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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
1
A columnist quotes a noted merchant urging readers to invest in advertising rather than pay for newspaper space. The advice: spend twice as much on ads as you think you can afford for a full year to spur business growth. The column emphasizes measured, long term promotional effort.
A retired Birmingham manufacturer funds a talking picture showing him reading his will aloud to his heirs. The device makes him appear to address each heir directly, delivering his final wishes in a personalized sequence.
The electoral college granted George Washington a unanimous vote on February 4, 1789, securing his presidency despite party conflicts and opposition. The record notes his election occurred 142 years ago on a Wednesday.
For the first time in 94 years a Brown County resident joins the state house staff. John F. Bond of Nashville, longtime Brown County Democrat publisher and former postmaster, will manage all mail for Frank Mayr Jr secretary of state.
Mrs Maude Branton of Los Angeles inhaled ether oxygen and nitrous oxide for an operation. The gas mix exploded bursting the lungs and sparking pneumonia as the major risk, with explosion a rare danger.
Heat and drought sweep the middle west as 1930 begins with warm, dry conditions. Indianapolis reports rainfall deficits, wells run dry, and January temperatures run well above normal. Spring plowing begins in southern Indiana amid scarce forecasts for rain.
The Paris press reports US withdrawal of money from Europe to finance another speculative Wall Street move and to attract foreign capital for remuneration. It notes Britain and France quarrel over pre war and post war franc exchange rates. Most French bondholders are French.
The sculptor Frederick McMonnies attacks modern American women over 25 as breeders of the race, praising younger women while likening the elder to a penguin with a self satisfied leer and critiquing lax self restraint and fitness.
The local Indiana National Guard unit will face a federal inspection Thursday night led by Col. Shaw, a regular army officer detailed to Indiana. The unit currently has 63 enlisted men with 12 new members added last week.
The Red Cross faces a crisis as chairman John Barton Payne links its future to success in a $10 million drought relief drive. He urges public support to avoid reliance on a government appropriation and counters claims the Red Cross would politicize relief. An Arkansas dispatch notes aid amounts as low as ten cents per person per day, highlighting possible hardships for drought families.
The Citizen advertises a special price on new Overland Whippet cars by Lewis and Schweiger. The notice directs readers to page 8 for details and pricing.
Frank Mayr Jr secretary of state granted a ten day extension for 1931 automobile license plates. The original deadline was Feb 1 and local branch manager Paul Ashba says many have not yet secured licenses. Officials expect all cars to carry new plates by Feb 10.
The article argues groundhogs misjudge seasons, citing Chicago Weather Bureau data over a decade. It notes 1920 and 1925 saw totally wrong forecasts, 1921 correct, 1922 wrong, and 1926 mixed results as a weather myth assessment.
Dr Benjamin Franklin Wray aged forty eight died at his Camden home after a heart illness. A Carroll County physician and former legislator he served as district representative 1926 28 and was Republican county chairman last year. Born Johnson County Virginia May 25 1883 he began practice in Carroll County in 1911 and married Bessie L Ayers of Flora in 1912.
Indianapolis astronomer Russell Sullivan notified of election as fellow of the Royal Society in London. He advocates Pluto’s name for the ninth planet, cites Lowell Observatory discovery by Clyde Tombaugh, and holds memberships in multiple science and civic groups. Sullivan, born November 23, 1881, has long resided in Indianapolis and is linked to Mayor Reginald Sullivan as a cousin.
The Great Western Canning Co of Delphi plans extensive canning of peas and sweet corn this year. Contracts are being signed and farmers may contact A H Brewer or Cliff Bitler. A car load of Alaska Pea seed arrived and sweet corn seed will be distributed to farmers. The program, the most extensive in recent years, aims for profitable crops for both farmers and the canner.
Forty young men from Carroll County and nearby areas will compete in the Golden Gloves event at Delphi Armory next Monday night. Joe Blake supervises the tournament with three round bouts as Ralph Hanna serves as master of ceremonies and James Perry Rule along with Joe Blake act as referees.
Dr. James Hervey Stewart, Carroll County’s first historian, arrived in Delphi on April 10, 1830. His life details are scarce, though his tar and feather incident with six masked youths and his later switch from clerk to lawyer are noted. His 3872 page history vanished after his death, saved only by a neighbor who recovered a bound newspaper volume.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association announces its annual meeting with Dick Heller presiding. The event at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis occurs Thursday February 19. Speakers include Walter Myers Paul V. McNutt Miss Tella Haines R Earl Peters Thurman Gottschalk Walter S Chambers and Mrs A P Flynn.
Mrs Laura Hopkins Julius widow of Mattias Julius and step mother of C O Julius Delphi clothier died Sunday morning at 7 30 in Delphi after a period of poor health Funeral held Tuesday at the South Delphi residence with Rev Q O Manker and Rev C J Grimes in charge Roy Clauser sang hymns casket bearers Yanus Wells ps Smock Loyal Hoshaw Dr A C Clauser Martin Gerbens Ed Baum The passing leaves three step children and a sister Mrs Sylvia Cripe of Flora
Carroll County and Home Economics clubs will present a broadcast for Purdue station next Monday evening February 9 from 7 to 8 PM. The program features readings, music, and club reports including 4 H and farm bureau topics with selections by Eva Seward, Emerald Metz, Jewel Musselman, and others.
The delinquent tax sale will be held next Monday at the south door of the courthouse. A new bill signed by Governor Leslie relieves taxpayers by excluding 1930 taxes from delinquencies and removing post sale penalties, allowing redemption any time this year at the sale price plus six percent.
Delphi Oracles faltered after a strong first half as Horace Mann defeated them 20 to 10 last Friday night. Elser led Horace Mann with four field goals while Delphi struggled in the second half and coach Lostutter faced concerns over practice and team form ahead of upcoming games against Alexandria and Huntington.
Probate was denied in Carroll Circuit Court on Tuesday by Judge E E Pruitt after objections were filed by Christian N McCain and Gertrude Tone McCain to the will that left the property to a decedent. The filing sparked dispute over the testamentary disposition.
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