Charity Dayton Fertig Supplies Franklin Milk Aid
Ice cream manufacturer Charity Dayton Fertig of Franklin Indiana provides 1000 gallons of milk weekly to the Associated Charities Board for city families. Distribution targets unemployed or underpaid households, with aid scaled to family size. If milk runs short, The Franklin Pure Milk Co. will donate additional supply at no cost.
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Dayton D. Fertig
Franklin
Ind
Associated Charities Board
Franklin Pure Milk Co
Government Debt Yields Fall as Treasury Issues Sell Cheap
Money remains cheap as six month Treasury certificates offer 1 percent on 150 million and a 12 month issue sets 1 percent on 250 million. Analysts note a 5 percent rate a year ago during boom times and predict seven billion in Liberty Loan bonds maturing within three years may be refinanced at lower rates. Dwight W. Morrow’s Senate debut shows a split with the Old Guard voting No on a bus regulation recommit. James J. Davis was sworn in earlier as a Pennsylvania senator.
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Treasury
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Senate
Old Guard
Morrow
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Young rises as possible Democratic presidential candidate
A report after Owen D. Young's talk before Manhattan's Lotos Club notes a trend toward Young as a national leader. The dispatches highlight his view on interdependence and the uneasy political climate impacting economic recovery.
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Owen D. Young
Manhattan
Lotos Club
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Democratic Party
Young
Poison fog strikes Meuse valley killing 67 people
The Meuse valley poison fog caused 67 deaths last week amid prior winters 1897 1902 and 1911. Belgian officials denied German gas links while French experts reportedly produced artificial fog near Lille to mask troop movements.
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Meuse
Lille
United States Backed For World Court Vote Split
Newspapers report US entry into the world court supported by 2036 to 1357 in favor while senators oppose the president's recommendation. No action is expected in the current Senate session as twenty senators have pledged to block the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
White Bread Rye Bread 97 Percent Sole Legal Bread In Germany
White bread, 97 percent, is the only legal breadstuff for German hotels, restaurants, and public eating places. It may be bought only in bakeries for home consumption. Police are believed to be lenient toward those with weak stomachs who bring white bread to public eating places.
Readoption of present textbooks favored by Indiana trustees
The Indiana State Association of Township Trustees approved a resolution urging readoption of current textbooks. The state board of education meets on December 31 to consider adopting a new book set, but officials should hear requests to readopt existing books to lower costs for patrons.
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Indiana State Association of Township Trustees
State Board of Education
Death rate lower in hard times, insurers report
A major life insurance company states that among 19 million policyholders the death rate for the first ten months of 1930 was 8.3 percent below the 1929 rate for the same period. The report highlights a lower mortality during economic hardship compared with prosperity.
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Lfe Insurance Company
A Grimm and Sons Furniture Auction Under Way
An auction of the A Grimm and Sons store furniture began Wednesday afternoon and will run daily through Saturday night. The owners promise to sell the entire high grade stock at the price bidders choose. The store is set with a platform for the auctioneer and bidders may request specific items to be offered.
Christmas Programs Planned Across Delphi Churches
Delphi churches announce Christmas programs for December 21 and Christmas Eve. Baptist service during Sunday school hour. Methodist choir to perform The New Born King cantata directed by Mrs Edith Sanderson. Presbyterian department presentations with white gift service to Benevolent Society. Christian church presents Santa Claus and the Christ Child playlet with Lillie Brown Eva Trobaugh Ray Orr Jean Pruitt Ruth Trelan and solo by Richard Parr. program opens with gram of special music.
