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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

7

Friendship Circle Opens Fall Season at Lutheran Church

The Friendship Circle of the Lutheran church begins fall activities with a Thursday meeting at the church. Opal Ringer Ruth Jo Gentry and Mary Alice Reifel organized a back to school program. A 6 30 carry in supper follows with Everett Flora giving a United Nations talk. Hostesses are Mildred Parrett and Inah Caldwell.

Friendship Circle of the Lutheran Church Opal Ringer Ruth Jo Gentry Mary Alice Reifel United Nations Everett Flora Mildred Parrett Inah Caldwell

Fidelis class hosts wiener roast and auction sale

The Fidelis class of the Baptist Sunday School and families will gather for a Thursday evening wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawkins. The event features an auction sale, with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gish assisting the hosts.

Russell Hawkins Fidelis The Baptist Sunday School Floyd Gish

Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Amelia Wise Home

Thirteen members and three guests attended the Thursday evening meeting of the Dorcas society of the Baptist church held at the home of Mrs. Amelia Wise. Mrs Lorene Martin led in Lois Lowe's absence. Lena Linn reviewed the lesson and members named their first Sunday school teacher during roll call. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistant Pauline Hodge.

Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Amelia Wise Lorene Martin Lois Lowe Lena Linn Pauline Hodge

4-H Achievement Program Set at Community Building

The farm bureau sponsors a 4 H achievement program honoring the girls and boys on September 24 at the Community Building. Parents are urged to attend and a carry in supper will be served at 6 30 p m.

Farm Bureau

Tractor Tire Service Bassett and Talbert Firestone Dealer Delphi

Local dealer listing notes Tractor Tire Service Bassett and Talbert as a Firestone dealer in Delphi Indiana with catalog reference 21-521.

Tractor Tire Service Bassett and Talbert Firestone Delphi

Betty Leland and Fred Oyler wed at Huntingburg church

Sunday afternoon wedding united Betty Leland and Fred Oyler at the Huntingburg Methodist church. Attending were Rossell Oyler and family, Carey Oyler and wife, Robert Fugett family, Lowery Oyler family, Buddy Richardson family, Paul Oyler family, Glen Oyler with two children, Kenneth Cripe family, Paul Watson family, plus a large Flora contingent. Reception followed at Huntington Country Club.

Huntingburg Methodist Church Betty Leland Fred Oyler Russell Oyler Carey Oyler Robert Fugett Lowery Oyler Buddy Richardson Paul Oyler Glen Oyler Kenneth Cripe Paul Watson Flora Huntington Country Club

Tractor Contest Returns With $350 Prize Trove

The third annual tractor pail ing contest sponsored by The Li ons Club will run Friday and Saturday September 10 and 11 starting at 7 p m in the park. Food will be served on the grounds and $350 in prizes will be awarded.

The Lions Club

Beamer Family Vacationing in Florida

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Beamer Jr. have spent a period vacationing in Florida with no reported incidents or notable events during the trip.

Otis Beamer, Jr Florida

Methodist group enjoys hayride and Delphi Park picnic

Members of the primary department of the Methodist church rode Monday evening then proceeded to Delphi City park for a picnic supper. The group was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Lloyd, Mrs. Eva Robeson, Mrs. Georgia Hartman and Mrs. Margaret De Witt.

The Methodist Church Delphi City Park Winfrey Lloyd Eva Robeson Georgia Hartman Margaret de Witt

East Coast Motor Trip Returns for Jones and Sandersons

Mr and Mrs Charles Jones and Mr and Mrs Thomas Sanderson have completed a motor journey through the Eastern states and returned home.

Charles Jones Thomas Sanderson

Miss Evelyn Carter Home from Ft Wayne College Visit

Miss Evelyn Carter, a student at Ft Wayne business college, is home for several weeks, returning to campus after a break.

Evelyn Carter Ft. Wayne

Penny supper planned by Philathea class at church

The Philathea class of the Lutheran Sunday School will sponsor its annual penny supper at the church on Thursday evening September 16 with serving from 5 p m.

Lutheran Sunday School

Reception and Shower for Mr and Mrs Max George

A Monday evening reception at the Community Building honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Max George. Guests played bingo and other games after the couple opened gifts. Refreshments included sandwiches iced tea coffee and mints.

Max George

Barnard Family Spends Weekend in Lowell Indiana

Mr and Mrs Joe Barnard Jr and their son Mark Alan visited friends in Lowell Indiana over the weekend.

