Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Delphi Citizen in Delphi, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

4

West Lafayette Dinner Honors Two Local Music Students

Miss Patricia Brewer and Miss Betty Hoffine were feted at a West Lafayette dinner hosted by Mrs. Howard Anderson. Both young women study music with Mrs. William P. Heath and are members of the Paul Fincher Smith Memorial Choir. Brewer attends Western College Oxford Ohio. Hoffine studies at Westminster Choir College Princeton.

Patricia Brewer Betty Hoffine Howard Anderson West Lafayette Miss Brewer Frank Brewer Delphi William P. Heath Lafayette Paul Fincher Smith Orial Choir Brewer Western College Oxford Ohio Hoffine Westminister Choir College Princeton New Jersey Mary Smith Martha Amsler Melba House Helen Taylor Rosemary Byssma

Delphi Woman's Club Hobby Show Planned at Methodist Church

The Delphi Woman's Club announces a Hobby Show at Delphi Methodist Church on Friday September 26 with viewing from 4 to 7 p m and a 2 30 to 4 p m club meeting. Refreshments will be served as committees plan glass displays collections handmade articles quilts and other crafts with Mrs Watson C McCormick and Miss Mary Davies leading.

Delphi Woman’s Club Delphi Methodist Church Watson C. McCormick Mary Davies Noland Howell Gearold Clawson Ollie P. Limp Delos Wood Guy Clauser Earl Thompson William Freitag Levi Rothenberger William C. Smock Frank Lyon

West Delphi Flower Club Holds Lawn Party and Luncheon

The West Delphi Flower Club met at Mrs. Bertha Bowyer's home with sixteen members present. Two new members Mrs. Mae Fair and Mrs. Lillian Conrad joined, prizes awarded to Mrs. Fern Plunkett, Mrs. Alice King, Mrs. Dorothy Longshore, and Mrs. Libby Johnson. Next meeting at Mrs. Elizabeth Day’s home. Rummage sale planned for October.

West Delphi Flower Club Bertha Bowyer Mae Fair Lillian Conrad Fern Plunkett Alice King Dorothy Longshore Libby Johnson Elizabeth Day

Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club Meet

Mrs. Melvin Jackson will entertain the Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club at her Delphi home on Wednesday September 17 for an all day meeting. Assisting will be Mary Spring Pearl Bitler and Fannie Fife.

Melvin Jackson Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club Delphi Mary Spring Pearl Bitler Fannie Fife Adams Township Roy Coble Mary Coble Asa Cree John Temple

Police Guest Speaker will address Deer Creek Farm Bureau

Sergeant Loren Ayres of the Indiana State Police will speak at the Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau meeting on Monday September 15 at 7 30 p m CST in the Delphi school building Don Mullin will attend to discuss safety tips The Carroll County Farm Bureau Coop will screen the film Power of Neighbors Committee members include Reed Jackson Don Draper Wick Brown Merritt Johnson Ralph Reagan and Ralph Johns.

Loren Ayres Indiana State Police Deer Creek Township Don Draper Wick Brown Merritt Johnson Ralph Reagan Ralph Johns

Local residents noted for hospital visits and moves in Delphi

Father Paul Anderson of St. Josephs church is a patient at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart visited with Mrs. Stewarts parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis Vaughan and Miss Mabel Vaughan. Mrs. George Beale was admitted to St. Elizabeth Hospital for observation and treatment. Abner Bowen returned from Missouri where he handled Bowen ranch business. Mrs. Ruth Mower of Indianapolis was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crone. she is Crone’s sister. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cunnington moved into the home they bought from Katherine Easter on North Washington Street.

Paul Anderson St. Joseph’s Church Delphi St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Fred Stewart Charles Davis Vaughan Miss Mabel Vaughan George Beale Abner Bowen Missouri Bowen Ruth Mower Indianapolis Charles Crone Mrs. Mower Crone Bill Cunnington Katherine Easter North Washington Street

Couple returns from Tippecanoe River cabin trip

Mr and Mrs Gib Underhill wrap up a weeklong vacation at John Emrick's cabin beside the Tippecanoe River. The stay likely featured rural relaxation and time away from home.

Gib Underhill John Emrick Tippecanoe River

Miss Dorothy Bowen Resumes Teaching in Chesterton Schools

Dorothy Bowen returns to Chesterton to resume teaching duties after being brought back by parents Abner and Mrs Bowen. Visitors arrive from Denver to visit Harry Steinman Sr and family while Mrs Reed from Ridgefield, Conn visits Delphi, with Hugh Shields and Mrs Reed planning travel to Indianapolis.

Dorothy Jeanne Bowen Chesterton Abner Bowen Mary Reed Ridgefield, Conn Harry Arnold Delphi Hugh Shields Ridgefield

Dinner guests hosted by Mrs. Bessie Hencke

Mr and Mrs Charles Weil Mr and Mrs John McCouch Lucille and Dennis Mr and Mrs Clarence Cole and daughter Betty and Mr and Mrs Paul Ashba and daughter Nan cy were entertained at a dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs Bessie Hencke on 487 Littleton Street West

Charles Weil John McCouch Lucille Dennis Clarence Cole Betty Paul Ashba Nancy Bessie Hencke Littleton St West Lafayette

Thankful family notices for Dora Meyer

The Meyer family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the long illness of their sister Dora Meyer. Signed by William Meyer and Emma Meyer.

