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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
5
Gordon W. Harrison and Itle L. Yerke of Flora were married in Delphi last Thursday by Rev. E. C. Wells at 708 South Washington Street. Both parties had previous marriages and have many friends across the county.
Delphis Julius presents Real Silk line of ladies hosiery with a new pointed heel priced at 80 cents per pair. The item promotes a refined style addition for spring wardrobes and is showcased at Your Clothier in Delphi.
Mrs Verna Baird spent Sunday with friends in Rensselaer. Several Delphi residents visited Indianapolis Lafayette Chicago and Bloomington for events and hospital visits. Born was a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Penn of Burrows and a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Thieme of Lafayette.
J. C. O'Connor and his grandson Richard were among the spectators at the New Orleans Notre Dame football clash in South Bend. The Hoosier college team featured prominently in the day’s contest despite early setbacks.
An article by Dr. Wm. M. Scholl explains how leg muscle vigor affects foot health. Strong calf and leg muscles support the foot, while weak muscles distort the arches. proper footwear and expert guidance can restore function, with arch supports or surgical plates used as needed.
Mr and Mrs M E Jackson of Yeoman and their daughter Mrs Elsie McCain and her daughter of South Bend spent Wednesday in Delphi. Willet J Judson of Indianapolis was a Delphi visitor Tuesday and paid The Citizen a visit. Judson is a retired newspaper man and a stalwart Democrat.
Miss Jean Anderson of Chicago arrives in Delphi on Wednesday and will settle there as her permanent residence. She has rented the Mrs. William Roach apartment on East Wilson Street.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Musselman and son Jack of Fort Lauderdale Fla visit his sisters Mrs Bryce Adams and Mrs Jess Retherford and families and with his parents Mr and Mrs David Musselman at Camden. Mr and Mrs William Afflis married in Chicago Sept 22 return to Delphi after a honeymoon in northern Michigan. Mrs Afflis formerly Miss Margaret Atkinson. Hallowe en seats for sale at this office. Mrs Joseph T Lyon and children returned to Hammond after five weeks with Frank Lyon. Miss Nina Lyon of Indianapolis and Mrs E A Lyman of Ypsilanti Mich were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lyon. Mrs Susie Jacobson of Chicago and Mrs Annetta Jenkins of Aurora NL named beneficettes of the estate of the late John O Brien. Estate valued at 8000. Mr and Mrs Ambrose Clifford and family and Mr and Mrs Joe Turner visited with the former’s son Robert at the State Sanatorium Rockville Sunday and helped celebrate his birth anniversary.
Mrs Minnie Bolander arrived Wednesday evening in Orangville on return home and visited Mr and Mrs A W Wolover before joining Mrs W G Bordner and daughter Louise for a trip to Dakota DI on Thursday morning. Nearby guests included Mrs E J Lester and daughter Carrie Jones of Delphi with Mrs Lester's granddaughter Mrs Arthur Wilson of California at Mrs John Lee's home north of town. Maud Holladay, teaching at South, also spent the weekend at home.
W. S. O'Brian of South Bend arrives in Diephi to settle permanently. He is a brother of the late John O'Brian and will take over the brick and cement work business, having spent ten years with Studebaker in related line of work.
Mrs. Lou Beckley of Logansport spent Wednesday in Logansport. Mrs. E. W. Bowen visited in Indianapolis Tuesday. Mrs. James A. Shirk was in Indianapolis Monday. Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith left Tuesday for a week with his mother in La Grange. Harrison Rothenberger of Fort Wayne was a guest of Mrs. Levi Rothenberger Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Downey returned to Chicago Wednesday after visiting Mrs. Jessie McPherson. Mrs. J. H. Burr hosted Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blanchard and their daughters at dinner at the Methodist church Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Johnson will leave Saturday for Battle Creek to spend winter with her son. Mrs. Will Shelly attended the fair Wednesday after illness the past two months. Miss Mary Louise Gerard returned home from Indiana University and will enter Lafayette Conservatory of Music Monday. Richard Lane, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Lane, was seriously injured Saturday after falling twenty four feet from a walnut tree on their Camden farm.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Davies spent Sunday with relatives in Marshall. Mrs. Glen McCampbell and son accompanied them home and will be joined by Mr. McCampbell later in the week. Miss Mary Cochran, city librarian, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore in Indianapolis recovering from operations.
Mrs Ellis Shanks 68 widow of Lambert Shanks of Washington township died at her son Ross Shanks home in Deer Creek Monday morning after a stroke Saturday. She leaves five sons Carl Charley Ross Ted two daughters Gladys Kendall of South Bend and Mrs Fred of Iowa a sister and several grandchildren.
The Hopewell Christian Church invites former attendants and friends to its annual homecoming on a clear date in October. Attend to reconnect and enjoy relatives and neighbors in a community gathering.
A free Carroll County clinic will be held Thursday October 11 from 10:00 A M to 4 P M in the K of P building Flora. Dr J H Stygall clinician explains the Tuberculosis Association will also hold regular clinics to aid the fight against the great white plague. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment improve cure chances and halt disease progression.
The ladies of the Delphi Country Club plan a military euchre event at the club on Thursday evening October 11. All members are invited to attend.
Carroll County clubs hosted by Mrs C W Clark and Mrs W T Ray featured a National and Foreign Missionary Society session at Mrs Clark’s home. Mrs Herbert Burke delivered The Younger Generation while Goals for 1928 29 were read, Stewardship discussed, and missions fundraising praised.
A choir of forty boys and men from St John’s Episcopal will perform at the Methodist church next Sunday evening at 7 15 under Harry Irwin Metzger organist and choirmaster. A silver offering will be taken with half the proceeds to St John’s camp fund and half to the Methodist choirs building pledge. The public is invited.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church held a Sunday evening meeting and elected Greta Robinson as president, Mary Hinkle as first vice president, Ida Smith as second vice president, Hazel Anderson as recording secretary, Harriet Bunstead as corresponding secretary, and David Retherforl as treasurer.
Carroll County War Mothers will meet in regular session at the G A R rooms in the court house for an all day gathering. A cooperative dinner is planned at noon. Members are urged to attend on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Larry Boone entertained at dinner Sunday at their Main street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Kite and family of Lafayette Mr and Mrs Meredith Lykins of Ockley and Mr and Mrs William A Pearson and son Bernard of Delphi.
Mrs. May Sibbitt hosted a gathering of friends at Cozy Cabin on Tippecanoe Wednesday. The event brought together a small group for an afternoon of socializing and hospitality.
A Merry Auxiliary meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. Officers will be elected during the session.
Miss Lillian Blythe will entertain the GO. P. club at her South Delphi home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. W. B. Wason will host the A. B. C. club for bridge with a few friends at her home on Tuesday afternoon.
The regular meeting of the D. of L. will be held Tuesday evening to conduct the annual election of officers.
Mrs. Charles Ste will host the Young Kee Bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering targets members of the Young Married Age Club and invites participation in the bridge session.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wason will host the Oracle club at their West Front street home on Monday evening.
The Rock Creek Home Economics club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Paul Bee, assisted by Mrs. Will Heck and Mrs. Paul Brown. Advertise in The Citizen.
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