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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
4
West Delphi residents traveled to Kansas City for a trip to Texas while others toured Michigan and attended family gatherings. Several families returned from hospital and hosted guests, with extended visits in Michigan and Indiana including Indiana visitor Jackie Widner and cordial cross state exchanges.
The July meeting and annual picnic of the Auxiliary of Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 of the American Legion will be held July 17 at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs Edna Kerlin. Members are invited to attend and bring a covered dish and table service. Hostesses include Edna Kerlin chair Opal Bowman Faye Ebrite Mary Pastor Ada Roach Irene Sweet Beverlee Shaffer and Geneva Kerkhoff.
About 140 Carroll County farmers heard an explanation of the Acreage Reserve program at Delphi City Park led by Harold Berry and ASC representatives. The talk covered Reserve Acres potential payments around 54.60 dollars per acre, eligible ground types and timelines, and the Soil BankLaw aims to reduce feed grain surpluses while conserving soil and boosting farm productivity.
The Citizen acknowledges an omission in last week's wedding account missing Miss Connie Spitler as a hostess and extends regret for the error.
Fren Musselman retiring district governor and Mrs. Musselman spoke at the Delphi Rotary Club gathering. Mrs. Musselman reviewed the Rotary year and Mr. Musselman summarized the Philadelphia international convention with 10,600 attendees from 58 countries. Curtis McCain presented a citation for efficient service and Raymond Todd presided.
Mrs Blanche Chenoweth and James E Whiteman were married Saturday at 7 30 p m in the home of the bride s father Dave Boone in Lafayette La Cre Lafayette The ceremony was held at the bride s residence or La Fayette.
Four persons were injured when a car driven by Mrs Angley attempted a U turn on State Road 29 near Carrollton Inn. The vehicle pulled off the road as the southbound car collided head on. Injuries included a broken left collar bone and multiple bruises. Deputies report all four were taken to Carter and Leiter hospitals for treatment.
Mr I Lee Flora attended a two day session of the National Livestock Meat Board in Chicago with guests, acting as a Lafayette Producers Association delegate. He reported engaging discussions and noted the variety of materials to promote sale and marketing of meat.
Joe Carey Lafayette son of Mrs. Bess Carey of Delphi and Lafayette has been named state chairman of the Young Republicans and of Indiana University.
Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. F H Orr Jr and their daughter Satmly hosted relatives at dinner. Mrs Be Dodson of Bloomington, Sr her sister and husband Mr K evening and others attended. The gathering included Mrs Jack E Orr and daughter Judy plus Mr and Mrs F H Orr Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McKinley and son hosted relatives from Lafayette for a Sunday gathering honoring Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hall and Karen of Colorado. Attendees included the Scifres family, Tony Krecek and family, Phyllis Hainje, Luther Sheets, Paul Julien and Danny, Della Bush, Donnabelle Jennings, Ed Pettit, Oscar Hall, Eugene Hall, Mrs. Long, Gene Schnepp and Wendy, Leonard Sterrett and others from nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Youngberg were guests of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hildebrand in Rockfield for their 8th wedding anniversary on July 1. Other guests included Grace Ann Youngberg Anna Ray Mary E. Ramey family from Indianapolis and William J. Roberts from Rockfield. A delicious dinner was served. Mrs Hildebrand is the Youngbergs mother.
Mrs. Melvin Victor accepts employment in the Public Service Company office, replacing the resigning Mrs. Joyce Ecklund. Victor previously worked in the office several years ago.
Mrs. E O Grimm is a patient at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette for observation and treatment.
The WCTU will meet Tuesday July 17 at the home of Mrs. W J Beard with Mrs C F Sheets giving devotions. Florence Scott Hooper of Burrows is convalescing after an operation at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Jess Patrick attended the Patrick reunion at the Deer Creek Conservation club Sunday. Della Martin of Burrows has been in Memorial hospital Logansport with a heart ailment. Mr and Mrs Richard Quick and family of Charlotte North Carolina are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Paul Quick and Mrs Elsie Crundwell.
Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Flora yielded seventy six pints of blood. Ten donors were rejected for various reasons. Lois Beckner of Burlington and Harley Roach of Jefferson township received gallon pins for meeting the quota. Flora Psi Iota Xi sorority extends thanks to donors and supporters including A N Denton, Flora Home Demonstration club, and Stephen A Young Corporation.
With the pastor away, Manchester College student Donald Bean will speak at the Lockport Congregational Christian Church on Sunday July 15. Sunday School for all ages starts at 10 a.m. and evening service features Rev Iett Gardner of Lebanon Congregational Christian Church delivering the sermon. Special music will be offered at both services. The public is invited.
Mr Eddie Sales and Mrs Sales join Mr Bob McKay and Mrs McKay on a Wisconsin vacation.
This piece warns that worry about illness is often unfounded and urges immediate medical consultation. It cautions against self diagnosis and emphasizes trusting a physician for proper evaluation and faster recovery if a real ailment exists.
Mrs Glenn Ackerman lies in St Elizabeth hospital after a heart attack last Thursday. Perrysville residents Mr and Mrs Edward Mellinger visited his uncle Amos Herr near Rockfield. Brook residents Mr and Mrs B Kendall and Mr and Mrs Gus Beasley spent weekend with Mrs May Roth rock. Clover Va guests Mr and Mrs J W Coward over the Fourth at Robert M Baum home. Fullerton Californian Mrs A L Holmes, former Delphi resident, visiting Earl Clawson and friends in Lafayette. Ray Adams and Rae Ann visit Kenworthys while husband serves at Camp McCoy Wisconsin with Gary National Guard.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Reed Weaver return from Hayward Wisconsin and Tower Minnesota. They entertained at a fish supper on July 4 for Wilbur Weaver family of Lafayette Royal Center Parish family of Royal Center Cripe family of Rossville and Earl Weaver of Delphi.
Mrs Spurgeon B Johnson of Indianapolis spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C T Amick.
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