Rensselaer Wins R M D Meet For Third Straight Year
Rensselaer defeated Monticello and Delphi at the annual R M D track meet amid rain and a wind swept Dunlap track. Winners included Rensselaer in the 100 yard dash, high jump, pole vault, mile and 440 yard dash with key performances by Paulus, Raines, Swatts, and Gardner. Delphi and Monticello trailed, Delphi earning a few points in the half mile. final scores were Rensselaer 67, Monticello 27, Delphi 5. the evening showcased an oratorical contest and a school play with Delphi, Monticello, and Rensselaer participants.
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Rensselaer
Monticello
Delphi
Kerr
Velphi
Raegan
Love
Thomas
Isaac
Smock
Sites
Ives
Swatts
Raines
Brown
Nichols
Gardner
Mason
Reynolds
Jack Swatts
Paulus
Raines of
Helen Ranton
van Dyke
Elizabeth Gerard
Stella Stewart
Sienkiewicz
LaFayette
Indianapolis
Stella
Delphi High School
Cady
George Moore
Ingersoll
Albert Warthop
Abraham Lincoln
Bishop Fowler
Moore
Parent Teachers Association Presents One Act Play
The Parent Teachers Association staged a short one act play titled The Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil on Friday at 8 00 p m at Murat Theatre Indianapolis. The performance was for the benefit of teachers and has been produced by various Little Theatre Societies in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers Association
Parent Teachers Association
Girls Glee Club
Junior Orr Balad
James Sanderson
John Sanderson
Alta
Mildred Kite
David Baum
Richard Kimberlin
Walter’ Woodruff
Robert
Hanna Queen
Mary Josephine Reed
Donald Chapman
Margaret Bundy
Murat
Indianapolis
Hi Y Plans for Picnic At Hi Y Club Meeting
Hi Y Club held a regular meeting last Thursday night approving the Mental Attitude Cup won by Donald Koontz last year. The club voted future winners become ineligible to keep the honor rotating. The group reported about $20.60 profit from the show Quincy Adams Sawyer and formed picnic committees for refreshments transportation and timing with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Koontz
Donald
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Doty
L. Leslie
Faucet
John Best
Charles Crone
Holsinger
Juniors Plan May 16 1924 Junior Reception
The junior class schedules a May 16 1924 reception with committees for program music refreshments and decorations. Tom McCormick Bethel Brook Martha Sites William Clauser lead the program. Jack Swatts chairs music with Thelma Thompson Clay Doty Lucille Sanderson. Decoration led by Frances Winger with Jeannette Julien Josephine Boone Lora Vanscoy and Robert Kim Weckerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCormick
Bethel Brook
Martha Sites
William Clauser
Jack Swatts
Thelma Thompson
Clay Doty
Lucille Sanderson
Helen Shaffer
Stella Stewart
Olive Weckerly
Agnes Wagoner
Dick Haugh
Karl Grimm
Mary Cartwright
Frances Winger
Jeannette Julien
Josephine Boone
Lora Vanscoy
Robert Kim- Weckerly
Grades Decline Across Six Weeks Revealed in School Roster
A school records summary lists student names by grade level with progressively lower averages over the past six weeks. Top scores include Maxine Mummert 95 and John Peterson 94 among 9th grade, while seniors show high marks like John Best 98 Irene DeWinton 97. The roster spans freshmen to seniors with multiple students scoring in the 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Mummert
John Peterson
Judward Ferrier
Joseph Peterson
George O’bear
Alma Nichols
Lewis Shafer
Ruth Pierce
Cathleen Jacoby
Josephine Myers
Fern Holsinger
Mildred Cree
Luella Trawin
Mark Smith
William Clauser
Roger ‘Mayhill
Ruby Walker
Bob Kimberlin
Eva Holloway
Harold Isaac
Edna Sifred
Roy Stoner
Clyde Robbins
Catherine Morton
Mildred Lantz
Tom McCormick
Helen Shaffer
Francis Wingerd
Jessie Sifred
Lester Temple
Roberta Gardner
Martha Sites
John Faucet
Kohlmeier to Deliver Commencement Address at IU
Dr Albert L Kohlmeier acting head of the History Department at Indiana University will give the annual commencement address on Wednesday evening May 28. His topic is The Birth Of An Idea. He is a well known speaker and historian who has addressed audiences in Indianapolis Muncie and Marion High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Kohlmeier
