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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

5

Local and Personal News Items From The Citizen

George Loy is critically ill in St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette. Mrs E E Pruitt entertained friends Saturday evening. Camden Literary Club picnic at Turkey Run May 24 for last meeting. William Goslee of Jefferson Township seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Edna Kirkpatrick Naomi Pruitt and Georgia Carrigan to spend Saturday in Greencastle. Radio tubes Herb Smith. Girls Glee Club party in high school gym Thursday. Five hundred fifty people registered at school exhibits Thursday and Friday. Albert Obear and family moved from Camden to Gish farm south of Camden. Walter Moss Flora school teacher entered Teachers College at Terre Haute Monday.

Camden Literary Club Turkey Run Walter Moss Flora Teachers’ College Terre Haute

Community Notes and Local Updates from Delphi Area

Rev Otho Winger will speak at Flora Church of the Brethren next Sunday. Bonds for the Isaac Swartz road totaling 6700 were sold last Wednesday to William Sheagley and F A Liebert. Radio tubes Herb Smith. State road 25 through Elmwood work progresses with cement pouring expected early next week. Charles Popejoy of Delphi finished second in the mile at the Purdue Indiana meet last Saturday, Brocksmith the record holder winning. Mr and Mrs Bernie Thayer and Mrs Grace Swatts visited La Fayette. Mrs L D Keene will visit Pueblo Colo with daughter Mrs Gordon Julien and Dr Julien. Miss Eva Landis of Rockfield, 17, has a quilt making record of thirteen quilts. Eight friends surprised Miss Ruth Johns for her birthday Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Robert E Garrison and baby, Mr and Mrs Lee Garrison of Ft Wayne, spent the weekend with Mrs Mary Young and family. Raymond Ensinger, Delphi pupil, cut his wrist by window glass Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs Ives and son Fommie return from Champaign visit

Mrs Joseph Ives and her son Fommie returned Sunday from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Pretty man at Champaign Illinois. Leon Clingenpteel has purchased the Margaret Wray property in Flora and will move there with his family soon.

Joseph Ives Fommie J. B. Prettyman Champaign, Il Leon Clingenpteel Margaret Wray Flora

Chicago Family Visits Thayer Relatives

Mr and Mrs Joe Thayer and their children Allen and Aileen visited Mr and Mrs Bernie Thayer in Chicago last Saturday night. Rollo Gwinn was taken to Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Tuesday by Dr Carter and Rev Rist in the Rist car. Mrs Alice Turner Carrier and infant daughter returned home from St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette in the Blythe ambulance Wednesday.

Joe Thayer Allen Aileen Chicago Thayer Bernie Thayer Rollo Gwinn Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Carter Bringhurst Benjamin Rist Delphi Rist Alice Turner Carrier St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Blythe

Change of venue granted in Union Central Life vs Lowe case

A court grants a venue change from White County to Carroll in the Union Central Life Insurance Co versus Marking 3. Lowe et al. lawsuit, moving the proceedings to a different judicial district.

White County Carroll Union Central Life Insurance Co Lowe

Franklin Guests Attend Solberg Coy Event

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Solberg and son David host Naomi Muliendore and John F. Cady of Franklin as Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Coy.

Victor Solberg David Naomi Muliendore John F. Cady Franklin Wayne Coy

Oats Offered with Formaldehyde at Local Drug Store

A sale notice lists oats treated with formaldehyde offered by Elless and Orr’s Drug Store in Delphi. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Elmer A. Miller of Camden and Julia Hazel Randolph of Camden. Manson Miller of Frankfort becomes manager of Flora Electric Hatchery in Flora, replacing Fred Flora who resigned.

Elless & Orr’s Delphi Ofl Elmer A. Miller Amsey Miller Near Camden Julia Hazel Randolph John Randolph Manson Miller Frankfort Flora Electric Hatchery Flora Fred Flora

Knights of Pythias District Meeting in Greentown

The 6th District Knights of Pythias will meet in Greentown on Monday May 16. Work will be conducted in the Page Rank as a delegation from Delphi lodge No. 80 attends.

The Knights of Pythias Greentown Delphi Lodge No. 80

New Officers Named for Camden High School Alumni Association

The Camden High School Alumni Association announces new officers: President Faith Tesh Wickard, Vice President Idtruman Cline, Secretary Elizabeth Bowman, and Treasurer Dora McCain.

