John Houk Struck by Unidentified Driver Near South Delphi
John Houk was seriously hurt when an unknown motorist struck him on South Washington Street at the junction with State Road 44 while he walked from home to church services. He lay unconscious for hours with a deep facial gash. the driver fled up the hill. Dr Claus er attended. Houk is recovering. The incident draws local outrage at hit and run criminals seen as increasing statewide.
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John Houk
South Delphi
Houk
South Washington Street
Clauser
Mrs Brownlee Dies at Buck Creek During Visit
Mrs Lizzie Brownlee of Medford Oregon guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Wagoner at Buck Creek dropped dead Tuesday morning at 9 oclock. The coroner said heart trouble caused death. Her body was sent to Medford with Mr Brownlee. She was about 70 and had been touring east by automobile.
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Lizzie Brownlee
Medford
Ore
Henry Wagoner
Buck Creek
Wagoner
Mr. Brownlee
Brownlee
Lafayette
Browlee
Carroll County
Evangelist Dr. Biederwolf Heads to Seattle Meeting
Dr. W. E. Biederwolf of Monticello and Winona will conduct an evangelistic meeting in Seattle, Washington, for four weeks. He plans to open the meeting next Sunday and hopes to return home around October 20.
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W. E. Biederwolf
Monticello
Winona
Seattle
Wash
Evans Woollen Opens Campaign for Mary Mally
Evans Woollen launched his campaign addressing tariff policy and government size. He argued government should govern least, promote equality of opportunity, and curtail privileged tariffs while ensuring revenue. he stressed evidence led statements and praised his integrity and Indiana senatorial potential.
Florida flood reports and storm damage update
Graphic first hand reports describe Florida flood impacts with high tides and wind driven surf. Lauderdale and Hollywood sit above sea level yet flood risks persist as homes are swept toward the ocean and residents wade through water and downed wires. Emergency food and supplies move south while trains and stores resume activity.
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Rem
Lauderdale
Pompano
Hollywood
Miami Beach
Hollyawood
Phi Country Supper Picnic Planned at 6 30
Philo community hosts a country supper picnic at 6 30 featuring Mr. and Mrs. R L Bekhirt and M Robert Bradshaw as organizers and participants.
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Phi
Vietney
R. L. Bekhirt
Robert Bradshaw
Sunday School Session Featured New Testing Program
The Sunday School class, presided by C. L. Woodrae, discussed a new testing plan that sparked interest among attendees. Refreshments followed in full dinner style, described as satisfying and delicious. The October 1 committee includes Mr and Mrs Victor Porter and others.
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C. L. Woodrae
Victor Porter
S. Mulvey
Will Givler
True Circle Lesson and Refreshments Held
A daytime program at Jean Coble Rec Center featured a lesson titled White by Elizabeth Bowman Bunco was enjoyed during the hour with dainty refreshments served. Doris Smith led a devotional theme about Negroes.
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Jean ‘Coble
Elizabeth Bowman Bunco
Siero
Doris Smith
Class No 5 hosts weiner roast at French Post Park
Rockfield Christian church Class No 5 held a weiner roast Wednesday evening at French Post Park. Will Emly led the class. games and stunts were enjoyed by Lena Welch Eva Wilson Edith Benefield Mabel Welch Vera Smith Golda Smith Raymond Snyder Sheridan Welch Russell Rockwell Robert Parker Reed Bingman Will Stephens Clarence Hinkle Joe Minnerman Will Coder John Fesler Everett Locker.
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Rockfield
Fisher Family Safe After Storm Near Lake Wales
Lynn Fisher and sister Mrs. Bruce Cressey of Rockfield received a telegram from Lake Wales Florida confirming their parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fisher were safe. The message said no serious damage occurred and the storm was about eighty miles south. Mrs. Fisher is sister of P. M. B. of Rockfield, and the family expressed relief at their safety.
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Lynn Fisher
Bruce Cressey
Rockfield
Lake Wales
Florida
Richard Fisher
Fisher
Oracle Club Plans Year Programs
Mrs. A. C Clauser Mrs. Fred Martin and Robert Bradshaw arranged the Oracle Club schedule for the coming year. Modern Science will be studied in the first half and Modern American and English Drama in the second half.
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Oracle
A. C Clauser
Fred Martin
Robert Bradshaw
Oracle Club
I F C Convention in Indianapolis October Meeting
The Indiana Federation of Clubs holds its annual convention at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis on October 5 6 and 7. Mrs Lyon of Delphi is the ninth district chairwoman.
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Indiana Federation of Clubs
Claypool
Indianapolis
Lyon
Delphi
Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Rebekah Lodge Celebrated
The Rebekah lodge held its seventy fifth anniversary Tuesday night at the hall with a fine program followed by ice cream and cake. All program numbers were well received and the Junior hand under Loyal Hoshaw received special commendation.
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Rebekah Lodge
Loyal ‘Hoshaw
Premiers Meet at Methodist Church For Evening Program
The Premiers gathered at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening for a varied program. Ruth Wilkinson presented scripture, Ruth Trelan sang, and Delcie and Elsie performed a vocal duet. The meeting featured a business period and hymns including Dwelling in Beulah Land.
