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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
1
Beginning August 11 Florida motorists will pay seven cents per gallon, the highest state tax in the nation, with three cents to the state road department, three to counties, and one to the general treasury, estimated to yield 2.35 million dollars yearly.
Carroll County Board of Education adopts an economy measure to sell second hand school books. A committee including Harley Mummert J Huston Dunn and Russell Flora will work with County Superintendent Bailey at his Burlington home. Books will be marked with owner name and price and sold at schools to save taxpayers money.
Ava H. Peters of Bass Lake and Harry Henderson of South Bend wed in South Bend on July 8. Their alienation suit from Fulton circuit court last September was tied to a Knox case moved to Rochester. Florence Henderson of Delphi filed the suit. both sides sought $25,000 in damages.
The Christians routed the Baptists 18 to 2 last Tuesday in the Sunday School Twilight League to assume undisputed first place. Baptists could not delay the game due to Perry Rule and other players absence. Upcoming schedule notes Catholics vs Methodists Friday and Christians vs Presbyterians next Tuesday at Riley Park.
Fragmentary notice appears from a county ledger with unreadable details. It hints at a legal or public matter but lacks readable names dates or actions to confirm specifics.
The program lists Saturday events: 1:30 band at stand, 2:00 settlers meeting, 2:80 handy and handy, 3:30 Popejoy and his dogs, 4:30 the Julians, 5:00 balloon. Saturday night shows include 7:30 band at stand, 8:00 handy and handy, 9:00 Popejoy and his dogs, 10:00 the Julians.
The former Dr. James R. Blanchard office at the Washington and Front streets corner, built in 1836, now houses The Christian Scientists of Delphi. The Burr boot factory origin aided local growth. Blanchard later married and built a residence nearby, marking a long local occupation history.
County Clerk Floyd Julien and his wife Mrs Julien with two children returned Tuesday from a 3600 mile trip west. They toured Colorado Nebraska and Iowa noting irrigation and heavy rains while wheat prices remained low. They visited Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills South Dakota and saw depictions of Washington Lincoln and Jefferson. Rainy roads mixed with good stretches but the outing was deemed splendid and Julien resumed duties tanned from the journey.
The Union Street landmark church changes hands as the old Presbyterian church in Delphi is sold to Morris Gray and wife for use by a hatchery. The structure has served many roles since its 1908 deed, including a home and later a chapel and courthouse during construction of a new building.
Political activity signals a looming struggle among Indiana Democrats. Backers of Paul V. McNutt and Secretary of State Frank Mayr Jr intensify efforts with statewide organizing and canvassing. Rumors of a Mayr governor bid persist despite denials.
Indiana moves to raise personal property assessments in 17 counties including Daviess Decatur Floyd Greene Harrison Howard Knox and more as the state tax board acts. The State Farm Bureau pushes for lower assessments while a new group advocates a retail sales tax to support Governor Harry G. Lightner.
State Patrolman Paul Rule recovered a stolen Buick coach early Tuesday east of Frankfort on Road No. 29 after suspect questioning exposed inconsistencies. The thief, who used the name George Anderson of Fulton Street Indianapolis, was arrested and surrendered to Sheriff Powers in Frankfort, with the car later identified as belonging to Chris Platt of Rockville Read Indianapolis and returned to Indianapolis.
Special to The Citizen Indiana officials confirm the Indiana State Highway Commission will not pave the gravel stretch from Lafayette to Logansport through Delphi in 1931. Road remains uncommitted for 1932, with bids, routing changes, and surveys needed before any future paving.
County commissioners ordered advertising for bids to purchase and deliver coal to the court house jail infirmary and other institutions. Bids must show bidder name price per ton size of coal and Indiana mining district. Delivery planned for September furnace repair at court house ordered to begin immediately to avoid disruption during the September term.
An extensive Old Settlers Day program features Ruth Mile High performing a balloon ascent and parachute leap at 5 pm Saturday, with Handy and Handy, the St Julian troupe, and Popejoy and his dogs also billed. Concession space is selling, ferris wheel setup under way, and Mulberry airplanes will offer rides from the field south of town.
Fifty years ago John Lennon was improving a grave site for Old Settlers attendees. Samuel H. Robinson’s injunction suit over the Dayton gravel road was settled allowing road use on his land. Carroll Co. bridge dispute looms as Carrie Carroll Co. requests contract details and August 15 bid. Carroll County Fair Association forms with a planned fair this year. Fifty teachers enroll at the Normal in Camden. Rockfield Presbyterian Church buys the Van Gundy property for pastor housing.
Paul Burkhalter of near Owasco reports an oats yield of 53 bushels per acre. This precise measurement highlights strong harvest performance in the region.
Edwin Rea aged 57, native of Camden and longtime resident of Logansport and Chicago, died Sunday afternoon in Chicago. He was a widely known figure in his circles.
A dining party including Mr and Mrs Robert An were affected by a lightning strike last evening in Rhode Island. details of injuries or follow up were not fully clear in the report.
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