Dora Meyer William Meyer Emma Meyer

Indianapolis Voters Attend State Fair and Family News

Mr and Mrs Van Miller of Indianapolis announce the birth of Soter Ellen Ann to their family with Miller formerly Edith Baum of Delphi also noted. Mr and Mrs George Rose of Indianapolis visited Mrs E W Bowen. Rose is son of Lou Simms Rose, a former Delphi resident. Klemet Torp and family from Aberdeen South Dakota joined Mrs Josephine Mears at the Indiana State Fair. The Mason family stay with Mrs John Downey as Irene Stark formerly N R N cared for Mrs Downey after Mr Downeys sudden death.

van Miller Indianapolis Soter Ellen Ann Mr Miller Edith Baum Delphi George Rose E. W. Bowen Mr. Rose Lou Simms Rose Klemet Torp Aberdeen South Dakota Josephine Mears Frank Mason John Downey

Mrs. Melin Hosts Bridge Club Prizes Awarded

Mrs. Ralph Melin entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home Monday evening. Prizes went to Dorothy Davies Pauline Shaeffer and Ada Roach. Miss Margaret Coomey returned from a ten day Fort Wayne visit with Mr and Mrs Eddie Coomey who have moved to a new Fort Wayne residence.

Ralph Melin Contract Bridge Club Dorothy Davies Pauline Shaeffer Ada Roach Margaret Coomey Fort Wayne Eddie Coomey

Local families report attend Indiana State Fair

Mrs Frank Lyon and daughter Lucille returned from California due to their son Joseph Lyon’s serious illness whose condition remains largely unchanged. Mrs Ralph Overholser and Mrs Herbert Cassell from Bringhurst joined the State Fair in Indianapolis last Wednesday, marking their fifth year attending. Mr and Mrs Russell E Pearson with Lou Ann and Dickie visited the Indiana State Fair last week in their second trip, enjoying the attractions.

Frank Lyon Lucille California Joseph Lyon Ralph Overholser Herbert Cassell Bringhurst Indianapolis Russell E. Pearson Lou Ann Dickie

Wamsher Family Repeats Fourth Indiana State Fair Visit

Mr and Mrs Herman Wamsher and daughter Rosemary attended the Indiana State Fair last week and praised the W L S program. It marked their fourth yearly trip to the fair.

Herman Wamsher Rosemary

Mrs Vaughan and daughter join 8000 mile Pacific All West tour

Mrs Charles Davis Vaughan and her daughter Mabel prepare to depart this morning for the Indiana Farm Bureau program beginning in Indianapolis and covering the long Pacific All West tour.

Charles Davis Vaughan Mabel Indiana Farm Bureau Indianapolis

Tri Kappa Installs Officers At Library Meeting

Tri Kappa members met at the library on Tuesday for officer installation led by retiring president Mrs. Willa Bowen. New officers include Mary Jane Garver as president Faye Wood vice president Mary Pastor recording secretary Ruth Darragh corresponding secretary Esther Beeke treasurer.

Tri Kappa Willa Bowen Mary Jane Garver Faye Wood Mary Pastor Ruth Darragh Esther Beeke Helen Honan Nashville Leota Loop Tri Kappa Sorority Naomi Theophile

September Auxiliary party set for September 16 at Legion Home

The September party for Auxiliary members of Harry Bohannon Post 75, American Legion, will be held at the Legion Home on West Front Street Tuesday evening September 16 at 7 30 p m. Each member may bring one eligible guest. The in charge committee includes Pauline Moore Eloise MaHanna Ella Lucas Mary Arnold Lola Parks Gale Dawson and Edith Farr. Lee Shaeffer and son Carl Lee are on a northern fishing trip. Mr and Mrs William S Kerlin are visiting Tennessee. The Altar and Rosary Society met Monday evening at St Josephs Church.

Harry Bohannon No. 75 American Legion Legion West Front Street Auxiliary Pauline Moore Eloise MaHanna Ella Lucas Mary Arnold Lola, Parks Gale Dawson Edith Farr

Families Return Home After Indiana Visit

Mrs. Louise Blankenship of Minot North Dakota and Mrs. Klemet Torp with children Louise and Lahrie from Aberdeen South Dakota travel home after a brief visit in Indiana with sister Mrs. Mary G Browning and Lahrie Guthrie of Rock Creek Township.

Louise Blankenship Minot North Dakota Klemet Torp Louise and Lahrie Aberdeen South Dakota Indiana Mary G. Browning Lahrie Guthrie Rock Creek Township

Wason Family Vacationing in Ironwood Michigan

Mr and Mrs George Wason and their Flora family are visiting Ironwood Michigan for a vacation.

George Wason Flora Ironwood, Michigan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kenworthy Home Store Washington St Ind Pete Ena Clubs and Society News Glen Disinger Mill Street Bureau Coop. Assn Columbian Park Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette Saddle Club Navy Club Clifford's Grocery YDOL Oleo Per . Peck Maxwell House SUDS Clifford’s Delphi Woman's Club West Delphi Bowyer Farm Bureau Carl Steinman Denver, Colorado Mr. Steinman Harry Steinman Steinman Delphi — Bringhurst Camden Yeoman Adams Two Roxy Theatr STORK Betty Hutton Barry Fitzgerald Phillip Reed Hillary Brooke Destry James Stewart Marlene Dietrich Daltons Randolph Scott Kay Francis Legion Auxiliary Lee Shaeffer Carl Lee Mrs William S. Kerlin Tennessee Altar and Rosary Society Sparkle The Farmer’s Store Rockfield, Ind John Wayne Harry Cary Gail Russell Irene Rich Jack Carson Janis Paige Robert Hutton Martha Vickers America NEW! Suds Discovery Johnson’s Grocery James Arnold Ockley Shoe Shop Ockley Bowler Life Magazine BOTEY
Search Courier

Search the Delphi Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Delphi Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication