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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
5
Local society notes mix of visits, lawsuits, and life events
The record lists Miss Josephine Carrigan visiting in Chicago, a cemetery water pump theft in Pittsburg, illness confinement of George Johnson, a suit of ejectment by Maria Ilgenfritz against Glenn Sparger, and licenses to wed for Edward Disinger and Ida Hufford. It notes speeches, resignations, family visits, moving plans, banking efforts in Fowler, and various social visits and events across Delphi, Flora, Monticello, Logansport, and surrounding towns.
Birth Report and Anniversary Notes From Local Area
A son was born Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette to Mr and Mrs Lester Donaldson Delphi J Clyde Bitler of New Castle. Mrs William Cowdin Jr is in hospital after a blood transfusion. her husband gave blood. Her condition remains critical. Friday Oct 23 marked the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A A Good of Fiora. Mrs Good prepared a chicken dinner for the milestone, recalling their wedding dinner 55 years ago and the 50th anniversary in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le D. Carey
Monticello
St. Joseph Hospital
Logansport
Carey
Bess Wilson
Delphi
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Lester Donaldson
J. Clyde Bitler
New Castle
William Cowdin Jr
St. Elizabeth, Hospital
A. A. Good
Fiora
Winter Wear and Social Notes at Coghill Farm
The village store advertises winter clothing including flannel shirts corduroy pants and wool socks with booster tickets available. A group gathered at Orliff Coghill’s farm east of town for a weiner roast Wednesday evening with attendees Blanche Peek George Strausman Virginia His Paul Schomers Mildred Hines James Coghill Clarice Wise and Walter His. The American Legion post plans a social next week with committee chairs Fred Bassett Lee B Schaeffer and Robert C Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Wolverine
Goodrich
Delphi
Orliff Coghill
Blanche Peek
George Strausman
Virginia His
Paul Schomers
Mildred Hines
James Coghill
Clarice Wise
Walter His
Harry Bohannon
Post American Legion
Fred Bassett
Lee B. Schaeffer
Robert C. Davidson
Quiet lunch spot at Charlie's place and local travels
A brief social notes item lists Miss Stella Thompson resigning from J. B. Dickison grocery and traveling to Cheyenne with relatives. Other visitors include Elsie Cramer guest of Mrs. Holladay, and greetings to Delphian relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Beale of Delphi and Burrows residents visited Detroit with family. the Black family recently adopted Peggy Ann born September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beale
Delphi
John Smith
Burrows
Detroit
Bargains in Doors and Windows at Metzger Lumber
Special week long sale announces bargains on doors windows and French doors from Metzger Lumber Co. Call 43 for details and pickup arrangements. Panoramic local notices mention vehicle accident injuries in Logansport Indiana roads and community updates including a Halloween party dedication and personnel news.
Beadles Return From Terre Haute Visit
Miss Mary Margowski spent a week in Terre Haute returning Sunday. She traveled with E. P. Beadle Mrs. Paul Beadle and Nancy. The Beadles plan residence in Lake Jales Florida with E P Beadle managing a newspaper and Mrs Beadle handling bookkeeping. Paul Beadle now runs Beadle Typesetting Co in Terre Haute and the couple will manage the business. the Beadles formerly owned the Delphi Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margowski
Terre Haute
E. P. Beadle
Paul Beadle
Nancy
Lake Jales
Florida
Will of Mrs Emma K Rinehart Probated in Carroll Circuit
The will dated August 27 1931 of Emma K Rinehart who died last week from car crash injuries was probated in Carroll Circuit Court. She left personal goods and real estate to her mother Elizabeth Knepper of Flora. Household goods go to her nephew Robert Sprenkel and to nieces Ruth and Elsie Sprenkel with conditions. Witnesses were Jesse V Bright and Nellie McCloskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma K. Rinehart
Carroll Circuit Court
Jesse V. Bright
Nellie McCloskey
Adams Township Social Notes From Indianapolis Visitors
