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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

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Old Age Relief To Be Ready Early In May

Wayne Coy, director of the state welfare program, said the new old age pension system will be ready in May with about 40 000 recipients. Each pensioner will get a new signed form and return it within 30 days or payments stop. The maximum pension under the new law is 30 dollars per month and payments depend on individual need. County departments must avoid fixed amounts for all recipients and assess each case individually.

County Board of Public Welfare Wayne Coy Indianapolis Coy Welfare Department Cow Csy

Delphi Repeats As Oratorical Champion In RMD Contest

Delphi wins four of five events at the annual R M D Oratorical and Musical contest held at Monticello high school. Dick Been wins first in oratory with Thurman Dewitt of Monticello runner up. Other winners include Marjorie Scales Delphi for readings and Sophia Frost Monticello for violin.

Delphi R. M.D Rensselaer Monticello Thurman Dewitt Marjorie Scales Sarah Jane Stagg Sophia Frost Katherine McCain Charles Thompson Nan Thomson

Cozette Stephens Rites Set For Friday

Mrs Cozette Stephens 50 died at home in Washington township after a brief pneumonia illness. She native of Carroll county and member of Delphi Presbyterian church. Surviving husband Frank mother Mrs Florence Fife of Camden area three brothers and three step children. Funeral 1 30 p m Friday Deer Creek Lutheran church and cemetery.

Cozette Stephens Washington Township Carroll County Delphi Presbyterian Church Frank Florence. Fife West of Camden Orville Loren Elmer Fife Deer Creek

Three Fires Damage Property In Delphi

Fires damaged homes and railway structures in Delphi. The Charles Larimore residence on Union Street burned Friday morning, with the Larimore family newly moved from the flooded area suffering losses. Earlier, a fire at Alan Trussler’s house near the school occurred at 7:30 Monday, causing minor damage. On Sunday, a blaze under the Monon railroad bridge along the Wabash river ignited under the bridge, burning ties on the track until chemicals and replacements halted the fire.

Charles Larimore Union Street Wabash River

Mothers Day Candy 25e to $2 Per Box

Margowski's Drug Store advertises Mothers Day candy priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars per box. The promotion notes a range of confections likely for gifting and seasonal shoppers.

Margowski

Edward Wingard joins Denk store as new shoe clerk

Edward Wingard, previously manager of the shoe department at the New York Store in Delphi, is employed by A. J. Denk in the new south side square shoe shop. He is described as well trained and experienced in fitting shoes and his former customers can expect courteous service.

Edward Wingard New York Delphi A. J. Denk Wingard

County Softball Teams Readying for Seasonal Battles

County teams test hitting eye as plans advance for a busy outdoor season. Delphi league to be run similarly to last year with six teams likely. Lights and bleachers planned, with games to begin in late May after preliminary Flora play. Camden and Rockfield set May renewals. diamonds work starts next week. A county league is planned with weekly games among teams.

Delphi Flora Camden Rockfield

Crosby Hotel Five Holds Bowling Lead in Delphi League

Crosby Hotel leads the Delphi bowling league with three straight wins over the Journal five. Market sits second with three losses in twelve games as Indiana Service and Nat Guards trail. Earl Dow set the league high with 194 points in a single game. next week features six matches across Delphi venues.

Crosby Hotel Delphi Journal Five National Guards Sgumiais Delphi Market Nat Ind Delphi Journal Crosby

Izaak Walton League Plans Annual Banquet With Speaker

The Izaak Walton League will hold its annual banquet and public meeting Friday evening at 6 30 at the Methodist church. Bill Collins, noted conservation lecturer, will be the speaker presenting motion pictures of wildlife to entertain and educate attendees.

