Snoeberger Family Reunion and Local Club Events
The Snoeberger twenty ninth reunion drew 102 members at Delphi city park with a noon cafeteria meal and an elected slate including Samuel Snoeberger as president. The program featured letters from A H Snoeberger and James A Arnott, a musical program, and a future reunion planned for August 1930 at Flora park. Delphi country club held a hard time dance with a coop supper and prize costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoeberger
Delphi City Park
Samuel Snoeberger
Camden
Elmer Shultz
Huntington
L. V. Myer
Flora
Ruth Snoeberger
Rockfield
Minnie Roach
Delphi
A. H. Snoeberger
James A. Arnott
Troy
Idaho
Hien Myer
Mabel Ritchey
Flora Community Park
Holloway Family Reunion at Kelly's Roost Cottage
The fifth annual Holloway reunion gathered 103 relatives and friends at Kelly's Roost along the Tippecanoe river. A noon meal, business session, and an entertainment program followed by afternoon bathing and visiting featured performances by Marjorie Newman, Marvel Brewer, and others with relatives traveling from Lafayette Delphi West Point Yeoman Logansport Mulberry Monticello Reynolds Gary and Rockfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Kelly
Tippé¢anoe River
Song
Marjorie
Dorothy Newman
Maxine Blanton
Marvel Brewer
Betty Ryan
Esther Brewer
Marvel
Audrey Brewer
Lois Ruth Newman
Avanelle Ryan
Marjorie Newman
Isabelle Newman
Gladys Miller
Robert Cornell
Lafayette
Delphi
West Point
Yeoman
Logansport
Mulberry
Monticello Reynolds
Gary
Rockfield
Family Gathering at Minnie Plant Home Near Delphi
Relatives and friends gathered at the country home of Mrs. Minnie Plant and her son William north of Delphi for a Sunday meal. A dinner was served at noon to thirty four, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brookshire and family, Ash Grot, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pearson and son Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brissey and sons, West Point, Mr. and Mrs. Hengst of Monitor, Mrs. Louisa Ruelbach of Rochester New York, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plant and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Plant and family of Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Plant
William North
Delphi
W. H. Brookshire
Carl Pearson
Burrows
Robert Brissey
West Point
Hengst
Monitor
Louisa Ruelbach
Rochester
N. Y
Charles Plant
George Plant
Hammond
Dinner honors Miss Kathleen Kerlin in Delphi social
Mrs. Howard Bradshaw hosted a Thursday dinner for Miss Kathleen Kerlin who left last week to teach in Winslow Arizona. The event at Mrs. W. G. Coddin home in South Delphi featured Mrs. Harriett Parker of Detroit as honor guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bradshaw
Kathleen Kerlin
Winslow, Ariz
W. G. Cowdin
South Delphi
Harriett Parker
Detroit, Mich
Surprise Party for Mrs William Ashba Attractions
A surprise party was held at the country home south of Delphi Monday evening for Mrs. William Ashba. Attendees included Mrs. Nancy Shaffer and daughter Audrey, Mrs. Ethel Shaffer and children, Rule Ashba and family, John Wagner and family, Charles Weil and Orvil Schock with their spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mix
Paul Ashba
Wiliam Ashba
Delphi
Nancy’ Shaffer
Audrey
Ethel Shaffer
Rule *Ashba
John Wagoner
Charles Weil
Orvil Schock
Mission Land of the Christian Church Holds Park Meeting
The Mission Land of the Christian church met Saturday at the city park with twenty children present. Miss Ruth Irelan led a lesson titled Our Neighborhood and a picnic supper followed. Guests included Jackie and Charlotte Phillips of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Land of the Christian Church
Ruth Irelan
Jackie and
Charlotte Phillips
Chicago
Congregational Party Honors New Presbyterian Pastor
The Presbyterian church hosts a party in the church dining room for Rev. C. J. Grimes and family this Friday at 8:00 PM. The board urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
C. J. Grimes
Birth Day Dinner Hosts and Attendees Listed
Glen Crowel entertained at a birth day dinner Sunday with guests J. H. Crowel and family John Greenwalt and family Mr. Roller and Mr. Conn of South Bend Mr. and Mrs. John McManus and R. V. Hanna and a family of Adams township Orville C. Schock of South Delphi attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Crowel
J. H. Crowel
John Greenwalt
Mr. Roller
Mr. Conn
South Bend
John McManus
R. V. Hanna
Adams Township
Orville C. Schock
South Delphi
St Josephs Euchre Night at School Friday Evening
St Josephs Catholic church hosts a euchre event at the school Friday evening. Committee members include George Slaug William Vianco and Ceser Margowski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
George Slaug
William Vianco
Ceser Margowski
Wyle
Bridge Party At Mrs Frank Shepard's Country Home
Mrs. Frank Shepard entertained a company of ladies at a bridge party at her country home north of Delphi Monday afternoon.
