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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

4

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Carroll County Couple

Fifty years of married life are celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy on Sunday October 11 with a noon dinner hosted by their children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Logan. The couple, longtime Carroll County residents, were joined by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren as relatives gathered. The Charles Carroll Chapter of the D A R plans a Camden meeting Friday afternoon with hostesses and readings on Birthplace and Early History of Wakefield and Mount Vernon.

Frank Kennedy Russell Ldgan Charles Carroll Camden Eva Kennedy

Annual Methdist Sunday School Meeting Elects Officers

The annual meeting in the church parlors elected officers for the Sunday School. Key posts filled include superintendent Forrest H Orr and secretary John Sanderson with a range of department leaders and helpers. The group set October 25 to coordinate a world service offering with the church.

Methodist Sunday School Forrest H. Orr James Goff John Sanderson Donald Kite Florence Cox C. B. Shaffer Gwin Smith Irene Jacoby Harry E. Reed Edythe Sanderson Ouchestea C. V. Sheets Loyal Hoshaw Gorman Pritchett Earlejohnson Miss Jacoby B.H. Drake Fanny Smith Russell Craig Orin Clawson

Camden Woman's Literary Club October Meeting

The Camden Woman's Literary Club met at Mrs. Margaret Kennedy's home with new officers led by Mrs. Effie Snoeberger. Members admitted included W. G. Pippinger, B. C. Kerkhover, Gene Willy, Harley Altman, and Merle Michaels.

Camden Woman's Literary Club Margaret Kennedy Effie Snoeberger Mesdames W. G. Pippinger B. C. Kerkhover Gene Willy Harley _Altman Merle Michaels Vurpillat Mexico South America Eva Kennédy

Missionary Society Meeting at Rockfield Presbyterian Church

The Young Woman's Missionary Society met last Thursday at Mrs. Joe Turner's home with Edith Timmons as assistant hostess. Members reported on Wheeling meetings and voted to aid hospital and mission stations. Three new members were welcomed, bringing fifteen attendees. Dainty Halloween color decorations and refreshments were served.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Rockfield Presbyterian Church Joe Turner Edith Timmons Ralph Grace Will Schnepp Wheeling al l Hospital Lewis Funkhouser John McCreary John Edward Snoeberger Turner Hallowe’en

Indians of Indiana Observed by Oracle Club

The Oracle Club met Monday evening at Mrs. George Cartwrights home. Mrs. Harry Arnold presented Indians of Indiana with eight members in Indian costumes loaned by I O R M. Miss Josephine Shealey spoke on The First White Man while Robert Bradshaw discussed Mounds. Refreshments followed.

Oracle Club George’ Cartwright Indiana Harry Arnold Club Wayne Coy Josephine Shealey Robert Bradshaw

Ward Mothers hold all day meeting in court house

Carroll County War Mothers met in the courthouse for an all day gathering. A bountiful dinner followed as they worked on a mill-wheel quilt to sell when finished. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Sanderson and others from Delphi Rockfield and surrounding areas.

Carroll County Josephine Dowe M. G. Anderson Delphi Charles Clark Ruth Snoeberger Nina Robinson Rockfield

Ladies of the G A R to Meet Next Wednesday

The Ladies of the G A R will hold their regular monthly meeting next Wednesday in the court house room. The state inspector is expected to attend. Afterward the group will visit Mrs. Will Baker's home in Ackley for a picnic supper.

Court House Will Baker Qckley

Seventeenth Delphi Club Plans October Events

Twenty members attended Thursday's afternoon party at Delphi Country Club. The group scheduled a final season party for October 21 with a covered dish luncheon. A supper meeting moved to October 28 due to the Lions Club play opening night on October 29.

Delphi

Jefferson township Home Economics Club hosts Deer Creek club dinner

Twenty three members of the Jefferson township Home Economics Club attended a dinner meeting with fifty three from both clubs at Mrs Cloud Kerlin's Delphi home on October 8. A Riley birthday program was presented by the Deer Creek township Club.

H. E Jeffferson Township Deer Creek Home Economics Club Cloud Kerlin Delphi James Whitcomb Riley Deer Creek Township

Doc Martin Honored With Oyster Supper by Neighbors

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Ross Long home southeast of town Tuesday evening to surprise Doc Martin with an oyster supper in his honor. About forty people attended as part of his annual dinner tradition.

Doc” Martin Ross Long

Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Speakers in Adams Township

A successful Adams township Farm Bureau meeting took place Tuesday evening with the Washington township bureau presenting. Sam Moulter, president of Newton County Farm Saree, delivered the principal address and J C Zimmerman of Monticello also spoke.

