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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
5
Taxpayers are informed of levies in the township fund with amounts 6832.54 16721.13 1316.87 3226.00 and 4542.87 as listed. The notice references assessments and required actions for payment or protest per local tax rules.
Taxpayers are informed of a township fund levy of 3310.93 dollars and the right to be heard. After levies are set, they must be presented to the County Auditor within two days before the second Monday in September. Ten or more aggrieved taxpayers may appeal to the State Tax Commissioners by October 15.
Reviewing secretary John C. Odell’s minutes, the article recalls 37 years of Old Settlers events from 1882 to 1919, noting notable moments. Poem by James Whitcomb Riley in 1855 drew 8,000. Emil Johnson spoke of Spanish American War exploits in 1898. yearly reunions moved from groves to Delphi locations, now held in Delphi city park since 1903.
The narrative recalls the early Old Settlers gatherings in Delphi with multiple bands and lively park events. It notes the 90th anniversary as a fond review of the group’s culture and music, praising pioneer efforts to inspire youth and looking ahead to the 100th milestone.
Walter Wagoner is named as trustee for Clay Township in a formal notice detailing the appointment and duties under township governance. The item notes the official role and the governing body involved in the appointment.
Delphi Rotary observes Ladies Night at Camp Tecumseh Tuesday evening. Boys at the camp will present the program and dinner is served at seven. No noon meeting Tuesday. T Sgt Arthur McDowell was last Tuesday's guest speaker on his work with the Medical Department in England, introduced by Harry Hatton. Guests included Cpl Evan Julien and Walter Grimm.
The Make Merry class of the Methodist Sunday School will host the annual summer picnic at Deer Creek Park next Sunday evening with Jesse Wise as class president and Mrs Wise leading the program committee. Mr and Mrs William Schmidt of Indianapolis are proud parents of a son born recently in an Indianapolis hospital, their daughter also listed. The Schmidts are son named and the former Ethel Hargraves is his mother, daughter of Charles Hargraves of Yeoman. Mr and Mrs C Alfred Campbell of Indianapolis visited Mrs E W Bowen and Miss Hilda Bowen. Campbell is vice president of Marmon Harrington in Indianapolis and plans a South America business trip with industrialists soon. War Bonds should mean more than just a good investment.
Eight year old Joyce Larimore hosted a birthday party for schoolmates at Delphin park. Patty and June Watson of Logan Sport are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John Watson. Mrs Ethel Raber and Mrs Mable Mullin plan to attend the Federation Club workshop in Crawfordsville on August 15. Subscribe for the Citizen.
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