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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1961

Page

3

Delphi area families gather for reunions and visits

Ockiey Shaffer and family attend Ward reunion at Owasco park. Dick Hawkins and daughters visit Haslet family. Dale Gramkow visits sisters Dee Kelley and William Stankard. Joyce Snoeberger and Dennis Widner visit Jack Maxwell. Walter Beard calls on C L Beard. WSCS ladies meet at Radnor home. Clawson family visits Ed Cook in West Lafayette. Witters visit Bloominton. Kay Witter to edit Delphi High School paper. Orton Zook attends Crusaders party at Delphi Park. Herschel Myers ill at St Elizabeth. Funeral services for Freeman Leslie held in Mulberry. Hazel Fetterhoff and Darlene Kurtz visit Thomas Witter. Ellen Clawson at Leslie Nursing Home Buck Creek.

James Shaffer Owasco Park Dick Hawkins Indianapolis Lote Haslet Dale Gramkow Monticello Dee Kelley William Stankard Joyce Snoeberger Delphi Dennis Widner Radnor Jack Maxwell Walter Beard Near Frankfort C. L. Beard WSCS Russell Clawson Eileen Ed Cook West Lafayette Jerry Witter Thomas Witter Bloomington Kay Witter Kay Orton Zook Crusader Delphi Methodist Church Delphi Park Herschel Myers St. Elizabeth Hospital Olaf Jackson Freeman Leslie Johnson Funeral Home Mulberry Hazel Fetterhoff Darlene Kurtz Fort Wayne Ellen Clawson Leslie Nursing Home Buck Creek

Pearson reunion at Delphi Park highlights family gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sheets and their daughters joined the Pearson reunion at Delphi Park. Mrs. Sam Rees visited South Bend for her mother Ada Burkhead’s surgery at St. Joseph hospital. Walter Long attended his father’s funeral in Illinois. Ron Richardson and sons from Lafayette visited Olaf Jackson. Lizzie Hood and Esther Stinebaugh of Flora called on Aura Troxell.

Raymond Sheets Mary Sheets Joyce Sheets Diana Bolinger Harley Pearson Pearson Delphi Park Sam Rees South Bend Indiana Ada Burkhead St. Joseph Hospital Walter Long Illinois Ron Richardson Lafayette Olaf Jackson Lizzie Hood Eddie Esther Stinebaugh Flora Aura Troxell

Faith and Hope Circles to dine with Truth Circle at Whiteman Cottage

Faith and Hope Circles of the Delphi Methodist Church will join Truth Circle for a cooperative supper at Whiteman Cottage at 6 30. Transportation will meet at the church at 6 New line Devotions led by Mrs Kenneth Pyle and lesson by Mrs Monte Alderfer.

Faith and Hope Delphi Methodist Church Truth Circle Whiteman Cottage Kenneth Pyle Monte Alderfer Love and Light Circles Riley Park O. P. Manker Leo Craig Grover Kite Blanche Burroughs Robert Wood Ira Daniels

Cleaver Family Thanks Neighbors for Sympathy

The Cleaver family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for flowers messages and sympathy during their recent bereavement.

Cleaver

Rockfield shower honors Miss Marilyn Fincher bride to be

Former Miss Marilyn Fincher daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Fincher of Rockfield was honored at a Rockfield Presbyterian church shower now wife of Richard Rouhier Hostesses were Mrs Mildred Sanders Mrs Margaret Lowe and Mrs Shelby Appleton Refreshments included punch mixed mints and homemade cookies Blue and white decorations featured a large umbrella of carnations A shower game produced prizes to Mrs Garth Salmon and Kay Allen Local and out of town guests attended with many sending gifts

Marilyn Fincher Carl Fincher Rockfield Rockfield Presbyterian Church Richard Rouhier Mildred Sanders Margaret Lowe Shelby Appleton Garth Salmon Kay Allen Zona Wilburn C. J. Christiansen Grover Drake Lois Flora Grace Deel Ava Hildenbran Irene Sharp Dorothy Nipple Earl Stewart Beverly Nipple Clara Montgomery Burrows Janice Houser Juanita Acheson Hansel McHardie Lydia Kuszmaul Mabel Snoeberger Jessie Oswald Mary Popejoy Linda Williams Delphi Mary Rusk Dayton Doris Barton Clarks Hill

Thompson Wins Eight Day Eastern Trip for 4-H Winners

Jim Thompson of Monroe Township has earned an eight day trip to Washington D C and New York among other stops. Sponsored by Stark and Wetzel Inc of Indianapolis, the trip runs September 3 to 10. Sixteen boys and sixteen girls were chosen for outstanding 4-H achievement records statewide.

