC. Adina Rebekah Lodge meets Friday January 26 with initiations. Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson hosted twelve guests for dinner. Gearold Clawson and Harry Hatton hosted a buffet supper. IL has re parted a major operation of route tech after a 30c Valentine Cards etc.

Pvt Richard “Taffy” Sales Camp Stowman California Chicago Sales Japan

Allbaugh and Clem Wedding in candlelight ceremony

Near Bringhurst bride June Colleen Allbaugh and Charles Clem of near Monticello wed Sunday evening at First church in a candlelit service performed by Rev. C A Stewart. The couple will reside at the Ralph Wise farm near Buck Creek and later in Delphi.

Colleen Allbaugh Bringhurst Charles Clem Monticello C A. Stewart Fred Alibaugh Paul Clem Clem Ralph Wise Buck Creek Florida Delphi Delphi Globe Valve Alcoa Lafayette

Winter Residency Notice From Miss Marie Frisbee

Miss Marie Frisbee declares she now resides at 902 8S E 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale Florida for the remaining winter months.

Marie Frisbee 9Th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Local Family Moves to Minnesota Farm This Month

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carrigan and Mrs. Lillian Lague with son Emmett plan to leave their community home for Sacred Heart Minnesota where they bought a farm. They will sell their local residences before a move in about a month.

Ray Carrigan Lillian Lague Emmett Minnesota Sacred Heart Carrigan Mr. Lague

Mrs Georgia Hanna Returns From Delphi Memorial

Mrs. Georgia Lewis Hanna of Centralia Illinois returned home Tuesday after visiting Lafayette with Mrs. Bessie Bibbins Hencke. They attended memorial services in Delphi for Mrs. Daisy Lewis Shaffer, the Hanna sisters’ sister.

Georgia Lewis Hanna Centralia Til Bessie Bibbins Hencke Lafayette Hanna Hencke Delphi Daisy Lewis Shaffer

Dr. Richard Bayley Dies of Heart Attack at Home

Dr. Richard Bayley age fifty nine a leading physician in the Arnett Clinic Lafayette died last Thursday morning from a heart attack. He was a specialist in heart disease and internal medicine and widely consulted by Carroll county doctors. He was known for his calm patient care and generous service to the community.

Richard H. Bayley Richard Bayley Arnett Clinic Lafayette Bayley Carroll County Page

Resident breaks ankle at curb on Franklin street

Mrs. James Arnold of Campbell apartment on Franklin street broke her ankle stepping from the curb last week. She is recovering at home.

James Arnold Campbell Franklin Street

Whipples Leave Delphi After Memorial for Hazel Shaffer

Mr and Mrs Clayton Whipple of Clinton Maryland depart after a stay with the Shaffers in Delphi. They brought the ashes of Hazel Shaffer’s mother Mrs C B Shaffer to Delphi and attended her memorial service Sunday.

Clayton Whipple Clinton Maryland Lloyd Shaffer Delphi Phillip Purdue Whipple Hazel Shaffer Mr. Whipple C. B. Shaffer

Indiana polio aid tops two thousand patients served

Indiana Chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis have provided aid in whole or in part to more than 2000 of the 3,959 polio patients recorded in recent years as the March of Dimes campaign continues.

Indiana National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Mrs Shaffer Rites Held In Carroll County Cemetery

Mrs C B Shaffer life long Carroll County resident died in December at her daughter Hazel Whipple’s home in Clinton Maryland. Cremation followed and ashes brought for interment last Sunday at the Masonic cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev Frank R Briggs Delphi Methodist pastor and Rev E P Day former pastor.

C. B. Shaffer Patrick Carroll County Hazel Whipple Clinton Maryland Masonic Cemetery Frank R. Briggs Delphi Methodist Church E. P.day

Card of Thanks for sympathy and kindness

The Brewer family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and the minister for expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father Mrs F M Brewer and family thank everyone for support and kindness

F. M. Brewer

Thank you for kindness sent to William L. Ashba family

Thank you to everyone who sent cards gifts and remembrances for William L Ashba and family as we appreciate the support during this time.

Stone William L. Ashba

Thanks for kindness during illness and death of Nora Randle

The family of Nora Randle expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during her illness and death. Henry Randle and children extend gratitude to those who offered support. Mr and Mrs Ross Ball visited Mrs Wilma Taylor Sunday, who has been ill with a severe virus infection.

Nora Randle Henry Randle Ross Ball Wilma Taylor

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Clubs and Society News Legion Auxiliary Sam's Fish House Pittsburg, Indiana Delphi, Indiana Willys International W. Franklin Brown Rubber Culver R.C.A A.A.U Akron News Delphi Legion Ft. Wayne Harv Sheridan Laf. Fairfield Delphi Aau Kentland Lehmus Logan Women OF THE Rainbow Edgar Kernodle DeKalb, Illinois Laura Tracht Ed Erb C. J. Smith John Meon Trent Robert Haugh Mary Haugh Glen Smith Joseph Pilarski Don Bowman Robert Bowman Near Rockfield Bowman San Francisco John Hawn Montana Armed Services Generve Ryan North Ohio Street Journal Building Paul Myers Robert Wilson Steve Young Mahlon Kerlin Sayco Washington,d. C Adina Rebekah Lodge Paul Johnson Gearold Clawson Peeee Home Tech Valentine Ore Drag Allbaugh Mrs. Garnett Smith and Son Jeff Anderson Don Moore C. O. Elepinger Coolidge Arizona Mr. Elepinger Yeoman Valentine Heart Wynkoop Pharmacy Ind FORD H.p Ford Sales & Service
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