Coleman Addresses Our Civic Body at Delphi Chamber Meeting
More than one hundred attendees at the Delphi Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Presbyterian church enjoyed Swiss steak, with music from the chamber orchestra and community singing. The group endorsed local armory construction and reviewed a street lighting hearing, while recognizing newspaper staff changes at The Delphi Citizen. A main address covered farming and market-focused production, with thanks extended to Wilson and Beadle for newspaper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce Orchestra
Roy Clauser
A. H. Brewer
Delphi
E. E. Pruitt
Clyde Jones
Public Service Commission
Chambers
Harry Reed
Chamber
H. B. Wilson
E. P. Beadle
Wilson
Beadle
H. E. Ackerson
Carroll County
Oees Ae
Dis
United States Experiment Station
Purdue
Coleman
Sutton VanPelt
Oakdale
Texas
Change of ownership marks new era for The Citizen
The Citizen announces sale of control to Edmund P. Beadle from A. B. Crampton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson. The piece honors long-serving publishers Crampton and Wilson, recounts fifty years of community reporting through wars and local life, and commits Delphi and Carroll County to continuing newspaper service under Beadle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Crampton
Henry B. Wilson
Edmund P. Beadle
Rockville
Carroll County
Crampton
Wilson
Indiana
Delphi
T B Socie Holds March Session
Regular Carroll County Tuberculosis Society meeting at the library with President C T Amick presiding. Secretary J P Was on read minutes and Treasurer Yanus Wells reported over 1400 dollars from Christmas seats. County nurse Elsie De Laney gave her monthly report and recap of the Indianapolis state tuberculosis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Socie
Carroll County Tuberculosis Society
Library Assembly
C. T. Amick
J. P. Wason
Yanus Wells
Elsie DeLaney
Indianapolis
Wason
Jackson
Claude Wall
Carroll County
Wade
Community Sale At Delphi Bales Barn On Friday
John Baer, manager, lists 3 red sows 6 red gilts 15 bushels potatoes and a good Betwork harness cleaned and oiled for the sale. Sale Friday March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baer
Delphi
Makes first purchase to Jesse Martin for cash seats
Jesse Martin, living east of Camden, makes the first cash seat purchase credited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Martin
Camden
Girls Complete Course Under County Nurse
A group of girls completed a home hygiene and care of the sick course under County Nurse Miss Elsie Delaney and received certificates from the American Red Cross Lenora Lapolis. Names include Wiladen Dillman Jessie Kitzmiller Mary Crume and others. similar courses will be conducted in the spring to reinforce nurse training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Delaney
American Red Cross
Lenora Lapolis
Wiladen Dillman
Jessie Kitzmiller
Mary Crume
Donabelle Colvin
Fern Wagoner
Mary Johnson
Alice Zook
Martha Davis
Knights of Pythias County Meeting at Delphi
Knights of Pythias plan a county meeting in Delphi on March 9 to award Knight rank. The event aims to unite members across the state with a friendly gathering and teamwork emphasis tied to Delphi’s team performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
HHOLD
Delphi
Metzger Co Buys Delphi Lumber Yard
The Delphi Lumber Co. in this city was sold Wednesday by Charles E. Foster of Valparaiso and James H. Lang of Chicago to the Metzger Lumber and Coal Company of Lebanon. Metzger takes immediate possession with Jerry Holsinger retained as manager and promises continued service with improvements. Roy Metzger leads the firm, a Lebanon founder with eight lumber yards and four coal yards, aiming to supply all building materials from foundation to roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Lumber Co
Charles E. Foster
Valparaiso
James H. Lang
Chicago
Metzger Lumber and Coal Company
Lebanon
Jerry Holsinger
Metzger Lumber Company
Roy Metzger
Indiana Retail Lumberman’s Association
Lebanon Yard
Metzger
Delphi
Indiana University
H. B. Wilson
Wilson
Sigma Nu
Citizen
Pretty ceremony weds Carroll County couple
Ione Shanks and Dale Sharp wed in a 2:30 PM home ceremony at James O. Shanks residence in Washington township. Rev. Dupree officiated. Pink and white decor and lattice arch framed the bridal party. The couple plans to farm with the bride’s father after returning from Falls and eastern trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Shanks
Washington Township
Ione
Dale Sharp
Nelson Sharp
Near
Flora
Dupree
Flora Baptist Church
Coy Shanks
Geneva Rice
Sharp
Ae Falls
Deer Creek High School
Flora High School
Notice of Wall Gries store name and hours
Fragmentary notice shows the Wall Gries store once known as the Y'all and Sargent Grocery. It references hours and a partial reopening or designation of the shop with unclear dates and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y'all & Sargent Grocery
Mrs Julia Margowski Rites Held At St Josephs
The Delphi community mourns Julia Margowski 84, who died Wednesday at her home after a long illness. Born in Wrongowitz Germany in 1842 she immigrated to Delphi in 1874 and was a devoted St. Josephs Catholic Church member. She leaves a son George and daughter Agnes plus three stepchildren. Funeral services were held at St Josephs church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Margowski
Delphi
Margowski
Wrongowitz
Posen
Germany
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
George
Detroit
Mich
Agnes
Caesar
Will S. Margowski
St. Josephs Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Local bonds sold for Viney road project in Monroe
A $29,000 bond issue for the Viney road in Monroe township was sold last Saturday by County Treasurer Ishble Ware Smock. The sale completes funding for the road improvement project and provides budget stability for the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Ishble Ware
Road Work Begins in Jefferson Township Project
Road work started Monday on a one mile concrete road through Jefferson township. Many men turned out seeking employment as crews began construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Visiting in Delphi with Clinton ladies
Miss Lillian Clinton of Chicago visits her aunts Mrs. C. V. Moore and Mrs. Walters in Delphi. Mrs. Moore and Fauhoney visited last week with Mrs. Mary Clinton, and plans for the visit are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lillian Clinton
Chicago
C. V. Moore
Walters
Moore
Fauhoney Visi
Mary Clinton
Auto crash injures couple in Lafayette
Mrs. Earl Smith and her husband were struck while crossing a Lafayette street Saturday night by an automobile driven by four youths. Mrs. Smith sustained serious head cuts and bruises, while Mr. Smith was only lightly hurt. The accident occurred with no street lights on and the car not using headlights. The four occupants helped take them to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Suits Filed This Week Include Lane Mortgage Case
The past week saw new filings led by Grover V. Lane as receiver for the Corn Belt Mortgage Loan Company. Charles S. Farrell is also named in suit actions, signaling ongoing civil litigation activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover V. Lane
Corn Belt Mortgage Loan Company
Charles SS
Farrell
Home Missionary Society Meets For Annual Mite Box Opening
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will convene Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fannie B. Smith presiding, assisted by Mrs. Oran Clawson. Attendees are urged to attend for the annual mite box opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Soci
The
Methodist Church
Fannie B. Smith
Oran Clawson
Make Merry Class Sale At Mageeps Aprons Thursday
A Make Merry Class sale proceeds at the M E church parish house on Thursday at 1 o clock. Items include aprons and Mageeps. Proceeds support church activities and parish programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Get your tickets at Blythe and Sons or naggat Tuesday
Tickets are free and available at Blythe and Sons. The notice mentions a Tuesday evening event with no charge, inviting local residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe & Sons
Naggat
County Commissioners to Meet Monday in March Session
The Board of County Commissioners plans a Monday session to review and approve claims. Tuesday is contract day. The dog fund is near depletion, with about $500 at start of year and under $100 left before dog tax proceeds. Dog rates are $2 male, $3 female, $5 for each additional dog. Penalties apply for failure to file canine returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J. L. Whiteman
Billings
Citizen
Bloyds Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary Surprise
Tuesday March 1 marked the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Bloyd. About twenty four friends joined for a bounteous dinner followed by music from Mrs. Roy May and Miss Josephine Schrader. The couple received a glass sandwich tray from Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Knox and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bloyd
Roy May
Josephine Schrader
Bloyd
L. E. Knox
Hunter
E. C. Wells
Yanus Wells
Schrader
Josephine
Robert
Delphi
Harmon
Darty
Ohare
Bae
Joseph A
Marjoria
Public Service Hearing on Colburn Crossing Protection
Hearing set for March 10 1927 at 10 00 a m in Delphi Indiana City Hall on the Browne et al petition against Indiana Service Corporation and Wabash Railroad for installation of crossing protection in Colburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Browne
Et al
Indiana Service Corporation and
