Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Delphi Citizen in Delphi, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

4

American Legion Auxiliary Plans March Party

The Harry Bohan Post 75 Auxiliary announces a dessert party at the Legion Home on Front Street with dessert at 7 30 pm. Committee members include Lillian Thayer Flora B Crampton Mabel Clawson Ada Martin Joanne Haines Sue Wingard and Shirley Ottinger. Roberta Denk chairs Community Service month activities and will discuss auxiliary work.

Legion Home Front Street Lillian Thayer Flora B. Crampton Mabel Clawson Ada Martin Joanne Haines Sue Wingard Shirley Ottinger Roberta Denk

Tipwa Grange Carry-In Nears Big Turnout at Pittsburg School

A record crowd of 123 attended Tipwa Grange carry-in supper at Pittsburg school honoring past and present officers. Fourth degree rites were awarded to many members. plans were announced for a play "Leave It To Grand ma" at Delphi high school gym. The event featured a literary program and prize surprises. Next meeting is March 18 at the Grange Hall. Delphi Rotarians were warned about soil erosion dangers.

Tipwa Grange Pittsburg The Grange Paul Coghill Levi Furst Kenneth Criswell Edgar Fountain Richard Furst Bernard Schmitter Mildred Dock Jesse Wise Cooper Harold Talbert Leroy Robbins Roscoe Quick Henry Randle Grange Hall

FFA meeting highlights mineral deficiency education

At The Ranch House weekly meeting the local FFA chapter showcased trophies and a talking film The Other Side Of The Fence on mineral deficient soil and crop nutrition. Guests included FFA officers Bill Duff Max Hughes Pat O Farrell Carl Penn Richard Mears and Jason Stewart with inductees J Rotarian Robert Courtney and Howard McCarty. Don Lash of the FBI is slated to speak next week.

FFA W. S. Weaver Earl Heckathorn Phillips Petroleum Company Heckathorn Bill Duff Max Hughes Pat O'Farrell Carl Penn Richard Mears Jason Stewart Sentinel Howard McCarty Burton Honan Walter V. Ayres Lloyd Zook J. C. Yunker Bob Mills J. Rotarian Robert Courtney Howard

Adams Township Home Economics Club date change

The Adams Township Home Economics Club moves its meeting from Wednesday March 17 to Tuesday March 16 at Mrs. Clayton Million’s home to allow members to attend the Institute in Family Living in Delphi. Mrs. Million is assisted by Dorothy Pritts and Louise Helms. Bessie Wakeland leads devotions and the project lesson. Alberta Mourer handles the program.

Adams Township Clayton Million Institute Delphi

Purdue Agriculture Alumni Dinner At Ranch House Delphi

Ninety members of the Agriculture Alumni of Purdue University attended a Friday dinner at the Ranch House in Delphi. Family members and friends joined. Dr. L. S. Hardin from Purdue Agriculture Economics Teaching Staff spoke, presenting color pictures from his Europe trip showing farming methods in England, Germany, France, Denmark, and Holland.

Purdue University Delphi L. S. Hardin Agriculture Purdue Europe England Germany France Denmark Holland

Prize Winners Named for Pittsburg Benefit Card Party

Winners at the Pittsburg School euchre party were Mrs. Faye Biiney Frank Swaim and Art Anderson. Mrs. Clarence Beard won the door prize and Jack Bloyd the traveling prize. The committee for the March 17 event includes Mrs. Stella Givler chairwoman and several others.

Pittsburg School Faye Biiney Frank Swaim Art Anderson Clarence Beard Jack Bloyd Stella Givler William D. Coffey Floyd Anderson Robert Clawson Noland Howell

David Chapman Celebrates 78th Birthday at Family Dinner

A cooperative family dinner was held at the home of David B. Chapman in Washington Township on Sunday for his 78th birthday. All seven of his children attended, with 38 guests including Homer Myers and family of Delphi and Melvin Hedderich and wife from Forrest.

David B. Chapman Washington Township Mr. Chapman Homer Myers Delphi Myers Melvin Hedderich Forrest

Tippecanoe Home Ec Club Plans March Meeting

Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club members will meet Wednesday March 17 at the home of Mrs W D Burroughs for an all day session. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs Frank Vaughan Mrs Cora Howell Miss Mary Benjamin and Mrs Russell Craig.

Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club W.D. Burroughs Frank Vaughan Cora Howell Mary Benjamin Russell - Craig

Sisson-Widner Tie The Knot In Columbia City

Alfred Sisson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sisson of Battle Ground wed Lattie Widner of Columbia City on February 27 in Columbia City. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Battle Ground and are on a short wedding trip.

Alfred Sisson Arthur Sission Battle Ground Lattie Widner Columbia City

Dinner guests noted for Reed household

Mr and Mrs Willard Reed entertained Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Elmer Irelan and Mr and Mrs Will Heiland in attendance at their home.

Willard Reed Elmer Irelan Will Heiland Will Wilsey Flora Dean Cripe

Local Delphi Notes Look In On Friends and Neighbors

Nancy Sheets of Colburn remains quite ill. Levi Gebhart at St Elizabeth Lafayette still unable to walk after injuries. Delphi friends visit him. William Widner of South Delphi suffers a stroke and is ill at home. Local visits include Paul Julien family and Dean Cripe home. Thelma Verrill returns from Chicago National Hairdressers Convention. George Thurman and A P Nelson relocate to new homes. Nelson becomes Remington creamery manager. Vivian Clarke visits Delphi. now in Highland Indiana attending Indiana University Extension. Esther Gregg attends Indiana Nurses Association convention in Indianapolis. Bill Wood visits from Kalamazoo and attends Regional Journey in Logansport.

