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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
4
Typhoid illness shocks Mrs Sweetham
Mrs. Joseph Sweetham is suffering with an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Ives spent Sunday with friends in Kokomo. John Smith and Robert Hall spent a few days at Liberty, where they looked after some business interests. Mrs. Victor Porter spent from Thursday until Saturday with her mother at Burrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sweetham
John Smith
Robert Hall
Liberty
Songe
Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Travel
Miss Helen Prettyman and her mother of Champaign Illinois were Sunday guests of Mrs. George Ives and son Joseph Ives. Mr and Mrs Fred C Martin drove to South Bend Indiana for business tied to the boat company. Mr and Mrs John Carney of Indianapolis and Miss Ruth Carney of Newcastle spent the week end with Dr and Mrs C E Carney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Prettyman
Champaign, Il
George Ives
Joseph Ives
Fred C. Martin
South Bend
Mr. Martin
John Carney
Indianapolis
Ruth Carney
Newcastle
C. E. Carney
Social visits and weekend guests across Camden and nearby towns
Mrs. Anna Leazenby visits son Frank and family near Wabash while Mamie Elliott and daughter Esther Mary stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Caldwell in North Wilson street. Harry Austamiller and father Philip, and Harry Jones visit Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes. Frank Ulery and daughter Kathryn with Bessie Williams spend Sunday with George Fry at Deer Creek. Charles Bowen returns to Champaign after visiting Wason and Bowen families. Charles Gregg visits sister in Winslow then heads home to Cleveland after travels through California and Arizona. Luna Coffee at Smiths advertised for 89 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Leazenby
East of Camden
Frank Leazenby and
Wabash
Mamie Elliott
Esther Mary
Indianapolis
C. E. Caldwell
North Wilson Street
Frank Ulery
Kathryn
Bessie Williams
Camden
George Fry
Deer Creek
Charles Gregg
C. M. Kerlin
Cleveland
Ohio
Sally Gregg
California
Kathleen Kerlin
Winslow
Ariz
Local residents and visitors listed in Delphi area notes
Mrs. Yanus Wells left Tuesday for Osborn Ohio to visit her aunt. E E Maxwell and Miss Nancy Shaffer made a business trip to Lafayette Monday. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Drake entertained friends Tuesday evening. Ida Gustaveer left Monday for Lafayette for a new job. Mrs Warren Jacoby has been homebound due to illness. Opal Roth of Gary spent the weekend with her parents. A R Bohannan of Indianapolis visited Delphi Tuesday and Wednesday. Levi Rothenberger returned Saturday from Indianapolis. Myron Ives visited Frankfort hosts. Lorimer Adams of Pittsburgh visiting Delphi relatives this week in Connersville. L D Carey and son Joseph weekend guests at Milford. Lilly Bradford and granddaughter Lillian Roth of Indianapolis were Sunday guests. Margaret Sheiner Kiser of Indianapolis was a guest this week. M S Dasher left Saturday for Ellicott City to join her husband. they will winter there. Mary Redding of Washington DC expected home Sunday for two weeks with her parents south of Delphi. Ambrose Clifford accompanied Agnes to St Elizabeths Lafayette for tonsil and adenoid operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M S. Dasher
Ellicott City
Mrs. Dasher
Mary Redding
Washington, D. C
Leroy Redding
South of Delphi
Local social notes and church events highlight Delphi area
Mrs Harold Rosebaugh and others visit friends in Funtington and Battle Ground while Rev R Dale LeCount preaches in Newcastle. Fall Frolic at K of C hall on November 17 18 and WCTU library meeting Friday at 2 30 p m. Students travel to Ann Arbor for Michigan Navy game. many local families host gatherings and dinners across Delphi and Lafayette with visits to Brazil and Purdue Northwestern game outings.