Joe Barnard, Jr Mark Alan Lowell, Indiana

Worship Services at Baptist Church Sunday

A Sunday church schedule notes a morning worship at the Baptist church and an evening service with Rev. Ralph Lamb of Brookston delivering the message after a church basement supper.

The Baptist Church Ralph Lamb Brookston

Mrs. Hawkins Returns Home From Sherryville Visit

Mrs. Russell Hawkins returns home from Sherryville Indiana after several days visiting her daughter and family.

Russell Hawkins Sherryville Indiana

Fouts Return Home From Cass County Visit

Mr and Mrs James Fouts and daughter return to Columbus Indiana after several days with Kenneth Bohannon and other relatives in Cass county and here.

James Fouts Columbus Indiana Kenneth Bohannon Cass County

Guests of Mr and Mrs Cornelison noted

Mr and Mrs Roy Cornelison hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Cornelison and W H Watt of Chicago Mrs Anna Doty of Indianapolis and Mabel Snyder of Frankfort for the occasion.

Roy Cornelison John Cornelison W. H. Watt Chicago Anna Doty Indianapolis Mabel Snyder Frankfort

Mrs Cora Wallace Visits Rochester with Family

Mrs Cora Wallace spends this week in Rochester New York visiting her brother Al Thomasma and family and enjoying local sights.

Cora Wallace Rochester New York al Thomasma

Birth of son to Nelsons of Brookston

Announcement states Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson of Brookston welcomed a son. Mrs. Nelson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher of Camden.

Richard Nelson Brookston Nelson Albert Fisher Camden

Trapps Announce Birth of Son Martin Lee

Mr and Mrs Fred Trapp announce the birth of a son, Martin Lee, at Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 29. The baby has two sisters.

Fred Trapp Martin Lee Memorial Hospital

Kendalls Visit Indiana Kin and Friends

Mr and Mrs Jesse Kendall spend the week with their son Gerald and family in South Bend and with friends and relatives in Uniondale and Warsaw Indiana The annual birthday dinner of the Lower Deer Creek church of the Brethren will be held Sunday September 19 with a basket dinner at noon followed by a program

Jesse Kendall Gerald South Bend Uniondale Warsaw Indiana Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren

Mrs Bertha Kuszmaul and Clifford Wallace in South Bend

Miss Bertha Kuszmaul and Mr and Mrs Clifford Wallace spent Sunday in South Bend visiting friends and taking in local sights.

Bertha Kuszmaul Clifford Wallace South Bend

Local graduates head to teaching posts this winter

Garth Johnson completed a Masters at Ball State Teachers College and will teach this winter at Valparaiso High School. Mrs Johnson will teach in Chesterton.

Garth Johnson Ball State Teachers College Val- Paraiso High School Johnson Chesterton

Indiana Methodists hold annual School of Prophets at DePauw

The annual School of the Prophets for Indiana Methodist pastors is being held this week at DePauw University in Greencastle. War Mothers Club met all day Thursday with Mrs Eva Robeson. Next meeting is September 30 with a church dinner and business session with Mrs Lottie Hunt. Mr and Mrs Max George were weekend guests of relatives in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Indiana Methodist DePauw University Greencastle War Mothers Club Eva Robeson Lottie Hunt Max George Ann Arbor, Michigan

Camden Baptist church district meeting at Liberty church

The Camden Baptist church district association meeting will be held on September 14 at Liberty church. The event also marks the Liberty church's 100th anniversary.

District Judson Association Camden Baptist Church Liberty Church

Two Hotel Workers Return Home From Mammoth Springs

Charles Kerkhove and Joe Fouts who have worked at the Mammoth Springs Hotel in Yellowstone Park this summer returned home Friday. They will re-enter Purdue University this fall.

Charles Kerkhove Joe Fouts Mammoth Springs Yellowstone Park Purdue University

Mrs Charles McGriff Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs Charles McGriff entertained the Lutheran Missionary Society on Wednesday afternoon with Ruth Jo Gentry as program leader. Fifteen members answered roll call and Baptist Missionary society guests attended. Ice cream cookies tea and coffee were served. The next meeting is set for Wednesday September 29.

Charles McGriff Lutheran Missionary Society Ruth Jo Gentry The Baptist Missionary Society

Petersons and daughter visit Miss Angie Thomas ma

Mr and Mrs Richard Peterson and their daughter Jennifer from Chicago are visiting Miss Angie Thomas ma care in town for a family visit.

