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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

9

Camden School Enrolls Twenty Six First Graders

Camden school reports 26 first graders this year including Carolyn Bowerman Marilyn McCain John Lavy Peggy Reppert Kathleen Wolf and others. Principal Wayne Swihart gives enrollment figures for remaining grades with totals 27 second 24 third 32 fourth 26 fifth 22 sixth 18 seventh 18 eighth 35 freshmen 28 sophomores 15 juniors and 22 seniors. Total enrollments reach 157 in early grades and 136 in junior and senior high. Senior students listed include Bill Brown Joe Brubaker Helen Cripe Robert Crume Ruth Davis Delores Duncan and more.

Camden Carolyn Bowerman Marilyn McCain John Lavy Peggy Reppert Kathleen Wolf Dana Lee Myers Bobby Joe Brown Betty Graybill Clarence Jervis Martha Marilyn Beard Karen Hartman Peter Kerkhove Barbara Geiser Keith Brovant Roy Veach Phil Kramer Lee Appleton Susan McKay Sharon Shaffer John Richter Judith Hughes Gary Wilson Cain Dyer Larry Skiles Kay Shriver Wayne ‘Swihart Bill Brown Joe Brubaker Helen Cripe Robert Crume Ruth Davis Delores Duncan Lowell Robert Edging Geneva Flora Marjorie Garrison Evetta George Gordon Jones Mary Jo Kerkhove Peggy McClure Wayne Miller Joan Newby Eddie Quinn Joe Shafer Wayne Taylor Bill Watson Bud Willy Bill Zook

Auxiliary Installation Officers Elected At Delphi Meet

Mrs Eve Davidson of Delphi presided as installing officer for the local American Legion Auxiliary meeting held September 6 at Mrs Helen Yeager home. Georgia Hartman was named president with Fern Sullivan as first vice president Sue Wertz as second vice president Marjorie Lieber secretary Florence Leslie treasurer Nellie Shaffer historian and Alice Linn retiring president received a past president pin. Camden Unit 413 earned the National President's citation for membership along with six other Second District units. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Eve Davidson Delphi American Legion Auxiliary Helen’ Yeager Betty Yerkes Davidson Blanche Balser Florence Leslie Nellie Shaffer Alice Linn Florence Baker Camden

Camden Softball Opens Season with Big Win

Camden softball opened county league play with a 25 to 4 victory over Deer Creek last Friday. Upcoming games include Cutler on September 13, Burlington on September 16 at 3:30, Carrollton on September 20 at 7:30, and Flora on September 23 at 3:30.

Camden Deer Creek Cutler Burlington Carrollton Flora

Birthday Dinner at Lower Deer Creek Church

The Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren held its annual birthday dinner after Sunday services. Rev. Clarence Sink, former pastor from Waterloo, Iowa, and Rev. Herbert Fisher, the current pastor, spoke briefly. Music featured Mrs. Ida Keyes, a ladies' trio, and a mixed quartet.

Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren Clarence Sink Waterloo Iowa Sink Herbert Fisher Ida Keyes

Niece Anna Mary Woodhead Dies in Titusville

Dr. W L Guard reports the death of his niece Mrs Anna Mary Woodhead head age 70 of Titusville Florida who died August 19. Born in Camden she was the daughter of the late Dr and Mrs C E Scholl of Camden. She was buried in Titusville. A son Edward of New York survives.

W. L. Guard Anna Mary Scholl Woodhead Titusville Florida

Friendship Circle Hosts Lutheran Church Event

Mrs. Evelyn Sprinkle and Mrs. Mary Wise entertained the Friendship Circle of the Lutheran church on Thursday evening. Myra Gardner led devotional exercises and Inah Caldwell spoke on the Pilgrimage Play in Pilgrimage Bowl Los Angeles. Refreshments were served during social hour. Rosa Roth Mrs Gardner and Florence Baker were on the program committee.

