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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1937

Page

3

Henry Reunion At Monticello City Park Celebrates 39th Year

The Henry family held its 39th annual reunion at Monticello City Park on Sunday with over fifty attendees. W. G. Million presided as Monticello president and a brief program covered births deaths and marriages. Dinner planned for noon and next year’s gathering set for July 1938 at the same park.

Henry Monticello W. G. Million Elwood Miller Fairmount Decia Henry City Park Indiana Charles Ballard Fred McCully Carl Metz Annice Hoffman Goodwine Ill Harry Gillette Ellis Gillette John Callahan Milford

4H Clubs Host July Meeting At Calhoun Residence

The Happy Go Luckies and Strive and Win 4H Clubs of Monroe Township were entertained at Mrs. Irvin Calhoun home on Tuesday July 13 by the Home Economics club. President Mrs. Cora Quinn presided as 25 girls displayed and sold club products and a picnic followed.

Monroe Township Irvin Calhoun Cora Quinn Whistler

Reverend Clarence Sink to wed Miss Margaret Polster

Announcement of the upcoming marriage between Rev. Clarence Sink and Miss Margaret Polster. Sink is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Sink of Walnut Stump. Polster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Polster of Morrill, Kansas. Wedding details follow in notice.

Clarence Sink Robert Sink Walnut Stump Margaret Polster S. Polster Morrill Kansas

Welcome In Grange to Confer Degrees at Plains Grange

The Welcome In Grange of Radnor will not meet tonight. They plan to confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates at Plains Grange.

Grange Ot Radnor Plains Grange Radnor

Deer Creek 4-H Club Holds Monday Meeting

Members of the Deer Creek 4-H Club met in the Presbyterian church basement Monday evening. Discussion covered Club Camp and the 4H club Fair. After the business session fifteen members enjoyed a softball game at Delphi Park.

Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Delphi Park

Deer Creek 4 Hy Club Plans Camp Visit and Judging

The Deer Creek Township 4-H club met July 15 in the county commissioners room to discuss a trip to camp and to set plans for the judging contest at Flora on August 11. Club portraits were taken.

Deer Creek Township County Commissioners Room Flora

Mrs Roscoe Shelley Hosts Rain or Shine Class Event

Mrs Roscoe Shelley will entertain the Rain or Shine class of the Delphi Methodist church at her home next Tuesday evening. All members are asked to wear print dresses.

Roscoe Shelley Delphi Methodist Church

Twin Six Bridge Club Hosts at East Franklin Home

Mr and Mrs Will Klepinger hosted the Twin Six Bridge club at their East Franklin street home recently. Honors were won by Mrs Jesse Retherford, E O Grimm, Haughey Mount and W W Gochenour.

Will Klepinger Twin Six Bridge Club East Franklin Street Jesse Retherford E. O. Grimm Haughey Mount W. W. Gochenour

Fourth Basket Supper and Euchre Party at Country Club

The fourth basket supper and euchre party is scheduled for Friday evening at the country club. The organizing committee includes Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Grimm, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cartwright, Miss Mary Cochrane, and Mrs. C. M. Kerlin.

Country Club E. O. Grimm Jack Cartwright Mary Cochrane C. M. Kerlin

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Robbins South Delphi

The As You Like It bridge club met Monday evening at Mrs Clyde Robbins home in South Delphi. Mrs Laverne Goff won honors in the bridge game.

Clyde Robbins South Delphi Laverne Goff

Birth Announced for Dow Child

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dow announce the arrival of their newborn, noting the new family member's name and exact birth date. The couple resides in the community and welcomes congratulations from neighbors and relatives.

Mrs Tom Dow

Plymouth athletic director Downey announces birth of daughter

Mr Downey the athletic director of Plymouth schools and former Camden official has announced the birth of a daughter. The report notes the family origins in Camden and Downey's career in athletics administration.

Ney Plymouth Camden Downey

Country club bridge tourney continues this afternoon

The ladies of the country club will continue their contract bridge tournament this afternoon at the club house. This will be the fourth in the series of games played.

Mrs Roach entertains Bridge Club at Weldy home

Mrs. Robert Roach hosted the Contract Bridge club at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James Weldy on East Main street Tuesday evening, inviting members for a social cards night.

Robert Roach Contract Bridge Club James Weldy East Main Street

Rain or Shine class to hold annual picnic at city park

The Rain or Shine class of the Delphi Methodist church invites families to its annual picnic Friday evening at Delphi city park. A traditional parish event promises casual fellowship and outdoor activities for members and neighbors.

Delphi Methodist Church Delphi City Park

Ace High Bridge Club Meets at Naomi Anderson Home

Members of the Ace High bridge club gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Naomi Anderson located north of Delphi for a friendly game session.