Coopers Buy Word For Porter Fitting Union Suits
A local trade bulletin highlights a selling point for porter fittings as coopers promote union suits. The brief notes the marketing phrase aims to boost demand among workers and manufacturers in the garment trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Prtter Fitting Union Suits
D of I Club Holds Post-Wedding Shower in Carroll County
Carroll County D of I unit held a regular meeting at their hall on Monday evening. A shower was given for Mrs. Fred Thieme and Mrs. Jack Norris for their recent marriages. Mrs. Norris could not attend. her sister Mrs. William Coomey stood in. New officers are to be installed on Tuesday evening November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’s
D. of I’s
Fred Thieme
Josephine Clifford
Lafayette
Jack Norris
Margaret Viance
Thieme
Norris
Chicago
William Coomey
Sacred Concert by St. John's Choir at Lafayette
The St. John's choir of Lafayette gave a sacred concert at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The chorus performed difficult numbers admirably. Boy soprano Vincent Miller, who sang On Life's Highway, stood out as the program's outstanding feature. Miss Maxine Leiter offered three violin selections in a capable and pleasing manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Choir of
Lafayette
Methodist Church
Vincent Miller
Maxine Leiter
Birthday Dinner Honors Benton Retherford at 78th
Benton Retherford was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday with relatives and friends. Attendees included his son Jesse Retherford and family of Delphi, Charles Weaver and family of Spircleville Putnam Mills of Indianapolis Mrs Ruth Kingery of Indianapolis and Clarence Retherford of Palm Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Retherford
Jesse Retherford
Delphi
Charles Weaver
Spircleville
Putnam Mills
Indianapolis
Ruth Kingery
Clarence Retherford
Palm Beach
Fla
County Conference at Delphi Christian Church
The county conference of the Christian church will be held at the Delphi a Christian church on Thursday November 17 with W. A. Ashenhart district evangelist presiding. Speakers include G. I. Hoover state secretary Mrs O H Griest of Indianapolis missionary secretary and a returned missionary will attend. A cooperative dinner will be served. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Conference of the Christian Church
Delphia Christian Church
W. A. Ashenhart
G. I. Hoover
O. H. Griest
Indianapolis
Four Times Four Club Dinner and Cards Evening
The Four-Times-Four club women will host their husbands for dinner at the Methodist church on Friday night. Following the meal guests will play cards at the home of Mr and Mrs Smmett Mabbitt. Mrs Victor Porter and Mrs Earl Page have joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smmett Mabbitt
Vic‘tor’ Porter
Earl Page
Social Notes from Indiana and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson attended a guest meeting of the Woman s Press club of Indiana in Indianapolis to hear Louis Ludlow of Washington speak. Several residents visit relatives, attend games, or move houses in Lafayette Delphi Rochester Mishawaka Logansport and Urbana with attendance at Notre Dame games and university events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Wilson
Indianapolis
Louis Ludlow
Washington
National Press Club
Woman’s Press Club of
Indiana
Cartwrights Visit Relatives In Indiana This Week
Willard Cartwright who accompanied his mother home from Los Angeles expects to return to his work in Los Angeles within the month. John Cartwright of Greencastle also visited with his mother during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Cartwright
Los Angeles
Calif
John Cartwright
Greencastle
George O. Cartwright
Mrs Cartwright Returned from California for Rest
Mrs. George Cartwright, who left Delphi October 1 for California, was brought home Sunday by her son Wallard in Los Angeles. In poor health since leaving Delphi, she was taken to St Elizabeth's hospital Monday for a complete rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cartwright
California
Wallard
Los Angeles
Cartwright
Delphi
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Former Delphi resident in Lafayette hospital care
Leslie Arens, formerly of Delphi, has been confined in a Lafayette hospital for several days undergoing knee treatment. His knee is in a plaster cast and on Tuesday he traveled to Martinsville where he will stay for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Arens
Delphi
Lafayette
Mr. Arens
Martinsville
Rockfield Presbyterian Young Womans Missionary Society Meets
The Young Womens Missionary Society of Rockfield Presbyterian met at Mrs. Everett Flora’s home with Mrs. Carl Coble presiding. Roy Thomas read the secretarys report as Miss Margaret Bowman led in devotion and Mrs. Paul Montgomery taught a lesson from New Paths for Old Purposes Chapter I New Occasions. A party is planned for Friday night November 18 in the church basement followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Womens’ Missionary
Young Womens’ Missionary Society of the
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Everett Flora
Carl Coble
Coble
Roy Thomas
Margaret Bowman
Paul Montgomery
Fall Frolic Preparations by D I and K of C Officials
Fall Frolic plans are underway at the K of C hall for November 17 and 18. Mrs L D Via chairs the event with aides Mrs Harry Haugh country store chair Miss Anna Honan refreshment booth Mrs Helen Ham ling fancy work booth Mrs Ella Ben apron booth and Mrs Ada Quinn candy booth. The K of C will run the corn game and a Croxwell chair will be awarded on the final night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of I
K. of C
K. of C. Hall
L. D. Via
Harry Haugh
Anna Honan
Helen Hamling
Ella Ben
Ada Quinn
K. of
W H M S Meeting Held With Honor Guests
The W H M S met on November 1 with Mrs P Thompson on West Front beat 1. Mrs L D Hoshaw assisted as hostess. Twenty eight members attended and Camden W H M S were honor guests. Special numbers included music by Mrs O Julius Mrs W W Gouchenour and Mrs Gwyn Smith. A reading by Mrs O P Manker. Doughnuts and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.thompson
West Front
L. D. Hoshaw
Camden
O. Julius
W. W. Gouchenour
Gwyn Smith
O. P. Manker
Mrs Lulu Faubee Martin Hosts O. E. S. Banquet
Mrs Lulu Faubee Martin entertained Mrs Fred Miller of Rockfield at her home and attended the O. E. S. banquet Friday and Saturday. The worthy grand matron also joined as guest and about two hundred fifty members and guests attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Faubee Martin
Saater
Fred Miller
Rockfield
Martin
Tri Kappa Plans School Play That's That
