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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

4

Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Camden Highlights

Twenty members of Unit 413 met at the Legion Home in Camden. Marjorie Sieber presented a certificate for Heart Drive aid and read a Flag Day poem. A June 17 house cleaning at 1 p.m. was announced. Refreshments were served to listed members. absent members were noted. Hostesses gave gifts to the mother of the bride and the couple elect.

Unit 413 The Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Doris Sieber Marjorie Skiles Florence Leslie Marjorie Sieber Evelyn Chapman

Installation of new ULCW officers at Lutheran Parish Hall

Mrs Ruth Myers led a candlelight ceremony for the installation of new ULCW officers on Thursday at the Lutheran Parish Hall. Officers named include Estal Mullin president E E Johnson vice president Murray Tesh secretary Mary Alice Caldwell treasurer. Opal Ringer directed devotions and Duncan MacNab of Brookston spoke. Charles Jones and William Moschell served as hostesses.

Ruth Myers ULCW Estal Mullin E. E. Johnson Murray Tesh Mary Alice Caldwell Opal Ringer Duncan MacNab Brookston Charles Jones William Moschell

Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Jean George and Robert Scott

Miss JoAnn Allen and her mother Mrs Mildred Allen hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for bride elect Miss Jean George. The venue featured bouquets of cut flowers and a gift table adorned with a white net umbrella trimmed in pink satin bows and artificial orchids. Dorothy George won the contest with a duplicate prize awarded to the bride.

JoAnn Allen Mildred Allen Jean George Robert Scott Dorothy George

Fish Fry Friday at Delphi City Park

St. Joseph Church sponsors a fish fry Friday June 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Delphi City Park. Admission is $1.25 for adults and 65 cents for children.

Delphi City Park St. Joseph Church

Right Jolly Workers Meeting At Rockfield Church

The Right Jolly Workers youth group met June 5 at Rockfield Christian Church with 42 attendees. Shirley Best led the invocation and Arthur Stone led devotions. program participants included Kay Shriver Myra Johnson Marilyn Frye Mildred Hartman Camilla Beamer Cecila Wallace Larry Bailey Sharon Mummert Dean Chapman Bob Myer David Minnich Craig Martin Darrell Bowman and Arthur Stone. Lower Deer Creek church won the attendance banner. Eleven members and guests attended a Baptist Missionary meeting at Mrs Floyd Gish’s home with slides of Burma and Memorial for Mrs Effie Wyatt. Mrs Russell Hawkins reported on the Christian Center in Indiana polis.

Right Jolly Workers Youth Organization Rockfield Christian Church Shirley Best Arthur Stone Kay Shriver Myra Johnson Marilyn Frye Mildred Hartman Camilla Beamer Cecila Wallace Larry Bailey Sharon Mummert Dean Chapman Bob Myer David Minnich Craig Martin Darrell Bowman Lower Deer Creek Charles Gish Brookston Wayne Overholser Flora Faye B. Wise Floyd Gish George Clem Burma Knarl Patty Effie Wyatt Russell Hawkins Christian Center Inianapolis

Young People Lead Sunday Service at Lower Deer Creek Church

The Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren will hold morning worship Sunday with youth in charge as the pastor is absent. On June 25 Raymond Musselman of Mexico Brethren Church will speak at the Lower Deer Creek Church.

Lower Deer Creek

Missionary Photos Shown From Iran At Deer Creek Meeting

Rev. Dallas Landrum of Deer Creek Presbyterian showed pictures of his Iran mission at a Lower Deer Creek church gathering Sunday evening. Young people from Deer Creek and Bachelor Run led the program with Ronald Perry as general chairman and Jerry Sibbitt in charge of devotions.

Dallas Landrum Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Iran Lower Deer Creek Bachelor Run Ronald Perry Jerry Sibbitt

WSCS Meeting At Methodist Church Reviews Lesson

Mrs Clarence Woerner reviewed the lesson at Thursday night WSCS gathering in the Methodist church. Mrs Otis Beamer led devotions with hostesses Mrs Cecil Wallace and Mrs Junior Beamer assisting.

Clarence Woerner Methodist Church Otis Beamer Cecil Wallace Junior Beamer

Local Church Delegates Attend Methodist Conference

Mrs. Chester Hartman and Mrs. Herbert Frye attended the Methodist conference held last week at Purdue as delegates from the local church.

Chester Hartman Herbert Frye Purdue

Lions Club Dinner Meeting at Baptist Church June 21

The Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting at the Baptist church on June 21 with Charles Gardner and Maurice Cohee in charge. Guests of Mrs Grace Sharp include Mr. and Mrs Lewis Spinn of El Paso Texas and Mrs Bessie Starkey of Columbus Ohio. A public card party is set for June 19 at the Deer Creek Conservation club.

Lions Club the Baptist Church Charles Gardner Maurice Cohee Grace Sharp Lewis Spinn el Paso Texas Bessie Starkey Columbus Ohio Deer Creek Conservation Club

Mexico Brethren Home Visitor's Day Set for July 4

The annual visitor's day at the Mexico Brethren Home will be held on July 4. A basket dinner will be served at noon and a program with a business meeting follows in the afternoon.

