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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
1
A column argues the Republican national organization should keep its headquarters running for two years and sustain publicity services to mirror Democratic campaign tactics, implying the party studied prior operations for ongoing influence.
Senator Wagner of New York recalls earlier legislation aimed at preventing unemployment through a native employment service a stabilization board for public works and a bureau of employment statistics.
E. S. Hendrickson of Chicago is sued for 200000 by the John S. Jackson Co. after placarding a new car as a Lemon. The sign reappeared a second time and a second suit for 200000 was filed.
Arthur H Kudner quotes Fred Patzel on appeal and power in voice to persuade hogs. A report notes experiments mix carbon dioxide with oxygen to resuscitate electricity shock victims and aid pneumonia patients. CO2 stimulates the lung while oxygen enriches blood. doctors have used oxygen without CO2.
William J. McWhinnie seeks $103,890 in damages after a Halloween party at the Lions Club in San Pedro, where he was struck in the eye by a lump of sugar during a food hurling incident. The eye injury ended his sight.
France's Marshal Petain requests burial among those who died under his command challenging a law that reserves common military graves for those fallen from 1914 to 1919. Petain is alive and the issue creates a peculiarly awkward government situation.
The national House sits with Republicans 218, Democrats 216, and Farmer-Labor 1. Control hinges on death rate as the body convenes December 1, 1931. Kansas elected Democrat Harry Woodring, 41, as governor by a 319 vote margin over Frank Haucke, both ex American Legion commanders.
Panic hit the wheat market as millers cancelled orders and traders dumped holdings. The Farm Board, meeting in December, offered 73 cents or more and added twenty million bushels to its stocks. Chair man Legge warned a single energetic pig could eat as much wheat as five people and urged feeding wheat to pigs to cut the surplus.
Italian government officials face pay cuts to curb a treasury deficit. Salaries of 3000 dollars or more drop 35 percent, those from 2000 to 8000 fall 25 percent, and under 2000 decrease 12 percent. Mussolini aims to push living costs toward the lower wage scale.
Weather officials and the bureau reportedly knew a tornado was coming but avoided issuing warnings to prevent public anxiety. The storm hit Oklahoma Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Georgia, killing 25 people and injuring many. The New York Telegram editorialized that it was better to worry greatly than to have fun.
The city contracts Frank Stewart of Indianapolis to construct a new water main about five miles east of Delphi. Stewart bid 27257 and will supervise with four Indianapolis foremen while Delphi workers fill the rest. About 30 men expected, project to run roughly sixty days, weather permitting, and bonds will fund the work after a public service commission hearing.
Five hundred tickets for the Delphi Jefferson basketball game in Lafayette on December 12 are on sale. Proceeds benefit the Lafayette Community Welfare fund with the January return game aiding a local charity. Tickets for Lafayette buyers cost one dollar, Delphi buyers fifty cents, available at the Crosby Hotel or the high school office.
New officers were elected by the county fair board at its Saturday meeting. C E K Schnepp served as secretary and Harry Reed as treasurer reporting on finances. Delphi businessmen gave 1124 dollars, concessions 700, board borrowed 1000 to cover deficit, current bills total 249.14 dollars. The council gave no appropriation this year. a request to fund next year will be made. Committee members include Frank Riley Ed Blythe William Brown and others. Frank Riley was elected president and first vice also named.
Carroll Lodge No 174 elects Irin Myers as music head and Martin Gerbins as vice, C H Orr as recording secretary, Charles Gros as financial secretary, D Good as treasurer, RK Bradshaw as trustee. Delphi Encampment names John Tidrick as C P Victor Smith as S W Floyd Sterrett as J D Clarence Orr as recording scribe C O Julius as financial scribe W H Bradshaw as treasurer and William Griffith as trustee.
The third annual booster week in Carroll County is under way in Delphi. The promotion ends with December 22 and 23 drawings at 2 30 PM when cash awards are handed to shoppers. Coupons sign buyers and are valid only when both are present. Delaware residents and nearby shoppers are urged to participate for early Christmas savings.
William Koup formerly of Delphi and now of Indianapolis buys the Brahany barber shop on East Franklin street. It will reopen for business next Monday after a closure following the sudden death of Mr. Brahany two weeks ago.
Judge E. E. Pruitt in Carroll circuit court authorized a recount for Madison Township. Curtis McCain of Camden, Charles Ginn of Delphi, and Charles Jones of Jefferson township were named to conduct the recount. The action follows Gilliam leading Sheets by two votes after three ballots were invalidated.
Lions Club plans an indoor carnival this winter at the Armory with American Legion Post support. John Hamling Haughey Mount and Robert Davidson were appointed to advance plans and arrange Purdue band presence if feasible. The next meeting features a December 16 fish dinner with conservationist George Garrison likely to speak. club also approved a Red Cross and Tuberculosis Association donation.
Delphi merchants expect a strong Christmas business as savings accounts release funds and banks show solid deposits. Retailers plan special offers to attract shoppers with the slogan Spend Your Christmas Money in Delphi aiming to spur spending and employment during the holiday season.
Frank Mayr Jr. and Floyd Williamson take offices as secretary of state and auditor while Carroll County receives no immediate appointments. State finances hinder full organization and police staffing. Garrett leads ninth district moves with new lieutenants and patrolmen named across Indiana.
Owlski's store has been turned over to Santa Claus for the next four weeks. Residents are invited to visit the festive pop up and meet Santa as the holiday season kicks into high gear.
Article recounts James B. Scott founding the Delphi Journal in 1850 after a sea voyage and Delphi visit. It notes Rinehart & Bowen paper makers, rag supply, and mail advertisements. It describes Delphi mills driven by water power, canal water impact, and dam damage in 1866 and a Bowen mill fire in 1872 with an amusing boiler detail.
William Ashba Democratic chairman of Carroll County is hospitalized at St. Elizabeth’s in Lafayette after a Tuesday night auto collision near Deer Creek. An X ray showed no skull fracture though head injuries cause concern. Harry Haslett accompanied him and escaped injury. doctors suspect erysipelas.
Dr. Stanley Coulter former Purdue dean spoke at a union church service on the link between county seal purchases and lower tuberculosis deaths. The meeting at the Presbyterian church included Mrs Lutes state TB chief and Judge J P Wason hosts, urging higher holiday seal sales to reach a $200000 state goal.
Delphi Oracles seek to even the score against Peru in a key Miami County showdown after beating Marion and Lebanon. Peru holds a 3-2 edge in the last five meetings and brings a fast offense with strong backing from loyal rooters. Delphi arrives battered from recent games and aims to rebound with Friday’s local prime-time test.
December board session held with Charles Black absent due to injuries from a Saturday night automobile accident. Will Funkhouser and Fred Raber formed a quorum and awarded next year’s printing contracts. Haywood Publishing Co. Lafayette won Class 1 and 3. Class 2 to The Delphi Citizen. Class 4 to The Delphi Journal.
Porter and Rogers are listed with ages 61 and 55 respectively in an obituary notice. The fragment mentions locations and relations but lacks full context or dates.
Clive Mae Hawking sues Luman seeking restoration of maiden name following a name change dispute. Petition alleges current name Haw sleng Selk and requests reinstatement of former surname as legally recognized.
The Delphi high school junior class announces It Won’t Be Long Now to be staged Tuesday evening in the gym. Curtain rises at 8.0. Cast rehearsals proceed under sponsors. The plot follows Robert Preston a hard driven young millionaire learning to value sentiment and love through a staged near death ruse and a double wedding finale.
Lloyd Joyce, varsity center for Delphi high school, won the junior open class corn exhibit at the International Corn Show in Chicago this week and was named reserve grand champion. The grand championship went to an Iowa competitor, with Virgil Joyce, a brother of Lloyd, having won the title in 1927. The Joyces are sons of Chester Joyce of Washington Township. In the men's open class Roy Caldwell of Camden placed eighth and Roy Herbert C Watson was mentioned among participants.
A terse note from Indiana confirms no spikes in spot gas or electricity bills for December 10. Officials urge customers to monitor rates and conserve energy amid market fluctuations and winter demand.
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