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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

4

Bridal Shower for Lois Jean George in Camden Country Home

A Camden bridal shower honored Lois Jean George, bride elect of Robert Scott, hosted by Betty Jo Martin Johnson and Janet George with George Martin's home as the setting. Guests enjoyed flower decor, gift unwrapping on a lace table, contests with prizes for Mrs. Joe Stewart and Mrs. Gerald Roberts, and refreshments for a long list of attendees.

Lois Jean George Robert Scott George Martin Betty Jo Martin Johnson Janet George Miles T. Martin Joe Stewart Gerald Roberts Thurlow George Joe Allen Lanny Seward Hubert Galimore Dewey Edging Clifford Wallace Otis Beamer John Frye Herbert Yerkes Walter Skiles Jack Wallace Quince Wallace Gene Willy James Sharp Harvey Furnish Gerald Whiteman Cecil Wallace

Carroll Chapter 475 OES Meets Honors Adahs with Violet Gift

Esta Carter presided at Carroll Chapter 475 OES meeting. An invitation announced Kathleen Patchett District 15 reception at Clinton Central on June 23. Adah honors included a violet corsage and songs by Marilyn McCain. charter draped for Bessie Martin. dining room committee listed.

Esta Carter Carroll Chapter Oes Kathleen Patchett District 15 Clinton Central Marilyn McCain Adah Janet George Amy Snipes Anna M. Zook Pauline McCain Nancy Mullin Stella Johnson Mary L. Johnson Marjorie Sieber Jane George Adrienne McCain Bessie Martin Bernice Mullendore Hazel Mullin Mildred Allen Opal Ringer Nellie Quinn Betty Jane Sanderson Ida Lloyd

Price Kistler Wedding Held At Metea Baptist Church

Mrs Blanche Spitler and daughter Sharon attended the Price Kistler wedding at Metea Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Miss Price is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Price. Mrs Price is the daughter of Rev and Mrs L L Paul, former Camden residents.

Blanche Spitler Sharon Paul Oyler Price-Kistler Metea Baptist Church Miss Price Harold Price Price L. L. Paul Camden

Floyd Sterrett Hosts WWMB Harmony Lodge Lawn Party

Floyd Sterrett of Camden with help from Mrs. Marie Sterrett of Delphi entertained 34 WWMB Harmony Lodge members at his home on Sunday. Guests came from Camden Delphi Peru Marion Star City Huntington and Kokomo for a noon pot luck dinner followed by prayers led by Flossie Hotchen. A birthday song honored Floyd Sterrett and several others as Clinton Darch of Star City won two antique vases in major prizes.

Floyd Sterrett Camden Marie Sterrett Delphi WWMB Harmony Lodge Kokomo Peru Marion Star City Huntington Flossie Hotchen Gladys Jerrett Anson Richards Lafountain Lloyd Perkins Hazel Pettit Pearl Lamm Elsie Bryant Mr. Sterrett Clinton Darch

Michigan women visits relatives abroad

Miss Sara Fultz of Ann Arbor Michigan spent several days visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ches ter Fultz and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith have returned from Southern Indiana where they visited Mr Smiths sister and family.

Sara Fultz Ann Arbor Michigan Chester Fultz Mrs. Frank Smith Indiana Mr. Smith

Hartman reunion attendance noted at Monticello

Miss JoAnn Allen of Ball State attended summer school as she works toward a master’s degree. Several locals joined relatives and friends at the Hartman reunion held Sunday in Monticello.

JoAnn Allen Ball State Hartman Monticello

Local Couples Share Leisure and Milestones Around Stone Lake

Mr and Mrs Russell Hawkins and Mr and Mrs Floyd Gardner spent several days at Stone Lake. Mr and Mrs C B Oskins observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs John Case moved to Logansport after selling their property to Mr and Mrs B Jesse Zook. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Myers were Mr and Mrs Edward Vermillion of Anderson. Dr and Mrs B C Kerkhove spent several days in Canada. Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas of Royal Center visited Mr and Mrs Chester Fultz on Wednesday.

Russell Hawkins Floyd Gardner Stone Lake Mrs. C. B. Oskins John Case Logansport B. Jesse Zook Earl Myers Edward Vermillion Anderson Mrs B. C. Kerkhove Canada Sam Thomas Royal Center Chester Fultz

Quinns Visit Bloomington for Weekend with Son Edward

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Quinn spent the weekend in Bloomington visiting their son Edward who is enrolled in the graduate school pursuing a PhD in psychology.

Ray Quinn Bloomington Edward

Funeral services for uncle held in Paris Illinois

Mrs. B C Kerkhove attended funeral services for an uncle held Thursday in Paris Illinois. Rev. Devon Hodges and family of Austin moved to the Baptist parsonage on Wednesday. Rev. Hodges is the new pastor of the Camden Baptist church and we welcome him to the community.

B. C. Kerkhove Paris Ilinois Devon Hodges Austin Baptist Hodges Camden Baptist Church

Lower Deer Creek Bible Class Attends Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Zook and Mr and Mrs Harvey Furnish hosted members of the Lower Deer Creek Friendly Bible Class at the church on Sunday evening. Faye Dilling gave the devotions and Leonard Maxwell presided at the business meeting.

John Zook Harvey Furnish Lower Deer Creek Faye Dilling Leonard Maxwell

Wingate Methodist Church Hosts Show For Granddaughter

Mrs Chester Fultz and Mrs Forrest Appleton attended a Friday night show at Wingate Methodist Church honoring the granddaughter Mrs Marilyn Hutchison.

Chester Fultz Forrest Appleton Wingate Methodist Church Marilyn Hutchison

Mississippi Visitors Visit Relatives in Town

Mrs. Robert Johnson and her children from Leland Mississippi are visiting relatives here for a family gathering and to reconnect with kin in the area.

Robert Johnson Leland Mississippi

Indiana Junior Angus field days announced for 4 H and beef groups

The Indiana Junior Angus Association invites 4 H members FFA members and beef project enthusiasts to field days at five farms. June 27 John Patton Earl Park June 28 C M Meade Camden June 29 Woebbeking Stock Farm Woodburn June 30 Ralph Duke Richmond July 1 Ed Cissna Chrisney events start 1 30 pm except July 1 at Cissna farm 10 am. Leaders parents and any interested are welcome to attend.

Indiana Junior Angus Association FFA John Patton Earl Park C. M. Meade Camden Woebbeking Woodburn Ralph Duke Richmond Ed Cissna Chrisney Cissna

Homemakers Club Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

The Modern Homemakers Home Demonstration club will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Junior Darby. Mrs. Charles Guthrie and Mrs. Charles Rice will assist the hostess.

Homemakers Home Demonstration Club Junior Darby Charles Guthrie Charles Rice

Questery group to meet at Gish home in Camden

Questery Questers of Carroll County plan a June 28 gathering at 7 30 pm in the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gish near Camden Bead exhibit and beaded articles will be shown Hostesses are Mrs Gish Mrs Joy Edging and Mrs Faye B Wise

Questers Carroll County Floyd Gish Camden Gish Joy Edging Faye B. Wise

Delphinium 4-H Club Plans Final Meeting

The Delphinium 4-H Club of Delphi will meet June 27 at 1 30 PM in the high school auditorium. This is the last meeting and projects must be finished by July 11. At the June 13 meeting Susan Nelson led the Flag pledge and Linda Pearson the 4-H pledge. Carolyn Peterson showed a fire prevention film. Leveda Smith was named historian.