Tri Kappa members and Mrs Edna Quinn met Tuesday evening to finalize arrangements for the play That's That to be staged by the sorority at the high school next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
E Tri Kappa’s
Edna Quinn
D A R Will Host Cooperative Lunch Friday
The Charles Carroll chapter D A R will hold a cooperative luncheon at 1 o clock Friday November 18 at the Lafayette home of Mrs. Guy Thomas. Hostess committee includes Mrs. J H Cartwright Mrs Will Scott Mrs William Cowdin and Mrs H B Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carroll
Guy Thomas Lafayette
Thomas
J. H. Cartwright
Will Scott
William Cowdin
H. B. Wilson
Stop and Shop Sale And Vesper Services Listings
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a stop and shop sale at the Christian church on November 22 and 23 with aprons and crafts for sale on Tuesday and Thanksgiving foods on Wednesday. Vesper services begin next Sunday at 4 30 pm at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. R Dale LeCount with the topic The Covered Wagon. The Ladies of the G A R meet Wednesday November 16 for a cooperative noon dinner prior to the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
R. Dale LeCount
Ladies Aid Bazaar Preparations Underway at Turner Home
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church meets all day at Mrs. Joseph Turner’s east of Delphi to craft items for an upcoming bazaar. Volunteers work on various articles as the event nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Joseph Turner
Delphi
Eastern Star Auxiliary Elects New Member at Temple
The regular meeting of the Eastern Star Auxiliary was held at the Temple Monday evening. Mrs. Robert Love was initiated into the order and a social evening followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Auxiliary
Temple
Robert Love
We-X-L Club Members Honor Mrs May Sibbitt Birthday
The We-X-L club and friends surprised Mrs May Sibbitt at Mrs Franklin Perry's home Saturday evening for her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sibbitt
Franklin Perry
Euchre Club Hosts Miss Rose Bennett Evening
Miss Rose Bennett hosted a euchre club gathering last evening. After the games, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Bennett
Rosary Society Hosts Social Afternoon at Mrs Schrader's Home
Mrs Nicholas Schrader hosted a Rosary Society social afternoon at her home on Wednesday with members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary Society
Nicholas Schrader
Christian Endeavor Members Socialize at Presbyterian Church
Members of the Christian Endeavor group at the Presbyterian church spent a social evening at the church Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor of the
Presbyterian Church
Jolly Twelve Mrs. Peter Vianco Hosts Club Event
Mrs Peter Vianco will entertain the members of the Jolly Twelve One Club at her home this evening. The gathering aims to foster fellowship among members and celebrate the club's activities with a social hour and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Twelve
Peter Vianco
One Club
Presbyterian Brotherhood Father and Son Banquet
The Presbyterian Brotherhood will hold a Father and Son banquet at the church dining room this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Te Church
Bible Class Meet With Mrs Schnepp Thursday Ev
The Philathea Bible class of the Presbyterian church will gather at the home of Mrs. Charles Schnepp Thursday evening for their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Schnepp
Mrs. W R Quick Hosts Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. W R Quick will entertain the Presbyterian Missionary society at her home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Society
W. R. Quick
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Carroll County Medical Association Banquet at Methodist Church
The Carroll County Medical Association enjoyed a banquet at the Methodist church last evening served by the church’s Foreign Missionary society. After the banquet an address was given by Dr. D. O. Kerby of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Carroll County Medical Association
Foreign Missionary Society of the Church
D. O. Kerby
Indianapolis
Delphi Member Attends County Home Economics Day
A Delphi participant joined the county achievement all day program at Flora community building. All phases of club work were represented with township clubs performing in both morning and afternoon sessions. A cooperative dinner at noon was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Flora
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting At Miss Greshams Home
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Miss Gresham on Tuesday afternoon. The Benevolent society urges the public to be generous in their Thanksgiving offerings due to numerous calls received so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Margowski's Rexall Store Candy Guess Promotion
Margowski's Rexall Store offers a box of candy to the first best guess of the phrase patch upon patch and water underneath. shoppers try to solve the riddle for a quick win at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margowski
Rexall
Notice of Administration in Carroll County Indiana
Executor Thomas H Crosby appointed for the last will and testament of Edward A Crosby late of Carroll County deceased. Estate is supposed to be solvent. November 8 1927 Jason M Been attorney for executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
Edward A. Crosby
Demonstration of Instruments at Library Assembly
George Leak the educational director of the Pan American band will show instrument illustrations and talk at the library assembly Thursday afternoon November 17 at 4 o clock. Parents and children interested in instrumental music are invited. The meeting is directed by Miss Naomi Pruitt and Loyal Hee shaw of the school music department with public cooperation appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leak
Instruent and Case Company
Library Assembly
Naomi Pruitt
Loyal Heéshaw
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Sore Throats
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a cure for sore throat promising relief within 15 minutes. It claims the remedy targets the underlying cause rather than gargles, with money back guarantee and price points 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00. Adams & Pearson and other drug stores market the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams. & Pearson
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Mildred
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Grover Kite
Brazil
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Kern
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Rochester
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J. C. O’connor
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