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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

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Jewish Governors and 1936 Forecasts Mentioned in Political Review

The article discusses Jewish governors in several states including New York and Illinois and notes anticipated 1936 presidential dynamics. It analyzes Costigan LaGuardia bill proposals to create a United States exchange corporation and direct consumer credit via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

Costigan-LaGuardia Finance Corporation Congress RFC United States Costigan All America United States Exchange Corporation Corporation

Commissioners Award Contracts to Printers

The 1955 county printing contracts were awarded by the board of county commissioners. The Delphi Citizen, The Delphi Journal and Haywood Publishing Co. were the successful bidders. The Citizen won class four, The Journal class two, and Haywood's won classes one and three. The board recessed to reconvene December 28 to conclude the year and settle outstanding bills.

Board of County Commissioners Delphi Citizen Delphi Journal Haywood Publishing Cos OL Lafayette Citizen The Journal Haywood’s

Christmas Party For Legion And Auxiliary Planned

The Delpaii posts of the American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party Tuesday evening next week in the Legion rooms basement of the courthouse. Mrs Margaret A Afflis chairs the committee. A cooperative dinner starts at 6:30 with an entertainment program and card games to follow. Members should bring canned goods for Christmas baskets.

Delpaii American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Margaret A. Afflis Legion Rooms Court House

Uniform rural electric rates proposed for Thirty counties

The Northern Indiana Power Company asked the public service commission for uniform rural rates in thirty counties including Carroll. The plan reduces most customers bills except a new $2 monthly minimum. Residential rates would be 9 cents per kWh for the first 60 kWh, 6 cents for the next 60, and 3 cents thereafter. Commercial rates tier 9, 6, 4, 3, and 2.5 cents per kWh across defined usage blocks. Service charges would be eliminated. Counties listed include Huntington Whitely Wabash Miami Grant Howard Tipton Clinton Kosciusko Hamilton Madison Marshall Fulton Cass Carroll Boone Putnam Montgomery Fountain Parke Warren Tippecanoe Vermillion Vigo Sullivan Clay Owen Hendricks Green and Morgan.

Carroll County Northern Indiana Power Company Public Service Commission Huntington Whitely Wabash Miami Grant Howard Tipton Clinton Kosciusko Hamilton Madison Marshall Fulton Cass Carroll Boone Putnam Montgomery Fountain Parke Warren Tippecanoe Vermillion Vigo Sullivan Clay Owen Hendricks Green Morgan

County employs the unemployed on highways to save relief costs

Township trustees and the county board arrange work for jobless residents on county roads. Charles Sanderson, county highway superintendent, places workers to reduce township poor relief. With township roads now in the county system, trustees lose local employment roles.

Board of County Commissioners Charles Sanderson

Repeal Proposal Defeated in House

The repeal measure to forbid Prohibition failed in the House by six votes, 272 to 144, failing to reach the two thirds needed. Officials expect an immediate push to modify the Volstead Act before Christmas holidays.

House of Representatives National Congress

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE PRESIDENT TO BE HERE

Indiana Izaak Walton League president L. H. Dunton will visit Delphi on Thursday evening December 15 to address men interested in forming a local league. Citizens are urged to watch for meeting details and endorse the league pledge to protect improve and preserve America's outdoors.

L. H. Dunton Indiana Izaak Walton League Delphi America

Rev R O Shank Leads Two Week Evangelistic Series

Reverend R O Shank, pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Flora, is conducting a two week evangelistic series in Eaton Ohio. He preaches nightly with emphasis on Christian living and soul saving. Local residents are invited to attend the services at Eaton's church and community centers.

R O. Shank Church of the Brethren of Flora Eaton, O

Peruvians Victory in Close Friday Basketball Battle

Two crippled teams Delphi and Peru played a tense game here last Friday night. Peru won 23 to 20 as Delphi fought to close the gap on even terms but could not overcome Peru's late offense. Everett Lamb led Delphi with key free throws and Grigg Antrim and P Holland contributed for Peru.

Delphi Peru Oracles Tigers Smith Bruce Vignary Watson Everett Lamb P. Holland Lamb T. Holland Grigg Antrim Patton

Little Oracles fall to Peru Cubs in overtime 9 to 7

In a defensive game the Little Oracles lose 9 to 7 in overtime to the Peru Cubs. Scoreless first quarter, McGuirek's second quarter field goal the lone hoop before halftime. Delphis Kirkpatrick and Eaton trade field goals as Peru leads 5 to 3 entering the final period. Conrad scores a late free throw, then a decisive overtime field goal by Conrad wins it.

Little Oracles Peru Cubs McGuirck Lamb Peru Delphi Kirkpatrick Eaton Conrad England

Defeated candidates file expense accounts

Four unsuccessful candidates at the recent election filed their expense accounts with the circuit court clerk. Arthur Appleton, for clerk, reports 282.55 dollars. Amos E. Clingenpeel, treasurer, 118.00 dollars. Walter Cobl, commissioner, 60.50 dollars. John W. Guard of Logansport, joint representative from Carroll and Cass counties, 113.00 dollars.

