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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

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Complaint Filed With State Association Over Delphi Flora Tournament Incident

Principal C A Smith of Delphi High School received a letter from Indiana High School Association secretary A L Trester indicating a formal complaint by Flora high school coach alleging unsportsmanlike conduct by Delphi officials and players during the sectional tournament on February 28 and March 1.

C. A. Smith Delphi A. L. Trester Indiana High School Association Hoosier State Flora Trester Presbyterian Church Refusa Smith Marshal Doxey Moore William Perigo

Mrs. Mary Whiteman Dies at 85 in Carroll County

Mrs. Mary Dawson Whiteman aged 85, widow of James P. Whiteman, longtime Madison township resident, died last Monday afternoon. Born in Democrat township she lived in Indiana nearly her entire life and raised a large family. She is survived by two daughters and four sons, with services at Mt. Olivet church at 2 p.m. followed by interment in Zion cemetery.

Mary Dawson Whiteman James P. Whiteman Madison Township Seaapolis Oneington John Devon J. L Grover White Fan Mt. Olivet Church Zion Cemetery

Legion Me ets Today Harness to Speak at Delphy

Bohannon Post of the American Legion hosts Ninth district Legionnaires this afternoon and tonight with flags displayed around the public square. A dinner in the Methodist church will precede a parade to the armory where State Commander Forest A Harness will speak. Harness, a Kokomo lawyer and former prosecutor, has risen in Legion ranks and helped finance and build a municipal nine hole golf course for the post.

Bohannon American Legion Ninth District Delphy Kakhisi Methodist Church Armory Forest A. Harness Legion Harness Indiana Department of the American Legion Richmond James DeArmond Kokomo Howard County Fort Myer 319Th Infantry Blue ‘Ridge Piardy St. Mihiel Meuse Argonne Drive American Bar Association State Bar Association The Elks Kokomo Kiwanis Club James De-Armond Acsound

Delphi Chamber Dinner Promises Historic Meeting

Local committees including the Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club plan a Monday evening dinner at the Presbyterian church to discuss building a Deer Creek dam and a south side city park. Women and other groups back the drive, with tickets sold by several locals. attendance may shape the era in Delphi history.

Delphi Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Presbyterian Fed Wheeler CJ Amick Roy’ Clauser Buel Ulm

Easter Egg Hunt At Delphi High Sponsored By Sunshine Society

The Sunshine Society at Delphi High School organized an Easter egg hunt Friday. Miss Ma Davies sponsored the event and children were entertained. Billy Fraser found the most eggs.

The Sunshine Society of the

Note suit to hear in three days in $400 dispute

A suit involving about $400 between Rey Bowen Co. and Roy Vanscoy Cartwright, Wason & Carr representing the defendant on cross complaint, and Hanna & Hanna with Stanley Thorp for the plaintiff, has seven days...

Rey Bowen. & Co Roy Vanscoy Cartwright Wason & Carr Cross Hanna & Hanna and Stanley Thorp Seveee Atten

Mrs James P. Wason Named State Officer

Mrs James P Wason was elected secretary of the Indiana Tuberculosis Association at the annual meeting in Richarde last week. Mrs Wason has long served as vice president and is now president of the Carroll County TB Society guiding local work.

James P. Wason Indiana Tuberculosis Association Richardine M. Lord of

Pythian Sisters Set Event With Colorful Display

Local members of the Pythian Sisters prepare for a Tuesday gathering. The committee asks that the fraternal order's colors red and blue yellow and white be prominently shown to greet Delaware guests and reflect superb hosting.

Delphi

Jury Called to Hear Action in Pending Case

Plaintiffs and defendants prepare for a trial as jurors are summoned. Ages and details remain uncertain while witnesses are expected to testify. James O. Obear represents the plaintiffs and Gus A. Hall with Hanna & Hanna appear for the defendants.

James. O. Obear Gus A. Hall Hanna & Hanna

Walter Bowen Expected Trustee Candidate

Report on the streets says Walter Bowen of Democrat Township would file a petition with the board of election commissioners to have his name printed on the Republican ticket as a trustee candidate. No candidate for trustee is listed other than Bowen.