Izaak Walton League Bill Collins Methodist Church League Collins

Mother's Day Program Committees Announced

Ruby Lines president of the A. W. R. Guild announces committees for the Mother's Day program at the Presbyterian church. The program includes Laurene Coh ee as chair, with Betty Dyer Mary Smock and Helen Sieber on the program committee. Decorations list Jean Ferrier chair Mary Carter Ruby Lines Lucile Cohee. Refreshments led by Helen Orr with Frances Amick Shirley Liebert Wilma DeWitt. Play preparation by Mary Alice Cripe Hope Robbins Mary Cohee. Favor committee Thelma Quinn Claudia Pugh Emma Mae Copeland. A feature will be a play What's the Matter With Mother.

Ruby Lines A. W. R. Guild The Presbyterian Church Laurene Coh’ee Betty Dyer Mary Smock Helen Sieber Jean Ferrier Mary Carter Lucile Cohee Helen Orr Frances Amick Shirley Liebert Wilma DeWitt Mary Alice Cripe Hope Robbins Mary Cohee

Mrs Hamling Hosts Igo Ugo Club Evening

Mrs John Hamling Jr entertained the Igo Ugo club last Thursday evening. She plans to entertain another group of friends this Thursday evening.

John Hamling, Jr

Sheriff Derby in Rock Creek Area Prominent Candidates

The article previews the 1930 Democratic sheriff primary in Carroll County. Charles M. Harvey of Rock Creek seeks the nomination and touts local ties in Rock Creek and Adams townships. Arthur J. Anderson, deputy and sheriff, highlights his record, integrity, and fairness to win a second term. Delphi restaurateur Arthur Rider campaigns for the nomination praising faithfulness and countywide service.

Charles M. Harvey Be Harvey Rock Creek Adams Townships Harvey

County Vocational Survey Underway in Carroll County

Five field workers Pat Riefert Ed Phillips George Carrier Jess Mullin and Mrs Maude Woodley were appointed to conduct a WPA supervised vocational survey in Carroll County where ten percent of residents will be interviewed on the local educational system. The findings will guide possible curriculum changes.

Pat Riefert Ed Phillips George Carrier Jess Mullin Maude Woodley WPA Carroll County

Robot operetta to be presented by Delphi High School

The Delphi high school music department stage the operetta Robot on Thursday night May 14 in the school gym. Gladys E. Newhard wrote the book and lyrics with Karl C. Kraft composing the score. Vocal leads include Kenneth Biccis Jack grr Charles Thompson Nan Thompson Mary Alice Cripe Helen Hunter Charles Sheets and Orpha Heiland. C A Smith coaches the dramatic action and Miss Georgianna Keinly directs the music.

Delphi High School Gladys E. Newhard Karl C. Kraft Frankfort Ranch of Fortune Mr. Kraft Kenneth Biccis Jack Grr Charles Thompson Nan Thomson Mary Alice Cripe Helen Hunter Charles Sheets Orpha Heiland C. A. Smith Georgianna Keinly

John Cornell Enters Democratic Bid for Treasurer

John Cornell a Washington Township Ford dealer at Deer Creek launches his first political campaign this spring seeking the Democratic nomination for treasurer. He has long been a party worker, and belongs to the Presbyterian church I O O F and Masonic lodges.

John Cornell Washington Township Cornell Ford Deer Creek Presbyterian Church

Lois Snoeberger and Dwight Jones wed at English Lutheran

Lois Ruth Snoeberger daughter of Roy E. and Mrs Snoeberger of near Rockfield married Dwight M. Jones son of Charles Jones of Rockfield at the English Lutheran church in Logansport on Tuesday. Rev Ralph D Wheadon officiated the single ring ceremony. A wedding dinner will honor the couple Sunday at the bride's home.

Lois Ruth Snoeberger Roy E. Snoeberger Near Rockfield Dwight M. Jones Charles Jones Rockfield English Lutheran Church Logansport Rockfield High School Ralph D. Wheadon

Harris Seeks County Sheriff Nomination in 1932 Primary

Lawrence G. Harris of Delphi runs as a Democratic candidate for county sheriff. With 33 years in business and 24 in Delphi, he currently manages L. G. Harris Produce Co. He cites a solid business record and asks voters to consider his faithful duty in office if elected. Harris placed third in the 1932 sheriff primary.

