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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
5
A local notice asks residents to tele phone items to Number 14 and to share visits with the newspaper as a courtesy. The piece reads like a community prompt encouraging readers to provide items for publication.
Local notices mention Mrs N W Bowen visiting Indianapolis daughter and J M Been traveling to New York on business. Mrs W H Bradshaw vacationing at Martinsville, Harry Steinman of Flora recovering from illness, Monroe Kirkpatrick improving after a week of illness, and the Hawkins of Gary visiting the Roths. A Legion card party for Kiddies and an ecard gathering are scheduled Friday night. George Arnold recovering from a week of illness. Local ads urge drinking Smiths buttermilk at nearby stores and venues.
Indiana University student John Smock spent Sunday with his parents in Delphi. Families relocate between Beja and Baer properties on East Main Street. John Stone of South Bend visited sister Mrs. Loyal Hoshaw. Mrs. John Hamling Sr. joined sisters Mrs. Rose Applegate and Mrs. Stengle in Frankfort. Reed C. Schermerhorn visiting Chicago for Army Navy game. Mrs. Martha Galbreth of Rockfield taking beauty course in Logansport. Myron Ives to visit Dr and Mrs Shultz and daughter in Logansport. Paul Schnepp sustains broken wrist from football accident. Prof. and Mrs. C. T. Amick and daughters vacation in Jennings county.
Mr and Mrs L D Carey attend the Elk s dance and entertainment in Logansport Friday evening. Carey serves on the reception committee.
Have a good time with the Legion and help them give the Kiddies a real Xmas party. Mrs J P Wason was made a member of the resolutions committee at the state charities conference in Lafayette this week. Miss Meredith Carney came home from Indianapolis Monday to assist her father. Dr John Carney celebrating his birthday. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Blanchard of Michigan City spending the weekend with his parents in town.
Mrs. Mary Morrison and daughter Mary visited relatives near Sedalia for Thanksgiving as did Mrs. H B Lowrey and family. Frankfort guest Mrs. M L Dicken dined with Miss Bess Rothenberger at the Woman's Club luncheon. Mrs. Florence Roach Dobbins arrived in Hobart after a nervous breakdown at the Roach home. Local groups plan a Christmas bazaar and tea at the Christian church parlor December 1 and 2. Dr T D Peter and son Tom and Mr and Mrs W L Nieworth with daughter Louise of Flora spent Thanksgiving with Roscoe Bright’s family. Mr and Mrs Ray Dragoo and three children from New York state visited Paul Quick en route to Brownsville Texas.
Edwin Orahood and his wife from Columbus Ohio along with Mrs Howard Hoel and their son William from Greenville Ohio arrived Friday to visit C C Orahood and C E Baker and family in Camden.
OSU reports total enrollment of 9308 for the year. Registration records reveal one student from Delphi, Margaret Ripetaux Best, identified as a graduate student.
Police halted several fake photographers in Wabash who were taking advance payments for enlargements and selling services under the scheme. Local officials warned residents to avoid prepayments and verify credentials before hiring photographers.
At the Christian church bazaar the ladies will serve tea, chicken salad, and homemade cake in the afternoon and evening on December 1. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Latest monthly statistics from Bloomington show eighteen divorces granted and fourteen marriage licenses issued in October. The report highlights a higher divorce rate compared with new marriages in Monroe County for the month.
Mrs Merritt Johnson of Mount Pleasant Iowa visits her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Redding. Formerly Miss Alta Redding she will be joined by her husband in about three weeks time.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson Mrs. Henry O Connell Mrs. W L Huey and Miss Emma Lear all of Monticello were in Delphi Friday to attend the lunch eon of the Woman's Club as guests of Mrs Thompson's daughter Mrs Harry Brewer.
Reverend W. A. Steinkraus pastor of the Baptist Temple for three years will resign Sunday to accept a call as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Moline Illinois. Steinkraus is well known in Delphi.
A Thornville area family weekend visit includes Mrs. Hoshaw and Mrs. Baker with relatives in La Porte. East Star attendees from the city honor Grand Matron Mrs. Huffman in Logansport. A Akers brother is killed in Evansville yards. Thomas Bonebrake, from Rossville, elected freshman leader at Indianapolis Y M C A. Four people injured in a crossing collision near Sedalia on State Road 39.
Goffs announces decorated china sets at 1.39 with Ever Ready shaving cream kit for 99c. Filing of campaign expenditure reports due by December 2 under Indiana law. Mrs. L G Harris returns from visit. sister-in-law Mrs. Marshall Hampton died November 7 and was buried at Tom McCain. Delphi Hi V sponsors Father and Son banquet November 30 at Presbyterian church. Prof. Hall of Purdue to speak. tickets 50c. St Joseph parochial school children perform in D of I hall with Miss Josephine Clifford pianist. committee listed.
Mrs. Albert Hodgson of Muncie underwent partial goiter removal at Cleveland Clinic hospital with heart action remaining weak. Purdue defeats Indiana 24 to 14 in a major game drawing 14,000 spectators. Monticello church dedication planned for December 19 after remodeling and pipe organ shipment. Delphi boys shine at De Pauw University reception honoring Rector Scholarship recipients. Burnettsville social rounds include dinners, club gatherings, and a Turkey Day party with local civic leaders and physicians.
Mr. and Mrs. Brice Adams entertained the Ma's and Pa's club at cards Monday evening. Robert Bradshaw hosted the Young People's Bridge club at his home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Ives entertained a group of friends at a cooperative supper Tuesday evening with twelve placed at table.
A church group of Methodists arranged a social gathering for Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Armstrong, celebrating with neighbors and friends in a warm community event.
York Store unveils the first Health Bond drive among patrons as A. Grimm & Sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wason, and the Junto Club participate. Turner's Grocery at 408 North Washington Street installs a large refrigerator and plans to open a meat market soon.
Russell Cripe son of Mr and Mrs F M Cripe Camden and Miss Josephine Cann Logansport will be married Christmas Eve at the First Presbyterian church in Los Angeles California She is visiting her sister Mrs Ivan Fisher in Los Angeles They will reside in Ashland Oregon where Cripe is athletic director of the schools
On Sunday November 28 1926 the Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 9 30 A M Sunday School under Forrest Orr with classes for all grades at the High School. 10 30 A M Morning Worship led by the pastor with special music. 6 P M Epworth League led by John Sanderson. 7 P M Evening Worship with a sermon and music in the library building. All are invited to attend all services.
Sol Smith of Flora, 68, a teamster, was found unconscious in his barn Monday after being kicked by mules. He suffered four broken ribs and scalp wounds, but doctors say his injuries are not serious. He reported the animals kicked at him after he spoke to them.
O Connor of Monticello appeared before Special Judge John L Hanna and pled guilty to assenting to unlawful payment of dividends in the Corn Belt Mortgage Loan Co case. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs, which were paid. Five related counts were dismissed after the guilty plea.
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