Miss Mary Peterson of Indianapolis spent Wednesday to Friday with her mother Mrs John Peterson and daughters Deice and Clara. Ben Shoop and family and Edi Shoop visited John Roller’s family one evening last week. John Mourer and Tina Sites visited near Tdaville with Laura. Joe Girard and Ted Stoltz of Empire Colorado returned after visiting Frank Girard. Mrs Stoltz, sister of Girard, accompanied them home. Radio tubes Herb Smith. Miss Mary Irelan visited Iva Holloway Thursday. Mrs John Peterson fell ill with asthma and a heart attack last Wednesday night. J H Roller and son Clarence hosted Mrs T E Cochran and Harvey and Ruth Cochran of Logansport plus Mitchell Shoop of Bristol. Ed Shoop called in. Harold Barnes of Del- continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Mary Peterson
Indianapolis
John Peterson
Deci¢e
Clara
Ben Shoop
Edi Shoop
John Rolér
John H. Mourer
Tina Sites
Laura
Tdaville
Joe Girard
Ted Stoltz
Empire
Col
J. H. Roller
Clarence
T. E. Cochran
Harvey Cochran
Logansport
Ruth Cochran
Omaha
Neb
Mitchell ‘Shoop
Bristol
Ind
Ed Shoop
Harold Barnes
Del
Local Residents Noted in Carroll County Visit and Family News
Phi spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Irelan and daughters. Ex superintendent Myers of Indianapolis was in Carroll County last week and called on John Roller. Mrs. W. B. Irelan killed a large hawk last week measuring four feet tip to tip. Jonah Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson, is ill with the flu. Miss Irene DeWinter visits Mrs. John Peterson and daughters. Ruth Cochran of Omaha is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Roller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi
W. B. Irelan
Myers
Indianapolis
Carroll County
John Roller
Jonah Peterson
James Peterson
Irene DeWinter
John Peterson
Ruth Cochran
Omaha
Neb
J. H. Roller
Homecoming Services at United Brethren Church
The United Brethren Church of Pyrmont held its annual homecoming with a full congregation. Rev Wilson delivered the sermon while the Wabash Valley quartet and Clay Township ladies quartet performed, along with the Kennard Sisters. A basket dinner followed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church of
Freeman Ankrum to Represent Ashland in Taylor Inauguration
Rev. Freeman Ankrum of Flora Indiana will represent Ashland College at Taylor University during the inauguration of President Robert Lee Stewart on October 28 and 29. Visiting presidents, their representatives, Taylor faculty, and board members will appear in academic caps and gowns for the colorful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Ankrum
Flora
Indiana
Ashland
Robert Lee Stewart
Taylor University
Taylor
Board of Control
Birth of Kurt G Brater in Germany and emigration details
Kurt G Brater son of Richard and Heduig Bing Brater was born October 28 1897 in Weihsenfels Germany. He studied instrument making in German schools and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1913 settling in New London Connecticut until 1922 then moving to Detroit Michigan. On August 27,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt G
Richard and
Heduig Bing Brater
Weihsenfels
Germany
United States
New London
Conn
Detroit
Mich
Obituary Notice of Death Near Holtville California
A man married to Ruth Warter of Flora dies in a road accident near El Centro on October 19. He leaves a wife, his father and mother in Danbury, two brothers in Cleveland and Gotha, and a Lutheran background. The crash on the Yuma Highway caused a fractured skull and crushed chest. he died after thirty minutes in hospital. Funeral held at Delphi M E Church with burial in Flora Ma Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthwarter
Flora
Cleveland
Ohio
Boston
Mass
Hollywood
California
el Centro
Danbury
Yuma
Holtville
Henry Carter
Delphi
Rist
M. E. Church
Ma- Lawn Cemetery
Purdue Glee Club Chooses Elizabeth Wason for 1931 32
Miss Elizabeth Wason of Delphi a Purdue sophomore in Home Economics has been selected as a member of the Girls Glee Club for the 1931 32 season. The glee club contains fifty members and is directed by Albert P Stewart. First rehearsal held recently as plans for several concerts in the state are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wason
Delphi
Death notice for Kurt G. Brater appreciation message
We thank all who lightened our sorrow after the death of Kurt G. Brater including neighbors friends and flower donors. Signatories are Mrs Ruth Brater Mr and Mrs Richard Brater and Mr and Mrs H L Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt G. Brater
Tower
Ruth Brater
Richard Brater
H. L. Carter
Yeoman School Honor Roll Lists October Recipients