Camden High School Alumni Association Faith Tesh Wickard Idtruman Cline Elizabeth Bowman Dora McCain

Delphi Guests Visit From Several Cities

Mr and Mrs Frank Love Paul Caldwell of Greentown Will Caldwell of Frankfort Miss Mildred Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Victor Gilliland of Indianapolis were guests Sunday of Delphi relatives.

Frank Love Paul Caldwell Greentown Will Caldwell Frankfort Mildred ‘Caldwell Victor ‘Gilliland Indianapolis Delphi

Coys to Move from Citizen Office Residences

Mr and Mrs Wayne Coy will relocate from their apartments in the Citizen office building to the Mrs Addie Eldridge home on Front Street recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Joseph Clark.

Wayne Coy Citizen Office Addié Eldridge Front Street Joseph Clark

Winslow Teacher Kathleen Kerlin Plans Summer Home Visit

Miss Kathleen Kerlin, a Winslow Arizona schoolteacher, will return home in two weeks to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Cloid Kerlin. She has signed a contract to teach in Winslow next year.

Kathleen Kerlin Winslow, Ariz Cloid Kerlin Winslow

Logansport Pair Hosts Guests At Countryside Club

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Shultz and daughter Jane of Logansport stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Ives and a group of friends on Sunday. They enjoyed a supper together at the Coun try club in the evening.

Harry Shultz Jane Logansport Myron Ives Country Club

Mrs. Clayton Honess Injures Ankle In Fall Near Jamestown

Mrs. Clayton Honess granddaughter of A B Crampton of Delphi suffered torn ligaments in her ankle when she fell at her Jamestown area home Saturday. She will be confined to her home for several weeks.

Clayton Honess A. B. Crampton Delphi Jamestown

Mrs Mears Visits Burrows. Cowdin Improves in Health

Mrs Josephine Mears caring for Mrs William G Cowdin spent Sunday with her father Joseph Been and family in Burrows. Cowdin has shown marked improvement in health during the past few weeks.

Josephine Mears William G Cowdin Joseph Been Burrows

Dairy judging trip to Rinehart farm tutored by Purdue team

Herv. Smith and Purdue University professor Wilbur led a judging team to Ralph Rinehart's farm near Burlington where the youths selected various dairy cows from the Guernsey herd during a last week visit.

Prof Wilbur Purdue University Lafayette Ralph Rinehart Burlington Rinehart

Soy Bean Company Sells Seed Beans to Henry Ford

The Soy Bean Company of Camden sold Henry Ford 3000 bushels for seed. Two thousand bushels were shipped to Dearborn in April and 1000 bushels were sent last Thursday.

Soy Bean Company of Camden Henry Ford Dearborn

Ruffing Family Guests of Delphi Cousin During Visit

Misses Clara and Emma Ruffing and Mrs. T L Holthouse who accompanied their father John Ruffing’s body from Indianapolis to Delphi Friday were guests of their cousin Charles Lehnert during their stay here.

Clara Emma Ruffing T. L. Holthouse John Ruffing Indianapolis Delphi Charles Lehnert

Mrs Carmichael Heads to Bethlehem to Join Firestone Worker

Mrs John David Carmichael of Akron Ohio travels from Delphi to Bethlehem Pennsylvania to join her husband who is employed by the Firestone Company for special work. They have been visiting Delphi friends for ten days.

John David Carmichael Akron, O Delphi Bethlehem Penn Carmichael Firestone Co

DelphI Weekend Visit By Devitt Family From Rockford

Mr and Mrs Herbert Devitt and their children Herbert Jr Suzanna and Marybelle of Rockford Illinois with Mrs Edith Cochrane of Jackson Michigan arrived in Delphi on Saturday to visit Miss Mary Cochrane and friends. They left Tuesday for home.

Herbert Devitt Herbert Jr Suzanna Marybelle Rockford, Til Edith Cochrane Jackson, Mich Delphi Mary Cochrane

Auction Fails to Attract Bids on Rohde Estate Property

The pool room and residence property on Indiana Street tied to the Theodore Rohde estate were auctioned Wednesday but received no bids above the existing bid by Harry E Reed. The residence in South Delphi will be offered again when that property goes up for sale.

