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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

4

Appointed Administratrix of Wingard Estate

Mrs. Lottie Wingard widow of Nathan A. Wingard has been appointed administratrix of his estate in a court filing.

Lottie Wingard Nathan A. Wingard

Gotham Hosiery Ad Sparks Golden Stripe Garter Fashion

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.

Gotham Quick & Clifford

Reservations Plentiful At Delphi Park In 1900s Notice

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.

F. B. Lyon Delphi Park Lyon Clawson-Wingerd St. Joseph’s School Murphy Martin Lane Wise Grange Klinger Byers Kerlin Kenedy Ellis Hines Mullin Womans Club Henry McCain Klepinger Randolf Wilson Tribbit

Knights of Pythias to Observe Memorial Day in Delphi

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.

Order of Knights of Pythias William Grant Smith Lodge Castle Hall Commander Wells Robt. Davidson B. Haynes W. E. Baker St. Joseph’s Parochial School K. of C. Hall C. J. Reed Edna Schlang Alice Vianco Robert DeLaney Joseph Coomey John Hamling Jr Grammer Mary C. Morrow Veronica Schmitter Donald Tommy Francis Morrow Regina Fife Georgianna Schilling William Ryan

G. O. P. Club Hostess Event At Eckhart Home

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.

Robert Eckhart G. O. P. Club

Community Picnic Sponsored by Womans Club at Delphi Park

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.

Womans Club of Delphi Nellie Long Educational State Fire Marshall’s Office John Sanderson

Delphi Womans Club schedules basket supper and visit

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.

Delphi Womans Club James A. Shirk

Country Club Ladies Meet in Library This Afternoon

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.

Country Club the Country Club

D I Card Party And Dance At Hall Monday Evening

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.

D. of I.’s Alice Turner John Roskuski John Baer Rose Ann Vianco Georganna_ Schilling Anna Kempf Mary Kempf Margaret Vianco Mary Jane Hefling Lucy Marie Roskuski C. J. McGreevey Comical Kids Trent Sisters Thelma Trent Roberta Gardner Mary Lou Gerard Helen Hamling Gertrude Stangle Thelma Mummert Camden Bob T. Briggs Cutler John Hamling Charles Flager Melody Maids Ada Welday Robert Roskuski Doxey Moore Margaret Gerard Josephine Clifford

Tri Kappa Sorority Meeting With Miss Bowen

The Tri Kappa sorority will meet with Miss Hilda Bowen Tuesday evening to discuss activities and plans.

Tri Kappa Sorority Hilda Bowen

Chatter and Stitch Club Hosts Lucy Marie and Hildred Roskuski

The Chatter and Stitch club gathered at the home of Lucy Marie and Hildred Roskuski last evening for a social visit and conversation.

Lucy Marie Hildred Roskuski

Will of Frank Myer Probate Entry in Flora

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.

Frank Myer Flora Elizabeth Myer

Golf tournament opens at Delphi with seven teams

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.

Delphi Country Club Rensselaer Delphi Frankfort

Sells Farm in Clay for Less Than Its Valuation

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.

John M. Hufford Clay Township W. C. Hughes Farm Bureau State Tax Board Delphi

Willing Workers Elect New Officers At Brethren Church

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.

Brethern Naomi Marjorie Isaacs Wilber Holsinger Hilla Trent Naomi Isaacs Mildred Helen’ Blickenstaff Kansas Mohler Esther Raner Lafayette

Blackmailer Falsely Claims Ray Stewart’s Son in Danger

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.

Ray Stewart Battle Ground Johnson Stewart Raymond Illinois University Mr. Stewart Louis Stewart Delphi Monon Champaign Brookston Lafayette Bud” Stewart Bud’ ’Stewart Jefferson Kankakee

Monticello Man Claude Tillett Found Dead In Ditch

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.

L. O. Miller White County Claude Tillett Monticello Tillett

Rain or Shine Class Enjoys Fishing Party

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.

Home Economics Club Meeting Set in Tippecanoe Township

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.

Tippecanoe Township Mary Spring

Nursing Classes Organized by Miss Elsie DeLaney

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.

Elsie DeLaney Deer Creek Township Newell Delphi Miss DeLaney Adams Township Clayton Million National Red Cross

Premiers to Meet at Delphi Church Next Tuesday Evening

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.

Delphi Christian Church

Rock Creek War Mothers Meet. council to elect officers

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.

Rock Creek Township

Charivari Parade Carried Through Delphi Streets

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.

Paul Beadle Indianapolis Delphi Harry Baer

Crowds Pack Delphi Shops Promoting Local Buying

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.

Delphi Court House

George Oswald Remains Brought From Fort Wayne

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.

George B. Oswald Fort Wayne Oswald Delphi Ignatius Oswald Marjorie Vale Wendt Detroit Mich White Clayton Ohio Valentine Indianapolis Harry Jackson Carl St. Louis Francis William St. Joseph’s Church C. J. Reed

Colburn Stock Yards See Strong Early Handover

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.

Duffy & Duffy C. J. Smith Delphi Smith

Purdue pistol team earns minor varsity "P" for Atkinson

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.

C. R. Atkinson Yeoman

Burk e Piano Tuner To Visit City's Monday

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.

L. D. Burke Pierson Piano Company Blanche Cartwright

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