Virgin Islands Governance Shifts to Interior with New Governor
President Hoover appoints Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore Pa as the first civilian governor of the Virgin Islands, transferring jurisdiction from the Navy to the Interior Department. Pearson succeeds Captain Waldo Evans in a historic transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virgin Islands
Navy Department
Department of Interior
President Hoover
Paul M. Pearson
Swathmore
Islands
Waldo Evans
Offer of Official Residence for Vice Presidents
Mrs. John B. Henderson widow of a former Missouri senator offers a permanent home for the vice president. A congressional bill would provide 30000 dollars to furnish the place and 25000 dollars annually to maintain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Congress
Mississippi Bond Debacle Exacts Heavy Penalties Across States
Mississippi sold 1838 bonds worth 5 million dollars to repay 50 000 Union Bank of Mississippi shares which failed within two years. The legislature defaulted on bonds from 1831 32 as well. Interest now totals 32 million with 7 million principal. Holders warn against Mississippi and other states bonds in default including Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina.
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State of Mississippi
Union Bank of Mississippi
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Lindbergh Cancels South American Tour Plan
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh has canceled his proposed tour of South American countries over fear the trip would appear as a rival attraction to the Good Will tour now under way in South America by the Prince of Wales and his brother Prince George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
South America
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Scarcity of Rabbits Suppresses Arkan sas Game
The report notes rabbits in Arkansas are scarce due to drought and overhunting by impoverished residents. Local official laments the loss of natural game, claiming the species has vanished from the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
New
Nose-tickling Cure Claimed by French Doctor
In an odd medical claim Dr Paul Gillet of France says he cures all ailments by touching a nasal nerve with a stylet and gazing into the patient’s eyes. The remark echoes the old phrase by Dr Emil Cone about gradual improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Cone
Paul Gillet
France
Challenge Charley Chaplin's City Streets Premiere
The latest Hollywood premiere, City Streets, proves a successful silent challenge to talkies. Chaplin stars and uses synchronized sound effects and music, with comic gags including Chaplin coughing and whistling repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Chaplin
Hollywood
Chaplin
Charlie
Advertising budget doubles in 1931 Post seeks rapid reach
Publisher Cy rus H. K. Curtis of the Saturday Evening Post explains increasing the advertising appropriation from 1,000,000 in 1930 to 2,000,000 in 1931. He argues that in a period of depression a rapid push is necessary to signal presence and position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
The
Saturday Evening Post
Durant Sedan Introduces Pullman Styled Reclining Seats
A new line of Durant sedans adds a standard Pullman attachment. A lever releases the front seat to create a reclining couch with the rear seat, offering enhanced passenger comfort.
New Low As Ever Golf Ball Yields Similar Scores
The new golf ball, official since Jan 1, is 0.07 oz lighter and 0.06 in larger. Sixteen leading pros report scores with the new ball as good as with the old, citing better sit and roll on greens compensating for slight distance loss.
Democratic Committee Plans 1932 Campaign Meeting
The Democratic National Committee called by Chairman Raskob will meet March 5 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington to discuss the 1932 presidential campaign and raise funds to cover the party deficit and support work between campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Raskob
Mayflower Hotel
Washington
Oak Grove Church Hosts Chicken Supper for Delphi Guests
Oak Grove church hosted a chicken supper as a reward for Delphi Christian church attendance contest winners. The event featured a male sextet, readings, skits, and musical numbers by church groups and guests including Mayor Yanus Wells and Rev. L. E. Knox. Rev. William Grant Smith ended the program with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Christian Church
Oak Grove
Homer Price
Wilbur Kilmer
Marie Thurston
Delphi
Orlo John
Richard Shutz
Alice Million
Billie Kilmer
Herald Dimmitt
Helen Dimmitt
Harold Atherton
William Grant Smith
Yanus Wells
E. C. Wells
Haughey
Birdie
Frances Nelson
Martha Hall
Martha Matthew
Irene Downing
Mary Shuey
Mildred Gerard
Louise Hemmig
Opal Hawley
Ruth Johns
Jean Pruitt
Ruth Irélan
Mary Agnes Faucet
Virginia Holmes
Esther
Lucille Nelson
Ibe
Harshman
Mer Rees
John
Delphi Chamber Sets February 20 Dinner Meeting
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce plans a dinner and annual meeting on February 20 at the Delphi Methodist church. Officers for 1931 will be chosen, three new directors nominated, and Ralph Hanna will report on the city park progress. Fred H. Wheeler will oversee tickets and program. E P Beadle has moved away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Delphi Methodist Church
B. F. Ulm
Fred Wheeler
Forest Orr
Ralph Hanna
City Park Board
Henryb. Wilson
E. EB. Pruitt
Harry Roach
Fred H. Wheeler
Wheeler
E. P. Beadle
The
Citizen
Methodist Churches Group Meeting in Delphi
A Monticello group of Methodist churches including Monticello Idaville Yeoman Burnettsville Lake Cicott Webb Chapel Clymers Monon Reynolds Delphi Camden Flora Bringhurst Mt. Olivet Radnor Royal Center West Union Lutherene Fletcher's Lake will meet in Delphi Tuesday Feb 17 from 10 AM to 2 15 PM. Pastors Sunday school teachers stewards church officials and laymen are invited. Forrest Orr delivers greetings. Ministers on the program include Rev A L Miller Flora Rev Moore home board Rev C N McBrayer Monon Rev C H Leeson Idaville Rev A G Leazenby Monticello Dr Kendall home board Rev M V Day Royal Center Rev Renus Olson Bringhurst Rev Ralph Gwinn Burnettsville Rev Frank Collier Camden Rev Q O Manker Delphi in charge of arrangements.
