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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

4

Camden Kesner Barber Shop Sponsors Four Girls Baseball Teams

News and Views lists sponsors for four girls teams with managers coaches and players. It also covers boys league rosters, upcoming game schedule at Camden Ball Park, church events, a bowling party, officer installations, hospital updates, and a public card party.

Kesner Barber Shop Pauline Shoemaker Camden Sundries Jacque Edging Judy Kesner Teresa Martin Fran White Christie Wyatt Linda Medderich Carol Hartman Nancy Mills Penny Wertz Rita Dittman Carla Jo Hartman Marcia Smith Linda Wertz Frances Shoemaker Judy Meek Sandra Horn Deloris Johnson Olivia Compton Sharon McFatridge Patty Johnson Janis Richter Stella Kesterson Kathy Sturgeon Karen Edging Linda McFatridge Charlotte Hughes Rhea Gentry Ruth Smith Peggy Hicks Patricia Lane Kathy Wertz Shirley Best Linda Sorenson Carter Grocery Mary Wallace Evelyn Chapman Marilyn Frye Naomi Wibbert Beverly Yerkes Teresa Fincher Judy Berkshire Lou Penn Mary Jo Meek Rita Linn Judy Shoemaker Brenda Compton Yerkes Trucking Co Frances Gish Cindy Fincher Camden Ball Park

Monticello Club Lands and Family News From Main Street

A deal to buy 176 acres by Monticello Country Club and 200 nearby acres in Jefferson township is reported for 96000 dollars. In Verrill home Carolyn Verrill, one of 83 graduates, hosted an outdoor camp fire after a day of commencement events. Jets flew over town including Captain Don Calvert returning to base in New Mexico before duty in England.

Monticello Albert Verrill Carolyn Verrill Verrills Bunker Hill Don Calvert Glen Calvert Delphi Don New Mexico Calvert England

Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 Meet Sets June 5 Hostesses

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 will convene June 5 at the Legion Home with Mesdames Abner Sieber, Fred Leslie and Gerald Sieber as the hostesses.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 Legion Home Mesdames Abner Sieber Fred Leslie Gerald Sieber

Reverend Neher and wife return from Holy Land trip

Rev. and Mrs. Albert Neher of Alexandria return home after a six week visit to the Holy Land visiting twelve counties. They attended a prophetic conference in London and Jerusalem with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Neher.

Albert Neher Alexandria S. S. Neher

Mrs Floyd Gish to Host Baptist Missionary Society

Mrs Floyd Gish will entertain the Baptist Missionary Society on June 8 at her home. The event will include members from the local church, with arrangements led by the society president and host.

Floyd Gish Baptist Missionary Society

Lutheran Men to Meet at Church on June 1

Lutheran Men will hold a church meeting this evening with Walter Sprinkle in charge of the program. The Union Bible school program is set for the Baptist church on the evening of June 4.

Walter Sprinkle Union Bible School the Baptist Church

Sun Day Visit From Fultz Family Founded In Waynetown

Mr and Mrs Rex Fultz and their children of Waynetown were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Fultz. The gathering highlighted family ties in a local community setting.

Rex Fultz Waynetown Chester Fultz

Charles Jones Discharged After Tractor Accident Injuries

Charles Jones, who sustained injuries in a tractor accident on his farm, has been released from Memorial hospital after treatment.

Charles Jones Memorial Hospital

Grace Gish Returns Home From Visit

Mrs. Grace Gish has returned to her Louisville home after visiting local relatives.

Grace Gish Louisville

Mrs Elsie Sink Discharged From Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Elsie Sink has been dismissed from Memorial hospital Loganport and is at the home of her sister Mrs. Joe Barnard Sr.

Walter Sprinkle Memorial Hospital Logansport Helen Bowdle Elsie Sink Joe Barnard

Delphi WCTU Meeting Highlights States Essay Contest Win

The Delphi Women s Christian Temperance Union met at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren Tuesday evening. Mrs John Laprad reported Nancy Coomey a Delphi senior won first place in the state essay contest. A white ribbon recruit service saw four children dedicated. A Silver Tea followed with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Marvin Henderson Mrs Earless Mrs Floyd Schrader and Mrs Virgil Gray.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Pittsburg Church of the Brethren John Laprad Nancy Coomey Delphi Laptad Robert Pearson Marvin Henderson Earless Floyd Schrader Virgil Gray

Thank You Note From Mrs Jones After Accident

The Jones family expresses gratitude to everyone who offered help and cheering cards since the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and support.

Charles Jones

Deer Creek Township Home Demonstration Club Announces June Meeting

Deer Creek Township Home Demonstration Club will meet Thursday afternoon June 8. Guest Day will be observed with Mrs Agnes Brown giving devotions. Hostesses are Maude Newell Doris Peterson Margaret Baum and Agnes Brown.

