Business and Pleasure Mix at Delphi Country Club Meeting
The Delphi Country Club held its annual business meeting at the club house with a new dinner service by the Elbaicos Class of the Presbyterian church. W. H. Bradshaw spoke on Ireland, Fred Wheeler performed two numbers with Mrs. Wayne Coy at the piano, and new directors and officers were elected for both the club and its women’s auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Country Club
Country Club
Elbaicos
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Bradshaw
Ireland
Fred Wheeler
A. H. Brewer
Myron Ives
Floyd Julien
Ed Smock
Youtty Wells
John Mount
Blanche Cartwright
House
Howard Bradshaw
Garfield Shaffer
Abner Bowen
Wayne Coy
Co. Oo
John Carney
William Lee Cy Cy Crampton
Ca i McFarland
Edwin Ruffing
John Pealing
Harry Arnold
Ani Cosxdin
Hugh Davies
Miss Meredith Carney
Bert Mayhilly
Ae Crampton
de A. Smith
de W. Bowen
Harry
County Assessors Set Probable Land Value At 72.90 Per Acre
Seven county assessors met in Fowler to fix a probable land assessment at 72.90 per acre. Four of seven backed 70 dollars while three favored 75 dollars, a compromise figure not including improvements. 1928 base was 100 dollars per acre. Personal property values were to be set by township assessors in March. Bert G. May of the state tax board directed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Orville Schock
Carroll County
Bert G. May
The
State Tax Board
Lebanon Prosecuting Attorney Speaks at Legion Meeting
Ben Scifers of Lebanon will address the Second district Legion meeting in Delphi on Sunday March 6. The program includes a 10 o clock business session in the courthouse and an afternoon session with state officers and Mr Scifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Scifers
Lebanon
Boone Circuit Court
Legion
Delphi
Legionaires
Court House
Scifers
Township Assessors to Meet County Assessor Saturday
Township assessors will meet with County Assessor Orvel Schock on Saturday February 20 to discuss valuation procedures and property assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvel Schock
Public Meeting Called With Gov Murray At Monticello
A public mass meeting will feature Gov Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma in Monticello on February 23. The event replaces a planned banquet and seats are free. doors open at 7 15 PM with the program starting at 8 PM in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfalfa
Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Monticello
Murray
Lafayette
Valpariso
R. Earl Peters
Marshall Williams
Marshall Williams, Secretary of the State Committee
Tom McConnell
Fowler
Carroll County
Citizen
School board matter before city council dispute noted
Charles Black and Sam Brown appeared before the City Council to remind it that mandamus action to force appointment to the Delphi-Deer Creek consolidated school board had not been acted on. They urged accepting Fred C. Smith as a dusk practice candidate while George Todd was deemed not acceptable. Action was deferred due to absences of the county attorney and Roy Clauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Black
Sam Brown
Mandams
Delphi-Deer Creek
George Todd
Fred C. Smith
Roy Clauser
Youthful bandits rob Lincoln Loan Co. office in Gary
Robert Wason assistant manager at the Lincoln Loan Co in Gary recounts a Wednesday hold up. He along with manager George Carpenter and secretary Miss Irene Kullie were bound and gagged by the masked youths who escaped with 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wason
W. B. Wason
Delphi
Lincoln Loan Co
Gary
George Carpenter
Irene Kullie
Basketball tournament schedules drawing set for Friday
Schedules for the 64 sectional basketball tournaments will be drawn Friday February 26 at the S H S A R office in Indianapolis and released to the public Saturday morning at 9 oclock. Regional and state schedules will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Delphi High senior class coupon sale for service value
Members of the Delphi High School senior class are selling coupon books issued by Delphi Motor Sales. Each book costs $1 and entitles the purchaser to $66 worth of service if all coupons are used. The class earns a 20 percent commission on each sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Delphi Motor Sales
C J Smith Opens Stock Yards Here
C J Smith opens stock yards in Delphi leasing the old furniture factory on North Wilson street after earlier efforts at Colburn and Rockfield. He plans to serve farmers with centralized facilities and invites the community to visit the new yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Smith
Smith
Colburn
Rockfield
Delphi
Hig
North Wilson Street
Camden A C Defeated In Tough Tourney Final
Camden A C loses the finals to Lafay ette Warren Oils 17 to 16 in overtime at Camden. Matthys of Lafay ette sinks the decisive field goal in the final minute. Warren Oils also beat Delphi Comers 25 to 18. Camden beats Delphi Christians 7 to 4. Other results include Warren Oils 44 Monon 9 and Camden Wonder Five forfeiting to Pine Village.
