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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

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Carroll County Tax Bill Reduced Thirty Per Cent Next Year

The 1933 Carroll County tax bill drops 30 per cent from 1932, with total next year estimated at $496 818 compared to $710 341 this year. Indiana Taxpayers Association notes statewide averages and urges continued public vigilance to curb waste and inflation in government spending.

Carroll County Indiana Taxpayers Association Indiana LaPorte County Orange County State Board of Tax Commissioners

County Road Men to Meet Thursday

A county road employees group will meet at the home of Charles Sanderson, superintendent, next Thursday evening. The monthly meetings discuss improved road maintenance methods. Sanderson noted about 350 dollars was spent to remove heavy snow from county highways, with east and west roads especially affected.

Charles Sanderson Thursdday Mrr

Alexander Springs Dies at Home in Rossville

Alexander Springs 70 retired Rossville merchant died Tuesday night at his home. Born in Tippecanoe County in 1862 he moved to Rossville seven years ago after living near Stockwell His wife died March 27 1931 Surviving Amel Spring Delphi Homer Spring Monticello and Ross D Myer Lafayette Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm Rossville Brethren church with Rev C H Loveland officiating burial in Rossville cemetery.

Alexander Springs Rossville Mr. Spring Tipecanoe County Rossvill Stockwell Amel Spring Delphi Homer Spring Monticello Ross D. Myer South Street Lafayette

John L. Hanna Named Jackson Day Banquet Chairman

Delphi attorney John L. Hanna has been named chairman of the annual Jackson Day banquet by county chairman William H. Ashba. Hanna will select committee members and arrange details for the meeting, expected to be held in Flora this year.

John Ll. Hanna Delphi William H. Ashba Henna Flora

Anderson Goes to Washington from Indiana AP Bureau

Robert C. Anderson, Carroll County youth and longtime Indiana AP reporter in Indianapolis, is transferred to the Washington DC AP bureau to cover Indiana politics and related Hoosier affairs. He will start December 1 after visiting his mother Eva Anderson. Prior roles include statehouse reporter for AP and stints at the Indianapolis Star and Findlay Courier.

Robert C. Anderson Carroll County Indiana Associated Press News Service Indianapolis Washington, D. C Associated Press Hoosier Anderson Statehouse Indianapolis Star Findlay Courier Washington Eva Anderson

Peru to Visit Delphi for Feature Net Game Friday

Peru and Delphi high schools renew a fierce regional rivalry in a Friday night matchup. Peru’s Tigers, led by Bruce Vignary Holland and Phillips, aim to avenge last year’s 17 to 14 regional loss as a strong student crowd expects a 25 cent admission.

Peru Delphi High School s__ net Delphi Tigers L Logansport Oracles Logansport Monticello Bruce Vignary Holland Phillips

Red Cross Drives Continue as Storm Slows Solicitors

Stormy weather left many Red Cross solicitors unable to reach residents. Donors can send contributions to Reed Schermerhorn, county chairman, Delphi, Indiana, to support ongoing local relief efforts.

Red Cross Reed Schermerhorn Delphi Indiana

George Trobaugh dies at 74 after brief visit

George Trobaugh, 74, of near Delphi, died Tuesday at the Burlington home of his son Harry after visiting about a week. He also leaves son Claude of Delphi, daughter Mrs. Grover Long of Indianapolis, sister Mrs. Milton Porter of Wichita, Kansas, and many friends. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 PM in Cutler Presbyterian Church with burial in Ball Hill Cemetery.

George Trobaugh Delphi Carroll County Harry Burlington Claude Trobaugh Grover Long Indianapolis Milton Porter Wichita Kansas Cutler Presbyterian Church Ball Hill Cemetery

Charles G. Black Named Carroll County Master Farmer

Charles G. Black, former county commissioner and Delphi Deer Creek school board member, is Carroll County’s fifth Master Farmer. The honor, announced on WILS and at a Chicago studio gathering, recognizes farming excellence, home making, community service, and good citizenship. Previous masters include Taylor Fouts J W Eikenberry Claude Wickard and Earl Newell. Mrs Black is praised as well.

