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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
5
The nation wide drive to diagnose tuberculosis in Carroll County runs this week with books posters and abstifacts distributed by township chairmen and the publicity committee. It aims to alert the public to early signs and urge medical examinations while re energizing physicians to recognize early tuberculosis symptoms such as fatigue weight loss indigestion and persistent coughs.
Church Night at Christchurch featured a cooperative supper at 6:30 followed by a Missionary Society program. Miss Eva Hargraves and Miss Jean Pruitt sang solos while Rev. L. E. Knox and several members led lessons and discussions on Understanding Problems.
County workers met Tuesday evening at the B B cafe to present weekly reports. A dinner will be held there next Tuesday at 7 o clock for all workers to attend. A complete report will be given to chairman Ralph Hanna.
A large crowd attended a Tuesday evening card party and dance at the Red Men lodge hall. Guests enjoyed euchre and later danced to music by the Isaac and Leslie orchestra. honors were awarded to Mrs. Clyde Fausett and Arthur Ryder.
Mrs Clyde Cooke and Mrs Ervie Marmon hosted a delightful miscellaneous shower for Miss Kathryn Garrison of near Deer Creek who plans to marry James Shanks in the near future.
At the home near Flora an afternoon of contests featured prizes for Mrs. Charles Bailey of Burlington and Mrs. Monroe Meade. Mrs. Roy Hines played piano selections and a luncheon followed. The bride-elect received many gifts.
The Mission Circle of the Disciples of Christchurch met Monday at sponsor Mrs Yanus Wells home. Program titled Preach or Practice led by Mrs Lela Nelson Clawson. Games and stunts followed and refreshments served at two festively decorated tables with green candles and crystal holders.
Members of the O. E. S. Auxiliary will hold a party Thursday evening March 15 at the Temple. The committee includes Grace Patton Maud Wilson Mary Hinkle Nellie Pearson Minnie Davis Ella Quick Edith Sanderson Saran Lewis Ruby Martin Pariside Wilson Lillie Ryan Martha Hall Retta Charles and Martha Kelppinger.
Mrs John Carney entertained the A B C club and friends at her home Wednesday afternoon for bridge. Honors went to Mrs Charles Cartwright and Mrs W B Wasori. Mrs Guy Thomas of Lafayette was an out of town guest. A delicious two course luncheon followed.
The Indiana I O O F bulletin announces the order to celebrate the centennial of Odd Fellowship with a continent wide anniversary on April 26 in all lodges.
The third annual Carroll County young peoples conference will be held in Burlington on March 23 and 24. Last year the event took place at the Delphi Presbyterian church with 225 delegates registered. organizers hope for higher attendance this year.
The Delphi Methodist church young people earned the banner for attendance at the Premiers February meeting. The next meeting will be held at Pyrmont.
The Carroll County Institute of adult leaders of churches will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, March 15, at Camden. All leaders are urged to be present.
Miss Naomi Pruitt hosted a cooperative supper at her home last Wednesday evening for the grade teachers of Delphi school.
A Western chapter meeting of the W C T U is set for Friday afternoon March 9 at 2 30 oclock in the library. Mrs Robert Love will speak on Frances Willard Memorial. The public is invited to attend.
The ladies of the Social Union of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon March 14 at the library.
Arrangements are made for a party by the Mothers Jewels this Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Attendees are asked to bring five cents for the mite box and ten cents for dues, and to invite their mothers and Aunt Fannie Smith, the teacher.
Mrs A H Brewer acted as hostess for her bridge club at her home on Tuesday evening, welcoming members to a social gathering.
Dr and Mrs John Carney entertained a mixed group of Lafayette residents including Mr and Mrs J H Cartwright Dr and Mrs C E Carney Mr and Mrs Myron Ives Mr and Mrs Russ Wilson and Dr and Mrs Guy Thomas at a fish fry Monday evening at their home.
Deer Creek Home Economics club will meet Thursday afternoon at East Adison Street, led by chair Frances Wilson. Mrs. W. H. Gardner reports the program details.
Guild members of the Baptist church will meet next Monday evening. A pot luck supper will be served during the gathering.
The Oracle club will observe a guest meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Shirk next Monday evening.
