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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
1
A collage of maxims and misprints on divorce, temptation, speech, fashion, and social behavior. The items mix humor with clipped observations about marriage, pride, photography, politics, and daily life in a vintage American voice.
A Deer Creek township consolidated school board member will be appointed next Tuesday evening. The term of Clinton Wagoner expires and his re appointment draws opposition. The new appointee is expected to influence the site for a new high school, with past charges alleging delays to suit a certain trustee. If Wagoner seeks another term, some favor it, but the timing may cause suspicion about school site decisions.
Miss Marybelle Busselle and Raymond Cole wed Thursday evening at seven o'clock in Lafayette. Rev. Rea Martin officiated after a dinner surprise for 50 guests. The couple, long associated with the Rardon family, plan to reside in Gochenour flats on South Washington Street.
Mrs. Lew Martin hosted two Baptist ladies Wednesday for Mrs. T. E. Martinson of Lafayette. Mrs. C. B. Shaffer held a garden party for her sister Mrs. Georgie Lewis Hanna of Centralia. Miss Nellie Haughey invited guests for Mrs. Ethel Haughey Biel of Terre Haute. Mrs. Ed Blythe and Mrs. Theodore Rhode gave a shower and party for Miss Mary Hubbard of South Delphi ahead of her upcoming wedding.
Mrs Ada Hinkle is visiting with her daughter Mrs Ruth Large of Oakland City Indiana.
William Herschell the Hoosier poet replies to Delphi Chamber of Commerce inviting him to the July 4 picnic at Camp Tecumseh. He asks about program details and travel times from Indianapolis, noting plans to depart noon on the Monon and return July 5 engagements.
A group of Indiana county agents and school superintendents began a twelve to fourteen day educational tour by automobile to Washington D C and eastern cities. Purdue University sponsors the trip with Walter V Kell in charge. Agents bear their own expenses and will camp each night visiting Wooster and the White House Arlington and Mt Vernon and Pennsylvania stops to study eastern agricultural conditions for Indiana improvements.
John Brown aged 18 and John Burge aged 17 of Carroll County appeared before Judge Carl B. Stroup in Frankfort Saturday. They pled guilty to burglary and grand larceny, and were sentenced to the state reformatory at Pendleton for two to fourteen years, suspending the sentences. Ambrose Harness of Burlington agreed to be responsible for Brown and Burge, and the youths were released.
The Tippecanoe County Commissioners signed a culvert and approaches contract with Charles T. Minnix for the road to the Y M C A camp in Tippecanoe township. The deal sets prices per foot and per yard for pipe, dirt, and concrete with a maximum repair cost of 1300 and a 120 day completion window. Minnix provides a 2500 bond and the agreement, though opposed by some township residents, aligns with financing for the Y M C A camp.
The home of Mr and Mrs William McCully on East Monore Street will host a noon wedding next Monday for Mrs Mary Florence Hubbard and George Wootan of Richmond Rev F R Pitman will officiate The couple will reside in Richmond after the ceremony with a home prepared for them The Citizen extends best wishes to the couple
Frank M. Van Pelt of Frankfort names A B Crampton of Indianapolis as assistant adjutant for the Indiana department Grand Army of the Republic. Crampton replaces Gil Stormont who served under retiring commander A J Ball. The adjutant is a national post while the state posts an assistant.
In Carroll circuit court on Monday Judge Carr granted Mildred Klar a divorce with custody of two children and ordered $30 monthly child support. An adoption of Catherine Sharp by May L. Blythe was entered. Roy Short's divorce from Myrtle Short was granted. Land condemnation for dam purposes was ordered in Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Co. vs Lewis T. Friday et al. Real estate title actions were quieted in favor of Clyde Bonebrake vs George Sheets et al and Emmett Flora vs Peter Eymann et al. Partition awarded to George W. Heron in George W. Heron vs Mary E. Scott et al. A judgment of $440.80 was given in Clinton County Bank vs George H. Miller. Final reports filed for Faye L. Dyer estate and Gen eva Ginn et al guardians.
A plea requests donations of pianos for the YMCA camp Tecumseh. Citizens or groups willing to contribute should inform C. A. Teabeaugh at City Trust Building in Indianapolis.
Carroll County Historical Society and Delphi merchants announce an August 11 event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Carroll County settlement. A morning parade with historical scenes, prizes for best float or feature, and an afternoon township pageant follow, with a night stage on Washington Street and electric illumination. Prizes include 50, 25, and 10 dollars for top parade and pageant scenes.
The fragment shows a sale pitch urging readers to visit for a straw hat and mentioning a Julius. It presents a brief line about entering a shop to see a line of hats. The unreadable parts limit specifics on brand or date.
National attention centers on the Democratic convention in New York starting Tuesday. Indiana backs Senator Ralston with a strong backers’ train while McAdoo leads among delegates. A two thirds rule fight and anti Klux Klan position loom as key preconvention issues.
Indiana county agents direct boys and girls clubs to hold outings in July and August. Camp Tecumseh will host Carroll and White county agricultural clubs from August 18 to 22 with YMCA cooperation.
June 20 marriage license issued to Henry J. Kintner son of Charles M. Kintner and Geneva A. Kingery daughter of Almon C. Kingery both of Bringhurst.
Mrs Buel Emrick of Denver Colorado visits summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Swatts.
John Deere two row cultivators advertised by Mount and Son. The listing notes model details and availability for farmers seeking efficient field equipment. No prices shown.
A reader discusses the strict etiquette of New Harmony residents, focusing on hosting, reciprocal paying for meals, and the pressure to repay social favors. The piece notes how guests may tour homes and the social expectation to contribute to parties, reflecting a culture of indebtedness.
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