Indiana University
Kohlmeier
Indianapolis
Muncie
Marion
School class rankings list top students and a withdrawal note
The 7-B class finished regular work and moves to 7-A. The 8-B class makes an April historical calendar and studies the Declaration. Basil Isaacs withdrew due to age trouble. Top five students in each class are listed with names: 7-B Chapman Kramer Coble Baum Weaver. T-A Wells Wells Redding Kelley. 8-B Broadrick Kerlin Larimore Wagner Orr Wason. 8-A Black Holmes Harrison Allen Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Isaacs
Donald Chapman
Jean Kramer
Helen Coble
Edith Baum
Reed Weaver
Dessie Wells
Elsie Wells
Freeman Redding
Ruby Whiteman
Dessie Kelley
Robert Broadrick
Charles Kerlin
Ruth Larimore
Mildred Wagner
Junior Orr
Betty Wason
Olive Black
Vera Holmes
William Harrison
Bernice Allen
Evelyn Moore
Arbor Day and classroom activities at City Park school
Recitations by Marjorie Isaacs and Twenty Fifth Grade students highlighted Arbor Day events and an evening Parent-Teacher entertainment. Teachers, posters, and Easter fundraisers are noted along with student jokes and classroom interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Isaacs
Walter Dobbins
Reid Jackson
Smith
Wood
Miss Kirkpatrick
Miss Gardner
High School Students Active in Arts and Agriculture
The Glee Club performed two numbers at the Parent Teachers Club event, while the High School orchestra also played four pieces Friday night. Agriculture students tested Delphi market milk last week, finding solids above 11.75 percent and 8.25 percent for the standard Indiana minimum. Seniors Clark Ginn and Herbert Thomas will join the state cow testing association after graduation to study dairy herds and advise on feeds and feeding systems. Mrs J C Downey visited her sister in Indianapolis as the American Literature class grapples with grammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Parent Teachers Club
Delphi
Indiana
J. C."downey
Granger
Indianapolis
Parent Teachers ‘Club
Clark Ginn
Herbert Thomas
Agriculture Department
Delphi School Roundup Notes Activities and Visitors
Miss Marie Maloney visited from West Lafayette while Mr. Drake’s Ford lost a light to a knocked out glass. Caffyns’ family visited and returned home with Miss Caffyn’s sister in Goodland. McCarty returned after a week’s rest. Mary Louise Rhodenbaugh sang two tunes at the Parent Teachers Club. Junior High Art finishes basketry toys. eighth grade makes flower baskets and sandwich trays. seventh grade makes beaver board dolls and enamel finishes. Clay Doty and Stella Stewart to represent Delphi at Noblesville May 3. Shorthand class improves on typewriter and typing classes work on Budgets. Chemistry class makes soap and coats mirrors.
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Marie Maloney
West Lafayette
Drake
Miss Caffyn
Goodland
McCarty
Mary Louise Rhodenbaugh
Parent Teachers Club
Clay Doty
Stella Stewart
Delphi
Central ‘Indiana
Noblesville
Ogle
New Y M C A Camp Tecumseh Named in Indiana
Camp Tecumseh on the Tippecanoe river between Delphi and Monticello is chosen by the Indiana State Y M C A to operate. Jack Fisher of Battle Ground wins a two week free trip for naming the camp, with Roger Mayhill of Delphi earning a one week trip for second best. Construction contracts go to Rossville Lumber and Supply. camp opens July 1 and runs to September 8 with multiple ten day sessions for boys girls and scouts.
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Camp Tecumseh
Tippecanoe River
Delphi
Monticello
Young “Men’s Christian ‘Association
Rossville Lumber and Supply Company
Hotel Planned at Lake Shafer by Luke Couple
Mrs. Roland P. Luke formerly of Covington will manage a new $30,000 hotel at Clifty Falls near Magison Indiana on the banks of Lake Shafer. The twelve room facility includes 31 sleeping rooms and a 250 seat dining room. The hotel will be repaid from its earnings and after debt is paid will become state property. The Lukes also manage the state park at Turkey Run and are well regarded by Delphi visitors.