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Monticello
Methodist
Idaville
Yeoman
Burnettsville
Lake Cicott
Webb Chapel
Clymers
Monon
Reynolds
Delphi
Camden
Flora
Bringhurst
Mt. Olivet
Radnor
Royal Center
West Union
Liuterene
Fletcher's Lake
Forrest Orr
Prgram
A. L. Miller
Moore
Home Board
C. N. McBrayer
A. G. Leazenby
Kendall
M. V. Day
Royal Sentor
Renus Olson
Ralph Gwinn
Frank Collier
QO. P. Manker
Health Conference Planned in Carroll County
A Carroll County Child Health and Protection Conference will be held in Delphi during March announced by county chairman Ms. Myron Ives. The event follows White House and state conferences and invites parents teachers Sunday school workers health workers social workers and ministers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Carroll
Delphi
Myron Ives
White House
Alexandria Surges to Narrow Victory in Hard Fought Clash
In a tense rematch Alexandria edged Delphi 21 to 20 as a late field goal with under twenty seconds left sealed the win. Delphi led 20 to 19 after Howell’s late free throw miss, and the Oracles briefly took the lead before a foul and subsequent out of bounds call shifted momentum. The win boosts Alexandria heading into next week’s schedule at Huntington and Rushville with Burnettsville in reserve action opening Saturday night. Paul Quick attends Purdue Illinois game in Urbana with fellow fraternity brothers.
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Oracle
Alexandria
Delphi
Howell
Alexandria Rooters
Alexandria Boys
Counter
Oracles
Shuey
Huntington
Rushville
Burnettsville
Gi Sas
Logansport
Connersville
Oe Cough Peese Saa
Iele
Bowell
Seti
McDowell
Serous
Cseeaaa
Whiteman
Patton
Potrero
Lwoosman
Fs. S. S
Wells
Schoo Aow
Sateen
HOGS
Wahley
Welcome
Holanth
Mf Sc
Coe
Popes
A Sa
Robbins
Prevo
Paul Quick
Urbana
Ill
Purdue
Illinois
Purdue University
Incomplete County Notice From Delphi Indiana
Fragmentary OCR text from Delphi Indiana shows contact details and an address line. The readable portion lacks a clear action or deadline and cannot confirm the notice type or issuing authority.
Storen Takes Oath as Indiana State Treasurer
Democrat William Storen of Scottsburg was sworn in as state treasurer on Tuesday, succeeding Grace B. Reynolds. Charles H. Wells of New Albany became chief deputy treasurer, with only one Democrat elected last fall yet to be inducted. George C. Cole will assume the role of superintendent of public instruction on March 15, succeeding Roy P. Wisehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Storen
Scottsburg
Grace B. Reynolds
Charles H. Wells
New Albany
George C. Cole
Roy P. Wisehart
Old‑Age Pension Bill Advances in Senate
Carroll County awaits a county optional old age pension plan if the bill becomes law. The measure grants 25 per month to indigents over 70, approved 26 to 21 in the Senate with Democratic minority and five Republicans backing it. The House version sets 65 as the age and makes county adoption mandatory, with a likely effort to restore the original form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
State Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Davies Anti knocks to clash with Frankfort Ex-Chapins
The Davies Anti-Knocks, a top state independent basketball team, travel to face Frankfort Ex-Chapins, state champions two years ago. Frankfort’s lineup features Shimmy Unroe Happy Unroe Andy Shawhan Dick Piercy Hi Williams Bill Arman trout and Tucker Trees, while the locals are ex-Oracles Crosby Eikenberry Lowther Schrader Kerlin Hufford Isaacs Short and Popejoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Frankfort
Shimmy
Billie Afflis Sent Home From Hospital After Pneumonia
Billie Afflis, son of Mr and Mrs W W Afflis, returned home Friday from Home hospital in Lafayette after recovering from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Afflis
W. W. Afflis
Lafayette
A Carroll County July Fourth Story from Delphi Tales
The piece recalls 1830s Carroll County Fourth of July celebrations in Delphi with parades, grand marshals, a traveling orator, and a town brass band. It highlights the role of a young civil engineer who helped spark local pride during the Wilsons Grove events and notes how such speeches grew fondly burlesque over time.