Deer Creek Township Home Demonstration Club Agnes Brown Maude Newell Doris Peterson Margaret Baum

Jefferson Home Ec Club Event at Oak Grove Church

Jefferson township hosts a Home Economics meeting on June 8 at 1 30 PM in Oak Grove Church with hostesses Ida Peters Arlene Spangle and Louise Dimmitt.

Jefferson Township Oak Grove Church Ida Peters Arlene Spangle Louise Dimmitt

Lockport to Host Writer Mary Light At Church Weekend

Internationally known writer and lecturer Mary Light will visit Lockport Church. She speaks at 11 a.m. Sunday June 4 and at 7:30 p.m. presents photos from her Holy Land trip. Bible school ends June 2 with closing exercises. public invited.

Mary Light Lockport Holy Land Bible School

Delphi Commandery Plans Special Election and Red Cross

Authorization from James A. Wills to hold a special election for Junior Warden at the next stated conclave on June 12. The meeting includes conferring the Order of the Red Cross on a candidate. This will be the last regular conclave until September 11, with July and August off. Refreshments follow in the Temple Dining Room. all Commandery members are invited.

James A. Wills Indiana Knights Templar Order of the Red Cross Temple

Flower Club Attends May Meeting and Plans June Elections

Thirty three members of the West Side Flower club met in Delphi then dined at the Anglers restaurant near Monticello. May events included funeral committee volunteers and a nominating committee for June officers. A pink and blue shower for Mrs Roberta Robinson is planned with hostesses named. Mrs Sadie Hall is welcomed as a new member.

West Side Flower Club Delphi Anglers Monticello Ernest Hobaugh Wilma Robinson Linda Houmard Sandy Jenkins Vernon Kenworthy Charles Everett Roberta Robinson Helen Hayden Mary Holeman Hobaugh Sadie Hall

Methodist WSCS Circles Schedule Meeting June 6

Delphi Methodist church circles meet June 6 with Love and Light at 2 p.m. at the church for pledge services led by co chairs Louise Dock and Marie Thompson. Evening meetings at 8 p.m. include Faith at Jane Hancock, Truth at Opal Wood, and Hope at Ethel Balser.

WSCS Delphi Methodist Church Love Louise Dock Marie Thompson Faith Jane Hancock Truth Opal Wood Hope Ethel Balser

Crowel Family Returns Home After East Trip

Mr and Mrs Gerald Crowel returned home Monday after visiting their daughter Mrs Richard Cowdin and family in Camden New Jersey where Dick works as production manager for the Esterbrook Pen Company division. They have three children Karen Sue Kimberly Ann and Steven Richard who will be one year old in July.

Gerald Crowel Richard Cowdin Esterbrook Pen Company Camden New Jersey Karen Sue Kimberly Ann Steven Richard

Globe Valve and Heinold Clash in Week Schedule

Major League notes show Globe Valve hosting Heinold on Thursday and Sunday games between Buick Braves and Heinold Legion with Globe Valve meeting Buick Braves on Tuesday.

Globe Valve Heinold Buick Braves Heinold Legion

Minor League Schedule Highlights Key Matchups

The schedule lists Cubs at White Sox on June 2, Yankees at ? on June 3, and White Sox at Braves on June 7. The odds, venues, and exact teams for the June 3 game are not fully specified.

Cubs White Sox Yankees Braves

Psi Iota Xi Sorority Initiates Four At Pledge Service

The Psi Iota Xi annual pledge party at R E M C featured a Lil Abner pantomime with four pledges Doralee Peters Charlotte Alexander Patricia Talbert and Mary Ratcliff. Auxiliary servers included Massie Melson Clatra Whiteman Merle Jones Sue Schnepp. A dance is planned for June with guests.

Psi Iota Xi Sorority R.E.M.C Lil Abner Daralee Peters Daisy Maé Charlotte Alexander Patricia Talbert Mary Ratcliff Massie Melson Clatra Whiteman Merle Jones Sue Schnepp Doralee Peters Patricia Helen Talbert Dorothy Mills Helen Allen Smith Polly Grantham Joyce Sullivan Veda Wilcox Joanne Ratcliff Mary Kelly Cornelia Little

Tri Kappa Pledge Service Announces New Members

Tri Kappa members met May 23 at the REMC for pledge services naming new members Evelyn Childs Janie Underhill Patricia Martin Helen Smith Doris Wehlage and Mary Kay Sieber. Jo Ann Delaney received the Art Award and David Porter the Memorial Scholarship Award.

