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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
2
A. B. argues that current high school and college graduates are mischaracterized as radical. He says few graduates can define communism versus democracy and warns against hasty labels. Youth will defend liberty and resist tyranny while adjusting to inevitable social change.
Delphi progresses toward a new post office and a grade school while Washington debates treasury protection. Local funding for bridges and public buildings has benefited Carroll county and residents, aiding community growth and personal finances.
Dr F B Cochrane returns from four weeks of special work in Dr Lyon’s dental office in Lansing. Mrs Cochrane and son Robert plan to return next week. John Jakes sold his grocery to Arthur Co Spivey and Bruce F Scroggs, who moved in immediately. Spivey and Scroggs are young teachers in city schools. The old building between Gresham’s livery stable and Edmonds drug store was razed to make room for a Citizen-Times office home, to be completed as finances allow. The project relies on patron contributions, starting at $1 from each reader, to cover costs.
A reunion will be held at the home of Mrs Florence Lathrope this evening. Attending are Miss Nina Almond of Huntington, Edna Collins Dora Myer Blanche Ives Mindwell Crampton Mrs Pearl Roach Brooks and Mrs Florence Kerlin Lathrope.
Monday afternoon at 3 Os car Tansey died in a saw mill two miles west of Sedalia after a belt adjustment caused the machine to sever his head. In other notes Mrs John Robbins hosted friends east of the city with a bob sled trip. Delphi schools announce a beginner class for first year six year olds who have been vaccinated starting Monday Feb 8 supervised by E L Hendricks superintendent.
The piece jokes about citizens roasting officials once named to the payroll and jokes about cancelling coal orders in favor of Congressional cords. It notes the Felix trial repetition and audience drift with a sardonic tone about politics and public life.
Opinion notes Jim Watson, a Washington lawyer with Indiana roots, aims for the 1938 Republican Senate nomination. He allegedly controls the state GOP organization and speaks at events, raising age-related scrutiny as he would be 80 in office.
The death of Mark Hanna in February 1904 arouses nationwide sympathy for his notable achievements and modest character. The Indianapolis horse sale records Howard Landis buying a purple-bred brown mare for 365 dollars as James C. Smock retires from the auditor’s office after eight years, with Fred Engle succeeding him.
A 1937 note describes a clerk misaddressing a letter to General Arthur St Clair, a Revolutionary War hero. The Indianapolis General Arthur St Clair Chapter, aligned with liberal Senator Minton, opposes Supreme Court reform. The writer urges St Clair to back liberal views and reflects on revolutionary principles.
A collection of remarks from Thomas Hart Benton Pola Negri Clement Attlee Hugh S Johnson Clarence Darrow and others. The lines cover censorship admiration tax limits belief in life after death and social critiques. Each quote reflects the speaker and context in mid 20th century public life.
A columnist surveys Hollywood yes men and a Brooklyn judge limits eightytwo pets in one apartment. He riffs on literary tricks, world fairs, and coronation souvenirs with light satire and local cultural notes.
Kansas ranchers suffered a historic blizzard on New Year day 1886. The storm killed about 50,009 cattle, leaving piles along railroad tracks that required clearance before trains could move.
A reflection on envy and the yearly rite of pairing, noting that a rumble seat ride serves as the acid test of genuine affection and devotion.
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