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Frank Shepard
Delphi
Pythian Sisters Call Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
The Pythian Sisters resume their meeting next Tuesday evening after a vacation through July and August.
McCouch Reunion Draws Family Gathering at Pyrmont
The annual McCouch reunion was held at Pyrmont on Sunday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCouch and daughter Jane of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. James McCouch and daughter of Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCouch and daughter Edith. Mrs. Bernice Gridley of Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. John McCouch and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCouch. Mrs. Mary McCouch of Buffalo New York. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rohrabaugh of Fair Oaks. and Sam Swatts and Miss Grace Swatts of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCouch
Pyrmont
Harry McCouch
Jane
Chicago
James McCouch
Monticello
Robert McCouch
Edith
Bernice Gridley
Lafayette
John McCouch
Ray McCouch
Mary McCouch
Buffalo
N. Y
Walter Rohrabaugh
Fair Oaks
Sam Swatts
Miss Grace Swatts
Delphi
Dinner Party Honors Miss Elizabeth Cameron Moore
Mr and Mrs Allen Moore host a dinner at the Indianapolis Country Club on Tuesday in honor of Miss Elizabeth Cameron Moore who will wed Paul Bernard Hoffman of LaGrange Illinois tomorrow at First Baptist Church Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Moore
Indianapolis Country Club
Elizabeth Cameron* Moore
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Paul Bernard Hoffman
Lagrange
Ill
Miss Moore
Jesse Cameron Moore
Carroll County War Mothers Meet At Snoceberger Home
The Carroll County War Mothers plan a meeting at Mrs. Aaron Snoceberger’s home one half mile east of Rockfield all day Tuesday September 10 with a cooperative noon dinner. Members should bring one dish and their service. A good attendance is hoped.
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Carroll County War Mothers
Aaron Snoceberger
Rock‘field
Baptist Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Kerlin Home
The Baptist Missionary Society will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C M Kerlin. Reports from the Tippe Canoe Association will be given and full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society
C M. Kerlin
Colck
Tippecanoe Association
Missionary Society Dinner Near Delphi Today
The Missionary Society of the local church hosts a cooperative dinner this noon at the country home of the Misses Nelson, northwest of Delphi.
Supper Club Entertainment at Davies Home Monday
Mr and Mrs C A Davies host the Supper club with Mr and Mrs Harve Studebaker as guests at the Davies residence Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Davies
Harve Studebaker
Mrs. Davies
Lemon social boosts church fund with seed collection
A lemon social was held Wednesday evening at the Christian parsonage with strong turnout. Guests contributed pennies for each seed found in the lemons and later refreshment was served.
Million-Pearson Reunion At Monticello Park
The annual Million Pearsons reunion is scheduled for Saturday September 7 at Monticello Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Monticello Park
Luncheon Bridge Planned by Mrs. C G Crampton
Mrs C G Crampton will entertain a group of ladies at a luncheon bridge at 12:80 tomorrow.
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C. GC. Crampton
Coffee Club Members Camp Near Maxwell's Camp on Tippecanoe
Members of the Coffee club and their families camped at Maxwell's camp along the Tippecanoe River last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffee Club
Maxwell
Tippecanoe
Young People Plan to Enter College
Students listed plan to enroll in Indiana University DePauw Notre Dame Butler Teachers College Columbia University Oberlin Bliss Electrical School Anthony Wayne Business College and University of California Los Angeles. Names include Robert Hanna George Wagoner John Stewart John Smock Loren Ayres Paul Benner Gladys Yeager Miss Mullin Harold Isaacs William Wason Walter Lowther Robert Popejoy Edith Baum Irene Shaffer Tom McCormick Betty Wason Freeman Redding Florence Morrison Martin Ridder Watson McCormick and others. David Baum remains at St Elizabeths Hospital Lafayette with a severe arm injury awaiting recovery before joining college programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanna
George Wagoner
John Stewart
John Smock
Loren Ayres
Paul Benner
Gladys Yeager
Miss Mullin
Rockfield
Indiana University
David Baum
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Indiana
Harold Isaacs
William Wason
Walter Lowther
Robert Popejoy
Wabash
Jean Kramer
George Obear
DePauw
Charles Kerlin
Betty Amick
Junior Orr
Merton Baird
Purdue
Byrom Crosby
Jack O’connor
Robert Coomey
Notre Dame
South Bend
Edith Baum
Franklin
Allen Bailey
Dorothy Mac Lyon
Butler
Irene Shaffer
Teachers Training College
Indianapolis
Tom McCormick
Columbia University
New York
Betty Wason
Oberlin
Freeman Redding
Bliss Electrical School
Washington, D. C
Books for personality fail to fix life’s traffic jams
A Newcastle Courier line observes that most books claiming to develop personality target men who believe horn toots solve congestion. The quip critiques self help titles and their practical impact.