War Mathers Carroll County War Mathers will meet at the home of Mrs Alberta Ckenberg at Camden Tuesday March 13. This will be an all day meeting with a cooperative luncheon at noon. A good attendance is desired. Church will hold an Easter market April 7 at 10 A M at E W Embr ee s Harness Shop.
A new Easter suit arrives in classic Lamers style bringing bold color and sharp tailoring. The piece blends traditional cut with modern flair for holiday wardrobes.
Miss Ila Mears visited Indianapolis on Monday. Several local residents, including Mrs. Glenn Chad ill at home, Mrs. Nellie Ward of Delphi visiting relatives, and Charles Stewart of Reliable Cleaners, were noted for various activities. Community figures such as Judge Pruitt purchased a coach, and Rev. O P Manker assisted in Oxford evangelistic services. William Gross of Delphi celebrated his 80th birthday amid concerns about his health.
Local note invites readers to share guest visits and visits with friends, suggesting courtesy by sending items to telephone number 14. The brief emphasizes community exchange and participation through a public notice column.
Misses Lucy Marie and Teckla Roskuski were in Lafayette on Saturday, sharing time in the city and visiting local sites and friends.
Jerre Haugh and Harry Baer were at the Buick show in Lafayette on Sunday, observing latest models and features.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Maxwell are ill this week and cannot attend school.
Mr and Mrs Harry Roach and daughter Marjorie visited in Indianapolis on Monday according to local society notes.
John Ratcliff and his family moved into the Deeter apartment on West Franklin Street on Friday for a new residence.
Mr and Mrs C QO Julius attend a retail dealers convention in Chicago this week as part of their business travel.
Thomas DeLaney and C P De Laney of Logansport called on Mr and Mrs Andrew DeLaney during a recent visit last week in a local social note highlighting family connections and travel.
J. J. Hufty returns to his Delphi-area residence after several weeks at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette. Charles Wilson departed Wednesday for Cincinnati to rejoin Emerson Knight Co., with which he formerly worked.
Mr and Mrs James DeLong and their son Merle visited in Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs Warfield of Anderson spent the weekend with relatives including Mr and Mrs Silas Wilson. Rev and Mrs E E Davis enjoy a ten day visit with relatives at Greenfield and plan to visit Kokomo before returning home.
Mary Louise Clifford daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Clifford has returned to school after a week of illness.
Mrs Emma Moore and her son Carl of Logansport spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs James Turner and other relatives.
Miss Irene McManus spent the weekend in Flora as a guest of Henry Powell and family and attended the sectional tournament.
Miss Catherine McCain of White Oak visited home with parents Mr and Mrs Luther McCain over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ed Downs and their son Charles traveled to Chicago Tuesday for a short stay and Mr Downs attended a signalmen meeting there.
Mr and Mrs Ambrose Clifford and children and John Ratcliff drove to the State sanatorium Sunday to visit former son Robert John Pierce recently returned from Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis and shows some improvement
Mrs. Robert A. Wason of Norwalk Conn spent Thursday and Friday of last week with Judge and Mrs J P Wason and Mr and Mrs W B Wason and family during a local visit.
William Wingerd a well known farmer from Carrollton township underwent a second operation at St Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette last Wednesday.
Mrs Austin Holmes of Delphi was taken to Home hospital Lafayette Sunday where she submitted to an operation for appendicitis Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hinkle and grandsons Howard Joe and Vincent and Tim Cronin of Burrows spent Tuesday with Mrs Mary Hahoney and Mrs Ella Daniels.
Mrs J C McManus shows rapid improvement at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette after a three month stay and hopes to return home soon. J C McManus spent the weekend with her.
Mrs. Ralph Maggart sustained painful injuries when she fell several days ago near Delphi. She sprained her ankle and tore ligaments, confining her to home.
Charles W. Metzker of Seattle Washington attended the National Educational Association gathering in Boston Massachusetts then stopped for a short visit with his sister Mrs Charles Walker of near Flora and his sister in law Mrs E D Barnard of this city.
Miss Jean Wilson, a DePauw student, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Russ Wilson. She will take part in a play by Greencastle students Friday evening. Each sorority fraternity and organization plans a stunt night and Miss Wilson appears in a play entitled to be given by Rector.
An old classified style ad promotes Wolverine Horse Hide Work Shoes at 3.85 and 4.85. The notice claims softness, longevity, and lower overall shoe costs. It sits among social notes and local greetings.
