Breathing Life From Odd News and Oddities Column
The column lists a mix of curious notes from Amos and Andy to Mme Queen Triplets born to Levi Eaton in Breathitt County Kentucky. It cites a 28 year old unnamed perfect man from New York chosen by the Clothing Designers Executives Association. a giant crocodile killed near the San Diego river. Hoover banquet hopes. dish borrowing in Chicago. advertising rates led by Ladies Home Journal. a Bedford groom, Louise Vail marriage amid fraud charges. statehouse refurbishing costs. spring governors conference at French Lick with Hoover visit. Red Cross relief fund completion. USDA loaned funds to farmers. Easter services from dawn to midnight with ceremonies in Washington and California. Holmes quote on finishing work and life beyond death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Garden
Walter Reed Hospital
Mount Davidson
California
Roxey Theatre
New York
Jerusalem
Twelve Injured in Head-On Auto Crash
Six Delphi residents and six Lafayette residents were injured in a head-on collision on road No. 25 east of Buck Creek. All suffered bruises and cuts, with Mrs. Kerlin and Mrs. Wheeler most affected. The Delphi group returned home. Mrs. Kerlin and Mrs. Wheeler remained confined briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lafayette
Buck Creek
Fred H. Wheeler
Hiram Kerlin
Lorene Hinkle
Ralph Landis
Frank
Camden Commencement Address by Franklin College Leader
President Homer P. Rainey of Franklin College will deliver the Camden high school commencement address on Thursday evening, April 23. Rainey is a leading state educator and a noted public speaker. Camden schools principal Harry Hatton and coach Leonard Reid are Franklin College graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer P. Rainey
Franklin College
Camden High School
Dr. Rainey
Harry Hatton
Camden
Leonard Reid
E. E. Harper
Earl. E. Harper
Evanville College
Delphi High School
American Legion Sponsors Benefit Movie at State Theatre
Harry Bohannon Post of the American Legion plans a benefit show featuring Ann Harding in East Lynn at the State theatre on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Legion members aim to sell 1,000 tickets for both nights, with tickets already distributed at the post meeting. Delphi theatregoers praise the newly improved venue and sound system under owner R. E. Stultz, expecting regional draw and fewer trips to larger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon Post
The
American Legion
Ann Harding
East Lynn
State Theatre
Legion
Delphi
R. E. Stultz
Charles Farrell
Myrna
Budd Eee
Big Circus Rodeo at Peru Sunday
The annual rodeo at circus headquarters in Peru will be held Sunday before tours begin nationwide. Tom Mix heads the performers with Tony the horse a close second. Sells-Floto opens in Chicago soon. Hagenback-Wallace starts a day later. John Robinson shows skip this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circus
Peru
Tom Mix
Screen
Tony
Coliseum
Chicago
John ‘Robinson
O'Bear Family Easter Visit Planned
Mr and Mrs James H O Bear and daughter Mary of Indianapolis will spend Easter with Mr and Mrs James O Obear. George O Bear of Iowa City will also be at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. O’bear
Mary
Indianapolis
James O
George O’bear
Iowa City,Ta
Merit winners in contest are listed with vote tallies
Last week the contest announced merit votes for entrants based on money turned in by April 1. The leaders include Mrs. E. F. Ward Yeoman at 5 000 000 votes and Mrs. Marie Ferling Swickard Delphi at 4 900 000, followed by Miss Katherine McDowell and James A. Flora, among others, as of 8 p m. April 1. The article notes candidates jockeying for position ahead of the grand prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ferling Swickard Delphi
Alberta Motter
Idaville R. R
Helen West
Logansport R. R
Eva Trussell Rockfield
Democratic Editors Plan Indiana Meeting at Claypool Hotel
Preliminary plans for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association summer meeting were made at a Sunday luncheon at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. The event runs June 25 to 27 in Gray with a noon Thursday registration and a Michigan City prison tour Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
Gray
Michigan City
Editorial Association
State Central Committee
C. G. Broddecker
Brownstown
Wayne Coy
Delphi Citizen
Ninth
William Wright Dies at Home in Hammond
William Wright former Carroll County road superintendent died Saturday at his Hammond home. His funeral was held Sunday at the E. O. Grimm residence with burial in Sunset Cemetery Flora. Born in Delphi on April 24, 1864 he married Effie Reister in Jackson Township on May 24, 1885. Surviving are his daughter Mrs Eva Garrison and granddaughter Dorotha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Carroll County