Farm Bureau Adams Township Washington Township

Oak Grove Mission Society Elects New Officers

New officers for the Oak Grove Missionary Society of Jefferson township include President Mrs. David Lilly Vice President Mrs. David Schock Secretary Mrs. McDonald Treasurer Mrs. W. G. Million and Secretary of World Call Mrs. Cecil Million.

Oak Grove

Heiland Family Reunion Draws Delphi Relatives in Lafayette

A family reunion took place Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Heiland in Lafayette. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs J C Heiland Mr and Mrs Harry Heiland and Doxey Moore of Delphi, former Delphi residents.

Fred ‘Heiland Lafayette Delphi J. C.heiland Harry Heiland Doxey Moore

Firemen and Families Hold Cooperative Supper at Methodist Church

The firemen and their families numbering forty eight attend a cooperative supper in the church dining room Tuesday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Grover Kite.

Methodist Church Grover Kite

Junto Club October Meeting Hosts Halloween Party

The Junto Club schedules its October gathering for Thursday evening October 29. The party is organized under the committee chaired by Charles A. Cartwright and will be run by club members.

Junto Club Hallowe'en Charles A. Cartwright

Yeoman Tri-C Club Chooses New Leader

Mrs Beatrice Wise hosts the Tri C club gathering in Yeoman on Monday evening. Mrs Lee Henderson selected as new leader to succeed Rev Wilson who is away attending school in Chicago.

Beatrice Wise Yeoman Lee. Henderson Rev. Wilson of Chicago

Roach Golden Wedding Celebrates 50 Years Weds

Mr and Mrs Jesse Roach marked fifty years of marriage with a gathering at the Oak Grove homestead near Jefferson Two. About 110 relatives and friends attended, including their 35 children and several grandchildren. The couple received keepsakes including gold band rings dated 1881 1931 and a sewing cabinet for Mrs Roach and a footstool for Mr Roach.

Jesse Roach Roach Oak Grove Church Jefferson Two Mrs. Roach Nannie Warfel Monticello Oak Grove Mr. Roach

Eastern Star Auxiliary to Meet at Masonic Temple

The Eastern Star Auxiliary will hold its first meeting in two months this Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. A large attendance is expected as members gather for the session.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Smiok Hosts Union State Bank Staff Fish Fry

Mr and Mrs Edward Smiok entertained Union State Bank employees at a fish fry held at the Bow man cottage on the Tippecanoe River last Saturday night.

Edward Smiok Union State Bank Bowman Cottage Tippecanoe River

Carroll County Medical Association Banquet at Flora Community Building

Members of the Carroll County Medical Association and their families attended a banquet at the Flora Community Building on Friday evening hosted with participation from the Church of the Brethren ladies.

Carroll County Medical Association Flora Church of the Brethren

Pythian Sisters Hold Cooperative Supper Meeting

The Pythian Sisters held a cooperative supper Tuesday evening before the regular meeting. Mrs. Bill Baker and Mrs. Jess Retherford reported on the state meeting.

Pythian Sisters Bill Baker Jess Retherford

Tippecanoe H E Club Shifts to All Day October Meeting

The Tippecanoe H E Club will hold an all day meeting on Wednesday October 21 with Mrs Mary Spring, instead of the previously planned afternoon session.

Tippecanoe H. E. Club Tippecanoe H E. Club Mary Spring

Brotherhood Supper Meeting in Cutler October 22

The Presbyterian Carroll County Brotherhood will meet for supper in Cutler on October 22 at 6 30. Prof. Phillips of Purdue will speak.

Presbyterian Carrol County Brotherhood Cutler Prof. Phillips Purdue

Jay Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Oak Grove Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Jay club convened Monday evening at Oak Grove church.

Jay Club Oak Grove

Father Cyrl Kane Dines With Jerre Haugh At Rensselaer

Father Cyrl Kane a teacher at St Joseph's College in Rensselaer was a dinner guest last Monday evening of Jerre Haugh, according to local society notes.

Cyrl Kane St Joseph's College At Rensselaer Jerre Haugh

Miss Ruth Irelan Hosts Mission Circle at Arcata Cottage

Miss Ruth Irelan hosted the Mission Circle of the Christian church Wednesday at Arcata cottage on Lake Freeman. Twenty six attended with Miss Martha Hall leading the program before the open fire. Members Miss Jean Pruitt Mildred Gerard Lillie Brown Ruth Johns Ruth Irelan and Loren Ayres took part. chorus singing followed by Halloween refreshments. Chaperones were Mrs. Virgil Hatfield and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson. Radio tubes Herb Smith.

