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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

8

Standard Oil plans Jubilee campaign across more newspapers

Standard Oil Company of Indiana expands its spring and summer advertising to 1,789 papers led by the Golden Jubilee theme. Victor Porter reports 75 percent of the ad budget will go to these outlets, with past usage at 1,746 papers in 1938, 1,588 in 1937, and 1,543 in 1936. Also notes Clay Township Farm Bureaus meeting on May 8 at Owascod with fifty members and a Mother's Day talk by Mrs. Austin Cochran and district leader S. J. and E. plus memorial readings and songs.

Standard Oil Company of Indiana Standard of Indiana Victor Porter Delphi Standard Oil Citizen Clay Township Owascod Austin Cochran S. Jand E Third Dale Helen Cleaver Gene Barnhart

Cutler Student Joins Goodrich Silvertown Stores Office

Wayne Lowery of Cutler R R 1 sons Mr and Mrs Carl Lowery has been employed in the Fort Wayne offices of Goodrich Silvertown Stores. He is a Cutler High School graduate who played a prominent role in school activities and recently completed a secretarial accounting course at the International College Fort Wayne.

Wayne Lowery Carl Lowery Cutler, R.R. 1 Ft. Wayne Goodrich Silvertown Cutler High School Internatonal College

Man Arrested in Fish Gig Possession Case

Vernon Flattery of Lockport was arrested Monday by Game Wardens Ay Li Hansen and Everett Brammer for possessing a fish gig. He paid a fine of 10 dollars plus costs totaling 23.50 dollars, assessed by Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern. Rock Creek Township Farm Bureau met May 11 at the schoolhouse with talks by Arthur Mullin and Dewey Zinn. Mothers Day program was organized by Mrs. Everett Stewart, S. and E. director.

Vernon Flattery Lockport Ay Li,Hansen Everett Brammer Rossie Dern Justice of the Peace Rock Creek Township Arthur Mullin Dewey Zinn Everett Stewart

Thorne Targets Gold at Indy 500 With Three Cars

Joe Thorne a 24 year old Tucson and New Rochelle millionaire trains three cars for the May 30 Indy 500 and plans to drive one. He finished ninth last year after 185 laps of 200 and seeks prize money with a determined bid.

Indianapolis Ind Speedway Joe Thorne Tucson New Rochelle Thorne Union Pacific Railways New York Joe Indianapolis Speedway

County Schools Face Broad Faculty Reassignments

County Superintendent Harry Hatton reports a sweeping slate of faculty changes affecting nearly all schools. New principals include Russell Callane at Deer Creek High School and Paul Phillipps at Burlington High, with several rehirings and coaching moves across Adams Township, Kempton, Rockfield, Kentland, and Otterbein.

Harry Hatton Russell Callane Adams Township Deer Creek H. R. Brunegraff Daniel Ballard Thos Ein Paul Phillipps Kempton ‘Schools Burlington George McCain Mece Rockfield

Edgew Cafe Reopens Under New Manager Paul George

The Edgew Cafe, closed for weeks, will reopen Saturday with Paul George of Frankfort as manager. George recently bought the business from Mrs. Margaret Gerard. The cafe has been fully redecorated.

Edgew Paul George Frankfort George Margaret Gerard

Lake cottages and homes advertised for sale in Delphi Indiana

LAKE COTTAGES small homes laying houses sectional built delivered and erected on easy terms. For catalogue and prices call or write W. J. Beard phone 300 Box 23 Delphi Indiana. WANTED: Girl for house work and to help care for children Mrs B cree Phone 150 223 East atncans St Delphi. WANTED: Strong girl for house work in family of three Mary Lawrie R. R. 6 Monticello Ind.

W. J. Beard Delphi Indiana B. Cree Atncans St Mary Lawrie R. R Monticello Ind

Rotary Officers Elected at Delphi Club Meeting

Paul Quick a Delphi clothier was elected president of the Delphi Rotary club last week. Ralph Melin Indiana Service Corporation manager was named vice president Curtis McCain secretary Floyd Julien treasurer and David Baum sergeant at arms.

Paul Quick Delphi Clothier Delphi Rotary Club Ralph Melin Indiana Service Corporation Curtis McCain Floyd Julien David Baum

Washington Township Farm Bureau Meeting Notes

The Washington Township Farm Bureau met last week at North Central school. S. A. Wickard gave a short talk on cooperation. A Mother’s Day program was in charge of Mrs. James McLeland, S. and E. director.