Hammond
Delphi
E. O.grimm
Sunset
Flora
Wright
Effie Reister
Jackson’ Township
Beadle Honored At Terre Haute Birthday Dinner
E P Beadle former editor of The Citizen served as an honored guest at a surprise birthday dinner at his Barton Avenue home Terre Haute. Attending were Mr and Mrs Paul Beadle and daughter of Delphi Mr and Mrs Hubert Thompegn Bloomington Mr and Mrs C M Reiter Milligan Mr and Mrs Dan Ryan Grandview DL Mer and Mrs T A Thompson and Mrs J W Beadle Rockville Mrs Mildred Patterson Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Joseph W Lauer and Mr and Mrs Joseph C Lauer of Terre Haute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.P. Beadle
the Citizen
Barton Avenue
Terre Haute
Paul Beadle
Delphi
Local gospel teams announce spring meeting schedule
The Presbyterian church gospel group lists meetings from April to May. April 12 at home church, April 19 with Monticello Methodist gospel team, April 26 at Monticello, May 3 at Deer Creek Presbyterian church, May 17 at Deer Creek Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Miss Ethel Hargraves Opens Irene Beauty Shoppe
Miss Ethel Hargraves starts a new beauty parlor above Deleison's on Main Street. The Irene Beauty Shoppe will feature new equipment and attractive decor following her graduation from a beat school in Indianapolis and practical work in a large city shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deleison
Main Street
Irene Beauty
Service Saturday for Miss Jennie McIntosh
Miss Jennie McIntosh lifelong Delphi resident died March 25 1931 at the Methodist Home Warren. Funeral at Blythe Funeral Home with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Casket bearers James P. Wason Fred Craven Reed C Schermerhorn John Ber John Mount Harry Baum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McIntosh
Delphi
Warren
Jennie
Samuel
Lucy Holt McIntosh
Boston
Mcintosh
Local boxers to headline Monday boxing show at Delphi armory
Promoter Eddie Blake pits local Golden Gloves winners against Lafayette champions and other pros Monday night at the Delphi armory. Eddie Blake faces Johnny Allen in the main bout while Eddie meets Jackie Coogan in Logansport Thursday. Russ Campbell meets Mell Kell enberger in a semi final and Bobby Blake and Murphy at 110 pounds promise entertainment with other bouts including Boe Hayden and Dos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Delphi Armory
Eddie Blake
Johnny Allen
Eddie
Jackie Coogan
Logansport
Allen
Russ Campbell
Mel
Quick & Clifford Acquire Spalding Line
Delphi store Quick & Clifford announce acquisition of the A G Spalding & Bros agency at their shop. The deal follows Ruffing Shop withdrawal and transfer of the agency. Initial shipment includes golf clubs and balls under the Spalding trademark. Herbert Devitt Jr 12 son of Mr and Mrs Devitt of Rockford vacationing in Cochran City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick & Clifford
Delphi Clothing
Ruffing Shop
Ruffing's
Quick’ & Clifford
Spalding
Herbert Devitt, Jr
Pierbert
Rockford, Mt
Amare
Child Health Conference Held in Delphi
A state child health and protection conference directed by Mrs. Myron Ives met at the Delphi Presbyterian Church. It was the seventh state conference since the White House Conference and featured talks on the Children’s Charter, a welcome by Rev. Wm. Grant Smith, musical interludes, and addresses by officials including Mrs. R. D. Rood and Dr. Franklin Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Ives
Leslie
Presbyterian Church In
Delphi
White House
Washington
Indianapolis
Indiana
R. D. Rood
Washington, D. C
Ives
Wm. Grant Smith
Flora
Psi Iota Sorority
Tri Kappa
W. O. Bender
Camden
County High School
J. Grimes
Franklin Crockett
Lafayette
Indiana Medical Society
C. C. Crampton
Union Holy Week Services Held Across Local Churches
Union Holy Week observances continue with services at the Methodist, Christian, and Episcopal churches. Rev. Knox, Rev. Manker, Rev. Hoffenbacher, and Rev. Grant Smith preach through the week. Friday features a joint Holy Communion and marks the close of the series. A nightly collection benefits the Benevolent Society aiding the needy, with strong community spiritual turnout reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Knox
Methodist Church
Manker
Christian Church
Hoffenbacher
Episcopal Church
Grant Smith
Benevolent Society
Oil men take option on Will Ashba corner
The Will Ashba corner at state routes 39 and 18, once a bustling hub with a blacksmith shop, is eyed again as a business center as Linco and another oil firm negotiate an option on the Ashba tract. The site, valued for its shade trees, is seen as ideal for a travelers rest with state route 18 expected to be paved in 1932, boosting traffic as a feeder to routes 39 and 25.
