Williamson Enforces Law on Gasoline Tax Payments
State Auditor Floyd Williamson pursues strict enforcement of the gasoline tax law. Receivers were appointed for Elkhart Liquid Gas Company and Emond Oil Company Wanatah after delinquencies and license issues. The action aims to secure December and January taxes with penalties, reflecting a total delinquent collection of 238,066.74 since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Willianson
Williamson
Elkhart Liquid Gas Company
Indiana Corporation
Elkhart
Emond Oil Company
Wanatah
Laporte County
State Auditor’s Office
Michigan
State Department
Laporte
Delphi Democrats Plan City Reorganization Meeting
The Democratic Party of Delphi schedules a February 25 reorganization session to set up a city committee for the spring primary and fall elections. Delegates will elect a chairman and officers, with ward representatives, aiming to field a full ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of
Delphi
Indianapolis
Floyd Julien
Indiana
Indiana government reorganization clears legislature
After a decade of pressure Indiana adopts a sweeping government reorganization bill. The measure, signed by Governor Paul McNutt, dissolves numerous boards and bureaus that previously limited local authority and takes effect immediately under an emergency clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
House
Senate
Paul McNutt
McNutt Seeks Broad State Government Change
The editor argues Governor McNutt bears a heavy, risky duty for a sweeping reform of state government. Support is noted, while labeling the shift as radical yet necessary. The piece defends decisive action during an emergency, praising the governor’s leadership and responsibility.
Democratic women hold county offices in Indiana counties
The article lists Democratic women elected to county offices since January 1st including Ruth McCormick recorder in Carroll, Alma App Reed clerk in Allen, Erma Bradford recorder in Blackford, Lolita Thomas clerk in Boone, Nora West recorder in Boone, Rosa Roberts recorder in Brown, Myrtle H. Beckner recorder in Hancock, Lillian dates recorder in Jackson, Jessie B. Humphries recorder in Jay, Zelia K. Webb auditor in Johnson, Fay Hedden recorder in Knox, Frances Parks recorder in Morgan, Jennie Faux recorder in Noble, Ruth Morlan recorder in Parke, Menzie L. Cox treasurer in Posey, May Eggers recorder in Putnam, Julia N. Pherigo recorder in Shelby, Eugenie S. Hayden school superintendent in Spencer, Marie Ward Yaw auditor in Sullivan, Jessie Essig recorder in Tipton, Marie Gosnell county councilman in Vermillion, and Daisie Valentine county councilman in Vigo. The piece urges sustained support for women in local and state offices by party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McCormick
Carroll County
Alma App Reed
Allen County
Erma Bradford
Blackford County
Lolita Thomas
Boone County
Nora West
Rosa Roberts
Brown County
Myrtle H. Beckner
Hancock County
Lillian, L. Dates
Jackson County
Jessie B. Humphries
Jay County
Zelia K. Webb
Johnson County
Fay Hedden
Knox County
Frances Parks
Morgan County
Jennie Faux
Noble County
Ruth Morlan
Parke County
Menzie L. Cox
Posey County
May Eggers
Putnam County
Julia N. Pherigo
Shelby County
Eugenie S. Hayden
Spencer County
Marie Ward Yaw
Parity Bill Sparks Wall Street and Farm Debate
The piece argues Wall Street and merchants oppose the Farm Allotment plan, or Parity Bill, expected to become law. It claims the plan would pay producers who cut output, while noting farmers and farm communities have low buying power and that broader prosperity depends on agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Corruption in Politics and War The City Watchwords
The piece argues corruption stems from business influence and warlike policy. It notes legislators face pressure to vote to please constituents back home and critiques Republican city committees reorganized for municipal elections, claiming Senator Watson was not consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Senator Arthur Robinson Attacks Foreign Nations
The commentary accuses Senator Arthur Robinson of scurrilous rhetoric toward foreigners and cites views on loving one’s neighbor. It notes dissatisfaction with legislative volume and the belief fewer laws would reduce law breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Robinson
Reorganization drives Indiana state government overhaul
Governor McNutt signed the reorganization measure authorizing sweeping changes to Indiana state government. Bills 225 and 130 implement a cabinet style overhaul, with opposition in the Senate and a busy lobbying scene. Pending personnel changes in the Adjutant General's office include new appointees and a no family caretakers policy at armories. Adjutant General Straub plans to attend the March Washington conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Straub
Indiana National Guard
Adjutant General
Frank A. Wick
Indianapolis
Charles Jene
Mary
Helen Lose
Decatur
Indiana
Janet Vanney
Mildred Flanigan
Mary Jane Wells
Martha Romberg
Helen Broking
Charles G. Harris
Bloomington
Walter Cohee
C. P. Heldinstine
Bread Ripple
Loraine
Osborne
Liouise Sachs
Nellie L. Morgan
Straub
Adjutant Generals of the
United States
Washington
Small Town Chamber of Commerce and legislative action
The report notes 71 Senate and 166 House bills introduced in the fifth week of the session, totaling 522 at mid-session, with past sessions showing higher first-week totals. It also covers a large Indiana Democratic dinner dance in February featuring Governor McNutt, in contrast to a radio talk by Dr. Julius Klein advocating strong support for small-town chambers of commerce and local business health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNutt
Senate
House
New Castle
Indianapolis Star
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Dr. Klein
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Repairs for Furnaces and Stoves by Delphi Sheet Metal
Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co offers repairs for all kinds of furnaces and stoves at North Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co
North Side Square
Booth Tarkington Adapts For Radio Maud and Cousin Bill
Booth Tarkington debuts a radio series Maud and Cousin Bill on WJZ at 5 pm CST five days a week after testing fourteen sketches. Miss Winifred Lenihan directs with a new microphone to convey natural depth and movement, making child actors appear more lifelike on air. The program premiered January 9 1933 and marks Tarkington as a pioneer in writing for broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
America
Maud
Cousin Bill
Mr. Tarkington
Tarkington
WJZ
Depres sion gardens recipe sparks caution and curiosity
The text describes a so called depression garden trend with a recipe using coke or coal salt water and coloring agents to make a growth over four days. It urges readers to try the experiment and observe results, reflecting curious but potentially unsafe novelty making in local communities.
