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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

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Hubert Clifford Chosen for Delphi Council

Hubert Clifford, a Democrat, was elected by the Delphi City Council to fill the unexpired term of Victor Porter, serving until January 1, 1934. Porter resigned after moving from the second ward, and the session also set sewer tapping fees, awarded garbage collection contract, and granting parade permissions for a carnival in April.

Hubert Clifford Victor Porter Porter Clifford C. E. Carney Yanus Wells Wells South Delphi William Tyler Gus A. Hall Harry Bohannonet The American Legion Delphi

Democratic District Meeting Set for April 20

The Democrats of the new Second congressional district plan a district meeting on Wednesday April 20 at the Armory in Rensselaer at 8 p.m. A pre-meeting business session of county chairmen and vice chairmen starts at 7 30 p.m. The speaker will be Sam Jackson of Fort Wayne noted as a capable fluent orator. He recently delivered the Jackson Day address in Casey County and drew strong praise.

Second Congressional District Rensseler Ther County Sam Jackson Fort Wayne Jackson Casy County

Camden Senior Play Lights Up Camden Opera House Next Thursday

The Camden high school senior class presents The Absent Minded Bridegroom on Thursday night April 21 at the Camden Opera House. Tim O'Shea fumbles toward escape from marriage with Widow Rooney, aided by Pat Rooney who plans a memory loss ruse to stall the wedding under police scrutiny. The cast includes Timothy Shea, Harry O’Bear, Charles Gardner, Joe Wagoner, Wayne Crook, Floyd Hodge, James Sullivan, Helen Hawkins, Betty Lynch, Esther Ringer, Joy Altman, Madeline Bohannon, Patricia Lynch and others.

Camden Camden Opera House Tim O’shea Rooney Tim Pat Rooney Pat Peter Peterson Timothy Shea Harry O'Bear Patrick Rooney Charles Gardner Jimmie Rooney Dalphmay Joe Wagoner Fred Grady Wayne Crook Dalphmiay Helen Hawkins Nora Shea Betty Lynch Kathleen’ O’connor Esther Ringer Tessie Connors Rooneys Joy Altman Yennie Madeline Bohannon

Court guidance sought in Bowen bank liquidation case

Hearing before Judge E E Pruitt in Carroll circuit court weighs method of procedure. Debtors ask whether depositors are paid in full now or if dividends should be issued to preserve bank holdings for liquidation. No decision reached. Liquidators urge depositors to submit bank books for balancing.

E.e.pruitt Carroll Circuit A. T. Bowen Bank

Judge Pruitt Rules Bank Securities Sale Ordered

Noon halted the court and ordered the bank's securities sold with a decision to be completed before taxes. the court was to resume at 1 30 after the noon ruling.

E. E. Pruitt

Festival netted funds for city park beautification

The Spring Festival at the Delphi Armory raised over $100 for the Woman’s Club to beautify the new city park. Proceeds supported park plans by a landscape architect and Park Board approval. Event highlights included a pet show with goats rabbits parrots dogs and cats and a quilt display with prizes for new and old quilts.

Woman's Club Delphi Armory Woman’s Club Reed Schermerhorn Josephne E. W. Bowen Bob Tee Briggs John Merrill Dicky Lee Helsinger Luetta Isicbert Roy Coon Mary Jane Daly Parrott Helen Myers Faul Fite Kathryn Gibbon Georgiana Schilling Boyd Wheeler C. A. Davies Juliana Brookshire Earl Thompson E.O. Grimm Harry Roach Charlies Cutwright Harry Baum National Guards William Mahanna Loyal Hosb Roy Gardner Billy Fraser Jesse Retherford

DeSoto and Plymouth Agency Announced by Lewis and Schweiger

Carroll County dealers Lewis and Schweiger announced they have taken the DeSoto and Plymouth agency. Indiana distributors Jones and Maley, Inc. arranged the deal with C. M. Maley helping place it. New models feature floating power and auto refinements, with sales expected to rise in Indiana.

Lewis and Schweiger Carroll County DeSoto Plymouth Jones and Maley, Inc Indianapolis C. M. Maley Lewis Chrysler Iand Indiana

State Road 25 rerouted through Clymers area

Indiana officials announce a reroute of State Road 25 from Delphi to Logansport via the north edge of Clymers replacing county roads. The project requires land from John Sailor and Mrs. Charles Wellington for right of way, shortening the route by about three quarters of a mile. Construction readiness is shown by Grace Construction Co. of Fort Wayne.

Clymers Delphi Logansport John* Sailor Sailors Charles Wellington Grace Construction Co Ft. Wayne East Incorporation Mortonsville Corporation Line Carroll County Highway Commission Rossville Road Earl Hildebrand Bremont Hildebrand Mrs. Snyder Hanna Robeson Li» O. Via Ben Jackson Emmett Fife Ed Baum Charles Perry

Clifford Crosby Wedding in Richmond at St Marys

Clifford son of Mrs James Clifford and Miss Lucille Crosby of Richmond wed Monday at St Marys Church in Richmond. Attendants were Miss Marcella Crosby and James Clifford. A wedding breakfast followed at the Richmond Leland Hotel before the couple to Delphi.

Hubert Clifford James Clifford Lucille Crosby Richmond St. Mary’s Church Marcella Crosby Richmond-Leland Hotel Delphi Union Street Clifford

Mildred Hoover and John E. McGreevey Wed at St Joseph

Miss Mildred Hoover became the wife of John E. McGreevey in a Monday morning ceremony at St Joseph's Catholic Church. The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn music, with Miss Anna Lamb performing, followed by Ave Maria. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne with immediate family attending a Hoover home breakfast.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mildred Hoover John E. McGreevey Mendelssohn Anna Lamb Millard Miss Lamb Dorothy Hoover C. J. McGreevey Mr. McGreevey John A. McGreevey Henry Hover Hoover Home Fort Wayne

Marriage license issued to Taylor Knight and Sarah Jene Hayes

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Taylor Knight and Sarah Jene Hayes of Washington township. Both are 20 years old.

Taylor Knight Sarah Jlene Hayes Washington Township

Season Opener Set at Bringhurst Against Bringhurst

The season will open with a matchup against Bringhurst at Bringhurst in the afternoon, as announced by Delphi Independent.

Bringhurst Delphi Independent Co

Burlington Bank to Pay Ten Percent Now

Depositors of the Burlington State Bank, closed temporarily in February for waivers, are to receive ten percent of deposits now. President H. L. Huddleston said collections improved and payments were moved up from May 1.

Burlington Bank Burlington State Bank H. L. Huddleston Huddeston

McMahan Announces Candidacy for Congress in Indiana

Hugh G. McMahan of Rochester Indiana declares his run for the Democratic nomination in Indiana’s new Second District. He plans to visit every county before the May 3 primary to meet voters and prove his fitness for Congress. Supporters say his varied business and political background suits the district for representation in Washington.

Rochester News Sentinel Hugh G. McMahan Rochester Indiana Second McMahan Mahan House of Representatives Washington

Iso-Vis Motor Oil Schedule Inaugurated In The Delphi Citizen

The Delphi Citizen runs the spring and summer Iso-Vis Motor Oil advertising schedule as the ad series moves from lab shown qualities to real user stories. Past years featured test results at Indianapolis Speedway and refined oil process claims. This year highlights everyday customers' experiences with Iso-Vis.

Delphi Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Meetings at Baptist Church Begin Next Monday

The Delphi church pastor Rev Beck will lead a week long series starting next Monday at the Baptist Church. Rev Antrobus will speak on Bible themes and the public is urged to attend these meetings.

B Beck Delphi Church Antrobus

Red Cross flour aid reaches Carroll County families

The Carroll County American Red Cross plans 288 pounds of flour per family for 166 households over 90 days. Flour will be delivered in 24 pound sacks weekly, with a total order of 47 808 pounds to be ground into flour at Delphi free of charge. Government wheat supplied to the Red Cross funds nationwide relief.

Carroll County Delphi American Red Cross Red Cross

Dam area to host restaurant and cottages near Oak Dale Dam

Charles W. Hargraves of Yeoman announces plans to build a restaurant, five cottages, and a free parking space below Oak Dale Dam. He owns land on the river’s east bank from the bridge below the dam to the dam itself. Additional cottages may follow if patronage justifies. Hargraves may operate or lease the venture.

Oakdale Dam Charles W. Hargraves Yeoman Hargraves

West Delphi School Not to Be Rebuilt

The Delphi-Deer Creek consolidated school board announced that the West Delphi School, destroyed by fire, will not be rebuilt. Thirty students will transfer to the Delphi school next year with bus transport arranged. Funds on hand and insurance cover costs, with $890 available and $4 500 estimated for a new two room building.

Delphi-Deer Creek Consolidated Corporation West Delphi Delphi-Deer Creek Consolidated School Board Delphi

Legion Festival to Open Here Next Week

The Delphi Post of the American Legion sponsors a week long Spring Festival starting April 18 in Delphi. Gibson Blue Ribbons Shows bring new acts including Rough House the middleweight champion and a circus side show with Orient freaks. Bill Maye's Night in Spain features pretty girls, plus rides, concessions, and legion operated booths. Flora post may join with its own concession as crowds sample shows around the Delphi public square.

Delphi the American Legion Carroll County Rough House Orient Bill Maye Spain Delphi Legion Post Flora Legion Post

Primary Ballots Drafted for Carroll County Elections

County election board members Floyd J. Julien T. J. Ryan and Abner H. Bowen met Tuesday night and ordered Democratic ballots printed by Delphi Citizen and Republican ballots by Delphi Journal. They set 7740 Democratic and 7940 Republican ballots based on 1930 votes and planned ballot rotation for offices with four or more candidates. Candidates campaign ahead of a May primary with just over two weeks remaining.

County Board of Election Commissioners Floyd J. Julien T. J. Ryan Abner H. Bowen Delphi Citizen Delphi Journal County Election Board Carroll County Carroll County Taxpayers Association

Fifteen Priests Assist with Patron Feast at Delphi

Fifteen priests attended St. Joseph's church in Delphi for the patron feast of St. Joseph. Solemn Mass with benediction was followed by a noon dinner at the parish house and an evening cooperative supper at the K of C hall. The morning service lists include celebrant Rev. Fred Rothermeif Kentland and sermon by Rev. John M. Schmitz Peru among numerous clergymen.

Delphi St. Joseph St. Joseph's Church K. of C. Hall Fred Rotherme Kentland John Scholl Monterey Fitzgerald Oxford Victor Magsam Reynolds McKuenen Praeganser Lebanon Edward Freiburger A. McCarty Boart O. F.M Adelbert. Rolfs O

Death of Mrs. John Wesley Ennis in Lafayette

Mrs. John Wesley Ennis of Lafayette and a former Delphi resident died Wednesday at noon. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:30 PM at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Lafayette. She is survived by son Kerlin Ennis who was with her at death. Mrs. Ennis lived in Delphi 250 years ago.

John Wesley Ennis Lafayette Delphi Bradshaw Funeral Home Kerlin Ennis

Court Notes Highlight Multiple Farm Bank Suits and Local Fines

The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Logansport sues Downhams for 1485 and 225, Farmers Bank of Fort Wayne sues Unger, Sinks file replevin against Grover Sink, and several estates receive letters of administration. Four men fined for fishing with a spear in Lafayette. one fine stayed. Additional cases include notes and mortgage foreclosures.

Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Logansport John A. Downham Earl A. Downham Mary A. Downham Theodore Downham Farmers Bank of Frankfort Wiliam Unger Mae Sink Goldie R. Sink Grover Sink Clifford Rishel Buster J. Phillips Buck Bowman Wilfred Odell Herman A. Mason Lafayette Bowman Phillips Henry Gilliam John H. Peterson Lillie B. Herron Cutler Naamen Oo

Seed Donation Appeal for Delphi Needy Gardens

A Delphi appeal seeks seed potatoes and sweet corn to help impoverished residents start gardens. The donor should contact or leave seed with Margaret Afflis, Two Trustee, to support ground resources for planting.

Delphi Margaret Afflis

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