Jim Thompson Harold Thompson Monroe Township Washington D.C New York Stark & Wetzel, Inc Indianapolis Dale Kasten

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors Across States

Burlington Mrs Carl Milburn returns home from St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. David Lummie a patient at Robert Long hospital Indiana polis. Rev Paul Porter of Richmond Va preached at Christian church in Rev Leroy Wright's absence. Elmer and Mrs Keck return from vacation in Eastern states. J T Johnson returns from Memorial hospital. George Brewster of Davenport Iowa visiting sister Mrs Jessie Harness. Mrs Don Wagoner and Miss Delores Flora attend summer school at Butler University.

Carl Milburn St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette David Lummie Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis Paul Porter Richmond Christian Church Leroy Wright Elmer Keck J. T. Johnson Memorial Hospital George Brewster Davenport Iowa Jessie Harness Don Wagoner Delores Flora Butler University

William James faces assault charge in Lafayette court

William James twenty three of Delphi was charged in Lafayette City Court with assault and battery and arraignment was set for Friday. He allegedly struck Ruth Godby nineteen of Lafayette near Heath Saturday. Bond was set at one thousand dollars.

William James Delphi Lafayette City Court James Ruth Godby Lafayette Heath

Eaton family visit roots in Flora and Hendora Farms

James L. Eaton and his two sons from Fontana, California, visit James’s father Henry Eaton at Hendora Farms and his aunt Mrs Lois Ledman in Flora, tracing family connections during a personal family trip.

James L. Eaton Fontana California Henry Eaton Hendora Farms Lois Led Flora

Minister Honored at Delphi Picnic by Church Women

Rev. and Mrs. Robert Wilburn were honored at the Delphi Methodist Church Women’s Society annual picnic on July 18 at the Walker home. A Friendship Garden bulb planter and bulbs were presented, a Dogwood tree gifted for the parsonage, and a Welcome Back cake noted. Members read poems, led devotions, and discussed Mission funds and literature donations for India.

Robert Wilburn Woman's Society of Christian Service Delphi Methodist Church John Walker Wilburn Riley Road Wilburns Love and Light Circles Charles Wood Adrian Smith O. P. Manker Walker Verl Wagoner Paul Quick Jesus Praying Hands George Joseph India Woman’s Society School of Missions Depauw University Monte Aldefer Joel Daniels Wm. Oswald Emily Benning Ohio Alexis Smith Purdue Carolyn Verrill Battle Ground Camp Capital Funds Indiana Methodist Church

State of India na vs Gerald Nipple Changes Venue

The case of State of India na versus Gerald Nipple moves from JP Lee Stone’s court to Carroll circuit court on a venue change. Nipple faces a driving while intoxicated charge.

State of Indiana Gerald Nipple Carroll Circuit JP Lee Stone Nipple

Tippecanoe Home Ec Club Holds July Meeting at REMC

The Tippecanoe Township Home Demonstration Club met at the REMC with Mrs. Lee Maxwell presiding. Members heard devotionals by Mrs. Marie Plant and learned a lesson on Americanism read by Mrs. Cynthia Cunningham from the Sons of Liberty and the Declaration of Independence.

Tippecanoe Township Frank Lybrook Flora Indiana State Russell Craig Craig Edgar Fountain Marie Plant William Spry Cunningham Linda Steinman

Marriage Licenses Granted in Delphi and Surrounding Area

Marriage licenses issued for Ray A. Riley 42 route 1 Delphi custodian and Donna B. Fry 23 route 3 Delphi housekeeper. Charles M. Kinnett 62 route 5 Lebanon painter and Ola B. Rohra baugh 57 601 N Washington Delphi seamstress. Richard M. Collins 22 Colburn factory worker and Lovie N. Spear 16 Bringhurst student.

