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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

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Oracles Fall Twice During Thanksgiving Week Losses to Marion and Lebanon

Delphi Oracles dropped two games during Thanksgiving week. They lost to Marion 23 to 15 and to Lebanon 24 to 21 in overtime. Coach Lostutter shuffled lineups due to injuries, with Whitehead and Lamb stepping up as regulars.

Oracles Marion Lebanon Delphi Oracles Peru Tigers Decatur Delphi Trax Perkins Vurly Gavan

Lions Club Sponsors Dental Clinic and Farm Bureau Talk

The Lions Club voted to fund a half-day dental clinic as part of its welfare program. At the next meeting N J Briggs of the Farm Bureau will speak at Delphi's annual Farm Bureau gathering. Ley Cantwell of Indiana University Extension Service will discuss Taxation at the January session.

Lions Club Reynolds Cafe N. J. Briggs Farm Bureau Briggs Carroll County Farm Bureau Delphi Ley Cantwell Indiana University Extension Anas Treat Cantwell Welfare Society Cisilistmas

Miss Jane Kerlin to Wed Elkhart Man in Delphi

Delphi residents announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Jane Kerlin to an Elkhart man. The couple will wed at St John’s Church in Delphi with Miss Kerlin a Delphi native and Elkhart High School and Southern College alumna. The groom is a Purdue graduate and employed by Ross Federal Service.

St. John’s Tipo Hikhait Januiy Kevlin Delphi Dee Skertin Formeériv Kathryn Graham Gird Gresham Kerfin John Kerlin Kerlin Jane Kerlin Elkhart High School Southern College Petersburg Platt Howe Military Academy Wikhart High School Beloit College Hwiaii Wis Sigma Chi Surana Ross Federal Service Company Delphi High School Purdue University

Delphi High Announces Junior Play Cast Members

Thirteen juniors at Delphi High School have roles in the class play Be An Optimist to be staged in the high school auditorium next Thursday evening December 10. Mrs. Paul R. Lostutter directs the production to raise funds for the Junior Class reception for the graduating class.

Delphi High School Paul R. Lostutter Tisaae Golditch Becky Pietro D’angelo Caccialino Robert ‘Wagner Thomas Benner Nansee Mary Erb Jimmie Maynard Harold Anderson Mildred Clinton Port Ruth Smith Clinton Bob Ruth Espensnins MNET Raymond Baum Ray Hudson Clay Briggs Miss Hull Mary Lou McFarland Maggie Peoesie Sete Hazel Liebert Ethel Peabody Bae Ethel Heiland Spencer

Charles Johnson Given Suspended Sentence in Federal Court

Charles Johnson of Delphi received a $100 fine plus costs and a suspended nine ten day jail term in Hammond Federal court last week. He was among three Carroll County residents arrested in an earlier raid by Federal prohibition officers. The charge of unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor faced by Johnson, operator of the Carrollton Inn, was pursued with Delphi attorneys Hanna & Hanna.

Charles Johnson Delphi Hammond Johnson Carroll County Carrollton Inn Hanna& Hanna

Opal Lynch Harper 27 Dies at White County Home

Mrs Opal Lynch Harper aged 27 dies at home in Spring Creek White County on Wednesday night. She leaves husband Raymond two sons two sisters three brothers and a sister in law. Daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Lynch. Funeral services Saturday at 1 30 at Blythe Funeral Home Delphi with Rev Fletcher of Spring Creek church officiating. Burial in Spring Creek cemetery.

Opal Lynch Harper Spring Creek White County Raymond A. J. Lynch Blythe Funeral Home Delphi Rev. Fletcher Spring Creek Church

Mrs Cowdin Granted Thanksgiving Visit During Recovery

Mrs William Cowdin, hospitalized at St Elizabeth's for ten weeks, was allowed to see a few relatives on Thanksgiving Day and is reported to be making slow progress toward recovery.

