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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

4

County Home Economics Clubs Honor Officers At Luncheon

The Delphi Country Club hosted a May 5 luncheon for 125 past and present county and local home economics officers. Guests included Mrs. Wilbur Grantham and Mrs. Arthur Mullin, with decor by Mrs. Albert Burkle and Mrs. Raymond Todd. Speakers, piano selections, and a skit on counting eggs highlighted the afternoon, ending with thanks from county president Mrs. Harry Wilson.

Milton Bowman Delphi Country Club Wilbur Grantham Adams Township Junior Shanks Carrollton Township Margaret Mabbitt Burton Honan Madison Jesse § Yeager Washington Charles Cunningham Democrat Township Arthur Mullin Indianapolis Albert Burkle Raymond Todd Delphi Walter Parrott Jackson Township Norma Johnson Orville Campbell Washington Township Cornell St. Amand Lloyd Beard Clay

Wittenberg Wo men's Guild meets in Kokomo

The West Central Indiana Chapter held its spring meeting at St. John's Lutheran church Kokomo Saturday. Mrs. Otto Freeman presented organ music and devotions were led by Mrs. Lee Whitehead. Mrs. Harrd Baker reviewed The Great Fisherman by Lloyd C. Douglas. Forty two members answered roll call and elected new officers for two years. Delegates to the national meeting in Springfield Ohio were chosen: Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Raymond Emire with alternates L. C. Rothenberger and Mrs. Lee Whitehead.

West Indiana Wittenberg Women’s Guild St. John’s Lutheran Church Koké Otto Freeman Lee Whitehead Kokomo Harrd Baker Camden Lloyd C. Douglas William Weigle Otterbein Howard Jones Springfield Ohio Wittenberg Baker Raymond Emire Logansport L. C. Rothenberger Mulberry

Tippecanoe Township Farm Bureau Meets at Pittsburg School

Tippecanoe Township Farm Bureau held a May 2 meeting at Pittsburg School with Warren Woods as chairman. Mrs. Frank Lyb rook led the program, Bever ly Dillman gave devotions, and 30 members recited the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. Charles Davis Vaughan read "Wood Nymph's Harp" and Barbara Dillman sang. A tribute was paid to deceased members and a donation was approved for the Gertrude Modlin Memorial Fund scholarships for agriculture and home economics short courses.

Tippecanoe Township Bureau Gertrude Modlin Agriculture and Home Economics

Tri Kappa Stunt Highlighted at State Convention

Delphi's Tri Kappa chapter staged an unusual stunt during the state convention program following the annual Indianapolis banquet. Participants included Betty Wagoner Rosemary Hannell Joan Johnson Barbara Walker Edna Grimm Jane Bradshaw Donna Belle Sieber Faye Wood Willa Bowen Margaret Obear Hilda Bowen and Mary Pastor in the Riley Room of the Claypool.

Delphi Tri Kappa Chapter Indianapolis Betty Wagoner Rosemary Hannell Joan Johnson Barbara Walker Edna Grimm Jane Bradshaw Donnabelle Sieber Faye Wood Willa Bowen Margaret Obear Hilda Bowen Mary Pastor Riley Room Claypool

Degree Presented by Tipwa Grange at Regular Meeting

Ten candidates received the fourth degree during the Tipwa Grange regular meeting held last Thursday evening. The ceremony featured Shirley Hughes Marilyn and Beverly George Norma Kirkpatrick and others with Opal Sutter Henry Hobaugh and Bets Voyles assisting on the program.

Tipwa Grange the Grange Shirley Hughes Marilyn Beverly George Norma Kirkpatrick Thomas Opal Peterson John Thelma Hufford Leonard Jane Downing Opal Sutter Henry Hobaugh Betty Voyles Melvin Jackson Aaron Randle Dale Cain Chris Brummett J. M. Haggard Robert German Arlie Hughes Mark Hefner Charles Seward Pat Holloway Jesse Wise Jakie Combs Gorman Loveless Walter Lowther Vivian Henderson Jesse Hoover Nora Randle Marvin Bullock Levi Furst Ruth George Roscoe Quick Edgar Fountain Maggie Kirkpatrick

Oracle Club Elects Stuntz President at Season Final

Mrs. Jeanne Stuntz was elected president of the Delphi Oracle Club at its final Monday meeting in the Purdue Memorial Union Building. Officers include C. T. Amick as vice president Josephine Ives as secretary and Watson C. McCormick as treasurer. A buffet dinner preceded the session and Mrs. Walter Q Fitch spoke about her England Europe tour. Mrs Yanus Wells retired as secretary and, with Mrs. Myron Ives, planned arrangements.

