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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

5

Locals and Personal News Roundup

Mrs N W Bowen leaves next week for Indianapolis for a short stay. Miss Mary Benner of Burrows attends Lafayette business school. Joshua Rinner works for Wilbur Bingamian this fall. Ernest Hobaugh helps Fred O Farrell husk corn. Francis Wilson and son Donald of Newcastle weekend at home. Miss Anna Lamb of Indianapolis visits Delphi sisters. Born To Mr and Mrs Charles Sales of Delphi a daughter born Friday October 26. Born To Mr and Mrs Walter Shafer west of Delphi a daughter Opal Finney. Mrs Frank Brewer spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs Nancy Cress in Monticello. Mr and Mrs Victor Porter attend a dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Benner at Burrows.

Mrs Charles Sales Delphi Walter Shafer West of Delphi Opal Finney Frank Brewer Nancy Cress Monticello Victor Porter John Benner Burrows

Local Notices of Illness and Family Visits

Dr. L H Smith called to La Grange Wednesday due to his mother's illness. Mrs Eliza Gerard of south of Delphi visits nephew John Gerard and family. Billy McManus son of J M McManus is ill at home in Adams township.

L. H. Smith la Grange Eliza Gerard South of Delphi John Gerard Billy McManus J. M. McManus Adams Township

George Slaug Heads to Martinsville for Week of Treatments

George Slaug left Tuesday for Martinsville where he will take treatments for a week.

George Slaug Martinsville

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Elmer Moore and son of Logansport spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs James Turner. Mr and Mrs William Camps visited Chalmers with their daughter. Mr and Mrs Sam Swatts attended a birthday surprise for Will Wood in Pittsburg. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Duffy on Tuesday October 30 at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Wolf in Delphi.

Elmer. Moore and Son Logansport James Turner William Camps Chalmers Sam Swatts Will Wood Pittsburg Raymond Duffy Elizabeth Wolf Delphi

Local Visitors and Weekend Guests Reported

Mr and Mrs William Beal of Logansport were weekend guests of the daughters brother Dr Cal Carney and family Fraser Thomas of East Front street was taken to the Wabash sanatorium at Lafayette Sunday for treatment for heart trouble Mrs James Atkinson and two sons of Lansing Michigan are visiting with her father William J Wakeland near Ida ville and were guests of Mrs Alice Armstrong Sunday Misses Mary Louise Gerard Helen Wagoner and Ralph Hanna spent the weekend in Bloomington and attended the football game between Indiana and Illinois universities

William Beal Logansport Datters Cal Carney Fraser Thomas East Front Street Wabash Lafayette James Atkinson Lansing, Mich William J. Wakeland Idavile Alice Armstrong Mary Louise Gerard Helen Wagoner Ralph Hanna Bloomington Indiana Illinois

Local Social Gatherings and Health Updates

Mr and Mrs Dennis O Farrell entertained relatives including their son Harry and John Scott with family at dinner last Sunday. The Jasper Hufty sale was held Tuesday with Dennis O Farrell and son Fred attending. Mrs R Dale Le Count, ill in Newcastle, has recovered enough to return home this week. Margaret Coomey is recovering from influenza at home on North Washington Street. Ambrose Clifford and family and William H Bragunier visited Obert Clifford at the State Sanatorium near Ockville.

Dennis O’farrell Harry O’farrell John. Scott Robert Reed Will Ginn Howard Ginn Seneca Shepard Son Fred R Dale le Count Newcastle Margaret Coomey North Washington Street Ambrose Clifford William H. Bragunier Obert Ockville

Mrs Aaron Charles and Mrs Jack vs Isabel Leslie in Lafayette

Mrs Aaron Charles and Mrs Jack sue Isabel Leslie in Lafayette. Mrs lre left Tuesday for a six week visit with her mother in Rebbi and will return home after the visit with Mrs Charles. The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Doorer was taken to J Elizabeths hospital in Lafayette on Saturday evening for an emergency appendectomy.

Aaron Charles Jack Isabel Leslie Lafayette Lre Newht Rebbi Elpht Charles Peter Doorer J. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Adrienne Guckien Attends Tea and Beta Theta Pi Dedication

Adrienne Guckien spent a week in Indianapolis and attended the Democratic women’s tea at Mrs Samuel Ralston’s on Friday. On Saturday she attended the dedication of the new Beta Theta Pi house at Bloomington.

