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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

2

Divorces Filed In Circuit Court For Cruelty Allegations

Flora Lawrence sues for divorce from Lela Flora citing cruelty with Wilbur Lane as attorney for the plaintiff. Opal Short seeks divorce from Lawrence Short on cruelty with Wilbur Lane representing. Mary Graf of Flora files in circuit court for divorce from Robert D Graf married Aug 11 1940 separated Sept 21 1957 seeking custody of two minor children with Frank S Pryor as attorney.

Lawrence- H Flora Lela Flora Wilbur - Lane Opal Short Lawrence Short Wilbur -Lane Mary Graf Robert’ D.graf Frank S. Pryor

Marriages Reported for Several Couples in State

Marriage licenses were issued to Richard D. Snider 21 of Monticello and Nancy K. Esterday 18 of Walcott. James R. Hodges 19 and Rita Sue Medley 20 of Delphi. Russell Heland 18 and Jean Marie Kite 19 of Delphi. Bruce C. Draper 61 and Essie M. Miller 50 of Lafayette. Robert R. Wolverton 56 and Georgia B. Johnson 47 of Delphi. Lloyd Roberson 21 and Karen Armstrong 18 of Kokomo. Wilford Dee Sprowl 20 and Eleanor Jean Vianco 19 of Delphi.

Richard D. Snider Monticello Nancy K. Esterday Walcott James R. Hodges Rita Sue Medley Delphi Russell Heiland Jean Marie Kite Bruce C. Draper Essie M. Miller Lafayette Robert R. Wolverton Georgia B. Johnson

Chevrolet Road Pleasures Promoted In Car Ad

An automotive advertisement extols Chevrolet as the choice for smooth, balanced driving. It highlights Ball-Race steering, long outrigger rear springs, and Body by Fisher chassis, claiming superior handling and a lively 245 horsepower in a call to visit local dealers.

Chevrolet Fisher Chevy

Hoosier Columnist Visits Percell’s V-Bar Ranch

Hoosier Ken Percell, born in Shelby County, runs a small Tippecanoe County ranch near Westport with wife Dorothy. The Percells care for Appaloosas and rodeo horses, built the farm from scratch after a rodeo era, and maintain a mixed menagerie alongside plans to expand Appaloosa stock.

Delphi Percell Texas Ken Dorothy Percell James Whitcomb Riley Tippecanoe Shelby County Dorothy Kelly Dorothy Spot Percells Westport Pleasant View Indianapolis Dale Midwest Vear Ranch Gipsy

Farmers urged to file gasoline tax claims by Sept 30

Harold Berry county agent says farmers must file claims for gasoline tax used on farms. Farm 2240 is available in the County Extension Office. Claims cover gas used for farming June 30, 1956 to July 1, 1957 and must be filed with the District Director of Internal Revenue.

Harold Berry District Director of Internal Revenue

Sub district WSCS Meeting Attendees Listed at Monon

Those attending the sub district WSCS meeting at Monon last week were Mesdames Woodrow Whiteman William Riley Bert Mears O P Manker Jack Hancock George Ives Homer Myers Robert Popejoy and George McCain. Mr and Mrs Jay Penn have returned from a trip to Yellowstone National Park the Bad Lands in South Dakota Salt Lake City Utah and many other points of interest. En route they also attended the Threshermans Steam reunion at Mt Pleasant Iowa.

WSCS Monon Mesdames Woodrow Whiteman William Riley Bert Mears O. P. Manker Jack Hancock George Ives Homer Myers Robert Popejoy George McCain Jay Penn Yellowstone National Park South Dakota Salt Lake City Utah Mt. Pleasant Iowa

Kathy Fitch Admitted for Observation at St Elizabeth

Miss Kathy Fitch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fitch, entered St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette on Monday for observation and treatment.

Kathy Fitch Frank Fitch St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette

Indiana farmers face steady to slightly lower income in 1958

Purdue economist Al Nichter told 134 Carroll County farmers that net income for Indiana agriculture will be steady to slightly lower next year while overall U S farm income remains near 1957 levels. Prices paid by farmers rise modestly with continued narrow profit margins. corn soybeans wheat hogs cattle and other items show specific price ranges and trends for 1958. Real estate values rise but at a slower pace. living costs inch higher and budgets tighten for families.

Indiana al Nichter Purdue University Carroll County REMC Delphi U.S Nichter

County Honored for Early Savings Bond Sales Achievement

Ralph Reagan receives a letter from Jack Storms of the U S Savings Bonds Division praising Carroll County for being among the first three Indiana counties to meet its 1957 Savings Bonds quota with four months remaining. The note highlights rising bond sales since the 3 percent return was authorized and notes Series E bonds remain popular for long term saving.

Ralph Reagan Carroll County U. S Savings Ands Committee Jack Storms Indiana

Nurses Officer Mary E. Robinson Assigned in Philadelphia

Mary E. Robinson RN daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Robinson of Delphi is now stationed at U S Naval Hospital Nurses Quarters Philadelphia Pa as Lt j Mary E. Robinson NC

Mary E. Robinson Ray Robinson Delphi U. S. Naval Hospital Philadelphia

WSCS Circles Plan Bazaar at General Meeting

Five WSCS circles at the Methodist Church Delphi met September 17 with over 50 attendees. The evening featured devotions, youth program notes, and reports. bazaar chairs were named and the date announced later.

Methodist Church WSCS Woodrow Whiteman Walter Clawson Matthew Karen Smith Kay Clawson Margaret Lee Forest Howell Earl Thompson Royce Adams Jack Hancock Bert Mears Myron Beesley Charles Smith Circle Leo Craig George McCain Willard Lee Harold Goyer Paul Jeffries the Bazaar Veil Wagoner Campbell Faith Circle

Mt Olive Lutheran plans Lutheran mission services

Mt Olive Lutheran church announces a Lutheran Evangelism Mission starting Sunday morning Sept 29 with daily services through Thursday. Guest speaker Rev Iver Willis of New Middletown Ohio will address topics including In the Beginning God and Why Jesus Christ. Outreach calls to unchurch ed friends accompany the mission.

Lutheran Evangelism Mission Mt. Olive Oberkehr Mt. Olive Church Iver. Willis New Middletown Ohio Willis Cae Scotland Akron University Willis

Mt Olive Lutheran to Host Evening Services and Prayer Vigil

Evening programs include Why the Church Tuesday This Is The Life Wednesday The Power Thursday Christ and Your Home at Mt Olive Lutheran at 8 p m. The Prayer committee led by Mrs Alice Larimore sponsors a prayer vigil Saturday 7 to 9 pm and Sunday 7 to 9 am with church open for prayer. members and friends invited.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Alice Larimore

Dayton Women Visit Cousin in Delphi

Mrs. Grover Stevens and Mrs. Goldie Sams of Dayton Ohio visit their cousin Mrs Dorothy D Wilson of Delphi for a few days.

Grover Stevens Dayton Ohio Goldie Sams Dorothy D. Wilson Delphi

Chicken Pie Supper at Methodist Church Tonight

Church announces a chicken pie supper at the Methodist Church on Thursday October 10 from 5 30 to 7 36 p m Adults pay 1 00 and children 60 cents Proceeds support church activities and community meals.

Methodist Church

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