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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
4
An Indianapolis state motor police officer warns that highway safety hinges on more troopers patrolling all state roads, urging uniform national standards. He notes 1927 arrests near 3,000 mostly for speeding, details stolen car recoveries and the police funding questions while opposing broad payroll expansions.
Millions of dollars in income taxes were paid last week as envelopes bearing the government frank passed through the local post office. The note questions how many Carroll County farmers faced the burden amid Republican prosperity times.
Earl E. Davis pastor Sunday school 9 30 morning preaching 10 30 Young Peoples meeting 5 45 evening evangelistic service 7 00 Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 Bible study Thursday 7 30 subject The Great Tribulation all are invited.
The wedding of Miss Josephine Booth Mackintosh and John Copeland was held recently at Buena Presbyterian Church in Chicago with Rev. Henry Hepburn officiating. The bride, daughter of the late Jennie B. Mackintosh longtime director of art in Logansport schools, spent part of her youth here and has visited the Bowen home often.
The first adult leaders institute of Carroll County convened Thursday evening at the Baptist church in Camden. About fifty leaders and teachers attended with Miss Nellie C. Young of Indianapolis as principal speaker guiding two discussion groups along with Everett Flora. Delphi attendees included Miss L ie Brown Ruth Irelan Edgar Titlow and Roger Mayhill.
The third Carroll County young people's conference will be held Friday evening and Saturday at the Burlington Christian church. Speakers include Miss Nellie C. Young of Indianapolis State children's division superintendent and ministers Rev. Robert Ross Monticello Rev. E. G. Aubrey Burlington and Rev. A. Musselman Flora. A large delegation from Delphi plans to attend.
The K of C sponsored a St Patrick’s party at their hall last Sunday evening with decorations and an engaging program. Rev John McCarty of Lafayette and John Hamling delivered talks, Roy Clauser sang, Newt and George Sidenbender provided string music with Mrs. Lathrope at the piano, and the school children under Mrs. Lathrope led several songs.
The sixty sixth birthday was celebrated Sunday with a family dinner at the home of his daughter the Jesters. Attending were John and Mrs Layman and children Glen and Merle Jester of Logansport Oscar Letherman and a son Will Pearson Grover Kite and children of this city. A large birthday cake topped the celebration and many friends extended best wishes for many more birthdays.
The Tuckabachee class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held its monthly gathering at the church Monday evening. Hosts included Mr and Mrs William Swickard, Mr and Mrs Newell Cox, and Mr and Mrs John Ratcliffe. A cooperative supper followed a short business meeting with social time.
Mrs. Fred Griffith and Mrs. J W Swickard will entertain their bridge club at Mrs Griffiths home Friday evening. Nine tables will be set for play as members gather for the event.
Hand painted favors will be given at the party. Unique invitations were prepared by Mrs. Griffith and distributed for the event.
The Charles Carroll chapter D A R met at Mrs. Julia Ireland’s home. Readings on National Defense were given by Mrs. Myron Ives, Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis, Mrs. Julia Cowdins, Mrs. Dorothy Hancock, Miss Mary Ahead, Mrs. Alfred Brosseau, and Mrs. H. B. Wilson. Guest speaker Mrs. O J Lorimer of Aledo, Ill., attended. Hostesses were Mrs. R. H. Wagoner Mrs. George Best and Mrs. Charles Wellington, with Mrs. Wellington absent and replaced by her mother Mrs William Scott.
The Woman's Club meeting planned for Wednesday evening March 28 at Mrs. James A. Shirk's home is postponed to March 29. The organizing committee chaired by Mrs. J. C. Sanderson scheduled an evening of American music across different historical periods.
Mrs. J H Cartwright hosted the A B C club and friends on Tuesday. Out of town guests included Mrs. I F Myer of Scranton and Mrs. Guy Thomas of Lafayette. Honors went to Mrs. Fred Martin and Mrs. Ray Gochenour.
Mrs Ellen Bennett was an honor guest at a surprise Saturday evening for her birthday anniversary. The gathering featured card playing and later refreshments. Patrick's color schemes were used in the decorations.
The Make Merry class of the Methodist church issued clever invitations to a party honoring those who took part in the minstrel Tuesday evening. The ladies will host a dinner at 6 30 o clock Friday evening.
The Historical Society will hold its next meeting Friday night March 30 at the library. Rev. Martinson will speak, Roy Clauser and Mrs Will Fraser will sing. Election of officers will also take place and a good attendance is desired.