Adrienne Guckien Indianapolis Samuel Ralston Beta Theta Pi Bloomington

Watson McCormick Reaches University of California

Watson McCormick, who left weeks ago to hike to California, has arrived at the University of California. He received motor rides en route and plans to enter school there. He will visit his two sisters and brother in California.

Watson McCormick California University of California

Sunday Guests From Several Cities Attend Clawson Home

Mr and Mrs Willis Charles of Greensburg Mr and Mrs Ollie Reddermen of Indianapolis Mrs Knecht of Rushville Mrs Aaron Charles and Mr and Mrs J WV Airlin of this city were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Clawson.

Willis Charles Greensburg Ollie Reddermen Indianapolis Knecht Rushville Aaron Charles J’ WV. Airlin This City Earl Clawson

Local Man Returns from Chicago Visit

oerry Holsinger of the Metzger Lumber Co of Delphi traveled to Chicago to be with his daughter Miss Ruby who was ill. Ruby underwent surgery Friday for acute appendicitis and is now convalescing in hospital.

Oerry Holsinger Metzger Lumber Co Delphi Chicago Miss Ruby

Local residents noted for visits and family care

Doris Hollowell spent the weekend at her Huntington home. Naomi Johnson Eva Trobaugh Lucile and Lillian Haynes visited Indianapolis last Thursday. Paul Quick returned from Brownsville Texas after his mother in law E P Day suffered illness. Reed Schweiger hosted the Crook and Yount families plus Mrs Paul Yount for dinner midweek. Walter Guthrie husked corn for Emily Guthrie in Rock Creek township. William Guthrie stays with Samuel Clauser this winter. Anna Welch of Logansport visited brother Nicholas Barnsdale at Burrows. Barnsdale is critically ill. Irene Wise of Oakland and Laura Coble of Adams township travel to Shreveport Louisiana to spend winter with relatives.

Naomi Johnson Eva Trobaugh Lucile Lillian Haynes Indianapolis Walter Guthrie Emily Guthrie Rock Creek Township William Guthrie Samuel Clauser Anna Welch Logansport Nicholas Barnsdale Burrows Mr. Barnsdale Irene Wise Oakland Calif Laura Coble Adams Township Shreveport

Burkholders Visit Fowler to See Raymond

Charles Burkholder of Newcastle joins wife visiting sister Mrs Anna Snyder Wednesday. The trio motored to Fowler for a short visit with their son Raymond Burkholder.

Charles Burkholder Newcastle Anna Snyder Burkholder Snyder Fowler Raymond Burkholder

Mrs Downs Returns Home After Weeklong Texas Visit

Mrs. C B Downs and son Glen return to Panhandle Texas after a seven week visit with sister Mrs W J Greenup and family. Mrs Nellie Greenup Ward accompanies them to Kansas City where she will visit friends.

C. B. Downs Glen Panhandle Tex W.J. Greenup Nellie Greenup Ward Kanas City

Mrs Nancy Mullin Suffers Second Stroke in Camden

Mrs. Nancy Mullin, 84, suffered a second paralytic stroke Monday evening at her Camden home and remains in critical condition. Her daughter Mrs. Leiber, a trained nurse, is caring for her. She is the mother of Dr. H. Y. Mullin of Rockfield.

Nancy Mullin Camden Leiber H. Y. Mullin Rockfield

Flaglers Return to Indiana Theatre Tragedy

Mr and Mrs Charles Flagler arrived in Delphi from a Chicago vaudeville engagement and left Sunday for Terre Haute where they were killed at the Indiana theatre during the first four days of the week.

Charles Flagler Delphi Chicago Flagler Terre Haute Indiana Theatre

Doctors Carney and Gros Headed to Springfield Hospital

Dr John Carney son of Dr and Mrs Cal Carney and Dr Hubert Gros, after earning their MD at Indiana University last spring, left Wednesday for Springfield Ohio to join the city hospital there for association.

