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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

4

Achievement Day planned by seventeen county home economics clubs

The Dayi Achievement Program for the Home Economics Club network features gowns from old and new outfits, a morning program at Pyrmont Church of the Brethren starting 9 a.m., group singing, flag salute, reports, and a playlet. The afternoon includes fashion segments, talks on speech and hearing, and a guest speaker.

Pyrmont Fred Rodkey Guy Clauser Harriet Metzger Leonard Clawson Walter Mitchell Mary Draper Joe St. Amand Mark Carter Monroe Meade Monroe Township Club Mary Ellen Andrews Glen Fouts Agnes Boone Lloyd Campbell Cora Smith John Bowman Sally Jones Orville Campbell

Scavenger Hunt and Halloween Party Hosted by Rhine Family

A Halloween scavenger hunt and party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Rhine last Friday night. Hostesses were Miss Imogene Rhine and sisters Mary and Betty Rhine with help from Mrs. Roscoe Rhine and Mrs. John Rhine. More than forty guests attended. winners included Roscoe Rhine Robert Smith Betty Rhine Hazel Weaver Earl Pauley and Mary Rhine. Refreshments featured pumpkin pie cider candy and apples. Marilyn Rhine of Mulberry attended as an out of town guest.

David Rhine Imogene Mary Betty Rhine Roscoe Rhine John Rhine Robert Smith Hazel Weaver Earl Pauley Mary Rhine Marilyn Rhine Mulberry

Halloween Party Delights Delphi Neighborhood Kids

Patty Jo Jones hosted a 6 to 7 p m Halloween party for 14 neighborhood children at her Delphi home. Prizes went to Michael Bailey and Connie Dawson for best costumes, with candy popcorn and ice cream refreshments finale. Oracle Club meeting discussed hearing aides at Miss Nellie Haughey’s home.

Patty Jo Jones Paul Jones Delphi South Delphi Michael Bailey Connie Dawson Oracle Club Nellie Haughey

Better Entertainment Drive Discussed At Meeting Here

Township and county social and educational directors of the Third Indiana Farm Bureau District approved a radio poll on programs farm families want for their children. Nellie Flinn explained the statewide effort and led discussion. A unanimous vote asked for a definite plan to sponsor better movies literature and comics for children. Almer Armstrong spoke on the Indiana Farm Bureau Coop Association home department and led a discussion from a question box.

Indiana Farm Bureau District Indiana Farm Bureau Nellie Flinn Almer Armstrong Home Department Indiana Farm Bureau Coop Association

Indiana University Group Plans Dinner Meeting Here

The Carroll County Indiana University Club will meet Tuesday night November 11 at the Masonic Temple Ta for a dinner meeting. Don Lesh a former Indiana University athlete and distance runner now with the FBI will be the speaker. Officers E. Glenn president Loren Ayres vice president Mrs. Robert Sieber secretary and Kenneth Knapp Lewis Mullin are committee members.

Carroll County Indiana University Club Masonic Temple Don Lesh Indiana University Federal Bureau of Investigation E. Glenn Loren Ayres Robert Sieber Kenneth Knapp Flora Lewis Mullin Near Rockfield

County Superintendent Discusses County School Corporation

J C Yunker county superintendent of schools spoke at Rotary Tuesday detailing the County School Corporation law. He highlighted benefits including enhanced student guidance, audio visual aids, health programs, supervision, curriculum, and equipment, with George Obeai introducing him. Frank Kerker, a junior Rotarian, attended as a guest.

J. C. Yunker Rotary Yunker County School Corporation George Obeai Frank Kerker

Clever Hallowe'en Party For Tri Kappa Members

Tri Kappa sorority members gathered at a South Delphi home for a masked Hallowe en party. Imogene Rhine won first prize for the most original costume dressed as a scarecrow. Mrs Herman Theophile welcomed guests and served dessert on four person tables with orange candles and corn shock centerpieces.

