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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1935

Page

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Sidelights On The Legislature

A column reviews a busy week in the legislature with focus on an updated NRA price fixing bill, Governor McNutt’s unclear stance, and a delay on a civil rights penalties bill. It notes potential shifts if Republicans act, plus a senate proposal tying road supervisor appointments to county surveyors. The piece also champions child labor ratification as Indiana moves toward constitutional change, arguing backward steps otherwise.

McNutt Assembly Richardson Marion County House Nicholson Senate Carroll County Pepper Walsh Shortridge Indiana

Welker Charged With Possessing Gig in Court

West Delphi resident Harry Welker was arrested by Game Warden Bert Bollhauve on Wednesday afternoon. He faces charges of possessing a gig and will be tried in the William Holmes J. P. court today with attorney Robert Hanna representing him.

Harry Welker West Delphi Bert Bollhauve William Holmes

Death of Carroll County Court House Builder S A Morgan

S A Morgan aged 77 who directed the construction of the Carroll county court house as general superintendent died Wednesday at his Indianapolis home.

S. A. Morgan Carroll County Court House Indianapolis

District Supervisor Of Re-Employment Opens Office Here

Walter Raup district supervisor of the National Re-employment Service has set up an office at the courthouse to manage labor for three bridges under construction. He will be in the G A R room from 10 am to 5 pm Mondays and 8 am to 3 pm Tuesdays to interview and register job applicants.

Walter Raup National Re-employment Service Court House Mr. Raup

Burt Honan Named State Assistant In AAA Program

Burton D. Honan, chairman of the Carroll County Corn Hog Association, is appointed as a temporary Indiana administrative assistant in charge of the corn hog program. Named by the AAA corn hog section at Washington, he will be based in Lafayette and supervise the northern Indiana operations. The appointment honors his extensive county- level experience and runs until he returns to head his local organization.

Emerson Burton D. Honan Carroll County Corn-Hog Association Indiana AAA Washington Lafayette Honan

Thugs stage raid on Camden stores in broad theft spree

A gang battered doors at Camden Tuesday night crack ing safes and looting sparse items. They hit C E Baker hardware for watches and knives worth about 15 dollars, Snoeberger coal found only a fountain pen, and ransacked several local offices with no other loot. Gasoline totaling about 35 gallons was drained from Lane Store pumps. Sheriff Arthur Anderson leads the investigation into the spree targeting multiple businesses and possibly tying to earlier burglaries.

Camden C. E. Baker Hardware Store Snoeberger Coal Company Camden School Smith Elevator Company Camden Mill John Grason Lane Bringhurst Wilbur Lane

Ralph Magegart Re-Elected County Agricultural Agent

The county board of education Monday re-elected Ralph Magegart county agent for a two year term by a 10 to 2 vote. Magegart, Purdue graduate, has served as a county official for seven years with trustees present including Earl Stewart Ira L. McFatridge Bert McCain Charles Crooks Jean Beck and others. County Superintendent Geo. McCain and Delphi board president Charles Black also sit on the board.

County Board of Education Ralph Maggart Maggart Purdue University Earl Stewart Ira L. McFatridge Bert McCain Charles Crooks Jean Beck Charles Tansey Frank Swaim Russell Clawson Carl Raber Will Wingard Harry Bauman Irwin Humes Geo. McCain Charles Black Delphi Board of Education

Rockfield Boxer Nets Two Golden Gloves Wins

Rockfield high school senior Jason Randolph won two elimination bouts in Kokomo's Golden Gloves tournament. A further victory would advance him to the Chicago finals. Lawrence Randolph of Burrows pled guilty to petit larceny in circuit court Tuesday. the case was taken under advisement.

Jason Randolph Rockfield High Kokomo Chicago Lawrence Randolph Burrows

Stolen Rugs Found In Rossville Store

Howard Ball on the Harve Lynch farm near Delph i city limits reported the Lynch home back door opened and two Wilton rugs and one other rug taken. The theft left no other damage and a vague clue about a man named Urich in Los Angeles. Two young men later sold the rugs to a Rossville dealer who reported it.

Howard Ball

Mr and Mrs Hoke Guests of Wasons at Tulipday Event

Afr and Mrs Fred Hoke and Mrs J Lesh of Indianapolis were guests of Yar and Mrs James P Wason on Tulipday evening before Mr Hoke spoke at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. Mrs Lesh is wife of the J P Lesh pear company owner in Indianapolis.

