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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
4
On November 22 Purdue marked Purdue-Indiana Day amid pride at the dedication of a new stadium and a 27 to 6 win over Indiana University. Tommy Hendricks recalled the long wait for Purdue’s victory, highlighting the historic moment for Purdue-I.A. supporters.
Four Kokomo youths aged 11 to 14 were arrested in Delphi on charges tied to stealing a Ford and driving it to Kokomo then to Delphi. The group planned to spend the night with a relative in Delphi before returning. An additional suspect, Earl Moore, escaped custody in Kokomo.
Dan Morgan serving 10 to 20 years for a Frankfort oil station holdup lost his appeal to the Supreme Court for a new trial and must serve his term. He was arrested near Frankfort with G E Landy and Charles Norman. Norman got 20 years for jail breaking and Landy awaiting trial in Indiana. Morgan’s appeal bonds were never filed and the time limit expired, leaving him with the sentence ahead.
Miss Elsie Downs and Clara Rathson taught at Logan sport and visited Mrs. Rachel Downs during Thanksgiving. James Irelan from Cleveland spent the week with his parents S. B. Irelan. Helen Reiff taught at Remington and visited her parents. Several students from Indianapolis and Bloomington were home for the holiday. Cecil Spera moved to Frank Neel property. Howell of Nebraska and Ever Ett Robbins hosted visitors. Union Thanksgiving service at Church of God at 10 30 with Rev. Weiner delivering the sermon and church ladies serving dinner. Ed Schlegehmilch moved to Mrs. Sarah Schopf property. Roy Smeadly of ehee spent time with friends.
The Rockfield Presbyterian church hosted a Father and Son Week starting Friday with a banquet for over one hundred attendees served by church women. A program featured orchestra music and a Courage address by Dr. Corkey. Sunday included combined services with Rev. Cecil Atkinson preaching. A Home and Foreign Missionary society meeting at Mrs. Perry W. Van Gundy’s home followed, and a market and bazaar boosted the treasury. The week closed with a Thanksgiving service.
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