Adams Township School Commencement Date Set
The Adams Township school commencement will be held April 21. Principal A. L. Beard oversees the event with staff including Robert Rosa of Monticello and Edgar Desesleather Martin as key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams~ Township
Robert “Rosa
Monticello
Desesleather Martin
Edgar Cipal
A. L. Beard
High Schoolers Attend Purdue Algebra Contest
Jack Grimm and Miss Naomi Hol, freshmen, with faculty member Loyal Hoxhaw, traveled to Purdue on Saturday to compete in an algebra contest. They had two hours to solve 43 problems and completed all but eight. The top mathematicians in the state will meet at Indiana University later in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grimm
Naomi Holsinger
Loyal Hoxhaw
Purdue
Phe
Indiana University
Delphi man lands gasolene contract for paving project
O A Davies of Delphi secured the contract to supply gasolene needed for paving the highway project. The deal covers fuel for the construction period and supports the state road work in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Davies
Delphi
Wolo
Roosevelt Emerges as Democratic Choice in 1932 Poll
A Democratic delegates poll from the 1928 Houston convention shows Franklin D. Roosevelt leading with 75 votes, Alvin E. Smith’s successor Owen D. Young drawing 125, and other candidates like D. Young and Gov. Ritchie scoring smaller totals. The piece notes Smith’s continuing influence and unresolved convention timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Gov. Ros
D. Young
Gov. Ritchie
Maryland
Sen. Robinson
Arkansas
Velt
Smith
Owen D. Young
Republican Party
Hoover
New York State
A and P Store Plans Move to Washington Street Location
Announcement by Charles Lehnert states Atlantis and Pacific Tea Co will relocate from East Main Street to the Ruffing Shop space on Washington Street. Ruffing Shop moves to Franklin Street Wason building. Lehnert owns the vacated room. Ruffing to remain open until stock is cleared. renovations to remove center posts and install iron beam. Move set for May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lehnert
Atlantis & Pacific Tea Co
East Main Street
Washington Street
Ruffing
Mr. Lehnert
Wason
Franklin Street
Miller- Jones
Harry Bohannon Post to Celebrate Victory
The American Legion Post No. 75 will celebrate its imembership quota victory on April 2 at 8 PM in the courthouse Legion room. The post reports 116 members this year, including 32 new Legionnaires, with entertainment planned and meetings scheduled for April 2 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
The
American Legion
Court House
Indiana Council of Religious Education elects state young peoples member
At a March 25 meeting in Indianapolis the executive committee elected Mrs. Fred Miller of Rockfield as a member of the state young peoples committee. The Carroll County superintendent of Young People's organization earned strong credit for county youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Council of Religious Education
Indienapolng
Fred Miller
Rockfield
Carroll County
Young People's Organization
Ahso
Delphi honors basketball players at Lions Club banquet
About two hundred attendees recognized Delphi high school basketball players and coach Paul Lostutter at a community banquet sponsored by the Lions Club. DePauw University figures Moffett and Neal praised athletic programs for citizenship and fair play as Principal C A Smith and Professor Smith handed out watch charms and a Gladstone bag for scholarship and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Moffett
DePauw University
Delphi High School
Paul Lostutter
Lions Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Naomi. Pruitt
Neal
DePauw
Mr. Moffett
C. A. Smith
EB. E. Pruitt
Prof. Smith
John Shuey
Lloyd Joyce
Woodrow Whiteman
Ted Koup
Woodrow McDowell
Devon Smith
Lawrence VanderVolgen
Jackson Patton
Max Holmes
Howard Howell
Howell
Cripe
Kerlin
Perigo
Crosby
Moore
Will of Mrs Sylvia Richardson Probated in Carroll Circuit
The will of Mrs Sylvia Richardson was probated in Carroll circuit court with James P Wason named executor. The 1919 will and 1929 codicil list funeral expense coverage and specific bequests to George Draper Munger, Jack Brough, Bessie Bennham, Dr C E Carney, Mrs Effie Lyon, Mrs Plunkett, and Mrs Sarah Rogers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Richardson
Carroll Circuit Court
James P. Wason
Nellie Haughey
Zelpha Kramer
Eva Gould Clark
Bernice ‘E. Wood
George Draper ‘Munger
Jack Brough
Effie Brough
Bessie Bennham
C. E. Carney
Effie Lyon
Plunkett
Grandstaff
Sarah Rogers
Court Notes Flora State Bank Receiver Actions
Court records show judgments and executors named in probate and estate matters. Judgments include Flora State Bank as receiver against Mor ris W Ayres for 503 dollars and against Henry Brucker for 1000 dollars on stock. Executors listed include James P Wason for Lewis Montgomery estate and John C Rodkey for another estate. Divorces and other actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia C. Richardson
James P. Wason
Lewis Montgomery
John C Rodkey
Flora State Bank
Va. U
Morris W. Ayres
Henry ‘Brucker
Lita Belle ‘Ve Brank Tubbs
Easter Service Highlights at Methodist Church
A special Easter feature marks Sunday morning worship at the Methodist church series. The program promises a reflective service with hymns and scripture readings to celebrate the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist
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Amos, Andy
Mme
Queen
Levi D. Eaton
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Amos
Andy
Madam Queen
Man
John Tempre
Clothing Designers’ Executives’ Association
San Diego
Paschuca
Mexico
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
the Delineator
Pictorial Review
McCall’s Magazine
Collier's
True Story
Liberty
Eugene Syrgley
Bedford
Louise Vail
Bloomington
Statehouse
French Lick
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Justice Holmes
American Legion Post
E. F. Ward of
Yeoman
Marie Swickard
E. F. Ward Yeoman
Katherine McDowell Delphi
James A. Flora
Florence Stankard
R. R
Mary Lou McFarland
Owen Stewart Ockley
Lee Orr Delphi
Democratic Editors
Ethel
Hargraves
Rose Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Child Conference
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Ashba
Gov. Roosevelt
Alfred Smith
Donovan Moffett
Ferguson
C. W. Burton
Katherine “Rogers
William Rogers
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