The Junto Club plans a Wednesday evening gathering at Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith home where Prof. Robert Babcock of Purdue University will deliver an address to attendees.
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith hosted the Delphi Four Times Four club at their Monticello home last evening to celebrate their thirteenth wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Engle entertained the Pa's and Ma's club of Delphi at their Monticello home Friday evening.
Mrs Henry Good entertained her Five Hundred club at her home last Saturday evening. She will host the Flinch Club next Saturday evening.
Mrs. Leo Ulm hosts the Young Married Bridge club and a few friends at her home this afternoon for a social card game gathering.
We X L and G O P Club members and several friends will be guests of Mrs. W B Wason at her home Friday after session.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pletcher entertained the Twin Six bridge club at dinner last evening. The evening was spent playing bridge.
The Junto club will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson for dinner this evening.
Winter weather devastates soft winter wheat with only a few early sown fields healthy. Many fields are frozen bare or heavily spotted, marking the worst winter in years. Clover and alfalfa suffer from rapid temperature swings with little snow cover, damaging old stands and forcing spring re seeding in oats or corn.
More than 160 acres of pickles have been contracted by farmers near Logansport and Heinz plans a receiving station there. The minimum acreage is 150. Monticello seeks 150 acres but has not yet secured the required amount.
A brief classified item directs readers to contact Anderson Fence Co about cement work, providing telephone number 463-2 and noting the notice runs from January to the 4th.
Mrs. Mary Jane Kite born March 31, 1846 died March 17, 1928 in Delphi at 81. She married Reuben H. Kite on April 9, 1867 and had six children of whom Harry survives in Hammond. Funeral services were led by Rev. Orville Paul Manker with interment in Pittsburg cemetery.
Mrs Ellen Landis age 61 of Chicago died suddenly while visiting in Rock Creek township. She leaves a husband Lewis D Landis a daughter Edna M Straight a sister and four brothers. Funeral at Blythe 1:30 pm with Rev LeCount officiating burial in Parks cemetery. Attendees included distant relatives and Chicago and Logansport residents.
Mrs Elva Kromm 56 wife of Lewis Kromm of Rockfield died Monday morning after a third paralytic stroke suffered while visiting her brother Bert Hall in Indianapolis. She leaves a husband, a daughter Bernice, three brothers Bert Oscar Elmer, and three sisters Rose Cochran Jesse Sayers and Frank Baker. Funeral services by Rev Jackson of Columbus were held at 10 o clock Wednesday from her Rockfield home.
Mrs. Mary C. Treida age 80 of Colburn died Sunday afternoon from complications. She leaves two sons Grover of near Delphi and Henry of Buck Creek, a daughter Mrs. Catherine McKay of near Colburn, and granddaughter Gladys Booth who lived with her. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 from her home conducted by Rev. W. E. Allen with burial in Colburn.
Mrs Tressie Neher wife of George Neher died Monday afternoon at her Mulberry home from a heart attack. A native of Carroll County born September 22 1867 in Pittsburg she was daughter of Allison and Amanda Stewart. Survived by husband son George Jr sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held today.
Mrs. F J Mundy aged 65 died at her Rockfield residence after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Rockfield church and burial followed in Rockfield Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs. Alice Madison of Aurora, two sisters Mrs J B Bell of Logansport and Mrs J B Barnard of Peeweeels, and a brother A F Kennedy of Rockfield.
Mrs Mary Jane Kite aged 81 died at her city home Sunday morning after a period of illness. She is survived by son Harry and brother Elmer Ginn. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 PM at the local Methodist church with burial in the I O O F cemetery.
Turner s Cash Specials advertises government inspected meats at low prices and various grocery items. It promotes trade for fresh eggs, seed potatoes, onion sets, and a 5 gallon anti knock gasoline with 1 quart motor oil as a bundled offer. Open day and night with emphasis on low costs and self-serve pricing.
Helen Marie Kendrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kendrick died at home in Flora after a long illness Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2 PM Monday led by Rev R C Dillman Burial followed at Maple Lawn Cemetery Also note the Adams Pearson drug store sale set for Thursday Friday and Saturday Advertise in the Citizen Phone listing.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the prolonged illness and death of husband and father T. W. Armstrong and for the floral offerings. Mrs Flor ence Armstrong and sons Bitler and Frank.
The Mission Circle of the Disciples of Christchurch will hold an Easter market on April 7 at 10 A M at E. W. Embree s Harness Shop. The event offers crafts and goods to support church activities.
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