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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
Bright National Bank Opens New Flora HQ After Fire
The Bright National Bank of Flora moved into its new headquarters on Saturday following a December fire that destroyed the old bank rooms. Dr. C. C. Crampton attended a Loyal Legion meeting at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on Thursday as a guest of Col. J. K. Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright National Bank
Flora
C. C. Crampton
The
Loyal Legion
Indianapolis Athletic Club
J. K. Lilly
Local family notices and travel updates from the area
Double dip cones five cents at Sam's News Stand. Mr and Mrs Charles Black Sr and son Kenneth returned from Huntington Pennsylvania where they attended their granddaughter's graduation as the daughter of Mrs Russell Humberd. Mrs Grace Stair Severson left Saturday for Cincinnati for a few days visit then will travel to Atlanta for an extended stay. Mrs Charles Wood is spending the week with Mr and Mrs John Wood in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Black Sr
Kenneth
Huntington
Russell Humberd
Grace Stair Severson
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Mrs
Charles Wood
Mrs. John Wood
South Bend
Mrs Earl Thompson Returns From St Elizabeth Hospital
Mrs Earl Thompson came home Friday from St Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette after an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thompson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Fireworks on Sale Thursday at Margowski's Drug Store
Local notice announces fireworks will be sold on Thursday July 1 at Margowski's Drug Store. The item lists sale as a community event with address and date for shoppers seeking holiday pyrotechnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margowski
Orr Family and Miss Kennard Attend Wabash Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Orr Sr and son Jack of Delphi along with Miss Maxine Kennard of Yeoman visited Wabash on Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Orr Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Orr, Sr
Jack
Delphi
Maxine Kennard
Yeoman
Wabash
H. Orr, Jr
Mr and Mrs Callin Rushed to St Elizabeth Hospital
Mr Russell Callin and Mrs Callin of Delphi were taken to St Elizabeth hospital Sunday afternoon by the Grimm and Sons ambulance due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Callin
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Grimm and Sons
Local residents return from hospital and trips
Booster notes Mr and Mrs Paul Lastutter and Mrs Cloid Kerlin have come from Mayo Brothers hospital Rochester Minnesota for observation. Mr and Mrs C T Amick and Mr and Mrs Max Daugherty plan to return this weekend from a two week motor trip through the west. Charles Gros of Delphi underwent an appendectomy at Home hospital Lafayette Tuesday morning. Mrs John Stille of Tucson Arizona visits sister Mrs William Smith and Mr Smith. Mr and Mrs Clayton Wallar of Burrows spend the summer in Muncie for post graduate study at the Smith Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lastutter
Cloid Kerlin
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester, Minn
C. T. Amick
Max Daugherty
West
Charles Gros
Delphi
Home
Lafayette
Mrs
John Stille
Tuscon, Arizona
William & Smith
Mr. Smith
Clayton Wallar
Burrows
Muncie
Wallar
Smite Teachers College
Local residents return from eastern travels
Mrs and Mrs Myron Tves came back from a trip through the eastern states to visit relatives. Mrs Oscar Gee recovers at home after an operation. Miss Thelma Quinn and Miss Emma May Copeland return today from a two week motor tour in the East. Mrs Mary Haugh visited friends and relatives in Indianapolis last weekend. John Leiber of Dudopis route 4 returns home from St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette after a stay there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Tves
Thelma Quinn
Emma May Copeland
Mary Haugh
Indianapolis
Community families gather at McCormick's Creek Park
Mr and Mrs Sam Morris and Joe Loy of Delphi and Mary Tillet of Monticello enjoyed a picnic at McCormick's Creek Park Sunday. Miss Winifred Connell entertained Marjorie Long and Elizabeth Nehtig of Lafayette Monday evening. Thursday prayer service at the Christian church led by Mrs Eugene Crowden. James Riley Jr and Robert Pearson on a fishing trip Wiscon. Rev M W Crider new Yeoman Reynolds Methodist pastor, to lead first service Sunday 7 30 p m. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam “Morris
Joe ‘Loy
Delphi
Mary "Tillet
Monticéllo
Orville “Odle
Fredrick Horton
Harold “Markins
Hartford City
McCormick’s Creek Park
The
Christian Church
Eugene Crowden
M. W. Crider
Yeoman and
Reynolds Methodist
Yeoman
Local Social Visits Reach Across Families Across States
Mr and Mrs Luther Sheets and daughter of Yeoman hosted by Mr and Mrs Orman Plumb of Lafayette. Sunday evening the two families visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Sterrett. Mr and Mrs P J Lamb of Lafayette and daughter Irene of Washington DC visited the Misses Anna and Katharine Lamb. Mrs Ruth Coble Gee of St Petersburg Florida visits her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Coble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Sheets