Prairie Farmer Carrell County Charles G. Black Delphi- Deer Creek WILS Chicago Carroll County Taylor Fouts J. W. Eikenberry Claude Wickard Earl Newell Black

Lane Becomes Clerk of Carroll Circuit

Wilbur Lane assumed the Carroll circuit court clerk duties on a Wednesday morning November 30 following Floyd J. Julien ending November 17. Julien remained briefly to assist Lane as Lane arranged bonds with Lane posting a $50,000 personal bond while awaiting a surety bond. Julien did not announce future plans.

Lane Carroll Floyd J. Julien Wilbur Lane Carroll Circuit Court Biel Julien

Logansport Defeats Delphi Oracles In Defensive Win

In a stubborn defensive battle Logansport defeated the Delphi Oracles 25 to 17 at Berry Bowl Logansport drawing about four thousand fans. Notable visitors included Everett Case Anderson Loveless Roudebush and Bausman. Etnire scored four Logan goals while Smith fouled out in the final period.

Logansport Delphi Oracles Everett Case Anderson Loveless Peru Roudebush Winamac Bausman Frankfort Delphi Loganberries Oracles Vance Tell Boy Walfue Eitnire Logan Smith Etnire

State Police Reorganization Plans Unveiled in Indianapolis

Flans for a military style reorganization of the state police were announced at a force meeting in Indianapolis. Chief Grove Garrett said promotions will come from within the ranks and new appointments will require stricter physical medical and mental qualifications.

Indianapolis Grove Garrett

Indiana Supreme Court Names New Chief Justices

Judge Walter E. Treanor became chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Monday as the November term began, succeeding Judge Curtis W. Roll. The appellate court saw Harvey J. Curtis named chief judge and Posey Kime named presiding judge.

Walter E. Treanor Indiana Supreme Court Curtis W. Roll Harvey J. Curtis Posey Kime

Democrat Leader C. J. McCullough Dies at 65 in Brazil Home

C. J. McCullough, 65, representative-elect from Clay County, died Sunday night at his Brasil home. A prominent Democrat, he served as clerk of the House of Representatives in 1912 and later completed one term as county auditor.

C. J. McCullough Clay County Brazil House of Representatives

Republican chairman seeks injunction over sheriff action

Ivan Morgan state Republican chairman filed suit in Scott circuit court asking for an injunction to stop the Scott County Sheriff from collecting a judgment Morgan owes. The judgment was against Morgan in Decatur County where he was a stockholder in Burney Street Bank which later failed.

Ivan Morgan Scott Scott County Morgan Prais Decatur County Burney St Bank

Lake W Rariden Seeks Northern Indiana District Attorney Post

Lake W Rariden of Fort Wayne a prominent Democrat and attorney is a candidate for district attorney of northern Indiana. He spoke in the northeastern state during the recent campaign. The appointee will be chosen by Senator elect Van Nuys when he takes office in March. Oliver Loomis’s term expired last May and he has served without reappointment amid a clash between Senators Watson and Robinson. Rariden has strong local support.

Lake W. Rariden Delphi Indiana Rariden Fort Wayne van Nuys Oliver Loomis Watson Robinson Loomis

Lieutenant Governor to speak at Camden meeting

Edgar Bush Indiana lieutenant governor will address the Camden Opera House Friday December 2 at an all day Carroll County Taxpayers Association meeting. The program starts at 10 AM and includes Judge John Aiken and John M Cantley with a basket dinner for attendees.

Edgar Bush Indiana Camden Opera House Carroll County Taxpayers’ Association John Aiken Fort Wayne Hoosier Taxpayers’ Union John M. Cantley Logansport Cass County

Logansport Reserves Dominate Abe Burkholder Farm Game

In Tippecanoe township the Logansport reserves controlled the preliminary game, winning 29 to 12 at Abe Burkholder farm. Funeral services were held Friday at Delphi Holiness church for a resident who had been ill for months, with burial in Morning Heights cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three sons, plus four sisters and two brothers.

