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16 May 1925
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Delphi Citizen in Delphi, Indiana
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
1
Delphi High School Senior Play Delights Town in 1925
The senior class stage production The Whole Towns Talking wowed Delphi audiences Thursday and Friday. Led by Thomas McCormick and Richard Haugh with Mary Angel Cartwright and Helen Shaffer in leading roles, the cast received high praise for performance and diction. A Dutch themed intermission featured a male quartet and girl sextet, with Miss McCarty directing the school orchestra and Miss Miller guiding the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Delphi
Thomas McCormick
Richard Haugh
Mary Angel Cartwright
Helen Shaffer
Jack Swatts
Thelma Thompson
Clay Doty
Jeanette Julien
Frances Wingerd
Roberta Gardner
Agnes Thomas
Mahlon Kerlin
McCarty
Mary Miller
Probe
Rooster Joey
Funeral of William Shultz in Friday Harbor
The Friday Harbor Journal reports the large funeral for William Shultz of Friday Harbor who died April 19. The service at Valley Cemetery included Rev. Pike and Rev. Eastman with Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias organizing the rites. Active pallbearers and honorary escorts from local and distant communities attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friday Harbor
Washington
William Shultz
J. J. Shultz
San Juan County
Valley Cemetery
Pike of
Lopez
Eastman
East Sound
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Fred Stewart
Clarence Bell
Fred Droullard
Orrin Davis
John Shuman
Virgil W. Frits
Leslie Anderson
Dell Mann
Capt.Bradford
Nanaimo
B. C
George Willy
W. B. Purcell
Los Angeles
California
Henry Crisco
Bellingham
Boothroyd Post 31 G A R Seeks Funds for Grave Markers
A Boothroyd Post 31 G A R committee led by Henry Gibson Jos W Hanna and J W F Thomas to ask county commissioners for funds to place flag holders on all unmarked Mexican Civil War and Spanish American soldiers graves in the county and future needs. The committee requests cemetery reports and counts of surviving veterans not yet members to estimate demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothroyd
Henry Gibson
Jos. W. Hanna
J. W. F. Thomas
Boothroyd Post
Adj
City to Begin Daily Noon Fire Siren from May 18
Starting Monday May 18 the electric fire siren will sound at 12 noon daily as the city is divided into districts. Signals for each district will be published and cards distributed to homes to indicate district alerts.
May Delphi Chamber Meeting Highlights City Plans
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce May meeting at the Presbyterian church featured community singing and performances by local artists. Plans discussed include band concerts starting May 28, canal drainage study, Wabash river levy repairs, and a Lake Delphi naming vote retaining Lake Delphi at Oakdale. Decoration Day notices and June meeting arrangements were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Tuckabatchee
Retherford
Hubert Clifford
Mark Carter
Bringhurst
Young Carter
Logansport
Jason Been
Mary Mullin
Rockfield
Wabash
Delphi
Hickory Grove
R. L. Eckhart
Clay Pearson
Chas. Lehnert
Richard Lieber
State Conservation Department
Lake Delphi
Oakdale
E .H. Dame
Indiana Central Laundry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Felhouse
State Fire Marshall‘s
Phillips
Purdue University
Oakdale dam power house under construction
Brick masons began work this week on the Oakdale dam power house. Builders report extensive construction ahead and expect the plant to be ready to produce power sometime in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Dam
New Cleaning Plant Opens by Stewart and Godhen
The cleaning plant built by Chas. Stewart and Ray Godhen is now in operation inviting the public to inspect the facility and observe the cleaning process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stewart
Ray Godhenour
Chamber of Commerce to Meet at Hickory Grove Church in June
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce accepted an invitation from Hickory Grove Church to hold the June meeting at the church. The dining room has been remodeled and is now large enough to accommodate the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi ‘Chamber of Commerce
Hickory Grove
Mothers Day Observances Across Colleges Highlight Weekend
Many observances of Mothers Day at colleges with Delphi mothers in attendance. At the University of Illinois Beta house party hosted twenty one mothers for John Hiett Ives. DePauw held a union service on May 10 in Bowman gym. May Day activities and several weekend visits to Purdue and Bloomington are noted among attendees including Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Smith at Purdue and Mrs. Best visiting Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
University of Illinois
Beta Fraternity
Josephine Ives
John Hiett Ives
de Pauy
Bowman Gymnasium
C. B. Shaffer
Luther McCain
James Smock
Will Smock
John Best
Elizabeth Best
de Pauw
John Hanna
Robert
Bloomington
Howard Bradshaw
Sam Kerr
Wabash College
Lorene Hinkle
Crawfordsville
Willard Cartwright
Porter Flaskell Arrives for Indefinite Stay with Sister
Porter D Flaskell arrived from Washington DC to stay with his sister Mrs N J Howe. After forty years in the U S Patent Office as expert examiner he retires on health grounds. Mr Haskell, Annapolis 1880 graduate, resigned his commission as Master Ensign as the navy sought to cut numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter D. Flaskell
