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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1934

Page

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New Relief Plan Set to Start Here Next Week

A new rural relief program will begin in Carroll County next week with jobless workers eligible for wage scales from 9 to 36 dollars per month based on family size. Charles Thompson of Pittsburg may lead the county effort. Raymond Gibbs will supervise eligibility and allotments.

Carroll County Charles Thompson Pittsburg CWA Sust Raymond Gibbs Frankfort Carroll Clinton

William C. Smith Examines New Frazier-Lemke Act

William C. Smith of Leith & Smith visits Lafayette Rensselaer and South Bend for a study of the Frazier Lemke Farm Moratorium Act amendments. George Obear named Conciliation Commissioner for Carroll County. cases from the county go to him for final adjustment.

William C. Smith Leith & Smith Lafayette Rensselaer South Bend George Obear Carroll County United States Court

McNutt Addresses White County Farmers Relief Issues

Governor Paul V. McNutt spoke to over 2,000 at a Monticello farmers picnic, urging Farm Bureau coordination, analyzing Indiana tax policy, and stressing state support for the school system amid downturn. He then went to the Sportsman Hotel and planned Legion talks in Parkersburg, Arkansas, and Oklahoma City.

Paul V. McNutt Monticello Farm Bureau Indiana Wie Ste Sportsmann Hotel Sun Legion Parkersburg W. Va Arkansas Ghiahoma City

Devon Smith Wins Monticello Tennis Championship

Devon Smith, a local tennis star, captures the Monticello Tennis Club Championship singles crown. He defeats Charles Anderson in straight sets 6-3 6-2 after sweeping Wayne Reed and Kenneth Peters in earlier rounds.

Devon Smith Monticello Delphi White County Rapid Fire Charles Anderson Wayne Reed Kenneth Peters

August Rainfall Tops Delphi Totals in Summer

Delphi’s August rainfall far exceeded the combined totals of June and July. Weather chief Cloyd Kerlin notes 12 rain events in August versus 7 in both June and July, with 7.2 inches in August by Tuesday. The summer’s heaviest downpour hit August 16 with 2.43 inches.

Delphi Cloyd Kerlin

Delinquent Tax Payments Signal Farm Recovery in Carroll County

Carroll county reports rising delinquent tax payments as a sign of farm recovery. County Treasurer Robert Johnson notes 13 175 16 dollars in delinquent installments over four months, far above recent years. The surge is linked to the administration's farm recovery program with Carroll among counties reducing delinquencies.

Carroll County Robert Johnson

Wason Comfort Wedding To Be Held At St Marys

A prominent wedding will occur next Monday at 4 PM at St Marys Episcopal Church Delph i Miss Mary Louise Wason elder daughter of Judge and Mrs James P Wason will marry Walton Everett Comfort of West Chester Pa Following the ceremony guests will go to the Wason home for a reception A suit to set aside a deed has been filed by Raymond Day against John T Collins.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Delphi Mary Louise Wason James P. Wason Walton Everett Comfort West Chester Mrs. Wason Raymond Day John T. Collins

Carroll County Teachers Begin Annual Institute

One hundred five teachers enrolled as Carroll County opens the annual pre school institute with group meetings. Judge E J Millington and Dr Fassett A Cotton spoke on school funding and teaching theory, stressing citizens building and value of teachers. Classes start Tuesday after preliminary organization Friday.

Carroll County E. J. Millington Fassett A. Cotton Millington Cotton

Carroll County Council Seeks Budget For Next Fiscal Year

Seven member Carroll County Council meets in regular session Tuesday to review the proposed county budget and levies for the coming year. They consider a 26 cent levy for general admin along with two relief measures: 13 cent levy of 30,000 for old age pensions and 29,200 for poor relief. After action, budgets may be adjusted by the County Tax Adjustment Board on September 17 to fit state rules.

County Tax Adjustment Board State Tax Board Adeno Dimes Board of Review G. R. Repair Fund

Burlington Couple Married Saturday

Savanah O Maxwell and Ralph L Bailey of near Burlington wed at 6 00 pm Saturday at Rev Joseph Fisher's home northeast of Burlington. Attendants were Alta Barker Flora and Walter Dishon Wheeling. The bride is Harry Maxwell's niece and Burlington high school graduate of 1932. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey.