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Camden A. C
Camden
Lafayette Warren Oils
Matthys
Lafayette
Warren Oils
Delphi Comers
Delphi Christians
Monon
Chalmers
Camden Wonder
Pine Village
Burrows
Camden A. B. C
Romney
Lucerne
Adams
Battle Ground
Deer Creek
Delphi
Camden Wonder Five
Lane enters Carroll circuit court clerk race
Wilbur Lane of Bringhurst announces he will run in the Democratic primary for clerk of the Carroll circuit court. A 37 year old World War II veteran and longtime business owner, he plans full time service to Carroll County and emphasizes clean politics and good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Lane
Bringhurst Businessan
Carroll Circuit
Lane
Bringhurst
American Legion
Ninth District
Carroll County
Edith B Yater Dies of Pneumonia at 45 in Burlington
Edith B Yater aged 45 wife of Orva Yater died at 4 33 Sunday afternoon at her Burlington home after six days illness with pneumonia. Born February 19 1887 in Carroll county she had lived in the county 35 years. She was a Christian church member. Surviving are the husband two children Richard 19 Rosemary 10 her parents Mr and Mrs F W Barnard Burlington a sister Mrs Charles Ferrier Indianapolis and a brother Gardner Barnard Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith B. Yater
Orva Yater
Burlington
Carroll County
Christian Church
Richard
Rosemary
F. W. Barnard
Charles Ferrier
Indianapolis
Gardner Barnard
Daughter Born to Mrs Brater in City Family Remains
A daughter named Marilyn Ruth was born Friday to Mrs Curt Brater living with her father Henry Carter and Mrs Carter in the city. Ruth Carter of Flora, Mrs Brater before marriage, worked at the Loan Trust and Savings Co. Mr Brater died in an automobile accident last October while en route to Los Angeles to establish a home for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Ruth
Curt Brater
Henry Carter
McNutt Announces Indiana Governor Candidacy
Bloomington lawyer Paul V. McNutt formally announces seeking the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor. He cites public service duty, restoration of government confidence, and his record as Indiana University law dean and former American Legion National Commander in 1929. He is 40, married with one daughter, and a Harvard Law School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Indiana
Prom Ted
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
School of Law
Indiana University
The
American Legion
Ples
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Cleveland
John C. McNutt
Martinsville
Paul McNutt
Mr. McNutt
Jhas
Harvard Law School
Burlington State Bank Reopens After Withdrawal Crisis
The Burlington State Bank, closed last Saturday due to withdrawals, was reopened Thursday after 350 of 400 depositors signed waivers agreeing to withdraw only 10 percent of deposits every three months. Speakers included Luther F. Symonds, state bank commissioner, Assistant Attorney General Merryville, and bank officers. The community believes the bank is strong and now safe. The bank, organized in 1914, had capital of 25 000, deposits about 125 000, and profits of 12 500. President H L Huddleston, VP W V Polk, and cashier Nellie Everman led the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington State Bank
Luther F. Symonds
State Bank
Merryville
Burlington
H. L. Huddleston
W. V. Polk
Nellie Everman
Cooperative Supper Enjoyed by Catholics at St Josephs
About 125 St Joseph's congregation members attended a cooperative supper at the church Tuesday evening hosted by the church ladies. Rev Clifford Reed led a short program on church works with several parishioners speaking. Mrs Alice Lucas organized entertainment and Mrs Tom Malia played piano. dancing and convivial activities followed. The event served as a birthday style social and final function before Wednesday. Camden independent basketball team, fresh from finals, was invited to the state tournament in Indianapolis next week. thirty three teams qualified and Camden’s participation is undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. of Chall
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Clifford Reed
Matthew Hanrahan
Theresa Warps
Han
Jerry
Haugh
Fred Thieme
S. Margowski
L. O. Via
John Hamling, Jr
Alice Lucas
Tom Malia
Camden
Indianapolis
Memb
Mrs Barnard Attends Edith Barnard Funeral in Burlington
Mrs. EB E Barnard visited Burlington on Wednesday to attend the funeral service for Edith Barnard. The event drew local residents and family members to the ceremony, reflecting on Edith Barnard's life and connections in the community.