Yeoman
Orman Plumb
Lafayette
Leonard Sterrett
P. J. Lamb
Irene
Washington, D. C
Anna
Katharine Lamb
Ruth Coble Gee
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mrs
Raymond Coble
Families Return to Delphi for Summer
Mrs Nora Klienman and daughter Ruth return to Delphi for the summer after years in the south with Ruth attending various schools. Mrs Fannie Smith Herbert Donald Smith Alene Smith and Mrs Harry Reed of Delphi attend commencement at Western State Teachers College Kala mazoo where Devon Smith recently graduated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Klienman
Ruth
Delphi
South
Fannie Smith
Herbert
Donald Smith
Alene Smith
Harry Reed
Western State Teachers College
Kalamazoo
Devon Smith
Kent couple visits relatives in county return home
Professor and Mrs. Fren Musselman of Kent Ohio have been visiting relatives in the county for several weeks and returned to Kent Sunday. Mrs Musselman is the former Elsa Gardner of Delphi. Mr and Mrs A S Bradshaw of Atlanta Georgia J H Bradshaw and Misses Jane and May Brackenridge of Lafayette were dinner guests Sunday of Lillian Blythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fren Musselman
Kent
Ohio
A. S. Bradshaw
Atlanta
Georgia
J. H. Bradshaw
Jane and
May Brackenridge
Lafayette
Lillian Blythe
Local News Briefs Include Visits and Moves
Sam's News Stand advertises all flavor brick ice cream for 25 cents. W R Emery of Chicago visits Delphi guests Mr and Mrs Newton Sidenbender. he is Mrs Sidenbender's brother in law. Laverne and Mrs Goff rent Elizabeth Murphy property on East Monroe Street and will move from James Goff residence. Byram Crosby family toGlidden Iowa for two week visit with parents J H Pelton. Crosby returns Wednesday. Dr and Mrs R L Johnson of Oneonta NY visiting at Shaffer home. Johnson returns to New York to teach while Mrs Johnson stays for the summer with Georgia Hanna and her son George at Lewis farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram Crosby
Glidden
Iowa
R. L. Johnson
Oneonta
New York
B. Shaffer
Dr. Johnson
Johnson
Georgia Hanna
George
Lewis Farm
Here
Misses Frushour Hospitality in Muskegon Lake Visit
Miss Téa Frushour and Miss Emma Frushour of Delphi spent the weekend as guests of friends on a Muskegon Lake outing in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Téa
Emma Frushour
Delphi
Muskegon
Michigan
Local Notes on Indiana Residents and Visitors
Mary Angel Cartwright of Indiana polis vacations with her father C A Cartwright and Mrs Cartwright. Mrs Hubert Clifford who has been a patient at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette has returned home. Mrs Sam Morris spent a day in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Charles Flagler and Mrs Tom Malia spent Sunday in Indianapolis with friends. Walter Utterback of Delphi is quite ill at his W Front Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Angel Cartwright
Indianapolis
C. A. Cartwright
Mrs. Cartwright
Hubert Clifford
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Charles Flagler
Tom Malia
Walter Utterback
Delphi
W. Front Street
Roachdale Visitors and Ligonier Death Prompt Notices
Roachdale residents Mr and Mrs Clude Hanna Mrs Irene Robbins and Andrew Hanna spent the weekend at a Lake Fressen cottage with Mr and Mrs Robert Davison. Will Sargent of Delphi died in Ligonier with funeral held Wednesday. he was a Monticello alum. Charles Budd West Delphi visited Francisville with his son Russell. John H Vore moved from Delphi to Radnor Indiana. Betty and Mary Maxwell Lafayette visit grandparents Mr and Mrs L A Thompson Arion Geeting Fremont Michigan spent a day with James Delong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clude Hanna
Irene Robbins
Andrew Hanna
Roachdale
Indiana
Robert Davidson
Lake Freesen
F Red Sargent
Delphi
Ligonier
Will Sargent
Sargent
Monticello
Charles Budd
West Delphi
Francisville
Russell
Betty and
Mary Maxwell
Lafayette
Mrs. L. A. Thompson
Arion Geeting
Freemont
Michigan
James Delong
Local Boys Enter Lafayette Soap Box Derby
Five Delphi youths have filed entries for the Lafayette Soap Box Derby through Billy Dern, the Derby’s local manager. The racers are Dick Clifford, Eron Julien, Bob Balser, Jack Clifford and Oscar Kirkpatrick. Entries must be filed within the next two or three days, Dern said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lafayette
Billy Dern
Dick Clifford
Eron Julien
Bob Balser
Jack Clifford
Oscar Kirkpatrick
Dern
DeLuxe Ice Cream Shop Opens Saturday on Franklin Street
The DeLuxe Ice Cream Company opens Saturday morning in the Burr room on Franklin street in the former Blythe Funeral Home. Every visitor on opening day will receive free ice cream. Flossie Stankard owns the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Room
Franklin Street
Blythe Funeral Home
Flossie Stankard
Lafayette student wins Purdue merit scholarship
Floyd O. Slate of Bringhurst Lafayette has been awarded a special merit scholarship to Purdue University for the coming year based on high school exam results. The scholarship refunds $30 in fees if a scholastic standard is maintained. Slate has enrolled in the school of engineering.
