Appointed Administratrix of Wingard Estate
Mrs. Lottie Wingard widow of Nathan A. Wingard has been appointed administratrix of his estate in a court filing.
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
4
Mrs. Lottie Wingard widow of Nathan A. Wingard has been appointed administratrix of his estate in a court filing.
An advertisement touts Gotham Gold Stripe Garter proof Hosiery as stockings that wear. It notes exclusive agents and invites readers to contact QUICK & CLIFFORD or advertise in the Citizen by phone 14.
Delph i park custodian F B Lyon announces reservations for park dates and asks those to reserve unspoken days to contact him at once. List includes families and groups from June to September with dates and occasional evening slots. Corrections welcomed for any errors in the reservations.
The Annual Memorial Day ceremony by the Knights of Pythias will be held next Sunday at Masonic cemetery in Delphi. Chancellor Commander Yanus Wells urges all members and auxiliaries with families and friends to attend the ritual, music, and addresses by Rev. William Grant Smith. Members assemble at Castle Hall at 2 o clock to march to the cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Eckhart hosted a Tuesday afternoon G. O. P. club gathering at her residence. The event brought together club members for conversation and light refreshments.
A Delphi community picnic organized by the Womans Club will take place Tuesday August 23 at the park. Nellie Long of the educational state fire marshal office will deliver the address and John Sanderson is in charge of music.
The Delphi Womans Club plans a basket supper and guest meeting with Mrs. James A. Shirk on Wednesday two thirty in the afternoon, June 22.
The Country Club ladies hold a gathering in the library this afternoon. This will be the last library meeting for a period as summer sessions will move to the club.
The D I card party and entertainment at their hall featured euchre from 8 15 to 10 with Miss Alice Turner and John Roskuski winning high honors and John Baer taking the door prize. A varied program followed with dances readings songs and musical numbers by local residents and visiting vaudeville performers including the Trent sisters and Mary Lou Gerard. The Melody Maids orchestra provided music for the old dances and the event was organized by Mrs Margaret Gerard with assistance from Mrs Helen Hamling and Miss Josephine Clifford.
The Tri Kappa sorority will meet with Miss Hilda Bowen Tuesday evening to discuss activities and plans.
The Chatter and Stitch club gathered at the home of Lucy Marie and Hildred Roskuski last evening for a social visit and conversation.
The will of the late Frank Myer of Flora was entered for probate in the circuit court on Wednesday. It directs all property to be vested in his widow Elizabeth Myer after debts are paid.
Delphi Country Club marks the summer opening next Sunday with a seven team tournament featuring Rensselaer. Visitors are expected in large numbers though players may be rusty due to wet grounds. The next match is set for Thursday June 23 against Frankfort or the local links.
John M. Hufford sold his 58 acre Clay township farm to W. C. Hughes for a price reported to be about twenty percent below the taxing valuation. The sale and proposed blanket real estate valuation reduction will be brought before the state tax board in Delphi on June 14 with Farm Bureau petitions anticipated.
The Willing Workers of the Brethren church met at Naomi and Marjorie Isaacs home. New officers were Wilber Holsinger president Hilla Trent vice president Marjorie Isaacs secretary Naomi Isaacs treasurer. A farewell for Mildred and Helen Blickenstaff moving to Kansas followed. Rev Mohler was welcomed. Twenty one members attended with Esther Raner of Lafayette visiting.
A man posing as a federal prohibition agent tried to extort Ray Stewart near Battle Ground demanding $1000 to purportedly save his son Raymond, a Illinois University pitcher. Stewart recognized the ruse, gathered two $500 bills, and traced the suspect toward Champaign before the hoax collapsed.
Coroner L O Miller in White County reports on the inquest into Claude Tillett 50 of Monticello found in a ditch three miles north of town. Last seen in a Monticello pool room Saturday night 9. Officials consider possible death from poison liquor with no signs of foul play and no known enemies.
Rain or Shine M. E. Sunday school class led by Mrs. Foster was entertained by Grace Patton Mary Spring Ella Coble and Eva Overholser at a fishing party held at Eva Overholser's country home. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served and attendees departed late reporting a good time.
The Home Economics club of Tippecanoe township will meet Wednesday afternoon, June 15, at Mrs. Mary Spring's home. The session will cover the final portion of the first lesson and include a demonstration.
County nurse Miss Elsie DeLaney organized three nursing classes in Deer Creek and Adams townships. The Deer Creek session at Mrs. Newell in Delphi featured a noon cooperative dinner and demonstrations. A similar Adams township meeting at Mrs. Clayton Million followed with the same program. Rockfield Girl Scouts plan an all day session next Monday with Miss Lucile May. Members must pass a satisfactory Red Cross exam and complete 24 hours of work for certification.
The Premiers will meet next Tuesday evening at the Delphi Christian Church to discuss upcoming events. The gathering aims to share plans and coordinate activities among members.
The Rock Creek township War Mothers met Wednesday in an all member session. The regular council fire is set for next Tuesday at 48 o clock PM and all members are urged to attend for the election of officers. Dues for the second quarter should be paid now.
A newlywed Indianapolis couple Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beadle were escorted by a transfer truck driven by Harry Baer through Delphi’s business section. A dinner bell and noisy devices drew crowds of shoppers as friends staged a charivari. The groom treated the party afterward.
A Saturday night scene in Delphi shows a crowded town with jammed stores and two deep parked rigs. The piece urges rural residents to buy locally for cheaper costs, reliability, and to support public institutions, arguing against buying in distant cities and free transportation inducements.
George B. Oswald aged 30 died at his Fort Wayne home on Tuesday morning. He was raised in Delphi and is survived by his wife, daughter Marjorie, four sisters in Detroit Clayton Indianapolis and added brothers in Jackson St. Louis Delphi. Funeral at St. Joseph's church Delphi with Rev. Father C. J. Reed at 9 am Friday. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
Colburn stock yards opened by Duffy and Duffy with C. J. Smith of Delphi in charge report big business. Railroad scales are installed and daily hog shipments reach one to two carloads. Farmers save on trucking costs and rumors say a community barn may open this fall with regular sales during public sale seasons. Mr. Smith is an experienced, highly regarded stock buyer praised by farmers and customers.
C R Atkinson of Yeoman a junior in electrical engineering receives the minor varsity P for his work with the Purdue pistol team this year. The Purdue squad won twelve of fourteen meets and competed in a national contest with Captain T F Haley predicting Purdue as a leader.
L D Burke piano tuner of Pierson Piano company will be in the city on Monday June 13. Those desiring work should notify Mrs Blanche Cartwright.
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