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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

5

Delphi Lodge Honored at Indiana Grand Commandery Meet

At Terre Haute May 11 to 13 the 107th annual conclave of the Indiana Grand Commandery heard committee and officer reports and approved actions for the year. Delphi Commandery received the 1960 Commander of the Year plaque and the group designation of Commandery of the Year in Group D for the year.

John E. Dempsey John V. Spoor James E. Miller Indiana Terre Haute Mayflower Terre Haute House James E Ed) Gerard Delphi Delphi Commandery

Adina Rebekah Lodge Hosts District Seven Meeting

Adina Rebekah Lodge of Delphi hosted the District No 7 gathering with officers Flossie Butz Lillian Clouser Ruth Seward Hazel Tatro and others presiding. Attendance reached 82 for the afternoon 95 at the 6 pm banquet and 145 for the evening session with visitors from Evansville Greenfield Peru South Bend Logansport Monticello and Crawfordsville. Degree work by Triumph Lodge No 291 closed the event and Adina lodge members led the closing.

Adina Rebekah Agnes Smith Evansville Greenfield Peru South Bend Logansport Monticello Crawfordsville Triumph Lodge No Adina Lodge

Patients entertained at Logansport State Hospital event

Twenty five patients from Logansport State Hospital were entertained by the Dolly Madison Home Demonstration club on May 2. They were served dinner at Radnor Methodist church with games group singing and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Each patient received an imitation floral arrangement. Mrs Don Hathaway and Mrs James Shaffer sang a duet.

Logansport State Hospital Dolly Madison Home Demonstration Club Radnor Methodist Church Don Hathaway James Shaffer

Sub Debs Elect Delphi Officers At Bradshaw Home

Delphi Sub-Debs met last Thursday to elect new officers. Named are Maxine Rodgers president, Elaine Talbert vice president, Lynda McCain treasurer, Marilyn Porter corresponding secretary, Sharon Dunham recording secretary, Joyce Spitler reporter.

Delphi Georgianna Bradshaw Maxine Rodgers Elaine Talbert Lynda McCain Marilyn Porter Sharon Dunham Joyce Spitler

Community Notices From Ft Wayne And Nearby Areas

Otto Shuey returned to his Ft Wayne home on Saturday. Dorothy Richards is recovering from major surgery. Mr and Mrs Richard Jennings sold their North Washington street Delph i residence to Joan Treece. The Jennings family moved near Romney and bought a new home. Their daughter Debra, once with pneumonia at Lafayette hospital, has recovered and returned home.

Otto Shuey Ft. Wayne Dorothy Richards Richard Jennings Washington Street Delphi Joan Treece Jennings Romney Debra Lafayette

Prenatal Care Emphasized For Expectant Mothers

When a woman learns she will be a mother she should consult a physician. Exam includes blood pressure check urinalysis for kidney inflammation or bias and a physical exam to ensure a safe birth.

Weddings McFATRIDGE-DZIACKO marry at Bunker Hill AFB

Mrs. Carol S McFatridge and Lt. John J Dziacko Jr wed at the Bunker Hill Air Force Base chapel with Father Lionel Dorias officiating. Attendants wore beige embroidered dresses. reception followed at the Officer's Club. The couple will reside at 1547 Forbes Avenue Peru Indiana.

Stanley J. Dziacko Forbes Avenue Bunker Hill Afb Peru Indiana Dziacko Carol S. McFatridge Virgil McFatridge Route 2 Camden Chicago Bunker Hill Air Force Base Lionel Dorias Barbara Sell Donna Harris Anderson Carol Stalberger Denver Bill Boyd Anton Schmid Blen Sell Wade Scott Robert Pearson Cynthia Sell Delphi High School University of Illinois Air Force

Local Family News Highlights All About Visitors and Births

Cuffer Mr and Mrs Jack Shedron Brownsburg greet a daughter born May 9. Grandparents Marvin Shedron. Several occasions note visits by relatives and friends across Indiana Illinois and Michigan including St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette painting class Crawfordsville and weekends in Kokomo Wa bash Chesterton Gary and Holland with multiple households attending Mothers Day events.