Mexico Brethren

Fidelis Class Ice Cream Social Planned Tonight

The Fidelis Class of the Baptist church will meet at the church this Thursday for the annual ice cream social led by Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp Mrs. Elsie Sink and Floyd Wyatt.

Fidelis the Baptist Church James Sharp Elsie Sink Floyd Wyatt

Rebecca Sharp Visits Grandparents in Springfield

Miss Rebecca Sharp of Springfield Virginia stayed longer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs James Sharp during a extended visit.

Rebecca Sharp Springfield, Va Mrs James Sharp

Studebaker Reunion Held at Deer Creek Conservation Club

The annual Studebaker reunion took place Sunday at Deer Creek Conservation Club. Mrs. Mary Cline of Slackson Michigan attended with her guest Miss Victoria Senorita of Colombia South America.

Studebaker Deer Creek

Reverend O P Manker to Preach at Methodist Church

Rev. O P Manker will preach at the Methodist church at 10 30 a m Sunday after the 9 30 Sunday school session.

O. P. Manker Methodist Church

Business and Professional Men’s Dinner Attended by Pettiner Guests

W. O. Pettiner Robert Pettiner and Max Gish were among invited guests at the Delphi Legion Monday night for the Business and Professional men’s dinner.

W. O. Pettiner Robert Pettiner Max Gish Delphi Legion Monay Night

Auxiliary Meeting Set By American Legion Post 75

The Auxiliary of Harry Bohan Post No 75 will meet at the Legion Home Tuesday at 7 30 p m June 20. May and June meetings are combined due to construction. Members bring a covered dish and table service. Officers will be elected. Joint committees listed.

Harry Bohannon The American Legion Legion Ruth Kirkpatrick Ruth Howell Betty Kirkpatrick Lucille Anderson Dorothy Dawkins Lola Parks Florence Houser Gladys Madison Mary Jo Btter Jean Anderson Clara Stone Esther Gregg Amelia Denton Naomi Theophile Pauline Shaeffer Harriet Reeder Sue Beale Thelma Franklin Connie Franklin Flora B. Crampton Maude Carr Mona Burns Freda Been Mary Been Austin Pat Myers Ruth Tolen Edna Taylor

Final Cub Scout Pack 365 outing at Delphi City Park

Cub Scout Pack 365 held its final outing of the season at Delphi City Park with Cubmaster Jerry Boone presiding. Den 5 led by Mrs. Virginia Emerson opened followed by a basket dinner. Den 2 led by Mrs. Mary K. Ward sang. Awards given: bobcat pins to David Wingard, Daniel Haggard and James Ebriie. wolf badges to Daniel Haggard and James Ebriie. bear badges to Barry Emerson, Doug Wood and Jimmy Moore. denner badges to Jimmy Moore and Bruce Lahr. gold arrows to Danny Boone, Daniel Haggard, Thomas Leitzke and James Ebrite. silver arrows to David Cunningham, Danny Boone and Daniel Haggard. Den 1 received the award trophy and Den 1 the attendance trophy. A gift to Cubmaster Boone from Pack 365 and a gift to Mrs. Jerry Boone from Den 1. Den 1 directed by Mrs. Boone closed the event.

Delphi City Park Jerry Boone Den 5 Virginia Emerson Den 2 Mary K. Ward Daniel Haggard David Wingard James Ebriie Barry Emerson Doug Wood Jimmy Moore Denner Bruce Lahr Danny Boone Thomas Leitzke James Ebrite David Cunningham Den 1 Cubmaster Boone

Make Merry Class Plans Cooperative Supper at Delphi Church

The Make Merry Class of the Delphi Methodist church will meet at the church Saturday evening June 24 at 6 30 for a cooperative supper. Mr and Mrs Omer Ride nour of Kokomo will show slides of their trips to Alaska and Venezuela. Committee members include Edrie Parks William Spry Warrie Mullendore Russell Craig Jay Penn Walter Clawson Anna Gamble Mary Turner Eunice Switzer Ona Shindler. Members please note change in date of meeting.

Delphi Methodist Church Omer Ridenour Kokomo Alaska Venezuela Messers and Mesdames Edrie Parks William Spry Warrie Mullendore Russell Craig Jay Penn Walter Clawson Anna Gamble Mary Turner Eunice Switzer Ona Shindler

Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Meet Thursday

The Rock Creek Home Demonstration club will meet Thursday at 1 30 at the home of Mrs Dewey Zinn with Mrs Carl Coble and Mrs John Coble assisting A special program has been planned.

Rock Creek Home Dewey Zinn Carl Coble John Coble

Children Lead Vacation Bible School Day at Delphi Church

The Delphi Methodist church children present a short program during morning worship Sunday. Intermediate MYF boys serve as ushers. The children's choir directed by Ona Shindler will sing.