William Cowdin St .Elizabeth’s Hospital

Earl B Newell Named Master Farmer from Carroll County

Earl B Newell of Delphi area was named Master Farmer by Purdue University and the Prines Bureau in Chicago. He is married to Maude Powell and has three children Kenneth Dorothy and June Allenes. he works with his father E B Newell on the family farm.

Carroll County Chicago Earl B. Newell Delphi Purdue University Prines Bureau Prairie Warra Ee Ila Indiana Choesen Carrell Wickens Paylor Peuis Kiden D. Butler Fegma Newell E. B. Newell Maude Powell Kenneth Dorothy Maxinee June Allenes Newell Farm

Patrick Honan Dies on Thanksgiving Morning

Patrick Honan died on Thanksgiving Day from a heart attack while doing chores at his home. He lived with his sister Mrs. Anna Honan. another sister Mrs. Julia Lane resides in Lafayette. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brennan and Mrs. William Blodgett of Indianapolis, William Onlin and daughter Mary of Lafayette, Mrs. Howard Hinkle of Logansport, T. R. Cronin of Washington Township, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Eagan and daughters Isabelle and Mary of South Bend.

Patrick Honan Anna Honan Julia Lane Lafayette Honan St. Joseph's Catholic Church Ed Brennan William Blodgett Indianapolis William Onlin Mary Howard Hinkle Logansport T. R. Cronin Washington Township M. Eagan Isabelle South Bend

Husks 27 Acres of Corn for Otha Porter

Twenty seven acres of corn were husked Tuesday by friends and neighbors of Otha Porter. His son Lew Porter is seriously ill in Cass County Hospital at Logansport. Delmar Galbreth and Ray Bowman captained the teams and a long list of helpers assisted.

Otha Porter Lewis Cass County Logansport Delmar Galbreth Ray Bowman Earl Stewart Earl Bowman Leonard Yerkes Willard Isaacs Jay Bowman Herman Fesler Paul Popejoy Jesse Starkey Ed Fincher Isaacs Bowman Guy Fincher James Tyner Merle Landis Ardis Landis Dean Adams Orval Flora Henry Hasting Lee Flora Marshall Weaver Joseph Turner Charles Landis Fred Collins Floyd Marshall Tillman Landis Willard Veach Charles Veach Frances Lewis John Kerlin Walter Coble Charles Kromim Frank Johns Dewey Zinn Ben Tribbett Otto Porter Carl Million Allen Williamson Arthur Little John Coble Mariam Wise Truman Sanders Russell Smith Charles Stagers Adam Carrigan Earl Chapman Voris Chapman Harry Temple Oliver Yost Tony Snoeberger Forest Snoeberger Henry Cree Robert Rowe

Ashba Reappointed Manager of Delphi License Bureau

Paul Ashba is reappointed as manager of the Delphi license bureau after completing his first year on December 1 with an outstanding record. Changes in license bureaus were made at Albion Crawfordsville Danville Evansville LaGrange and Muncie.

Paul Ashba Delphi Albion Crawfordsville Danville Evansville LaGrange Muncie

New Car Model Show Draws Carroll Chevrolet Salesmen

Wayne Lee and salesmen viewed the new model Chevrolets at a meeting in Indianapolis last Saturday. The car will be shown to the public this Saturday. Mr. Lee expects many visitors to his display rooms. Mrs. Stella Butler leaves Saturday for Chicago to visit her daughter and family after the holidays. Miss Mary Margowski is a patient at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette and will undergo appendicitis surgery today.

Wayne Lee Indianapolis Mr. Lee Stella Butler Chicago Frank Hoan Mary Margowski Lafayette

Mrs Maggie Cina Dies After Illness in Pittsburg

Mrs Maggie Cina Gant died Thursday night at sixty three after a brain illness in Pittsburg home. She leaves four children George, Jes Randall, Bertha, and Russell. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Delphi Methodist church with Rev Benjamin Fain officiating.

