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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

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Jackson Day Banquet Plans Set in Carroll County

The Jackson Day banquet committee will be chosen by chairman William Ashba with a general arrangements panel. The banquet, set for January in Delphi, mirrors last year’s Flora Community Building event with Paul V. McNutt as principal speaker and potential invitee Louis Ludlow.

Carroll County William Ashba Flora Paul V. McNutt Indiana University American Legion Louis Ludlow Congress Marion County Ludlow Indiana Press Gallery Washington Ludow Ralph Updike Indianapolis Elections Committee House of Representatives House Mr. Ludlow Fayette County Connersville Delphi

Delphi Oracles Struggle With Key Injuries And Defense

Delphi's basketball team battles through a rough spell as Whiteman, Smith, and McDowell face health issues. Lamb has improved at center, delivering strong defense while the offense remains uneven but the squad shows overall defensive strength.

Oracles Whiteman Becaus Smith McDowell Lebanon Lamb Delphi

Team imbalance caused by shot reluctance and forced passes

A game against Peru last Friday night showed uneven scoring. Some players shot too often while others refused to shoot when open, and some passed too much because teammates chose not to take their own shots.

Peru Are

Anderson High School Threatened With IHSA Ban

Everett Case now coaching at Anderson High School narrowly faced removal after Arthur Trester found terms of Case and A. A. Staggs contracts violated IHSA rules. Both earned salary plus a gate receipt bonus, prompting officials to choose to comply or exit. Other organizations also showed interest.

Anderson High School Everett Case Indiana High School Athletic Association Arthur I. Trester Case Anderson A. A. Staggs Trester North

Santa Claus Fund drives toys to aid children in need

The Family Welfare Society appeals for donations to the Santa Claus Fund to provide Christmas baskets and some toys. The effort aims to bring joy and prevent a tearful, toyless Christmas for families in the community.

Santa Claus Soociety (Benevolent Society

Carroll County Invitational Basketball Tourney At Burlington

The third Carroll county invitation basketball tournament will take place in Burlington January 22-23 featuring ten teams: Adams Two Burlington Camden Carrollton Cutler Deer Creek Rockfield from Carroll county and Ervin Twp Russiaville West Middletown from Howard. Burlington hosts with a new gym and meals for players plus fan services and ample parking. Season tickets are $1.00 through participating schools.

Carroll County Burlington Adams Camden Carrollton Cutler Deer Creek Rockfield Ervin Twp Russiaville West Middletown Howard Bowman Howard County Burlington Cubs

Additional Time for Swartz Road Effort

County commissioners extended time on the John E. Swartz road project in Clay Township. They also received the final report on the Ora A. Johnson et al gravel road with W. F. Kingery as superintendent.

John E. Swartz Clay Township Ora A. Johnson Frank Houser Court House Houser Jake Harness Charles Black

Charity groups urged to aid Christmas baskets in Delphi care

Organizations in Delphi or Deer Creek township are asked to call Mrs Josephine Ulm, secretary of the United Welfare committee of Mrs W T Brackenridge, president of the Social Welfare society, to help fill Christmas baskets for those in need. Individuals are invited to contribute as well.

Delphi Deer Creek Township Social Welfare Society Josephine Ulm United Welfare Committee W.T. Brackenridge

Red Cross Campaign Report for Flora Town

Jessie Landis serves as chairman reporting Flora area Red Cross drive totals. Annual membership 85 dollars, contributing 10 dollars, miscellaneous contributions 17.03, grand total 112.03 dollars.

Red Cross Flora J Jessie Landis

Rivalry Night Ends With Player Injury At Rensselaer Victory

Rensselaer edged Morocco in a close basketball clash last Friday as school officials corrected a recognition dispute at Anderson. Editor Leroy Kurtz of the Jasper County Democrat joined the postgame celebration and was injured when fan Jess Blankenship punched him in the ribs, fracturing one.

Central Association «(Education Anderson Rensselaer Morocco Leroy Kurtz Jasper County Democrat Beh Pew Jess Blankenship Kurtz

Congress Convened With Divided Control In Week

The national congress opened amid calm surface but underlying tensions as Democrats hold the House and Republicans a slim Senate majority. President urges a two year tax rise and a national reconstruction finance corporation. Farm Bureau petition with 32000 names prompts state lawmakers to seek a special session, while Gov. Leslie resists calling it.

Congress House of Representatives Jack Garner Texas Senate National Reconstruction Finance Corporation Farm Bureau Leslie

Arthur Fox Wins Back Salary Suit in Indiana

The Indiana Supreme Court upheld Arthur Fox as former Carroll County Delphi superintendent, reversing the Carroll circuit court. The county council had earlier set Fox’s salary at 2300 dollars, later reduced to 1500, prompting his back salary suit. Chief Justice Julius C. Travis wrote the majority opinion.