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Carroll County
Delphi
Suly Beach
Bunker Hill
Wilson’s Grove
Bowen Homestead
Bidders Sparse at County Tax Sale After State Reform
Less than half of advertised parcels drew bids at the delinquent tax sale led by county treasurer Irvin Flora. The new state law excluded current taxes and changed penalties, reducing total amounts and allowing six percent interest. Jason Been of A T Bowen & Co bought Reid Pearson farm for 819.08 and several town lots. other buyers appeared from West Delphi and local additions.
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Irvin Flora
Jason Been
A. T. Bowen & Co. Bank
Reid Pearson
Adams Township
West Delphi
Commercial Club
Man‘gry
Oatuey
John M. Merrell
O. Myere
Harry Arnold
George M. Frank Brown
Frank Lyon
B Boece
William Holmes
Henry Myers
Oscar Baird, Sr
Joseph Studebaker
Ninth district tax meeting at Howard Hall Frankfort
A Clinton County Taxpayers Association session on present tax matters will be held at Howard Hall in Frankfort next Saturday. The afternoon program starts at 1 30 with John Mount Crawfordsville W S E Settle Indiana Farm Bureau president and John Frederick Kokomo manufacturer. The evening program begins at 7 with Lt Gov Ed Bush John W Dyer Evansville H H Evans Newcastle Glenn R Sleaker Monticello state senator and Nathan B Combs Clinton County representative. A Clinton County taxpayers delegation urged attendance in Delphi Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hall
Frankfort
Clinton County Taxpayers Association
John Mount
Crawfordsville
W. Se. Settle
Indiana Farm Bureau
John Frederick
Ed Bush
John W. Dyer
Evansville
H. H. Evans
Newcastle
Glenn R. Sleaker
Monticello
Nathan B. Combs
Clinton County
Delphi
Red Cross Relief Appeals Fall Short of Target in Three Weeks
Contributions to the Red Cross disaster relief have reached about half the hoped total after three weeks of the current appeal. Chairman John Barton Payne urged volunteers to view the drought’s impact firsthand as the drive continues. In Carroll County local donors including George Julien and Mrs. Lottie Ashba gave modest amounts amid a large nationwide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
John Barton Payne
Carroll County
Golden Gloves Meet Delivers 14 Bouts at Delphi Armory
Fourteen bouts plus an exhibition highlight the Delphi Armory event with entrants from Monticello Flora and Delphi. Winners advance to Kokomo regionals en route to Chicago, under Chicago Tribune sponsorship. Officials Eddie Blake and Muddy Rule preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Armory
Monticello
Flora
Delphi
Joe Blake
Kokomo
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Eddie Blake
Muddy Rule
Nicholas
Pittsburgh
Stembaugh
Pittsburg
Russell
Campbell
Babe Gilkerson
Boller
Davis
Bringhurst
Hayden
Smith
Lockport
Shanty Nicholas
Shafer
Wilson
Buck Creek
Burrows
R. R
Wilkerson
Wray
Gail Smith
Co Hin
Taeceupe
Ae G
Monnett
Tee Flora
Wagner
Jace
Rossville
Willson
Eddie Marshall
Battling Welker
Kokomo Kid
Tyler
Russell Campbell
Bobbie Blake
Pappy
Eddy
Kid Gohler
Howard County
Bobbie
Cripple Cured and Escape From Liquor Plant Bust
Asa Coffey recovered from rheumatism to flee as Carroll County officers raided a still in the Nora Hemmig place cellar last Monday. Sheriff Clawson and Marshal Moore located a small still six barrels of mash and a gallon of moonshine. Ralph Grimes his wife and James Coffey were sought by Tippecanoe County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Coffey
Carroll County
Nora Hemmig
Coffey
Wildcat Creek
Jess Clawson
Doxey Moore
Ralph Grimes
James Coffey
Tippecanoe
Funeral Thursday for Dan Merkel 58
Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. for Dan Merkel 58 who died Monday morning at 5 from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow Dora Lewis Merkel and three children. The service was in the Americus church with burial at Fair Haven Cemetery near Mulberry. Sister Mrs Monroe Kirkpatrick of Delphi attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Merkel
Dora Lewis Merkel
Americus
Fair Haven
Mulberry
Monroe Kirkpatrick
Delphi Fas
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Democratic Committee
OAK Grove Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Churches
John Jacobs
Los Angeles
Jacobs
RED Cross Emergency Relief Fund
Jeaeshli
Acceecary
Indiana
Robert G. Bradshaw
STATE
House
Democrats
WM. C. Smith
Historical Society
David Turpie
West “Middleton
Aoe
Marraret Ee Ee
George Julien
Shaffer
Ig Ieee Ease Ena Oe
Lottie Ashba
Ralph Smith
Cc. B. Lyon
Reed
Schermerhorn
Highland
Milo Gilkerson
Gilkerson
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