Tri Kappa REMC Evelyn Vernon) Childs Janie Underhill Patricia Martin Helen Jane Smith Doris James) Wehlage Mary Kay Sieber Lucille Quinn Jo- Ann Delaney David Porter City Park Ann Horn Wales America Indianapolis White House Mary Helen Abbott Virginia Brookbank Pledge Party Mary Darby Helen Schilling Pat Myers Beverlee Shaffer Hilda Bowen

Questers Gather at Flora Church for Meeting and Glass Display

Thirty members and guests of Questers met at the Flora Presbyterian church for an evening program. Mrs. Raber reviewed a book, devotions were given by Mrs. Harter, and an antique glass display featured. The group named a male committee to preserve the Wildcat Creek bridge near Cutler, with Siegrist of Bringhurst as chairman. Refreshments were served by several hostesses.

Questers Presbyterian Church Flora Charles Raber Rockfield Billie Bucks Cameron Shipp Charles Harter Paul Crundwell Wildcat Cutler Charles Siegrist Bringhurst John Siegrist Wesley Fickens John Oaks Guy Coplen Fred McPherson

Birthday Party for Terri Lynn Brummett at Wea Home

Mrs Laven Brummett hosted seventeen youngsters for Terri Lynn Brummett's seventh birthday. A decorated cake and ice cream were served. Prizes went to Linda Kochert Wendy Schnepp and Lou Ann Oliver with help from Marilyn Schnepp. Guests included the Juien family McKinleys and Della Bush. Lloyd James and six Antwerp relatives visited Delphi.

Laven Brummett Near Wea Terri Lynn Linda Kochert Wendy Schnepp Lou Ann Oliver

Candystripers Sought for Home Hospital Volunteer Program

Home Hospital Auxiliary in Lafayette seeks teen volunteers who have finished freshman year and can serve about three hours weekly. Applicants need a parent permit, school dean or principal approval, a doctor’s health certificate, and the pink candy stripe uniform costing 4.75 dollars. A meeting for interested teens is set for Saturday morning June 3 at 9 30 DST in the Nurses Residence lounge.

Home Hospital Auxiliary Lafayette Home Hospital South Street

Coomeys Visit Washington D C For Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs Joe Coomey are in Washington D C visiting their daughter and plan to return home this weekend. Memorial Day guests of Dr and Mrs John T Kirkpatrick included Mrs Loyal Hoshaw and her two sons Dick and Bud with their families from Indianapolis.

Joe Coomey Washington, D.C John T. Kirkpatrick Loyal Hoshaw Dick and Bud Indianapolis Georgia Hoshaw Fulmer California Georgia Hoshaw Detroit Michigan Harvé Hoshaw Pittsburg

Local residents visit for Alumni Day and family events

Miss Judy Cassman of Delphi is in room 103 at Home Hospital Lafayette for observation and treatment. Dr M Leese and family spent three days in Cleveland for Alumni Day and the 10th anniversary reunion of Dr Seese's class at Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The Mestousis and Church families joined Crosby and Pelton families for graduation exercises, with plans for Mrs Church to stay in Lafayette the summer as her husband works in Chicago.

Judy Cassman Orville Cassman Delphi Home Hospital Lafayette Robert, M. Leese Cleveland Ohio Seese Western Reserve University School of Medicine Mansfield George Mestousis Gary Gilbert Church Bloomington B. T. Crosby Morris Pelton Elkhart Church Chicago

Vacation Bible School at Methodist Church Set for June

The annual Vacation Bible School will run June 6 to 16 from 9 15 to 11 15 each day. Theme is Personal and Group Relationship. Teachers include Mrs Beach Daniels Porter Weaver Landis Goyer Abbott Kelly Cornell and others with Rev Wilburn Manker and Mrs Weaver directing daily devotionals. Ona Schindler will lead music and recreation is by Mrs Mears. Directors are Mrs Overholser and Mrs Weaver. Children aged 4 through 13 are urged to attend.

Phil Beach Joe Daniels Lyle Porter Martha Kaye Weaver Robert Landis Paul Goyer Arnold Abbott Don Kelly J.C. Cornell Willard Lee Charles Anderson Carolyn Verrill Charles Randle Shery Beale Robert D. Wilburn O. P. Manker W. S. Weaver Ona Schindler Keith Mears Dean Overholser

Northwest Indiana Methodists hold 110th conference in West Lafayette

Bishop Richard C. Raines will preside as the Northwest Indiana Methodists convene the 110th conference from June 7 to 11 in West Lafayette. Memorial Service and Holy Communion open at First Methodist Church. Dr. Russell Humbert of DePauw University will speak on Eternal Life. Town and Country banquet at Purdue Union Building. Delphi church to receive Church of the Year award.

