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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
1
Senator Minton visits Indiana as he enjoys public praise and quick talks at the Claypool feast and the State House. Debate focuses on sheriff prisoner feeding bills and early NRA legislation with veto threats and rule suspensions amid partisan echoes.
Robert Balser 12 son of postmaster and Mrs Burr Balser spent a restless night as doctors report his condition still serious. He underwent an appendicitis operation days ago and a second surgery followed by kidney complications.
Carl Hargraves and Pauline Botts wed in a Friday night ceremony at the Logansport Episcopal rectory officiated by Rev Edna Hoffenbacher. Attendants Mr and Mrs Jol Perrone and a small reception followed at Crosby Hotel. Hargraves, son of Charles Hargraves and Mrs. Hargraves, is a Delphi area businessman formerly in Yeoman. Botts is the daughter of Bert Botts of Logansport.
Taylor Knight of Deer Creek may lose sight in one eye after a mule leaped onto his automobile west of Deer Creek Monday night. The animal dashed across the hood, forcing the car into a ditch and throwing Knight from the vehicle. John Seward rushed to help. the mule died at the scene. Knight was taken to Cass County Hospital for treatment.
A harsh verse accuses women of feigned affection and stingy schemes to trap boyfriends for money. It lashes at alleged carded love letters and claims reform is needed to curb cupidities and pass laws against such acts. The blast labels those women as cold hearted and vows legislative response.
Charles Downs pays off a bet while Mary Margowski enjoys spring and weather. In a late night session, Bill MaHanna Hugh Davies John Hamling Bob Coomey Bob Haugh and John McDowell gather. Floyd Hargraves drives a new Oldsmobile and Mrs. Wilbur Lane types court records. Byrum Crosby distributes cigars. Doc Brown and Doxey Moore discuss their roles in In The Money.
Contract for paving about 2 miles of State road 29 from Pittsburg to Delphi awarded to Cook brothers and J. W. Baker of LaPort, for their bid of 87 400 dollars.
Contracts for delivering mail on Star routes in this vicinity were awarded effective July 1. John C. Ward and Robert C. Ward win the Logansport route via Burrows, Rockfield, Camden, Flora, Bringhurst, Cutler, S esdalia and Frankfort with a bid of 1295. Clarence C. Hyatt takes the Logansport by Lake Cicott Burnettsville Idaville Monticello Reynolds route at 1118.
William Doty and Lawrence Randolph of Burrows appeared before Judge E E Pruitt to receive sentences for petit larceny. Randolph pled guilty to stealing a watch from his mother in law. Doty pled guilty to stealing eggs from Shiraz poultry company in Flora. They were each sentenced to 150 days on the State Farm and fined 250 and costs. Both sentences and fines were suspended until May 20 when the court will reconsider their cases.
Troy Quinn, manager of Loy s Roofing Company, fell 15 feet from a ladder while repairing a house roof near Burlington. He suffered back and leg injuries but authorities say the conditions are not serious.
The Carroll county teachers institute will convene at the Delphi courthouse on Saturday February 16. The main address begins at 9 30 a m by John B Hussey county superintendent of Noblesville Hamilton county. Group meetings follow at 10 00 a m with discussion on plans for the annual spelling contest.
Delphi records show Mayor Hunter advertised the aging city dump wagon for sale. The wagon has never been driven over five miles per hour and, despite its age, remains in good condition.
Two prominent speakers have been engaged for the Y. P. Conference in March. Dr. D. W. Kurtz, president of Bethany Bible Seminary, and H. G. Rowe of Indianapolis will deliver the main address on March 15 and 16 at the local event.
The ERA school held at Camden each Thursday may have transferred to Carrollton high school building.
Mrs P M Olsen formerly of Delphi has been granted a divorce in Illinois after charging non support.
Cars driven by Dr. Hubert Gros of Delphi and Robert Wayne of Buck Creek collided on an icy road near Buck Creek last Friday morning. Gros' car sustained slight damage.
A marriage license was issued on Tuesday to Ruth M. Rardon daughter of Mr and Mrs James Rardon and Clarence J Strack of Chicago.
A simple nuptial was celebrated at St Joseph's parish Delphi uniting Byrum Crosby a Delphi hotelier and Irma Pelton Fowler schoolteacher in a single ring ceremony performed by Reverend Father Clifford Reed Attendants included Mrs Mayme Crosby and Mr and Mrs Hubert Clifford. The couple plan a late May home establishment in Delphi with Mrs Crosby returning to teaching in Fowler.