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Delphi
Baptist Church
Methodist Choir
Edith Sanderson
Charles Gabriel
Presbyterian Church
Delphi Benevolent Society
Naomi Pruitt
Christian Church
Santa Claus
Christ Child
Lillie Brown
The
Orphan’s Home
Eva Trobaugh
Ray Orr
Jean Pruitt
Ruth Trelan
Gram
Richard Parr
Sakophode
Final Week of T B Seal Campaign In Carroll County
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association enters the final week of its 1931 campaign needing 1700 dollars to fund health education and tuberculosis control. Funds will be boosted by Christmas seal sales at Delphi Flora and Camden booths, with locations at Delphi post office Margowski drug Flora Bright National Bank and Vurpalt's drug Camden. Delphi high school girls run the Delphi post office seal booth as part of community health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Delphi
Flora
Camden
Delphi Post Office
Margowski
Bright National Bank
Vurpalitt
Delphi High School
Lions Club
Eastern Star
Burlington
Rockfield Bank
Bank of Yeom
Mbnroe
H. E. Club
Na Lodge I. O. O. F
Clay Township
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Rockfield
Comihadel
American Legion
Indiana’ University Law School
Carroll County
Central
E. E. Stephens
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Jake F. Harness
Seventh Annual Gift to Encourage Thrift
On December 24 1930 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Delphi Body Works office in Delphi Indiana, a one dollar gift is given to every first grade child in Deer Creek township schools with the condition to deposit it as a savings account in a Delphi bank for at least one year. If the account is not funded by at least one dollar, the gift is forfeited to the donors after one year. MR AND MRS W S BRADSHAW.
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Delphi
Washington Street
Deer Creek Township
W. 5
Bradshaw
JUST LIKE ALWAYS Margowski's Rexall Store Candy Box Sale
Margowski's Rexall Store touts Christmas candy bargains with a box priced at 1.48. The note hints at bar some ’ and see promotion and festive display.
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Margowski
Rexall
Five Point Children Pass Public Health Screening in Carroll
Carroll County public health nurse Mrs Esther Gregg lists first grade pupils who met five point health standards. Visual acuity tested at 20 feet, hearing by whispered voice, teeth cleanliness, absence of tonsil and adenoid trouble, and acceptable weight. Additional names to follow as tests continue.
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Carrol County
Esther Gregg
Gregg
Snelsen
Delphi Hosts Kokomo In Annual Homecoming Contest
Delphi welcomes Kokomo for the Homecoming game as part of a season highlighted by wins over Anderson and Logansport. The Kokomo squad is praised for speed led by Black Crumley and Babb. The B team starts the curtain raiser. Best and Geiger officiate. The Oracles next travel to Connersville January 9 followed by South Side at Fort Wayne on January 10.
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Frankfort
Anderson
Logansport
Delphi
Kokomo
Black
Crumley
Babb
Best
Geiger
Oracles
Connersville
South Side High School
Fort Wayne
Patton Rites Held at Delphi Cemetery
The obituary notes Andrew Jackson Patton born April 26, 1869 in Monitor died recently. He leaves a widow Grace Nice Latshaw and children Harold, Beulah Burris, and Jackson Patton. Siblings Lily Fouts and Anna M. Payne, plus grandchildren Joan Dickie and Jimie. He was a farmer and member of Delphi lodge K of P and Tipwa Grange.
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Ial
Masonic
Delphi
Patton
Harold
F. H. Robinson
Beulah Burris
E. W. Bowen
Jackson Patton
Lily Fouts
Deer Creek
Anna M. Payne
Long Beach
Calif
Joan
Dickie
Jimmie
Delphi Lodge
K. of P
Tipwa Grange
Delphi Methodist Church
United Brothern Church
Monitor
Andrew Jackson Patton
Grace Nice Latshaw
Budget Dilemma: Cuts or Tax Hikes Face State Plans
State budget clerks warn requests from institutions and departments total over 80.5 million. Lawmakers must choose among slash cuts, higher property taxes, or new tax methods to boost revenue. Most agencies seek more than two years ago, with state buildings alone asking for over six million, soon trimmed to about 2.8 million or offset by tax increases.
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State Tax Commission
A. C. McDaniel
Highway Commission and Conservation Department
Highway ‘Commission
Conservation Department
Factory May Move to Grand Rapids Michigan
The Boyd Martin Boat Factory may relocate to Grand Rapids within a short time. Fred Martin, the manager, left on a business trip to Grand Rapids and a move could occur by the first of the year to start next season. The Delphi plant was destroyed by fire in late summer, jeopardizing the local industry and employment. Mrs Martin and the children will stay in Delphi through the school year.