Western Auto Sponsors Fisherman’s Contest For Customers
Western Auto Supply stores sponsor a fishermen contest open to all customers and friends. Prizes range from 10 dollars to 5c. Ask your local merchant for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Supply
Mrs Laura Breining Visits Miss Susie Dasher In Logansport
Mrs Laura Breining of Logansport and former Delphi resident is spending the week visiting Miss Susie Dasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Breining
Logansport
Delphi
Susie Dasher
Local News From Burlington and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Orville Gilbert and Miss Mary Byrum from Manchester visit relatives. Families host dinners and visits include Fern Brown from Wilmington and Bernice Smoker from Plainfield. Dinners hosted by William Barber and Russell Parker families. Reverend D E Noland receives return appointment to Burling ton Ball Hill and Darwin churches. Jacque Haun visits Chicago. Jackie Snodgrass visits Russiaville. Children’s day program set at Christian church Sunday evening. Mrs Della Rinehart improving. Mrs Blanche Bryant and children visit Frankfort. John Johnston ill at home. Joe Smoker to visit Robert Kingery in Detroit. Mrs Cleona Chittick and daughter Bernice host dinner with Fern Brown and others. Mrs Earl Krammas and daughters visit Pendleton this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Byrum
Manchester
Marvin Byrum
G. W. Barnard
George Shigley
Cutler
Fern Brown
Wilmington
Delaware
William Barber
Russell Parker
Raymond Barber
Harley Barber
Bernice Smoker
Jacque Haun
Chicago
Jackie Snodgrass
Russiaville
Bowen
Christian Church
Della Rinehart
Blanche Byrant
Frankfort
Dick Bansam
Frank Austin
H. E
John Johnston
Joe Smoker
Robert Kingery
Detroit
Cleona Chittick
Bernice
Mesdames
A. S. Harness
Atlanta Brewster
Cora Hughes
O. L. Gilbert
Earl Krammas
Pendleton
Real Estate Transfers From The Past Week
A sequence of historical property transfers listed with buyer and seller names, property parcels, townships and nominal prices. Notable deeds include Earl L. Chapman to Louise Bieber for 40 acres in Democrat Township and Milo Harley joining Flora’s additions, among many other transfers spanning Delphi Flora Camden and Carrollton townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Chapman
Louise Bieber
Democrat
Fannie F. Ginn
Edgar L. Hall
Delphi
Goldie Downham
Charles E. Rice
Washington Township
Thomas L. Dixon
Samuel P. Layman
Burrows
Jeanette Bowen
Q. C
Charles J. Houser
Flora
Merle G. DeLong
Milo Harley
Elsie M. Peterson
Nannie B. Misner
McGilliard
Oliie Davis
Mary Davis Largen
Bringhurst
Charles M. Roth
Marian M. Harner
Jefferson Township
Ernest F. Caldwell
Robi. O. Caldwell
Rita Mae Caldwell
Washington
Leslie W. Chapman
Ollie P. Gardner
Will R. White
Church Notes Park Service Opens Series
Christian Church invites all to 9:30 Sunday school 10:15 worship and communion and 7:30 p m park service. First park service with Howard Jenkins pastor. All are welcome to attend.