Delphinium Delphi Susan Nelson Linda Pearson Carolyn Peterson Leveda Smith

Merry Makers 4 H Club Holds Tea Meeting

The Merry Makers 4 H club met at Burrows Community Hall. Mothers of members were honored at a tea on June 14 and event arrangements were completed. Donna Adams gave a demonstration while Vicki Johnson presented the health and safety lesson. Refreshments were provided by Karen, Joyce, and Lynette Kahler.

Merry Makers 4-H Burrows Community Hall Mothers of Club Donna Adams Vicki Johnson Karen Joyce Lynette Kahler

Card of Thanks for George Groninger

The Groninger family expresses sincere thanks to all who offered kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their father George Groninger.

George Groninger Groninger

Thank you for kind words and cards

Dorothy Eaton expresses gratitude to friends for cards visits and flowers saying they are deeply appreciated and that she feels better each day hoping others avoid illness.

Two Weddings in Bringhurst Flora Area Churches

Miss Sharon Cromer wed Meredith Lee Ayres in a June ceremony at Cutler Presbyterian Church with a 175 guest reception. The bride, daughter of Carl Christiansen Flora, and groom, son of Junior Snider Delphi, both graduated Flora and Cutler high schools. A second wedding in Flora featured Miss Carol Dart Indianapolis as maid of honor and Terry Snider Delphi as best man. The couple, both Flora graduates, hosted a 150 guest reception in the church basement before leaving for travel.

Hein Carl Christiansen Flora Junior F. Snider Delphi Route 3 Melvin Fisher Caroline Dart Indianapolis Sara Adams Jill Snider Royal Center Amy Hanna Phil Reid Terry Snider Richard Hicks James Walker Maid of Honor Katy Snider Judy Garrett Logansport Carol Wilson Joan Wilson Galveston Judy Snider Diane Ward Bringhurst Flora High School Jackson- Kitchel Implement Company

Christiansen Snider wed in Grace Brethren ceremony

Joyce Faye Christiansen and Max Eugene Snider exchanged vows Sunday afternoon at the Grace Brethren church in Flora. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Rolland and featured a double ring rite.

Joyce Faye Christiansen Max Eugene Snider Grace Brethren Flora Rolland

Bridegroom's Parents Host Rehearsal Party in Church Basement

A rehearsal party was given by the groom's parents Saturday evening before the ceremony in the church basement. The bride's colors mint green and yellow were carried out in the decorations.

Marriage Announcement for Lily Best and Larry Schrader

Miss Lily Jean Best daughter of John Best Camden wed Larry Lee Schrader son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Schrader Delphi on Saturday June 17 at the Pittsburg Church of the Brethren with Rev O P Manker officiating. Vows were spoken before an altar of red roses and white lilies and the couple will reside in Delphi.

Lily Jean Best John Best Camden Larry Lee Schrader Floyd Schrader Delphi Pittsburg

Miss Phyllis Musall and William Rozzi Wed In Logansport

Miss Phyllis Musall and William Rozzi united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at St. Vincent de Paul Church Logansport officiated by Rev. Thomas Fox. Parents are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Harold Musall Rockfield and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rozzi Logansport. The bride wore Chantilly lace over white taffeta with a train and carried red roses. the groom is a Culver Military Academy graduate working with Warner Greenhouse. They plan a Florida honeymoon then reside on route 5 Logansport.

Phyllis Musall William Rozzi St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Logansport Thomas Fox Harold Musall Rockfield Bernard R. Rozzi Carroll Rice Camden Rie Rozzi Camden High School Wedekind’s Beauty College Logan Beauty Shop Culver Military Academy Warner Greenhouse Florida Route 5

Local man Ronald E. Logan advances at State Farm Midwest

Ronald E Logan of 104 Deer Creek Drive Delphi has been employed by State Farm Mutual Insurance in its Midwest office at Bloomington Illinois He is a Delphi High School graduate who attended Marquette University His parents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Logan of Delphi

Ronald E. Logan Deer Creek Drive Delphi State Farm Mutual Insurance Company Midwest Bloomington, Ill Delphi High School Marquette University Raymond Logan

Funeral Rites Held for William N. Kemper

Funeral rites for William N. Kemper aged 68 were conducted Friday at Hazel Dell Friends Church near Windfall. Burial followed in Elwood cemetery. He died Wednesday at his home and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Robert Wilburn wife of the Delphi Methodist pastor.

