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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
1
Plans move forward under the Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief to set up four community gardens in Carroll County with plots for needy families. Gardens at Cutler Camden and likely Delphi Flora will be part of a state food relief program aided by seed supplies and township trustee cooperation.
Congressman George R. Durgan introduces a bill granting Indiana authority to build a free highway over the Wabash River near Pittsburg. The measure would allow state operation and maintenance with federal aid likely, and it was referred to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
The First Baptist Church of Delhi hosts Dr E M Cobb of Indianapolis Bible Institute for a series of free interdenominational stereoptican lectures from April 29 to May 22. Cobb conducts a Bible class each afternoon and accompanies by C E Carney in travel pictures from Damascus to Jerusalem and other routes.
Elsie Tummer sues Felis A Martin and wife for 10000 and 16000 damage in a Logansport auto crash last February 8 alleging negligent driving and permanent injuries. The case filed this morning names the defendants and requests damages. High school students in the county completed final exams Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Judge Robert O Hillis Jr state president will address the Carroll County League banquet at Delphi Methodist church. Public invited. Sporting Goods items donated to the League will be distributed as prizes. Banquet served at 6 30. Tickets available at Mount and Son's Hardware and Roach's Bakery.
A Carroll County resident Ruth Whiteman announces her candidacy for the auditor nomination in the May 1934 primary. She cites birth in Carroll County, Delphi High School, ten months at Lafayette Business College, and five years as assistant to the county auditor as qualifications for responsible fiscal management.
Mrs Anna Leppold 69 of Delphi died last evening at St Elizabeth hospital Lafay ette after years of poor health. Survived by husband Ernest and son Max of Delphi. Friends may call at Grimm chapel tomorrow. Funeral there at 2 pm. Legion members will be pallbearers. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery at 3 pm.
Mrs Leora Gingrich Funkhouser 35 died early Tuesday at Home Hospital Lafayette after a Caesarean birth to her husband Lewis Funkhouser in Rockfield. Funeral services were held at Rockfield Presbyterian Church with Rev H Hugo and Rev Stanley officiating. Burial followed at Odd Fellows cemetery. The infant survived.
The Art Club of Carroll County received a state meeting award in Indianapolis on Saturday. The prize is a portrait painted by Mrs. J. R. Marsh of Muskle. The Delphi Sunshine Society hosts a mothers tea on Friday April 20.
A large crowd attended the Delphi Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and meeting. New officers for the year include President Robert Gamble, Vice President Howard Bradshaw, Secretary Gilbert Bailey, and Treasurer Forrest Orr. Robert Gamble and Howard Bradshaw were reappointed to the board with Harry Roach.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Dubes of near Lafayette announce the marriage of their daughter Irene to Geo Martin son of Mr and Mrs Milas Martin of Delphi. The ceremony was conducted by Rev C J Grimes former pastor of the Delphi Presbyterian church at Kansas Illinois last November 4. The couple will reside with the groom's parents.
Announcement of the marriage of Margaret Barnsdale daughter of Mrs Dolly Barnsdale Burrows to Thomas Byers of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony was performed March 22 at the First Christian church parsonage in Peru by Rev Ex E Starr. Mrs Byers graduated Rockfield high school 1981 and attended Ball State Teachers College. The groom attended Logansport high school and works in Detroit Michigan.
Rockfield high school orchestra has entered the district contest set for April 21 in Leoganpoi. They compete in class C against regional ensembles.
Delphi plans its second annual high school invitational track meet for Saturday April 28. Coach Paul Lostutter announced entrants from Wa bash Rochester North Judson Winamac Monticello Walkerton and Plymouth. Jack Gee won the 100 220 and broad jump earning high points for Delphi in last week's Frankfort meet.
The Carroll circuit court interprets L D Boyd will granting Josephine Ulm life ownership of half the yellow cottage post office old Journal building and 140 acre farm south of Delphi while Ulm holds life in Monroe St residence. Ratcliff will probated leaving all to husband with executor Franklin P Zinn. Administrations issued to Elmer Trent for Frances BE Trent and to Arthur Hildebrand for John D Wingard with bonds posted.