Ray A. Riley Delphi Donna B. Fry Charles M. Kinnett Lebanon Ola B. Rohrabaugh Washington Richard M. Collins Colburn Lovie N. Spear Bringhurst

Peterson sues Clawson for damages in 1960 two car crash

Jonah L. Peterson filed a damages suit in Carroll circuit court against Keith D. Clawson seeking 1500 dollars for injuries from a May 30 1960 two car accident. Attorneys Leslie Du vall and Dick N. Bishop represent the plaintiff.

Jonah L. Peterson Carroll Keith D. Clawson Leslie Duvall Dick N. Bishop

Heckathorn Visit Lights Up Community Friday

Mr and Mrs Earl Heckathorn of New York City visited friends in the community on Friday.

Earl Heckathorn New York City

4-H Livestock Auction at Flora Community Park

The Carroll County 4-H Auction closes exhibits on August 3 at Flora Community Park. Barrows sell at 6:45 p.m. by weight, steers at 8:00 p.m., dairy bull calves at 6:30 p.m., and the Champion fat lamb at 7:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Dairy promotion committee. Last year results include Grand Champion Steer at 74c lb and Grand Champion barrow at 1.35 lb.

Carroll County Flora Community Park Jim White Bob Jones Dairy Promotion Committee Esserman Tire Service Camden Elevator Barrow J. H. Todd Heinold Hog Market

Thanks for Kindness at our Bereavement

We express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement of Charles M Sanderson. Signed by the family.

Charles M. Sanderson

Indiana State Fair Catalogues Available at Extension Office

Extension Office opens state fair catalogues for open class and 4-H entries. Adult entries close August 7 and 4-H entries must be in by August 11. Weekend guests included Hishan F Nakshbendi of Aleppo Syria and Carlos Valverde of Lima Peru, Purdue students, plus local hosts. James A. Clifford remains home ill.

Harold Thayer Hishan F. Nakshbendi Aleppo Syria Carlos Valverde Lima Peru Purdue C. B. Gildersleeve West Lafayette Robert Mehegan, Sr Lafayette Oscar Heins Logansport Deer Creek

Indiana draft volunteers urged for induction before August first

The Selective Service of Indiana directs local boards to forward all volunteers for induction. Carroll county reports one volunteer, Gerald W. Hogan of route 1 Camden, who will report for induction on July 27.

The Selective Service of Indiana Carroll County Gerald W. Hogan Route 1 Camden

Class Party at Curtis McCain's Cottage

The Tuckabatchee Class of the Presbyterian church will hold a party at Curtis McCain's cottage on July 30 at 12 30 p m. The committee includes Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grantham Mr and Mrs Luther Grantham Mr and Mrs E O Grimm Mrs Beryl Adams Mrs Ann VanNatta and Curtis McCain.

The Presbyterian Church Curtis McCain Wilbur’ Grantham Luther Grantham E. O. Grimm Beryl] Adams Ann VanNatta

Administration notice appoints Wood estate administrator

In Carroll County Indiana Ro bert E Wood was named administrator of the estate of Robert H Wood on July 12 1961. Creditors must file claims within six months of first publication to avoid bar. Frank Wilcox Clerk. Slenker Slenker Monticello Indiana attorneys for personal representative.

Circuit Court Carroll County Indiana Robert E. Wood Robert H. Wood Monticello Frank Wilcox Slenker & Slenker

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Ockiey Democrat Township Cutler Rinehart Auction & Real Estate Coo Charles M. Flora Joseph T. Ives Ermina Tansey Decedent Franklin Street thenBllle Zenith T.V Rogers Ray Booth Kennard & Million Clerks Burlington Delphi, Indiana Aii Leana-Rame E. Franklin St Anne Heywood Jose Suarez Pierre Brasseur Daniel Gelin Shirley Maclaine Laurence Harvey Jack Hawkins Tippecanoe James A. Clifford Fender Vansickle’s Paint & Body Shop Delphi &Y Automatic Equipment CO North Washington St. Delphi Cass Circuit Court Rinehart Auction & Real Estate Co., Inc Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Logansport Attorneys Miller & Tolbert Adams Engineered Automated Systems North Washington St
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