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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1938

Page

4

Vianco Family Holds Fifth Reunion at Tippecanoe Camp

The Vianco family held its fifth annual reunion at Crampton's camp on the Tippecanoe river with a record crowd of 101. A noon cooperative dinner was served, and many guests traveled from Indiana towns including Lafayette, Logansport, Monticello, Fox Lake, and Danville plus Ontario California to attend the event.

Vianco Crampton Tippecanoe River W. F. Morrow Ontario California Harry Wilkinson Hugh Davies Danville Ilinois Jack Norris Peoria Tinois Bruce Briggs Mike Mistrovish Gary Dick Jones Gus Biiney Monticello E. F. Stevens Alice Vianco Lafayette George Armitage Anna Blasky Fox Lake Paul Eagan Logansport Roy LaGuire Gertrude Fritzgerald Antioch Illinois James Rae William Merkle Henry Crone William Crone Frank Dowe L. E. Laver Toledo Ohio E. Zeek Alfred Eagen L. E. Nix Wabash J. E. Egan

County youths plan picnic at Jesse McCain woods

The county's young people prepare for an annual picnic at Jesse McCain woods on Sunday July 24 with a basket dinner at noon. Rev Clarence Sink of Deer Creek Brethren church will deliver the afternoon address. If weather is unsuitable the event moves to Camden Community Hall and all youths are welcome.

Jesse McCain Clarence Sink Deer Creek

Deer Creek Township Home Economics Club Meeting Report

The Deer Creek Township Home Economics club met Thursday July 14 at City Park with about 50 attendees. 4-H girls and mothers attended as guests. After a cooperative dinner the meeting was called to order by president Mrs. Miles Martin. Members taking part on the program included Mrs. Miles Martin.

Deer Creek Township Miles Martin Adams Pushers Billy Peterson Adams Township

Local 4 H Club Presents Demonstrations and Prizes

Identified participants include Mrs. A J Denk Mrs W I Cowdin Mrs James Dickison and Mrs Jessie Todd. 4 H girls Joan Griffith Virginia Denk Mary Clawson Jackie Ruffing Donabelle Smith presented numbers. Demonstrations were by Donabelle Smith Bonnie McCarty Virginia Denk Marjorie Todd Mary Clawson and Jean Pauley. Hostesses were Mrs Maude Neell Mrs W C Cowdin Mrs Frank Houser Mrs Omer Smith and Mr James Dickison.

A. J. Denk W. I. Cowdin James Dickison Jessie Todd Joan Griffith Virginia Denk Mary Clawson Jackie Ruffing Donabelle Smith Bonnie McCarty Marjorie Todd Jean Pauley Maude Neell W. C. Cowdin Frank Houser Omer Smith

Welcome In Grange Met in Radnor for Friday Meeting

The Welcome In Grange met Friday night at their Radnor hall. Participants in the program included Aileen Clawson, Mr and Mrs Eli Craig, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Zook, Bertha Hattery, and May Thomson. The annual Grange picnic is set for July 24 at John Allen's home.

Welcome In Grange Radnor Aileen Clawson Eli Craig Lloyd Zook Bertha Hattery May Thomson Grange John Allen

Birthday coop supper honors Frank Frushour at Blythe home

Friends hosted a cooperative birthday supper for Frank Frushour at Miss Lillian Blythe's home. Attending were Mrs. May Sibbitt Mrs. Jason Been Mrs. Joseph Clarke Mrs. Carrie Jones Mrs. Catherine Brackenridge Mrs. Daisy Fry Reed Schermerhorn Mr. and Mrs. John Bloodhart and Leonard Blythe.

Frank Frushour Lillian Blythe May Sibbitt Jason Been Joseph Clarke Carrie Jones Catherine Brackenridge Daisy Fry Reed Schermerhorn John Bloodhart Leonard Blythe

Tri C Club Holds Regular Delphi Park Meeting

Members gathered at Delphi City Park on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Newell Cox hosting. Miss Mary Tillett of Monticello spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. C.J. Smith, in Delphi.

Tri C Delphi City Park Newell Cox Mary Tillett Monticello C.J. Smith Delphi

Peters work shoes at Julius Clothier Delphi

Men's work shoes in sizes 6 to 11 by Peters offered at 1.98 to 3.98 dollars at Julius Clothier in Delphi. Mrs. Pearl Ray hosted Sunday guests including Mrs. Alva Ertel, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ertel, Miss Martha Ertel, Mrs. William Fifer of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wert of Mozti cello.