William N. Kemper Hazel Dell Friends Church Windfall Elwood Kemper Robert Wilburn Delphi Methodist Church

Pastor Resigns After 60 Years at Burlington Church

Rev. Leroy Wright, longtime pastor of Burlington Christian Church, announces acceptance of a pastorate in Maryville Tennessee. His final sermon at Burlington will be August 13.

Leroy Wright Burlington Christian Church Maryville Tennessee

Driver License Suspended for Dixie Barnhart in 1961

Dixie Lee Barnhart of Rockfield has her license suspended by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the period May 13, 1961 to November 30, 1961 for leaving the scene of an accident as listed on the May 23 to June 2 1961 suspension register.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Dixie Lee Barnhart Rockfield

Burglary Foiled At Rockfield Elevator

Deputy Sheriff Fred Dillon reports a burglary at the Rockfield Elevator during the night or early morning. Entry was gained by breaking an east window and the safe injured by a tear gas device, though no loot was taken. Detective Loman of the Indiana State Police assisted in the investigation.

Rockfield Fred Dillon Detective Loman Indiana State Police

Flora Native Is Killed at Peru

Charles M. Fansler 22 of Peru was killed in an early Sunday auto accident near Peru. A Flora native born Sept 12 1939 he was a father of two. Surviving are his wife two children his parents Harold Fansler a brother and a sister in Peru. Relatives live in Camden Delphi and Flora.

Peru Charles M. Fansler Flora William Doris Heiland Fansler Royal Center Harold Monticello Harry Kloenne, Jr Camden Delphi

Fire department reports two runs to Tippecanoe township

Tri Township Fire Department made two calls on Monday night. An auto in a field near Treida's corner owned by Luther Crouch route 1 Delphi burned due to a bird nest in wiring at the Landmark Fish House in Pittsburg owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Woods. Damage described as nominal.

Tri Township Tippecanoe Township Treida’s Corner Luther Crouch Route 1 Delphi Fish House Pittsburg Robert Woods

Replevin Suit Over Tractor In Indiana Circuit Court

Hardings Inc a Indiana corporation sues Roy C Dillner in circuit court seeking immediate possession and return of an International Tractor valued at 11000. Obear and Overholser represent the plaintiff.

Hardings, Inc Indiana Roy C. Dillner Obear Overholser

Mohler Seeks Custody and Support in Cass Circuit Suit

Patricia J. Mohler of Logansport asks for custody of two children and 10 dollars weekly support in a divorce suit against Alvin E. Mohler filed in Cass circuit court. The couple married February 25 1950 and separated June 13 of this year.

Patricia J. Mohler North Street Logansport Delphi Alvin E. Mohler Cass

Farrells Divorced in Tippecanoe Court Custody Granted

Donna B. Farrell of Colburn receives a divorce from William E. Farrell in Tippecanoe Superior Court Lafayette. She gains custody of a child with visitation rights for the defendant and he must pay 10 dollars weekly as support.

Donna B. Farrell Colburn Tipperance Superior Court Lafayette William E. Farrell

Divorce Granted in Plymouth Court Divides Custody

Sue Ann Waddups of route 3 Delphi formerly of Logansport obtained a divorce from Charles Waddups of Grass Creek in Plymouth circuit court. The case, moved twice for venue, awarded custody of two daughters to Sue Ann and split custody of a son. She receives $2,000 alimony in installments over two years.