Wabash Railroad Company
Colburn
Delphi
Indiana
Chicago Return of Logan Arnold From Charleston
Logan R Arnold of Chicago returned after spending days with his father Harry Arnold a well known mover and secretary of the Peoples Building Loan Association. The younger Arnold has lived in Charleston West Virginia for five years and recently took a position with an engineering firm in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan R. Arnold
Chicago
Harry Arnold
Peoples Building & Loan Association
Mr. Arnold
Charleston
W. Va
Oyster Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Shock in Adams Township
Mr and Mrs Orville Shock of Adams township entertained friends with an oyster supper Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Gardner and family, Miss Winfred Todd, Miss Ruby Larimore, Mr and Mrs Lee Sink and Mrs Price of Deer Creek, Mr and Mrs R B Hanna and children of Hopedale. Mr Shock serves as Carroll County assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Shock
Adams Township
Chester Gardner
Winfred Todd
Ruby Larimore
Lee Sink
Price
Deer Creek
R. B. Hanna
Hopedale
Shocks
Carroll County
Mrs Ives Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Methodist
Mrs Josephine Ives had a tonsillectomy at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis this week. The procedure aimed to relieve recurring throat problems and was reported as successful with no complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Ives
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Visitors Arrive With Mr and Mrs Paul Quick
Mr and Mrs Paul Quick and Dale Calvert traveled to Indianapolis for a Tuesday visit, stopping to see local sites and catch up with friends amid a short sojourn in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Quick
Dale Calvert
Indianapolis
Ashba Hosts Five-Table Euchre Evening At Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Ashba entertained five tables of euchre players at their home on Wednesday evening. The social gathering drew neighbors for a friendly night of cards and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Paul Ashba
Euchre
Four Times Four Club Entertains Husbands At Box Supper
The Four Times Four Club hosted a box supper Friday night at Haughy Mount's, inviting their husbands for an evening of community fellowship and dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughy Mount’s
Miss Adelia Maxwell and Miss And rey Shaffer visit Indianapolis
Miss Adelia Maxwell and Miss And rey Shaffer spent Tuesday in Indianapolis, sighting local sights and meeting residents during their brief stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Maxwell
Andrey Shaffer
Indianapolis
Window fall injures Mrs. Roy Clauser's hand
Mrs. Roy Clauser sustained injuries to her right hand when a window fell and crushed her fingers. The incident appears accidental with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Clauser
Herrs Move to Lynch Farm Near Delphi
Mr and Mrs Amos Herr who have lived near Logansport have relocated to the Lynch farm at the north edge of Delphi marking a rural transfer of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Herr
Logansport
Lynch Farm
Delphi
Monticello Ladies Attend Party Hosted by Wood and Quinn
Mrs Clarence Engle and Mrs Rus Engle of Monticello joined a Monday evening party hosted by Mrs Charles Wood and Mrs Millard Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Engle
Russell Engle
Monticello
Charles Wood
Millard Quinn
Beadle Becomes Indiana Democratic Editorial Association President
Isaac R Strouse congratulates E P Beadle Delphi Ind on being elected president of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association. He recalls their partnership Beadle Strouse Rockville Tribune and Beadle’s early discovery of Gyp Humphreyse, praising Delphi Carroll County and Parke County ties and urging continued strong newspaper work from Beadle. Rockville Feb 25 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Beadle
Delphi
Ind
Parke
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Association
Gyp
State Association
Indiana
Gyp Humphreyse
Rockville Tribune
Beadle & Strouse
Strouse & Beadle
Beadle
Carroll County
Rockville
Meee
Isaac R. Strouse
Farewell note from Delphi Citizen columnist
The writer reflects on passing the Delphi Citizen to Mr. and Mrs. Beadle and ends with a poignant farewell about leaving cherished reader experiences behind. The piece recalls shared travels by auto and train, daily life observations, and enduring sorrow as the columnist contemplates new beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Beadle
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Congress
Delphi Lumber Company
T. P. Coleman
OUR
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Delhhi
RE. P. Beadle
Internal Revenue
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