Peters Julius Delphi Pearl Ray Alva Ertel Leonard Ertel Martha Ertel William Fifer Portland Paul Wert Mozticello

Loy Roofing Co Resurfaces Delphi Fire Station Roof

Loy Roofing Co resurfaced the roof of the Delphi Fire Station this week, upgrading protection and extending the building’s service life. Crew work completed within the scheduled timeframe with minimal disruption to nearby operations.

Delphi Loy Roofing Co

Goff Welcomes Son James L At Home Hospital Lafayette

A son, James L., was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Goff at the Home hospital in Lafayette. Mary Louise Clifford has returned to her duties as student nurse at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Clifford.

James L Mary Louise Clifford St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Mrs Ambrose Clifford

Mrs Ambrose Clifford and Mary Louise Visit Locensport

Mrs. Ambrose Clifford and her daughter Mary Louise spent Friday in Logansport with friends.

Ambrose Clifford Mary Louise Logensport

Hosiery Ad and Local Return Notes

Phoenix hosiery in new shades priced 79c and 1.00 at Denk Shoe Store. Joan Cox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Newell Cox, returns home from Chicago. Mr and Mrs W F Morrow and daughter depart Ontario California after three weeks visiting relatives. Mrs Abner Bowen and children end Illinois visit and plan to return home. Nancy Willa Catherine and Dorothy Jeanne accompany mother and aunts on varying vacation plans.

Phoenix Vnta Bloom Denk Shoe Store Joan Cox Newell Cox South of Town Chicago W. F. Morrow Ontario California Mr. Morrow Frank Morrow Abner Bowen Springfield Illinois Nancy Willa Catherine Dorothy Jeanne

Buck Creek school roof got built up by Loy Roofing Co

The Buck Creek school building received a Johns Manville built up roof applied by Loy Roofing Co. Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen returned from a three week trip to California and other western states. Mrs Bowen plans to drive to Delphi Friday and bring back her two daughters Patsy and Jane who visited here with their grandparents. Miss Hilda Bowen will host the Hill club tonight. The Presbyterian church missionary society met at Mr and Mrs E W Bowens home Tuesday. The Westminster Guild presented a play.

Buck Creek Johns-Manville Loy Roofing Co Charles Bowen California Hilda Bowen Hill Club The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church E. W. Bowen Westminster Guild

Julius' closes line of shirts at deep discount

A sale at Julius' Delphi Clothier offers a line of men's dress shirts priced from 1.00 to 2.00 down to 69 percent off. Sizes 14 to 16 percent are noted. The Boone and Uimi filling station on West Main will handle Standard Oil products after previously selling Shell. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Orr Sr. will drive Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Orr Jr. to Chicago for a trip to Colorado City, Colorado. Loy Roofing Co. applied a green asphalt roof on a home of James P. Delong and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Best Jr. have left for Tulsa after visiting here.

Julius Delphi Clothier Boone and Uimi West Main Street Standard Oil Shell Forrest Orr, Sr Forrest Orr, Jr Chicago Colorado City Colo Itv John Best, Jr John Best Tulsa Oklahoma

Miss Elizabeth Best Plans Hudson River Boat Trip

Miss Elizabeth Best daughter of Mr and Mrs John Best is in Boothbay Maine with friends. She planned to leave today on a boat trip down the Hudson River and return home the middle of next week.

Elizabeth Best John Best Boothbay Maine Hudson River

Mr and Mrs Clifford Sellars Leave for Washington

Mr and Mrs Clifford Sellars who had visited here for several weeks departed Saturday morning for their home in Washington D C.

Clifford Sellars Washington, D. C

Three Recruits Return from State Police Training

Marshall Wagoner Dale McCurdy and Eddie Godenour return home Saturday from Bloomington after completing training at the State Police Training School.

Marshall Wagoner Dale McCurdy Eddie Godenour Bloomington

Hargraves Return Home After Florida Vacation

Mr and Mrs Floyd Hargraves arrive home Saturday night after a ten day vacation trip to Florida.

Floyd Hargraves Florida

Mrs Landis Visits Delphic and Flora Residents

Mrs Ira Landis of Riverside California has been visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Gros in Delphi for several days and is presently in Flora with E E Landis. She plans to return to Delphi later this week.

Ira Landis Riverside, California Charles Gros Delphi Flora E. E. Landis

Barn roof upgraded by Loy Roofing for Monticello property

Jacob Grossmyer’s barn in Monticello received a bright green asphalt shingle roof from Loy Roofing Co. A Saturday marriage license was issued to Carl C. Stonebraker and Ruth E. Moore. Irene Dowhing’s upcoming bridal shower is planned for July 27 at Mrs. H B Wilson’s home.