Ace High Bridge Club Naomi Anderson North of Delphi

Minton Wins Place Among Oratorical Leaders in Senate

Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana emerges as a top Senate orator in the campaign for the Administration's Supreme Court plan. The piece notes his quick wit, courtroom style, and role in the Young Turk effort, highlighting his rise after overcoming Joe Robinson’s death and unseating Artie Robinson in 1934.

Minton Senate Indiana New Deal Young Turk Brigade Supreme Court Sen Sherman Minton CD Ina Shay Congressional Austin Theodore Roosevelt Vermont Wheeler Mont Burke Neb Sen. Burke Sen. Wheeler Sherman Minton Lewis Schwellenbach Washington Burt Wheeler Chamber Artie” Robinson Robinson

Charles James Elected Delegate to State Firemen’s Convention

Charles James of the Delphi Fire Department is chosen as a delegate to the Indiana State Firemen’s Convention to be held in Muncie from August 17 to 19. He will represent local firefighters at the event with other delegates.

Charles James Delphi Indiana Muncie

Marriage license issued to Florence Hunter and Wayne Cope

A marriage license was issued Saturday to Florence Hunter of Delphi and Wayne Cope of Vermillion Grove Illinois. The brief notice recalls past tax abolition promises and offers a stray aside about serving bread pudding.

Florence Hunter Ethel Hunter Delphi Wayne Cope Elihu Cope Vermillion Grove Illinois

Local Carpenter Orville Zerphas Dies After Surgery

Orville D. Zerphas 51 a well known local carpenter died at Cass County Hospital Logansport Tuesday afternoon after an appendectomy last week. Surviving are widow a daughter Mrs Virginia Hunter Lafayette a son John Zerphas Indianapolis a step son John Malone Indianapolis father John Zerphas Indianapolis a brother Ernest Frankfort. Funeral services will be held this afternoon Blythe and Sons funeral home with Rev Wilbur V Day officiating Burial will be at Michigantown Blythe and Sons in charge of arrangements.

Orville D. Zerphas Cass County Hospital Logansport Virginia Hunter Lafayette John Zerphas Indianapolis John Malone Ernest Frankfort Blythe and Sons Funeral Home Wilbur V. Day Michigantown Blythe and Sons

Jesters Held Over For Week at Fairview

The King's Jesters and Queen Marjorie Whitney are extended for another week at the Fairview Hotel Dance Garden in Lake Manitou Roche ster Indiana. They perform 9 to 12 nightly and 9 to 2 on Saturday with popular prices. Afterward Cocky Robbins and his orchestra with Arlene will take over.

Marjorie Whitney Fairview Lake Manitou Rochester Indiana Cocky Robbins Arlene Red Nichols Robbins

Church Notes Sermon Series at Park Service Sunday

The Christian Church holds 9:30 Sunday school 10:15 morning worship with communion and a Romans study. An outdoor 7:30 evening service at the park draws growing crowds with a sermon on The Five Judgments. Pastor Howard Jenkins invites all to attend.

Howard Jenkins

Pastoral Programs Set for Battle Ground July 25

Dr F Marion Smith of Evansville College will speak at Battle Ground in morning and afternoon sessions July 25. A 2:00 PM laymen service precedes Bible conference July 25 to August 1 and an Intermediate Camp. Wilbur V Day pastors Presbyterian Church. Sunday school at 9:30 PM. No morning worship until August 15.

F. Marion Smith Evansville College Battle Ground Presbyterian Church

Truth and grace in Christian Science lesson and greeting card note

The July lesson sermon centers on truth and grace from Psalms John and II Corinthians with the theme that truth endures and Christ brings grace. A note mentions greeting cards and a Citizens subscription promo for The Citizen.

Churches of Christ Moses Jesus Christ Christ Jesus the Lord Jesus God

Carroll County 4-H Fair Plans Set for Flora August 18 20

The Carroll County 4-H Club Fair will be held at Flora Park August 18 to 20. Committees for dairy hog beef calf lamb garden and recreation exhibits have been named and will meet today to finalize classes premium lists and other plans. County participants met last week to discuss preliminary arrangements.

Flora Carroll County Flora Park Melvin Fisher Harry Foster Charles Childers John Miller Stuart Guthrie Tom Forgey Gene Maxwell Ray Robertson Charles Tansey Robert Maier John Bowman William Dickinson Lamb John H. Todd Eldon Robeson Donald Frey H. H. Thompson Clayton Mullin John Mullin Billy Peterson Lloyd Zook Charles

Reception for Governor's Wife Draws 300 Women in Delph is Circle

About 300 women from Delphi and Carroll County welcomed Mrs. Clifford Townsend at a Thursday afternoon Country Club reception. Democratic leaders spoke. attendees included Mrs. Emory Scholl and Mrs. Margaret Afflis among others from cities including Indianapolis, Columbus, Valparaiso, Knox, Rochester, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Michigan City, Logansport, Monticello, and Warsaw.