Abe Burkholder Tippecanoe Township Delphi Holiness Church Morning Heights Orville Paul Frank J. W. Reiff Flora Arthur Allman Battle Ground Mabel Luther Burrows Ella Love Royal Center Delphi Ray Logansport

John H Bates 71 Dies After Long Illness in Pittsburg

John H Bates, 71, died at his Pittsburg home after several months illness. He is survived by his widow and six children: Mrs. Jesse Parvis West Lafayette, Mrs. Emma Miller Williamsport, Ernest Bates Indiana polis, John H Bates Brookston, Mrs. Ada Baumgartner South Bend, Mrs. Dorothy Bartholomew Lafayette. Body brought to Blythe funeral home for preparation.

John H. Bates Pittsburg Jesse Parvis West Lafayette Emma _ Miller Williamsport Ernest Bates Indianapolis Brookston Ada Baumgartner South Bend Dorothy Bartholomew Lafayette Blythe Funeral Home

Political party spending in Carroll County election outlined

Democratic and Republican committees filed financial statements with Carroll circuit court showing total expenditures of 2673.53. Democrats spent about 400 more than Republicans. each side ended with a small treasury balance. Republicans report 213.92 on hand. Democrats 156.92. Reports reveal gaps between promised and actual contributions. Candidates have until December 3 to file itemized lists. recent filings include Albert Gilfton 146.25 Harl Chapman 42.50 Frank Cirard 57.75.

Carrol County Carroll Circuit Court William G. Cowdin Democratic County Committee Joseph T. Ivés Republican County Committee Albert Glifton Harl Chapman Frank S. Cirard

Hamling and Smock Form Legal Partnership in Delphi

John H. Hamling and John R. Smock, prominent Delphi attorneys, form Hamling and Smock to operate from offices above Union State Bank. Hamling reelected prosecuting attorney for Carroll circuit. Smock recently admitted to Carroll County Bar and studying law with Cartwright Wason and Carr.

John H. Hamling John R. Smock Delphi Union State Bank Hamling Hamling and Smock Ruby Lines Carroll Circuit Court Smock Notre Dame Law School L.D. Boyd Boyd Indiana University‘ Law ‘School Carroll County Cartwright, Wason and Carr Acacia Fraternity

Court notes outline December court dates and judgments

Arthur Berryman was ordered to appear again on December 23 for failure to pay support. The Mary E Flora estate administrator must sell state assets to pay debts of the trustees of the A T Bowen Bank. Defendants in Cook versus William H. received an examination judgment of 1448.63. Oscar Gee mortgage foreclosed by Bowen Bank trustees.

Arthur Berryman Mary E. Flora Thesa T. Bowen

Telegraph Office Moves to Adams and Afflis Drug Store

The Western Union Telegraph office will move from Main Street to the Adams and Afflis drug store on December 7. Mr Afflis will operate the office in conjunction with the drug store. he previously worked as an operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and served 16 months in the Signal Corp of a Telegraph Battalion.

Western Union Telegraph Office Donald Pease Main Street Adams and Afflis Afflis Pennsylvania Railroad Signal Corp

Resignation of Carroll County road supervisor Wade Farr

Wade Farr, supervisor for measuring county and township roads in Carroll County under the state highway commission, has resigned. He attempted to ford Wildcat Creek at Cook ford near Cutler but his car stalled as the waters were too deep and swift.

Wade Farr Carroll County State Highway Commission Farr Wildcat Creek Cook Ford Cutler

Market by Ladies Aid at Clawson's Chevrolet Dec 10

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will hold a market at Clawson's Chevrolet Sales room on December 10 at 10 o clock. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Clawson Chevrolet

Williamson sworn in for second term as state auditor

Floyd E. Williamson was sworn in at noon to begin his second two year term as state auditor. The oath was administered by Judge Glenn Gifford of the Tipton circuit court. Williamson, formerly of Tipton County, followed with an informal reception after the ceremony.

Floyd E. Williamson Yd EB. Williamson Glenn Gifford Tipton Circuit Williamson Tipton County

Lions Club Names Committees For Broken Dishes Play

Father C. J. Reed announced Lions Club committees for the Broken Dishes play to be staged on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week at Reynolds Cafe. Stage and scenery directors are Robert Davidson John Mount John Hamling Jr and Ralph Maggart. Advertising programs tickets ushers list Haughey Mount Wayne Coy Ralph Hanna Fred Bassett Floyd Julien X Pruitt.

