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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
1
Delphi columns recount Indiana legislature stagnation and playful critiques. The piece celebrates long tradition about local figures like James Hervey Stewart and Mrs. Cynthia Osborne while noting Mary Herron and Patricia Herron's canal rescue. haverá references to Mary Herron and James Hervey Stewart.
J Dewey Zinn chair of Carroll county soil conservation committee announces a May 20 deadline for farmers to dispose of excess wheat. Requirements include identification on NCR 303 original and duplicate, proper disposal before May 20, and methods such as cultivation, pasturing or clipping if used as a cover crop, ensuring no grain or hay remains.
The Citizen announces a special $1 subscription offer ending Saturday Feb 25. The campaign has drawn strong response with more subscribers likely than any month since 1937. New and old subscribers are taking advantage of the rate. a red circle marks expired or soon to expire addresses. Eight days remain to subscribe at the $1 rate.
Final plans for the Jackson Day banquet unfold this week as Carroll County Democrats prepare the dinner at the Flora community building on Thursday evening February 23. Lt Governor Henry Schricker will be principal speaker with Frank McHale also on the program. Local township chairmen and special entertainment are announced, signaling a large turnout and active party support.
W. H. Bradshaw added another $200 to the Bradshaw endowment to promote English in local schools. The fund, already containing $1260, funds prizes for Delphi students who excel in English. The $1500 endowment is administered by school officials and invested in Building and Loan stock.
The bill provides a $5,000 payment to Mrs Paul Minneman widow of a state police officer slain by the Brady gang. Payments will be $80 monthly as per the act awaiting Gov M Clifford Townsend's signature. Minneman was killed May 25 1937 near Royal Centre and the bill was introduced by Representative Bert B Mayhill.
Elsie E. Smith files for absolute divorce from Ray H. Smith in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married December 29, 1920, separated February 11, 1939. Requests $2000 and custody of two minor children. Julien and Kerlin represent plaintiff.
Six year old Bonnie Jean Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Ruben Long of East Main street fell while playing near home on Wednesday evening and sustained a broken left arm.
Miss Irene Walters a Delphi high school teacher is steadily improving from a serious illness at St Elizabeths hospital as reported this morning.
Mrs. Amy Justice 75 of Burrows died at Cass County hospital Logansport. She and husband Parker Justice were long prominent county figures with Delphi ties and California residence. Survived by husband sister Milroy Justice and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 2 PM Burrows Christian church burial Keeps Creek cemetery
Dale McCurdy and Nellie Fouts announce their engagement and upcoming marriage at the Fouts home near Deer Creek. The wedding is set for Sunday afternoon March 5 with Mary Alice Cripe as bridesmaid and Jerry Richards as best man. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Deer Creek afterward.
Frank Frushour custodian of the Masonic cemetery in Delphi reports to Sheriff Harry Cree the theft of several parts from an automatic mower. Vandals broke down the tool shed door to enter. Entry occurred about a year ago with other articles taken. Deputy Robert Moore investigates.
Carroll county launches an infantile paralysis drive with a new county record. Allen Bailey reports total contributions of 75.78, listing Delphi 40.40 Flora 5.08 Burlington 3.25 Camden 9.02 Cutler 18.00. Noah Flora led the Cutler card party with 18.00 on February 6. The Jackson Day banquet remains a key fundraising event and the March of Dimes feature boosts totals.
E W Bowen joined the fiftieth anniversary celebration in Indianapolis where he has been a member for forty years. The Columbia Club began in 1890 as a marching club to back Benjamin Harrison for the White House. Jimmy McClean, son of James and Mrs McClean of near Delphi, is recovering from chickenpox after a prior smallpox error in a previous report.
Delphi Rotary club officials were told the charter application has been approved by Paul Chalfant, governor of the local Rotary district, with charter issuance expected soon. Installation of officers and initiation of members set for March 1 as committees plan meeting details. Father Aren M. Schmitt of St. Joseph's arch spoke on papal funeral rites and the election of a new pope.
Joe Messick and Billy Baird of Pittsburg were each fined $5 and costs for reckless driving by Justice of the Peace Rossie Dern after arrest by State Patrolman Marion Robbins. James Coghill, also arrested by Robbins, was fined $5 and costs for operating two motor vehicles in an illegal manner.
The Tri Kappa chapter hosts a circus style charity carnival at the armory on Tuesday evening February 21 at 7 30. Activities include a side show by Tri Kappa husbands, Legion Drum Corps, fortune telling, bingo, various booths, a cake walk and trained dogs by George Popejoy. Five cent admission covers a door prize chance for five dollars with posters displayed locally.
About 275 persons attended the Lincoln Day banquet at Delphi Presbyterian Church Thursday evening. Principal speaker was Mrs. E. C. Rumpler of Indianapolis. Raymond Willis of Angola, 1933 senatorial candidate, spoke briefly among honored guests. Music featured by Leonard Blythe and Josephine Ulm. songs led by Mrs. Howard Bradshaw.
More than 30 sportsmen from several county communities pressed Delphi city council to build a gate at the Deer Creek dam to allow fish passage. A committee including Jesse Clawson Earl Page and Harry Baer was authorized to study remedies within reasonable cost and WPA help may be used. The plan proposes keeping the gate open when the swimming pool is not in use and was opposed to a fish ladder. Local anglers from Flora Camden Burlington Deer Creek and others attended.
A three act comedy titled Aunt Samantha Rules the Roost will be staged at the Yeoman school building on February 21 and 22. Helen Norris stars as the title role with a cast including Maxine Kennard Maxine Julien Marie Downham Geraldine Goslee Helen Goslee Reid Goslee Joe Cowger Stanley Greenlee Owen Downham and Glen Davis. Proceeds go to Yeoman church.
A revival begins February 20 at Rockfield Christian Church and runs to March 3. Evangelist Ira M. Boswell of Louisville, known as a preacher and author, headlines with special music and features. Pastor Clyde Adams invites all to attend.
A district fire school will be held at the Delphi armory on Thursday February 23 at 730 p m Firemen from Carroll and surrounding counties will attend Emmett T Cox of Indianapolis a member of the state fire marshal s office will be the speaker.
An Indianapolis beauty firm representative will be at Hoshaw Beauty Shop from February 20 to February 25 offering complimentary facials and skin analysis to customers.
Delphi's Oracles, riding a five game win streak, square off with Elwood at the armory Friday night in a showdown that could avenge last season's loss on Elwood's floor. Elwood, led by P Davis and reinforced by M Davis, Dickey, Brown, and Hartzler, relies on a fast breaking offense.
Leslie Williams 43 and George Gilbert 52 of Frankfort were sentenced by Judge E. E. Pruitt after pleading guilty to robbing the Briggs garage in Cutler. Gilbert drew one to ten years on grand larceny. Williams three to ten years for burglary.
Matt Hanrahan, agent for State Farm Insurance, ranked first in writing auto and life insurance in the district for 1938 and earned second place in the state. He receives a bonus check and a paid trip to the national convention in Chicago February 20 and 21.
Delphi high school pupils are invited to take part in four annual contests sponsored by the Indiana University Extension Division. About 18,000 students will participate this month in Latin music public speaking and mathematics competitions.
Miss Elizabeth Burke first grade teacher at local schools is confined at Miss Edna Kirkpatrick's home after a severe influenza attack.
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