Delphi United Methodist Women recently hosted a salad luncheon to honor women who have been UMW members for 50 years or more. Sixty-nine women attended the special tribute with Martha Belle Temple honored as the member with the most years of membership, 83. The church has 30 women who have been members for 50 years or more including (l-r): Front - Elsie Myers 54 years, Lois Beesley 58, Martha Belle Temple 83, Lois Mears 62, Alberta Beale 68, Clatia Whiteman 72, Jane Smith 69, Louise High 58. Back - Wanda Duff 59, Janie Smith 55, Judy Schock 54 Mary Helen Abbott 63, Joyce Sullivan, 63, Donna Overholser 54, Della Craig 57, Jean Hildebrandt 54, Rita Wingard 57, Tina Tyner 54, Helen Schilling 68, Joan Maxwell 68, Bedeva Bowling 50, Mary Crary 60, and Pat Dickinson 66. Not pictured are Ruth Rhine 72 years, Helen Cree 70, Helen Anderson 61, Lulu Belle Sacha 58, Jane Hancook 58, Faye Underhill 51, and Mary Brown 54. Photo provided