Maggie Gant Jonas Skimburg Pitts Gant Jes. Randall Berthaas Russell Craig Delphi Benj An Fain Pittsburg

County Highway Superintendent Expected to Resign

The county highway superintendent Riley Sink is expected to submit his resignation early in the new year. If he resigns, the new Democratic majority county board will appoint a successor, with candidates for other county posts also anticipated. The report notes tensions between the Republican and Democratic sides and mentions potential changes in county offices.

Riley Sink Anya Igle Anl Newpaper Board of Commissioners Charles Hargraves Yeoman Jake Harness Buriton Wna Sink Art House Court House Math Row Gio Republican I. Sepublican

Cuban Love Song at State Dec 67 and Crosby Feature

The State Theatre announces two major features. The Cuban Love Song starring Lawrence Tibbett and Lupe Velez runs Sunday and Monday December 6 and 7 with extra showings December 9 and 10. Bing Crosby debuts in I Surrender Dear in a first featurette with upcoming two and three reel shorts.

State Theatre Lawrence Tibbett Bing Crosby Talking Pictures Tibbett United States Marine Corps Lupez Velez Miss Velez Tropics Rush

Red Cross Roll Call Falls Short in Delphi Report

A Delphi Red Cross roll call raised 382.26 this year, about 60 dollars less than 1930. The list names donors including Mrs. Howard Bradshaw and Mrs. Robert Bradshaw, with many others contributing small amounts. Dr. E. L. Hendricks, president of Central Missouri State Teachers College, received a football letter at the 1931 banquet. Mrs. Hendricks was formerly Viola Murphy of the Delphi faculty.

Red Cross Delphi Howard Bradshaw Robert Bradshaw Ste Oe C.C. Crampton Ez “H Berbeet Benjamin Drake Harve Hoshaw Irene Jacoby Faonee Eta Hm Hs Coopee Cloid Kerlin Jean Pruitt Mary Margowski Anna Lamb Paul Lostutter Bec CIA Will Smith E. L. Hendricks Central Missouri State Teachers’ College Delphi’ Schools Franklin College Hendricks Viola Murphy Delphic

Wabash R. R. Placed In Receivership In St Louis Court

Walter S. Franklin and Frank C. Nicodemus named co receivers for the Wabash railway in federal court in St. Louis. The petition by general creditors cites a $4,000,000 operating shortfall and $150,947,300 in bonds. The case notes no mismanagement charge and says Pennsylvania Railroad declined aid. local employers not expected to be affected.

Walter S. Franklin Frank C. Nicodemus Wabash Railway Federal District Court St. Louis JC. B. Davis Faiitoal Me Moss.rie Company Bill Fred E. Williams Tie Company Nat S. Brown Wabash Williams Missouri Supreme Court W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad

Court Notes and Probate Actions Digest

Court notes record several judgments and orders including a 240 dollar foreclosure, and multiple estates with executors named. Defendants in criminal pleas receive five months to four months with fines up to 100 dollars. Real estate title actions and estate final reports are noted across Clinton and White counties.

John E. Rice May Carmin Rinehart Estella White County Gilbert Gates State of Indiana Clifford Eikenberry Clifford Hikenberry Donald Koup Ralph Thompson Parke Beadle, Jr Joseph ‘Coomey Indiana State Farm Harry Conn Martha E. Flora Hiram Thompson Thompson Nellie Thompson Barbara Orlando Butcher Emily W. Guthrie John C Rodkey Philip M. Wingard

Sarah Knettle Sharp Dies at Frankfort

Mrs. Sarah Knettle Sharp, a Carroll County native long resident of Clinton County, died at her Frankfort home early Tuesday. Funeral services were held at her residence Thursday afternoon with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the widow of Beecher Sharp, a Civil War veteran who died January 4, 1916 after being kicked by a horse, and she remained active in G. A. R. and W. R. C. units.