Indiana Street Theodore Rohde Harry ‘E. ‘Reed South Delphi

Cartwrights Visit Ill Mother in Burlingame Kansas

Mr and Mrs Willard Cartwright and family arrived by motor from Los Angeles to Burlingame Kansas to see Mrs Cartwrights ill mother Mrs George O Cartwright in Delphi. It is expected Mr Cartwright will visit his mother before returning west.

Willard’ Cartwright Los Angeles Calif Burlingame Kansas

Delphi Mothers Day Guests Noted in Brief

Guests in Delphi for Mothers Day included Mrs. Harriet Thompson of Logansport with Miss Josephine Dell, and Mrs. Love Crampton Caulkins of Indiana.

Delphi Harriet’ Thompson Logansport Josephine, Dell Love Crampton Caulkins

Notable Residents Gather for Social At Indiana Homes

In Indianapolis and nearby towns residents including Mr. and Mrs. H B Wilson, Mrs P B Parker of Fowler, Mr and Mrs Will Cowdin, Mrs Glen Haines of Peru, and Mr and Mrs Willard Redding share details of a social event hosted at familiar addresses.

Dianapolis H. B. Wilson P. B. Parker Fowler Will Cowdin Glen Haines Peru Willard Redding

Michigan Legislature ends six week extraordinary session

Michigan lawmakers wrap a six week extraordinary session after saving about 6 million dollars for taxpayers. They pass 42 measures including halting 1933 road work, returning 10 million dollars to local governments, easing bank reorganizations, extending land contract redemption, creating a bondholders advisory board, and cutting legislators pay by 10 percent. A proposed graduated income tax was rejected.

Nsing Mich Midh- Legislature Wilbur M. Brucker Booth Senate House

Mothers' Day Tribute Service At Local Church

The memorial service continued Monday afternoon as family and friends gathered at the church home to honor a departed mother. Rev. Benjamin Risti officiated with burial following at the Masonic cemetery, marking a solemn community observance of the day.

Benjamin Risti Masonic

Funeral services for Mrs Jane Morehouse held at Rock Creek

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs Jane Morehouse age 87 in Rock Creek Cemetery near Deer Creek. Reverend Benjamin Rist of the Delphi Methodist church officiated.

Jane Morehou Rock Creek Deer Creek Benjamin Rist Delphi Methodist Church

John Ruffing Funeral Held in Indianapolis

The funeral of Jhon Ruffing of Indianapolis was held at St. Joseph's Church Friday morning at nine o'clock. Pallbearers were local Ruffing friends W.S. Margowski Joby McGreevey John H. Hamling Tom Clifford A. H. Brewer and Edwin Ruffing.

JOHN _RUFFING Jhon Ruffing Indianapolis St. Joseph’s Church Ruffing W.S. Margowski Joby McGreevey John H. Hamling Tom Clifford A. H. Brewer Edwin Ruffing

County Sunday School Rally at Flora Methodist Church

Carroll County Council of Religious Education schedules a county Sunday School Rally at Flora Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon May 22. District winners in Bible memory and Bible story telling contest will compete for county title. County Young People's Chorus will perform and districts present musical numbers. Rev. N E Berry of Burlington to give the address. All Sunday schools expected to send large delegations.

Carroll County Council of Religious Education Flora Methodist Church N. E. Berry Burlington

Local Delphi-Date Wedding in Indianapolis Home

Miss Kaythryn Ray Ensinger daughter of Ray Ensinger of Delphi and Henry John Straub son of Amil Straub of Cleve Germany announced by bride’s father. The May 6 wedding occurred at their Indianapolis home. couple plans home for friends after May 14 at 805 Mahattan street.

Kaythryn Ray Ensinger Ray Ensinger Delphi Henry John Straub Amil Straub Cleve Germany Haseen Indianapolis Florida Straub America

Sunshine Society Holds Year End Meeting at High School

The Sunshine Society's final school year meeting was held in the high school assembly room. Retiring president Laura Gilliam presided as new officers were announced including Hazel Leibert as president and Rowene Kein as vice president.