W S Margowski Drug Store promotes a Rexall one cent sale running on April 19 20 and 21 with special pricing and featured items announced for customers.
Joseph Blake manager of the Delphi Athletic Club plans a third card next Wednesday night. He aims to field a full team from the Medaryville CCC camp. Bill Reynolds the Golden Gloves champion will likely face Melzer from Medaryville. Dick Noonan who scored a knockout two weeks ago will box against Johnny Burke Crawfordsville or Trieber from Medaryville Civilian Corps. The Douglas boys from Crawfordsville are expected again. Sock Kurtz Lafayette heavyweight regrets missing the last card and hopes to appear later. Local fighters Vernon Kenworthy and Pat Reifert show promise for future cards.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gamble announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Florence a Delphi girl to Bernard Lee of Indianapolis son of Mr and Mrs William Lee. They will wed May 1 in an Indianapolis church. Miss Gamble is a Delphi High School 1930 and International Business College 1952 alumna and has worked in Indianapolis this past year.
County registration officer Wilbur Lane reports 9416 voters registered since January 22, 696 more than the 8710 who voted in the last primary. The 7.4 percent rise reflects broad township gains led by Deer Creek with 152 more registered. Carroll County ranks high in statewide registrations ahead of the May primary.
County Board of Commissioners met in special session Saturday and set Delphi voting sites under the new precinct system. Precincts include County Farm, Davies Oil Co bulli sta, Dame Hotel, Court House, and Christian church with one change in Democrat township from the garage to Robe Mann barber shop.
Democratic candidate Perry Rule seeks the joint representative seat for Cass and Carroll counties. The Cass Carroll counties voter sees his sixteen years in public schools and his state senate work as proof of ability. He authored economy laws including a school transportation measure saving the state hundreds of thousands. Rule is an experienced legislator and a persuasive advocate for equity.
Lowell Reed and Edward Dawson of Logansport withdrew earlier not guilty pleas and entered guilty pleas to grand larceny. They were arrested with Ivan Pullen for involvement in cattle theft from Frank Roskuski farm, and offered character witnesses after pleading.
John Wingard, 72, longtime Rock Creek township resident, died at home after a lingering illness. Survived by wife Minnie and three nephews and one niece. Funeral services held at Rockfield Presbyterian Church with Rev. Hugo officiating. Burial in I. O. O. F. cemetery, Rockfield.
Mrs. Margaret Afflis attended the Indiana Democratic Women's annual spring meeting at the Masonic Temple in Tipton Tuesday. Speakers included national and state candidates. She plans to attend a Democratic women’s gathering at Rensselaer Friday.
Rev Benjamin Rist former Delphi Methodist pastor spoke at the annual State Tuberculosis Association meeting held at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. Several local attendees were present from nearby.
Byron W. Calvert, a long time Madison township assessor, seeks the Democratic nomination for county assessor. A lifelong Madison resident active in local Democratic circles, he cites extensive experience and close ties to the county office. Radio Tubes Herb Smith.
Rumor says Rev. Howard Jenkins new pastor of the Delphi Christian Church may wed soon. No wedding date has been announced. a surprise service is planned at the Christian church Sunday evening.
The Chicago Herald and Examiner will publish more heartfelt letters from American soldiers as they write to loved ones before death. Readers are invited to view gripping letters and additional pages of uncensored war pictures in the upcoming Sunday issue.
Roy Vanscoy a Carroll county farmer and Legal Loan company owner died at his Delphi home after several months of illness at age 58. He served as Yeoman Methodist church trustee, survived by his wife son Floyd sister and two half brothers. Funeral services were held at Yeoman Methodist church with Rev. Wilson and Rev. Wilbur Day officiating. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed. Burial in Yeoman Cemetery.
Mrs. and Mrs. Cloyd Thompson announce the marriage of daughter Marjorie to Howard Baker of Monticello. The ceremony was held Thursday October 20 1932 in St Joseph Michigan. The bride attended Delphi High School and the groom works for his father in Monticello. They will live in a newly furnished apartment after April 20.
Mrs. Noel Cooke will depart the Cros by Hotel Monday and the property will be taken over again by Mrs. Thomas Crosby and her son Byram.
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