Evelyn Sprinkle Mary Wise Lutheran Church Myra Gardner Inah Caldwell Los Angeles California Rosa Roth Gardner Florence Baker

WSCS Meeting At Marysville Church

WSCS members of the Methodist church meet tonight with Mrs Fedora Harrison. Assisting will be Mrs Maude Edging. Promises of our Lord will be given in response to roll call. Devotional services led by Mrs Eva Britton. Mrs Esther Beamer presents the lesson and Mrs Martha Castle reads the poem of the month.

WSCS Methodist Church Fedora Harrison Maude Edging Eva Britton Esther Beamer Martha Castle

Hay Ride and Weiner Roast with Methodist Class

Members of the Young People’s Class at the Methodist church enjoyed a Thursday hay ride and a weiner roast at Miss Patty Wise’s home. A Peace verse was read in response to roll call.

Methodist Church Patty Wise

Move to Floyd Shaffer Farm Refreshes Local Family

A picnic supper on the Chester Fultz lawn honored Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Zook and their son Danny after purchasing and moving to the Floyd Shaffer farm. Neighbors attending included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bohannon, Forrest Appleton and family, and the Fultz family.

Chester Fultz Jesse Zook Danny Floyd Shaffer Harry Gardner Truman Doyle Kenneth Bohannon Forrest Appleton Fultz

Fidelis Class Hosts Weiner Roast at Hawkins Home

Members of the Fidelis Class of the Baptist church enjoyed a weiner roast Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Hawkins. Mr and Mrs Chester Gardner served as assistant hosts.

The Baptist Church Russell Hawkins Chester Gardner

Weekend Guests At Gardner Home Include Indiana Visitors

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gardner were Mr and Mrs R J Weaver and two sons from Columbia City Indiana. Other Sunday visitors included C W Yoder and wife from Chicago and Mr and Mrs P G Bowman from near Peru.

Floyd Gardner R. J. Weaver Columbia City Indiana C. W. Yoder Chicago P. G. Bowman Near Peru

Two Local Graduates Employed in Lafayette

Misses Martha Patty and Patty Wise, Cam den high school graduates last spring, are now employed in Lafayette. Jackson Township Farm Bureau plans a meeting at the school building on Wednesday evening September 21 with Mr Roy Richter and Mrs Richter as committee chairpeople.

Martha Patty Patty Wise Camden High School Lafayette Jackson Township Farm Bureau Roy Richter

Community Callers Visit Involving Wertz and Wells Families

Callers Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Wertz and Miss Laura Wells included Mrs. Ora Harshman of Logansport, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wertz and Mrs. Josephine Wertz of Young America, Misses Lulu Studebaker Etta and Esther Stinebaugh of Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Deal, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nice, Mrs. Clara Ryder, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shepherd of Lafayette and Mrs. Coral Price of Walton. Friends of Mrs. Mary Tribbett of South Bend report she will be moved from Memorial hospital to the home of Mrs. Charley Lenon in South Bend. Mrs. Tribbett has a broken arm and hip from a prior fall.

Ollie Wertz Laura Wells Ora Harshman Logansport Russell Wertz Josephine Wertz Young America Lulu Studebaker Etta Esther Stinebaugh Flora Ervin Deal Leon Nice Clara Ryder Earl Shepherd Lafayette Coral Price Walton Mary Tribbett South Bend Memorial Hospital Charley Lenon South Main Street Tribbett

Mrs Wagoner Hosts Baptist Missionary Society Tea

Mrs. Fred Wagoner entertained this Thursday afternoon for the Baptist Missionary Society with Mrs. Ross Wagoner assisting. Mrs. Grace Sharp led the program.

Fred Wagoner The Baptist Missionary Society Ross Wagoner Grace Sharp

Roberson Family Reaches Home After Minnesota Visit

Mrs. Everett Roberson and daughter Myna Ruth and Ralph Roberson and son Jimmy returned home after visiting Mrs. Roberson's brother Willard Veach and family in Minnesota.