Austin Cochran S. and E Adams Jefferson Township Hickory Grove Church Marie Downham Earl Wakeland Orvel Schock Artie Million Walter Casad Grantham Band Adams Township T. O. Peterson Washington Township Farm Bureau North Central School S. A. Wickard James McLeland

Indiana University Jackson Club Elects Roberta Johnson VP

Roberta Johnson, daughter of Ro bert Johnson former county treasurer, is elected vice president of the Indiana University Jackson Club a Democratic student group. The Dame Oratorical and Reading contest held last Thursday night at the high school auditorium named winners Letha Thompson Laura Austin and Carolyn Pearson in reading and Paul Schmitter Loyal Cripe and Junior Jackson in oratory.

Roberta Johnson Robert Johnson Indiana University Jackson Club Letha Thompson Laura Austin Carolyn Pearson Paul Schmitter Loyal Cripe Junior Jackson

Cassman Taxi Report Highlights Health Board Claim

An eastern health board reports average head cold costs of 15 dollars per case noting the claim has not proven worthwhile. The remark reflects skepticism about the value of prior assessments.

Eastern Health Board

Conservation clubs raise raccoon propagation effort

Twenty five conservation clubs already have contracts with the Division of Fish and Game to propagate raccoon this year with more to be signed soon. Virgil M Simmons, commissioner, announced. Initiated in 1938 with 22 clubs, the program has been successful and complements state game farm efforts, with over forty clubs expected to participate in 1939 for a record raccoon release.

Division of Fish and Game Virgil M.simmons Department of Conservation

Home Economics Club News Highlights May Meetings

May activities across town clubs feature lessons on slip covers and curtain coverings. Purdue visitor Miss Blanche Zaring presented part two of a project, with June 29 slated for the next lesson. Local clubs including Jefferson Township Flora Monroe and Clay Township report May gatherings, demonstrations, feasts, and Mother's Day observances with multiple hostesses and program details.

Blanche Zaring Purdue Jefferson Township Home Economics Club Jenelle Schock Blanche Viney Madison Township Home Economics Club Lorene Martin Eunice Zook Mabel Crowl Lena Hannell Mary McCormick Rova Fisher Ransdale Lucille Fisher Esther Clawson Agnes McCouch Bernadine Maxwell Lois Martin

Camden Infant Dies After Brief Illness

Shirley Sue Johnson age 16 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Camden died Monday morning at St Joseph hospital Loganport after a brief illness Private funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 oclock at Camden cemetery

Shirley Sue. Johnson Charles Johnson Camden St. Joseph Hospital Logansport Camden Cemetery

Dinner guests listed from Flora and Lebanon families

Mr and Mrs James DeLong hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Harley Smith and Miss Fay Kirkpatrick of Flora plus Mr and Mrs Merle DeLong and their son Richard of Lebanon.

James DeLong Harley Smith Fay Kirkpatrick Flora and Merle DeLong Richard Lebanon

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Standard Oil Erroll Flynn Olivia de Haviland Dodge City Jeanette MacDonald Bing Crosby Paris Gets FT Wayne Joe Carl. Lowery Chamberlin’s Welcome Inn East Main St Delphi, Ind J. A. Flaugh Carrollton Robert Hunt Lester Calana Flora H. L. Stet Cutler Goodland Emmett Miller Cutler Kentland Harold Kottlowski Otterbein Jeannette Wolf Edgewood Eis South Delphi Charles Wilson E. W. McGuire Maide L. C. Lucas E. Franklin St Berlin Frank Barker Huber Litee Silver King Charles Hargraves Yeoman Peterson Colburn N. W. Peterson Farm Bureau Towseh Farm Bureau Hatchery Aephi Rubbmopite Life and Fire Insura Lei Hanrahan Luther McCain. & Son Willee Monroe Street Boone Roach Reed and Craig Union Insu Agency FORD Paul Johnson I. U. Club Cassman Boone & Ulm Delphi Markets L. G. Harris & Co Rye C. M. Kerlen Home Economics Club News Flora Home Economics’ Club Monroe Township Bringhurst Methodist Church Will Angle Glen Booth Charles Allbaugh Clay Township Home Economics Club Russell Carter William Huffer Alma Martin Ford Delphi The Edgewood Cafe East Main Street Willie Robertson’s Market E. Main Aceorp Ace Ace Stoney Delphi Ace
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