About eighty years ago Emma B. Shealy taught in Martinsville and during a visit told her sister Fanny she had a boy in her school who would “make his mark someday.” The boy was Paul V. McNuit.
At a Delphi library meeting the Carroll County unit of the Farmers Union chose Marvin Wise as president for 1935 and Earl Monnett as vice president.
Henry Powell of Flora has been named a special deputy sheriff by Sheriff Arthur Anderson. Dr. John T. Kirkpatrick has left for a two weeks’ trip through southern states.
The Joseph Garrison and Son dairy and livestock sale drew strong demand in the county. Cattle averaged $65 per head, with a cow and calf selling for $90, about double last year. Mr Garrison’s share of proceeds exceeded estimates by $600. Cable and Page acted as auctioneers.
Mrs. David Chapman age 60 and her daughter Eva Chapman 26 were injured when their car skidded off state road 29 into a ditch near Wheeling around 6 30 last night. Chapman the driver was uninjured. The crash occurred while attempting to pass a truck.
The Wabash flood control project is among a dozen projects recommended for endorsement by the congressional committee of national rivers and harbors. Directors of the Congress, a non governmental organization interested in waterways, are expected to act soon on the committee's recommendations. The Congress endorsements will be submitted to the government for consideration under the works program.
The Indiana senate passed a bill cutting the Wabash River non game fish license from $1.50 to $1.00. The measure also restricts nets to a 1.5 inch mesh.
The marriage of Jean Elizabeth Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Sanders Lafayette formerly Delphi and Rennier H Piggman Jr Ridgeport New Jersey took place at Rev C L Harper Lafayette home. Both were Purdue students. Lincoln’s birthday closed the courthouse. Charles Halleck named to pension and veterans committees.
Mrs Silas Dern announces the marriage of her grandson Ted Koup to Beatrice Weaver of Indianapolis. The wedding occurred October 27, 1934. Ted, son of Mrs Gus Fisher of Lafayette, is a former Oracle basketball star and now works for Coca Cola Co in Indianapolis.
Delphi travels to Frankfort to face the Hot Dogs in a key late season game. The Hot Dogs have faded since their December loss to Delphi, with Casemen leading a now formidable team as they approach the sectional tournament.
The Chicago American Magazine features Miss Jean Kramer, Delphi schools music and art instructor, with a photo in a Dorothy Ducas article debunking superstition about beauty and brains. It notes her DePauw University distinction as prettiest coed who also led her class academically.
The Caney Players from Caney Creek Community Center Pippapass Kentucky bring a goodwill tour program to Delphi Christian church on Tuesday night February 19. They present plays mountain ballads and talks about isolated mountain communities without admission. It is their first Carroll county appearance and is sponsored by the high school Sunday school class.
Dr. Roger Hanna, director, elected president of the Michigan State T. B. Sanatorium Association. The Jackson Michigan sanatorium is declared the only institution of its size recognized as A-1 for training internes and nurses.
William Gilpin died Wednesday afternoon at the county infirmary after a long illness. The body was taken to Blythe funeral home with funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Surviving are three sisters Mrs John Lowther Mrs Fred Leopold and Mrs John Brewer all of Delphi and two sons Dale and Albert in Michigan.
A. H. Brewer, prominent local shoe merchant, suffered a broken rib after slipping on ice near the Sargent and Bassett Tire Shop. He is able to be out Sunday. Superintendent C. T. Amick has purchased a farm in Adams township.
Commodore Moy er leads the U S Cruiser Concord to rescue Commander Herbert V. Wiley and crew after the Macon sank off California. Admiral Seen lauds the feat as among the navy’s greatest under adverse conditions. Moy er, from Delphi, is son of Mrs. Joseph Clark and visited Delphi last summer.
One hundred twenty five local actors and musicians will perform in In The Money at the high school gym on February 21 and 22. The Daughters of Isabella sponsor. John H Hamling and Mrs Arlyne Bradshaw star juvenile leads with a large supporting cast including the High Steppers of the Gay 90s and a spiritual meeting scene. Music by the high school orchestra directed by Miss Jean Kramer with Mrs Martha Hutchinson directing.
Walter Raup district supervisor of the National Re employment service has limited his office days in Delphi to Monday only. He will interview applicants for bridge jobs between 10:00 a m and 5 pm on that day. Few men will be employed before March 1 according to Mr Raup. Subscribe for The Citizen.
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