Everett Roberson Myna Ruth Ralph Roberson Jimmy Mrs. Roberson Willard Veach Minnesota

Camden native Esther Miller visits Indianapolis family

Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and their sons Wayne David and Glen along with several relatives visited Mr and Mrs Dorsey Schenck in Indianapolis. Mrs Schenck is the former Esther Miller of Camden and the gathering included numerous Mohlers Wise and Aughs with remarks on family ties.

Henry Miller Wayne David Glen Clarence Arnold Danny Joyce Ann Janet Clarence Mohler Richard Jesse Wise Hubert Mohler Jimmie Ezra Wise Donald Mohler Norma Augh Dorsey Schenck Indianapolis

Yerkes Family Moves Into Recently Purchased Home

Robert Yerkes and his family have moved into the house they recently bought from Jesse Zook, marking a new chapter for both households.

Robert Yerkes Jesse Zook

Mrs Hedde to Entertain World War II Mothers Club

Mrs Esther Hedde will entertain this Thursday afternoon for the World War II Mothers Club, hosting at her home and organizing social time for attendees.

Esther Hedde Mothers Club

Movers report changes of address within town

Keith Wertz and family moved from the Masonic apartment to their new house bought from Robert Yerkes. Mr and Mrs Gene Drake and family moved Saturday into the Masonic apartment.

Keith Wertz Robert Yerkes Gene Drake

Guests of Mr and Mrs Baker include Hole and Hole

Wednesday guests were Howard Hole of Greenville Ohio and his wife plus William Hole and his wife from Philadelphia joining Mr and Mrs C E Baker for a social visit.

C. E. Baker Howard Hole Greenville Ohio William Hole Philadelphia

Mrs Snoeberger Visits In Lafayette With Family

Mrs. Jennie Snoeberger spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snoeberger and their sons in Lafayette, sharing time together and rekindling family ties.

Jennie Snoeberger Robert Snoeberger and

Local travelers visit kin as Bloomington move planned

Mrs Roy Cornelison spent several days in Frankfort last week with her son Emerson and family who are moving to Bloomington. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Richardson left Saturday morning to visit relatives in Virginia.

Roy Cornelison Frankfort Emerson Bloomington Wilbur Richardson Virginia

Relatives Host Ruth Kennedy Family Guests in Kokomo

Mrs Ruth Kennedy and two daughters and Miss Mabel Bech dell were recent guests of relatives in Kokomo.

Ruth Kennedy Mabel Bechdell Kokomo

Quinns and Pettiners share social weekend notices

Miss Mary Margaret Quinn left Sunday for Franklin to enroll as a junior at Franklin College. Guests of Mr and Mrs W O Pettiner included Mr and Mrs R J Schutt Mr and Mrs Robert Pettiner and son Donald Dale of Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Robert Dittman announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital Logansport.

Mary’ Margaret Quinn Ray Quinn Franklin Franklin College W. O. Pettiner R. J.schutt Robert Pettiner Donald Dale Indianapolis Robert Dittman Memorial Hospital Logansport

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Dale Estate

Carroll Circuit Court September Term 1949. Quincy Downham as administrator filed final settlement for Alfred C. Dale deceased. The examination is set for September 20 1949 in Delphi Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why account and vouchers should not be approved. Clerk Joe R. Tolen Seal. Julien and Kerlin attorneys.

Alfred C. Dale Carroll Circuit Court Quincy Downham Circuit Court Delphi Indiana

Public Hearing Planned on Alcohol Permit Transfers in Delphi

The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Carroll County Indiana will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. on September 26 1949 in the Clerk's Office Court House Delphi to investigate and discuss permit applications including Wayne Lee 67115 transfer of a beer and wine retailers permit from Albert Cree Main St Camden Indiana. The session is open to the public for information and participation.

Alcoholic Beverage Board Carroll County Indiana Court House C.S.T Delphi Wayne Lee Albert Cree Main St Camden Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission John F. Noonan Bernard E. Doyle

For Sale Auction Listings in Delphi Indiana

Real estate and business notices from Delphi Indiana include cement tile at Carroll County Block Factory and vacant house near the school via The Citizen. Listings describe multiple homes with garages, acreage, and modern features, plus Alfa Vigo wheat seed and drive in grill businesses for sale.