Indiana Supreme Court Arthur Fox Carroll County Delphi Carroll Circuit Court County Council Fox Julius C. Travis

Delinquent Taxes Totals Shown for Carroll County

Delinquent taxes total about 36 000 dollars, about 10 000 more than a year ago, announced County Auditor J L Whiteman. Township and town figures list Adams 5810 45, Burlington 2296 87, Carrollton 1998 03, Clay 1196 77, Deer Creek 1174 20, Democrat 4250 96, Jackson 707 39, Jefferson 957 94, Madison 1212 32, Monroe 1300 44, Rock Creek 2088 92, Tippecanoe 2492 32, Washington 3093 78, Camden 936 27, Flora 2708 65, Yeoman 88 74, Delphi 3723 79.

Carrolltoun J. L. Whiteman Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Jefferson Madison Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington Camden Flora Yeoman Delphi

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Michael held at Flora church

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Flora Church of the Brethern for Mrs Hattie Michael age 75 who died last Saturday morning at 10 o clock. Burial was in Moss cemetery. Surviving are a son John at home two daughters Mrs Charles Hirt of Kewanna and Mrs Perry Flora of near here and a sister Mrs Owen Penn of Denver Colorado.

Flora Church the Brethern Hattie Michael Moss Cemetery John Charles Hirt Kewanna Perry Flora Near Here Owen Penn Denver Colo

Barber Shop Cuts Prices In City

Hoshaw Barber Shop announces reduced prices for hair cuts to 25e with other services likely adjusted. Local residents may save on grooming costs as listings show changed rates.

Charles Martin celebrated first birthday in Frankfort

Charles Richard Martin the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Martin of Frankfort celebrated his first birthday on Sunday December 6. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Martin and family Mr and Mrs Walter Fauber Mr and Mrs Hobart Fauber of Delphi Mr and Mrs Gus Doty of Flora and Albert Miller and family of Wolcott.

Charles Richard Martin Harry Martin Frankfort Henry Martin Walter Fauber Hobart Fauber Delphi Gus Doty Flora Albert Miller Wolcott

Births Report: Four Newborns Shared by Families

Born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Pritts of Rockfield a daughter Mary Bell To Mr and Mrs John Greenwalt of Delphi a daughter Katherine Frances To Mr and Mrs Arthur Harrison Ellis of Sedalia route 1 a son M Robert Paul To Mr and Mrs Evan Sanderson of Flora a son Mitchell

Lewis Pritts Rockfield Mary Bell John Greenwalt Delphi Katherine Frances Arthur Harrison Ellis Sedalia

After Hours Club Christmas Party at Miss Shock Home

The After Hours Club plans its Christmas party at the home of Miss Lucile Shock on Thursday evening of next week. No further details are provided in the notice.

After Hours Club Lucile Shock

Radiator Alcohol Price Noted at Rexall Store

Radiator Alcohol priced at 44 cents at Mar Gosowski s Rexall Store with 41 2t tag noted.

Margowski Rexall

Largest Inland Town in Indiana Profiles Burlington

Burlington, laid out in 1828, grew as a trading post on the Michigan Road. By mid nineteenth century it hosted multiple industries and churches. Decline followed post Civil War shifts, but its road access, busy tourism, and a resilient bank and school system keep it vibrant as Indiana’s largest inland town.

Burlington Michigan Road Pete Cornstalk Main Street Alexander Campbell Christian Church Organi Delphi Logansport Lafayette Kokomo Frankfort Indianapolis Indiana Michigan Madison Ohio River Michigan City Chicago

December settlement of auditor approved

County auditor J. L. Whiteman reports December settlement sheets verified by state auditor Floyd Williamson. Whiteman is among the first in the state to complete his settlement with no corrections. Tax distributions to various taxing offices will occur late this week or early next week.

County J. L. Whiteman Floyd E. Williamson Whiteman

Christmas Vacation Schedules for City and County Schools

Schools across the city and county announce Christmas recess starting Thursday December 24 with classes resuming Monday January 4. County students face exams on December 22 and 23 while county teachers work to finish grade records before the break. Delphi schools hold a full day on December 24 and resume January 4.

Delphi

Indiana Day Observed Friday On State History Program

The 115th anniversary of Indiana joining the Union will be observed Friday December 11 as Indiana Day by a 1925 General Assembly designation. The State Historical Bureau released an eight page program with the only complete public publication of the state song On The Banks of the Wabash Far Away besides the copyrighted sheet music.