Delphi Methodist Church MYF Ona Shindler

Methodist Men to Hold Father’s Day Breakfast

The Methodist Men meet at 7 30 a m Sunday for a Father’s Day breakfast. Harold Goyer will conduct a follow up business session. Committee members include John Sanderson Woodrow Whiteman Dick Hikenberry Jay Sumpter Charles A Smith Rev O P Manker Robert Gearish Russell Smith Monte Alderfer and Harold Goyer.

Harold Goyer John Sanderson Woodrow Whiteman Dick Hikenberry Jay Sumpter Charles A. Smith O. P. Manker Robert Gearish Russell Smith Monte Alderfer

Metzger Reunion Held at Rossville Park

The Metzger Reunion gathered Sunday, June 11, at Rossville City Park with 1962 officers named. Don R. Metzger of Lafayette served as president and Miss Clara Metzger of Rossville as secretary treasurer. The group plans to meet again at the same park on the same date in 1962.

Metzger Rossville Don R. Metzger Lafayette Clara Metzger

Boone family reunion scheduled at Flora Park

Descendants of Josiah and Elizabeth Oyler Boone announce the 11th annual reunion to be held Sunday June 26 at Flora Community Park. A basket dinner will be served at 12 30 PM and all relatives are invited.

Josiah Elizabeth Oyler Boone Flora Community Park

Ulster Park Family Details in Obscure Notice

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Smith and daughter of Ulster Park New York appear in a terse family notice listing parents Mr and Mrs R V Graham and two residents of Ulster Park.

Robert Lee Smith Ulster Park, N. Twee R. V. . Graham

Psi Iota Xi Plans Fifty Eighth National Convention

Psi Iota Xi will hold its fifty eighth national convention June 15 16 17 at St Josephs College in Rensselaer Indiana. Gamma Beta of Remington serves as hostess with co chairs Mrs Ralph Hensler and Mrs Ralph Wagner. Delegates register June 16 followed by national council meeting.

Psi Iota Xi St. Joseph’s College Rensselaer Indiana Gamma Beta of Remington Ralph Hensler Ralph Wagner Janet Hagen South Bend Delphi Mary Keller Rita Wingard Lois Eikenberry Jeane Riley Wanda Duff Annabell Hanna Faye Ebrite Cornelia Little

Rose Chapter to Observe 82nd Anniversary in Delphi

Rose Chapter No. 3 of the Eastern Star in Delphi will mark its 82nd anniversary on June 19 with District Deputy Night. Kathleen Padgett, district deputy of District 15, will attend as guest. A cooperative supper is planned at 6 30 p.m. with a long list of in charge volunteers. After dinner initiatory work for James Riley and Mary Lou Parks will follow, along with a memorial service for deceased members.

Rose Eastern Star Delphi Kathleen Padgett Freida Been Gladys Spry Gene Bartlow Alfred Bartlow Beryl Adams Margaret Baum Fern Connelly Marilyn Dempsey Merle Jones Ethel Justice Nancy McCormick Ruth McCormick Mary McKinley Charles Melson Wilma Patton Virginia Peterson Chloe Porter Grace C. Shaffer George Sites Maude Smith Naomi Theophile Grace Shaffer James Riley Mary Lou Parks

Bellview school alumni hold 10th reunion at City Park Shelter House

Former pupils and teachers gathered for a cooperative dinner with 34 attendees. President Herman Zahn led officers elected at the meeting, and memorial services honored deceased members. The group plans to reconvene the second Sunday in June 1962 at the same venue. Jackie Janz postponed Denver vacation due to mumps.

Bellview School Shelter House City Park Herman Zahn Lafayette Zahn Alvin Palmer Frankfort Harry Griffith Delphi Bright Alberts Landis Mary Turner

Local visitors and health updates from Burlington area

Yeoman Sunday evening callers included Dalta Myers and the Jackson children, Steward McCall family from Pious Chapel, M. E. Jacksons from Delphi, and Eveth Foust from Texas visiting. Other entries note Frank Armstrong of Tucson visiting, Paul Ashba recovering at home, Stella Slavens from Denver visiting, and a celebratory birthday for Mrs. Elva Vaughan. Clawson heart attack improving, Hamilton visitors from West Lafayette. Bread quote closes.

Elva Jackson Dalta Myers Jackson Burlington Steward McCall Pious Chapel M. EB. Jackson Delphi Eveth Foust San Benito Texas Frank Armstrong Tucson Arizona Pat Holloway Paul Ashba Stella Slavens Denver Colorado Herschel Myers Alpha Chadd Marion Slavens Elva Vaughan Monticelo Robert Jones

Mrs Vanchie Crumpacker Returns From Visit

Mrs Vanchie Crumpacker has returned home after a three weeks visit with her four sisters at Flora and Prymont.

Vanchie Crumpacker Flora and Prymont

Ice Cream Social at Yeoman Methodist Church

Yeoman Methodist Church hosts an ice cream social on Saturday June 17 at 5 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Local residents invited to attend.

Yeoman Methodist Church

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