Presbyterian Sunday Services and Morning Worship
The Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with observance of the Lord s supper led by Pastor Harry Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parker
St Marys Episcopal Church Sunday Service
St Mary's Episcopal Church invites all to Sunday morning worship at 9 30 with communion and a sermon. William Cordick serves as pastor and welcomes everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
William Cordick
Holiness Tent Meetings Continue in Joliet
Mr and Mrs Everett Ashley of Joliet Illinois will come today to continue services at the Tent Meetings held at Wilson and Harrison streets under the Holiness church auspices Everyone is welcome to attend Rev H B Carter Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Ashley
Joliet
Illinois
Wilson and Harrison Streets
Holiness Church
Frances Whiteman Wins Divorce and Settlement
Mrs Frances Whiteman was granted a divorce from Grover C Whiteman with a 5750 settlement and 500 for attorneys fees. The decree finalizes the split and supports legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Whiteman
Grover C. Whiteman
Walter Henderson Rites Held at Hebron Cemetery
Funeral services were held Saturday at Hebron cemetery for Walter Bud Henderson 47 who died June 14 at his South Bend home. He is survived by his wife and daughter of South Bend, his father Cash Henderson of Delphi, a sister Mrs. Muriel Robertson and a brother Lee Henderson of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Walter
Bud) Henderson
South Bend
Henderson
Cash Henderson
Delphi
Muriel Robertson
Lee Henderson
Chicago guest suffers heart attack at Armstrong home
Miss Alice Green of Chicago staying at the Bitter Armstrong home near here suffered a heart attack. She is being cared for by Mrs. Denna Price of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Green
Chicago
Bradshaw Family to Return from New York Visit
Mrs. Howard Bradshaw and her children Joan and Bill will return on July 4 from New York where they have been visiting Mrs. Bradshaw's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bradshaw
Joan
Bill
New York
Flora et al. Convey 1.23 Acres to Earl Haun in Burlington
Orion S. Flora and others transfer 1.23 acres in the Town of Burlington to Earl C. Haun for a consideration of $1.00. The action records a deed transfer and the involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion S. Flora
Earl C. Haun
Burlington
Honor Six Who Gave Blood for Minneman
Six men who donated blood for transfusions in an unsuccessful attempt to save the life of Paul Minneman, a Logansport police officer shot by the Brady gang, received resolutions of thanks from the Logansport Knights of Columbus. The six are Attorney Harry Tutewiler, Sheriff Dewey Schmidt, Patrolman Dwight Powlen, Lawrence Kendall, State Trooper Loren Ayres, and Sheriff Arthur Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Minneman
Brady Gang
Logansport
Knight’s of Columbus Lodge
Minneman
Harry Tutewiler
Dewey Schmidt
Dwight Powlen
Lawrence Kendall
Loren Ayres
Arthur Anderson
Delphi
Local Notables Placed In Sickness And DAR Meeting Recap
Mrs. Clarence Frey of near Roseville is seriously ill again with a severe case of sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. Della Scott and Mrs. Pearl Scott Wellington of near Burrows and Mrs. Love Crampton Caulkins of Logansport attended the DAR meeting held recently at Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Frey
Roseville
Della Scott
Pearl Scott Wellington
Near Burrows
Love Crampton Caulkins
Logansport
Culver
Bakers Delights Invite Diners to Evening Cakes
A bakery promotes a dinner featuring assorted cakes for Bak erleng’s event. The note invites customers to try the desserts and celebrate with a sweet offering at Sund a venue.
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Sam
Armstrong
Blythe & Sons
Booster
Loy’s
Burdsall
Ity
Loy Roofing Co
Oscar Gee
John Leiber
Dedputis
Heas
Imafayette
James Riley, Jr
Robert Pearson
Wiscon
Texas
KRAUS
Delphi’s Friendly Store
Garment Cleaners Inc
Ernest Davis
W. R. Emery
Newton Sidenbender
Mr. Emery
Sidenbender
Sam Morris
George Fryas
Deer Creek
Frank Larimore
John H. Vore
Radnor
Albert Robinson
Richard
Robert Andrews
Jesse Ashba
Wilbur Lane
Orville Gilbert
Earl V. Gangner
Lake Charles
Louisana
George Miller
D. E. Noland
Burlington Ball Hill
Darwin Methodist
the Abstract CO
Delphi, Ind
GEO. M. S
Neal E. Flora
Sarah E. Flora
Carrollton Township
Laura J. Wickard
Solomon A. Wickard
Blanche Wickard
Ethel M. Masters
Thomas O. Masters
Sunset Park
Leo V. Myer
Q.C
State Bank of
Munion
Howard Jenkins
Presbyterian Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
H. B. Carter
Deluxe Ice Cream Co
Featuring
Goff’s
Walter Henderson
Bakerleng
Gaberdine
Ming
C. O. Julius
Drum and Bugle Corps
C. L. Spencer
Geo. Harris
Mighty Minstrel
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