South Delphi Tri Kappa Sorority Robert Made Herman Theophile

Bridge party notes with ghostly host and

Delicious refreshments such as apple pie cheese salted nuts and coffee were served. John Pastor dressed as Cul bertson's ghost entered the entertaining rooms after each hand of bridge and gave instructions. Bridge honors went to Betty Wagoner and Mary Smock. Helpers included Peg Kerlin Betty McKinley Ruth Tolen and Alta Packard. Ten tables were in play.

John Pastor Culbertson Betty Wagoner Mary Smock Peg Kerlin Betty McKinley Ruth Tolen Alta Packard

Birthday celebration at Delphi home honors Rhine spouses

Mrs. John Rhine hosted a surprise birthday party at her Delphi area home Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David Rhine and family, Morris Rhine family of Clarks Hill, Paul Rhine family of Mulberry, Wayne Morgan and daughter of Lafayette, Roscoe Rhine and sons of Flora, Paul Ward family of Rossville, and Faye Hildebrandt and family of Delphi.

John Rhine Delphi Marilyn Rhine Mulberry David Rhine Morris. Rhine Clarks Hill Paul Rhine Wayne Morgan Lafayette Roscoe Rhine Flora Paul Ward Rossville Faye Hildebrandt

Halloween social planned at Yeoman Methodist church

The Willing Workers group announces a Halloween social in the church basement Yeoman on Friday October 31 at 7 30 p m Prizes for best mask and refreshments provided The social aims to attract strong public turnout recalling the junior jitney supper they sponsored recently and urging community support.

Methodist Church Yeoman

Jeffersonian 4-H Club Honored At Farm Bureau Dinner

The Jefferson Township Farm Bureau and Home Economics club hosted a cooperative supper at Yeoman church for 4-H members. County Agent A. P. Nelson and Ralph Reagan spoke. Reagan showed 4-H Fair films from Flora. Leaders Ed Hoehne and Robert Brown, with Mrs. St Amand, awarded pins. the club achieved 100 percent status in the county.

Jefferson Township Robert Brown Cora St. Amand

Farm Bureau Ham Supper Planned in Pittsburg School

Tippecanoe township Farm Bureau members will hold a baked ham supper Monday evening November 3 at the Pittsburg school building. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service. After the business meeting games will entertain. Bill Holmes completed flight training at Spartan School of Aeronautics Tulsa OK and returns home to parents Mr. and Mrs Russell Hoalmes for further training at Aretz Airport in Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Endsley M Darr of Terre Haute welcome son Richard Endsley born October 23. Mrs Darr is former Betty Brown of Rockfield and recently worked in Delphi in the law office of Joseph T Ves.

Tippecanoe Township Bill Holmes Spartan School of Aeronautics Tulsa Oklahoma Russell Hoalmes Bill Aretz Lafayette Endsley M. Darr Terre Haute Richard Endsley Darr Betty Brown Rockfield Delphi Joseph T.ves

Tea to Honor Tri Kappa Officer Hilda Bowen at Delphi Club

Delphi will host a tea Sunday afternoon November 9 from 2 to 4 at the Delphi rt Club to honor Tri Kappa Province VII officer Hilda Bowen. State officers Province officers and inactive members will attend. Ruth McCormick Edna Kirkpatrick co chairs. other organizers include Minnie Roach Louise Barton Lois Brown Donabelle Sieber Margaret Obear Ruth Patrick Shirley Smith and Helen Honan.

Tri.Kappa Ruth McCormick Edna Kirkpatrick Minnie Roach Louise Barton Lois Brown Donabelle Sieber Margaret Obear Ruth Patrick Shirley Smith Helen Honan

Farewell Party for Mrs Easter Before Florida Winter

Mrs Mahlon Kerlin and Mrs Carl Hargraves hosted a Wednesday night gathering at the Hargraves home to bid farewell to Mrs Catherine Easter who departs Monday for Hollywood by the Sea Florida for the winter. Accompanying her is sister Mrs Harriet Reeder of Delphi.

Mahlon Kerlin Carl Hargraves Cathrine Easter Hollywood-by-the-Sea Florida

Psi Iota Xi Province Meeting Attended by Local Members

Mrs. H. G. Foote Jr and three other local women attended a Psi Iota Xi sorority Province meeting in Huntington last Saturday. The group included Mrs. Mahlon Kerlin Mrs. Hugh Davies and Mrs. Delmar Gilmore.