Jeanne Stuntz Delphi Oracle Club Purdue Memorial Union C. T.amick Josephine Ives Watson C. McCormick A. C. Clauser Lafayette Walter. Q. Fitch

Tri Kappa Mothers Dinner at Delphi Country Club

Members of the Associated Chapter of Tri Kappa entertained mothers and guests at a Tuesday dinner party at Delphi Country Club. Tulips and spring flowers brightened tables, with unique place cards. Miss Edna Kirkpatrick chaired the committee and acted as toastmistress, with readings by Mrs. William Smith and Miss Hilda Bowen. A music trio performed and Mrs. Watson C. McCormick reviewed the book Three to Make Ready. Assisting Kirkpatrick were Irene Mason Ruth McCormick and Mary Hinkle. Out of town guests included Mrs. Amm North Liberty and Miss Lorene Hinkle Lafayette.

Tri Kappa Delphi Country Club Edna Kirkpatrick William Smith Hilda Bowen John Klepinger Hubert Gros Albert Denk Watson C. McCormick

Delphi Indiana approves emergency 1949 budget reallocations

The notice states Delphi's proper officers will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting on May 24 1949 to consider additional appropriations for 1949 via fund reallocations. It lists police sanitation and other department adjustments totaling 825 dollars funded by reductions in buildings and improvements. A public hearing allows taxpayers to be heard before final action and tax board referral.

Delphi Indiana EDG Board of Public Works and Safety Tax Joners Te Tat Audior Cojana Oaks Charles A. Wood Walter B. Popejoy

DAR Will Tour Historical Museum At Lafayette May 20

Members of Charles Carroll Chapter DAR will meet Friday May 20 at 11 a.m. at Mrs. W. T. Brackenridge’s Delphi home. They will travel to Purdue Home Economics Cafeteria for lunch at 12 15 and then tour Tippecanoe County Historical Museum. Mrs. Edgar Stuntz and Mrs. Robert Haugh oversee the program.

Charles Carroll Daughters of the American Revolution W. T. Brackenridge Delphi Brackenridge Purdue Home Economics Tippecanoe County

Rose Chapter Eastern Star Sets Initiation For Miss Rockhill

Rose Chapter No. 36 Order of Eastern Star will conduct initiation ceremonies for Miss Mary Jane Rockhill on Monday evening with Mrs. Shirley L. Smith, worthy matron, presiding. A Mother's party will follow in the Temple Parlors, with a list of committee members named for supervision.

Rose Order of Eastern Star Mary Jane Rockhill Shirley L. Smith the Star Temple Mary Lamb Helen’ Talbert Wanda Klepinger Jean Gros Blanche Balser Edna Kerlin Fern Dock Martha Klepinger Edythe Dickison Esther Freeman Beulah Armstrong Esther Lamb Rosella McCain

Tippecanoe Township Home Ec Club Meeting Set for May 18

Mrs. Frank Vaughan will entertain the Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club at an all day meeting at the Pittsburg school on Wednesday May 18. Assistant hostesses will be Mary Benjamin Myrtle Anderson Mrs Mae Anderson and Mrs Cora Howell. Mrs Charles Davis Vaughan will give the devotions and assist the hostess substituting for her daughter Mrs William D Coffey.

Frank Vaughan Tippecanoe Township Pittsburg School Mary Benjamin Myrtle Anderson Mae Anderson Cora Howell Charles Davis Vaughan William D. Coffey

Jefferson of Lafayette wins junior high Freshman meet

Jefferson of Lafayette claims the Freshman Conference Track and Field meet with 5142 points at the local oval last Saturday afternoon. Frankfort trails with 45 points to place second while Lebanon is third and Delphi fourth.