Indiana General Assembly State Historical Bureau Wabash

Miss Faye Davisson Dies at Cass County Hospital

Miss Faye Maude Davisson aged 36 daughter of Simeon Davis died Friday evening at Cass county hospital from cerebral hemorrhage. Sister Maye McClean of near Delphi and the mother also died. January 1 this year. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home.

Faye Maude Davisson Simeon Davisson Moniticello Cass County Hospital Maye McClean Near Delphi Miss Davisson

Catholics Fall to Baptist Team in Net League Clash

In a crowded Wednesday league game the Catholics lost 17 to 15 to the Baptists as accuracy at the foul line carried the visitors. The Christians showed improvement while the Methodists slumped, and social notes mention Mr and Mrs Fred Boothroyd hosting relatives from Lafayette.

Methodists

Charity Matinee at State Theatre Next Week

A charity matinee sponsored by State Theatre manager Nick Vlastos is set for Thursday afternoon December 17 at 3 pm Admission is grocery items not accepted in value guidance. The feature is Bert Lahr in Flying High with additional weeklong lineup including Hoot Gibson in Clearing the Range and James Dunn in Sob Sister.

Nick Vlastos State Theatre Viastos Bert Lahr Peel Hoot Gibson Richard Barthelmess James Dunn

Miller and Cutles Found Dead in Cornfield

Zeb Miller seventy one was found dead in a cornfield near Cutler in Democrat township. Police believe a heart attack caused death earlier this morning around seven. He leaves a widow two sons Philip Miller and Russell M a daughter Mrs Esther Ayers.

Zeb Miller Philip d Russell M Esther Ayers Philip R. Miller Cutler Democrat Township

Pearl Li Airhart and Retta Walton Wed in Lafayette

Pearl Li Airhart and Retta Walton were united in marriage at the Salem Reformed Church parsonage in Lafayette on Wednesday. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Everett Franklin. The couple will reside in Delphi where Airhart works in the wood supply business.

Pearl Li Airhart Retta Walton Lafayette Salem/ Reformed Church Everett Franklin

Infant Donald Bussell Dies After Illness

Donald Bussell thirteen months old son of Mr and Mrs James Bussell died Thursday night at the home of Mrs Bussell s sister Mrs Paul Kempf. The parents a sister and brother survive. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Baptist Church with Rev P L Beck officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Donald Bussell James Bussell

Will of Siera Frances Duncan Probated

The will probated Tuesday left one third of a small tract to husband William Henry Dun can and the remainder to children A Ray McKin sey Walter C McKinsey Lee R McKinsey and Homer W McKinsey with Lee R McKinsey named executor. The will was made April 1931.

Siera Frances Duncan William Henry Duncan A. Ray McKinsey Walter C. Mi ‘Kinsey Lee R. McKinsey Homer W. McKinsey Lee R McKinsey

Miss Aileen Delaney Named Editor in Chief

Miss Aileen Delaney of Delphi daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Delaney and cousin of John Delaney has been named editor in chief of the Quarterly published by St Xavier college in Chicago She is a graduate of St Patrick's academy Sisters of Mercy and won a scholarship to St Xavier college for women

Aileen. Delaney Thomas E. Delaney John Delaney Delphi the Quarterly St. Xavier College Chicago Miss Delaney Sisters of Mercy of St. Patrick’s Academy St. Xavier's College For Women

Four Bhegees Four Club Christmas Party Set

The Four Bhegees Four Club will hold its Christmas party on December 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Irter.

Four Bhegees Four Club Vietor. Irter

Local Merchants Buy In Car Loads Of Flour And Soap

Cooperation among three stores Smith's Grocery Delphi Pittsburg and Farmers Cooperative Store Rockfield known as Red Oak Groceries shows in recent carload purchases of flour and soap. They buy and advertise cooperatively to secure price advantages and place weekly ads in The Delphi Citizen.

Pillsbury Smith’s Grocery Delphi

Physical Education Meeting at Purdue University

Carroll County teachers attended a Purdue University conference to advance high school physical and health education. The State Department of Public Restriction requires one unit of credit for graduation. demonstrations covered organized games, self tests, folk dances, and posture checks. Attendees included Harry Elder and local educators from Delphi, Burlington, Camden, and Delphi.

Carroll County Purdue University State Department of Public Restriction State Board of Educai Physical Education Department Harry Elder State Department C. T. Amick Beulah Smith Delphi Paul E. Brown Burlington

Loy damage suit underway in Carroll circuit court

Clementine Loy filed a 15000 damage suit against Indiana Service Corporation, next friend Thurman Loy, begun Wednesday before Judge E E Pruitt. Jury includes Ez Cree, Herman Mullen, Rock Creek township, and others. Case stems from December 1 1980 interurban car crash on Hamilton street. Clementine and Geraldine LoyHospitalized Weeks. one died from injuries.

