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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
1
A sequence of humorous maxims on society, manners, and daily life. The notes poke fun at marriage, memory, travel, politics, and language with playful irony and light critique. Notable lines touch on town size, insurance of tradition, and social rituals.
The Delphi Journal reports Prosecutor John Rothrock responding to attempts to discredit him and create a favorable impression for Mr. Link in ongoing court cases. The article highlights commentary from the Delphi Journal and notes opposition to Rothrock’s stance.
Prosecuting Attorney John A. Rothrock asked Friday to dismiss two charges against Jesse Haslet for drinkenness and transportation of moonshine. Judge Carr declined to dismiss, ordering the case heard at the next term.
The Woman's club will present a Better Homes program at the Arc Theatre on April 28 at 2 15 pm with a General Federation of Clubs furnished picture. Music and talks on home life will supplement the event and each member may invite two guests. Attendees should arrive early for a prompt start. Hear the DeMoss Players at the Methodist church next Thursday evening.
The Ladies of the St Joseph church announce a market at Margowski’s on April 24. Proceeds support church activities and community aid. volunteers welcome.
Reports say work on the Springboro Dam will start immediately. Byers & Wilson of Iowa hold the excavation contract and have equipment at Brookston. The power house site lies west of the river, with railway tracks from Brookston as the shipping point. Locals expect significant wealth from the project.
Jefferson high student Robert Kimberlin won the Tenth congressional district oratorical contest on The Constitution of the United States held Wednesday evening at Monticello. He earned $50 and will compete next week in Hammond against the Thirteenth district winner to reach the state contest.
Jim Claris Adams, a Republican senatorial hopeful, charged at a South Bend mass rally that Senator Watson voted against the World Court for political reasons after the Indianapolis editorial banquet. Adams said Watson admitted helping secure enough votes to pass the measure despite opposing the platform and pledges.
The first 1926 Delphi Country Club entertainment will be held May 10 and 11 at the Sunny Side on Main Street. A play by the cast is planned to raise funds for furnishing the new club house.
State authorities ordered muzzling of dogs on April 15. The mandate requires muzzles to be worn for 90 days to prevent incidents.
The Benevolent Society invites guests to a May Day Tea at the home of Mrs. J. P. Wason on Monday May 3 from 8 to 6. A silver offering is requested.
The passage depicts the American tourist roaming from Maine to Florida leaving litter such as breadcrusts cans and papers, burning campfires from California to the Atlantic, collecting apples and oranges, and tossing rocks and tin cans in streams. It condemns thoughtless travelers who spoil nature and dishonor responsible peers.
Democratic women urged to attend a meeting at Democrat headquarters next Saturday May 1 at 2:00 pm with Mrs. Adelbert Flynn of Logansport as speaker. Men invited. organization work to be done.
A historical calendar lists key dates for the primary election. It notes April 24 as first day to deliver absent voter ballots in person at the county clerk’s office, April 29 as last day to certify precinct officers to the county primary board, May 3 as last day for absent voter ballot applications, May 8 as final day to deliver ballot boxes to polling places, and May 4 as Primary Election Day from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce will be entertained by the Ladies of Gamden Lutheran church on the first Thursday night in May. A large crowd is expected to attend and enjoy the program.
The piece critiques Republicans using the phrase exigencies of the situation to justify political moves. It cites last fall’s push for a third term for a city ticket and current calls to oppose Will Holmes for a third assessor term while urging Watson and Purnell’s re nomination to keep them in office until death.
On April 24 the county clerk opens absent voter ballots for in person delivery. Voters away on primary day may call the clerk’s office and vote absentee from next Saturday morning through close of business Saturday May 1.
John Thompson 16 and Robert Draper 27 were arrested after entering Pletcher's Hardware and hiding in the rear court. They implicated William Harrison, who was also arrested. The pair faced petty larceny charges before Justice Wilkinson, with juvenile court jurisdiction disputed. They were bound over to the next term and released on bond.
The Carrollton bridge project awarded to National Concrete Company for a concrete span 18 feet wide at 77,191 dollars outside extras. Other bids: Wallace Marshall Co ae for concrete, Clark and Min nix 89,400 for steel, Vincennes Bridge 82,975. Bond issue limit 90,000. award below that may secure state tax board approval.
The De Pauw Phi Beta Kappa scholarship group announces pledges James Obear of Delphi and Raymond Keffer of Idaville.
Delphi school board reviews site options and hears twelve architects as it narrows to four contenders for the Library Block facing Main Street. A tentative plan targets a city building permit by next Tuesday while a second site on Washington Street and other options are considered. The city building committee’s work hinges on school building developments and public opposition remains.
A citywide Clean Up Campaign invites all residents to cooperate for a healthier, pleasanter living environment. Report stagnant pools and refuse to the city and clean vacant lots or ask owners to remove trash. Ladies organizations and local chambers endorse the effort.
The Make Merry Class contracts the DeMoss Players for a Thursday evening entertainment at the Methodist church. The five artist troupe will perform after stops in Peru Logansport and here as part of a Wabash valley tour. Proceeds support church improvements. tickets cost 50c and 25c.
The Delphi Journal as party spokesman warns against third term candidates while The Citizen counters with a three candidate GOP slate Watson for U S Senator Parnell for Congress and Holmes for county assessor, noting no Democrat backs nomination and urging readers not to be fooled.
Robert Wason and Charles Baum, who left Delphi weeks ago on a trip of uncertain destination, are now in Bayonne New Jersey. They hoped to find work on a passenger steamship, but the ship proved a freighter and the youths chose to wait for better voyage conditions.
William Crampton who recently underwent an operation at St Elizabeths Hospital in Lafayette is much improved.
The Arc Theatre treated patrons to a musical event on Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a 30 minute orchestra performance by Misses Anna Gardner Mary Louise Gerard Ada Weltley and Robert Roskuski.
Six room modern apartment with a garage on West Front Street advertised for rent. Contact telephone number 4638-1. Publication note indicates this is a rental listing.
Mrs Minnie Blythe re elected County Leader at Delphi meeting. Thirteen clubs represented by local leaders. Second Year Clothing Project led by Miss Meta E Martin of Purdue with five county meetings. Planned topics include costuming lines colors, one piece dress, woolens and silks, and a Clothes Clinic. Achievement Day closes the year with all county women invited.
The Flora Jersey Calf Club held its first meeting Saturday afternoon with forty head exhibited. The event continued Thursday at 8:00 P.M. details and results are to be continued on page two.
A new stamp canceling machine will be installed in the Delphi post office. It will be operated by a motor and is expected to attract attention as it handles large volumes of circular mail, greatly reducing labor.
The author writes from Washington D C during the D A R Congress as the press committee of sixteen in the front row prepares for the opening. She notes 4000 delegates and election year buzz while the press room stays quiet with only typewriter taps and a smell of printer ink missing from the scene. The piece promises more on page three.
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