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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
1
A collage of wry aphorisms on aviation, gender roles, work, marriage, and society. Jokes about Marie, Will Rogers, farm life, and economic strains mix with puns on radios, reading, and digestion, finishing with a fragmentary note on Rube Smart.
Delphi has a newly lit business district with boulevard lights in use. After early short circuits during activation, repairs were made and the system is now complete. The city notes a beautiful public square and good streets enhancing its appearance for residents and visitors.
The Indiana Farm Bureau Federation at its eighth annual convention in Indianapolis adopted resolutions condemning Secretary Jardine and the Agriculture Department. They urge tax revaluations of farm land, an Indiana income tax law, and federal surplus crop control to shield farmers from price declines. The move follows a dispute between federation leaders and Jardine and cites the Wheeler resolution in the Senate.
Marriage licenses were issued this week to George W. Felthoff of Ockley and Lizzie Reichard of Ockley. Also listed are John V. Donn of Delphi and Lydia Haslet of Emerson. Everett Cutler and Hilda Sibbitt of Camden. and George to Picea and Lorena.
Miss Josephine Shealey visits wife Miss Fanny in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Wayne Aldridge spent Thanksgiving with his parents, reflecting a family gathering over the holiday.
Mrs George O Cartwright is visiting her son John and his family in the city. The visit brings together extended family for a short stay and shared time.
Dr and Mrs J J Shultz are visiting their daughter Dr Ione Shultz Clayton in Chicago. Rev and Mrs Dale LeCount will return today from Newcastle where they spent Thanksgiving.
Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson were Thanksgiving day guests of Mr and Mrs Ott Sterling near Camden.
Mrs May Sibbitt and her daughter Estelle Been traveled to Chicago for a several days visit. Mr E B Flora and wife from Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Anna Flora in Rockfield.
Mr and Mrs Loyal Hoshaw and their son of this city were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Will Baker of Ockley.
Mr and Mrs Okal Voorhees of Mishawaka spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Lesh in this city indicating family holiday gathering.
Gel and Mrs. George Healy and their son Max spent Thanksgiving with Col. Healy's sister Mrs. Frank Lyon and Mr. Lyon, sharing holiday time with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ulm visit Chicago guests of Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs. Baldwin and Mr. Ulm are sister and brother, sharing family ties during the stay.
Mr and Mrs Edwin McGuire and Mr and Mrs Frederick Morrison spent Thanksgiving day at the Hunt er cottage on the Tippecanoe.
Mrs Jessie McPherson Miss Laura Griffith and Mrs C E Angell visited Thanksgiving in Chicago as guests of Mr and Mrs James Downey.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schulz and their son visited Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Eckhart for Thanksgiving. The Eckharts and Schulzes are connected as sisters and siblings through Mrs. Schulz.
Mr. and Mrs Millard Quinn welcomed their guests for Thanksgiving including Mr. and Mrs Charles Best and Mr. and Mrs Frank Quinn plus Mrs Ralph Hill.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Woodruff and their children traveled to Toledo on Wednesday to visit relatives. Mrs Woodruff and the children plan to return home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ed Smock hosted a gathering with Mrs James Smock Mrs Julia Irelan and Miss Anna Hardy as attendees.
Mrs. Ada Hinkle and her daughters welcomed Mr. and Mrs. John Myers and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Large of Oakland City as Thanksgiving guests.
Tom C. Caulkins and Misser Stout of Indianapolis visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson and attended a Thanksgiving dance. Both are Butler College students.
Residents and guests shared Thanksgiving meals at multiple local homes. Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Quick hosted a cooperative dinner with Paul Quick Ed Maxwell and others. The Shirk and Bowen families hosted eighteen guests. plans were noted for marriages and departures to Purdue and Springfield.
Miss Ruth Carney a Newcastle teacher and John Carney a medical student in Indiana polis plan Thanksgiving with their parents Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Carney. The family gathers for the holiday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Burr Balser entertained at a Thanksgiving family dinner east of town. Guests included Mrs. Frank Balser and daughter Mabel and Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of Delphi.
Mr and Mrs William Smith from Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs W C Smith and aunt Mrs T B Wilber for Thanksgiving. A family dinner was held at the Wilber home.
