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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1932

Page

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Candidate filing mix up prompts confusion in Indiana politics

David Marsh withdraws unauthorized filing for Democratic nominating in Clinton Carrell and White counties and seeks Congress in the new fifth district. Frank W. Moon enters race in the second district with other contenders amid a spectrum of wet and dry stands.

David Marsh Indianapolis Clinton, Carrell White Congress Fifth District Clinton County Marsh Carroll County Madison Township

Bowen in New York begins disposal of bank securities

Charles E. Bowen a trustee in the liquidation of A. T. Bowen & Co bank is in New York arranging sale of securities owned by the bank. Upon conversion to cash, depositor payments will be made by check, with a court authority petitioned to sell listed stocks bonds and railroad and utility issues.

Charles E. Bowen New York Bank’s Securities A. T. Bowen &Co. Bank Sengenaies Corporation Gabriel Snubber Manufacturing Company The Bee Company of Porto Rico American Tobacco Company Ameren Tobacco Company Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company Paige Detroit Motor Car Company Northern Pacific Railway Company Phillips ‘Petroleum Company Lehigh Valley Coal Corporation

Durgan Seeks Democratic Nomination for Second District

George R. Durgan, Lafayette mayor for eighteen years, filed his petition in Indianapolis as a Democratic candidate in the Second district. He faces four rivals on the ballot. Will R. Wood is expected to secure the Republican nomination with Claude S. Steele opposing him. Durgan, a longtime Republican ally, promotes temperance reform and says he will vote wet though he drinks dry. Born in West Point, he is sixty and has run a piano business for thirty years.

Frank W. Moon Rochester George R. Coffin Monticello James O. Cox Valparaiso Claude Steele Knox Republican Steel Wood George R. Durgan Lafayette Frank Mayre, Jr Indianapolis CIA Benton, Carroll Cass Jasper Newton Starke Pulaski Kosciusko Marshall Fulton White, Porter Tippecanoe Knox Starke County Steele Durgan Congress Mr. Durgan West Point Tippecanoe County Democraic Robert Johnson John C. Downey Francis Wilson Delphi Rascal Wagoner Camden E. M.cripe Earl Chapman Frank Girard Walter Coble

Skidding senior class play set for April 14 at Delphi High

Delphi high school presents a one night only three act comedy titled Skidding on Thursday April 14 in the school gym. Prof Cr A Smith is coach with Beulah Smith as sponsor handling finances. Admission is 35 cents with reservations at Adams and Afflis.

Delphi High School Cr. A. Smith Milly Winifred Ionnelly Loren Grimes Hardy Gladys Henderson James Hardy Max jLandis Grandpa Hardy Edward Holmes Estelle Hardy Campbell

Child at Bringhurst Dies From Meningitis

Ellen Jean Gish five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joeath Gish of Bringhurst died at home last Saturday morning at 4 oclock from meningitis A brother Donald Richard also died from the same disease last Sunday Surviving siblings parents conduct private funeral rites Saturday afternoon and burial was in Maple Lawn cemetery

Ellen Jean Gish Joeath Gish Bringhurst Donald Richard Maple Lawn Cemetery

Two New Bridges Planned For Delphi Logan Route

The state highway commission advertises bids for two new bridges on road No. 25 from Delphi to Logansport. Concrete construction replaces rock asphalt amid earlier disputes over materials, with dates set to receive bids April 26.

Delphi-Logan Highway Commission Delphi Logansport State Highway Commission William J. Titus Cass County Carroh County Rockfield St Oe Prc

Henry Otten dies prominent Clay Twp farmer and Democrat

Henry Otten age 62 of Clay township died of a heart attack last Thursday. He was a leading county farmer and civic figure, with ties to Rossville banks. Born February 9, 1870 in Tippecanoe County, he married Ella Chittick in 1895. Surviving are his widow, three children, four grandchildren, and siblings. His will, dated March 5, 1930, named his widow executrix. funeral at St John’s Lutheran Church.

Henry Otten Clay Township Carroll County Otten Rossville Tippecanoe County John Elizabeth Otten Ella Chittick St. Johns St. John’s Lutheran Church W. E. Allen Nei Bors Albert Kuhns Joe Balkema Ed Troxel Clarence Frey Frank Redenbacher Guy Clauser Rossville Bank Jesse Beydler P. J. Beisel S. A. Bryan Adrian Smith Paul Patterson Ed Gray William Dunk Bruce Bowen

Taxpayers Group Scans Claims Before County Commissioners

Carroll County Taxpayers Association members augmented the board session to scrutinize claims for action. They deferred Monroe Township items and planned an investigation into township expenses led by W E Bowen. Low bids were set for Swartz road and Amy Boyer road projects, with contracts to be signed April 14 if state tax board approval is received.

Board of County Commissioners Carroll County Taxpayers Association Monroe Township W. E. Bowen Taxpayers Association Board of Commissioners Swartz Clay Township Amy Boyer Washington Township Charles Davis Delphi Tim O’connor Lebanon State Tax Board Adams & Afflis W. B. Wason & Co A. H. Brewer Hefleng Brothers Smith’s C. O. Julius

Mrs Jennie M West Dies of Pneumonia at 70

Mrs. Jennie M West age 70 died at her Burrows home from pneumonia after a week illness. Wife of Francis M West she leaves daughter Callie West Guckien three grandchildren siblings and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at Keeps Creek Christian church with Rev Carroll officiating. Burial followed in nearby cemetery.

Jennie M. West Burrows Francis M. West Callie West Guckien Mary Louis Francis William West Michael Guckien John Benner S M. Stewart Near Burrows John McCormick Delphi William Lesh James Tesh Camden A. L ZL. Lesh Keeps Creek Christian Church W., E. Carroll

Miss Ethel Hargraves Reopens Irene Beauty Shoppe

Miss Ethel I Hargraves of Yeoman will reopen the Irene Beauty Shoppe in Delphi next Monday at the home of Mrs. Fred Bassett 418 West Front Street. Prices have been greatly reduced.

Ethel I Hargraves

Water Rent Due by 10th to Avoid Penalty

Water notice states all flat rate water rents must be paid by the 10th to avoid penalties. Issued by Talmar R. Arnold, Water Agent.

Talmar R. Arnold

Carroll County Eyes Volunteer Election Boards

The Carroll County Taxpayers Association urged formation of volunteer election boards for the county primary to save about 11000. State Senator Lee J. Hartzell spoke urging broader county membership. Jackson Township organized with W. W. Snoeberger as president and George Cohee as vice president.

Carroll County Taxpayers Association Camden Lee J. Hartzell Ft. Wayne Jackson Township W. W. Snoeberger George Cohee Marvin Wise Frank Hedderich Albert Crey J.C. Kennedy Burlington Township Ed Stinson Washington Carrollton Townships

McGreevey and Hoover Engage at Grimm Farm Ceremony Noted

The approaching marriage of John McGreevey, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John A McGreevy, and Miss Mildred Hoover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoover, is announced. The couple reside on the Grimm farm a mile west of Delphi.

Wallace and Tam wed in Cutler by Justice Rogers

Mary M. Wallace and Fred Tam of Cutler were married Saturday night by Justice John N. Rogers of Monticello.

Mary M. Wallace Fred Tam Cutler John N. Rogers Monticello

Cripe Opens The Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co

A. B. Cripe of Camden launches The Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co in East Franklin street Delphi. He cites years in the Camden trade and plans broader Carroll County service with J. H. Leslie assist. Roofing guttering and general sheet metal repair offered.

A. B. Cripe Camden Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co Bowen Rooms East Franklin Street Mr. Cripe Delphi Carroll County J. H. Leslie

Community tribute to basketball team and coach at Lions Club banquet

The Lions Club sponsored a basketball dinner for the Oracles at the Methodist church dining room. About 125 attended. Team members, the student manager, and the coach sat at a gold and black decorated table beneath three basketballs marked Sectional Regional and State. Music was by an orchestra. Reverend Clifford Reed gave thanks. Principal Morris McCarty of Jefferson High School and coach A B Masters of Lafayette spoke, urging continued progress with brief remarks.

Lions Club Oracles Methodist Church Naomi Pruitt Mary Frances Dobbins Donald Kite Marjorie Roach Jean Pruitt Gladys Shaffer Clifford Reed C. T. Amick Lionslab Morris McCarty Jefferson High School Lafayette A. B. Masters Dell Page Eight

Spring Festival at Delphi Armory Open This Weekend

The Spring Festival at the Delphi Armory hosted by the Woman's Club runs Friday and Saturday April 7 and 8 with booths by locals and merchants. A tea garden a fortune teller a spring booth quilts bingo and treats accompany a busy program featuring guards drills a NY Store fashion show a Pet Show and a children only program. Evening performances start at eight with a Saturday matinee and children admitted free for pet entries.

Delphi Armory Woman’s Club National Guards New York Quick and Clifford Aldren

Primary Candidates Filed for 130 County Offices

A total of 130 candidates filed for the upcoming primary election including 30 delegates and 42 precinct committeemen. Several incumbents seek re nominations while others face no opposition. sheriff and treasurer races show multiple contenders. Election officials will finalize ballots and plans for the May 3 vote.

T. J. Ryan Abner H. Bowen Floyd J. Julien

County School Commencement Dates and Speakers Listed

Trustees announce eight county school commencements with 123 graduates this year 61 boys and 61 girls. Dates and speakers include Rockfield April 28 Barton Rees Pogue Burlington April 27 Albert Stump Adams April 25 Frank Roy Briggs Carrollton April 26 H G Rowe Cutler April 28 Robert Phillips Deer Creek April 27 H G Rowe Camden April 30 J Raymond Flora April 25 Thurman Dusty Miller

Rockfield Barton Rees Pogue Burlington Albert Stump Adams Frank Roy Briggs Carrollton H. G. Rowe Cutler Robert Phillips Deer Creek Camden J. Raymond

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DePriest Chicago U. S. House of Representatives Lincoln Indianapolis Star Maurice Early Carroll Benton Clinton, Lake, Noble Rugh Early Indiana A. T. Bowen & Co American Age and Telegraph Company Union A Railroad Company C. A. Smith Frances Amick Marion Hardy Clatia Kennard Wayne Trenton III Oscar Stubbins Tom Hannell Myra Hardy Wilcox Ruth Bardon Andy Grandpa Grandma Marion Bringhurs CLAY Taxpayers’ Group John L. Harrison David Maxwell Lumber Co Baker’s Downiey Tam-Wallace Max Holmes Armory Woman’s ‘ Club Delphi City Fredrie Raber Samuel R. Dyer Charles W. Hargraves Yeoman Dyer Mr. Hargraves John H. Hamling Burnside Haynes John Fredrick Kokomo Paul V. McNutt Deer Creek Township Landis Charles J Burke Flora Thurman Dusty) Miller
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