John Carney Cal Carney Hubert Gros Indianapolis Indiana University Springfield City

Sunday Dinner Attended by Several Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Van Blue hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Edgar Hart, Mr and Mrs Charles Barker, Dr and Mrs John Schoneholtz, Mr and Mrs Charles Grantigan, Mr and Mrs Robert Zilicke, Mr and Mrs Nelson Hodgens of Indianapolis, and Mr and Mrs Charles Messena of Logansport.

van Blue Edgar Hart Charles Barker John Schoneholtz Charles Grantigan Robert Zilicke Nelson Hodgens Indianapolis Charles Messena Logansport

Dayton Visitors Plan Weekend in Rock Creek Area

Mr and Mrs Enos Yount and daughter Mrs Paul Yount and Arthur Dalrymple of Dayton Ohio visit Mr and Mrs Charles Crook at Yeoman. They will see relatives in Rock Creek township and Mrs Younts brother Arthur Hildebran this weekend.

Enos Yount Paul Yount Arthur Dalrymple Dayton Ohio Charles Crook Yeoman Rock Creek Township

Mrs Mears Visits Kin and Friends in Illinois and Missouri

Mrs. Josephine Mears of Chicago visits her father Joseph Been in Rock Creek township and her son Victor Porter in Delphi. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Been Mrs Meers and Mrs Elizabeth Guthrie toured the Harness apple orchard near Sedalia.

Josephine Mears Chicago Joseph Been Rock Creek Township Victor Porter Delphi Been Meers Elizabeth Guthrie Harness Sedalia

Field Examiners Near Finish Work in Delphi Area

Field Examiners Wise and Vaughan will complete county and township trustee reviews this week except Flora and Camden. They return home Saturday and Tuesday to copy records for the state examiner in Indianapolis and local officials. They will reconvene to review Camden and Flora town records for a few days.

Wise Vaughan Flora Camden Indianapolis Delphi

Rose of Tokio rehearsals begin for Delphi show

Rehearsals for The Rose of Tokio, a Japanese musical comedy sponsored by Tri Kappas, have started with local thespians. The play blends melodrama and mystery and will be staged at the Delphi high school auditorium on November 12 and 13.

The Tri Kappas Delphi High School

Shall Prohibition Succeed or Fail Subject Talk

Rev. William Grant Smith will address the Christian church adult Bible class next Sunday at 9 30 A M on shall prohibition succeed or fail The talk invites all interested in the question and in law enforcement The event also marks temperance Sunday and homecoming day at the church.

William Grant Smith Christian Sunday School Worlds Temperance The Christian Church

Col Crampton Visits Delphi Friends and Foes

Col A B Crampton of Indianapolis spent several days in Delphi last week visiting the Wilson family and socializing with old political friends and enemies to discuss current issues.

Col. Crampton A. B. Crampton Indianapolis Delphi H. B. Wilson

Cutler High at Delphi in Big Basketball Night

Cutler High School travels to Delphi tomorrow night to face Lostutter’s five in a key basketball clash. A strong game is expected against the Democratic Township lads with local fans eager for action.

Cutler High School Delphi Lostutter

Bowen-Mayhill slate urged in Carroll County race

A local appeal urges voters to back the Bowen Mayhill hand picked candidates for Carroll County offices next Tuesday. The communication targets Mrs. Voter and supportive residents, pressing for what it labels strong leadership.

Carroll County Bowen-Mayhill

Junto Club Opens Year With Halloween Dinner at Studebaker Home

The Junto club held its first regular meeting of the year at the Studebakers' country home. The event combined a Halloween dinner and house warming. Two colored servers Moran and Mack served the a la carte feast. The program begins with Bible study topics, and the November meeting at Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pletcher will feature the first series.

Junto Club H. E. Studebaker Hallowe’en Studebakers The

Missionary Society meets with songs and reports at Million home

The National and Foreign Missionary Society of Rockfield Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon for devotional songs reports and a lesson on Alaska and India. A tribute to deceased member Ellen Mellinger was given. Guests included Mrs. Frank Sanderson Mrs. Cloyd Mellinger Mrs. Herbert Burke and others.

National and Foreign Missionary Society of Rockfield Presbyterian Church Alaska India Ellen Mellinger C. L. Million Lois Wharton Frank Sanderson Cloyd Mellinger Herbert Burke Charles Clark Perry van Gundy Roy Snoeberger Will Roy Isaac Bowman Aaron Snoeberger Samuel Trussell Albert Williamson Martha Galbreth Anna Flora Will Kerlin John Kerlin

Engagement Announcement for Helen Porter and Joe Snell

Mrs Neva Thompson and Mrs Mable Wright hosted an announcement party at their parents home in Camden for the wedding of their sister Helen Porter to Joe Snell. The marriage occurred October 19 at Rev Davis Baptist minister's home in Camden. Helen Porter has taught in Camden schools for three years.