Mr and Mrs Charles McCormick and Mr and Mrs Jay McCormick of Logansport with A H Rasler and family of Burrows were Thanksgiving day guests of Mrs John McCormick and her daughter Ruth.
Miss Mary Cochrane travels Wednesday to Rockford Illinois to visit her sister Mrs. Herbert DeVitt and family. Mr and Mrs DeVitt and Miss Cochrane will attend the Army Navy football game in Chicago on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cartwright entertained Adam Grimm Mr and Mrs Ed Grimm and son and Mr and Mrs Lorenz Grimm and son at Thanksgiving dinner Thursday evening at the country home of Mrs Lorenz Hildebrand.
John Hiett Ives of the University of Illinois attended with Miss Mary Ives and Miss Mary Jorzick. Other Thanksgiving guests included Mrs. Josephine Ives, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Ives, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cartwright.
Mrs Raee See Selon hosts guests from this city including Charles Cartwright Mrs Snealker and son Mr and Mrs Will Woods and family in a social gathering at noon with Wright eeictt feat reference in the text.
Mrs Anna Snyder and a party hosted Thanksgiving guests at their home in South Delphi. Present were Mr and Mrs William Cowdin Jr of Greenville Michigan and Mr and Mrs N E Gee of Altoona Pennsylvania among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Replogle entertained the Stinebaugh family at their north Flora home for Thanksgiving. Guests included J. J. Stinebaugh and wife, David Wise and daughter Lora Jane, Henry Garrison and families, Glen Smith and families, Willard Caldwell and families, Rev J G Stinebaugh and family, Daniel G Stinebaugh of Rossville, Walter Stinebaugh and family of Onward, and Virgil Stinebaugh and family of Delphi.
Mrs Reed Pearson died at the family home in Yeoman after a long illness from an abscess on the brain. She was 32, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Austin, and wife of the husband with a son Eugene. Surviving are two brothers and a sister and her parents. Funeral services were held at Yeoman M E Church with Rev Kogydo officiating at 2 PM Tuesday. Burial followed in Hickory Grove cemetery.
The school auditorium event Tuesday raised 81 to fund Victrola records. Two hundred fifty children participated in the program conducted by the music group from the school.
Mrs. Harry Pearson reports Mrs. Sarah Julien has left Gary and returned home following a lengthy hospital stay. Friends note the recovery is progressing and express pleasure at the homecoming.
New Castle completed a new boulevard lighting system last week installed by Carter Construction Company of Kokomo. The project covers twelve miles of streets with twenty five miles of lighting cable and 311 lamp posts. Only five lights required repair after energizing. The job finished three weeks early despite comparison to a Delphi contract noted for delays and intensive inspections.
Democratic officials elected to county offices joined in a dinner and love feast. John Kerlin chaired the meeting as treasurer Harry Reed reported receipts and disbursements near 1100, with a small balance. The group praised Kerlin leadership, the county organization, and the Delphi Citizen, pledging to serve the voters and implement beneficial ideas.
Committees for the Carroll County Tuberculosis Society prepare letters for mail distribution next Monday. Seals cost one dollar with return envelopes. donors may also buy health bonds in 5 10 and 15 dollar denominations. The fund supports a county nurse clinics and health crusade work to reduce tuberculosis and prevent deaths.
Town and county reports feature a leading item on local affairs, with concise notes on governance, public services, and community updates. Readable details cover the latest actions by officials, upcoming meetings, and neighborhood developments.
Delphi defeats Frankfort 29 28 on the Frankfort court in a hard fought game. A large Delphi delegation witnessed the contest as 300 tickets were sold in the town. The Delphi juniors and sophomores showed speed and grit, turning a late deficit into victory and boosting state playoff hopes.
Wabash defeated DePauw 6 to 0 on Blackstock field to claim the undisputed Indiana secondary championship. Both teams played superb defense in the season finale.
Mrs. J. W. Acheson was brought home from the Home Hospital in Lafayette on Wednesday and showed improvement in health.
The passage describes Bar Harbor as a place where rich visitors like Joseph Pulitzer Jr and Edsel Ford drive by in luxury while locals feel out of place. It paints a scene of opulence, snobbery, and conspicuous spending, urging pride in one’s own possessions and warning against envy.
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