Washington, D. C
N. J. Howe
U. S. Patent Office
Haskell
Annapolis
Hammond Doctor Delivers Lively Chamber Talk on Progress
Dr H E Sharrer son of Dr W F Sharrer of this city and former Delphi boy spoke at a noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Rensselaer to about forty members. He urged positive thinking and the word life as keys to a better community, stressing responsibility and personal initiative. This was his second Hammond Chamber speech here this month as plans continue noon luncheons year round excluding summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rensselaer Republican
H. E. Sharrer
W. F. Sharrer
Delphi
Hammond
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Sharrer
Opie Reed
Chambers of Commerce
Dr. Sharrer
Hammond Chamber of Commerce
Central Indiana High School Oratorical Winners Named
Jack Swatts took first honors in the Central Indiana High School Oratorical contest held in Crawfordsville on Saturday. Stella Stewart of Delphi High School won second place. Swatts also won the Dame Oratorical contest in 1924 and is a senior whose friends predict further honors in college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Swatts
Central Indiana
Crawfordsville
Stella Stewart
Delphi High School
Swatts
Miss Stewart
Ice Cream Boost From Electric Refrigerator at The Pharmacy
The Pharmacy managed by Adams and Pearson increased ice cream sales after installing an electric refrigerator. Last Sunday marked a banner day for the store’s frozen treats. Tourists visit this area due to the Oakdale dam construction projects attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams and Pearson
Oakdale Dam
Mrs Shultz Returns Home as Heir Settles Estate
Mrs J J Shultz returns home after weeks with sister Mrs Belle Gwinn in Chicago. She expects a telegram from her husband who with daughter Dr Iane Shultz Clayton of Arkansas City has stayed in Friday Harbor Washington for weeks. The doctor heirs to the Will Shultz estate in Friday Harbor is settling the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Shultz
Belle Gwinn
Chicago
Friday Harbor
Smith Dairy Wins Camp Tecumseh Milk Contract
The Smith Dairy Company of this city has been awarded the contract to supply milk for Camp Tecumseh this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Dairy Company
Camp Tecumseh
Downeys Move Into Brahama Property on North Indiana
Mr and Mrs J C Downey relocate to the John Brahama property on North Indiana Street. The home was recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Frank Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Downey
John Brahama
North
Indiana Street
Frank Bibbins
Titlow Sisters Care Amid Sister’s Critical Illness
Miss Laura Titlow of Chicago cares for her sister Miss Alice Titlow who lies critically ill, the two appearing in a heartfelt family appeal for support and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Titlow
Chicago
Alice Titlow
Misses Attend Purdue Club Round-Up at Chi Omega House
Ruth Brewer and Lucile Sanderson attended the club round-up at Purdue University last week and stayed at the Chi Omega Sorority House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brewer
Lucile Sanderson
Purdue
Chi Omega
Tri Kappa Plans Delphi High School Scholarship
The Tri Kappa Sorority met at Mrs. Ruby Gochenour's home. They voted a $100 loan fund scholarship for a Delphi High School graduate toward college education. The group will host installation exercises in Pendleton on June 6. Next meeting is May 26 at Mrs. Mary Mason Kerlin's with Miss Ruth McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa
Ruby Gochenour
Francis Martin
Delphi High School
Pendleton
Mary Mason Kerlin
Ruth McCormick
Charles Carroll Chapter D A R Meets at Mrs Ives Home
The Charles Carroll chapter of D A R will hold its meeting today at the residence of Mrs Myron Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carroll
Myron Ives
Junto Club to Hear Mr and Mrs Forrest Orr Host
Mr and Mrs Forrest Orr will entertain the Junto Club next Tuesday evening at their home with a program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Forrest Orr
Junto Club
Elbaicos class to meet Thursday May 21 at 6 30pm
The Elbaicos class of the Presbyterian Sunday School will meet next Thursday evening May 21. The gathering was postponed from last night. Mr and Mrs L M Pletcher and Mr and Mrs Oscar Letherman are the committee in charge of the cooperative supper at 6 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbaicos
Presbyterian Sunday School
L. M .Pletcher
Oscar Letherman
Rockfield Home Ec Club Plans All Day Meeting
The Rockfield Home Economics club holds an all day session in the church basement on Friday May 22. Mrs. Closson will teach crepe paper craft and each member should bring several sandwiches and one dish for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield Home Economics Club
Camden W M C Meeting Notice at Camden Baptist Church
The Woman's Mission Circle of Camden Baptist Church will meet May 21. Hosts are Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy and Mrs Daisy Kennedy with Mrs Clara Sullivan leading the devotional and Mrs Eva Dillon as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden W. M. C
Woman’s Mission
Camden Baptist Church
Elizabeth Kennedy
Daisy Kennedy
Clara Sullivan
Eva Dillon