Richard Peterson Jennifer Chicago Angie Thomasma

Bohans Visit Clem Coplen at Michigan Lake Cottages

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bohan are spending several days with Mr and Mrs George Clem and Mr and Mrs Guy Coplen at lake cottages in Michigan.

Kenneth Bohannon George Clem Guy Coplen Lake Cottages Michigan

Tippecanoe Home Demonstration Meeting and Bids Notice

Tippecanoe Township Home Demonstration club plans a September 15 meeting at 2 PM with officer elections and a salad lesson by June Lowther. Delphi notice invites sealed bids by July 14 1954 for city waterworks pipe fittings with delivery terms and bid bonds.

Jce Indiana Common Council State Board of Accounts George W. McCain City of Delphi

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Gary Area

Labor Day guests include Dr and Mrs Russell Wharton of Gary visiting sister Mrs Wingard. Home Demonstration club meets September 14 at Presbyterian parlors with hostesses. Women's Association gathering planned September 16 with hostesses listed. Cincinnati visitors Stephen Birch and son stayed with W E Sparks. Greenwood native Charles Bordner had a minor foot operation. Herbert Cassell on fishing trip in Wisconsin. Sam Nelson and son from Pierceton visited Earl Townsend family. Ruby Heron of Marion weekend guest of Mrs Charles Briggs. Guild Girls meet Monday with Bonnie Mocherman. Lina Jervis to speak. Judy White and Judy Kirkpatrick assist. Warren Wilson underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. Evelyn Tingley returns home from St Elizabeth Hospital. Marion Ward treated there. Everett Cox family from Beard hosted Sunday dinner with Harry Robertson. Ralph Overholser and Mrs George Pullen vacationed in Iron River Wisconsin. William Bordner ofColburn weekend guest of Mrs Bert Pullen. Fritz Schnepf family attended sister Carroll McCracken’s silver wedding anniversary in Indianapolis. Phillip Miller visiting Paul Miller and family in DelRay Florida. James McCracken weekend in Chicago.

Russell Wharton Gary Labor Day D. L. ‘Wingard Home Demonstration Club Presbyterian Church Frank Sheagley Elmer Smith Ben Lowery Jack Sledge Elias Patty Guy Sibbitt Chalmer Loman Women’s Association Robert Mann Harold McKinney Charles Mann Marvin Shedron Samuel Dyer Stephen Birch Cincinnati W. E. Sparks Charles Bordner Greenwood Herbert Cassell Wisconsin Sam Nelson Pierceton Earl Townsend Ruby Heron Marion Charles Briggs Guild Bonnie Mocherman Lina Jervis Judy White Judy Kirkpatrick Anne Wilson Warren Wilson St. Joseph Hospital Kokomo Evelyn Tingley St. Elizabeth Hospital Marion Ward Everett Cox Beard Harry Robertson Ralph Overholser George Pullen Iron River William Bordner Colburn Bert Pullen Fritz Schnepf Carroll McCracken McCracken Indianapolis Phillip Miller Paul Miller DelRay Florida James McCracken Chicago

Real Estate Transfers Listing Names and Grantees

A long column enumerates real estate transfer actions listing grantors and grantees by name. The docket shows multiple transfers including Mayhill to Berghoff Severns to Stenger to Neese Bowen to Gordon and others across numerous parcels.

Right Jolly Workers District 2 Meet at Burrows Church

Sixty five members of the Right Jolly Workers of District 2 meet at the Burrows Presbyterian church. Rev. Clifford Winters of the Rockfield Church of Christ gave devotions and the group enjoyed a hay ride to French Post Park where a wiener roast was held. Officers thank all helpers for a successful evening.

Right Jolly Workers Burrows Presbyterian Church Clifford Winters Rockfield

Dinner guests at the Morris home include Schwam sisters

Dinner guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Morris included the Schwam sisters of Logansport, Mr. and Mrs. Ray DeBaum and their son, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morris of Indianapolis.

