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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

4

Country Club Hosts Bridge Luncheon With Guest Invitations

The Country Club opens a series of women’s bridge luncheons today with 115 reservations. Out of town guests include Mrs. John C. Nagle Brooks ton and Mrs. Kreigh Craney Des Moines Iowa plus numerous Lafayette and Monticello residents and others from Denver Los Angeles and Frankfort. Favors will honor high scores. Miss Meredith Carney designs the place cards and tallies. Reed C. Schermerhorn handles luncheon service. Hostess committee lists several club members.

Country Club John C. Nagle Brookston Kreigh Craney Des Moines Iowa Eva Lena Sutton Lafayette Buelah Smith Otterbein Robert van Natte A. B.cohee M. L. Dicken C. V. Fulham Rolf Kramer Frankfort John Homer Hmrick Denver Col Myron Ives C. C. Crampton Grace Lambert Kathryn Thomas Meredith Carney R. M. Isherwood Sam Marshall Nelle Voyerberg Guy Thomas Reed C. Schermerhorn George Cartwright John Carney Miss Meredith J. H. Cartwright E. O. Grimm Robert VanNatta

Deer Creek Home Economics Club Honors Leader

Mrs. Charles Weil hosted the Deer Creek township club meeting and received goblets for six years as project leader. Zenna Shelly presented the gift and joined with Grover Kite and John Carney to plan a July 17 program in Rockfield with Deer Creek guests. The group meets today with the Jefferson township club at Yeoman. Neva Thompson and Ed Caldwell are new members.

Deer Creek H. E Charles Weil Deer Creek Township Weil Zenna Shelly Shelly Grover Kite John Carney Rockfield Deer Creek Club Jefferson Township Yeoman Neva Thompson Ed Caldwell Bert Mayhill

Eastern Star Auxiliary Meets with Paid Hosts and Guests

The Eastern Star Auxiliary holds a June 18 meeting with May and June committee members as hostesses. A surprise dinner party was held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Dobbins for his 85th birthday with a Delphi group fish dinner for out of town guests. Attendees include Grant Culp family, Jay Thompson, Walter Casey family, James Eastburn, Joseph Brown, Oscar Letherman and others from Remington Delphi Valparaiso.

Thornton Dobbins Delphi Group Grant Culp Jay Thompson Walter Casey James Eastburn Remington Joseph Brown Valparaiso Oscar Letherman Roscoe Shelley T. B. Kite Walter Dobbins Grover Kite Delphi

New Officers Installed in Missionary Society Meeting

New officers were installed at the Christian church Missionary Society meeting held at Mrs. Yanus Wells home. Mrs. J C Downey led the impressive service. Officers: president Mrs Leroy Redding, vice president Mrs Frank Lyon, secretary Mrs Haughey Mount, treasurer Miss Ida Nelson, literature secretary Mrs E C Wells. Mrs Denison of Logansport, fourth district secretary, attended as guest.

Christian Church Missionary Society Yanus Wells J.C. Downey Leroy Redding Frank Lyon Haughey Mount Ida Nelson E. C. Wells Denison Logansport Fourth District Was & Guest

Roach Welday Couple Honored After Wedding Dinner

Robert Roach and Miss Ada Welday were honored with a kitchen shower hosted by neighbors of Mr Roach at the Methodist church parish house. The bride received kitchen utensil gifts, peony baskets, and corsage bouquets. The County Committee prepared the tune and words for the Carroll County Young People's Song to be ready by July first. The County Chorus District No 2 will rehearse Friday June 12 at 8:00 PM at the Method ist church, inviting all local youths to sing.

Robert Roach Ada Welday Methodist Church

Rockfield Home Economics Club to Meet at Mrs Perry Van Gundy Home

The Rockfield Home Economics Club will meet Thursday afternoon June 18 at 2 p m at Mrs Perry Van Gundy's home. Assistant hostess will be Mrs Charles Raber. Members will respond to roll call by naming their yard plant or shrub they want. A paper on the story of the agi will be read by Gladys Thomas.

Rockfield Perry van Gundy Charles Raber Gladys Thomas Elith Timmons

D A R Members Invite Picnic For Flag Day Event

D A R members from Charles Carroll Chapter receive an invitation from Miss Lula Shaffer and Mrs William J Bernfield for a Flag Day picnic at the Shaffer homestead two miles east of Monticello on state road 24 at noon June 15. Logansport and Monticello chapters are also invited.

D. A. KR Charles Carroll Daughters of the American Rrevolution Lula Shaffer William J. Bernfield Shaffer Monticello Logansport

Tipwa Grange Hosts Music Reading Program and Strawberry Supper

At the end of Grange business an enjoyable music and readings program delighted attendees. The literary contest concluded with March winners honored by a cooperative strawberry supper. Mrs. Ruel Ashba, Mrs. Glen Davis and Miss Opal Hawley named to serve on the supper committee.

