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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
1
A collection of short satirical lines and humorous observations on politics, life, and daily affairs. Notables include jokes about reform, vanity, weather, literature, and manners, plus a brief personal note about Tom Miller of Los Angeles visiting relatives in the area.
Harry Johns son of Marion Johns of near Yeoman was seriously injured Thursday when a hay fork pierced his body near the heart while loading hay. He was rushed to a Lafayette hospital and remained in serious condition.
The Benton County Telephone Association, thirty three companies, held a picnic at Gay's park on Thursday with about 350 attendees.Represented were Kokomo Fort Wayne Rensselaer Peru Logansport and Delphi. Charles Cartwright arranged attendance for Carroll Telephone. Extra staff managed local offices for the day. Twenty four attendees were from the city. Donald Chapman won the jumping prize and Elsie Litchler won the horseshoe tournament.
Delphi draymen protest Lafayette truckmen efforts to ship groceries directly from Lafayette wholesale houses to Delphi stores. They argue the Interurban service already provides local jobs and that direct delivery offers no real savings, risking business losses for draymen and more highway wear.
Threshing prices in Carroll County stay at 6 cents for wheat 3 cents for oats 7 cents for rye and 5 cents for barley as set by the Carroll County Threshermen Association. About fifty threshermen expect the biggest season yet with early starts next week. Oats acreage and yield are both up as hay and corn bring high feed prices.
Isaac Wagoner 87 longtime Carrollton township resident died at his daughter Mrs James Bridge home after weeks of illness. He was born in Carrollton township and lived there except two years in Jackson township. Survived by son Orian Wagoner seven grandchildren four great grandchildren and his daughter. Funeral at Wheeling Presbyterian Church Saturday at ten burial in Deer Creek cemetery.
A fragment notes a stoppage of a clock and asks about a winning clock dial marked 6 46 on a Sunday, attributed to THE MODEL. The terse item hints at a broadcast or puzzle context and centers on a timepiece detail.
Camp Tecumseh reports rapid road work using a caterpillar tractor and ditching grader after delays. Ninety five boys attend this week. Delphi and Peru clubs donated gear and furniture. Local officials urged to supply gravel. separates mail access and a growing water system. W W Mendenhall highlights a world trip tale to inspire boys.
Delphi Park adds an outdoor gymnasium with a wave slide, bar slides, climbing poles, ladders, horizontal bars, trapeze and rings. The new equipment provides exercise and enjoyment for many children and increases park interest and safety for visitors.
A fragment notes a clock dial reading 6 46 on Sunday and asks if the model is halted. The stray wording suggests a halted model or device with time reference and the phrase Have you the yinining.
Carroll county faces criticism for not funding and improving the Camp Tecumseh road as promised for the state camp location. Tippecanoe county graded the road. locals urge immediate action to complete paving and graveling before tomorrow's dedication. Road needs culvert work and better gravel to honor the camp and community.
Miss Florence McCarty and Leroy Carr wed in Elmwood on Thursday afternoon. Clergyman from the Brethren church officiated the ceremony. Mr Carr owns a ranch in North Dakota and the couple will reside there after a visit home. Fourteen guests attended with refreshments served afterward.
The Lady Demonstrator for Cara Nome toilet goods will call at homes during July 28 to August 2 at Margowski Rexall Drug Store. Ladies are invited to arrange appointments. the service is free.
Carroll and White Counties form a joint committee to organize a Farm Bureau picnic at Camp Tecumseh on August 22. The program includes horseshoe contests, children and adult games, a tug of war, and a three-musical-number program. A state Farm Bureau speaker and a state representative are to be invited. A State Fair excursion with a multi-stop train will follow, with meals and baskets arranged for attendees.
Reverend and Mrs. I R Beery of Pyrmont will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday. Beery spent twelve years teaching in Miami county schools and the last twelve years in the ministry, formerly pastor of Flora Church of the Brethren. A wedding at the Beery home is also reported, with Miss Margaret Beery engaged to Harry Wolf of Franklin Grove Illinois. a July date was previously announced.
Clinton County auditor Bert D. Ogle called a special session of the Clinton County council for Saturday at 2 PM to consider an appropriation for court expenses tied to the Dan Morgan trial. Morgan, recently convicted of robbing a Frankfort Standard Oil station, faces 10 to 20 years at the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton.
The new state Y M C A camp on the Tippecanoe river between Delphi Monticello and Brookston will be dedicated Sunday July 20 with a 2 30 p m program. Joseph H Shirk of Peru will preside and J W Esterline of Indianapolis will deliver the dedicatory address with others speaking on the camp’s significance and activities.
Clarence Darragh of Delphi and Miss Gerard of Monticello visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Metsker in Indianapolis.
An item promotes the Y M C A camp on the Tippecanoe river urging visits to feel its thrill and see boys engaged in camp circles. It praises a devoted leader who embodies faith and service and invites readers to travel the main road to the camp to witness its positive influence and moral guidance.
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