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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
5
A terse local notice requests readers to telephone Mem of any kind to Number 14 and mentions public courtesy in sharing visits or guest mentions in the Delphi Citizen. The item preserves a personable tone and invites contact.
Ralph Hanna carried out transactions in Fowler on Monday, engaging in business activities documented in local records. The event reflects routine commercial activity within the town.
Miss Ruth McCormick spends the week in Chicago as guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. L M Pletcher and Dr. and Mrs. L H Smith visited in Lafayette. William Brackenridge of Akron Ohio is guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs W T Brackenridge. Marjorie Isaacs spent the weekend with sister Lola Lowe and husband of Logansport. Verne Whittelsey of Dundee Illinois visited Delphi last week. band concert tonight.
Mrs. Florence McFarland of Fort Wayne visits son C. C. McFarland. Many locals attend visits, trips, and events including guilds, funerals, and reunions. notable entries cover Bobbin to Indianapolis and Fort Harrison camp visits, and a birth in Oakdale.
The Methodist church and Sunday school classes held an outdoor dinner at Huftys Grove. Twenty six autos and two loaded school hacks carried members to the grove. Mrs Gwin played a small organ while the audience sang hymns. Rev O P Manker delivered a sermon and conducted baptism by immersion for Paul Kathleen Irene and Marietta Jacoby.
The Tri Kappa chapter lists delegates for the Plymouth Provence convention: Mrs Mary Bradshaw as delegate, Miss Ruth Wilkinson, Mrs Mary Ruffing, Mrs Minnie Roach, Mrs Ruby Gochenour, Mrs Frances Martin, Mrs Helen Quick, Miss Kathleen Kerlin, Mrs Zelpha Kramer, and Miss Naomi Johnson travel tomorrow.
The Tri Kappa sorority met at Miss Louise Shaffer's home Tuesday evening for a cooperative supper for eleven pledges. A regular meeting followed with pledge services and the remainder of the evening was devoted to social entertainment.
The Carroll Chapter Daughters of American Revolution hosts a patriotic service at 7:30 Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church. Rev. O P Manker will give the address and Mrs Jason Been will oversee the music.
The regular Carroll County tuberculosis meeting will convene at the library on Friday afternoon July 6.
Boes reports the Tippecanoer Township Home Economics club met June 20 at Mrs. Frank Brewer's home. A cooperative dinner followed at 12:30, with homemade ice cream served. Business was followed by a lesson led by Mrs. Flossie Clawson and Mrs. Edna Acheson. Thirteen members and visitors attended. The next meeting will be July 18 at Mrs. Walter Cain's home.
The neighborhood Bards held their semi annual dinner party Monday evening at Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith home. Miss Josephine Shealy acted as toastmistress with witty replies. Mayor F. H. Robinson spoke, followed by an engaging program. Out of town guests included William Brackenridge of Akron Ohio and Mrs. N W Bowen of Indianapolis.
The Chatter and Stitch club enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at the city park. Mrs Mildred Bloyd hosted members at her parents home of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Schrader last evening.
Miss Margaret Baker of Lafayette will wed Frank Roskuski of Flora at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Alva Baker in Lafayette at eight this evening. Attending will be Mr and Mrs Hiberlin and Miss Lorene Hinkle.
Following the regular meeting of the D. of I's at their hall Tuesday evening a social hour was enjoyed. Miss Mary Heflong chaired the committee and served as toast mistress after refreshments. A large number of attendees delivered responses.
The Scott Martin Robbins reunion was held at the city park last Sunday with a basket dinner at noon. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Ed Dailey of Laporte William Scott of Hollywood California and Kathleen Kerlin of Winslow Arizona.
The Mission Circle of the Christian church will gather Monday evening at Delphi park for a picnic supper. Afterward a program will be held in the shelter house with Miss Lillie Brown in charge.
Mrs James O Obear hosts a card party this afternoon for friends and her house guests Miss Mary Morrison of Owensboro Ky and Miss Louise Nichols of Clinton.
The Encampment hosts I C O F meetings on July 6 and 18 inviting all members. Additional gatherings are planned for August.
The next county tuberculosis clinic will be held at the courthouse Friday July 13. Dr James Stygall of Indianapolis will oversee with assistance from County Nurse Elsie De Laney.
St Josephs Catholic Church hosts an all day picnic at Gay's Park near Springboro on Wednesday July 4. Bring a picnic dinner. Games and contests will be held. Public is invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Miles T. Martin entertained several boys at dinner on Sunday to honor Gard ner Martins sixteenth birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs C C McFarland entertained the Twin Six bridge club at their home with a 6 o'clock dinner. The evening was devoted to playing bridge and socializing.
Mrs C C McFarland hosted a small thimble party last Thursday afternoon in honor of Mr McFarland’s mother Mrs Florence McFarland.
Miss Mary Louise Wason entertained a company of friends Wednesday afternoon at her home in honor of her friend Miss Gladys Clark of Syracuse New York.
The Past Presidents club was entertained at an all day meeting hosted by Mrs. L. D. Carey in Monticello on Monday.
The Laugh-A-Lot club will meet Friday at Mrs. W. C. Henderson’s home west of Delphi for an all day session and a cooperative dinner.
Mr and Mrs Franklin Perry will host a dinner party at the Presbyterian church this evening and guests will be entertained at their home afterward.
Dr and Mrs C E Carney will host a company of friends for dinner this evening at the Presbyterian church.
Mrs Myron Ivés entertained guests with an informal tea gathering at her residence on Monday afternoon. The event featured light refreshments and friendly conversation among attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thayer and daughter and Mrs. Dale Maxwell visited Lafayette on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter of Attica were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Klepinger.
Quick & Clifford Delphi's Greatest Store for Men and Boys advertises an 18 31 sale on 500 athletic union suits for men featuring double stitch restrained webbing reinforced buttons and roomy full neck.
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