Tipwa Grange Grange March Ruel Ashba Glen Davis Opal Hawley

Klepinger Family Reunion Held at Delphi Park

The Klepinger family reunion gathered at Delphi Park on Sunday despite rain with 40 attendees. Officers elected included President Dr. Harry Klepinger of Lafayette, Vice President Will Lesh of Delphi, and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Edna Miller of West Lafayette. Members came from South Bend Lafayette Brookston and Delphi.

Klepinger Delphi Park Harry Klepinger Lafayette Will Lesh Delphi Edna Miller West Lafayette South Bend Brookston

Four couples celebrate 41st wedding anniversaries

A joint celebration is planned for June 21 by Mr and Mrs John Todd, Mr and Mrs Bernie Thayer, Mr and Mrs Frank Brewer of Delphi and Mr and Mrs George Thayer of Lafayette. The four couples formerly resided in Tippecanoe township and were married within two weeks of each other forty-one years ago.

John Todd Bernie Thayer Frank Brewer Delphi George Thayer Lafayette Tippecanoe Township

Tri Kappa Members Attend June Picnic Out of Town

Los Angeles resident Mrs. Faye Snyder McCormick and Chicago resident Mrs. Betty Amick Walbert attended Tri Kappa’s June picnic hosted by Miss Katherine McCain. The outdoor supper was followed by a progressive game called Tri Kappa Bug on the lawn.

Tri Kappa Faye Snyder McCormick Los Angeles Betty Amick Walbert Chicago Katherine McCain

Six Tables of Six-Hand Euchre At Country Club

Friday evening event featured six tables of six hand euchre. Hosts were Mr and Mrs C O Julius and Mr and Mrs Yanus Wells in charge. Guests included Dr Larry Mc Afee of Carlisle PA and Miss Price of Lafayette visiting Mr and Mrs J H Cartwright.

C. O. Julius Yanus Wells Larry McAfee Carlisle Miss Price Lafayette J. H. Cartwright

After Ours Club Dined at Var isity Tea Room in Lafayette

Members Lucile Haynes, Lillian Haynes, Iona Cripe, Hilda Bowen, Nellie Ward, Irene Jacoby, Mary Studebaker, Mary Smock, Lucile Schock, Beulah Burris, and Ruth Howell enjoyed a dinner at Var isity Tea Room in Lafayette followed by a theatre party for the June meeting of the After Ours Club.

After Ours Club Varisity Tea Room Lafayette Lucile Lillian Haynes Iona Cripe Hilda Bowen Nellie Ward Irene Jacoby Mary Studebaker Mary Smock Lucile Schock Beulah Burris Ruth Howell

Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrate At Delphi Home

Mr and Mrs Robert VanNatta marked their thirtieth birthday and eighth wedding anniversary with a bridge gathering at their countryside residence north of Delphi. Summer roses and peonies from Mrs VanNat tas garden adorned the house. Girl Scouts of the Delphi Presbyterian church plan a June 13 market and a moonlight hay ride this month. They will host a party at the city park for orphans from Knightstown Home when they arrive in Delphi.

Robert VanNatta Bridge Delphi Girl Scouts Delphi Presbyterian Church Knightstown

Landscaping the Home Grounds Organizes Club Meeting

The Madison Township Home Economics Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Opal Long's residence. The lesson centered on landscaping the home grounds with committee members Mrs. Hannah Clawson and Mrs. Dot Shaffer coordinating the event.

Madison Township Opal ‘Long Hannah Clawson Dot ‘Shaffer

Psi Iota Xi Flora installs new officers

Psi Iota Xi of Flora announces new officers led by President Len Myer and Vice President Hilda Key. Recording secretary Helen Zimmerman. corresponding secretary Beulah Moss. treasurer Lois Ledman. conductress Rosella Roskuski. pianist Delores Schermerhorn.

Psi Iota Xi of Flora Len Myer Hilda Key Helen Zimmerman Beulah Moss Lois Ledman Rosella Roskuski Delores Schermerhorn

Revival at Burrows Presbyterian Church Opens Two Week Series

A two weeks revival started last Sunday night at Burrows Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J. Orr Powell evangelist and Rev. H. Hugo new pastor. Powell and Hugo recently finished a successful revival at Rockfield Presbyterian Church. A Rockfield service occurred Sunday morning with a baptism for new members and officers installed.