Carroll County McNutt for Governor Club Formed
A Carroll County meeting in Delphi plans a McNutt for governor organization to support his Democratic convention bid. Dr C C Crampton announces a 7:30 p m gathering on Feb 11 in the courthouse assembly room to organize county support and oppose other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Court House
C. C. Crampton
McNutt Organization
Indianapoligp
Dr. Crampton
Carroll County Court House
Delphi
Butch Crone Seeks Carroll County Sheriff Nomination
Henry M. Butch Crone announced Thursday his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Carroll County. The 35 year old Delphi meat market operator and Lafayette daily trucker previously ran in 1928, finishing second in a field of eight. He is married and active in the American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M
Butch
Crone
Carroll County
Mr. Crone
Delphi
Lafayette
Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Mrs Mary Studebaker Dies at Home of Son
Mrs. Mary M. Studebaker aged 79 died Saturday night at her son Bert Studebaker’s home five miles east of Delphi after a long illness from complications of diseases. She leaves her son and three daughters Chriss Pyre Walton Catherine Airhart Delphi and Mrs. David Elkins Hoopeston. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Upper Deer Creek Church of the Brethren with interment in Hoover cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Studebaker
Bert Studebaker
Delphi
Studebaker
Chriss Pyre
Walton
Catherine Airhart
David Elkins
Hoopeston
Til
Upper
Haywood of Lafayette to face Catholic 8s in reserve clash
Haywood of Lafayette, champion of the Lafayette commercial league, meets the local Catholic team, champion of the Sunday School league, next Thursday at Delphi Armory at 8 15. Earlier, Lafayette Y M C A and Christian S S teams meet at 7 15 as league winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Lafayette
Harvey seeks renomination for sheriff in 1930 race
Charles M. Harvey of Rock Creek township, the Democratic candidate for sheriff, announces he will again seek the party nomination. He has campaigned since the start of the year and reports encouragement from county leaders. Harvey ran against Sheriff Jess Clawson two years ago and plans a complete primary canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Harvey
Rock Creek Township
Jess Clawson
Harvey
Half of property sells at tax sale
About 85 parcels were offered at the county tax sale. Only 45 sold as Irvin Flora presided as auctioneer with J. L. Whiteman clerk. The sale continues daily at 10 am or until all parcels are offered. A Madison township 315 acre farm brought 515.85 in delinquent taxes. Owners may redeem within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Irvin Flora
J. L. Whiteman
Madison Township
Bids Set March 1 for Delphi Loganport Highway
Bids will be received March 1 for a new paved Delphi to Logansport road shortening the distance by six miles. The 19.519 mile route via Rockfield and Burrows will use five pavement types and includes five new bridges. Local landowners must sell frontage for widening as the project proceeds through Delphi, Rockfield, Burrows, and into Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Loparisport
Citizen
Rockfield
Burrows
Carroll County
Lafayette
A. C. Johnson
Gail Rudicel
Highway Commission
Main Street
Mortonsville
Thice
Wabash
Milroy Woods
Mart Boone
McCain
W. T. Ray
Georgia Brown
Fred Miller
J. C. Beard
John Mills
B.S. Been
S. Wasson
Margaret Wasson
Henry Brown
E. D. Wagoner
William Muffin
Jesse Benner
Pennsylvania
Hamling to Move Law Office to Union State Bank Building