Sue Ann Waddups Route 3 Delphi Logansport Charles Waddups Grass Creek Plymouth

Sisters travel for brother Lahrie Guthrie funeral

Mrs Winifred Guthrie Erdman of Aberdeen North Dakota and Mrs Anna Guthrie Torp of Minot South Dakota arrived Monday to attend funeral services for their brother Lahrie Guthrie.

Winifred Guthrie Erdman Aberdeen North Dakota Anna Guthrie Torp Minot South Dakota Lahrie Guthrie

Piano Recital by Pupils of Tolen and Mullin

Pupils under Mrs. Joe Tolen and Diane Mullin present a piano recital on Friday June 23 at 8 p.m. in the REMC auditorium. Performers include John Atkinson Jackie Schilling Veronica Osterlien Brenda Delaney Janice Rule Susan Maxwell Michael Wingard Beth Robinson Clark Adams Charles Wood II Dianne Minneman Joyce Page and Diane Mullin.

Joe Tolen Diane Mullin REMC John Atkinson Jackie Schilling Veronica Osterlien Brenda Delaney Janice Rule Susan Maxwell Michael Wingard Beth Robinson Clark Adams Charles Wood II Dianne Minneman Joyce Page Dianne Mullin

Rotary Picnic In Delphi To Install New President

Delphi Rotary members and their guests gather Wednesday night June 28 at 6 30 p m for a picnic at the Haughey Mount and Curtis McCain cottages. Walter Clawson will be installed as the new Rotary president at the post dinner business meeting.

Delphi Rotary Haughey Mount Curtis McCain Walter Clawson Rotary

Miller divorce suit seeks custody for five children

Janette Miller files for divorce from Max E. Miller in circuit court. She seeks custody of five minor children and support. The couple married March 17 1953 and separated June 19 1961. Watson C. McCormick represents the plaintiff.

Janette Miller Max E. Miller Watson C. McCormick

Carroll County Trap Shoot Set for June 25

The Carroll County Conservation Club hosts a trap shoot on Sunday June 25 with practice at noon and a 50 target trophy shoot at 2 30 pm. The public is invited and shells and luncheon will be available.

Carroll County Conservation Club

Guthrie Estate Named Co Administrators

Mary E Ferrier and James L Guthrie named co administrators with the will annexed for Lahrie A Guthrie estate. The 1959 will leaves equal shares to three children, Stuart T Guthrie among them. Total valued at 24600 real and 35000 personal property. Floyd Julien represents the administrators.

Mary E. Ferrier James L. Guthrie Lahrie A. Guthrie Floyd J. Julien Stuart T. Guthrie Floyd Julien

Administrators Named for Guthrie Estate in Carroll Co

In Carroll County Indiana on June 21 1961 Mary E Ferrier and James L Guthrie were appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Lahrie A Guthrie deceased. All persons with claims must file in the circuit court within six months from the first publication date or they will be forever barred. Dated Delphi Indiana June 21 1961. Frank Wilcox Clerk of the Circuit Court Floyd J Julien Attorney for estate.

Circuit Court Carroll County Indiana Mary E. Ferrier James L. Guthrie Delphi Frank Wilcox Floyd J. Julien

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Carroll Oes International West Grain SCOUT Chevrolet GMC DODGE Starcraft Johnson Electric A Garrison Motor Truck Sales IHC Delphi, Indiana ANGUS Questery Merry Makers Dorothy Eaton Sharon Joan Cromer Meredith Lee Ayres Cutler Presbyterian Church Chester Morgan Robert Ayres Juanita Wysong Thomas Russell Donna Spurgeon Linda Ayres Janet Ricky Ayres Dick Cramer Pride Kim Black John Lowman Jim Carter Joe Shedron Don Albright Nora Conn Susie Fettig Carol Amler Logansport High School Cutler High School Purdue Agricultural School Rodkey MR. and Meredith Ayres Christiansen Snider L. M. Pletcher Maxwell Flora Business Boosters of Flora Community Club Center Street BEST Schrader Guthrie Roland and Edith Wilson West Franklin St
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