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Boyd-Martin Boat
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fred Martin
Delphi
Michigan
Martin
Delphi Oracle and early Delphi newspapers in Carroll County
In 1835 Delphi and Carroll County saw the first newspaper The Delphi Oracle begun by Robert C. Green, later run by Henry B. Milroy, with competition from The Banner. The Oracle's claim to primacy is supported by historian Dr. James H. Stewart, while Green later edited The Express. The piece traces newspaper evolution, ownership changes, and key figures through the 1840s.
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Delphi
Carroll County
Robert C. Green
Delphi Oracle
Green
the Express
Harrison
A. D. E. ‘Tweed
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio River
Wabash Country
John Thomas Unger Dies Near Sedalia
John Thomas Unger, 80, lifelong Sedalia resident, died at his home one-half mile west of Sedalia Sunday morning after two weeks ill health. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sedalia M E church with Mason lodge in charge. Burial at Rossville Cemetery. Born Carroll County May 25, 1850, he spent life on local farms. Survived by wife and three children Mrs James Mattix of Roseville Mrs George Marsh of Beard and Lloyd Unger of Sedalia.
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John
Thomas Unger
Sedalia
M. E
Masonic Lodge of
Rossville
Mr. Unger
Carroll County
James Mattix
Roséville
George Marsh
Beard
Lloyd Unger
Farm Bureau Names Officers for 1931 Carroll County
J W Hikenberry of Bringhurst named president at Carroll County Farm Bureau annual meeting in the courthouse. New officers include Arthur Mullen vice president Mrs Mary Kerlin secretary C B Shaffer treasurer Rev Q O Manker chaplain and Mrs Sam Sites social and educational director. Membership drive aims for 1000 members for 1931 with last year just over 700.
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J. W. Hikenberry
Bringhurst
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Carroll County Court House
Arthur Mullen
Adams Township
Mary Kerlin
Delphi
C. B. Shaffer
QO. P.manker
Sam Sites
Madison Township
Plana
M. C. Town J
Townsend
Guy McMullin
Carroll
Delphi CI
Farm Bureau
Claude Wickard
Ralph Maggart
Carroll County
Regular election boards are upheld in Madison township recount
The Madison township recount confirms Gillam of the Peoples party wins trustee with 171 votes over Democrat Sheets with 169 after discarding one each. The regular board had Gillam 172 and Sheets 170, with another discarded vote affecting the total.
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Madison Township
Regular Election Board
William C. Gillam
Peoples Party
John M. Sheets
Gillam
Sheets
Bert
Oracles Lose Opener to Tipton 17 16 in Season Debut
Delphi Oracles fall 17 to 16 to Tipton in the season opener played late due to a small pox epidemic. R Pearce hit the decisive long jumper for Tipton while Kelly briefly put Delphi ahead with two free throws. Delphi never led until the final minute.
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Delphi’ Oracles
Tipton
Delphi
R. Pearce
Kelly
Pearce
Whiteman
Oracles
Oracles Triumph Twice Last Weekend
The Oracles defeated Jefferson of Lafayette on Friday and Roosevelt in a dominant performance. Jefferson fell as Delphi showcased strength over the weekend while Roosevelt faced a tough early game, with the Delphi team controlling most of the action.
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Oracles
Jefferson
Lafayette
Roosevelt
Delphi
Former county residents praised for prison system in district
George S. Wilson of the district public welfare commission lauds the DC prison system developed by two Carroll County natives. He says inmates live with near normal freedom, limited guards, and plain meals aimed at restoration to citizenship, while emphasizing discipline based on a fair treatment. M. M. Barnard, born in Burlington, is noted for his prior success in corrections.
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District of Columbia
Carroll County
George S. Wilson
Public Welfare Commission
M. M. Said
M. M. Barnard
Burlington
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A. Grimm & Sons
Jackson Day
State Department
Grand Rapids, Mich
Red Martin
WM. C. Smith
Historical Society
Democrat Party
Delphi Journal
Scott
T. H. M. McCain
Reployal and Young
Landis & Ricketts
Mayhill Brothers
Buel Ulm
Mayhill & Ulm
Oracle
Delphi Bulletin
Jerome B. Kenneday
Neday
J. H. Hillett
Mathew Simpson
Levi
Dala
Rengnde
Sod
John Thomas Unger
J. W. Eikenberry
Madison
Howell Joyce
Whittaker
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