Arthur Appleton Amos E. Clingenpeel Walter Cobl John W. Guard Logansport Carroll Cass

Carroll County Commissioner Takes Oath of Office

Earl Chapman took the oath of office as a Carroll County commissioner Tuesday morning. He attended the December session of the board and will replace Fred Raber on the board.

Earl Chapman Carroll County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Chapman Fred Raber

Lynch Brothers to Operate Lynch and Carter Barber Shop

Harve and Ed Lynch have purchased Henry Carter’s interest in the Lynch and Carter Barber Shop on Main Street. The shop will be run as Lynch Brothers.

Henry Carter Lynch and Carter Main Street Harve Ed Lynch Lynch Brothers

Premier Showing of 1933 Chevrolet in Indianapolis

Clawson Chevrolet Sales plans a Thursday afternoon showing in Indianapolis of the 1933 Chevrolet passenger car and truck lines. GM Proving Grounds reports and Detroit Chevrolet executives back the new models for appearance, performance, utility and value. Local dealers anticipate sharing firsthand impressions with customers upon return.

Clawson Chevrolet Sales Chevrolet Indianapolis General Motors

City hearted in Christmas giving drive urges cooperation

A local appeal urges every group to share in holiday relief work. The United Welfare appoints the Social Welfare Society to coordinate families in need, asking clubs churches and offices to take one or more families and plan quickly to spread aid year round.

Santa Claus United Welfare Social Welfare Society Catherine Brackenridge

Indiana governor elect McNutt reports campaign expenses

Paul V. McNutt filed an expense report showing 6861.42 spent in his Indiana governor campaign with 1516.20 on hotels and meals and 1646.52 on travel. Webb Gilbert chief accountant at the Indiana public service commission resigns effective Saturday. H. L. Cuthbertson a Peru commissioner quit Dec 1. More resignations contemplated from McCardle and West before Gov. Leslie leaves office.

Bloomington Paul V. McNutt Indiana Indiana Public Service Commission Webb Gilbert Muncie H. L. Cuthbertson Peru Gilbert McCardle West Leslie

Thornton Dobbins Dies Prominent County Farmer At 86

Thornton Dobbins aged 86 a prominent Carroll county farmer died at his home southwest of Delphi after a long illness. He was born June 3 1846 in Hampshire County Virginia came to White County in 1855 later moved to Battle Ground then Remington where he married Mary Anderson on January 9 1878 and had four children two survive. Surviving are his daughter Mrs Grover Kite of Delphi and son Walter G Dobbins southwest of Delphi. The widow one brother Sloan of Los Angeles and four grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held from the family home Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Masonic cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev Rist and numerous out of county visitors attended. Pall bearers and flower bearers names listed.

Mr. Dobbins Hampshire County White County Battle Ground Remington Mary Anderson Grover Kite Delphi Walter G. Dobbins Sloan Los Angeles Mary Frances Ruth Elizabeth Dobbins Donald Robert Alta Mildred Kite Masonic Cemetery Gwin Smith J. B ‘Dickison Thornton, Dobbins Rist C. H. Dobbins Chicago Ben Leopold Rensselaer Guy Clary Simon Leatherman Robert Nordyke Mary Baxter Isaac Darrow Walcott John Kressley Isabel Evans Frankfort Willie Homer Hefley and Ighter Jess Ward Rossville Jessie Thompson Grant Culp Arthur Lehe James Eastburn Mary Frances Dobbins Indiana University George Todd Ernest Rohrabaugh Newton Short Robert Gilliam Charles Weil Will Greenup Haughey Mount Will ‘Greenup Lartie Coble C. O. Julius William Winterrowd W. Q O. Pearson

Chambers backs Ketchum for Senate presidency post

State Senator Walter S. Chambers of Newcastle, former minority leader, says he does not want to be president pro tem. He favors Senator Anderson Ketchum of Greensburg and would accept chairmanship of an important committee. Democratic leaders aim to minimize Senate staff for economy.

Walter S. Chambers Newcastle Senate Anderson Ketchum Greensburg Chambers State

Judge Dismisses Stephenson Habeas Corpus Petition

Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick of South Bend dismissed D. C. Stephenson's habeas corpus petition seeking release from life imprisonment for the murder of an Indianapolis woman. The ruling found no ground for a hearing and an appeal is expected to higher court.

Thomas W. Slick South Bend D. C

Indiana Democrats Abandon French Lick Meeting Plan

Plans for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association mid winter session at French Lick are dropped. The event will still be held at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis with Al Smith, former New York governor and 1928 Democratic nominee, perhaps delivering the address after invitation. R Earl Peters, state chairman, travels to New York to press his bid. George R Durgan of Lafayette reports spending 710.16 to win the Second District congress seat, defeating Will R Wood.

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association French Lick Claypool Hotel Indianapolis al Smith New York R. Earl Peters George R. Durgan Lafayette Congress Tippecanoe Circuit Court Durgan Will R. Wood

McNutt Plans Bluffton Barbecue After Florida Trip

Governor-elect Paul V. McNutt, vacationing in Florida, will return next Tuesday to attend Bluffton’s barbecue and victory celebration. He went to Florida after visiting Gov. Franklin.

