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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

8

Marion Burris Sweep Delphi Relays In Rain Soaked Meet

Marion wins A division while Burris of Muncie dominates B class as four records fall. Purdue starter Homer Allen officiates. Bishir of Marion sets mile mark 4 45.6 and Lafayette Jeff relay posts 3 41.0. Attica's Lawson clocked 53.3 in 440, with Muncie distance medley 8 46.5 setting a new standard.

Delphi Marion Burris Muncie Homer Allen Purdue Bishir Lafayette Jeff Frankfort Greg Lawson Attica Columbus Hobart Jeff Crawfordsville West Lafayette Western Williamsport Boswell Ambia Flora Rensselaer Burlington Strehl Dieth Bonczek Rapp Alexander Casey Meyer Hogue Mohr Myer Hogar B. Settle Yehley Martin Weelv Howe Jeff Marion Bishop Ellis McCreay Rick Jefferson Wilkins Neverkla Shoemaker Franz Larkey Spencer Wilson Simms Farrow Waugh Mickle Mills Flick MB Reed Bos Flynn Kinkade Port Lefton Lawson Minnich Dillard Welton Vaughan Reser West Flick McCormick Wagoner West Side Schaupp Poel Lutz Black Geiger Niemeyer Ferguson Thayer Reynolds Mellinger W. Side wWilson Col Bick Williams Bales Bradley Craw Hamm Leonard Johnson Goodwin Greenberk Huntsman Davis Johnston Kuilliford Norkus Oyler Dunn Baldwin Hahn Fink Burns

Girl Scout Leaders Set for Joint Meeting May 8

No separate meeting for Girl Scout leaders and executive board members this month. They will hold a joint session at 2 p m Monday May 8, the last meeting. A tea honored five year scouts with 80 attendees.

Robert Roskuski Homer Myers Byram Crosby Maude Smith Delphi Merle Mullendere John Sanderson B. B. Mayhill Edgar Stuntz Francis Kinnett Mary Teterson Lafayette Elaine Cunningham Carol Crosby Mary Crosby Mary Ann McGreevey Ann Johnson Patricia Reifert Carol Henderson Elizabeth Goff Joyce Lamb Kathleen Clifford Laralee Henderson Carolyn Johnson Nancy Bowen Elizabeth Ives Glenda Weckerly Julieith Martha Obear Norma Kirkpatrick Pauline Dawson Charlene Melson Patty Fentinel Virginia Sanderson Joan Henderson Kay McMurray Janet Highland Nancy Hall Sharon Carney Gwen Ferrier Carol Sue “Underhill Lois Young Deanna Whiteman Eleanor Vianco Carolyn Talbert Sandra Provo Linda Coomey Nancy Ashba Marjorie Sanderson Linda Weckerly

Oracles Second In Three Way Track Meet

Delphi's young track team won five firsts but placed second overall as Monticello topped the meet with 58 1 3 points, Delphi 55 1 3, and Klondike 21 1 3. Winners included Roach and Wingard in sprints, Wandrei in pole vault, and the Mile Relay team for Monticello.

Delphi Monticello Klondike Golden Shaw Douglas Roach Edwards Rayl Miller Tharp Weaver Wingard Henninger Price Crone Redding Ferrier Phend Wandrei Ratcliff Swartz Baldwin Tie Collins Clem Robbins Delph

Clay Township Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights on CST Vote

Clay Township Farm Bureau held a Monday meeting with 65 members attending. They voted to stay on Central Standard Time for summer meetings and agreed to contribute to the cancer fund. The program featured Ralph Reagan on Insurance, a soil conservation panel with Tom Murtaugh Robert Spitznagle and Frances Clymer, a pet and hobby club discussion led by Mrs Pete Fischer, quartet numbers by Mabel and Dora Fossnock Lucille Neuen sharker and Orpha Goslee, and a prayer by Ed Fossnock. Dorothy Miller was chosen pet and hobby club leader succeeding Mrs Robert Bol.

Clay Township Farm Cancer Fund Ralph Reagan Tom Murtaugh Robert Spitznagle Frances. Clymer Tippecanoe County Pete Fischer Mabel Fossnock Dora Fossnock Lucille Neuenschwander Orpha Goslee Ed Fossnock Dorothy Miller Pet and Hobby Club Robert Bol

Daniels Host Euchre Club Dinner Prizes Awarded

Mr and Mrs Joe Daniels hosted a euchre club dinner Sunday evening. Prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Don Kelly, Mr and Mrs John Sanderson, Mr and Mrs Woodrow Whiteman and Gilbert Underhill.

Joe Daniels Euchre Club Don Kelly John Sanderson Woodrow Whiteman Gilbert Underhill

Burlington Auxiliary Earns District Mention for Service Work

The Burlington American Legion Auxiliary gathered at Emma Rhine's home with 20 members. Reports noted district meeting attendance at Knox, praised community service, and success in the service sales program with $419.75 since October. Poppy Poster winners were Allen Livingston, Jackie Lambertson, and Dicky Eller with Glen McCoy. A Poppy window display runs May 21 to 27, and Poppy Day is May 27.