John Hamling Jr will move from above Pletcher Hardware to the front suite in the Union State Bank Building. Rooms are being redecorated for occupancy. Hamling is prosecuting attorney for the Carroll circuit court and also practices civil and probate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamling, Jr
Pletcher Hardware
Union State Bank
E. W. Bowen
Bowen Bank
Main Street
Hamling
Carrol Circuit Court
Burlingon Resident Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Treasurer
It was learned last Saturday that Robert F. Johnson a prominent Burlington township resident would seek the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. Johnson was in Delphi conferring with party leaders and announced his intent to run in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Johnson
Burlington Township
Johnson
Delphi
Huntington Vikings Visit Setup for Friday Night Action
The Huntington Vikings host Friday night with an away matchup for the Oracles at Gary Saturday against Horace Mann. Delphi travels to Franklin next week to face the team formerly coached by Paul R. Lostutter, now at the Delphi bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Vikings
Oracles
Gary
Horace Mann
Delphi
Franklin
Paul R. Lostutter
Three Boys Swim First Season Dip at Delphi Park
Three boys named Joe Been George Weckerley and Dick OConnor swam at Delphi Park bathing beach to open the season. The spring day weather belied February as a winter month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Park
Joe Been
George Weckerley
Dick O'Connor
Williams Files as Democrat for Howard County Sheriff
Russell A. Williams former Burlington resident announced his candidacy for sheriff of Howard County on the Democratic ticket. He now resides in Kokomo and is employed by the Nickle Plate railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell A. Williams
Burlington
Howard County
Kokomo
The
Nickle Plate Railroad
New Entrance and Stairway Under Construction at Vacant Store
A new entrance and stairway to the second floor are being added to the building owned by Mrs. John Burr after the New York Store vacated it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burr
New York
Here Comes Arabella charms Delphi in Tri Kappa play
Miss Josephine Lucas portrays Arabella with charm while Bob Leiber plays a portrait painter and lover. The Ladies Riders and Uncle Josh performance, plus a clever chorus of little girls and missionary barrel scene, lauded as one of the best musical comedies in Delphi recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Lucas
Bob Leiber
Tri Kappa
Arabella
Prof. C. A. Smith
Josh
Delphi
John Hamling, Jr
Parole Hearing For Five Delphi Boys At Putnamville
The parole board heard petitions Tuesday night at the state penal farm in Putnamville for five Delphi youths Ted Koup Clifford Eikenberry Ralph Thompson Parke Beadle and Harry Conn. The board indicated paroles would have been granted if the judge had signed or stated no objections. Signatures from Delphi residents supported the petitions and impressed the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penal Farm
Putnamville
Delphi
Ted Koup
Clifford Eikenberry
Ralph Thompson
Parke Beadle
Harry Conn
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Robert VanNatta
Paul Quick
W. L. Cowdin
C. Clay Pearson
C. A. Cartwright
W. W. Afflis
James P. Wason
Edw. Smock
J. H. Cartwright
Buel Ulm
M. Cripe
Bryan Miller
Byrum Crosby
Joseph Ives
Legion Meeting
Lon Perrigo
Deer Creek Township
Democratic
Perrigo
Bee
Monroe Township
C. J. Smith
Paul VI McNutt
WNTT
Burlington Bank
EB. E. Barnard
Burliton Wednesday
Edith Barnard
MW Nutt
Governor
Butch” Crone
Mary Studebaker
Logansport
I, Huntington
Parole Board
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