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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

4

Charles Carroll Chapter D A R November Meeting Date

The November meeting of the Charles Carroll Chapter D A R is moved from November 21 to November 28 according to the chapter year book.

Charles Carroll

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Grover Kite Hosts

The Four Times Four club gathered last night at Mr and Mrs Emmett Mabbitt home. Members and spouses treated Grover Kite to a surprise dinner Wednesday evening in his honor.

Emmett Mabbitt Grover Kite

Oracle Club guest meeting hosted by Bowen couple

The Oracle Club held a Monday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. RB. W. Bowen. Prof. and Mrs. Philips of Purdue attended and Prof. Philips spoke on Great American Orators. Refreshments were served.

Oracle Club RB. W. Bowen Philips Purdue Prof. Philips

Degrees to be conferred at Tippecanoe Tribe meeting

The second and third degrees will be conferred on two candidates next Tuesday night at Tippecanoe Tribe No.505 Imp. O. R. M. All members are urged to attend.

Bridge clubs plan meetings this week in town

Mrs Will Cowdin entertained the A B bridge club yesterday afternoon and Mrs Fred Martin will host the Social Twelve bridge club and other friends Wednesday afternoon.

Will Cowdin A. B Bridge Club Fred Martin

William Herschell to Speak at Presbyterian Church Event

Members of the Women’s Club may invite guests to attend a program by William Herschell at the Presbyterian Church next Thursday night at 8 o’clock. The announcement came from club president Mrs. Julia Cowdin.

William Herschell Presbyterian Church Julia Cowdin

Masonic Degree Team to Confer Master Mason Degree

On Thursday November 20 the Masonic degree team of the Indianapolis Police Department will guest Lafayette Lodge No 123 and Tippecanoe Lodge No 492 and confer the Master Mason degree on several candidates. The policemen work in uniform and those who saw them on their patrol may see them again. All Masons invited.

Indianapolis

Eastern Star Auxiliary to host November party at Masonic Temple

The Eastern Star Auxiliary committee for the November party includes Flossie Henderson Blanche Cartwright Laura McCain Sell Doty Bessie Mulvey Della Bowen Mabel Hoover Carrie Million Freda Eckhart Lily Ryan. The event includes a 3 PM program at the Masonic Temple on Thursday November 20.

Eastern Star Auxiliary Mesdames Flossie Henderson Blanche Cartwright Laura McCain Sell Doty Bessie Mulvey Della Bowen Mabel Hoover Carrie Million Freda Eckhart Lilly Ryan Masonic Temple

First Parent Teacher Club Meeting at High School

The first Parent Teacher Club meeting will be held in the high school gymnasium on Tuesday evening November 18 at 7 30. Mrs James Wason the president will preside A report from attendees of the State Parent Teacher Club convention and a talk by Prof Amick are planned. Miss Marylee Miller will give readings and Miss Helen McCarty will supervise the music. All who are interested in the school are invited.

James Wason Amick Marylee Miller Helen McCarty

Make Merry Class Plans Nursery Care at Sunday School

The Make Merry class of the Methodist Sunday School will staff a nursery in the parsonage living room each Sunday from 9 30 to 10 30 with two members in charge of children too young for the infant class. Mrs Clarence Woodruff and Mrs Robert Andrew will oversee the nursery next.

Methodist Sunday School Clarence Woodruff Robert Andrew

Reception Honors Delphi Tri Kappa Visitor

The Greencastle Herald reports a Saturday reception at Mrs. C. B. Havens Northwood home honoring Mrs. Henry B. Wilson of Delphi. In the receiving line were Mrs. Havens Wilson Thad Jones and Miss Lela Walls, with Walls aiding as hostess. Autumn flowers adorned the venue as music accompanied the gathering.

Greencastle Herald Delphi C. B. Havens Northwood Tri Kappa Henry B. Wilson Havens Wilson Thad Jones Lela Walls Walls

Mrs Christie and guests attend noon event with international guests

Mrs. George Christie led a luncheon with vocalists A G Brown Virginia and Elizabeth Rairden assisting in the dining room. Musicians included Esther Hackman of Peru and John Cartwright. A committee served refreshments of ice cream coffee pastry and mints for over two hundred guests including visitors from Ladoga Bloomington and Cocoa Florida.