Savanah O. Maxwell Ralph L. Bailey Burlington Joseph Fisher Alta Barker Flora Walter Dishon Wheeling Harry Maxwell Burlington High School Henry Bailey

Engagement announced for Margaret Deeter and Hubert Gardner

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Deeter of Delphi announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Hubert Whiting Gardner of Washington D. C. The couple plans a wedding scheduled for early this fall.

Margaret Deeter H. M. Deeter Delphi Margaret Hubert Whiting Gardner Washington, D. C

Carroll County Taxpayers Meet Sept 4 At Court House

Carroll county taxpayers will gather at the court house at 9 30 a m Tuesday September 4 for an important business session to discuss local matters.

Carroll County Court House

Local Legion Delegation Visits Former Delphi Photographer

The Delphi area delegation to the State Legion Convention Tuesday called on Andrew W. Wolever, once a Delphi photographer, who is in good health and sends regards to friends in Delphi.

State Legion Convention Andrew W. Wolever Delphi Mr. Wolever

Popejoy Named Shipping Clerk for Chicago Stock Yards Band

Charles Popejoy has secured a position as shipping clerk at the Chicago Stock Yards Band Concert Tonight.

Charles Popejoy Chicago

Last Band Concert Of Summer Tonight

Howard Bradshaw, chairman of the band committee of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the last summer concert for tonight. The Thursday events have drawn large crowds and capped the season.

Howard Bradshaw Chamber of Commerce

Citizen's Dollar Offer Ends Tomorrow for Readers

The Citizen ends its August subscription drive tomorrow August 31 with two days left before the $1 rate becomes $1.50 starting September 1. Mrs H A Stewart of Hazleton Iowa mails a renewal to April 1936 noting her Carroll County roots and fondness for the home paper.

The Citizen Stewart Carroll County

Openings for Delphi Deer Creek Schools Set For August 31

Superintendent C. T. Amick announces Delphi Deer Creek township schools start Friday August 31 with a half day for organization and book supply distribution. Some changes in texts will be phased in for elementary and high school, with efforts to help find used texts. Children must be six by October 15 1934 to enroll.

Delphi Deer Creek Township Cc. T. Amick

Last Niagara excursion announced for Friday

The Wabash railroad offers a third and final $3 excursion to Niagara Falls on Friday September 14. The train departs Delphi Friday night and returns early Monday morning.

Wabash Railroad Niagara Falls Delphi

4 H Club Winners List Enter State Fair Finals

Elimination winners from Flora and the District Parish show in Sheridan advance to the Indiana State Fair finals in Indianapolis. Contestants include Carolyn Hedderick Kathleen Yerkes and others in canning clothing livestock events. Dickenson defends Angus calf champion from last year.

Flora Sheridan Dianapolis Carolyn Hedderick Kathleen Yerkes Canning Josephine Caldwell Mary Ellen Jones Doris Rinehart Guernsey Marjorie Draper Paul Miller Jersey John and Clayton Mullin Donald Jack Bowman

Newlyweds Arrive by Plane for Brief Family Visit

Paul Johns of Waukegan Illinois and his bride arrived by plane Wednesday afternoon to visit his grandparents Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Hildebran. The couple were married Wednesday morning.

Paul Johns Waukegan Ill Lorenzo Hildebran

Rosemary Carter Weds Paul Crooks in Rockville

Miss Rosemary Barbara Carter daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Emerson Carter of Bringhurst and Paul Brinton Crooks of Rockville married Tuesday morning at the Methodist parsonage in Yeoman. Rev. Walter Wilson officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near Rockville.

Rosemary Barbara Carter Emerson Carter Bringhurst Paul Brinton Crooks Rockville Walter Wilson Methodist Parsonage Yeoman Nellie Wilson Dean Carter Cutler High School DePauw University Crooks

Morocco Evangelists to Hold Meetings at Delphi Baptist

Morocco evangelists will conduct a series of evangelistic meetings at the Delphi Baptist church from September 9 to 23. Rev and Mrs Rasmussen will present musical programs alongside the meetings. Mrs Will Woods has been returned home from St Elizabeth's Hospital in the Blythe ambulance.

