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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
3
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Calvert home for infant Mary Ellen who died Friday evening of bronchial pneumonia at her grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Hazlett. Rev Allen led the service and burial followed in Colburn cemetery.
Governor Ed Jackson proclaims Thursday November 29 1928 as Thanksgiving Day in Indiana. He calls for national gratitude, religious devotion, and a suspension of business to honor the nation’s blessings and future hopes.
Rehearsals completed for the Delphi High School junior class production Ghost Bird to be staged December 12 and 13. The cbach and play committee praise the mystery comedy for broad appeal and confirm the cast and show meet high expectations.
New suits include Ava M. Burk vs Charles J. Burk for divorce with Cartwright and Wason representing the plaintiff. Caroline F. Bowen et al. v William Donlin moved from Tippecanoe County. John Kellenburger v Martha B. Kellenburger for divorce moved from White County. Belva G. Vaughan and Charles D. Vaughan v Emily W. Guthrie et al. seek partition. Cartwright and Wason again represent the plaintiff.
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association outlines plans for the annual Christmas Seal drive led by Judge E E Pruitt with Carl C McFarland as seal sales chairman. The piece notes Indiana TB progress, hospital capacity, and the need for funds amid crowded sanatorium beds and numerous admittance applications.
Delphi businesses displayed their colors and created window decorations for Tipton visiting team and the local high school basketball squad. Crepe paper banners photographs and artistic name arrangements highlighted sportsmanship in town Wednesday.
Workmen press ahead despite bad weather placing poles for the electric line from the city toward Lake Delphi. Holes dug west of the city near William Klepinger’s residence and several poles set on Tuesday. Manager Givier reports most equipment received and stored in the warehouse.
A county board of charities meeting under Judge E. E. Pruitt discussed welfare matters. Eva Clark was named to fill the vacancy created by Melvin Deeter’s removal to Lafayette, replacing the departed member.
Relatives report Mrs. Anna Baer aged 86 completed a car trip to Joplin Missouri with her daughters Mrs. Anna McComas and Mrs. Belle Vanarsdale of Koko without incident. She says she handled the journey even better than the younger women.
Wilbur Timmons of Idaville returned home Thursday after more than three weeks in St. Elizabeths hospital Lafayette following a collision at an Idaville crossing with a Pennsylvania train. He sustained injuries described as serious but non fatal and was under care for weeks.
Court notes show new ejectment and divorce filings including Ernest C. Young vs. Man ford Calloway and Alva M. Burke vs. Charles J. Burke. Dismissals on pleas of guilty to intoxication set fines. Several judgments, guardianships, and real estate actions are listed with receivers and receivership details.
The article explains the January meeting of the Electoral College to finalize Herbert Hoover's presidency, noting the body’s purpose, historical origins, and past instances where the electoral outcome diverged from the popular vote including Jackson, Tilden, and Cleveland cases.
Mrs. Charles H. Haines wife of Rev Haines formerly of Rossville and Delphi was killed in Jonesboro Georgia a week ago. The accident also injured Rev L S Smith and others. They were treated at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta where Mrs Haines died and Rev Smith suffered a broken collarbone and a fractured wrist. The group traveling to Florida was sideswiped by a truck as they left the road.
A Burlington Township residence of William Byrum burned last night from chimney sparks. The fire caused about 1000 dollars in loss with first floor furnishings saved while second floor contents were ruined. Insurance coverage was partial.
An informant reports a survey showing Carroll County wheat acreage this fall at about forty per cent of the long term average. Farmers reportedly skipped drilling due to conditions, leaving the harvest outlook uncertain and farmers wary of yields compared with prior years.
The Rev. George L. Chapman has accepted the call as pastor of the Church of God in Idaville and preached his first sermon there last Sunday. He and his wife will reside in Idaville.
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