Walter Bowen Democrat Township Board of Election Commissioners

Light voter interest predicted in upcoming election

Very little interest is expected in the approaching primary election. On the Democratic county ballot only one contest exists for commissioner from the third district with Jake Harness and John Shulthers opposing. Republican side has two candidates for county assessor Charles O. Plank and Cloyd Schneib. Township trustee races draw more attention with Deer Creek leading in numbers and four Republican hopefuls. Democratic trustees also field candidates in several townships, with a Peoples Party sticker noted in one unit but no opposition. Some townships show unopposed races for trustee or assessor, while two Democratic women are listed as trustees in Deer Creek and Washington. The full candidate list is certified by the election commission in The Citizen.

Jake Harness John Shulthers Charles O. Plank Cloyd Schneib Burlington Carrollton Jefferson Jackson Rock Creek Washington Adams Clay

Miss Mildred Whiteman Improves At Indianapolis Hospital

Miss Mildred Whiteman deputy auditor of Carroll county is reported slightly improved after two weeks in Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. She had suffered severe vomiting but this has eased and her strength is beginning to return as her father Grover Whiteman and uncle County Auditor J L Whiteman visit.

Mildred. Whiteman Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Miss Whiteman Carroll County Grover Whiteman J. L Whiteman

Courtesy Week At New York Store Opens

Mrs. Agnes Wolters, a professional beauty specialist, is at the New York Store this week offering complimentary facials to patrons who call for appointments.

New York Agnes Wolters

Drainage Commissioner Clyde Langston Recovering from Surgery

Clyde Langston of Burlington underwent an appendicitis operation at a Kokomo hospital last Thursday. He is reported to be recovering but cannot return to duties soon. Langston advertised a contract letting for the William F Barber ditch in Carroll and Howard counties to be opened next Saturday in the County Surveyor Charles Thompsons office.

Clyde Langston Burlington Kokomo Langston William F. Barber Carroll Howard Charles ‘Thompson James @. Obear Delphi

Grange to Meet With Ian Grange Guest

Ian Grange will meet next Friday and provide third degree work to a class of 14. The Deacon Grange of Cass county serves as master of ceremonies.

Ian Grange Deacon Grange Cass County

Walnut Timber and Pioneer Days in Carroll County

WM. C. SMITH recalls settlers clearing land for crops and using walnut rails for fencing, with big trees felled and turned to rail lengths. Ida M. Jackson’s poem honors the walnut tree, while the piece laments loss of timber and notes land clearings sometimes harmed soil and future forests.

Ida M. Jackson Charles Buckley

City Council Briefly Meets. Water Works Tower and Fire Roofs Delayed

The Tuesday session lasted briefly with claims and instructions on water works tower painting boulevard lighting and garbage collection. A second reading on requiring fire resisting roofs for buildings was postponed. Wednesday saw a fire apparatus demo by a visiting company with a truck from St Louis to Culver. the mammoth vehicle cost 6750 and was bought by summer home owners near Lake Maxinkuckee.

Castis Chosen For Class Play At High School

Twelve seniors from the 1930 class are cast in the comedy Dulcy to be staged in the high school auditorium on April 30 and May 1. The living room设置 suburban home figures set the scene across three acts with dinner, after, and the following morning. Cast includes Dulcinga Popeynate Lee, Margaret Rice, Gordon Smith, John Roth, William Parker, John Maxwell, Roger Forbes, Owen Stewart, Helen Rasler, Angela Forbes, Evelyn Harrison, Van Dyck, Robert Schrader, Sterret, Gardner Martin, and Wm. Perigo.

Dulcy Dulcines Dulcinga Popey Nate Lee Margaret Rice Gordon Smith John Roth William Parker Piamitinnani John Maxwell C Roger Forbes Owen Stewart Forbes Helen Rasler Angela Forbes Evelyn Harrison Ee Ee Scurler van Dyck Robert Schrader Abe “Sterret Saarieins Gardner Martin Wm. Perigo

Camden Sinks in Population in Census Report

Camden, one of Carroll county's four towns, shows a population drop over ten years. The 1920 census listed 597 residents, while the current count is 537, a decline of 60. Rossville posts a gain, Noblesville partial, Ward 1 down 18.

Camden Carroll County W. A. Irwin Rossville

Wesley A Sholty Dies at 52 on Roy Wingard Farm

Wesley Alexander Sholty aged 52 died Monday morning at his home on the Roy Wingard farm south of Delphi after several weeks of illness. Survived by his widow two sons Carl and two daughters. member of the Methodist church with Rev. O. P. Manker in charge. Burial in Sharon cemetery.

