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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

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Summer forecast sparks referendum talk and Delphi tales

Residents weigh delaying spring as consensus leans toward summer. Delphi social notes recount visitors like Bill Wilson aboard the U S S West Virginia and John Thompson in Puerto Rico, plus a German-tinged wartime incident and a thunderstorm sparked highway accidents.

Bill Wilson U. S. S. West Virginia Navy Caribbean Africa New York Roosevelt Pacific John Thompson Indianapolis Times Nhew Steve Hanagan Puerto Rico San Juan Delphi Indianapolis Mary Margowski W.S. Margowski Lawrence Hitler Germany Berlin

Camden man collects bounty on fox and brood

Lowrey Oyler of Camden claimed a bounty in Delphi this week for a female red fox with eleven kits. The foxes were killed for mercy and to protect rabbits and pheasants, with Oyler receiving $24. Also rumored is Joe Loy’s gas-out near a Patton service station leading to a tow to Monticello, Merle Carver’s Chicago beating, and Charles Bradshaw’s saddle mare delivering a foal.

Lowrey Oyler Camden Delphi Mercy Joe Loy Patton Monticello Pees Merle Carver Chicago Charles Bradshaw

Seining on Wabash Limited by State Boundary Law

A correction notes seining in the Wabash River is only legal where the river forms a boundary between Illinois and Indiana. The reference cites Acts of 1937 Article 2 Part 3 Section 25.

Wabash Illinois Indiana

Tuberculosis Clinic Set For April 27 In Carroll County

The regular tuberculosis clinic will be held at the courthouse Thursday April 27. Mrs. Howard Bradshaw president of the Carroll County Anti Tuberculosis Association announced today. Dr. Stygall tuberculosis specialist of Indianapolis will be in charge.

Court House Howard Bradshaw Carroll County Anti-Tuberculosis Association Stygall Indianapolis

Leases Sinclair Station Corner Front and Washington

J. D. VanOrder of South Bend has leased the Sinclair service station at the corner of Front and Washington streets. His family will move here as soon as they dispose of their property in South Bend. Floyd Kipp of Colburn was taken this morning in the Blythe and Sons ambulance to St. Elizabeth hospital, Lafayette.

J. D. VanOrder South Bend Sinclair Front Washington Streets Floyd Kipp Colburn Blythe and Sons Ambulance St. Elizabeth Hospial Lafayette

Second Divorce Action In Six Months

Ulysses Grant Sweet a Camden tele grapher filed a second divorce action in Carroll circuit court against his wife Hattie Sweet after a brief marriage from September 29 1938 to October 22 1938. The November 2 1938 action cites cruel and inhumane treatment without specific charges. Attorney A D Bishop represents Sweet.

Ulysses Grant Sweet Camden Carroll Circuit Hattie Sweet

Senior classes of eight schools to receive diplomas

All county high schools except Delphi will hold commencement this month. Deer Creek seniors graduate tonight with Rev Howard Jenkins of Delphi delivering the address. List includes Adams Township Burlington Camden Cutler Carrollton Flora Deer Creek Rockfield and students named by school.

Delphi Deer Creek Howard Jenkins Camden Burlington Adams Township Rockfield Cutler Flora Carrollton William Carmin Lawrence Carmin Delores Coble Sarah Hufford Paul Mikesell John Shockley

Mount Named to Butler Delta Pi Fraternity

Indianapolis April 20 pledging of Miss Mary Jane Mount of Delphi by the Butler University chapter of Kappa Delta Pi national honorary educational fraternity has been announced by Miss Winona Watson chapter president. Mount is a education college student pursuing a bachelor of science in education and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Haughey Mount of Delphi.

Indianapolis Mary Jane Mount Delphi Butler University Kappa Delta Pi Winona Watson Miss Mount College of Education Haughey Mount

County Musical is Outstanding Event at Delphi Armory

About 1000 people attended a county school music festival at the Delphi armory. A 115 piece county school orchestra directed by Harold Kotlowsky performed for two hours with Miss Janet Duffy leading the 125 voice girls glee club. The Camden Rockfield toy band and other groups in uniform received applause as the final county teachers institute of the year closed.

Carroll County Delphi Armory Harold Kottlowski Cutler Janet Duffy Burlington Harry Hatton Camden Rockfield Burrows Pittsburg North Central Jeanette Hyman County Teachers’ Institute

Rites Friday for Noah Hufford 82

Noah Hufford prominent Clay township farmer died at his home two miles south of Pyrmont after a long illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs Frank Barnhart and Laura Hufford and a son Emerson. Body to the family residence from Grimm and Sons funeral home. Services Friday at 10 AM with burial in Pleasant View cemetery Clinton County.

Noah Hufford Clay Township Pyrmont Frank Barnhart Delphi Laura Hufford Emerson Grimm and Sons Pleasant View Clinton County

Clarence Allen Found Not Guilty in Delphi Mishap

Clarence Allen was found not guilty today by Justice Rossie S. Dern after a speeding incident on State Road 25 at the east edge of Delphi. The case stemmed from a collision in which Sherman Fife Jr. was involved.

Clarence Allen Delphi Rossie S. Dern Allen Sherman Fife, Jr

PTA Unlocks Funds for Delphi School Playground Upgrade

The Delphi school PTA announces new playground equipment for the grade school. A steel brace with six swings will serve girls while boys get swings rings and a trapeze. The school board and PTA split costs, with the PTA treasury bolstered by a card party that added 86.07 dollars.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Delphi PTA Harry Baum Fred Craven Smith Myron Johnson Margaret Afflis Ways and Means

Bet­ty Jean Hoshaw Weds Roy Shear in Illinois

Announcement records the marriage of Betty Jean Hoshaw daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hoshaw Crescent City Illinois to Roy Shear Onarga Illinois. The wedding occurred March 25 in Illinois. Mrs Shear granddaughter of Harve Hoshaw Delphi is noted as well known here. The Sunshine Society Mothers and Daughters banquet is indefinitely postponed by school officials. it was to be held Friday night at the Presbyterian church.