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Meet in Indianapolis Next Week
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly plan a Indianapolis gathering with special interest due to the Colfax Memorial building completion and new apartments for the aged. Rebekah Assembly sessions start Monday May 18 and continue through Tuesday with a Home excursion May 29. Representatives from Delphi include Mrs. May Arnot Mrs. Monroe Kirkpatrick Mrs. Ed Downs and Miss Josephine McDowell. Grand Lodge convenes Wednesday at 9 and closes Thursday. Railroad fare is one and a half round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
Indianapolis
Colfax Memorial
Union Station
Greensburg
May Arnot
Monroe Kirkpatrick
Ed Downs
Josephine McDowell
Delphi
Grand Lodge
Robert Bradshaw
Paul Ashba
L. Neff
W. H. Bradshaw
C. E. McCain
O. E. S Auxiliary Meeting At Masonic Temple
The O E S Auxiliary will meet at the Masonic Temple Thursday afternoon May 21 at 2 30 o'clock with committee Effie Julius chairman Edith Sanderson Stella Cartwright Mary Johnson Grace Smock Sallie Grimm Mary Smith Minnie Davis Harriett Gros Stella Butler Josephine Ives Pauline Ulm Shaffer and Emma Obear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Effie Julius
Edith Sanderson
Stella Cartwright
Mary Johnson
Grace Smock
Sallie Grimm
Mary Smith
Minnie Davis
Harriett Gros
Stella Butler
Josephine Ives
Pauline Ulm Shaffer
Emma Obear
Tippecanoe Tribe Adopts Two as Chiefs in Regular Council
IMP O R M Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505 held its regular council last Tuesday adopting two brothers as chiefs. Several adoption applications were received and the first degree will be conferred next Tuesday. Members urged to attend and support the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IMP. O. R. M. Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505
Westminster Guild Meeting at Rock Field Saint
The Westminster guild of Rock field met Thursday with Mrs. Russel Logan as assistant hostess Mrs. Everett Groninger. Miss Ruth Snoeberger read the devotional and Mrs. Byran Miller gave an interesting lesson. Delicious refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fiuild
Rockfield
Russel Logan
Everett Groninger
Ruth Snoeberger
Byran Miller
Four Times Four Club Meets at Mrs Givler’s Home
The Four Times Four club gathered Friday night at the residence of Mrs. William Givler for an evening meeting. Members shared updates, discussed upcoming activities, and enjoyed social time in a cordial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Givler
Local Bridge Clubs Host Social Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Reid McCain entertained the Binner Bridge club at their country home Friday evening. Dr and Mrs L H Smith will entertain the club Friday of next week. Mrs Joseph Ruffing hosted the WeXL Bridge Club at an elaborate dinner Friday. Mrs May Sibbitt hosted the Hard Times club Wednesday night at 6. The Jolly Twelve club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Bert Hinkle's home. Mr and Mrs Haughey Mount hosted the Pas and Mas club Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid McCain
Binner Bridge Club
L. H. Smith
Joseph Ruffing
Wexl Bridge Club
May Sibbitt
Jolly Twelve
Bert Hinkle
Haughey Mount
Men's Suits Pressed Thirty-Five Cents
ee Cleaning Co advertises suit pressing at 116 E. Pigeon with a price of 35 cents and a quick turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Cleaning. Co
Delphi Cleaning Co
E. Franklin St
War Mothers Gather Here in District Meeting
The northwest district meeting of American War Mothers was held in Delphi with 72 seated for a free dinner served by the American Legion Auxiliary. The event featured music, a welcome by Mrs. P. W. Van Gundy, and a social business session, noting strong hospitality by Carroll County War Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Delphi
American Legion
Court House
American Legion Auxiliary
Jess Retherford
Mary Louise Gerard
Hubert Clifford
Donald Koontz
J. L. Espy
Logansport
P. W. van Gundy
Rockfield
Espy
Estelle
Margaret Mullin
Frankfort
Harry Arnold
Greensfelter
Wencell
Lafayette
Anna Bohannon
Mesdames
Minnie Hinton
A. B. Snoeberger
Will Gregg
F. C. Sanderson
James Barnes
George Groninger
Carroll County War Mothers
Engagement of Miss Baughman and Mr Hamiston
The engagement of Nellie M. Baughman of Rockfield to Harry Dowald Hamiston of Chicago is announced. The couple plans a late June wedding and a summer motor trip through the west before settling in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Baughman
Rockfield
Harry Dowald Hamiston
Chicago
Miss Baughman
Delphi
Bowsher Sale At Yeoman Saturday Afternoon May Sixteen
Deliberate sale notice lists Bowsher's auction at Yeoman on a Saturday afternoon. Auctioneers Swatts and Phobus are named. Delphi Cleaning Co located at 116 E Franklin St appears in the readable text as a business contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowsher
Yeoman
Final White House visit ends for state D A R regent
In a personal reminiscence the author recalls attending a White House reception in Washington as a D A R state regent. He explains the ticketed south entrance for special guests and senators and notes this year being his last, making the south entrance ticket his final access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perment
Brudder Jackson
White House
Washington
Continental Congress
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