Morocco Delphi Baptist Church Rasmussen Will Woods St. Ellizabeth’s Hospital Blythe

Quinn Lewis Relocates Motor Inn Garage to Main Street

Quinn Lewis manager of the Motor Inn Garage moves the business to rooms previously used by Sargent & Bassett Tire Shop. He will run the garage and Chrysler N ash sales with Fred Smith, longtime Main Garage mechanic, now partner.

Quinn Lewis Motor Inn Sargent & Bassett Chrysler-Nash Fred Smith Monticello Mr. Lewis

October 8 Deadline To Register For November Vote

County Clerk Wilbur Lane warns all residents to register by October 8 to be eligible in the November election. Those who registered before the primary and stay in the same precinct do not re register. Change of address must be recorded. married women must file name and address changes.

Wilbur Lane

County 61st In Amount Expended For Poor Relief

A State Committee on Government Economy survey shows Carroll County citizens spent 1.46 dollars per capita for public relief in 1931 and 1.39 in 1932. The county ranked 61st among 92 counties in total expenditures from 1890 to 1932, with high counties generally affluent and low counties poorer. Carroll County fell within the higher bracket.

State Committee On Government Economy Carroll County Tow

County Baseball Tourney Opens Monday at Bringhurst

Four Carroll county teams Delphi Bringhurst Rockfield and Flora or Burlington compete in a Labor Day tournament at Bringhurst to crown county champion. First game starts at 12 30.

Carroll County Bringhurst Delphi Rockfield Flora Burlington

Local H. S. Graduates Plan to Enter Colleges

Several local youths plan to enter colleges this fall. Jack Patton will attend Western State, Jack Grimm Illinois, Claude Wise DePauw, Mabel Campbell Purdue, Betty Dyer Hanover, Pauline Flora Central Normal, and Lois McCain John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis.

Jack Patton Western State Jack Grimm Illinois Claude Wise DePauw Mabel Campbell Purdue Betty Dyer Hanover Pauline Flora Central Normal Lois McCain John Herron Art Institute Indianapolis

Delphi coach Lostutter resigns to take Shelbyville post

Paul Lostutter, eight year Delphi Oracles coach, resigns to accept Shelbyville high school basketball helm. No successor named. His era included 1928 1930 and 1932 state tournament runs and six sectional titles. Lostutter praised for developing stars Perigo Moore Smith Joyce and track ace Popejoy. Mrs Lostutter long time local teacher and community member.

Oracles Shelbyville High School Lostutter Shelbyville Delphi Dlphi Connersville Bill Perigo Logansport Perigo Moore Smith Joyce Popejoy Purdue University Frankfort Franklin Lossie Indiana

Dr Carney Moves Office to Tarah Culp Building

Delphi physician Dr. C. EK Carney relocates his practice from the Pythian building to the first floor of the Mrs Tarah Culp building.

C. EK Carney Delphi Pythian Building Mrs. Tarah Culp

Family Reunions Become Institution In Indiana

Indiana family reunions have grown into a state defining habit with hundreds gathering in parks for meals and fraternal chatter each summer. W C Smith, Delphi attorney, notes reunions date from 1925, while Mrs Elizabeth Murphy of Delphi traces an 1870 start to the Murphy family reunion near Sugar Creek at Pyrmont.

Indiana Carroll County W. C. Smith Delphi Elizabeth Murphy Alexander Murphy Murphy Murphy Beleves Sugar Creek Pyrmont

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carroll CO Fr. Smith White Drouth Maurice Early Wason Comfort Nty Council Ved Taxpayers’ Meeting Andy Wolever H. A. Stewart Hazle Ton Iowa Bertha Coble Stewart Supt. C. T. Amick William Dickinson Madison Twp Rosemary Carter of Main St H. S Oracle Paul Lostutter DR. Carney Christopher Morley the Scrivener’s Club Pur State Ohio Hoosierdam Morley R. G. Bradshaw Motor Sale
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