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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

2

Delphi and Burlington Place in District Land Judging

Delphi and Burlington township Land Judging teams finished 7th and 8th respectively in a district contest at Williamsport on Saturday. Art McDowell, president of the Carroll County Chapter of Infan tile Paralysis, attended a five state regional polio workers conference at the Palmer House in Chicago Friday and Saturday.

Delphi Burlington Township Williamsport Art McDowell Carroll County Palmer House Chicago

Delphi Chapter installs Royal Arch Masons officers

Delphi Chapter No. 21 Royal Arch Masons installed new officers led by High Priest Colonel John E. Dempsey with Past High Priest Carl Jones as installing officer. Re-elected officers include Harry Reed and John T. Smith. Next meeting November 8 to hear report on 50-year pin for Harry Reed and state convocation updates.

Delphi Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Carl Jones Clarence Roller John E. Dempsey King Walter Clawson Grover Kite John Snoeberger Royal Arch John Spoor Del Phi Harry Reed Dempsey

Delphi FFA sets pest contest dates and team plan

The Delphi Chapter of Future Farmers of America met October 10 with all officers present. They voted to hold the pest contest from November 22 to January 3, pairing seniors with freshmen on one team and juniors with sophomores on the other. A 1000 point penalty was set for individuals not earning points and a freshmen sophomores initiation committee was formed. Several members volunteered to gather basketball team information and card sales were discussed. The meeting adjourned with Jerry Wagner as president. A group attended the national FFA convention in Kansas City, Missouri this week.

Delphi Future Farmers of America Oys Jerry Wagner Ek City Missouri Ronnie Dickinson Ted Ratcliff Tom Porter George Rodgers Joe Scott Ron Scott George Shockley Dwaine Ward John Gerard Jim Riley Jim Hufford David Hoshaw John Elston Don Scott W. S. Weaver

Smiths Spend Weekend in Chicago

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Smith spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago for a short trip.

Herb Smith Chicago

PSI IOTA XI Halloween Party At Carroll County Club

PSI IOTA XI held a square dance at Carroll County Country Club with corn stalks hay pumpkins and gourds. Musicians Mr and Mrs William Spry Ward Lash and caller Chris Brummett led the event with round dancing and cards winning in the latter. Door prizes went to Ted Brown Harold Berry and Lowell Ward. Mrs Eddie Wingard Jr led the party aided by Mesdames Brown Smith Grantham Wood Eikenberry and Hallar. Beta Psi plans a meeting Oct 25 at 8 pm in the library auditorium. Robert and Charles Clifford bought a home in Monticello and will move with their mother Lottie Clifford soon.

Carroll County Country Club William Spry Ward Lash Chris Brummett W. T. Brackenridge Ted Brown Harold Berry Lowell Ward Eddie Wingard, Jr Robert Brown Don Smith Richard Grantham David Wood Richard Eikenberry Jim Hallar

Card of Thanks for Support During Illness

James Coghill thanks friends for cards gifts and cheer during his long illness. He commends the Lions Club for the cheer, the Eagles Lodge women for their gift, and the West Delphi Flower Club for their shower of gifts. He asks God’s blessing on all who provided support.

Lions Club Eagles Lodge West

Methodist Men Meet at Church Sunday Evening

The Methodist Men club will gather at 6 30 p m at the church on Sunday Oct 21. The committee is led by Ross Weaver with Paul Ashba Lewis Dock Harry Reed Larry Gruber and John Toole listed as members.

Methodist Men’s Club Ross Weaver Paul Ashba Lewis Dock Harry Reed Larry Gruber John* Toole

Carroll County Farmers Union to Hold Home Supper Meeting

The Carroll County Farmers Union meets Tuesday October 30 at 6 30 p m for a home supper at the REMC auditorium. Members bring their own table service and a covered dish. Don Heizer district representative will attend.

Carroll County Farmers Union REMC Don Heizer

Local Marriage Licenses Reported

Marriage licenses issued to Dale V. Zinn 19 of Flora and Mary Ellen Peterson 18 of Adams township. Richard A. Sink 22 and Joyce Cripe 20 both of Flora. Wayne Lee Hathaway 20 and Dorothy Lane 18 both of Delphi.

Dale V. Zinn Flora Mary Ellen Peterson Adams Township Richard A. Sink Joyce Cripe Wayne Lee Hathaway Dorothy Lane Delphi

Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Meets at Sanders Home

The Rock Creek Township Home Demonstration Club will meet Thursday October 18 at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs Truman Sanders. Mrs Earl Stewart and Mrs Ross Featherston will assist the host.

Rock Creek Township Truman Sanders Earl Stewart Ross Featherston

Beamer Divorce Granted in Carroll Circuit Court

Mrs. Pauline V. Beamer was granted a divorce from Gilbert Beamer in Carroll circuit court on cruelty charges. She was awarded custody of one minor child with A. D. Bishop representing her in the action.

Pauline V. Beamer Carroll Circuit Court Gilbert Beamer Beamer A. D. Bishop

Brown couple sells Farm Bureau home to Drapers

Mr and Mrs Joe Brown sold their residence in the Farm Bureau addition south of town to Mr and Mrs Bill Draper of Delphi. The Browns will move to Fostoria Ohio after November 1.

Joe Brown Farm Bureau Addition Bill Draper Delphi Brown Fostoria Ohio

Eddie Phebus Leaves Brooks Area for Wonder Bread Plant

Eddie Phebus of near Brooks has taken employment with the Wonder Bread Company in Lafayette. The move marks a new job in the regional bakery industry with Phebus joining the Lafayette plant workforce.

Eddie Phebus Brookston Wonder Bread Company Lafayette

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