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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
8
For sale two items in good condition. The New Holland 77 twine tie releaser with hydraulic tension control and a Case grain drill on rubber, used two seasons. Call Chas Mummert at seven minutes west on 421 Yeoman, 41 3441. Also a dining room table with six chairs in good condition, contact phone 82 Rockfield.
Joseph C. Carr 73 of Indianapolis died last Thursday in Indianapolis after living in Delphi until 1916. He worked 17 years at General Hospital in Indianapolis. Survived by wife Clara two daughters Joan Robust and Madge Coleman and son Jack. Services were held at a local mortuary in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Mark Armick age 56 of Logansport died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Kroeger chapel. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Closson and survived by her husband.
The obituary notes a Logansport police force member and lists surviving relatives: a son, three sisters, and three brothers. It also identifies a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lawrence Margowski of Delphi.
Emma A Hunter of Delphi dies at Restmor nursing home Bringhurst after a year as patient. Born October 4 1881 in Randolph County daughter of Henry and Mary C Fullhart. Widow of Ray Hunter and mother of Joe Logansport Harry Indianapolis Adonice Morocco Logansport Martha Medley Harvey Ill. Funeral at Jackson funeral home with burial Morning Heights cemetery.
Samuel C. Shaff of Lafayette died last Wednesday from a heart attack. Born in Frankfort he ran a poultry firm and a cigar store, then Buck Creek Lumber and building contracting. Survived by wife Clementine Loy two daughters and seven siblings. funeral details not listed.
Everett M. Little, 58, of Rockfield, died Wednesday night at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette where he had been a patient since Monday. He was born March 6, 1899 in Rockfield, a son of Arthur M. Little.
The Premiers gathered at the Pyr mont Church of the Brethren on July 10. Ronald Rodkey led devotions from Psalms and Jerry Bell read roll call and the secretary's report. The group kept Wednesdays as monthly meeting nights. Donna Kite sang My Task and Don Hathaway gave a short talk. Singing and refreshments followed by the church.
Carroll County Questers gather at Flora library on Wednesday July 24 for their annual cooperative supper. Attendees are asked to wear a homemade or antique hat. Prizes will be awarded. Meat is provided by the committee with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harter and others in charge.
Mrs Abner Bowen entertained her bridge club on Tuesday afternoon with an afternoon of cards and conversation.
The obituary notes the death of Hobert Little, longtime ALCOA Lafayette inspector, married in 1920 to Bernice Krantz. Survived by his widow three daughters Mrs Virgil Little Mrs Gerald Nipple and Miss Glenna Little a son Hobart Little his mother Mrs Ella Little two sisters Mrs Edith Patty and Mrs Esther Jackson. Funeral Saturday at Rockfield Christian church with Rev E E Coleman officiating. Burial in Rockfield IOOF cemetery. Gentry funeral home in charge.
The Monticello draft case centers on Peters alleged February 23 enlistment in the National Guard and concealment from the local board. The local board disputes the guard’s record claiming no physical exam occurred and notes papers were destroyed as an erroneous enlistment. Mrs Peters defends farm duties and asserts officials misreported legality of enlistment.
Burlington native and former state representative Harley Mummert receives a fifty year service pin from the Knights of Pythias lodge of Young America for half a century of membership. He resides in Carrollton township.
William Disinger was arrested last Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff John Miller for an inadequate muffler on his automobile. He pleaded guilty Friday in city court, fined $25 plus costs totaling $40. His car was impounded until the muffler is corrected and passes inspection by state county and city police.
Joan Benner of Burrows is on the 1957 spring honor roll released by Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute. A 1954 graduate of D.H.S. she majors in special education.
Connie Spitler bride to be of John Hoffman received a bridal shower July 1 at the home of Mrs. Arnold Abbott. Hostesses were Mrs. Carol Flora and Mrs. Miriam Hedrick with out of town guests Mrs. Bruce Walker and Mrs. Freda Gish of Galveston. A scrapbook gift was presented, blue and white decor featured blue umbrella centerpiece, refreshments included cheesecake and lemonade.
Glenn Riley was a weekend visitor to the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Riley.
July 24 picnic planned in Owasco park with a rain plan to the school house. Mr and Mrs Howard Hageman and Nancy Ann of Chesterton visited Abner Bowen and wife Sunday.
The Delphi Methodist Church hosts an ice cream social Friday night July 19 in the basement. Homemade ice cream cake and pie will be served and Hope Circle sponsors the event.
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