Clementine Loy Thurman Loy Indiana Service Corporation Carroll Circuit Court E. E. Pruitt Ez- Cree Herman Mullen Rock "Creek Township William A. Crook Clyde Yerkes Roy McKinney Washington Township Robert S. Harmon Jefferson Township Elmer L. Davis Demot Township Locke Cook Charles L. Jordan Monroe Township Howard B. Cleaver Madison Township Daniel Gripe Jackson Township Albn G. Allen Deer Creek Gus A. Hall Smith & Smith John = Hamling Service Corporation Hanna and Hanna Delphi Barrett Nagny Fort Wayne Robert Alteruse Clementine Geraldine Loy Ed Sales Paul 1 Hamilton Street Loy

Bridges to Lafayette Start Soon with Local Contractor

Work on the new bridges between here and Lafayette will begin this weekend or early next week. Frank Vester of Lafayette is named as the contractor.

Here Lafayette Frank Vester

Accident at Deer Creek Hospitalized men injured in collision

Oscar Campbell a former resident near Deer Creek and Lawrence Orr head of the state board of accounts were injured when Campbell’s car collided with a car driven by A C McDaniels. Orr was a passenger in McDaniels’ car. Campbell suffered two fractured ribs while McDaniel and Orr were bruised and cut.

Deer Creek Oscar Campbell Lawrence Orr State Board of Accounts Campbell A. C. McDaniels Klm Orr McDaniel Pbell

Rockfield Visitor Wins in Chicago Livestock Show

Oeberger of Rockfield visits Chicago for the National Livestock Show where prizes were awarded for his exhibits. Lois Ruth Snoeberger won second prize in the junior class for ten ears of yellow corn.

Oeberger Rockfield Chicago Saturtal Lois Ruth Snoeberger

Peru Tigers avenge regional loss with 17 14 win

The Peru Tigers defeated Oracle Peru 17 to 14 in a hard fought regional contest on Friday night. Bruce and Vignary led Peru’s attack as the team built an 8 4 lead after the first quarter and 16 9 at halftime. Vignary added the only Peru free throw late, while Delphi struggled with shooting as a new lineup tried to hold the Tigers.

Peru Tigers Logansport Oracle Peru Peru Delphi LaPorte Bruce Vignary Oracles Tigers Holland The Whiteman Lamb Fatton Smith Matthews McDowell Jack Gee Decatur Patton Ates J. Gee McDowell Bruce _Durkes Watson Britton Clink

Court notes summary of various Indiana cases and guardianships

Court notes report multiple cases: Vaughan guilty of conspiracy to commit a felony. Aevin pleads guilty to forgery with reformatory sentence and $25 fine. clerk to pay $39.39 to minor John F. Benjamin. Trust resignations and appointments noted. final guardianship reports filed and discharged. monument cost not to exceed $250 approved. inheritance tax totals listed for Rosetta Wise and Maggie Lowman estates. Judgments include $117 in favor of William C. Miller over Granville E. Dawson. Suit money ordered in Garrison case. rental of ward lands in North Dakota at $100 annually. current guardianship reports filed. new suits filed by Horton Oil Co. vs. Henry Crone for possession.

State of Indiana Arthur Vaughan Donald Aevin Indiana Reformatory John F. Benjamin Carroll County ‘Loan and Trust Company Susan Hoover St. Joseph Valley Trust Company Oliver V. Kingery Warren R. Kingery Mary J. McCain Rosetta Wise Estate Edward R. Smock Fred. H.engt William C. Miller Granville E. Dawson Myrtle Garrison Gordon Garrison Catherine S. Brackenridge Robert W. Gutherie Ward North Dakota Hazel Simons Paul Coble Mikesell Horton’ Oil Co Henry Crone Maggie Lowman

Christmas lights shine on Delphi court house and shops

The Delphi business men installed festive lights this week and they were lit Wednesday night. Colored lights outline the courthouse and stretch to the stop and go signals, with several local stores displaying attractive decorations. Trustees Earl Stewart Riley Hueston Dunn and Harley Mumimert attended the State Association of Trustees meeting in Indianapolis, joined by WwW. Bradshaw, R. G. Bradshaw and H. W. Bradshaw of the Delphi Body Works.

Delphi Rock Creek Riley Tippecanoe Township Hueston Dunn Burlington Township Harley Mumimert Carrollton Township State Association of Trustees Indianapolis Bradshaw R. G. Bradshaw H. W. Bradshaw Delphi Body Works

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Santa Claus Fund Swartz Flora Red Cross National Congress Council Mrs Hattie Michael After Hours MISS Faye Davisson Fred Boothroyd Russell Boothroyd and Son Cutles Duncan Purdue U Herb. Smith
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