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Newcastle Courier
Prosperity's Pitfalls in Howe's Insightful Monthly
Reprint reflects on E W Howe's remark that prosperity benefits only those who seize chances. It cautions that amid plenty some people remain poor by choice or neglect, urging readers to act to improve their circumstances.
Ziegfeld Follies Boss Rejects Slim Figures Favoring Curves
Lorenz Ziegfeld declares this season’s chorus girls must have full curves not skeletal frames. He notes thin, undernourished dancers falter under winter schedules and praises rounded, well proportioned figures with energy and charm. Gladys Glad is named as the ideal chorus type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Ziegfeld
Mr. Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld
The Bank's Part in the Farm Problem
The article assesses banking and farming interdependence, urging banks to demand secure loans backed by solid business records. It argues too many banks harmed lending and promotes diversification of crops with careful cost control and soil-building practices to boost farm earnings.
County appoints viewers for roads and ditch in three townships
The county commissioners named viewers this week for two roads and one ditch. For Hardie road in Deer Creek township Marks Groninger and Lahrie Guthrie were named. For Anderson road in the same township Len Millon and Warner Bowman were appointed. John H. Oyler, ditch commissioner, and County Engineer C R Thompson with William H. Draper are viewers for Porter drain in Democrat township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardie
Deer Creek
Groninger
Lahrie Guthrie
Anderson Road
Len Million
Warner Bowman
John H., Oyler
C. R. Thompson
William H. Draper
Porter
Democrat Township
Ruffing Shop Offers Sheaffer Pen and Pencil for School
Buy a genuine Sheaffer pen and pencil for school at the Ruffing Shop. The ad highlights quality writing instruments and urges customers to visit for school supplies.
Board of Education Meeting Set for Next Monday
The county board of education schedules its monthly session in the County Superintendent Bailey offices for 1 30 P M next Monday instead of the usual day due to Labor Day and the start of school The delay aims to let trustees report and resolve any perplexing questions after the school opening.
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County Board of Education
Bailey
Sunday results show Delphi Legions beat Schlang’s Specials
In Sunday action Delphi Legions won 17 to 12 over Schlang’s Specials. Kokomo 12 edged Burlington 9 while Monticello 12 defeated Yeoman 5 and Otterbein 6 beat Yeoman 6. City to play Burrows next Sunday. Delphi Sluggers go to Pyrmont.
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Delphi Legions
Schlang’s
Kokomo
Burlington
Monticello
Yeoman
Otterbeing
Star “City
Burrows
Delphi Sluggers
Pyrmont
Delphi Country Club Plans Multiple Selection Phonograph
The Delphi Country club plans installation of a Multiple Selection automatic phonograph at the club premises according to an early notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Country Club
Great Emigrant Route on the Oregon Trail Length
The emigrant route the Oregon trail stretched about 2000 miles from Independence Missouri to Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Trail
Independence, Mo
Fort Vancouver
Columbia River
Fate and Necessity Under Tense Struggles
A reflective snippet from Seneca contrasts fate and choice. It argues that what must be will be while struggle is driven by necessity to those who yield, and by choice to those willing to fight.
Died With Jesus Dismas Knighted as Penitent Thief
The legendary figure Died With Jesus Dismas is identified as the penitent thief crucified with Jesus Christ. He is sometimes referred to as Demas and Dysonas in various traditions.
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Dismas
Jesus Christ
Demas
Dysonas
Smooth Citizen Fleeces Garages in Indiana Scam
A Hoosier State Automobile Association bulletin warns motorists of a Chicago man posing as an AAA official to solicit memberships from garages. He claimed the Indianapolis branch would handle all dealings and offered a single service station within twenty miles. One victim paid 14.50 in cash and received a counterfeit sign and obsolete maps. A letter to the purported Indianapolis address came back unclaimed. A receipt signed by J. Miller, a representative, concealed the deceit. The suspect is described as medium height with a dark complexion, about 45 to 50 years old.
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Indiana
Hoosier State Automobile Association
Chicago
American Automobile Association
Indianapolis
Eighty Ninth Street
J. Miller
East of Rockfield Social Notes Highlight Local Families
Local notices list George Snoeberger and Chalmer Peterson households and other families visiting kin including Wise Raber Turner and Micht er near Lafayette and Flora. A Rockfield death recalls Joseph Smith as a respected neighbor. A Delphi girl’s odd bus ride ends a 18 day diet joke closes the item.