Lions Club C. J. Reed Lions *Club Reynolds Cafe Robert Davidson John Mount John Hamling, Jr Ralph Maggart Haughey Mount Wayne Coy Ralph Hanna Fred Bassett Robert Gamble C. A. Davies John Hamling Father Reed Floyd Julien X. E. Pruitt

Golden Wedding for Former Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Gruber of Toledo celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on November 22 1932 at their son Charles Gruber’s Toledo home. Surviving children and relatives attended and 1882 Delphi marriage noted. Both celebrate strong health.

Harry E. Gruber Country Ave Toledo Delphi Charles Gruber Milburn, Ave William Gruber Harry Vivian Burke Roland Gruber Dean Gruber Gruber

Leslie Moves to Save Commission Posts for Friends

Regional politics in Indiana center on Gov. Leslie plans to reshuffle the state public service commission. Reports say resignations of key figures may follow to install allies and alter the board, with potential changes to the highway commission and a push to reduce commission members.

Leslie

Yeoman Official Recovers From Pneumonia Attack

Charles W. Hargraves president of the board of county commissioners is recovering from a recent pneumonia attack. He is up and about at his home and recuperating.

Charles W. Hargraves Yeoman Board of County Commissioners

Engagement of Miss Ruby Walker and John Beauchamp Announced

Miss Ruby Walker daughter of Mrs Cassie Walker of North Manchester announced to John Beauchamp son of Mr and Mrs Ward Beauchamp of Wabash at a party held at Mrs Ida Deardorff North Manchester. They plan to wed Christmas Day at Walnut Street Church of the Brethren in North Manchester and will reside in Kokomo. Miss Walker teaches in Ohio and is a Manchester College graduate. Mr Beauchamp and his brother George recently opened Kokomo Junior College.

Ruby ~ Walker Cassie Walker North Manchester Forry Pyrmont John, Beauchamp Ward Beauchamp Wabash Ida Deardorff Walnut Street Church of the Brethren Miss Walker Ohio Manchester College Beauchamp George Kokomo

Marriage of Mildred Appleton and Russell Slusser

Miss Mildred Appleton and Russell Slusser were married Thursday at Rev. Roy Hicks home in Burnettsville. The couple, both well known in the community near Clymers, were wed with officiating clergy.

Mildred Appleton John Appleton Clymers Russell Slusser Roy Hicks Burnettsville Hicks

Ryan Leaves $35 000 Estate with No Will Found

Indianapolis attorney Michael A. Ryan died several days ago leaving an estate valued at 35000. Probate documents show real estate valued at 25000 and personal property at 10000. Judge Russell J. Ryan named executor. The son and Mrs. Fannie Ryan, the widow, will divide the estate.

Michael A. Ryan Indianapolis Delphi Marion County Russell J. Ryan Superior Court Ryan Fannie Ryan

Change in Indiana Motor Bus schedule through Delphi

The Indiana Motor Bus Co changed its east west line through Delphi. West bound buses stop at 7 40, 10 40 am and 4 35, 7 10 pm. East bound buses stop at 7 50 am and 3 5, 3 50 and 6 20 pm. The Crosby Hotel remains the local stop.

Indiana Motor Bus Co Delphi Crosby Hotel

Doctor Breeman Buys Carney Practice Equipment

Dr Breeman who has practiced medicine in southern Indiana bought the late Dr John Carney s office equipment and will open offices here about December 10.

Breeman Indiana John Carney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Averese Indiana Farm Bureau Alm3 General Assembly Indiama Aimas John L. Hanna A. P. Bureau Nation’s Peru Tigers Red J.W. Eikenberry Ge Lostutter Emire Herron Horstman Jamison Vance Patton Lamb Smith Ed Grimm Boone Feezle Vandiver Marion Camden Little Oracles Bowles Ee Alberts Fawcett Insley Ted Hamling and Carroll Circuit Toledo, O Ellis Young Ind H.K. Cuthbertson Indiana Public Service Commission Harry G. Leslie John W. McCardle Jere West McCardle West Cuthbertson McNutt Highway Commission Hugh Barnhart Rochester Democratic A. P. Melton Crown Point Barnhart Secretary of State Mayr R. Earl Peters Peters Ames Wood Burrell Wright Hargraves Walker-Beauchamp Appelton-Slusser
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