Richard C. Raines Northwest Indiana Methodists West Lafayette First Methodist Church Russell Humbert DePauw University Purdue Union Building Delphi Church

Local Ladies Golf Tourney At Country Club Today

A ladies golf tournament is set for today at the local country club with play beginning at 9 am Luncheon and bridge will follow in the afternoon, offering social events for participants and guests.

Langs Divorcing Over Cruelty Suit Filed in Circuit Court

William Lang Jr. sues Donna Lang for divorce on cruelty grounds with Watson C. McCormick as attorney of record. The text notes an Ely Minnesota outdoor trip underway with early travelers listed including Dr and Mrs Harry Tam. Planned departures include Mr and Mrs John I Bowman and Mr and Mrs Herb Garver. Others planning trips mention Mr and Mrs Donald Welker and Donna, Mr and Mrs John Roth.

William Lang, Jr Donna Lang Watson C. McCormick Ely Minnesota Harry Tam John I. Bowman Herb Garver Donald Welker Donna John Roth

Rep pert vs Ayres personal injury suit dismissed

The civil action brought by Dale Reppert against Blanche Ayres seeking personal injury damages was dismissed in circuit court on the plaintiff's motion.

Dale Reppert Blanche Ayres Circuit ‘Court Robert L. Han Na Mahlon Kerlin Carroll Telephone Company Carroll Circuit Court

Weekend visits across Michigan and Ohio by local families

Mr and Mrs Glenn Schell of Three Oaks Michigan will guest with Mr and Mrs Don Walters and nephew Jim Robeson near Camden. Mr and Mrs S S Callahan of Warren Ohio en route to Chicago spent Thursday with Mrs Mary Turner in Flora. Other recent Turner visitors include Mr and Mrs S O Rodkey of Russiaville.

Mary Turner Flora Lewis Thompson Henry C. Barnes Glenn Schell Three Oakes Michigan Don Walters Jim Robeson Camden S. S. Callahan Warren Ohio Chicago Turner S. O. Rodkey Russiaville

Akron Family Figures In Local Visit Notes

Mrs Forest Crowe and two children of Akron Ohio visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Maggart. Mrs David Rendleman left for North Carolina by plane from Indian after a visit here with her son Rev Toby Rendleman and family.

Forest Crowe Akron Ohio Ralph Maggart David Rendleman North Carolina Toby Rendleman

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Wilcox

County Clerk Frank Wilcox issued marriage licenses to Walter B. Allen and Judith A. Crume, Donald G. Larimore and Joan Ferrier, Arthur D. Elston Jr. and Pamela A. Wilcox, Garland V. Fish and Barbara J. Craft, Eddie L. Ray and Norma J. Good, Thomas W. Bending and Phyllis E. Hunt.

Frank Wilcox Walter B. Allen Flora Judith A. Crume Burlington Donald G. Larimore Delphi Joan Ferrier Arthur D. Elston, Jr Pamela A. Wilcox Lafayette Garland V. Fish Barbara J. Craft Eddie L. Ray Norma J. Good Cutler Thomas W. Bending Yeoman Phyllis E. Hunt

Lebanon man jailed on two driving charges in local arrest

Thomas T. Martinez of Lebanon was arrested on driving without an operator's permit and drunken driving. He paid 25 dollars plus 17.75 dollars costs for each charge and had his license suspended two years by JP Lee Stone. James T. Mohler faced 95 mph travel fine 5 dollars plus 17.75 dollars costs. Thomas B. Young was fined 1 dollar plus 17.75 dollars costs for failing to stop at a stop sign at highways 18 and 421.

Thomas T. Martinez Lebanon JP Lee Stone James T. Mohler Monticello Thomas B. Young Lafayette

Memorial Day Handicap Tourney Winner at Local Country Club

David Hanna won the Memorial Day handicap tourney with a gross 85 and 16 handicap for a net 69. Tink Ben net was second with a gross 73 and 2 handicap for a net 71.

David Hanna Hanna Tink Bennet

Battle Ground Man Ill Stays With Daughter Near Lafayette

Gus Fountain of Battle Ground has been ill and is staying at the home of his daughter Mrs. David Mikels and family near Lafayette.

Gus Fountain Battle Ground David Mikels Lafayette

Idaville Stays With Sister in-Law in Rockfield

Idaville remains with her sister in-law Mrs. Mitchens during a visit in Rockfield.

Idaville Mrs. Mitchens Rockfield

Bow man Family Thanks Neighbors For Kindness

We thank our neighbors friends and relatives for kindness shown to us after the death of our husband and father Earl R Bow man.

Earl R. Bowman

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