Lawrence G. Harris Delphi Harris

Harold Coble and Marion Platt wed in Florida

Harold Coble son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coble of Delphi and Miss Marion Platt of Bridgeport Conn. were married Saturday evening at Ft. Lauderdale Fla. Best man was Paul Rees and maid of honor Miss Helen Coble. Bridesmaids included Ruth Coble and Naomi Shiver with escorts S. A. Parrish and Marion Walton. The Cobles will reside in Delphi in May.

Harold Coble Raymond Coble Delphi Marion Platt Bridgeport Pompano Coble

Grain thief leaves corn and bad check as trail markers

Oliver Bush of near Logansport was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge after 80 bushels of corn were stolen from Goldie Sink’s farm in Cass county and sold at the Kerlin elevator in Delphi. Bush confessed Sunday night and had spent prior time for grain theft. A $22.50 check given at the Berlin elevator was cashed by Lawrence Margowski and Bush had disposed of the money before arrest.

Oliver Bush Logansport Pau Minneman Loren Ayres Goldie Sink Cass County Kerlin Delphi Ayres Bush Berlin Lawrence Margowski

Farmer Bert Goslee Dies at 57 in Lafayette

Bert Goslee a well known Jefferson township farmer aged 57 died Wednesday afternoon at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette He is survived by his wife Alta and sister Mrs Moore Maxwell The body will be moved from Grimm and Sons funeral home to the family home at Yeoman Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 pm from the family home with Rev Hornick officiating Burial in Yeoman cemetery

Bert Goslee Jefferson Township St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Alta Moore Maxwell Grimm and Sons Funeral Yeoman Hornick

Clint Wagoner Seeks Spot On Fall Ballot

Clint Wagoner Democratic candidate for treasurer seeks a place on the November ballot. Born in Carrollton township and life long county resident, he is active in civic life and belongs to church and to Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. His daughters Helen Agnes and Josephine Wit ham live in Indianapolis. his son Marshall is popular with youth. If chosen by primary voters he pledges a thorough campaign.

Clint Wagoner Carrollton Township Mr. Wagoner Deer Creek Township Presbyterian Church Odd Fellows Masonic Lodges Helen Agnes Josephine Witham Indianapolis Marshall Wagoner

Haun Rites Held At Rossville For Mrs Ethel Haun

Funeral services for Mrs Ethel G Haun were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 at the Rossville M E church. She died at the family home in Indianapolis Sunday and is buried in Rossville. Surviving are husband J Pratt Haun a son Gentry two sisters Mrs Ida Crouse and Mrs Emma Smith of Rossville and Mrs Josie Kreisher of Kirklin and brother George Mitten of Frankfort.

Rossville M. E Ethel G. Haun Indianapolis Rossville Haun Burlington J. Pratt Haun Gentry Ida Crouse Emma Smith Josie Kreisher Kirklin George Mitten Frankfort

Second Round Set For Table Tennis Meet At Recreation Hall

The second round of the table tennis tournament will be played tonight at 7 30 at the recreation hall above Bradshaw's garage. John Stocky Smith, 14, won the first playoff Tuesday night. All interested players are urged to report tonight and enter the tournament.

Bradshaw John Stocky) Smith Recreation Hall

Spotlight on Sheriff Race as Primary Near

Interest grows as the upcoming primary narrows field for the November sheriff contest to five Republicans and four Democrats. Incumbent Arthur Anderson faces support from Arthur Rider Charles Harvey and L G Harris while Republicans choose among Larry Boone Harry Cree James Grandstaff Sam Richardson and Orvel Israel.