Betty Jean Hoshaw William Hoshaw Crescent City Illinois Roy Shear Onarga Ilinois Shear Harve Hoshaw Delphi Sunshine Society Presbyterian Church

Mary Alice Downs Weds Paul Ferrier in Delphi Home Ceremony

Mary Alice Downs daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Downs married Paul E Ferrier son of Ed Ferrier of Delphi in a Friday ceremony at the groom’s uncle Harry Chapman home near Colburn. Reverend B S Stroup of Colburn officiated. They will make their home in Delphi.

Mary Alice Downs William H. Downs Paul E. Ferrier Ed Ferrier Delphi Harry Chapman Colburn B. S. Stroup

Second high water spurs flood control measures in Delphi

The Wabash River inundated areas in Delphi and Carroll county for a second time this year. The river fell Tuesday morning as rain continued, with minor wheat damage and one family temporarily homeless. CCC officials visited Delphi to inspect the levy and assess proposed improvements urged by the city council and residents.

Delphi Carroll County Wabash CCC

Pittsburg Children Mark Last Day With Full Program

The Pittsburg school plans a closing day program on Tuesday April 25 with a cooper ative dinner for parents families and teachers. Music and art instructor Mrs Herman Theophile outlines the calendar of performances by grade levels including songs dances and readings through December with a June wedding May maypole drill and a patriotic pageant by seventh grade.

Pittsburg Herman Theophile Joy Lybrook Valentine Washington and Lincoln Patty Brewer Betty Zook June Phillips Charles Smith Buddy Holloway Richard Morrison Little Red Theophile William Kimble

Coroner May Call New Witnesses In Burg Death Inquest

The inquest into Plymouth businessman Richard Burg’s death continues as Coroner Hubert Gros plans additional witnesses. Testimony shows Burg died after a Burlington area crash on State Road 29 with truck occupants Cook Calhoun and Roach, all implicated in a hit and run as rain fell and wreckage was investigated.

Richard Burg Hubert Gros Plymouth Burlington Burg St. Joseph Hospital Logansport Arthur Thompson Raymond Gear Thompson Gear Joe Cook Delphi Bruce Calhoun Flora Clarence A. Roach Young America Cook Jack Fisher Loren Ayres Calhoun Irvin Calhoun Bringhurst Rossie Dern Earl Hyman Sheri Musselman Roach

Obear Injured in Danville Car Collision

Harry Obear 26 son of Camden residents A. D. Obear and wife is in critical condition at an Indiana hospital after a Danville collision between the car he rode in and a coal truck. He was with Max Hankers of Kurtz and Wiley Dersett, Danville attorney. Obear formerly taught in Camden schools.

Harry Obear A. D. Obear Camden James Obear Delphi Indianapolis Danville Indiana Obear Max Hankers Kurtz Wiley Dorsett

Referees In Fistic Bouts Brought To Court

Freeman Switzer of Delphi county area goes to circuit court today after being found guilty of assault and battery on Roland Wilson. Wilson filed an affidavit last Friday. Switzer will appeal the JP ruling. Ruel Ashba and John Roth were fined for similar offenses against Switzer this year. Eddie Blake, ex Golden Gloves champ, charged with assault and battery on Wayne Mulinder, paid a 10.50 fine.

Freeman Switzer Delphi Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern Roland Wilson Switzer Ruel Ashba Justice Dern John Roth Hubert Gros Main Street Wilson Eddie Blake Wayne Muliendore

Police Seek Clues In Station Robbery

State police aid Sheriff Harry Cree in probing Tuesday night robbery at the Shell service station at Washington and Franklin operated by Curt Dubes. Cash drawer theft totaled 6.03 and a window was removed. Window sent to Lafayette lab for fingerprints.

Harry Cree Shell Washington and Franklin Streets Curt Dubes

Record Strong Farm Participation in Indiana Conservation Program

Indiana farmers show unprecedented involvement in the Agricultural Conservation program with 131,301 signing farm plans through March 31. The program covers 75 to 85 percent of usable land, with 10,000 to 20,000 more expected to join during the month.

Indiana L. M. Vogler State Agricultural Conservation Committee Volger

Forest Court operetta rehearals by grade school pupils

Rehearsals are held for the grade school operetta The Forest Court to be staged Friday night May 5 in the high school auditorium. Miss Bertha Moore directs over 90 children from first six grades.

Forest Court Bertha Moore

Andrews Rules For Defendants In Suit

Evidence was presented Monday in the Robards will contest suit from Howard county. Judge Joseph Andrews of Lafayette heard testimony and ruled for defendants Ruth and Kate Robards. A prior trial ended in a jury disagreement.

Robards Howard County Joseph Andrews Lafayette Ruth Kate Robards

R M D Meet Saturday Begin at 1 30

A local R M D event is scheduled for Saturday with a start time of 1 30 PM. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Joye Garrison Receives District Award for Fidac Essay

Sophomore Joye Garrison of Delphi High School earned third place in the District T Fidac contest judged in Logansport. Mrs. Coe Crawford of Logansport, district Fidac chairman, presented the personal award. The essay subject was Queen Marie of Roumania, Ambassador of International Good Will.

Joye Garrison Delphi High School American Legion Auxiliary Logansport Coe Crawford Fidac Miss Garrison Queen Marie Roumania International Good Will

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