E. E. Morris Schwam Sisters Logansport Ray DeBaum Ralph Morris Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Friendship Circle Dorcas Society Ind Delphi Lumber Co N. Market St Delphi. Ind Daniel M. Brown Optometrist Lowery Mazda South Washington Butler Grain Butler Flora, Ind Tippecanoe Home Tippecanoe Township Home Demonstration Club Tipwa Grange Hall June Lowther Ethel Lybrook Denise Clausen Cynthia Cunningham Muriel Johns Harley Barber Vern Avery Aks Wayne Butler Es Mas Hubert L Bowman Rou Sagt Berd Det Willard Millard Davis Ben W Fetterhoff Ben Holloway John Hufford Ben S Metzger Ancil D Maxwell Robert W Peterson Wm P Sheagley Harry Sneathen Everett Snell Chas W Wray Ollie Wertz Murray Tesh United Telephone Co of Eee Carroll Co Co-op Standard Auto Parts Indiana Equipment Co Wolf Machine Hale of Mann Chevrolet Inc Bearings Inc Fuesch-Miller Tractor Co Standard Oil Co Shell American Petro Co S & L Gravel Co Cos Logan Metal Culvert Co Flora Saw Mill Co Smith Construction Co Indiana State Industries Arthur Ritchey William Lybrook Bill Fetterhoff Wayne Draper Maud Jones Joseph I. Brown EK Elliott Co Otis Elevator Co Haugh Coal Co Ee Marie Haslet Wm Heiland Public Serv Ce Central States Gas Bo Roscoe C Mullin Carroll Co Remc George Butler Paul Brown Floyd Carmin A. F Hufford Cess Ince Agra Ae Robison Walter Wagoner Flora Electric Utility Deeds Equipment Co Stuntz-Yeoman Co Agres Hdw Co Midwest Fire & Safety Co Commissioners Claims Leonard Rutledge D Mohler Gene Sheagley Thomas Vianco Walter Clawson L Whistler Charles M Flora Eg Ana Max Dougherty Harry Humphrey Leon Sanders Wynkoop Pharmacy Metzger Lumber Kerlin Hatch & Fe Never Supply Co Geo Todd & Son Carroll Telephone Co Haywood Publishing Delphi Journal Joe R Tdlen Bobbs-Merrill Co Robert A Ferrier Anna L Douglas C L. Carey Claude G Berkshir Charles J Phillips Esther Gregg Robert D* Morrow Ind University Med Methodist Hospital Central State Hospital Josephine M Brow Ada J Roach Chase Bell Gladys Woodrum Anna L Douglas Ruby E. Trent C L Carey Lee T Stone Joseph L Brow JoEtta Henderson Mabel M. Brewer Ruby M Menaugh Jeremiah J Haugh Orval Hinkle Hazelle Kirkpatrick Ruth A Kirkpatrick Ada J. Roach Carroll County State of Maxine G Brown C Yunker Florence Bowm Earl E Thomps Harold R Berry June H Lowther Magdalene B Smith Clara Mohler Heiland Inter Charles Snow Burrows Shelvadore John Thompson Rossville Luther Crouch Yeoman Ira Raderstorf John Rohrabaugh Charles Rice Bradshaw Farm Don Bowman Art Coomey Don Burkhalter Lieber Apartments Bill Harford Loy Roofing Co T. Amick Donald Horn Hampshire Russell Craig William Spry Adron Smith North Union Street S. Wash, &J Phi Orr’s Drug Store G. E. Washer Warren Woods Collins Transfer Co Morris D. Skiles Jerry Boone Main St Kaiser-Frazer Kaiser Southside Humphrey Street Leo Rider Glen Richard Calvert Floyd Menaugh Masonic St South Delphi Charles Harvey Lee Borden Red Robert Ockley Harold Hoffman Buffalo Will L. Cowan Delphi, Ind City & Country Property Jim Roth Guernsey Jesse Brown Carl F. M. Guckien Kenneth L. Smith Cutler Dora T. Mayhill Frank Berghoff Dallas Lee Severns Lester JL. Severns John Stenger Marvin Neese Della F. Bowen Robi. R. Gordon Nada M. Weckerly Harry F. Gingrich Harold Chittick Rex J. Chittick James Truman Doyle Arthur Kenneth Brown E. Dale Sharp Geneva Harmon Veral N. Sharp Effie J. Myer Geo M. Wasson Robert L. Crum Joe H. Ward Donald E. Yeakley Rex W. Hinkle Cleo M. Sheets Melvin M. Cox Jessie E. Wysong Hubert E. Allen Wim. S. Myers Robi. H. Yates Wanita M. Smith Rae Smith Chas. L. Thompson Claude J. Robinson Dale Mohler Emma M. Wiles Flossie Lauderdale Orel M. Wiles Chas. L. Hendrickson Elmer J. Rodenberg Wilbur Foley Ralph K. Lines Wm. G. Myers Earl Craig Wm H. Yaw Green Delphi Indiana Charles Allen Vansickle Lass Federated S &H Erri Paul Johnson Vansickle W. D Bill” Fields Carpenter CALL Tom Vianco van Sickle Federal Land Bank
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