Fred Hoke J. Lesh Indianapolis James P. Wason Hoke Chamber of Coerce Lesh J. P. Lesh

State T B President To Speak At Annual Banquet Here

M H Draper, president of the Stays Tuberculosis Association, will deliver the main address at the annual Tuberculosis banquet at the Presbyterian church tonight. He is medical director of the Irer Byron Sanitorium in Ft Wayne and will discuss the value of volunteer health associations in eradicating TB.

M. H. Draper Stays Tuberculosis Association Presbyterian Church Dr. Drar Irer Byron Ft Wayne Heath Association T. al B

Oregon Weather Notes From Gold Hill Reporter Thomas Dick

Thomas Dick of Gold Hill Oregon reports record cold with weekly lows at two below zero the coldest in town history. He cites Mrs Fla Embree as a reference in Delphi.

Thomas Dick Oregon Formenly Delphi Oe Gold _ Hill Ore Fla Embree

Monroe Trustee Plans Teacher Salary Reductions

Rumor says Trustee William Winyard intends substantial cuts to Flora teachers’ salaries next year. Proposed reductions reportedly reach up to 900 dollars, stirring concern among district staff and residents about fiscal priorities.

William Winyard Flora

Peters Awarded Medical Aid Contract in Monroe Township

Dantom Peters receives exclusive medical aid contract for Monroe township from Trustee Will Wingard. Dr Tom Peters of Flora submitted the winning bid valued at $1 400. One other physician also bid for the job.

Iny Monroe Township Tom Peters Flora Will Wingard

Birthday Cake From Warm Springs Package Puzzles Readers

A visitor sent a plain package to a Warm Springs resident that contained pine cones a Tampa Straight cigar and a white birthday cake with pink and yellow rosebuds marking President Roosevelt's 53rd birthday. Also inside were paper carrier items and typewritten gang notes prompting readers to turn to page eight.

P. T. Baruma Tampa Warm Springs Foundation Incorporated Foundation Warm Spring Georgia

Delphi Oracle Club to Host McMurry Speaker

The Delphi Oracle club will hold its annual guest meeting Monday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs A Q Clauser in South Delphi. Floyd McMurry state superintendent of public instruction will be the speaker.

Delphi Oracle Club A. Q. Clauser South Delphi Floyd McMurry State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Delphi Glee Clubs to Present The Fortune Operetta

The Delphi school glee clubs under Miss Jean Cramer will stage the operetta The Fortune, with date to be announced later.

Delphi School Miss. Jean Cramer

Gee In Last Home Game Friday Night

Jack Gee a four year Oracle star will play his final home game on the Armory floor Friday evening. Known as one of the state’s speediest forwards he has a colorful career with freshman state tournament play and regional and sectional appearances. His graduation will also claim Lewis Kirkpatrick and Garney Smith from the Oracle roster.

Jack Gee Oracle Jack Oracles Delphiis Lewis Kirkpatrick Garney Smith

Delphi Poultryman Finds 32 Ounce Egg

Poultryman Hez Howell visited The Citizen with a 32 ounce egg from a Plymouth Rock hen near Delphi. The egg exceeds typical weights as a dozen would weigh about 23 ounces. Howell says the large egg could serve three pieces of toast.

Hez Howell Howell Produce Company Plymouth Rock Emmett Delphi Howell

Burrows Man Jailed for Stealing Eggs

William Doty aged 22 of Burrows is in county jail awaiting sentence for petit larceny. He pled guilty in court Tuesday to stealing crates of eggs from Shiraz Poultry Company of Flora about a month ago, judgment temporarily withheld.

William Doty Burrows Doty Shiraz Poultry Company Flora

Sanitation Project Display At Metzger Lumber Company

The Metzger Lumber Co in cooperation with FERA sanitation project directors has built a sanitary toilet unit now on display at the Delphi lumber yard. FERA labor is offered for the toilets if the property owner supplies building material. Ady.

Metzger Lumber Co Fera Sanitation Project Delphi FERA Ady

Flora Badgers Edge Monticello In Narrow 24 23 Victory

Flora Badgers edged Monticello Indians 24 to 23 on Monticello's floor last night. The deciding point came on a free throw after Monticello called its fourth time-out.

