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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
5
A sequence of family visits and social gatherings across Radnor Franklin and surrounding locales. Notable stops include Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Zook, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dickinson, the Rees and Kite families, and multiple Obie Bell and Hefley household appearances. Several guests traveled from Michigan City Delphi Kokomo and Indianapolis for birthdays stork showers and Sunday dinners.
M/Sgt Maine Rodkey son in law of Mr and Mrs Doyle Shaffer of Cutler returns from a two year Army duty in Japan and joins his wife and family. Sunday reception honors him with guests including Noah Flora Fred Blue and families Amos Spangler Becky Tommy and Tim Spangler of Deer Creek Paul Flora and son Rodney Guy Kenrick Flora Pvt Jerry Blue Camp Jackson S C and Miss Mary Yeakley of Deer Creek.
Thyrza Henry and Harold Viney of Patton left for Indianapolis where Viney was inducted into the armed services. Local families hosted and visited in Patton and nearby towns, with guests from Grand Rapids Indianapolis Seattle and Kansas, and a Oak Grove Missionary Society gathering attended by several residents.
Engagement announced by Mrs. Robert Reef and Mrs. Robert Reef of Cutler for their daughter Rosemary to Dyer son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Dyer of near Cutler. They plan to exchange vows on October 30.
I express appreciation to friends and neighbors who sent cards letters and gifts while I was a patient in the hospital. Mrs Grace Garrison. Rev William Rix pastor of the Delphi Baptist church is a patient in St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette undergoing observation and treatment.
The Christian Overseas Program CROP gathers aid from American farm families for four years totaling over 15 million dollars in foodstuffs. Sponsored by Catholic Rural Life Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief, it embodies a Christian duty to aid refugees and war affected regions in Europe the Near East Yugoslavia India Korea and beyond.
Yecoman Mr and Mrs John Barlow and son Mrs Dave Piatt and daughter Lois visited over the weekend with Mrs Piatts sister Mrs H Hi Carrothers and had at Paoli Kansas. Mr and Mrs Ruey Viney and Mrs Flossie Heidrick attended funeral services for the latter brother William Dimmitt held at Elkhart on Monday. Mrs John Barlow entertained the Triple Deckers at her home Wednesday eve. Guests included Blanche Viney Jane Smith Blanche Goslee and Nina Piatt Club members receiving prizes were Ruth Rockhill Mabel Kennard Mary Kilmer and Zola Hefner. Those from a distance attend included Rev and Mrs Moore West Lafayette Rev and Mrs R Hotchkiss and daughter Crawfordsville Cloyde and Myre Crook of Longview Wash Gl Crook of Seattle Mrs Robert Lert of Monon Charles Crook Idaville. Messages were received from Mrs Lena Lilly ofClarendon Hills Til Rev J A Hornick on family of North Judson Dr B Beck Lafayette Rev Kenne Miller California and Mrs Hart Henderson of Crothersville. Mrs Minnie Piper will leave day for her home in Willow Branch after a weeks visit with her brother Henry B Wilson and Mrs Wilson. On Sunday a family room was held at the H B Wilson home in Lower Sunset Park on Freeman. Those present were Piper Mr and Mrs John T Wilson Mr and Mrs Bert Boyd daughter Nancy Susan Mrs Gr Fink all of Hancock county and Mrs A N Stevens and Philip and daughter Joan Indianapolis Mrs Sara Godfrey Norwalk Ohio Mr and Mrs ad Sweet and daughters Mina Jo Susann of Delphi.
The Harry Boh an Post Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the Legion home with Halloween themed decor. Faye Haines reported 2000 poppies ordered while 78 percent of members are paid up. Betty Smith announced new school house flags and payment approved.
A stag supper will be served at the American Legion Home in Delphia on Friday night. Ham beans and cornbread comprise the menu. All members are invited to attend Burrows Rally Day. Rally Day will be held Sunday October 21 at the Burrows Presbyterian church with a program at 11 am followed by a basket dinner. Everyone is invited.
State and county officials announce Delphi city election to be held Tuesday November 6 1951 from 6 am to 6 pm Central Standard Time at designated precincts. Voters will elect city officers as specified in the notice.
Mrs Nellie A Casad 70 of Jefferson township passed away Tuesday morning at St Joseph hospital after a three week illness. Born October 8 1881 she married Walter H Casad April 16 1902 and was active in Blae Grove church Eastern Star and women’s groups. Survived by husband three daughters three grandchildren and sister. Delpomtites set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Grove church with Rev Charles Looker officiating burial in church cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Smith are spending a vacation in Wisconsin with no complications reported.
Indiana pastor Rev. Russell Ford will be the principal speaker Friday night at the opening of the Carroll Young People's Religious Centre at the Camden Lutheran church. The conference runs from 7 30 p m Friday to Saturday night with meals served by Ladies of the Camden Lutheran church including a Saturday noon meal and Saturday banquet.
George Beaumont of Wolf Construction Company gave an informative talk praising freedom and opposing socialized medicine. Fren Musselman introduced him as program chairman. Attendees welcomed another Beaumont talk as worthwhile. Mrs. Fred Craven Smith of Delphi and Mrs. Frank Arvidson of Chicago spent the weekend touring southern Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Maggart entertain the Junto Club at dinner this evening. The second Know Your Delphi program will be given at the Maggart home. A daughter was born October 14 to Mrs Charlotte Clawson at Home hospital Lafayette.
Tri Kappa Sorority hosts rummage sale October 27 at 9 a.m. at the Court House Assembly Rai. Proceeds support sorority activities and community projects.
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