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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

7

Reception Honors Rev Ray Mitchell at Methodist Church

A Sunday evening reception at the Camden Methodist church honored Rev Ray Mitchell and family. A period playlet The Ladies Aid Meeting was performed with members in antique costumes. Music included accordion by Janis Edging and guitar by Bill Kuszmaul. Rev Mitchell, pastor for three years, accepts full time post at Yeoman Methodist. Gifts were presented. punch and wafers served. Attending guests included the Harrison and Meyers families from Logansport and others from Mt. Carmel, Lafayette, and Ko komo.

Methodist Church Ray Mitchell Janis Edging Bill Kuszmaul

Home Demonstration Club Meets June 10 at Baptist Church

The Jackson township Home Demonstration club will meet Wednesday afternoon June 10 at the Baptist church with Mesdames Glendola Newby Mary Linn Mil dred Allen Evelyn Sanderson and Mary Wise as hostesses. My Favorite Flower will be named in response to roll call.

Jackson Township The Baptist Church Mesdames Glendola Newby Mary Linn Mildred Allen Evelyn Sanderson Mary Wise

Kesner Family Weekend Visit Reported in Rockville

Mr and Mrs John Kesner returned to Rockville after a weekend with their son Frank Kesner and family. Miss Judy Kesner, who had been visiting her grandparents, also went home. Other visitors on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Jesse Logan of Bruce Lake.

John Kesner Rockville Frank Kesner Judy Kesner Jesse Logan Bruce Lake

Purdue commencement honors for Sharp McVey families

Mrs. Ben Tribbett received nursing care at Mamie Kennedy nursing home in Flora for treatment. Robert Sharp, son of Mr and Mrs James Sharp, and William McVey, son of Mrs Myrtle McVey, were awarded diplomas at Purdue commencement exercises on Sunday.

Ben Tribbett Mamie Robert Sharp James Sharp William McVey Myrtle McVey Purdue Leo Spitler Russell Oyler North Manchester College Lloyd Smith

Death of Russell Oliphant Noted in County

Mrs. Abner Sieber was called to Frankfort Monday by the death of Russell Oliphant, a former resident of the county.

Abner Sieber Frankfort Russell Oliphant

Shafer and Fultz Families Host Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Allen Shafer and son from Twelve Mile and Mr and Mrs William Fultz with family from New Richmond were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Fultz.

Allen Shafer Twelve Mile William Fultz New Richmond Chester Fultz

Yerkes and Sieber Couple Return From Western Auto Tour

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Yerkes and Mr and Mrs Gerald Sieber have returned from a western auto tour. They also visited Mrs Yerkes cousin in Denver Colorado.

Lloyd Yerkes Gerald Sieber Mrs. Yerkes Denver Colorado

Business Meeting Held at Baptist Church

A Wednesday evening gathering took place at the Baptist church as a local business meeting convened to discuss community matters and planning. Attendees included church members and local business leaders.

The Baptist Church

Visit With Family Near Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Ross Martin spent several days with their daughter Mrs William Titus and family near Indianapolis strengthening family ties and sharing time together in the home.

Ross Martin Mrs William Titus Indianapolis Donald Willy Ft. Wayne Gene Willy

Social guests and vacationing couples travel notes

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sieber vacationed in Washington DC and North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Verne McClain of Fort Lauderdale and Mrs. Amanda Hasselbring were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Judy. Mrs. Hasselbring will extend her visit.

Kenneth Sieber Washington, D. C North Carolina Verne McClain Ft. Lauderdale Florida Amanda Hasselbring Raymond Judy Hasselbring

Local Visitors Mentioned in

Miss Bessie York of Zionsville Indiana visits Camden to see friends. Indianapolis couple Mr and Mrs Jesse Smith stayed with Mrs Opal Teel and family for the weekend.

Bessie York Zionsville Indiana Camden Jesse Smith Indianapolis Opal Teel

Mrs. Lydia Curts Removed to Clinton Curts Home

Lydia Curts was moved from the nursing home to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Curts.

Lydia .Curts Clinton Curts

Miss Delores Duncan Visiting With Duncan Family

Miss Delores Duncan of Anderson is spending her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs James Duncan.

Delores Duncan of Anderson Mrs James Duncan

Public Card Party and Three Month Tournament Planned

A public card party will be held Wednesday night June 10 at the Community building. A three month tournament is set to start, inviting local players to join and compete across the season.

Mrs Lula Wilson Returns Home From Visit With Sister

Mrs Lula Wilson of Indianapolis has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Alice Randolph.

Lula Wilson Indianapolis Alice Randolph

Guests of Mrs Jennie Snoeberger

Mrs. Martha Paden and her daughter of Indianapolis join Truman Paden of Chicago as visitors to Mrs. Jennie Snoeberger, according to society notes.

Jennie Snoeberger Martha Paden Indianapolis Truman Paden Chicago

Lutheran Missionary Society Meets at Parsonage

The Lutheran Missionary Society held its meeting yesterday afternoon at the parsonage to discuss community outreach and planned future activities.

The Lutheran Missionary Society

Wisconsin and Indiana couples visit Sheldon and Lawrence

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baughman of Sheldon Wisconsin and Mrs Marie Groves and Mrs Helen Newhouse of Lawrence Indiana have been guests of Mr. and Mrs Ross Martin.

Earl Baughman Sheldon Wisconsin Marie Groves Helen Newhouse Lawrence Indiana Ross Martin

Address for John Frye Writes Navy Mail

Instructions show how to address a service member named John Frye with unit 154th Transport Co APO 59 c/o PM San Francisco California and his service number 55339425 for mail correspondence.

John Frye U. S 154Th Transport Co APO c/o PM San Francisco California

Robert Wise Dismissed From Memorial Hospital Ward

Robert Wise, confined to Memorial hospital in Logansport for treatment, has been dismissed. The brief notice confirms his discharge from the facility.

Robert Wise Memorial Hospital Logansport

Dorcas Society June Meeting at Betty Smith Home

The Dorcas Society of the Baptist church will hold its June meeting at Betty Smith's home with Fredah Gardner assisting.

Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Betty Smith Fredah Gardner

Weekend Guests of Local Residents Gather in Various Homes

Weekend visitors included Charles Dayton of Gary and Roy Bowman of Wallace Indiana with their spouses. Elsie Bowman from Lafayette joined as did Ethel McCartney Gene McCartney Catherine Medley and her son of Logansport. Sunday guests featured Charles Cass and Mrs Fred B Berkshire of Royal Center.

William Leslie Charles Dayton Gary Roy Bowman Wallace Indiana Elsie Bowman Lafayette Ethel McCartney Gene McCartney Catherine Medley Logansport Belle Zimmerman Charles Cass Fred Berkshire Royal Center

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Activities

Mrs. Sophia Case hosted the Baptist Missionary Society gathering while families from Sturgis Kokomo Lafayette Monticello and Peru visited Camden. Four Camden churches run daily vacation Bible school at the Lutheran church with sessions 9 to 11 a m. Regular CES meeting with initiation planned June 8.

Sophia Case The Baptist Missionary Society Camden Lutheran Church

Biggs Pump and Supply wins suit in Carroll Circuit Court

Judge William B. Smith ruled for plaintiff Biggs Pump and Supply Company against W. W. Foley for 2943.30 dollars in the civil action heard Friday. The execution of the decree is delayed until September 15, 1953.

Biggs Pump and Supply Company W. W. Foley Carroll Circuit Court William B. Smith

Adams Township Home Demonstration Club Changes Name

Adams township Home Demonstration club members met at Adams school with Cecil Nicoll Arel ya Cree Mary Coble and Geneva Churchill as hostesses. Ethel Girard gave devotions. Two letters were read, one from Eva Goble describing South America life and homes versus Indiana, and one from O W Winks on South American agriculture. Members donated seed for the Philippines.

Adams Home ECO Adams Township Adams School Cecil Nicoll Arelya Cree Mary Coble Geneva Churchill Ethel Girard Eva Goble South America Indiana O W. Winks Hamilton County Cancer Fund Pearl Crowell Mina Tansey West Grace Grantham Leone McManus Philippines

D A R Event Moves to Afternoon Tea in June

Due to Mrs. George Wagoner absence, the June 19 terrace tea for Charles Carroll chapter D. A. R. becomes an afternoon gathering at Regent Mrs. Robert Wood's home after a lunch at Friendship House. State officers will be entertained. Indiana Regent Mrs. Herbert Hill will speak. Reservations with Mrs. Josephine Ives or the regent due by June 13.

George Wagoner Charles Carroll Robert Wood Friendship House Wood Prince William Road Herbert Hill Indianapolis Josephine Ives

Carroll County Rural Youth Club May meeting at Delphi church

The Carroll County Rural Youth Club gathered Tuesday evening May 19 at the Delphi R E M C auditorium. Mary Louise Yeakley gave devotions and a group song was led by Robert McCain. A panel moderated by Harold Berry discussed marriage costs with Mr and Mrs Seward Allbaugh Pyle. Elizabeth Ann Mears chaired the meeting.

Carroll County Rural Youth Club Delphi R. E. M. C Robert McCain Mary Louise Yeakley Miriam Parks Connie Spitler Mary Helen Mears JoEtta Henderson Harold Berry Paul Seward John Allbaugh Kenneth Pyle Elizabeth Ann Mears

Community thanks storm helpers and local volunteers

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones express gratitude to Mr. Berry, the Farm Bureau, neighbors, friends, and relatives for organized storm damage assistance and support following the recent weather event.

Mr. Berry Farm Bureau Charles Jones

Junto Club Hosts May Dinner At Maggart Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph Maggart hosted the Junto club at their home on Thursday May 19 with the full membership present. Special guests included former members Mr and Mrs Clauda Wickard. Mrs Robert Van Natia spoke on The Great Seal of the United States illustrated by a historic dollar bill bearing Enos Nebeker signature. Patricia Maggart gave two humorous readings and played the organ. The year’s Americanism study closed and the next meeting will be held in September with Will Smock as president.

Ralph Maggart Junto Club Clauda Wickard Maggart Robert van Natia United States VanNatta Benjamin Harrison Enos Nebeker Nebeker Dorotha Nebeker Magegart Patricia Maggart Wickard Carrollton Township Korea Pfc Robert Biggs Citizen’s Will Smock

Welcome In Grange Memorial Program at Radnor Hall

Welcome In Grange will meet tonight at the hall in Radnor. The annual memorial service will be conducted by Worthy Chaplain Loyd E. Zook with scripture by Karlene Ward and readings by Agnes McCouch. Bailey sisters and Delmar Bailey sing, Delmar Bailey and Cleatis Zook perform. No refreshments.

Grange Radnor Loyd E. Zook Karlene Ward Bailey Sisters Agnes McCouch Cleatis Zook Delmar Bailey

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