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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
1
A string of humorous maxims and wry observations touch on marriage envy literature and society. Notable lines poke fun at optimism politics religion and daily life with sharp, period voice voices on sex in the Bible and practical jokes about phones cars and hospital finds.
A compilation of candidates including United States Senator Albert Stump from Indianapolis and Evans Woollen. Secretary of State Arthur J. Hamrick Greencastle. Auditor David S. Ferguson Covington. Treasurer Jap Jones Martinsville. Clerk Zach T. Dungan Huntington. Superintendent John A. Linebarger Rockville. Justices Paul G. Davis A C. Wood. Norman E. Patrick John W. Lindley Oral W. Wildermuth John G. Reidelbach among others in Gary Sullivan, with districts and offices noted.
Albert Stump, a 38 year old Nob le county native and World War veteran, won the Indiana Democratic convention nomination for U S senator after multiple ballots. The convention also urged abolishing the county unit system for schools and allowing optional primary use for local nominations.
Miss Alta Redding daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Redding and Merritt Johnson of Morocco wed in a Christian church ceremony officiated by Rev H L Jacobs. The couple will reside in Mt Pleasant Iowa. Attendants included Miss Mary Redding and Chester Lesh as bridesmaid and best man. A supper followed at the Redding home with seventeen guests.
Wayne Aldridge and Stella Stewart, both of Delphi, were united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse on Tuesday evening by Rev. Dale LeCount. The bride, Delphi High School 1925 graduate, is known for oratory and is the daughter of Kenner Stewart. They will reside with her father as Aldridge co-owns the Heiland Aldridge barber shop. A Crosby's supper followed and witnesses were Mr and Mrs Fred Heiland. The Citizen wishes them a long happy married life.
The wedding took place May 29 at the bride’s home. Paul is a graduate of the Delphi school and popular student. Many friends extend hearty congratulations to the couple.
Miss Lulu Fauber of Tippecanoe township will wed Harry V. Martin of the same vicinity with Rev. Dale officiating. The couple plans a home for the bride and is noted for well known musical talents in the community.
Marriage licenses were issued on Saturday to L. L. Platt of South Bend and Violet Quinn of Bringhurst, to Earl C. Slagle of Logansport and Ethel M. Appleton of Washington Township, to Wayne Aldridge and Stella Stewart, Merritt Squares and Alta Redding, and to Christmas Eve Fouts and Rev. Virgil Ragan of Logansport.
The commencement exercises of St. Joseph's school will be held Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in the D. of I. Hall. Vincent Vaughn of Lafayette will give the address. Graduates include Raymond Baer Robert Schrader Harold Rees Mary O'Connor and Ruth Kempf.
Ernest Blickenstaff, 14, a Delphi high school staff member, drowned Tuesday afternoon in the lime kiln pool a long noted danger. Cousin Albert Blickenstaff recovered the body after the youth sank a third time. parents and sister Isabelle survive.
The Delphi school board approved a declaratory resolution to build a two story high school with basement near East Monroe Street just east of Delphi Park. The plan includes sixteen classrooms an auditorium and gymnasium with expansion room. Public notice remonstrances hearings and bonds will delay construction into summer. Dr Quick and Miles Martin back the plan while Mr Weaver opposes any site change.
Governor Morton Circle Ladies of the G A R and Harry Bohannon Post of the American Legion organized Decoration Day events. Three hundred bouquets were prepared by the Ladies and laid on graves across Pleasant Run Masonic Pittsburg Catholic and Odd Fellows cemeteries. A noon luncheon for eleven veterans followed at the Fishery of Delphi.
The Arc Theatre presents three plays next week led by Zane Grey's Vanishing American followed by Behind the Front and Mannequin. These Paramount pictures will be shown in Delphi and vicinity with each title shown for two nights. Full program and production dates appear on another page of the paper.
Charles Wilson returned to his work in Troy New York after a visit with his parents and sister. He was joined by Robert Wison and Charles Baum who will canvass eastern cities for Emerson Knight Advertising. Robert Kimberlin will graduate from Jefferson High School Lafayette on June 10. Elizabeth Best English teacher in Delphi will sail to England with a DePauw University party June 11 and return late August. Helen Kirkpatrick and Marguerite Kirkpatrick resign and plan year in Florida. Roger will graduate from Indiana University School of Medicine June 8 then serve on the Interne Staff at Ancher Hospital in St Paul. Five Acre list grows as new members join before June 15. Gold medals awarded to 100 Bushel Club members in Indiana. Red sorrel weed found in Carroll County fields indicates soil acidity and need for limestone and plant food.
Miss Isabelle Swatts of Pittsburg completes schooling at Rising Sun and plans to teach in Camden next year. Purdue graduate will arrive home today from Rising Sun.
Miss Lorene Wingerd supervisor of art in Seymour schools returns home for summer. Miss Francesgerd comes home from the University on June 10 and enters Lafayette Business College on June 14 for the summer term.
Thelma Gustavel will depart Sunday for Oxford Ohio to attend Western College commencement, then travel with a college librarian to Norman Oklahoma to join the State Normal School library staff. Joseph Ives returns from the University of Michigan to spend summer with his mother. John Hiett Ives will work the summer at Grand Canyon for the U.S. forestry department, repeating last year’s assignment.
County agent notes highlight 1926 farm efforts focusing on more legumes to improve soil and dairy quality. Programs promote Boys and Girls Clubs and home economics education to uplift rural communities. Community leaders pursue practical agricultural improvements and youth involvement.
The Adams Township Sewing Club met on Wednesday and elected officers: President Kathryn Landis, Vice-President Ruth McVay, box ward (ward?), and Secretary-Treasurer Nada Holloway. The Rockfield Club also elected officers: President Catherine Burks, Vice-President Ethel Benefield, Secretary Margaret Snoeberger, and Song and Yell Leader Mary Guthrie.
Cut worms have appeared in large numbers in various field sections of Carroll County. In some instances they have caused damage to corn crops across multiple areas, according to local reports.
Mrs Charles Burkholder of New Castle is visiting Mrs Anna Snyder and daughter Mrs Mayme Snyder-Cowdin at the Snyder home in South Delphi.
The writer notes an Indiana themed day in the D A R gathering in Washington and expresses Hoosier pride both there and at home. The passage also briefly mentions travel and activities around Augusta Georgia and a humorous retreat to St Pauls as part of the scene.
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