Ruth Irelan Mission Circle of the Christian Church Arcata Cottage Lake Freeman Martha Hall Jean Pruitt Mildred Gerard Lillie Brown Ruth Johns Loren Ayres Hallowe’en Virgil Hatfield South Bend Henry B. Wilson

Mrs Martin Surprised in Lafayette Visit with Hubbard Family

Mrs Martin who lived in Lafayette with her mother and sister after her husband’s death was surprised last Saturday evening when friends brought a pitch in supper to her former home. She visited last week with Mr and Mrs Granville Hubbard and was spending the night with Mary Lowe and her three sisters.

Lewis Martin Granville Hubbard Mary Lowe

County agent Ralph Maggart Takes Weeklong Vacation

Ralph Maggart, the county agricultural agent, will be on a weeklong vacation. He will be absent from his duties during the period with coverage arranged.

Ralph Maggart

Bed Fire From Ashes Destroys Room in Bed

A bed was destroyed by fire at the home of Mrs. Harry Haugh Monday evening caused by ashes from a cigar. James Sullivan, staying with his sister, had been lying down and smoking after supper. After he left, smoke was detected and Robert and Jerre Haugh extinguished the blaze without help.

Harry Haugh James Sullivan Mrs. Haugh Robert Jerre Haugh

Advance tax call possible as state debts rise

State auditor Floyd E Wilkinson announced that the fiscal year end balance across funds was 13 128 377 66. With general fund at 1 125 500 79 and monthly state spending about 1 000 000 a shortage may force counties to advance the full tax installment due December 15. Other funds include Highway commission 6 042 857 71 and school revenue 1 210 665 73 with smaller balances in motor police and several trust and memorial funds.

Floyd E.wilkinson Statehouse Williamson Highway’ Commission Rotary Fund Dunes Park Purdue Trust Fund Library Architects’ Board World War Memorial George Rogers Clark Memorial Fire Marshal’s Fund

Delphi Girl Weds Royal Oak Man In Indianapolis

The marriage of Miss Margaret Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Pearson of Delphi and Thurman Johnson of Royal Oak Michigan took place Wednesday of last week in Indianapolis She is a Delphi High School graduate and attended The John Herron Art Institute and works as a designer in Indianapolis He is a traveling salesman.

Margaret Pearson W. O. Pearson Delphi Thurman Johnson Royal Oak Mich Delphi High School John Herron Art Institute Indianapolis Johnson

Burrows Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 45 am. Describes good music and sound preaching and invites all to attend on time. Minister FR Hugo urges punctual attendance and welcomes all.

Mourners in Milburn Funeral Receive Dimes

A. L. Milburn of Bringhurst left no legal will but dated last wishes on Sept 12 and 20, 1931. Dimes were set for each cemetery visitor and for singers, with 113 given and 25 remaining. Funds found in fruit house and jelly glasses. Administrator Vern Loman to divide about 15000 dollars among heirs.

Bringhurst Carroll County William Leiter Flora Vern Loman Jessie Johnson Besesie, Johnson Orth Quinn Milburn Mable Co. Lowman

New Motor Police Appointee Begins Duties Sunday

Wayne Timmons son of Mr and Mrs Milton Timmons of Idaville recently received appointment as one of the state's motor police and began his duties Sunday succeeding Stephen Yates of Chalmers.

Wayne Timmons, Son Mr. and Milton Timmons Idaville Stephen Yates Chalmers

Pleasant Run Community Notes on Local Work and Visits

William Coppock husks corn for Ray Dellman while Dennis O’Farrell and son Fred lay a wall and cement floor in their granary. Mr and Mrs Thomas O’Farrell and children visited their parents. Sam F Watts and Mrs Seneca Shepard visited. Betty Johns, visiting her grandmother, returned near Flora last Wednesday. Mrs Mollie Davidson and Mrs.

Dennis O’farrell Fred Thomas O’ Farrell Dennis O'Farrell Sam F&watts Seneca Shepard Betty Johns Alva Pritts Flora Mollie Davidson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carroll County Club and Society News M. E. Sunday School Camden Literary Tri Kappa Hilda Bowen Abner Bowen Meredith Carney Lorence Hinkle Adams Two Junto Tri- C Club Mrs Medical Society Brotherhood Mission Herb. Smith Mrs. Martin Pearson-Johnson FR Hugo Fay Sf Tr Shee Eam Spencer A. L. Milburn Pleasant Run William Coppock Ray Dellman Delphi, Indiana Midland United Company Group Midland Group Midland United Company Gary Railways Company Northern Indiana Public Service Company Public Service Company of Indiana Chicago South Shore Indiana Electric Corporation Wabash Valley Electric Company Northern Indiana Power Company Ts Heat, Light & Water Company Ingig and Jetvics Vuipyurcuu Vad Indiana’ Railroad
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