Carroll County Delphi the Citizen

Wanted: Housekeeper and reliable man for farmers

WANTED middle aged house keeper daytime or full time. Ernest Davis contact. MALE HELP WANTED reliable man with car to call on farmers in Carroll County. Wonderful opportunity Earning $15 to $20 daily no experience or capital required permanent Write today McNESS COMPANY Dept. A Freeport Ill 2921

Ernest Davis Carroll County McNess Company Dept. A. Freeport Ill

For Sale: Beautiful 5 Room House in Mount Hood Area

Property listing describes a five room house with oil and electric heat, water heater, spacious kitchen, large cabinets and closet space. Contact Jack Grimm at Mount Hood Bidg for details. phones 718 or 803-green Delphi.

Delphi Loe William ‘Weidner East North Court House New Holland Delphi Ind Colburn Ind East Delphi West Delphi Rockfield Choich South Delphi Harley M. Davis Jack Grimm Real Estate Mount Hdwardy Jack Grimm Mount Camden Mount Hdw Mount Hdn Green

Red Cross Chapter Meeting Postponed Notice

Mrs Harold Thayer Carroll County Red Cross Chairman says the September 26 meeting is cancelled. The next chapter meeting will be held October 24.

Harold Thayer Carroll County Red Cross

Gingrich family attends cross-state wedding and visits

Mr and Mrs John Gingrich and their son traveled from Salem Indiana to attend the home wedding of Miss Joyce Voyles and Claire Motsinger. They visited Garnett Perkins family in Hodgenville Kentucky before returning home.

John Gingrich John Salem Indiana Joyce Voyles Claire Motsinger

Also Mentioned on This Page

News OF N. Union Robert Lentner van Sickle’s Paint Russell van Sickle Prop Idaville Delphi Fertilizer Company Wm. Myers Frankfort Rendering Company Indiana Farm Joe R. Tolen Julien and Kerlin Attys C. N. Erbaugh Masonic Temple PS Tmc Orr’s Drug Store Ieee Black Top Tippecanoe River Oakdale Dam Lockport C. T. Amick E. Monroe Delphi Vigo Earl D. Smith Loy Roofing Co Poe Arcana Marion Rodan Kerlin Hatchery Jim Roth Fuller Schroeder W. Summit St Robert Neuenschwander Rossville Rhone Stanley Products Ruth Smith Donald Mullin Wertheimer Cattle Company Montana John Case Robert Coomey Keith Rider Robert Brown Yeoman Phone Ford Lowell Brubaker Call Delphi Delphi Wallard Electric Burrows Burr Mill Charles Davis Vaughan Billie Martin Branstetter William Martin N. Wilson Buecher Cornet Taylor Cornett Jim Clem Carl Clem Remington Typewriter Goss Roe Down Town Harve Lynch Norge Hamilton Elec Apex Wilson Empire Milking Machine LOY Roofing Co., Inc Fila L. C. Lucas E. Main St G. C. Smith Podiatrist East Broadway Orr’s Will L. Cowdin Burkle and Campbell S. Washington L. P. Reinhardt Ruth Patrick Spencer Corsetiere Maude Overholser Buck Creek Walter Clawson Appliance Washington Martin Gerbens Pat Reifert John Temple West Franklin Street Coleman’s 15Th St Federal Land Bank Ithamur Beabout National Farm Loan Assn Masonic Bldg Lincoln Mercury Tudor Main & Union Ford Tudor Delphi, Indiana Walter Clawson S. Wash. St Leavell & Bates West Main St Culligan Soft Water Service Brown Accounting Service Jack G. Brown Farmers State Bank Monticello, Ind DR. J. Ma. Haggard Lowery Neeane Snes Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Indiana Auto Insurance Daniel M. Brown U. S. 35 AAA Pete Denton Rep Rendering Company
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