Sarah Knettle’ Sharp Carroll County Clinton County Frankfort Greenlawn Sharp Beecher Sharp

Madaras to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard Madara former Delphi residents will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on December 8 at their Lorton Virginia home. He works at the federal prison nearby a reception will follow in the afternoon for friends. Mrs Madara Nellie Deardorf before marriage in Delphi December 8 1881. The Madaras have one son Fred.

Howard Madara Delphi Lorton Virginia Madara Nellie Deardorf John Emrick McAfee

Carroll County Fair Association reaffirms renewal hopes

Officers and directors voted to continue the Carroll County Fair Association despite not sponsoring a fair last year. Debts from the 1930 fair were paid after county council funding, leaving the group in good standing to revive the fair next fall. Nearly all former officers were reelected with Frank Riley as president and C V Hoover as first vice president.

Carroll County Fair Association Frank Riley C. V. Hoover George Sites B. B. Mayhill Charles E. Schnepp E.R. Smock Adams Township Marion Thomas Burlington van C. Blue Carrollton William Ashba Deer Creek Frank Moss Democrat Frank Redenbacher Clay Burton Honan Madison J. Frank Moss Monroe W. H. Lane Jackson C. L. Million Rock Creek Walter Casad Jefferson Leroy Robeson Washington Roy Caldwell Tippecanoe William Klepinger Lawrence Whistler Sam Sites Robert van Natia

Delphi Plans Winter Ice Rink On Canal Section

A non public skating rink is planned for the canal section owned by Charles D. Deardorff on North Washington street. Tickets issued as permits will govern access with rules to keep the rink respectable for ladies and children. Contests in fancy skating and speed events offer prizes, with free morning permits for qualified young skaters and paid sessions to cover lights cleaning music and staff.

Charles D. Deardorff Washington Street Smal Delphi

Mrs Albertus Williams Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs. Albertus Williams, 55, died Tuesday at her home in South Delphi after a nine month illness of dropsy. She leaves husband and six children including Austin and Henry Martin of Delphi from a former marriage, John Williams of Mishawaka, Russell and Everett at home, and Mrs. Martha Herron of Cutler. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1:30 PM at the Delphi Methodist church with Rev. Benjamin Rist, and interment followed in Musselman cemetery near Flora.

Albertus William South Delphi Williams Austin Henry Martin Delphi John Williams Mishawaka Russell Everett Williams Martha: Herron Cutler Delphi Methodist Church Benjamin . Rist Musselman ‘Cemetery Flora

Carroll County Medical Society to Elect Officers at Dinner

Officers of the Carroll County Medical Society for 1932 will be elected at the dinner meeting Friday night at the home of Mrs. L Hildebrand.

Carroll County Medical Society

Kokomo Youth Dies in Hunting Accident Near Camden

George Dickey 19 of Kokomo was fatally shot on a hunting trip near Camden when a shotgun discharged by Frank Shaffer 13. The weapon went off as the boy slipped in snow. Coroner ruled accidental death. Dickey left behind two sisters and grandparents. Funeral services were held at Separate Baptist church.

George Dickey Kokomo Frank Shaffer Rudolph Shaffer Camden Dickey Charles Barnhart Frank Hunter Leach Ellers Lala ‘Brumfiled Pauline Walker Separate Baptist Church James Cooper Crown Point Cemetery

Catholics Take Lead In S S Net League

The Catholics beat the Methodists 15 to 10 to take the lead in the Sunday School net league. The Baptists defeated the Presbyterians 24 to 3 as the second round began. The Baptists showed strong defense and Baptists scored ten field goals. The Catholics outplayed the Methodists with five field goals to one. A season high crowd attended.

Baptists Presbyterians Crone Ellis Ieee Ducky Tyler Seea Pitzer J. Shuey Ee ' McCord Kerlin Presbyterian Grimes Delaney Seine Awe Schlaug Haugh Schrader A. Leslie Smaak Coomey Methodists Lamb

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