Burlington American Legion Auxiliary Emma Rhine Knox Myrtle Perkins Burlington Eva Davis Edith Davis Allen Livingston Jackie Lambertson Dicky Eller Glen McCoy

Bowen couple to visit Champaign for Mothers Day events

Mr. and Mrs. Abner Bowen travel to Champaign Illinois where Mrs. Bowen will stay with her daughter Willa Catherine during Mothers Day festivities at the Alpha Phi house.

Abner Bowen Champaign Illinois

Township Trustee Races Enliven Primary Election

Primary election in this county featured four township trustee contests with both parties fielding candidates. Adams township saw Eileen Guthrie defeat James L. Caughell 102 to 80 for the GOP seat. Fred Hershberger beat Charles Shaffer 68 to 11 for the Democratic nomination. Liberty township chose William R. Michael over Estal Mullin 114 to 61, while Monroe township favored Hoy Musselman over Herman De for the GOP nomination 289 to an unspecified count. Adams township advisory board results listed Robert Ward 142, Paul Mikesell 139, Ira Leslie 83, Paul Smith 82. Liberty advisory board tallies showed Walter Scott 124, Paul Snipes 145, Raymond Penn 126, Jay Small 77.

Adams Township Monroe Township Liberty Township James L. Caughell Eileen Guthrie Guthrie Caughell Fred Hershberger Charles Shaffer Fourway Advisory Board Robert Ward Ira Leslie Paul Mikesell Paul Smith William R. Michael Estal Mullin Walter Scott Paul Snipes Raymond Penn Jay Small Hoy Musselman Hermande

Ross and Andrew Wedding at Delphi Parsonage

A Sunday ceremony at 3 PM united Mrs Hazel Ross and Robert Andrew at the Delphi Methodist church parsonage with Rev Frank Briggs presiding. Attendants included Pauline Humbarger and Paul Andrew. reception followed at Devon Humbarger’s home near Delphi. The couple will reside at 1006 East Main Street Delphi.

Ross-Andrew Delphi Methodist Church Hazel Ross Robert Andrew Frank Briggs

Friendship Circle meets at Rockfield church event

The Friendship Circle of Rockfield Presbyterian held a Thursday evening gathering at the church. Josephine Gregg led chorus with Milli cent Bowerman on piano. Betty Kusz maul and Hilda McKay sang The Lost Chord. Mrs. Mabel Chapman accompanied. Thirty-eight members and two guests attended. hostesses included Essie Martin and others.

Friendship Circle Rockfield Presbyterian Church Josephine Gregg Millicent Bowerman Betty Kuszmaul Hilda McKay Mabel Chapman Pat Pearson Cletus Zinn Zinn Mabel Snoeberger Essie Martin Willow Stewart Hattie Perry Cora Snoeberger Flossie Hildebrand Lula Bowman Julia Groninger Helen Sailors Lula Smith

Mrs Frank Loudon Arrives for Five Day Rockville Visit

Mrs Frank Loudon of Rockville will arrive Friday to spend five days on a family vacation here, joining relatives for a short stay and local activities.

Frank Loudon Rockville

Mother's Day Cards Sold at Orr's Drug Store

Orr's Drug Store offers a complete line of Mother's Day cards priced from 5 to 50 cents.

Orr's Drug Store On's Drug Store

Indiana Girls' State Governor to speak at War Memorial gathering

Miss Marilyn McCormick of Delphi, governor of Indiana Girls' State, will travel to Indianapolis on Saturday to address Junior Legion Auxiliary members at the War Memorial Building.

Marilyn McCormick Delphi Indiana Girls’ State Indianapolis

Mother's Day Gift Plan at the Specialty Shop

Plan emphasizes celebrating Mother on May 14th with a suitable gift found at the Specialty Shop. The note highlights the occasion and the shop as the place to buy a thoughtful present for mom.

Frank Vianco Enters Goodwill Nursing Home

Frank Vianco has entered the Goodwill Nursing Home at Cam Day cards 5c to 530c at On's.

Frank Vianco Goodwill Nursing Home Cam

Mrs Russell Holmes Elected President Of W S C S

Mrs Russell Holmes was installed as president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service during a Methodist church parlor meeting. Rev Frank Briggs praised retiring officers and outlined duties for the new leaders. District meeting at Monon on May 11 was announced for attendance.

Ww. S.C. S Russell Holmes Woman’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Frank Briggs Leo Craig Curt Dukes Mesdames Russell Holmes James Plank Raymond Fetterhoff Neva Rothenbarger C. C. Crampton Matt Boone Cecil Jeffries Monon

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