Sunshine Society Laura Gilliam Clementine Moore Naomi Pruitt Winifred Connelley Gladys Henderson Claira Kennard Hazel Anderson Dorothy McCouch Aileen Chissom Hazel Leibert Rowene Kein Ruth Smith Margaret Daly Margaret Martin Anna Shaffer Gladys Jackson Mary Watson Wanda Coffes Betty Wilson Laura Chissom Harry Milroy Betty Dyer Maxine Dern Sunshine Pal Frances Amick Lewis Shaffer Genevieve Wise

Frankfort Visit Notes for Local Families

Mr and Mrs Fred Rose and family were in Frankfort Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Will Butz are visiting with H J Butz.

Fred Rose Frankfort Will Butz H. J. Butz

Edward Freund Elected Republican Chairman in Second District

Edward Freund of Valpariso county chairman of Porter County was elected Republican chairman of the Second Congressional district at a Winamac meeting attended by county chairmen and vice chairmen from thirteen counties. Clara Barr of Winamac was elected district vice chairman and Senator Glenn R. Slenker of Monticello received seven votes. The Republican state committee was reorganized with Ivan C. Morgan as state chairman, Beryl Holland as vice chairman, Harry C. Fenton as secretary, and Burrell Wright as treasurer.

Edward Freund Valpariso Porter County Winamac Clara Barr Jess Clawson Carroll County Joseph T.ives Margaret Baum Glenn R. Slenker Monticello Republican State Committee Ivan C. Morgan Austin Beryl Holland Bloomington Harry C. Fenton Indianapolis Burrell Wright

Lions Club Debate Set on Farm Power Shift

At the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday May 17 four members will debate whether more horses and fewer tractors on farms offer greater practical and economic value. Lions Pruitt Mount oppose Rev. Clifford Reed and John Hamling Sr. in the discussion likely to interest farmers tractor dealers and horse breeders.

Lions Club Lions Pruitt and Mount Clifford Reed John Hamling, Sr

Planning Union Church Summer Services

The Delphi churches will hold their usual summer union church services this year. The Ministerial Association approved the plan at a recent meeting. The August services will be led by the area youths, with schedule to follow prior years' format.

Delphi Ministerial Association

Hog market and social notes from Frankfort area

Clarence Frey sold hogs in Frankfort on Wednesday. Clyde Pritch and family of Rossville visited Paul Rodenbarger on Sunday. Henry Peters and wife from Pittsburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rodenbacher. Farm Bureau gathering last Monday was well attended. Eli Ritchey and family visited Camden with Artie Ritchey. Local residents fished at the Norway dam.

Clarence Frey Frankfort Clyde Pritch Rossville Paul Rodenbarger Henry Peters Pittsburg Frank Rodenbacher Farm Bureau Eli Ritchey Camden Artie Ritchey Norway Dam

Miss Margaret Martin Hosts Miss Mary Ellen Jones

Miss Margaret Martin entertained over the weekend with Miss Mary Ellen Jones from Camden as her guest.

Margaret Martin Mary

Light Weight Sturdy Attractive Mop Bucket

A light weight but sturdy household bucket features an efficient wringing device and unbreakable parts. A cadmium plated coil spring keeps rolls in position to receive the mop. It accommodates any household mop and uses a strong foot treadle to hold the bucket to the floor while wringing mop.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indiana Bankers Association Circle Tower George Loy E. E. Pruitt Flinch William Goslee Jefferson Township Edna Kirkpatrick Georgia Carrigan Greencastle Herb Smith Girls Glee Club Albert Obear Gish Farm Otho Winger North Manchester College Flora Church of the Brethren Isaac Swartz William Sheagley F. A. Liebert Elmwood Charles Popejoy Brocksmith Grace Swatts Burt Allen Eva Landis Rockfield Ruth Johns Robert E. Garrison Lee Garrison Ft. Wayne Mary, Young and Family Raymond ‘Ensinger Herb. Smith Herv. Smith Michigan Mrs Jane Morehouse Carroll County Sunday School Rally Ensinger-Straub E. A Fenerous R. C. Wickersham William Carver L. E. Hoffman Dayton Ohio Yanus Wells Tire and Battery Service Fred Griffith Lewis & Schweiger Willys Acetylene Quinn Lewis Reid Schweiger Franklin and Union Streets Planning Union Owasco Ellen Jones R. I Indiana L. M. Pletcher
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