Jack Shedron Brownsburg Marvin Shedron Charles Mann St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Bright Shaffer Lloyd Ashberry Crawfordsville Richard Wilson Watseka Illinois Joe F Cook Clinton Rittenhouse Alexandria Junior Milner Sedalia Frank Ross William Loman Chicago C. G. Loman Russell Wharton Gary D. L. Wingard William Newell Harlan Seyfried Ruth Bowman Ruth Bordner Lora Mae Brown Glen Minard Wabash Veral Sparks Chalmer Loman Paul Loman Kokomo Richard Jervis Chesterton Blish Glover Frank Cheek Marvin Jervis Roy Bowman Roy Blue Holland Michigan Lillie Long William Herron South Bend George Herron Frank Terry Middleford Earl Creasey Cutler William Skiles Deer Creek

Ladies Auxiliary to Honor Past Presidents at May Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Monticello Eagles will honor all past presidents at a meeting scheduled for May 24 at 8 p.m. at the Monticello Eagles' home.

The Monticello Eagle’s Monticello Eagle

Smith seeks divorce and custody in Carroll circuit court

Bonnie E. Smith of Burrows files for divorce from Charles E. Smith in Carroll circuit court. They married July 11 1952 and separated May 10 this year. Watson C. McCormick represents the plaintiff.

Bonnie E. Smith Burrows Carroll Circuit Charles E. Smith Watson C. McCormick

Carroll County Receives Special 4 H Roundup Merit at Purdue

The 4 H Roundup at Purdue will honor Carroll County with a silver award based on enrollment versus potential members and standard clubs. In 1960 Carroll had 802 members, 551 in standard clubs, with 28.1 percent of eligible youth participating last year. Prairie Farmer and Purdue have given the award for 18 years, starting with a plaque and adding engraved bars each year. County Agent Dale Kasten notes this marks Carroll’s 18th year of qualification for the merit honor.

Carroll County Purdue Prairie Farmer Dale Kasten

Harmony Home Demonstration Club Hosts May Guest Day

Clay Harmony Home Demonstration club will entertain Dolly Madison and Madison township clubs at guest day on May 24 at 1 30 p m in Pyrmont school. Hostesses are Gladys Eller Fern Metzger Sarah Pearson and Audrey Livingston.

Clay Harmony Dolly Madison Madison Township Pyrmont School Gladys Eller Fern Metzger Sarah Pearson Audrey Livingston

Wanda DeWitt sues for divorce in circuit court

Wanda May DeWitt files suit in circuit court against Kenneth E. DeWitt Sr. alleging cruelty and seeking custody of their minor son. The couple married July 9, 1949 and separated August 1954. David R. Baum is the attorney for the plaintiff.

Wanda May DeWitt Kenneth E. DeWitt, Sr David R. Baum

Kerlin Lantz Engagement Announced in Flora Area

Announcement states the engagement and upcoming May 27 wedding of Carol Joyce Kerlin of Flora and Walter M. Lantz near Delphi. Miss Kerlin, Flora High School graduate, works at SAYCO in Flora. her fiancé is employed in Lafayette. She is niece of Mrs Richard Clifford and others of Delphi.

Abner Bowen Delphi Hamel Illinois John R. Green, Jr Andree Mae Cassens Hamel Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church LaVern Smith Wayne Austin Bowen David Scaife Edward Gallagher DeKalb Margaret Reid Green Springfield John R. Green Tumacaori Arizona University of Illinois Wayne State University Detroit Chrysler Corporation Wayne State Bermuda Henry Abels Carol Joyce Kerlin Frank Kerlin Flora Walter M. Lantz Edith Wilson Near Flora Methodist Church Miss Kerlin Flora High School Sayco Company Lafayette Mesdames Richard Clifford Charles Beale Keith Mears

Home Hospital Auxiliary hosts Tea and Tour of Homes

West Lafayette plans a Tea and Tour of three fine homes on Hitching Post Drive next Tuesday May 23 from 2 to 5 DST. Hosts include Mrs John E Jarrell Mrs F B Porter and Mrs J Henry Rushton with Mrs C Wesley Shook as chair. Proceeds fund furnishing the Emergency Unit in the new wing under construction.

West Lafayette Home Hospital Auxiliary Hitching Post Drive North Salisbury Street Lindbergh Avenue Burtsfield School John E. Jarrell F. B. Porter J. Henry Rushton C. Wesley Shook Edgar F. Stuntz Delphi Home Hospital

Court fines for multiple weekend offenses in Indiana

JP Lee Stone court weekend docket lists Clifford R. Scott of Gary fined for expired license and drunk driving with license suspension for a year. Hobart resident Harry C. Wilson jailed for public intoxication with fines and costs. Indianapolis Richard D. Marsh fined for reckless driving. Don Hutson and Lee Jordan of Brookston fined for fishing with treble hooks. Claude Price of Gary fined for public intoxication.