Jefferson Lafayette Frankfort Lebanon Delphi Attica Jeff West Lafayette Dinty Johnson Crone Bowen Plant Ferrier Collins Wallace John Weaver Joe Weaver Wingard Crosby Landis

Coffey Couple Welcome Son in Lafayette Hospital

Mr and Mrs William D Coffey of Delphi announce the birth of a son Tuesday morning at Home hospital Lafayette The mother is Annabelle Vaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Vaughan and the family notes the new arrival in local society news

William D. Coffey Delphi Home Hospital Lafayette Coffey Annabelle Vaughan Charles Davis Vaughan

Notice to Bidders for Delphi Street Works 1949

Sealed bids for asphalt and crushed stone on Delphi streets due May 24 at 7 30 p m. Common Council to award to lowest bidder. Bids must use State Board forms with non collusion affidavit and 10 percent bid bond. Delivery timing to be stated.

Delphi Indiana Common Council State Board of Accounts Walter B. Popejoy

Adams Township Home Ec Club Plans May Meeting

Mrs. Raymond Nicoll will entertain the Adams township Home Economics club at her home on Wednesday May 18. A cooperative dinner will be served at noon. Assisting will be Mrs. Robert Chamberlain Mrs. E E Beadles Mrs T D Peterson and Mrs David Smith. Mrs Thomas McCurdy will give the devotions and Mrs Floyd Coble will have charge of the program. All members are invited to be guests of the Idaville Woman's club at Mrs Sam Sites home on Tuesday May 17. Russell Wright and family of Monticello and Louis Welker and family spent Mother's Day at the Welker home on North Wilson Street. Mrs Ruth Reed Miller was taken Tuesday to St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Mrs Willard Reed accompanied her.

Raymond Nicoll Adams Township Home Economics Club Robert Chamberlain E. E. Beadles T. D. Peterson David Smith Thomas McCurdy Floyd Coble Idaville Woman’s Club Sam Sites Russell Wright Monticello Louis Welker Stewart Welker North Wilson Street

Notice to School Bus Drivers in Rock Creek Carroll Co Indiana

Trustee Arthur Hild invites sealed bids from qualified school bus drivers for routes in Rock Creek Carroll County Indiana. Bids due by 8 00 P M CST May 25 at the trustee's office. Contracts two years 1949 50 to 1950 51 with bonds insurance and state inspection required.

C.S.T Rock Creek Carroll County Indiana Arthur Hild Rock Creek Township

City seeks bids for police car and equipment in Delphi

Sealed bids due Tuesday June 14 1949 in Delphi, for one new police two door auto with window wipers defroster heater and heavy duty generator. Trade in 1948 Ford Deluxe with radio heater defroster to city of Delphi. bidder must remove siren light from current car and mount on new one.

Delphi Indiana Ford State Board of Accounts Common Council Alter Popej

Hearings Set for Carroll County Real Estate Reassessments

Notice to petitioners and taxpayers of Carroll County Indiana that hearings on 4 re assessment petitions will begin May 23 1949 at 9 00 CST in the county auditor’s office. Reductions total 2750 dollars across townships Adams Deer Creek Liberty Washington. Names and details posted at courthouse and township offices.

Carroll County Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners Otal Adams Wate Bee Deer Creek Liberty S.c.acles Washington County Carrell County Ono Court House Intiarts C.S.T Indiana State Board OF Tax Commission TAR C Commission

Miller attends Purdue panel on air transportation

John Robert Miller spent Thursday and Friday at Purdue for a panel discussion on air transportation. Mrs. Ralph Melin returned from Chicago where she aided in caring for her sister post operation. Several local couples attended Legion Day at the Veterans Hospital in Marion. Lewis Bieber is listed as sick.

John Robert Miller Purdue Ralph Melin Chicago Robert E. Davidson John R. Thompson W. H. Brown Delphi H. P. Rogers Brookston Legion Day Veterans Hospital Marion

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