The Yeoman school announces October honor roll with students from 1st through 8th grades. Names include Mary Esther Phillips, Maxine Julian, Charles Viney, Caroline Christy, Doris Holloway, Joe Maxwell, Mildred Overley, Opal Britton, Marilyn Holloway, Mabel Metz, Louisé Christie, Richard Million, Eva Moti, Junior Jackson, Dorothy Cowger, Betty Marquess, Francis O'Farrell, Rebecca Baum, Richard Cowger, Dean Goslee, Brettam Herr, Phyllis O'Farrell, Lowell W. Austin, Lois Dilling, Edna Schnepp, Mary Hurlbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brettam Herr
Phyllis O’farrell
Lowell W. Austin
Lois Dilling
Edna Schnepp
Mary Hurlbert
Coffin Proposes Home Charity Over Europe Aid
The speaker argues that charity should begin at home and urges the government to guarantee American bank deposits rather than Europe’s bad debts. He recalls the 1920 Harding campaign and attacks Wilson, saying Republicans sought to pull America out of Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
America
Wilson
Prohibition Debate Cited In Indiana Speech
Dr. Coffin criticized the Hoover administration and prohibition policy in Indiana, arguing federal aid favors railways or utilities while enforcement failures breed crime and social decay. He advocated government control of liquor profits if enforcement cannot be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Indianapolis
Coffin
System to restore respect for law and order
Fragmentary passage argues for a fully enforced system to replace racketeering by Capone and his gangs, aiming to restore public respect for law and order. The text critiques existing enforcement and calls for decisive, honest implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
al Capone
Bank Group Set to Meet in North Manchester
Joseph Kennedy of Peru will preside at the Group Three annual meeting of the Indiana Bankers Association in North Manchester on Wednesday October 28. Speaker Earl H Crawford Connersville banker and 1931 House member will discuss depository bonds for public funds. Other speakers include W A Collings C Lamb and Ford D Rose. Group Three banks span Wabash Miami Cass Carroll Howard Grant Blackford Jay Madison Delaware Randolph Counties. Topics include interest rates on time deposits bank protective measures and bank management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kennedy
Peru
Indiana Bankers’ Association
North Manchester
Earl H. Crawford
Connersville
Crawford
House of Representatives
General Assembly
W. A. Collings
Crawfordsville
Indiana Bankers Association
C. E. Lamb
Mt. Summit
Ford D. Rose
Muncie
Bankers of Group
State Association
Wabash
Miami
Cass
Carroll
Howard
Grant
Blackford
Jay
Madison
Delaware
Randolph
Funeral for Mrs Kate Houser Held at Burnettsville Church
Funeral services for 83 year old Mrs Kate Houser were held last Friday at the Burnettsville Baptist church. She was the mother of Frank Houser the court house custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Houser
Burnettsville Baptist Church
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Union State Bank
The
Delphi, Indiana
Josephine Carrigan
Chicago
Pittsburg
George Johnson
Maria G. Ilgenfritz
Glenn Sparger
Edward Disinger
Ida F. Hufford
Pyrmont
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
Chic Jackson
Edythe Sanderson
Brewer-Howell Grocery
Dick McCord
Port Chissom
John Nichter
Monroe Kirkpatrick
O. B. Kirkpatrick
South Bend
Roscoe Gish
Near Flora
Earl Lines
Near Delphi
Lavonne Landis
E. B. Kirkpatrick
Edna
John
Naomi’Johnson
Lucille Haynes
Fern Ferling
Florence Cox
Brown County
William Fraser
Mary Walker Perry
Fowler
Benton County
Floyd J. Julien
Thomas Maher
Jacob Feinstein
Ideal Tire Shop
John H. Cotterell
Mary Smock
Irene Jacoby
Hallowe’ En
Smock
Rolla Ulery
Evelyn
Elizabeth
Ft. Wayne
J. E. Chapman
Elless & Jr’s Drug Store
Mabel Lane
Dorothea
Mary
Albert Lucas
Kokomo
Spencer
Complete Lite of
Hallowe’en
Colgate
Herb. Smith
Charlie’s Place
Stella Thompson
J. B. Dickison Grocery
Cheyenne
Wyo
Georgia Hoshaw
Falmer
John Thompson
Fulmer
Herb Smith
Elsie Cramer
Francisville
John Holladay
East Franklin Street
Holladay
Doris Stevenson
Maude Holladay
Bess Gee
Grace Marshall
Roy Nelson
Daughters
Levi Toole
Burlington
St. Joseph’s ‘Hospital
Celesta Leach
R N
L. D. Boyd
Miss Leach
George O. Cartwright
South Delphi
Los Angeles
Calif
Willard
Cartwright
Hanrahas Brothers and Sisters
Hallowe'en
Frank Lyon
Ruth Ayres
Roy Gregg
Florence Scott
A. A. Bliss
Rockfield High School
National Educational Association
Atlantic City
Cripe
Herb
Smith
Kaiser’s' Kin
Prince Louis Ferdinand
Purdue Glee Club
DR. Coffin
Pve Sevan
MAZDA
Ava Alis
Indiana Service Orporation
Mr. Wood
Mr. Hoover
Manchuria
Dole
Mrs
A&p
Amniversary
Pillsbury
van Camp
del Monte
Campbell
P&g
U. S
Ige
Pkg
A. H. Brewer
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