George Christie A. G. Brown Wm. Koehler Esther Hackman Peru Illinois John Cartwright Whistler Koehler Frank Cannon S .R. Rairden Frank Bittles Havens John Allee Genevieve Daggy Pearl O’hair Virginia Elizabeth Rairden Wilson F. E. Davis Stella Havens Ladoga Ogg Bloomington C. Sweet Smith Cocoa Florida

Westminister Guild Seeks Christmas Mission Box

The Westminister Guild of Rockfield Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Evan Sanderson and assistant Mrs. Charles Burke. President Miss Margaret Bowman led the business session as members prepare a Christmas box for a missionary. Next meeting is December 4. Devotional by Miss Mildred Simmons and lesson on China New Woman by Mrs. Joseph Turner.

Westminster Guild Rockfield Presbyterian Church Evan Sanderson Charles Burke Margaret Bowman Mildred Simmons Joseph Turner

Laughter and Luxury Seats in The Theater

The piece argues that people claim cheap gallery seats are as good as expensive ones but secretly desire the best seats. It suggests snobbery, financial tension, and the allure of premium views, concluding that if the pricey seats were truly less delightful, they would be the cheap seats.

McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Reflections of a Bachelor Girl by Helen Rowland

A compact essay by Helen Rowland humorously outlines ten matrimonial maxims. It notes common marriage dynamics, such as the drift of affection and the lure of comfortable monotony, with wry observations on male pride and female tactics in love and partnership.

Clerk Adolphus Annum Is Late After Birth of Son

Adolphus Annum, a long time clerk, was late again at the office. He explains to the boss that his wife gave birth to a son last night. The boss retorts that an alarm clock would have helped.

Adolphus Annum Lnte Adolphus Pir

Long Distance Call Ends in Night of Grief

A sleepless mother comforts her worried children after a night of haunting longing when a distant voice calls through the telephone. The caller asks about the children as the mother shares news of Billy, Flora, and Helen, then realizes the line to the beyond has faded. She thanks the operator, noting the long distance connection has ended.

Billy Nan Flora Helen

Bullsnake or Bullfrog as Rodent Control

Local anecdotes praise a bullfrog over a bullsnake for mice and rat control. Wade backs frog mousing ability while Fatherbee shares a tale of a giant hopper captured on fishing trip and later kept at home despite escape. A worm on a telephone pole prompts a playful lecture on animal adaptation.

Wade Fatherbee Indianapolis Star

Prince Arno and the Enchanted Bluebird Princess

Prince Arno travels seeking a love match and finds an enchanted castle with bluebird maidens. He rescues a bluebird from the witch, throws her into the fire, and the bird transforms into a princess dressed in flame colors, revealing his true bride.

Arno Prince Arno Bis

Young Lady Across the Way Reveals Eye Trouble

The young lady across the way says she has trouble with her eyes and hopes to avoid glasses though she does not feel optometristic about it.

McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Candidate plans celebration after Republican convention

The morning after the Republican convention a successful candidate prepared to go to the office. She vowed to take down some of her “gorgeous irns” to celebrate as her daughter, eager to learn politics, suggested bringing in the flag to lift spirits.

Indianapolis News

Zoo visit sparks a science lesson of the hippo

Two boys at the zoo stare at a hippo with round eyes. The younger fears the animal while the elder claims zoology at school has given them knowledge the hippo lacks about itself.

Hippo

Couldn't Blame Barnum for Elephant's Color

A tale recounted by Wells Hawks in Coltier's recalls P T Barnum touring the Barnum Bailey Greatest white elephant from India. Barnum defends the elephant's whiteness, joking that God made the color and if Bailey or he had made it, it would be whiter than snow.

Barnum & Bailey P. T. Barnum India Mr. Barnum Bridgeport Phineas Barnum

Weekday Sundays and Global Sabbath Names

The piece explains the Sabbath shift from Saturday to Sunday by early Christians due to Jesus rising on Sunday. It notes a Sunday for each weekday with origins in Greek Persian Assyrian Egyptian and Turkish traditions.

Boldness Called For In Straits

Quote from Levy urging bold decisions when hope is small. notes bold councils as safest. Reflects a governance or leadership sentiment on risk and courage during crises. The fragment frames a moral about prudent boldness guiding action in hard times.

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