Delphi Carroll County M. Clifford Townsend Country Club Emory Scholl Democratic State Committee Townsend Margaret Afflis Second District Mildred Brimm Flora Women’s Democratic Club Merle Demaree Indianapolis Julia Stewart National Welfare Worker Columbus Ohio Alice Ankerman Gertrude Clark Frank Morton Ira Lemaire Nethel Stoner Mabel Wisemantle Bessie Fisher Valparaiso Ed Taylor Lulu Rashka Knox Lloyd Cortleman B. A. Witham Rochester

Mary Louise Vianco Weds Bert DeWitt

Miss Mary Louise Vianco and Bert DeWitt Jr were married Friday morning at 7 30 o clock at St Joseph church Rev Simeon Schmitt officiated the single ring ceremony Mr and Mrs Keith Rider attended the couple A wedding breakfast followed at the bride parents home Mr and Mrs William Vianco for immediate family members The couple will take a short trip to Chicago before settling here Herb Smith Phone 999

Mary Louise Vianco Bert DeWitt, Jr St. Joseph Church Simeon Schmitt Keith Rider Wiliam Vianco Chicago

Divorce Suit Filed in Carroll Circuit Court

Mamie M. Platt of Flora sues Hershel H. Platt in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Attorney for the plaintiff is A. D. Bishop.

Carroll Circuit Mamie M. Platt Flora Vs. Hershel H. Platt A. D. Bishop

Crosby Couple Return From Glidden Visit

Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Crosby returned Sunday evening after a week’s visit in Glidden Iowa.

Mrs. B. T. Crosby Glidden Iowa

Adams Township Social Notices Record Visits and Gatherings

Mrs J H Roller hosts and visits noted throughout Adams Township with multiple family and guest gatherings. Families including McGibbon, Rodabaugh, Munson, Mourer, Smith, Dimmitt, and others are mentioned visiting, hosting, and attending reunions and Sunday visits across Delphi Burnettsville and nearby areas.

Oak Grove Ladies Aid Meets At Monticello Park

The Oak Grove ladies aid society gathered at Monticello City Park for their July meeting last Thursday. Hostesses were Mrs. Lena Lilly and Mrs. Florence Dimmitt.

Oak Grove

Local Guests Visit Brookshires and Dimmitts Across Town

Pearl Ballard and Mrs. Bessie Lilly host as Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brookshire of Detroit vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brookshire and their daughter Enid. Chicago and Monticello visitors join the Brookshires and Enid, while Clarence and grandson Lloyd Scott visit the Dimmitts and their daughter. Other guests include Mrs. Pauline Barnes with Wilbur Kilmer family, and Orris Dimmitt with his mother Olive Blickenstaff in Idaville. Mildread Atherton of Fort Wayne spends the weekend with Sherman Atherton’s family. Herbert Million and family from Peru visit Gilbert Million and John Thurston’s family with Marie. Little threshing in the township. oats cut and corn growing, mostly laid by for the year.

Robert McGibbon Grant County Milt Crowell W. B. Irelan Billie Barnes Willis Rodabaugh Roy Ida Kinsey Rodabaugh John Rodabaugh Denver Lawrence Smith Florida Bert Munson Munson John McManus Charles Mourer J. H. Roller Clarence Lloyd Scott John Dimmitt Dimmitt Charles Munson Burnettsville Richard Marian Laurel Hanaway Delphi Russell Garrison Arthur Smith Near Cutler Mary Hoover Roy Fowler Nettie Schock Glenn Harl Hoover Ruth William Lundenflager Chicago Hoover Carrollton Hill Clayton Million Pitman Burholder Cecil Million Louis Foust Logansport Franki Leslie Cecil Brookshire Detroit Charles Brookshire Enid Charles Plant Miss Lethal Brookshire Monticello Raymond Dimmitt Harold Pauline Barnes Wilbur Kilmer Orris Dimmitt Olive Blickenstaff Idaville Mildread Atherton Fort Wayne Sherman Atherton Herbert Million Peru Gilbert Million John Thurston Marie

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Carroll County Club and Society News Church of the Brethren Ans Pantte APPLE Avondale New Pri Queens Alabama Kroger Kroger Stores Hoosier 4-H Club Country Club Party Ladies Thomas L. Stokes Drew Pearson Robert Allen Joe Robinson Orville Zerphas Christian Science Services Bert DeWitt Herb Smith Chrysler Royal K. of P Square America R. L. Sieber & Co Chrysler Delphi, Ind Adams Township Jefferson Township Florence Dimmitt Pearl Ballard Bessie Lilly AL Katz Trude Burke Johnny Courtney Evelyn Ennis Harvey Ana Shafer Mobil North Washington Street Don Kelly Jack Gee Jack Harold Coble Blythe & Sons Furniture and Funeral Directors Ind
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