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Roland P. Luke
Covington
Clifty Falls
Indiana
Magison
Luke
Turkey Run
Delphi
Strange Natural Fear of Hidden Things
The text notes a common vice of nature where people trust what is unseen and fear what lies hidden, a reflection on human psychology and perception. It suggests that unseen dangers provoke greater apprehension than visible ones.
Delphi Resident Praises Dean's Kidney Pills Relief
Mrs Hattie Hughes of Delphi Indiana testifies that persistent backaches and fatigue from weak kidneys improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes dull back pain and constant discomfort that hindered daily tasks, noting relief after treatment.
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Delphi
Dean
Hattie Hughes
Indiana St
Doan
Lessons From Israel's Downfall Sermon Study May Four
A religious lecture outlines Kings II era fate, detailing Israel taken into captivity as Amos predicted, the sin themes of idolatry and rebellion, child sacrifice to Molech, magical practices, and the resulting divine judgment. It emphasizes turning to God through Jesus Christ to escape wrath.
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Israel
Amos
Jeroboam II
Jeroboam
God
Eirjah
Elisha
Jesus
Christ
Palestine
Practical Christianity Go Never Spells Stay
A brief quoted reflection argues for more religion in daily life and in inward spirit, urging a proactive approach with a Go-out committee alongside a lookout group to engage the unchurched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Gibbud
Christian Leader Guiding Followers Amid Descriptive Quote
A reflection on Christian leadership notes that a Christian is defined by following Christ while leading others, encapsulating a speaker’s view on faith and governance. The quote underscores the dual role of believer and guide in religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Joking exchange on corn meal and dance floor chicken remark
A humorous dialogue plays on chicken related jokes as one person asks about corn meal on the dance floor while the other answers it is to make the chickens feel at home. The quip reflects light local humor and banter.
Largest Paper Mill in Newfoundland Opens Implicitly
A fragmentary note describes a large Newfoundland mill at Grand Fullacon on Ploits River, hailed as the largest and best equipped paper and pulp operation in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Grand Fullacon
Ploits River
Final settlement hearing in Stevenson estate
In Carroll Circuit Court June Term 1924 Ma tilda J Stevenson deceased has filed her account and vouchers for final settlement of the estate Her heirs creditors or legatees are ordered to appear June 2 1924 in Delphi Indiana to show cause why the account should not be approved Witness Clerk C Clay Pearson with Pollard Cartwright & Wason as attorneys for the estate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Stevenson
Carroll Circuit Court
Matilda J. Stevenson
Circuit Court
Delphi
Indiana
C. Clay Pearson
Pollard
Notice of Administration for Carrie L. Schnepp Estate
The Clerk of the Carroll Circuit Court appoints Charles E. Schnepp as administrator of Carrie L. Schnepp's estate in Carroll County Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Attorney Jas. O'Bear signs the notice dated April 21, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
Carrie L. Schnepp
Blast Them Stumps and Rocks Adverts by H A Snyder
An old classified notice offers stump blasting services by H A Snyder. It promotes Dameron or Dynamite aps and fuse on hand for DIY work with 200th or more delivered free. Provides P O address in Indiana as Ockley or Delphi Route 4, residence one mile west of Ockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Snyder
Dameron
P.O
Ockley
Delphi
Idiana
Airplane Service Cuts Alaska Trip Time
Airplane service in Alaska's interior shortened the Fairbanks to Livengood trip from 50 hours by trail to 50 minutes, dramatically reducing travel time and expanding access for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fairbanks
Livengood
Not Serious Proposal Misread as Election Bet
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item quotes a woman urging resilience and a man laughing off a joke about a proposal framed as a freak election bet. The exchange hints at lighthearted personal drama amid civic talk.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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R. M.D
DR. Kohlmeier
al Kerlin
Jack
Toole
George Wason
George
Herb Thomas
Goff
Cuba
Grimm
Greece
Mrs.Downey
Fielding
Karl G
Bobbie Gardner
Jo Boone
Lake Shafer
P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Charles E. Schnepp
Jas. O’bear, Att’y
Bar Association
Silanoel/ PENCIL COMPANY
Philadelphia Csas
The
Kodak
A. W. Wolever
Guerartee
Cope
Cooper
Sargent & Bassett Tire Shop
Breining & Wilson
W. A. Breining
Delphi, Ind
L. J. W. Breining
Wilson
Reeder Trucking Co
Flora
Dr.Hess and
Conkey
Texaco
Idaville
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