Burrows Presbyterian Church J. Orr Powell H. Hugo Presbyterian Church Rockfield

Presbyterian Sunday School Honors Rev Day With Park Picnic

The Elbiacos class of the Presbyterian Sunday School plans a city park picnic Friday evening to honor Rev E P Day and his wife. The class organized during his pastorate here. Deer Creek Home Economics Club members visited Yeoman today as guests of Jefferson township club. The Philathéa Class will meet Thursday evening at Mrs W R Quick's home.

Day Elbiacos Presbyterian Sunday School E. P. Day Rev. Day Presbyterian Sunday ’ School W. R. Quick

Charles Bell Dies. Funeral Held Tuesday Afternoon

Charles Bell aged 39 died last Saturday at his mother's home Mrs. Aaron Flora. He is survived by his mother a sister and five children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.

Charles Bell Aaron Flora

New York Artist Don Dickerman Wins $100 Prize

Don Dickerman, a New York artist, received a $100 prize for defining love as a season pass on the shuttle between heaven and hell.

Reee Don Dickerman New York Heaven Hell

Alternate Route of Highway Through Delphi City

Uncertainty over state road No. 25 plans in Delphi as officials debate routing through Main street or Monroe street. Most reliable talk favors retaining Main street and crossing the Wabash rail into Lafayette on the north side, avoiding sharp corners and property purchases. No definite contract date or final route announced. discussions mention east city fill and impacts on local schools.

City of Delphi Monroe Street Market Main Lafayette City Monroe Logansport Sup

Rose chapter O E 8 to mark 53rd anniversary Monday

Members of Rose chapter O E 8 are invited to celebrate the 53rd anniversary on Monday evening June 15. Members are asked to bring pennies equal to their years in the chapter. Committee members in charge are J Shealy M Hinkle and D Maggart. The item mentions bridge luncheon details for Igo Ugo Club hosted by Mrs George Kendall at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs Reid McCain near Indianapolis with Mrs Ada Welday Roach as honoree.

Rose O. E J. Shealy M. Hinkle D. Maggart Igo Ugo Club George Kendall Reid McCain Indianapolis Ada Welday Roach

Christian Sunday School Classes Celebrate Picnic Event

The girls class led by Miss Lillian Brown enjoyed a picnic hosted by the boys class taught by Loren Ayres last Sunday. Attendance figures were discussed in a brief May contest update.

Christian ‘Sunday School Lillian ‘Brown Loren Ayres

Mrs Howard Bradshaw Event Noted With Friends

A brief social notice records Mrs Howard Bradshaw hosting a gathering with friends. The wording implies a social engagement or occasion without specific details about date or venue.

May '28 Jetting Date Said Set, But Passed

A contemporary note states that the Jetting date was claimed to be May 1928 though that date has passed. The road project progress appears assured despite the missed date.

Arthur B Richter Heads To Philadelphia For AMA Meet

Arthur B Richter son of Mr and Mrs Frank Richter of Flora will graduate from Indiana University Medical School next Monday. He is in Philadelphia PA attending the American Medical Association meeting with Dr Stern of Indianapolis. He will return for graduation exercises and then begin internship at City Hospital in Indianapolis on July 1.

Frank Richter Flora Indisha University Medical School Philadelphi American Medical Association Dr. Stern Shemaie Ceanut A de "Hiclek Hag Norway Sanitarium Indianapolis

Evangelistic Services Begin at Burrows Church

Evangelistic meeting began at the one See Church in Burrows with a full house each night at 8. J Orr Powell of Upland Ind and H Hugo pastor in charge led services nightly ending Sunday June 21. Delegations from surrounding towns invited. all welcome.

One See Burrows Sun- Ve J. Orr Powell Upland Ind and H. Hugo

Rockfield Church Sunday School and Burrows Morning and Evening

Rockfield Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 30 and all attend Burrows Church for morning and evening services.

Rockfield

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Carroll County Club and Society News Eastern Star Mesdames Laura Brewer Mabel Mullin Lilly Shaffer Emma Obear Clara Boothroyd Mattie Smock Blanche Balser Grace Smock Wiliam Roach John Smith Ruth Mount Addie Parks Katie Gerard Fern Hoshaw May Sterret Dorotha Maggart Grace Patton Arnold Anna Goff Christian Missions County Chorus Herb. Smith Rockfield H. B. Club Madison E. Club Psi Iota Xi Rev. H. Hugo Philathea Tippecanoe H. E. Club Clara Dern Lux Corte Trio Prince Albert Tobacco Silverbrook Creamery Tipton’s Tea Zic Sektana California Ugo Ugo Club Howard Bradshaw Arthur B. Richter Philadelphia Mr. and Burrows Six The Willys Pte Toledo Obie Willys-Knight Indiana America Carroll County
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