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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
5
Local notes report Miss Minnie Lou Kressley’s appendectomy and return home. School enrollment at Cutler shows grades 1 8 with totals and class officer selections. Visits include Presbytery attendance by area clergy and families hosting gatherings and guests from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Click returned from a fishing trip in Michigan and Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Fred Langford of Merclans Illinois and Mr and Mrs Silas Ginther of New Albany were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Ginther and daughter. Don Mitchell and Charles Thompson families enjoyed a song fest at Cable Tabernacle Indianapolis. Cyril Lucas and family had a birthday dinner at Chester Mattax’s home in Frankfort. WSCS plans a guest day on Tuesday September 27 at Ball Hill Methodist church with Koro and Pleasant Valley churches invited. Edith Fowler worlds traveler will speak.
Miss Katherine Frei Freitag daughter of Mr and Mrs William Freitag of route 4 Delphi and Leon J Eckman son of Mr and Mrs L P Eckman of Lafayette were married in a quiet ceremony Saturday morning at St Marys Cathedral Lafayette with Rev Schweiz officiating. The couple's immediate families attended and a breakfast followed at Golden Hills West Lafayette.
Mrs Mildred Sanders and Mr and Mrs Willis Duncan of Clearmont Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Charles Elmore. Hal Groninger family and Earl Bowman returned from Wisconsin. John Watson returned from Louisville visit. Willadean Flora to begin junior year at Hanover. Hugo Hoyer of Shreveport Louisiana visited Harry Temple. Jim Bob Galbreth family returned from Chicago. Mullin Mullin Ray Garrison Orville Berkshire fished Cass Lake Minnesota. Fred Kuszmaul family spent days in Chicago. PTA first meeting at the school building Thursday at 7 p m. Luther Wallace James Wallace and Laura Wallace of Logansport day in state with Joe Fincher of Rockfield.
Burlington church hosted a recital by Colleen Phillips’s piano pupils including Ruth Wise Emmett Zook Ruth Mary Ann Wise Barbara Crain Larry Harrell Ann Swihart Elaine Rodkey Bethann Gage Jo Ellen Wagoner Danny Rodkey LaDene Wagoner Sue Ellen Carey Karen Garrison and Eileen Garrison plus updates on local residents. Mrs Ennis Davis has returned home from Memorial hospital. Mrs Paul Davis remains hospitalized at St Joseph Kokomo after major surgery. Rebecca Gilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gilbert moved from Riley hospital to home in Indianapolis. Rex Gilbert and family noted as grandparents. Rebecca now a year old in May has polio. Winfred Metzger remains in serious condition at Memorial hospital Logansport with a fractured hip.
Miss Phyllis Staley daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Staley 516 S First St Lafayette wed John B Dickison Lafayette formerly of Delphi in a Saturday ceremony at Hope Chapel Lafayette. Vows exchanged before an altar of fall flowers and candles. Reception at the bride’s home followed by a Eastward wedding trip. Attendants included Mrs Joan Kelly matron of honor and Paul Dickison best man.
Mrs Dean Johnson and family return from California after months away. Bill Widner moved to Lafayette hospital from his son Jim’s home. Harry Plunkett and Gene Farmer stay at Rockville sanatorium. A Logansport couple welcomed a son. another Logansport pair also a proud new arrival. Local trips to Chicago for rail plans noted. Letha Mackey visits father Bill Brewer. Olive Brewer visited by Hugh Decker family. Jim Hickman visits Robert Holsclaw at St Elizabeth hospital with limited improvement.
Mrs Thyrza Henry and Mrs Frank Diener and Mrs Charles Mummert of Monticello visited Mr and Mrs Carl Metz of Patton Sunday. Robert Burke and family of Patton were guests of Frank Robbins and family of Ft Wayne Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Stoner and Mr and Mrs Freeman Hetrick of Attica were guests of Mrs Emma Schock of Patton Saturday. Orville Schock of Yeoman called Sunday afternoon.
The Delphi Business and Professional Women will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the armory recreational hall. A cooperative supper will be served. All members are urged to attend as the first meeting of the year.
William E. Rix pastor leads Bible school at 9 30 worship at 10 30 with sermon When the Light Goes Out Evangelistic service at 7 30 Rev Stacy Shaw preaches Harold Engle directs songs Gospel Male Quartette from Dayton Ohio sings at morning service and afternoon song service Plan to be present and enjoy these services.
Miles Allen Freeman, Minister. Schedule for September 25, 1949 includes 9:30 nursery to third grade, 9:30 regular morning worship, 10:20 fourth grade to adult classes, 11:00 dismissal for all departments. Woman's Association Council meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at church office. World Wide Communion observed October 2 with Rally Day and Promotion Day.
Walter Triebhel notes Bible School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon A Fundamental of a Victorious Church Prayer evening service will visit the Baptist Church revival Friday features a men's supper and social at 7 30 in the church basement
Pilgrim Holiness church on Harrison Street led by Pastor D Williams holds Morning Worship at 9 30, Young People’s Service at 10 30, Evening Worship at 6 30, and Wednesday Prayer Service at 7 30. Friday features a Young People’s Service with Del Phebus and family visiting from Brookstones in Lafayette Friday evening.
Mrs. Paul Clem thanks everyone who offered help and sent cards and flowers during her recent misfortune.
Miss Dorothy Smith moves from her rooming arrangement with Mrs. Troy Quinn to the Shirk apartments with her sister Lois. Mr and Mrs Clifford Eikenberry spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs John.
Mrs Ruth Howell will attend a Monday meeting in Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel followed by a tea at the home of Governor and Mrs Henry F Scricker. Mrs Martin Fisher spent the weekend in Laporte.
Indianapolis set to host a meeting of the State Farm Safety Committee on September 29 with Bill Roach, state second in the FFA public speaking contest, delivering the prize speech. He travels from Delphi with instructor W. S. Weaver, as Governor Schricker attends as guest.
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