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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
2
Delphi launches a 15 day drive to raise 6000 cash and 7500 in pledges for a Globe Valve Corporation plant. Citizens rally behind the project, seeing a long needed business boost and improved living in Delphi. The signed contract and strong public support signal a push to make Delphi a better and more vibrant community.
A reflection on why nations fail to settle differences and the enduring presence of hatred. It notes that peace begins within communities and contrasts daily life with the brutalities of war. The piece recalls the birthday of a teacher who preached peace and neighborly love and laments the world’s disregard for His precepts.
The article reports bankers expect an economic upturn in 1938 based on a survey by R A Lewis Jr of Metropolitan Trust Chicago. It notes optimism among readers in the U S banking community and mentions Delphi and Carroll counties during the Christmas season as consumers plan to spend. It ends with a quip about global leaders and a reference to a bulletproof vest amid fashion changes.
L. D. argues the Republican Party is up in the air and divided between progressives and reactionaries. He criticizes GOP leaders for letting Democrats fight Roosevelt administration policies and predicts a reckoning where Democrats may become Republicans amid shifting loyalties.
Lucile Jenkins of Monroe township and Helen Caldwell of Washington township were named outstanding 4-H club girls in the county and awarded free enrollment in the State Fair School for Girls. Francis Donahue of Washington township was elected president of Carroll county's Young Democrats Club, with Mrs. Ralph Hanna as vice president and Lucile Sanderson as secretary. Paul V. McNutt spoke at the armory on September 26, urging Republicans with humorous lines and noting Hoover era songs.
In Delphi in October A W Wolever celebrated his 58th year as a photographer. He is 80 years old this August and owns a collection of old prints described as valuable.
Roosevelt wins by electoral vote of 472 to 59. Edward Lee Thorndike, noted psychologist, reports an exhaustive survey finds fewer ministers in good towns and a slight negative correlation between city goodness and church attendance.
A concise remark warning that the price of victory rivals the cost of prior conflicts and implying a shift in strategy or risk if history repeats. The speaker stresses budgetary and human costs and the burden of pursuing victory at any price.
Pupil letters from St Josephs School Delph i reveal a list of Christmas wishes for 1988. Children request toys like dolls, trains, sleds, bicycles, bee bee guns, tricycles, games, dress, blocks, and candy along with requests for caring for others and filling stockings.
Twenty different Christmas cards available at Margowski's Drug Store for 49 cents each. Cards showcase seasonal motifs and offer affordable options for holiday greetings.
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