Wesley Alexander , Sholty Roy Wingard Delphi Carl Eee Methodist ‘Church O. P. Manker Sharon Cemetery

Treasurer Irvin Flora Reports Taxpaying Brisk

County treasurer Irvin Flora says his spring tax collection period is at its peak as liquidations average about $8 000 daily. He notes the pace matches last year at this point. Mrs Maxie Swickard and Mrs Ruth are mentioned in the item.

Irvin Flora Maxie ‘Swickard Ruth

Ford coupe stolen from coach’s residence in city

The Ford coupe of Coach Paul Losutter was taken from in front of his residence after 10 30 PM Wednesday night and found missing early this morning in the city. County authorities are investigating.

Paul Lostutter Kane

Fire damages residence of Gambles on Franklin

Fire damages the residence of Robert Gambles on Franklin Street starting in the roof. East area crews responded to the blaze damaging the home and prompting an investigation into the cause.

Gambles Franklin Biré Robert. de Sfeenic

Representative Reed Visits Delphi Amid Flood Project Talks

Rep Frank Reed of the Eleventh Sinois district visited Delphi for an hour on Tuesday to gauge local sentiment on the flood water control project. The delegation planned to survey Wabash border cities from Evansville to Huntington, but data delays postponed further visits. Reed hinted politics influenced the postponement and noted fifty year bonds may fund the project once districts recover from financial stringency.

Frank Reed Sinois Indiana Wabash Delphi Reed Lafayette Logansport B. B.mayhall Evansville Huntington Fred S. Purnell House of Representatives Peru Jesse Murden William C. Smith

Junior Boys Minstrel Draws Local Audience

The Dramatic club of Buck presents a junior boys minstrel with cast including Dick Hosahow Eugene Hughes Charles Sheets Lynn Miller Albert Coghill Charles Caldwell Bobby Donaldson Jack Orr John Wason Walter Woodruff Edwin Hall Max Manker Junior Wilson Lewis Schock Charles Beale Robert Hughes Warren Messick John Dickerson Vernon Lewis Joe Messick Donald Kite with William Harper Smith as interriorator. Soloists include Max Manker Vernon Lewis Warren and Joe Messick. First in a series of community room church entertainments.

Dramatic Club of Buck Grea Dick ‘Hoshaw Eugene Hughes Charles Sheets Lynn Miller Albert Coghill Charles Caldwell Bobby Donaldson Jack Orr John Wason Walter Woodruff

William C. Smith receives historic letters on pioneer Carroll County life

Mrs. Cora M. Lourey of Oakland California writes praising William C. Smith for Up the River of Time in The Citizen and promising more material on Delphi area pioneer life. She recalls her grandfather Sampson’s farm near Delphi and life along the Wabash river and canal.

Cora M. Lourey Oakland Calif William C. Smith Citizen Mr. Smith Carroll County Delphi Lourey Sampson al McCain Wabash

John Overley Dies at Home in Patton

John Overley, longtime Patton resident, died Saturday morning at 2 30 o clock at his home. He was found unconscious Thursday by a friend. He was 60 years old and never married. He is survived by two brothers, Earl and Charles, of Yeoman. The body lay in state Monday afternoon at his late home and burial was in Yeoman cemetery.

John. Overly Patton Mr. Overly Charles Yeoman Yeonian Cemetery

Local Families Welcome Newborns and Name Generations

The notice lists newborns and marriages including Mr and Mrs Pete Sprecher of Indianapolis welcoming a son. Former Miss Aftina Gardner of Delphi is identified as grandmother. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs CE James of Delphi with a son born on Thursday April 17 and Ruth Gurley as former name of Mrs James. An additional line references AnderIe Merrit Johnson.

Pete Sprecher Indianapolis Sprecher Aftina Gardner Delphi W.H. Gardner City C EE. James James Ruth Gurley Anderie Merrit Johnson Area Johnson

Spman Family Obscured Note From Logansport

Fragmentary obituary notice from Logansport mentions Floyd L. Spman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spillmah aid, with unclear relation to Bickle. additional details unreadable.

Floyd L. Spman Logansport Charles Spillmah Bickle Did

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Basket Ball Czar Mary Whiteman Sunshine Society Welcome Legionaires Tuberculosis Sociation Pythian Sisters Mildred Whiteman Grange WM. C. Smith Historical Society Oyset Castis Noblesville Wesley Alexander Sholty Lostutter REP Congress By, Buck John Overley
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