Loy Roofing Co Jacob Grossmyer Monticello Carl C. Stonebraker Roy C. Stonebraker Flora Ruth E. Moore John C. Moore Biaghurst Louise Hemmig H. B. Wilson Irene Dowhing

Local residents visit Delphi area amid travels and notices

Mr and Mrs George Garrison visit Bridgeport and plan a two week trip with business in New York City. Charles (Sonny) Adams of Pittsburgh tours grandparents in Delphi while winning a four year Arnold Academy scholarship. Mrs Thornbrough of New Albany visits Delphi and Lafayette with Kathleen McGuire. Edna Johnson and Thelma Quinn take a week vacation in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan. Attorney W C Smith, Carroll County Bar head, enters Home Hospital Lafayette for observation.

George Garrison Bridgeport, Conn Glenn East Garrison New York City Charles Sonny) Adams Pittsburgh Charles Best Arnold Academy Edna Johnson Thelma Quinn Illinois Wisconsin Michigan W. C. Smith Carroll County Bar Association Home Hospital Lafayette

Jack Orr Takes Job Move to Wabash

Jack Orr has relocated to Wabash to take employment for several months. He will join local activities as he begins the new position and settles into the town.

Jack Orr Wabash

Judge Pruitt and Ames Wise Take 10 Day Wisconsin Michigan Trip

Judge E. E. Pruitt and Ames Wise depart for a ten day tour visiting Wisconsin and Michigan. The outing covers regional sites and local institutions as part of a routine vacation.

E. E. Pruitt Ames Wise Wisconsin Michigan

Men's Summer Suits Slashed at Julius' Your Clothier

Cotton end linen two piece coats and pants offered at $3.98 and $4.98 from values $7.50 to $14.00. Bargain fade as stock lasts at Julius' Your Clothier.

Julius

Steieres Return From Visit With Farrs in Delphi

Mr and Mrs Frank Steier of Syracuse New York have returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Wade Farr in Delphi.

Frank Steier Syracuse New York Wade Farr Delphi

MaHanna and Martin Plan Yellowstone and Frontier Days Trip

Mr. and Mrs. William MaHanna and Boyd Martin leave Friday for a two week vacation mostly in Yellowstone National Park. They will attend Frontier Days in Cheyenne during the trip.

William MaHanna Boyd Martin Yellowstone National Park Cheyenne

Suit to set aside Harness will moves in circuit court

The Howard Circuit Court case involves Margaret A. Turley and others as plaintiffs seeking to invalidate the will of Benjamin F. Harness, a former Kokomo attorney, with Forrest A. Harness and others named as defendants. Attorneys Carl Broo and Long and Yarlett represent the parties. In a separate note, Anna and Catherine Lamb spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Houk in Terre Haute and visited St. Mary's of the Woods where Anna trained musically.

Benjamin F. Harness Kokomo Carroll Circuit Howard Circuit Court Margaret A. Turley Forrest A. Harness Carl Broo Long Yarlett Anna Catherine Lamb William Houk Terre Haute St. Mary’s of the Woods Anna Lamb

Suit sale at Julius' ends offers at 14.95

Advertises men’s 2 piece wool tropical worsted suits from 18.50 up now 14.95 at Julius’, Delphi Clothier. Social notes mention Father Simeon Schmitt, Jerre Haugh, Mrs. Mary Haugh and Mary Hanrahan at St. Mary’s Lafayette picnic. Igo Ugo Bridge Club met at Mrs. Fraser’s home. bridge honors to Mrs. Clawson, Crosby and Roach. Indianapolis attorneys Hoffman and Plopper guests of the Baileys.

Julius Delphi Clothier Simeon Schmitt Jerre Haugh Mary Haugh Mary Hanrahan St. Mary’s Church Lafayette William Fraser Igo-Ugo Bridge Club Monroe Street Walter Clawson B. T. Crosby Robert Roach

Closing out overalls offered at Julius' Delphi Clothier

Men's overalls in the sale list range from 69 cents to 79 cents with regular values between $1.00 and $1.10. Patrons are invited to view the same selection at Julius' Delphi Clothier.

Julius’ Delphi Clothier

Urbana Visit Ties Judge Pruitt to Theophile Family

Judge E. E. Pruitt and Mrs. Herman Theophile with Mrs. Jean Ferrier and two children spent Tuesday in Urbana Illinois as guests of William Timmons who is Judge Pruitt’s cousin. Robert Wingard returned to work at the Welcome In Cafe after several weeks of illness.