Neva Thompson Delphi Mable Wright Logansport Frank Porter Camden Helen Porter Joe Snell Davis Emmett Snell

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Lowther on Eightieth

Mrs John B Lowther was surprised last Thursday evening when family arrived with baskets for a cooperative supper honoring her eightieth birthday. She received many beautiful gifts. Mrs James Lowther assisted. Music by the Sidenbender cousins and Russell Cole. Guests departed late, enjoying the evening.

John B. Lowther James Lowther Sidenbender Cousins Russell Cole

Premiers The Premiers Meet at Radnor M E Church

The Premiers gathered Monday evening at Radnor M E Church. Rev R Dale Le Count gave an eloquent address on Lake of the Woods. Miss Ruth Irelan reported on the State Young People’s conference at Richmond. Paul Jacoby led a discussion on what the young people owe adults of the Sunday School. Wilbur Hall led the singing. Ice cream and wafers were served afterward.

Radnor M. E R. Dale le Count Lake of the Woods Ruth Irelan Richmond Paul Jacoby Wilbur Hall

County Missionary Meet Planned at Burrows Church

The Carroll County Missionary meeting of the Presbyterian church will convene Friday November 9 at Burrows Presbyterian church. A cooperative dinner will be served at noon and attendees should bring a covered dish sandwiches and service. Mrs Charles Gros of Delphi is county president and Mrs Cloyd Mellinger of Rockfield is county secretary.

Carroll County The Presbyterian Church Burrows Presbyterian Church Charles Gros Delphi Cloyd Mellinger Rockfield

Tri Kappa Sorority Halloween Party Plans Event

Tri Kappa members enjoyed a Halloween party at Mrs. Ed Quinn's home with costumes contests and games after a brief business meeting. A cake walk was held at F M Swatts garage and plans were set for the November 12 and 13 play The Rose of Tokyo.

Tri Kappa Sorority Tri Kappas Ed Quinn F. M. Swatts Tokio

Mission Circle Meets With Mrs Yanus Wells Sponsor

The Mission Circle of the Christian church will meet Monday evening under sponsor Mrs. Yanus Wells. Miss Ruth Ireland directs the program with Miss Lillie Brown delivering a talk on Our Spanish Speaking Friends. Freeman Redding will read the story All Men Are Brothers.

Mission Circle Mission Circle of the Christian Church Yanus Wells Ruth Ireland Lillie Brown

Hi Y Club Hosts Halloween Party at Camp Tecumseh

The Delphi Hi Y club held a Halloween party at Camp Tecumseh Saturday evening with each member bringing a lady guest. Camp Director Perry Wilson and Mrs Wilson organized the event with refreshments of cider and doughnuts served.

Delphi High School Camp Tecumseh Perry Wilson

Local Ladies Host Dinner for Mrs. Hettie Lewis

Mrs. N. W. Bowen entertained a small group of ladies at dinner Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Hettie Lewis of New York, a friend of the family. Covers were laid for Mrs. F. H. Robinson, Mrs. James A. Shirk, Mrs. W. B. Wasen, and Mrs. E. W. Bowen.

N. W. Bowen Hettie Lewis New York Mily F. H. Robinson James A. Shirk W. B. Wasen E. W. Bowen

Mission Band to Meet at Church This Saturday

The Mission Band of the Christian church will gather Saturday afternoon in the church parlors at 2 30 oclock. The lesson topic is Thanksgiving led by Mrs Ruth Irelan. Mrs Frank Weekserly will be hostess.

The Mission Band of the Christian Church Ruth Irelan Frank Weekserly

Ladies Bible Class Quilts For Charity At Metho Dist Church

Mrs Charles Shaffer hosted the Ladies Bible class at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests contributed quilt blocks for a class quilt and were served doughnuts coffee and Halloween candies by the hostess.

Charles Shaffer The Methodist Church

Birthday Dinner Honors Fred Wyatt in Camden

Fred Wyatt of Camden was an honored guest at a Sunday dinner celebrating his birthday anniversary. Guests included his immediate family and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Sterling Mr. Hensel and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wyatt.