Paul V. McNutt Florida Bluffton Mr. McNutt Franklin

Faast versus Gates Divorce Trial Set For Tuesday

Court notes list several divorce actions and relate orders. Martha Carr sues Faast for cruel and inhuman treatment against Paul Darr, married 1929, separated 1932. Flossie Heidrick granted divorce from Thomas Heidrick, maiden Viney restored. Ethel Johnson and Ora Griffey granted divorces with support orders. Ida Black estate sale to Jesse Campbell for 600 dollars approved. final reports filed. Jury commissioners Harvey Ellis and T J Ryan reappointed for next year.

Paul Maurice Darr Martha Elizabeth Carr Harvey F. Ellis T. J. Ryan Flossie B. Heidrick Thomas Heidrick Flossie Viney Ethel Johnson Herman Johnson Ora G. Griffey Leo S. Griffey Charles Harner Ida Black Estate Jesse Campbell

Carroll County Tuberculosis Association Announces Dinner Committee

The December executive board meeting in the county nurse’s office reviewed Christmas Seal Sale progress. County president Prof. C. A. Smith named Mayor Yanus Wells and Mrs. William Afflis to the place committee for the annual January 12 dinner. Program committee includes Rev. Benjamin Rist and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson.

Carroll County Tuberculosis Association C. A. Smith Yanus Wells William Afflis Benjamin Rist Henry B. Wilson

County Home Economics Achievement Day in Flora

The county Home Economics Clubs hold the annual Achievement Day in Flora on Friday. Exhibits must be in the Community Building by 9 30 a m with booklets by 10 00 a m. Mrs Glen Stair county president will preside. Each club provides two voting delegates and two minute reports from clubs and the 4 H leader. A brief history of each club is to be given at the candle lighting service.

Flora Glen Stair Aendle

Cathedral to Play Here Friday Night

Cathedral, among Indianapolis top high school teams, will oppose the Oracles this Friday night. The preliminary contest features Burnettsville varsity versus the Little Oracles. Cathedral opens its season after a strong last year and a late start due to football commitments.

Cathedral Indianapolis Oracles Burnettsville Little Oracles

Chamber of Commerce Plans January Annual Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting in January as decided by the board. Committees are named for arrangements, nominations, and tickets with shown members. Fred H. Wheeler will name the Christmas light committee. A $5 donation was given to the Red Cross and the Tuberculosis Association.

Chamber of Commerce Paul Quick Gerald Clawson Myron Ives H. B. Wilson Haughey Mount R. J. Gamble John McDowell Everett Baer Fred H. Wheeler W. B. Smith Red Cross Tuberculosis Association

Delphi Merchants Ready for Holidays

Delphi merchants are busy decorating displays and stocking a large line of Christmas gifts at record low prices. They warn stock may be tight due to small surplus from jobbers and manufacturers and urge early buying to secure bargains for the 1932 holiday season.

Therchants Deland

New Governor McNutt Faces Need for New Revenue Sources

Indiana Governor-elect Paul V McNutt must seek legislation to tap new revenue as the state ends the current year with an expected three million dollar deficit. A general sales tax and an income tax are discussed, with the sales tax projected to raise about ten million dollars. Democrats prepare for legislative session starting January 5 with McNutt presenting program outlines and aiming to select a speaker among five candidates.

Indianapolis Ind Paul V McNutt

Presbyterians Clinch Sun Day School League Lead

Last Thursday Presbyterians beat Christians 20 to 11 to push toward the Sun Day School League title while Catholics seized second place by routing the Methodists 24 to 17. Holsinger and Chapman led Presbyterian scoring. Crosby totaled 15 for the Catholics. League standings show Presbyterians atop with Catholics close behind.

Presbyterians Methodists Holsinger and Chapman Crosby Oracle Penn

Lions Club Play Postponed Due to Illness

The Lions Club production of Broken Dishes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week is postponed to Tuesday and Wednesday next week because illness in the east affects cast members. Confined cast members include Mrs. Paul Quick John Hamling Jr Perf C A Smith and Mrs Ruth Howell.

Lions Club Paul Quick John Hamling Jr C. A. Smith Ruth Howell

Oh Aunt Jerusha farce set for Rockfield club

The Three Links Club presents the four character farce Oh, Aunt Jerusha in three acts at their Rockfield club hall on Thursday and Friday evenings December 15 and 16. Directed by Mrs. Alice Sadders and Mrs. Mabel Mullin. All seats reserved. Admission adults twenty cents children ten cents.

Jerusha Three Links Club Rockfield Alice Sadders Mabel Mullin

Pool Boom Sold on Market Street to Everett Rider

The Ben Markley pool room next to the Delphi Hatchery was sold early Thursday to Everett Rider who took possession immediately.

Ben Markley Market Street Delphi Hatchery Everett Rider Mr. Rider

Young People’s Meeting Held at Camden M E Church

The Second District reported a Tuesday evening gathering of young people at the Camden M E church.

Camden M. E. Church

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