E. E. Pruitt Herman Theophile Jean Ferrier Urbana, Ill William Timmons Judge Pruitt Robert Wingard

Rochester Couple Visits Delaware Kin Friends

Mr and Mrs John C McDowell of Rochester spent the weekend in Delphi with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Forrest Sprague will travel soon to the Afflis residence on East Franklin street.

John C. McDowell Rochester Delphi Forrest Sprague Afflis Yast Franklin’ Street

Roofing Job Starts on Burk Halter Farm for New Owner

Loy Roofing Co begins bright green asphalt roof installations on three houses at the Burk halter farm for the new owner Mr. First of Logansport. Carl Suddoth from Chicago visits relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fau set. Mrs. Walter Kauffman from Colburn returns home from St. Elizabeth hospital Lafayette by Blythe and Sons ambulance. Mrs. Joseph Sterrett of Delphi is also taken to the same hospital by Blythe and Sons ambulance.

Loy Roofing Co Burkhalter First Logansport Carl Suddoth Chicago Mrs Clyde Fauset Walter Kauffman Colburn St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Blythe and Sons Ambulance Joseph Sterrett Delphi Blythe and Sons

Julius' Your Clothier Delivers Men's Dress Shoes in Delphi

Karl Kraft of Frankfort, band instructor at the local schools, adjusts practice dates while at summer school to finish his master's degree. All music lessons now occur on Fridays. Shoes offered in black white brown leather crepe soles leather and rubber heels ventilated two tones priced from 3.00 to 4.00.

Julius Delphi Karl Kraft Frankfort

MaHanna Children Tour on Various Guests Nearby

While William and Mrs. MaHanna travel west, Echo and Billie MaHanna stay with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott. Shirley MaHanna visits with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clawson and Gretchen stays with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dyer near Cutler.

William MaHanna West Echo Billie MaHanna Bill Scott Shirley MaHanna Walter Clawson Gretchen Sam Dyer Near Cutler

Honorees Named At Lincoln Lodge Event In Lafayette

A Lafayette Lincoln Lodge party hosted by Mrs. Ann Carney Mrs. Cal Carney Miss Ruth Carney Mrs. Robert Roach and Mrs. John H. Hamling honored attendees. Local prize went to Mrs. W H Bradshaw. Out of town guests included Mrs. Guy Thomas Mrs. Reno Isherwood and others from Otterbein Muncie Rennselaer Monticello Flora and more.

Ann Carney Cal Carney Ruth Carney Robert Roach John H. Hamling Edwin McGuire George Scarff Charles Wood Will Klepinger James Trent H. B. Bilsland Hubert Gros Robert van Natta George Beamer W. H. Bradshaw Guy Thomas Reno Isherwood Ward Lambert Catherine Thomas Lorene Hinkle Lafayette Mary Margowski Strasburger Beulah Smith Switzer Otterbein Polly Buckley South Bend Walter Otterback Muncie Everett Welday Rennselaer John Carney Clarence Engle William Roth Monticello Rosella Roskuski Flora

Pair Arrested Sunday for Illegal Fishing

Dr. L. F. Compton and Charles Baglan of Indianapolis were arrested Sunday by State Game Warden Hubert Bollhauve for taking fish with grab hooks below Oakdale Dam. They appeared before Justice Rossie Dern, were found guilty, fined $23.50 each, and had hunting and fishing licenses suspended.

L. F. Compton Charles Baglan Indianapolis Hubert Bollhauve Oakdale Dam Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern

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Club and Society News Vianco Reunion H. E. Club Tri A&p Margarine Keyko Clapp Doggie Iona Olives Sultana Henzy Pic HEINZ Mershmal Polk’s Aep Food Stores James Pde- Long R. L. Sieber Carroll County Chrysler and Plymouth Delphi, Ind Hefleng’s Bakery Arthur Lamb Cora Lamb Battle Ground Frank Lamb Julietta Brookshire Attica Leonard Johnson Mrs. Byram Crost George Bowman Des Moines Iowa Mr. Bowman Mrs. Bowman Herleng's Bakery E. F. Thornbrough New Albany Indiana Kathleen McGuire E. W. McGuire Dr. Scholl Dene Shoe Store William. Hoffman Curtis Plopper Mrs. Allen Bailey Adams Twp Lincoln Lodge Shafer Lake Eek Johnny Courtney Harvey Sisters Smith’s Dairy Shirk Farm John A. Smith
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