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Delphi
Pleasant Run Social Notes At State Fair Visits
Seneca Shepard and son John and A E Timons of Jacksonville Fla attended the State Fair Thursday. Miss Isabelle Swatts will teach at Roosevelt High School in East Chicago. Mr and Mrs Ray Hunter of Rensselaer and Mr and Mrs Harold Barnes of Delphi cared for Clarke Ginn’s house. The Ginns and Miss Geneva Ginn visited Iowa. Miss Ginn to teach there again. Sam Swatter and family hosted callers including Donald Ridge and Ifred Ridge from Anderson. Vaughan and family visited Miss Elizabeth Guthrie, St Marys church attendees at Rock Creek. Mc Couch reunion drew Mrs Sam Swatts and Lafayette folks. Wanted readers to place sale, rental, lost and found ads in The Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Shepard
John
A. E. Timons
Jacksonville
Fla
Isabelle Swatts
East Chicago
Roosevelt High
Charles Ginn
Geneva Ginn
Iowa
Miss Ginn
Sam Swatter
Donald Ridge
Lafayette
Ifred Ridge
Anderson
Chrias
Davis Vaughan
E. M. Allen
Eliziabeth
Chicago
St. Marys
Vaughan
Emily W. Guthrie
Rock Creek Township
Sam Swatt
McCouch
Noahs Ark Search Near Eastheads for Covenant
A Lafayette Democrat Leader note says a Chicago association will search the near east for Noahs ark after a naval limitations conference. Capt Noah likely scrapped the ark after the meeting and it may lie at the sea bottom. The Crawfordsville Review says motion pictures will be made of country club swimmers and asks they appear in bathing suits.
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Lafayette Democrat
Chicago
Near East
Noah
Crawfordsville Review
Automobile Sales and Scrappage Report for 1928 State Market
The American Motorists Association reports 3,220,000 new passenger cars sold in 1928 across 48 states and 2,213,000 old cars scrapped in the same period. This data highlights the year’s strong demand for new vehicles and ongoing vehicle retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Motorists Association
Hoosier Hunters Pay for Licenses Amid Investments Commentary
The snippet notes hunters spent 286 058 dollars on licenses last year, reflecting a gambling spirit and poor investments. It also compares the rise of airplane use to early 1900s car prevalence, prompting readers to consider its significance.
Funeral attendance urged for reckless drivers
A call suggests that reckless drivers should attend a few funerals to gain perspective. The remark frames funerals as a moral lesson and urges personal responsibility on road users.
Tax talk and endurance flights collide in currency push
Government rates ride a long path as officials push a tax structure framed like a record flight. Analysts say the smallest talkies signal a shift toward a one dollar bill era, shaping spending and priorities for households.
Ruffing Shop Sells Ink-Sheaffer Skrip Successor
The Ruffing Shop offers the successor model to the Ink-Sheaffer Skrip line, highlighting updated features and availability for loyal customers seeking the classic writing experience.
Ditch Construction Bids Opened In Carroll County
Notice from Carroll County Indiana drainage officials announcing a September 21 1929 bid opening for the Charles E Ridenour ditch in Carrollton Township. Bids must include $100 certified check with plans reviewed at the county auditor office. Assessments for the drain due in four installments at Bright National Bank Flora with dates October 15 1929 January 15 1930 April 15 1930 and July 15 1930. Dated September 4 1929 by Drainage Commissioner John H Oyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana
Audie
Bright National Bank
Flora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carroll County Club and Society News
Edmund Parke Beadle
Snoeberger Reunion
J. P. Wason
Cal Carney
Charles Cartwright
J. P.wason
Isaac Meyer
John Mount
L. H. Smith
Mission Band
Euchre Party
Pythian Sisters
Baptist Missionary
Supper Club
Lemon Social
America
E. W. Howe
S. Monthly
Dolores
Gladys Glad
Florenz Ziegfeld
By H. Lane Young
H. Lane Young
Wathering
Jesus
Automobile Association
George Snoeberger
Chalmer Peterson
Lem Beers
Fred Rathérand
Joe Turner
Paul Snoeberger
Aaron Snoeberger
Ruth
Fred Raber
Alice Turner
James Turner
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Orville
Jde Turner
C. W. Sidenbender
Alabama
Tippecanoe School
Pittsburg
Charles Childers
Walter Fauber
William F. Riley
ARC Theatre
Delphi, Indiana
Lois Wilson
Neil Hamilton
Alice White
Joan Crawford
Ted Wells
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