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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
10
Major Brock from the Adjutant General's Office leads a weapon display on the north side of the courthouse square this week. He aids Captain Foster Haines in recruiting two new members for the local Indiana National Guard unit to achieve Federal recognition.
Mindwell Crampton Wilson profiles Dr. Crampton a Delphi physician honored for decades of medical service. The piece notes his 302nd Ambulance Company World War I badge, lifelong nonpartisan work, many professional affiliations including the American Legion and Loyal Legion, and his dedication to patients. It highlights his hobbies, sports passion, and love of luxury, concluding with community pride in his recognition.
Loren D Ayres and Edwin J Rhoda promoted to top ranks at West Lafayette post by Superintendent Rossow and the state police board Rhoda moves to lieutenant from first sergeant Ayres advances from sergeant to first sergeant Rhoda a West Lafayette native and Ayres a Delphi born veteran with long service in the Indiana police force Counties in the West Lafayette district are listed.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Groninger of Rockfield visited Prairie Farmer WLS in Chicago during the Dinner Bell program to celebrate their second wedding anniversary. Mrs. Groninger opened the program by ringing the dinner bell as the couple was interviewed on air by Arthur C. Page while the WLS Concert Orchestra played the Wedding March.
The Welfare Finance Company sues James and Lena Widner in Carroll circuit court demanding $250 on a promissory note. Julien and Kerlin represent the plaintiff.
Mrs. Thurman Hunter of Delphi learned this week that the body of her son Glenn Little, 32, of Lafayette, arrived in New York City aboard the transport Joseph V. Connolly. His remains will be shipped to Lafayette by land in 48 hours for burial in Pretty Prairie Cemetery. Little, a half track driver, was killed in Belgium after less than a year in service. He leaves a wife Velma McKinley of Delphi and two daughters, Glenda and Charlene, plus his mother, grandmother, a brother, and other relatives. Glenn D. Hufford, son of Mrs. Della Hufford of Rossville, also arrived aboard the same ship. Hufford, 21, was killed while crossing the Ruhr river with the 78th division in 1945. He had worked at the Lafayette Aluminum plant before enlisting. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, and a brother. Hufford will be buried in Rossville Cemetery.
The Junto Club will attend the Hollywood Ice Revue featuring Sonja Heine in Indianapolis as the November club gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood oversee arrangements for the event.
Gladys Hayden is awarded a final decree in circuit court from Larnard Hayden after discovery of property rights between the parties was settled. The evidence in the case was heard weeks earlier and the divorce was finalized once settlements were confirmed.
The Freeman Switzer farm sold at auction last Friday and was purchased by Grover Whiteman and his two sons Grover Jr and Woodrow of Delphi.
Christian Science weekly lesson sermon outlines ministers readings from Proverbs Luke and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Mary Baker Eddy. It emphasizes confessing and forsaking sins to obtain mercy and describes overcoming enslaving passions through struggle, prayer, and right motive.
Mr and Mrs Greer Bunnell announce the marriage of their daughter Ina Seward of Delphi to Walter Victor Mitchell of Flora last Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Morris B Fox justice of peace in Frankfort. The couple will reside in an apartment in the Paul Johns residence.
B M Dill arrives in Delphi to assume duties as local agent for the Monon Railroad. He succeeds Fred Thompson who has held the post for several months and is to enjoy a well earned vacation.
Clarence and Loretta Cope of Lafayette completed arrangements to purchase Harry's Cafe on the square from Mr and Mrs Harry Hillhouse and assumed charge this morning. The Hillhouses plan to spend the winter in Florida.
Mrs. William D. Coffey and sons entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Stewart at a Sunday dinner. Mrs. James Goff entered Home hospital Lafayette Monday for observation and treatment.
Popejoy's Produce offers dressed or live poultry and country fresh eggs for shoppers seeking versatile meat options and farm fresh eggs. local farm market ad notes availability and customer choice.
Lightweight rubber boots with duck lining and fleece warmth. Features reinforced strain points and rugged construction. Available in sizes 6 to 12, in sturdy black rubber for comfort and durability.
Mayhill estate of John and Phoebe Mayhill offers a five room residence with summer kitchen and well house on lot 37 in Harter's second addition Flora Indiana. The private sale by commissioner will be held Saturday November 1 1947 at 9 a m. on West Walnut Street three blocks from town.
Democrats Township Carroll County Indiana will sell at the Cutler school building on Wednesday November 12 at 8 pm to the highest bidder one Wayne all steel school bus body. Body seen at Guy Aiken residence Cutler Indiana. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids.
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