Levi Gebhart St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Delphi George Thurman North Franklin Street A. P. Nelson Remington Mr. Nelson Farmers Coop Creamery Vivian Clarke Welcome Inn Cafe Miss Clarke Highland Indiana University of Indiana Extension School East Chicago

Western Michigan College honors coach Bill Perigo after All-Stars meet Globe Trotters

Bill Perigo, formerly of Delphi and now Benton Harbor coach, was honored by his alma mater Western Michigan College on Tuesday night for returning to lead a College All-Stars squad that faced the Harlem Globetrotters. Final score of the game not reported.

Bill. Perigo Delphi Benton Harbor Michigan Western Michigan College Harlen Globe Trotters

Mrs Pearl Buchanon Sells Home to Williamses

Mrs Pearl Buchanon sells her residence at 802 North Union to Mr and Mrs Glen Williams of Lafayette. She plans to move to Ohio where she formerly resided.

Pearl Buchanon N. Union Glen Williams Lafayette

Revival and services noted at Blue Ball church

The Blue Ball church near Walton hosts Rev. Jenkins for a two week revival as Delphi Christian Church reports strong interest. Next week's papers will publish Holy Week and Easter service programs. The church circle meets Tuesday night March 16 for a chili supper and youth work plans.

Delphi Christian Church Howard G. Jenkins Blue Ball Walton Jenkins

Community notes include new electric lights at Roth farm

Patton area residents share social visits and greetings. Miss Thyrza Henry reports electric lights installed at the William Roth farm. Numerous calls and visits occur among families in Monticello Ockley Logansport Sitka and surrounding towns. A letter from Cedarville Ohio mentions relatives in New Orleans traveling by plane with updates on the Savage family.

Thyrza Henry William Roth Don Roth Clara May Nace Indianapolis Jay Nace Wilbur Brady Delcie Dee Rensselaer Fred Gaumer Earl Reynolds LaPorte Lawrence Fry John Burke Richard Medley Ockley W. G. Million Monticello Frank Armstrong Morris Duncan Dale Hickory Grove Emma Schock Orville Schock Frank Arthur Raleigh Heath East of Monticello Charles W. Steele Cedarville Ohio Wilda Savage Robert Savage Stephen Carol New Orleans

Delphi Principal to Speak on Standards at Tri-County Meet

J Richard Shaffer Delphi high school principal will speak on Standards at a White Carroll and Tippecanoe county school principals meeting Monday night March 15 at the Ranch House in Delphi Also J W Dyer Monticello junior high principal will discuss The Exceptionally Gifted Child and a Tippecanoe county representative will cover Drop-outs and Attendance Alvin Mohler has received a navy discharge and returned to his parents Mr and Mrs John Mohler

J. Richard Shaffer Delphi High School White, Carroll Tippecanoe Counties Delphi J. W. Dyer Monticello Tippecanoe County Alvin Mohler Navy John Mohler

Mission Field Stay in Quito Four Years long

A four year stay in Quito Ecuador on the mission field follows fourteen months in the United States living with relatives and traveling successfully for the Cause.

Quito

Rummage Sale Sponsored by Tri Kappa Sorority

A rummage sale sponsored by the Tri Kappa Sorority will be held Saturday March 20 in the Court House Assembly Room. Proceeds support sorority activities and community service.

Tri Kappa Sorority Court House

Peggy Snell pledged to Alpha Omicron Pi sorority

Peggy Joanne Snell daughter of Mrs Helen L Snell of Camden was pledged to Alpha Omicron Pi National Sorority. She is a freshman at Indiana University this year. The sorority is active socially on the IU campus and is recognized for scholastic honors athletics and campus publications.

Peggy Joanne Snell Helen L. Snell Camden Alpha Omicron Pi National Sorority Peggy Thdiana “University Alpha Omicron Pi I. U

Mishawaka Couple Weekend Visit to Delphi

Mr and Mrs R B Becker of Mishawaka spent the weekend in Delphi visiting friends. Mrs Becker formerly Julietta Brookshire.

C. Clay Pearson Dayton, Ohio Delphi R. B. Becker Mishawaka Becker Julietta Brookshire

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clubs and Society News American Legion Auxiliary Harry Bohannon American Legion Alliance Theatre Delphi, Indiana Sigma Chi Phil Reagan Elyse Knox Laurel & Hardy News Hounds Bowery Boys Christine Intrye Nancy Coleman Phillip Reed Edgar Bergen Charley McCartHy Walt Disney Rio Bing Crosby Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour Cartoon — News Don Lash LOY Roofing Co., Inc Joe R. Tolen Republican Adams David Chapman Emery Martin Nancy Sheets Mrs. Luther Sheets Colburn Robert Coomey Linda Paul Julien William Widner South Delphi Thelma Verrill Chicago Hairdressers’ Convention Esther Gregg Indiana Nurses’ Association Gregg Bill Wood Western State College Kalamazoo Charles A. Wood Logansport Burlington Township Carroll County Raymond Raymo F. Barber Tee Board of Election Commissioners Carroll County Board of Election Thei Board of County Election Commissione L. Bell Secy County Board of Election Commissioners Ernest Sylvester E. Franklin St Delphi, Ind Patton Tri-County School Pyrmont Mary E. Hufford West Main Street Kaiser-Frazer Cars Delbert M. Kuns Smith Smith’s Dairy
Search Courier

Search the Delphi Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Delphi Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication