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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

3

Helen Allen Installed Rainbow Assembly Worthy Advisor

Public installation at the Masonic Temple on Monday night installed Helen Allen as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Assembly. Officers included Carol Clawson, Donna Timmons, Olive Ann Carr, Carolyn Coble, and others with Joyce Norris as installing officer and Ellen Clawson as installing marshal. A corsage, songs, and gifts marked senior night and the event featured decorations by Patty Crone, Sharon Carney, Elizabeth Ives, and refreshments prepared by Ruth Robbins and the Advisory Board.

Masonic Temple Helen Allen Rainbow Assembly Carol Clawson Charity Donna Timmons Hope Olive Ann Carr Faith Carolyn Coble Gwen Ferrier Beulah James Sharon Carney Joyce Skinner Shirley Hughes Peggy Fischer Fidelity Patty Crone Charlene Melson Margie Rex Elsie May Brehmer Pauline Dawson Jeane Bowman Julie Smith Joyce Norris Marshall Ellen Clawson Carrie Lou Dock Ruth Furst Peggy Starkey Joy Paerook Smith Bie Miss Lybrook Shirley Bowman Sharon, Carney Elizabeth Ives Mary Smock Ruth Robbins

Rockfield 4-H Club Reports Perfect Attendance At Meet

The Happy Workers 4-H club of Rock Creek township met at the school building on Wednesday May 18. Freida Burgitt explained the proper method of keeping records and duties for future club activities.

Rockfield Happy Workers Rock Creek Township Freida Burgitt

Record books and judging methods discussed at meeting

The club discussed record books and judging methods. Refreshments by Jean Flora and Shelby Fincher featured baking demonstrations. Fifteen members plus teacher Edith Patty attended, with Bernice Darling as reporter.

Jean Flora Shelby Fincher Edith Patty Bernice Darling

Adams Township Home Ec Club Meeting Highlights

Adams Township Home Economics Club met at a cooperative dinner hosted by Mrs. Nicoll. Twenty six members and four guests answered roll call with advice to my daughter. New members Ruth Crawin and Mary O Neil were welcomed.

Raymond Nicoll Adams Township Betty Lou Smith Ruth Crawin Mary O'Neil Mary Chamberlain Alberta Mourer Josephine Coble Cecile Nicoll Gladys Hoffman Lord Jesus Norma Peterson

Russian Refugee to Speak at Delphi Women’s Club

Delphi Women’s Club will meet Friday afternoon May 27 at the home of Mrs. E. W. Bowen in South Delphi. Madame Kolenski, met recently in New York, will speak on her experiences in Russia. Mrs. E. E. Glenn chairs with assistants Mrs. Clarence Caylor Mrs. J. M. Haggard Mrs. George Sites Mrs. Lawrence Whistler Mrs. Robert Wood Mrs. Paul Quick and Hilda Bowen.

Delphi Robert Wood Paul Quick Hilda Bowen

Chapman Girls Honored At Two Lovely Farewell Rites

Mina Jo Sweet hosted a party for ten girls at her home to honor Jane and Jean Chapman who depart Friday with their mother for New York before sailing to Germany to join their father. Autograph albums were given, pink and white refreshments served, and lace nut cups favored guests. Later Sueanne Sieber hosted an indoor picnic with games and music. Mrs. Donald Chapman, their mother, has been active in Delphi schools and will be missed.

Mina Jo Sweet Jane Jean Chapman New York Germany Sueanne Sieber Donald Chapman Delphi Mayme Cowdin

Notice to School Bus Drivers in Deer Creek District

The Deer Creek Township Consolidated School District invites sealed bids from school bus drivers for five routes. Bids due by 7 00 P M CST at the superintendent’s office. Contracts awarded to lowest and best responsible bids. district may reject all bids or negotiate if needed.

Board of School Trustees Deer Creek Township Consolidated School District Seement Hools Board OF School Seen of Delphi-Deer Creek Township Consolidated

Miss Treva Metzger Engaged to Charles W Gish

Mr and Mrs Clark Metzger of Burlington announce the engagement of their daughter Treva to Charles W Gish son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gish route 3 Delphi The couple will wed on the Bride and Groom radio show in Hollywood California on June 23 Attendants include Miss Jerry Towe and Dr Paul M Shermian Treva attended Purdue University Indiana University Training School for Nurses and member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority Charles W Gish also attended Purdue and Notre Dame and will graduate in June from Indiana University School of Dentistry He serves as vice president of the senior class and president of Delta Sigma Delta The couple’s parents will travel to California for the wedding.

Clark Metzger Burlington Treva Charles W. Gish Floyd Gish Route 3 Delphi Hollywood Calif Jerry Towe Paul M. Shermian Middletown Burlington School Purdue University Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Indiana University Training School Purdue Notre Dame Indiana University School of Dentistry Delta Sigma Delta California

Pledge Party Planned by Psi Iota Xi Sorority in South Delphi

Mrs Wayne Talbert hosts a Psi Iota Xi pledge party tonight in her new South Delphi home for the Delphi chapter pledges including Betty Jo McCarty Ellen Clawson June Newell Mary Jo Rockhill and others. Officers elected last week include Mrs Charles Flora president and Lola Parks secretary. sorority voted funds to Cancer Research Boy Scouts and citizenship awards.

Wayne Talbert South Delphi Delphi Psi Iota Xi Betty Jo McCarty George Schnepp Charles Black, Jr Phillip Chambers Ellen Clawson June Newell Mary Jo Rockhill Rosemary Fitch Joy Lybrook Eddie Wingard Vada Wilcox Charles .Flora Bartha Noble Lola Parks Dorothy Davies Alene Gilmore Cancer Research Fund Boy Scouts Gladys Peters Pat O’farrell

Facts About Delphi Parks Told At Junto Club Meeting

The Junto Club met indoors at the Robert Wood home in South Delphi due to heavy rain. The program marked the national Park and Recreation Week centennial and featured Henry B. Wilson detailing the Delphi Park’s early history, including the east Monroe street school gardens and the shelter house.

Delphi Parks Junto Club Robert Wood South Delphi Park and Recreation National Park System Henry B. Wilson Delphi Park

Delphi Chautauquas Foster Park Plans and Local Meeting

The article details Delphi Chautauquas and political meetings now used for family reunions. It covers the shelter house built with public funds, its role as a meeting hub, and improvements to Delphi Park and Deer Creek Park. It notes a picnic supper at the Wood home and lists next year’s program committee. Public sale notice for Ida Whitaker estate set for June 8, 1949.

John Klepinger Park Board Delphi Park Deer Creek Park Edgar Stuntz Wood John Earl Walker Junto Earl Heckathorn Ralph Melin L. H. Smith Mrs. Walker

Mrs. Meade Chosen Leader of Charles Carroll DAR Chapter

The May meeting of the Charles Carroll chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at Purdue's Home Economics building included lunch and a museum tour led by curator Miss Alameda McCullough. Twenty eight attended. Mrs. Monroe Meade was elected regent and Miss Anna Hardy vice regent.

Charles Carroll Daughters of the American Revolution Home Economics Purdue Tippecanoe County Lafayette Alameda McCullough Robert VanNatta Edgar Stuntz Virginia Haugh Monroe Meade Anna Hardy B. B. Sees Myron Ives George Ives Meade

Make Merry Class Party Honors Anniversaries

The Methodist Sunday School group held a cooperative supper and an engaging program. The fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs For rest Orr was celebrated, along with several birthday observances. Leo Craig spoke on a trip through Ontario with editors and displayed province photos. Mrs Bernadine Eastwood discussed living in Japan. Committee members included Forrest Orrs the C O Julius Ora Trents the Warnie Mullendores and Robert Andrew.

Methodist Sunday School Forrest Orr Homer Myers Frank Briggs Oliver Klepinger C. O. Julius Leo Craig Ontario Bernadine Eastwood Japan Forrest Orrs Ora Trents Warnie Mullendores Robert Andrew

Crouse Installed as New Rainbow Advisor at Rossville

Jacqueline Crouse daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Fisher of Rossville was installed as worthy advisor of Rossville Assembly No. 9 Order of the Rainbow for Girls in a candlelight service. Her mother escorted her to the east. Mrs. Laura Stephenson is Mother Advisor. Other officers named include Kay Davis Vaunita Smith Mary Lou Emery and several others.

Jacqueline Jo Crouse L. W. Fisher Rossville Order of the Rainbow Miss Crouse Laura Stephenson Kay Davis Vaunita Smith Mary Lou Emery Charlotte Yoder Gladys Wetzel Nancy Stephenson Shirley Hufford Patricia Dunk Norma Gaylor Marjorie Moore

Graduates Offered Wide Array of Gifts by Quick & Clifford

Quick & Clifford advertise a diverse selection of gifts suitable for graduates. The store emphasizes thoughtful items ranging from practical gear to keepsakes for milestone achievement. Shoppers are invited to visit for personalized gift ideas and seasonal specials.

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Clubs and Society News Rainbow Girls Miss Allen of Young America Moose Lodge Ind Ianapolis LOY Roofing Co., Inc Delphi, Ind Lyon Julien & Kerlin Indiana Chapman Schenley Syleia Schenley Distillers, Inc New York City Stuntz-Yeoman Company West Delphi Treva Metzger Psi Iota Xi Sorority Ralph S. Whittaker Ida Whittaker Eck Tre Agmete Farm Bureau Porkmaker Parker Carroll CO Farm Bureau Co-Op Ass’n. Inc Bringhurst Camden Mrs. Meade Quick & Clifford Jacquelin Crouse Rossville Group William R. Fraser Lowell Kintigh Mr. Kintigh Detroit Ennoe Charles and Mesdames Harry G. Foote, Jr Harry Haugh Robert Bradshaw Millard Quinn Indianapolis TB Association Bradshaw Mrs. Quinn Jerre Haugh Bill Coomey Lawrence Margowski Father Kienly the Knights of Columbus Fort Wayne Clarence Engley Monticello America Maine Michigan Bows & Company Wynkoop Pharmacy Incorporated Rexall Drug Store Douglas Kitchen Duncan Phyfe DURAN
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