JP Lee Stone Clifford R. Scott E. 46Th St Gary Harry C. Wilson Hobart Richard D. Marsh Indianapolis Don Hutson Lee Jordan Brookston Claude Price

Dinner Guests Gather For Brookston Couple's Celebration

Mr and Mrs Wayne Rule and family hosted a Sunday dinner in Brookston with guests including Mrs Floss Sieber and family Mr and Mrs Bill Sieber and family Mr and Mrs Mark Porter and family Mr and Mrs Tom Porter and daughter Mr and Mrs John Gerard Mr and Mrs Dean Goslee and daughter Mrs Delores Thompson and daughters Mr and Mrs John Sieher II Lafay ette area and Mr and Mrs Harold Rowke and family from Fort Wayne Mrs BE A Sloma Semsas Bity Missouri was also noted.

Wayne Rule Ana Brookston Floss Sieber Bill Sieber Mark Porter Tom Porter John Gerard Dean Goslee Delores Thompson John Sieher Lafayette Harold Rowke Ft. Wayne Semsas Bity Missouri

St Joseph's Church Hosts Lenten Community Breakfast

Late Saturday event at St Joseph's Church features a community breakfast organized by Myo nine to nine and Catholic groups, inviting parishioners to share in a faith gathering and meal.

St. Joseph‘s Church

WSCS Officers to Be Installed at Delphi Methodist Church

New officers of the Delphi Methodist WSCS will be installed during Sunday services on May 21. Officers and circle chairmen named include Mrs. John E. Walker as president and Mrs. Earl Thompson heading Love circle, among others, with all required at 9:15 a.m.

Delphi Methodist Wscs John E. Walker Dale Kasten William Riley Marion Buskirk Woodrow Whiteman George McCain Kenneth Miller Edrie Parks Monte Alderfer John Rhine Emily Benning C. F. Sheets Esther Talbert Verl Wagner Earl Thompson Love Circle Louis Dock Light Circle Jack Hancock Faith Circle Joe Daniels Hope Circle Charles A. Wood Truth Circle

Park Family Visits Fowler During Mothers Day

Mr and Mrs Herbert Park spent Mothers Day in Fowler with his parents Mr and Mrs James Park Mrs Mary Rhanor sister of Mrs Park returned home with them for a visit.

Herbert Park Fowler James Park Mary Rhanor Park

Community Dinners Honor Visitors and Birthday Occasion

A series of social gatherings notes Mr. Jay Penn hosting a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Carter Justine Weinhardt and relatives from Lafayette Monticello Crossett and others marking Mr. Long's birthday. Several households host extended visits and travel plans with relatives and missionaries returning to Alaska after furlough. A marriage license is issued to Richard A. Scowden and Patricia Sue Carmin.

Jay Penn Waldo Carter Justine Weinhardt Lafayette Lloyd Long Monticello Velma Lear Crossett Arkansas Mr. Long Richard A. Scowden Delphi Patricia Sue Carmin Burnettsville Matthew Jackson Stewart McCall Idaville W. C. McClane Elkhart Lewis Grant Roy Groning Mishawaka Elva Jackson eYoman Alaska Reed Green Mt. Lebanon Abner Bowen Indianapolis

Bake Sale Planned by Catholic Community Group

A bake sale is scheduled for Saturday May 27 at 9 a.m. hosted by the Catholic community group and cater by volunteers. Proceeds benefit church activities and local initiatives.

St. Joseph’s Church

Family Names in Obituary Fragment

Mr and Mrs Hubert Clifford Mr and Mrs Richard Hawn and daughters Theresa Marcella and

Hubert Clifford Richard Hawn Theresa Marcella

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delphi Lodge Rebekah Lodge Orr's Drug Store McFatridge Cassens Green Cuffer Kerlin - Lantz J. P. Court News WSCS Nora Hemmig Ralph Hemmig Colorado Floyd Hemmig Laporte Melvin Hemmig Harold Nelson Carol Ann Mary Ellen H .D. Hill Richmond Wanda Bowman Raymond Baer Mike Karen Henry Aldrich Betty Smith Dorothy Haslet California Josiah Miller Near Pyrmont Noah Flora North of Flora Roanoke Virginia W.M. McCrocklin Buick Virgil Wasson Wasson Palmier House Angela Mrs. Clifford Gow A&p Iona Sultana ANN Butterfield Sunnybrook Silverbrook Northern Fjyax Cleanser Orr Milnot US. Gov’t Cap’n John Haddock Maine Aes Potato Sticks Sosrrs Limas Ann Page Dole Heinz Sunnyfield Ballard, Pillsbury Biscuits Jane Parker Timase Kraft Casino BIL EA Company America
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