Cow Collapse Buries Two Cows Near Hubbard Ore
Elmer Stauffer reports two cows nearly suffocated when a straw stack collapsed after they munched beside it near Hubbard Oregon. The animals were buried but freed before milking time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stauffer
Hubbard
Ore
Booster Day Saturday Notice to Heirs and Creditors
In the Carroll Circuit Court of Delphi Indiana the estate of Bernard C Gerard deceased is set for examination February 10 1933. Harry E Reed administrator requires all heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Carroll Circuit Court January 18 1933 Clerk Wilbur Lane Hanna and Hanna Attorneys 47-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Clauser
Samuel P. Clauser
Said Carroll Circuit Court
Delphi
Indiana
Wilbur Lane
Hanna & Hanna, Smith & Smith
Bernard C. Gerard
Carroll Circuit Court
Harry E. Reed
Bernard C.gerard
Circuit Court
Hanna & Hanna
Notice to non residents in Carroll County estate case
In the Carroll Circuit Court January Term 1933 Mary O'Donnell administratrix vs Anna C O'Donnell et al a petition seeks sale of real estate to pay debts. Defendants are residents of Indiana or unknown. appearance required by March 24 1933 at Delphi Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit Court
Mary O’donnell
Patrick O’donnell
Anna C. O’donnell
Elizabeth Anne O’donnell
Margaret Cecelia O’donnell
Helen Patricia O’donnell
Patricia Katherine O’donnell
Patrick Joseph O'Donnell
Charles EB. Bowen
Guy Tawney
A. T. Bowen and Company
Indi
Delphi
Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Indiana
Roy C. Clauser administrator with will annexed seeks court order to sell estate real estate to satisfy debts. Petition filed in Carroll County Circuit Court names nonresidents H Nelson Guthrie Clara Guthrie and James A H Wilson as defendants. Hearing set March 20, 1933 at the Carroll County Courthouse. Clerk Wilbur Lane signs. Attorney for petitioner listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Roy C. Clauser
de Bonis
Louise M. Clauser
H. Nelson Guthrie
Clara’ Guthrie
James A. H. Wilson
Circuit Court
Carroll County
Court House
Delt
Wilbur Lane
Carroll Circuit Court
Hanna & Hanna
Smith & Smith, Atty
Final accounting in Conway estate heard in Carroll Circuit
Bertha Conway Timmons as administratrix of Patrick W. Conway deceased has filed a final settlement with vouchers. The Carroll Circuit Court at Delphi Indiana will examine the account on February 16 1933 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. The notice is dated January 25 1933 and signed by Clerk James O Obear with attorney for an administrator 48 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick W. Conway
Carroll Circuit Court
Bertha Conway Timmons
Circuit Court
Delphi
Indiana
James Strain
Ada Strain
Wilbur Lane
John H. Hamling
Notice to heirs and creditors in Strain estate
In the matter of the estate of James Strain deceased during the January Term 1933 Ada Strain as administratrix has filed final settlement with account and vouchers. The Circuit Court will review on February 8 1933 requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and present accounts. Clerk Wilbur Lane. Attorney John H Hamling.
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East Franklin Street
Tue Carroll Co
Citizen Times
Wayne Coy
Grace Capy Coy
Democratic Newspaper
Democratic Women
Sherman
Tubby
Goat Hill
Paul V. McNutt
Peters
R. Earl Peters
Fort Wayne
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Small Town Chamber OF Commerce
Doris E. Cowser
Mapleton
Peoria County
Ill
Miss Cowser
Menagerie Sororities
RADIO
Carroll Coun
Plaintiff
James O. Obear
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