Arthur Anderson Sheriff Arthur Rider Charles Harvey L. G. Harris Larry Boone Harry Cree James Grandstaff Sam Richardson Galveston Mayhill W. A. Hoffenbacher William Roth Russell Harter Wilbur Lane

Dynamite Attack Targets Willard Bowen Home

In February Willard Bowen of Cutler survived two rocks and two sticks of dynamite thrown at his front porch. A note urged him to dismiss his housekeeper Miss Mary Clem. William Koup, about 60, was arrested later that morning and jailed in Delphi. No motive found, neighbors recall a prior warning.

Willard Bowen Cutler Bowman Mary Clem Bowen Davenport William Koup Arthur Anderson Delphi Koup Bowen Porth Clem

Last Day to Pay Spring Taxes in Carroll County

County Treasurer Robert Johnson warns May 4 is the deadline for the spring tax installment. Taxes unpaid by then incur an 8 percent penalty. Local social notes mention a Tri Kappa bridge party in Monticello and the Carroll County undertakers' annual banquet at the Crosby hotel.

Robert Johnson Fred Martin George Beamer Fred Squires Mary Margowski Monticello Undertakers Carroll County Crosby Hotel

Primary Election Boards Named for Both Parties

Democratic county officials list includes Adams Township and multiple precincts with judges clerks and sheriffs. The county election board finished ballot inspection and is sealing ballots for distribution to precincts ahead of Tuesday's primary election.

Orvel Schock Jess Clawson County Election Board

Lewis Temple Rites Held in Lockport Today

Lewis D. Temple 79 died at his Lockport home from uremic poisoning after a three day illness. Born in Butler County Ohio in 1857, he moved to Indiana in 1864 and lived in Lockport 72 years, running a grocery. Survived by wife, two daughters, an adopted daughter, a son, a sister, and seven grandchildren. Funeral 2:00 p.m. at home with Rev. Hugo officiating. burial Cedarville Cemetery.

Lewis D. Temple Lockport Mr. Temple Butler County Ohio Indiana Tempe Paul Miller Valparaiso Laura Alany Gertrude Skelton Vista Cal John Temple Idaville Joseph B. Magée Grifuni and Son Funeral Hugo Cedarville Cemetery

St Josephs May Festival At City Catholic Center

The May Festival of St Josephs Catholic church runs tonight Friday and Saturday at the Catholic community center. A wide range of booths prizes and games will provide entertainment. George Vianco serves as general chairman with Byram Crosby as publicity chairman.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Catholic Community Center George Vianco Byram Crosby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dick Been Oratory Denk Thelma Quinn Claudia Pugh Emma Mae Copeland Sheriff Derby Arthur J. Anderson Albert G. Clifton Board of Commissioners Anderson Tne Rider Charles .M. Harvey Lois Snoeberger Dwight Jones Adams Township Frank Wallace Albert Shaffer Ray Harvey Burlington Township Jean Beck E. F. Naylor Eugene Lauchner J. H. Carter Floyd Bronson Robert Catron James Ridenour Emerson Wagoner Roy J. Cripe Russell Gish Frank Brown Otto Long Gerald Johns Clayton John Beard Alvin Clauser Virgie Burge Lawrence Metzger Harold Fry Richard Medley Walter ‘Ayres Ronald Wilson John R. Ramey Charley Haslet Hattie Spivey Albert ‘Myers George ‘Beale Jessie Ashba John Schlang Harry Baum Helen Gibbons William Heflong James Delong Betty Wilson Harry Wingard Democrat Township Irvin Humes John F. Pitzer Robert F. Patty Gerald E. Smith G. G. Squires Doyle Peters John Jacobs Jackson Township Archie Hughes Carl Jones John Goldsmith Carl Raber Harvey Furnish Dan Berkshire Luzerne Isaac Clyde Crowel Charlie Ballard Bert Allison Charles E. Crooks Matthew Jackson John L. Kennard L. D. Viney Lewis ST Joseph’s
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