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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
7
Billy Pratt of Patton made notable catches near Sunset Park on Sunday. He landed a 5 pound catfish, a 4 pound catfish, and two large black bass each weighing 2.5 pounds.
Norman Seward hauled in a four and a half pound smallmouth bass last week. The catch came below the Oakdale dam using a soft craw lure and is hailed as one of the season’s prize fish.
Predictions flag a hot August with frequent storms and dry spells around the 22nd to 28th. Expect rain early and midmonth, a cool stretch, then heat waves and heat prostrations across many regions. Notable births: Benjamin Harrison born August 20 1833 and Herbert Hoover born August 10.
James Doty a 42 year old Indiana Service Corporation employee died of a heart attack while chatting with relatives on his Burrows porch Sunday morning. Survivors include his wife his mother two daughters Catha and Eulala and two sons Edgar and Donald Wayne. Funeral services were held at the Burrows Christian church with Rev Thomas officiating and burial in Camden Cemetery.
James Albert Woodburn cites Indiana pioneer families to illustrate regional strength. He notes four Hoosier schoolboys who became Mayo Clinic doctors Barnes Dunlap Kirklin and Mann, highlighting Indiana's school system and heritage as a source of national achievement.
Judge E. E. Pruitt officiated the ceremony for David H. Bellinger and Eva D. Gillam of Flora on Monday afternoon. Witnesses were Mrs. Jesss Retherford and Morris D. Stone.
Bright National Bank of Flora files two complaints on note demand. First for 400 dollars against Rauleate E Weida and Ruth H Weida. Second for 550 dollars against Rauleate E Ruth E and Pauline M Weida.
Sealed bids were received by 2:00 PM on September 6 1932 for furnishing coal to County Farm Court House and Jail. Bids must state price per ton and Indiana mine district and lump size for screened coal delivered in September. Board of Commissioners reserves right to reject any or all bids.
State fish hatchery officials from Bass Lake released ten thousand blue gills Thursday. Five thousand went to Lake Freeman and five thousand to Lake Shaffer to bolster local fishing.
North Dakota farmers form a wheat holding movement to lift returns. Led by Dell Willis, thousands of producers pledge to store grain until prices reach $1 at Winnipeg for top grades. With 1932 crop projections about 124 million bushels, the plan aims to boost prices nationwide.
The fifth annual Hayes family reunion drew about 150 relatives and friends to French Post Park. Wilber Doolittle presided as president, Mary Turner as secretary, with reelection of both. Henry Barnes named vice president. Program included greetings, songs, prayers, readings, dances, and a tie blessed by the group.
The sixth annual Tennessee reunion will be held Sunday August 21 at Hufty’s Grove on the Tippecanoe river west of Delphi. All Tennesseans are invited to bring a basket dinner and enjoy an old time Tennessee picnic. Musicians are requested to bring instruments.
The Pearson family reunion was held at Columbia Park. Attendees from the area included Mrs. Zimri Pearson, Mrs. Joe Pearson, Claude Pearson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Art Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Nate Pearson of near Delphi.
Fifty four people attended the Hilde brand reunion at Delphi park. Laban Hildebrand of Buffalo was elected president William Hilde brand of Logansport vice president and Olive Hildebrand of Logansport secretary treasurer. Stoner family reunion also held at Columbia park in Lafayette Sunday with Carroll county folks including Mr and Mrs Orvel Schock Abe Stoner and Clon Della and Russell Schock.
Thyrza Heiny announces the Heiny family's reunion at Spencer Park Logan sport Indiana on Sunday August 21 1932. The event marks the thirty fourth annual gathering with Spencer Park south pavilion as the meeting site.
The Briney Cain Gilliam families hold their thirteenth annual reunion on Sunday August 14 at Delphi Park gathering relatives for a day of shared memories and activities.
The Humerickhouse Richter Ernest reunion will be held Sunday August 14 in Bennetts Switch Park. All relatives are urged to attend.
The Lewis Calloway families plan a reunion at Frankfort city park on Sunday August 14. All members are invited to attend.
The Klinger family will hold its reunion at Delphi Park tomorrow. Family members are expected to attend from nearby towns and celebrate with a small gathering and picnic activities.
The Delphi post office shows higher postage rates raising first class mail receipts. May $738, June $634, July $793, totaling more than prior year though advertising permits declined. To maintain second class status the office must boost monthly revenue toward an annual $8,000 average.
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