H. G.foote, Jr Mahlon Kerlin Hugh Davies Delmar Gilmore Huntington Psi Iota Xi Sorority

Delphi Mothers of World War II to meet at library

The Delphi unit will gather at the library Tuesday evening November 4 at 7 30 p m. Floyd J Julien and son Evan Myron J Johnson John T Johnson Bob Schrader and Vern Wason of near Cutler were in Chicago last Saturday to attend the Indiana Northwestern football game.

Delphi Floyd J. Julien Evan Myron J. Johnson John T. Johnson Bob Schrader Vern Wason Near Cutler Chicago Indiana Northwestern

Reed Schweiger and Leonard Downing Enjoy Brown County Weekend

Mr and Mrs Reed Schweiger and Mr and Mrs Leonard Downing enjoyed a weekend trip through Brown county.

Reed Schweiger Leonard Downing Brown County

Yates Couple Leaves for Nampa After Idaho Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Yates depart for home in Nampa Idaho after visiting here with Mr and Mrs Clarence Gingrich and other relatives and friends.

Robert Yates Nampa Idaho Clarence Gingrich

Langley Family Guests of H F Elless

Mr and Mrs James Langley and their daughter from Indianapolis visited over the weekend with H F Elless and family, sharing hospitality and conversation in a small town gathering.

James Langley Indianapolis H. F. Elless

Browning and Davis Visit Luke Cicott Area

Mrs. Mary G. Browning of Rock Creek Township visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis Sunday. They enjoyed an auto trip to the Luke Cicott vicinity.

Mary G. Browning Rock Creek Township Charles Davis Vaughan Luke Cicott

Beens Welcome Daughter Born at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Richard Been of near Burrows are the parents of a daughter born at Memorial hospital Logansport. Mr and Mrs Dwight Beard of near Ockley visited in Evansville recently.

Richard Been Near Burrows Memorial Hospital Logansport Dwight Beard Near Ockley Evansville

Delphian Staff to Rotate Roles for First Issue

The Delphian high school newspaper will rotate staff roles for a one year term among the Office Practice Class. The first edition list includes Kathleen Fife as Editor and Louis Kent as Advisor. A mimeograph paper shortage delayed the issue.

Delphian Kathleen Fife Ass’t Mary Jo Myers Ruth Bowman Joan Hannell Phyllis Franklin Norma Johnson Bonnie Foster Mary Anne Sterzik Geneva Hawkins Betty Voyles Thelma Randle Betty Jo Draper Helen Wise Wilma Haslet Ruth Wood Barbara Larrimore Gladys Weaver Louis Kent

Seasonal visits and winter moves among Delphi residents

Mrs Elmo Vaughan returns to Providence Kentucky after visiting Delphi. Delphi natives host visitors from Cleveland and Indiana University. Local couples plan winter moves to Pittsburgh and West Delphi while Grace Garrison rents in Anna Hardy residence. An advertisement promotes Alpagora Curlee coats and suits at Quick and Clifford.

Grace Garrison Anna Hardy Harry Brewer Garrison West Delphi Garee East Franklin

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Dayi Harry Arnold Edgar Stuntz Stunitz A. C. Clauser Clauser Tiny Tots Clever Hallowe’en Indiana University Group Tri Kappa Hallowe'en Yeoman Church Farm Bureau Home Tippecanoe Farm Bureau Wood & Coal Daimpers L. M. Pletcher Delphi, Ind Charles Raymond Hanna Hickory Grove Elmo Vaughan Harold Providence Kentucky Joseph McCauley Cleveland Ohio McCauley Hanna Scott Mesdames Robert Andrew Harry Steinman, Jr Martin Gerbens Ralph Robinson Richard Smith William B. Smith Charles Best Edna Quinn Mrs. Lorimer -Adams Pittsburgh Mrs. Adams William Schweiger Quinn Quick & Clifford Standard’s News Duz Oxydol Charles A. Wood City of Indiana Cities North Delphi Indiana City
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