Mrs Jones returns home Friday after months with her son William and family. She helped care for her grandson Robert who is seriously ill with pneumonia and related complications.
Bright coats arrive with new colors and elegant weaves. Lightweight weight suits early spring as shoppers seek better apparel for less money.
Classified note offers Fordson tractors with speed plow for sale. Item appears in a compact 1920s style ad fragment mentioning 408 Jockos as a possible contact or reference.
John Gibson moved Thursday from the Abe Burkholder farm to the farm formerly owned by Gus Binn ey. Arthur Allman moved to the farm vacated by John Gibson. Miss Amanda Hobaugh of Lafayette visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bingaman. She is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Far this week. Miss Amanda Mikesell who has been staying at Wilbur Bingaman's went to the Hickory Grove neighborhood, and is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoover. Mrs. Sam Swatts and daughter, Miss Isabel were Lafayette shoppers Saturday. Mrs. Mollie Wood is much better and is able to be up now. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bingaman entertained Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Cassman and children over Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rinner of Logansport. Miss Emily W. Guthrie of Rock Creek township visited Tuesday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Davis Vaughan, who has been very ill with bronchitis. Mr. and Mrs. Van C. Blue visited their cousin, Mrs. Charles Davis Vaughan and family Tuesday afternoon. Jack Swatts started work at the Boyd-Martin boat factory this week Walter Gibson buzzed wood Tues Fred O'Farrell helped his brother, Harvey,move on Tuesday. Charles Davis Vaughan buzzed wood for Seneca Shepard :Wednes Messrs. John and Robert Shepard helped Frank Shepard butcher last Thursday.
Mrs Walter Atkinson of Chicago visited grandparents Mr and Mrs L H Jones last week. Eva Wolverton and family hosted Sunday dinner with relatives from Wolcott Monticello Huntington Adams township and George town. Theodore Pratt and Mrs Hattie Coble funerals held. Laur y Armstrong Charles Owens moved. changes at farms. Dorothy Hayes visited. Lewis Mikesell Jr returned to Indianapolis. Hickory Grove Busy Bee met with Mrs Olive Goslee.
Pittsburg Tipwa Grange served lunch at a rural sale on Thursday. The Tippecanoe Township Farm Bureau held a fine meeting in the community house at Pittsburg on Monday evening with two plays by Jefferson township members enjoyed by all. J.3. Hufty returned home from St Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette after several weeks away.
The proud parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Montgomery welcomed a baby boy born March 5. The Montgomerys moved from Chalmers to the Stuart property. B B Franklin visited the Airhart home this week. James Atwood traveled to Milwaukee Wisconsin on Sunday. Lee Henderson Carroll County Farm Bureau purchasing agent attended a State Farm Bureau association meeting in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Mrs Mary Tyler spent the weekend in Battleground visiting her aunt Mrs Margerite Kennedy.
C W Sidenbender visited Thursday evening and Friday with Mr and Mrs Henry Sidenbender at Clymers. Harold Cree moved to the Amos Cleagenpeel farm. Mrs Fred Raber spent Wednesday afternoon with sister Mrs David Stief. Ed Brown moved from east of Camden to the Joe Robbins farm this week. Mrs Amanda Mummert of Young America visits her son Earl Mummert and family. Mr and Mrs Earl Page of Delphi spent Sunday at the George Robbins home. Mrs Charles Gregg and Mrs Pete Teel visited Mrs Joe Turner Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Willis Mummert Fiora spent Sunday afternoon with Earl Mummert. Mr and Mrs John Genrich assist their son John Jr move last Thursday to the W C Pearson farm north of Carrollton ridge.
Rev P E Coblentz of Bunker Hill accepted the pastorate of the Church of the Brethren in Delphi last week. He moved with his wife and two daughters to the city and rented the Girler residence on East Monroe street, succeeding Rev Longnecker of Chicago who previously held the territory.
The body of Mrs. Charles Justice was brought to Delphi from Anderson on Friday night and buried in the Masonic cemetery. She was about 60 years old and a sister of Mrs. William Graham, with Ander son roots in this city.
The judge of the Carroll Circuit Court appoints M. Piatt executrix of the estate of Theodore O. Pratt, a resident of Carroll County Indiana, declaring the estate to be solvent. The announcement appears in 1928 with notices from Anderson Fence Co and references to executrix duties.
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