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Nor
Ruth Wilkinson
Beulah Land
Radnor
Lake Gert
Ruth Trelan
Delcie
Elsie
Wells
Woman's Club Meeting Notices Fragment
A fragment indicates a Women's Club meeting notice with unclear date time and location. The legible parts reference the club activity and a forthcoming gathering, but essential details remain unread.
Budgeting for Every Home Topic Seeks Strong Meeting Attendance
J A Shirk and ladies Mrs F B Pccno and Mrs Harry Arnold invite attendance as they discuss a shared subject. The program centers on the resolution that every home should be governed by a budget.
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J. A. Shirk
F. B. P Ccno
Harry Arnold
Eastern Star reunion in Frankfort elects 1927 officers
About 300 members of the Eastern Star lodge gathered in Frankfort for the annual reunion. A noon basket dinner preceded elections and an afternoon program. New officers chosen include President Mrs Emma Obear Delphi Vice President Mrs Grace Clifford Kokomo Secretary Mrs Grace Shaffer Delphi and Treasurer J F Miller Kokomo. Next reunion set for Kokomo in 1927. Program featured solos duets an address by Rev Potter and various readings and piano solos.
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Kokomo
Mrs. Norrig
Frankfort
Evelyn
Eva Downham
Deer Creek
Rev. Potter
M. E. Church
Young
Cutler
Mary Margaret Weaver
Schrcleville
Lulu F. Martin
Delphi
D A R Chapter Holds Delightful Meeting at Mrs Wellington Home
Charles Carroll chapter D A R met Friday at Mrs Charles Wellington's home near Clymers with most of the local members present. A chicken dinner followed by a business session was led by Miss Mary Ahead as regent substitute. Guests from out of town attended.
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Charles Carroll
D.A. R
Charles Wellington
Clymers
Mary Ahead
Will Cowdin
W. H. Bradshaw
Wellington
Robert Justice
Tom Scott
M. A. Ryan
Indianapolis
J. H. Cartwright
Ella Sample
Witchita
Kansas
Will Gros
Guy Thomas
Lafayette
Hi Y Meeting Discusses Community Life at Delphi High
The Hi Y met in the Delphi High School auditorium Wednesday night with Charles Downs leading a discussion on community life. A watermelon feed followed. Next Wednesday Ben Chapman, secretary at Camp Tecumseh, will speak to the boys.
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Delphi High School
Charles Downs
Ben Chapman
Camp Tecumseh
Tippecanoe Tribe 505 Initiates Alfred Conn in Adoption Degree
The Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505 began its degree work by conferring the adoption degree on Alfred Conn. The degree team is organized and drill practice will start soon. A class of candidates is planned for October 5 with refreshments served after. The second and third degrees will be conferred next Tuesday. All members are urged to attend.
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I. C. R. M. Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505
Alfred Conn
United States
Quote on orphan homes and Red Man acknowledgment
A reflective statement proclaims that if the Red Man were present there would be no need for orphan asylums, asserting there is no orphan’s home but a home for every orphan.
Ladies Aid Elects Church Officers At Monthly Meeting
The M. E. Ladies Aid met Tuesday in the Margowski room to elect officers and hold the annual business meeting. New officers include President Mrs. T. W. Armstrong, Vice President Mrs. George Smith, Secretary Mrs. Grover Kite, and Treasurer Miss Susie Dasher. East division president Mrs. Levi Rothenberger, vice president Mrs. Nora Kleinman. South division president Mrs. C. O. Julius, vice president Mrs. Will Greenup. Refreshments were served after.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Margowski
T. W. Armstrong
George Smith
Grover Kite
Susie Dasher
Levi Rothenberger
Nora Kleinman
Initiation of Freshmen at Rockfield High
The Rockfield High School community held a freshmen initiation at French Post Park on Tuesday evening. Activities included games and a weiner roast as the student body and faculty enjoyed the event with the list of freshmen participants including Fern Montgomery Anna Timmons Edith Wilson Madelyn Ray Hilda Carrigan Olive Myers Nancy Mullin Edith Starkey Mary Guthrie Mabel Martin Erie Starkey Jay Bowman George Montgomery Cecil Wallace Max Landis Truman Plank and Ray Mocherman.
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Rockfield
French Post Park
Fern Montgomery
Anna Timmons
Edith Wilson
Madelyn Ray
Hilda
Carrigan
Olive Myers
Nancy Mullin
Edith Starkey
Mary Guthrie
Mabel Martin
Erie Starkey
Jay Bowman
George Montgomery
Cecil Wallace
Max Landis
Truman Plank
Ray Mocherman
Hardy People Rise After One Lie Kills Ananias
A brief note highlights growing resilience among people following the biblical account of Ananias dying after a single lie. The item emphasizes moral consequences and social impact rather than narrative detail.
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Ananias
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Evans Woollen
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Indiana
Radiant Home
Mrs. HH. B
Junto
Abner Bowen
L. H. Smith
Mesdames C. Clay Pearson
True Circle Girls
Woman's Club
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Firestone
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