Fred Wyatt Camden O. C. Sterling Hensel Harold Wyatt

Deer Creek Home Economics Club Meeting Planned

Deer Creek Home Economics club will meet Wednesday afternoon November 7 with Mrs. John Carney. The leaders will give a demonstration in hygiene work.

Deer Creek H. E. Club Deer Creek Home Economics Club John Carney

Sunshine Society Hosts Halloween Party at Delphi High

The Sunshine Society girls of Delphi high school held a Tuesday evening party in the school gymnasium. Hallowe'en stunts provided entertainment and were featured in the refreshments.

Sunshine’ Society Girls of the Sunshine Society of the Delphi High School Hallowe’en Stunts

Delphi Country Club Basket Supper Friday Event

Members of the Delphi Country Club will enjoy a basket supper and party at the club on Friday evening November 9.

Country Club Delphi Country Club

Flinch Party Honors Mrs McAfee From Washington DC

Mrs J H Cartwright hosted a Flinch party Saturday evening for her mother Mrs McAfee of Washington DC. The gathering brought together a company of ladies in a social, informal event with light conversation and refreshments.

Flinch J. H. Cartwright McAfee Washington, D. C

Governor Morton Circle to Meet in Regular Session

Governor Morton Circle No 43 will hold a regular session on Wednesday November 7 at 2 30 o clock in the court room.

Morton Morton Circle Hhe Court Room

Social Twelve Members Entertained At East Monroe Home

Mrs. A. C. McFarland hosted the Social Twelve bridge club and a few friends Tuesday afternoon at her East Monroe street residence.

A. C. McFarland Merbbers Social Twelve Bridge Club East Monroe Street

Rain Or Shine Class meets at Mrs. Messick home

The Rain Or Shine class of the Methodist church was entertained at the home of Mrs Earl Messick last Thursday evening.

Methodist Church Earl Messick

Welcome Inn Grange Hosts Halloween Party in Radnor

Welcome Inn grange members held a Halloween party at their Radnor hall on Friday evening. Prizes were awarded for the best masked couple.

Welcome Inn’ Grange Welcome Inn Grange Radnor

We X L Club Hosts Halloween Dinner Party

Mrs J J Shuitz entertained the We X L club and a few friends at dinner and a Halloween party last evening. Subscribe for The Citizen, $1.50.

J. J. Shuitz

Womans Club Delegates Named For County Federation

The Womans club and Deer Creek Home Economics group shared a meeting last Thursday with a solo by Mrs Mable Frasier. Mrs W J Greenup gave a history of Home Economics work, a special exhibit compared correct and incorrect foods, and two delegates were chosen to attend the county federation in Burrows on November 8. Tea and sandwiches were served.

Womans Club Deer Creek Township Mable Frasier W. J. Greenup Charles Thompson George Best Burrows

Sunday School Hallowe'en Party At The Turner Home

The Delphi Christian church Sunday school class hosted a Halloween party Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Joe Turner home. Twenty five guests enjoyed games, stunts, and a Lotto prize won by Mr Donaldson. Refreshments included pumpkin pie sandwiches pickles and coffee.

Hallowe’en Joe Turner Mrs. Turner

Epworth League Hosts Masquerade Night

The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a masquerade Thursday evening with Leona Gamble Florence Gamble and June Trobaugh as the organizing committee.

Epworth League The Methodist Church Leona and Florence Gamble June Trobaugh

Methodist Church Serves Communion and Baptism

Reverend O P Manker leads morning worship at 10 30 with baptism and transfer of members to be received. An official board meeting follows. Epworth League meets at 6 15 P M, evening service at 7 15 P M features The Leaven in the Lump and a souvenir loaf. Next Sunday children will receive their first communion.

Epworth League

Night Shorthand Class Offered by Denis Garner

Denis Garner advertises a weekly night class in shorthand on Mondays and Fridays for enrollment. Contact 121 N Indiana Street Delphi to join.

Denis Garner N. Indiana Street Delphi

Turners Grocery Extra Cash Specials

Delphi Indiana store runs Friday and Saturday specials on groceries and meats. Items include sugar, flour, raisins, coffee, potatoes, corn, oats, beans, tuna, eggs, salmon, tomatoes, pork and beef cuts, oysters, haddock, and motor oil. trade credit offered.

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