Flora Badgers NOSE Monticello Monticello Indians Badgers

Milk price up to nine cents a quart this week

Thayer dairy and Shepard dairy each raised milk prices from seven to nine cents per quart this week. Joe Loy of Delphi has enrolled in Indiana University Law School.

Thayer and Shepard Dairies Joe Loy Delphi Indiana University Law School

Oracles Face Peru Tigers In Last Home Game Night

The Oracles host the Peru Tigers in their final home contest. Peru, once bold against Logan, has faded since that upset at the Berry Bowl, where Oracle fans recall a potential revenge moment against the famed Circus City foe.

Oracles Peru Tigers Peru “Circus City Tigers Logan Berries Berry Bowl

Oversee of the Poor Debate in Delphi Journal

A letter signed One Who Knows criticizes county commissioners over poor relief funding. The piece highlights that trustees, not commissioners, oversee the poor and urges more aid. The Journal rebukes the unsigned attack and calls for responsible reporting.

Delphi Journal Mr. Baum Baum Deer Creek Township

Plaintiff In 25000 Damage Suit Awarded 1000 By Local Jury

After hours of deliberation a Carroll county jury returned a verdict in the damage suit by Chris Livingston against the Pennsylvania Railroad. The plaintiff was awarded 1000, one twenty fifth of the amount demanded. Hamling Smock and Myers Harker Irwin represented the railroad, while Cartwright Wason Ives and Long Yarlett appeared for the plaintiff. The case was venued from Cass county.

Carroll County Chris Livingston Pennsylvania Railroad Hamling

Large crowd hears Fred Hoke address at annual banquet

Fred Hoke director National Emergency Council Indiana spoke to a large Delphi crowd at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. He urged civic unity to achieve progress, praising the recovery program and prioritizing human welfare over property rights. Officers and directors were re elected, 107 served, and the event featured a high school orchestra.

Fred Hoke Delphi Chamber of Commerce National Emergency Council Indiana Delphi Panama Canal Roger Mayhill Robert Gamble Howard Bradshaw Gilbert Bailey Forest Orr M. 5S Kraus Myron Johnson Haughey Mount William B. Smith Jean Kramer

Mrs Hatfield Accepts Hostess Role at Turkey Run Inn

Frances Hatfield, daughter of Rev. Benjamin Rist, is appointed hostess at Turkey Run State Park Inn. She departs Friday and travels to Chicago for the gift shop mart, then returns to Delphi ahead of the season opening on March 15. Hatfield, Northwestern alumna and Kappa Delta, was press secretary to Col. George Studebaker before moving to Delphi newspaper work in 1933.

Frances Hatfield Benjamin Rist Turkey Run State Park Inn Hatfield Chicago State Park Inn Delphi Northwestern University Kappa Delta Sorority George M. Studebaker Studebaker Corporation South Bend Rist Delphi Methodist Church Methodist Hospital Advancement Program Barbara Hatfield Wilbur Lane Turkey Run

Prize Winner for Birthday Ball story in Warm Springs

Mrs. Robert Van Natta earns the prize for best weekly contribution with her account of the Presidents Birthday Ball in Warm Springs Georgia. Her father and mother attended with her. she may receive two Arc theatre tickets or a month subscription to The Citizen by visiting the office.

Fred G. Petty Warm Springs Georgia President Roosevelt Robert van Natta Robert VanNatta

Meredith Carney Takes Post at Indiana Legislature

Delphi resident Miss Meredith Carney will depart Monday for Indianapolis to begin employment at the Indiana Legislature.

Meredith Carney Legislature Delphi Indianapolis Indiana Legislature

Also Mentioned on This Page

Negro Equality Gig Burt Honan Harve Lynch Arthur Anderson Ralph Magegart Rockfield Boy Uncle Sam Rossville Mr. and Mrs.hoke Wasons T. B Monroe Dantom Peters Ann van Natta Benjamin Franklin Daniel Webster General Fremont Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson William McKinley Franklin Delano Roosevelt Eddie Cantor Victor Herbert Horace Greeley Charles Lindberg Dwight Moody Aaron Burr General Sherman Thomas A. Edison Daniel Boone Abraham Lincoln Mary Garden George Washington Buffalo Bill’ Cody Henry Wadsworth Longfellow William Dean Howells Ring Dner Thomas Marshall Andrew Jackson James Madison Grover Cleveland William J. Bryan Charles W. Eiliot Ziegfeild Delphi Poultryman Metzger Lumber Company R. G. Bradshaw
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